Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
He could not tolerate his friend rejoicing in his ignominy.

• A. defeat
• B. dishonour
• C. misery
• D. victory

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

dishonour

Option B: 'Ignominy' means 'public shame or disgrace'.

'Dishonour' means 'a state of shame or disgrace'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Defeat' means 'win victory over someone, overcome or beat'.

Option C: 'Misery' means 'a cause or source of great distress or discomfort'.

Option D: 'Victory' means 'an act of defeating an enemy or opponent'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'ignominy'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.