The traditional methods of doing things have now become obsolescent.

A. harmful
B. obsolete
C. unrewarding
D. unpopular
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Harmful : causing or likely to cause harm.

Obsolete : no longer produced or used; out of date.

Unrewarding : not rewarding or satisfying.

Unpopular : not liked or popular.

Obsolescent : becoming obsolete.

Synonym of Obsolescent is Obsolete

He was admonished for the delay.

A. dismissed
B. admired
C. censured
D. advised
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Dismissed : order or allow to leave; send away.

Admired : regard with respect or warm approval.

Censured : express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

Advised : acting in a way that would be recommended; sensible; wise.

Admonished : warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Synonym of Admonished is Censured

Some army units were decimated during the surprise attack.

A. denounced
B. captured
C. defeated
D. destroyed
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Denounced : publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Captured : take into one’s possession or control by force.

Defeated : having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Decimated : kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.

Synonym of Decimated is Destroyed

Synonym of VULPINE

A. Crafty
B. Wolfish
C. Hoggish
D. Ravenous
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Crafty : clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods.

Wolfish : resembling or likened to a wolf, especially in being rapacious, voracious, or lascivious.

Hoggish : greedy.

Ravenous : extremely hungry.

Vulpine : crafty; cunning.

Synonym of Vulpine is Crafty

Synonym of IMPASSE

A. Stalemate
B. Impossibility
C. Difficulty
D. Confrontation
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Stalemate : a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

Impossibility : the state or fact of being impossible.

Difficulty : the state or condition of being difficult.

Confrontation : a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.

Impasse : a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

Synonym of Impasse is Stalemate

We don’t know how we are to recompense you for the trouble you have taken.

A. reward
B. help
C. praise
D. thank
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Reward : a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.

Help : make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one’s services or resources.

Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.

Thank : express gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘Thank you’.

Recompense : pay or reward (someone) for effort or work.

Synonym of Recompense is Reward

He kept his eyes peeled and his ears pricked for some important clue.

A. hint
B. notable
C. remarkable
D. sensational
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Hint : a slight or indirect indication or suggestion.

Notable : worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking.

Sensational : causing great public interest and excitement.

Clue : a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime.

Synonym of Clue is Hint

Synonym of VIRILE

A. Boastful
B. Manly
C. Pompous
D. Athletic
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Boastful : showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Manly : having or denoting those good qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, and spirit.

Pompous : affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Athletic : physically strong, fit, and active.

Virile : (of a man) having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive.

Synonym of Virile is Manly

He is averse to the idea of holding elections now.

A. convinced
B. angry
C. agreeable
D. opposed
✅ The correct answer is option D.
convinced : completely certain about something.

angry : feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.

agreeable : quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

opposed : in conflict with or hostile to.

averse : having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Synonym of averse is opposed

Synonym of SOLICIT

A. Beseech
B. Demand
C. Claim
D. Require
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Beseech : ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

Demand : an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right.

Claim : state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Require : need for a particular purpose.

Solicit : ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

Synonym of Solicit is Beseech