Synonyms

"Abject" means existing in a low state or condition, or being of the worst or lowest degree (e.g., abject poverty). "Poverty" is a noun, "abase" is a verb meaning to humiliate, and "abated" means lessened.

In software testing and quality assurance terminology, 'fault' is the standard synonym for 'defect' - both refer to a flaw in the code that may cause failure. Error (C) typically refers to a human action or mistake that leads to a fault, while mistake (B) is the human action itself. None (D) is incorrect as fault is indeed a valid synonym.

In software testing terminology, a 'bug' is most precisely synonymous with 'defect'. While 'error' refers to the human mistake that caused it and 'incident' refers to its manifestation, 'defect' is the standard term for the flaw in the software itself. 'Mistake' is too informal and 'incident' describes the observable behavior, not the underlying flaw.

Circuitous means taking a long, indirect route - being roundabout or not direct. The word comes from 'circuit' which suggests going around rather than straight through. Option B 'indirect' is the closest synonym, capturing the essence of not being straightforward or direct.

Inexplicable means not explicable; that cannot be explained, understood, or accounted for. So, the best synonym here is incomprehensible.

Correct Answer: DiminishMitigate means to lessen or make less severe. Only diminish has the same meaning and hence, is the synonym.

Nadir is the lowest point on a curve.

Correct Answer: Extract

Correct Answer: Inept

'Ex' (out) in both the words is an easy clue.

To make slave is to subjugate or 'bring under'.

'En' (in) + force - to put in force

Link up with 'avoid'.

'De' means not; 'funct' is for functional. Something not functional is dead.