Vocabulary and Synonyms

A fortnight is a specific unit of time meaning exactly 14 days or two weeks. This is a common term in British and Commonwealth English. One, three, or four weeks don't match this specific duration.

A flash is a sudden brief burst of light or flame, also described as a "sudden blaze." Cyclones, explosions, and storms are different weather or physical phenomena - none capture the meaning of a quick light burst.

A plateau is a flat, elevated landform, also called a tableland. Mountains are typically pointed or peaked, while rivers and oceans are bodies of water - none match this geological formation of flat highland.

A person who will do anything for money is called mercenary.

Retrospection is the action of looking back at the time in the past.

Requisite and essential both mean important.

An appurtenance is something that is added to or attached to a larger, more important thing - an accessory, attachment, or adjunct. For example, a garage is an appurtenance to a house. Among the options, 'accessory' best captures this meaning of being supplementary or attached.

To cadge means to beg, sponge, or mooch - to obtain things by asking others without giving anything in return. It implies relying on others' generosity persistently. 'Beg' is the most direct synonym for this meaning.

The phrase 'come to see' is an idiomatic expression that means to visit someone or to go somewhere to meet someone. For example, 'She came to see her grandmother' means she visited her. 'Visit' is the most appropriate replacement word.

To 'compensate what is lost' means to recover or make up for a loss. 'Recoup' specifically means to regain or recover something that was lost, often money or resources. 'Visit' and 'fight' are unrelated actions, while 'stop' and 'true' don't convey recovery.

Knack means a natural skill, talent, or aptitude for doing something. Aptitude means natural ability or skill - they're synonyms in this context. Avidity means eagerness or greed, eagerness is similar but not exact, and intention means purpose or plan.

Ama/ami/amo means love: Those who play football for the love of the game.

A tycoon means a wealthy and powerful business person, especially in industry. 'Industrial magnates' perfectly captures this meaning - wealthy, powerful leaders in industry. 'Sponsors' are people who support something financially, 'elite' refers to a select group but not specifically business leaders, and 'landlords' own property but aren't necessarily wealthy magnates.

A pessimist is someone who consistently expects negative outcomes or focuses on the worst aspects of situations. 'Negativist' directly captures this meaning of someone with a negative outlook. 'Villainous' means evil or wicked, not pessimistic. 'Coward' refers to lack of courage, which is different from pessimism. 'Macho' refers to aggressive masculinity, unrelated to pessimism.

A victim is someone who suffers harm, injury, or negative consequences from external events or other people's actions. 'Sufferer' directly captures this meaning of someone experiencing hardship or negative effects. 'Focus' means center of attention, unrelated to victimhood. 'Offender' is the opposite - someone who causes harm. 'Defender' is someone who protects others, not someone who suffers harm.