Synonyms

Offend means to cause hurt feelings, resentment, or displeasure. Repulse can mean to cause someone to feel distaste or disgust, which offends or pushes them away. Both relate to causing negative reactions in others.

Sullied means tainted, dirty, or corrupted. Stained means marked or discolored, often metaphorically used to describe reputation or character that has been damaged. Both convey the sense of something being dirtied or damaged.

Misconduct means improper or unacceptable behavior, and the word most similar in meaning is 'misdoing' which refers to a wrongful or improper act. 'Misguide' means to give wrong advice or direction, not behavior itself. 'Behaviour' is a neutral term that doesn't capture the negative connotation of misconduct. Misdoing is the closest synonym as both refer to wrongful actions or improper behavior.

Conjecture means forming an opinion or conclusion without sufficient evidence, essentially making an informed guess. Option B 'Guess' directly captures this meaning of estimating without certainty. Options A (Clump), C (Conjunction), and D (Virtue) are unrelated to the concept of speculation or inference.

"Majestic"

Lurid means something that is vivid, sensational, or glaringly vivid in an unpleasant way (like lurid headlines or lurid details). Option B 'Sensational' correctly captures this meaning of something shocking or dramatic. Options A (Retain), C (Beautiful - opposite meaning), and D (Ability) are incorrect.

Gluttonous means excessive eating or greedy indulgence (related to the word glutton). Option D 'Greedy' correctly captures this essence of wanting more than needed. Options A (Power), B (Lively), and C (Sombre) are unrelated to excess or greed.

Sprightly means lively, animated, or full of energy (like a sprightly child). Option C 'Buoyant' correctly captures this meaning of being cheerful, energetic, and floating upward metaphorically. Options A (Chink), B (Obtain), and D (None of these) are incorrect.

Basic means fundamental, essential, or forming the foundation of something. Option B 'Fundamental' is a precise synonym - both refer to core principles or essential elements. Options A (Constitutional), C (Breast), and D (Head) are unrelated to the concept of foundation or essence.

Foster means to encourage the development or growth of something (like fostering a child's talent). Option B 'Cherish' is partially correct as both involve care, but 'Cherish' means to protect and love something dearly, while 'Foster' specifically means nurturing or promoting development. They're related concepts but not precise synonyms. However, in the context of this vocabulary question, it's acceptable as the closest match.

Prudence means carefulness, good judgment, or foresight in practical affairs (like showing prudence with money). Option B 'Forethought' correctly captures this aspect of thinking ahead and considering consequences. Options A (Compel), C (Host), and D (None of these) are incorrect.

Panic means sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety. Option A 'Terror' is close but not exact - terror is intense fear, while panic specifically involves the sudden, unreasoning nature of fear that causes impulsive action. However, in this vocabulary context, it's the closest synonym available. Options B (Foe), C (Choice), and D (None of these) are incorrect.

Felicity means intense happiness or bliss (archaic/literary term). Option C 'Joy' correctly captures this meaning of great pleasure or happiness. Options A (Lucky - this describes what causes felicity, not felicity itself), B (Want), and D (Onward) are incorrect.

As a noun, Root can mean the source or origin of something (like the root of the problem). Option C 'Origin' correctly captures this meaning of where something begins or comes from. Options A (Part), B (Fasten), and D (None of these) are incorrect.