The relics of the Roman rule are still extant in England.

A. hidden
B. scattered
C. existent
D. spread
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Hidden : kept out of sight; concealed.

Scattered : occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.

Existent : having reality or existence.

Spread : open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Extant : still in existence; surviving.

Synonym of Extant is Existent

Synonym of PILFER

A. Destroy
B. Damage
C. Steal
D. Snatch
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Destroy : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Damage : physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.

Steal : take (another person’s property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Snatch : quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.

Pilfer : steal (things of little value).

Synonym of Pilfer is Steal

The inspector was a vigilant young man.

A. intelligent
B. ambitious
C. watchful
D. smart
✅ The correct answer is option C.
intelligent : having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.

ambitious : having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

watchful : watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.

smart : (of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed.

vigilant : keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonym of vigilant is watchful

Synonym of TYRANNY

A. Misrule
B. Power
C. Madness
D. Cruelty
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Misrule : the unfair or inefficient conduct of the affairs of a country or state.

Power : the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

Madness : the state of having a serious mental illness.

Cruelty : cruel behaviour or attitudes.

Tyranny : cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Synonym of Tyranny is Cruelty

Gandhiji always advocated the cause of indigenous industries.

A. foreign
B. big
C. cottage
D. native
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Foreign : of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own.

Big : of considerable size or extent.

Cottage : a small house, typically one in the country.

Native : a local inhabitant.

Indigenous : originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Synonym of Indigenous is Native

Synonym of KNAVERY

A. Heroism
B. Cowardice
C. Dishonesty
D. Stupidity
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Heroism : great bravery.

Cowardice : lack of bravery.

Dishonesty : deceitfulness shown in someone’s character or behaviour.

Stupidity : behaviour that shows a lack of good sense or judgement.

Knavery: unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing.

Synonym of Knavery is Dishonesty

Synonym of RECIPROCATE

A. Grant
B. Requite
C. Receive
D. Deliver
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Grant : agree to give or allow (something requested) to.

Requite : make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing).

Receive : be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Deliver : bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or goods) to the proper recipient or address.

Reciprocate : feel (affection or love) for someone in the same way that they feel it for oneself.

Synonym of Reciprocate is Requite

After a dynamic speech by the Prime Minister, one often hears repercussions abroad.

A. recriminations
B. far-reaching
C. consequence
D. gesticulations
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Recriminations : an accusation in response to one from someone else.

Far-reaching : having important and widely applicable effects or implications.

Consequence : a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Gesticulations : a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.

Repercussions : an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

Synonym of Repercussions is Consequence

Synonym of ECONOMISE

A. Accumulate
B. Minimise
C. Save
D. Reduce
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Accumulate : gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

Minimise : reduce (something, especially something undesirable) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Save : keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use.

Reduce : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Economise : spend less; reduce one’s expenses.

Synonym of Economise is Save

Synonym of OBLIGATORY

A. Useful
B. Required
C. Stubborn
D. Agreeable
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Useful : able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.

Required : officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable.

Stubborn : having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Agreeable : quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Obligatory : required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Synonym of Obligatory is Required