The accident occurred due to his lapse.

A. trick
B. interval
C. error
D. ignorance
✅ The correct answer is option C.
trick : a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.

interval : an intervening time.

error : a mistake.

ignorance : lack of knowledge or information.

lapse : a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement.

Synonym of lapse is error

Synonym of GARNISH

A. Decorate
B. Compose
C. Impress
D. Impose
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Decorate : make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.

Compose : write or create (a work of art, especially music or poetry).

Impress : make (someone) feel admiration and respect.

Impose : force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.

Garnish : decorate or embellish (something, especially food).

Synonym of Garnish is Decorate

The terminus of his progress would be reached when he accomplishes that honour.

A. beginning
B. highest
C. terminal
D. result
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Beginning : the point in time or space at which something begins.

Highest : of great vertical extent.

Terminal : forming or situated at the end or extremity of something.

Result : a thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.

Terminus : the end of a railway or other transport route, or a station at such a point; a terminal.

Synonym of Terminus is Terminal

Synonym of EMPHASISE

A. Suggest
B. Plead
C. Stress
D. Force
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Suggest : put forward for consideration.

Plead : make an emotional appeal.

Stress : pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

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

Emphasise : give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Synonym of Emphasise is Stress

At the yesterday’s meeting, he adopted a recalcitrant attitude.

A. conciliatory
B. obstinate
C. sympathetic
D. courteous
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Conciliatory : intended or likely to placate or pacify.

Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Sympathetic : feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Courteous : polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

Recalcitrant : having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Synonym of Recalcitrant is Obstinate

He was sentenced to four year’s imprisonment.

A. punished
B. acquitted
C. assigned
D. convicted
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Punished : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.

Acquitted : free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Assigned ; allocate (a job or duty).

Convicted : having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

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

Synonym of Sentenced is Acquitted

Synonym of EXTRICATE

A. Pull
B. Free
C. Tie
D. Complicate
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Pull : exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself.

Free : able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another.

Tie : attach or fasten with string or similar cord.

Complicate : make (something) more complicated.

Extricate : free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

Synonym of Extricate is Free

Reading of poetry is not congenial to his taste.

A. suited
B. beneficial
C. helpful
D. undesirable
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Suited : right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Beneficial : resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.

Helpful : giving or ready to give help.

Undesirable : not wanted or desirable because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.

Congenial : (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own.

Synonym of Congenial is Suited

His speech was full of affectation.

A. boasting
B. pretence
C. pedantry
D. euphemism
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Boasting : excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Pretence : an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

Pedantry : excessive concern with minor details and rules.

Euphemism : a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Affectation : behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

Synonym of Affectation is Pretence

I found myself befogged in that situation.

A. panicky
B. puzzled
C. surprised
D. happy
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Panicky : feeling or characterized by uncontrollable fear or anxiety.

Puzzled : cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something.

Surprised : feeling or showing surprise.

Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Befogged : incapable of clear thought; confused.

Synonym of Befogged is Puzzled