Synonyms

Covetous means having or showing a greedy desire for something, especially wealth or possessions. Rapacious means grasping, greedy, or predatory, which is a close synonym. The other options don't convey greedy desire.

Sway means to influence, persuade, or to swing back and forth. Vacillate means to waver between options or swing back and forth in decision, which is a correct synonym. Vehement means forceful, which is unrelated.

Surrogate means a substitute, replacement, or someone appointed to act in place of another. Substitute is the direct synonym. The other options (stubborn, sturdy, steady, steal) are unrelated to the concept of replacement.

Invigorate means to give energy, enliven, or stimulate. Enliven is the perfect synonym as it means to make lively or energetic. Options like invent, inverse, and intro are unrelated in meaning.

Intimidate means to frighten, threaten, or overawe someone, especially to make them do something. Threaten is the correct synonym. Thread is unrelated (it's a thin cord), while dwindle, tiff, and totter are also not synonyms.

Forfeit means to lose, give up, or be deprived of something as a penalty. Abandon means to give up completely, which is a correct synonym. Forsake would also work but isn't the option. Fulfill is opposite in meaning.

Tantalize means to tempt, tease, or torment with the promise of something desired but out of reach. Provoke means to stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, which is a valid synonym. The context is about creating desire or frustration.

"Fence" primarily means a barrier or structure that divides or encloses an area. "Barrier" is a direct synonym capturing this essential meaning of obstruction or separation.

"Fortify" means to strengthen something against attack or to make it more secure. "Buttress" specifically means to support or strengthen something, making it an accurate synonym.

 Naive is synonymous to juvenile.

"Vague" means something not clearly expressed or lacking definite form or precise meaning. "Unclear" is a direct synonym that captures this same sense of ambiguity or lack of clarity.

"Fizzle" means to gradually weaken, decline, or end with a disappointing result. "Fade" captures this meaning of gradually disappearing, losing strength, or diminishing over time.

"Conviction" means a firmly held belief or opinion, often based on strong principles. "Faith" represents a similar concept of strong belief or trust in something, making them synonymous in this context.

"Gnarled" means twisted, distorted, or knotted in appearance, often describing old tree bark or arthritic hands. "Contorted" means twisted or bent out of normal shape, making it an accurate synonym.

"Vandalism" means the deliberate destruction or damage of property, often public property. "Destruction" directly captures this meaning of causing damage or ruin.