Vocabulary and Synonyms

A lapidary is a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems and precious stones. It can also refer to the art of cutting gems. Option C 'one who engraves gems' correctly identifies this specialized profession. The other options are completely unrelated.

Knead means to work dough, clay, or similar material by pressing, folding, and stretching with the hands, as in bread-making. Option C 'Mix' is the closest approximation, though 'work with hands' would be more precise. The other options are unrelated.

‘Disciplinarian’ and 'authoritative' are synonyms.

‘Embarrassed’ means ‘to be uncomfortable because of something’.

‘Conscious’ and 'aware’ are synonyms.

'Tour de Force' is a French phrase that literally means 'tour of force' or 'feat of strength.' In English, it is used to describe an impressive achievement, a masterful performance, or a difficult task accomplished with exceptional skill and excellence.

A person who may be said to be of unsound mind is an idiot or a mad man or one who is drunk.

Upbraid means to scold reproach criticize or find fault with someone sharply. The word comes from Old English 'upbregdan' meaning to reproach or rebuke severely. It refers to expressing strong disapproval of someone's behavior or actions in a harsh manner.

Urbane means refined, sophisticated, and polite in manner - the essence of being polished and socially graceful. Surly means bad-tempered, congested means overcrowded, and shrewd means sharp-witted but not necessarily refined.

It means something not common, usual, or habitual.

Uncouth refers to something lacking in refinement, manners, or sophistication - rough or barbaric in behavior. 'Savage' is the closest synonym among the options, capturing the primitive or uncultured aspect. 'Ugly' refers to appearance, 'Sophisticated' is an antonym, and 'Ignorant' means lacking knowledge.

Ecstatic means feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness.

Bashful means shy or modest, which is similar in meaning to humble. A friend is a companion, destroy means to ruin, and ignorant means lacking knowledge - none of which relate to humility.

Allure means to attract or entice, which is similar in meaning to charm. Gather means to collect, repel means to drive away, and truth means fact - none of which capture the meaning of attraction or fascination.

Conscientious means being careful, thorough, and guided by moral principles or a sense of right and wrong. Principled means having or acting from strong moral beliefs and ethical standards. Both words describe someone with high moral character and integrity.