Vocabulary and Synonyms

Prim means neat, formal, proper, and very tidy in appearance or manner. It describes someone who is carefully dressed and maintains a formal, proper demeanor. The correct answer captures this sense of meticulous neatness.

Reclaim means to make something fit for use again, especially by recovering material from waste products, or to take back something that was lost or given up. The correct answer captures both aspects: making useful from waste and taking back.

Alluvial refers to soil deposits or sediment left by flowing water, typically in river valleys, deltas, or floodplains. These deposits consist of sand, silt, clay, and gravel carried by water and deposited when the flow decreases.

Gibberish means nonsense, unintelligible talk or writing, or speech that is meaningless and difficult to understand. It can refer to rapid, confused speech or sloppy, unclear writing that conveys no clear meaning.

Transcendent means going beyond ordinary limits or surpassing normal boundaries. Option C correctly defines it as "above and beyond normal limits; superior; surpassing." The other options describe different qualities: eagerness to please (A), evil (B), unchangeable (D), and kindness (E).

Abusive means characterized by physical or psychological mistreatment and insulting behavior. Option D correctly identifies this as "insulting; physically or psychologically harmful." The other options refer to unrelated concepts: casual/quick (A), retentive (B), limp (C), and nauseating (E).

Stealth is the quality of acting or moving in a secretive, unseen manner to avoid detection. Option D correctly identifies this as "the attribute of moving secretly or unseen." The other options refer to: mosaic/tiles (A), ceremonial cup (B), harsh criticism (C), and self-righteous person (E).

Cavil means to raise petty objections or find minor, often unnecessary flaws in something. Option C accurately captures this as "to quibble; to make frivolous objections; to find petty flaws." The other options describe: brushing lightly (A), covering with gold (B), summoning (D), and neglecting (E).

Congenital means present at birth or existing from the beginning of an organism's life. Option B correctly defines it as "existing at birth; something that is manifest from the very beginning; inherent." The other options describe: obvious/tangible (A), mental disorder (C), having common center (D), and producing motion (E).

Expostulate means to express strong disapproval or argument earnestly about something, typically to correct or influence behavior. Option B correctly defines it as "to argue earnestly; to reason; to discuss with an intent to direct towards the correct answer." The other options describe: guaranteeing (A), taking pleasure (C), comforting (D), and pleading earnestly (E).

To exalt means to elevate someone in rank, power, or character. It also means to praise or glorify someone highly, often to an excessive degree. The word comes from Latin 'exaltare' meaning 'to lift up'.

Bohemian refers to a person who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often associated with artistic or literary pursuits. It describes someone who disregards social conventions and norms, particularly in areas of art, music, and literature.

Archipelago refers to a group or chain of islands scattered over a body of water. 'Group of islands' is the literal definition. 'Continent' and 'main land' are large continuous land masses, while 'volcano' is a geological feature that may exist on islands but doesn't define the term.

Ardour means intense passion, enthusiasm, or eagerness. 'Passion' directly captures this emotional intensity. 'Sympathy' and 'sentiments' are milder emotions, while 'cruelty' is unrelated to enthusiasm.

Ascribe means to attribute or credit something to a particular cause or source. 'Attribute' is the direct synonym. 'Prescribe' means to recommend or authorize, 'delegate' means to assign authority, and 'denounce' means to publicly condemn - none of these relate to attributing causation or credit.