Vocabulary and Synonyms

Kindle means to arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling - literally to start a fire, but metaphorically to ignite passion, interest, or emotion. Arouse is the correct synonym meaning to evoke or awaken. Steer means to guide, disdain means to treat with contempt, and meek means quiet or submissive.

Joust means to fight with weapons on horseback or to engage in combat. Fight is the correct synonym as it captures the competitive, confrontational nature of a joust. Freak, prank, and niter are unrelated terms.

Labyrinth refers to a complicated irregular network of passages or something intricate and confusing. Intricate is the correct synonym as it directly describes complex, detailed structures or systems. Imbibe means to drink, scoop is a utensil, and stride means to walk.

Adamant means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding. Unyielding is the correct synonym as it directly captures the stubborn, inflexible nature. Giver, malice, and obscene are unrelated meanings.

Knack means a special skill or aptitude, or a natural ability. Adroit is the correct synonym as it means skillful or clever in using the hands or mind. Goad means to provoke, often is frequency, and kneel is an action.

Burgeon (likely bourgeon) means to sprout or begin to grow or develop rapidly. Sprout is the correct synonym as it directly relates to growth and development. Fester means to rot, lobster is a crustacean, and real means genuine.

Inundate means to overwhelm with things to be dealt with, or to flood. Flood is the correct synonym as it captures the essence of being overwhelmed or covered with water or quantity. Fed and lost are unrelated, and heap is a pile.

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time or transitory. Short lived is the correct synonym as it directly expresses temporary or brief existence. Chill out is casual slang, draconian means harsh, and perk means benefit.

Loot means to steal goods, typically during a war or riot. Plunder is the correct synonym as it specifically means to steal using force, especially in times of conflict. Digest means to process food, entertain means to amuse, and get pressed is informal.

Pullulate means to breed rapidly, to swarm, or to teem. To swarm is the correct synonym as it captures the sense of abundant reproduction or movement in large numbers. To chide means to scold, to jostle means to bump, and to clutter means to mess.

Charisma means compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. Magnetic appeal is the correct synonym as it captures the idea of drawing people through personal magnetism. Obtain, reference, and spice are unrelated meanings.

Primed means to make ready; prepare/ ready to act.

Guffaw means to laugh loudly. Chortle is to make a gleeful or chuckling sound. Simper is to smile in a self conscious way. Gaffe is a blunder and staid is sober.

Callow means immature. Pagan is impious. Oligarch is dictator. Sinecure is an office or position requiring little work. Patriarch is the father and ruler of a family or tribe. So, option 3 is the correct answer.