Because of the failure of the monsoon, there was paucity of foodgrains.
(a) overflow
(b) inflow
(c) plenty
(d) glut

The evidence against the accused is conclusive.
(a) powerful
(b) indecisive
(c) exclusive
(d) partial

It was a baseless rumour that triggered riots and arson at an unprecedented scale throughout the country.
(a) choked
(b) tapered off
(c) diluted
(d) ignited

Their careers followed a parallel path.
(a) divergent
(b) difficult
(c) similar
(d) dissimilar

The old man manifested his greed at the sight of a huge amount of money.
(a) displayed
(b) concealed
(c) suppressed
(d) marked

The fallen trees blocked our passage to freedom from the wood.
(a) facilitated
(b) started
(c) checked
(d) promoted

He fell foul of me when I asked him to apologise to his teacher.
(a) quarrelled with me
(b) attacked me
(c) made friends with me
(d) showed appreciation for me

The outcome of his mission was more rewarding than he had expected.
(a) lucrative
(b) disappointing
(c) thrilling
(d) nail-biting

He wanted to inaugurate the project right on schedule.
(a) terminate
(b) inculcate
(c) facilitate
(d) ameliorate

They decided to embellish the dress with imported ribbons.
(a) dishonour
(b) demolish
(c) spoil
(d) suffice

PLENTIFUL
(a) Handful
(b) Rare
(c) Small
(d) Scanty