Question

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
It was an ignominious defeat for the team.

• A. shameful
• B. unexpected
• C. unaccountable
• D. humiliating

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

shameful

In this sentence we would be looking for a word which best expresses "Ignominious" from the given options

Ignominious means deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. This means is it a shameful act

If we look into the other options.

Unexpected is something that is not expected or regarded as likely to happen

Unaccountable means unable to be explained

Humiliating making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride

Option A is correct