POIGNANT
(a) Bitter
(b) Deep
(c) Very painful
(d) Sharp

OUTLOOK
(a) Looking out
(b) Prospect
(c) Outward appearance
(d) Scrutiny

FORTITUDE
(a) Fortune
(b) Fortification
(c) Bravery
(d) Breakthrough

RETICENT
(a) Sensitive
(b) Secretive
(c) Not feeling well
(d) Not saying much

RECIPROCAL
(a) Formal
(b) Favourable
(c) Mutual
(d) Sustainable

APPRISE
(a) Inform
(b) Estimate
(c) Admire
(d) Require

CONSENSUS
(a) Awareness
(b) General agreement
(c) Careful observation
(d) Praiseworthy

UNCEREMONIOUS
(a) Impolite
(b) Informal
(c) Incomplete
(d) Irregular

TREASON
(a) Absurdity
(b) Disloyalty
(c) Dishonesty
(d) Deception

AMIABLE
(a) Popular
(b) Generous
(c) Friendly
(d) Reasonable

I never believed that it was the authentic signature of the Prime Minister.
(a) hand-written
(b) genuine
(c) proper
(d) authoritative