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Correct option: C — Petete

Petite (small and thin in an attractive way) is the correct spelling

Correct option: B — Incandesent

Incandescent (very bright) is the correct spelling.

Correct option: C — Overide

Override

Correct option: B — A lot of money is needed to lever the unions into accepting a deal.

A lot of money is needed to lever the unions into accepting a deal. In the question, ‘lever’ is used as a noun meaning a bar used to move or lift something. In option (b), it is used as a verb meaning to pressurise someone to do something, which makes it a homonym.

Correct option: B — Rising early had become a difficult habit to maintain.

Rising early had become a difficult habit to maintain. In the question, ‘habit’ means a garment worn by members of a religious order, such as monks and nuns. In option (b), ‘habit’ refers to a regular practice or custom, which is a different meaning of the same word. Hence, option (b) contains the homonym of the highlighted word.

Correct option: C — The audience burst into a gale of laughter at the comedian’s remark.

The audience burst into a gale of laughter at the comedian’s remark. In the question, ‘gale’ means a very strong wind. The required homonym is given in option (c), which means a sudden burst of loud laughter.

Correct option: A — The explorer watched a seal basking on the icy shore.

The explorer watched a seal basking on the icy shore. In the question, ‘seal’ refers to a stamp or device used to authenticate or close something, while in option (a), ‘seal’ refers to a marine animal. Both have the same spelling but have completely different meanings. Hence, option (a) contains the homonym of the highlighted word.

Correct option: D — The journalist reported on the current political developments.

The journalist reported on the current political developments. ‘Current’ in the question means movement of water. ‘Current’ in option (d) means relating to the present time. These two words convey different meanings despite having the same spelling. Hence, option (d) contains the homonym of the highlighted word.

Correct option: B — She painted each nail with a bright red polish.

She painted each nail with a bright red polish. In the question, ‘nail’ refers to a small metal spike used to fasten objects, while in option (b), it refers to the hard surface covering the tips of fingers or toes. The spelling is the same, but the meanings are different. Hence, option (b) contains the homonym of the given word.

Correct option: A — The sailor strained his eyes to see through the fog.

The sailor strained his eyes to see through the fog. In the given sentence, the highlighted word “see” (noun) refers to the district under a bishop’s authority, this is a noun meaning “bishopric or diocese. In option (a), see means to perceive with the eyes, a completely different meaning. Hence, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.