Vocabulary

The word 'promoted' correctly fits the sentence as it means being raised to a higher position or rank, which aligns with the context of outstanding performance. 'Raised' typically refers to increasing height or amount, 'progressed' is more general and less commonly used in this context, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

The word 'Outsider' (option C) best fits the sentence contextually and grammatically, as it refers to people who are not part of the local community and are often viewed with suspicion. 'Foreigner' (option B) specifically refers to someone from another country, which may not be the intended meaning. 'Stranger' (option A) is singular and does not agree with the plural verb 'are'.

The word 'indubitably' means 'without a doubt' or 'undoubtedly.' None of the options A (apparent), B (controversial), or C (doubtful) are synonyms of 'indubitably.' Therefore, the correct answer is D ('None of these').

The word 'fodder' typically means material, especially raw material used for a particular purpose, such as food for livestock or material for a specific use. Among the options, 'material' is the closest in meaning to 'fodder'.

"Profligate" means recklessly extravagant or wasteful. Its antonym is "Thrifty," which means careful with money and resources, making option D correct.

The term 'omnivorous' correctly describes an organism that eats everything, including both plants and animals. The other options do not relate to eating habits.

A 'cameo' refers to a brief appearance or minor role, especially by a well-known person in a play or movie, making 'Minor role' the correct synonym.

The word 'cascade' means a small waterfall or a series of small waterfalls, which matches option B. The other options do not relate to the meaning of 'cascade'.

The word 'prolix' is an adjective meaning tediously prolonged or using more words than necessary, often resulting in long-winded or verbose speech or writing. While 'prolix' itself is not a verb, the closest option among those given is 'To Prolong' (B), which means to extend in duration or length. This relates conceptually to the idea of something being lengthy or extended, which aligns with the meaning of 'prolix'. The other options do not relate to length or verbosity. Therefore, 'To Prolong' is the best available synonym in the given choices, though it is important to note that 'prolix' is an adjective and 'to prolong' is a verb.

The term 'extravagant' correctly describes a person who wastes money on luxury, as it means spending excessively or wastefully. 'Luxuriant' and 'luxurious' describe things rich in growth or luxury but not a person who wastes money. 'Stingy' means unwilling to spend money, which is the opposite.

The word 'taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Its antonym is 'garrulous,' which means excessively talkative. Therefore, option B is correct.

The term 'Obsolete' means something that is no longer in use or out of date, which directly answers the question. The other options do not match this meaning.

A person who walks on a tightrope or rope is called a funambulist. This term specifically refers to tightrope walkers, making option C the correct answer.

The word "gainsay" means to deny or contradict. Its antonym would be to admit or own up to something. Among the options, "own" best fits as the antonym of "gainsay."

The word "recondite" means something little known or obscure. Its antonym is "patent," which means clear or obvious. Therefore, option C is correct.

The word "pococurante" means indifferent or unconcerned, which is synonymous with "blase," meaning unimpressed or indifferent to something because of overfamiliarity or excess. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The word 'impecunious' means having little or no money; poor. The antonym is 'wealthy,' which means having a lot of money or riches, making option A correct.

The word "banal" means something that is common, ordinary, or unoriginal. The antonym is "extraordinary," which means very unusual or remarkable, making option C the correct answer.

The word 'calumny' means making false and defamatory statements about someone, which is synonymous with 'slander'. The other options do not share this meaning.

The word 'satiated' means fully satisfied, especially in terms of hunger, which fits the context of a large dinner. The other options do not relate to being full or satisfied after eating.

The word 'pall' as a verb means to become dull or lose interest or appeal, often due to excess. Synonyms include 'satiate,' 'cloy,' and 'surfeit.' Among the given options, 'light,' 'satiate,' 'carry,' and 'horror,' the closest synonym to 'pall' in the sense of losing interest or becoming dull is 'satiate.' However, since 'satiate' is an option, it is the best synonym here. 'Horror' is not a synonym of 'pall.' The original correct answer 'D' (horror) is incorrect. The best synonym from the options is 'B' (satiate).

The word "peaked" can mean looking pale or sickly, often due to illness or fatigue. The best antonym for "peaked" in this context is "ruddy," which means having a healthy red color, indicating good health. Among the options, "ruddy" is the most accurate antonym. "Tired" is not an antonym, and the other options do not relate to the meaning of "peaked." Therefore, the correct answer is D, "ruddy."

The word 'infallible' means 'never failing' or 'incapable of making mistakes or being wrong,' which directly answers the question. The other options do not mean 'never fails.'

"Compunction" means a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad; "remorse" is a synonym as it also means deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Courtship refers to the period when two people have a romantic relationship before marriage, making option B the correct answer. The other options do not relate to romantic relationships before marriage.