He was wanted at the outset of his career.

A. end
B. beginning
C. middle
D. entrance
✅ The correct answer is option B.
end : a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.

beginning : the point in time or space at which something begins.

middle : the point or position at an equal distance from the sides, edges, or ends of something.

entrance : an opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place.

outset : the start or beginning of something.

Synonym of outset is beginning

Whenever I go by that shop, the diamond necklace in the window tantalises me.

A. humiliates
B. excites
C. teases
D. amplifies
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Humiliates : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Excites : cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.

Teases : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Amplifies : increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.

Tantalises : torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Synonym of Tantalises is Teases

Synonym of VINDICATE

A. Judge
B. Justify
C. Argue
D. Explain
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Judge : a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.

Justify : show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Argue : give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view.

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

Vindicate : show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Synonym of Vindicate is Justify

Synonym of NEPOTISM

A. Favouritism
B. Carelessness
C. Inefficiency
D. Corruption
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Favouritism : the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another.

Carelessness : failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors; negligence.

Inefficiency : the state of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Corruption : dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

Nepotism : the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Synonym of Nepotism is Favouritism