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The word "forte" means a person's strong point or specialty. Therefore, "specialty" is the correct synonym in this context.

The idiom "fair field and no favor" means giving everyone an equal chance without bias or favoritism, which matches option A.

A group of buffaloes is commonly called a 'gang.' This is the correct collective noun for buffaloes, unlike pack, school, or team which apply to other animals or groups.

The word 'Probity' means complete honesty and integrity, making option C the most appropriate synonym. The other options do not match the meaning of 'Probity'.

The correct preposition to use with a specific point in time like 'Monday' is 'since', indicating the starting point of an action or state continuing to the present. 'From' and 'for' are incorrect in this context, and 'None of these' is unnecessary since 'Since' is correct.

The word 'taciturn' means habitually silent or reserved in speech, so 'Silent' is the correct synonym. The other options are either opposites or irrelevant.

The phrase "to get on the nerves" means to irritate or annoy someone, which corresponds to option D. The other options do not match the meaning of this idiom.

The word 'peevish' means easily irritated or bad-tempered. Its antonym is 'amiable,' which means friendly and pleasant. The other options do not represent the opposite meaning of 'peevish.'

A 'Polyglot' is a person who knows and is able to use several languages. The other options do not relate to knowledge of multiple languages: 'Cosmopolitan' refers to being familiar with many cultures, 'Epicure' relates to enjoyment of fine food and drink, and 'Antiquarian' is someone interested in antiques or ancient times.

The word 'offend' means to cause someone to feel upset or annoyed. 'Exasperate' means to irritate or annoy greatly, making it a suitable synonym. 'Consent' means to agree, and 'Resent' means to feel bitterness, which are not direct synonyms of 'offend'.