Synonyms

Cant refers to hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, or the jargon of a specific group. Slang is a synonym for the latter definition of cant.

Contortion is the act of twisting or bending out of shape. Distortion is a direct synonym for this action.

Craven means contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly. Cowardly is a direct synonym.

Catastrophe is an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster. Calamity is a direct synonym.

Debase means to lower the moral character, value, or quality of something. To reduce is the closest synonym among the choices.

A coterie is a small group of people with shared interests or tastes. A cadre is a small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession, making it the best synonym.

Exhume means to dig out something, especially a corpse, from the ground. To dig out is the direct definition.

Clandestine means kept secret or done secretively. Secret is the direct synonym.

Commutation refers to the action or process of commuting, such as replacing a penalty with a less severe one or exchanging one thing for another. Substitution is the most accurate synonym.

Cognate refers to words that have a common origin or are related in nature. Related is the correct synonym.

A cudgel is a short, thick stick used as a weapon. Stick is the correct synonym.

Hauteur is a noun meaning haughtiness of manner or disdainful pride. Pride is the most appropriate synonym.

Fetid means smelling extremely unpleasant. Stinking is the direct synonym.

Glib describes someone who speaks in a fluent but insincere or shallow manner. Speak fluently captures the core meaning.

Ignoble means not honorable in character or purpose. Base is a synonym meaning lacking moral principles.

Incarcerate means to imprison or confine. Imprison is the direct synonym.

A charlatan is a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud. Imposter is the correct synonym.

Spice is synonomous with condiment because it is something that is added to food in order to enchance flavor.

Congenital refers to a condition present from birth. Inborn is the correct synonym.

Equivocate means to use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. Deceive is the closest synonym in this context.

Dolorous means feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress. Grievous is the correct synonym.

Demur means to raise doubts or show reluctance. Hesitate is the correct synonym.

Detonate means to explode or cause to explode. Explode is the direct synonym.

Effulgent means shining brightly; radiant. Illuminated is the closest synonym provided.