Synonyms

To bolster means to support, strengthen, or reinforce something.

Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage, which is synonymous with shrewd.

Avarice is an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

To surmise means to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it, which is synonymous with to guess.

To gloat means to contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness, similar to to boast.

An adage is a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth, synonymous with an axiom.

Atrocious means horrifyingly wicked or of a very poor quality, which aligns with cruel.

To elude means to evade or escape from a danger, enemy, or pursuer, which is synonymous with to avoid.

An impediment is a hindrance or obstruction in doing something, synonymous with a restraint.

Bawl means to shout or cry out noisily. Cry is the closest synonym among the choices.

Ascend means to go up or climb. Soar is the most appropriate synonym as it implies rising or flying upward.

Baffle means to totally bewilder or perplex. Puzzle is a direct synonym for this state of confusion.

Assail means to make a concerted or violent attack on someone. Attack is the synonymous term.

Barter refers to the exchange of goods or services for other goods or services without using money. Trade is the correct synonym.

Extradite means to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed. Expel is the closest synonym in this context.

Divulge means to make known private or sensitive information. Reveal is the direct synonym.

Beckon means to make a gesture to encourage someone to come nearer or follow. Summon is the correct synonym.

A smirk is a smug, conceited, or silly smile. Smile is the most accurate synonym provided.

Lure means to tempt a person or animal to do something or to go somewhere. Entice is a direct synonym.

Calumniate means to make false and defamatory statements about someone. Defame is the correct synonym.

Bashful means reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy. Shy is the direct synonym.

Callow means inexperienced and immature. Immature is the correct synonym.

Billow refers to a large sea wave or a mass of smoke/fabric moving in a surging way. Surge is the correct synonym.

Bellicose means demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. Hostile is the correct synonym.

Confound means to cause surprise or confusion in someone. Bewilder is the correct synonym.