One Word Substitution

Correct answer is option 1. Diversify means to create a variety of different things. (I.e. I diversified my portfolio by purchasing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate and even precious metals.)

Scarcely means barely, hardly, or in very small amounts - which is the nearest meaning to 'almost nil' or 'negligible'. The other options don't fit: 'mostly' means mainly, 'importantly' means significantly, and 'closely' means near together or carefully.

Proud means having an excessively high opinion of oneself, feeling superior to others, and believing one is better or more important. This matches the definition given. Confidence is positive self-assurance, innocence is lack of guilt, and anger is an emotional state - none of these capture the sense of superiority.

 When we get annoyed or irritated by someone or something, we become impatient with that person or thing.

Fearful means feeling nervous, afraid, or frightened. This directly matches the given definition. Diligent means hardworking, cumbersome means awkward or difficult to handle, and malignant means harmful or dangerous - none of which mean being nervous and afraid.

Option 1 is correct. The question is describing scattering.

Option 1 is correct.

 Arid means being without moisture; extremely dry.

A sickle is a hand-held agricultural tool with a curved blade specifically designed for cutting grass, crops, and harvesting. Its unique curved shape distinguishes it from straight-bladed tools like knives.

A pestle is used with a mortar for crushing and grinding.

A hoe is a garden tool with a long handle and a blade, used for loosening soil and removing weeds. The word 'hoes' is the plural form, fitting the context of garden tools.

A grindstone is used for sharpening tools and blades.

The question is describing a silo. Grain is stored in silos.

Inferior means of lower quality or standard compared to something else. It directly describes something that is not as good as another person or thing in terms of quality, rank, or importance.

Roads are generally hard, paved surfaces which vehicles travel on.

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct answer is option 1.

Correct answer is option 1. When we align ourselves to a certain position or even time, we are orienting ourselves.

Option 4 is the correct answer. When we take someone or move something in a specific direction, we are steering that person or thing.

Extraction means an act or instance of extracting.

A mortar is a vessel, typically made of hard stone or ceramic, used in conjunction with a pestle (the 'cudgel' mentioned) to grind or crush substances into powder.

Myrtle is a kind of plant. Cumin is generally brown only. Chilly seeds are not dried and used in cooking. Lentils are of various colors and are dried and used in cooking.

A granary is a storehouse or building specifically designed for the storage of threshed grain.

Heritage comes from or belongs to a person by reason of birth.

Detour is a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.