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"Jeer" means to mock or make fun of someone, and "Scoff" similarly means to mock or express scorn. Therefore, "Scoff" is a correct synonym of "Jeer." The other options do not have similar meanings.

The word 'amicable' means friendly or peaceable. Its antonym is 'hostile,' which means unfriendly or antagonistic, making option B the correct answer.

"Mala fide" is a Latin phrase meaning "in bad faith" or with dishonest intent, so "Bad intention" is the correct meaning among the options.

The word 'enfeeble' means to make weak or to weaken. Therefore, the synonym of 'enfeeble' is 'weaken', which corresponds to option A.

The word 'Solicitous' means characterized by or showing interest or concern, which directly matches the definition given. 'Forlorn' means sad or abandoned, and 'Delinquent' refers to a person who fails to do what is required, so they are not similar in meaning.

The phrase "noisy river" typically describes a river that makes a loud sound, often due to fast-flowing water over rocks or rapids. Therefore, "Loud and Fast flowing river" best captures the meaning of "noisy river."

The word 'stricture' means a severe criticism or censure, making option C ('Censure') the correct synonym. The other options do not accurately capture this meaning.

The Latin phrase 'De novo' translates to 'new' or 'from the beginning,' which matches option C. This phrase is commonly used in legal and scientific contexts to indicate something starting afresh.

Option B correctly transforms the active sentence into the passive voice with proper grammar: 'The lecture probably won’t be attended by them.' It maintains the meaning and tense accurately.

The word 'apposite' means highly appropriate or suitable. Its antonym is 'inappropriate,' which means not suitable or proper. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.