JAMB - English Language (2000 - No. 43)
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.
pleasure
sadness
excitement
confusion
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The term "euphoria" refers to a state of intense happiness and excitement. While A. pleasure captures a similar sentiment, excitement better conveys the heightened emotional state associated with a significant event like an election result.