I don’t see why he should be so obsequious to his brother just because the latter is rich.

A. kind
B. unfriendly
C. servile
D. offensive
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Kind : a group of people or things having similar characteristics.

Unfriendly : not friendly.

Servile : having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

Offensive : causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

Obsequious : obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Synonym of Obsequious is Servile

PIOUS

A. Pure
B. Pretentious
C. Clean
D. Devout
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Pure : not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.

Pretentious : attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

Clean : free from dirt, marks, or stains.

Devout : having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

Pious : devoutly religious.

Synonym of Pious is Devout

Synonym of OBLOQUY

A. Forgetfulness
B. Prejudice
C. Conference
D. Defamation
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Forgetfulness : lapse of memory.

Prejudice : preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Conference : a formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.

Defamation : the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Obloquy : strong public condemnation.

Synonym of Obloquy is Defamation

DILIGENT

A. Progressive
B. Brilliant
C. Inventive
D. Hard-working
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages.

Brilliant : exceptionally clever or talented.

Inventive : having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

Hard-working : (of a person) tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent.

Diligent : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.

Synonym of Diligent is Hard-working

The leader nodded his approbation.

A. understanding
B. approval
C. admiration
D. appreciation
✅ The correct answer is option B.
understanding : the ability to understand something; comprehension.

approval : the action of approving something.

admiration : respect and warm approval.

appreciation : recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

approbation : approval or praise.

Synonym of approbation is approval

He is a disinterested investigator.

A. uninterested
B. bored
C. unbiased
D. reluctant
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Uninterested : not interested in or concerned about something or someone.

Bored : feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity.

Unbiased : showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.

Reluctant : unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

Disinterested : not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.

Synonym of Disinterested is Unbiased

Many of his aquaintances avoid him because he is so garrulous.

A. proud
B. unreasonable
C. talkative
D. quarrelsome
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

Unreasonable : not guided by or based on good sense.

Talkative : fond of or given to talking.

Quarrelsome : given to or characterized by quarrelling.

Garrulous : excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Synonym of Garrulous is Talkative

Synonym of KNUCKLE

A. Resign
B. Surrender
C. Face
D. Struggle
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Resign : voluntarily leave a job or office.

Surrender : stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.

Face : the front part of a person’s head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.

Struggle : make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.

Knuckle : surrender.

Synonym of Knuckle is Surrender

Synonym of INSOLENT

A. Nervous
B. Rude
C. Proud
D. Assertive
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Nervous : easily agitated or alarmed.

Rude : offensively impolite or bad-mannered.

Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

Assertive : having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

Insolent : showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Synonym of Insolent is Rude

Synonym of VILIFY

A. Defame
B. Perform
C. Commend
D. Communicate
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Defame : damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.

Perform : carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function).

Commend : praise formally or officially.

Communicate : share or exchange information, news, or ideas.

Vilify : speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

Synonym of Vilify is Defame