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The idiom "to egg on" means to encourage or urge someone to do something, often something risky or unwise. Therefore, option C, "to urge," is the correct meaning.

The word 'foe' means enemy, so its antonym is 'friend'. Option A correctly represents the antonym, while option B is a synonym. Options C and D are incorrect in this context.

The term 'snollygoster' refers to a person, especially a politician, who is shrewd, unprincipled, and opportunistic, making option C the correct synonym.

The word 'ominous' means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen, which aligns with the synonym 'menacing'. The other options have positive meanings, opposite to 'ominous'.

The correct preposition to indicate the destination of a ship is 'for.' The phrase 'The ship is bound for Pakistan' means the ship is headed towards Pakistan. Other options like 'onto,' 'at,' and 'to' are incorrect in this context.

The word 'contiguous' means sharing a common border or touching. Among the options, 'Adjoining' is the closest synonym as it also means next to or touching. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The phrase "the salt of the earth" is an idiom meaning very good and honest people, often kind and humble. Therefore, option A, "Kind," correctly reflects the meaning of the idiom.

The idiom "rides the high horse" means to act superior or arrogantly. Option C correctly captures this meaning, while the other options are unrelated to the idiom.

The idiom "to face the music" means to accept and bear the consequences of one's actions, often unpleasant ones. Therefore, option D correctly captures this meaning.

The word 'lurch' means to make an abrupt, uncontrolled movement, which is synonymous with 'stagger.' 'Tiptoe' and 'steady' have different meanings, and 'None of the above' is incorrect since 'stagger' fits best.

The word 'fanatical' means extremely enthusiastic or devoted to a cause, which is synonymous with 'zealous'. The other options do not convey the same intensity of enthusiasm.

The word "filthy" means very dirty, so its antonym is "clean," which means free from dirt or impurities. The other options (grimy, grubby, putrid) are synonyms or related to dirtiness or unpleasantness, not opposites.

Option A correctly transforms the active question into a grammatically correct passive voice question using the present continuous tense: 'Is a match being played against our team by them?'. The other options contain grammatical errors in verb form or tense.

Option D, "By whom is this mess being created?", is the correct passive voice question form corresponding to the active voice question "Who is creating this mess?". It correctly uses the passive structure with "is being created" and the formal interrogative "By whom".

The word 'remote' means far away or distant in space or time. Among the options, 'distant' is the correct synonym, while 'automatic', 'savage', and 'mean' do not share this meaning.

The word 'abasement' means the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation. Therefore, 'Humiliation' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word "yokel" refers to an unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, which is synonymous with "bumpkin." The other options do not share this meaning.

Option B is the grammatically correct passive voice question form, using 'are' to agree with the plural noun 'duties' and the correct past participle 'neglected'.

The phrase 'It is good of him to help me in time' is the correct and idiomatic expression in English. The preposition 'of' is used to indicate that the action of helping is a commendable quality belonging to 'him'. The other options ('for', 'to', 'by') do not fit idiomatically in this context. Multiple authoritative sources and English grammar references confirm that 'of' is the correct preposition to use in this phrase.

The analogy compares a general category to a specific example within that category. A lizard is a type of reptile, just as a daisy is a type of flower. Therefore, 'Daisy' is the correct answer.

The phrase 'rule of thumb' refers to a general principle or rough estimate based on practical experience rather than a precise measurement, making option B correct.

FAQ stands for 'Frequently Asked Questions,' which is a common acronym used to denote a list of common questions and answers on a particular topic.

The word "gregarious" means sociable or fond of company, so "Sociable" is the correct synonym. The other options do not match the meaning of "gregarious."

Option A, "Have a rest been taken by you?", is the grammatically correct passive voice form corresponding to the active voice question "Have you taken a rest?". It correctly uses the present perfect passive structure with "have been taken". Although the passive voice of "take a rest" is grammatically possible, it is rarely used and sounds unnatural in everyday English. The other options are grammatically incorrect.

"Wow!", "Ah!", "Oh!", and "No!" are examples of interjections, which are words or phrases that express strong emotion or sudden feeling. They are not prepositions, conjunctions, or adjectives.