Vocabulary

Step 1: Concept
Correct spelling of a common English noun.
Step 2: Meaning
The process of preserving a condition or situation.
Step 3: Analysis
While the verb is 'maintain', the noun form changes the 'ai' to an 'e' and ends in 'ance'.
Step 4: Conclusion
Option (A) is the correct spelling.
Final Answer: (A)

Step 1: Concept
Diligent refers to showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Step 2: Meaning
Synonym means a word with a similar meaning.
Step 3: Analysis
- Hardworking = putting a lot of effort into a job (similar to diligent). - Lazy is an antonym. Proud and Distant are unrelated.
Step 4: Conclusion
Hence, the correct synonym is hardworking.
Final Answer: (B)

Step 1: Concept
Group names for animals.
Step 2: Analysis
- Herd (Cattle/Elephants)
- Pack (Wolves/Dogs)
- Flock (Birds/Sheep)
Step 3: Conclusion
A group of lions is specifically called a Pride.
Final Answer: (C)

Step 1: Concept
Pensive describes a state of being engaged in deep or serious thought.
Step 2: Meaning
Synonym means a word with a similar meaning.
Step 3: Analysis
- Thoughtful = absorbed in or involving thought (similar to pensive). - Happy/Careless/Confident do not relate to deep reflection.
Step 4: Conclusion
Hence, the correct synonym is thoughtful.
Final Answer: (B)

Step 1: Concept
Idioms and Phrases.
Step 2: Analysis
In English, 'a piece of cake' is used to describe an action or task that is simple to accomplish.
Step 3: Conclusion
The meaning is "a very easy task."
Final Answer: (C)

Step 1: Concept
Idiomatic expressions.
Step 2: Analysis
This idiom is used when someone describes exactly what is causing a situation or answer.
Step 3: Conclusion
It means to perform or say something in the most accurate way possible.
Final Answer: (A)

Step 1: Concept
One-word substitution for a specific definition.
Step 2: Analysis
- Auto (self) + Bio (life) + Graphy (writing) = Autobiography. - Biography is a life story written by someone else.
Step 3: Conclusion
Since the person is writing their own story, it is an Autobiography.
Final Answer: (C)

Step 1: Concept
Benign means gentle, kind, or not harmful (often used in medical contexts).
Step 2: Meaning
Antonym means the word with the opposite meaning.
Step 3: Analysis
- Malignant = very infectious or harmful (the opposite of benign). - Friendly/Gentle/Mild = synonyms of benign.
Step 4: Conclusion
Hence, the correct antonym is malignant.
Final Answer: (C)

Step 1: Concept
Correct spelling of a common English verb.
Step 2: Meaning
To provide lodging or sufficient space for.
Step 3: Analysis
The word 'Accommodate' is derived from Latin 'accommodare'. It requires double 'c' and double 'm'.
Step 4: Conclusion
Option (A) is the only correctly spelled version.
Final Answer: (A)

Step 1: Concept
Stupendous refers to something extremely impressive or large.
Step 2: Meaning
Synonym means a word with a similar meaning.
Step 3: Analysis
- Amazing = causing great surprise or wonder (similar to stupendous). - Ordinary/Simple = common or plain (antonyms).
Step 4: Conclusion
Hence, the correct synonym is amazing.
Final Answer: (B)

"Antiquated" means old-fashioned or out-dated, effectively being "behind" the current time or standards.
Final Answer: (d)

An "Epicurean" is a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially derived from fine food and drink.
Final Answer: (a)

"Eccentric" refers to a person or their behavior that is unconventional and slightly strange or odd.
Final Answer: (a)

"Virtue" refers to behavior showing high moral standards or a good quality. Its direct antonym is "Vice," which refers to immoral or wicked behavior.
Final Answer: (a)

"Erudite" means having or showing great knowledge or learning. Its opposite is "Ignorant," which means lacking knowledge or awareness.
Final Answer: (d)

"Zeal" is great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. "Apathy" is the total lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, making it the correct antonym.
Final Answer: (c)

