Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The news of the President's death astonished the world as it was really unexpected.

Alerted

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Admonished

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Atoned

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Astounded

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Avenged

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Solution

The correct option is D Astounded
'Astonished' means greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.
"he was astonished at the change in him"
In this context, the news of the president's death astonished or astounded or amazed the world.
Hence, option D is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the correct answer.

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