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The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Prim.

 Let's look at the meaning of the correct option:

• Prim: feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper; stiffly correct.

 Origin

Let's look at the meanings of the given options:

• Rude:  being in a rough or unfinished state: CRUDE.
• Strict:  stringent in requirement or control.
• Crude: marked by the primitive, gross, or elemental or by uncultivated simplicity or vulgarity.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Somnambulism.

Let's look at the meaning of the correct option:

• Somnambulism: Sleepwalking (also called somnambulism) is a behaviour in which the child gets up during the night and walks or does other activities. The child usually does not remember getting up or being engaged in the activities.

Let's look at the meanings of the given options:

• Somnolence: It is a state of a strong desire for sleep, or sleeping for unusually long periods (compare hypersomnia).
• Sleepyhead: a sleepy person.
• Insomnia: prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep .

The one word for the given sentence is 'Emigrant'.

Key Points 

• Let's look at the meaning and example of the marked option:
• Emigrant(noun)- "a person who leaves a country permanently to live in another one".
• Example: The emigrant found his livelihood almost immediately on arrival.
• ​​​Let's look at the meanings and examples of the other given options:
• Immigrant(noun)- "a person who has come to a different country in order to live there permanently".
• Example: Illegal immigrants are sent back across the border if they are caught.
• ​Expatriate(noun)- "someone who does not live in their own country".
• Example: A large community of expatriates has settled there.
• Refugee(noun)- "a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of war".​
• Example: Thousands of refugees fled across the border.
• ​Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Emigrant is the correct one-word substitute.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is option 4).​

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Rendition.

 Let's look at the meaning of the correct option:

• Rendition: a performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music.

Let's look at the meanings of the given options:

• Reparation:  the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury.
• limitation:  an act or instance of limiting.
• Report: a usually detailed account or statement.

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Inevitable.

Key Points

Let's look at the meaning of the correct option:

• Inevitable: incapable of being avoided or evaded.

Additional Information

Let's look at the meanings of the given options:

• Indifferent:  marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something: APATHETIC.
• Inestimable:  incapable of being estimated or computed.
• Infantile: of or relating to infants or infancy.

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. Domineering.

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Domineering means assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
• Careful means making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
• Cleaver means quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
• Opaque means not able to be seen through; not transparent.

The given word 'Obsequious' means obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. So, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Domineering'.

The correct solution is Condense. 

Key Points

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Amplify means enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement).
• Glorify means to describe or represent as admirable, especially unjustifiably.
• Augment means to make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
• Condense means to make (something) denser or more concentrated or to cut it down or trim it.

The given word 'Enlarge' means make or become larger or more extensive. So, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Condense'.

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. Decide. 

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Decide means to make a choice from a number of alternatives.
• Relieve means to release (someone) from duty by taking their place.
• Repel means to drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.
• Injure means to do physical harm or damage to (someone).

The given word 'Vacillate' means waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. So, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Decide'.

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. Conscientious. 

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Dedicated means to be devoted to a task or purpose.
• Single-minded means concentrating on only one aim.
• Superfluous means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
• Conscientious means wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

The given word 'Unscrupulous' means having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair. So, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Conscientious'.

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. Disturbed. 

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Temporal means relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
• Disturbed means to interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.
• Unruffled means 

not agitated or disturbed; calm.

• Perpetual means never ending or changing.

The given word 'Tranquil' means free from disturbance; calm. So, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Disturbed'.