He was dismissed from service because they found him dishonest.

A. prevented
B. removed
C. retired
D. stopped
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Prevented : keep (something) from happening.

Removed : take (something) away or off from the position occupied.

Retired : having left one’s job and ceased to work.

Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.

Dismissed : remove from employment or office, typically on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance.

Synonym of Dismissed is Removed

The leaders charisma attracted many followers.

A. humility
B. power
C. charming
D. candour
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Humility : the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance.

Power : the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

Charming : very pleasant or attractive.

Candour : the quality of being open and honest; frankness.

Charisma : compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Synonym of Charisma is Charming

For New Delhi, it is time to re-examine its Pakistan policy and reduce the suspicion that it is trying to torpedo the talks.

A. attack
B. quiet
C. weaken
D. refute
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Attack : take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force.

Quiet : making little or no noise.

Weaken : make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

Refute : prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

Torpedo : attack or sink (a ship) with a torpedo or torpedoes.

Synonym of Torpedo is Attack

Synonym of INEBRIATE

A. Drunken
B. Unsteady
C. Stupefied
D. Dreamy
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Drunken : drunk or intoxicated.

Unsteady : liable to fall or shake; not steady in position.

Stupefied : make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.

Dreamy : having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality; dreamlike.

Inebriate : make (someone) drunk; intoxicate.

Synonym of Inebriate is Drunken

He is quite meticulous in his dealings with others.

A. reserved
B. haughty
C. indifferent
D. careful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Reserved : slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Haughty : arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

Careful : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.

Meticulous : showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Synonym of Meticulous is Careful

His project was merely meant to stall the road construction in the village.

A. ignore
B. begin
C. obstruct
D. evade
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Ignore : refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.

Begin : perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).

Obstruct : block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.

Evade : escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.

Stall : stop or cause to stop making progress.

Synonym of Stall is Obstruct

Synonym of CRASS

A. Wicked
B. Zigzag
C. Spiritless
D. Insensitive
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Wicked : evil or morally wrong.

Zigzag a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Spiritless : lacking courage, vigour, or vivacity.

Insensitive : showing or feeling no concern for others’ feelings.

Crass : showing no intelligence or sensitivity.

Synonym of Crass is Insensitive

Synonym of PLACATE

A. Pity
B. Embroil
C. Appease
D. Amuse
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Pity : the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others.

Embroil : involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

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

Amuse : cause (someone) to find something funny.

Placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Synonym of Placate is Appease

Synonym of PANDER

A. Indulge
B. With-hold
C. Recommend
D. Withdraw
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Indulge : become involved in (an activity, typically one that is undesirable or disapproved of).

Withhold : refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another).

Recommend : put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

Withdraw : remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.

Pander : gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste).

Synonym of Pander is Indulge

The teacher felt that the student lacked discrimination in the study of his data.

A. imagination
B. taste
C. objectivity
D. discernment
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Imagination : the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.

Taste : the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.

Objectivity : the quality of being objective.

Discernment : the ability to judge well.

Discrimination : the ability to judge what is of high quality; good judgement or taste.

Synonym of Discrimination is Discernment