Synonyms

Subservient means prepared to obey others unquestioningly. Subordinate is the closest synonym.

Succinct means briefly and clearly expressed. Brief is the correct synonym.

Stubborn means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position. Opinionated is the closest synonym in this list.

Strife refers to angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues. Struggle is the correct synonym.

Stupendous means extremely impressive. Astonishing is the correct synonym.

Retribution is punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act. Vengeance is the direct synonym.

To strangle means to squeeze the neck of a person or animal, making it difficult to breathe. Throttle is the correct synonym.

Sturdy means strongly and solidly built. Vigorous is the closest synonym provided, implying strength and health.

A ramification is a consequence of an action or event. Consequence is the correct synonym.

To repudiate means to refuse to accept or be associated with. Reject is the correct synonym.

To retrench means to reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty. Curtail is the correct synonym.

To stroll means to walk in a leisurely way. Saunter is the correct synonym.

Suave means polite, smooth, or charming in a sophisticated way. Polite means showing good manners, which is related but not as precise as 'charming' or 'smooth.' However, it's the best match available. The other options are unrelated: ponder means to think deeply, pompous means arrogant, and petrify means to paralyze with fear.

To corrode means to destroy or damage slowly by chemical action. Rust is the correct synonym.

Valedictory refers to a farewell address. Farewell is the correct synonym.

An encomium is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. High praise is the correct synonym.

To subvert means to undermine the power and authority of an established system. Overthrow is the correct synonym.

To subside means to become less intense, violent, or severe. Abate is the correct synonym.

Evanescent means soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence. Transient is the correct synonym.

To retaliate means to make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack. Revenge is the correct synonym.

Subdue means to overcome, quieten, or bring under control. Conquer is a direct synonym as both involve gaining mastery over something or someone.

An exhortation is an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something. Urging is the most accurate synonym among the choices.

To transmute is to change in form, nature, or substance. Change form is the definition of this process.

Strident describes a loud, harsh, or grating sound. Shrill is a synonym that captures this high-pitched, piercing quality.

A reprimand is a formal expression of disapproval. Rebuke is a direct synonym meaning to express sharp disapproval or criticism.