Vocabulary and Synonyms

Divulge means to make private or secret information known to others. Reveal means exactly that - to make known previously hidden information. Separating, authority, and controlling are unrelated concepts.

Domestic means relating to or occurring in the home or within a country (not foreign). Homegrown means originating or produced in one's own country - essentially the same meaning of local/non-foreign. Gift and authority are unrelated.

To distort means to twist, pull, or bend out of shape or to misrepresent something. Among the options, 'deform' is the closest synonym as it also refers to altering the shape or form of something. 'Different' merely means not the same, 'unmistakable' means clear, and 'foretelling' relates to predicting the future.

Dominance refers to having power, influence, or control over others. 'Authority' best captures this meaning as it also denotes the power to give orders or make decisions. 'Separating' means dividing, 'controlling' is related but not as precise, and 'reveal' means to make visible.

Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or unknown through supernatural means. 'Foretelling' is the correct synonym as it specifically refers to predicting future events. The other options are unrelated: 'different' means not the same, 'deform' means to distort shape, and 'unmistakable' means clearly identifiable.

A diversion is something that turns attention away from something else or provides entertainment/relaxation. 'Distraction' is the closest synonym as it also refers to something that prevents concentration. 'Characterize' means to describe, 'disagree' means to have different opinions, and 'squander' means to waste recklessly.

'Cap in hand' is an idiom meaning to approach someone humbly, especially when asking for favor or forgiveness. It refers to the old custom of removing one's cap as a sign of respect or submission.

'Children's talk' refers to prattle - childish, trivial, or foolish talk. Prattle means to talk in a silly, naive, or inconsequential way, like the idle chatter of children.

'Clap on the back' is an encouraging gesture - literally patting someone's back to show support, approval, or congratulations. Figuratively, it means to encourage or show support for someone.

Clarified butter is pure butterfat with water and milk solids removed. In Indian cooking, this is called 'ghee' - it has a higher smoke point and longer shelf life than regular butter.

Explicit means something that is clearly and precisely expressed, leaving no room for doubt or confusion. The other options don't match this meaning - encourage means to give support, prattle means to talk foolishly, and encounter means to come across something.

Cold hearted describes someone who lacks sympathy or feeling, which matches indifferent perfectly. Indifferent means having no particular interest or concern - exactly what cold-hearted means. Vivid means distinct/bright, massacre means killing, and distinct means clear - none match.

Cold blooded murder refers to a ruthless, brutal killing without emotion, which is best captured by massacre - a brutal slaughter of many people. Vivid and distinct relate to clarity, while indifferent means uncaring - none fit the context of ruthless killing.

Come down literally means to move from a higher to a lower position, which is what descend means. Obstruct means to block, creep means to move slowly/secretly, and gush means to flow out quickly - none match the simple action of going down.