Synonym of ABRADE

A. Scold
B. Attach
C. Wear
D. Twist
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

Attach : join or fasten (something) to something else.

Wear : damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use.

Twist : form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape.

Abrade : scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.

Synonym of Abrade is Wear

Synonym of PREROGATIVE

A. Privilege
B. Request
C. Desire
D. Command
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Privilege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Request : an act of asking politely or formally for something.

Desire : a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Command : give an authoritative or peremptory order.

Prerogative : a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

Synonym of Prerogative is Privilege

During his stay in Canada, he had quite a few frustrating experiences.

A. disappointing
B. enthusiasm
C. humiliating
D. repulsive
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Disappointing : failing to fulfil someone’s hopes or expectations.

Enthusiasm : intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Humiliating : making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Repulsive : arousing intense distaste or disgust.

Frustrating : causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve something.

Synonym of Frustrating is Disappointing

I realised they wanted to be alone together, so I felt very awkward.

A. cumbersome
B. unwieldy
C. embarrassed
D. clumsy
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Cumbersome : large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.

Unwieldy : (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Embarrassed : feeling or showing embarrassment.

Clumsy : difficult to handle or use; unwieldy.

Awkward : causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.

Synonym of Awkward is Embarrassed

He would have been successful, but for his lack of temerity.

A. audacity
B. sincerity
C. confidence
D. strength
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Audacity : a willingness to take bold risks.

Sincerity : the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy.

Confidence : the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong.

Temerity : excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Synonym of Temerity is Audacity

Synonym of JEREMIAD

A. Friction
B. Incident
C. Trouble
D. Accident
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Friction : the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Incident : an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Trouble : difficulty or problems.

Accident : an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

Jeremiad : a long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.

Synonym of Jeremiad is Trouble

He was a contemplative person.

A. thoughtful
B. careless
C. over-zealous
D. mischievous
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Thoughtful : absorbed in or involving thought.

Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.

Over-zealous : too zealous in one’s attitude or behaviour.

Mischievous : causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

Contemplative : expressing or involving prolonged thought.

Synonym of Contemplative is Thoughtful

Sanjay is going to pay the bill for the repairs.

A. own
B. pay
C. bear
D. stand
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Own : used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person mentioned.

Reward : a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.

Bear : (of a person) carry.

Stand : have or maintain an upright position, supported by one’s feet.

Pay : give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.

Synonym of Pay is Reward

Synonym of INORDINATE

A. Extraordinary
B. Inanimate
C. Subordinate
D. Excessive
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Extraordinary : very unusual or remarkable.

Inanimate : not alive.

Subordinate : lower in rank or position.

Excessive : more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Inordinate : unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.

Synonym of Inordinate is Excessive