Synonyms

Fulsome means complimentary or flattering to an excessive or insincere degree. 'Insincere' correctly captures the negative connotation of overdone praise. 'Sincere' is an antonym. The other options are unrelated to the meaning.

'Efface' means to erase, wipe out, or make oneself appear insignificant. 'Wipe out' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Draw attraction' is the opposite, 'deliberate' means intentional, and 'mysterious' means puzzling.

'Ebb' means to recede, flow back, or decline (like the tide). 'Recede' is the correct synonym. 'Advance' is the opposite, 'flourish' means thrive, 'succeed' means do well, and 'remove' means take away.

It means shining forth brilliantly; radiant.

It means abnormally skinny or bony, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

It is a formal expression of high praise.

It means to deprive of force or strength.

Emulate means to imitate with effort to become equal or surpass.

Encumber means to burden with obligations, debt, etc.

Ennui is a French-derived word meaning a feeling of listlessness, boredom, or dissatisfaction. "Boredom" is the closest synonym among the options. Options like "Excitement" and "Active" are antonyms, while "Passive" and "Interested" don't capture the specific emotional state.

Enigma refers to a puzzling occurrence, situation, statement, person, etc.

Enjoin means to command, instruct, or order someone to do something (or to prohibit something). "Command" is the best synonym here. "Obey" and "Submit" are what someone does when enjoined, not synonyms. "Recluse" and "Surrender" are unrelated meanings.

Entreat means to ask someone earnestly or anxiously for something. "Plead" is the closest synonym, indicating a strong, emotional request. "Command" and "Order" are opposites (authoritarian rather than pleading), while "Ask" is too weak and "Deny" means the opposite.

Enthrall means to captivate, charm, or hold someone's attention completely (as if under a spell). "Enchant" is the closest synonym, conveying magical fascination. "Distress," "Disgust," and "Disappoint" are negative emotions. "Magical" is related but not a synonym for the verb.

It means to to free from faults or errors; correct or rectify.