Word Meanings and Synonyms

'Fawn' means to flatter.

To quaff means to drink something, especially an alcoholic drink, heartily or in large quantities.

Truculent describes someone who is eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

Chicanery refers to the use of trickery, deception, or subterfuge to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.

Ingenuous describes a person who is innocent, unsuspecting, and lacking in worldly sophistication.

To preen means to devote effort to making oneself look attractive, or to groom oneself with care.

Esoteric refers to knowledge or activities that are intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

To putrefy is to decay or rot and produce a fetid smell as a result of bacterial or fungal action.

To flaunt means to display something ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.

Overtures are an introduction to something more substantial, or an approach made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.

Recalcitrant describes a person with an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Enamoured means to be filled with a feeling of love for someone or something.

Casus belli is a Latin expression meaning an act or event that provokes or is used to justify a war.

Auscultate is a medical term meaning to listen to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope.

Archangel means an angel of the highest rank, like Michael or Gabriel in religious traditions. The prefix 'archi-' means highest or chief. Note that option B has a typo saying 'angle' instead of 'angel', but the meaning is still clear.

A pauper is a person who is very poor.

To rescind means to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement.

Feral describes an animal in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.

A pep talk is a talk intended to make someone feel more courageous or enthusiastic.

To stymie means to prevent or hinder the progress of something.

To demur means to raise doubts or show reluctance; to object.

To tamp means to pack something down tightly by tapping it or pressing it firmly.

Burgeon means to begin to grow or increase rapidly; to flourish. Flourish is the direct synonym among the choices.

Inextricable means impossible to disentangle or separate. Inescapable is the closest synonym.

To fulminate means to express vehement protest or to attack loudly. The option 'to loudly attack' captures this meaning.