Vocabulary and Synonyms

Mediocre means of average quality, not outstanding - essentially ordinary. Ordeal is a difficult experience, brim is the top edge, and summit is a peak.

Masquerade means to disguise or appear under a false pretense. Disguise directly captures this meaning. Bliss is extreme happiness, petrify means to turn to stone or terrify, and pave means to cover with surface material.

Mellifluous describes something (usually voice or music) that flows sweetly and smoothly. 'Smoothly flowing' is a direct synonym. Breed means to reproduce, chaos is disorder, and grind means to crush or work laboriously.

Mayhem refers to a state of violent disorder or chaos. 'Chaos' (D) is the closest synonym as both describe situations of complete disorder and confusion. 'Rationale' means reasoning, 'punitive' relates to punishment, and 'veer' means to change direction - none of which capture the meaning of disorder.

Maim means to wound or injure someone seriously, especially by damaging their limbs. 'Cripple' (A) is the correct answer as it means to cause serious disability or damage. 'Fret' means worry, 'justify' means to prove right, and 'indict' means to charge with a crime.

Munificent means very generous or liberal, especially in giving. 'Generous' (A) is the correct synonym. 'Heap' means a pile, 'steel' is a metal, and 'stroll' means to walk leisurely - none relate to generosity.

Morose describes someone who is sullen, gloomy, or bad-tempered. 'Sullen' (C) is the correct answer as both mean showing silent irritation or gloom. 'Gale' is a strong wind, 'nefarious' means wicked, and 'gulp' means to swallow quickly.

Maroon can mean to leave someone isolated and helpless in a place. 'Isolate' (A) captures this meaning of being cut off from others. 'Pale' means light-colored, 'agile' means nimble, and 'enduring' means lasting.

Mutter means to speak quietly and indistinctly, often to oneself. 'Indistinct utterance' (D) best captures this meaning. 'Plead' means to beg, 'grown' is the past of grow, and 'wheedle' means to persuade by flattery.

Murky means dark, gloomy, or unclear - either literally (like cloudy water) or figuratively (like unclear situations). 'Dark' (D) is the correct synonym. 'Dare' means to challenge, 'dire' means terrible, and 'sequential' means following in order.

Adjudicate means to make a formal judgment or decision, especially in a legal context. 'Determine judicially' (C) is the correct answer. 'Contempt' means disrespect, 'acumen' means sharp insight, and 'adjoin' means to be next to.

Myriad means a countless or extremely great number. 'Innumerable' (A) is the correct synonym as both mean too many to count. 'Vendor' means seller, 'coax' means to persuade gently, and 'moonlight' refers to light from the moon.

Recumbent means lying down, especially in a relaxed position. 'Reclining' (B) is the correct answer. 'Relive' means to experience again, 'revert' means to go back to a previous state, and 'master' means to be skilled at something.

Dolorous means showing sorrow or filled with grief. 'Sorrowful' (C) is the correct synonym. 'Splash' means to scatter liquid, 'fence' is a barrier, and 'merger' means combination of two things.