Explanation:

Option (e) is the correct choice. Adjourned and Postpone are similar in meaning.

Adjourned means put off or postpone (a resolution or sentence).

Postpone means cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.

Grotesque means strange and unpleasant, especially in a silly or slightly frightening way.

Patronage means the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.