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The phrase 'looking forward to' is always followed by a gerund (verb+ing form). Therefore, 'seeing' is the correct form to complete the sentence.

In the sentence, 'who' introduces a clause that gives more information about 'a man,' functioning as a relative pronoun. It connects the clause 'who lived in USA last year' to the noun 'man.'

The phrase 'in toto' functions as an adverb meaning 'completely' or 'as a whole,' modifying the verb phrase 'amounts to.' Therefore, it is correctly identified as an adverb in this context.

The word 'capricious' means unpredictable or subject to sudden changes. Its antonym is 'predictable,' which means able to be foreseen or expected. The other options (fickle, whimsical, impulsive) are synonyms or related to 'capricious,' not antonyms.

The correct preposition to use when indicating blindness in relation to an eye is 'with.' The phrase 'blind with one eye' is the standard and idiomatic expression in English.

Option A, "Condescend," is the correct spelling of the word meaning to show feelings of superiority. Options C and D are misspelled, and option B is a duplicate of A, so A is the best choice.

The phrase 'Clouds on the horizon' is an idiomatic expression meaning that problems or difficulties are expected in the near future. It metaphorically suggests that trouble is approaching, similar to how clouds on the horizon indicate impending bad weather.

The word "protracted" means something that is extended in time or prolonged, making "Lengthy or prolonged" the correct synonym. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The idiom "Elephant in the room" refers to a major issue or problem that everyone is aware of but chooses to ignore or avoid discussing. This makes option A the correct meaning.

A 'Harangue' is defined as a lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly, making option B the correct answer. The other options refer to different meanings: 'Cacophony' means harsh sounds, 'Hullabaloo' means a noisy disturbance, and 'Pandemonium' means wild uproar or chaos.

"In toto" is a Latin phrase meaning "as a whole" or "in total." Therefore, option C correctly defines the phrase.

The correct preposition to use with 'road' in this context is 'on' because we say someone is walking on a surface such as a road.

The sentence refers to a completed action in the past ('last night'), so the simple past tense 'went' is correct. 'Have gone' is present perfect and does not fit with the specific past time mentioned. 'Am gone' is grammatically incorrect, and 'am going' is present continuous, which does not match the past time reference.

The term 'Biped' refers to an animal that has two feet or walks on two legs, making it the correct answer. The other options do not relate to the number of feet an animal has.

The phrase 'Are we __________ to leave on vacation?' requires an adjective phrase meaning 'completely prepared.' The option 'already' (A) is an adverb indicating that something has happened sooner than expected and does not fit idiomatically in this sentence. The correct choice is 'all ready' (D), which means 'completely prepared' or 'fully ready.' Therefore, the correct sentence is 'Are we all ready to leave on vacation?'. This is supported by authoritative English usage sources distinguishing 'already' and 'all ready.'

The word 'foe' means an enemy or opponent. The most opposite word is 'friend,' which means a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. 'Enemy' is a synonym of 'foe,' so it cannot be the opposite.

The word 'Stringent' means strict or severe, so its most opposite word among the options is 'Lenient,' which means permissive or not strict. The other options are unrelated military ranks or an adjective meaning deserving praise, which do not contrast with 'Stringent.'

The phrase 'true to his character' means acting in a way consistent with one's nature or principles, which fits the context of Ahmed's actions. The other options do not convey this meaning appropriately.

In the idiomatic expression, a "lame duck" refers to a person or entity that is powerless or ineffective, especially in a political context. Therefore, "Powerless" is the most accurate meaning among the options.

The word 'august' in this context means 'worthy of respect' or 'impressive,' which fits the description of a respected body of historians. The other options do not match the meaning of 'august' here.

The correct preposition to indicate sitting next to someone is 'beside'. 'Along' and 'across' do not fit the context of sitting next to someone, and 'None of These' is incorrect since 'beside' is appropriate.

In the sentence 'They are enjoying swimming,' the word 'swimming' functions as a noun (a gerund), which is the object of the verb 'enjoying.' Therefore, 'swimming' is a noun in this context.

The idiom "See eye to eye" means to agree fully or have the same opinion with someone. Therefore, option C is correct as it reflects this meaning.

The idiom "take the wind out of someone's sails" means to make someone feel less confident or to deflate their enthusiasm, which matches option B. It does not mean changing direction, destroying someone, or making them more confident.

The word 'seminal' means highly influential or groundbreaking, especially in terms of ideas or works that strongly affect later developments. Therefore, 'Influential' is the correct synonym.