Vocabulary and Synonyms

All and sundry is an idiom meaning everyone, or all people collectively. It does not specifically restrict the meaning to ordinary or common people.

Adding insult to injury means to make a bad situation worse, often by acting in a way that is insensitive or harmful. Harm by one's action covers the general meaning.

An act of God refers to an event caused by natural forces beyond human control, such as earthquakes or floods.

Airs and graces refers to a pretentious or affected manner of behaving, intended to impress others.

A whim is a sudden desire or change of mind, often fanciful or capricious. Fantasy is the closest synonym among the choices.

To deplete means to use up the supply or resources of something. Exhaust is a direct synonym.

Divvy is informal slang meaning to divide or share out. Dividend relates to the portion shared out, making it the most relevant choice in this context.

Dearth means a scarcity or lack of something. Scarcity is a direct synonym.

Whimper means to cry softly or make a low, complaining sound. Cry is the closest synonym as it refers to vocal expression of distress. Pease is likely a misspelling of peace. Old and shy are unrelated to whimpering sounds.

Stringent means precise, exact, or strict, especially regarding rules or regulations. Strict is the direct synonym.

Glib refers to being fluent and voluble but in a superficial or insincere way. Smooth is the closest synonym among the choices provided.

Staid means sedate, respectable, and unadventurous. Sedate is a direct synonym for this term.

Wan describes someone who looks pale, weak, or exhausted. Tired is the most appropriate synonym among the given options.

To prune means to trim or cut away unnecessary parts. Reduce is the best synonym here as it reflects the act of making something smaller or less extensive.