Synonyms

Tawdry means something that is cheap, showy, and of poor quality - gaudy but without value. Options A (beautiful) and B (perfect) are antonyms, while D (simple) doesn't capture the negative connotation of being flashy yet cheap.

Timorous means showing fear, timidity, or lack of confidence. Options A (assured) and B (assertive) are antonyms - they describe confident behavior. Option C (beware) is a verb meaning to be cautious, not a state of fearfulness.

Tentative means not fully worked out, finalized, or confirmed - experimental or uncertain. Options A (fixed), C (final), and D (conclusive) are antonyms implying certainty and completion.

Superficial means existing only on the surface, shallow, or lacking depth - trivial rather than substantial. Options A (substantial), C (profound), and D (earnest) are antonyms meaning deep, serious, or sincere.

Tepid means lukewarm - moderately warm, showing little enthusiasm. Options A (coy), B (keen - meaning eager or sharp), and D (sympathetic) are unrelated to temperature or moderate enthusiasm.

Subtle means showing or requiring cleverness, delicacy, or cunning - not obvious or direct. Options A (incapable), B (fragile), and C (element) are unrelated to the concept of clever indirectness.

Throng means a densely crowded group of people or things - a crowd. Options A (agile - quick), B (frantic - wildly emotional), and D (disperse - to scatter) are incorrect as they don't mean a crowd.

 A wreath is described as a circular band of flowers adorning the head, something that can be used to cover the head.

 Jargon refers to the language that is peculiar to a particular group or profession( Dialect).

A midget is any animal or thing that is very small for its kind. Pygmies are very small human beings.

 Clemency is the disposition to show compassion, leniency and kindness.

 Paunch refers to a fat or protuding belly.

To sheathe means to put something into a case, covering, or sheath - such as putting a sword into its scabbard. 'Cover' (option D) is the closest synonym among the choices. Sheathe can also mean to encase or wrap something in a protective covering, which aligns with the meaning of cover.

Senility refers to the physical or mental decline associated with old age. 'Oldness' (option A) is the correct synonym as it directly relates to being elderly or aged. The other options are unrelated: Adult refers to maturity, Infant and Child refer to young age, which are antonyms of senility.

Severance means the act of dividing or separating something completely. 'Partition' (option C) is the correct synonym as it means division into parts. The other options are antonyms or unrelated: Freedom and Happiness are positive states, Unity means the opposite of separation.