English Vocabulary - Synonyms and Definitions

Audience means the act or state of hearing
 

To talk negatively about someone when they're not present is called 'backbiting'. Option D 'Back bite' (though usually written as one word 'backbite') matches this definition. Other options are unrelated: 'Contagious' means spreading, 'Dowry' is property, and 'Illegal' means unlawful.

To desecrate means to violate the sacredness of a holy place or object. Option B 'Desecrate' is the exact term for this action. 'Democracy' is a political system, 'Fatal' means deadly, and 'Illegible' means unreadable.

The place where dead bodies are buried is called a cemetery. Option B 'Cemetry' is misspelled - the correct spelling is 'Cemetery'. Despite the typo, this is the intended answer. 'Cannibal' means someone who eats human flesh, 'Eligible' means qualified, and 'Eradicate' means to eliminate.

Eligible means having the necessary qualifications or meeting the requirements for a position, office, or benefit - including being elected. Option C 'Eligible' is correct. 'Edible' means fit to eat, 'Indelible' means cannot be erased/washed out.

Someone who is very critical or tedious....hard to please.

Credulous means having or showing too great a readiness to believe things - someone who easily accepts what they're told without sufficient evidence. Option A 'Credulous' is correct. 'Indelible' means permanent, 'Holdall' is a type of bag.

Immovable means that cannot be moved or displaced. Option A 'Immovable' is the correct term. 'Irritable' means easily annoyed, 'Matinee' is an afternoon performance, and 'Laundry' refers to washing clothes.

An autograph specifically refers to a person's signature, especially that of a famous or important person. The phrase describes the exact meaning of collecting a signature in that person's own handwriting. Aquatic relates to water, brittle means easily broken, and back refers to a body part or direction - none of these match the definition.

Antonyms are words that express opposite meanings, such as 'hot' and 'cold' or 'up' and 'down'. Synonyms have similar meanings (the opposite of what the question seeks). Anarchy refers to political disorder, not word relationships.

Inevitable describes something that is unavoidable or certain to happen. 'In-' is a prefix meaning 'not,' and 'evitable' means avoidable - so inevitable means not avoidable. Inaudible means unable to be heard, indelible means unable to be erased.

A linguist is a person who specializes in languages and knows multiple languages. 'Library' is a collection of books, 'departure' means leaving, neither fits the definition of a multilingual person.

An optometrist is an eye care specialist who examines eyes and prescribes glasses or corrective lenses. The root 'opt-' relates to vision or eyes. Departure means leaving, widower is a man whose wife died, unique means one of a kind - none relate to vision care.

An oasis is a fertile spot in a desert where water is found, creating a shady, green area in an otherwise barren landscape. Orphan is a child without parents, suicide is self-killing, secular means non-religious - none describe desert vegetation.

Notorious means widely known for something bad or unfavorable - having an evil or infamous reputation. Nurse is a caregiver, kidnap is abduction, 'none of these' is incorrect since notorious fits perfectly.

A postmortem (or autopsy) is a medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. The prefix 'post-' means after, and 'mortem' means death - examination after death. Suicide is self-killing, secular means non-religious, unique means one of a kind.

Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse (usually wife) at the same time. 'Poly-' means many, and 'gamy' refers to marriage. Voluntary means done by choice, insoluble means unable to be dissolved.

Incorrigible describes someone or something that cannot be corrected, reformed, or improved. The prefix 'in-' means 'not,' and 'corrigible' means capable of being corrected. Illegal means against the law, contagious means spreadable.

A sanatorium (also sanitarium) is a medical facility for long-term treatment of chronic illnesses or recovery, especially tuberculosis. The root relates to health or healing. Transparent means see-through, paramour is a lover, pessimist is a negative thinker.

A teetotaller is a person who completely abstains from drinking alcoholic beverages. The term originated from those who drank tea (T-total) instead of alcohol. Universal means relating to all, vegetarian means eating no meat.

The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' and 'reparable' means 'capable of being repaired'. Therefore, 'irreparable' refers to something that cannot be repaired or fixed. 'Illiterate' means unable to read or write, 'laundry' refers to clothes washing, and 'none of these' is incorrect since option B is correct.

'Popular' means liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people. The phrase 'one who is liked by people' directly describes someone who is popular. 'Pedestrian' relates to walking, 'panacea' is a cure-all, and 'turn' has multiple meanings but doesn't fit this context.

A 'veteran' is someone who has had long experience or practice in a particular field or activity. This matches the definition 'one who has long experience'. 'Panacea' means a solution for all problems, 'irritable' means easily annoyed, and 'none of these' is incorrect.

A 'mercenary' is a person who works or serves merely for money or material gain, often without regard to principle. This directly matches the definition given. 'Migratory' relates to movement from place to place, 'manifesto' is a public declaration, and 'museum' is a building for displaying artifacts.

'Waterproof' means impervious to water or unable to be penetrated by water, which matches the definition 'through which water cannot pass'. 'Optician' is an eye specialist, 'invincible' means unbeatable, and 'none of these' is incorrect.