The king’s palace was really a magnificent one.

A. popular
B. splendid
C. decorative
D. illuminated
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Popular : liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.

Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.

Decorative : serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental.

Illuminated : light up.

Magnificent : extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.

Synonym of Magnificent is Splendid

Instead of being arraigned in public, the child should be quietly interviewed in public.

A. punished
B. openly
C. scolded
D. indict
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Punished : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.

Openly : without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected; frankly or honestly.

Scolded : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

Indict : formally accuse of or charge with a crime.

Arraigned : call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge.

Synonym of Arraigned is Indict

Synonym of DOWDY

A. Unstylish
B. Elegant
C. Rakish
D. Corpulent
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Unstylish : not elegant or stylish.

Elegant : graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

Rakish : having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.

Corpulent : (of a person) fat.

Dowdy : (of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and unstylish in appearance (typically used of a woman).

Synonym of Dowdy is Unstylish

It is so gratifying to know that there are not many small-pox cases these days.

A. pleasing
B. surprising
C. satisfying
D. happy
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Displease : make (someone) feel annoyed or upset.

Surprising : causing surprise; unexpected.

Satisfying : giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this.

Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Gratifying : giving pleasure or satisfaction.

Synonym of Gratifying is Satisfying

The Principal’s advice will prove salutary for the students.

A. encouraging
B. remarkable
C. beneficial
D. harmful
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Encouraging : giving someone support or confidence; supportive.

Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking.

Beneficial : resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.

Harmful : causing or likely to cause harm.

Salutary : (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

Synonym of Salutary is Beneficial

Synonym of RIVAL

A. Enemy
B. Claimant
C. Competitor
D. Partner
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Enemy : a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Claimant : a person making a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit.

Competitor : a person who takes part in a sporting contest.

Partner : either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity.

Rival : a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.

Synonym of Rival is Competitor

Synonym of ABSTEMIOUS

A. Moderate
B. Proud
C. Excessive
D. Rustic
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Moderate : average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

Excessive : more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Rustic : relating to the countryside; rural.

Abstemious : indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.

Synonym of Abstemious is Moderate

He was adjudged as the best orator of the college.

A. critic
B. debater
C. singer
D. speaker
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Critic : a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something.

Debater : a person who argues about a subject, especially in a formal manner.

Singer : a person who sings, especially professionally.

Speaker : a person who delivers a speech or lecture.

Orator : a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.

Synonym of Orator is Speaker

Synonym of ABSOLVE

A. Exonerate
B. Consume
C. Maltreat
D. Engage
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Exonerate : (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.

Consume : eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Maltreat : treat (a person or animal) cruelly or with violence.

Engage : occupy or attract (someone’s interest or attention).

Absolve : declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Synonym of Absolve is Exonerate

Synonym of DEMIT

A. Promote
B. Judge
C. Appoint
D. Resign
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Promote : support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.

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

Appoint : assign a job or role to (someone).

Resign : voluntarily leave a job or office.

Demit : resign from (an office or position).

Synonym of Demit is Resign