Vocabulary and Synonyms

Languid means lacking energy, spirit, or vitality - sluggish or slow in manner. The context describes struggling with daily tasks like getting out of bed or reaching office on time, which clearly indicates a state of lethargy. 'Sluggish' best captures this meaning, while 'punctual' is opposite and 'inert' suggests complete lack of motion.

Pedantic means being overly concerned with minor details, formalisms, and precision - often showing off knowledge in an annoying way. While pedantic people can be arrogant, the specific meaning relates to excessive precision about rules or trivialities. 'Precise' best captures this core meaning of being meticulous about details.

'A piece of cake' is a common idiom used to describe a task that is extremely easy to accomplish. The comparison suggests the simplicity of the task is like easily eating a delicious piece of cake. Option C appears garbled, combining multiple idioms.

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.

A mass noun (also called non-count noun) represents something that cannot be counted as individual units. 'Laughter' is a mass noun because it's an abstract concept that exists as an uncountable whole, not as discrete items.

Sunfeast (an ITC food brand, primarily biscuits) uses 'Spread The Smile' as its tagline. This emphasizes happiness, sharing, and emotional connection through food products. The tagline positions Sunfeast as bringing joy to everyday moments. The other options are not associated with Sunfeast.

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.

This idiom describes being trapped between two equally bad or dangerous choices, with no good escape route. The 'devil' represents one threat while the 'deep blue sea' represents another, leaving you caught between them. Option C is incorrect because both alternatives are unpleasant, not pleasant.

This idiom describes being trapped between two equally bad or dangerous choices, with no good escape route. The 'devil' represents one threat while the 'deep blue sea' represents another, leaving you caught between them. Option C is incorrect because both alternatives are unpleasant, not pleasant.

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.