Long illness has mascerated his body so much so that he is reduced to flesh and bones.

A. affected
B. soften
C. devastated
D. wasted
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Affected : influenced or touched by an external factor.

Soften : make or become soft or softer.

Devastated : destroy or ruin.

Wasted : used or expended carelessly or to no purpose.

Mascerated : to soften tissues after death by soaking and by enzymatic digestion.

Synonym of Mascerated is Soften

FIDELITY :

A. Faithfulness
B. Resourcefulness
C. Strength
D. Weakness
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Faithfulness : the quality of being faithful; fidelity.

Resourcefulness : the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong.

Weakness : the state or condition of being weak.

Fidelity : faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Synonym of Fidelity is Faithfulness

Synonym of MAGNILOQUENT

A. Amusing
B. Boastful
C. Humorous
D. Tactful
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Amusing : causing laughter and providing entertainment.

Boastful : excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Humorous : causing laughter and amusement; comic.

Tactful : having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Magniloquent : using high-flown or bombastic language.

Synonym of Magniloquent is Boastful

Synonym of RECEPTIVE

A. Pretentious
B. Observant
C. Gracious
D. Generous
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Pretentious : attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

Observant : quick to notice or perceive things.

Gracious : courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status.

Generous : showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Receptive : willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.

Synonym of Receptive is Observant

The earth from here is a grand oasis in the vastness of space.

A. greenland
B. landscape
C. waterhole
D. wetland
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Greenland : the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean.

Landscape : all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

Waterhole : a depression in which water collects, especially one that is regularly drunk from by animals.

Wetland : land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land.

Oasis : a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found.

Synonym of Oasis is Waterhole

Whatever opinion he give is sane.

A. rational
B. obscure
C. wild
D. arrogant
✅ The correct answer is option A.
rational : based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

obscure : not discovered or known about; uncertain.

wild : (of an animal or plant) living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.

arrogant : having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

sane : reasonable or sensible.

Synonym of sane is rational

He died as an impecunious man in a charitable hospital.

A. innocent
B. ignorant
C. faultless
D. penniless
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Innocent : not guilty of a crime or offence.

Ignorant : lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

Faultless : free from defect or error.

Penniless : (of a person) having no money; very poor.

Impecunious : having little or no money.

Synonym of Impecunious is Penniless

Synonym of STRIDENCY

A. Harshness
B. Flippancy
C. Stress
D. Consistency
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Harshness : the quality of being unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

Flippancy : lack of respect or seriousness; frivolousness.

Stress : pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

Consistency : consistent behaviour or treatment.

Stridency : making or having a harsh sound.

Synonym of Stridency is Harshness

Sumit neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.

A. exempted
B. refused
C. failed
D. promised
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Exempted : free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Failed : (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful.

Promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Neglected : fail to care for properly.

Synonym of Neglected is Failed

Synonym of GRATIFY

A. Frank
B. Appreciate
C. Pacify
D. Indulge
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Appreciate : recognize the full worth of.

Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Indulge : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Gratify : indulge or satisfy (a desire).

Synonym of Gratify is Indulge