Antonyms — Choose the option that is the closest opposite of ‘‘VICTORIOUS’’ (result/state contrast in competitive vocabulary).

Given data

• Word: VICTORIOUS = having won; triumphant
• Options: Defeated; Annexed; Destroyed; Vanquished

Concept/Approach
The outcome opposite to 'victorious' is 'defeated' — having lost.

Why others fail
Annexed: to add territory; not the converse of victory.Destroyed: annihilated; not a standard antonym of 'victorious' as a result status.Vanquished: actually a synonym of 'defeated', but the direct opposite of 'victorious' is best captured by 'Defeated' among the set.

Final Answer
Defeated