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Introduction
An antonym is a word with an opposite meaning to
another word. For example, the word ‘ wet ’ is an
antonym of the word ‘ dry ’. ‘ cold ’ and ‘ hot ’ are antonyms;
so are ‘ small ’ and ‘ large ’. The antonym of the word
‘ good ’ is ‘ bad ’.
At times there is more than one antonyms of a
word. It all depends on the shade of meaning it conveys
Chapter 25
Antonymsin the given context. As for example, there can be five
different antonyms of the word ‘ light ’ as given below:
1. Light ( pale - coloured ) deep
2. Light (below the correct weight ) heavy
3. Light (of books primarily for entertainment ) serious
4. Light (that which makes things visible ) dark/
darkness
5. Light (to light, to ignite ) extinguish
Exercise-1Directions: In these questions, choose the
word opposite in meaning to the given word and
mark it in the Answer Sheet.
1. VALIDATE
a) Disprove b) Authenticate
c) Ingenuine d) Legalise
2. SEGREGATE
a) Join b) Unite
c) Separate d) AggregateSeg r ega t e = to keep one thing separate from
another
3. FLAMBOYANT
a) Quiet b) Excited
c) Disturbed d) DistressedF l a m b oy a n t = different, confident and exciting
in a way that attracts attention
4. EMINENT
a) Prominent b) Elite
c) Scholarly d) Ordinary Em i n en t = famous and respected, especially in
a particular profession
5. ECONOMICAL
a) Expensive b) Lucrative
c) Extravagant d) Stingy St i ng y = not given or giving will ingly; not
generous, especially with money
6. ANIMOSITY
a) Love b) Lust
c) Luck d) LossAn i m os i t y = a strong feeling of opposition, anger
or hatred
7. ALTERCATION
a) Explanation b) Challenge
c) Compromise d) OppositionA l t er ca t i on = a noisy argument or disagreement
8. COAX
a) Dull b) Dissuade
c) Active d) Speed
Co a x = to persuade somebody to do
something by talking to them in a
kind and gentle way
D i ss u a d e = to persuade somebody not to do
something
9. ERUDITE
a) Educated b) Unscholarly
c) Scholarly d) Possessive
E r u d i t e = having or showing great knowledge
that is gained from academic study
10. AFFLUENT
a) High b) Poor
c) Rare d) Fluent
A f f l u en t = having a lot of money and a goodstandard of living
11. GENTLEMAN
a) Clown b) Boor
c) Dud d) Buffoon
Bo o r = a rude unpleasant person
Du d = a thing that is useless, especially
because it does not work correctly
Bu f f oo n = a person who does silly but amusing
things
12. PANICKY
a) Confident b) Sober
c) Quiet d) Calm
13. MOURNFUL
a) Playful b) Joyousc) Laughable d) Humorous
Mou r n f u l = very sad; melancholy
14. OBSTINATE
a) Confused b) Determined
c) Trusted d) Flexible
Ob st i n a t e = refusing to change your opinions,
way of behaving etc when other
people try to persuade you to;
stubborn
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33. PARSIMONIOUS
a) Prodigious b) Selfless
c) Extravagant d) OstentatiousPa r si m on i o u s = extremely unwilling to spend
money
Pr o d i gi o u s = very large or powerful andcausing surprise or admiration
E x t r a v a ga n t = spending a lot more money orusing a lot of more of somethingthan you can afford or than is
necessary Os t en t a t i ou s = expensive or noticeable in a way
that is intended to impresspeople
34. FETTER
a) Restore b) Liberate
c) Exonerate d) DistractF et t er = to restrict somebody’s freedom to do
what they want; to put chainsaround a prisoner’s feet
Ex on er a t e = to officially state that somebody isnot responsible for something that
they have been blamed for
Di s t r a ct = to take somebody’s attention away from what they are trying to do; todivert
35. HARMONY
a) Strife b) Annoyance
c) Cruelty d) Mischief St r i f e = angry or violent disagreement between
two people or groups of people;conflict; trouble or difficulty of any kind
Mi sc h i ef = bad behaviour (especially of children)that is annoying but does not causeany serious damage or harm
36. CONCILIATION
a) Dispute b) Irritation
c) Separation d) ConfrontationCon ci l i a t e = to make somebody less angry or
more friendly especially by being kind and pleasant or by giving them something
Co n f r on t a t i o n = a situation in which there isan angry disagreement between
people or groups who havedifferent opinions
37. MYTH
a) Truth b) Fact
c) Falsehood d) Story My t h = something that many people believe but
that does not exist or is false
38. RELUCTANTLY
a) Pleasingly b) Willingly
c) Satisfactorily d) Happily Rel u c t a n t = hesitating before doing something
because you do not want to do it or
because you are sure that it is theright thing to do
39. MUTILATE
a) Instruct b) Induct
c) Conduct d) MendMu t i l at e = to damage somebody’s body very
severely, especially by cutting ortearing off part of it
In du ct = to formally give somebody a job or
position of authority, especially as
part of a ceremony; to officially
introduce somebody into a group or
organisation especially the army
Men d = to repair something that has been
damaged or broken so that it can be
used again40. LAMENT
a) Rejoice b) Rejuvenate
c) Complain d) Cry L a m en t = to feel or express great sadness or
disappointment about somebody/
something
Re jo i ce = to express great happiness about
something
Rejuv en at e = to make somebody/something look
or feel younger or more lively
41. PAROCHIAL
a) Narrow b) Inlernational
c) Global d) WorldwidePa r oc h i a l = only concerned with small issues
that happen in your local area and
not interested in more impotant
things
42. FALLIBLE
a) Unerring b) Reliable
c) Falsehood d) TrustfulFa l l i bl e = able to make mistakes or be wrong
I m p er t i n en t = rude and not showing respect for
somebody who is older or more
important
43. IMPERTINENT
a) Arrogance b) Appropriate
c) Respectful d) Modest
44. ROUGH
a) Refined b) Charming
c) Smooth d) Polite45. RATIFICATION
a) Disapproval b) Disagreeable
c) Denial d) DisturbingRa t i f y = to make an agreement officially valid
by voting for or signing it
Den i a l = a statement that says something is not
true or does not exist
46. EXODUS
a) Influx b) Home-coming
c) Return d) RestorationE x od u s = a situation in which many people leave
a place at the same time
47. INQUISITIVE
a) Insincere b) Indifferent
c) Insensitive d) InsultingIn qu is i t ive = asking too many questions and
trying to find out about what other
people are doing, etc
48. CANDID
a) Outspoken b) Frank
c) Devious d) DisguisedCa n d i d = saying what you think openly and
honestly; no hiding your thoughts
Dev i ou s = behaving in a dishonest or indirect
way or tricking people in order to get
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49. NADIR
a) Modernity b) Zenith
c) Liberty d) ProgressNa d i r = the worst moment of a particular
situation
Zen i t h = the time when something is strongest
and most successful50. CULPABLE
a) Defendable b) Blameless
c) Careless d) IrresponsibleCu l p a bl e = responsible and deserving blame for
having done something wrong
51. FACILITATE
a) Help b) Propogate
c) Hinder d) RejectFa ci l i t a t e = to make an action or a process
possible or easier
Pr o p a ga t e = to spread an idea, a belief or a piece
of information among many people
H i n d er = to make it difficult for somebody to
do something or for something to
happen52. COMMEND
a) Finish b) Recommend
c) Criticise d) RequestCo m m en d = to praise somebody/something,
especially publicly; to recommend
somebody/something to somebody
53. CONFORMITY
a) Deviation b) Dilution
c) Distraction d) DiversionCo n f o r m i t y = behaviour or actions that follow
the accepted rules of society
54. AFFIRM
a) Refuse b) Negate
c) Neglect d) Avoid
A f f i r m = to state firmly or publicly thatsomething is true or that you support
something strongly
Neg a t e = to stop something from having any
effect; to state that something does not
exist
55. AUTONOMY
a) Slavery b) Subordination
c) Dependence d) Submissiveness
56. ARID
a) Cloudy b) Juicy
c) Marshy d) Wet
57. ABUNDANCE
a) Poverty b) Wretchedness
c) Scarcity d) Famine
W r et c h ed = feeling ill/sick or unhappy;extremely bad or unpleasant
58. MIGRATE
a) Return b) Rehabilitate
c) Transfer d) Settle
59. CONVICTED
a) Acquitted b) Pardoned
c) Exempted d) LiberatedConv i c t = to decide and state officially in court
that somebody is guilty of a crime
A cqu i t = to decide and state officially in court
that somebody is not guilty of a crime
60. CURTAIL
a) Detail b) Enlarge
c) Promote d) Exaggerate
61. DESPAIR
a) Belief b) Trust
c) Hope d) FaithDesp ai r = the feeling of having lost all hope
62. IN TOTO
a) Bluntly b) Partially
c) Entirely d) Strongly In t ot o = completely; including all parts
