From the given options, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to PRAISE.

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: She led a ______ life in the country, away from the hustle bustle of the city life

Select a synonym from the given options to replace the underlined word in the following sentence: My grandmother is unable to hold a glass of water, as her hands have become gnarled with age.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to ______ to meet the submission date. | (I) hit the hay | | (B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to ___ and join the new workout class. | (II) burn the midnight oil | | (C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to ______ about the surprise party. | (III) jump on the bandwagon | | (D) After a long day at work, I am ready for _____ and get a good night's sleep. | (IV) spill the beans | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate phrase to complete the following sentence: The manager advised the team to _____ before making a decision.

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: What are you trying to insinuate through this message?