11.Lexicon A. Collection of puzzles B. Pronunciation C. Dictionary D. Treatise
Correct Option: C
Lexicon- the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge
Dictionary- a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order)
Pronunciation- the way in which a word is pronounced
Treatise-a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
12.Zenith A. Cherish B. Pious C. Cheer D. Peak
Correct Option: D
Zenith: The time at which something is most powerful or successful.
Peak: At the highest level; maximum.
Cherish: Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
Pious: (of a hope) Sincere but unlikely to be fulfilleD.
Cheer: Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.
13.PIOUS: A. Religious B. Sympathetic C. Afraid D. Faithful
Correct Option: A
Religious : relating to or believing in a religion.
Sympathetic : feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
Afraid : feeling fear or anxiety; frighteneD.
Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast.
Pious : devoutly religious.
14.Confront A. Mingle B. Conceal C. Challenge D. Scheme
Correct Option: C
Confront: To stand in front of somebody. Eg:The unarmed demonstrators were confronted by a row of soldiers.
Challenge: Something new and difficult that forces you to make a lot of effort. Eg:The company will have to face many challenges in the coming months.
15.ostentatious A. showy B. tasteful C. quick D. sudden
Correct Option: A
Ostentations: expensive or noticeable in a way that is intended to impress other people.Example: ostentatious gold jewellery.
Showy: having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colourful, or ostentatious.
Example: Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion.
16.Taciturn A. Noisy B. Lively C. Verbose D. Reserved
Correct Option: D
Taciturn: tending not to speak very much, in a way that seems unfriendly. Example: a taciturn and lonely young woman.
Reserved: shy and keeping your feelings hidden. Example: She was quiet and reserved for a two-year-olD.
17.Bafflement A. Confusion B. Pleasure C. Clarity D. Cleanliness
Correct Option: A
Bafflement is the condition of being completely unable to understand or explain something.
eg:- The man was left in bafflement when he witnessed the accident.
Confusion means the state of not bein able to think clearly or not understanding something.
18.Lacuna A. Hiatus B. Apathy C. Misfortune D. Languor
Correct Option: A
Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing.Example: The lacunas in this research are alarmin .
Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens.Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopeneD.
19.PACIFY : A. Gather B. Allot C. Calm D. Remit
Correct Option: C
Gather :come together; assemble or accumulate.
Allot :give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
Remit :cancel or refrain from exacting or inflicting (a debt or punishment).
Calm :not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.
Pacify : calm.
20.GRAPHIC : A. Moving B. Timid C. Obvious D. Instructive
Correct Option: C
Moving :in motion.
Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frighteneD.
Instructiveuseful and informative.
Obvious :easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Graphic :clear, apparent, pronounced, straightforward, glaring, graphiC.
