English

The word "culpable" means deserving blame or guilty of a fault. Among the options, "guilty" is the correct synonym, while the others do not share this meaning.

The word "indigenous" means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place, which is synonymous with "native." The other options do not share this meaning.

The word "earnest" means serious and sincere. Its antonym is "frivolous," which means not serious or lacking in importance. Therefore, option B is correct.

A volunteer is someone who offers their service without expecting payment, which directly matches the question. The other options do not fit this definition: a philanderer is a person who engages in casual romantic affairs, a mercenary works for payment, and a missionary is someone sent on a religious mission, which may or may not be paid.

A hypochondriac is a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness, often thinking they are sick without medical evidence. The other options refer to different meanings: misogynist is a person who hates women, misanthrope is someone who dislikes humankind, and hyperpituitary relates to excessive pituitary gland activity.

The word "surmise" means to suppose something is true without having evidence; it is synonymous with "a guess." The other options do not accurately reflect this meaning.

The word "impervious" means not allowing fluid to pass through or not affected by something. Its antonym is "prone," which means likely to be affected or susceptible to something, making option C correct.

The correct word to use in this context is 'much' because it modifies comparative adjectives like 'older'. 'Many' is used with countable nouns, and 'very' does not fit naturally before 'older' in this sentence. Therefore, 'much older' is the correct phrase.

The term 'handwritten' specifically refers to matter written by hand. 'Manuscript' generally means a document written by hand but can also refer to typed or printed drafts, so 'handwritten' is the most precise answer here.

The word "contemplative" means deeply thoughtful or reflective, so the synonym "thoughtful" (option C) is the correct choice. The other options do not share this meaning.

When using verbs of movement such as 'go' with 'home,' standard English does not use a preposition. The correct phrase is 'I am going home,' not 'I am going to home.' Therefore, none of the prepositions 'at,' 'to,' or 'towards' are correct in this context. The best choice among the given options is 'None,' meaning no preposition is needed.

The word 'contemporary' means 'living at the same time' or belonging to the same time period, especially when referring to people or eras. 'Concurrent' means happening at the same time, often implying a direct relationship between events or actions, but it is more about simultaneous occurrence rather than living or existing together in time. 'Coincident' means occurring together in time or space without necessarily implying a causal connection. 'Concomitant' refers to something occurring simultaneously with another but not necessarily caused by it, often used in medical or technical contexts. Therefore, the best answer for 'living at the same time' is 'contemporary.'

The correct preposition to use with 'staring' in this context is 'at'. 'Staring at me' is the proper phrase indicating that Sana was looking fixedly in my direction.

The correct phrase is 'There is no need to buy traveller’s cheques...' because 'there is' is used to indicate the existence of something, which fits the context of expressing that buying traveller’s cheques is unnecessary.

The word 'cogent' means clear, logical, and convincing. Among the options, 'strong' best matches this meaning as a synonym, while the others do not.

The word "forthwith" means "immediately" or "without delay," making option D the correct synonym. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

The word 'abstruse' means difficult to understand or obscure, which directly matches the question. 'Obtuse' can also mean slow to understand, but 'abstruse' is more precise for 'hard to understand' in a general sense. 'Punctilious' means paying attention to detail, and 'absurd' means ridiculous or unreasonable, so they are incorrect.

The word 'deprecate' means to express disapproval of or to belittle something. Among the options, 'belittle' is the closest synonym. 'Denounce' means to publicly declare something wrong, which is related but not a direct synonym. 'Plead earnestly against' and 'devaluate' do not match the meaning.

A 'bohemian' is someone who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often disregarding traditional social norms and rules. This fits the description of a person who does not follow the usual rules of social life.

The word 'homage' means a show of respect or honor towards someone or something, making option B the correct synonym. The other options do not convey the meaning of 'homage.'

The word "acumen" means the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, which is best captured by the synonym "shrewdness." The other options do not convey this meaning.

An 'idiosyncrasy' refers to an odd, typical, or eccentric trait unique to an individual, making option C the correct answer. The other options do not fit this definition: 'harangue' is a lengthy speech, 'hyperbole' is an exaggeration, and 'elegy' is a mournful poem.

A 'boulevard' is defined as a broad road, often lined with trees, making option B the correct answer. The other options do not fit this description: 'boudoir' is a private sitting room, 'avenue' is a type of street but not necessarily broad or tree-lined, and 'façade' refers to the front of a building.

The verb 'make' when used to mean 'force someone to do something' is followed by the base form of the verb without 'to'. Therefore, the correct phrase is 'Don't make me hurt you.' None of the prepositions 'to', 'over', or 'at' are correct in this context. The option 'none' correctly indicates that no preposition is needed. Hence, the correct answer is D ('none').

The word "frenetic" means fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. "Frantic" is a synonym as it also means wildly excited or anxious, matching the meaning of "frenetic." The other options do not share this meaning.