Synonyms

To exalt is to hold someone or something in very high regard or to praise them highly. Laud is a direct synonym meaning to praise.

To enthuse is to express or feel intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Instill enthusiasm is the definition of the verb.

To thwart is to prevent someone from accomplishing something or to foil a plan. Ruin is the closest synonym among the choices, as it implies spoiling or destroying the success of an effort. Valiant and ruse do not mean to block or stop an action.

Grimy means covered with or characterized by dirt. Mucky is a direct synonym for dirty or filthy.

A masquerade is a false show or pretense. A ruse is a trick or an action intended to deceive, making it a synonym.

Intrepid means fearless and adventurous. Valiant is a synonym meaning possessing or showing courage or determination.

To aggravate is to make a problem, injury, or offense worse. Exacerbate is the precise synonym for this action.

A quack is a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, typically medicine. Imposter is the correct synonym.

Traction refers to the grip of a tire on a road or a wheel on a rail. Grip is the direct synonym.

A rendition is a performance, usually an artist's take on already established piece of work.

Correct Answer: Stalemate

 An apolloinian style means a calm, well-balanced and diciplined approach. Harmonious is the closest word.

The delphic comments were unambiguous, obscure etc. Cryptic also means coded or unclear.

Dionysian means unihibited, reckless and frenzied.

   Bacchanalian means  wild, drunken or licentious festivity or revelry, orgy like.