Synonyms

The word 'frigid' means extremely cold in temperature or lacking emotion. Among the choices, 'cold' is the closest synonym.

The word 'venial' refers to an offense or fault that is minor and easily forgiven. 'Pardonable' is the correct synonym.

To be piqued means to be irritated, resentful, or annoyed. Annoyed is the closest synonym among the choices.

A buttress is a structure built against a wall to provide support. It is used metaphorically to mean to support or reinforce something.

 Plot is similar in meaning to intrigue as both refer to plans or arranging plans in secret.

Avarice is defined as extreme greed for wealth or material gain. Greed is the direct synonym.

Vernacular refers to the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region. Dialect is the correct synonym.

Mortal can mean subject to death, but in this context, it relates to the physical world or human existence, making earthly the most appropriate synonym among the choices.

Sloth is defined as reluctance to work or make an effort; it is synonymous with laziness or indolence.

To disparage someone or something is to regard or represent them as being of little worth. Belittle is the direct synonym.

Excoriate literally means to strip off the skin, but figuratively it means to criticize severely. Among the choices, to strip is the literal definition provided.

To spurn is to reject with disdain or contempt. Snub is the closest synonym.

An affliction is something that causes pain or suffering. Suffering is the correct synonym.

Exorcise means to drive out an evil spirit, but it is also used to mean to get rid of something troublesome. Jettison, meaning to throw away or discard, is the closest synonym in this list.

Atrophy refers to the wasting away of body tissue or an organ, or a decline in effectiveness. Fritter, in the sense of wasting away or squandering, is the intended synonym here.

To contort is to twist or bend out of its normal shape. Twist is the direct synonym.

Chimerical means existing only as the product of unchecked imagination; fantastically visionary or improbable. Impossible is the closest synonym provided.

To conjure is to make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere, often as if by magic. To invoke is the closest synonym.

To flabbergast is to surprise someone greatly; to astonish. Astonish is the direct synonym.

Slander is the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation. To insult is the closest synonym.

Surfeit is an excessive amount of something. Excess is the direct synonym.

To eulogize is to praise highly in speech or writing. Extol is the direct synonym.

An exodus is a mass departure of people. Migration is the closest synonym.

A pugilist is a person who fights with their fists; a boxer. Boxer is the direct synonym.

To foment is to instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). To stimulate is the closest synonym.