63. PROTEAN
a) Amateur b) Catholic
c) Unchanging d) RapidPr ot ea n = able to change quickly and easily
Am a t eu r = a person who is not skilled
64. PREDILECTION
a) Acceptance b) Attraction
c) Dislike d) ChoicePr ed i l ec t i o n
= i f you have predilection forsomething, you like it very much
65. ADMONISH
a) Condemn b) Bless
c) Praise d) CongratulateA d m o n i sh = to tell somebody firmly that you do
not approve of something that they
have done
66. APPARENT
a) Illegible b) Hidden
c) Mysterious d) RemoteAp p a r en t = easy to see or understand; obvious
I l l eg i b l e = difficult or impossible to read
67. ALIEN
a) Native b) Domiciled
c) Natural d) Resident68. FUTILE
a) Upright b) Costly
c) Eminent d) Worthy Fu t i l e = having no purpose because there is
no chance of success
Up r i gh t = placed in a vertical position; not lying
down, and with the back straight
rather than bent
Em i n en t = famous and respected, especially in a
particular profession
69. AUDACIOUS
a) Meek b) Cowardly
c) Mild d) GentleA u d a ci ou s = wil ling to take risks or to do
something shockingMeek = quiet, gentle, and always ready to
do what other people want without
expressing your own opinion
70. ARROGANT
a) Simple b) Timid
c) Civilized d) Modest
71. OMIT
a) Exclude b) Include
c) Undertake d) Add
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72. INTEGRATION
a) Unity b) Synthesis
c) Linking d) Fragmentation
73. MINIATURE
a) Large b) Small
c) Heavy d) LeastMin i a t u r e = very small; much smaller than usual
74. EXHAUSTSa) Tires b) Empties
c) Invigorates d) DrainsI n vi gor a t e = to make somebody feel healthy and
full of energy
75. DISTANT
a) Far b) Close
c) Imminent d) AlongIm m i n en t = likely to happen very soon
76. TRANSPARENT
a) Clear b) Ambiguity
c) Opaque d) Crystal
77. ENCOUNTERED
a) Avoided b) Enriched
c) Faced d) Overcome78. HANDY
a) Cumbersome b) Handful
c) Unwieldy d) Heavy Cu m be r som e = large and heavy; difficult to
carry
Un w i e l d y = diff icult to move or controlbecause of its size, shape or
weight
79. ELEGANCE
a) Pride b) Beauty
c) Coarseness d) Vulgarity
80. CAPRICIOUS
a) Firm b) Fickle
c) Indefinite d) Defiant
Ca p r i ci o u s = showing sudden changes inattitude or behaviour
F i ck l e = changing often and suddenly;
often changing their mind in anunreasonable way so that you
cannot rely on them
Def i a n t = openly refusing to obey somebody/something, sometimes in an
aggressive way
81. PRUDENT
a) Silly b) Unwise
c) Idiotic d) PoorPr u d en t = sensible and careful when you make
judgements and decisions; avoidingunnecessary risks
82. CONCISE
a) Extended b) Lengthy c) Protracted d) Elongated
Pr o t r a ct ed = lasting longer than expected orlonger than usual
83. AFFIRMATIONa) Denial b) Refusal
c) Opposition d) Obstruction
84. CURTAIL
a) Arrive b) Continue
c) Resume d) Start
Cu r t a i l = to limit something or make it last for a
shorter time
Re su m e = if y ou resume an activity, or if it
resumes, it begins again or continues
after an interruption
85. AFFLUENCE
a) Misery b) Stagnation
c) Neglect d) Poverty 86. AGREEMENT
a) Dislocation b) Discord
c) Turbulence d) Fragmentation
87. BRAVERY
a) Savagery b) Cowardice
c) Cowardly d) Heroism
Sa va ger y = behaviour that is very cruel and
violent
88. RETICENT
a) Forward b) Developed
c) Sophisticated d) Communicative
Ret i cen t = unwilling to tell people about things
89. PRECISEa) Indecent b) Vague
c) Incorrect d) Indistinct
90 CANDID
a) Cunning b) Diplomatic
c) Doubtful d) Impertinent
Ca n d i d = saying what you think openly and
honestly; not hiding your thoughts
I m p er t in en t = rude and not showing respect for
somebody who is older or more
important
91. ATHEIST
a) Rationalist b) Theologist
c) Believer d) Ritualist
A t h ei st = a person who believes that God
does not exist
T h eo l og i st = a person who studies religion and
beliefs
Th eo l ogy = the study of religion and beliefs
92. GIGANTIC
a) Weak b) Fragile
c) Slight d) Tiny
Gi ga n t i c = extremely large
F r a gi l e = easily broken or damaged
93. ILLICIT
a) Liberal b) Intelligent
c) Lawful d) Clear
I l l i c i t = not allowed by the law; not approved of
by the normal rules of society
94 CALLOUSa) Sensitive b) Soft
c) Kind d) Generous
Ca l l ou s = not caring about other people ’s
feelings or suffering
95. ENIGMATIC
a) Simple b) Reticent
c) Plain d) Nervous
En i gm a t i c = mysterious and dif f icult to
understand
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96. ABUNDANT
a) Short b) Limited
c) Petty d) Meagre
Pet t y = small and unimportant; minor
97. HARASS
a) Reward b) Praise
c) Hatter d) RelieveHa t t er = a person who makes and sells hats98. CHARMING
a) Insolent b) Indignant
c) Repulsive d) HandicappedI n sol en t = extremely rude and showing a lack
of respect
I n d i gn a n t = feeling or showing anger and
surprise because you think that you
have been treated unfairly
Rep u l s i ve = causing a feeling of strong dislike;
very unpleasant
99. GRUESOME
a) Attractive b) Beneficial
c) Gracious d) AmicableGr u eso m e = very unpleasant and filling you
with horror, usually because it is
connected with death or injury
Am i ca b l e = done or achieved in a polite or
friendly way and without arguing
Gr a ci ou s = kind, polite and generous, especi-
ally to somebody of a lower social
position
100. DESPISE
a) Appease b) Flatter
c) Admire d) AppreciateDes p i se = to dislike and have no respect for
somebody/something
Ap p ea se = to make somebody calmer or less
angry by giving them what they want
101. EPHEMERAL
a) Eternal b) Transitory c) Mortal d) Temporal
Ep h em er a l = lasting or used for only a short
period of time
E t er n a l = without an end; existing or
continuing forever
T r a n si t o r y = continuing for only a short time;
fleeting
Mo r t a l = that cannot live for ever and must
di e
T em p or a l = connected with or limited by
102. LATENT
a) Unspoken b) Later
c) Implicit d) Obvious
103. MONOTONOUS
a) Disastrous b) Terrifyingc) Terrible d) Interesting
104. OBSCENE
a) Disobedient b) Decent
c) Dislocate d) Cautious
105. FLOURISH
a) Perish b) Degenerate
c) Decay d) DismissF l ou r i sh = to develop quickly and be
successful or common
Per i sh = to die especially in a sudden
violent way; to be lost or destroyed
De ge n er a t e = to become worse, for example by
becoming lower in quality or
weaker
106. CONFORM
a) Differ b) Reject
c) Question d) IgnoreCo n f or m = to behave and think in the same way
as most other people in a group or
society
107. SUMMIT
a) End b) Last
c) Base d) Bottom
108. OBSCURE
a) Clear b) Bright
c) Open d) Frank
109. ELEGANT
a) Crude b) Efficient
c) Coy d) EloquentCoy = shy or pretending to be shy and innocent,
especially about love or sex, and sometimes
in order to make people more interestedin you
El oqu en t = able to use language and express
your opinions well, especial ly when
you are speaking in pubic
110. DELUSION
a) Reality b) Acceptance
c) Precision d) FictionDel u si on = the act of believing or making yourself
believe something that is not true; a
false belief or opinion about yourself
or your situation
111. SUPPRESS
a) Stir Up b) Rouse
c) Urge d) Incite
To s t i r up = to make people feel strong emotionsRou se = to wake somebody up, especially
when they are sleeping deeply
U r g e = to advise or try hard to persuade
somebody to do something
I n c i t e = to encourage somebody to do
something violent, illegal or
unpleasant, especially by making
them angry or excited
112.LOOSEN
a) Fasten b) Accelerate
c) Delay d) PasteFa s t en = to close or join together the two
parts of something; to become
closed or joined together
Pa st e = to stick something to something
else using glue
113.REBELLION
a) Forgiveness b) Retribution
c) Submission d) DominationRet r ib u t io n = severe punishment for something
seriously wrong that somebody
has done
114.IDIOSYNCRASY
a) Insanity b) Sanity
c) Generality d) Singularity
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I d i os y n cr a sy = a person’s particular way of
behaving, thinking etc,
especially when it is unusual;
an unusual features;
eccentricity
Si n gu l ar i t y = the equality of something that
makes it unusual or strange
115. SANGUINEa) Diffident b) Hopeless
c) Cynical d) MoroseSa n g u i n e = cheerful and confident about the
future; optimistic
Mor ose = unhappy, bad-tempered and not
talking very much
Cy n i c a l = not believing that something good will
happen or that something is
important
116. SOBRIETY
a) Moderation b) Drunkenness
c) Dizziness d) Stupidity So br i et y = the state of being sober (=not being
