Vocabulary and Synonyms

'Contrite' means feeling or showing remorse and penitence for wrongdoing. 'Penitent' is the closest synonym, meaning feeling or expressing regret for one's sins or wrongdoings. The other options are unrelated.

'Blitz' refers to a sudden, intensive military attack, originally from the German 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war) used in WWII. 'Intensive attack' correctly captures this meaning. The other options are unrelated.

'Obnoxious' means extremely unpleasant, objectionable, or offensive in behavior. 'Offensive' is the correct synonym - both refer to something that causes displeasure or resentment. The other options are unrelated.

'Cajole' means to persuade someone to do something by coaxing, flattery, or gentle persuasion. 'Coax' is the perfect synonym - both mean to influence or persuade gently. The other options are unrelated.

'Replete' means filled, well-supplied, or abundantly provided with something. It comes from the Latin word 'replere' meaning to fill again. 'Stuffed' is the closest synonym among the options, as it also means completely filled. The other words (Finish, Action, Flow) do not capture this meaning.

Pathetic means arousing pity, wretched, or miserable, making 'wretched' the correct answer. While the word is often used colloquially to mean 'inadequate', its primary meaning is to describe something pitiable or miserable.

A dike is an embankment or barrier built to prevent flooding or to confine water. Among the options, only 'Barrier' accurately represents this meaning. Ride, Dive, and Surface are unrelated to the definition of dike.

This is the correct option as ‘lowly’ implies something that is suitable for someone of a low rank or position and ‘menial’ here is a job that is regarded as servile.

This is the correct option as a ‘disease’ is an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning and ‘malady’ here is the heart disorder or disease of the body that after the surgery should not remain life-threatening.

This is the correct option as to ‘praise’ is to express admiration for something and here, to ‘laud’ is to praise the young boy for his extraordinary bravery.

This is the correct option as ‘lavish’ is something that is characterized by extravagance and profusion and ‘opulent’ here is the lifestyle that is characterized by extravagance or rich abundance.

This is the correct option as a 'recluse' is a person who is solitary or lives in seclusion from the rest of the society. This is the correct answer in the context as a 'loner' also likes a solitary state. This is the nearest synonym in the options.

This is the correct option as banal implies something that is devoid of freshness or originality. 'Trite' here implies that the novel is lacking in appeal because of overuse and is boring. 

‘Counsel’ is the exchange of opinions as to future procedure or a consultation. This is correct as in this context the reference is to give consultation to farmers through experimental inquiry.

All the words except luxury mean eager or inquisitive. Luxury means a state of great comfort or elegance.