Synonyms

It means a fee or fine involving money. Its synonym is financial.

Penurious describes someone who is extremely poor or stingy with money. 'Stingy' is the correct synonym because it directly captures the meaning of being unwilling to spend or give. The other options (Commit, Close, Gloomy) have different meanings altogether - to commit is to pledge, close means near or shut, and gloomy refers to darkness or sadness.

Permeable means allowing substances like liquids or gases to pass through pores or small openings. 'Porous' is the correct synonym because both describe materials with tiny holes that permit passage. The other options are unrelated - Possess means to own, Achieve means to accomplish, and Opening is a noun while permeable is an adjective describing permeability.

Persiflage refers to light, playful, teasing conversation or banter between friends. 'Banter' is the correct synonym because it specifically captures this meaning of witty, good-natured exchange. The other options are incorrect - Morbid means related to death or disease, Cree appears to be a typo or truncated word, and Bantam refers to a small breed of chicken.

Perspicuous means expressed in a clear, easily understandable manner. 'Lucid' is the correct synonym because both describe clarity of expression or thought. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - Slack means loose or negligent, Favourable means advantageous, and Dull means lacking brightness or interest.

A phial is a small glass bottle or container, typically used for holding liquids like medicines or perfumes. 'Small bottle' is the correct answer as it directly defines what a phial is. The other options are incorrect - Smell is a noun describing odor, Box is a larger container, and Container is too general.

Petty means of little importance, trivial, or concerned with small matters. 'Trivial' is the correct synonym because both describe things that are insignificant or minor. The other options are incorrect - Narrow means limited in scope, Eager means enthusiastic, and Theft means stealing.

Philology is the branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of languages. 'Study of languages' is the correct answer because philology is precisely that - the scholarly study of language. The other options refer to different fields - Study of coins is numismatics, Study of rocks is geology, and Study of weather is meteorology.

It means covered with patches/ mottled.

Plagiarism is the practice of using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper attribution or permission. 'Theft of another's idea' is the correct answer because plagiarism essentially means stealing intellectual property. The other options are incorrect - Plugged means blocked or filled, Truth means honesty (the opposite of plagiarism), and Original means not copied (opposite of plagiarized).

Pithy means concise, brief, and forceful in expression - saying much in few words. 'Laconic' is the correct synonym because both describe speech or writing that is terse and to the point. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - Measure is unrelated, Verbose means using too many words (opposite), and Diffuse means spread out or lengthy (opposite).

Pinion means to restrain or immobilize someone, typically by binding their arms or wings. 'Restrain' is the correct synonym because it captures the meaning of holding back or limiting movement. The other options are incorrect - Return means to go back, Regret means to feel sorry, and Release means to let go (opposite of restrain).

Plaintive means expressing sorrow or melancholy, typically in a sound or voice. 'Mournful' is the correct synonym because both describe something that sounds sad or expresses grief. The other options are incorrect - Straightforward means clear and direct, Tiresome means exhausting, and Eager means enthusiastic (opposite of sad).

Ponderous means heavy, weighty, or lumbering in movement. It can describe both physical heaviness and something that is slow or labored. Weighty directly captures this meaning of heaviness and substance. The distractors graceful and light are opposites of the concept, while partiality is unrelated to weight or heaviness.

 Answer option 1 seems closer.

Plebeian refers to common people or the masses, as opposed to the aristocracy or elite classes. It means ordinary, common, or vulgar. The word comes from the Roman plebs, the common citizens. Aristocratic and refined are actually antonyms, while compute is completely unrelated.

A precipice is a very steep rock face, cliff, or crag. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a dangerous situation. Cliff is the most direct synonym among the options. The other words (dagger, eradicate, animus) relate to weapons, destruction, and hostility respectively and have no semantic connection to precipice.

Preclude means to prevent, make impossible, or exclude something from happening. It establishes a barrier or makes an action unfeasible. Eliminate captures this sense of preventing or removing possibility. The other options (prefer, incomplete, thanks) do not convey the meaning of prevention or exclusion.

A prelude is an introductory piece, event, or action that comes before something more important. It serves as a beginning or opening. Introduction is the closest synonym among the options. Internal, inverter, and addition do not convey the sense of something that comes first or prepares the way.

Preeminent means surpassing all others, outstanding, or distinguished in a particular field. It indicates superiority or prominence. Outstanding captures this meaning perfectly. Secondary is an antonym, while outward and divert have no semantic connection to the concept of superiority.

Forewarning is an advance warning or caution about something that will happen. Premonition is a strong feeling or intuition that something is about to occur, often something unpleasant - this captures the predictive nature of a forewarning. The other options (press, confused, amiable) relate to media, mental state, and personality respectively and are unrelated to warnings.

Preponderate means to exceed in amount, weight, power, or influence. It indicates superiority or dominance in quantity or importance. Outweigh directly captures this meaning of being greater in weight, importance, or number. The other options (ward, saint, lover) are unrelated to the concept of exceeding or dominating.

A prerogative is an exclusive right or privilege held by a particular person or group. It denotes a special advantage or authority. Privilege is the closest synonym and captures the essence of having exclusive rights. The other options (missile, god, madam) are unrelated to the concept of exclusive rights or privileges.

Presumptuous means failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; showing overconfidence, arrogance, or disrespect. It describes behavior that exceeds what is considered proper. Arrogant captures this sense of overconfidence and disregard for proper boundaries. The other options (arrival, adverb, forward) do not convey this meaning.