Synonyms

Hilarious means extremely funny. While hysterical can mean funny, it also implies uncontrollable emotion, making 'funny' the more direct synonym.

To provoke means to stimulate or incite someone to do something, often by annoying them. Annoy is the closest synonym among the choices.

Finesse refers to intricate and refined skill or adroitness in handling a situation. Skill is the most accurate synonym.

Peril means serious and immediate danger. Danger is the direct synonym.

The word acidic describes substances that have the properties of an acid, one of which is a sharp, sour taste. This sensory characteristic is why sour is the most appropriate synonym in this context. Accurate and energetic are unrelated to the chemical or sensory nature of acids.

Exhilarating means making one feel very happy, animated, or elated. Thrilling is the closest synonym.

Sumptuous means splendid and expensive-looking. Lavish is the direct synonym.

To jeer means to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice. To sneer is the closest synonym.

Alacrity means brisk and cheerful readiness. Quickness is the most appropriate synonym among the choices.

To retain means to continue to have something or to keep possession of it.

Chicanery refers to the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.

An altercation is a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public. A quarrel is the direct synonym.

Dormant means inactive, sleeping, or in a state of rest. Torpid is a synonym meaning sluggish or inactive.

Inundate means to overwhelm with things or people, or to flood. It is synonymous with flood.

Nepotism refers to the practice of those with power or influence favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Favouritism is the direct synonym.

Propensity is a natural inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way. Inclination is the correct synonym.

Tenacity is the quality or fact of being very determined and persistent. Persistence is the direct synonym.

Demise refers to a person's death or the end of something. Death is the correct synonym.

Inculcate means to instill an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction. Teach is the most appropriate synonym.

Retrospect is a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time. Review of the past is the correct definition.

A regime is a government, especially an authoritarian one, or a system of rule. Rule is the appropriate synonym.

An abettor is a person who encourages or assists someone to do something wrong. Encourager is the correct synonym.

Adversity is a state of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune. Hardship is the correct synonym.

Impeccable means in accordance with the highest standards; faultless. Faultless is the correct synonym.

Penury is a state of extreme poverty; destitution. Poverty is the correct synonym.

A canter is a three-beat gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, which is an easy pace. Easy pace is the correct definition.

Harass means to subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. Annoy is the closest synonym provided.

Inane means silly, stupid, or lacking sense. Senseless is the correct synonym.

Culpable means deserving blame; guilty. Guilty is the correct synonym.