Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The office staff __________ as soon as the boss went out of premises.

  1. miffed

  2. piffled

  3. startled

  4. peeved

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Generally people start discussing non-official issues as soon as their boss disappears. 'Piffle' means talking something which is regarded as insignificant or nonsensical.