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English Language and Comprehension 383An t onyms

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

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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

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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


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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154. OBSCURE

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

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174. SUBLIME

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

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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


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

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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


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

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238. EXHAUSTIVE

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


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

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260. FLORID

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

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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


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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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


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

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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.

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