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The word 'tawdry' means showy but cheap and of poor quality, often implying something gaudy or tasteless. Common synonyms include flashy, garish, gaudy, and meretricious. The options given (refined, yellow-orange, ancient, forward) do not include a correct synonym for 'tawdry'. 'Forward' means bold or brash, which is not a synonym of 'tawdry'. Therefore, none of the options are correct synonyms of 'tawdry'. The question options should be revised to include a correct synonym such as 'gaudy' or 'flashy'.

The word 'celibate' means abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, often implying being unmarried or single. Among the options, 'single' is the closest synonym.

The word 'disconcert' means to disturb the composure of or to confuse someone. Therefore, 'confuse' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word "ineluctable" means something that cannot be avoided or escaped, making "inevitable" the correct synonym. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The correct preposition to use with 'shy' when referring to a person is 'of'. Therefore, 'I am shy of my teacher' is the correct phrase.

The phrase 'on top of it' is the correct idiomatic expression meaning 'in addition to' or 'besides'. Options A, B, and D are incorrect or non-idiomatic in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'trembling' in this context is 'with' to indicate the cause of trembling, so 'trembling with cold' is correct.

The word 'impart' means to communicate or make information known to others, so 'communicate' is the correct synonym. The other options do not match the meaning of 'impart'.

The word "professedly" means allegedly, avowedly, or by open declaration. It indicates something that is openly declared or claimed, sometimes with an implication of pretension or formality. Among the given options, "pedantically" (meaning in a manner overly concerned with formal rules or details) is the closest in tone to "professedly" because both can imply a formal or declared manner. The other options (meekly, cruelly, bravely) do not relate to the meaning of "professedly." Therefore, option D is the best synonym among the choices provided.

The word 'fastidious' means very attentive to detail or precise in behavior or taste. Among the options, 'precise' best matches this meaning, while 'squeamish' relates to being easily disgusted, which is different.

The word "bifurcate" means to divide into two branches or forks, so the synonym "to fork or divide" correctly matches its meaning.

The word "filch" means to steal something, typically something of small value, making "steal" the correct synonym among the options.

The correct preposition to use with 'proud' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'proud of my brother' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

The correct preposition to express the purpose or reason for building memorials is 'to'. 'Memorials to his greatness' means the memorials are dedicated in honor of his greatness.

A syllogism is a form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises). Therefore, the synonym 'reasoning method' correctly describes 'syllogism'.

Nepotism means favoritism granted to relatives or close friends, especially by giving them jobs. Therefore, the synonym 'favoritism' correctly matches the meaning of nepotism.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'over,' as the phrase 'go over the plan' means to review or examine it carefully. The other options do not fit idiomatically in this sentence.

The correct preposition to use with 'angry' when referring to a person is 'with'. Therefore, 'Please do not get angry with me.' is correct.

The correct article to use before 'television' in this context is 'the' because 'television' refers to a specific medium that is generally known to the listener/reader. 'None' is not appropriate as the sentence requires an article.

The idiom "turn heads" means to attract a lot of attention, often because of appearance or actions. It does not mean being pleased, angry, or speechless.

The sentence is reported speech referring to a future action from the past perspective, so 'would' is the correct choice to indicate that all PAT members were expected to take back their nomination forms soon.

The word 'provoke' means to stimulate or incite a reaction, often negative. 'Allay' means to reduce or calm, making it the antonym of 'provoke'. The other options (Arouse, Induce, Evoke) are synonyms or related words that imply causing or stimulating, not opposing.

The subject 'Everyone' is singular, so the singular past tense verb 'was' correctly agrees with it in the sentence.

The correct question form for asking about the existence of a singular noun (a restaurant) near here uses 'Is'. 'Is there a restaurant near here?' is grammatically correct, while the other options do not fit the subject-verb agreement or question structure.

The term 'father-in-law' is a compound noun because it is formed by combining multiple words to create a single noun with a specific meaning. It is not an abstract, collective, or material noun, and although it refers to a person (concrete), the key classification here is that it is a compound noun.