Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence.

She accused her sister of being vindictive when she was trying to defame her.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My grandparents live in a beautiful house _________ the countryside.

In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative. The children were merry than usual on Sunday.