Vocab Unit 13 Synonyms Level C

The correct answer options (Regulate, Alter, Acclimate) all suggest the concept of adjusting or changing in response to a situation, while the incorrect options do not convey the same idea of adaptability.

The correct synonyms for 'attest' are usually associated with confirming or verifying a statement, while the incorrect answers suggest the opposite actions.

Enormity typically refers to something of immense size or scale, often carrying negative connotations such as atrocity or vastness. The incorrect answers do not accurately capture the meaning of enormity.

Dovetailing refers to the process of fitting neatly together, which is synonymous with meshing, jiving, and harmonizing. The incorrect answers of conflict, oppose, and disagree are opposite in meaning and do not align with the concept of dovetailing.

The word 'falter' means to hesitate or be unsteady. 'Waver' is a synonym as it also means to hesitate or show indecision. 'Stumble', 'persist', and 'fall' do not convey the same meaning as 'falter'.

Foreboding is a feeling that something bad will happen, typically marked by a sense of apprehension or uneasiness. Synonyms such as misgiving, presentiment, and premonition all convey this sense of worry or anticipation of something negative. On the other hand, certainty, confidence, and assurance all suggest a sense of sureness or confidence, which are opposite in meaning to foreboding.

The word 'forlorn' is synonymous with words like woebegone, forsaken, bereft, and pathetic, all of which convey a sense of sadness or loneliness. The incorrect options - happy, joyful, content, and cheerful - are antonyms of 'forlorn' as they represent the opposite emotions.

The word 'haughty' means having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.

An impediment is something that obstructs or serves as a stumbling block, not something that provides aid or assistance, accelerates progress, or expedites or facilitates something.

Imperative is a term used to describe something that is crucial, necessary, or mandatory. The correct synonyms include essential, indispensable, and mandatory, while flexible, optional, and unnecessary are incorrect as they denote the opposite meanings.

Loiter means to stand or wait around without any particular purpose. Some synonyms for loiter include tarry, lurk, linger, and idle.

To malingering means to avoid work or responsibilities by pretending to be ill or exaggerating symptoms.

The word 'pithy' is often used to describe something concise and to the point, the correct answer options reflect this meaning. 'Loquacious', 'verbose', and 'rambling' are all antonyms of 'pithy' as they describe being overly wordy or long-winded.

A simper is a smile that is forced, insincere, or nervous, similar to a smirk.

Plunder is synonymous with pillage, which means to loot or sack. The incorrect answers do not have the same meaning as plunder.

The correct answer describes steadfast as being loyal, faithful, and unwavering, whereas the incorrect answers suggest characteristics that are the opposite of steadfast such as inconstant, capricious, and fickle.

The correct synonyms for 'Vaunted' are 'trumpeted' and 'heralded', meaning highly praised or boasted about. The incorrect answers do not align with the meaning of 'Vaunted'.

Vilify means to speak or write about in a disparaging manner. The correct synonyms are malign, defame, denigrate, and traduce, which all convey the idea of defaming someone or something. The incorrect answers provide words with opposite meanings such as praise, admire, commend, uphold, support, advocate, and honor, respect, celebrate, which do not fit the meaning of vilify.

A waif is typically used to describe a homeless and neglected child, hence the synonyms such as stray, ragamuffin, and street urchin. The incorrect answers like vagabond, nomad, and tramp do not specifically imply the young and vulnerable connotations associated with a waif.

The word 'wry' is commonly used to describe something that is dryly amusing, ironic, or droll, rather than sweet, joyful, or serious.