Vocabulary

The reference is to growth in number. Only burgeoning implies an increase. The human population is increasing or burgeoning day by day.

The sentence implies that the word which fits into the blank should be related to vandalism hence the word arson is most appropriate.

The word hungry is too mild to be used with a strong word like devour. famished is in tune with the word devour.

Options A, B & C are ruled out because an illness does not leave anyone strong, rejuvenated or robust.

resilience (the ability of people to recover quickly from a shock or injury) is required to endure hardships in life.

The word Although sets up a contrast between what has occurred i.e. success on some issues and what can be expected to occur i.e. success in the meeting. Hence, the candidates are reluctant (Tentative Word) to express optimism. The word closest to reluctant in the given choices is reticent.

The word and in the sentence indicates that the missing adjective is similar in meaning to opprobrious which has a negative meaning-expressing scorn. Out of the given options, vituperative is the only negative word which means abusive.

Since the cabinet has the votes to pass the motion, the President would be wise to compromise and make the best of the situation.

The sentence has no linking words (such as because, although, etc.). Hence, the phrase following the semicolon is in apposition to the missing word. That is, it defines or further clarifies the missing word. ‘Prolix’ is synonymous with wordy and, therefore, matches the meaning conveyed in this sentence.

Option D is gone because it’s a positive word. Options A & B are rejected because the clue is refused to dispute that doesn’t work with overzealous and indecisive. By rule of elimination, the best answer is Option C.