Word Meanings-Vocabulary

The correct answer is 'workshop' because an atelier is specifically a workshop or studio, especially for artists or designers. It is a workplace where craftspeople or artists create their work.

The correct answer is 'repeated appeals' because to cajole means to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. It involves making repeated requests or appeals, often in a charming or manipulative way.

The correct answer is 'excessively sentimental' because maudlin means being sentimental in a tearful, emotional, or overly emotional way, especially when under the influence of alcohol. It describes being emotionally or sentimentally excessive.

The correct answer is 'to manifest' because to evince means to show or demonstrate something clearly, typically a quality, feeling, or ability. It is about making something evident or apparent through one's behavior or actions.

Supernal means relating to the sky or heavens, or celestial in nature. Option A correctly captures this meaning. Options B, C, and D are unrelated to the word's actual meaning.

Egregious means outstandingly bad, flagrant, or shocking in a negative sense. Option A correctly defines it. Options B, C, and D are incorrect associations - egregious is specifically about negative extremes.

Commination refers to a formal denunciation or threat of punishment, often in a religious context. Option A is correct. Option B confuses it with 'combination', and C and D are unrelated.

Fungible means interchangeable, mutually replaceable, or able to be substituted. Option A is precise. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - fungibility is about replaceability, not emotional states.

Roué means a dissolute or debauched man, especially one who leads a licentious lifestyle. Option A correctly captures this. Options B, C, and D are incorrect associations.

Cozen means to deceive, trick, or cheat someone through indirect means. Option C is correct. Options A, B, and D are incorrect - cozen involves fraudulence, not hiding, loving, or respecting.

Noisome means harmful, unpleasant, or offensive, especially referring to foul smells. Option A captures the harmful nature. Options B and C are opposites, and D confuses it with 'nonsense'.

Supervene means to occur or follow immediately, often unexpectedly as an additional circumstance. Option A is correct. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - supervening is about temporal succession.

Mendacious means untruthful, lying, or dishonest. Option A correctly captures this. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - mendacity specifically concerns truthfulness.

Doff means to remove or take off, typically referring to hats or clothing. Option A is correct. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - doffing is an action of removal.

Panacea means a universal remedy or solution for all diseases or problems. Option A is precise. Option B is opposite, C is too specific, and D confuses it with pain.

Distrait means inattentive, distracted, or absent-minded due to being withdrawn in attention. Option A captures this perfectly. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - distrait describes mental state.

To abrogate means to formally repeal, annul, or do away with a law, right, or agreement. Option A 'to put an end to' correctly captures this meaning of ending something officially. The other options are unrelated - abrogate is not about starting, thinking, or making comments.

Redoubtable means inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable. Option B 'formidable' is the exact synonym - both words describe something that commands respect due to its impressive nature. Option A is close but 'dreadful' has negative connotations of causing fear, while redoubtable is more about commanding respect through power.

Ignoble literally means 'not noble' - it describes something dishonorable, mean, or lacking dignity. Option A is the literal negation of 'noble'. Option B is the opposite of what ignoble means. The word can describe actions, behavior, or origins that are common or base rather than elevated or honorable.

Salient means most noticeable, important, or conspicuous. Option D 'conspicuous' is the correct answer - both describe things that stand out or are easily noticed. Option A plays on sound similarity but 'very silent' is opposite in meaning. Salient features are prominent and immediately visible, not hidden or quiet.

Yen as a noun means a strong desire or craving. Option C 'strong desire' is correct. While yen also refers to Japanese currency, in this context it means longing or yearning. Options A, B, and D describe actions or feelings unrelated to desire or longing.

Bouleversement (from French) means a complete overturning, reversal, or disruption - literally 'a turning upside down'. Option B correctly captures this meaning of radical change or upheaval. The word is used in contexts where normal order or expectations are completely inverted or overturned.

Embonpoint refers to stoutness or plumpness of body - typically used to describe someone who is pleasantly full-figured. Option A 'stoutness' is correct. Options B, C, and D incorrectly suggest height or vertical positioning. The word comes from French and specifically refers to body composition, not physical height.

Intrepid means fearless, brave, or courageous. Option C 'fearless' is correct. The word describes someone who shows no fear in dangerous or difficult situations. Option D is the opposite, and options A and B refer to personality traits unrelated to courage or fear.

Varicoloured means having various colors or being multi-colored. Option D 'having a variety of colours' is correct. The prefix 'vari-' indicates diversity or multiple types, and 'coloured' refers to color. Options A and B incorrectly suggest limited color options, while option C incorrectly describes a painting rather than the characteristic of having multiple colors.