1. HEDGE:

Curse

Injure

Evade

Harm

2. In comparison to the history of the world, human life is very 'transient

meaningless

poignant

short-lived

arbitrary

3. In spite of its limited ----- the magazine had a strong ----- on political thought in the country.

circulation, influence

appeal, repression

value, surreal

dimension, intensity

4. CONDONE--

Cancel

Support

Fake

Real

5. OBSCENE:

Objectionable

Indecent

Displeasing

Condemnable

6. The word 'plethora' means--

despair

excess

forlorn

scarcity

7. PREMIUM:

Contaminate

Condone

Best

Large

8. A 'congenial' work environment enables a worker to perform better.

meticulous

friendly

solitary

easy

9. COMPREHENSION:

loss

calamity

difference

knowledge

10. Mr. Arman was 'instigated' by his colleagues to speak against the director in the meeting.

provoked

followed

restrained

protected