Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions set below:-
Sarojini Naidu was born on 13th February 1879 in Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh,
India. Her father wanted her to be a great mathematician or scientist, but she
loved to draem and write poems. She was hardly eleven when she wrote her
first poem.
At thirteen she wrote a long poem in the manner of famous English poets.
After her matriculation in India she went to England for higher education. She
met sir Edmund Gaussea, a distinguished man of letters. He was impressed by
her knowledge and intelligence. He was surprised to see that she had written
poems in flawless English but felt disappointed to find that they had nothing
of east in them. He inspired her to write poems on themes relevant to India.
He advised her to be a genuine Indian poet of Deccan and not a mere imitator
of English Classics. From that day onwards; she devoted herself to writing
verses about India.
With reference to the passage, do as directed:
1. Find a word in paragraph 2 which is similar in meaning to 'distressed'.
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Answer 1

Answer:

the word similar to distressed is Disappointed

Answer 2

Answer:

disappointed

Explanation:

You can use "Distressed" instead the word "Disappointed" as an adjective or a verb, if it concerns topics such as let down, saddened.