Vocabulary and Synonyms

Wheedle means to use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something. Coax is a direct synonym for this gentle, persistent persuasion. Conjure up means to call upon a spirit or bring to mind.

Abjure means to solemnly renounce a belief, cause, or claim. Renounce is the correct synonym as it involves formally giving something up. Goad and spur both mean to provoke or encourage action.

Abhor means to regard with disgust and hatred. While disdain means to consider something unworthy of respect, hate is a more direct synonym for the intense dislike expressed by abhor.

To abort is to bring to a premature end because of a problem or fault. Terminate is a synonym that means to bring something to a close or end. Terrestrial refers to things related to the earth.

Buzz refers to a low, continuous humming sound. Drone is a synonym that also describes a continuous low humming or murmuring sound. Nefarious means wicked or criminal.

Collusion is a secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to deceive others. Conspiracy is a direct synonym for this type of secret agreement. Collision refers to a physical crash.

To depict is to show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form, or to portray in words. Describe is the best synonym here as it involves representing something through language. Deploy means to move troops or resources into position.

Bigoted describes a person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against a group of people. Prejudiced is the direct synonym. Indigenous means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Abdicate means to renounce one's throne or fail to fulfill a duty or responsibility. Renounce is the correct synonym as it means to formally give up a right or possession. Paunch refers to a large belly.

Atrocious means horrifyingly wicked or of very poor quality. Wicked is a suitable synonym for the moral aspect of the word. Colonial relates to colonies, and gird means to encircle or prepare for action.

Furbish means to brighten or polish something, often to restore it to a better condition. Polish is a direct synonym for this action. Ponder means to think deeply.

Trash refers to discarded matter or refuse. Waste is a synonym that describes materials that are no longer needed and are thrown away. Wean means to accustom an infant to food other than mother's milk.

Gaunt describes a person who is lean and haggard, usually because of suffering, hunger, or age. Thin is the closest synonym among the choices. Heap refers to a pile of things.

Vain can mean having an excessively high opinion of oneself, but it also means producing no result or being useless. Futile is a synonym for the latter meaning, describing an action that is pointless. Fiber refers to a thread-like structure.