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Correct option: C — Slang

Slang - Vocabulary that is used between people who belong to the same social group and who know each other well. Idiom - a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. Colloquialism - a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation. Euphemism - a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Correct option: A — Loquacious

Loquacious - a person talks excessively, often about unimportant things. Taciturn - means reserved or silent by nature. Reticent - refers to someone unwilling to speak or express their thoughts freely. Pithy - means concise and meaningful in speech or writing.

Correct option: C — Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist - a doctor who treats diseases of the eyes. Physician - a doctor specializing in general medical treatment. Optician - a person who makes and fits glasses or lenses. Gynecologist - a doctor who deals with the female reproductive system.

Correct option: B — Anecdote

Anecdote - a short, interesting story about a real person. Fable - a fictional story, typically with animals as characters. Biography - a written account of someone’s life. Chronicle - a factual written record of events in order.

Correct option: B — Amphibian

Amphibian - an animal that lives on land and in water. Reptile - a cold-blooded vertebrate that has scales, like snakes and lizards. Aquatic - an animal that lives in water. Mammal - a warm-blooded animal that gives birth to young ones.

Correct option: D — Typography

Typography - the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. Lithography - the process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink except where it is required for printing. Biography - a written account of someone’s life. Geography - the study of the physical features of the Earth.

Correct option: B — Autobiography

Autobiography - a book written by a person about his or her own life. Bibliography - a list of books or written works referenced by an author. Journal - a personal record of thoughts, experiences, and reflections written regularly. Chronicle - a factual written account of important historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Correct option: A — Decree

Decree - an official order that has the force of law. Suggestion - an idea or plan put forward for consideration. Request - an act of asking politely or formally for something. Petition - a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Correct option: B — Foundling

Foundling – an infant that has been abandoned by its parents and is discovered and cared for by others. Waif - a homeless and neglected child. Infant - a very young child or baby. Dependent - someone relying on another for support.

Correct option: A — Murmur

Murmur - a low continuous humming sound. Thunder - a loud rumbling noise after lightning. Melody - a pleasant sequence of musical notes. Bang - a sudden loud noise.