The country’s economy is beginning to look up now.
(a) look clear
(b) go down
(c) remain static
(d) improve

The old man shows no signs of infirmity even though he is eighty years old.
(a) lack of fitness
(b) feebleness
(c) fickleness
(d) indolence

It needs an expert to decipher the secret message sent to the Army Officers during war time
(a) swindle
(b) decode
(c) make up
(d) defy

Bana in Sanskrit, Lyly in English and Prasad in Hindi are celebrated for their florid style.
(a) ornate
(b) rich
(c) refined
(d) rambling

My brother’s zest for the new project was infectious.
(a) greed
(b) enthusiasm
(c) attraction
(d) fascination

The eyewitness testimony was incontrovertible.
(a) disputable
(b) debatable
(c) unacceptable
(d) unquestionable

His forthright behaviour shows that he is honest but he seems rude to some people.
(a) courteous
(b) straightforward
(c) tactful
(d) correct

The minister’s speech was comprehensive and was greatly
appreciated.
(a) praiseworthy
(b) full of fine words
(c) covering all aspects
(d) understandable

PAINSTAKING
(a) Feeling panic
(b) Thorough and rigorous
(c) Taking risk
(d) Painful and sorrowful

SUBSTANTIAL
(a) Delicate
(b) Graceful
(c) Sensational
(d) Significant

INDOLENT
(a) Cautious
(b) Lazy
(c) Unintelligent
(d) Stubborn