Synonyms

Amnesty is an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses. Pardon is the correct synonym.

To abominate means to detest or loathe intensely. Abhor is the correct synonym.

Affinity refers to a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, or idea; it also denotes a relationship. Relationship is the most appropriate synonym among the choices.

Alchemy was a historical precursor to chemistry, often involving the attempt to turn base metals into gold. Medieval chemistry is the most accurate description.

An accolade is an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit. Praise is the correct synonym.

To abate means to become less intense or widespread. To decrease is the correct synonym.

To actuate means to cause a machine or device to operate or to motivate someone to act. Activate is the correct synonym.

Ambivalent means having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. Conflicting is the correct synonym.

To admonish means to warn or reprimand someone firmly. Warn is the correct synonym.

Faith means complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Trust is a direct synonym.

Morose is characterised by gloom.... i.e. sullen/gloomy.

Candid means truthful and straightforward. Frank is a direct synonym.

Decline in this context means to become worse or decrease in quality. Deteriorate is the closest synonym.

Alert means quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous circumstances. Watchful is a direct synonym.