Sentence Completion

Façade refers to the front face or exterior of a building, especially one that is designed to be impressive or attractive. In the context of a bungalow, the façade would be the architectural front that creates visual appeal. Outlook, finish, and paint do not capture the architectural meaning.

 'Heckle' is specifically used to indicate harassment of a speaker through interruptions or taunts. 

Hassled means to persistently annoy or pester someone, which fits the office context. Abused implies serious mistreatment, while harassed suggests unwanted behavior. Hassled is the most appropriate term for annoying behavior in a workplace setting.

Limbo refers to a state of uncertainty or neglect, which perfectly describes a sports match suspended due to rain and awaiting resumption. Interruption is too neutral, while disarray suggests disorder rather than suspension.

Mellowed means to become softer, more gentle, or less intense in character - often used to describe how something becomes more refined or moderate over time. Matured suggests development, while bemoaned means to complain about. Mellowed best captures the idea of media becoming more balanced over six decades.

Hapless means unfortunate or unlucky, especially in a way that evokes sympathy. In news reporting about tragic accidents, hapless is the most appropriate term to describe someone who meets with misfortune through chance.

Gape means to stare with mouth open in amazement; gawk means to stare stupidly; stare means to look fixedly. All three terms describe ways of looking intently at someone, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.

Uneasy means uncomfortable or anxious; queasy means feeling slightly sick or nauseated; unsettled means not calm or established. All three terms can describe nervousness or discomfort in a significant life moment like a honeymoon.

Submissive means inclined to obey; servile means excessively obedient or slavish. In traditional organizational hierarchies, lower-level employees are often expected to show deference to authority. Both terms describe this expected behavior pattern.

The phrase "no qualms about" is a standard idiom meaning no scruples, hesitation, or moral misgivings about doing something. While "pangs" can also work in similar contexts (as in "pangs of guilt"), "qualms" is the most idiomatic and precise choice here. "Hurt" is less semantically appropriate and doesn't collocate naturally in this expression.

 The autocrat is no longer there. Now the government is docile (the opposite of autocratic).

"Serendipity" means finding something valuable or delightful by chance while looking for something else. Many famous drugs (like penicillin) were discovered accidentally through serendipity rather than intentional research. "Chance" alone is less precise, and "research" contradicts the accidental nature implied.

"Snob value" is a recognized idiomatic expression referring to something purchased primarily for status display rather than practical use. "Show off" would need to be "show-off" as a compound adjective, and "demonstration" doesn't capture the status-seeking connotation. The sentence implies buying something for prestige without real utility.

 Bloatware refers to software with large, often unused additional features.

"Gumption" means initiative, resourcefulness, and courage. In business contexts, decisions often require gumption rather than mere "thought" (too generic) or "afterthought" (contradicts the need for decision-making). The sentence suggests that many business decisions don't require overthinking but rather bold action.

"Bonhomie" means friendliness, geniality, and good-natured interpersonal warmth. While tourists do seek sightseeing and medical treatment, the sentence structure suggests seeking a quality of human interaction. "Friendliness" is close but "bonhomie" specifically captures the warm, convivial atmosphere India is known for.

"Proactive" means taking initiative and acting in anticipation of future problems or needs. Being proactive allows one to tackle urgent work because you're ahead of situations. "Reactive" means responding after problems occur, which is the opposite. "Thoughtful" and "timely" don't capture the forward-looking, initiative-taking aspect.

All three words correctly describe terrible living conditions. "Squalid" means filthy and dirty from neglect. "Deplorable" means very bad, miserable, or sad. "Appalling" means shockingly bad or dreadful. Since all three are accurate descriptions of poverty conditions, "All of these" is logically correct.

Both "lynchpin" and "linchpin" are correct spellings of the same word meaning the essential element that holds things together. "Linchpin" is the more common modern spelling, while "lynchpin" is a variant. Both accurately describe bin Laden's central role in the 9/11 attacks as the key organizer. Therefore, "1&2" (both are correct) is the accurate answer.

A quandary is a state of perplexity or uncertainty in a difficult situation. The speaker is confused because the builder sold the flat to three different customers. While 'confusion' might seem similar, 'quandary' specifically refers to being in a difficult predicament where it's hard to decide what to do.

Swank is an adjective meaning fashionable, luxurious, or showily expensive. In the context of a bungalow being 'too costly', swank suggests an expensive, high-end property. Simply being 'large' or 'stylish' doesn't necessarily make something costly.