Vocabulary - 6

Repulsive means causing intense distaste or disgust, so its opposite is alluring, which means attractive or tempting. The other options don't convey the opposite meaning: perfect (flawless), inflamed (red/swollen), and sporadic (occurring at irregular intervals).

Insolent means disrespectful in behaviour or speech. So from the options given rude is the closest synonym.

Inebriate means to make drunk or intoxicate, so drunken is the correct meaning. The other options are unrelated: help (assist), average (typical), and revenge (vengeance). This is a direct vocabulary question testing knowledge of a less common word.

Gregarious means enjoying the company of others, sociable, or fond of company. Sociable is the correct synonym. The other options don't match: fair (just/beautiful), traditional (customary), and eccentric (unconventional).

Whirl primarily means to spin or turn rapidly, making turn the correct answer. The other options are unrelated: preface (introduction), forecast (predict), and scheme (plot/plan). This is testing knowledge of a simple verb's meaning.

Zeal means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause, so its opposite is apathy (lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern). The other options are not antonyms: sparkle (shine), lithe (flexible), and wickedness (evil nature).

Regale means to entertain or amuse someone, so its opposite in this context is pester (to annoy or bother someone repeatedly). Note that delight and entertain are synonyms, not antonyms. Feud means to have a long-standing conflict.

Lucid means clear, easy to understand, or expressing oneself clearly. Its opposite is vague (unclear or not clearly expressed). The other options are not antonyms: innocuous (harmless), infinite (endless), and contrary (opposite).

(2) Tranquil is peaceful; others mean old or initial.

(3) Jinx is a spell of bad luck; others are supposed to rid one of bad omens.

2. Explicit is self evident; others mean infer or imply.

Clamor means a loud and confused noise, so its opposite is silence (complete absence of sound). The other options are not antonyms: require (need), incubate (develop slowly), and indent (make a depression).

Trepidation shows dread; others denote boldness.

Accost means to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively. Waylay means to stop or interrupt someone, often with hostile intent, which is the closest match. The other options don't fit: allot (distribute), deliver (bring), and present (show).

Relapse is to come back; others are to run out/away.