drunk); the fact of being sensible and
serious
Di zzy = feeling as if everything is spinning
around you and that you are not able
to balance; making you feel that a
situation is changing very fast
117. EXTINCT
a) Recent b) Distinct
c) Alive d) AncientEx t inc t = no longer in existence; no longer active
118. FIENDISH
a) Diabolical b) Devilish
c) Angelic d) Friendly F i en d i sh = cruel or unpleasant; extremely
difficult; extremely clever and
complicated, often in an unpleasant
wa y
Di a bo l i ca l = extremely bad or annoyingDevi l i sh = cruel and evil; morally bad, but in a
way that people find attractive
An gel i c = good, kind or beautiful; like an angel
119. SUBSEQUENT
a) Eventual b) Succeeding
c) Prior d) Comparative
120. ORTHODOX
a) Revolutionary b) Heretical
c) Anarchist d) GenerousOr t h od o x = traditional
Her et i c = a person who is guilty of heresy (=a
belief or an opinion that is against
the principles of a particular
religion)
An a r ch i st = a person who believes that laws andgovernments are not necessary
121.TAKES OFF
a) Travels b) Falls
c) Explodes d) Lands
122. NIGGARDLY
a) Hastily b) Lavishly
c) Likely d) Gorgeously Ni g ga r d l y = unwil l ing to be generous with
money, time, etc; not worth much
and given unwillingly
H a st y = acting or deciding too quickly,
without enough thought
Go r geou s = very beautiful and attractive;
impressive; with very deep colours
123.MELODIOUS
a) Harmonious b) Tuneless
c) Odious d) MellifluousOd i ou s = extremely unpleasant
Mel l i f l u ou s = sounding sweet and smooth; very
pleasant to listen to
124.ADVANCED
a) Progressed b) Outpaced
c) Receded d) RetardedRece d e = to move gradually away from somebody
or away from a previous position
Re t a r d = to make the development or progress
of something slower
125.ENLIGHTEN
a) Slander b) Bemoan
c) Darken d) BefogEn l igh t en = to give somebody information so that
they understand something betterS l a n d er = a false spoken statement intended
to damage the good opinion people
have of somebody
B em oa n = to complain or say that you are not
happy about something
Bef og = to make somebody confused
126.EXCEPTIONAL
a) Great b) Occasional
c) Common d) Absorbing
127.ZEAL
a) Disinterest b) Apathy
c) Carelessness d) HatredZea l = great energy or enthusiasm connected
with something that you feel strongly
aboutAp a t h y = the feeling of not being interested in
or enthusiastic about anything
128.DESECRATION
a) Consecration b) Discouragement
c) Despondency d) ExpectationDe sec r a t e = to damage a holy thing or place or
treat it without respect
Co n secr a t e = to state officially in a religious
ceremony that something is holy
and can be used for religious
purposes
Des p on d en t = sad, without much hope
129.SHIMMERING
a) Gloomy b) Glimmering
c) Refreshing d) RepiningSh i m m er = to shine with a soft light that
seems to move slightly
Gl i m m er i n g = a small sign of something
130.FAR-FETCHED
a) Wise b) Prudent
c) Familiar d) realisticF a r -f et ch ed = very difficult to believe
Pr u d en t = sensible and careful when you
make judgments or decision;
avoiding unnecessary risks
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131. TENTATIVE
a) Definite b) Insufficient
c) Plentiful d) Active
132. COMPULSORY
a) Easy b) Optional
c) Unnecessary d) Mandatory
133. ADAMANT
a) Satisfied b) Comfortable
c) Yielding d) LuxuriousA d a m a n t = determined not to change your mind
or to be persuaded about something
134. HONEST
a) Infect b) Cleanse
c) Corrupt d) PolluteIn f ec t = to make a disease or an illness spread
to a person, an animal or a plant
Cl ea n se = to clean your skin or a wound
135. ORAL
a) Written b) Correct
c) Mental d) Verbal
136. CASTIGATE
a) Punish b) Scoldc) Praise d) Chastise
Ca st i g a t e = to criticize somebody/something
severely
Ch a st i se = to criticize somebody for doing
something wrong; to punish
somebody physically; to beat
137. COMPARE
a) Oppose b) Contradict
c) Contrast d) Disagree
138. VERBOSITY
a) Condensation b) Brevity
c) Precision d) Summary Ver bo se = using or containing more words than
are needed
Br ev i t y = the quality of using few words whenspeaking or writing
Pr eci si on = the quality of being exact, accurate
and careful
139. FLEXIBLE
a) Stable b) Stretchable
c) Rigid d) Elastic
140. REJECTION
a) Denial b) Agreement
c) Acceptance d) Affirmation
141. DORMANT
a) Dull b) Bold
c) Active d) Studious
142.KEEN
a) Blunt b) Foolish
c) Insipid d) PlainK een = highly developed; sharp
Blu n t = without a sharp edge or point
I n si p i d = having almost no taste or flavour; not
interesting or exciting
143. SAVAGE
a) Inhuman b) Rude
c) Civilized d) LovingSa va ge = aggressive and violent; causing great
harm
144. OPTIONAL
a) Elective b) Compulsory
c) Necessary d) Essential
145. VIRTUOUS
a) Glorious b) Violent
c) Immoral d) WiseVi r t u o u s = behaving in a very good and moral
way; claiming to behave better or
have higher moral standards than
other people
146.EXAGGERATE
a) Underwrite b) Understate
c) Ignore d) CondemnUn d er w r i t e = to accept financial responsibility
for an activity so that you will pay
for special costs or for losses it may
make
147.CONTROVERSIAL
a) Indisputable b) Restrained
(c) Controlled d) AppeasingAp p ea se = to make somebody calmer or less
angry by giving them what they want
148.BRITTLE
a) Weak b) Strong
c) Fragile d) BrightB r i t t l e = hard but easily broken
F r a gi l e = easily broken or damaged
149. CALLOUS
a) Rude b) Insensitive
c) Indifferent d) SympatheticCa l l ou s = not caring about other people’s
feelings or suffering
I n d i ff er en t = having or showing no interest in
somebody/something
150. DISHEVELLED
a) Composed b) Tidy
c) Confident d) JovialDi sh ev el l ed = (of hair, clothes or somebody’s
general appearance) very untidy
Co m p os ed = calm and in control of your feelings
J ov i a l = very cheerful and friendly
151.IMPEDE
a) Obstruct b) Advance
c) Linger d) GuaranteeI m p ed e = to delay or stop the progress of
something; to hamper; to hinder
L i n ge r = to continue to exist for longer than
expected
152. PERILOUS
a) Carefree b) Impetuous
c) Safe d) ImpurePer i l ou s = very dangerous
I m p et u ou s = acting or done quickly and without
thinking carefully about the results
153.AFFLUENT
a) Famous b) Insignificant
c) Poor d) SkilledA f f l u en t = having a lot of money and a good
standard of living
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a) Vacant b) Seldom
c) Distinct d) Unusual
155. AMBIGUOUS
a) Concealed b) Precise
c) Complete d) Magnified
156. SALIENT
a) Correct b) Insignificant
c) Central d) ConvenientSa l i en t = most important or noticeable
157.EXONERATE
a) Admit b) Release
c) Convict d) RejectEx on er a t e = to officially state that somebody is
not responsible for something that
they have been blamed for
158. CAMOUFLAGE
a) Hide b) Reveal
c) Disguise d) PretendedCa m o u f l a g e = behaviour that is deliberately
meant to hide the truth
159. LATENTa) Primitive b) Evident
c) Potent d) TalentedL a t en t = existing but not yet very noticeable,
active or well developed
160. AMPLE
a) Meagre b) Quantitative
c) Sufficient d) Tasty Am p l e = enough or more than enough
Me a gr e = small in quantity and poor in quality
161. AMELIORATE
a) Mar b) West
c) Depth d) DearthAm el i or a t e = to make something better
Ma r = to damage or spoil something good
Dea r t h = a lack of something; the fact of there not being enough of
something; scarcity
162. RETREAT
a) Haven b) Shelter
c) Advance d) EgressRet r ea t = to move away or back
Eg r ess = the act of leaving a place
163. ANTIDOTE
a) Medicine b) Poison
c) Anodyne d) Amity An t i d ot e = a substance that controls the effects
of a poison or disease; anything that
takes away the effects of something
unpleasant
An od yn e = to cause disagreement or offendanyone; not expressing strong
opinions
Am i t y = a friendly relationship between
people or countries
164. HAUGHTINESS
a) Unskilled b) Affability
c) Adduce d) AbjectHa u gh t y = behaving in an unfriendly way
towards other people because you
think that you are better than them
A d d u ce = to provide evidence, reasons, facts,
etc in order to explain something or
to show that something is true
A f f a bl e = pleasant, friendly and easy to talk
to
Ab jec t = terrible and without hope
165.AMNESTY
a) Loyalty b) Punishmentc) Depth d) Dearth
Am n est y = an official statement that allows
people who have been put in prison
for crimes against the state to go free
Dea r t h = a lack of something; the fact of there
not being enough of something.
