Vocabulary and Synonyms

Engagement can refer to an arrangement to do something or a formal agreement to get married. Union is a synonym in the context of joining or agreement.

Confirm means to establish the truth or correctness of something. Ratify means to sign or give formal consent to a treaty or agreement, making it officially valid.

Ugly means unpleasant or repulsive in appearance. Odious means extremely unpleasant or repulsive.

Free means to release from confinement or slavery. Liberate is a direct synonym.

Ceremonial relates to or is used for formal religious or public ceremonies. A rite is a religious or other solemn ceremony or act.

Order can refer to the arrangement or disposition of people or things. Classification is a synonym for the act of arranging things in groups.

Mend means to repair or improve something that is broken or damaged. Improve is a direct synonym.

Invent means to create or design something that has not existed before. Make is a general synonym for creating something.

Dull can mean lacking brightness or vividness. Dark is a synonym in the context of light or color.

Trouble can refer to a state of difficulty or misfortune. Disaster is a strong synonym for a sudden or great misfortune.

Smooth can describe a person's manner as polished or sophisticated. Polite is a synonym for someone with refined or courteous manners.

Ignorant means lacking knowledge or awareness. Dim is a colloquial synonym for someone who is not very intelligent or aware.

Blaze refers to a large, bright fire or a sudden display of light. Flash is a synonym for a sudden, brief burst of light.

The options provided are derogatory terms. In the context of a sentence where villagers are battering someone based on a label, all of these terms could be used as slurs.

A colony is a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country.