Synonyms

Apportion means to distribute or allocate something in shares - synonymous with distribute which means to divide and give out in shares.

Willful means deliberate, intentional, or done on purpose - exactly matching deliberate which means done consciously and intentionally.

Drink is a core meaning of carouse - to drink heavily or engage in noisy, drunken revelry. The verb form directly connects to consuming alcohol.

Callous means showing no sympathy or concern for others. Heartless is the best synonym as both describe someone lacking empathy or compassion.

Massacre refers to the indiscriminate killing of many people. Slaughter is the correct synonym as both terms describe large-scale killing.

Braid means to interweave strands together. Twine is the best synonym as it refers to twisting or winding things together.

Tiff refers to a small quarrel or disagreement. Quarrel is the correct synonym as both describe an argument or dispute.

Protean means versatile, adaptable, or capable of changing form frequently - exactly what flexible means. Planned implies pre-arrangement, soft refers to texture, and serious means solemn - none capture the essence of versatility and adaptability.

Weird and strange are synonyms meaning unusual, peculiar, or not normal. Popular means well-liked, gentle means mild, and strong means powerful - none of these convey the meaning of strange or unusual.

Defame means to damage someone's reputation or character, often through false accusations. Slander is specifically spoken defamation, making it the correct synonym. Salute means to greet, dream means to envision during sleep, and divide means to separate - none relate to damaging reputation.

Famous means well-known or widely recognized. Celebrated is a direct synonym meaning widely honored or acclaimed. The other options are unrelated - unknown means not known, talkative means speaking a lot, and jovial means cheerful.

Ban means to forbid or prohibit something officially. Prohibit is a direct synonym meaning to formally forbid or prevent. The other options are unrelated - blame is to assign fault, press is to push, and provide is to supply.

Incentive means something that motivates or encourages action, often a reward. Stimulus is a direct synonym meaning something that causes activity or provides motivation. Steady means stable, pious means religiously devoted, and docile means obedient - none relate to motivation.

Limit as a noun means a boundary or the maximum extent. Edge is the closest option meaning the outer boundary of something. The other options are spatial opposites - centre, interior, and surface don't convey the concept of a boundary or restriction.

Vibrate means to shake or oscillate rapidly. Quiver is a direct synonym meaning to tremble or shake slightly with rapid motion. Resonate means to echo or amplify sound, which is related but different. Walk and jump are unrelated actions.