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The word 'prolix' is an adjective meaning tediously prolonged or using more words than necessary, often resulting in long-winded or verbose speech or writing. While 'prolix' itself is not a verb, the closest option among those given is 'To Prolong' (B), which means to extend in duration or length. This relates conceptually to the idea of something being lengthy or extended, which aligns with the meaning of 'prolix'. The other options do not relate to length or verbosity. Therefore, 'To Prolong' is the best available synonym in the given choices, though it is important to note that 'prolix' is an adjective and 'to prolong' is a verb.

The sentence requires reported speech with correct tense agreement. 'He exclaimed with shock that it was a tragic accident' is grammatically correct, using past tense 'was' to match the past reporting verb 'exclaimed'. Option A is incorrect because 'very tragic accident' is less natural and redundant. Option D lacks 'that', which is needed for clarity in reported speech.

The word 'canny' means shrewd, clever, or astute, so the synonym 'Clever' is the correct choice. The other options do not match the meaning of 'canny'.

A 'Charlatan' is a person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than they actually possess, making option D the correct answer. The other options do not fit this definition.

The idiom "plough a lonely furrow" means to do something independently without assistance, which aligns best with option B, "do without the help of others."

The term 'cosmopolitan' refers to a person who is worldly, familiar with many cultures, and comfortable in diverse environments, but it does not specifically mean someone who loves everybody. 'Altruist' is a person who is selflessly concerned for the welfare of others, which aligns more closely with the idea of loving or caring for everybody. 'Fratricide' means the act of killing one's brother or a member of one's own group, and 'aristocrat' refers to a person of noble birth or high social standing. Therefore, the best answer to describe a person who loves everybody is 'Altruist'.

The correct sentence is 'I have a decent house to live in.' This sentence correctly uses the singular noun 'house' with the article 'a' and includes the necessary preposition 'in' after 'to live' to complete the phrase. Option A is incorrect because it lacks the preposition 'in' at the end, which is necessary to indicate living inside the house. Option C is incorrect because it uses 'a' with the plural noun 'houses,' which is grammatically wrong. Option D is incorrect because it uses the plural noun 'houses' without an article and also lacks the preposition 'in.' Therefore, option B is the correct choice, as it properly includes the article, noun form, and preposition.

The word 'shelve' means to postpone or put aside a plan or decision, making 'postpone' the correct synonym.

"Scrumptious" means delicious or very tasty, so the synonym "Tasty" is the correct choice among the options provided.

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of approximately 3,182 alliterative lines, which is a well-established fact in English literature studies.

A man who rarely speaks the truth is best described as a 'Liar,' which specifically means someone who tells lies. 'Hypocrite' refers to someone who pretends to have virtues or beliefs that they do not actually possess, which is different from simply not telling the truth.

A soliloquy is a dramatic device where a character speaks their thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of listeners, commonly used in plays to reveal inner feelings. The other options do not fit this definition.

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'spend' because it means to use money to pay for something. The other options do not fit the context: 'dispense' means to distribute, 'pass' means to move by or hand over, and 'dispose' means to get rid of something.

The word 'Restoration' means the act of returning something to its original condition. 'Depredation' means the act of plundering or destroying, which is the opposite of restoration, making it the correct antonym.

In the sentence, "Reading" functions as a noun representing the activity, which is the role of a gerund. Although it looks like a present participle, here it acts as a noun, making it a gerund.

The word 'hermetic' means airtight or completely sealed, so 'airtight' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God, which directly matches the question. The other options do not fit this definition: a theist believes in God, a heretic holds beliefs contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, and a fanatic is someone with extreme enthusiasm, often religious but not necessarily related to belief or disbelief in God.

A fatalist is someone who believes that all events are predetermined by fate and that individuals have little control over their outcomes. This directly matches the definition of 'one who believes in the power of fate.'

The phrase 'testing out my new mobile' is the correct and commonly used expression to indicate trying or checking the functionality of a new device. 'Trying out' is also correct, but given the options, 'Testing' fits best. 'Probing' and 'Finding' do not fit the context appropriately.

Chastity refers to the state of refraining from sexual relations, which aligns with option A. The other options do not relate to the meaning of chastity.

The correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence is 'turned out.' The phrase 'turned out to be' means 'eventually became' or 'proved to be,' which fits the context of the sentence: "In the beginning he worked honestly but later he turned out to be a cheat." The option 'turned up' does not fit the meaning or grammar of the sentence in this context.

A 'Gourmet' is a person who has a refined taste for good food and drink, making option A the correct answer. The other options do not relate to taste in food: a 'Curator' manages collections, a 'Parasite' lives off others, and a 'Stoic' endures pain without showing feelings.

The correct phrase is 'interfered with,' which means to obstruct or hinder. The other options are incorrect because 'interfered into,' 'interfered from,' and 'interfered upon' are not standard English expressions.

The word 'Panacea' means a remedy that is supposed to cure all diseases or difficulties, making it the correct answer. 'Narcotics' are drugs that dull the senses, 'Antiseptic' refers to substances that prevent infection, and 'Lyric' relates to poetry or song, none of which mean a remedy for all diseases.

Fratricide specifically means the act of killing one's brother, making option C the correct answer. Homicide is a general term for killing a human, regicide is killing a king, and suicide is killing oneself.