The value of some shares has appreciated considerably after the last budget.

A. changed
B. increased
C. decreased
D. crashed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Changed : make or become different.

Increased : become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.

Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Crashed :
(of a vehicle) collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle.

Appreciated : rise in value or price.

Synonym of Appreciated is Increased

Last fortnight the rains came to the parched soils of India after the merciless drought had already sapped the vitality and livelihoood of millions of peasants.

A. decreased
B. demolished
C. destroyed
D. drained
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Demolished : pull or knock down (a building).

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

Drained : cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out, leaving it empty or dry.

Sapped : gradually weaken or destroy (a person’s strength or power).

Synonym of Sapped is Drained

Synonym of PRISTINE

A. Traditional
B. Expensive
C. Original
D. Meritorious
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Traditional : existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.

Expensive : costing a lot of money.

Original : present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.

Meritorious : deserving reward or praise.

Pristine : in its original condition; unspoilt.

Synonym of Pristine is Original

One who despises his colleagues can never be successful.

A. accuses
B. ignores
C. hates
D. discourages
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Accuses : charge (someone) with an offence or crime.

Ignores : refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.

Hates : feel intense dislike for.

Discourages : cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

Despises : feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

Synonym of Despises is Hates

The committee did not find him fit for the job.

A. genuine
B. correct
C. suitable
D. choose
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Genuine : truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Correct : free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Suitable : right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Choose : decide on a course of action.

Fit : of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

Synonym of Fit is Suitable

Synonym of JAUNTY

A. Readiness
B. Hesitation
C. Reluctance
D. Cheerfulness
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Readiness : the state of being fully prepared for something.

Hesitation : the action of pausing before saying or doing something.

Reluctance : unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Cheerfulness : the quality or state of being noticeably happy and optimistic.

Jaunty : having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Synonym of Jaunty is Cheerfulness

These recent developments seem to be quite adverse to our interests.

A. favourable
B. indifferent
C. unfortunate
D. opposed
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Favourable : expressing approval.

Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

Unfortunate : having or marked by bad fortune; unlucky.

Opposed : anxious to prevent or put an end to; disagreeing with.

Adverse : preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.

Synonym of Adverse is Opposed

Synonym of HARBINGER

A. Pilot
B. Forerunner
C. Steward
D. Messenger
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Pilot : a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.

Forerunner : a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.

Steward : a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.

Messenger : a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages.

Harbinger : a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Synonym of Harbinger is Messenger

This machine was fabricated in our own workshop.

A. operated
B. constructed
C. installed
D. manufactured
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Operated : (of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system).

Constructed : build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine).

Installed : place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use.

Manufactured : make (something) on a large scale using machinery.

Fabricated : construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components.

Synonym of Fabricated is Manufactured

MOVING

A. Taking
B. Toying
C. Shifting
D. Turning
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Taking : the action or process of taking something.

Toying : move or handle (an object) absent-mindedly or nervously.

Shifting : move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.

Turning : a place where a road branches off from another.

Moving : change the place, position, or state of.

Synonym of Moving is Shifting