At large

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : The government made amends to the family for the loss of their earning member in the war.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : Till judge do not give final judgement we cant say that he is off the hook.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Pretence means pretext, sham, excuse
Example : The New Group could, however, act as an effective stalking-horse.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : All the efforts of NGO's to root out the curse of dowry system is still a wild-goose chase in certain areas.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : Company has zero tolerance policy for the employees who play truant.