Synonym of STAID

A. Depressive
B. Sedate
C. Backward
D. Dull
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Depressive : causing feelings of severe despondency and dejection.

Sedate : calm, dignified, and unhurried.

Backward : directed behind or to the rear.

Dull : lacking interest or excitement.

Staid : sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Synonym of Staid is Sedate

Synonym of UBIQUITOUS

A. Inseparable
B. Crowded
C. Solitary
D. Defensive
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Inseparable : unable to be separated or treated separately.

Crowded : (of a space) full of people, leaving little or no room for movement; packed.

Solitary : done or existing alone.

Defensive : used or intended to defend or protect.

Ubiquitous : present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Synonym of Ubiquitous is Inseparable

ANNIHILATE :

A. Destroy
B. Entrain
C. Forward
D. testify
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Entrain :climb, ascend, climb up, entrain, board, mount.

Forward :toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling.

Testify :give evidence as a witness in a law court.

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

Annihilate :destroy utterly obliterate.

Synonym of Annihilate is Destroy.

Synonym of ABOMINATION

A. Revulsion
B. Disgust
C. Criticism
D. Attack
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Revulsion : a sense of disgust and loathing.

Disgust : a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Attack : take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force.

Abomination : a thing that causes disgust or loathing.

Synonym of Abomination is Disgust

He has saved money because his wife is frugal.

A. strict
B. economic
C. economical
D. miserly
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.

Economic : relating to economics or the economy.

Economical : (of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources.

Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser.

Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food.

Synonym of Frugal is Economical

The attitude of the Western countries towards the Third World countries is rather callous to say the least.

A. unfeeling
B. cursed
C. unkind
D. passive
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Unfeeling : lacking physical sensation or sensitivity.

Cursed : used to express annoyance or irritation.

Unkind : inconsiderate and harsh to others.

Passive : accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

Callous : showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Synonym of Callous is Unfeeling

The great artist life was full of vicissitudes.

A. sorrows
B. misfortunes
C. changes
D. surprises
✅ The correct answer is option C.
sorrows : a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.

misfortunes : bad luck.

changes : make or become different.

surprises : an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc.

vicissitudes : a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Synonym of vicissitudes is changes

Synonym of OPTIMISTIC

A. Optician
B. Favourable
C. Wishful
D. Hopeful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Optician : a person who makes or sells optical instruments.

Favourable : expressing approval.

Wishful : having or expressing a desire or hope for something to happen.

Hopeful : feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

Optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future.

Synonym of Optimistic is Hopeful

Synonym of GADFLY

A. Horror
B. Nuisance
C. Gain
D. Blessing
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Horror : an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

Nuisance : a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance.

Gain : obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).

Blessing : God’s favour and protection.

Gadfly a person who annoys or criticizes others in order to provoke them into action.

Synonym of Gadfly is Nuisance

He tried to mollify my hurt fellings.

A. arouse
B. ignore
C. soften
D. suppress
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Arouse : evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).

Appease : pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

Soften : make or become soft or softer.

Suppress : forcibly put an end to.

Mollify : appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

Synonym of Mollify is Appease