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Correct option: B — Dormant

Dormant - (of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period. Quiescent - in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy. Active - engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. Lively - full of life and energy. Energetic - showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Correct option: B — Promising

Promising - showing signs of future success. Auspicious - conducive to success. Unfavourable - (of circumstances) not advantageous or helpful. Ominous - giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen. Unlucky - having or bringing bad luck.

Correct option: B — Wise

Wise - having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment. Sagacious - having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment Foolish - lacking good sense or judgment. Immature - not fully developed in thought or behavior. Careless - not giving enough attention or thought to what one is doing.

Correct option: B — Disgraceful

Disgraceful - bringing disgrace or shame. Ignominious - deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. Honorable - bringing or meriting honor. Laudable - (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. Illustrious - well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Correct option: C — Indigence

Indigence - a state of extreme poverty. Penury - the state of being very poor. Wealth - an abundance of valuable possessions or money. Affluence - the state of having a great deal of money. Prosperity - the state of being successful, typically by earning a lot of money.

Correct option: C — Thorough

Thorough - complete with attention to every detail. Meticulous - showing great attention to detail. Careless - not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Hasty - done with excessive speed or urgency. Negligent - failing to take proper care in doing something.

Correct option: B — Adamant

Adamant - firm, determined, and not willing to change one’s mind. Intransigent - unwilling to change one’s opinions or agree about something. Compliant - willing to agree or obey. Submissive - ready to accept authority or control of others without resistance. Yielding - giving way under pressure; not firm or strong in opinion.

Correct option: A — Hardship

Hardship - severe suffering or difficulty. Adversity - a difficult or unpleasant situation. Prosperity - the state of being successful and wealthy. Comfort - a state of physical or mental ease. Luxury - a state of great comfort or extravagance.

Correct option: B — Verbose

Verbose - using or expressed in more words than are needed. Loquacious - tending to talk a great deal. Quiet - making little or no noise. Introverted - a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. Mute - refraining from speech or temporarily speechless.

Correct option: C — Nonchalant

Nonchalant - calm, relaxed, and unconcerned. Insouciant - showing a casual lack of concern. Anxious - feeling worried, uneasy, or nervous. Concerned - showing worry or interest about something. Careworn - tired and worried because of problems or anxiety.