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The analogy compares two pairs of words that are opposites or related in a similar way. 'Salutation' (a greeting) is related to 'Farewell' (a goodbye), just as 'Birth' is related to 'Death'—both pairs represent beginnings and endings.

The term 'ill-gotten' means acquired by illegal or unfair means, which matches option C. The other options do not correctly define the term.

The correct phrase is 'My father wanted me to study.' Option B correctly uses the object pronoun 'me' followed by the infinitive 'to study,' which is the proper grammatical structure.

The phrase "One-Trick Pony" refers to a person or thing that is only known for one special skill or talent, which matches option A. The other options do not relate to the meaning of this idiom.

The term 'emigrate' means to leave one's own country to live in another. 'Immigrate' means to come into a foreign country to live. Since the question focuses on leaving one's country, 'emigrate' is the correct term.

The correct preposition to use with 'famous' in this context is 'for,' as it indicates the reason for fame or recognition. Therefore, 'I am famous for honesty' is correct.

The word "chaste" means pure or abstaining from sexual activity, so its antonym is "promiscuous," which means having many sexual partners. The other options do not relate to the meaning of "chaste."

The correct idiomatic expression is 'jump to the conclusion' or more commonly 'jump to conclusions' (plural). This phrase means to make a decision or form an opinion hastily without having all the facts. The preposition 'to' is standard in this idiom, while 'jump on the conclusion' is not idiomatic English. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 'To'.

The antonym of 'abridge' (which means to shorten or condense) is 'elaborate,' meaning to expand or add detail. While 'augment' means to increase, it is less precise as an antonym in this context than 'elaborate.'

In conditional sentences of the first type, the present simple tense is used in the 'if' clause to indicate a possible future event. Therefore, 'If I win the match' is correct. 'I will win' and 'I shall win' are future tense and not used in the 'if' clause; 'I wins' is grammatically incorrect.

Option C is grammatically correct because 'footsteps' is plural, so the verb must be 'are heard' to agree in number. The sentence is also in the present tense, matching 'when I am alone.'

The word 'gainsay' means to deny, contradict, or oppose something. Among the options, 'Oppose' is the closest synonym, making it the correct answer.

The word 'exemplify' means to illustrate or clarify by giving an example, making 'Illustrate' the correct synonym. The other options do not share this meaning.

The prefix 'un-' is used to form the opposite of 'believable,' making 'unbelievable' the correct word to complete the sentence. 'In-' and 'dis-' are prefixes but do not correctly form the opposite of 'believable' in this context. 'None' is not a prefix and is incorrect.

A 'paragon' is a model of excellence or perfection, so 'Model' is the correct synonym. 'Virtue' refers to moral excellence but is not a direct synonym, 'Square' is unrelated, and 'None' is not an appropriate choice.

A fallacy is a mistaken belief or error in reasoning, so its antonym is 'truth,' which means conformity to fact or reality. The other options do not represent the opposite of fallacy.

The word 'apathy' means lack of interest or enthusiasm, so its antonym is 'zeal,' which means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

The word 'abrogate' means to repeal or abolish a law or agreement. Its antonyms are 'enact' and 'institute,' both meaning to establish or set up laws or agreements. Therefore, option C, 'Both a & b,' correctly identifies the antonyms.

The word 'Welter' means a confused mass or jumble, so its synonyms include 'Clutter,' 'Fuddle,' and 'Jumble.' 'Order' is the antonym as it means an organized or arranged state, opposite to confusion.

Coercion is the act of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats, which matches the definition given in the question. The other options do not involve force or threats.

"Raucous" means loud and harsh-sounding. "Subdued" means quiet or restrained, which is the opposite (antonym) of "raucous." The other options (Hoarse, Strident, Discordant) all relate to harsh or unpleasant sounds, making them synonyms or similar in meaning to "raucous."

"Epitome" means a perfect example or embodiment of something. "Antithesis" is its antonym, meaning the direct opposite. The other options (abridgment, abstract, compendium) are related to summaries or condensed forms, which can be considered synonyms or related concepts to "epitome."

The word 'impoverished' means poor or lacking in wealth. Options A ('broke'), B ('destitute'), and C ('impecunious') are synonyms meaning poor, while option D ('wealthy') is the antonym, meaning rich or having wealth.

The antonym of 'hypocrisy' is 'uprightness' because hypocrisy involves pretending to have virtues one does not possess, while uprightness means being honest and morally correct.

The phrase 'runs across the river' correctly indicates that the railway track goes from one side of the river to the other, which fits the context better than the other options.