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A 'harangue' is a noisy, bombastic speech addressed to a large assembly, often lengthy and aggressive. The other options do not specifically mean a loud or bombastic speech: 'rhetoric' refers to the art of effective speaking or writing, 'cacophony' means harsh or discordant sounds, and 'oration' is a formal speech but not necessarily noisy or bombastic.

The practice of employing spies in war is called espionage, which involves gathering secret information about enemies. The other options are unrelated words.

The word "emolument" means a profit, salary, or fee from employment or office. Among the options, "profit" is the correct synonym.

The word "conversant" means familiar or knowledgeable about a subject. Its antonym is "inexperienced," which means lacking knowledge or skill in a particular area. The other options do not directly oppose the meaning of "conversant."

The correct preposition to use with 'used' in this context is 'to' when followed by a gerund (verb+ing). The phrase 'used to speaking English' means being accustomed to speaking English. Option C is correct, while 'of' is incorrect here, and 'Both B & C' is invalid because only 'to' fits grammatically.

The word "penurious" means extremely poor or miserly, so its antonym is "generous," which means willing to give or share. The other options do not relate to the meaning of "penurious."

The correct preposition to use with the phrase 'get rid' is 'of', making 'get rid of him' the correct expression.

The sentence requires a word that connects two sequential actions. 'Then' correctly indicates that lunch will happen after playing cricket, making it the best choice. 'So' implies cause and effect, which is less appropriate here, and 'immediately' and 'straight away' are adverbs that do not fit grammatically in this sentence structure.

The word "garrulous" means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Among the options, "talkative" is the closest synonym, making option D correct.

A statement that can have a double meaning is described as 'ambiguous,' meaning it is open to more than one interpretation. The other options do not fit this definition.

A dogmatic person is someone who strongly asserts their opinions as unquestionably true, often without consideration for others' views. The term 'zealot' refers to a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their beliefs, which aligns closely with being dogmatic.

A 'windfall' refers to an unexpected piece of good fortune, such as sudden financial gain. The other options do not mean this: 'philanthropy' is charitable giving, 'benevolence' is kindness, and 'turnstile' is a mechanical gate.

The demonstrative pronoun 'Those' correctly refers to plural, past days, making it the best fit for the sentence. 'This' and 'These' refer to singular or plural things near in time or space, while 'That' is singular. Therefore, 'Those' is the correct choice.

The word "brazen" means shameless or bold in a disrespectful way, so "shameless" is the correct synonym.

The correct preposition to use with 'abide' in this context is 'by'. The phrase 'abide by' means to follow or comply with rules or instructions, making option D correct.

The word "altercation" means a noisy argument or disagreement, so its synonym is "quarrel." The other options do not convey the meaning of a dispute or argument.

The word "bemuse" means to confuse or bewilder someone. The antonym is "clarify," which means to make something clear or easier to understand, directly opposing the meaning of bemuse.

A 'rotunda' is a round building or room, often with a dome. Therefore, the synonym 'circular building' correctly matches the meaning of 'rotunda'.

The word 'reformation' means the act of making changes to improve something, so 'change' is the closest synonym among the options provided.

The word "obligatory" means something that is required or mandatory. Among the options, "required" is the synonym that best matches this meaning.

The word 'facade' primarily means the front of a building, but it is often used metaphorically to mean a deceptive outward appearance or 'cosmetic' cover-up. Among the options, 'cosmetic' best captures the synonym in a figurative sense, while 'building front' is a literal meaning but not a synonym. Therefore, 'cosmetic' is the best synonym here.

The word "mangy" means shabby, dirty, or in poor condition, often used to describe something neglected or run-down. Among the options, "shabby" is the closest synonym, making option C correct.

The word "immunize" means to protect someone against disease, typically by vaccination. Therefore, the synonym "protect against disease" is the correct choice.

The word "domestic" means related to the home or native to a particular country. Among the options, "native" is the closest synonym, as it refers to something originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. The other options do not match the meaning of "domestic."

A furlong is a unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile, so the correct synonym is 'eighth of a mile'. The other options do not relate to the meaning of furlong.