Vocabulary and Synonyms

Machiavellian refers to cunning, unscrupulous, and manipulative behavior in pursuit of power or material gain - named after Niccolo Machiavelli, author of 'The Prince,' which advocated strategic pragmatism over moral principles. A Machiavellian person uses deceit and ruthlessness to achieve goals.

Faux pas is a French term literally meaning 'false step' that refers to a social blunder or breach of etiquette. It describes an embarrassing or tactless act that violates social norms or expected behavior. Option B correctly identifies this as a social blunder, while the other options represent positive concepts (tradition, asset) or behavioral compliance (according to rules) that are opposite to the meaning.

Bohemian describes someone who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often in contrast to societal norms and expectations. Option A correctly captures this as 'not living a life considered socially normal'. Option C (ascetic) is incorrect because bohemians are typically associated with artistic freedom and non-conformity rather than strict self-denial. Option D is unrelated to the concept.

 Wrath refers to anger or rage, whereas all the others are synonyms of nab.

The word "Narrate" means to tell or recount a story or events. "Relate," "Recount," and "Report" are all synonyms meaning to describe or tell about something. "Reverie" means a state of being lost in thought, typically a daydream, which is completely unrelated to narrating.

 Niggard refers to someone who is miserly, whereas narcissism revolves around self centeredness which all the other options depict.

The word "Nascent" means just coming into existence or showing signs of future potential (synonyms: embryonic, incipient, fledgling). "Cognoscente" means a person with expert knowledge in a particular subject, which is unrelated to the concept of beginning or emerging. The other three options all correctly represent early developmental stages.

The word "Narrow" means limited in width or scope. "Cramped," "Limited," and "Thin" all relate to restriction or small dimensions. "Shape" is a neutral geometric concept that does not inherently connote narrowness or restriction. You can have a narrow shape, but "shape" itself is not a synonym.

The word "Nausea" refers to the feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit. "Biliousness," "Gagging," and "Retching" are all related to nausea or vomiting. "Intuitive" means understanding something instinctively without reasoning, which is completely unrelated to the physical sensation of nausea.

The word "Natural" means existing in or from nature, not made or caused by humankind. "Ordinary," "Usual," and "Routine" all relate to things that are normal, regular, or expected. "Casual" means relaxed or informal, which is a different concept - something can be casual but not natural (like synthetic casual clothes).

The word "Nation" means a large body of people united by common descent, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory. "Realm," "Sovereign country," and "Fatherland" all relate to countries or territories. "Bumpkin" means an unsophisticated or awkward person from the countryside, which is unrelated to the concept of a nation.

The word "Navvy" (short for navigator) means a manual laborer, especially one employed in construction or civil engineering. "Coolie," "Roustabout," and "Mechanic" all refer to manual workers or laborers. "Guidelines" are instructions or rules, which is completely unrelated to manual labor or workers.

The word "Navigate" means to plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. "Pilot," "Guide," and "Helm" all relate to steering or directing movement. "Whelm" means to submerge or overwhelm, which is not synonymous with navigation - you can whelm someone without any navigation involved.

Nasty means unpleasant, disgusting, or repulsive. Disgusting, Vile, and Foul all directly describe something unpleasant or repulsive. Specious means seemingly plausible but false - it refers to deceptive logic/appearance, not unpleasantness, making it the non-synonym.