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The phrase 'taken to task' means to be reprimanded or scolded for a mistake or wrongdoing. Therefore, option D, 'Get an official reprimand,' correctly explains the meaning of the phrase in this context.

The word 'mendacious' means lying or untruthful. Its antonym is 'veracious,' which means truthful or honest. The other options do not relate to the meaning of mendacious.

The correct article is 'the' because the question refers to a specific computer in Liam's office, making it a definite noun. 'The' specifies that particular computer, whereas 'a' or 'an' would be indefinite. 'None of these' is incorrect as 'the' fits best.

The word 'pedagogical' is spelled correctly, while the other options contain misspellings or incorrect letter arrangements.

The phrase 'forlorn hope' refers to a desperate or nearly hopeless undertaking, which fits the context of the U.N.O being a desperate enterprise for world peace. Therefore, option A is correct.

The word 'Benefited' is spelled correctly, while the other options contain spelling errors. 'Benifited' and 'benifitted' are incorrect spellings, and 'None of These' is not a word.

The correct preposition in the phrase 'There is no use ______ going there at this time' is 'of'. The idiomatic expression is 'There is no use of going', meaning it is pointless to go there now.

The word 'malodorous' means having a bad or unpleasant smell. Its antonym is 'fragrant,' which means having a pleasant smell. The other options do not relate to smell or are not antonyms of 'malodorous.'

The idiom 'A Dark Horse' refers to a person who unexpectedly wins or succeeds, especially in a competition or election, surprising others who were unaware of their potential.

Option B correctly expresses the idea in a clear and grammatically correct active voice sentence: 'Women like to be flattered by men.' The other options are either awkward or incorrect in structure.

A 'resident' is a person who lives permanently in a certain place. 'Domicile' refers to the place where a person lives, not the person themselves, making 'resident' the correct one-word substitute.

The correct prepositions are 'of' after 'think' and 'by' to indicate the mode of transport. Thus, 'I can’t even think of travelling by public bus' is grammatically correct.

The antonym of 'Birth' is 'Death' because birth refers to the beginning of life, while death refers to the end of life. Options B and C ('End' and 'Conclusion') are related but less precise antonyms in this context, and 'All of the above' is incorrect since not all options are exact antonyms.

The word 'assess' is the most appropriate choice because it means to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something, which fits the context of reviewing work and providing feedback. 'Judge' can have a negative connotation, 'measure' is more quantitative, and 'check' is less formal and less comprehensive.

The word 'antediluvian' means extremely old or outdated, so its synonym is 'antiquated,' which also means old-fashioned or outdated. The other options do not share this meaning.

Option C, "Mangoes are eaten by me," is the correct passive voice form of the active sentence "I eat mangoes." It correctly uses the plural verb "are" to agree with the plural subject "mangoes" and the past participle "eaten."

The correct spelling of the word is 'Etiquette,' which refers to the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group. Options A and C are misspellings, and option D is incorrect since option B is correct.

The word 'supervene' means to occur or follow as a result or consequence. Therefore, 'follow' is the closest synonym among the options provided.

The sentence refers to a specific computer used by everyone in the department, so the definite article 'the' is correct. 'A' and 'an' are indefinite articles and do not fit the context, while 'none of these' is not appropriate here.

A person who is unable to pay his debts is termed 'insolvent'. 'Borrower' and 'lender' refer to roles in lending money, while 'Allen' is unrelated. Hence, 'Insolvent' is the correct term.

The word 'sacrosanct' means something that is regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with, essentially 'sacred' or inviolable. Therefore, 'sacred' is the correct synonym.

The term 'venison' specifically refers to the meat of deer. The other options refer to different types of meat: squab is young pigeon, turkey is a type of poultry, and veal is meat from young calves.

A 'Stoic' is someone who remains indifferent to pain and pleasure, showing endurance without complaint. This matches the description given in the question.

The correct preposition to indicate the material something is made of is 'of'. Therefore, 'This chair is made of wood.' is correct. Other options like 'with', 'from', and 'by' are incorrect in this context.

The word 'fallacious' means based on a mistaken belief or misleading. Its antonym is 'truthful,' which means accurate or honest, making option B the correct choice.