English Proficiency - 1 (Vocabulary)

Obdurate means unmoved by persuasion, pity or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.

To tarnish something means to damage its reputation or quality, which is synonymous with to blemish.

Efface means to rub out, erase or obliterate (outlines, traces, inscriptions, etc).

Tortuous means full of twists and turns, which is synonymous with winding.

Ulterior motives are those that are intentionally hidden or beyond what is immediately apparent.

A paragon is a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence.

Obeisance means a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy.

To vacillate means to waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.

Wary means feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

A toxin is a poisonous substance, which is synonymous with venom in many biological contexts.

Xenophobia is the dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries or strangers.

To rejuvenate means to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively. Option B is the direct definition.

Pathetic describes something or someone that causes feelings of sadness, sympathy, or pity. Option B accurately captures this meaning.

A person whose support or protection is solicited or acknowledged by the dedication of a book or other work is called a patron.

Xerography is a dry photocopying technique. It is a process that uses electrostatic charges to create images, which is similar to photography in its goal of image reproduction.

To cerebrate is to use the mind or to think. Therefore, cerebrated means thought out or mentally processed.

Zest refers to great enthusiasm and energy. Option B is the correct synonym.

Zenith refers to the highest point reached by a celestial object or the peak of something. Option B is the correct definition.

Chaos refers to complete disorder and confusion. Option C is the correct synonym.

Indispensable means absolutely necessary or essential. Option D is the correct definition.

An interlude is an intervening period of time or a pause between events. Option A is the correct synonym.

A genius is a person of exceptionally high intelligence or creative ability, often associated with being clever. Option B is the best fit.

Punctilious means showing great attention to detail or correct behavior. Scrupulous is a synonym, as both imply being very careful and precise.

Obscene means offensive to moral principles or indecent. Lewd is a direct synonym.

Remorseful means filled with regret or guilt. Regretful is the correct synonym.

Judicious means having or showing good judgment. Prudent is a direct synonym.

Assimilation is the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas, or the absorption of a minority group into a culture. Absorption is the correct synonym.

Genial means friendly and cheerful. Sociable is the correct synonym.

Cavalier means showing a lack of proper concern or being dismissive and arrogant. Haughty is the best match as it means arrogantly superior and disdainful. Other options like shy or affectionate don't capture this arrogant disregard.

Gregarious means 'fond of the company of others; sociable'.

Anachronous means misplaced in time.

A janitor is a person employed as a caretaker of a building. This fits the provided phrase.

Circumlocution is the use of many words where fewer would do, often in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive. It is literally a round-about way of speaking.

Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that typically spend their early life in water and their adult life on land. The term describes animals at home in both environments.

A cynic is a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons. This fits the description of being incredulous of human goodness.

An endemic disease is one that is regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. This matches the definition of a disease peculiar to a country or region.

Monotonous means tiresome.

Diaphanous means almost transparent.

Anomalous means unusual or abnormal.