Synonyms

Magnitude refers to great size, extent, or importance. 'Greatness' captures this meaning perfectly. The other options don't fit: 'Efficient' means working well, 'Authoritative' means commanding respect, and 'Imperious' means arrogant.

Puerile means childish, silly, or immature - literally related to boys (from Latin 'puer'). 'Childish' is the correct synonym. 'Adult' is the antonym, while 'Gentle' and 'Impressive' are unrelated.

Retain means to keep, hold, or preserve something. 'Keep' is the exact synonym here. 'Withdraw' means to remove, 'Convert' means to change, and 'Reserved' is an adjective describing someone who is quiet.

Suavity refers to polished courtesy, refinement, or smooth sophistication in manner. 'Urbanity' shares this meaning of cultivated politeness and worldly refinement. 'Rural' is the opposite context, while 'Exalted' and 'Noble' refer to status, not manners.

Vacillation means wavering between different options or opinions - being indecisive. 'Fluctuation' captures this sense of moving back and forth. 'Stable' is the antonym, while 'Capricious' means impulsive (not indecisive) and 'Imagination' is unrelated.

Ruthless means having no pity or compassion - pitiless has the exact same meaning. Dangerous is related but not synonymous. Merciful is the opposite of ruthless. Vile means wicked but doesn't specifically convey the lack of pity.

To emulate means to imitate or mimic someone's behavior, actions, or qualities. In this context, if political leaders imitate the virtues of great leaders, the country will prosper. 'Rival' means to compete against, 'demonstrate' means to show, and 'pursue' means to chase - none capture the meaning of copying or following an example like 'imitate' does.

Dishevelled refers to someone's appearance being untidy, messy, or unkempt - especially hair or clothing that looks neglected. In an interview context, presenting yourself in a disorganized manner could negatively impact your chances. 'Ugly' refers to appearance, 'unenthusiastic' to attitude, and 'unnerved' to being unsettled - but dishevelled specifically means messy in appearance.

Scrupulous means someone who is thorough, careful, and morally principled - paying close attention to details and doing things properly. Conscientious is the closest match, meaning showing care and conscientiousness in one's work. 'Hardworking' and 'enthusiastic' are positive traits but don't capture the moral/careful aspect, while 'conscious' simply means aware.

Somber means gloomy, depressing, serious, or grave - typically used to describe news, moods, or atmospheres. In this context, the doctor's expressions indicated he had depressing or sad news to share. 'Hopeful' and 'fortunate' are opposites, while 'confusing' doesn't capture the serious/negative mood.

Zeal means intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor. Except 'distress' all the other options mean the same. Distress means to cause sorrow, misery, or suffering to; pain.

Metadata means 'data about data'.

Scatter is a synonym of diffuse.

This is a SYNONYM question (not antonym). Alacrity means eagerness, willingness, or cheerful readiness. Eagerness is the correct synonym. Estrange means to alienate, illness means disease, and associate means to connect.

Alchemy historically referred to the medieval practice of attempting to transform base metals into gold and discover a universal elixir. While it was a proto-scientific pursuit, its association with mysterious transformations and seemingly magical processes makes 'magic' the closest synonym among the options. The other options (vary, selflessness, despite) do not relate to alchemy's core meaning of transformation or mystical processes.