Antonyms
| 1. ABANDON A. regain B. retain C. remain D. revive Ans: B 2. ABERRATION A. regularity B. commonality C. particularity D. normality Ans: D 3. ABJURE A. renounce B. relinquish C. abnegate D. acquire Ans: D 4. ABRUPT A. obscure B. gradual C. concrete D. rapid Ans: B 5. ABSTAIN A. dismiss B. indulge C. disgrace D. repel Ans: B 6. ABUNDANCE A. poverty B. wretchedness C. scarcity D. famine Ans: C |
| 7. ABUNDANCE A. scanty B. tiny C. scarcity D. deficient Ans: C 8. ABUNDANT A. short B. limited C. petty D. meager Ans: D 9. ABUSIVE A. laudatory B. profuse C. effusive D. Noble Ans: A 10.ACCELERATE A. delay B. quicken C. diminish D. descent Ans: A 11.ACCENTUATE A. disparage B. enunciate C. aggrandize D. exacerbate Ans: A 12.ACCOLADE A. blame B. reticent C. decorate D. permeate Ans: A 13.ACCOMPLISH |
| A. fail B. improper C. disagreeable D. scatter Ans: A 14.ACCORD A. disagreement B. welcome C. disrespect D. conformity Ans: A 15.ACCUMULATE A. disperse B. dismiss C. below D. aware Ans: A 16.ACCUMULATED A. squandered B. receded C. collected D. garnered Ans: A 17.ACCUSATION A. encouragement B. complaint C. felicitation D. exculpation Ans: D 18.ACQUIT A. despair B. mild C. smart D. condemn Ans: D 19.ACQUITTED |
| A. jailed B. exonerated C. convicted D. accused Ans: C 20.ADAMANT A. satisfied B. comfortable C. yielding D. luxurious ANS: C 21.ADAMANT A. yielding B. permissive C. liberal D. tolerant ANS: A 22.ADEPT A. ignorance B. inept C. lacuna D. inexperience Ans: B 23.ADMIRATION A. blame B. contempt C. disapprove D. despisens ANS: B 24.ADMONISH A. condemn B. bless C. praise D. congratulate ANS: C 25.ADULTERATION |
| A. purification B. normalization C. rejuvenation D. consternation Ans: A 26.ADVANCED A. progressed B. outpaced C. receded D. retarded ANS: D 27.ADVERSITY A. prosperity B. curiosity C. animosity D. sincerity Ans: A 28.AFFABLE A. pleasant B. surly C. weak D. unknown ANS: B 29.AFFIRM A. refuse B. negate C. neglect D. avoid ANS: A 30.AFFIRM A. refuse B. reject C. deny D. disagree ANS: A 31.AFFIRMATION |
| A. denial B. refusal C. opposition D. obstruction ANS: A 32.AFFIRMED A. contradicted B. opposed C. disputed D. denied ANS: D 33.AFFLUENCE A. misery B. stagnation C. neglect D. poverty ANS: D 34.AFFLUENCE A. poverty B. influence C. neglect D. semblance ANS: A 35.AFFLUENT A. famous B. insignificant C. poor D. skilled ANS: C 36.AFFLUENT A. high B. poor C. rare D. Lenient Ans: B 37.AGGRAVATE |
| A. depreciate B. extinguish C. subsidies D. alleviate Ans: D 38.AGGRESSIVE A. dull B. peaceful C. doleful D. inactive Ans: B 39.AGITATE A. please B. disturb C. pacify D. rouse Ans: C 40.AGONY A. conflict B. sorrow C. misery D. ecstasy Ans: D 41.AGONY A. pleasure B. laughter C. bliss D. ecstasy Ans: A 42.AGREEMENT A. dislocation B. discord C. turbulence D. fragmentation Ans: B 43.ALACRITY |
| A. liveliness B. indifference C. promptness D. doubt Ans: B 44.ALIEN A. native B. domiciled C. natural D. resident Ans: A 45.ALIGHT A. disembark B. embark C. embalm D. align Ans: B 46.ALTERCATION A. explanation B. challenge C. compromise D. opposition Ans: C 47.ALTRUISTIC A. selfish B. cruel C. unkind D. evil Ans: A 48.ALWAYS A. never B. sometimes C. anytime D. seldom Ans: A 49.AMATEUR |
