He has saved money because his wife is frugal.

A. strict
B. economic
C. economical
D. miserly
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.

Economic : relating to economics or the economy.

Economical : (of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources.

Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser.

Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food.

Synonym of Frugal is Economical

The attitude of the Western countries towards the Third World countries is rather callous to say the least.

A. unfeeling
B. cursed
C. unkind
D. passive
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Unfeeling : lacking physical sensation or sensitivity.

Cursed : used to express annoyance or irritation.

Unkind : inconsiderate and harsh to others.

Passive : accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

Callous : showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Synonym of Callous is Unfeeling

The great artist life was full of vicissitudes.

A. sorrows
B. misfortunes
C. changes
D. surprises
✅ The correct answer is option C.
sorrows : a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.

misfortunes : bad luck.

changes : make or become different.

surprises : an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc.

vicissitudes : a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Synonym of vicissitudes is changes

Synonym of OPTIMISTIC

A. Optician
B. Favourable
C. Wishful
D. Hopeful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Optician : a person who makes or sells optical instruments.

Favourable : expressing approval.

Wishful : having or expressing a desire or hope for something to happen.

Hopeful : feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

Optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future.

Synonym of Optimistic is Hopeful

Synonym of GADFLY

A. Horror
B. Nuisance
C. Gain
D. Blessing
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Horror : an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

Nuisance : a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance.

Gain : obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).

Blessing : God’s favour and protection.

Gadfly a person who annoys or criticizes others in order to provoke them into action.

Synonym of Gadfly is Nuisance

He tried to mollify my hurt fellings.

A. arouse
B. ignore
C. soften
D. suppress
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Arouse : evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).

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

Soften : make or become soft or softer.

Suppress : forcibly put an end to.

Mollify : appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

Synonym of Mollify is Appease

BRIEF

A. Limited
B. Small
C. Little
D. Short
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Limited : restricted in size, amount, or extent.

Small : of a size that is less than normal or usual.

Little : small in size, amount, or degree.

Short : lasting or taking a small amount of time.

Brief : of short duration; not lasting for long.

Synonym of Brief is Short

Synonym of ABBREVIATE

A. Shorten
B. Enlarge
C. Decrease
D. Change
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Shorten : make or become shorter.

Enlarge : make or become larger or more extensive.

Decrease : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Change : make or become different.

Abbreviate : shorten (a word, phrase, or text).

Synonym of Abbreviate is Shorten

Synonym of RESTITUTE

A. Help
B. Avenge
C. Revenge
D. Repair
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Help : make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one’s services or resources.

Avenge : inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another).

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

Repair : restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition.

Restitute ; to restore to a former state or position.

Synonym of Restitute is Repair

He could not suppress his resentment against that decision.

A. excitement
B. contentment
C. displeasure
D. happiness
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Excitement : a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.

Contentment : a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Displeasure : a feeling of annoyance or disapproval.

Happiness : the state of being happy.

Resentment : bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Synonym of Resentment is Displeasure