Vocabulary and Synonyms

A buttress is a support structure, typically a brick or stone wall that supports a building. Options A, B, and D are unrelated: A means applause, B means an executioner, D means expiring.

Buxom means full-bosomed or having a full, plump figure. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: A means dominating, B means perspective, D means bad-tempered.

A cabal is a small group of people secretly united to promote their own interests, usually political. Options A, B, and D are wrong: A describes a small boat, B is incomplete, D means mentally disturbing.

Cacophonous means discordant or harsh in sound. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: A means to be stingy, B means to decrease, D means energetic.

A canto is a division of a long poem. Options A, B, and D are wrong: A describes snakes shedding skin, B means self-denial, D means an inclined surface.

"Capitulate" means to surrender or yield under pressure, often after resistance. Option A "pronounce indistinctly" is incorrect (that's "mumble"). Option B "bottomless" is wrong (that's "fathomless"). Option D "long-lasting hatred" is also incorrect (that's "rancor").

"Caprice" refers to a sudden change of mood or behavior without a serious reason - a whim. Option A "clever in deceiving" is incorrect (that's "crafty"). Option B "enormous chasm" is wrong (that's "abyss"). Option D "without definite purpose" is imprecise (that's "aimless").

"Capricious" describes someone or something given to sudden changes in mood or behavior - unpredictable. Option A "intelligent" is incorrect (that's "bright" or "smart"). Option B "related to a school" is wrong (that's "scholastic"). Option D "offensive in odor" is also incorrect (that's "malodorous").

"Captious" describes someone who is excessively critical or inclined to find fault. Option A "melt ore for metal" is incorrect (that's "smelt"). Option B "easy to approach" is wrong (that's "accessible"). Option D "speak violently" is also incorrect (that's "rage").

"Carat" (or "karat") is a unit of measurement for gemstones' weight and gold's purity. Option A "kill from lack of air" is incorrect (that's "suffocate"). Option B "adjust to climate" is wrong (that's "acclimate"). Option D "engrossed" is also incorrect (that means "absorbed").

"Cardiologist" is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions. Option A "move in a quiet way" is incorrect (that's "steal" or "sneak"). Option B "oblige or help" is wrong (that's "accommodate"). Option D "made less dense" is also incorrect (that's "rarefied").

Careen means to lurch, sway, or move unsteadily from side to side, often while moving forward. It's commonly used to describe vehicles moving uncontrollably or someone stumbling drunkenly. Options A, B, and D describe unrelated concepts (suppressed laughter, partnership, and grating sounds respectively).

Carefree literally means free from cares, worries, or anxiety. It describes a cheerful, untroubled state of mind. Options A, B, and D describe complaining, initiating conversation, and formal approval respectively - none related to being worry-free.

Caricature refers to a distorted or exaggerated representation, typically of a person. While often visual, the word fundamentally means distortion or grotesque exaggeration of distinctive features. Options A, B, and D describe ignoring behavior, equipping, and logical reasoning respectively.

Carillon is a musical instrument consisting of a set of bells, typically housed in a tower and played using a keyboard or manual mechanism. It produces music through bell sequences. Options A, B, and D describe sniffing, gradual growth, and fixed portions respectively.