Choose the most appropriate option to replace the underlined phrase in the given sentence:-

My father's penchant for excessive concern for minor details drives my mother up the wall and leads to fruitless arguments.

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He ___ the horse in time and escaped the fall that would have been detrimental.

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She worked ______ while her colleagues were busy gossiping in the cafeteria.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Homonyms given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Homonyms)
(A)As the letter was addressed ____ , the secretary did not open it.	(I) personnel
(B) I was asked to fetch a ____ of water during my first year as an intern.	(II) personal
(C) The working _____ for that company seemed to be satisfied.	(III) pale
(D) His face turned _____ when he was caught stealing red-handed.	(IV) pail

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The little boy wanted to be seated _______his best friend in the class.

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Why are you vexed ___________ your wife?

Match the definitions in List-I with the subjects of study mentioned in List-II:

List-I (Definitions)	List-II (Subjects of study)
(A) Study of the movements of stars and planets	(I) Immunology
(B) Study of protection against diseases	(II) Astrology
(C) Study of blood	(III) Palaeontology
(D) Study of fossils	(IV) Hematology

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