That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination.

A. depressed
B. pessimistic
C. anxious
D. optimistic
✅ The correct answer is option D.
depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.

pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future.

sanguine : optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Synonym of sanguine is optimistic

Synonym of CAVEAT

A. Dispute
B. Challenge
C. Advice
D. Warning
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Dispute : a disagreement or argument.

Challenge : a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Advice : guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Warning : a statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary example.

Caveat : a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

Synonym of Caveat is Warning

Synonym of INDOLENCE

A. Leniency
B. Relaxation
C. Laziness
D. Stagnation
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Leniency : the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.

Relaxation : the state of being free from tension and anxiety.

Laziness : the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness.

Stagnation : the state of not flowing or moving.

Indolence : avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Synonym of Indolence is Laziness

Twenty people were killed as the boat overturned in the storm.

A. drowned
B. capsized
C. lost
D. disintegrated
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Drowned : die through submersion in and inhalation of water.

Capsized : (of a boat) overturned in the water.

Lost : unable to find one’s way; not knowing one’s whereabouts.

Disintegrated : break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay.

Overturned : turn over and come to rest upside down.

Synonym of Overturned is Capsized

Synonym of NUGATORY

A. Worthless
B. Cheerful
C. Negative
D. Migratory
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Worthless : having no real value or use.

Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic.

Negative : consisting in or characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features.

Migratory : denoting an animal that migrates.

Nugatory : of no value or importance.

Synonym of Nugatory is Worthless

Synonym of GAWK

A. Sweeten
B. Stare
C. Perspire
D. Swallow
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Sweeten : make or become sweet or sweeter, especially in taste.

Stare : look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one’s eyes wide open.

Perspire : give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Swallow : cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.

Gawk : stare openly and stupidly.

Synonym of Gawk is Stare

His conjecture was better than mine.

A. guess
B. knowledge
C. intuition
D. experience
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Guess : estimate or conclude (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.

Knowledge : facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Intuition : the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Experience : practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

Conjecture : an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Synonym of Conjecture is Guess

Vanity is often noticeable in a great leader.

A. desirable
B. admirable
C. remarkable
D. visible
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Desirable : wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.

Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.

Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking.

Visible : able to be perceived or noticed easily.

Noticeable : easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.

Synonym of Noticeable is Visible

Synonym of MORDANT

A. Mild
B. Sarcastic
C. Festering
D. Depressed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Mild : not severe, serious, or harsh.

Sarcastic : marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

Festering : (of a wound or sore) forming pus; septic.

Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.

Mordant : (especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.

Synonym of Mordant is Sarcastic

Manish neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.

A. refused
B. failed
C. promised
D. obstructed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

failed : (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful.

promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

obstructed : block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.

neglected : suffering a lack of proper care.

Synonym of neglected is failed