166.SURVIVAL
a) Evolution b) Development
c) Creation d) Extinction
167. INSERT
a) Depict b) Extract
c) Defame d) EnhanceEn h a n ce = to increase or further improve the
good quality, value or status of
somebody/something168. INCONGRUOUS
a) Conflicting b) Contradicting
c) Ill-matched d) HarmoniousI n con gr u ou s = strange and not suitable in a
particular situation; inappropriate
169.DEMENTED
a) Sensible b) Sensitive
c) Sensual d) SensuousDem en t ed = behaving in a crazy way because you
are extremely upset or worried
Se n su a l = connected with your physical
feelings; giving pleasure to your
physical senses, especially sexual
pleasure
Sen su ou s = giving pleasure to your senses;suggesting an interest in sexual
pleasure
170. IMPROMPTU
a) Prompt b) Forced
c) Premeditated d) InordinateI m p r om p t u = done without preparation of
planning
Pr em ed i t a t ed = (of a crime or bad action) planned
in advance
I n or d i n a t e = for more than is usual or
expected
171.HOSTILE
a) Friendly b) Sudden
c) Costly d) UnfairHo st i l e = very unfriendly or aggressive and ready
to argue or fight
172.BREADTH
a) Shortness b) Narrowness
c) Lightness d) Thickness
173.TIMOROUS
a) Trembling b) Cowardly
c) Bright d) BoldT i m or o u s = nervous and easily frightened
T r em bl e = to shake slightly
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a) Amusing b) Ludicrous
c) Hilarious d) MeanSu b l i m e = of very high quality and causing
great admiration
L u d i cr o u s = unreasonable; that you cannot take
seriously
H i l a r i o u s = extremely funny 175. ECCENTRICITY
a) Normalcy b) Similarity
c) Equality d) Clarity
176. APOCRYPHAL
a) Authentic b) Dubious
c) Unsubstantiated d) FictitiousAp o cr y p h a l = (of a story) well known, but
probably not true
177. REPEL
a) Attend b) Concentrate
c) Continue d) Attract
178. APPALLING
a) Shocking b) Consoling
c) Scaring d) HorrifyingAp p a l l i ng = shocking; extremely bad
179. JEST
a) Gravity b) Grim
c) Genial d) SportJ es t = something said or done to amuse
people; joke
Geni a l = friendly and cheerful
Gr i m = looking or sounding very serious
180. CURTAIL
a) Lengthen b) Shorten
c) Entail d) Close
181. APPLAUD
a) Praise b) Loud
c) Censure d) Acclaim
Ap p l a u d = to show your approval of somebody/something by clapping your hands
182. JADED
a) Defended b) Grasped
c) Cheered d) HarassedJ a d e d = tired and bored, usually because you
have had too much of something
183. APPRECIATION
a) Appraisal b) Antipathy
c) Admiration d) AssessmentAp p r a i sa l = a judgement of the value,
performance or nature of somebody/
something
An t ip a t h y = a strong feeling of dislike; hostility
184. PACIFY
a) Threaten b) Challengec) Quarrel d) Enrage
Pa ci f y = to make somebody who is angry or upset
become calm and quiet
185. APPARENT
a) Ambiguous b) Clear
c) Visible d) ConspicuousAp p a r en t = easy to see or understand;
obvious
Am b i gu ou s = that can be understood in more
than one way; having different
meanings
Co n sp i cu ou s = easy to see or notice; likely to
attract attention
186. CLEAR
a) Direct b) Flimsy
c) Equivocal d) Indirect
F l i m sy = badly made and not strong enoughfor the purpose for which it is used
Equ i vo ca l = not having one clear or definite
meaning or intention; difficult to
understand or explain clearly or
easily
187. CHERISH
a) Evade b) Foster
c) Disdain d) PerishCh er i sh = to keep an idea, a hope or a pleasant
feeling in your mind for a long time
E va d e = to escape from somebody/something
or avoid meeting somebody
F o st er = to encourage something to develop
D i sd a i n = the feeling that somebody/something
is not good enough to deserve your
respect or attention
Per i sh = to die, especially in a sudden violent
wa y
188. VIGILANT
a) Forgetful b) Inactive
c) Indifferent d) Unwary Vi g i l a n t = very careful to notice any signs of
danger or trouble
Un w a r y = not aware of the possible dangers or
problems of a situation and therefore
likely to be harmed in some way
189. DISSUADE
a) Exhort b) Approve
c) Encourage d) PraiseD i ss u a d e = to persuade somebody not to do this
E x h or t = to try hard to persuade somebody todo something
190. HUSBANDRY
a) Wastefulness b) Recklessness
c) Profuseness d) DissipationH u sb a n d r y = farming, especially when done
carefully and well; the careful use
of food, money and supplies
Pr of u se = produced in large amount
Di s si p a t i on = the process of disappearing or of
making something disappear
191. GROTESQUE
a) Nice b) Beautiful
c) Orderly d) PleasantGr ot esq u e = strange in a way that is unpleasant
or offensive192. ENSUE
a) Litigate b) Precede
c) Accentuate d) ArbitrateEn su e = to happen after or as a result of
another event
L i t i g a t e = to take a claim or disagreement to
court
Pr eced e = to happen before something or
come before something/somebody
in order
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Ac cen t u a t e = to emphasize something or make
it more noticeable
A r b i t r a t e = to officially settle an argument or
a disagreement between two
people or group
193. FELICITOUS
a) Inappropriate b) Ineffable
c) Irrational d) AtypicalFel i ci t ou s = chosen well; very suitable; giving a
good result
I n ef f a b l e = too great or beautiful to describe in
words
At yp ica l = not typical or usual
194. DEFERENCE
a) Indifference b) Vanity
c) Impudence d) Disrespect
195. CONFORMITY
a) Rejection b) Antipathy
c) Dissension d) Irrationality Co n f o r m i t y = behaviour or actions that follow
the accepted rules of society
Di ssen si on = disagreement between people or
within a groupAn t ip a t h y = a strong feeling of dislike
196. ABDICATE
a) Possess b) Claim
c) Legalise d) AcquireA bd i ca t e = to give up the position of being king
or queen; to fail or refuse to perform
a duty
197. DISSOLVE
a) Revive b) Resolve
c) Destroy d) Establish
198. SECTARIAN
a) Comprehensive b) Independent
c) Liberal d) SecularSe ct a r i a n = connected with the differences that
exist between groups of people whohave different religious views
199. OMNISCIENT
a) Ignorant b) Ignoble
c) Illogical d) IlliterateOm n i sc i en t = knowing everything
I gn ob l e = not good or honest; that should
make you feel shame
200. HARMONIOUS
a) Decadent b) Harsh
c) Hateful d) DiscordantH a r m o n i ou s = friendly, peaceful and without
any disagreement
De ca d en t = having or showing low
standards, especially moral
ones, and an interest only inpleasure and enjoyment rather
than serious thing
D i sco r d a n t = not in agreement; not sounding
pleasant together
201. REAL
a) Imaginary b) Hypothetical
c) Invisible d) In fact
202. INDIGENOUS
a) Foreign b) Aboriginal
c) Native d) Genius
I n d i gen ou s = belonging to a particular place
rather than coming to it from
somewhere else
Na t i ve = connected with the place where
you have always lived or have lived
for a long time
Abo r i gi n a l = relating to the original people,
animals, etc of a place and to aperiod of time before Europeans
arrived
203.AMBIGUOUS
a) Explicit b) Disparity
c) Confusing d) VagueAm bi gu ou s = that can be understood in more
than one way; having different
meanings; not clearly stated or
defined
Exp l i c i t = clear and easy to understand
Di s p a r i t y = a difference, especially one
connected with unfair treatment
204.STALE
a) New b) Fresh
c) Stink d) PerfumedS t a l e = (of food especially bread and cake) no
longer fresh and therefore unpleasant
to it
S t i n k = to have a strong, unpleasant smell
205.FACILITATE
a) Help b) Propagate
c) Hinder d) RejectFa ci l i t a t e = to make an action or a process
possible or easier
Pr o p a g a t e = to spread an idea, a belief or a piece
of information among many people
H i n d er = to make it difficult for somebody to
do something or something to
happen
206.DECEITFUL
a) Sincere b) Usefulc) Plain d) Honest
Dec ei t f ul = behaving in a dishonest way by telling
lies and making people believe things
that are not true
207.DESTRUCTIVE
a) Structural b) Constructive
c) Wind speed d) Static
208.CORRUPT
a) Honest b) Unclean
c) Heartless d) Hateful
209.AUTONOMOUS
a) Self-government b) Dependent
c) Defensive d) Neutral
210.FRUITLESSa) Successful b) Wasted
c) Useless d) Insufficient
211.CONSENSUS
a) Accept b) Opinion
c) Disagreement d) Permission
212.GENUINE
a) General b) Genie
c) Real d) Fake
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Gen ie = a spirit with magic powers, especially
one that lives in a bottle or a lamp
213. FLEXIBLE
a) Rigid b) Cruel
c) Humble d) Easy
214. INITIATED
a) Complicated b) Simplified
c) Concluded d) Commenced215. ACCORD
a) Disagreement b) Welcome
c) Disrespect d) Conformity
216. FATIGUED
a) Weakened b) Energised
c) Tired d) ActivatedFa t igued = very tired both physically and mentally
217. REVEAL
a) Disclose b) Cover
c) Hide d) VeilRevea l = to make something known to
somebody
Vei l = something that stops you from
learning the truth about a situationDi sc l ose = to give somebody information about
something, especially something that
was previously secret
218. SEVERE
a) Sharp b) Mild
c) Important d) Cut
219. RAPID
a) Happy b) Fall
c) Slow d) Abnormal
220. RENOWNED
a) Famous b) Owned
c) Unowned d) UnknownRen ow n ed = famous and respected
221. UNANIMITY
a) Amity b) Enmity c) Disagreement d) Dissatisfaction
Un a n i m i t y = complete agreement about something
among a group of people