| A. novice B. professional C. lover D. apprentices Ans: B 50.AMATEURS A. actors B. promoters C. democrats D. professionals Ans: D 51.AMBIGUOUS A. concealed B. precise C. complete D. magnified Ans: B 52.AMBIGUOUS A. plain B. clear C. simple D. easy Ans: B 53.AMELIORATE A. improve B. depend C. soften D. worsen Ans: D 54.AMORPHOUS A. amoral B. definite C. perfect D. irregular Ans: B 55.AMPLE |
| A. equable B. plentiful C. meagre D. foul Ans: B 56.AMPLE A. meagre B. quantitative C. sufficient D. tasty Ans: A 57.AMPLE A. sufficient B. minimal C. meagre D. optimal Ans: C 58.ANIMOSITY A. love B. lust C. luck D. loss Ans: A 59.ANTIQUE A. common B. recent C. innovative D. youthful Ans: B 60.ANXIOUS A. fearful B. worried C. calm D. concerned Ans: C 61.APALLING |
| A. shocking B. consoling C. scaring D. horrifying Ans: B 62.APOCRYPHAL A. authentic B. dubious C. unsubstantiated D. fictitious Ans: A 63.APPARENT A. ambiguous B. clear C. visible D. conspicuous Ans: A 64.APPARENT A. illegible B. hidden C. mysterious D. remote Ans: B 65.APPARITION A. realness B. perceptible C. illusion D. undetectable Ans: A 66.APPLAUD A. praise B. loud C. censure D. acclaim Ans: C 67.APPOINT |
| A. dismiss B. reward C. yield D. Disunite Ans: A 68.APPRECIATION A. appraisal B. antipathy C. admiration D. Assessment Ans: B 69.APPROACHED A. retreated B. reached C. arrived D. reproached Ans: A 70.APPROPRIATE A. dissimilar B. incomparable C. unsuitable D. disparate Ans: C 71.APPROPRIATE A. undeserved B. regardless C. prempted D. usurped Ans: A 72.ARID A. cloudy B. juicy C. marshy D. wet Ans: D 73.ARID |
| A. dry B. fertile C. barren D. fallow Ans: B 74.ARROGANT A. favourable B. illiterate C. kind D. humble Ans: D 75.ARROGANT A. proud B. selfish C. modest D. haughty Ans: C 76.ARROGANT A. simple B. timid C. civilized D. modest Ans: D 77.ASCEND A. rise B. descend C. soar D. climb Ans: B 78.ASSENT A. confusion B. dissent C. self-interest D. separation Ans: B 79.ATHEIST |
| A. rationalist B. theologist C. believer D. ritualist Ans: C 80.AUDACIOUS A. meek B. cowardly C. mild D. Gentle Ans: B ] 81.AUDACITY A. quivering B. cowardice C. bravado D. conciseness Ans: B 82.AUTHENTIC A. genuine B. false C. factual D. real Ans: B 83.AUTONOMOUS A. self-government B. dependent C. defensive D. Neutral Ans: C 84.AUTONOMY A. slavery B. subordination C. dependence D. submissiveness Ans: C |
| 85.AUTONOMY A. subordination B. dependence C. slavery D. conformity Ans: B 86.BANE A. curse B. boon C. base D. violent Ans: B 87.BARBAROUS A. ancient B. civilized C. gentle D. savage Ans: B 88.BARBAROUS A. improved B. cordial C. civilized D. modified Ans: C 89.BARREN A. fertile B. abundant C. harsh D. fallow Ans: A 90.BEAUTIFUL A. bountiful B. unique C. bizarre D. ugly Ans: D |
| 91.BENEVOLENT A. malignant B. malevolent C. equivalent D. prevalent Ans: B 92.BETRAYAL A. deception B. treason C. loyalty D. distrust Ans: C 93.BIZARRE A. droll B. ridiculous C. ordinary D. comical Ans: C 94.BLEAK A. dull B. dark C. bright D. exposure Ans: C 95.BLESSING A. dull B. curse C. hurt D. harsh Ans: B 96.BLOCK A. clean B. ease C. cure D. clear Ans: D |
