Vocabulary

The phrase 'manage his resources' correctly fits the context of the sentence, meaning to effectively plan, allocate, and oversee resources such as time, money, or materials. The other options 'Govern' and 'Rule' do not appropriately convey the intended meaning in this context. Therefore, option A 'Manage' is the correct choice.

The word 'urbane' means courteous, refined, and sophisticated, which is the opposite of rude, rusting, or violent. Since none of the options A, B, or C match the meaning of 'urbane,' the correct choice is 'None of these.'

The word 'delirious' means in a state of wild excitement or insanity, so 'Insane' is the closest synonym among the options provided. 'Content' and 'Happy' do not capture the meaning of 'delirious.'

The word 'progressive' means favoring or promoting change, innovation, or reform, often associated with forward-thinking ideas. Common antonyms include 'conservative,' 'traditional,' 'orthodox,' 'regressive,' and 'reactionary.' Among the options, 'reactionary' (D) is a strong antonym meaning opposing progress or reform, often seeking to return to a previous state. 'Old-fashioned' (B) is also an antonym but is less precise in this context as it mainly refers to being out of date rather than actively opposing progress. Therefore, 'reactionary' is the best antonym for 'progressive' as used in the sentence.

The word 'lamenting' means expressing sorrow or grief. The opposite of lamenting is expressing joy or happiness. Among the options, 'Rejoicing' directly means expressing great joy or celebration, which is the true antonym of lamenting. While 'Smiling' is a positive expression, it is not the direct opposite of lamenting in terms of emotional expression. Therefore, the correct opposite word in this context is 'Rejoicing'.

The word 'extravaganza' refers to a spectacular or elaborate entertainment or event, making 'Spectacular' the closest synonym among the options. Other options like 'Profligacy' (wastefulness), 'Over Reaching' (exceeding limits), and 'Falsification' (altering facts) do not match the meaning.

The word 'hostile' means unfriendly or antagonistic. The closest opposite in meaning among the options given is 'friendly', which conveys warmth and goodwill, directly contrasting hostility. While 'kind' and 'humane' are positive traits, 'friendly' is the most direct antonym of 'hostile'. Therefore, option A ('friendly') is the correct answer.

The word 'glut' means an excessive supply or abundance of something. Its antonym is 'dearth,' which means a scarcity or lack of something. Therefore, 'Dearth' is the correct antonym of 'Glut.'

The word 'expeditious' means done with speed and efficiency, so a 'prompt' reply is the correct synonym. 'Exact' and 'Slow' do not match the meaning of 'expeditious.'

The word 'condemn' means to express strong disapproval or to blame someone or something. Among the options, 'Blame' is the closest synonym, as it conveys assigning fault or disapproval, which aligns with the meaning of 'condemn'.

The antonym of 'confess' is 'deny' because to confess means to admit or acknowledge something, while to deny means to refuse to admit or reject it.

The word 'exhaustive' means thorough and complete, covering all possible items or elements without omission. Therefore, an 'exhaustive list' is a list that is comprehensive and includes all relevant items, which aligns with the meaning of 'Long' rather than 'Meticulous.' 'Meticulous' means careful and precise, which is not the same as exhaustive. Hence, the correct answer is 'C' (Long).

The word 'fickle' means likely to change frequently, especially in feelings or loyalties. Among the options, 'Changeable' best matches this meaning, making it the correct synonym.

The word 'detect' means to discover or identify the presence of something. Among the options, 'Discover' is the closest synonym, while 'Invent' and 'Determine' have different meanings. 'None of these' is incorrect since 'Discover' fits well.

The word 'blemishes' in the sentence refers to imperfections or faults in the writer's style. Among the options, 'Faults' best matches this meaning, making option D correct.

The word 'conspicuous' means easily seen or noticeable. The best antonym is 'indistinct' or 'inconspicuous,' meaning not clear, not easily seen, or not attracting attention. Among the given options, 'insignificant' relates more to importance rather than visibility, so it is not the best antonym. Since none of the options A (Indifferent), B (Harmless), or C (Insignificant) correctly mean 'not noticeable,' the correct answer is 'D' (None of these).

The word 'hassle' means a bother or a dispute, which is closest in meaning to 'wrangle' (a noisy or angry argument). The other options do not convey this meaning.

The word 'aromatic' means having a pleasant and distinctive smell. The antonym would be a word meaning unpleasant or offensive in smell, which is best captured by 'Disagreeable' among the options. 'Odorous' means having a smell, not necessarily unpleasant, so it is not the correct antonym.

The word 'transparent' in this context means clear and easy to understand, which aligns with the meaning of 'lucid'. Therefore, 'lucid' is the correct synonym for 'transparent' here.

The word 'infallible' means incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. The antonym is 'erring,' which means making errors or mistakes. While 'dubious' and 'untrustworthy' relate to doubt and reliability, they do not directly mean making mistakes.

The word 'vivacious' means lively and spirited. The antonym is 'sober,' which can mean serious or subdued, fitting as the opposite of lively. 'Notorious' means famous for something bad and is unrelated as an antonym.

The word 'inconspicuous' means not easily noticed or attracting attention, which fits the context of dressing in a gray suit to blend in. 'Conspecious' is a misspelling of 'conspicuous,' which means attracting attention, the opposite of the intended meaning. Therefore, option A is correct.

The phrase that correctly completes the sentence is 'in spite of the consequences.' This phrase means that he quarreled with his boss despite knowing or disregarding the consequences. The options 'helpless' and 'headless' do not fit idiomatically or grammatically in this context. 'Both' is not appropriate, and 'None of these' is correct because none of the given words fit properly. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' (None of these), with the phrase 'in spite of the consequences' being the proper completion.

The word 'Clime' means a region considered with reference to its climate. None of the given options correctly define 'Clime', so the correct answer is 'None of these'.

The word 'extempore' means 'spoken or done without preparation,' which directly matches the description of 'a speech delivered without any preparation.' The other options do not fit this meaning.