Vocabulary and Synonyms

Dogmatic describes someone who asserts their opinions or beliefs as absolute truth without considering evidence or other viewpoints. Orthodox relates to following established, traditional beliefs or doctrines without question.

Sanction can mean official approval, authorization, or permission to do something. Permission directly captures the concept of being allowed to proceed with an action.

Portion refers to a part, segment, or share of something that is separated from the whole. Part is the direct synonym, representing a segment that belongs to a larger entity.

Auspicious means favorable, promising, or indicating future success. Favourable directly captures the positive, beneficial nature of auspicious signs or circumstances.

Accomplish means to achieve, complete successfully, or bring to a conclusion. Achieve is the direct synonym, representing the successful completion of a goal or task.

Duration means the length of time something lasts or continues. Time is the closest synonym among the options, as both refer to temporal concepts and the measurement of how long something continues.

Prediction refers to a forecast or prophecy about what will happen in the future. Foresight is the ability to see or prepare for future needs and anticipate events, making it the closest synonym among the options.

Flatter means to compliment or praise someone excessively, often to gain favor or make them feel good. Praise is the closest synonym as it refers to expressing admiration or approval.

Gloom refers to partial or total darkness, or a state of melancholy and darkness. Among the options, Dark is the closest synonym as it directly relates to the absence of light and matches the primary meaning of gloom.

Jovial means cheerful, friendly, and full of high spirits. Jolly is a direct synonym as it also means cheerful, merry, and high-spirited, making it the correct choice.

FLAGITIOUS (criminal/wicked) : FORTHRIGHT (direct/honest) represent antonyms or opposites in character. Similarly, PROFLIGATE (wicked/immoral) : UNIMPEACHABLE (blameless/perfect) maintain this opposing relationship between negative and positive character traits. Option A correctly captures this antonymous relationship.

Both encomium and panegyric mean formal expressions of high praise or laudatory speeches. The relationship is 'synonym: synonym' (words with identical meanings). Similarly, censure and remonstrance both refer to formal expressions of disapproval or criticism.

To rout is to dispere a defeated force in complete disorder. This is the correct synonym in the given context as the reference is to disband and disperse the protestors with the use of fire hoses and ferocious dogs. 

Something exceptionally good is considered outstanding. The context refers to the character and this is the correct synonym of sterling as the character of the politician is exceptionally good.