Synonyms

Despondent means feeling low-spirited, sad, or dejected. Depressed is the correct synonym as it captures this state of unhappiness and loss of hope. The other options (in high spirits, blissful, encouraged) are all antonyms that represent positive emotional states, making them clearly incorrect.

Diatribe means a forceful and bitter verbal attack or criticism. Criticism is the correct synonym here. Encomium and praises are antonyms (they mean glowing praise), while promote and recommend don't match the hostile nature of a diatribe.

Correct Answer: Amateur

Desiccate means to remove moisture from something or to dry out completely. Dehydrate is the correct synonym. Hydrate and water are antonyms that mean to add moisture. Degenerate and deduce are unrelated to the concept of drying.

Desultory means lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; random and haphazard. Aimless is the perfect synonym. Methodical, orderly, and organized are all antonyms that describe structured approaches. Honest is unrelated to the concept of aimlessness.

Horrible means fearful. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Original means genuine. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Unrelated means dissimilar or irrelavant. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

A creed is a set of beliefs or principles, especially religious ones. 'Belief' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Accord' means agreement, 'Enhance' means to improve, and 'Joy' is an emotion - none match the meaning of creed.

Coarse means rough in texture, or lacking refinement. 'Rough' is the direct synonym for texture. 'Vulgar' can relate to behavior but is less precise for the primary meaning of coarse.

Blunt can mean frank or direct in speech, which equates to being 'insensitive' to others' feelings. While 'sensitive' is the opposite, 'strain' is unrelated. The context of speaking or personality traits points to insensitive as the intended meaning.

To abduct means to carry someone away by force or coercion. 'Kidnap' is the exact synonym meaning to seize or detain someone unlawfully. 'Deliver' means to transport, 'Destroy' means to ruin, and 'Decrease' means to reduce.

Apparent means clearly visible or understood, easily perceived. 'Clear' is the closest synonym. 'Unclear' and 'Dark' are opposites. 'None of these' is incorrect since 'Clear' fits.

A deed is an action or act that is done intentionally. 'Action' is the direct synonym. 'Curt' means rude, 'Limit' means to restrict, and 'Confuse' means to perplex - none relate to the meaning of deed.

Benevolence means the quality of being kind and generous. 'Kindness' is the exact synonym. 'Cruel' and 'Cruelty' are opposites. 'Agree' is a verb, not related to the noun benevolence.