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Correct option: A — Hydra

Hydra- a serpent having many heads in Greek mythology. Python- a large heavy non-venomous snake that kills its prey by constricting them. Cobra - a kind of poisonous snake that can make the skin on the back of its neck into a hood. Eopsin - the goddess of wealth and storage in Korean mythology.

Correct option: C — Melophile

Melophile - a person who loves music. Chromatophilic - staining easily with dyes. Discophile - a person who studies and collects phonograph records or CDs, especially those that are rare or specialized. Astrophile - a person who is passionate about the stars, galaxies, and the mysteries of the universe.

Correct option: B — Multilingual

Multilingual- proficient in speaking many languages. Monolithic- formed of a single large block of stone. Heterolinguistic- pertaining to or characterized by the use of different languages. Bilingual- a person who speaks two languages equally well.

Correct option: D — Contentious

Contentious- a person who likes to argue about anything. Reticent- unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings. Coward- a person who is not brave, is easily frightened, or tries to avoid danger or difficulties. Veracious- speaking or representing the truth.

Correct option: C — Carat

Carat- unit of weight for precious stones. Pure- not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material. Reliable- able to be trusted. Accurate- correct, exact, and without any mistakes.

Correct option: A — Stoic

Stoic- one who does not show response to good or bad. Sceptic- a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions. Cynic- a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons. Phobic- having or involving an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

Correct option: D — Dipsomania

Dipsomania- morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously. Satyromania- a man's excessive and often uncontrollable sexual desire and behavior. Maniac- a person exhibiting extremely wild or violent behaviour. Kleptomania- a recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit.

Correct option: B — are inaccessible

are inaccessible- can’t be reached. are irrepressible- not able to be controlled or restrained. are affordable- reasonably priced. are affable- friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Correct option: B — Curfew

Curfew- an order of law requiring people to remain indoors. Restriction- an official limit or control on what people or companies are allowed to do, or on what can happen. Limit- a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass. Check in- arrive and register at a hotel or airport.

Correct option: D — Florist

Florist- a person who sells and arranges cut flowers. Horticulturist- a person who studies or grows garden plants. Botanist- an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants. Gardener- someone who works in a garden, growing and taking care of plants.