Vocabulary and Synonyms

An advocate is someone who publicly supports, recommends, or argues for a particular cause, policy, or idea. 'Supporter' directly captures this meaning of someone who backs or promotes something. 'Protector' suggests defense from harm, which is different from advocacy. 'Offender' is someone who violates rules, the opposite of what an advocate does. 'Sponsor' typically means financial supporter, which is more specific than advocate.

A treasurer is responsible for managing and overseeing financial resources. The 'officer in charge of funds' directly describes this role - they handle the collection, custody, and disbursement of money.

 A dictator is a ruler who has absolute authority, hence, absolute ruler is correct.

A bookworm refers to someone who devotes significant time to reading or studying books. The term is metaphorical - it doesn't literally mean looking like a worm. Option B correctly captures the essence of spending excessive time with books.

Authoritarian refers to enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom. In parenting, it describes a style where parents demand compliance and control children's behavior through their authority. Option C accurately captures this meaning.

A charmer is someone who has a quality of attracting, fascinating, or delighting others through their personality or demeanor. The context 'draws attention wherever he goes' supports this meaning. Option A correctly identifies this as being fascinating or attractive.

Literally always sitting on the couch like a potato (not moving). 

An adventurer is someone who seeks excitement, danger, or unusual experiences. It specifically refers to engaging in thrilling, risky activities rather than just enjoying nature or being outgoing. Option C correctly identifies this as enjoying thrilling activities.

Dough is wet flour used to make pancakes. Shrubs are a type of plants.

‘Forceps’ are two forked instruments used to lift and hold items as in a surgery. 

‘Mor’ or mort is death.

In government structure, 'federal' refers to the central or national government that governs the entire country. This is contrasted with 'state' or 'local' governments that govern smaller regions. The federal government has authority over national matters.

A hammer is a tool that is used to drive nails into wood or other surfaces.

Axe is used for woodcutting with a jerk; hacksaw is used for woodcutting with a toothed blade; mower is used for cutting grass through carpeting. 

A nose stud is an ornament that is worn in the nose.