Vocabulary and Synonyms

'Begrudge' means to envy, resent, or give reluctantly with feelings of unwillingness or ill will. It involves feeling that someone else doesn't deserve something. The distractors don't match: cause sickness is 'sicken', public declaration is 'manifesto', and lament for the dead is 'elegy'.

'Beguile' means to deceive, mislead, or charm someone into something - often through charm or flattery that hides true intentions. It can mean to enchant or delude. The distractors are wrong: causing nausea is 'nauseating', many in number is 'manifold', and elevated position is 'eminence'.

'Behemoth' refers to a huge creature, beast, or entity of enormous size and power. Originally from the Bible, it now means anything gigantic or massive. The distractors don't match: ship-related is 'nautical', operate with hands is 'manipulate', and draw out facts is 'elicit'.

'Beholden' means obligated, grateful, or indebted to someone - usually for a favor or kindness received. It suggests feeling bound by gratitude or duty. The distractors are wrong: wide/deep enough for ships is 'navigable', affected is 'pretentious', and cure-all is 'panacea'.

Behoove means it is necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something. 'Be suited to' captures this sense of appropriateness. The other options are unrelated definitions.

Beleaguer means to cause constant trouble to, or to surround and harass. 'Besiege or attack (with an army)' is the literal military meaning from which the figurative sense derives. It suggests being overwhelmed by problems.

Belittle means to dismiss or make something seem unimportant or inferior. 'Disparage' is a direct synonym meaning to speak of something in a way that shows lack of respect or proper regard.

Bellicose describes an attitude or person that is hostile, aggressive, and eager to fight or quarrel. 'Warlike' directly captures this meaning, as it relates to war and combat. The word comes from the Latin 'bellum' meaning war.

Awe is a profound feeling of respect, reverence, and wonder, often mixed with fear or overwhelm when encountering something majestic or sublime. 'Solemn wonder' captures this combination of deep respect and amazement.

Awful literally means inspiring awe or wonder, something full of awe. While modern usage emphasizes 'terrible', 'terrible' also originally meant inspiring terror or awe. The answer is correct for contemporary usage.

An awl is a small, pointed tool used for piercing holes in leather, wood, or other materials. 'Pointed tool used for piercing' is the precise definition. It's similar to an ice pick but for craftwork.

Aversion is a strong dislike or disinclination toward something. It describes a feeling of repugnance or strong avoidance. The other options (tumult, cut away, serving to assist) are unrelated to this meaning.

An aviary is a large enclosure or cage for keeping birds. It provides a space for birds to fly while remaining confined. The other options have no connection to bird-related structures.

Avid means showing a keen interest or enthusiasm, sometimes to the point of greediness. An avid reader is very enthusiastic about reading. The other options describe pain, writing identity, or substance.

An avocation is a hobby or secondary occupation pursued alongside one's main work. It is distinct from your primary profession or vocation. The other options describe views, soul, or evidentiary support.