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Correct option: B — Developed

Developed - having progressed to an advanced or elaborate stage. Inchoate - just begun and therefore not fully formed or developed. Nascent - (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. Rudimentary - relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form. Embryonic - (of a system, idea, or organism) in an early stage of development.

Correct option: B — Thrifty

Thrifty - using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Profligate - recklessly wasteful of resources. Extravagant - lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Wasteful - (of a person, action, or thing) using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. Lavish - sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

Correct option: C — Compassionate

Compassionate - means showing sympathy, kindness, and willingness to understand others. Obdurate - means stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action. Stubborn - refusing to change one’s attitude or position. Unyielding - not giving way to pressure. Inflexible - unwilling to change or compromise.

Correct option: A — Innocuous

Innocuous - not harmful or offensive. Pernicious - extremely harmful or destructive, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Virulent - extremely severe or harmful in its effects. Deleterious - causing harm or damage. Malignant - dangerous or harmful, often spreading harm quickly.

Correct option: A — Cheerful

Cheerful - happy and showing positive emotion. Lugubrious - looking or sounding sad, dismal, or mournful. Mournful - feeling or expressing sorrow. Gloomy - dark or sad in mood or appearance. Depressed - unhappy or in low spirits.

Correct option: C — Censure

Censure - express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. Adulation - excessive admiration or praise. Praise - express warm approval or admiration of. Flattery - excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests. Worship - the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Correct option: D — Dreary

Dreary - dull, depressing, and lifeless. Auspicious - showing signs of future success or good fortune. Promising - showing potential for success. Providential - occurring at a favourable time. Rosy - hopeful and optimistic.

Correct option: C — Agitated

Agitated - troubled, disturbed, or nervous. Tranquil - calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance. Calm - free from excitement or disturbance. Peaceful - quiet and free from conflict. Quiet - silent or calm.

Correct option: B — Independent

Independent - free from control or influence. Obsequious - extremely obedient or eager to please someone. Submissive - willing to obey others. Servile - showing excessive willingness to serve others. Flattering - giving excessive praise.

Correct option: A — Permanent

Permanent - lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. Transient - lasting only for a short time. Ephemeral - lasting for a very short time. Fleeting - lasting for a very short time. Temporary - lasting for only a limited period of time.