Vocabulary and Synonyms

Distinct means clear, unmistakable, or easily perceived. Having a distinct impression means the impression was clear and recognizable. Distinctive means characteristic or recognizably different, which doesn't fit with impression.

Distinctive means having a unique quality that makes something easily recognizable. A highly distinctive coat would have notable features that make it stand out. Distinct means clear or unmistakable, which doesn't fit as well with describing the coat's appearance.

Downright means complete, utter, or thorough. When saying someone wasn't just slow but downright lazy, it means completely or thoroughly lazy - emphasizing the extent of the laziness. It's used as an intensifier in this context.

Downtrodden means oppressed, persecuted, or treated badly by those in power. Someone fighting for rights of downtrodden people is fighting for those who are oppressed or exploited. This is a common collocation in social justice contexts.

Destined means meant or intended to happen, or having a predetermined future. Coming from a theatrical family suggests a natural path toward a stage career - being destined for it. Dejected means sad, deliberate means intentional, detached means disconnected emotionally, and devious means deceitful.

Dejected means sad, depressed, or dispirited. Repeated failure would naturally leave someone feeling very down and discouraged. Devious means deceitful, detached means emotionally disconnected, deliberate means intentional, and destined means predetermined.

Ebb means to decline, recede, or flow back (referring to the tide going out). It is the opposite of flow. Among the options, 'Decline' is the only word that captures this meaning of diminishing or receding.

Efface means to erase, wipe out, or make oneself appear insignificant. Option A 'Erase' is the direct synonym. Vehement (B) means forceful, Carry out (C) means to execute, and Erect (D) means to build upright.

Ecstasy means an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or rapture, making 'Rapture' the perfect synonym. Ridicule (B) means mockery, Remnant (C) means a small remaining quantity, and Doom (D) means fate or destruction.

Educe means to draw forth something latent or elicit, which is synonymous with 'Evoke'. Ebb (B) means to recede, Jostle (C) means to push roughly, and Jaunt (D) means a short excursion.

Effulgence means radiant or shining brightness, making 'Radiant' the correct synonym. Effort (A) is unrelated, Strike (C) means to hit, and Effigy (D) is a representation of a person.

Effrontery means brazen or insulting boldness, which is synonymous with 'Audacity'. Knelt (B) is the past tense of kneel, Jeer (C) means to mock, and Jolt (D) means a sudden shock.

Effeminate means having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman or not typically masculine, making 'Unmanly' the correct synonym. Rude (B) means impolite, Heck (C) is an expression of mild annoyance, and Heed (D) means to pay attention.

Effete means worn out, exhausted, or no longer productive, making 'Barren' the best synonym among the options. Bore (B) means to cause boredom, Bake (C) means to cook with dry heat, and Borrow (D) means to take temporarily.

Eccentric means unconventional or slightly strange, making 'Odd' the correct synonym. Goad (B) means to provoke, Meek (C) means submissive, and Chisel (D) is a cutting tool.