Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

Doleful

  1. mournful

  2. bright

  3. jovial

  4. colourful

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Explanation

Doleful means expressing sorrow, grief, or melancholy. 'Mournful' directly captures this emotional state of sadness. The other options are antonyms or unrelated: bright and jovial are cheerful opposites, while colourful simply describes vivid appearance rather than emotion.

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