Manish neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.

A. refused
B. failed
C. promised
D. obstructed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

failed : (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful.

promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

obstructed : block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.

neglected : suffering a lack of proper care.

Synonym of neglected is failed

Synonym of PARVENU

A. Upstart
B. Privileged
C. Royal
D. Intelligent
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Upstart : a person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly.

Privileged : having special rights, advantages, or immunities.

Royal : having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family.

Intelligent : having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.

Parvenu : a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity.

Synonym of Parvenu is Upstart

For quick promotion, he hit on a plan to propitiate the Manager.

A. evict
B. incite
C. praise
D. conciliate
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Evict : expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law.

Incite : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).

Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.

Conciliate : stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate.

Propitiate : win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.

Synonym of Propitiate is Conciliate

Synonym of CAVEAT

A. Dispute
B. Challenge
C. Advice
D. Warning
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Dispute : a disagreement or argument.

Challenge : a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Advice : guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Warning : a statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary example.

Caveat : a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

Synonym of Caveat is Warning

Synonym of INEVITABLE

A. Unavoidable
B. Probable
C. Expected
D. Fixed
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Unavoidable : not able to be avoided, prevented, or ignored; inevitable.

Probable : likely to happen or be the case.

Expected : regarded as likely; anticipated.

Fixed : fastened securely in position.

Inevitable : certain to happen; unavoidable.

Synonym of Inevitable is Unavoidable

Synonym of NUGATORY

A. Worthless
B. Cheerful
C. Negative
D. Migratory
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Worthless : having no real value or use.

Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic.

Negative : consisting in or characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features.

Migratory : denoting an animal that migrates.

Nugatory : of no value or importance.

Synonym of Nugatory is Worthless

It goes against my grain to be running around the courts for justice

A. character
B. eccentric
C. training
D. personality
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Character : the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

Eccentric : (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.

Training : the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behaviour.

Personality : the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character.

Grain : a person’s character or natural tendency.

Synonym of Grain is Character

Vanity is often noticeable in a great leader.

A. desirable
B. admirable
C. remarkable
D. visible
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Desirable : wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.

Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.

Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking.

Visible : able to be perceived or noticed easily.

Noticeable : easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.

Synonym of Noticeable is Visible

The pick pocket was brandishing a knife.

A. using
B. pointing
C. showing
D. waving
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Using : take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing or achieving something; employ.

Pointing : the action of filling the joints of brickwork or masonry with mortar.

Showing : the action of showing something, or the fact of being shown.

Waving : move (one’s hand or arm, or something held in one’s hand) to and fro.

Brandishing : wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

Synonym of Brandishing is Waving

Synonym of FRAGMENT

A. Dissection
B. Cut
C. Crumble
D. Scrap
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Dissection : the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts.

Cut : make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object.

Crumble : break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.

Scrap : a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Fragment : a small part broken off or separated from something.

Synonym of Fragment is Scrap