Synonyms/Word Meanings

Apostasy refers to the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief. Recreance is a synonym meaning cowardice or unfaithfulness to a cause.

 Ambidextrous means both hands or ability to use both hands equally, but it can also mean skilful.

An anchorage is a place where a ship can be anchored or a harbor. Harbor is the direct synonym in this context.

Apathetic describes someone showing little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Indifferent is the closest synonym.

Asperity refers to harshness of tone or manner. Harshness is the direct synonym.

Athwart means across or in opposition to something. In opposition to is the correct definition.

Baroque describes a style of architecture or art characterized by complex, highly ornate details. Highly ornate is the correct synonym.

Arabesque is a style of ornamentation characterized by intertwining flowing lines. Decorative is the most appropriate synonym among the choices.

Benign means gentle, kindly, or not harmful. Kindly is the correct synonym.

Bucolic relates to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. Rustic is the correct synonym.

A cache is a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place. Hiding place is the correct synonym.

Calumniate means to make false and defamatory statements about someone. To slander is the correct synonym.

 A caitiff typically describes a despicable, cowardly wretch. Therefore, coward is closest in meaning.

Chicanery refers to the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose. Deception is the correct synonym.

Castigate means to reprimand someone severely. Criticize is the correct synonym.

Clairvoyant refers to the supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact. Discerning is the closest synonym provided, as it implies keen perception.

A cohort refers to a group of people sharing a common characteristic or a companion or associate. Company here means a group of people which is the correct interpretation.

Agrarian relates to cultivated land or the cultivation of land. Rural is the correct synonym.

 Affable means to be friendly.

Adulation is excessive admiration or praise. Praise is the correct synonym.

An acolyte is a person assisting a priest in a religious service or a devoted follower. Assistant is the correct synonym.

Adipose is a technical term used to describe body tissue used for the storage of fat. Fatty is the correct synonym.

Abstruse means difficult to understand; obscure. Difficult to understand is the correct synonym.