Synonyms

Spew means to vomit or eject something forcibly from the body, often in large quantities. It can also be used metaphorically for things being ejected rapidly. Puke is a direct synonym. The other options describe completely different actions.

Osmosis is the biological process of gradual or effortless absorption. In everyday language, learning by osmosis means picking up information without conscious effort, just by being around it. This metaphorical use captures the idea of apparently effortless absorption of knowledge or traits from one's environment.

Obstreperous means noisy, difficult to control, or unruly in behavior. It describes someone who is aggressively resistant to control or discipline. Cheerful and calm are positive opposites, while obstinate (stubborn) is close but misses the key noisy/unruly aspect.

A vendetta is a prolonged feud or conflict between families or individuals, often characterized by acts of revenge. The term comes from Italian and specifically refers to a blood feud. Friendship is the direct opposite, while threat and mortal are related but not synonymous.

A whim is a sudden desire or change of mind, often without a serious reason. In this context, fancy is being used as a synonym for a sudden impulse or caprice. Irritate and clumsy are unrelated, while unnatural behavior is too broad.

Repugnance means strong disgust, aversion, or loathing for something. Disinclination captures this sense of being strongly opposed to or turned off by something. Affection, like, and approve are all positive opposites of the intended meaning.

A viaduct is a type of bridge, specifically a long bridge-like structure that carries a road or railroad across a valley, river, or other obstacle. It's essentially a specialized form of bridge. Railroad and pipe are things a viaduct might carry, not what it is.

Anathema means something or someone that is detested or accursed. Option A correctly identifies this as something strongly detested. Options B (accepted) and C (constant) are opposites or unrelated, while D (difficult to collect) is irrelevant to the meaning.

Penchant means a strong liking, taste, or inclination toward something. Option B (like) captures this essence of preference. Option A (disability) is unrelated, while options C (eagerness) is close but not precise, and D (dislike) is the opposite.

Deplete means to reduce the quantity or content of something, essentially to empty or use up completely. Option D (to exhaust) is the correct synonym. Options B (fill) and C (make greater) are antonyms, while A (take away) is partially related but not precise.

Cavil means to raise trivial or petty objections about something. Option B (quibble) correctly identifies this meaning of making minor objections. Options A (munch), C (amuse), and D (appreciate) are completely unrelated to the word's meaning.

Vernal means relating to or occurring in spring. Option B (spring like) is the correct answer. Options A (luxuriant), C (scale), and D (dirty) are unrelated to the word's meaning, which is derived from the Latin word for spring.

Alacrity means eagerness, liveliness, or readiness to do something. Option A (eagerness) is the correct synonym. Options B (hesitatingly) and C (unwillingly) are antonyms, while D (with suspicion) is unrelated to the word's positive connotation.

Among means "in the midst of".

'Adversity' means a difficult or unfavorable circumstance; misfortune or hardship. This directly matches the phrase 'an adverse circumstance.' Words like 'ammunition' (weapons supplies), 'amnesia' (memory loss), or 'amoeba' (organism) have unrelated meanings.