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

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given: 

• Bias means inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
• Truth means that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality.
• Knowledge means acts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
• Guess means to estimate or conclude (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.

The given word 'Conjecture' means an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. So, the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word is 'Guess'.

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

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Deduce means to arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.
• Destroy means end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
• Solve means to find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery).
• Initiate means to cause (a process or action) to begin.

The given word 'Annihilate' means to destroy utterly; obliterate.

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Obstruction. 

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Fearful means feeling or showing fear or anxiety.
• Honour means high respect; great esteem.
• Obstruction means the action of imposing on someone in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
• Deference means polite submission and respect.

The given word 'Interference' means the action of interfering i.e. intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity. So, the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word is **'**Obstruction'.

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

Explanation

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Fantastic means extraordinarily good or attractive.
• Authenticity means of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.
• Grotesque means comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
• Festive means cheerful and jovially celebratory.

The given word 'Verisimilitude ' means the appearance of being true or real. So, the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word is **'**Authenticity'.

The correct solution is 'Excavate'.

Key Points

Let us know the meaning of the words given:

• Denounce means publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
• Attacker means a person who uses violence to hurt someone.
• Quake means to shake or tremble.
• 'Excavate' means 'to make a hole in something by digging into it or hollowing it out'

The given word 'Quarry' means when you dig a hole in the earth looking for rocks both the digging and the hole are called quarry as well. So, the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word is 'Excavate'

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e So, gasping

 Explanation.

Let's look at the meanings of the marked words

• So: To such a great extent
• Gasping: Catch one's breath with an open mouth.

So is an adverb that explains how the boy ran i.e so fast. After physical exertion, a person always gasps for breath, in this case after running so fast the boy was gasping for breath.

Thus we find that Option 2 is the only option pair that gives the correct meaning to sentence according to the context. 

Let's look at the meaning of the other given options. 

• Inhaling: Breathe in (air, gas, smoke, etc.)
• Too: In addition; also, to a higher degree than.
• Fighting: Displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression.
• Very: In a high degree, actual; precise
• Struggling: Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

• One might think that Too is a correct option. But fighting along with too is wrong.
• One doesn't fight for breath, one gasps for breath.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Irrelevant, failed

Explanation.

Let's look at the meaning of the marked option. 

• Irrelevant: Not connected with or relevant to something.
• Failed: Not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful.

From the above meaning, we find that the given option correctly conveys the meaning of the sentence.

The speech was filled with not connected points that made the audience fail to get the message.

Thus the option that gives proper meaning and context to the sentence is Option 2 and therefore the correct answer. 

The correct sentence will be: **'**There were so many irrelevant points in his speech that the audience failed to get the message.'

Let's look at the meanings of the other options. 

• Superficial: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not in-depth.
• Listened: Give one's attention to a sound.
• Interesting: Arousing curiosity or interest; holding to catching the attention.
• Tried: Make an attempt or effort to do something.
• Relevant: Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
• Hastened: Be quick to do something.

The correct answer is Adept, demonstration

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the marked option.
• Adept: Very skilled or proficient at something.
• Demonstration: A practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed.
• From the meanings, we find that Option 3 is the correct answer that gives proper meaning to the sentence.
• Here the person was very skilled (adept) at his job that he was asked to give the practical exhibition (demonstration).
• Hence the correct answer is Option 3.
• Thus, the correct statement will be: 'He was so adept at his job that he was asked to give a demonstration to the visitors.'

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options.
• Accurate: Correct in all details; exact.
• Display: A performance, show or event staged for public.
• Able: Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
• Disclose: Make known
• Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
• Demolition: The act or process of demolishing or destroying.

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Title, bestowed

Explanation

Let's look at the meaning of the marked option.

• Title: A name that describes someone's position or job.
• Bestow: Confer or present (an honour, right or gift)

From the given meanings we find that the marked option is the correct answer as it gives proper meaning and context to the sentence.

• A title can only be bestowed upon someone.

Hence, the correct sentence will be: 'The title of the 'Chief' was bestowed upon him.' 

Therefore the correct answer is Option 4

Let's look at the meanings of the other options. 

• Imposed: Force on someone.
• Appointment: An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place.
• Thrown: Send suddenly into a particular state or condition.
• Name: A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
• Dismissed: Order or allow to leave; send away.

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e Talented, praised.

 Explanation

Let's look at the meaning of the marked option. 

• Talented: Having a natural aptitude or skill
• Praised: Express warm approval or admiration.

From the given meanings we find that the given option adds meaning and context to the sentence. 

Here the sentence will be: 'She was so talented that she was praised by all.'

Hence the correct answer is Option 3.

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

• Proud: Having or showing a high or excessively high opinion
• Respected: Admire deeply, as a result of their abilities.
• Stupid: Having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.
• Admire: Regard with respect or warm approval.
• Excellent: Extremely good; outstanding.
• Warned: Inform someone in advance.