Synonym of denigrate is ____. A. glorify B. vilify C. venerate D. extol Explanation: Denigrate means to belittle or slander; vilify matches.
Synonym of demure is ____. A. uninhibited B. brazen C. coy D. forward Explanation: Demure means modest and reserved; coy fits.
Synonym of deft is ____. A. awkward B. inept C. adroit D. clumsy Explanation: Deft means skillful and quick; adroit matches.
Synonym of defile is ____. A. embellish B. sanctify C. sully D. ennoble Explanation: Defile means to make unclean; sully is a synonym.
Synonym of decorous is ____. A. vulgar B. garish C. seemly D. indecent Explanation: Decorous means proper and in good taste; seemly fits.
Synonym of dauntless is ____. A. timid B. hesitant C. intrepid D. apprehensive Explanation: Dauntless means fearless; intrepid matches.
Synonym of cryptic is ____. A. transparent B. explicit C. oracular D. straightforward Explanation: Cryptic means mysterious and hard to interpret; oracular suggests obscure, indirect meaning.
Synonym of contrite is ____. A. defiant B. arrogant C. penitent D. sardonic Explanation: Contrite means remorseful; penitent is a close synonym.
Synonym of contingent is ____. A. inevitable B. unconditional C. conditional D. absolute Explanation: Contingent means dependent on something else; conditional matches.
Synonym of contemptuous is ____. A. reverential B. deferential C. derisive D. penitent Explanation: Contemptuous means scornful; derisive expresses mocking scorn.