Synonyms

A harbinger is something that foreshadows or signals the approach of another thing - a forerunner or precursor. For example, dark clouds are a harbinger of rain. The word literally means 'one who runs ahead' and refers to anything that announces or signals what is coming.

Amicable describes a relationship or interaction characterized by friendliness, goodwill, and absence of conflict. Harmonious means forming a pleasing or consistent whole, free from discord or disagreement. In the context of relationships or agreements, both terms describe friendly, cooperative interactions without conflict.

 Originally, hackney meant an ordinary horse-driven carriage for hire. Today, hackneyed has come to mean something trite and boring.

Qualm means a feeling of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about something. Misgiving captures this sense of unease or apprehension perfectly.

Parsimonious describes someone who is frugal, sparing, or economical in their use of resources. Among the options, economical is the closest synonym.

Ransack means to search/examine thoroughly.

Candid means being open, direct, and honest in expression or manner. Frank is a direct synonym that conveys this same quality of straightforwardness and honesty.

Celestial refers to things relating to the sky, heavens, or cosmic bodies like stars and planets. Extra-terrestrial captures this cosmic, beyond-Earth quality effectively.

In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, affection, and erotic love. Therefore, Love is the correct association with this mythological figure.

An abyss refers to a deep or bottomless chasm or cavity. In religious and metaphorical contexts, this concept is often associated with the underworld or hell as a place of depth and darkness.

To douse means to pour liquid over something, extinguish flames with water, or thoroughly soak something. Saturate captures this meaning of making something completely wet or soaked through.

A symphony is an extended musical composition for full orchestra. While not a direct synonym, harmony represents the musical principle of concord that symphonies exemplify, making it the closest related concept among the options.

Voracious describes someone or something with an excessive eagerness or appetite for something, most commonly food. The phrase 'consuming food in great quantity' accurately captures this meaning of having a huge appetite.

"Benevolent" 

Means of poor quality/ cheap.

Patronage refers to the support, encouragement, or financial backing provided by a patron to a person, cause, or institution. Support is the most direct synonym among the given options.

Bounty refers to something given or distributed generously, or a reward or premium offered for a specific achievement. Reward is the most accurate synonym among the options.

Sordid means morally vile, dirty, or corrupt - particularly associated with greed and ignoble behavior. "Greedy" captures this aspect of excessive selfish desire, which is a core component of sordid character.

Regicide is the specific term for the killing of a king, derived from Latin 'rex' (king) and 'cidium' (killing). Option B precisely defines this term.

A procrastinator is someone who habitually delays or postpones tasks. "Postponer" directly captures this meaning of putting things off.

Solitude means the state of being alone or in isolation. "Seclusion" is a precise synonym - both describe being apart from others.

A regime is a system or method of government, or a particular administration. "Government" directly captures this meaning of ruling authority.

Kulak refers to a wealthy peasant farmer in Tsarist Russia - particularly those owning more land and hiring labor. This was a specific social class in Russian agricultural history.

Kempt means neat, tidy, and well-groomed (from 'well-kempt'). Option D is the correct synonym - it describes someone who is neatly dressed and cared for.