Vocabulary and Synonyms

Valiant means showing bravery or possessing courage. 'Brave' is a direct synonym, and 'courage' is the noun form related to the same concept. 'Coward' is an antonym, meaning the opposite.

Chasteness means the quality of being chaste, which involves moral purity and restraint from sexual indulgence. 'Restraint' correctly captures this meaning of self-control. 'Abscond' means to escape, 'disappointment' is an emotion, and 'tiredness' is a physical state - none relate to chasteness.

Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation or having a double meaning. Ambiguous is the correct synonym as it also means unclear or capable of being understood in multiple ways.

Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation or having a double meaning. Ambiguous is the correct synonym as it also means unclear or capable of being understood in multiple ways.

Rejuvenate means to restore someone or something to a younger or more vigorous state. Restore is the correct synonym as it means to bring back to a previous condition.

Disquieted means made uneasy, anxious, or troubled. Worried is the correct synonym as it describes a state of uneasiness or anxiety.

'Looking a gift horse in the mouth' means being ungrateful or critical of something you received for free. Option C is correct - it describes questioning the value of a gift instead of appreciating it. This idiom comes from the practice of checking a horse's teeth to determine its age and value, which would be insulting when receiving the horse as a gift.

'Furlough' means a temporary leave of absence, particularly from military service or prison. Option A is correct - 'Soldiers holiday' captures the meaning of a temporary authorized absence from duty. The other options (wild growth, wooden plough, till) are unrelated to the actual meaning.

Lachrymose means tearful, sad, or tending to cause tears. Mournful means expressing sadness or grief, which is a direct synonym. Terse means brief and to the point, indecent means unseemly, and lecherous means lustful - none are related to sadness or tearfulness.

Veracity means truthfulness or honesty - the quality of being honest in what you say or do. Option B (Honesty) correctly captures this meaning. Options A (Deceitful) and D (Crook) are antonyms - they mean the opposite. Option C (Brave) is unrelated to veracity; courage and honesty are different virtues.

Silence is broken the moment any sound is made or a word is spoken. While a relationship can be broken with words, it is not an immediate physical or conceptual certainty like the breaking of silence.

Looking sideways while talking is a sign of distraction because it indicates the person's attention is wandering away from the conversation. When someone is truly attentive or interested, they typically maintain more consistent eye contact. Sideways glances suggest their mind is elsewhere or they're disengaged from the interaction.

Capricious (unpredictable/changeable) is the opposite of constant (stable). Similarly, whimsical (impulsive/unpredictable) contrasts with determined (firm/resolute). Option A shows the correct antonym relationship. Option B 'vicarious:reality' are not antonyms. Option C 'egotistic:altruistic' are antonyms but 'egocentric' would be the exact opposite of altruistic, not egotistic. Option D shows synonyms.

Simper means to smile in a silly or affected manner. In context of a 'shameless guy', simper suggests someone who smiles or smirks at whatever is said. Fret means worry. Scowl means frown. 'Get irritated' means annoyed. Simper is the best fit.