Synonyms

Wield means to hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively and with full control. Option B 'to use with full effect' correctly captures this meaning of skillful handling. Options A, C, and D describe specific actions (throw, inflict, cut) but miss the broader sense of effective handling or control.

Cryptic means having a hidden or ambiguous meaning that is mysterious or difficult to understand. Option C 'mysterious' directly captures this quality. Option A 'a puzzle' is what something cryptic might resemble but not the meaning. Option B 'silence' and D 'vault' are unrelated.

Elude means to escape from or avoid something or someone, typically through cleverness or speed. Option A 'to evade' is an exact synonym. Option B 'to omit or leave out' means to exclude, which is different. Option C 'to make mention' is to refer to. Option D 'to deceive' is to mislead, which is related but not the same.

Drab describes something lacking brightness, color, or interest. Option A 'dull or colourless' accurately captures this meaning. Options B 'tired' and C 'discouraged' describe emotions. Option D 'shabby' means worn or torn, which is different from lacking color.

Barge means to move forcefully or roughly, often colliding with something. The phrase 'barge into' implies forceful entry that results in collision. Option D 'to collide' is acceptable as barge into something means to collide with it forcefully. Option A 'to thrust forward' is closer in meaning but 'collide' captures the impact aspect of barging.

Submerge means to put or sink something below the surface of water or another liquid. Option B 'to sink' correctly captures this meaning. Option A 'to walk on' is opposite. Option C 'to appear' is opposite. Option D 'to join together' means to connect, which is unrelated.

Placate means to calm, appease, or pacify someone who is angry or upset. Option B 'to pacify' is an exact synonym. Option A 'to flatten out' means to level something. Option C 'to annoy' is opposite. Option D 'to make sure' means to verify, which is unrelated.

Beguile means to charm, enchant, or captivate someone, often in a deceptive way. Option A 'to charm' correctly captures this meaning. Option B 'to become shy' is opposite in meaning. Option C 'to flatter' means to praise excessively, which is different. Option D 'to smile at' is too specific and misses the deeper sense of enchantment.

"Delicious" 

Lush means abundant, rich, or luxuriant in growth - typically used to describe vegetation that is thick and healthy. Luxuriant is a direct synonym, while livid means discolored/pale, peer means to look or equal, and grove is a small group of trees.

Ludicrous means foolish, unreasonable, or absurd - something that is laughable or ridiculous. Absurd is the closest synonym, meaning completely unreasonable or ridiculous. Ambush is a surprise attack, talent is natural ability, and heinous means hateful/evil.

Luster refers to a gentle shine or sheen on a surface, typically describing the quality of reflecting light. Sheen is a direct synonym meaning a smooth, shining surface. Frown is a facial expression, grown is the past of grow, and sheer means transparent or very steep.

"Insane"

Lucrative means producing much money or profitable - an activity that yields a good financial return. Profitable is a direct synonym. Loyal means faithful, vanity means excessive pride, and lurch means to stagger or sway suddenly.

Loquacious means talking much or using too many words - tending to talk excessively. Verbose is a direct synonym meaning using more words than necessary. Venereal relates to sexual disease, genial means friendly, and glean means to gather information in small amounts.