1. Mutiny (noun/verb): - Noun: A rebellion or revolt against authority, typically by a group of people, especially within a military or naval unit. - Verb: To rebel or revolt against authority, especially within a military or naval unit.

2. Transgression (noun): An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense or violation.

3. Partisan (noun/adjective): - Noun: A strong supporter or follower of a particular cause, group, or person, often showing biased or prejudiced allegiance. - Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of a partisan; biased or prejudiced in favor of a particular cause, group, or person.

4. Covert (adjective/noun): - Adjective: Concealed, secret, or hidden, often implying a hidden purpose or agenda. - Noun: A hidden or secret place or shelter.

5. Portentous (adjective): Of or relating to a sign or warning of something significant or calamitous about to happen; ominous or foreboding.

6. Languish (verb): To become weak, feeble, or dull; to lose vitality, strength, or energy; to suffer from neglect or lack of attention.

7. Boisterous (adjective): Noisy, energetic, and rowdy in a cheerful or unrestrained manner; exuberant or lively.

8. Pernicious (adjective): Having a harmful or destructive effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; injurious or detrimental.

Fill in the blank exercise: The soldiers planned a ___ against their commanding officer due to their dissatisfaction with his leadership.

Exercise matching synonyms to definitions: 1. Mutiny 2. Transgression 3. Partisan 4. Covert 5. Portentous 6. Languish 7. Boisterous 8. Pernicious

a. Noisy and rowdy b. Concealed or hidden c. Harmful or destructive d. Act of rebellion e. Violation or offense f. Strong supporter with bias g. Ominous or foreboding h. Become weak or dull

Synonyms: 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___