Vocabulary and Synonyms

A bridle is a harness placed around a horse's head to control its movements, effectively restraining the animal. 'Restrain' means to hold back or keep under control, which matches the primary function of a bridle. The other options (split, favor, dedication) are unrelated to the concept of controlling or limiting something's movement.

'Mercurial' describes someone or something that is changeable, fickle, or unpredictable in temperament - it literally relates to the element mercury which is fluid and constantly moving. 'Volatile' means liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, which makes it the best synonym. The other options (opinionated, stubborn, veracious) do not capture this essential quality of changeability.

'Mirth' means amusement, joyfulness, or gladness, often expressed through laughter. 'Joyous' means full of or causing joy, which directly relates to the meaning of mirth. The other options (swayed, jargon, rueful) are unrelated to happiness or amusement - in fact, 'rueful' means sorrowful, which is the opposite of mirth.

'Melancholy' refers to a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. 'Depression' captures this state of persistent sadness and low spirits. The other options (kind, decrease, vivid) are unrelated to sadness or emotional states - 'kind' is about personality, 'decrease' is about reduction, and 'vivid' refers to intensity or clarity.

'Mendacious' means given to lying or being untruthful, habitually dishonest. 'Dishonest' directly captures this quality of lacking truthfulness or integrity. The other options (beggarly, traveller, courageous) are completely unrelated to truthfulness - they describe poverty, movement, and bravery respectively.

'Hogwash' is an informal term meaning nonsense, rubbish, or something completely worthless or false. 'Rubbish' directly corresponds to this meaning of something being trash or nonsense. The other options (chaste, chivalrous, merry) are unrelated - 'chaste' means pure, 'chivalrous' means courteous (especially to women), and 'merry' means cheerful.

The dictionary meaning of immure is to confine or imprison. This clearly matches with option choice (2). So, (2) is the correct answer.

The gangsters are menace to peace means that the gangsters are a source of danger to peace. So, 1 matches with (B). The intention of hijacker would be violence, so, 2 matches with (A). The mosquitoes are obviously a nuisance. So, 4 matches with (C). These combinations are true only for option choice (4). Thus, (4) is the correct answer choice.

'Au fait' is a French phrase meaning 'thoroughly acquainted' or 'well versed' with something. When someone is 'au fait' with a city's layout, it means they know it thoroughly and can navigate it competently. The phrase conveys expertise and familiarity rather than superficial knowledge.

'À la' is a French term meaning 'in the style of' or 'according to the manner of' someone or something. When something is done 'à la' a person, it means it's done just like that person would do it or in their characteristic style. The phrase is commonly used in contexts like 'à la carte' (according to the menu) or describing cooking in someone's style.

'Beau monde' is a French phrase meaning 'beautiful world' or 'fashionable society'. It refers to the fashionable, stylish, or elite social circles in society. The term describes people who are socially prominent, trend-setters, or move in high society circles, rather than fashion itself or a single attractive person.

The word means a word or expression used in a given context so that it can be understood in two ways. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Non compos mentis is Latin for 'not of sound mind' - used to describe someone who is mentally incapable or not in their right frame of mind. This legal term indicates mental incompetence.

En masse is French for 'in a mass' or 'as a whole' - doing something all together or collectively as a crowd. This phrase describes group action where everyone participates simultaneously.

Je ne sais quoi is French for 'I don't know what' - describing an indescribable or elusive quality that makes something special. The phrase captures a feeling or attribute that cannot be put into words.