An "Advocate" is defined as a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Final Answer: (c)

To "hoard" is to accumulate and store away money, food, or other objects, often in a hidden or guarded place for future use. "Store" is the closest synonym provided.
Final Answer: (c)

"Deft" means neatly skilful and quick in one's movements or handiwork. Therefore, "Skilful" is the best synonym.
Final Answer: (a)

"Lamentable" describes a situation or condition that is very bad, unfortunate, or deserving of regret and criticism. "Deplorable" shares this meaning of being shockingly bad or deserving strong condemnation.
Final Answer: (a)

The word "Intrepid" refers to someone who is bold, brave, and characterized by a lack of fear. Therefore, "Fearless" is the most accurate synonym among the provided choices.
Final Answer: (b)

Step 1: Understand the word.
The word dilettante refers to a person who has a superficial interest in an art or subject and is not deeply skilled or professional.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Opponent means someone who opposes another, which is unrelated.
Specialist refers to someone highly skilled in a particular field, which is the opposite meaning.
Amateur means a person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than professionally, matching the meaning of dilettante.
Expert means highly skilled, again opposite in meaning.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is Amateur.

Step 1: Understand the meaning of the sentence.
The question asks for the word used for a person who gives importance to practical results and real-life usefulness. Such a person focuses more on what works in practice than on theories or abstract ideas.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
A plagiarist is a person who copies someone else's work and presents it as their own. This does not fit the meaning of the question.
A realist is a person who sees things as they really are, but this word does not directly mean someone concerned with practical results and values.
A pragmatist is a person who deals with problems in a practical and sensible way, focusing on results and usefulness. This matches the given meaning exactly.
A fundamentalist is a person who strongly follows fixed beliefs or traditional doctrines. This is unrelated to practical results.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct word for a person concerned with practical results and values is pragmatist.

Step 1: Understand the term.
The question asks for the term used for a speech delivered by an actor at the end of a play. This is a specific theatrical term.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
An epilogue is a speech or section at the end of a play that concludes the story or directly addresses the audience. This matches the given definition.
A monologue is a long speech delivered by one actor, but it can occur anywhere in the play, not necessarily at the end.
A duologue is a conversation between two characters, not a closing speech.
A prologue is a speech at the beginning of a play, not at the end.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct term for a speech at the end of a play is epilogue.

Step 1: Understand the meaning of the sentence.
The phrase without manners or polish describes a person who is rude, ill-mannered, and lacking refinement in behavior. We need the word that best expresses this quality.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Rustic refers to someone from the countryside or something simple and rural. It does not necessarily mean ill-mannered.
Naive means innocent, inexperienced, or lacking worldly knowledge. This is not related to bad manners.
Boorish means rude, coarse, and ill-mannered. It is the exact word for a person who lacks manners or polish.
Barbarian usually refers to an uncivilized or cruel person, often in a stronger historical or figurative sense. It is not the most precise answer here.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, a person without manners or polish is called boorish.

Step 1: Understand the expression.
The phrase member of a band of robbers refers to a person who is part of an organized group of robbers, especially one that attacks people in groups. We need the exact vocabulary word that expresses this idea.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
A dacoit is a robber, especially one belonging to an armed gang in India. It is close in meaning, but the standard English one-word substitution commonly used for a member of a band of robbers is brigand.
A brigand means a member of a gang or band of robbers living by plunder, especially in forests or mountains. This matches the meaning most precisely.
A thief is simply a person who steals. This word is too general and does not indicate membership in a band.
A pirate is a robber who attacks ships at sea. This meaning is completely different.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct one-word substitution for member of a band of robbers is brigand.

Step 1: Understand the word.
The word shame means to dishonor or bring disgrace to someone. So, we need its opposite (antonym).

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Glorify means to praise highly, which is close but not the most precise opposite.
Exalt means to raise in rank, honor, or dignity. This is the strongest opposite of shame.
Dignify means to give importance or honor, but it is weaker compared to exalt.
Enshrine means to preserve or cherish, not directly opposite.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is Exalt.

