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Correct option: B — intimidated

Daunted - to frighten or to worry somebody by being too big or difficult Intimidated - to frighten or threaten somebody, often in order to make him/her do something Bold- confident and not afraid Appreciated - to enjoy something or to understand the value of somebody/something Encouraged - to give hope, support or confidence to somebody

Correct option: D — imprinted

Stamped - to put a mark on something Imprinted - fix an idea firmly in someone's mind. Approved - to agree formally to something or to say that something is correct Scary - causing fear or alarm, frightening Shunned- to avoid somebody/something

Correct option: B — Treasure trove

Cornucopia - an abundant supply of good things of a specified kind. Treasure trove - valuable objects that are found hidden and whose owner is unknown Sinkhole - a large hollow space in the ground into which a river flows Malaise - a general feeling of being slightly ill or unhappy without any particular reason Avarice - extreme desire for money

Correct option: D — Abolish

Obliterate - to remove all signs of something by destroying or covering it completely Abolish - to end a law or system officially Patched - to cover a hole in clothes, etc. with a piece of material in order to repair it Healed - to make something healthy again Mended - to repair something that is damaged or broken

Correct option: A — Occupant

Occupant Incumbent- an individual who holds a set of responsibilities within a specific office for a given period of time. Occupant- a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc., at a given time. Adventurer- a person who enjoys or seeks adventure. Contestant- a person who takes part in a contest or competition. Prophet- one who foretells future events.

Correct option: B — imaginary

Imaginary Fictitious- not real or true; imaginary. Imaginary- existing only in the mind; not real. Factual- using or consisting of facts. Confirmed- someone having a particular habit or way of life and unlikely to change. Genuine- truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Correct option: C — flicker

Flicker Blink- shut and open the eyes quickly. Flicker- make small, quick movements. Blaze- a very large or fiercely burning fire.

Correct option: A — Willingness

Willingness Alacrity- brisk and cheerful readiness. Willingness- the quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness. Capriciousness- the quality of changing mood or behaviour suddenly and unexpectedly. Pleasure- a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. Mediocrity- the quality of being average.

Correct option: B — Scruples

Scruples Compunction- a twinge of misgiving; scruple Scruples- an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action. Punishment- severe, rough, or disastrous treatment Scepticism- the theory that certain knowledge is impossible. Grief- a cause of such suffering

Correct option: C — Renouncement

Renouncement Abnegation- the action of renouncing or rejecting something. Renouncement- to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration. Abduction- the action of taking someone away by force or deception. Sacrifice- give up (something valued) for the sake of other considerations. Materialism- the belief that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life.