Synonyms

Insolent means rude, impolite, or arrogantly disrespectful. Hold means to grasp, allule (likely 'allure') means to attract, and dry is the opposite of wet. Insolent behavior shows disregard for others.

 Someone who is timid may be shy, but they are certainly fearful.

Drowsy means sleepy or lethargic, making 'Sleepy' the correct synonym.

To botch something means to carry out a task badly or carelessly, which is synonymous with 'Bungle'.

To assuage means to make an unpleasant feeling less intense, which is synonymous with 'Ease'.

To abstain means to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something, which is synonymous with 'Resist'.

'Hinder' means to create difficulties for, to impede, obstruct, or block progress. 'Obstruct' is a synonym meaning to block or get in the way of. 'Roudy' appears to be a typo for 'Rowdy' (meaning noisy/disorderly), 'Dry' means not wet, and 'Bad' means not good.

An echelon is a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society, which is synonymous with 'Rank'.

A maverick is an unorthodox or independent-minded person, which is synonymous with 'Unorthodox'.

Intrepid means fearless or adventurous, which is synonymous with 'Fearless'.

To hoodwink means to deceive or trick someone, which is synonymous with 'Deceive'.

A compendium is a concise collection or summary of information. Abridgment refers to a shortened version of a work, making it the closest synonym among the choices.

Bucolic refers to things relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside or country life. Rustic is a direct synonym for this rural quality.

A prerogative is a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. Privilege is the most accurate synonym provided.

Amicable describes a relationship characterized by friendliness and a lack of disagreement. Friendly is the direct synonym.

An iota is an extremely small amount of something. Small amount is the correct definition.

To abstain is to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. Refrain is the standard synonym for this action.

Brash describes someone who is self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. Rude is the closest synonym in this context.

Docile means ready to accept control or instruction; submissive. Gentle is the most appropriate synonym among the choices.

To elude means to escape from or avoid a danger, enemy, or pursuer. Dodge is a common synonym for this action.

To accuse is to charge someone with an offense or crime. Impeach is a formal synonym often used in legal or political contexts.

To kindle means to light or set on fire. Ignite is the direct synonym.

Parochial means having a limited or narrow outlook or scope. Narrow minded is the correct descriptive synonym.

Gridlock refers to a situation where traffic is so congested that movement is impossible. Traffic jam is the literal synonym.