Am i t y = a friendly relationship between
people or countries
En m i t y = feeling of hatred towards somebody
222. VICE
a) Fame b) Virtue
c) Fortune d) FateVi ce = evil or immoral behaviour; an evil or
immoral quality in somebody’s character
Vi r t u e = behaviour or attitudes that show high
moral standards; an attractive or useful
quality
223. ABUNDANCEa) Scanty b) Tiny
c) Scarcity d) Deficient
224. PROVOKE
a) Soothe b) Incite
c) Smoothen d) EnticePr ov ok e = to say or do something that you know
will annoy somebody so that they
react in an angry way
I n c i t e = to encourage somebody to do
something violent, illegal or
unpleasant, especially by making
them angry or excited
En t i ce = to persuade somebody/something to
go somewhere or to do something,
usually by offering them something
225. MEAGRE
a) Numerous b) Large
c) Plentiful d) Enormous226. PROFESSIONAL
a) Amateur b) Tradesman
c) Labour d) Customer
227. SCARCITY
a) Scanty b) Prosperity
c) Majority d) Plenty
228. STALE
a) Fresh b) Old
c) Steal d) Stalk
229. VACATE
a) Evacuate b) Validate
c) Occupy d) Empty
230. HEREDITARY
a) Carried b) Acquiredc) Possessed d) Regained
231. MISERY
a) Glad b) Pleasant
c) Enjoy d) BlissB l i ss = extreme happiness
232. BARBAROUS
a) Improved b) Cordial
c) Civilized d) ModifiedB a r ba r o u s = extremely cruel and shocking;
showing a lack of education and
good manners
233. DYNAMIC
a) Stable b) Still
c) Lazy d) Static
234. DILIGENTa) Intelligent b) Lazy
c) Boastful d) Notorious
235. STATIONARY
a) Standing b) Speedy
c) Moving d) FastDi l i gen t = showing care and effort in your work
or duties
236. FICTITIOUS
a) Real b) Ambitious
c) Unbelievable d) Imagination
237. ACQUITTED
a) Jailed b) Exonerated
c) Convicted d) Accused
A cqu i t = to decide and state officially incourt that somebody is not guilty
of a crime
E x on er a t e = to officially state that somebody
is not responsible for something
that they have been blamed for
Conv i c t = to decide and state officially in
court that somebody is guilty of
a crime
T h e a ccu sed = a person who is on trial for
committing a crime
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a) Interesting b) Short
c) Incomplete d) Complete
239. SACRIFICE
a) Assimilate b) Abandon
c) Acquire d) AbsorbA ss i m i l a t e = to fully understand an idea or some
information so that you are able to
use it yourself
240. THOROUGHLY
a) Superficially b) Carefully
c) Freely d) Callously Ca l l ou s = not caring about other people’s feelings
or suffering
241. GRADUAL
a) Unscrupulous b) Dynamic
c) Rapid d) EnthusiasticUn sc r u p u l ou s = without moral principles; not
honest or fair
242. RETAIN
a) Remember b) Release
c) Unfurl d) EngageUn f u r l = when something that is curled or rolled
tightly unfurls, or you unfurl it, it
opens
243. ENMITY
a) Rivalry b) Amicability
c) Animosity d) Proximity En m i t y = feelings of hatred towards somebody
An i m os i t y = a strong feeling of opposition, anger
or hatred
Am i ca b l e = done or achieved in a polite or
friendly way and without arguing
244. METICULOUS
a) Forgetful b) Destructive
c) Careless d) FlagrantMet i cu l ou s = paying careful attention to every
detail; fastidious
F l a gr a n t = shocking because it is done in a
very obvious way and shows no
respect for people, laws, etc
245.SYNTHETIC
a) Natural b) Plastic
c) Cosmetic d) Apathetic
Ap a t h et i c = showing no interest or enthusiasm
246. ROBUST
a) Lean b) Strong
c) Flexible d) FeebleRobu s t = strong and healthy
Feeb l e = very weak; not effective; not showing
determination or energy
247. AUDACITYa) Quivering b) Cowardice
c) Bravado d) ConcisenessAu d a ci t y = brave but rude or shocking
behaviour; nerve
Qu i ver i ng = to shake slightly; to make a slight
movement
B r a v a d o = a confident way of behaving that is
intended to impress people,
sometimes as a way of hiding a lack
of confidence
248.CREDIT
a) Discredit b) Debit
c) Honesty d) Failure
249.DEVIATE
a) Attract b) Continue
c) Concentrate d) Attend
250.EXPLICIT
a) Elusive b) Allusive
c) Ambidextrous d) AmbiguousE l u s i v e = diff icult to f ind, define or
achieve
A l l u s i v e = containing allusions (=some-
thing that is said or written that
refers to or mentions another
person or subject in an indirect
way)
Am bi d ex t r ou s = able to use the left hand or the
right hand equally well
Am bi gu ou s = that can be understood in more
than one way; having different
meanings
251. IMMUNE
a) Free b) Vulnerablec) Powerful d) Weak
I m m u n e = not affected by something
Vu l n er a b l e = weak and easily hurt physically or
emotionally
252.BLEAK
a) Dull b) Dark
c) Bright d) ExposureB l ea k = not encouraging or giving any reason to
have hope; cold and unpleasant
253.FASTIDIOUS
a) Fussy b) Cooperative
c) Promising d) AdjustableF a st i d i ou s = being careful that every detail of
something is correct; meticulous
Fu s s y = too concerned or worried aboutdetails or standards, especially
important ones
I n evi t a bl e = that you cannot avoid or prevent
Hu m il i t y = the quality of not thinking that
you are better than other people;
the quality of being humble
254.SHALLOW
a) High b) Long
c) Wide d) Deep
255.QUIET
a) Strong b) Noisy
c) Incomplete d) Violent
256.VAGUE
a) Clear b) Dull
c) Unknown d) Shady 257. INCREDIBLE
a) Believable b) Possible
c) Imaginable d) Enjoyable
258. INEVITABLE
a) Avoidable b) Unnecessary
c) Inseparable d) Uncertain
259.HUMILITY
a) Dignity b) Cruelty
c) Anger d) Pride
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a) Weak b) Pale
c) Monotonous d) Ugly Flo r id = red; having too much decoration or detail
261.VERITY
a) Sanctity c) Falsehood
b) Reverence d) Rarity Ve r i t y = a belief or principle about life that
is accepted as true
Sa n ct i t y = the state of being very important and
worth protecting
Reve r en ce = a feeling of great respect or
admiration for somebody/something
262.PERSPICACITY
a) Vagueness b) Dullness
c) Unfairness d) UnwillingnessPer s p i ca ci o u s = able to understand somebody/
something quickly and
accurately
263.FERVENT
a) Inexcitable b) Enduring
c) Dispassionate d) Subdued
Fer v en t = having or showing very strongand sincere feelings about
something
En d u r i n g = lasting for a long time
D i sp a ss i on a t e = not influenced by emotion;
impartial
Su b d u ed = unusually quiet, and possibly
unhappy
264. MEANDERING
a) Sliding b) Sloping
c) Strained d) StraightJ et t i so n = to get rid of something/somebody that
you no longer need or want
265.JETTISON
a) Accept b) Reward
c) Preserve d) Consent266.INFIRMITY
a) Employment b) Indisposition
c) Strength d) WeaknessIn f i r m i t y = weakness or illness over a long
period
I n d i sp os i t i on = a slight illness that makes you
unable to do something
267. FEASIBLE
a) Useful b) Impractical
c) Uneven d) ImportantF ea si bl e = that is possible and likely to be
achieved
268.Devious
a) Straight b) Obvious
c) Simple d) SuperficialDev i ou s = a route or path that is not straight but
has many changes in direction
269. EVANESCENT
a) Imminent b) Permanent
c) Pervasive d) ImmanentEv a n escen t = disappearing quickly from sight or
memory
I m m i n en t = likely to happen very soon
Per va si ve = existing in all parts of a place or
thing; spreading gradually to affect
all parts of a place or thing
I m m a n en t = present as a natural part of
something; present everywhere
270. GLOOMY
a) Radiant b) Fragrant
c) Melodious d) Illusory
Gl oom y = nearly dark, or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad
F r a g r a n t = having a pleasant smell
I l l u sor y = not real, although seeming to be
271. BLESSING
a) Dull b) Curse
c) Hurt d) HarshB l essi n g = God’s help and protection, or a prayer
asking for this; approval of or
permission for something
272. ACCOMPLISH
a) Fail b) Improper
c) Disagreeable d) ScatterA cc om p l i sh = to succeed in doing or completing
something
273. FAMOUSa) Obscure b) Eminent
c) Lenient d) FabulousEm i n en t = famous and respected, especially in
a particular profession
Ob scu r e = not well known; unknown
Len i en t = not as strict as expected when
punishing somebody or when
making sure that rules are obeyed
F a bu l o u s = extremely good; very great
274. ORDERLY
a) Unclear b) Valueless
c) Chaotic d) IncompleteOr d er l y = arranged or organised in a neat, careful
and logical way
Ch a ot i c = in a state of complete confusion andlack of order
275. ESCALATE
a) Decrease b) Descend
c) Deliver d) DeriveE sc a l a t e = to become or make something greater,
worse, more serious, etc
276. ANARCHY
a) Curfew b) Permanence
c) Wholesome d) OrderAn a r ch y = a situation in a country, an
organization, etc in which there is
no government, order or control
277. COMMOTION
a) Transmission b) Tranquillity
c) Transparency d) TransitionCo m m o t i on = sudden noisy confusion or
excitement
T r a n qu i l = quiet and peaceful
278. MONOTONY
a) Enthusiasm b) Repetitiveness
c) Variety d) Singularity Si n gu l ar i t y = the quality of something that makes
it unusual or strange
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279. LATTER
a) Earlier b) Before
c) Later d) Former
280.WICKED
a) Cunning b) Good
c) Tricky d) Crooked
281. BLOCK
a) Clean b) Ease
c) Cure d) Clear
282.VANITY
a) Honesty b) Truthfulness
c) Modesty d) Decency Va n i t y = the quality of being unimportant,
especially compared with other things
that are important
283. NEGLIGENT