| 97.BOISTEROUS A. serenity B. calm C. cheerful D. courageous Ans: B 98.BOLD A. timid B. nervous C. coy D. Fearful Ans: A 99.BRAVERY A. savagery B. cowardice C. cowardly D. heroism Ans: B 100. BRAZEN A. modest B. melodramatic C. shameless D. trashy Ans: C 101. BREADTH A. shortness B. narrowness C. lightness D. Thickness Ans: B 102. BRITTLE A. weak B. strong C. fragile D. bright Ans: B |
| 103. BRUTAL A. humane B. fearless C. criminal D. Adamant Ans: A 104. BRUTALITY A. mercy B. bestiality C. cruelty D. humanity Ans: D 105. CACOPHONY A. noise B. discord C. disharmony D. harmony Ans: D 106. CALCULATIVE A. naive B. gentle C. docile D. careful Ans: A 107. CALLOUS A. careless B. concerned C. caress D. carefree Ans: B 108. CALLOUS A. persuasive B. caring C. gentle D. sensitive Ans: D |
| 109. CALLOUS A. rude B. insensitive C. indifferent D. sympathetic Ans: D 110. CAMOUFLAGE A. hide B. reveal C. disguise D. pretended Ans: B 111. CANDID A. cunning B. diplomatic C. doubtful D. impertinent Ans: A 112. CANDID A. outspoken B. frank C. devious D. disguised Ans: C 113. CAPRICIOUS A. fanciful B. reasonable C. intolerant D. indifferent Ans: B 114. CAPRICIOUS A. firm B. fickle C. indefinite D. defame Ans: A |
| 115. CAPTIVATE A. distract B. obscure C. imprison D. release Ans: A 116. CAPTIVITY A. slavery B. permission C. freedom D. limitation Ans: C 117. CARNAL A. civilized B. spiritual C. brave D. friendly Ans: B 118. CAUTIOUS A. Daring B. Inviting C. Careful D. Exude Ans: A 119. CAUTIOUS A. unreasonable B. careful C. illogical D. reckless Ans: D 120. CEASE A. abandon B. initiate C. confront D. confiscate Ans: B |
| 121. CESSATION A. commencement B. renewal C. ongoing D. interruption Ans: A 122. CHAOTIC A. haphazard B. organised C. charming D. Charismatic Ans: B 123. CHARMING A. insolent B. indignant C. repulsive D. handicapped Ans: C 124. CHIVALROUS A. gallant B. dastardly C. amorous D. Defiant ANS: D 125. CLEAR A. implicit B. effulgent C. nebulous/opaque D. Lucid Ans: C 126. COAX A. dull B. dissuade C. active D. speed Ans: B |
| 127. COHERENT A. disorganized B. inept C. carefree D. distorted Ans: A 128. COMEDY A. tragedy B. trilogy C. limerick D. clergy Ans: A 129. COMMENCE A. start B. schedule C. conclude D. dissolve Ans: C 130. COMPASSIONATE A. unlawful B. heartless C. untrustworthy D. indecisive Ans: B 131. COMPLY A. challenge B. complain C. conform D. Compete Ans: A 132. COMPULSORY A. easy B. optional C. unnecessary D. mandatory Ans: B |
| 133. COMRADE A. friend B. associate C. follower D. enemy Ans: D 134. CONCILIATION A. dispute B. irritation C. separation D. confrontation Ans: D 135. CONCISE A. extended B. lengthy C. protracted D. elongated Ans: B 136. CONCUR A. agree B. weak C. praise D. disagree Ans: D 137. CONFIDENT A. worried B. diffident C. depressed D. independent Ans: B 138. CONFORM A. differ B. reject C. question D. ignore Ans: A |
| 139. CONFORMITY A. deviation B. dilution C. distraction D. diversion Ans: A 140. CONGENIAL A. accord B. snug C. engaging D. Unpleasant Ans: D 141. CONJECTURE A. critic B. gathering C. strife D. guess Ans: D 142. CONSENSUS A. accept B. opinion C. disagreement D. permission Ans: C 143. CONSENT A. resent B. dissent C. differ D. recent Ans: B 144. CONTEMPLATIVE A. Wistful B. Unreflective C. Numbed D. Aroused Ans: B |
