He was a vulpine person and so avoided by his neighbours.

A. indolent
B. miserly
C. haughty
D. crafty
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Indolent : wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser.

Haughty : arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Crafty : clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods.

Vulpine : crafty; cunning.

Synonym of Vulpine is Crafty

DEBACLE

A. Collapse
B. Decline
C. Defeat
D. Disgrace
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Collapse : fail suddenly and completely.

Decline : (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less.

Defeat : win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest

Disgrace : loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.

Debacle : a sudden and ignominious failure.

Synonym of Debacle is Collapse

Synonym of ACCUSE

A. Absolve
B. Exonerate
C. Vindicate
D. Impeach
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Absolve : declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Exonerate : (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.

Vindicate : clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.

Impeach : charge (someone) with treason or another crime against the state.

Accuse : charge (someone) with an offence or crime.

Synonym of Accuse is Impeach

EXTRICATE

A. Pull
B. Free
C. Tie
D. Complicate
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Pull : exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself.

Free : release from physical obstruction or restraint.

Tie : attach or fasten with string or similar cord.

Complicate : make (something) more complicated.

Extricate : free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

Synonym of Extricate is Free

He is considered by every one as a man of integrity.

A. power
B. character
C. wealth
D. influence
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Power : the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

Character : the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

Wealth : an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Honesty : the quality of being honest.

Integrity : the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Synonym of Integrity is Honesty

Synonym of MAVERICK

A. Reformer
B. Unorthodox
C. Novice
D. Conservative
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Reformer : a person who makes changes to something in order to improve it.

Unorthodox : contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox.

Novice : a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.

Conservative : averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

Maverick : an unorthodox or independent-minded person.

Synonym of Maverick is Unorthodox

Synonym of PREEN

A. Redeem
B. Groom
C. Ponder
D. Prick
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Redeem : compensate for the faults or bad aspects of.

Groom : brush and clean the coat of (a horse, dog, or other animal).

Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Prick : make a small hole in (something) with a sharp point; pierce slightly.

Preen : (of a bird) tidy and clean its feathers with its beak.

Synonym of Preen is Groom

Synonym of RESTORATION

A. Renovation
B. Renewal
C. Reinstatement
D. Recreation
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Renovation : the action of renovating a building.

Renewal : an instance of resuming something after an interruption.

Reinstatement : the action of giving someone back a position they have lost.

Recreation : activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

Restoration : the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Synonym of Restoration is Renovation

Synonym of CONTRITE

A. Repentant
B. Shy
C. Uncertain
D. Serious
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Repentant : expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful.

Shy : nervous or timid in the company of other people.

Uncertain : not able to be relied on; not known or definite.

Serious : demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application.

Contrite : feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.

Synonym of Contrite is Repentant

DEIFY

A. Flatter
B. Challenge
C. Worship
D. Face
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Flatter : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one’s own interests.

Challenge : a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Worship : the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Face : confront and deal with or accept.

Deify : worship or regard as a god.

Synonym of Deify is Worship