English Vocabulary and Synonyms

Corpulent means fat, fleshy, or overweight. Obese is the correct synonym as it also means extremely overweight. Lean, gaunt, and emaciated are antonyms meaning very thin or wasted away.

Brief means short in duration, extent, or length. Among the options, 'Short' is the primary synonym. Brief can mean concise (using few words), short in time, or even short underwear. Limited, small, and little don't capture the core meaning of brief as shortness.

Embezzle means to dishonestly appropriate or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care. Misappropriate is the correct synonym meaning to take something for improper use. Balance, remunerate, and clear are unrelated to embezzlement.

Vent primarily means an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out. 'Opening' is the correct synonym. A vent can be a pipe, duct, or aperture for releasing pressure or air. Stodge (thick food), end, and past tense of go are incorrect meanings.

August means inspiring reverence or admiration; majestic, venerable, or impressive. Dignified is the correct synonym, capturing the sense of worthy of respect or honor. Common means ordinary, ridiculous means deserving mockery, and petty means trivial - all opposites of august.

Canny means showing practical wisdom, shrewdness, or careful judgment, especially in money or business matters. Clever is the correct synonym, meaning quick to understand or intelligent. Obstinate means stubborn, handsome means attractive, and stout means fat or sturdy - unrelated to canny.

Alert means watchful, quick to notice, or vigilant. Watchful is the correct synonym, meaning closely observant or attentive. Energetic means active, observant means perceptive, and intelligent means smart - while related, none capture the core meaning of alert as being watchful and ready to respond.

Warrior means a person engaged in warfare or fighting, specifically a soldier or fighter. Soldier is the correct synonym as it means a person who serves in an army. Sailor works on ships, pirate is a robber at sea, and spy gathers secrets secretly - none match warrior's meaning.

Distant means far away in space or time. 'Far' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Removed' implies taken away, 'Reserved' means kept for someone, and 'Separate' means apart but not necessarily far.

Adversity refers to difficult circumstances, misfortune, or hardships. 'Misfortune' is the best synonym. 'Failure' is lack of success, 'Helplessness' is inability to act, and 'Crisis' is a specific urgent situation rather than ongoing adversity.