Question 192
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The children were ELATED at the news of an extra holiday.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Elated means extremely happy. Overjoyed means the same.
Worth noting
Surprise fits unexpected news, but elated is about joy, not surprise. Elevated only looks alike.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "elated"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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