Step 1: Understand the word.
The word rescue means to save someone from danger or difficulty.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Extricate means to free someone, which is similar to rescue.
Waver means to be uncertain, unrelated to rescue.
Bind means to tie or restrict, not the opposite.
Desert means to abandon someone, which is the opposite of rescuing.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is Desert.

Step 1: Understand the word.
The word spasmodic refers to something that occurs at irregular intervals, not continuous or steady.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Continuous means without interruption, which is opposite.
Gradual means happening slowly over time, not matching the meaning.
Intermittent means occurring at intervals, stopping and starting again, which matches perfectly.
Spontaneous means happening suddenly without planning, which is different.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is Intermittent.

Step 1: Understand the word.
The word requisite means something that is necessary or required.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Dispensable means something that can be done without, i.e., not necessary. This is the exact opposite.
Random means without order, unrelated.
Inappropriate means not suitable, not opposite.
Chaotic means disordered, unrelated.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is Dispensable.

Step 1: Understand the word.
Agony means extreme physical or mental suffering.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Pleasure is a general opposite but not very strong.
Bliss means perfect happiness, close but less intense than ecstasy.
Ecstasy means overwhelming happiness or joy, which is the strongest opposite of agony.
Fear is unrelated.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is Ecstasy.

Step 1: Understand the word.
The word hoodlum refers to a violent or criminal person, especially a troublemaker involved in unlawful activities.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Pioneer means a person who is among the first to explore or develop something.
Criminal refers to a person who commits crimes, which matches the meaning of hoodlum.
Devotee is someone dedicated to a cause or religion.
Scholar is a learned person, which is unrelated.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is Criminal.

Step 1: Understand the word.
The word flak is commonly used to mean strong criticism or negative comments directed at someone.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
Adventure is unrelated to criticism.
Advice means guidance or suggestions, not criticism.
Criticism directly matches the meaning of flak.
Praise is the opposite of criticism.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is Criticism.

Concept: Opacity refers to blocking light.

Step 1: Opaque means not allowing light to pass through.

Step 2: Other options do not precisely describe this property.
Conclusion:
Correct word = Opaque

Concept: Check spelling accuracy.

Step 1: Commitee → incorrect (correct: Committee).

Step 2: Commentery → incorrect (correct: Commentary).

Step 3: Involuntry → incorrect (correct: Involuntary).

Step 4: Anxiety → correctly spelt.
Conclusion:
Correct spelling = Anxiety

Concept: Choose the word that best matches the meaning.

Step 1: Introspection means examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Step 2: Other options: Retrospection = looking back; Euthanasia = mercy killing; Circumspection = caution.
Conclusion:
Correct word = Introspection

Concept: Understand word roots.

Step 1: Anthro = human, logy = study → Anthropology = study of mankind.

Step 2: Other options relate to disease, body functions, and language.
Conclusion:
Correct word = Anthropology

Concept: Understand root meanings.

Step 1: Poly = many, Andry = men → Polyandry = many husbands.

Step 2: Polygamy = multiple spouses (general), Bigamy = two marriages.
Conclusion:
Correct word = Polyandry

Concept: Identify correct spelling.

Step 1: Diference → incorrect (correct: Difference).

Step 2: Homogenious → incorrect (correct: Homogeneous).

Step 3: Greatful → incorrect (correct: Grateful).

Step 4: Possession → correctly spelt.
Conclusion:
Correct spelling = Possession

Concept: “-cide” means killing.

Step 1: Fratricide → killing of a brother.

Step 2: Patricide = father, Regicide = king, Homicide = human.
Conclusion:
Correct word = Fratricide

Concept: Check correct spelling.

Step 1: Accute → incorrect (correct: Acute).

Step 2: Forstry → incorrect (correct: Forestry).

Step 3: Personel → incorrect (correct: Personnel).

Step 4: Omnious → correct spelling.
Conclusion:
Correct spelling = Omnious

Concept: Check correct spelling.

Step 1: Humiliation → correct spelling (but check all options).

