Vocabulary

Cherish means to protect, care for, or love dearly. 'Love' is the closest synonym among the options. While 'affection' is related, it's a noun whereas cherish is a verb. 'Dislike' is opposite in meaning. 'Please' is not a synonym.

Sentence can mean a grammatical unit OR a punishment given by a court. 'Punishment' is the correct synonym here. 'Command' and 'phrase' are grammatical terms but not synonyms. 'Words' are components of sentences but not the sentence itself.

Capacity refers to the ability to hold, contain, or perform something. 'Ability' is the closest synonym. 'Capable', 'can', and 'able' are related adjectives or verbs, but capacity is a noun referring to potential or capability.

Mane has to do with hair in the sense that a woman who has loose flowing hair is generally described as a mane, similar to a horse's or lion's mane.

Appeal means to make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public or in court. 'Request' is the correct synonym. 'Exclaim' means to cry out suddenly. 'State' means to express but lacks the urgency of appeal. 'Demand' is more forceful than appeal.

A batch refers to a group or collection of things that are processed or dealt with together. "Set" is the closest synonym among the options, as it also refers to a number of things grouped together.

A prank is a mischievous trick or joke played on someone. "Trick" is the most accurate synonym as it captures the deceptive nature of a prank, while the other options are related but not precise enough.

To flare means to burn suddenly or intensely, or to burst into bright flame. "Burn" is the correct answer as it directly relates to the combustion aspect of flaring. "Bright" is related but not a verb meaning to burn.

Keen primarily means sharp, acute, or penetrating - whether referring to intellect, senses, or edges. "Sharp" is the correct synonym. While "interest" and "understand" relate to keenness of mind, they are not direct synonyms.

Patental means relating to or characteristic of a father. "Fatherly" is the direct synonym, conveying the protective, caring, or authoritative aspects associated with fatherhood. "Male" is too broad.

Entrance refers to the act or place of entering. "Exit" is the direct opposite, referring to leaving or a way out. "Departure" and "arrival" are related to movement but not antonyms of entrance itself.

To confess means to admit or acknowledge something, often a wrongdoing or sin. "Deny" is the exact opposite - to refuse to admit or declare something untrue. "Refuse" and "reject" are related but not direct antonyms.

Severe means very strict, harsh, or intense. "Lenient" is the antonym, meaning more permissive, merciful, or forgiving. "Serene" means calm, which is not the opposite of severe.

Willing means ready, eager, or inclined to do something. "Hesitant" is the antonym, meaning unsure, reluctant, or holding back. "Anxious" can mean eager, making it similar rather than opposite.

Permanent means lasting or intended to last indefinitely. "Temporary" is the direct antonym, meaning lasting only for a limited time. The other options are not antonyms of permanent.

Huge means extremely large in size or scale. "Tiny" is the direct antonym, meaning very small. "New" and "old" relate to time, not size, while "weak" refers to strength.

Partial means existing only in part, incomplete, or biased. "Whole" is the antonym, meaning complete, entire, or total. "Partly" is a synonym, not an antonym.

Sharp means having a keen edge or point. Its opposite is blunt, which means dull or lacking a sharp edge. Smooth (A) relates to texture, not sharpness. Weak (C) means lacking strength, while loose (D) means not tight.

Savage means fierce, cruel, or uncivilized. Its opposite is civilised, meaning cultured, polite, or socially advanced. Wild (A) is a synonym, not antonym. Grand (B) means magnificent or large, while reasonable (C) means rational.

A patriot is someone who loves, supports, and defends their country. Ruler (A) leads or governs, ambassador (B) represents a country diplomatically, and governor (C) is a regional administrator. Patriot directly means 'one who loves his country'.

An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. Creek (B) is a narrow inlet, isthmus (C) is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses, and beach (D) is a shore area. Island specifically means land surrounded by water.

A census is the official process of systematically counting and collecting data about a country's population. Chronology (B) is arrangement of events in time order, index (C) is an alphabetical list, and contents (D) is a list of chapters/topics.

A bibliography is a list of books and other sources referenced in a work or on a particular subject. Biography (B) is a life story, monogram (C) is a decorative design of letters, and autobiography (D) is a self-written life story.

An epitaph is a brief inscription or text honoring a deceased person, typically written on a tombstone or gravestone. Endemic (A) means native to a region, emigrant (B) is someone who leaves their country, and egotist (C) is someone focused on themselves.