Despite a full one hour meeting, they could not arrive at any consensus.

A. union
B. unity
C. harmony
D. agreement
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Union : the action of joining together or the fact of being joined together, especially in a political context.

Unity : the state of being united or joined as a whole.

Harmony : the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect.

Agreement : harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

Consensus : a general agreement.

Synonym of Consensus is Agreement

BITTERNESS :

A. Sourness
B. Hoarseness
C. Acrimony
D. Aspersion
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Sourness :having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar.

Hoarseness :sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting.

Aspersion :an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

Acrimony :bitterness or ill feeling.

Bitterness :sharpness of taste, lack of sweetness.

Synonym of Bitterness is Acrimony.

Synonym of ASCEND

A. Leap
B. Mount
C. Deviate
D. Grow
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Leap : jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.

Mount : climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface).

Deviate : depart from an established course.

Grow : (of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically.

Ascend : go up or climb.

Synonym of Ascend is Mount

We did not expect such a judicious remark from him.

A. legal
B. shrewd
C. rational
D. sagacious
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Legal : relating to the law.

Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.

Rational : based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

Sagacious : having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.

Judicious : having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judicious is Sagacious

The new government decided to rescind most of the decisions of its predecessor.

A. rectify
B. modify
C. revoke
D. reconsider
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Rectify : put right; correct.

Modify : make partial or minor changes to (something).

Revoke : officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise).

Reconsider : consider (something) again, especially for a possible change of decision regarding it.

Rescind : revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Synonym of Rescind is Revoke

Defection is quite common in our present day political life.

A. desertion
B. disobedience
C. disloyalty
D. indiscipline
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Desertion : the action of deserting a person, cause, or organization.

Disobedience : failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority.

Disloyalty : the quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; unfaithfulness.

Indiscipline : lack of discipline.

Defection : the desertion of one’s country or cause in favour of an opposing one.

Synonym of Defection is Desertion

In the company of smart and crafty fellows, a gaby finds himself out of place.

A. talkative
B. innocent
C. honest
D. cunning
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Talkative : fond of or given to talking.

Innocent : not guilty of a crime or offence.

Honest : free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

Cunning : having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.

Gabby : excessively or annoyingly talkative.

Synonym of Gabby is Talkative

Synonym of SAGACITY

A. Morality
B. Wisdom
C. Sanity
D. Uprightness
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Morality : principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.

Wisdom : the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise.

Sanity : the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health.

Uprightness : the condition or quality of being honourable or honest; rectitude.

Sagacity : the quality of being sagacious; wisdom.

Synonym of Sagacity is Wisdom

Synonym of HANDSOME

A. Noble
B. Gentle
C. Good-looking
D. Polite
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Noble : belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy.

Gentle : having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.

Good-looking : (of a person) physically attractive.

Polite : having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

Handsome : (of a man) good-looking.

Synonym of Handsome is Good-looking

Synonym of TIMID

A. Cowardly
B. Plucky
C. Veteran
D. Fearful
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Cowardly : lacking courage.

Plucky : having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

Veteran : a person who has had long experience in a particular field.

Fearful : feeling or showing fear or anxiety.

Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

Synonym of Timid is Cowardly