Synonyms

 In this context clout refers to influence, pull or muscle power through political power. Authority implies control, prestige implies fame. A blow by the hand or cuff is also called clout but, in this context the meaning referring to influence.

 The correct synonym in this context is ‘to inflict penalty’. The penalty is the death sentence. An imposition in ‘taking advantage’ is to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others. Options c and d are not synonyms of imposed.

 A pivot is a pin point or shaft on which something rests and turns. A cause is a reason or motive for something. An explanation is a clarification. The correct word in this context is basic. This refers to the elementary or fundamental objectives of foreign policy.

 Busy is to be attentively engaged in work. Weary is tired and someone bright and ingenuous isclever. In this context the correct word is constant as something done with constant attention is knownas being diligent. Here it refers to constantly monitoring the given situation.

 To be enchanted by someone is to be captivated by them. Someone that is exalted is held in highesteem or praised. The correct word in this context is to be happy. This refers to being happy about thesaid trip.

 To fade is to lose colour and to taper is to become smaller at one end. The correct word in thiscontext is the withdrawal of flood water.

 The correct word in this context is respected as it refers to commanding respect due to high officeor noble character. Grand refers to impressive in size. Sedate is calm and aged is someone of old age.

 Dejection is a feeling of despondency. An impeachment is the presentation of formal chargesagainst a public official. A trial is held after impeachment. Ejection refers to the act of expulsion. Thecorrect word in this context is the removal of the coach from his position.

The correct answer in this context is a feeling of strong dislike or hatred towards something. Something that is unpleasant to look at is ugly. Innocuous means something that does not cause offence to anyone and attractive means something that has  a pleasant appearance. In the given context, the reference is to an action that does not appeal. Thus, the correct answer is loathsome.

 The correct word in this context is perseverance. The quality of persevering and continuing with thetask of unpacking all these boxes in this case indicates diligence towards the task. Inflexibility is therigidness or being unable to change. Courage is bravery and timidity is its antonym.

Here, fatal is the correct synonym of lethal, as it implies something that causes death. Healthy implies something that produces good health, beneficial is something that has a positive effect and harmless is something not causing or incapable of causing harm.

Here, prestige is the correct synonym of honour, as it implies widespread respect or acclaim. Stigma implies a mark of disgrace or reproach, scorn is to express a feeling of contempt or disgust for something, and humiliation implies the state of being humiliated or disgraced.

Here, dignity is the correct synonym of glory, as it implies the personal quality of being worthy of honour. Criticism implies the act of finding fault, blame implies to accuse of being at fault and condemnation is an accusation, or a scolding or punishment for a bad act.

Here, imperial is the correct synonym of noble, as it implies something magnificent, domineering or related to an empire. Lowly implies something inferior, servile implies someone who is submissive and humble implies low in condition, rank, or position.

Abundant means existing or available in large quantities. Ample is a direct synonym meaning enough or more than enough.