Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

His efforts at helping the poor are $$\underline {laudable} $$.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

His conduct brought him $$\underline {reproach} $$ from quarters.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The discussion was $$\underline {wounded\,up} $$ after a long fruitful exchange of view.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

He was fully $$\underline {alive\,to} $$ the need for making adjustments.