Vocabulary and Synonyms

Askew means not in a straight or level position, crooked or awry. "Crooked" is the closest match among the options. "Hooked" refers to shape, not alignment, and "straight" is the opposite.

Assail means to attack vigorously, whether physically or with criticism. "Attack" is the exact synonym. The other options (protect, prevent, stop) are all defensive or preventive actions, opposite in meaning.

'Laziness' cannot be touched, but can be felt. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

'Lie' cannot be touched, but can be felt. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

'Wisdom' cannot be touched, but can be felt. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

'Value' cannot be touched, but can be felt. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

'Length' is intangible. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

'Day' is a common noun as all the days come under the same class.

‘Foolishness’ cannot be touched, but can be felt. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

'Street' is a common noun as all the streets come under the same class.

'Crookedness' cannot be touched, but can be felt. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

'Verdict' cannot be touched, but can be felt. Hence, it is an abstract noun.

‘Bunch’ is a collection of the same items. Hence, it is a collective noun.

A simile explicitly states a comparison using 'like' or 'as' (making the comparison direct and stated). A metaphor suggests or implies a comparison without explicitly stating it. Similarly, 'stated' is explicit and direct, while 'suggested' is implied without being directly said. The relationship is 'explicit:implicit' form of the same concept.