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Option A is the best answer. Note that 'either' goes with 'or' and the usage of both creates an impression as to alternatives.

'It is high time' suggests that something should be done and that it is already a bit late.

'Either' is used when there is an alternative choice or decision to be made.

The rule of concord states an exception, that is when either or neither joins to subjects (one singular and the other plural) the verb should be chosen by considering the nearer of the two subjects. This means that if the second subject is plural the verb should be plural 'You' can take a plural form, therefore option B is the safest answer.

To concede is to admit and the excessive drinking of the prisoner caused the murder.

A virtuoso is an expert in a field while an ignoramus is a novice.

As 'prodigious' from the context of usage means big.

To ambulatory as in this context is to be able to move or walk around.

Vulnerability means here that one is open or susceptible to something. 'Liable' best fits this here.

An extempore speech is made at the spur of the moment i.e without previous preparation.

To espouse is to adopt or support a belief or strategy.

Exploded as used in this context means to refute or criticise.

To foreclose is to leave out the consideration of an option or alternative to something.

The vowel sound here is pronounceable in 'pat', 'apple' etc. Plait is the therefore the right answer.

The vowel sound obtainable here is the short /u/ sound as in 'put'. The rest of the options have elongated pronunciation than 'full'