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Correct option: D — Ignore

Ignore ‘Cold shoulder’ means to deliberately ignore someone. ‘Cold shoulder’ and ‘ignore’ are two different words with similar meanings. Hence, ‘ignore’ is a homonym of ‘cold shoulder’.

Correct option: A — Argument

Argument ‘Row’ means a noisy argument or fight. ‘Row’ and ‘argument’ are two different words with similar meanings. Hence, ‘argument’ is a homonym of ‘row’.

Correct option: B — Protect

protect ‘Watch’ and ‘protect’ are two different words with similar meaning, i.e. “to guard or protect something”. Hence, ‘observe’ is a homonym of ‘watch’.

Correct option: C — Currency

Currency In the given sentence, ‘notes’ means a form of paper currency. Thus, ‘notes’ and ‘currency’ are two different words with similar meaning. Hence, ‘currency’ is a homonym of ‘notes’.

Correct option: B — Law place

Law place ‘Court’ is a place where justice is administered and helps maintain law and order. The word ‘court’ conveys the meaning ‘law place’. Hence, ‘law place’ is a homonym of ‘court’.

Correct option: D — Mild

Mild ‘Mild’ means gentle in nature. ‘Light’ means not harsh or severe. ‘Mild’ and ‘light’ convey the same meaning. Hence, ‘mild’ is a homonym of ‘light’.

Correct option: C — Present

Present The given sentence uses the word ‘current’ in the sense ‘present’. Hence, ‘present’ is a homonym of ‘current’.

Correct option: A — cast

cast The phrasal verb ‘cast away’ means to dismiss ideas or habits. The given sentence states that we should cast away all the prejudices to live in harmony. Hence, ‘cast’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — reign

reign ‘Reign’ means the period of rule of monarch. The given sentence states that during the reign of Queen Victoria, England made all-round progress. Hence, ‘reign’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — right

right The given sentence states that he has the right to express his thoughts. Hence, ‘right’ is the most appropriate answer.