Vocabulary and Synonyms

Absorbed in this context means deeply interested or engaged in something. 'Engrossed' is the exact synonym - meaning completely occupied or fascinated with something. The work had fully engaged his attention and interest.

Absurd means ridiculous, silly, or unreasonable. 'Ridiculous' is a direct synonym - something that is absurd is by definition ridiculous. The uniforms looked foolish or silly in appearance.

Abandon in this context means to leave behind or give up something. 'Leave' is the correct synonym - they had to leave/abandon their lands. This refers to being forced to leave territory to an invading force.

In this context, 'abused' refers to verbal abuse - being spoken to insultingly or disrespectfully. 'Insulted' is the correct synonym. The referee received verbal abuse and insults.

Abundant means existing in large quantities, plentiful, or copious. 'Plentiful' is the direct synonym - they had plenty of evidence to prove guilt. Both words convey the idea of having more than enough of something.

In the context of pronunciation, 'accent' refers to stress or emphasis placed on a particular syllable when speaking a word. 'Stress' is the correct synonym - the stress in 'today' falls on the second syllable.

Accent in this context means special importance or attention given to something. Emphasis is the correct synonym as it conveys the same meaning of highlighting quality as the primary focus. The other options (insulted, misuse, stress, obliged) don't capture this meaning.

Accustomed means being in the habit of doing something or being familiar with it. Habitual is the best synonym here as it directly relates to established patterns of behavior. Used to is a phrase with similar meaning but is less formal.

Ached in this context means to have an intense desire or longing for something. Longed is the correct synonym as it expresses a deep, emotional yearning. The other options (accomplished, attained, bitter, sour) are unrelated to this meaning.

Achieved means to successfully reach a goal or complete something. Attained is the best synonym here as it specifically refers to reaching an objective or desired outcome. Accomplished has a similar meaning but focuses more on completing a task.

Accrued refers to something that has accumulated or been added to over a period of time, especially debts or benefits. Accumulated is the correct synonym as it conveys the idea of gradual collection or buildup. The other options don't match this meaning.

Accommodated in this context means to adapt to someone's needs or to do something to help them. Obliged is the correct synonym here as it conveys the sense of doing a favor or being helpful by giving interviews. The other options don't capture this meaning.

Accomplished means to successfully complete or achieve something. Achieved is the correct synonym as it conveys the sense of successfully reaching a goal or finishing a task. The other options don't match this meaning.

Achieved in this context means to have successfully done or accomplished something. Accomplished is the correct synonym as it conveys the sense of having completed something successfully. Attained focuses more on reaching a goal rather than the act of completion.

Amassed means to gather or collect something in large quantities over time. Accumulated is the correct synonym as it conveys the idea of gradually building up a collection or fortune. The other options don't match this meaning.