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The phrase "weal and woe" means "joys and sorrows," referring to good and bad times. This matches option B, making it the correct answer.

All the options 'Elude', 'Avoid', and 'Dodge' are synonyms of 'Evade', meaning to escape or avoid something. Therefore, 'All of these' is the correct answer.

The word 'obsolescent' means becoming obsolete or going out of use, which aligns closely with the meaning of 'useless' in the sense of losing practical utility. Authoritative sources like Merriam-Webster, Collins Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary, and Dictionary.com confirm that 'obsolescent' means becoming outdated or out of date. Synonyms include outdated, obsolete, antiquated, and outmoded. The other options ('Glittering', 'Fustiness', and 'Modernity') are unrelated or opposite in meaning.

Prudence means the quality of being cautious and wise in practical matters, so its synonym is 'Judgement'. The other options (Folly, Recklessness, Incapable) are antonyms or unrelated.

The word 'Admonition' means a warning or reprimand. Among the options, 'Warning' is the correct synonym, while 'Weapon', 'Preamble', and 'Alarm' do not accurately match the meaning.

The preposition 'over' is commonly used in the phrase 'all over the country' to indicate widespread occurrence throughout the entire country. The other options do not fit as naturally in this context.

The idiom "star-crossed" refers to a situation or relationship that is doomed to fail or is unlucky due to fate or external circumstances. Hence, "Unlucky" is the correct meaning.

The correct preposition to use after 'Most' when referring to a portion of a group is 'of'. Therefore, 'Most of the tourists enjoyed the visit to the batik factory.' is grammatically correct.

The word 'briskly' means to do something quickly or energetically. Among the options, 'hasty' is the closest synonym, meaning done with speed or urgency. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The correct preposition to use with 'full' when indicating the contents of a container is 'of'. Therefore, 'The jug is full of milk' is correct.

The correct preposition to use with 'exult' when referring to success is 'over'. The phrase 'exult over our own success' is idiomatic and grammatically correct, whereas 'exult at' is not commonly used in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'destined him' followed by a noun phrase is 'for'. For example, 'His parents destined him for the church' or 'She seemed destined for a successful career.' The preposition 'to' is used when 'destined' is followed by an infinitive verb, such as 'destined him to become a lawyer.' Therefore, in the sentence 'The destiny has destined him ______ a higher post than he now holds,' the correct preposition is 'for.'

A group of giraffes is called a 'tower' due to their tall stature. 'Herd' is a general term for groups of animals but the specific collective noun for giraffes is 'tower'.

All four poets listed—William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, John Keats, and Percy Bysshe Shelley—used alliteration in their poetry. However, William Shakespeare is especially noted for his extensive and skillful use of alliteration, which enhances the musicality and emphasis in his works. While Percy Bysshe Shelley also used alliteration, Shakespeare's use is more widely recognized and documented as particularly notable. Therefore, the best answer to the question is William Shakespeare.

The idiom "at one's wit's end" means to be completely puzzled or confused, not knowing what to do next. This matches option B, which states "to be puzzled."

Option C, "They should shoot the traitors dead," correctly uses the modal verb "should" followed by the base verb "shoot," which is the proper structure for expressing obligation or recommendation in active voice. The original sentence is passive, and option C is the correct active voice equivalent.

The preposition 'during' correctly indicates the time period in which the rapid development occurred, making it the appropriate choice for the sentence.

The word "populous" means having a large population or being densely populated. Among the options, "heaving" can mean crowded or full of people, which is closest in meaning to "populous." The other options do not relate to population density.

The idiom "get the sack" means to be dismissed or fired from a job. Option D correctly captures this meaning, while the other options are either incorrect or less precise.

The idiom "leave someone in the lurch" means to abandon someone in a difficult or challenging situation without help. Therefore, option C, "To leave someone in difficulty," is the correct meaning.

The idiom "turned a deaf ear to" means to ignore or refuse to listen to someone or something, which matches option C exactly.

The phrase 'darning the old socks' is the correct idiomatic expression referring to mending socks by sewing over holes. 'Darning' specifically means repairing fabric by weaving thread over the damaged area, which fits the context better than 'sewing' or 'stitching'.

The idiom "red letter day" refers to a day that is very important or memorable, often marked on calendars in red to signify its significance. Therefore, option B, "an important day," is the correct meaning.

The correct preposition to use with 'co-operated' when referring to working jointly with someone is 'with'. Hence, 'The staff co-operated with the management' is correct.

The idiom "As the crow flies" means the shortest distance between two points, or in a direct and straight way, without considering any obstacles or detours.