Synonym of TRADUCE

A. Harden
B. Force
C. Build
D. Betray
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Harden : make or become hard or harder.

Force : strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

Build : construct (something) by putting parts or material together.

Betray : expose (one’s country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Traduce : speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation.

Synonym of Traduce is Betray

MAYHEM

A. Jubilation
B. Havoc
C. Excitement
D. Defeat
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Jubilation : a feeling of great happiness and triumph.

Havoc : widespread destruction.

Excitement : a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.

Defeat : win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.

Mayhem : violent or extreme disorder; chaos.

Synonym of Mayhem is Havoc

He couldn’t comprehend the details of the document.

A. emphasise
B. grasp
C. condense
D. implement
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Emphasise : give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Grasp : comprehend fully.

Condense : make (something) denser or more concentrated.

Implement : put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.

Comprehend : grasp mentally; understand.

Synonym of Comprehend is Grasp

He could not tolerate his friend rejoicing in his ignominy.

A. defeat
B. dishonour
C. misery
D. victory
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Defeat : win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.

Dishonour : a state of shame or disgrace.

Misery : a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.

Victory : an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Ignominy : public shame or disgrace.

Synonym of Ignominy is Dishonour

The sight moved him to pity and compunction.

A. confusion
B. wonder
C. regret
D. anger
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Confusion : uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required.

Wonder : a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Regret : feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do).

Anger : a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Compunction : a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Synonym of Compunction is Regret

Synonym of RETRIBUTION

A. Contempt
B. Revenge
C. Punishment
D. Discount
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Contempt : the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

Revenge : the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

Punishment : the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence.

Discount : a deduction from the usual cost of something.

Retribution : punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Synonym of Retribution is Punishment

Synonym of EAGER

A. Clever
B. Enthusiastic
C. Curious
D. Devoted
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Clever : quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.

Enthusiastic ; having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Curious : eager to know or learn something.

Devoted : very loving or loyal.

Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something.

Synonym of Eager is Curious

Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values.

A. irrational
B. obscure
C. impracticable
D. dangerous
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Irrational : not logical or reasonable.

Obscure ; not clearly expressed or easily understood.

Impracticable : (of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out.

Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury.

Abstruse : difficult to understand; obscure.

Synonym of Abstruse is Obscure

It was incumbent on him to report the matter at once.

A. pointless
B. depending
C. compulsory
D. optional
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Pointless : having little or no sense, use, or purpose.

Depending : be controlled or determined by.

Compulsory : required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Optional : available to be chosen but not obligatory.

Incumbent : necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Synonym of Incumbent is Compulsory

Some of the members of the Board indulged in highly scurrilous talk at the meeting.

A. irrelevant
B. superfluous
C. abusive
D. objectionable
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Irrelevant : not connected with or relevant to something.

Superfluous : unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Abusive : extremely offensive and insulting.

Objectionable : arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive.

Scurrilous : making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

Synonym of Scurrilous is Abusive