| 145. CONTENTED A. dissatisfied B. emptied C. happy D. unfriendly Ans: A 146. CONTENTIOUS A. precious B. controversial C. benevolent D. extravagant Ans: B 147. CONTRADICTION A. opposition B. adjustment C. confirmation D. agreement Ans: D 148. CONTROVERSIAL A. indisputable B. restrained C. controlled D. appeasing Ans: A 149. CONTROVERSIAL A. uncertain B. dubious C. undisputed D. questionable Ans: C 150. CONVICTED A. acquitted B. pardoned C. exempted D. liberated Ans: A |
| 151. CORDIAL A. fast B. heartfelt C. friendly D. Hostile Ans: D 152. CORRUPT A. honest B. unclean C. heartless D. hateful Ans: A 153. COURAGE A. Bravery B. Weakness C. Cowardice D. Fear Ans: C 154. CREDIT A. discredit B. debit C. honesty D. failure Ans: B 155. CRITICISE A. finish B. recommend C. commend D. request Ans: C 156. CROOKED A. twisted B. devious C. bended D. straight Ans: D |
| 157. CRUE A. rich B. wicked C. poor D. kind Ans: D 158. CULMINATION A. completion B. climax C. conclusion D. beginning Ans: D 159. CULPABLE A. defendable B. blameless C. careless D. irresponsible Ans: B 160. CUMBERSOME A. heavy B. convenient C. smooth D. automatic Ans: B 161. CURB A. help B. allow C. restrain D. Remove Ans: B 162. CURSORY A. final B. thorough C. impulsive D. customary Ans: B |
| 163. CURTAIL A. lengthen B. shorten C. entail D. close Ans: A 164. CURTAIL A. arrive B. continue C. resume D. start 165. CURTAIL A. detail B. enlarge C. promote D. exaggerate Ans: B 166. DEBACLE A. success B. response C. acceptance D. agreement Ans: A 167. DEBAUCHED A. dissipated B. depraved C. honourable D. unrestrained Ans: C 168. DECEIT A. honesty B. natural C. sincere D. plainness Ans: A 169. DECEITFUL A. sincere |
| B. useful C. plain D. honest Ans: C 170. DEEP A. shallow B. hollow C. steep D. low Ans: A 171. DEFILE A. yield B. repair C. purify D. describe Ans: C 172. DELUSION A. reality B. acceptance C. precision D. fiction Ans: A 173. DEMAND A. request B. supply C. petition D. claim Ans: B 174. DEMOLISH A. diminish B. establish C. debunk D. deter Ans: B 175. DEMOLISH A. shift |
| B. build C. repeat D. hide Ans: B 176. DEMURE. A. humble B. bold C. coy D. sober Ans: B 177. DENOUNCE A. signify B. confirm C. grant D. praise Ans: D 178. DENSE A. scarce B. slim C. sparse D. lean Ans: C 179. DEPTH A. deep B. shallow C. hollow D. filled Ans: B 180. DESCENT A. discern B. dissent C. assent D. ascent Ans: D 181. DESECRATION A. consecration |
| B. discouragement C. despondency D. Expectation Ans: A 182. DESECRATION A. hopelessness B. disbelief C. veneration D. manifestation Ans: C 183. DESIST A. assign B. continue C. hope D. Request Ans: B 184. DESPAIR A. belief B. trust C. hope D. faith Ans: C 185. DESPAIR A. sneer B. compliment C. irony D. Hope Ans: D 186. DESPISE A. appease B. flatter C. admire D. appreciate Ans: C 187. DESTRUCTIVE A. structural |
| B. constructive C. wind speed D. static Ans: B 188. DETEST A. denounce B. ignore C. adore D. castigate Ans: C 189. DETEST A. test B. dislike C. like D. interest Ans: C 190. DEVIATE A. attract B. continue C. concentrate D. attend Ans: C 191. DEVIOUS A. straight B. obvious C. simple D. superficial Ans: A 192. DEVOUT A. pious B. pure C. treacherous D. ardent Ans: C 193. DIFFIDENCE A. self-assurance |
