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The correct answer is: Engage.

Key Points

• The word "Hire" means to employ someone or to pay someone for their services. (नियुक्त करना)
• Example: The company decided to hire a new manager for their marketing department.
• "Engage" refers to involving or employing someone or something in an activity. It can also mean to occupy attention or interest. (नियुक्त करना)
• Example: The teacher engaged the students in an interactive discussion.
• Hence, the word "Hire" is synonymous with "Engage".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Engage.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Enhance (बढ़ाना): To improve or increase the quality, value, or extent of something.
• Example: The company introduced new policies to enhance employee satisfaction.
• Engross (मग्न करना): To completely occupy someone’s attention or focus.
• Example: He was engrossed in the book and didn’t notice the time passing.
• Endure (सहन करना): To suffer through something painful or difficult over a period of time.
• Example: She had to endure a long wait before her turn came.

The correct answer is: Cowardly.

Key Points

• The word "Brave" means showing courage and not being afraid to face danger or difficulties. (साहसी)
• Example: The firefighter was brave as he rescued the children from the burning building.
• "Cowardly" refers to a lack of courage or being excessively afraid to confront danger, difficulties, or challenges. (कायर)
• Example: He acted cowardly and avoided standing up for his friend during the argument.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Brave' is 'Cowardly'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Cowardly.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Boundless (असीम): Something that is limitless or without boundaries.
• Example: Her boundless enthusiasm inspired everyone in the team.
• Dim (मंद): Something that is not bright or clear, often referring to light or understanding.
• Example: The room was dimly lit, creating a serene ambiance.
• Earthly (सांसारिक): Relating to the physical world rather than the spiritual one.
• Example: He was more concerned with earthly matters than with spiritual growth.

The correct answer is: Exorbitant.

Key Points

• The word "Excessive" means something that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable; it refers to something that exceeds the appropriate limits. (अत्यधिक)
• Example: The excessive use of plastic has led to environmental pollution.
• "Exorbitant" refers to something that is extremely high or unreasonable, especially in terms of price or cost. It closely aligns with the meaning of "Excessive." (अत्यधिक)
• Example: The hotel charged an exorbitant amount for a single night's stay.
• Hence, the synonym for 'Excessive' is 'Exorbitant.'

Therefore, the correct answer is: Exorbitant.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Scarce (दुर्लभ): Refers to something that is insufficient or hard to find.
• Example: Water is scarce in many desert regions.
• Cute (प्यारा): Refers to something attractive or charming in appearance.
• Example: The puppy is so cute that everyone wants to adopt it.
• Dirty (गंदा): Refers to something that is not clean or is contaminated.
• Example: The kitchen sink was dirty after the party.

The correct answer is: Fawner.

Key Points

• The word "sycophant" means a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage. (चापलूस)
• Example: He was surrounded by sycophants who were eager to flatter him and gain his favor.
• "Fawner" refers to a person who shows exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favor or advantage. (चापलूस)
• Example: The fawner at the office never missed an opportunity to compliment the boss.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'sycophant' is 'fawner'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Arrogant (अभिमानी): Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
• Example: The arrogant manager refused to listen to his team's suggestions.
• Uppity (घमंडी): Self-important; arrogant.
• Example: She became very uppity after she got the promotion.
• Independent (स्वतंत्र): Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.
• Example: She is an independent woman who makes her own decisions.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Give away a secret.

Key Points

• The idiom "spill the beans" means to reveal a secret or disclose confidential information. (राज़ खोलना)
• Example: John couldn't keep the surprise party a secret and spilled the beans to Sarah.
• "Give away a secret" refers to unintentionally or intentionally disclosing information that was meant to be kept confidential. (राज़ खोलना)
• Example: She gave away the secret about the new project during the meeting.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Give away a secret.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Waste money (पैसे बर्बाद करना): To spend money carelessly or extravagantly.
• Example: He tends to waste money on unnecessary gadgets.
• Perform magic (जादू करना): To do tricks or create illusions that seem magical.
• Example: The magician performed magic tricks that left the audience in awe.
• Work hard (कड़ी मेहनत करना): To put a lot of effort into a task.
• Example: She had to work hard to achieve her goals.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. 'to be surprised'.

