Vocabulary and Synonyms

Bilious literally refers to bile or related to the liver, but figuratively describes someone suffering from indigestion or having an irritable, peevish temperament. The other options refer to social integration, ornamental metalwork, or endurance - all unrelated concepts.

A tryst is a meeting or appointment, often with romantic connotations. It specifically refers to an arranged meeting, typically between lovers. The other options refer to emotion intensity, size, or strangeness - none of which capture the meaning of a planned encounter.

Repartee means a quick, witty, or sharp reply in conversation, especially one that turns back on the speaker. Option D 'riposte' is the correct answer as it refers to a quick, clever return in speech or action, often used in the context of verbal exchanges.

Enervate means to weaken, drain energy, or cause someone to feel exhausted. Despite the prefix 'en-' suggesting addition, this word means the opposite - to reduce strength or vitality. Option A 'weaken' is the correct answer.

Adroit means clever, skillful, or resourceful, especially in using the hands or mind. Option C 'dexterous' is the correct answer as it means skillful, particularly in physical movements.

Gauche is a French loanword meaning awkward, clumsy, or lacking social grace. It describes someone who behaves in an uncomfortable or socially inept way. "Extrovert" and "eloquent" are actually opposites of gauche behavior.

Importune means to ask or beg persistently, often to the point of annoyance. It comes from Latin "importunus" meaning "unfit or untimely." "Harass" is close but importune is specifically about persistent requests.

An incentive is something that motivates or encourages someone to do something, often a reward or benefit. "Enticement" is an accurate synonym as it refers to something that attracts or tempts. The other options (laziness, tediousness, discouragement) are antonyms.

Ostracize means to exclude someone from a society or group, essentially to banish or cast out. It comes from the ancient Athenian practice of sending citizens into exile. "Encourage" and "increase" are antonyms.

Pecuniary means relating to money or financial matters. "Fiscal" is the closest synonym among the options. The word comes from Latin "pecunia" meaning money or property. "Peculiar" is a false cognate.

A sycophant is someone who flatters people in power for personal gain or advancement. They are insincere compliment-givers seeking favor. This is different from a thief (steals), monk (religious ascetic), or ruler (holds power).

Prate means to talk foolishly or at length, often about trivial things, or to boast idly. It suggests empty, foolish speech. "Wise saying" is opposite in meaning.

Refractory means stubborn or unmanageable, often resisting control or authority. It describes someone who refuses to obey or be managed. "Change for better" would be reformative, the opposite.

Imprecation means a curse or spoken wish for harm to come to someone. It's an invocation of evil or malediction. "Favoring success" is opposite in intent.

Monolithic means solidly uniform, massive, and unyielding in structure or character. It describes something formed of a single large block or without internal variation. "Reparable" doesn't fit - monolithic things are hard to change.