Substitute the appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence. Despite repeated failures, her invincible spirit kept her going.

Replace the bold words in the sentence below with the CORRECT synonym.

“The Professor's erudite lectures on astrophysics aroused curiosity in the mind of his students, inspiring them to delve deeper into the mysteries of the cosmos”.

Select the CORRECT synonym for bold word in the below sentence.

Despite the professor's erudition, the lecture was easy, accessible and engaging for all students.

Read the sentence and choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

The athlete was lauded for her outstanding performance at the championship, earning praise from fans and critics alike.