Synonyms

Finir means to finish or complete. Conclure means to conclude or finish, making it the correct synonym. Commencer means to start (opposite), conduir appears to be a typo for conduire (to drive), and attindre is likely a typo for atteindre (to reach).

Partir means 'to leave' or 'to depart' in French. Aller means 'to go', which is closely related to leaving/departing. The other options: rendre (to return/return something), retourner (to return/go back), and raconter (to tell/narrate) are not synonyms for leaving.

Réduire means 'to reduce' or 'to decrease' in French. Diminuer means 'to diminish' or 'to decrease', which is a direct synonym. The other options: réagir (to react), détacher (to detach), and réaliser (to realize) are unrelated to reducing.

A tirade is defined as a long, vehement speech or writing expressing strong criticism or denunciation. Long speech of censure accurately captures this meaning of an angry, critical speech.

A travesty refers to a distorted or grossly inferior representation of something, often used to describe a failed imitation. Parody captures this sense of mockery or imitation, though travesty carries a stronger negative connotation of something done poorly. The other options (garment, long journey, deterioration) are unrelated to the meaning.

A tussock is specifically a compact tuft or bunch of grass, sedge, or similar plants growing together. This definition perfectly matches option C. The other choices (a soft cushion, low hammock, or small hill) are unrelated to the actual meaning of the word.

A talon is the sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey like an eagle or hawk. The term specifically refers to these predatory birds' grasping claws. Option D (hunting horn) is related to hunting but incorrect: a buzzard is a type of bird, not a claw.

Temporize means to delay or act evasively to gain time, avoid committing, or wait for a favorable situation. Procrastinate means to delay or postpone action; these are closely related concepts of delaying. 'Moderate' is related but doesn't capture the delay aspect that makes D the best answer.

Tantamount means being essentially the same or equivalent in effect, value, or significance. When one thing is tantamount to another, it amounts to the same thing. 'Equivalent' captures this perfectly; the other options (verbal, hateful, jealous) are completely unrelated to the meaning.

Tentative means done without confidence, not fully worked out, or provisional. Provisional means arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; this is the closest match. 'Hesitant' describes a psychological state but isn't the broader meaning, and 'temporary' relates to time but lacks the uncertainty aspect.

Throes refers to intense pain, struggle, or violent agony, especially in the phrase 'in the throes of' something. While throes can involve spasms, the primary meaning is about intense suffering or anguish, which makes A the best answer. 'Spasm' is too focused on physical contractions.

Tedium refers to the quality or state of being tedious: boring, monotonous, and uninteresting. Boredom is the direct match for this state of mental weariness from lack of interest. The other options (full of difficulty, hard, thrilling) are incorrect: thrilling is actually the opposite of tedium.

Torpid describes a state of mental or physical inactivity, sluggishness, or dormancy. Lethargic captures this sense of being sluggish or lacking energy. The other options (hot, turbulent, stormy) suggest activity or high energy, which is the opposite of torpid.

Tenuous describes something weak, insubstantial, or barely supported, like a thin argument or flimsy evidence. Flimsy captures this lack of substance or strength perfectly. The other options (scornful, clumsy, timely) are unrelated to the meaning of being weak or insubstantial.

Turpitude refers to depraved, wicked, or corrupt behavior, especially moral corruption. Depravity directly matches this meaning of moral wickedness. The other options (weakness, slavery, hostility) don't capture the moral corruption aspect that defines turpitude.