Vocabulary and Synonyms

Nitya is a Sanskrit word meaning constant, eternal, or permanent. It refers to something that continues without interruption. River, tolerant, and wealth are not correct meanings.

Hitha comes from Sanskrit meaning 'one who wishes well' or 'beneficial.' The name reflects someone who desires good outcomes for everyone. Option D refers to religious devotion, which is a different concept entirely.

Andrew is derived from the Greek name 'Andreas,' which comes from 'aner' (man) and 'andreios' (brave, courageous). It means 'manly' or 'brave,' with courage being the primary quality associated with the name. Option B correctly identifies this core meaning.

Muskaan is an Urdu/Hindi word directly meaning 'smile' or 'a smiling expression'. It comes from the Persian 'muskān,' denoting a pleasant facial expression. This is a direct vocabulary question.

A person who is not very bright directly describes someone lacking intelligence or mental sharpness. The other options are incorrect because they either describe intelligence (highly intelligent) or include incorrect generalizations (all three).

'Berk' is British slang for a stupid person who is easily taken advantage of. The term comes from Cockney rhyming slang (Berkshire Hunt). Option A incorrectly says 'very bright person,' and Option C incorrectly describes an intelligent person.

A simpleton is a synonym for a simple person, meaning someone lacking intelligence or common sense. The word comes from 'simple' with the suffix '-ton' indicating a person characterized by that trait. Dumb and stupid are related but not exact synonyms.

Indigent means poor, destitute, or penniless. Penurious is a synonym meaning extremely poor or stingy. Affluent is the opposite (wealthy). Contary appears to be a typo for contrary (opposing).

Mawkish means excessively sentimental, emotional, or maudlin in a way that others find unpleasant. It describes something that is overly emotional or sappy. It doesn't mean certain, bitter, or menial.

Shilpi is a Sanskrit/Hindi word meaning 'sculptor', 'artist', or 'creator'. Option D correctly identifies this meaning. The other options (Powerful, Courageous, Beautiful) are not related to the name's meaning.

The original meaning of 'quiz' was 'trick' or 'prank'. Option D correctly reflects that 'quiz' originally referred to a practical joke or eccentric person before evolving to mean a test of knowledge. 'Magic', 'IQ', and 'Talent' are not the original meanings.

In Arabic, the name Salman means "security" or "safe". It comes from the root S-L-M which conveys meanings of peace, safety, and security - similar to the Islamic greeting "Salaam" meaning peace.