Vocabulary and Synonyms

To deign means to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity. Condescend has a similar meaning - to behave as if one is superior and granting a favor by doing something.

An edict is an official order or proclamation issued by an authority. A public notice serves a similar purpose - it's an official announcement made public, making it the closest synonym.

Gainsay means to deny, contradict, or oppose a statement or assertion. 'To deny' directly captures this meaning, making it the correct synonym.

A helix is a three-dimensional spiral curve, like a coiled spring or the structure of DNA. 'Coil of wire' is a literal representation of this spiral shape.

To impede means to hinder, obstruct, or block progress or movement. 'Hinder' is a direct synonym, meaning to create difficulties or delays for something.

Indurate means to make hard, callous, or unfeeling. 'Hardened' is the direct synonym, capturing both the literal sense of becoming physically hard and the metaphorical sense of becoming emotionally tough.

To interdict means to prohibit, forbid, or officially prevent something. 'Forbid' is the most direct synonym, meaning to refuse to allow something.

Something that is not definitely or clearly expressed. This is the correct option.

An object that has been left or deserted by the owner or guardian or has been abandoned is considered derelict. This is the correct answer in this context as it indicates an object ‘building’ that has been abandoned.

A masseur is a person who treats physical ailments through massage and muscle manipulation. The term specifically refers to a male practitioner (masseuse is female). Other options are unrelated: chauffeur drives, captain commands, admiral is a naval rank.

This is the correct option. ‘Faith’ implies a complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Belief also means a conviction or confidence in something being true. These words are synonymous.

This is the correct option. ‘Hatred’ is a feeling of intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility. Animosity is a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself. Thus, these words are synonymous.

A person who hates mankind is a misanthrope. This is the correct option.

to wane, to subside, to recede

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