Vocabulary and Synonyms

Parleys means formal discussions or conferences between opposing parties. Option D correctly identifies this meaning of diplomatic talks, unlike the more general or formal terms in other options.

Canard means a false report or unfounded rumor (from French for 'duck'). Option B correctly identifies this meaning of falsehood, while other options describe unrelated behavioral traits.

Belligerent means hostile, aggressive, or quarrelsome in attitude or behavior. Option C correctly captures this confrontational nature, unlike the unrelated personality traits in other options.

Sap means to gradually weaken or diminish something's strength or vitality. Option A correctly identifies this meaning of draining energy, unlike the unrelated words in other options.

Carapace is the correct biological term for the hard upper shell that protects a turtle's back. Flake refers to a small piece, brood means to sit on eggs or worry, frost is frozen ice crystals.

Guffaw means to laugh loudly and boisterously. Staid means sedate or serious, stalwart means loyal and robust, gait is a manner of walking.

Enrage means to make very angry or to provoke to fury. To aggravate in this context means to intensify negative feelings, especially anger. The other words do not have this meaning.

Bequeath means to leave property or money to someone in a will after death. The phrase 'leave for prosperity' is likely a typo for 'posterity' (future generations). Cult is a religious group, pertinacious means persistent, ensconce means to settle comfortably.

Patriarch means the male head of a family or tribe, especially a respected senior leader. This perfectly matches the description. Callow means immature, credulous means easily fooled, sinecure is a paid position with little work.

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit term meaning non-violence or non-harm. It was the central pillar of Gandhi's political and social philosophy, influencing civil rights movements worldwide. Note: the question spells it as 'Ahmisa' but it's correctly 'Ahimsa'.

Eccentric means unconventional, peculiar, or departing from convention. Someone eccentric behaves in unusual or non-standard ways compared to societal norms.

Eclectic means deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. It refers to selecting from various different styles or approaches rather than a single school of thought.

Ecological means relating to the relationships between living organisms and their environment, or to the environment itself. It directly connects to environmental concerns and ecosystems.

Economic means relating to economics, the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth, or financial matters. It pertains to money, trade, and resource management at scale.

Ecstatic means feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement. Rapturous is a close synonym, both describing intense joy or bliss.