"Linger" means to hang around, to remain. For clarification, "counterfeit" means fake, forged; "solicit" means to ask for something; "loquacious" means talkative.

A "ramble" is a leisurely walk, or a stroll. For clarification, "lanky" means tall and think; "enfranchise" means to set somebody free, to give someone the right to vote; "deposit" means drop off; "kindle" means to ignite, to inspire, to start.

To "wane" means to get smaller or to diminish. For example, when the moon "wanes," it appears to gradually get smaller in the sky. So, "diminish," a verb that also means to get smaller, is the correct answer. For clarification, "exacerbate" means to make worse, "remiss" means careless, "recalcitrant" means disobedient, and "inculcate" means to instill an idea into someone's mind.

"Eradicate" means to destory completely or eliminate completely, so "destroy" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "eradicate": "simplify" means to make something more simple or easier to understand; "filter" means to remove unwanted material or impurities; "decide" means to choose or to make a decision; and "taper" means to narrow or to lessen slowly.

"Taper" means to diminish, to thin, or to decrease gradually, so "diminish," which means to decrease, is the correct answer. "Increase" is an antonym of "taper"; it means to make larger or to make a number greater. None of the other answer choices have meanings related to "taper": "qualify" means to satisfy eligibility requirements or conditions or make a point appear less certain; "soothe" means to calm someone or something down; and "combine" means to unite or blend together.

"Merge" means to come or blend together, so "blend" is the correct answer. For clarification, someone who is "prophetic" has insight into the future.

"Seep" refers to liquids and means to ooze or drip out of a container. The closest synonym of "seep" among the answer choices is "trickle," which means to flow slowly. When used as a verb, "flood" is an antonym of "seep"; it too can refer to liquids and mean to inundate, but it can also refer to other things and mean to provide with an excessive amount of. "Describe" means to explain or tell the qualities and characteristics of an item or person. "Inform" means to tell information to someone. "Reject" means to deny.

"Stifle" means stop something, slow something down, or smother something, so "smother," a verb that means cover something up and prevent air from getting to it, is the correct answer. For clarification, "imply" means suggest, "deride" means mock, and "launch" means begin or hurl.

"Mar" means ruin the appearance of, so "ruin" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "mar": "improve" means make better; "supply" means provide when used as a verb; "decompose" means rot; and "invalidate" means disprove or negate.

“Reside” means live in a certain area. The noun form of "reside" is "residence," which is where you live or a home. So, "live" is the correct answer.