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Correct option: B — Petty

Petty - of little importance; trivial. Magnanimous - very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful. Noble - having high moral qualities; honorable. Forgiving - willing to pardon or excuse others’ mistakes or wrongs. Generous - willing to give more of something, especially money or help, than is usual or expected.

Correct option: A — Support

Support - to give help or assistance. Impute - to attribute a fault or wrongdoing to someone. Energetic - having or showing great activity and vitality. Cheerful - noticeably happy and optimistic. Lively - full of life and energy.

Correct option: A — Negligent

Negligent - failing to take proper care. Meticulous - showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Thorough - complete with attention to every detail. Precise - exact and accurate in detail. Careful - taking pains to avoid mistakes or harm.

Correct option: C — Innovate

Innovate - to introduce new methods or ideas. Imitate - to copy the actions, speech, or behaviour of someone. Replicate - to make an exact copy of something. Copy - to reproduce the same as the original. Echo - to repeat a sound or statement.

Correct option: C — Diminish

Diminish - to become or to make something smaller or less important. Enhance - to improve something or to make something look better. Increase - to become or to make something larger in number or amount. Enlarge - to become bigger. Augment - to increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something.

Correct option: C — Vague

Vague - not clearly expressed or understood. Lucid - expressed clearly. Transparent - allowing light to pass through or easy to perceive or detect. Clear - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Coherent - logically connected and consistent; easy to understand because of clarity and organization.

Correct option: D — Malevolent

Malevolent - having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Benevolent - kind, generous, and well-meaning. Humane - showing compassion or kindness. Generous - willing to give or share. Kind - having a friendly, gentle, or considerate nature.

Correct option: B — Reduce

Reduce - to make something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree. Inflate - to fill something with air or gas; to increase in size or price. Increase - to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree. Expand - to become larger in size, number, or importance; to spread out. Swell - to become larger or rounder in size, often gradually or temporarily.

Correct option: B — Healthy

Healthy - being in good physical or mental condition. Wan - pale, weak, or appearing ill. Tiring - causing one to feel in need of rest or sleep; exhausting. Long - having great length in space or time. Wearisome - causing fatigue, boredom, or annoyance.

Correct option: A — Friendly

Friendly - showing kindness, goodwill, or a helpful attitude toward others. Hostile - unfriendly, antagonistic, or opposed to someone or something. Aggressive - ready or likely to attack, confront, or assert oneself forcefully. Rude - impolite or showing a lack of respect toward others. Bitter - feeling or showing deep anger, resentment, or disappointment.