Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘ACQUISITION’ from the given sentence.
The head coach got surprised with the level of enthusiasm shown by the players as they all were demoralised after the first loss.

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is (d) Loss.
Given word: Acquisition means the act of gaining or obtaining something, especially assets or skills. (प्राप्ति)
Example: The company celebrated the acquisition of two new startups.
Correct answer word: Loss is the opposite of gain, meaning the act of losing or failing to keep something. (हानि या क्षति)
Example: The sudden loss of data shocked the IT team.
Synonyms: gain, obtain, acquire, receive
Antonyms: loss, forfeit, deprivation, surrender
Meanings of all the other options:
· (a) Demoralised – Disheartened (हतोत्साहित)
· (b) Enthusiasm – Excitement (उत्साह)
· (c) Surprised – Feeling astonishment (आश्चर्यचकित)