Vocabulary and Synonyms

'Couch potato' refers to a person who spends much time sitting or lying down, typically watching television, and is generally inactive or lazy. The term describes a lifestyle, not an actual potato. Option A interprets it literally, while option C suggests being 'brisk' which is the opposite of the intended meaning.

This Australian idiom describes someone who is agitated, aggressive, or angry - like a frog trapped in a sock trying to escape. The phrase captures energy and agitation in a humorous way. It's not about wasting socks or happiness, but specifically about sounding angry or worked up.

"Bizarre" is the correct spelling meaning odd, eccentric, or strange. The word comes from French and maintains its characteristic spelling pattern. Options A, B, and D are misspelled.

"Congratulate" is the correct spelling. The root is "congratulation" with the suffix "-ate". Option A incorrectly substitutes 'd' for 't', while C and D are phonetic misspellings.

"Harass" is the correct spelling with one 'r' and double 's'. The word comes from Old French and doesn't follow typical English consonant doubling patterns. Options B, C, and D incorrectly add letters.

The verb 'yelled' indicates a loud, forceful exclamation. In written English, an exclamation mark (!) is the appropriate punctuation to convey the volume and emotion of a shouted statement. A period or question mark would not capture the intended tone.

Stigmatize means to describe or characterize someone or something as unworthy, disgraceful, or deserving of shame and social disapproval. Option B correctly captures this meaning of marking something as disgraceful.

Heresy refers to a belief or opinion that contradicts orthodox religious doctrine or widely-held conventional beliefs. Option D correctly identifies it as an opinion contrary to popular belief.

Jettison means to throw or drop something overboard from a ship or aircraft, or more generally to discard or get rid of something unwanted. Option C correctly captures this meaning of casting off or discarding.

Unequivocal means clear, unambiguous, and leaving no doubt or room for interpretation. Option B correctly identifies it as clear and unambiguous.

Ostentatious describes something designed to impress others through showy display, pretentiousness, or vulgar display of wealth. Option D correctly captures this meaning of being showy or display-focused.

Insularity literally means having the characteristics of an island, and figuratively refers to being narrow-minded or isolated from outside influences. Option C correctly captures the literal meaning of island-like characteristics.

Pedantic describes an excessive focus on minor details, formal rules, or academic knowledge at the expense of practical understanding. Option D correctly captures this meaning of emphasizing minutiae or form.

Lassitude refers to a state of physical or mental weariness, lack of energy, and listlessness. It's a stronger form of tiredness or fatigue. Option B (traditional) refers to 'customary', option C (disagree) is 'dissent', and option D (important) is 'consequential' - none match the meaning of lassitude.

Cogitate means to think deeply, ponder, or reflect carefully on something. It's a formal term for serious mental effort. Option A (absolute monarchy) is 'autocracy', option B (wrong/awry) is 'amiss', and option D (too sugary) is 'cloying' - none relate to deep thinking.