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Correct option: C — Monarchy

Monarchy - a government ruled by a king or queen. Democracy - a system of government where power rests with the people, usually through elected representatives. Oligarchy - a government ruled by a small group of people. Autocracy - a system of government ruled by a single person with absolute power.

Correct option: C — Cabal

Cabal - a secret plot or conspiracy, especially one intended to overthrow a government or leader. Coup - a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government. Mutiny - an open rebellion against lawful authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers. Machination - a crafty or secret scheme, usually intended to achieve an evil purpose.

Correct option: A — Pedant

Pedant - a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules. Altruist - a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. Philistine - a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them. Dilettante - a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.

Correct option: A — Hypocrite

Hypocrite - a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs he does not possess. Charlatan - a person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skills. Fraud - a person who deceives others for personal gain. Indolent - a person who is habitually lazy.

Correct option: B — Insatiable

Insatiable - Impossible to satisfy; having an unquenchable desire. Contented - Pleased or satisfied with what one has; not wanting more. Avaricious - Extremely greedy, especially for wealth. Sanguine - Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Correct option: B — Sadist

Sadist - a person who finds joy in the pain or suffering of others. Pessimist - a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things. Masochist - a person who derives sexual gratification from their own pain or humiliation. Narcissist - a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Correct option: B — Paradox

Paradox - a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. Conundrum - a confusing and difficult problem or question. Riddle - a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning. Puzzle - a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

Correct option: C — Ascetic

Ascetic - a person who chooses to live a simple life, often for religious or spiritual reasons, abstaining from worldly pleasures. Hedonist - a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life. Sybarite - a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury. Libertine - a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters.

Correct option: D — Clone

Clone - an organism that is genetically identical to another organism. Blueprint - a design plan or other technical drawing. Prototype - a first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed. Schema - a representation of a plan or theory in the form of an outline or model.

Correct option: B — Scavenger

Scavenger - an animal that feeds on dead animals. Predator - an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food. Omnivore - an animal or person that eats both plants and animals. Herbivore - an animal that feeds only on plants.