DISPARAGE :

A. Scatter
B. Discriminate
C. Belittle
D. Waste
✅ The correct answer is option C.
To scatter :throw in various random directions.

Discriminate :recognize a distinction, differentiate.

Waste : use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Parable :a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

Belittle :make (someone or something) seem unimportant.

Disparage :regard or represent as being of little worth.

Synonym of Disparage is Belittle.

How beautiful! This is really something to ponder over.

A. sing
B. dance
C. think
D. wonder
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Sing : make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.

Dance : move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

Think : direct one’s mind towards someone or something; use one’s mind actively to form connected ideas.

Wonder : a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Synonym of Ponder is Think

The collection of poems, in a slim volume, is gleaned from several anthologies of ancient Indian poetry.

A. gathered
B. extracted
C. compiled
D. copied
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Gathered : come together; assemble or accumulate.

Extracted : remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

Compiled : produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Copied : make a similar or identical version of; reproduce.

Gleaned : gather (leftover grain) after a harvest.

Synonym of Gleaned is Gathered

If you want the quality of your writings to improve, then avoid redundant words.

A. unwilling
B. mistaken
C. wrong
D. unnecessary
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Unwilling : not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Mistaken : wrong in one’s opinion or judgement.

Wrong : not correct or true; incorrect.

Unnecessary : not needed.

Redundant : not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Synonym of Redundant is Unnecessary

Whenever I go by that shop, the diamond necklace in the window tantalises me.

A. humiliates
B. excites
C. teases
D. amplifies
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Humiliates : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Excites : cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.

Teases : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Amplifies : increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.

Tantalises : torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Synonym of Tantalises is Teases

His forthright behaviour shows that he is honest but he seems rude to some people.

A. courteous
B. correct
C. straightforward
D. tactful
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Courteous : polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

Correct : free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Straightforward : (of a person) honest and frank.

Tactful : having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Forthright : (of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

Synonym of Forthright is Straightforward

Synonym of NEPOTISM

A. Favouritism
B. Carelessness
C. Inefficiency
D. Corruption
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Favouritism : the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another.

Carelessness : failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors; negligence.

Inefficiency : the state of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Corruption : dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

Nepotism : the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Synonym of Nepotism is Favouritism

Synonym of PREDICT

A. Explain
B. Foretell
C. Assert
D. Observe
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explain : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

Foretell : predict (the future or a future event).

Assert : state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Observe : notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Predict : say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

Synonym of Predict is Foretell

Physical courage urges a man to risk injury or death.

A. compels
B. forces
C. persuades
D. forbids
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Compels : force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Forces : mental or moral strength or power.

Persuades : induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Forbids : refuse to allow (something).

Urges : try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

Synonym of Urges is Persuades

Prashant likes his friend, Rishabh inspite of his little frailties.

A. weaknesses
B. oddities
C. timidness
D. failures
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Weaknesses : the state or condition of being weak.

Oddities : a strange or peculiar person or thing.

Timidness : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

Failures : lack of success.

Frailties : weakness in character or morals.

Synonym of Frailties is Weaknesses