Vocabulary and Synonyms

To wriggle is to move by twisting and turning the body in short, quick movements. Swagger, stumble, and crawl describe different types of movement.

Indispensable means something which is absolutely necessary or required. So it is the correct choice.

 A matin is a morning prayer in a Christian church.

A postulate is a statement that is accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for further reasoning. Doctrine, maxim, and tenet are related but imply established beliefs or rules.

To be evasive is to avoid giving a direct answer or taking a stand. Vague means unclear, and ambiguous means having multiple interpretations.

Irritating describes something that causes annoyance or is not to one's liking. Abhorrent is much stronger, implying hatred.

An introvert is a person who is predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. An egoist is self-centered, and an extrovert is outgoing.

An incredible story is something that might or might not be true. Incredible stories are typically stories that are difficult to believe because of the incredible circumstances behind them. That is what makes them incredible. All the other options imply falsehood or lies, but an incredible story could very well be true.

Archaic refers to things that are very old or old-fashioned and no longer in common use. Extinct means no longer existing.

A malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect. Onomatopoeia is sound-based, and a pun is a play on words.

Licentious refers to someone who is sexually unrestrained or lacking in moral discipline. Prostitute, harlot, and concubine are specific roles or statuses, whereas licentious describes the moral quality itself.

Oubliette is a secret dungeon with an opening only in the ceiling, as in certain old castles.

Duffer means a plodding, clumsy, incompetent person.

A kiln is a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying something, especially for firing pottery or bricks. A foundry is for metal casting, and a mint is for making coins.

Effeminate describes a man who has or displays characteristics or qualities traditionally associated with women. Loquacious means talkative, and epicurean refers to someone devoted to sensual enjoyment.