| Word | chagrin |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | vexation (caused by humiliation or injured pride); disappointment. |
| Sentence | Embarrassed by his parents' shabby, working-class appearance, Doug felt their visit to his school would bring him nothing but chagrin. Someone filled with chagrin doesn't grin: he's too mortified. |
Tags: psat
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