Synonyms

A ball is a spherical object used in various games and sports. Ballad is a narrative poem, balkanize means to divide a region, ballet is a dance form, balm is an ointment, and bamboo is a plant.

Ballet is a theatrical performance art that combines dance and mime to tell a story through music. Ballad is a poem, balkanize is a political term, balm is a medicinal ointment, and bamboo is a plant.

A ballot is the paper or card used to cast a vote in elections. Ballad is a narrative poem, balkanize means to divide, ballet is dance, and balm is an ointment.

Bamboo is a plant known for its hard, hollow, jointed stems. It's a grass that grows rapidly and is used in construction, crafts, and as food. Ballad is a poem, balkanize is to divide, ballet is dance, and balm is an ointment.

Balm is a soothing ointment or preparation used to relieve pain or promote healing. Ballad is a poem, balkanize means to divide, ballet is dance, and bamboo is a plant.

'Valid' means legally or officially binding and acceptable, often backed by authority. 'Supported by authority' captures this meaning perfectly - valid documents, contracts, and arguments are those recognized by proper authority. 'Frank' means honest/direct (different meaning). 'Merciful' means showing compassion (unrelated). 'Weak' is an antonym of what valid implies.

'Viscous' describes a fluid's physical property of being thick, sticky, and resistant to flow. 'Sticky' is the closest synonym among the options, directly capturing the key characteristic of viscosity. 'Acid' describes chemical properties (unrelated). 'Venomous' means poisonous (different meaning). 'Sharp' means keen-edged or biting (opposite of viscous).

The correct answer is 'to regard with deep respect' which is the meaning of 'venerate.' To venerate someone or something is to treat them with profound respect and reverence, often due to their age, status, or sacred qualities. The other options are incorrect: to denounce means to publicly condemn, to long for means to desire, and to grow old is unrelated to showing respect.

The correct answer is 'pardonable' which is the meaning of 'venial.' A venial sin or fault is one that is minor and can be pardoned or forgiven, as opposed to a mortal sin. The other options are incorrect: good-natured and humble refer to personality traits, while susceptible to bribery describes corruption rather than pardonable offenses.

The correct answer is 'truthful' which is the meaning of 'veracious.' A veracious person is someone who tells the truth and is honest. The word comes from the Latin 'verax' meaning truthful. The other options are incorrect: tactful refers to diplomacy, while hungry and wild are unrelated to truthfulness.

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The correct answer is 'sharp and biting' which describes vitriolic language or criticism. Vitriolic refers to something that is caustic, corrosive, or bitterly scathing in nature - like acid (vitriol was an archaic term for sulfuric acid). The other options are incorrect: manly suggests masculinity, impulsive means acting without thinking, and innocent is the opposite of biting or harsh.

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The correct answer is 'extremely proud' which is the meaning of 'vainglorious.' A vainglorious person is excessively proud, boastful, and arrogant, often about their achievements or qualities. The other options are incorrect: famous means well-known, extraordinarily brave means courageous, and conquering means victorious or dominant.

The correct answer is 'open to corrupt influence' which is the meaning of 'venal.' A venal person is corruptible and can be bribed or influenced by money or improper advantages. The other options are incorrect: servile and cringing means overly submissive, pleasant in manner refers to politeness, and deadly means lethal or fatal.