He corroborated the statement of his brother.

A. confirmed
B. disproved
C. condemned
D. seconded
✅ The correct answer is option A.
confirmed : (of a person) firmly established in a particular habit, belief, or way of life and unlikely to change their ways.

disproved : prove that (something) is false.

condemned : sentenced to a particular punishment, especially death.

seconded : formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion.

corroborated : confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Synonym of corroborated is confirmed

SALACITY

A. Bliss
B. Depression
C. Indecency
D. Recession
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Bliss : perfect happiness; great joy.

Depression : feelings of severe despondency and dejection.

Indecency : an indecent act or expression.

Recession : a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Salacity : the expression of undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.

Synonym of Salacity is Indecency

Synonym of SUSTAIN

A. Support
B. Revive
C. Believe
D. Allow
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Support : bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Revive : restore to life or consciousness.

Believe : accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.

Allow : let (someone) have or do something.

Sustain : bear (the weight of an object) without breaking or falling.

Synonym of Sustain is Support

Synonym of PRECARIOUS

A. Brittle
B. Perilous
C. Critical
D. Cautious
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Brittle : hard but liable to break easily.

Perilous : full of danger or risk.

Critical : expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.

Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Precarious : not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Synonym of Precarious is Perilous

Synonym of PIVOTAL

A. Movable
B. Crucial
C. Internal
D. Mechanical
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Movable : capable of being moved.

Crucial : decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Internal : of or situated on the inside.

Mechanical : operated by a machine or machinery.

Pivotal : of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Synonym of Pivotal is Crucial

Synonym of SLOPPY

A. Drunk
B. Careless
C. Tired
D. Untrustworthy
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Drunk : affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one’s faculties or behaviour.

Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.

Tired : in need of sleep or rest; weary.

Untrustworthy : not able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

Sloppy : careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.

Synonym of Sloppy is Careless

Synonym of ICON

A. Monument
B. Memorial
C. Painting
D. Status
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Monument : a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Memorial : a statue or structure established to remind people of a person or event.

Painting : a painted picture.

Status : relative social or professional position; standing.

Icon : a devotional painting of Christ or another holy figure, typically executed on wood and used ceremonially in the Byzantine and other Eastern Churches.

Synonym of Icon is Painting

HARBINGER

A. Messenger
B. Steward
C. Forerunner
D. Pilot
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Messenger : a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages.

Steward : a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.

Forerunner : a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.

Pilot : a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.

Harbinger : a forerunner of something.

Synonym of Harbinger is Messenger

TIMID

A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Medium
D. Shy
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Fast : moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Slow : moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed

Medium : an agency or means of doing something.

Shy : nervous or timid in the company of other people.

Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence.

Synonym of Timid is Shy

Synonym of BENEVOLENT

A. Charitable
B. Sympathetic
C. Liberal
D. Beneficial
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Charitable : relating to the assistance of those in need.

Sympathetic : feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Liberal : willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own; open to new ideas.

Beneficial : resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.

Benevolent : well meaning and kindly.

Synonym of Benevolent is Charitable