Vocabulary and Synonyms

Pastel refers to soft, pale colors - typically achieved by adding white to pure pigment. 'Light shades or colours' correctly describes these gentle, muted tones.

Outré (from French 'outer') means bizarre, unconventional, or eccentric - something that stands outside the norm. 'Eccentric' is the correct synonym, referring to behavior/appearance that deviates from convention.

Sentient describes the capacity to perceive or feel things. A sentient being is conscious and can experience sensations, emotions, or awareness - distinguishing it from non-sentient entities that lack subjective experience.

A mural is a painting or artwork executed directly on a wall or ceiling. Unlike framed paintings, murals become an integral part of the architectural surface and are typically large-scale works meant to be viewed in that specific space.

A rookie is someone new to a profession, sport, or activity - typically a beginner or first-year participant. This term is commonly used in sports, military contexts, and professional settings to describe inexperienced members.

A swan song refers to a final performance, work, or gesture given before retirement or death. The phrase originates from the ancient (but false) belief that swans sing beautifully just before dying, making it a metaphor for a farewell masterpiece.

To smear means to spread a substance unevenly across a surface, creating a mark or stain. As a noun, a smear is the mark left by this action. The word can also metaphorically refer to damaging someone's reputation.

Genesis refers to the origin, formation, or beginning of something. It describes how something comes into existence or is created, often used to discuss the starting point of events, ideas, or institutions.

Expertise refers to specialized skill, knowledge, or mastery in a particular field. While related to experience, expertise specifically denotes a high level of competence or technical ability acquired through practice and study.

Interrogation is the closest synonym to investigation among the options. Both refer to formal inquiry processes, though interrogation specifically emphasizes questioning. The other options (Common, Usual, Agree) are unrelated.

Swiftness means quickness or speed, which matches the meaning of haste. Delay and Drag are antonyms (opposites), while None of these is incorrect.

Opulent means wealthy, luxurious, or rich, especially in material terms. It's a direct synonym for rich when describing wealth, possessions, or lifestyle. Global, Total, and Slight are unrelated meanings.

Compute means to calculate, determine, or figure out mathematically. Estimate is a valid synonym when referring to making an approximate calculation or judgment. Rate refers to a measurement or cost, Degree to level or extent, and Peerless means unmatched - none are true synonyms for compute.