Deepak employed my friend only when I agreed to avouch for his honesty.

A. vow
B. affirm
C. pay
D. guarantee
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Vow : a solemn promise.

Affirm : state emphatically or publicly.

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

Guarantee : something that ensures a particular outcome.

Avouch : affirm or assert.

Synonym of Avouch is Affirm

Synonym of EXTRANEOUS

A. Shallow
B. Superficial
C. Irrelevant
D. Nonsensical
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Shallow : of little depth.

Superficial : existing or occurring at or on the surface.

Irrelevant : not connected with or relevant to something.

Nonsensical : having no meaning; making no sense.

Extraneous : irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

Synonym of Extraneous is Irrelevant

Synonym of SPASMODIC

A. Continuous
B. Gradual
C. Intermittent
D. Spontaneous
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Continuous : forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.

Gradual : taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Intermittent : occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Spontaneous : performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.

Spasmodic : occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts.

Synonym of Spasmodic is Intermittent

Synonym of GRAND

A. Noble
B. Aristocratic
C. Great
D. Splendid
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Noble : belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy.

Aristocratic : of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy.

Great : of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.

Grand : magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.

Synonym of Grand is Splendid

His credulous nature often landed him in trouble.

A. dreamy
B. naughty
C. innocent
D. trusting
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Dreamy : having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality; dreamlike.

Naughty : (especially of a child) badly behaved; disobedient.

Innocent : not guilty of a crime or offence.

Trusting : showing or tending to have a belief in a person’s honesty or sincerity; not suspicious.

Credulous : having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

Synonym of Credulous is Trusting

The novel was so interesting that I was oblivious of my surroundings.

A. indifferent
B. watchful
C. aware
D. unmindful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

Watchful : watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.

Aware : having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Unmindful : not conscious or aware.

Oblivious : not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Synonym of Oblivious is Unmindful

Synonym of HYBRID

A. Unusual
B. Hackneyed
C. Pedigreed
D. Cross-bred
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Unusual : not habitually or commonly occurring or done.

Hackneyed : (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

Pedigreed : used to describe an animal, especially a dog, whose parents and other relations are all of the same breed.

Cross-bred : (of an animal or plant) produced by mating or hybridizing two different species, breeds, or varieties.

Hybrid : the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule.

Synonym of Hybrid is Cross-bred

Synonym of LUG

A. Drag
B. Denounce
C. Decline
D. Degrade
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Drag : pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Denounce : publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Decline : (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

Degrade : treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect.

Lug : carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort.

Synonym of Lug is Drag

The book shows in poor light the execrable regime of corruption, falsehood and destruction of institutions by the ruler.

A. exhaustive
B. deplorable
C. abominable
D. continuous
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Exhaustive : including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.

Deplorable : deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

Abominable : very bad; terrible.

Continuous : forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.

Execrable : extremely bad or unpleasant.

Synonym of Execrable is Abominable

Synonym of RADIANT

A. Bright
B. Beautiful
C. Light
D. Influential
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Bright : giving out or reflecting much light; shining.

Beautiful : pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

Light : the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

Influential : having great influence on someone or something.

Radiant : sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.

Synonym of Radiant is Bright