Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has a blank space and four words are given below. Select the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate that word as your answer.

To his ______ he was criticised by the Managing Director in front of all his junior colleagues.

  1. mortification

  2. discredit

  3. mollification

  4. devastation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mortification refers to a feeling of humiliation or shame. Being criticized in front of junior colleagues would cause such a feeling. Mollification means the act of appeasing someone, which does not fit the context.

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