Vocabulary Development

- Secular means "not connected with any religion." So, is matched with (c).
- Absurd refers to something that is "not at all logical or sensible," so matches with (d).
- Civilization refers to a "society which has its own highly developed culture and ways of life," so matches with (b).
- Brotherhood is the "feeling of great friendship and understanding between people," so matches with (a).
Correct Answer: (i) - (c), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (b), (iv) - (a).

The word "ecstasy" represents intense joy and excitement, which matches the meaning of "exhilaration" as it describes an overwhelming feeling of happiness.

The word "memoirs" refers to a written record of past events, which is closely related to "reminiscence" as it involves recalling past experiences.