From the list of words or group of words tettered A to E, choose the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Whether in victory or in ____________ politicians should always exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship.

A. Defeat  
B. despair
C. distress
D. failure
E. success

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Correct Answer: A