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    Question

    Directions (8-12): In the following question, a sentence with one word highlighted followed by five options suggesting its meaning have been given. Choose the option that correctly indicates the meaning of the highlighted word.

    The novel's protagonist was a disaffected young man,

    struggling to find his place in the world.
    A apathetic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B contented Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C enthusiastic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D miserable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E elated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "disaffected" means having lost faith or loyalty in something, and its closest synonym is "apathetic." The other options are antonyms of the word in the given sentence.

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