Synonyms and Antonyms

Frightened means experiencing fear or alarm. The context shows the monkey suddenly becomes afraid when the crocodile unexpectedly starts diving in deep water. His fearful cry of 'What are you doing? I shall be drowned' clearly indicates he is scared, not merely shocked or uncomfortable. 'Scared' is the direct synonym for frightened.

A quarrel is an argument or disagreement between people. The crocodile uses this term to describe a disagreement he had with his wife - she claimed he wasn't a true friend to the monkey and hadn't shown proper hospitality. 'Argument' best fits this context of a verbal dispute between two people. 'Harmony' is opposite in meaning, while 'Battle' and 'War' suggest armed conflict rather than interpersonal disagreement.

Avarice is the insatiable greed for wealth, which perfectly explains why someone would sacrifice relationships to accumulate money. Greediness directly captures this meaning.

Option (4) 'actions' is correct partially because what we need here is a specific term which can denote the affected or artificial manner of person. Option (1) is incorrect because though it is used to refer, behaving in dramatic manner but it is used in context of actors and plays. Option (2) 'Dramatics' is term commonly used to refer plays performed and produced by amateurs and also for dramatic effect. It can thereby be kept on hold. Option (3), histrionics, is specifically used to refer artificial or affected manner, and is most suited as answer in the present case, this marks it as correct answer.

Endemic is used to term a disease under control, while this sentence is talking about an epidemic out of control of authorities. Epidemic is a noun and can be used to replace cholera and not the given expression of sentence. Spreading fits the sentence correctly, so keep it for final consideration. Word rampant means spreading, unchecked and widespread, you can see clearly that it perfectly replace the given expression. Therefore, option (4) is correct answer.

The meaning of expression 'unbearably conceited' is an attitude having exaggerated opinion of oneself, which cannot be tolerated. So this expression has to be replaced by terms given. Lets analyze various options: (1) indecent, is incorrect because it means something morally offensive, this is not something conceited. (2), impatient is lack of patience but this can't be termed as something conceited. Some reasoning applies to option (4). Only option (3) insufferable seems a valid answer here because it means not sufferable or intolerable which can easily fit in the sentence giving same meaning as before substitution.

Term 'autobiography' cannot be used in conjunction with word flood because it is singular. Similar reasoning applies to memories. In sentence, the flood of something has been described as best seller, therefore, it is in form of a book and thereby cannot be term as reports. 'Reminiscences' denotes first hand account, an account of remembered experiences. Therefore, (2) 'reminiscences' best fits the alternative for given sentence.

A buffoon is a ridiculous or amusing person, like a clown - someone whose ideas aren't taken seriously.

Apotheosis means the perfect example or highest form of something. Seeing someone as the 'epitome' of motherhood means they represent the ultimate ideal. While related to gods, 'deity' is too literal; 'synonym' and 'follower' don't capture the sense of highest embodiment.

Comprehend means to understand or grasp mentally. Reading without understanding means you haven't comprehended. 'Recall', 'believe', and 'summarize' are different mental processes - you can do any of these without truly understanding.

Extrapolate means to estimate or project future data based on existing trends. 'Inferred' captures this process of drawing conclusions from patterns. 'Summarized' and 'surveyed' don't involve projection, and 'levied' means imposing something entirely different.

Adroit means clever, skillful, or resourceful, especially in handling difficult situations. A 'skilled' politician who navigates complex situations fits this perfectly. 'Favoured' suggests advantage not skill, while 'cunning' and 'deceiving' have negative connotations.

Maladroit means lacking skill, awkward, or clumsy. In the context of remarks that caused offense, 'ungraceful' best captures this sense of social awkwardness. 'Embarrassing' is a possible effect but not the meaning of maladroit itself.

Stingy means unwilling to spend money, ungenerous, or miserly. A boss who hasn't given a raise in three years fits this description perfectly. 'Mean' is close but less specific, while 'autocratic' and 'strategic' are different concepts.

Novice means a person new to or inexperienced in a field, a beginner. The context contrasts a tricky job with someone inexperienced, making 'beginner' the correct meaning. 'Straightforward' and 'unsuitable' don't describe a person, and 'illiterate' is too specific.