Advanced Vocabulary Meanings

A polyglot is a person who knows or uses several languages. Bilingual means knowing two languages, which is the closest option provided.

Sedulous means showing dedication and diligence, which is synonymous with being painstaking.

Juju is a term often used to refer to a magic charm, fetish, or supernatural power, particularly in West African traditions.

Metier refers to a trade, profession, or activity at which a person excels; it is their specialty.

Facile means appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; it also means easily achieved or effortless.

The word perforce is an adverb that means by force of circumstances or necessarily. Among the given options, by necessity accurately captures this meaning. The other choices refer to active force, demanding nature, or a verb action, which do not fit.

Evanescent describes something that quickly fades, vanishes, or is short-lived. Transient is the closest synonym among the choices.

A parvenu is a person of humble origins who has gained wealth or influence and risen in social status. Option D accurately defines this term.

Impecunious means having little or no money. Poor is the correct synonym.

Quotidian refers to something occurring every day or being commonplace and ordinary. Ordinary is the correct synonym.

Specious describes an argument or claim that seems correct or plausible on the surface but is actually false or misleading. Option B captures this meaning perfectly.

Fatuous means silly, foolish, or pointless. Foolish is the correct synonym.

Maudlin describes someone who is self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental. Sentimental is the correct synonym.

A paroxysm is a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity. A fit is the correct synonym.

Recondite means little known or abstruse, referring to subjects that are difficult to understand. Complex is a reasonable synonym in this context.

Ineluctable means unable to be resisted or avoided. Inevitable is the correct synonym.

Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Stubborn is the correct synonym.

Noisome means having an extremely offensive smell or being unpleasant. Putrid is the correct synonym.

To skulk means to keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive. Sneak is the correct synonym.

Beholden means owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service. Obliged is the correct synonym.

Voluble means speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently. Verbose is the correct synonym.

Aplomb means self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. Coolness is the correct synonym.

Disheveled means untidy or disordered, especially in appearance. Disordered is the correct synonym.