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The correct answer is: Option 1 (Corruption).

Key Points

• The word "malfeasance" refers to wrongful or illegal conduct, especially by a public official. (दुराचार)
  • Example: The mayor was removed from office due to allegations of malfeasance in awarding government contracts.
• "Corruption" refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct, typically involving bribery or abuse of power. (भ्रष्टाचार)
  • Example: The anti-corruption unit has launched an investigation into the misuse of public funds by officials.
• Hence, the word "corruption" aligns perfectly with the context of the sentence, as it highlights wrongful practices at high levels of government.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 (Corruption).

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Honesty (ईमानदारी): The quality of being truthful, fair, and free from deceit.
  • Example: Her honesty was evident in the way she admitted her mistake without hesitation.
• Mistake (गलती): An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
  • Example: It was a simple mistake that led to the error in calculations.
• Neglect (लापरवाही): Failure to care for something properly or giving insufficient attention.
  • Example: The garden had fallen into disrepair due to years of neglect.

The correct answer is: Generous.

Key Points

• The word "munificent" means extremely generous or giving a lot of money, time, or gifts. (उदार)
  • Example: The billionaire made a munificent donation to the local hospital to help upgrade its facilities.
• "Generous" refers to someone who is willing to give or share more than expected or usual; it is synonymous with munificent in this context. (उदार)
  • Example: She was generous with her time and helped everyone who needed assistance.
• Hence, we can infer that "Generous" is the most appropriate word to replace "munificent" in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Generous.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Meager (अल्प): Refers to something that is small in amount or not enough.
  • Example: The farmer's earnings were meager compared to the hard work he put in.
• Small (छोटा): Refers to something of little size or amount.
  • Example: She gave a small donation to the charity as she could not afford more.
• Reluctant (अनिच्छुक): Refers to someone who is unwilling or hesitant to do something.
  • Example: He was reluctant to speak up during the meeting as he feared criticism.

The correct answer is: Equivalent.

Key Points

• The word "Tantamount" means equivalent in value, effect, or significance. (समान, बराबर)
  • Example: His silence on the matter was tantamount to agreement.
• "Equivalent" refers to something that is equal to another in value, measure, force, or significance. (समान, बराबर)
  • Example: The two proposals are equivalent in cost but differ in scope.
• Hence, "equivalent" is the most appropriate replacement for "tantamount" in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Equivalent.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Less (कम): Smaller in amount, degree, or significance.
  • Example: She is less confident when speaking in public.
• Greater (बड़ा): Larger in size, amount, or significance.
  • Example: The greater challenge lies ahead in the project’s next phase.
• Different (अलग): Not the same as another.
  • Example: This design is quite different from the one we used last year.

The correct answer is: Option 3 (Skeptical).

Key Points

• The word "cynical" means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest, often showing a distrustful attitude toward human sincerity or integrity. (निंदक / संशयात्मक)
  • Example: She had a cynical belief that everyone in politics was only seeking personal gain.
• "Skeptical" refers to having doubts or being uncertain, especially about the truth of a particular claim or statement. (संदेहात्मक)
  • Example: He remained skeptical about the new project until he saw concrete results.
• In the context of the sentence, "skeptical" is the most appropriate improvement for "cynical," as it better conveys a doubtful attitude without the strong negativity implied by "cynical."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 (Skeptical).

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Idealistic (आदर्शवादी): Believing in or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
  • Example: His idealistic view of the world often clashed with the harsh realities of life.
• Hopeful (आशावादी): Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
  • Example: She was hopeful that the new policy would bring positive changes.
• Neutral (तटस्थ): Not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict or dispute.
  • Example: The mediator remained neutral during the heated negotiation.

The correct answer is: fussy.

Key Points

• The word "pedantic" refers to someone who is excessively concerned with formal rules and details, often in a way that is annoying. (पांडित्यपूर्ण)
  • Example: The professor's pedantic lectures about grammar bored the students.
• "Fussy" means showing excessive or anxious concern about details, often in a way that is nitpicky or difficult to please. (चिड़चिड़ा / अति सावधान)
  • Example: She is so fussy about how her desk is organized that even a slight mess irritates her.
• In this context, "fussy" is the most appropriate replacement for "pedantic" as it conveys a similar meaning of being overly concerned with details, which annoyed the team.

Therefore, the correct answer is: fussy.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Flexible (लचीला): Capable of bending easily without breaking or being open to change.
  • Example: A flexible schedule allows employees to work at their convenience.
• Practical (व्यावहारिक): Concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory.
  • Example: Her practical approach to problem-solving saved the company a lot of time and money.
• Friendly (दोस्ताना): Behaving in a kind and pleasant way towards others.
  • Example: The new teacher was very friendly, which made the students feel comfortable.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is 'disciplinary'.
• The error is the missing of 's' before 'c'.
• 'Disciplinary' refers to something related to discipline or punishment. (अनुशासनात्मक)
  • Example: The company has established disciplinary measures to ensure a productive and respectful work environment.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
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• Interrogation refers to the act of questioning someone, often in a formal setting. (पूछताछ)
• Magistrate refers to a civil officer who administers the law, often in a lower court. (न्यायाधीश)
• Preliminary refers to something done or occurring before the main action or event. (प्रारंभिक)

The correct answer is Vocifirous.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of 'Vocifirous' according to the English dictionary is 'Vociferous'.
• The word 'Vociferous' means 'expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way (अपनी भावनाओं या विचारों को ज़ोरदार और गंभीर ढंग से व्‍यक्त करते हुए)'.
   

