One Word Substitution

Correct. The word lexicon is a noun which means - the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

Correct. The word masquerade is a noun which means – a false show or pretence.

Correct. The word graffiti is a noun which means - writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.

Correct. The word megalomania is a noun which means – obsession with the exercise of power.

Correct. The word hegemony is a noun which means - leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

Correct. The word ombudsman is a noun which means – an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against a company or organization, especially a public authority.

Correct. The word pedant is a noun which means – a person excessively concerned with minor detail or with displaying technical knowledge. The correct answer is – peccadillo. The word peccadillo is a noun which means – a relatively minor fault or sin.

Correct. The word quintessential is an adjective which means – representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Correct. The word repudiate is a verb which means – refuse to accept; reject.

Correct. The word slither is a verb which means - move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion.

Correct. The word sobriquet is a noun which means – a person’s nickname.

Correct. The word theocracy is a noun which means – a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God.

Correct. Examples for homophones include – board-bored; new-knew; doe-dough; baron-barren; sheer-shear etc.

Correct. The word totem is a noun which means – a natural object or animal that is believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and that is adopted by it as an emblem.

This is correct. The word zephyr is a noun which means 'a soft, gentle breeze'.