communication Online Quiz - 86

Ingrate is a noun meaning an ungrateful person - someone who does not show thanks or return kindness. Option A 'Ungrateful' is the correct answer as it directly identifies the defining characteristic of an ingrate.

Nefarious means wicked, criminal, or villainous in nature - describing evil intentions or actions. Option C 'wicked' is the correct answer as it directly corresponds to this meaning of evil or morally wrong.

Ossify literally means to turn into bone, but figuratively means to become rigid or hardened in attitude or opinion. Option B 'harden' is the correct answer as it captures this sense of becoming rigid or unchanging.

Paradigm refers to a typical example, pattern, or model of something. 'Class' is the closest match as it represents a category or framework. 'Dream' and 'fantasy' are imaginary concepts, while 'common' is an adjective describing ordinary things.

Pulchritude means physical beauty or comeliness. It's a formal term used to describe someone's attractive appearance. 'Style' and 'color' are related to appearance but don't capture the core meaning of beauty itself.

Rescind means to revoke, cancel, repeal, or declare void. 'Annul' is the closest synonym meaning to declare invalid. 'Provoke' means to incite, 'renounce' means to give up a claim, and 'weaken' means to make less strong - none of these match the meaning of canceling something.

Sinuous means curving, winding, or wavy in shape or movement. 'Serpentine' literally means snake-like, which captures the winding, curved nature perfectly. 'Horrifying', 'ardent', and 'dear' don't relate to physical shape or movement.

Travesty means a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. It describes something that claims to be like the original but is a poor or ridiculous imitation. 'Parody' best captures this idea of mocking imitation. 'Dearth' means scarcity, 'need' is a requirement, and 'honesty' is truthfulness.

Gravitas means dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or character. 'High seriousness' is the correct definition. 'Gravity' refers to physics or serious manner, 'Hilarious' is the opposite, and 'Abundant' means plentiful.

Bountiful means abundant, plentiful, or given in large quantities. 'Abundant' is the direct synonym. 'Insufficient' and 'Meager' are antonyms, while 'Stinking' is unrelated.

Quixotic means extremely idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical, especially in pursuing noble goals. Named after Don Quixote, it refers to being romantically idealistic. 'Romantic' in the sense of idealistic is correct. 'Real' and 'Big' don't capture the impractical idealism, while 'Shallow' is the opposite.

Obsequious means obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree, often to gain advantage. 'Submissive' captures this excessive willingness to please others. 'Desperate' implies urgency, 'Pensive' means thoughtful, and 'Nostalgic' means longing for the past - none match the meaning.

Rubble refers to broken fragments, debris, or remains of buildings or other structures after destruction. 'Remains' is the correct answer. 'Neatness' and 'Cleanliness' are opposites, while 'above' is a preposition unrelated to debris.

Vigil refers to a period of watchful attention or observation, often maintained at night. 'Watch' is the direct synonym. 'Sleep' and 'Unaware' are opposites of vigilance, while 'overlook' means to miss something accidentally.

Wrangle means to have a long, argumentative dispute or to round up livestock. In the context of dispute, 'Fight' as in to argue or contend is correct. 'Emotional', 'friendly', and 'love' don't capture the contentious nature of wrangling.

Sectarian means relating to or advocating for a particular sect or group, often with a narrow-minded or prejudiced focus. 'Narrow-minded' (C) is the correct answer as it captures this limited, factional perspective. 'Secretive' and 'Happy' are unrelated to the term's meaning.

An iconoclast is someone who attacks cherished beliefs, institutions, or customs, or literally destroys religious images. 'Detractor' (A) is closest in meaning among the options, as an iconoclast criticizes and attacks established norms. 'Conformist' is actually the opposite of an iconoclast.

An autocrat is a ruler who has absolute power and authority. 'Absolute ruler' (A) is the correct definition. 'Democratic' is the opposite system of governance, and 'Ingenuous' means innocent/naive, which is unrelated.

Inimical means hostile or unfavorable, showing strong opposition or animosity toward something. 'Antagonistic' (C) is the correct synonym as it directly conveys hostility and opposition. 'Hospitable' and 'Kind' are opposite in meaning to inimical.

Deliquesce means to melt away or dissolve, particularly becoming liquid. It can mean to melt, thaw, or weaken/dissolve gradually. Therefore 'All of the above' is correct as deliquesce encompasses all these related meanings.