Sentence Completion

'Urban' refers to a city or town environment, which fits the context of a constituency in Pune. 'Urbane' means sophisticated or refined, which describes a person's manner rather than a geographic area.

The word 'cowardly' describes an attack on 'hapless' (defenseless) people, which is considered a lack of bravery. 'Valiant' and 'bold' would imply bravery, which contradicts the negative connotation of a gangster attacking the helpless.

'Spacious' means having ample space, which is a logical description for a hall where a meeting is held. 'Specious' means superficially plausible but actually wrong, which does not fit the context.

'Verbose' means using more words than are needed, which explains why someone would not like to listen to the speeches. 'Oral' and 'verbal' are neutral terms regarding the mode of communication.

'Withstand' means to remain undamaged or unaffected by an opposing force, which fits the military context of an advance. 'Withheld' is the past tense of withhold (to keep back) and does not fit the grammatical structure here.

'Orally' means by mouth, which is the standard medical term for how medicine is consumed. 'Verbally' refers to the use of words and is not used for the physical consumption of substances.

'Veracity' means truthfulness or accuracy, which fits the context of trusting a statement. 'Voracity' refers to being extremely hungry or greedy and is unrelated to statements.

'Womanish' and 'effeminate' are generally used relating to a man who has or displays qualities considered more suitable for women. Whereas womanly is a term of approval, suggests such admirable traits as self-possession, modesty, etc.

'Verbal accuracy' in the context of translation refers to word-for-word precision. While 'factual' is a valid word, 'verbal' is the specific term used when discussing the literalness of a translation.

The word 'principle' refers to a fundamental truth, moral rule, or belief that guides behavior. In contrast, 'principal' usually refers to the head of a school or the main sum of a money loan.

The adjective 'considerable' means notably large in size, amount, or extent, which fits the context of wasted money. 'Considerate' describes a person who is thoughtful of others' feelings.

The word 'judicious' means having or showing good judgment or sense, which is the most precise fit for evaluating a decision about a proposal. While 'proper' is grammatically possible, 'judicious' specifically addresses the wisdom of the choice.

The word 'ingenious' describes someone who is clever, original, and inventive, which matches the context of making clever plans. 'Ingenuous' is a common distractor meaning innocent or unsuspecting.

The verb 'suspect' is used when you believe someone might be guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having certain proof. 'Doubt' would imply you think they did not do it.

The word 'proceed' means to begin or continue a course of action, which fits the context of starting work. 'Precede' means to come before something else in time or order.

The word 'effective' is the standard adjective for measures that successfully produce the desired result, such as stopping an epidemic. 'Efficient' refers more to the lack of waste in a process.

The word 'proscribed' means officially forbidden or banned by law, which is the correct term for a book being banned. 'Prescribed' means recommended or authorized.

The word 'credulous' describes people who are too ready to believe things and are therefore easily fooled or cheated. 'Credible' means believable, which describes the lie rather than the person.

A 'practical' solution is one that is effective and sensible in real-world situations. 'Practicable' means something that is capable of being done, but 'practical' is the standard idiom for a useful solution.

The verb 'forgo' means to go without or give up something pleasant. 'Forego' technically means to go before in time or place, though the two are often confused.

An 'expeditious' person does his job with speed and efficiency. 

The word 'womanish' is a pejorative term used to describe a man who has qualities traditionally associated with women. 'Mannish' is the equivalent term used for a woman.

The government has decided to open an 'industrial' training institute in every town. Only 'industrial' fits best here. So, option (2) is the correct answer.

The word 'sociable' describes a person who is friendly and enjoys the company of others. 'Social' usually refers to the organization of society or animals that live in groups.