Synonyms

A whim is a sudden desire or change of mind, often fanciful or capricious. Fantasy is the closest synonym among the choices.

To deplete means to use up the supply or resources of something. Exhaust is a direct synonym.

Divvy is informal slang meaning to divide or share out. Dividend relates to the portion shared out, making it the most relevant choice in this context.

Dearth means a scarcity or lack of something. Scarcity is a direct synonym.

Whimper means to cry softly or make a low, complaining sound. Cry is the closest synonym as it refers to vocal expression of distress. Pease is likely a misspelling of peace. Old and shy are unrelated to whimpering sounds.

Stringent means precise, exact, or strict, especially regarding rules or regulations. Strict is the direct synonym.

Glib refers to being fluent and voluble but in a superficial or insincere way. Smooth is the closest synonym among the choices provided.

Staid means sedate, respectable, and unadventurous. Sedate is a direct synonym for this term.

Wan describes someone who looks pale, weak, or exhausted. Tired is the most appropriate synonym among the given options.

To prune means to trim or cut away unnecessary parts. Reduce is the best synonym here as it reflects the act of making something smaller or less extensive.

Spasmodic refers to something occurring in brief, irregular bursts. Intermittent is the correct synonym as it also describes things that happen at irregular intervals.

Wallow means to indulge in an unrestrained way or to roll around in something. Luxuriate is the best synonym as it implies indulging in comfort or pleasure.

Loathe means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something. Detest is a direct synonym for this feeling.

Fractious describes someone who is irritable and quarrelsome. Irritable is the correct synonym.

Grubby means dirty or unwashed. Unwashed is a direct synonym.

Covetous means having a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else. Grasping is the correct synonym as it implies greed.

Specious means superficially plausible but actually wrong. Insincere is the best fit among the options provided.

Insipid means lacking flavor, vigor, or interest. Flat is a common synonym used to describe things that lack taste or excitement.

Licentious refers to lacking legal or moral restraints, especially in sexual conduct. Immoral is the correct synonym.

Mystique is a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something. Charm is the closest synonym in this context.

Contrite means feeling or expressing remorse or penitence. Repentant is a direct synonym.

Credence means belief in or acceptance of something as true. Trust is the correct synonym.

Hideous means extremely ugly or unpleasant. Revolting is a strong synonym for this.

Acrid means having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell. Bitter is the correct synonym.

Acuity refers to sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or perception. Option D (Sharpness) correctly captures this quality, though it's misspelled as 'Sharpess' in the question. The other options (Side, Old, Shy) are unrelated to keenness or acuity.