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The word 'maladroit' means clumsy or awkward, so the synonym is 'Clumsy'. The other options have opposite or unrelated meanings.

The antonym of 'brevity' (meaning shortness or conciseness) is 'verbosity,' which means using more words than necessary or wordiness. Therefore, option B is correct.

The word 'reprobate' means morally unprincipled or wicked. Its antonym is 'virtuous,' which means having high moral standards. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The idiom "pour cold water on" means to discourage or dampen enthusiasm or excitement about something. It is used when someone tries to reduce the enthusiasm or optimism of others.

The idiom "once in a blue moon" means something that happens very rarely or infrequently. Therefore, the correct meaning is "Rarely."

The correct preposition to use with 'appropriate' in this context is 'to', as in 'appropriate to the event.' This phrase means the speech was not suitable for the event.

The comparative degree of an adjective is typically followed by the word 'than' to compare two things, as in 'taller than' or 'smarter than.'

An 'Anarchist' is a person who seeks to destroy all government and order, which directly matches the definition in the question. The other options do not fit this meaning.

The word 'thrifty' means being careful with money or resources, which is synonymous with 'frugal'. The other options do not share this meaning.

The passive voice of 'Who taught you English?' is 'By whom was English taught to you?' because it correctly changes the active subject 'Who' into the agent introduced by 'By whom' and maintains proper verb tense and structure.

The correct spelling of the word referring to a military unit is 'Battalion', which matches option B. The other options are misspellings.

The correct phrase is 'should unitedly undertake' because 'undertake' is the base verb form required after 'should,' and 'unitedly' correctly modifies the verb to indicate joint action. Option C is incorrect because 'undertaken' is the past participle, which does not fit here.

Influenza is caused by a virus, so the analogy asks for the causative agent of typhoid, which is caused by bacteria. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Bacteria'.

The correct preposition to complete the sentence 'Someone was having a party in the flat ______.' is not 'Under', 'Below', or 'Into'. None of these options fit naturally. The sentence typically requires a preposition like 'above', 'next door', or 'upstairs'. Therefore, 'None of the above' is the best choice among the given options.

The word 'caress' means to touch or stroke gently and affectionately. Among the options, 'fondle' is the closest synonym, as it also means to touch gently, often with affection. 'Adore' and 'kiss' are related but not direct synonyms, and 'hate' is an antonym.

Excessive admiration or praise is best described by the word 'Adulation,' which means high praise or flattery beyond what is normal or sincere.

The word 'portent' means a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen. 'Omen' is a synonym that also means a sign or warning of a future event, making it the correct answer.

The correct preposition to use with 'feel' in this context is 'about,' making the phrase 'How do you feel about their coming.' This is a common English expression to ask someone's opinion or feelings regarding an event or action.

The correct preposition to use with 'ignorant' when indicating what someone lacks knowledge about is 'of'. The phrase should be 'He is ignorant of what he pretends to know.' However, since 'of' is not provided as an option, none of the given options (to, with, on, from) are correct. The question is flawed because the correct preposition 'of' is missing. The best correction would be to replace option A with 'of' and mark it as the correct answer.

The correct idiomatic phrase is "Better late than never," meaning it is better to do something late than not at all. Option A "Late" completes the phrase correctly.

A 'connoisseur' is someone who has expert knowledge and appreciation, especially in the arts or fine things. Therefore, 'Lover of art' best matches the meaning among the options provided.

The correct preposition to use with 'called' in this context is 'on', which means to visit someone. The sentence should read: 'I called on him but he was very busy in his work.' The other options do not fit grammatically or idiomatically.

The correct preposition to use with 'covered' in this context is 'with'. We say 'covered with snow' to indicate that snow is spread over the mountain.

The idiom "above-board" means honest and open, without any attempt to deceive. Therefore, option C, "Honest," is the correct meaning of the idiom.

The word 'chary' means cautious or wary. Its antonym is 'bold,' which means showing courage or willingness to take risks, the opposite of cautious. 'Careless' is related but implies negligence rather than the opposite of cautiousness.