Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
She groaned at the memory, suffering all over again the excruciating embarrassment of those moments.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Painful.
Given word: Excruciating
Meaning: extremely painful, causing great suffering.
Example: She felt excruciating pain in her leg after the accident.
Synonym: Painful
Meaning: causing physical or emotional pain.
Example: It was a painful memory for him.
Meaning of the other words:
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Excited: very enthusiastic and eager.
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Justified: having, done for, or marked by a good reason.
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Rational: based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.