Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.1. He has been sinking. (a) rising (b) deteriorating (c) improving (d) dreaming2. The sick room was a gloomy spot. (a) spotless (b) illuminated (c) dim (d) bright3. The gaunt face was staring at the ceiling (a) stout (b) strong (c) thick(d) lean4. The dying man bolted the door. (a) closed (b) opened (c) broke (d) slithered5. It was a contagious disease. (a) impregnable (b) crisp (c) cussed (d) infectious6 His hand twitched. (a) trembled (b) got crushed (c) shivered (d) jerked7. How ignorant you are! (a) knowledgeable (b) uninformed (c) well informed (d) wise8. I heard a dreadful cry. (a) loud (b) mild (c) frightening(d) sweet9. I sat in silent dejection. (a) optimism (b) depression (c) hope (d) delight10. You will persuade him to come.(a) deny (b) urge (c) order (d) request11. He was delirious. (a) relaxed (b) calm (c) composed (d) incoherent12. He was frail. (a) plump (b) weak (c) strong and tall (d) well-built13. The little man was startled. (a) reassured (b) alarmed (c) annoyed(d) agreed14. I left him pretending that I had an appointment. (a) feigning (b) imagining (c) lending(d) receiving15. Go and fetch Smith. (a) see off (b) summon (c) bring (d) send16. “My mind is gone. help me” , pleaded Holmes. (a) ordered (b) begged (c) urged (d) commanded17. “I arrest you on charge of murder’ he said. (a) fees (b) rate (c) indictment(d) appreciation18. What a coincidence indeed. (a) actually (b) in pursuit (c) in charge(d) in spate19. You can only cure me. (a) inflict pain (b) alleviate pain (c) heal (d) curse20. Holmes groaned. (a) whispered (b) whined (c) sang in joy (d) grounded