Vocabulary and Synonyms

Demolition means the action or process of deliberately destroying or tearing down a building or structure. Option A correctly captures this meaning of complete destruction or tearing down.

Demoniac or demoniacal means resembling or characteristic of a demon or evil spirit - fiendish, wicked, or cruel. Option A correctly identifies this meaning of being fiendish or having evil, cruel characteristics.

Demotic comes from Greek 'demotikos' meaning 'of or for the common people.' It refers to things relating to ordinary people rather than elites. Options B and C refer to 'centripetal' (center-seeking) and 'centrifugal' (center-fleeing), while D describes an apiary.

Demure describes someone (usually a woman or child) who is modest, reserved, and serious in demeanor or appearance. It suggests proper behavior and lack of showiness. Option B refers to 'cerebral' (intellectual), C is 'banter' (teasing), while D is a noun meaning composure.

Denigrate comes from Latin 'denigrare' meaning 'to blacken.' It means to criticize unfairly or treat as worthless, often targeting someone's reputation. Option B is a noun, C is a verb meaning to thwart, while D is an adjective meaning predictive.

A denizen is an inhabitant or resident of a particular place, whether animal, person, or plant. It implies regular presence in that location. Option B describes 'formal' behavior, C is 'harass' (to pester), while D refers to an 'apocryphal' story or legend.

Dénouement (from French 'dénouer' - to untie) is the final part of a narrative where plot strands are resolved and loose ends are tied up. It's the climax resolution. Option B means to submit, C describes 'ballast,' while D refers to an 'apologist' for a cause.

To denounce is to publicly condemn or criticize something or someone, often formally and strongly. It implies declaring something as wrong or evil. Option B describes 'chafe' (warm by rubbing), C refers to an 'analgesic' (pain reliever), while D is a noun meaning a rhythmic movement.

To depict is to portray or represent someone or something in art or words. It involves showing or describing a subject. Option B describes 'dross' (worthless material), C refers to 'balmy' air, while D means an 'apostate' who abandons beliefs.

To deplete is to use up or reduce the supply of something significantly, often a resource. It means to empty or diminish. Option B, 'bantering,' describes playful teasing. With only two options, this is straightforward.

To deplore is to strongly disapprove of something or to feel deep regret about it. It conveys intense disappointment or condemnation. Option B describes 'vexation,' C refers to 'banter,' while D is a 'maxim' or pithy saying.

Depose means to remove someone from a position of power, especially a ruler or political leader. Option A (dethrone) is correct. Option B is militantly support, C is banter, and D means clear or obvious.

Deprecate means to express disapproval of something, often strongly. Option A is correct. Option B describes syllabic singing, C is a poet, and D is a word or identifier.

Depreciate means to lessen in value over time or through wear. Option A is correct. Option B means chaos, C means brazen, and D means to fasten or join.

Deranged means insane, mentally disturbed, or unhinged. Option A is correct. Option B is a clergyman, C is a military term, and D means to calculate value.