Step 2: Veterinary → correct spelling.

Step 3: Appology → incorrect (correct: Apology).

Step 4: Resturant → incorrect (correct: Restaurant).

Step 5: Among options, Veterinary is the expected correct answer.
Conclusion:
Correct spelling = Veterinary

Concept: Identify correct spelling.

Step 1: Addertise → incorrect (correct: Advertise).

Step 2: Surender → incorrect (correct: Surrender).

Step 3: Admiror → incorrect (correct: Admirer).

Step 4: Pitiable → correctly spelt.
Conclusion:
Correct spelling = Pitiable

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
"Epilogue" is a literary term.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The correct spelling is "epilogue". Options B, C, and D have incorrect double letters or wrong endings.

Step 3: Final Answer:
"Epilogue" is the correctly spelt word.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The preposition "from" is used with "to" to indicate a time range.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The correct phrase is "from morning to evening", indicating the duration of work.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct preposition is "from".

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Direction problems require tracking each turn carefully. In the morning, the Sun is in the East.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. John starts walking towards North.
2. "Turn towards opposite side of the Sun" — in morning, Sun is in East, so opposite side is West. So he turns from North to West.
3. He then turns left again — from West, turning left means facing South.

Step 3: Final Answer:
He is facing South.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Correct spelling requires knowledge of common word patterns.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The correct spelling is "architecture". The others have incorrect vowel combinations or letter arrangements.

Step 3: Final Answer:
"Architecture" is the correctly spelt word.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The correct phrasal verb is "preside over".
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
"Preside over" means to be in charge of or to lead a meeting, ceremony, or event. Other prepositions do not form a correct phrasal verb with "preside".
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct preposition is over.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The correct idiomatic expression.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
"In the wrong" is a fixed idiom meaning "mistaken" or "responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing". "Wrongly" is an adverb but does not fit the sentence structure.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct phrase is in the wrong.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The correct preposition to use with "consists" in this context.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The phrasal verb "consist in" means "to have as an essential feature" or "to be found in". "Consist of" means "to be made up of". Here, happiness is defined by its essential nature of giving pleasure.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct preposition is in.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Arrange the parts to form a logical sentence.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The correct sequence is: (1) The fact that (S) he was a murderer (Q) did not let him (P) go to the police (R) to speak the truth (6) about the theft.
This forms: "The fact that he was a murderer did not let him go to the police to speak the truth about the theft."
Step 3: Final Answer:
The proper sequence is SQPR.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Arrange the parts to form a logical sentence.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The correct sequence is: (1) There are (R) still those devotees of sports (Q) who support the emphasis (P) laid on school games (S) and for whom sports is (6) a kind of religion.
This forms: "There are still those devotees of sports who support the emphasis laid on school games and for whom sports is a kind of religion."
Step 3: Final Answer:
The proper sequence is RQPS.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
"Adjunct" means something added or attached to something else but not essential.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Adaptation (A) means modification; Addition (B) means something added; Decree (C) means an official order; Oath (D) means a solemn promise. "Adjunct" is closest in meaning to "addition" or "supplement".
Step 3: Final Answer:
The best synonym is Addition.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
"Competence" means the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Among the options: Efficiency (A) is similar but focuses on productivity; Competition (B) is unrelated; Ability (C) is the closest synonym; Compensation (D) means payment or reward.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The best synonym is Ability.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the specific term describing a man whose wife is unfaithful.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
A cuckold is a man whose wife is unfaithful to him. This term has been used historically in literature and common parlance.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, the correct option is (D) Cuckold.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires identifying the error in the given sentence.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Error in part (b): "lest" is always followed by "should," not "will." The correct construction is "lest you should fail."
Step 3: Final Answer:
Hence, the error is in part (b).

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires identifying the error in the given sentence.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Error in part (b): "should be fighting" should be "should fight" to maintain parallel structure with "grieve" and "cry." The sentence should read: "We grieve our loss and cry helplessly while we should fight for our rights and die a noble death."
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the error is in part (b).