In each question there are four sentences. Each sentence has a pair of homophones that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted pair of homophones, select the most appropriate word(s) to form correct sentences. Then from the options given choose the best one.

$\left(\mathrm{i}\right)$ Gently knead(a)/need(b) the mixture on a floured surface and bake it in a preheated oven for $45$ minutes.

$\left(\mathrm{ii}\right)$ His mercy petition was dismissed by the government as he was guilty of a capital(a)/capitol(b) offence.

$\left(\mathrm{iii}\right)$ It has always been his dream to go on a world cruise(a)/crews(b).

$\left(\mathrm{iv}\right)$ A slew(a)/slough(b) of opportunities have been provided to encourage young entrepreneurs.

Choose the word which is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word written below in bold.

Temporary

Directions: In the following question, a word is given. Choose the option that is the most similar or nearest in the meaning of the given word.

Predict

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

VINDICTIVE

Directions: In the following question, a word is given. Choose the option that is the most similar or nearest in the meaning of the given word.

Pandemonium

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Awry

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Traitor

A key word is given below. Choose the word which indicates the contradictory or opposite meaning (antonym) of the key word—

'Permission'

A key word is given below. Choose the word closest to it in its meaning (synonym).

Heavy [adj]

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Levity

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Overt

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Dishevel

A key word is given below. Choose the word which indicates the contradictory or opposite meaning {antonym} of the key word.

Retarded

A key word is given below. Choose the word closest to it in its meaning (synonym).

wisdom

In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given

GUMPTION

Choose the word that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

Loathing