Explanation: Completely means in every way, fully, totally. The given sentence states that the experience of having climbed Mt. Everest changes you in every way. Hence, ‘completely’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Sentinels mean a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch. The given sentence states that Courts are guardians of the Constitution. Hence, ‘sentinels’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Tedious means boring and lasting for a long time. The given sentence states that listening to cases being argued in court can be boring. Hence, ‘tedious’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Yourself is a reflexive pronoun that should be used for the pronoun ‘You’. Hence, ‘you are yourself responsible for this condition’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Eligible means having the right to do or have something. The given sentence states that all the candidates who have the right to take the test will receive scorecards. Hence, ‘eligible’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Challenge means something new and difficult that forces you to make a lot of effort. The given sentence states that people have overcome every difficult thing that forces them to make a lot of effort. Hence, ‘challenge’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Obsession means a person or thing that you think about too much. The given sentence states that the craze for taking selfies has only increased our thinking about ourselves. Hence, ‘obsession’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Opening means a job that is available. The given sentence states there is a job that is available in the advertising company for a copywriter. Hence, ‘opening’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Requirements mean something that you need or that you must do or have. The given sentence states that the narrator will refund the payment if they don’t get what they need. Hence, ‘requirements’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Intrude means to go into a place or be involved in a situation where you are not wanted or do not belong. In the given sentence, the narrator feels sorry to be involved in a situation with someone at a late hour. Hence, ‘intrude’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Concise means short and brief. The given sentence states that the team leader asked for a short and brief report of not more than one page. Hence, ‘concise’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Diverse means very different from each other. The given sentence states that they admit students from different academic backgrounds. Hence, ‘diverse’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Attached’ means to fasten or join something to something. In the given sentence, somebody requests to complete the short questionnaire joined with it. Hence, ‘attached’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Surge’ means a sudden and strong increase in something. The given sentence states that humility is the emotion that got a sudden increase in the narrator when he stood on Mount Everest. Hence, ‘surged’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Cherish means to keep a thought, feeling, etc. in your mind. The given sentence states that the narrator had a time of peace and goodwill that he will keep in his thoughts, mind. Hence, ‘cherish’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Alternative means one of two or more things that you can choose between. The given sentence states that four options are given to choose between. Hence, ‘alternatives’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Accompanied means to go together with somebody/something. The given sentence states that Shanta went together with her mother when she went to work in the mall. Hence, ‘accompanied’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionsfortify : to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it: Shelter: protection from danger or bad weather Reinforce: to make something stronger immune : having natural protection against a certain disease or illness. So, ‘fortify’ will be used to make the given sentence contextually correct.

Explanation: Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionspoignantly: in a way that evokes a keen sense of sadness or regret. Strictly: in a way that involves rigid enforcement or that demands obedience carelessly: in a casual or reckless way; inattentively. Sweetly: in a generally pleasing or endearing way. Option (A) is fit to the context of the sentence.

Explanation: Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionstampered: interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations. Adjusted: adapt or become used to a new situation. opened : to move something or part of something so that it is no longer closed; to move so as to be no longer closed So, tampered fits according to the sentence.

Explanation: ‘bound: traveling to a particular place. Bound for: On the way to, heading for. So, the correct answer is option (a).

Explanation: Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the options impartial: not supporting one person or group more than another; fair disinterested: fair, not influenced by personal feelings Biased : to influence somebody / something, especially unfairly; independent: free from and not controlled by another person, country, etc So, ‘independent’ will be used to make the given sentence contextually correct.

Explanation: patiently: with calmness or without complaint in spite of delays, Hastily: rapidly or speedily Meekly: in a humbly patient or quiet manner Considerably: to a large extent or degree The passengers waited patiently for the local train to arrive. So, ‘patiently’ will be used to make the given sentence contextually correct.

Explanation: The meaning of the given options: answer: to say or write something back to somebody who has asked you something reply: to respond in words or writing Enjoy: to get pleasure from something like: to enjoy something The sentence talks about telling and accepting the truth of someone(that person) and that person may or may not like it. So, ‘like’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionsdrowned: to be so loud that you cannot hear somebody/something else Driven: to control or operate a car, train, bus, etc. dawned: to begin to grow light, after the night drawn: looking tired, worried, or ill. According to the sentence, ‘drowned’ is fit to the given context of the sentence.

