Vocabulary and Synonyms

Effectual means producing the intended effect or successful in achieving a result. Option B 'Efficient' is the closest synonym among the options (though not perfect - 'effective' would be better). The other options are antonyms: Barren, Sterile, and Useless all mean ineffective or unproductive.

An effigy is a sculptured representation or model of a person, typically used as a memorial or protest symbol. "Model" is the closest synonym among the options as it captures the essence of being a representation or likeness of someone.

Cumbersome means large or heavy.

Emolument refers to payment, salary, wages, or compensation received for employment or holding an office. "Compensation" is the correct answer as it directly represents the meaning of remuneration for work.

Emaciated means abnormally thin or weak, often due to starvation or suffering. "Thin" is the correct synonym as it directly describes the state of being abnormally lean or underweight.

Glissade is a controlled gliding movement, specifically in mountaineering (sliding down a slope) or ballet (a gliding step). Slide means to move smoothly along a surface. This is a reasonable match as both describe controlled gliding movements.

Heckle means to interrupt a speaker with derisive or aggressive comments, essentially to annoy them persistently. 'Annoy' is the correct synonym in this context. 'Trite' means overused, 'avarice' means greed, and 'tirade' is an angry speech - none match the meaning of heckling.

Apostil (or marginalia) are scribbles, comments and illuminations in the margins of a book.

'Indifferent' means 'having no particular interest'.

'Grisly' means 'causing a shudder or feeling of horror'. Hence, 'horrifying' is a synonym of 'grisly'.

'Vacuous' means completely lacking intelligence, serious thought, or meaningful content. It describes something that is empty, mindless, or devoid of substance. Options B, C, and D (Obedient, Sensitive, Supportive) describe personality traits unrelated to intelligence or mental emptiness.

Uncouth means lacking good manners, refinement, or sophistication. It describes someone awkward, clumsy, or crude in behavior and appearance. 'Clumsy' captures this sense of awkwardness and lack of grace. 'Elegant' and 'Civilized' are antonyms, while 'Swollen' refers to physical enlargement.

Consecrate, justify, sanction, free from sin are meanings of sanctify.....

Confident, optimistic, florid, rubicund, ardent, enthusiastic.