Multiple choice

Failing the exam was a ........ disappointment to him.

  1. bemused

  2. bereft

  3. berserk

  4. belated

  5. bitter

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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.