Concept:We must identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.Explanation:The underlined word suggests a strong feeling of shame or loss of self-respect. Among the options, "humiliated" best matches this meaning because it also means being made to feel deeply embarrassed or ashamed. "Shocked" refers to sudden surprise, "discouraged" refers to loss of confidence, and "annoyed" refers to mild irritation. Therefore, "humiliated" is the nearest in meaning.Answer:D. humiliated