Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
During the summer of 1893, Miss Sullivan and I visited the World's Fair with Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. I recall with unmixed delight those days when a thousand childish fancies became beautiful realities.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. enchant.
Given word: delight
Meaning: great pleasure or joy.
Example: The children screamed with delight when they saw the puppies.
Synonym: enchant
Meaning: to fill someone with great delight or charm; to captivate.
Example: The magician’s tricks enchant the audience every time.
Meaning of the other options:
Dismay — sudden disappointment or distress
Memory — the faculty of remembering past events
Emotion — a strong feeling like joy, anger, or fear
Hence, the chosen option is the correct synonym.