Vocabulary and Synonyms

Veneration means great respect or reverence, often for someone or something considered worthy of honor. Respect is a direct synonym, though veneration implies a deeper, more profound level of regard. The other options (raise, adore, grain) are either too strong (adore implies worship) or unrelated.

Hasty means acting quickly without thinking. Impulsive describes exactly this behavior - doing things suddenly without careful thought. Words like hone (sharpen), fresh (new), and love (affection) are unrelated to the meaning of hasty.

Uncouth means lacking good manners, rough, or impolite. Barbarian relates to the same concept of being rough or uncivilized. Dean (official), grievous (serious), and automatic (mechanical) are not similar in meaning.

A misogynist is someone who hates women or holds prejudice against them. This term describes gender-based hostility.

A snob is someone who exaggerates their social status and shows contempt for those considered inferior. They prioritize wealth and position over genuine character.

A pedestrian is specifically defined as a person who is walking, especially along a street or road. A cynosure is something that attracts attention (center of interest), a fugitive is running from law (not about walking), and a client is a customer (business relationship, not about mode of transport).

The underlined letter 'S' (in 'Say') represents the /s/ sound. Option B (C) corresponds to the 'hard' C sound /s/ as in 'cat' vs 'city'.

Platitude is the correct answer as it means a common remark which is used as if fresh or novel. Quality matters is a very common remark in management language, but every time it is presented as if it is a new idea.

Slapdash means done hastily, carelessly, or without proper attention. The opposite meanings are precise and meticulous, while tidy is unrelated to the manner of doing something.

An extravaganza is a lavish, elaborate, or expensive entertainment or spectacle. The word itself suggests something extraordinary and costly, often used for grand performances or events.

Enormous means very large or huge in size. The opposite meanings are minute, tiny, and small - all referring to something very little.

A menagerie is a collection of wild animals, especially one kept for exhibition. The word does not refer to collections of jewellery, pearls, or plants - those would have different names (collection, string, garden respectively).

A shard is a broken piece of something hard or brittle, like glass, pottery, or metal. It specifically refers to fragments with sharp edges that result from breakage.

A veteran is a person who has had long experience or skill in a particular field or activity. The opposite meaning is beginner, while patriotic person and atheist are unrelated concepts.