Good is to be desired , Wholesome means good and Profitable means financial gain.

Correct Option: C

The word Barren (Adjective) means: not good enough for plants to grow on it; infertile unproductive.

Huddle means nestle closely , Protect means keep safe from harm and Cheat means act dishonestly .

Correct Option: B

The word Coddle (Verb) means: to treat somebody with too much care and attention, pamper, cosset. Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous.

The word Ostracise (Verb) means: to refuse to let somebody; a member of a social group: refuse, shun.

Correct Option: A

The word Ostracise (Verb) means: to refuse to let somebody; a member of a social group: refuse, shun. Hence the words banish and ostracise are synonymous.

Clever means intelligent , Brief means of short duration and Impudent is immodest .

Correct Option: A

The word Trite (Adjective) means: dull and boring because it has been expressed so many times before; not original; banal; very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important. Hence, the words trite and commonplace are synonymous.

Sadness means sorrow , Happiness means joyful and Criticism is mistakes.

Correct Option: C

The word Onus (Noun) means: the responsibility for something.