Explanation: The correct answer is option A .i.e. decisions Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionsdecisions :a choice or judgement that you make after thinking about various possibilities results :something that happens because of something else; the final situation at the end of a series of actions verdicts :the decision that is made by a specially chosen group of people (the jury) in a court of law, which states if a person is guilty of a crime or not decrees :an official order given by a government, a ruler, etc Clearly, the word that we are looking for is decisions.

Explanation: decoy: someone or something used to lure or lead another into a trap persuasion: the act of persuading somebody to do something or to believe something Determination: the quality of having firmly decided to do something, even if it is very difficult temptation : a feeling that you want to do something, even if you know that it is wrong Clearly, the most appropriate word to complete this sentence is decoy.

Explanation: pulled down Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionspulled through :to survive a dangerous or difficult situation pulled down : demolish/crush pulled up : to stop/scold pulled off :succeed in achieving or winning something difficult. Clearly, the word that we are looking for is (b) pulled down

Explanation: limitations Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionssupport :to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money advantages : something that may help you to do better than other people benefits : an advantage or useful effect that something has limitations : the act of limiting or controlling something; a condition that puts a limit on something Clearly, the word that we are looking for is limitations.

Explanation: teems : to have a lot of people or things moving about in it. Expands : to become or to make something bigger crowds : a large number of people in one place Suffices : to be enough for somebody/something Clearly, the word that we are looking for is teems. This part of the sea teems with sharks.

Explanation: heartening. Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the optionssavouring :taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it to the full. heartening :causing cheerfulness; encouraging reuniting :come together or cause to come together again after a period of separation or disunity. relishing :enjoy greatly. Clearly, the word that we are looking for is heartening. It is heartening to see so many of our fellow Indians help the migrants in their struggle to go home.

Explanation: Bitterly means in an angry and disappointing way. Hardly- almost no; almost not; almost none definitely – certainly, without doubt mildly – not very, slightly Hence, ‘bitterly’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Amend means to change something slightly in order to make it better. introduce – to bring in something new, use something, or take something to a place for the first time initiate – to start something abandon – to leave somebody/something that you are responsible for, usually permanently Hence, ‘amend’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Desirous means wanting something very much. However, desirous always takes the preposition ‘of’ with it. The given sentence states that the narrator is desirous of joining the armed forces. Hence, ‘desirous’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Affect means to make somebody/something change in a particular way. The given sentence states that we don’t usually discuss money with friends, because it may change the relationship in a negative way. Hence, ‘affect’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Conclusion’ is the last part of something, its end or result. The given sentence asks a question that have you thought about the end or result of the recent decision you took. Hence, ‘conclusions’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Appeared means to suddenly be seen or to come into sight. The given sentence states that the headmaster is suddenly seen on the stage and gave a short speech. Hence, ‘appeared’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Beyond means on or to the other side of something. The given sentence states that the kite was stuck so high on the tree that it was beyond the reach of the boys. Hence, ‘beyond’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Straightforward’ means easy to do or understand, simple. The given sentence states that a good teacher is one who can explain the most complex subjects in a simple or easy way. Hence, ‘straightforward’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Bitterness means a feeling of anger and unhappiness. The given sentence states that the prisoner was very upset and angry and there was a feeling of anger in her voice. Hence, ‘bitterness’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Procure means to obtain something, especially with difficulty. The given sentence states that with a lot of difficulties, he could obtain only two tickets for the train. Hence, ‘procure’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Fluctuate means to change frequently from one thing to another. The given sentence states that the price of oil has changed frequently several times. Hence, ‘fluctuated’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Fare means the amount of money you pay to travel by bus, train, taxi, etc. The given sentence states that the amount of money we pay to travel by air has gone up significantly. Hence, ‘fare’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Compulsory – required by law or a rule; obligatory. Suggested – put forward for consideration. Temporary – lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. Registered – entered or recorded on an official list or directory. Here the government is making the airbags necessary for the front-seat passengers. So, Compulsory is the most suitable word.

Explanation: Safety – the state of being safe; not being dangerous or in danger. Ability – the mental or physical power or skill that makes it possible to do something. Cruelty – cruel behaviour Agility – the ability to move quickly or easily According to the context of the sentence, the mother monkey felt something dangerous. So, She climbed up the tree with her baby for safety.