English Vocabulary: Synonyms

Broil means to cook at a very high and intense temperature. Strife means extreme, unfavorable conditions. High, intense heat is generally unfavourable. Therefore, it is the correct choice.

To beam means to shine brightly or to smile radiantly. 'Glow' is the closest synonym among the options.

Touch and tap are related actions involving light contact, though not perfect synonyms. Touch is more general (any contact), while tap specifically means light striking contact. However, among the options, tap is closest. Trivial means insignificant and aid means help, which are unrelated. This question has some ambiguity.

To indicate means to point out or show. 'Denote' is a formal synonym for indicating or signifying something.

Envious means feeling or showing desire for what someone else has. 'Covetous' is a direct synonym for this feeling.

Warm can describe feelings of intensity or enthusiasm. 'Ardent' means having or characterized by intense feeling or passion.

To clutch means to grasp or hold tightly. 'Seize' is the closest synonym for taking hold of something firmly.

Merry means cheerful and lively. 'Joyous' is a direct synonym for this state of happiness.

A dispute is a disagreement or argument. 'Argue' is the verb form that corresponds to having a dispute.

Befool is an archaic word meaning to deceive, trick, or make a fool of someone, which aligns with cheat meaning to act dishonestly or deceive. While befool is less common today, it was used in older English. Adore means to love deeply, follow means to come after, and neither matches cheat. The archaic nature makes this slightly ambiguous.

A flash is a sudden burst of light. 'Gleam' refers to a brief or faint light, making it the closest synonym among the choices.

A fetter is a chain or shackle used to restrain someone. 'Bind' is the verb that describes the action of restraining someone with such a device.

A fence can mean a barrier, but it also means to enclose or surround. 'Hem' means to surround or restrict, making it the best synonym here.

To mimic means to imitate the behavior or speech of someone. 'Emulate' means to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.

Foul means offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste. 'Nasty' is a direct synonym for something unpleasant or offensive.

A caper is a playful skipping movement or an illicit activity. 'Frolic' means to play or move about in a cheerful and lively way.

Worship involves showing profound love and admiration for someone or something. Admire is the most appropriate synonym provided.

Opposing means acting against or being hostile toward something. Inimical is a formal synonym meaning tending to obstruct or harm.

A visionary is someone who thinks about or plans the future with imagination or wisdom. Imaginary is the closest option provided, as it relates to things created by the mind.