​Hence, the most appropriate answer is 'Vocifirous'.

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• Let's understand the meaning of other options.
  • Affliction- a cause of persistent pain or distress (दुख, वेदना, मनस्‍ताप).
  • Episcopal- of a bishop or bishops (बिशप का).
  • Innocuous- not meant to cause harm or upset somebody (अहानिकर, सीधा-सादा).

The correct answer is option 1) i.e., 'turned up'.

Key Points

• The given blank needs a phrasal verb that means to show up for the interview.
• Hence, turned up which means (of a person) to arrive is the correct phrasal verb for the given blank. (उप्स्थित वस्तु)
• So, option 1 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• The meaning of the other options are as follows - 
  • turned down - to refuse or decline a request. - My credit card application was turned down by the bank because of my bad credit.(मना करना)
  • turned over - to change position so that the other side is facing toward the outside or the top. - The car skidded and turned over. (पलटना)
  • turned out - to happen in a particular way. - Despite our worries everything turned out well. (निकासना)

The correct answer is 'Have very little money'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Be hard up' is 'Have very little money'.
• Be hard up: having very little money. (बहुत कम पैसा होना)
  • Example: We're a bit hard up at the moment so we're not thinking about holidays.
     

Correct Answer: Have very little money.

The correct answer is 'Faraway'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Distant' is 'Faraway'.
• "Distant" means far away in space or time, or not closely related or involved with something or someone. In hindi: दूर
  • Example: The distant stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
• "Faraway" is an adjective that means situated at a great distance, remote, or far off. In hindi: दूरस्थ. 
  • Example: The small island was faraway from the mainland and difficult to reach.
     

Correct Answer: Faraway.

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• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Farsighted: Means having a long-term perspective, or the ability to predict future events. In Hindi, it is called दूरदर्शी.
  • Futuristic: Means relating to or characteristic of the future, or innovative and advanced. In Hindi, it is called भविष्यवाणी संबंधी.
  • Forward: Means directed or moving ahead, or progressive. In Hindi, it is called आगे की ओर. 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. a closely impending disaster.

• If you say that someone has the Sword of Damocles hanging over their head, you mean that they are in a situation in which something very bad could happen to them at any time. (यदि आप कहते हैं कि किसी के सिर पर तलवार लटकी हुई है, तो इसका मतलब है कि वे ऐसी स्थिति में हैं कि उनके साथ कभी भी बहुत बुरा हो सकता है।)
• Example- As a Grand Prix driver, you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment

• Synonym- Risk, hazard, menace, peril, jeopardy, 
• Antonym- Safety.
• In the given image it is clearly visible that the man has the Sword of Damocles is hanging right on his head as anything hazardous can happen to him at any time. 

The correct answer is 'Not being as successful as previously'.

Key Points

• 'Lose your touch' is an idiom that means to no longer be able to do something as well as you could before.(पहले की तरह सफल नहीं हो पाना)
  • Ex- After years of not practicing the piano, she found she had lost her touch, hitting the wrong notes more often than she used to.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is commotion.

Key Points

• Confusion: the state of not being able to think clearly or not understanding something. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम न होने या कुछ न समझ पाने की अवस्था)
  • For e.g.- There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting
• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance. (भ्रमित और शोरगुल की स्थिति) 
  • For e.g.- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
• The most appropriate synonym of the given word is option 4. 

Additional Information

• Intrepidity: The quality of being intrepid; bravery. निर्भयता
• Stagnation: Stability. स्थिरता
• Perusal: a reading or examining of something. ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ने की क्रिया; अवलोकन

The correct answer is 'Amble'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given group of words is 'Amble'.
• It means 'to walk at a slow relaxed speed'. (मंथर गति से चलना, टहलना, रहवाल चलना)
  • Example: We ambled down to the beach.
     

Correct Answer: Amble.

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• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Sprint: run a short distance as fast as you can. [(थोड़ी दूरी) अति वेग से दौड़ना]
  • Crawl: move slowly with your body on or close to the ground, or on your hands and knees. (हाथों और घुटनों के बल चलना; रेंगना)
  • Slither: to move by sliding from side to side along the ground like a snake. (साँप की तरह ज़मीन पर दाएँ-बाएँ फिसलते हुए चलना)

The correct answer is 'Hiatus'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Lacuna' is 'Hiatus'.
• Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing. (पुस्तक या किसी लेख में शून्यता या रिक्ति; कमी)
  • Example: The lacunas in this research are alarming.
• Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens. (किसी गतिविधि में विराम जब कि कुछ भी घटित नहीं होता है; अंतराल)
  • Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopened.
     

Correct Answer: Hiatus.

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• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Apathy: the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything. (उदासीनता, अनिच्‍छा)
  • Misfortune: (an event, accident, etc. that brings) bad luck or disaster. (दुर्भाग्य, विपत्ति या अनर्थ)
  • Languor: tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. (थकान या निष्क्रियता, खासकर जब आनंददायक)