Vocabulary and Synonyms

An eccentric is a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior.

A dilettante is a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge, often for amusement.

A censer is a container, usually a vessel, in which incense is burned, typically during religious ceremonies.

Invincible means too powerful to be defeated or overcome, which matches the definition exactly. Infalliable (misspelled, should be infallible) means unable to make mistakes, incorrigible means unable to be corrected, and incompetent means lacking skill.

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Languish means to lose or lack vitality; it often implies becoming weak or feeble. Become weak is the correct definition.

An eccentric is a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior. This matches the phrase a man of unusual habits.

A blonde is traditionally described as a person with fair skin, light hair, and light eyes. Brunette refers to dark hair, and auburn refers to reddish-brown hair.

A braggart is a person who boasts about their achievements or possessions. Egotist is similar but specifically focuses on self-centeredness rather than the act of boasting.

Explanation for option 1: Ransom is a sum of money demanded for the release of a captive. Whereas, hold means to carry. Explanation for option 2: Payoff is a similar word to that of ransom. It means payment or the price demanded for something. So, it is correct. Explanation for option 3: Detain means to keep someone from proceeding. Explanation for option 4: Imprison means to keep someone in prison whereas ransom is a payment or price. It is not related to the given word.

Explanation for option 1: Deadly is something that can cause death of a person. It does not mean 'death'. So, it is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: Fatal is similar to the word 'deadly'. It means something that is potentially life threatening. Explanation for option 3: Immortality is the ability to live forever. It does not relate to the given word. So, it is incorrect   Explanation for option 4: Defend means to protect or safeguard someone or something. It does not relate to the given word. So, it is incorrect.

Explanation for option 1: Wayward means difficult to control or predict because of wilful behaviour. Fickle is similar word as it means changing frequently or is unpredictable.       Explanation for option 2: Wanderer is a person who travels aimlessly. It is not closely related to the word 'wayward' Explanation for option 3: Walker is a person who walks. It does not convey that the behaviour of a person is unpredictable. Explanation for option 4: Traveller is a person who often travels.

Explanation for option 1: Certify means to attest or verify in a formal statement whereas certain is being absolutely sure of something. Explanation for option 2: Disprove means to prove that something is false. It does not relate to any document. So, it is incorrect. Explanation for option 3: License is a document showing qualification.  Explanation for option 4: Testify means to attest or verify something. It is synonymous with the given word.

Explanation for option 1: Quiet is a word used for a person who is reserved in speech. So, this option is correct as it has the similar meaning to taciturn. Explanation for option 2: Chatterbox is a person who talks excessively. It is completely opposite to that of taciturn. Explanation for option 3: Selfish is self-centred person. Explanation for option 4: Wordy is considered to be a talkative person which is antonym of taciturn. So, it is incorrect.

Rhyming words share the same ending sound. 'Height' ends in the 'ite' sound, which matches 'light'.