Multiple choice Failing the exam was a ........ disappointment to him. bemused bereft berserk belated bitter Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself E Correct answer Explanation Bitter means painful, hard to accept, or resentful. A disappointing exam failure is appropriately described as bitter. Bemused means confused. Bereft means deprived. Berserk means out of control. Belated means late or coming too late.