Vocabulary and Synonyms

A midget is any animal or thing that is very small for its kind. Pygmies are very small human beings.

 Clemency is the disposition to show compassion, leniency and kindness.

 Paunch refers to a fat or protuding belly.

To sheathe means to put something into a case, covering, or sheath - such as putting a sword into its scabbard. 'Cover' (option D) is the closest synonym among the choices. Sheathe can also mean to encase or wrap something in a protective covering, which aligns with the meaning of cover.

Senility refers to the physical or mental decline associated with old age. 'Oldness' (option A) is the correct synonym as it directly relates to being elderly or aged. The other options are unrelated: Adult refers to maturity, Infant and Child refer to young age, which are antonyms of senility.

Severance means the act of dividing or separating something completely. 'Partition' (option C) is the correct synonym as it means division into parts. The other options are antonyms or unrelated: Freedom and Happiness are positive states, Unity means the opposite of separation.

A sepulcher is a tomb or burial chamber, especially a small room or cavity in which a deceased person's remains are placed. 'Tomb' (option B) is the correct synonym. The other options are unrelated to burial: Palace is a royal residence, Theatre is for entertainment, Gallery is for displaying art.

To slacken means to make something less tight, tense, or strict - in other words, to reduce or decrease. 'Reduce' (option C) is the correct synonym. The other options are incorrect: Reject means to dismiss, Achieve means to accomplish, and Modify means to change.

Simian refers to monkeys or apes - it's the adjective form describing characteristics of primates. 'Monkey' (option A) is the correct synonym. The other options are incorrect: 'Placed for office' seems like a distractor, Bias means prejudice, and 'None of these' is incorrect since option A is correct.

Sobriety refers to the state of being sober, which can mean either abstaining from alcohol or being serious and solemn. 'Abstinence' (option A) is the correct synonym as it refers to refraining from intoxicating substances. The other options are incorrect: Rudeness, Greediness, and Humbleness are unrelated to sobriety.

"Slither" means to move smoothly and silently, like a snake sliding across the ground. "Slip" captures this smooth sliding motion, making it the best synonym. "Cleaning" is unrelated, "Hesitate" means to pause, and "Appoint" means to assign someone to a position.

"Somnolent" comes from the Latin root "somnus" meaning sleep, so it describes a sleepy or drowsy state. "Sleepy" is the correct synonym. "Tidy" means neat, "Slow" is not about sleep, and "Timid" means shy or fearful.

"Sinuous" means winding, curving, or bending like a snake or river. "Winding" is the correct synonym. "Completion" means finishing, "Practicability" refers to being usable, and "Praise" means to express approval.

A "stein" is a type of beer mug or tankard, originally from Germany. "Beer mug" is the correct synonym. While "Vessel" and "Container" are related, they are too generic - a stein is specifically for beer. "Knife" is completely unrelated.

"Sordid" means dirty, filthy, or morally ignoble. "Dirty" is the best synonym, though "Disgraceful" is close as sordid can also refer to moral corruption. "Healthy" is an antonym, and "Sticky" refers to texture, not dirtiness.