Synonyms

Lithe means flexible, supple, and capable of bending or twisting easily - often describing an athlete's body or a cat's movements. Option C correctly captures this flexibility. Straight, stone, and rod describe rigid, inflexible things - the opposite of lithe.

To loll means to sit, stand, or lie in a lazy, relaxed, or drooping way. Option A correctly combines rest with the lazy posture that defines lolling. Active, fit, and honest describe qualities opposite to or unrelated to lazy relaxation.

Listless means lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest - showing no desire to do anything. Option A accurately defines this as a lack of interest. Interested is the opposite. Dull might describe something that causes listlessness but isn't the same. Inhuman is unrelated.

Loquacious means very talkative, tending to talk a lot - someone who loves to converse and speaks easily at length. Talkative is the direct synonym. Silent and quiet are opposites. Peaceful is unrelated to speech quantity.

To lucubrate means to write, study, or discourse in a scholarly, learned, or laborious manner - often referring to academic work done at night by candlelight. Option A captures the scholarly aspect. Simple, poetic, and dramatic don't convey the academic/intellectual nature of lucubration.

A libel is a published false statement that damages someone's reputation - a type of defamation. Option C correctly captures both the act (statement) and the effect (damaging reputation). Pride and honour are positive traits - the opposite of what libel attacks. Insult is related but doesn't necessarily involve published falsehood or reputation damage.

A libertine is a person, typically a man, who behaves without moral principles or sexual restraints - someone who indulges in pleasure without regard for conventional morality. Immoral person correctly captures this. Moral is the opposite. Courage and punctual are unrelated to moral behavior.

A levee is a formal reception or assembly held by a person of distinction, especially a monarch or high-ranking official. The term comes from the French lever (to rise), referring to the morning rising ceremony of royalty. Option B 'informal' and C 'casual' are antonyms to the formal nature of a levee, while D 'ordinarily' is an adverb that doesn't describe a noun.

Effusion refers to the act of pouring forth or flowing out, whether referring to words, emotions, or a substance. The word comes from Latin 'effundere' meaning to pour out. Options A, B, and D describe different concepts: shock, exclamation, and threat respectively.

Ecstasy refers to overwhelming feelings of happiness, joy, or rapture. The word describes an intense emotional state of blissful excitement. Option A refers to being tired, B to strength, and D to greed - none of which capture the meaning of ecstasy.

Emancipate means to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions. It is synonymous with liberate, as both terms refer to releasing someone from bondage or oppression. Options C and D (bind, restrain) are antonyms, while B is unrelated.

An enigma is something that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. The word describes a person, thing, or situation that defies explanation. Option B 'puzzling' is the closest synonym, while the other options refer to reply, praise, or lowest point.

Elated describes someone who is extremely happy, jubilant, or in high spirits. The word expresses an elevated mood state of great joy and excitement. Option D correctly captures this meaning, while the other options describe debasement, respect, or dropping.

Exhort means to strongly urge, encourage, or advise someone to do something. It comes from Latin 'exhortari' meaning to encourage thoroughly. The word implies earnest persuasion or encouragement toward a particular action or behavior.

Augury refers to the practice of interpreting omens or signs, so 'omen' is the closest match among the options. A dispute is a disagreement, an altar is a religious structure, and a place of refuge is a sanctuary - none capture the meaning of a sign or portent.