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The correct answer is 'Self-esteem'.

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:-
• 'Selfishness' means lack of consideration for other people.
• Example: The only reason for constantly ignoring everyone else's problems is selfishness.
• ​'Vanity' means excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
• Example: He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition.
• 'Self-esteem' means confidence in one's own worth or abilities.
• Example: Unemployment can cause feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
• 'Self-pity' means excessive, self-absorbed unhappiness over one's own troubles.
• Example: Geeta never gave in to self-pity, despite her illness.
• Therefore, we can say that a lack of confidence in one's own worth means a lack of self-esteem.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3*.*

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

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the meaning and example of the marked option: 
• Budget(noun)- "a plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how much they will need or be able to spend". (यह दिखाने के लिए एक योजना कि कोई व्यक्ति या संगठन कितना पैसा कमाएगा और उन्हें कितनी आवश्यकता होगी या खर्च करने में सक्षम होंगे)
• E.g: The firm has drawn up a budget for the coming financial year.
• Let's have a look at the meaning of the other given options:
• Buffet(noun)- "a meal where people serve themselves different types of food". (एक भोजन जहां लोग खुद को विभिन्न प्रकार के भोजन परोसते हैं)
• Bugbear(noun)- "a particular thing that annoys or upsets you". (एक विशेष बात जो आपको परेशान करती है)
• Bullion(noun)- "pure gold or silver formed into bars". (शुद्ध सोना या चाँदी सलाखों में निर्मित)
• Hence, we find that Budget is the correct one-word substitute for the given meanings.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3).

The correct answer is 'bore'.

Key Points

• From the given options, the word 'bore' fits suitably in both the sentence.
• The word 'bore' means to carry or conduct oneself in a specified manner.
• Therefore, the word 'bore' can be used in the same context as the word 'carried' in sentence A.
• The word 'bore' also means a person whose talk or behaviour is dull and uninteresting.
• Therefore, the word 'bore' can be used in the same context as the phrase 'dull and uninteresting person' in sentence B.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Show means to demonstrate or prove; to allow or cause (something) to be visible; a play or other stage performance.
• Picture means a painting or drawing or a photograph; describe in a certain way; an impression of something formed from a description.
• Mean means very skilful or effective; excellent; unwilling to give or share things; intend to convey or refer to (a particular thing); signify.

The correct answer is 'point'.

Key Points

• From the given options, the word 'point' fits suitably in both the sentence.
• The word 'point' means a very small dot or mark.
• Therefore, the word 'point' can be used in the same context as the phrase 'small dot' in sentence A.
• The word 'point' also means a critical or decisive moment.
• Therefore, the word 'point' can be used in the same context as the phrase 'decisive moment' in sentence B.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Speck means a tiny spot; a smoked ham of a type produced in north-eastern Italy.
• Scale means a thick, dry flake of skin; climb up or over; an instrument for weighing; a graduated range of values forming a standard system for measuring or grading something.
• Stage means a point, period, or step in a process or development; a raised floor or platform.

The correct answer is 'clipped'.

Key Points

• From the given options, the word 'clipped' fits suitably in both the sentence.
• The word 'clipped' means to cut short or trim (hair, vegetation, etc.) with shears or scissors.
• Therefore, the word 'clipped' can be used in the same context as the word 'trimmed' in sentence A.
• The word 'clipped' also to obtain money fraudulently or rob.
• Therefore, the word 'clipped' can be used in the same context as the word 'robbed' in sentence B.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Hit means to accidentally strike against something; an instance of striking or being struck; a successful venture, especially a film, record, or song.
• Snapped means to break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound; suddenly lose one's self-control; take a snapshot.
• Beaten means (of food) stirred vigorously to a uniform consistency; (of the heart) pulsate; succeed in getting somewhere ahead of (someone).

The correct answer is 'drop'.

Key Points

• From the given options, the word 'drop' fits suitably in both the sentence.
• The word 'drop' means a fall in amount, quality, or rate.
• Therefore, the word 'drop' can be used in the same context as the word 'fall' in sentence A.
• The word 'drop' also to put or leave in a particular place without ceremony or formality.
• Therefore, the word 'drop' can be used in the same context as the word 'put' in sentence B.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Decline means to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease; politely refuse (an invitation or offer).
• Dip means to put something down quickly or briefly in or into (liquid); a brief swim; a thick sauce in which pieces of food are dipped before eating.
• Stick means a thin piece of wood; a threat of punishment or unwelcome measures; be fixed in a particular position or unable to move.

The correct answer is 'Improve'.

Key Points

• The word 'Ameliorate' means to make better.
• The synonyms of the word 'Ameliorate' are "improve, enrich, upgrade".
• From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Improve' is the same in meaning.
• The word 'Improve' means to make or become better.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Ameliorate' are "worsen, spoil, damage".
• Example of 'Ameliorate' in a sentence:
• Everyone wishes to ameliorate his own condition.

The correct answer is 'Sick'.

Key Points

• The word 'Morbid' means affected with or induced by disease.
• The synonyms of the word 'Morbid' are "sick, depressed, dejected".
• From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Sick' is the same in meaning.
• The word 'Sick' means affected by physical or mental illness.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 3. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Morbid' are "joyful, merry, hopeful".

• Example of 'Morbid' in a sentence:

• There is something morbid about my appetite.

• शब्द ' Morbid' का मतलब बीमारी से प्रभावित या प्रेरित होता है।

• 'Morbid' शब्द के पर्यायवाची शब्द "sick, depressed, dejected" हैं।

• दिए गए शब्द की पर्याय से, हम कह सकते हैं कि शब्द 'Sick' अर्थ में एक ही है।

• 'Sick' शब्द का अर्थ है   शारीरिक या मानसिक बीमारी से प्रभावित।

इसलिए, सही उत्तर विकल्प 3 है । आइए देखते हैं अन्य दिए गए विकल्पों का अर्थ: -

The correct answer is 'Surrender'.

Key Points

• The word 'Relinquish' means to give up (as a position of authority) formally. (औपचारिक रूप से (अधिकार की स्थिति के रूप में) छोड़ देना)
• The synonyms of the word 'Relinquish' are "surrender, give up, step down".
• From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Surrender' is the same in meaning.
• The word 'Surrender' means to give up or hand over (a person, right, or possession), typically on compulsion or demand. (आमतौर पर मजबूरी या मांग पर छोड़ देना या सौंपना (एक व्यक्ति, अधिकार या अधिकार))

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Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Relinquish' are "keep, retain, withhold".
• Example of 'Relinquish' in a sentence:
• He was forced to relinquish control of the company.

The correct answer is 'Calm'.

Key Points

• The word 'Tranquil' means free from disturbing noise or uproar. (परेशान करने वाले शोर या हंगामे से मुक्त)
• The synonyms of the word 'Tranquil' are "calm, peaceful, quiet".
• From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Calm' is the same in meaning.
• The word 'Calm' means to become tranquil and quiet.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Tranquil' are "loud, noisy, unquiet".
• Example of 'Tranquil' in a sentence:
• The village lay tranquil in the evening sunlight.