a) Inattentive b) Imprudent
c) Insignificant d) Careful
284. NEAT
a) Sloppy b) Fragrant
c) Spruce d) Orderly
Sl op py = that shows a lack of care,thought or effort; loose and
without much shape
To spr uce u p = to make somebody/something
yourself clean and neat
285.STRIFE
a) War b) Peace
c) Anger d) WoeSt r i f e = angry or violent disagreement between
two people or groups of people; conflict
W o e = the troubles and problems that somebody
has
286.REPULSIVE
a) Attractive b) Reflective
c) Distinctive d) Progressive
Di st i n ct iv e = a clear difference or contrastespecially between people or things
that are similar or related
287. ISOLATION
a) Segregation b) Association
c) Seclusion d) DeportationSec l u si on = the state of being private or of
having little contact with other
people
288. ANTIQUE
a) Common b) Recent
c) Innovative d) YouthfulAn t i qu e = old and often valuable
289.CONTENTED
a) Dissatisfied b) Emptied
c) Happy d) Unfriendly Co n t en t ed = showing or feeling happiness or
satisfaction, especially because your
life is good
290.SUSCEPTIBLE
a) Incredible b) Immune
c) Predictable d) UnpredictableSu sc ep t i bl e = very likely to be influenced,
harmed or affected by somebody/
something
291.FRUGAL
a) Miserly b) Gluttonous
c) Plentiful d) ExtravagantF r u g a l = using only as much money or
food as is necessary; small, plain
and not costing very much
Gl ut t ono u s = a person who eats too much
E x t r a v a g a n t = the act or habit of spending moremoney than you can afford or
than is necessary
292.CESSATION
a) Commencement b) Renewal
c) Ongoing d) InterruptionCes sa t i on = the stopping of something; a
pause in something
Co m m en cem e n t = beginning
293.PROCRASTINATE
a) Experiment b) Expedite
c) Exclude d) PropagatePr o c r a st i n a t e = to delay doing something that you
should do, usually because you
do not want to do it
E x p ed i t e = to make a process happen morequickly; to speed up
294.POTENT
a) Inefficient b) Soft
c) Fragile . d) WeakPo t en t = having a strong effect on your body or
mind; powerful
F r a gi l e = easily broken or damaged
295.ABANDON
a) Regain b) Retain
c) Remain d) ReviveA ba n d on = to leave somebody, especially somebody
you ar e responsib le for , wi th no
intention of returning
296.HUMBLE
a) Rich b) Powerfulc) Haughty d) Strong
Ha u gh t y = behaving in an unfriendly way
towards other people because you
think that you are better than them
297.EXEMPTIONS
a) Generalisation b) Liberalisation
c) Exclusions d) InclusionsE x em p t i on = official permission not to do
something or pay something that
you would normally have to do or pay
298.PROMINENT
a) Unknown b) Eminent
c) Renowned d) ImportantPr om i n en t = important or well known
Em i n en t = famous and respected, especially ina particular profession
299.BETRAYAL
a) Deception b) Treason
c) Loyalty d) DistrustBet r a y = to give information about somebody/
something to an enemy
T r ea so n = the crime of doing something that
could cause danger, to your country,
such as helping its enemies during
a war
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Decept io n = the act of del iberately making
somebody believe something that is
not true
Di s t r u st = a feeling of not being able to trust
somebody/something
300.STINGY
a) Clean b) Tight
c) Generous d) CheapSt i ng y = not given or going wil lingly; not
generous, especially with money
301. BARREN
a) Fertile b) Rich
c) Prosperous d) Positive
302.VIRTUE
a) Vice b) Failure
c) Fault d) OffenceVi r t u e = behaviour or attitudes that show high
moral standards; an attractive or useful
quality
Vi ce = evil or immoral behaviour
303. NERVOUS
a) Flawless b) Immature
c) Smooth d) Composed304. CONFIDENT
a) Worried b) Pessimistic
c) Diffident d) DepressedDi f f i d en t = not having much confidence in
yourself ; not want ing to talk about
yourself; shy
305. CLAMP DOWN
a) Move up b) Let off
c) Ease off d) Ease upCl a m p d ow n = to take strict action in order to
prevent something; sudden
action that is taken in order to
stop an illegal activity
Move up = to change your position in order
to make room for somebody L et of f = to not punish somebody for
something they have done
wrong, or to give them only a
light punishment
Ea se of f = to become or make something
become less strong, unpleasant
etc
Ea se u p = to become less strong,
unpleasant, etc; to reduce the
speed at which you are travelling
306.TACIT
a) Implied b) Wise
c) Expressed d) TactfulT a ci t = that is suggested indirectly or
understood, rather than said in words
307. EQUIVOCAL
a) Logical b) Diplomatic
c) Clear d) PerfidiousEqu ivo ca l = not having one clear or definite
meaning or intention; able to be
understood in more than one way
Pe r f i d i ou s = that cannot be trusted; treacherous
308. GULLIBLE
a) Susceptible b) Cynical
c) Severe d) Sceptical
Gu l l i b l e = too willing to believe or acceptwhat other people tell you andtherefore easily tricked
Su sc ep t i bl e = easily influenced by feelings and
emotions
Sc ep t i ca l = having doubts that a claim orstatement is true or thatsomething will happen
309. INGENIOUS
a) Clever b) Stupid
c) Sophisticated d) NaiveI n gen i ou s = very suitable for a particular purpose
and resulting from clever new ideas
Na i ve = innocent and simple; lackingexperience of life, knowledge orgood judgement and willing to
believe that people always tell youthe truth
310.EXASPERATING
a) Soothing b) Successful
c) Annoying d) DistressingE x a sp er a t i n g = extremely annoying; infuriating
311. EMACIATED
a) Healthy b) Luxuriousc) Intelligent d) Sympathetic
Em a ci a t ed = thin and weak, usually because of illness or lack of food
312.ABERRATION
a) Regularity b) Commonality c) Particularity d) Normality
Ab er r a t i on = a fact, an act ion or a way of behaving that is not usual, and thatmay be unacceptable
313. AFFABLE
a) Pleasant b) Surly
c) Weak d) UnknownA f f a bl e = pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to;
genial
Su r l y = bad tempered and rude314.RUEFULLY
a) Cheerfully b) Regretfully
c) Thoughtfully d) Hopefully Ruef u l = feeling or showing that you are sad or
sorry
315. INVINCIBLE
a) Small b) Invisible
c) Vulnerable d) ReachableI n v i n c i b l e = too strong to be defeated or changed
316. INOFFENSIVEa) Sensitive b) Organic
c) Sensible d) Rude
317. DIVULGE
a) Conceal b) Disguise
c) Oppress d) RevealDivu lge = to give somebody information that is
supposed to be secret
Di sg u i se = to hide something or change it, so
that it cannot be recognized
Op p r es s = to treat somebody in a cruel andunfair way, especially by not givingthem the same freedom, rights etcas other people
Revea l = to make something known to
somebody
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318. DISCORD
a) Harmony b) Serenity
c) Acceptance d) Placidity Di scor d = disagreement; arguing
Se r en e = calm and peaceful
Pl a ci d = calm and peaceful, with very little
movement
319. MAMMOTHa) Quiet b) Significant
c) Huge d) SmallMa m m ot h = extremely large; huge
320. LIBERTY
a) Serenity b) Slavery
c) Serfdom d) SubordinationSe r f d om = the system under which crops were
grown by serfs (= a person who was
forced to live and work on land that
belonged to a landowner whom they
had to obey)
321. DISORDERLY
a) Chaotic b) Organized
c) Adjusted d) Arranged
322. ELEVATION
a) Reduction b) Humiliation
c) Depression d) DebasementDeba se = to make somebody/something less
valuable or respected; to devalue
323. GLOSSY
a) Dull b) Shining
c) Weary d) TiredGl ossy = smooth and shiny; giving an
appearance of being important and
expensive
Wea r y = very tired, especially after you have
been working hard or doing something
for a long time
324. APPROPRIATE
a) Dissimilar b) Incomparable
c) Unsuitable d) DisparateD i sp a r a t e = made up of parts or people that are
very different from each other; so
different from each other that they
cannot be compared or cannot work
together
Exercise-2
Directions : Select a word out of the following
words which has the OPPOSITE meaning to the
following words in question.
1. ABLE
a) Disable b) Inable
c) Unable d) MisableDi sa bl e = to injure or affect somebody so
that they are unable to use their
body properly.
2. COMFORT
a) Uncomfort b) Miscomfort
c) Discomfort d) None of these3. RISE
a) Stagnate b) Fall
c) Abate d) LowerS t a gn a t e = to stop developing or progressing
A ba t e = to become less intense
4. BALANCE
a) Disbalance b) Misbalance
c) Debalance d) Imbalance
5. LOVE
a) Villainy b) Hatred
c) Compulsion d) Force
6. NOMINAL
a) Minimal b) Exorbitant
c) Large d) Costly No m i n a l = very small and far below the real
cost or value
Mi n i m a l = as small as possible
Ex or b i t a n t = much too high or great;
unreasonable
7. DERELICTION
a) Refused b) Hatred
c) Award d) ObservanceDer el i ct i on = the deliberate failure to do what
one ought to do
Obs er va n ce = the practice of obeying a law or
keeping custom, festival, holiday
etc.
8. CENSURED
a) Rebuked b) Condemned
c) Criticised d) ComplimentedCe n su r e = to criticize somebody severely; to
show formally that one
disapproves of somebody.
Ru bu k e = to express sharp or severe
disapproval to somebody
especially officially
Co n d em n = to say that one disapproves
strongly of somebody/something;
to criticize somebody/something
Com p l i m en t = an expression of praise,
admiration, approval etc.
