Vocabulary and Synonyms

The word 'awesome' means something that inspires awe or admiration - something extremely impressive or daunting. 'Spectacular' captures this meaning well, referring to something visually striking or impressive. The other options are incorrect: 'Beautiful' describes aesthetic appeal but not the grandeur that 'awesome' conveys, 'wonderful' means delightful or pleasing (less intense), and 'nice' is a generic positive term too weak for 'awesome.'

Canfield is a classic solitaire card game invented by Richard Canfield in the 1890s, also known as 'Demon' or 'Klondike-style' solitaire. It involves building up foundation piles by suit from Ace to King. The other options are incorrect: 'Patient' relates to tolerance, 'arrogant' means overly proud, and 'anger' is an emotion - none of which relate to Canfield.

Alacrity means cheerful readiness, promptness, or eagerness in doing something - a brisk and lively willingness. 'Eagerness' captures this perfectly. The distractors are wrong: 'amiable' means friendly, 'abhor' means to hate, and 'acquiesce' means to accept reluctantly (the opposite of eager).

Candor means the quality of being open, honest, or straightforward - frankness in expression. 'Honesty' is the correct synonym. The distractors are incorrect: 'circumspect' means cautious (opposite), 'chide' means to scold, and 'hope' is a feeling of expectation - none of which match candor's meaning.

Enmity means hatred, hostility, or ill will between people or groups - it's a state of being an enemy. Option B ('a&c') means both A ('hatred') and C ('hostility') are correct, which is true since enmity encompasses both concepts. 'Embezzle' means to steal money (unrelated). The combined answer is correct.

Gluttony means excessive indulgence in food or drink - greedy or excessive eating. 'Overindulgence in food or drink' precisely defines it. The distractors are wrong: 'furtive' means secretive, 'haughty' means arrogant, and 'fractious' means irritable - none of which relate to excessive eating.

Novice does mean beginner or someone new to a field or activity. The statement correctly identifies this meaning, despite the minor typo 'biginner' instead of 'beginner'. The intended meaning is clear.

The name Bhishma means 'one of terrible oath' or 'the terrible one,' referring to the terrible vow of celibacy he took to ensure his father Shantanu could marry Satyavati. This vow earned him the name Bhishma Pitamama. The term reflects the severity and irrevocability of his pledge, not anger or value.

LOL is a widely used internet acronym that stands for 'Laughing Out Loud'. It is used to indicate amusement in informal digital communication. The other options are incorrect fabrications.

Swords: Life on the Line is a Discovery Channel reality series following commercial swordfish fishermen in the dangerous North Atlantic waters. The show documents the extreme risks these fishermen take to catch valuable swordfish. I Shouldn't be Alive (A) is about survival stories, Dirty Jobs (C) features Mike Rowe doing tough jobs, and Pitchmen (D) is about infomercial sales.

In British slang, particularly popularized by Catherine Tate's character Lauren Cooper, 'plank' is used as an insult meaning a stupid or foolish person. The term implies someone is thick as a plank of wood. Options A, B, and D are related concepts but 'stupid person' most accurately captures the intended meaning.

Tranquility refers to a state of peace and calm. Turbulence refers to violent disorder or commotion, making it the direct antonym. Quietude, serenity, and placidity are all synonyms of tranquility.

Krura in Sanskrit primarily means cruel, fierce, or harsh. While it can sometimes mean sharp or intense in certain contexts, the most common and direct meaning is cruel or severe in nature. The word describes something that causes pain or suffering.

Vichara means thought, reflection, or inquiry in Sanskrit. Option B (CONCERN) is closest, as vichara can imply careful consideration or concern about something. Options A (CRITICIZE) and C (COMMENT) are too limited for this broad concept.

Akirti means 'infamy' or 'dishonor' in Sanskrit. The prefix 'a-' negates 'kirti' (fame), creating the opposite meaning. Option C is correct. Option A (FAME) is the opposite of the correct meaning.