The public watched in <u>astonishment</u> as he took a sudden jump from the bridge.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. anticipation
- B. hurriedly
- C. wonderment ✓
- D. calmness
Correct Answer: C. wonderment
Explanation
Astonishment is a feeling of great surprise or wonder, making wonderment the closest synonym.
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