Vocabulary

A 'commuter' is defined as a person who travels regularly between home and work or school, making option A the correct answer. The other options do not relate to the meaning of 'commuter'.

Both 'Careless' and 'Negligent' are antonyms of 'Careful' as they imply a lack of attention or caution. Therefore, option D, which includes both B and C, is the correct answer.

The phrase 'sifting through' means to carefully examine or sort through something, which fits the context of going through accumulated junk. 'Sulking' means to be silently upset, and 'screening' means to show or examine, but neither fits as well as 'sifting' here. 'None of these' is incorrect because 'sifting' is the appropriate choice.

The word 'defer' means to postpone or delay something to a later time. Among the options, 'Postpone' correctly captures this meaning.

The word 'suffering' means experiencing pain or distress. Its antonym is 'pleasure,' which means a feeling of happiness or enjoyment, making option C correct.

The word 'solace' means comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness, making 'Comfort' the correct synonym. The other options represent negative feelings, which are antonyms rather than synonyms.

Both "Peaceful" and "Calm / Calmness" are synonyms of "Tranquil," so option D, which includes both, is the correct answer.

The word 'Loyal' means showing firm and constant support or allegiance, which is best matched by the synonym 'Faithful'. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

In British English, 'pavement' refers to the footpath or sidewalk where pedestrians walk. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'pavement' in this context is 'Footpath'.

The word 'dilapidated' correctly describes a building or structure in poor condition due to neglect or age, which fits the context of needing restoration. 'Inundated' means flooded, and 'depreciated' relates to value reduction, neither fitting the sentence context. 'None of these' is incorrect since 'dilapidated' is appropriate.

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'divulge,' which means to reveal or disclose information. 'Discuss' is possible but less precise in this context, 'depreciated' is incorrect as it relates to value reduction, and 'None of these' is not appropriate.

The word 'Acclaim' means to praise or approve, which is the opposite of 'Offend,' meaning to cause displeasure or hurt feelings. The other options do not represent opposites of 'Offend.'

"Elucidate" means to make something clear or explain, which is not a synonym of "Investigate." "Examine" and "Scrutinize" both mean to inspect or investigate carefully, making them synonyms. "None of these" is incorrect because option C is not a synonym.

The phrase 'encountered death' is correct and idiomatic, meaning she nearly died. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually: 'breathe' is a verb and does not fit after 'encountered'; 'unconscious' is an adjective and cannot be the object of 'encountered'; 'None of these' is incorrect since 'death' is correct.

A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily, which is synonymous with a truce. The other options (War, Attack, Assault) are related to conflict but do not mean stopping it.

The antonym of 'drought' (a prolonged period of dryness) is 'surplus,' which implies an excess or abundance, often of water or resources. The other options do not represent opposites of drought.

Both 'Approval' and 'Award' can be synonyms of 'Accolade' as it means praise or an expression of approval, often in the form of an award or honor. Therefore, option C ('Both A and B') is correct.

The synonym of 'Analyse' is 'Examine' because both involve carefully studying or inspecting something. The other options do not have similar meanings.

The word 'solace' means comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness, making 'Comfort' the correct synonym.

The word 'embezzle' means to steal or misappropriate funds. The opposite would be to 'compensate,' which means to make amends or pay back, thus restoring what was taken. Options A and C are incorrect because 'misappropriate' is a synonym of embezzle, and 'Clear' is unrelated in this context.

The word 'embezzle' means to steal or misappropriate funds. The opposite would be to 'compensate,' which means to make amends or pay back, thus restoring what was taken. The other options either are misspelled or do not represent an opposite meaning.

The word 'awkward' means lacking grace or skill in movement or behavior, which is synonymous with 'clumsy'. The other options do not share this meaning.

In English, a waiter typically receives a 'tip' from customers as a small amount of money given for good service. 'Bonus' and 'fee' do not fit this context, and 'None of these' is incorrect since 'tip' is the appropriate word.

The word "successful" best fits the sentence because it directly relates to the operation achieving its intended positive outcome, which aligns with the patient surviving despite slim chances. "Effective" and "calculated" do not appropriately describe the outcome of the operation in this context.

The word 'Rival' correctly fits the sentence as it refers to a competing business looking for an opportunity to destroy him. The other options do not make sense in this context.