Correct Answer:
D. dejected
Despondent means dejected; in low spirits.
- Correct answer - dejected: it has the same meaning as Despondent.
- joyful: full of happiness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despondent.
- hopeful: optimistic - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despondent.
- impetuous: acting hastily - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despondent.