This was his maiden performance on the stage and he did very well.

A. primary
B. first
C. opening
D. girlish
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Primary : of chief importance; principal.

First : coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.

Opening : a space or gap that allows passage or access.

Girlish : of or characteristic of a girl.

Maiden : being or involving the first attempt or act of its kind.

Synonym of Maiden is First

He was reasonable enough to behave according to the circumstances.

A. peaceful
B. attentive
C. sensible
D. determined
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Peaceful : free from disturbance; tranquil.

Attentive : paying close attention to something.

Sensible : (of a person) possessing or displaying prudence.

Determined : having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Reasonable : having sound judgement; fair and sensible.

Synonym of Reasonable is Sensible

Synonym of EPHEMERAL

A. Unreal
B. Mythical
C. Short-lived
D. Artificial
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Unreal : imaginary or illusory.

Mythical : occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales.

Short-lived : living or lasting only a little while.

Artificial : made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

Ephemeral : lasting for a very short time.

Synonym of Ephemeral is Short-lived

SHALLOW

A. Artificial
B. Superficial
C. Foolish
D. Worthless
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Artificial : made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

Superficial : appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

Foolish : lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

Worthless : having no real value or use.

Shallow : not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought.

Synonym of Shallow is Superficial

Everyone who has worked for him hammers home that point because they feel that it is widely unappreciated.

A. hints
B. stresses
C. strikes
D. directs
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Hints : a slight or indirect indication or suggestion.

Stresses : a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Strikes : hit forcibly and deliberately with one’s hand or a weapon or other implement.

Directs : control the operations of; manage or govern.

Hammers : strike or knock at or on something violently with one’s hand or with a hammer or other object.

Synonym of Hammers is Strikes

Synonym of ENDORSEMENT

A. Reprimand
B. Censure
C. Recommendation
D. Reproach
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Reprimand : a formal expression of disapproval.

Censure : express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

Recommendation : a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

Reproach : express to (someone) one’s disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.

Endorsement : the action of endorsing someone or something.

Synonym of Endorsement is Recommendation

Synonym of CONCEAL

A. Steal
B. Hide
C. Avoid
D. Keep
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Steal : take (another person’s property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Hide : conceal oneself.

Avoid : keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

Keep : have or retain possession of.

Conceal : not allow to be seen; hide.

Synonym of Conceal is Hide

Synonym of MASTICATE

A. Devour
B. Drink
C. Chew
D. Swallow
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Devour : eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly.

Drink : take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow.

Chew ; bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow.

Swallow : cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.

Masticate : chew (food).

Synonym of Masticate is Chew

Synonym of QUIP

A. Comment
B. Injury
C. Blow
D. Joke
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Comment : a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.

Injury : an instance of being injured.

Blow : (of wind) move creating an air current.

Joke : a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

Quip : a witty remark.

Synonym of Quip is Joke