Advanced English Synonyms

Sustain means to keep up/maintain. So, option 4 is the best of all options.

An = "no", "archy" = rule. No rule means chaos.

To shimmer means to shine with a soft, tremulous, or wavering light. Glitter is the most appropriate synonym as it also refers to shining with a bright, shimmering reflected light. Shade is an antonym, and Ileum is a biological term for part of the small intestine.

To discern means to recognize or distinguish something, often with some difficulty, using the senses or the mind. Perceive is a direct synonym meaning to become aware or conscious of something. Reject and bypass are unrelated actions involving refusal or avoidance.

Extirpate means to root out and destroy something completely. Eradicate is a perfect synonym as it also means to put an end to or destroy something entirely. Compel means to force, and create is an antonym meaning to bring something into existence.

Dainty describes something that is small, delicate, and often pretty or elegant. Delicate is the closest synonym among the choices provided. Plainness and commonness are generally used to describe things that lack the refinement or elegance associated with being dainty.

Oblivion refers to the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening, or the state of being forgotten. Insensibility, in the sense of lacking awareness or consciousness, is the most suitable synonym here. Recollection and retrospect refer to the act of remembering, which are opposites of oblivion.

While perceive usually means to see or notice, in a broader cognitive sense, it can mean to understand or form a mental concept. Among the given options, 'Conceive' (to form an idea) is the only positive cognitive action, as the others (Oversight, Err, Mistake) refer to errors or failures in perception.

Contiguity refers to the state of being in direct contact or next to something else. Proximity means nearness in space or time, making it a very close synonym. Distance and separation are antonyms that describe being far apart.

To lament is to express deep grief, sorrow, or regret about something. Regret is the most appropriate synonym among the options, as it involves feeling sadness or disappointment. Rejoice and exult are antonyms that mean to show great joy or triumph.

A lattice is a structure made of crossed wood or metal strips with open spaces between them, forming a pattern. Mesh is a synonym as it also refers to a network of wire or thread with similar open spaces. Option C contains a typo (Purdon) and is not a valid synonym.

To exasperate means to irritate or annoy someone intensely. Vex is a direct synonym meaning to make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried. Allay and quiet are antonyms that mean to diminish or soothe a feeling.

Embellishment refers to the action of adding decorative details or features to something. Ornamentation is a direct synonym that describes the items or act of decorating. The other options, like simplicity, represent the opposite concept.

Ignoble describes someone or something that is not honorable in character or purpose. Abject, while often meaning extremely unpleasant, can also describe a low or base condition, making it the closest synonym among the choices. Peer and Lord refer to high social standing, which are antonyms.

To allure someone is to powerfully attract or charm them. Fascinate is a synonym that means to draw the intense interest or attraction of someone. Restrain and hinder are opposites, as they involve stopping or slowing down an action.

Retrospective involves looking back on or dealing with past events or situations. A recollection is the act or power of recalling the past, which aligns with the backward-looking nature of the word. Future and coming time are antonyms as they refer to what is ahead.

Remuneration is the money paid for work or a service rendered. Pay is a straightforward synonym for this financial compensation. While an allowance is a type of payment, it is usually a regular sum given for specific needs rather than direct compensation for work.

Exuberance is the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. Joyous is the adjective form describing this state of being full of joy. Penury and poverty are antonyms, referring to a state of extreme financial lack.

To chasten someone means to rebuke or punish them in order to improve their behavior. Upbraid is a synonym that means to find fault with someone or scold them severely. Remit means to cancel or refrain from exacting a punishment, which is the opposite.

Skimpy describes something that is provided in a very small or inadequate amount. Scanty is a direct synonym meaning small or insufficient in quantity. Ample and replete are antonyms that describe abundance or being well-supplied.

Forfeiture is the loss or giving up of something as a penalty for a mistake or crime. Sacrifice involves giving up something valued for the sake of something else, which captures the essence of losing a possession. Deliver and excellence do not share this meaning of loss.

Consequent means following as a result or effect of something else. Following is a synonym that indicates something that comes after in time or sequence. Previous, prior, and anterior all refer to things that happened before.

Proprietorship is the state or right of owning a business or property. Possession is a synonym that refers to the state of having, owning, or controlling something. Poverty and landlessness describe the lack of ownership or assets.

To promulgate means to promote or make an idea or law widely known. Broadcast is a synonym that refers to the wide dissemination of information. While popularize is related, broadcast more accurately reflects the act of official or wide announcement.

Prosody is the study of the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry. Versification is the act or art of making verses, which is the core component of prosody. Prose is the opposite of verse, and talk or article are general forms of communication.