Sporadic (find synonym)

• occasional
• epidemic
• whirling
• stagnant
Correct Option: A  [ occasional ]

Remark:

A steady mind triumphs _________ difficulties.

• for
• over
• to
• at
Correct Option: B  [ over ]

Remark:

Don't mix with the bad hats.

• people of bad character
• people selling bad hats
• people of poor status
• people with bad hats
Correct Option: A  [ people of bad character ]

Remark: bad hats: someone who deliberately stirs up trouble, mischief-maker, trouble maker,

He has pride ____________ wealth.

• on
• for
• of
• in
Correct Option: B  [ for ]

Remark:

Let us discuss __________ matter seriously.

• a
• an
• the
• zero articles
Correct Option: C  [ the ]

Remark:

His father advised him to be fair and square in his dealings lest he should fall into trouble.

• considerate
• careful
• alert
• honest and just
Correct Option: D  [ honest and just ]

Remark: "fair and square": honestly and according to the rules.

Impede (Find Antonym)

• Block
• Advance
• Obstruct
• Retard
Correct Option: B  [ Advance ]

Remark: "Impede" means to obstruct, hinder, or slow down the progress or movement of something or someone.

"Advance" means to move forward or make progress, both in terms of physical movement and the development.

Gently: (Find Synonym)

• Politely
• Softly
• Slowly
• none of these
Correct Option: A  [ Politely ]

Remark:

Turbulent (Find Antonym)

• raging
• peaceful
• forceful
• swirling
Correct Option: B  [ peaceful ]

Remark:

When one is "airing dirty linen in public", the person is:

• discussing private affairs in public
• hanging out clothes in the open to dry
• standing up and fighting
• complaining
Correct Option: A  [ discussing private affairs in public ]

Remark: "airing dirty linen in public": discussing or arguing about unpleasant or private things in front of other people.