The story which Gaurav narrated was very exciting.

A. disclosed
B. told
C. revealed
D. explained
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Disclosed : make (secret or new information) known.

Told : communicate information to someone in spoken or written words.

Revealed : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

Explained : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

Narrated : give a spoken or written account of.

Synonym of Narrated is Told

The munificence of the businessman was great.

A. generosity
B. stinginess
C. misery
D. tactfulness
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Generosity : the quality of being kind and generous.

Stinginess : miserly, mean.

Misery : a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.

Tactfulness : saying the right thing at the right time.

Munificence : the quality or action of being extremely generous.

Synonym of Munificence is Generosity

Synonym of INTRINSIC

A. Introvert
B. Intricate
C. Complicated
D. Secret
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Innate : inborn; natural.

Intricate : very complicated or detailed.

Complicated : consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

Secret : not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.

Intrinsic : belonging naturally; essential.

Synonym of Intrinsic is Innate

There has been considerable furore both within Parliament and without about the proposed hike in tele-communication tariff.

A. opposition
B. criticism
C. uproar
D. disagreement
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Opposition : resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Uproar : a public expression of protest or outrage.

Disagreement : lack of consensus or approval.

Furore : an outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Synonym of Furore is Uproar

Synonym of DERIDE

A. Mock
B. Confuse
C. Shout
D. Snarl
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Mock : tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

Confuse : make (someone) bewildered or perplexed.

Shout : (of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

Snarl : (of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.

Deride : express contempt for; ridicule.

Synonym of Deride is Mock

Synonym of CONSOLE

A. Sympathise
B. Share
C. Pacify
D. Assist
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Sympathise : feel or express sympathy.

Share : a part or portion of a larger amount which is divided among a number of people, or to which a number of people contribute.

Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Assist : help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.

Console : comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.

Synonym of Console is Pacify

The teacher felt nettled at the rowdiness of the boys.

A. pleased
B. annoyed
C. disgusted
D. perplexed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.

Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated.

Disgusted : feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval.

Perplexed : completely baffled; very puzzled.

Nettled : irritate or annoy (someone).

Synonym of Nettled is Annoyed

GERMINATE :

A. Decay
B. Breed
C. Produce
D. Sprout
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Decay : rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.

Produce : make or manufacture from components or raw materials.

Sprout : put out shoots.

Breed : mate and then produce offspring.

Germinate : begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.

Synonym of Germinate is Breed.

PIOUS:

A. Religious
B. Sympathetic
C. Afraid
D. Faithful
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Religious : relating to or believing in a religion.

Sympathetic : feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Afraid : feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast.

Pious : devoutly religious.

Synonym of Pious is Religious.

HESITATED

A. Stopped
B. Paused
C. Slowed
D. Postponed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end.

Paused : interrupt action or speech briefly.

Slowed : reduce one’s speed or the speed of a vehicle or process.

Postponed : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.

Hesitated : pause in indecision before saying or doing something.

Synonym of Hesitated is Paused