The appointments were made quite judiciously.

A. legally
B. reasonably
C. lawfully
D. impartially
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Legally : in a way that conforms to or is permitted or required by the law.

Reasonably : in a sensible way.

Lawfully : in a way that conforms to or is permitted or recognized by the law.

Impartially : in a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally.

Judiciously : with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judiciously is Reasonably

The incident affected him so much that he could not forget it for several days.

A. upset
B. changed
C. influenced
D. controlled
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Upset : make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Changed : make or become different.

Influenced : have an influence on.

Controlled : not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control.

Affected : influenced or touched by an external factor.

Synonym of Affected is Influenced

The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.

A. vague
B. broad
C. vivid
D. drawing
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Vague : of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Broad : having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide.

Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Drawing : a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint.

Graphic : giving clear and vividly explicit details.

Synonym of Graphic is Vivid

ALTERCATION :

A. Choice
B. Charge
C. Heated dispute
D. Distribution
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Choice :an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

Charge :demand (an amount) as a price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied.

Distribution :the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.

Heated dispute :wrangling, altercation, squabble, contention, controversy.

Altercation :a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Synonym of Altercation is Heated dispute.

Synonym of AFFILIATE

A. Control
B. Associate
C. Copy
D. Discriminate
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Control : the power to influence or direct people’s behaviour or the course of events.

Associate : connect (someone or something) with something else in one’s mind.

Copy : a thing made to be similar or identical to another.

Discriminate : recognize a distinction; differentiate.

Affiliate : officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.

Synonym of Affiliate is Associate

Synonym of SECURE

A. Secret
B. Comfortable
C. Safe
D. Independent
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Secret : not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.

Comfortable : (especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.

Safe : protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost.

Independent : free from outside control; not subject to another’s authority.

Secure : fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

Synonym of Secure is Safe

The sentiments expressed by him in the speech were odious.

A. significant
B. hateful
C. admirable
D. common
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Hateful : very unpleasant.

Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.

Common : occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.

Odious : extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Synonym of Odious is Hateful

In the absence of the chief guest, the host himself acted as his surrogate and presided over the function.

A. counterpart
B. alliance
C. assistant
D. substitute
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Countertpart : a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.

Alliance : a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Assistant : a person who ranks below a senior person.

Substitute : a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Surrogate : a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Synonym of Surrogate is Substitute

Synonym of AMNESTY

A. Revolt
B. Privilege
C. Farewell
D. Pardon
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Revolt : take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel.

Privilege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Farewell : used to express good wishes on parting.

Pardon : the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence.

Amnesty : an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.

Synonym of Amnesty is Pardon

The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble movements.

A. Unrhythmic
B. lively
C. quickening
D. clear
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Unrhythmic : irregular in beat or accent.

lively : full of life and energy; active and outgoing.

quickening : make or become faster or quicker.

clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

nimble : quick and light in movement or action; agile.

Synonym of nimble is quickening