Vocabulary and Synonyms

Carnal primarily means relating to the physical or bodily rather than spiritual. Fleshy is the intended synonym as it relates to physical, corporeal qualities, though this is a less common usage and somewhat ambiguous.

Blanch means to make white or pale by extracting color. Bleach is a direct synonym.

Couple means to join or combine two things. Unite is a direct synonym.

Celerity means swiftness of movement. Speed is a direct synonym.

Incapacitate means to deprive of strength or power; to make unable to function. Disable is a direct synonym.

Inert means lacking the ability or strength to move. Inactive is a direct synonym.

Juncture means a particular point in events or time, or a place where things join. Joint is a synonym, referring to a place where two parts are joined.

Lenient means showing tolerance, mildness, or not strictly enforcing rules. Not serious is the intended synonym as it suggests a lack of severity, though this is an imprecise match as lenient specifically relates to tolerance in judgment or discipline.

Magnitude means the great size or extent of something. Greatness is a direct synonym.

Orthodox refers to conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted. Traditional is the closest synonym among the choices.

Puerile means childishly silly or trivial. Childish is the direct synonym.

Retain means to continue to have something or to keep possession of it. Since 'Hold' and 'Keep' are both synonyms, 'All of the above' is the correct choice.

Repeal means to revoke or annul a law or congressional act. Revoke is a direct synonym.

Vacillation refers to the inability to decide between different opinions or actions. Hesitation is the closest synonym.

A puzzle is something that causes confusion or difficulty in understanding. Confusion is the most appropriate synonym.