Vocabulary and Synonyms

A creed is a set of beliefs or principles, especially religious ones. 'Belief' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Accord' means agreement, 'Enhance' means to improve, and 'Joy' is an emotion - none match the meaning of creed.

Coarse means rough in texture, or lacking refinement. 'Rough' is the direct synonym for texture. 'Vulgar' can relate to behavior but is less precise for the primary meaning of coarse.

Blunt can mean frank or direct in speech, which equates to being 'insensitive' to others' feelings. While 'sensitive' is the opposite, 'strain' is unrelated. The context of speaking or personality traits points to insensitive as the intended meaning.

To abduct means to carry someone away by force or coercion. 'Kidnap' is the exact synonym meaning to seize or detain someone unlawfully. 'Deliver' means to transport, 'Destroy' means to ruin, and 'Decrease' means to reduce.

Apparent means clearly visible or understood, easily perceived. 'Clear' is the closest synonym. 'Unclear' and 'Dark' are opposites. 'None of these' is incorrect since 'Clear' fits.

A deed is an action or act that is done intentionally. 'Action' is the direct synonym. 'Curt' means rude, 'Limit' means to restrict, and 'Confuse' means to perplex - none relate to the meaning of deed.

Benevolence means the quality of being kind and generous. 'Kindness' is the exact synonym. 'Cruel' and 'Cruelty' are opposites. 'Agree' is a verb, not related to the noun benevolence.

Hazard means danger or risk. 'Danger' is the direct synonym. 'Risk' (option B) would also be correct, but 'Danger' is listed as the intended answer. 'Avoid' and 'Decline' are unrelated.

Diversity means variety or difference. 'Variety' is the exact synonym meaning a range of different things. 'Hate', 'Accident', and 'Help' are unrelated to diversity.

Hypocrisy is the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform. 'Pretend' relates to this deceptive behavior, though 'insincerity' would be more precise. The closest option among those given is pretend.

Ignite means to catch fire or cause to catch fire. 'Kindle' is a synonym meaning to start a fire or light. 'Servile' means submissive, 'Insert' means to put in, and 'Ignoble' means dishonorable - none relate to igniting.

To copy means to imitate or reproduce something. Option C 'Imitate' directly expresses this meaning - when you copy someone's actions, you are imitating them. 'Jest' means to joke, and 'Forecast' means to predict, neither of which relates to copying.

A belief can be called a notion - an idea, opinion, or conception held in the mind. Option A 'Notion' is the correct synonym. 'Integrity' means honesty, 'Rejoice' means to feel joy, and 'Prediction' means forecasting - none of these match the meaning of belief.

Tumult means a noisy, confused disturbance or commotion. 'Outbreak' can refer to a sudden occurrence or eruption, which is related to tumultuous situations. While words like 'commotion' or 'uproar' might be more precise synonyms, 'Outbreak' captures the element of sudden, disruptive energy inherent in tumult.