Synonyms: Words A-B

Abominate means to hate or detest intensely. Loathe is the closest synonym among the options, as both words convey strong disgust or aversion. Casual, shorten, and assent are unrelated to the meaning.

Abscond means to leave quickly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or capture, often in a context of escaping or running away. Depart secretly and hide perfectly captures this meaning of fleeing clandestinely.

Abysmal literally means very deep or bottomless (from abyss), and figuratively means extremely bad or terrible. Bottomless is the correct meaning among the options. The other choices are unrelated.

Affable describes someone who is pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to. Courteous is the closest synonym, as both relate to pleasant social behavior and good manners. Rich red and conciseness are unrelated.

Annuity refers to a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically as an investment or insurance payout. Yearly allowance correctly captures this meaning. Trade, title, and with reference to are unrelated.

Alacrity means cheerful promptness or eagerness - doing something willingly, quickly, and with enthusiasm. Cheerful promptness perfectly matches this meaning. Critical remark, undefined, and heat-producing are unrelated.

Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly without protest or to give consent silently. Assent is the closest meaning - to agree or consent. Surrender implies defeat, fault finding is unrelated.

Adamant means unyielding, inflexible, or refusing to be persuaded. "Hard" is the closest synonym among the options, suggesting firmness and unyielding character. A sophist is a clever arguer, jolly means cheerful, and Mayan refers to a civilization.

Arable means fit for ploughing. Hence, fit for growing crops.

Antipathy means strong dislike, hostility, or aversion toward something or someone. "Dislike" directly captures this core meaning. Contract refers to an agreement, distortion means twisting out of shape, and "None of these" is incorrect.

Allure means to attract, entice, or tempt powerfully. "Entice" is the perfect synonym, both meaning to attract or tempt someone. A map-maker is a cartographer, hesitate means to pause, and shapeless means without form.

Appall means to shock, horrify, or cause dismay. "Dismay" directly captures this sense of shock and distress. Stadium and wrestling ground are places, not meanings, and pain is a feeling but not the meaning of appall.

Askew means crooked, slanted, or not in a straight or level position. "Slanted" is the exact synonym, describing something tilted or at an angle. Blame means to hold responsible, parade is a procession, and sky blue is a color.

Arbitrate means to act as a judge or referee in a dispute between parties. "Act as judge" is the literal definition. A hurling machine and figured fabric are unrelated meanings, and a pithy maxim is a saying.

Assuage means to lessen, soothe, relieve, or mitigate (especially pain, distress, or intensity). "Lessen" directly captures this meaning of reducing intensity. An advocate is a supporter, disorder means confusion, and "None of these" is incorrect.

Averse means strongly opposed, disinclined, or reluctant to do something. "Reluctant" perfectly captures this sense of unwillingness. Blame means to hold responsible, watchful means alert, and frenzied means wildly excited.

Behoove means to be necessary, fitting, or suited to (usually "it behooves you"). "Suited to" captures this sense of appropriateness or necessity. Repentance means regret, quack is a fake, and trifle means something unimportant.

Balmy means mild, pleasant, or soothing (especially weather). "Mild" is the correct synonym in this context. Refer means to mention, partner means companion, and fantastic means extraordinary or imaginary.

Benign means gentle, kindly, harmless, or not dangerous. "Kindly" directly captures this sense of gentleness and harmlessness. Digestive relates to digestion, thrifty means careful with money, and frankness means honesty.

Bicker means to quarrel, argue, or engage in petty disputes. "Quarrel" is the exact synonym, both meaning to argue or dispute. Thrifty means careful with money, slow gallop is a canter, and bleach means to whiten.

Azure refers to a bright sky-blue color, named after the clear blue of the sky on a clear day. The other options (large group, companion, discipline) are unrelated meanings.

Athwart means from side to side, across, or in a transverse direction. It's often used to describe something positioned or moving crosswise, particularly in navigation or poetic contexts.

Auxiliary means providing supplementary or additional help and support. It refers to something that assists, serves as a backup, or provides extra resources when needed.

Ambatory relates to walking or being capable of walking. It's used in medical contexts to describe patients who are able to move about on foot, as opposed to being bedridden.

A barrister is a lawyer qualified to represent clients in higher courts and provide legal advocacy. In the UK legal system, barristers specialize in courtroom representation and expert legal advice.