Vocabulary and Synonyms

Ethical means relating to moral principles or right conduct. "Moral" means concerned with right and wrong conduct - these are synonyms in the context of behavior and principles.

Excessive applies to that which goes beyond what is proper and inordinate implies the same thing.

Ethnicity refers to shared cultural characteristics of a group, often tied to national or racial identity. Among the options, 'national' is the closest in meaning as both relate to group identity and belonging. The other options are unrelated - requisite means necessary, moral means ethical, transient means temporary.

Synonym of 'overpower' is 'control'. All the other options are antonyms.

Antonym of 'bulky' is 'thin'.

'Peculiar' means funny or odd. Antonym of 'peculiar' is 'ordinary'.

'Toxin' is opposite to 'elixir' in meaning.

'Spick and span' means neat, clean and well looked after.

Unctuous means greasy or oily in texture, but also refers to insincerely smooth behavior (like an unctuous salesman who is overly flattering). In the context of texture, 'greasy' is the closest meaning.

Thrall literally means slave, bondage, or servitude. A person in thrall is completely controlled by another or by an obsession. Freedom and liberty are antonyms, while venture means to undertake a risky journey.

Remission refers to the cancellation of a debt, penalty, or punishment - essentially a pardon or forgiveness. 'Pardon' captures this legal/financial relief. Destruction, collection, and allocation don't relate to cancellation or forgiveness.

A lampoon is a piece of writing, speech, or drawing that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize someone or something - essentially to ridicule publicly. Cry means weep, elevate means raise, and magnify means enlarge - none capture the critical satire aspect.

Incognito means having one's true identity concealed or disguised. 'Disguised' directly matches this meaning. 'Recognized' and 'revealed' are opposites of incognito.

Idyllic describes something extremely pleasant, peaceful, or picturesque, often associated with rural or pastoral scenes. 'Pastoral' directly captures this rural, peaceful imagery. 'Harmful' and 'sophisticated' are opposite meanings.