Pair of Words

Apposite (Adj) means: Suitable and right for the occasion. If something is apposite, it means it is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed. Whereas, “Opposite” (Adj) means: Having a position on the other side of somebody or something.

“Illusion” (Noun) means: An image or appearance that is deceptive, something that is not really what it seems to be, or something that misleads or deceives intellectually. Synonyms of “illusion” are: Conceit, chimera, fantasy, nonentity, hallucination, figment, phantasm, delusion, misconception, misapprehension, fancy, deception, fallacy, self-deception, false impression, false belief, etc. “Delusion” (Noun) means: Delusion is the state of believing things or having beliefs on ideas, philosophy, etc. that is not true, an idea or a belief that is not true, false idea, or the act of tricking or deceiving someone. Synonyms of “Delusion” are almost same as of “illusion”: Misconception, mistaken idea, misapprehension, fancy, illusion, deception, hallucination, fallacy, self-deception, false impression, phantasm, misbelief. “Allusion” (Noun) means: A slight hint, an implied or indirect reference of someone or something (especially in literature). Synonyms of “Allusion” are: Reference, mention, suggestion, hint, implication, innuendo, intimation, insinuation, casual remark, indirect reference, etc. Thus, the right answer is “Delusion.” Important Note: “Delusion” is something when we have belief in something that is not real. It is a result of deception, misconception, or mental disorder. On the other hand, “illusion” is a false interpretation or perception of something that has objective existence.

Persecute (Verb) means: To treat someone in a cruel and unfair way or make them suffer or keep them in bad circumstances, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs. Whereas, “Prosecute” (Verb) means: To officially charge someone with a crime in a court of law. The word is usually used for bringing legal action against an accused person or group of people and trying to prove that they are guilty of that crime.