Vocabulary and Synonyms

Averse means having a strong dislike or opposition to something. Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant, which closely matches this feeling of not wanting to do something. Both describe resistance or opposition.

Conspicuous means clearly visible or noticeable, standing out from surroundings. Distinguished means recognized, excellent, or prominent - in the sense of being noticeable or outstanding. While not perfect synonyms, distinguished captures the sense of standing out.

Emolument is the payment received for work. Thus, option 5 is correct.

Reprobate as a verb means to disapprove of strongly or condemn. Disapprove means to have an unfavorable opinion, which matches this meaning. The question uses the verb form of reprobate, not the noun (which means a depraved person).

Exalt means to praise highly, glorify, or elevate in status. Praise means to express approval or admiration - these are synonymous actions. Both convey the concept of lifting someone up through positive words.

Fetch and carry are often paired in common usage and both relate to moving or transporting objects. The other options - fickle (inconsistent), flounder (struggle), fumble (handle clumsily), and festive (celebratory) - are not related to the meaning of fetch.

Bountiful means abundant, plentiful, or in large quantities. Ample means enough or more than enough - a very close synonym. Aestivate means to sleep during summer, abjure means to renounce, and accrued means accumulated over time.

A hypocrite is someone who pretends to have virtues or beliefs they don't actually possess. A faker is someone who feigns, pretends, or counterfeits - these are synonymous. Other options: fable (short story), festive (celebratory), fervent (passionate), fetid (smelling foul).

Hush is an exclamation used to call for silence or quiet. The word 'silence' directly relates to the meaning of hush - the absence of noise. Other options: sermon (religious discourse), celestial (heavenly), cordial (warm/friendly), canonize (declare a saint).

Hoist means to lift, raise, or pull something up. Elevate means to lift or raise something to a higher position - these are synonymous. Other options: errand (short trip), elocution (public speaking skill), loquacious (talkative).

 Vilify means to slander.

Trivial means petty or something that is not important.

Prudent means showing wisdom and good judgment in practical matters. Sagacious means wise, discerning, or having keen mental faculties - a direct synonym. Other options: savage (feral), sail (navigate water), sermon (religious talk), stagnate (stop flowing/developing).

Credulous is a synonym of gullible. Ingenuous is a synonym of naive.