A government rocked by frequent scandals is an effete set of people with no credibility.

A. innocent
B. stupid
C. excited
D. exhausted
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Innocent : not guilty of a crime or offence.

Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.

Excited : very enthusiastic and eager.

Exhausted : very tired.

Effete : no longer capable of effective action.

Synonym of Effete is Exhausted

Of all the indignities man has suffered at the hands of man, slavery is perhaps the most degrading.

A. insult
B. atrocities
C. evils
D. dangers
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Insult : speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.

Atrocities : an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

Evils : profound immorality and wickedness, especially when regarded as a supernatural force.

Dangers : the possibility of suffering harm or injury.

Indignities : treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity.

Synonym of Indignities is Insult

Synonym of SUPERANNUATED

A. Accepted
B. Senile
C. Retired
D. Experienced
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Accepted : generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.

Senile : (of a person) having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.

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

Experienced : having gained knowledge or skill in a particular field over time.

Superannuated : retire (someone) with a pension.

Synonym of Superannuated is Retired

Her new glasses make her look rather owlish.

A. foolish
B. solemn
C. silly
D. stupid
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Foolish : lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

Solemn : formal and dignified.

Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.

Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.

Owlish : like an owl, especially in appearing to be solemn or wise.

Synonym of Owlish is Solemn

Synonym of GRUESOME

A. Hateful
B. Painful
C. Tragic
D. Frightful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Hateful : arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred.

Painful : (of a part of the body) affected with pain.

Tragic : causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.

Frightful : very unpleasant, serious, or shocking.

Gruesome : causing repulsion or horror; grisly.

Synonym of Gruesome is Frightful

Synonym of BEFUDDLED

A. Wounded
B. Crowded
C. Enlightened
D. Stupid
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Wounded : inflicted with a wound; injured.

Crowded : (of a space) full of people, leaving little or no room for movement; packed.

Enlightened : having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.

Stupid : dazed and unable to think clearly.

Befuddled : cause to become unable to think clearly.

Synonym of Befuddled is Stupid

His adulatory remarks surprised us.

A. discreet
B. insulting
C. appreciate
D. funny
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Discreet : careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

Insulting : disrespectful or scornfully abusive.

Appreciate : be grateful for (something).

Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

Adulatory : excessively praising or admiring.

Synonym of Adulatory is Appreciate

Synonym of INTERNECINE

A. Deadly
B. Foolhardy
C. Stealthy
D. International
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Deadly : causing or able to cause death.

Foolhardy : recklessly bold or rash.

Stealthy : behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.

International : existing, occurring, or carried on between nations.

Internecine : destructive to both sides in a conflict.

Synonym of Internecine is Deadly

Synonym of DODGE

A. Confuse
B. Avoid
C. Thwart
D. Frustrate
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Confuse : make (someone) bewildered or perplexed.

Avoid : keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

Thwart : prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Frustrate : prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.

Dodge : avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.

Synonym of Dodge is Avoid

She was not the one who committed the crime, but she was culpable too.

A. guilty
B. involved
C. affected
D. sentenced
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Guilty : culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing.

Involved : difficult to understand; complicated.

Affected : influenced or touched by an external factor.

Sentenced : declare the punishment decided for (an offender).

Culpable : deserving blame.

Synonym of Culpable is Guilty