The traditional methods of doing things have now become obsolescent.

A. harmful
B. obsolete
C. unrewarding
D. unpopular
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Harmful : causing or likely to cause harm.

Obsolete : no longer produced or used; out of date.

Unrewarding : not rewarding or satisfying.

Unpopular : not liked or popular.

Obsolescent : becoming obsolete.

Synonym of Obsolescent is Obsolete

Synonym of ENCUMBRANCE

A. Disturbance
B. Burden
C. Distraction
D. Diversion
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Disturbance : the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

Burden : a duty or misfortune that causes worry, hardship, or distress.

Distraction : a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.

Diversion : the action of turning something aside from its course.

Encumbrance : an impediment or burden.

Synonym of Encumbrance is Burden

The growth in agriculture has a very salutary effect because we also offer food aid to the less fortunate masses in Asia and Africa.

A. advantageous
B. bad
C. far-reaching
D. respectable
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Advantageous : involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.

Bad : of poor quality or a low standard.

Far-reaching : having important and widely applicable effects or implications.

Respectable : regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct.

Salutary : (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

Synonym of Salutary is Advantageous

Synonym of ACCOLADE

A. Welcome
B. Award
C. Affection
D. Arrival
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Welcome : an instance or manner of greeting someone.

Award : give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

Affection : a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

Arrival : the action or process of arriving.

Accolade : an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.

Synonym of Accolade is Award

ECSTATIC

A. Animated
B. Bewildered
C. Enraptured
D. Willful
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Animated : full of life or excitement; lively.

Bewildered : perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

Enraptured : give intense pleasure or joy to.

Willful : (of a bad or harmful act) intentional; deliberate.

Ecstatic : feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

Synonym of Ecstatic is Enraptured

Synonym of HUMBUG

A. Deceit
B. Desire
C. Craving
D. Illusion
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Deceit : the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

Desire : a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Craving : a powerful desire for something.

Illusion : an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience.

Humbug : deceptive or false talk or behaviour.

Synonym of Humbug is Deceit

Synonym of SCINTILLATING

A. Warming
B. Touching
C. Glittering
D. Smouldering
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Warming : make or become warm.

Touching : arousing feelings of sympathy or gratitude.

Glittering : shining with a shimmering or sparkling light.

Smouldering : the process of burning slowly with smoke but no flame.

Scintillating : sparkling or shining brightly.

Synonym of Scintillating is Glittering

We don’t know how we are to recompense you for the trouble you have taken.

A. reward
B. help
C. praise
D. thank
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Reward : a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.

Help : make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one’s services or resources.

Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.

Thank : express gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘Thank you’.

Recompense : pay or reward (someone) for effort or work.

Synonym of Recompense is Reward

He kept his eyes peeled and his ears pricked for some important clue.

A. hint
B. notable
C. remarkable
D. sensational
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Hint : a slight or indirect indication or suggestion.

Notable : worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking.

Sensational : causing great public interest and excitement.

Clue : a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime.

Synonym of Clue is Hint

Synonym of VIRILE

A. Boastful
B. Manly
C. Pompous
D. Athletic
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Boastful : showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Manly : having or denoting those good qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, and spirit.

Pompous : affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Athletic : physically strong, fit, and active.

Virile : (of a man) having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive.

Synonym of Virile is Manly