Vocabulary and Synonyms

'Toil' means hard, continuous, and exhausting work or labor. 'Labor' (option C) is the direct synonym - both refer to strenuous physical or mental effort.

'Torment' refers to severe physical or mental suffering or torture. 'Torture' (option A) is the closest synonym - both describe the infliction of intense pain or distress.

'Upbraid' means to scold, criticize, or reproach someone sharply. 'Chide' (option D) is the correct synonym - it means to express disapproval or rebuke mildly but sternly.

A 'torrent' is a violent, rushing stream or downpour of liquid. 'Gush' (option C) best captures this meaning - it describes a sudden, forceful outpouring or flow.

 Duffer is an incompetent or stupid person.

Parvenu is a a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or power,  

A snob is someone who believes their social status, tastes, or education are superior to others and looks down on those they consider inferior. A cynic distrusts human motives, a teetotaller abstains from alcohol, and an agnostic doubts the existence of god.

A cuckold is a man whose wife has been unfaithful to him. Polygamy is having multiple spouses, bigamy is marrying while already married, and monogamy is having only one spouse at a time.

A highbrow is someone who believes their intellect and cultural tastes are superior to others. An egoist is self-centered, a macho is overly masculine, and a daredevil takes risks.

Midget refers to a person of unusually small stature, which directly matches the definition given. Miniscule is an adjective meaning extremely small, not a noun referring to a person.

A hypocrite is someone who pretends to have virtues or qualities they don't actually possess, effectively hiding their true self. Collier is a coal worker, simpleton means foolish, and camouflage is a technique of concealment (not a person).

A baton is a short stick or staff used as a weapon, in conducting music, or as a symbol of authority. A wand serves a similar function as a short staff, particularly in ceremonial contexts. Beat is a rhythmic unit, obey is a verb, and pay is unrelated.

Wane means to gradually decrease in size, strength, or intensity - most commonly used for the moon. Decrease captures this meaning perfectly. Livid means angry, abyssal refers to deep ocean, and linger means to stay around.

A medley is a mixture or combination of different things, especially songs or musical pieces. Jumbled captures the idea of things mixed together without order. Ovation is applause, mellow means soft or smooth, and grave means serious or a burial place.

Meek describes someone who is quiet, gentle, and submissive - essentially humble in nature. Humble is the closest synonym among the options. Pride is the opposite, opaque means not transparent, and frigid means cold.