Synonyms

Vex and irk both mean to irritate/annoy.

To lounge means to rest or relax in a comfortable, often lazy manner. The word suggests spending time idly or at ease, like lying on a sofa. Rest captures this meaning perfectly as it refers to relaxing or taking ease.

Imperil means to put something or someone in danger or at risk of harm. Jeopardize has the exact same meaning - to create a threat or endanger something. Both words convey the sense of creating peril or exposing to danger.

Replenish means to fill something up again that has been used, consumed, or depleted. Renew is the closest option here as it means to restore or make fresh again. The other options (groan, reprimand, fright) are completely unrelated to refilling or restoring.

To surpass means to exceed, go beyond, or be better than something or someone in some quality. Excel means to perform exceptionally well or surpass others in achievement. Both words convey the idea of going above and beyond a standard or competitor.

Resolute means being admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering in one's decisions or actions. Steadfast means firmly loyal, constant, or resolute - not changing or wavering in the face of difficulty. Both describe someone who stays firm in their purpose.

A surrogate is someone or something that acts as a substitute or replacement for another person or thing. Substitute means to serve as a replacement or stand in for something else. Both words describe the concept of one thing taking the place of another.

Swagger means to walk or behave in an arrogant, confident manner that shows off. It can also mean to boast or brag about oneself. Boast captures this second meaning - to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's abilities or possessions.

Spite refers to the desire to harm, annoy, or hurt someone, often because of some perceived injury or resentment. Malice means the intention or desire to cause harm, pain, or trouble for others. Both words capture the sense of wanting to cause suffering out of ill will.

To surmise means to suppose or guess that something is true based on incomplete evidence or probability. A guess is an estimate, conjecture, or assumption about something without sufficient proof or certainty. Both involve forming opinions without having all the facts.

Reimburse means to pay back someone for money they have spent or expenses they have incurred on your behalf. Repay means to pay back a debt or return money that was borrowed or owed. Both words describe the act of giving money back to someone.

Phlegm has two meanings: physical thick mucus in the respiratory system, or a calm, composed, unemotional temperament. In this context, Calm refers to the personality trait - a phlegmatic person stays cool under pressure and doesn't get excited or emotional easily.

Pretentious means attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than one actually possesses - often involving showy or ostentatious behavior. Ostentatious specifically refers to a pretentious or showy display designed to impress others, making it the closest synonym among the options. The other options (Drive, Reinforce, Lawful) have meanings unrelated to showing off or being affected.

Presumptuous means failing to observe limits of what is appropriate; being overly forward, bold, or familiar in a way that exceeds one's position or authority. Conceited means excessively proud of oneself; having an inflated view of one's importance. While not perfect synonyms, both relate to an inflated sense of self and overstepping boundaries, making Conceited the closest match among the given options.