Vocabulary and Synonyms

The word 'novel' as an adjective means new, original, or unusual. In this context, 'new' is the most accurate synonym.

Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable. 'Believable' is the direct synonym.

Malice is the intention or desire to do evil. 'Ill will' is the standard synonym for this term.

Urbane means refined, polished, or sophisticated in manner. Civilised is the closest synonym among the choices, as it implies a level of refinement and social grace.

A group of lions is collectively referred to as a pride. This is a standard collective noun in English.

A group of hounds is specifically called a pack. Other terms like herd or team are not used for hounds.

A group of whales is called a pod. This is the standard collective noun for marine mammals of this type.

Here, filthy is the correct synonym of vulgar.

Here, brutal is the correct synonym of barbarous.

Buxom is heavy built or plump.

Fluster is disturbed, upset or confused.

Here, fatal is the correct synonym of lethal as it implies something that causes death. Healthy implies something that produces good health, wild is something uncontrolled or uncivilized and harmful is something causing or capable of causing harm.

Here, dignity is the correct synonym of glory as it implies the personal quality of being worthy of honour. Criticism implies the act of finding fault, blame implies to accuse of being at fault and brightness is just an act of shining.

Here, prestige is the correct synonym of honour as it implies widespread respect or acclaim. Prize is a specific medal or reward, scorn is to express a feeling of contempt or disgust for something and humiliation implies the state of being humiliated or disgraced.

Here, imperial is the correct synonym of noble as it implies something magnificent, domineering or related to an empire. Lowly implies something inferior, well-behaved implies someone who is proper, and humble implies low in condition, rank, or position.