Synonyms

'Propensity' means 'inclination' or desire towards something. Hence, option 2 is correct.

Flaccid means soft and hanging loosely or limply. Sagging is a direct synonym.

 Inviolable means something that should be respected and cannot be destroyed.

To accost is to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively. To waylay is to stop or interrupt someone and detain them in conversation or trouble them, making it the closest synonym in the list.

A stooge is a person who serves as a subordinate or a tool for someone else, often in a fawning way. Sycophant is the closest synonym among the options, as it describes someone who acts obsequiously toward an important person. The other options like sagging or sacrosanct do not fit this definition.

Preoccupied means lost in thought or engrossed. Thoughtful is the closest synonym provided, as it relates to being deep in thought.

To trounce means to defeat heavily or decisively in a contest or competition. Defeat is a direct synonym for this action.

To trudge is to walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions. While 'tramp' can mean to walk heavily or travel on foot, it is the closest option provided among the choices.

Hackneyed describes a phrase or idea that has been overused to the point of losing its original significance or impact. Trite is a perfect synonym for this concept.

A melee is a confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle. Conflict is the most appropriate general term among the options to describe this situation.

Raunchy describes something that is vulgar, sexually explicit, or coarse. Bawdy is a direct synonym for this type of humor or behavior.

Clunky refers to something that is heavy, solid, and awkward to move or use. Clumsy is the best synonym provided for this sense of awkwardness.

Gawky describes a person who is nervous, awkward, and ungainly in their movements. Ungainly is a direct synonym.

Condescending describes an attitude of patronizing superiority. Snobbish is the closest synonym among the choices, as both imply looking down on others.