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Correct option: B — Incongruence

Incongruence- the state or condition of not being in agreement, accordance, or in harmony. Liquidity- the fact of being able to be changed into cash easily. Congeniality- the quality of being friendly, pleasant, or agreeable. Diplomacy- the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way.

Correct option: B — Extempore

Extempore- speech without prior preparation. Debate- a formal discussion where people present and argue different viewpoints on a specific topic. Lecture- a formal presentation given to an audience to teach or inform them about a specific topic. Rambling- speaking or writing in a confused or lengthy way, often without a clear direction or purpose.

Correct option: A — Rationale

Rationale- the reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions. Practical- focused on actual use or experience rather than ideas or theories. Thinkable- possible to imagine or consider. Motive- a reason or desire that prompts someone to act in a certain way or to do something.

Correct option: B — Penetrate

Penetrate- to move into or through something. Perpetuate- to cause something to continue or to make it last indefinitely. Transparent - allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Cross- a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces.

Correct option: C — Acquittal

Acquittal- A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which he has been charged. Petition- to make a formal request for something, especially in a law court. Appellant- someone who appeals for a legal or official decision to be changed. Writ- a legal document from a court of law which orders someone to do something or not to do something.

Correct option: D — brutal

Brutal- cruel, violent, and completely without feelings. Barbarous- extremely cruel or unpleasant. Matured- to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way. Dull- not interesting or exciting in any way.

Correct option: A — betrothed

Betrothed- engaged to be married. Betrayed- to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies. Bestowed- to give something as an honour or present. Baptised- a Christian ceremony in which water is poured over someone's head or the person is briefly covered completely by water, and is named as a Christian.

Correct option: B — Carnitarian

Carnitarian- a person who eats meat but not seafood or fish. Herbivorous- an animal that eats only plants. Carnivorous- an animal that eats meat. Omnivorous- an animal or person feeding on a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.

Correct option: D — Epitaph

Epitaph- inscription on a person's grave Monograph- a long article or a short book on a particular subject. Epistle- a poem or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters. Prologue- a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work.

Correct option: A — Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia- an extremely abnormal fear of confined space. Acrophobia- extreme fear of heights. Glossophobia- an intense and irrational fear of public speaking. Selenophobia- an intense fear of the moon or moonlight.