Vocabulary and Synonyms

In commercial television, an affidavit is a sworn legal document that verifies a commercial or program aired as ordered. It serves as proof of performance for billing and compliance purposes, confirming that the advertiser's purchase was fulfilled.

The letters 'he' start and end both 'heartache' (emotional pain from love) and 'headache' (everyday physical pain). These are two common words beginning and ending with 'he' that describe painful conditions.

'Gauche' is a French loanword in English meaning socially awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace. Its primary synonym is 'sinister,' which shares the original French connotation of something threatening or wrong. The word derives from Latin 'sinister' (left-handed), historically associated with awkwardness.

'Bimbo' refers to a woman who is attractive but perceived as unintelligent or foolish. The term carries derogatory connotations about physical appearance being valued over intelligence. Option C accurately captures this definition.

A 'Merry-Andrew' is an archaic term for a clown or buffoon - specifically a man who performs comic antics in public to entertain others. The term derives from 'Andrew' + 'merry' and historically referred to court jesters or circus clowns. The other options incorrectly attribute positive attributes or unrelated meanings.

Grotesque means absurd, bizarre, or comically distorted - something so strange or ugly it's almost laughable. Option B "Absurd and Indistinct" is closest, though 'indistinct' isn't quite right - the word implies distorted or bizarre features, not unclear ones. The other options incorrectly add positive attributes (beautiful, unique) or miss the absurdity component.

Being "full of yourself" means being arrogant, conceited, or self-centered. When someone says this to you, they're criticizing your ego, so you would feel upset or offended (B), not proud or pleased. It's a negative comment about someone's personality.

Fervor means intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm. In the context of Durga Puja celebrations, it describes the devotion and energy with which the festival is observed. The other options present words with different meanings - impassive means emotionless, lightning refers to electrical discharge, and frigid means cold or unfeeling.

Inimical means hostile or antagonizing - having a harmful or unfriendly effect. When someone performs an inimical act, it creates conflict and negatively affects others' mood. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - jaunty means cheerful, hospitable means welcoming, and comic means funny.

Harangue refers to a lengthy, aggressive, or pompous speech - a discourse that can seem endless. In the context described, it's being used to describe a boring, rambling speech that causes the audience to yawn. The other options don't fit this meaning.

Smart aleck refers to someone who is annoyingly clever or cocky, often showing audacity in their behavior. 'Over smart' correctly captures this meaning of being excessively clever in an obnoxious way. The other options (candid, intellectual) don't capture the annoying/tricky aspect of being an aleck.

Spurious means false, counterfeit, or not genuine. 'Illegitimate' captures the sense of something not being authorized or genuine, which aligns with spurious documents that could mislead or deceive. Critical and confidential refer to importance or secrecy, not authenticity.

'Intimidated' means to make someone feel frightened or timid, often to make them afraid. The option 'Baby is afraid of sounds' correctly captures this meaning of being made fearful. The other options misinterpret the word as bold, sensitive, or tense.

Yawning increases alertness by cooling the brain and increasing oxygen intake. While often associated with tiredness, its primary physiological function is to wake us up and maintain arousal. Social theories (options A and C) are secondary or incorrect. Option D is misspelled and incorrect.

To abash means to make someone feel embarrassed, ashamed, or disconcerted. When someone is abashed, they experience a sudden feeling of self-consciousness or humiliation, often in response to a social situation or remark.