Vocabulary and Synonyms

The correct answer is D: Section. Fraction can mean a small part or portion of a whole, similar to how a section is a distinct part. For example, 'a fraction of the budget' and 'a section of the audience' both refer to parts of larger wholes. Spirit (A) relates to the soul, Hilly (B) describes terrain, and Maternity (C) relates to motherhood.

The correct answer is C: Station. Caste refers to a social class or hierarchical position, and station similarly means one's social position or rank in society. Repeat (A) means to do again, Worth (B) refers to value, and Done (D) means completed.

The correct answer is A: Sallow. Pallid means pale, lacking color, or wan. Sallow specifically describes an unhealthy pale or yellowish complexion. Deny (B) means to refuse, Under (C) is a preposition, and Grip (D) means to grasp tightly.

The correct answer is D: Essence. Root can mean the fundamental source or core essence of something. For example, 'the root of the problem' means its essential cause. Skimp (A) means to be stingy, Hook (B) is a curved tool, and Hidden (C) means concealed.

The correct answer is B: Container. A packet is a small package or container for holding items. Pocket (A) is specifically in clothing, Short (C) means brief, and Effort (D) means exertion. Container best captures the function of a packet.

The correct answer is D: Excellence. Classicism refers to adherence to classical standards, principles, and excellence in art and literature. It emphasizes traditional values of quality and excellence. Mend (A) means to repair, Ease (B) means comfort, and Further (C) means more distant.

The correct answer is B: Inadequate. Incomplete means not having all parts or lacking something, which aligns with inadequate meaning insufficient or not good enough. Compel (A) means to force, Scatter (C) means to spread, and Flatter (D) means to praise excessively.

The correct answer is A: Advance. Proceed means to begin or continue a course of action, to move forward or advance. Extra (B) means additional, Link (C) means to connect, and Group (D) means a collection.

The correct answer is B: Mettle. Fortitude means courage in pain or adversity, strength of mind. Mettle means a person's ability to cope with difficulties, spirit or resilience. Continue (A) means to go on, Fund (C) means money, and Seek (D) means to search for.

The correct answer is B: Agony. Anguish means severe mental or physical pain or suffering. Agony means intense pain of body or mind. Inflame (A) means to irritate, Vice (C) means immoral behavior, and Allay (D) means to alleviate.

The correct answer is C: Pass over. Pass by means to go past someone or something, and pass over has the same meaning - to go past, ignore, or overlook. Irate (A) means angry, Amnesty (B) means pardon, and Fluke (D) means a lucky accident.

'Yesterday' refers to the day before today. 'Bygone' means something that belongs to the past or former times, which captures the essence of yesterday as past time. 'Next' and 'Holiday' are unrelated, and 'Thought' is a cognitive concept.

'Distinctly' means clearly, explicitly, or in a detailed manner. 'Precisely' is a direct synonym meaning exactly or accurately. 'Piece' and 'Attach' are unrelated words, while 'Fount' is a noun meaning source.