Word Meanings-Vocabulary

Petrified means to be so frightened that one is unable to move, or literally turned into stone (hardened). In the context of vocabulary, 'hardened' is the most accurate synonym provided.

Indigenous means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

To relish something means to enjoy it greatly.

Philanthropic refers to the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes; it is synonymous with being kind or charitable.

Zenith refers to the time at which something is most powerful or successful; the peak or pinnacle.

To sever means to slice through or divide something, often by cutting.

To digress means to leave the main subject in speech or writing; to wander away from the topic.

Serene means calm, peaceful, and untroubled; placid is a direct synonym.

A surge is a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, like a rise in water or electricity.

Sundry means of various kinds; several.

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action; resolute is a synonym for being determined or firm in purpose.

 A squabble is a minor quarrel or argument.

To vex someone means to make them feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried. Annoy is a direct synonym for this action.

To retaliate is to take action in return for a perceived wrong, which is synonymous with seeking revenge. Repay is too broad, as it can refer to neutral or positive transactions.

To grope is to feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands. Search is the closest synonym provided.

Vivid describes something producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. Clear is the most appropriate synonym among the choices.

To grab is to seize or grasp something suddenly or roughly. Grasp is the correct synonym.

To shimmer is to shine with a soft, tremulous light. Shine is the correct synonym.

A buttress is a structure built against a wall to support it; as a verb, it means to increase the strength of or justify, which is synonymous with fortify.

To forfeit is to lose or be deprived of property or a right as a penalty for wrongdoing, which is similar to the act of sacrifice.

To goad is to provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction, often involving pressure. Press is the closest synonym.

Phony means not genuine or fraudulent, which is synonymous with false.

To evade is to escape or avoid, especially by guile or trickery. Hide is the most appropriate synonym among the options.

To emulate is to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation. Imitate is the correct synonym.

A vagrant is a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging, often described as a loafer.