Vocabulary and Synonyms

Authoritarian describes a system favoring complete obedience to authority over individual freedom. Option A correctly defines this political concept where the state dominates the individual. Options B, C, and D define palimpsest, adage, and subjective respectively.

Authoritative means possessing recognized authority or expert knowledge that commands respect. Option A correctly captures this sense of carrying the weight of authority. Options B, C, and D define stale, providence, and vanquish respectively.

An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow and ice down a mountain slope. Option A correctly describes this natural disaster. Options B, C, and D define pulsate, provocative, and subordinate respectively.

Avant-garde refers to innovative artists who push boundaries with experimental, cutting-edge work. Option A correctly defines this artistic movement. Options B, C, and D define trivial, virtuosity, and suborn respectively.

Avarice means extreme greed for material wealth, especially money. Option A correctly defines this character flaw. Options B, C, and D define lambaste, proximity, and subpoena respectively.

Aver means to state or assert something positively and confidently. It is often used in formal contexts when someone declares or affirms a belief as true, similar to phrases like 'I aver that...'

Averse means having a strong feeling of opposition or dislike toward something. Reluctant captures this sense of unwillingness well. Widespread and cautious don't convey the core meaning of opposition or strong dislike.

Canvass means to solicit opinions, votes, or support by systematically contacting people. It's commonly used in political contexts for seeking votes. Untidy, theoretical, and growing uncontrollably are unrelated meanings.

Capacious means spacious or having a lot of room, especially in reference to containers, buildings, or vehicles. It comes from the same root as capacity. Lazy person, obscure, and defensive mound are incorrect.

Capacity refers to mental or physical ability, potential, or the power to do something. It can also mean the maximum amount something can contain. Lazy, coarsely insulting, and poorly constructed are unrelated to ability or potential.

Canny means shrewd, prudent, and showing good judgment, especially in money or business matters. A canny person makes wise decisions. Insult to dignity, depart secretly, and come together are unrelated meanings.

Cant means insincere speech or expression, especially using religious language without genuine feeling. It's hypocritical talk about virtue. Move furtively, complete, and male sheep are incorrect meanings.

Cantankerous means ill-humored, argumentative, and easily annoyed. A cantankerous person is difficult and quarrelsome. Slovenly, pardon, and wander aimlessly are unrelated.

A bully is someone who repeatedly harms, intimidates, or coerces those who are smaller or weaker. Option A ('sociable') is the opposite of bullying behavior, B means objectionable but not specifically about cruelty to weaker people, and D describes texture, not behavior.

A bulwark is a strong wall or defensive barrier built for protection, often used metaphorically for anything that provides defense. Option A is misspelled ('bizarre'), B refers to a 'passage' or 'excerpt', and D is the definition of monotheism.