The word "indignant" comes from the Latin root found in "dignity," combined with the prefix "in-," which is here used as a negative prefix meaning not. When someone is "indignant," he or she believes that he or she has been mistreated—has not received a treatment equal to his or her dignity. Among the options provided, do not be tempted by "dispirited," "maimed," or "distressed". None of these express the displeasure that occurs with being indignant. While being indignant does generally imply a good deal of rage at whatever has happened, no option given here expresses that kind of anger. Thus, "displeased" is the best option provided here.

The word "acclaim" does come from the same root as "exclaim" and "clamor" (the Latin "clamare" meaning to shout). "Acclaim" does not necessarily have to be expressed through shouting. To "acclaim" something most properly means to express praise for that thing publicly. None of the options given here express the idea of public praise, but "laud" does mean to praise. It comes from the Latin "laudare," meaning to praise. We see related uses in the award bearing the Latin title "summa cum laude," meaning, with highest praise.

The root -cit- is of Latin origin, it means to start, to call out. So to "incite" means to call to action, to start, to inspire. To provide further help, "rescind" means repeal, cancel; "terminate" means finish; "pry" means interfere, spy on; "covet" means desire, want. 

The Latin root -luc- means light. So, to "elucidate" means to shed light on, to explain how something is done. To provide further help, "conceal" means hide. 

The root word -fid- means faith in Latin. So to "confide" means to tell someone something and trust him or her to secrecy, to have faith in someone to keep a secret. This is closest in meaning to "disclose" which means to reveal, to share some truth. To provide further help, "reprimand" means tell off, yell at; "envision" means imagine, picture how something will happen.

In the word "malefactor" there are two relevant root words that can be used to help you determine the word's meaning. The prefix mal- means bad, evil and the root -fact- means do, make, build. So, a "malefactor" is someone who does wrong. The closest answer to this is "criminal." 

The Latin root -vis- means see, sight, as in "vision" or "visible." So, to "envision" means to see or picture in one's mind, to imagine. Additionally, to "erect" means to build, to put up. 

When something is “idyllic,” it is peaceful or picturesque. The word indirectly comes from the Greek “eidos” meaning form, idea, or picture. Do not confuse “idyllic” with words related to “ideal” in the sense of meaning perfect or best. The best option is “peaceful,” which is most directly related to the definition of “idyllic.”

The word “utopia” is used to describe a perfect place with no problems. For instance, someone might imagine a perfect city like Plato did in his Republic. This was perhaps a beautiful idea, but it was practically impossible. This practical impossibility is almost always part of a “utopia.” Someone who is “utopian” is idealistic and somewhat “visionary” in the sense of proposing large, ambitious plans. (Hence, the plans are a lot like a utopia.) Interestingly, the word “utopia” was coined by Thomas More, who wrote the text Utopia, describing just such a city. Its name was a play on words. The “u-” prefix means not. Thus a “utopia” is a “non-place.” It does not and cannot exist. However, the “eu-” prefix means good (as in “euphony” and “eulogy”). A utopia looks good, but it does not exist.

This word's component parts give you clues as to its meaning: "mis-" is a negative prefix, and "-anthropic" includes the root "anthro," derived from the Greek word for "man." “Misanthropic” thus means disliking people and doing everything possible to avoid people. This is closest in meaning to “antisocial,” which means not social and avoiding people. As for the other answer choices, “disinclined” means not inclined and thus not likely; “impassive” means not caring and not showing emotion; “eccentric” means weird and unconventional; “heinous” means wicked and evil.