Vocabulary and Synonyms

Complacency means self-satisfaction accompanied by lack of awareness of actual dangers or deficiencies - being smugly content with oneself. 'Unity' (A) means togetherness, not self-satisfaction. 'Unbearable' (C) means intolerable. 'Exalted' (D) means elevated or noble, not self-satisfied.

Sardonic refers to a mocking, cynical, or scornful type of humor or expression - essentially being sarcastic with a bitter edge. 'Sadist' (A) is someone who enjoys inflicting pain, which is unrelated to humor. 'Crafty' (C) means cunning or clever. 'Orders' (D) is a noun, not an adjective.

Obnoxious means extremely unpleasant or annoying - something that causes strong dislike. 'Objec- tionable' (B) is the closest synonym, meaning something that can be objected to because it's offensive. 'Dreamy' (A) means lost in fantasy. 'Daring' (C) means brave. 'Absorb' (D) is a verb meaning to soak in.

Impromptu means done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed. 'Offhand' is a direct synonym meaning without previous thought or consideration. 'Laughable', 'fascinating', and 'crude' do not describe the lack of preparation inherent in the word impromptu.

Stilted refers to speech or writing that is unnaturally formal, stiff, or awkward - lacking natural flow. 'Artificial' (A) is the closest match, meaning fake or unnatural. 'Secret' (B) means hidden. 'Fashionable' (C) means stylish. 'Monologue' (D) is a speech by one person, not an adjective describing style.

Heretical means going against established beliefs or doctrines. Unorthodox means not conforming to traditional standards - these are synonyms. Sociable and subdued are unrelated; orthodox is actually an antonym of heretical.

Admonish means to warn firmly or reprimand someone. Caution as a verb means to warn - these are synonymous. Escape, polish, and subdued are unrelated meanings.

Incitement means something that provokes or stirs up action - a stimulation. Exception means an exclusion, uncertainly is not a standard word, and continuously means without interruption - none match.

Despicable means deserving to be despised - contemptible. Unbearable is not strong enough; insulting is not the same; 'question' appears to be a garbled option or error.

Phlegmatic means unemotional, calm, and composed - not easily excited. This matches 'unemotional' exactly. Sick refers to illness; tolerant is related but not primary; brutal is unrelated.

Intrepid means fearless, brave, and courageous - this matches 'fearless' exactly. Brutal means cruel; quick-witted means mentally sharp; colorless means without color.

Mutable means changeable or capable of change. 'Changeable' is the exact synonym. Invisible means cannot be seen; colorless means without color; sluggishness is a noun meaning slowness - wrong part of speech.

Levity means lack of seriousness or frivolous behavior. Frivolousness is exactly this. Tastiness and sluggishness are unrelated; disciplinary is an adjective meaning related to discipline.

Excruciating means extremely painful or tormenting. Torturing captures this meaning. Screaming is a reaction; disciplinary is related to punishment; unruly means uncontrollable - none match.