Vocabulary: Advanced English Words

Stilted refers to speech or writing that is unnaturally formal, stiff, or awkward - lacking natural flow. 'Artificial' (A) is the closest match, meaning fake or unnatural. 'Secret' (B) means hidden. 'Fashionable' (C) means stylish. 'Monologue' (D) is a speech by one person, not an adjective describing style.

Decant means to pour off liquid gently from one container into another, especially to separate it from sediment. 'Dissect' (B) means to cut apart for analysis. 'Bisect' (C) means to cut into two parts. 'Orthodox' (D) means traditional or conventional, unrelated to pouring.

Heretical means going against established beliefs or doctrines. Unorthodox means not conforming to traditional standards - these are synonyms. Sociable and subdued are unrelated; orthodox is actually an antonym of heretical.

Admonish means to warn firmly or reprimand someone. Caution as a verb means to warn - these are synonymous. Escape, polish, and subdued are unrelated meanings.

Incitement means something that provokes or stirs up action - a stimulation. Exception means an exclusion, uncertainly is not a standard word, and continuously means without interruption - none match.

Proletarian relates to the working class or common laborers. Worker directly corresponds to this meaning. Politician and tyrant are completely different roles; poisonous is unrelated.

Feat means an impressive act or achievement requiring skill. While 'effort' seems close, a feat is the accomplishment itself, not the exertion. However, in this context, they are treated as synonymous. Struggle and duty are related but not synonyms; sinful is unrelated.

Despicable means deserving to be despised - contemptible. Unbearable is not strong enough; insulting is not the same; 'question' appears to be a garbled option or error.

Deride means to ridicule or make fun of someone - to mock. Ignore is the opposite; question and glad are unrelated to ridicule.

Phlegmatic means unemotional, calm, and composed - not easily excited. This matches 'unemotional' exactly. Sick refers to illness; tolerant is related but not primary; brutal is unrelated.

Intrepid means fearless, brave, and courageous - this matches 'fearless' exactly. Brutal means cruel; quick-witted means mentally sharp; colorless means without color.

Mutable means changeable or capable of change. 'Changeable' is the exact synonym. Invisible means cannot be seen; colorless means without color; sluggishness is a noun meaning slowness - wrong part of speech.

Levity means lack of seriousness or frivolous behavior. Frivolousness is exactly this. Tastiness and sluggishness are unrelated; disciplinary is an adjective meaning related to discipline.

Excruciating means extremely painful or tormenting. Torturing captures this meaning. Screaming is a reaction; disciplinary is related to punishment; unruly means uncontrollable - none match.

Ostentatious means displaying something proudly to impress others, often in a vulgar or pretentious way. 'Showy' directly captures this meaning of being designed to attract attention. 'Unruly' means difficult to control, 'frighten' means to scare, and 'motivate' means to provide inspiration - none relate to flashy display.

Actuate means to put into motion or action, to activate, or to motivate someone to do something. 'Motivate' directly aligns with this meaning of causing action. 'Frighten' means to scare, 'isolate' means to separate, and 'cashier' refers to removing from a position or handling money.

Mountebank refers to a fraud, trickster, or charlatan - someone who deceives others, often pretending to have knowledge or skill they don't possess. 'Trickster' directly captures this meaning. 'Cashier' handles money, 'scholar' is learned, and 'informal' means casual.

Laconic means using very few words to express a complex idea - brief, terse, and concise. 'Terse' is a direct synonym. 'Tedious' means boring, 'informal' means casual, and 'sporting' relates to athletics.

Boorish means rude, ill-mannered, or behaving in a rough, insensitive way. 'Rude' directly captures this meaning. 'Sporting' relates to fair play, 'tiresome' means annoying, and 'egotistical' means self-centered.

Erudite means having or showing great knowledge or learning - scholarly, well-educated. 'Learned' is a direct synonym. 'Modest' means humble, 'egotistical' means self-centered, and 'punish' means to discipline.