There has been considerable furore both within Parliament and without about the proposed hike in tele-communication tariff.

A. opposition
B. criticism
C. uproar
D. disagreement
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Opposition : resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Uproar : a public expression of protest or outrage.

Disagreement : lack of consensus or approval.

Furore : an outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Synonym of Furore is Uproar

Synonym of ETHNIC

A. Racial
B. Legal
C. Moral
D. Foreign
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Racial : relating to race.

Legal : relating to the law.

Moral : concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour.

Foreign : of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own.

Ethnic : relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition.

Synonym of Ethnic is Racial

Miss Margaret is a genteel lady.

A. well-bred
B. delicate
C. attractive
D. beautiful
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Well-bred : having or showing good breeding or manners.

Delicate : very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.

Attractive : pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Beautiful : pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

Genteel : characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.

Synonym of Genteel is Well-bred

Synonym of PLACID

A. Clear
B. Calm
C. Enjoyable
D. Dull
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

Calm : not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

Enjoyable : (of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.

Dull : lacking interest or excitement.

Placid : not easily upset or excited.

Synonym of Placid is Calm

He kindled the spirit of revenge in him and used it to his advantage.

A. contrived
B. provoked
C. dolted
D. burnt
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Contrived : deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.

Provoked : stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

Darted : move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly.

Burnt : (of a fire) flame or glow while consuming a material such as coal or wood.

Kindled : arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).

Synonym of Kindled is Provoked

Synonym of VERATE

A. Scold
B. Judge
C. Downgrade
D. Deny
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

Judge : a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.

Downgrade : reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance.

Deny : state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.

Rebuke : express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.

Synonym of Rebuke is Scold

The people attending the carnival looked gay and happy.

A. occasion
B. fair
C. function
D. revelry
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Occasion : a particular event, or the time at which it takes place.

Fair : a gathering of stalls and amusements for public entertainment.

Function : an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.

Revelry : lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.

Carnival : a travelling funfair or circus.

Synonym of Carnival is Fair

The stratospheric ozone layer plays an important protective role for life on earth and its disruption is obviously fraught with dangerous consequences.

A. involving
B. concerned
C. followed
D. caused
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Involving : have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.

Concerned : worried, troubled, or anxious.

Followed : go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move or travel behind.

Caused : make (something, especially something bad) happen.

Fraught : (of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable).

Synonym of Fraught is Involving

Synonym of ERRAND

A. Foolishness
B. Mission
C. Misadventure
D. Error
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Foolishness : lack of good sense or judgement; stupidity.

Mission : an important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroad.

Misadventure : death caused by a person accidentally while performing a legal act without negligence or intent to harm.

Error : a mistake.

Errand : a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, especially on someone else’s behalf.

Synonym of Errand is Mission

The merchant was renowned for his simple way of living.

A. notorious
B. famous
C. unknown
D. notable
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Notorious : famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Famous : known about by many people.

Unknown : not known or familiar.

Notable : worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

Renowned : known or talked about by many people; famous.

Synonym of Renowned is Famous