Synonyms

Ebullience means high spirits, enthusiasm, or bubbly excitement. Exuberance is the correct synonym - both describe overflowing energy and cheerfulness. Evade means to escape, anoint means to apply oil, and akin means similar - none match ebullience.

A cranny is a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall. Corner is the closest synonym among the options - a cranny is typically found in corners or crevices. Frivolous means trivial, steel is metal, and mingle means to mix socially.

A diatribe is a forceful, bitter, or abusive speech or piece of writing attacking someone or something. Controversial discussion correctly captures this meaning - a diatribe expresses strong disapproval or criticism. Tolerant means accepting, rescored is not relevant, and dissent means disagreement but lacks the angry, lengthy nature of a diatribe.

Expostulate means to express strong disapproval or protest, typically through reasoning or argument. To protest is the correct synonym - both mean to object strongly to something. Peek means to look secretly, goad means to provoke, and estimate means to guess - none match expressing disapproval.

Corpulent means fat or fleshy, especially describing someone who is overweight. Fat is the correct synonym - both directly describe being overweight. Thick and move are too generic, while jiggle describes a motion unrelated to body size.

Denigrate means to criticize unfairly, to belittle, or to disparage someone or something. To 'belittle' is the closest synonym among the options, meaning to make someone or something seem unimportant or insignificant.

Verdure refers to the lush green vegetation of grass and other plants. Among the options, 'green' is the correct synonym as it directly relates to the green color of growing plants.

Ebony refers to a very dense, black wood obtained from several species of trees, known for its dark color. The word is commonly used to describe anything that is very dark or black in color.

Emblazon means to decorate prominently with symbols or bright colors, often referring to coats of arms, logos, or designs being displayed prominently on a surface.

Ancient trees are described as being hoary, i.e. "hoary oak". Hence, hoary is synonymous to ancient.

Sallow refers to a pale, unhealthy complexion.

Abusive means using harsh, insulting, or violent language. Insulting directly captures this meaning - both words describe speech that offends, demeans, or attacks someone. Appreciate is the opposite (positive regard), diminish means to reduce, and prise is a variant of prize meaning to value highly.

Accord means agreement, harmony, or mutual understanding. Agreement is the direct synonym - both describe a state where parties share the same view or have reached a consensus. Connection relates to linking things, conceal means to hide, and approach means to come near or deal with something.

Obscure means vague, not clear or ambiguous.

Anomalous means deviating from what is normal, expected, or standard. Abnormal is the exact synonym - both describe something that is unusual, irregular, or atypical. Ambiguity means uncertainty, attach means to connect, and enmity means hatred or hostility.