Vocabulary and Synonyms

Option (1) is correct because it means 'not strong' whereas 'able' and 'gifted' mean 'skilled'.

Option (1) is correct because it means ‘unhappy’ whereas 'joyful' and 'merry' mean 'happy'.

'Timid' means 'afraid'.

Broach neans to introduce/open up/ mention.

 Cadaver is a dead body and therefore, corpse is synonomous.

Calorific means producing heat.

To cast means to throw something with force, like casting a fishing line or casting dice. It can also mean to shape molten metal (casting). The primary meaning is 'to hurl' or 'throw.'

A carousal is a noisy, boisterous drinking party or celebration - a revel. It comes from the same root as carousel (merry-go-round) but refers to wild festivity, not a stadium or wrestling ground.

Bullion refers to gold, silver, or other precious metals in the form of bars, ingots, or plates rather than coins. It's typically stored as reserves and traded based on its intrinsic metal value.

A caricature is a picture or description that exaggerates specific features of a person or thing for comic or critical effect. It's a deliberate distortion to create a satirical or humorous representation.

A cavalcade is a procession, especially of people on horseback or in vehicles. It can refer to a parade of riders, cars, or any ceremonial procession moving together in an organized manner.

A centaur is a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and lower body of a horse. It is not an advocate, disorder, or vexation.

Canker refers to something that spreads destruction or corruption, similar to how a canker sore or disease spreads. It is the opposite of a boon or benefit.

Cerebration refers to the process of thinking or using the brain. The root relates to 'cerebrum' (the brain). It is not discord, slander, or simply speaking.

A brooch is an ornamental piece of jewelry that fastens or clasps clothing, typically worn on a lapel or dress. It is not a width measurement, chief, or deluge.