Key Points

• The idiom "to be taken aback" means to be surprised or shocked by something unexpected. (अचंभित होना)
• Example: She was taken aback by the news of her promotion.
• "To be surprised" refers to the feeling of shock or amazement caused by something unexpected. (चकित होना)
• Example: He was surprised to see his old friend after many years.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. 'to be surprised'.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• To pay no heed (ध्यान न देना): To ignore or not pay attention to something.
• Example: He paid no heed to the warning signs and continued driving.
• To be very excited (बहुत उत्साहित होना): To feel a high level of enthusiasm or eagerness.
• Example: The children were very excited about the upcoming trip to the zoo.
• To take something back (कुछ वापस लेना): To retrieve or reclaim something previously given or lent.
• Example: She decided to take back the book she had lent to her friend.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiom "Make waves" means to cause difficulty or disturbance by attracting a lot of attention or causing problems. (परेशानी पैदा करना)
• Example: His radical ideas made waves in the conservative community.
• "To cause difficulty" means to create trouble or complications for someone or something. (कठिनाई पैदा करना)
• Example: Her constant complaints are causing difficulties for the management.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• To give up (हार मान लेना): To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult.
• Example: He decided to give up smoking for his health.
• To take it easy (आराम करना): To relax and not worry about anything.
• Example: After the exams, she decided to take it easy for a few days.
• To have patience (धैर्य रखना): To wait calmly for something without getting angry or upset.
• Example: You need to have patience when dealing with young children.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The idiom "under the weather" means not feeling well or feeling a bit sick. (अस्वस्थ महसूस करना)
• Example: She decided to stay home from work because she was feeling under the weather.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. She’s not feeling well or is a bit sick.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• She’s feeling happy and energetic (खुश और ऊर्जावान महसूस करना): Being in a good mood with lots of energy.
• Example: After her morning workout, she’s feeling happy and energetic.
• She’s feeling adventurous and ready for a challenge (रोमांचक और चुनौतियों के लिए तैयार महसूस करना): Eager to try new or exciting things.
• Example: On her birthday, she’s feeling adventurous and ready for a challenge, so she went skydiving.
• She’s feeling worried about something (किसी बात को लेकर चिंतित महसूस करना): Experiencing anxiety or concern about a particular issue.
• Example: She’s feeling worried about something that her friend said.

The incorrectly spelt word is: Abendance 

Key Points

• The incorrect spelling "Abendance" should be corrected to "Abundance."
• The correct spelling contains the letter "u" after "b," not "a."
• Abundance refers to a large quantity or a plentiful supply of something. (किसी चीज़ की बड़ी मात्रा या प्रचुर आपूर्ति)
• For example- She had an abundance of fresh vegetables from her garden, enough to share with her neighbours and still have plenty for herself.
• It's used to describe a state of having more than enough of a particular thing, whether it's material possessions, resources, opportunities, or even emotions.

Therefore the correct answer is option 4. 

Additional Information

• Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. (स्थितियों या लोगों का सटीक आकलन करने और इसे अपने लाभ में बदलने की क्षमता होना या दिखाना)
• Absolute means not qualified or diminished in any way; total. (किसी भी तरह से योग्य या कमतर नहीं; कुल)
• Abrupt means sudden and unexpected. (अचानक और अप्रत्याशित)

The incorrectly spelt word is: Pattron

Key Points

• The incorrect spelling "pattron" includes an extra "t," and the correct spelling is "patron."
• The word "patron" refers to a person who supports, sponsors, or is a regular customer of a business, organization, or individual. (वह व्यक्ति जो किसी व्यवसाय, संगठन या व्यक्ति का समर्थन करता है, प्रायोजित करता है या उसका नियमित ग्राहक है)
• They often provide financial assistance, encouragement, or advocacy.
• For example- A patron of the arts might financially support an art gallery, or a patron of a restaurant is a loyal customer who frequently dines there.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• The rest of the words are correctly spelt, now look at the meaning of these words.
• Connotation: An idea expressed by a word in addition to its main meaning. (शब्‍द के मुख्‍य अर्थ के अलावा अन्‍य आशय; संकेतार्थ)
• Dearth: A lack of something; not enough of something. (किसी वस्‍तु की कमी; अपर्याप्त)
• Quarry: A place where sand, stone, etc. is dug out of the ground. (बालू, पत्‍थर आदि की खदान या खान)