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Words 'departed', 'separated', 'discharged', etc (whenever used as verbs) are followed by preposition 'from'.

Idiom 'take after' means to look like somebody. The sentence says that 'she' resembles her grandfather as she also has blue eyes.

To show the continuity of an action that had begun in the past and is still in process, we use present perfect continuous tense. Thus, option 4 is the right choice.

Verb 'wish' is always followed by 'were'.

This sentence mentions about a fact rather showing the mood. Hence, option 4.

Nimbus is the scientific term for rain clouds or clouds that produce precipitation. In meteorology, nimbus clouds (such as nimbostratus or cumulonimbus) are characterized by their dark appearance and ability to produce rain or snow. The other options (Rift water, Fog mid, Abattoir) are not meteorological terms related to rain clouds.

Rickets is the condition caused by vitamin D deficiency in children, characterized by soft and weak bones. Osteomalacia is the adult form of bone softening, beriberi is from B1 deficiency, and scurvy from vitamin C deficiency.

An implacable foe is an enemy who cannot be appeased, pacified, or stopped - unyielding in opposition. This fits the context of describing a formidable or relentless enemy. Pliable means easily influenced (opposite meaning), unnecessary and rigid don't fit the context of foe.

'Implicit' means implied, not clearly stated i.e indirectly expressed.

Confidentility in doctor and patient relation is a legal concept..... Hence, option (2) is correct.

Importunate means persistently or annoyingly demanding, urgent in a troublesome way. This fits the context of repeated requests for medical aid that went unanswered. Harassing and aggressive are close but importunate specifically captures the urgent, persistent nature. Arrogant doesn't fit.

Impromptu means done without preparation or planning. The context suggests the remark was unintentional rather than deliberately offensive. Foolish and idiotic are negative judgments about intelligence, while ad hoc refers to something created for a specific purpose rather than being unplanned.

'Glimmered' means 'faint or unsteady light'. It suits the sentence as the chances of survival are little, so hopes are faint or unsteady.

Hypocrisy means .....when someone pretends to have certain beliefs or opinions that they do not really have - used to show disapproval

Mess is the most natural collocation here - business affairs in a complete mess means they were disorganized and chaotic. While chaos is semantically close, the phrase in a complete chaos is less natural than in a complete mess. Jumble and jam don't fit the business context as well.