Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words. He was upbraided for appearing in court in a state of inebriation .

Step-by-step solution

The word 'inebriation' refers to the state of being drunk or intoxicated. Among the given options, 'intoxication' is the exact synonym for inebriation. Meaning of other words: Ululation means howling or wailing as an expression of strong emotion. Confabulation means engaging in conversation or fabricating memories. Sublimation refers to the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas state, or a psychological defense mechanism.