Synonyms

A sanatorium (also sanitarium) is a medical facility for long-term treatment of chronic illnesses or recovery, especially tuberculosis. The root relates to health or healing. Transparent means see-through, paramour is a lover, pessimist is a negative thinker.

A teetotaller is a person who completely abstains from drinking alcoholic beverages. The term originated from those who drank tea (T-total) instead of alcohol. Universal means relating to all, vegetarian means eating no meat.

The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' and 'reparable' means 'capable of being repaired'. Therefore, 'irreparable' refers to something that cannot be repaired or fixed. 'Illiterate' means unable to read or write, 'laundry' refers to clothes washing, and 'none of these' is incorrect since option B is correct.

'Popular' means liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people. The phrase 'one who is liked by people' directly describes someone who is popular. 'Pedestrian' relates to walking, 'panacea' is a cure-all, and 'turn' has multiple meanings but doesn't fit this context.

A 'veteran' is someone who has had long experience or practice in a particular field or activity. This matches the definition 'one who has long experience'. 'Panacea' means a solution for all problems, 'irritable' means easily annoyed, and 'none of these' is incorrect.

A 'mercenary' is a person who works or serves merely for money or material gain, often without regard to principle. This directly matches the definition given. 'Migratory' relates to movement from place to place, 'manifesto' is a public declaration, and 'museum' is a building for displaying artifacts.

'Waterproof' means impervious to water or unable to be penetrated by water, which matches the definition 'through which water cannot pass'. 'Optician' is an eye specialist, 'invincible' means unbeatable, and 'none of these' is incorrect.

Abroad means in a foreign country or overseas, which is the same as being outside one's home country. At home is the opposite, present means here, and inside means within. Outside is the correct synonym.

Accuse means to charge someone with wrongdoing or blame. Impeach is the closest synonym as it means to bring charges against someone. Sentence (punish) is what happens after accusation. Vindicate and absolve both mean to clear of blame, which is the opposite.

Compassion means sympathy or concern for others' suffering. Commiseration means expressing sympathy or sharing someone's sorrow, which is the closest match. Cruelty, severe, and malignant all represent harshness or lack of sympathy, which are opposites.

Embrace can mean to accept willingly or welcome, either literally or figuratively. Welcome is the correct synonym as it means to accept or receive gladly. Reject, spurn, and disdain all mean to reject or scorn, which are opposites.

Emerge means to come out, appear, or become visible. Emanate means to come forth or flow out from a source, which is the closest synonym. Disappear, vanish, and abscond all mean to go away or hide, which are opposites.

Fragile means easily broken or damaged. Frail best captures this meaning of being weak and delicate. Sturdy, tough, and hardy all suggest strength, which is the opposite.

Gaze means to look steadily and intently at something. Look steadily directly matches this meaning. Avert means to turn away, while miss and hide are unrelated to looking.

Grandiose means impressive or elaborate in a pretentious way. Pompous captures this sense of being showy and self-important. Lowly, undignified, and humble are all antonyms suggesting modesty.