9. SOLEMNLY
a) Carelessly b) Flippantly
c) Lavishly d) Dispassionately So l em n = done, said etc in a serious
and sincere way.
Fl i p p an t = not showing a serious
attitude or sufficient respect.
D i sp a ss i on a t e = not influenced by emotion,
impartial
10. HOSTILE
a) Friendly b) Swiftc) Independent d) Antagonistic
Ho st i l e = showing strong dislike;
aggressive; showing strong
rejection of something.
Sw i f t = quick or rapid; prompt
An t a go n i se = to make somebody aggressive or
hostile; to annoy or irritate
somebody greatly.
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11. PUNITIVE
a) Punctual b) Inconsistent
c) Rewarding d) DamagingPu ni t i ve = intended as punishment
12. UNANIMITY
a) Unison b) Disagreement
c) Substantial d) Majority Un a n i m i t y = complete agreement about
something among a group.
Un iso n (in un iso n) = saying, singing or doing
the same thing at the
same time as somebody
else.
13. TERMINATE
a) Pacify b) Abolish
c) Restrain d) BeginT er m i n a t e = to come to or bring something to
an end.
Pa ci f y = to make somebody calm and
quiet.
Ab o l i sh = to end the existence of a law, a
practice, an institution etc.
Re st r a i n = to prevent someone from doingsomething
14. IRASCIBLE
a) Picaresque b) Angry
c) Good-natured d) CrackI r a sc i bl e = easily made angry.
Pi ca r esq u e = describing the adventures of a
person who is rather rough and
dishonest but easy to like.
15. PERNICIOUS
a) Malicious b) Salutary
c) Harmful d) TediousPer n i ci o u s = having a very harmful effect on
somebody/something especially
in a gradual or subtle way.
Ma l i ci o u s = intended to harm somebody;caused by hatred.
Sa l u t a r y = having a good effect.
16. ANONYMOUS
a) Desperate b) Expert
c) Known d) WrittenAn on y m ou s = written or given by somebody
whose name is not known or
revealed.
De sp er a t e = in great need; extremely serious
or dangerous.
17. CURTAIL
a) Lengthen b) Shorten
c) Entail d) CloseCu r t a i l = to make something shorter or
less; to reduce somethingEn t a i l = to involve something as a
necessary or inevitable part or
consequence
18. DILIGENT
a) incompetent b) negligent
c) extravagant d) frugalDi l i gen t = showing care and effort in one’s
work or duties.
F r u g a l = using as little as possible of something especially money or
food; simple and plain andcosting little
19. REJOICE
a) instigate b) excite
c) incite d) lamentRe jo i ce = to feel or show great joy.
I n st i ga t e = to make something begin or
happen.I n c i t e = to urge or persuade somebody to
do something by making them
very angry or excited.L a m en t = to feel or express great sorrow or
regret for somebody/something
20. VERACITY
a) Treachery b) Falsity c) Dishonesty d) Pretence
Ve r a ci t y = truthT r ea ch er y = behaviour that involves betraying
somebody/something especially secretly
Pr et en ce = deception; the action of makingsomebody believe something that
is not true especially so as to
persuade them to do something;the action of misleading somebody deliberately.
21. MODESTY
a) Arrogance b) Superiority
c) Hypocrisy d) Vanity Va n i t y = excessive pride in one’s
appearance, achievements etc;the quality of being useless orworthless
Hy p ocr i sy = the practice of pretending to bedifferent from what one really is,because one wishes to be betterperson.
22. SAGE
a) Snob b) Egoist
c) Rogue d) FoolS a g e = a very wise man
Sn ob = a person who pays too muchrespect to social status andwealth, or who shows contemptfor people of a lower social
position
Rog u e = a dishonest man or one withoutprinciple.
23. VIRTUE
a) Crime b) Fraud
c) Vice d) WickednessVi r t u e = behaviour that shows high moral
standards; goodness
Vi ce = a fault or bad habit
24. INNOCENTa) Sinful b) Corrupt
c) Deadly d) Guilty
25. WEARY
a) Tired b) Haste
c) Taste d) Jolly Wea r y = very tired especially as a result
of effort or stress.J ol l y = happy and cheerful.
H a st e = hurry; speed or movement or
action.
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26. DISPARAGE
a) Justify b) Criticise
c) Censure d) Legally
D i sp a r a g e = to suggest especially unfairly,
that somebody/something is of
little value or importance.
27. DISCIPLINE
a) Inorder b) Systematicc) Indiscipline d) Standing
S t r a n d = to leave somebody in a place
where they are helpless eg,
without money, friends or
transport.
28. BEAUTIFUL
a) Good b) Attractive
c) Ugly d) Fine
29. KNOWN
a) Good b) Sown
c) Acquainted d) Unknown
30. SERENE
a) Placid b) Indignant
c) Profound d) Disturbede) CognizantSe r en e = calm and peaceful
Pl a ci d = not easily excited or irritated;
calm and peaceful with very little
movement.
I n d i gn a n t = having or showing angry surprise
because one believes that one has
been treated unfairly.
Pr of o u n d = deep; intense; very great.
Co gn i za n t = having knowledge of something;
aware of something
31. COMPLIANCE
a) Condone b) Clamour
c) Resistance d) CondenseCo m p l i a n ce = obedience to a command, rule or
request; the tendency to agree todo what others want.
Co n d o n e = to ignore something; to accept
wrong behaviour or to treat it as
if it were not serious
Cl a m ou r = a loud demand or protest
Co n d en se = to put something into fewer
words
32. EXHILARATE
a) Depress b) Elated
c) Ambiguous d) SereneEx h i l a r a t e = to make somebody feel very
happy, lively or excited.
E l a t ed = very happy, excited or proud
Am b i gu ou s = not clearly stated or defined; that
can be interpreted in more thanone way.
33. GRUESOME
a) Disgusting b) Attractive
c) Grisly d) SternGr u eso m e = physically very unpleasant and
filling one with horror or disgust.
Gr is l y = causing horror especially because
related to physically unpleasant
things
St er n = serious and disapproving; not
kind or cheerful; expecting to be
obeyed.
34. MACABRE
a) Gruesome b) Attractive
c) Splendour d) TrashMa ca br e = connected with death and thus
causing fear; gruesome
Sp l en d ou r = the state or quality of beingmagnificent, very impressive or
grand
T r a s h = objects, ideas, writing etc of poor
quality; household or other waste
especially paper cardboard or
other dry material
35. LACKLUSTRE
a) Courteous b) Vibrant
c) Superficial d) AbundantL a ck l u st r e = dull; without energy or life
Vi b r a n t = full of life and energy
Co u r t eou s = having or showing good
manners; polite
Ab u n d a n t = more than enough; great in
number or amount
Su p er f i ci a l = of or on the surface only
36. ENTRENCH
a) Defy b) Oust
c) Extinguish d) IntercedeEn t r en ch = to establish somebody/something
very firmly with the result that
change is very difficult or
unlikely.
De fy = to refuse to obey or show respect
for somebody/something
Ou st = to remove somebody from a job or
position of power, sometimes in
order to take their place oneself.
Ex t i n gu i sh = to cause something to stop
burning; to end the existence of
a feeling, condition etc.I n t er ced e = to act or speak on behalf of
somebody to another person or
group in order to persuade them
to show pity or act fairly, or to
end a dispute.
37. DISPARITY
a) Likeness b) Complacency
c) Influence d) Timidity Di sp a r i t y = a dif ference
Com p l a cen cy = a calm feeling of satisfaction
with oneself, one’s work
T i m i d = easily frightened; shy
38. ORTHODOXY
a) Renown
b) Unconventionality c) Remoteness
d) InquisitivenessOr t h od o x = generally accepted or approved;
of a normal or usual time;
following strictly the older, more
traditional practices
Ren ow n = the state of being famous; fame
In qu is i t iv e = tending to ask a lot of question
especially about other people’s
affair.
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39. AUTONOMY
a) Dependence b) Renown
c) Antipathy d) AltruismAn t ip a t h y = a feeling of strong dislike
A l t r u i sm = concern for the needs and
feelings of other people above
one’s own.
40. CALMa) sedate b) agitate
c) erase d) coolSedate = calm and steady; full of dignity
Agi tate = to make a person feel disturbed,
anxious or excited
41. MAGNANIMOUS
a) noble b) obvious
c) multifarious d) petty Ma g n a n i m ou s =very generous or forgiving
especially towards a rival, an
enemy etc
Nob l e = having or showing very f ine
personal qualities eg honour and
honesty
Pet t y = small or trivial; unimportantMu l t i f a r i ou s = of may different kinds; having
great variety.
42. KINDLE
a) extinguish b) ignite
c) affix d) connoteK i n d l e = to make somebody start to feel
hope, anger, desire etc; to set
light to something
Ex t i n gu i sh = to cause something to stop
burning; to end the existence of
a feeling, condition etc
Ig ni t e = to start, to burn or make
something start to burn
A f f i x = to stick, fasten or attach
something
Co n n ot e = to suggest something in addition
to the main meaning
43. DINGY
a) radiant b) tarnished
c) intricate d) dusky D ing y = dirty and dark; not cheerful or
bright
T a r n i s h = to lose its brightness by being
exposed to air or damp; to damage
somebody’s reputation.
