Vocabulary and Synonyms

Buoyant means able to float or stay on the surface of a liquid, like a buoy. It can also describe someone cheerful and optimistic. Option A means 'obsolete', B is 'shout', and D refers to 'depression' or gloom.

To burgeon means to grow rapidly or flourish, like plants blooming in spring. Option A refers to 'edges', B means to 'absolve', and D describes 'morbid' or unhealthy thoughts.

Cadaverous means resembling a corpse - pale, thin, and gaunt in appearance. Option A is a 'skirmish', B means to 'give up', and D refers to 'vivisection' (operating on live animals).

Cadence refers to the rhythmic rise and fall of words, sounds, or music - the beat or flow pattern. Option A means 'inconsistent', B means 'abnormal', and D is a 'female fox'.

A cadet is a student at a military school or a trainee in armed forces preparing to be an officer. Option A is 'misconduct', B refers to 'deviation', and D means 'noisy' or loud.

Cajole means to persuade someone to do something through sustained coaxing, flattery, or making insincere promises. Option C accurately captures this essence of persuading through praise or false promises. The other options describe completely different concepts: moving secretly (A), assisting in wrongdoing (B), or fashion trends (D).

Calculated means deliberately planned or done with intention and careful thought. Option C correctly captures this meaning of something that is purposefully planned out. The other options are unrelated: slowing down (A), detesting (B), or an act of will (D).

Caliber refers to the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability and competence. Option C correctly captures this meaning of ability or capability. The other options are unrelated: satisfying thirst (A), wretched condition (B), or being fluent (D).

Calligraphy is the art of producing decorative, elegant handwriting or lettering. Option C correctly identifies this as beautiful or artistic writing. The other options are unrelated: defamation (A), renouncing upon oath (B), or having great volume (D).

Callous means emotionally hardened, insensitive, or unsympathetic; it can also refer to physically hardened skin. Option C correctly captures this meaning of being hardened or unfeeling. The other options are unrelated: hitting quickly with a hand (A), washing (B), or being sensual (D).

Callow describes someone who is young, inexperienced, or immature. Option C correctly identifies this as meaning youthful or inexperienced. The other options are unrelated: being hasty and careless (A), renunciation (B), or a mob (D).

Calumny is the making of false, malicious statements about someone to damage their reputation. Option C correctly captures this as malicious misrepresentation or slander. The other options are unrelated: being shabby and dirty (A), detestable (B), or a story-teller (D).

A 'camp' can mean a group of people united by shared beliefs or interests, like 'political camp' or 'ideological camp.' The other options are unrelated: A describes a dark horse success, D describes a ragged appearance.

Burlesque means to give an imitation that ridicules or mocks through exaggeration. Options A, B, and D are unrelated: A means frank, B means terrible, D means sharp or cutting.

To burnish means to make something shiny by rubbing or polishing it. Options A, B, and D are wrong: A means to run faster than, B means to place a curse on, D means established customs.