It was apparent to everyone present that upon receiving the medal, a decoration long past due, the superannuated veteran adopted a mood of exaggerated hilarity, almost as if the unexpected resolution of a lifetime of injustice came as a (i) _________ surprise.



It is clear that the veteran was expecting to be awarded the medal for a long time. It was also apparent that the veteran would be exhilarated upon receiving the medal as indicated by "exaggerated hilarity". If a convict is released from a crime that he never committed, then obviously, he or she would welcome the auspicious moment with "risible" expression.

Notice, that other answer choices won't work. Sanctimonious means overly moral. Parsimonious means stingy. Prodigal means spendthrift relating to money. Plangent means sound that often used in mournful way.

I want knowing the meaning of risible and plangent (thought pungent), So i selected risible

Hello from the GRE Prep Club VerbalBot!

Thanks to another GRE Prep Club member, I have just discovered this valuable topic, yet it had no discussion for over a year. I am now bumping it up - doing my job. I think you may find it valuable (esp those replies with Kudos).

Want to see all other topics I dig out? Follow me (click follow button on profile). You will receive a summary of all topics I bump in your profile area as well as via email.