I n t r i ca t e = composed of many small parts put
together in a complex way
Du sk y = not bright; dim; dark in colour;
having dark skin
44. JETTISON
a) Salvage b) Mufflec) Decelerate d) Distract
J et t i so n = to throw or drop unnecessary
goods or fuel from a ship, an
aircraft, a space craft etc; to
abandon or reject something that
is not wanted
Sa l va ge = the removal of damaged ship and
its cargo from the sea.
Mu f f l e = to wrap or cover somebody/
something for warmth or
protection
De cel er a t e = to become or make something
become slower
Di s t r a ct = to take somebody’s freedom away
from something
45. CARTE BLANCHE
a) Capitalistic b) Importance
c) Investment d) RestrictionCarte blanche = the complete freedom to act as
one thinks best
46. PUSILLANIMOUS
a) Chained b) Courageous
c) Posthumous d) StridentPu s i l l a n i m ou s = frightened of taking risks;
cowardly
Po st h u m o u s = happening or given af ter
death
St r i d en t = having a loud, harsh and
sometimes unpleasant
sound; aggressive and harsh
47. NEOPHYTE
a) Veteran b) Desperado
c) Satellite d) ViolenceNeoph y t e = a person who is new to a subject,
skill or belief
Ve t er a n = a person with a lot of experience
especially as a soldier
Des p er a d o = a man who commits dangerous
especially criminal acts without
worrying about himself or other
people.
48. DEFERENTIAL
a) Submissive b) Sacrosanct
c) Aggressive d) ArtificialSu bm i ss i ve = willing to show obedience and
Sa cr o sa n ct = too important to be changed,
disturbed or argued about
49. VIOLENT
a) Humble b) Harmless
c) Gentle d) TameT a m e = not wild or afraid of people;
willing to be told what to do; not
exciting or interesting; dull
50. FRUGAL
a) Copious b) Extravagant
c) Generous d) OstentatiousF r u g a l = using as little as possible of
something, especially money or
food.
Co p i o u s = produced in large quantities;
abundant.
E x t r a v a g a n t = willing to use more of something
especially money, than is
necessary or appropriate
Os t en t a t i ou s =showing or liking the
exaggerated display of wealth,
knowledge or skill, intended to
impress people or fill them with
envy.
51. MALICIOUS
a) Kind b) Boastful
c) Generous d) Indifferent
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Ma l i ci o u s = intended to harm somebody;
caused by hatred
52. REPEL
a) Attend b) Concentrate
c) Continue d) AttractRepe l = to drive or push somebody/
something back or away; to push
something away from itself by aninvisible force.
53. ARTIFICIAL
a) Red b) Natural
c) Truthful d) Solid
54. STORM
a) sweep b) lull
c) lust d) loanL u l l = to become quiet
55. CHIVALRY
a) Gallantry b) Dastardly
c) Army d) DefianceCh i va lr y = polite and helpful behaviour
especially by men towards
women.
Ga l la n t r y = courage especially in battle; politeattention given by men to women;
the qualities such as courage,
honour and concern for weak
and helpless people.
Da st a r d l y = wicked or cowardly
Def i a n ce = open refusal to obey authority;
strong resistance to opposition
56. VISIONARY
a) Pragmatic b) Practical
c) Realist d) PragmatistVi s i on a r y = having or showing the ability to
think about or plan the future
with great imagination or
wisdom.
57. INFALLIBLEa) Unreliable b) Dubious
c) Untrustworthy d) ErringIn f al l i bl e = not capable of making mistakes
or being wrong.
Du bi o u s = doubtful
E r r = to make a mistake or mistakes
58. VICE
a) False b) Fool
c) Wrong d) VirtueVi ce = evil actions; wickedness
Vi r t u e = behaviour that shows high moral
standards; goodness
59. PRIDE
a) Jealousy b) Prestige
c) Humility d) ProudPr i d e = a feeling of pleasure or
satisfaction that one gets from
doing something well, or from
owning or being responsible for
something excellent or widely
admired.
Pr est i ge = respect based on good reputation,
past achievements etc
Hu m il i t y = a modest or low opinion of one’s
own importance; modesty
60. EQUANIMITY
a) resentment b) dubiousness
c) duplicity d) excitementEq u a n i m it y = the quality or state of being calm
in mind or temper especially in
difficult situations.
Resen t = to feel bitter or angry about
something, insulting, offensiveetc.
61. DENSITY
a) rarity b) intelligence
c) clarity d) brightness
62. DEFIANCE
a) anxiety b) obedience
c) suspicion d) dismay Def i a n ce = Open refusal to obey authority;
strong resistance to opposition.
D i sm a y = a feeling of shock and of being
discouraged
63. BASE
a) climax b) height
c) top d) roof
64. PATCHYa) attractive b) uniform
c) simple d) clearPa t ch y = not of the same quality through
out; not even
65. ABOVE
a) retreat b) shallow
c) deep d) belowRe t r ea t = to move back or withdraw when
faced with danger or difficulty
66. ATTRACT
a) differ b) deny
c) repel d) exit
67. RISE
a) rash b) smoothc) pride d) fallRa sh = a series of especially unpleasant
things occurring or appearing one
after the other within a short
period of time.
68. INFERIOR
a) shame b) superior
c) senior d) narrow
69. PERMIT
a) prohibit b) partly
c) profane d) politePr o f a n e = having or showing contempt for
God or holy things; blasphemous
70. SAINT
a) complex b) politec) sinner d) rough
Sa i n t = a very good, kind or patient
person
71. MISER
a) spiritual b) foreign
c) villain d) spendthriftMi ser = a person who loves wealth and
spends as little money as
possible.
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Sp en d t h r i f t = a person who spends money too
freely or wastes money
72. FLOAT
a) loose b) sink
c) empty d) follow
73. CHEAP
a) dull b) fair
c) dear d) false74. COMMON
a) rare b) light
c) easy d) ugly
75. POLEMIC
a) friendship b) agreement
c) amity d) cooperationPo l em i c = the art or practice of arguing a
case formally and usually
forcefully
Am i t y = a friendly relationship between
people or countries
76. FRUGAL
a) charitable b) extravagant
c) generous d) gaudy F r u ga l = using as little as possible of
something especially money or
food.
Ga u d y = too bright or colorful; having too
much decoration especially of a
cheap kind.
77. PERNICIOUS
a) innocuous b) healthy
c) hygienic d) finePer n i ci o u s = having a very harmful effect on
somebody/something especially
in a gradual or subtle way.
I n n ocu o u s = not intended to offend; having no
harmful effects.
78. VIVACIOUS
a) languid b) openc) strong d) bright
Vi va ci o u s = having or showing a l ively
attractive personality.
L a n gu i d = moving slowly and involving very
little physical effort
79. ANTEDILUVIAN
a) isolated b) celebration
c) ancient d) modernAn t ed i l uv i a n = very old fashioned
80. OMNISCIENT
a) unsatisfied
b) rational
c) ignorant
d) weakOm n i sc i en t = knowing everything
81. ABANDONED
a) joined b) deserted
c) forsaken d) separatedA ba n d on = to leave somebody; to leave a place
or thing especially because it is
impossible or dangerous to stay.
F o r sa k e = to leave somebody/something
especially when you have a
responsibility to stay
A ba n d on ed = left and no longer wanted, usedor needed; wild not followingaccepted standards.
82. ENRICH
a) export b) impoverish
c) weaken d) increaseEn r i ch = to improve the quality of
something often by addingsomething to it.
I m p ov er i sh = to make somebody poor; to make
something worse in quality
83. MITIGATE
a) aggravate b) relievec) alleviate d) reduce
Mi t ig a t e = to make something less harmful,serious etc.
Re l i e ve = to remove or reduce anunpleasant feeling or pain; tomake a problem less serious
A gg r a va t e = to make an illness or a bad orunpleasant situation worse
Al levi a t e = to make something less severe
84. CONCEDE
a) object b) refusec) grant d) accede
Co n ced e = to admit that something is true,logical etc.
Ac ced e = to agree to a request, proposal etc.
85. SUPPRESS
a) encourage b) growc) praise d) permit
Su p p r ess = to prevent something fromgrowing, dev eloping, or
continuing.
86. INNOVATE
a) Choose b) Own
c) Buy d) Copy I n n ova t e = to introduce new things, ideas
or ways of doing something87. EMISSARY
a) Scribe b) Dictator
c) Spy d) ProtectorEm i ssa r y = a person who is sent to deliver
an official message especially from one country to another or to
perform a special task.
Sc r i be = a person who made copies of written documents beforeprinting was invented.
Sp y = a person who tries to get secretinformation about another
country, organisation, or person,especially somebody who isemployed by a government or the
police.88. ABSOLUTE
a) Scarce b) Limited
c) Faulty d) DeficientAb sol u t e = total and completeSc a r ce = if something is scarce, there is
not enough of it and it is only available in small quantities.
De f i c i e n t = not having enough of something
especially something that isessential
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89. MAGNIFY
a) Induce b) Diminish
c) Destroy d) ShrinkMa g n i f y = to make something bigger, louder
or stronger.
D i m i n i sh = to become or to make something
become smaller, weaker etc.
In du ce = to persuade or influencesomebody to do something.
90. RADICAL
a) Fashionable b) Diabolic
c) Conservative d) MyopicRa d i ca l = new, different and likely to
have a great effect; in favour
of thorough and complete
political or social change.
Di a bo l i c = morally bad and evil; a devil
Co n ser va t i ve = opposed to great or sudden
social change; showing that
you pre fer tradit iona l sty le
and values
Myop i a = the inability to see what the
results of a particular action
or decision will be; the
inability to think about
anything outside your own
situation.