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The correct answer is '(A) - (2) , (B) - (1) , (C) - (4) , (D) - (3).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Vernacular: This term refers to the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people of a particular country or region.
• Matches with: 2. Language of ordinary people
• B. Rhetoric: This refers to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. It is language intended to influence people.
• Matches with: 1. Language intended to influence people
• C. Parlance: This means a particular way of speaking or using words, especially a language used by a particular group of people.
• Matches with: 4. Language used by a particular group of people
• D. Jargon: This refers to special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. It is language used for a specialized communication.
• Matches with: 3. Language used for a specialized communication

Based on the matches:

• A - 2
• B - 1
• C - 4
• D - 3

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Internecine: This refers to conflict or struggle occurring within a group or organization, often destructive to both sides.
• Matches with: 3. Things occurring between people of same community
• B. Revoke: This means to put an end to the validity or operation of (a law, order, or agreement).
• Matches with: 1. Officially cancelling the power of an agreement
• C. Exonerate: This means to absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.
• Matches with: 2. To clear someone officially from an earlier accusation
• D. Venerable: This describes someone or something accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
• Matches with: 4. Valued and respected

Based on the matches:

• A - 3
• B - 1
• C - 2
• D - 4

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (1) , (C) - (2) , (D) - (4).

The correct answer is '(A) - (4) , (B) - (2) , (C) - (1) , (D) - (3).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Atonement: The action of making amends for a wrong or injury.
• Matches with: 4. Making amends for mistakes
• B. Sacrilege: The violation or injurious treatment of a sacred object, site, or person.
• Matches with: 2. Contaminating a holy place
• C. Clawback: The reclaiming by a company of money already paid, typically to a senior executive, because of some specified circumstance.
• Matches with: 1. Retrieving money already paid
• D. Bandwagon: A popular trend that attracts growing support; a popular party, faction, or movement that attracts adherents.
• Matches with: 3. Involvement of a large number of people in something

Based on the matches:

• A - 4
• B - 2
• C - 1
• D - 3

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (2) , (C) - (4) , (D) - (1).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Felony: A serious crime, typically one punishable by imprisonment for more than a year or by death.
• Matches with: 3. Serious crime
• B. Restitution: The restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; recompense for injury or loss.
• Matches with: 2. To return a lost or stolen article
• C. Chagrin: Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
• Matches with: 4. Distressed on account of humiliation
• D. Diatribe: A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
• Matches with: 1. A long written piece of criticism

Based on the matches:

• A - 3
• B - 2
• C - 4
• D - 1

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (2) , (C) - (4) , (D) - (1).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Wrangle: To have a long, complicated, or angry argument or dispute.
• Matches with: 3. Complicated and prolonged argument
• B. Wacky: Amusing and strange in a slightly peculiar or eccentric way.
• Matches with: 2. Amusing and strange
• C. Codex: An ancient manuscript text in book form.
• Matches with: 4. An ancient text
• D. Postscript: An additional remark or passage added at the end of a letter or book, after the main body.
• Matches with: 1. Additional piece of information added to the main text

Based on the matches:

• A - 3
• B - 2
• C - 4
• D - 1

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is '(A) - (1) , (B) - (3) , (C) - (2) , (D) - (4).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Inveterate: Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. Thus, it refers to something that always happens or is habitual.
• Matches with: 1. Something that always happens
• B. Sangfroid: Composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.
• Matches with: 3. Ability to stay calm in difficult situation
• C. Oracy: The ability to express oneself fluently and grammatically in speech and to understand a spoken language.
• Matches with: 2. Ability to express well in speech
• D. Interment: The burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb.
• Matches with: 4. Burying the dead

Based on the matches:

• A - 1
• B - 3
• C - 2
• D - 4

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is '(A) - (2) , (B) - (3) , (C) - (4) , (D) - (1).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Ex gratia: This Latin phrase means "by favour" or "as a gift," indicating something done or given voluntarily and out of goodwill, not because it is legally required.
• Matches with: 2. Something that is done for free
• B. Suo moto: This Latin phrase means "on its own motion." In legal contexts, it refers to an action taken by a court or other authority on its own initiative, without a formal request from an external party.
• Matches with: 3. On his own motion
• C. Arraignment: This is a formal reading of a criminal complaint in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them and to obtain their plea.
• Matches with: 4. To state the charges in a court of law
• D. Locus standi: This Latin term means "place to stand." In law, it refers to the right or capacity of a party to bring a legal action or to appear in court.
• Matches with: 1. The right or capacity to bring an action

Based on the matches:

• A - 2
• B - 3
• C - 4
• D - 1

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is '(A) - (1) , (B) - (4) , (C) - (2) , (D) - (3).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Fait accompli: A thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it.
• Matches with: 1. Something already decided with no option to deny
• B. Hedonism: The pursuit of pleasure; the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.
• Matches with: 4. Pertaining to pleasure
• C. Hoplarchy: A government by military power, i.e., rule by armed citizens or the military.
• Matches with: 2. Government by the military
• D. Ochlocracy: Government by a mob or a mass of people; mob rule.
• Matches with: 3. Government by the mobs

Based on the matches:

• A - 1
• B - 4
• C - 2
• D - 3

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (4) , (C) - (1) , (D) - (2).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Nadir: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization; the lowest point of something.
• Matches with: 3. Lowest point of something
• B. Rhapsody: An effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling; often, a written or spoken expression of praise.
• Matches with: 4. Written or spoken expressions of praise
• C. Amble: To walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
• Matches with: 1. Walking slowly
• D. Pittance: A very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.
• Matches with: 2. Very small amount of money

Based on the matches:

• A - 3
• B - 4
• C - 1
• D - 2

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (4) , (C) - (1) , (D) - (2).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Damp squib: A situation or event that is much less impressive than expected.
• Matches with: 3. Situations or events that are less impressive than expected
• B. Excerpt: A short extract from a longer text, film, broadcast, or piece of music.
• Matches with: 4. Small part of a longer text, film or musical piece
• C. Rostrum: A raised platform on a stage, especially for a speaker, conductor, or award recipient.
• Matches with: 1. Small raised platform on a stage
• D. Scourge: A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
• Matches with: 2. Something that causes a great deal of trouble

Based on the matches:

• A - 3
• B - 4
• C - 1
• D - 2

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.