Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Hasty

Replace the underlined word with its synonym to make the sentence more meaningful.

Narcotic drug addiction is in vogue these days, as it is the most popular form of substance abuse.

Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

PERNICIOUS

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Random

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

To walk aimlessly

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Benign

Choose the correct synonym of the following word from the given options:
 Despise

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the given words:
 "NEPOTISM"