Vocabulary and Synonyms

To applaud is to show approval or praise. To acclaim is to praise enthusiastically and publicly.

To beckon is to make a gesture to encourage someone to come nearer or follow. To summon is to authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present.

Boisterous means noisy, energetic, and cheerful. Uproarious is a synonym meaning characterized by loud noise or uproar.

An antic is a playful trick or prank. Prank is the direct synonym.

A minnow is a small fish, and the term is often used figuratively to describe something very small or insignificant, making 'dwarf' the best synonym among the choices.

Antithetical means being in direct opposition or contrast. Adversative also describes something that expresses opposition or antithesis.

Corny describes something that is trite, banal, or overly sentimental. Hackneyed is a direct synonym meaning lacking freshness or originality.

A prognosis is a forecast or prediction of the likely course of a disease or situation. In this context, 'projection' serves as the closest synonym.

The term 'horny' in certain contexts can mean causing sexual excitement, for which 'titillating' is a synonym.

Assiduous means showing great care, attention, and effort. Persevering is a synonym that implies steady persistence in a course of action.

Ambivalent means having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something. Hesitant captures the state of being uncertain or wavering.

To mow is to cut down grass or crops, typically with a scythe or a machine. Scythe is the tool used for this action.

To fleece someone is to swindle or cheat them of money. Therefore, 'cheat' is the correct synonym.

Frenetic means fast and energetic in a rather wild or uncontrolled way. Feverish is a synonym that describes a state of restless excitement or activity.

Tranquil means free from disturbance; calm. Serene is a direct synonym.