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The correct answer is 'would'.

Key Points

• I would rather ('I prefer', 'I would prefer') is used as a modal auxiliary verb. It is followed by the infinitive (without 'to') when its subject is the same as the subject of the next verb.
• Example:
• I would rather (or I'd rather) stay with you.
• What would you rather do instead?
• Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'I would rather die than beg.'

The correct answer is 'between'.

Key Points

• Distinguish: it is a verb and is used to notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem different from another.
• It takes preposition 'from' and 'between'.
• When distinguish is used with the preposition 'from' it is used to differentiate two different things but when it is used to differentiate between two similar things it takes preposition 'between'.
• As the sentence is trying to establish a difference between two human beings therefore, 'between' will be used in the blanks.
• Thus the correct answer is option 3.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'It is difficult to distinguish between two sisters'.

The correct answer is 'Exonerate'.

Key Points

• Let's explore the meaning of the marked word and the given word.
• Implicate: show (someone) to be involved in a crime.
• Example: He was implicated in a price-fixing scandal.
• Exonerate: (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
• Example: An inquiry exonerated those involved.
• From above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information    

• Embarrass: cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
• Example: she wouldn't embarrass either of them by making a scene.
• Explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
• Example: the arrangement had not been made explicit.
• Exceptional: unusual; not typical.
• Example: late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

The correct answer is 'Fertile'.

Key Points  

• Let's explore the meaning of the marked word and the given word.
• Sterile: (of land or soil) too poor in quality to produce crops.
• Example: There lies vast tracts of sterile desert land.
• Fertile: (of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
• Example: There’s something very fishy about him.
• From above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 3.

 Additional Information   

• Imbecile: stupid; idiotic.
• Example: Try not to make imbecile remarks.
• Solitary:  done or existing alone. 
• Example: I live a pretty solitary life.
• Unscrupulous: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
• Example: Unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants.

The correct answer is 'Irrational'.

Key Points  

• Let's explore the meaning of the marked word and the given word.
• Logical: (of an action, development, decision, etc.) natural or sensible given the circumstances.
• Example: The polar expedition is a logical extension of his Arctic travels.
• Irrational: not logical or reasonable.
• Example: It's totally irrational, but I'm frightened of mice.
• From above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information    

• Inconsiderate: thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others.
• Example: Our neighbours are very inconsiderate - they're always playing loud music late at night.
• Inconsistent: not staying the same throughout. 
• Example: These findings are inconsistent with those of previous studies.
• Clarity: the quality of transparency or purity.
• Example: There has been a call for greater clarity in this area of the law.

The correct answer is Rise.

Key Points

• Escalate: to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope
• Rise: to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
• Thus, it can be concluded that rise is similar in meaning to escalate.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer choice.

The correct answer is Sinister.

Key Points

• Ominous: being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
• Sinister: giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
• Thus, it can be concluded that ominous means the same as sinister.
• Hence, option 4 is the correct answer choice.

The correct answer is Increase.

Key Points

• Enhance: to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness
• Thus, it can be concluded that increase means the same as ENHANCE.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer choice.

Additional Information

• Embellish: make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features
• Create: to make or produce (something)
• Reveal: make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others

The correct answer is Meadow

Key Points

• A piece of grass land, especially one used for hay is known as Meadow.
• Meadow is a field with grass and often wild flowers in it.
• Thus, option 4 is the correct answer choice.

Additional InformationLet's look at the other options:

• Moor: an expanse of open rolling infertile land
• Untrodden: (of a surface) not able to be walked upon
• Prairie: a large open area of grassland, especially in North America

The correct answer is Aviary.

Key Points

• Aviary: a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in (पक्षियों को रखने के लिए एक बड़ा पिंजरा, भवन या बाड़ा)
• Thus, it can be concluded that A place for keeping birds is called an aviary.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer choice.

Confusion Points

• Apiary: a place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives (वह स्थान जहाँ मधुमक्खियाँ रखी जाती हैं; मधुमक्खियों का संग्रह)