Vocabulary and Synonyms

The presence of ‘though’ indicates need for opposite words. As there is use of ‘welcome seemed’ it indicates that though the welcome was pleasant it masked a negative feeling. So, a ‘good word’ is followed by a ‘bad word’. This is found in option 2.

Gamboges is a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and in medicine. It comes from certain trees found in Southeast Asia.

Garnish means to decorate or adorn something, especially food. Think of adding a sprig of parsley or lemon wedge to a dish - that's garnishing it. The other options (write, dance, cheat) are completely unrelated to the meaning of garnish.

 Diversion means something that people do because it is enjoyable, entertaining, or pleasant.

Garnishing is the act of decorating or ornamenting something, typically food. It refers to the decorative items themselves rather than the action - like the parsley, lemon slices, or other embellishments added to dishes. Declination, negligence, and destruction are unrelated concepts.

Garniture refers to decorative accessories or ornamental items used to adorn something. It describes a collection of decorative objects or the act of decorating with ornamental pieces. A photograph, portrait, or watch are specific items, not the general concept of decoration.

Gasconade means to boast or brag extravagantly. The term comes from Gascony (a region in France), whose people were stereotypically known for their boastful nature. Deny, allow, and approve are unrelated to the meaning of boasting.

Garrulous means talking excessively or being very talkative, often about trivial things. A garrulous person tends to ramble and converse at length. Dull, timid, and confident describe personality traits unrelated to talkativeness.

A gate is an entrance or doorway in a fence, wall, or barrier that allows passage. It's specifically a point of entry or exit. A staircase, room, or kitchen are different parts of a building and not related to the concept of an entranceway.

Gaudy describes something that is showy, brightly colored, and flashy in a tasteless way. It refers to things that attract attention through excessive ornamentation or loud colors. Obscure, support, and attract are not adjectives describing appearance.

Gaunt means very thin and bony, often suggesting illness or lack of nutrition. It describes a hollow or lean appearance, especially of a face or body. Small refers to size, while stout and fat are opposites of gaunt.

Gauze is a thin, translucent fabric material, typically made of cotton. It's used in medical dressings and bandages because it's lightweight and allows air circulation. Strange, value, and hasten are unrelated to fabric or materials.

A gauge is a measuring device or instrument used to determine the size, amount, or degree of something. Gauges are used to measure thickness, pressure, distance, or quantity. Decrease, learned, and death are unrelated to measuring instruments.

A gawk is a foolish or awkward person who stares rudely or clumsily. The word can also mean the act of staring stupidly. A teacher, leader, or scientist describes professions or roles, not foolish behavior.

A gash is a deep cut or wound, typically long and severe. It refers to an injury that breaks the skin and flesh. Ornament, equipment, and material are objects, not injuries or cuts.