Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or groups of words. Select the synonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in bold letters) as per the context.

The convict's ingenuous explanation brought tears in every eye.

Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or groups of words. Select the synonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in bold letters) as per the context.

The enormity of the population problem is irksome.

Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or groups of words. Select the synonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in bold letters) as per the context.

He induces human being to want things they don't want.

Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or groups of words. Select the synonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in bold letters) as per the context.

He is not cut out to be a teacher.

Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or groups of words. Select the synonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in bold letters) as per the context.

The Chief Minister reprimanded the officers for their methods of handling the public.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.

Painstaking

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Substantial

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Indolent

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Vehemently