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The word 'glut' means an excessive supply or abundance of something. Its antonym is 'dearth,' which means a scarcity or lack of something. Therefore, 'Dearth' is the correct antonym of 'Glut.'

The word 'hostile' means unfriendly or antagonistic. The closest opposite in meaning among the options given is 'friendly', which conveys warmth and goodwill, directly contrasting hostility. While 'kind' and 'humane' are positive traits, 'friendly' is the most direct antonym of 'hostile'. Therefore, option A ('friendly') is the correct answer.

The word 'extravaganza' refers to a spectacular or elaborate entertainment or event, making 'Spectacular' the closest synonym among the options. Other options like 'Profligacy' (wastefulness), 'Over Reaching' (exceeding limits), and 'Falsification' (altering facts) do not match the meaning.

The sentence already contains the verb 'intercepted,' which is the correct verb to describe the action of the Border Security Force stopping a truck carrying arms and ammunition. The options 'Found,' 'Stop,' and 'Met' do not fit grammatically or contextually. Therefore, the correct choice is 'None of these.' The original answer 'Found' is incorrect because 'found' implies discovery, but the sentence already uses 'intercepted' which means stopped or seized. Hence, no replacement verb from the options fits the sentence properly.

The word 'lamenting' means expressing sorrow or grief. The opposite of lamenting is expressing joy or happiness. Among the options, 'Rejoicing' directly means expressing great joy or celebration, which is the true antonym of lamenting. While 'Smiling' is a positive expression, it is not the direct opposite of lamenting in terms of emotional expression. Therefore, the correct opposite word in this context is 'Rejoicing'.

The word 'progressive' means favoring or promoting change, innovation, or reform, often associated with forward-thinking ideas. Common antonyms include 'conservative,' 'traditional,' 'orthodox,' 'regressive,' and 'reactionary.' Among the options, 'reactionary' (D) is a strong antonym meaning opposing progress or reform, often seeking to return to a previous state. 'Old-fashioned' (B) is also an antonym but is less precise in this context as it mainly refers to being out of date rather than actively opposing progress. Therefore, 'reactionary' is the best antonym for 'progressive' as used in the sentence.

The word 'delirious' means in a state of wild excitement or insanity, so 'Insane' is the closest synonym among the options provided. 'Content' and 'Happy' do not capture the meaning of 'delirious.'

The word 'urbane' means courteous, refined, and sophisticated, which is the opposite of rude, rusting, or violent. Since none of the options A, B, or C match the meaning of 'urbane,' the correct choice is 'None of these.'

The phrase 'manage his resources' correctly fits the context of the sentence, meaning to effectively plan, allocate, and oversee resources such as time, money, or materials. The other options 'Govern' and 'Rule' do not appropriately convey the intended meaning in this context. Therefore, option A 'Manage' is the correct choice.

The word 'levity' means lightness or lack of seriousness, especially in a serious situation. Its antonym is 'gravity,' which means seriousness or solemnity, making option B correct.