Vocabulary and Synonyms

Inkhorn refers to something that is pedantically or ostentatiously learned. An 'inkhorn term' is an obscure, scholarly word used to show off education. The other options are unrelated.

Flagitious means scandalous, criminal, or villainous. It describes someone guilty of heinous crimes or grossly wicked behavior. The other options (stupid, silly, wise) are incorrect meanings.

Edify means to uplift, instruct, or improve someone morally or intellectually. It comes from building (building character). Tore and dally are incorrect; bring down is the opposite.

Sub rosa literally means 'under the rose' in Latin and signifies secrecy, confidentiality, or something done privately. All three correct options (In Confidence, Secretly, Stealthily) capture this meaning.

Ritvik is a Sanskrit word meaning 'priest' or someone who performs religious rituals. In Hindu tradition, a Ritvik is a priest who conducts ceremonies and yajnas (sacrificial rituals). It is also a common Indian name. The word is derived from 'Rit' (sacred ritual) and 'Vik' (one who performs).

Greed is the odd one out as it is the only emotion representing a deadly sin among the options. The other emotions (love, hatred, fear, anger, joy) are basic human emotions not specifically classified as cardinal vices in moral philosophy.

Abhor means to hate or detest something strongly. 'Proud of' and 'pleasure' are opposite emotions, while 'suspended action' is unrelated.

An affront is an intentional offense or insult to someone's dignity. 'Comment' and 'ask for' are neutral actions, while 'forward' refers to direction.

A bastion is a stronghold or fortified position that provides protection. 'Weakness' is the opposite, while 'harass' (misspelled) is a verb meaning to bother, and 'frustrate' means to prevent or discourage.

Agog means excited, eager, or in eager anticipation. 'Bored' is the opposite emotion, while 'meaningful' and 'clever' describe unrelated attributes.

Debonair means sophisticated, charming, and friendly in manner, especially about a well-dressed confident man. 'Friendly' captures one aspect. 'Rubble' is debris, 'degrade' means to lower in quality, and 'fearless' means brave.

Militate means to be a powerful factor in preventing or influencing something, typically used in the phrase 'militate against'. Mitigate means to make less severe or serious, which is different. Therefore, militate (option B) is the correct answer.

'Pooch' is an informal or slang term for a dog, commonly used in casual English. While 'doggy' is also informal, it's more childish. 'Tommy' is sometimes used as a common pet name in India but isn't a generic informal term like 'pooch.'

The idiom 'to be the cat's whiskers' means to be excellent, superior, or better than everything else - similar to phrases like 'the bee's knees.' Despite the grammatical issue in the question structure, 'whiskers' correctly completes this expression.