Word Meanings

Fervid means intensely enthusiastic or passionate, which is synonymous with ardent. The other options represent states of inactivity or lack of emotion.

 In law, someone acting in a fiduciary status is generally a trustee who is acting on behalf of a beneficiary of trust.

A fissure is a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, which is defined as a crevice. The other options refer to architectural or structural elements.

Foolhardy describes someone who is recklessly bold or rash. Cautious, alert, and careful are all antonyms of this behavior.

Fortitude refers to courage in pain or adversity, which is synonymous with bravery. Feebleness and weakness are antonyms, while fondness is unrelated.

To flaunt means to display something ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration, which is synonymous with to boast. The other options do not capture this meaning.

To flout means to openly disregard a rule, law, or convention, which is synonymous with to defy. Respect is an antonym, while note and attend are unrelated.

A furor is an outbreak of public anger or excitement, which is synonymous with a disturbance. The other options are unrelated to the concept of a commotion.

A fulcrum is the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots. It is a fundamental component of a lever system.

A freshet is a rush of fresh water flowing into the sea or a sudden overflow of a stream resulting from heavy rain or snowmelt, which is synonymous with a flood.

Gentry refers to people of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth, which is synonymous with the elite.

To galvanize means to shock or excite someone into taking action, which is synonymous with to encourage. The other options do not fit the definition.

Garrulity refers to the quality of being excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters, which is synonymous with talkativeness.

A gauntlet is a stout glove with a long wrist, formerly worn by a knight in armor. The other options are items of clothing that do not fit this specific definition.

Gloaming is a poetic term for twilight or dusk. The other options refer to times of day that are not associated with the fading light of evening.

To fleece someone means to obtain a great deal of money from them, typically by overcharging or swindling them, which is synonymous with to rob.

A gig is a light, two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse. The other options are modern modes of transport.

A grotto is a small cave or cavern, often used for decorative purposes in gardens. The other options are unrelated to geographical or architectural features of this type.

To goad means to provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction, which is synonymous with to urge.

A gratuity is a tip given to a waiter, taxicab driver, etc., or a sum of money paid to an employee at the end of a period of employment, which is synonymous with a gift or bonus.

A guise is an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something, which is synonymous with appearance.

Hallowed means made holy, consecrated, or greatly revered. Blessed is the closest synonym among the choices.

Grandiose describes something impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often excessively so. Imposing is a direct synonym.

Hackneyed refers to a phrase or idea that has been overused and lacks originality. Stereotyped captures this sense of being unoriginal or cliché.