In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

After the dismal performance of the team in the series concluded yesterday, the captain offered his resignation to the president of the club.

A.

poor

B.

sorrowful

C.

minimum

D.

short

Correct answer is A

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