- DILIGENT
Answer: hardworking
The word DILIGENT means showing care and thoroughness in one's work. The word 'hardworking' is the closest synonym. 'Lazy' is an antonym. A person can be 'intelligent' without being diligent, and a person can be diligent without being 'speedy'.
- ARID
Answer: dry
The word ARID means having very little rain, making it too dry to support plants. The word 'dry' is the closest synonym. 'Wet' is an antonym. 'Afraid' sounds similar but has a different meaning. 'Interesting' is unrelated to the primary meaning of arid.
- GAWK
Answer: stare
The word GAWK means to stare openly and foolishly. The word 'stare' is the closest synonym. 'Glance' means to look quickly, which is the opposite of gawking. 'Whisper' is an unrelated action. A 'hawk' is a bird known for its sharp vision, which creates a conceptual link, but it is not a synonym for the verb 'gawk'.
- JOVIAL
Answer: merry
The word JOVIAL means cheerful and friendly. The word 'merry' also means cheerful and lively. Therefore, 'merry' is the closest synonym. 'Gloomy' and 'serious' are antonyms. 'Quiet' describes a personality trait that is different from being cheerful.
- HINDER
Answer: obstruct
The word HINDER means to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in a delay. The word 'obstruct' means to block or get in the way of something. Therefore, 'obstruct' is the closest synonym. 'Assist' is an antonym, meaning to help. 'Follow' and 'notice' are unrelated actions.
- COMPEL
Answer: force
The word COMPEL means to force or oblige someone to do something. The word 'force' is the closest synonym. 'Allow' is an antonym. 'Compete' sounds similar but has a different meaning. To 'persuade' someone is to convince them, which is not as strong as compelling them.
- PROMINENT
Answer: noticeable
The word PROMINENT means easily seen or standing out. The word 'noticeable' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'noticeable' is the correct synonym. 'Hidden' is an antonym. 'Permanent' sounds similar but means lasting forever. 'Shy' is an antonym for a person who is prominent or well-known.
- BENIGN
Answer: harmless
The word BENIGN means gentle, kindly, or not harmful. The word 'harmless' is the closest synonym. 'Cruel' is an antonym. 'Begin' sounds similar but has a different meaning. Something can be 'powerful' and also benign, but the words are not synonyms.
- TRANQUIL
Answer: peaceful
The word TRANQUIL means free from disturbance; calm. The word 'peaceful' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'peaceful' is the correct synonym. 'Chaotic' and 'loud' are antonyms. 'Temporary' describes how long something lasts and is unrelated to its calmness.
- FATIGUE
Answer: weariness
The word FATIGUE means extreme tiredness. The word 'weariness' also means extreme tiredness. Therefore, 'weariness' is the correct synonym. 'Energy' and 'strength' are antonyms. 'Hunger' is another physical feeling but is different from fatigue.
- NIMBLE
Answer: agile
The word NIMBLE means quick and light in movement or action. The word 'agile' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'agile' is the correct synonym. 'Clumsy' is an antonym. A person can be 'strong' without being nimble, and 'simple' is an unrelated quality.
- RELINQUISH
Answer: surrender
The word RELINQUISH means to voluntarily give up something. The word 'surrender' also means to give up or hand over something to another. Therefore, 'surrender' is the closest synonym. 'Keep' is an antonym. 'Polish' is a word with a different meaning. 'Weaken' might be a result of relinquishing something, but it is not a synonym.
- ORNATE
Answer: elaborate
The word ORNATE means highly decorated, often with complex patterns. The word 'elaborate' means detailed and complicated in design. Therefore, 'elaborate' is the closest synonym. 'Plain' is an antonym. An ornate object might be 'ancient' or 'strong', but these words describe different qualities.
- FRUGAL
Answer: thrifty
The word FRUGAL means being careful and economical with money or resources. The word 'thrifty' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'thrifty' is the correct synonym. 'Fragile' sounds similar but means easily broken. 'Generous' is an antonym. Being 'wealthy' might result from being frugal, but the words do not mean the same thing.
- ALLEVIATE
Answer: relieve
The word ALLEVIATE means to make a problem or suffering less severe. The word 'relieve' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'relieve' is the correct synonym. 'Increase' is an antonym. 'Elevate' sounds similar but means to raise up. To 'solve' a problem is to end it completely, while alleviating it just makes it better.
- PLUMMET
Answer: plunge
The word PLUMMET means to fall or drop straight down at a high speed. The word 'plunge' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'plunge' is the correct synonym. 'Rise' is an antonym. To 'slide' is to move downward, but not necessarily straight down or at high speed. A plummet is a tool used to 'measure' depth, but this is a different meaning of the word.
- VAST
Answer: immense
The word VAST means of a very great size or extent. The word 'immense' also means extremely large or great. Therefore, 'immense' is the correct synonym. 'Limited' is an antonym. 'Fast' sounds similar but has a different meaning. Something that is vast might be 'visible', but the words are not synonyms.
- VEX
Answer: annoy
The word VEX means to make someone feel annoyed or frustrated. The word 'annoy' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'annoy' is the correct synonym. 'Calm' and 'help' are antonyms. 'Fix' is an unrelated action.
- MEAGER
Answer: scant
The word MEAGER means lacking in quantity or quality. The word 'scant' also means a very small or insufficient amount. Therefore, 'scant' is the closest synonym. 'Abundant' and 'mighty' are antonyms, meaning plentiful or powerful. 'Average' means a normal or typical amount, not a small one.
- PERIL
Answer: danger
The word PERIL means serious and immediate danger. The word 'danger' has the same meaning. Therefore, 'danger' is the correct synonym. 'Safety' is an antonym. 'Pearl' is a word that sounds similar but has a different meaning. 'Benefit' means an advantage, which is unrelated.
