Direction: Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence:

I was filled with elation when I passed the exam with a first-class grade.

The correct answer is "joy."

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of "Elation":
  • Elation means the state of great happiness and joy. (अति प्रसन्‍नता, उल्‍लास, हर्ष)
    • Example: There is a sense of elation at being awarded as the employee of the month.
• Now, let us explore the meanings of options:
  • Contentment: a feeling of satisfaction. (संतुष्टि, संतोष)
  • Joy: a feeling of great happiness. (हर्ष, ख़ुशी, आनंद)
  • Satisfaction: the feeling of pleasure that you have when you have done, got or achieved what you wanted. (संतुष्टि; तसल्ली)
  • Consolation: a thing or person that makes you feel better when you are sad. (दिलासा देने या धैर्य बँधाने वाली वस्‍तु या व्‍यक्ति; सांत्‍वना)
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Synonyms of Elation: Exhilaration, joy, delight, glee, excitement, etc.
• Antonyms of Elation: Apathy, misery, depression, sorrow, etc.