The fishing boat pulled away from the wharf and chugged smoothly down the bay.

A. harbour
B. shore
C. quay
D. anchor
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Harbour : a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

Shore : the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.

Quay : a stone or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Anchor : a heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a ship to the sea bottom, typically having a metal shank with a pair of curved, barbed flukes at one end.

Wharf : a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload.

Synonym of Wharf is Quay

Synonym of TARNISH

A. Ornate
B. Blemish
C. Destroy
D. Scrub
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Ornate : elaborately or highly decorated.

Blemish : spoil the appearance or quality of (something).

Destroy : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Scrub : rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.

Tarnish : make or become less valuable or respected.

Synonym of Tarnish is Blemish

Synonym of CONSEQUENCE

A. Manner
B. Result
C. Cause
D. Order
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Manner : a way in which a thing is done or happens.

Result : a thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.

Cause : a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.

Order : the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.

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

Synonym of Consequence is Result

Synonym of MUNDANE

A. Global
B. Worldly
C. Luxurious
D. Spiritual
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Global : relating to the whole world; worldwide.

Worldly : of or concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than a spiritual existence.

Luxurious : extremely comfortable or elegant, especially when involving great expense.

Spiritual : relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

Mundane : of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.

Synonym of Mundane is Worldly

Synonym of STUPID

A. Silly
B. Disobedient
C. Insane
D. Incapable
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.

Disobedient : refusing to obey rules or someone in authority.

Insane : in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.

Incapable : unable to do or achieve (something).

Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.

Synonym of Stupid is Silly

Synonym of EXTRAVAGANT

A. Proud
B. Expensive
C. Wasteful
D. Reckless
✅ 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.

Expensive : costing a lot of money.

Wasteful : (of a person, action, or process) using or expending something of value carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Reckless : heedless of danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rash or impetuous.

Extravagant : lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

Synonym of Extravagant is Wasteful

PROHIBIT :

A. Prescribe
B. Forfeit
C. Forbid
D. Provide
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Prescribe :advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, especially in writing.

Forfeit :lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing.

Provide :make available for use, supply.

Forbid :refuse to allow (something).

Prohibit :formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority.

Synonym of Prohibit is Forbid.

Synonym of PRUNE

A. Lend
B. Reduce
C. Expand
D. Prolong
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Lend : grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned.

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

Expand : become or make larger or more extensive.

Prolong : extend the duration of.

Prune : reduce the extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts.

Synonym of Prune is Reduce

Synonym of TROTH

A. Ego
B. Faithful
C. Colourist
D. Disloyal
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Ego : a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast.

Colourist : an artist or designer who uses colour in a special or skilful way.

Disloyal : failing to be loyal to a person, country, or organization to which one has obligations.

Troth : faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking.

Synonym of Troth is Faithful

Synonym of INTERIM

A. Temporary
B. Internal
C. Interval
D. Timely
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Temporary : lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Internal : of or situated on the inside.

Interval : an intervening time.

Timely : done or occurring at a favourable or useful time; opportune.

Interim : in or for the intervening period; provisional.

Synonym of Interim is Temporary