“Forge” means create, particularly with regards to metalwork, so "create" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "forge": “administer” means manage, supervise, or direct; “damage” means hurt or break; “wharf” means quayside or dock; and a “raft” is a flat boat made of any available materials.

"Pull" is a verb that means exert force on something to move it towards you. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "pull" is "haul", a verb that means pull something with force. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pull": "push" is an antonym of "pull" and means exert force on something to move it away from you; "steer" means control the movement of a motor vehicle; and "play" means engage in a recreational activity.

"Tower" is a noun that means a tall, narrow building. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "tower" is "skyscraper," a noun that means a very tall building with many stories. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "tower": "house" means a building for family habituation; "cave" means a large underground chamber; and "office" means a building used for professional work.

To “veto” something means to reject something. To provide further help, “amend” means fix, edit; “approach” means move toward; “respond” means answer; “repose” means relax, rest.

A “contract” is a formal agreement drawn up between two or more parties, so it is closest in meaning to "agreement."

Many of these options may be tempting, for a house is a building, a piece of property, etc. In fact, many people live in apartments just like they live in houses. However, the best word on the list is "abode," which means place where someone lives or even, more simply, house. Probably the most tempting wrong answer is "apartment," but since "abode" can mean "house," it is a better option among those provided.

It is always best to choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word used in the question itself. The word "trace" is most frequently used to describe the activity of drawing the outline of someone or something while the person or thing is actually present. It also can be used in the figurative sense of "outlining" some activity. (You can say, "I will trace what he said in the discussion." This would mean that you would outline it—that is, present it in a brief form.) Although tracing could be a type of "portraying" or "rendering," it is best said to be "outlining." This is the correct answer.

When multiple people "consent" to something, they literally "feel" or "sense" that thing together. Therefore, the expression "consent to" often means agree to something being generally proposed. Often, the word can be used to describe the agreement itself, as in "The consent of the group established the law." This means, "The agreement of the group established the law." Therefore, the best option is "agreement." Although "diplomacy" works for consent and while some consents are registered by signatures, these are far too specific examples for our synonym question.

When we rebuke someone, we criticize that person, often very strongly. For instance, when a child lies to his or her parents, they might rebuke him or her for the action. This rebuking could also be called "scolding," which is a type of very strong correction. We could say, "He scolded the child for his actions," just as much as we could say, "He rebuked the child for his actions."

The word "discharge" has a number of meanings, but its central and most important ones have to do with making someone leave an area, job, or task. For instance, when a patient has completed treatment in a hospital, that person is "discharged." Likewise, we can even even talk about "discharging" fluid from our lungs when we cough. We make the fluid "come up out" of them. (Yes, it is gross, but maybe it will help you remember it!) 

Among the options given, do not be tricked by "leave." Certainly, someone who is discharged from a place has to leave that place. However, the meaning of "to discharge" is "to make something or someone leave." The best option is "eject," for one way of discharging something is by ejecting it out.