Vocabulary in Context - 4 (Listening)

Fecund means 'fruitful' or ' fertile'.

Privation means to lack the basic necessities of life.

It means an effort to appear to have a quality not really or fully possessed; the pretense of actual possession: an affectation of interest in art; affectation of being rich.

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, often unreasonably. It implies a difficult and unyielding attitude, similar to being pig-headed or persistent in opposition. Stubborn is the closest synonym among the options. Reckless means without thought for consequences, which is different from obstinate. Selfish means concerned only with oneself. Aggressive refers to hostile or forceful behavior, which can accompany obstinacy but isn't its meaning.

It is a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain; contrition; remorse.

Since the excuses are flimsy, they could be considered to be ambigous, but this is does not clearly describe them, whereas unbelieveable does. In this sense, unbelieveable is the correct choice.

Debonair describes a man who is confident, stylish, and charming in social situations. It conveys elegance, sophistication, and a pleasant manner in personal interactions. Charming captures the essence of debonair - having an attractive and pleasing personality or manner. Excellent means extremely good, which is too general. Versatile means able to adapt to different situations. Boastful means arrogantly showing off, which is opposite to the suave quality of debonair.

Debacle means a sudden, disastrous collapse or failure, often complete and overwhelming. In this context, it refers to a significant personal or professional failure that led to depression. Fight and Quarrel suggest conflicts, not failures. Death is too extreme and specific - debacle refers to a catastrophic failure of plans, reputation, or endeavors, not necessarily loss of life. Failure is the correct synonym as it captures the essence of a disastrous outcome.

A strong inclination, taste or liking for something: a penchant for watching action movies.

It means recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.

It is meant for someone resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly.

Dawdling means to waste time; idle; trifle; loiter: Stop dawdling and bring something to eat.
Dillydally means to waste time, especially by indecision.

It means awakening, renewal or revival.

Peremptory means commanding, dictatorial, and insisting on immediate obedience without accepting refusal or disagreement. It implies an arrogant, bossy tone that leaves no room for negotiation. Imperious means arrogantly domineering or assuming power without justification, which closely matches peremptory. Specious means seemingly good but actually false - misleading. Poignant means evoking sadness or emotion. Rough means harsh or unrefined, which doesn't capture the authoritative nature of peremptory.