Vocabulary and Synonyms

Debauch means to corrupt morally or seduce someone from virtue, often referring to leading someone into immoral sexual behavior or depravity. It comes from the same root as 'debauchery' (extreme indulgence in sensual pleasures). Option B describes 'deplete' or 'debilitate'. Option C describes 'deadlock' or 'stalemate'. Option D describes 'daub'.

Debonair describes a man who is friendly, charming, courteous, and fashionably dressed - someone with an easy, refined manner in social situations. It conveys sophistication and elegance. Option B describes 'deciduous' (plants that shed leaves). Option C describes 'debunk'. Option D describes 'wooden' or 'stolid'.

Decrepit describes something weakened or worn out from old age, hard use, or neglect - it conveys a state of being in bad condition, crumbling, or feeble. It can apply to people, buildings, or objects. Option B describes 'deduce' or 'derive'. Option C describes 'decorum' or 'propriety'. Option D describes 'decompose' or 'disintegrate'.

Defunct means dead, extinct, no longer existing, or no longer in operation/functioning - it describes things that have ceased to exist or function. Option A describes 'deft' (skillful). Option C might confuse with 'degenerate' or 'debauchee'. Option D describes 'dewater' or 'drain'.

To delude means to deceive, mislead, or trick someone into believing something false - it's about making someone believe what isn't true. Option A describes 'delve' (confusing word). Option B might confuse with 'deluge'. Option C describes 'debase' or 'degrade'.

To denigrate means to criticize unfairly, disparage, belittle, or attack someone's reputation - literally 'to blacken' someone's character through defamatory remarks. Option A describes 'deplete'. Option B describes 'depose' or 'dismiss'. Option C is an adjective, not related to the verb denigrate.

Denouement (from French for 'untying') refers to the final resolution or outcome of a story, play, or literary work - the part where plot threads are resolved and the conclusion becomes clear. Option A describes 'denomination'. Option C describes 'denizen'. Option D describes 'deport'.

A dilettante is someone who cultivates an art, field, or interest superficially or casually without serious commitment or deep expertise - essentially an amateur or dabbler, often with connotations of aimless or superficial pursuit. Option A describes 'dignitary'. Option B might confuse with 'dingy'. Option C describes 'discerning' or 'astute' (the opposite of dilettante).

The correct spelling is 'sacrilegious' with single 'c', single 'i', single 'e' after 'sacr' and then 'legious'. Option A incorrectly uses 're' instead of 'le'. Option B incorrectly uses single 'i' and 'le' transposed. Option D incorrectly uses 'rele' instead of 'le'. This word meaning 'desecrating something sacred' is commonly misspelled due to confusion with 'religious'.

The correct spelling is 'mischievous' with 'ie' after 'm' and 'ou' before 'us'. Option A incorrectly uses 'ei' and 'iv', while C uses 'ious' instead of 'ous', and D compounds both errors with 'ei' and 'iv'. The root comes from 'mischief', and the adjective form maintains the 'ie' vowel order.

The correct spelling is 'embarrassing' with double 'r' and double 's'. Option B triples 'b', C drops one 'r' and one 's', and D drops one 's'. The verb 'embarrass' already has double 'r' and double 's', and adding '-ing' preserves that.

'Flair' means a distinctive style or elegance in doing something - an instinctive talent or distinctive touch. Option A confuses it with advantage, B with disadvantage, and D with hard work. It specifically refers to style, panache, or natural talent.

'Plucky' means brave, courageous, or having spirit - especially in difficult situations. Option A is the opposite, B refers to work ethic, and D means lazy. Pluck is about courage and determination.

'Sublime' means something of such excellence or grandeur that it inspires awe or admiration - inspirational, majestic, or elevated. Options A, B, and C are incorrect. Sublime describes things that are elevated, excellent, or awe-inspiring.

The word 'effete' describes something that has lost its vitality, power, or effectiveness over time. It's commonly used to describe institutions, traditions, or individuals that were once strong but are now weak, exhausted, or past their prime. The other options describe effective ability (A), removal (B), and feminine traits (D), which are unrelated to the meaning.