| B. expansiveness C. shyness D. sharpness Ans: A 194. DIFFIDENT A. reserved B. happy C. confident D. strong Ans: C 195. DILATE A. frustrate B. contract C. expand D. rotate Ans: B 196. DILIGENT A. incompetent B. Lazy C. extravagant D. frugal Ans: A 197. DILIGENT A. intelligent B. lazy C. boastful D. notorious Ans: B 198. DIMINISH A. increase B. improve C. introduce D. Decrease Ans: A 199. DISAVOWAL A. Rebuttal |
| B. Repeal C. Approval D. Appeal Ans: C 200. DISCONSOLATE A. prominent B. joyous C. thankful D. unprejudiced Ans: B 201. DISCORD A. harmony B. serenity C. acceptance D. placidity Ans: A 202. DISCRIMINATION A. bias B. equality C. motivation D. replenishment Ans: B 203. DISHEVELLED A. composed B. tidy C. confident D. Jovia Ans: B 204. DISORDERLY A. chaotic B. organized C. adjusted D. Arranged Ans: D 205. DISSENT A. discord |
| B. disagreement C. unacceptable D. agreement Ans: D 206. DISTANT A. far B. close C. imminent D. along Ans: B 207. DISTRAUGHT A. clever B. serene C. distressed D. Foolish Ans: B 208. DIVULGE A. conceal B. disguise C. oppress D. reveal Ans: A 209. DOLEFUL A. mournful B. cheerful C. deceitful D. Beautiful Ans: B 210. DORMANT A. acute B. active C. able D. ablaze Ans: B 211. DUBIOUS A. shady |
| B. delirious C. laconic D. certain Ans: D 212. DWINDLE A. diminish B. shrink C. increase D. decrease Ans: C 213. DYNAMIC A. stable B. still C. lazy D. static Ans: D 214. ECCENTRIC A. normal B. carefree C. unusual D. peculiar Ans: A 215. EFFEMINACY A. aggressiveness B. attractiveness C. manliness D. boorishness Ans: C 216. EFFICACIOUS A. productive B. ineffective C. improper D. urgent Ans: B 217. EGOIST A. spiritless |
| B. selfless C. senseless D. Soulless Ans: B 218. ELEGANCE A. pride B. beauty C. coarseness D. vulgarity Ans: D 219. ELEGANCE A. vehemence B. fragrance C. gracelessness D. ostentatious Ans: C 220. ELEGANT A. crude B. efficient C. coy D. eloquent Ans: A 221. ELEMENTARY A. involved B. complex C. compound D. hard Ans: B 222. ELEVATION A. reduction B. humiliation C. depression D. debasement Ans: C 223. ELOQUENT A. elegant |
| B. lucid C. articulate D. inarticulate ANS: D 224. EMACIATED A. healthy B. luxurious C. intelligent D. sympathetic Ans: A 225. EMERGE A. disappear B. fall C. mark D. fade Ans: A 226. EMINENT A. renowned B. ordinary C. special D. ignorant Ans: B 227. ENCOUNTERED A. avoided B. enriched C. faced D. Overcome Ans: A 228. ENCOURAGED A. neglected B. feared C. discouraged D. disowned Ans: C 229. ENCOURAGED A. opposed |
| B. mugged C. supported D. dispirited Ans: A 230. ENDANGERED A. protected B. livening up C. abundant D. blissful Ans: A 231. ENDURING A. abiding B. unwavering C. transient D. transitory Ans: C 232. ENIGMATIC A. simple B. reticent C. plain D. nervous Ans: C 233. ENLARGE A. condense B. glorify C. amplify D. augment Ans: A 234. ENLIGHTEN A. slander B. bemoan C. darken D. befog Ans: D 235. ENMITY A. rivalry |
| B. amicability C. animosity D. proximity Ans: B 236. EPHEMERAL A. eternal B. transitory C. mortal D. temporal Ans: A 237. EPITOME A. quintessence B. paragon C. enlargement D. incarnation Ans: C 238. EQUILIBRIUM A. composure B. imbalance C. stability D. inequality Ans: B 239. EQUILIBRIUM A. work out B. disturb C. imbalance D. unevenness Ans: C 240. ERADICATE A. preserve B. alleviate C. removal D. obstinacy Ans: A 241. ERUDITE A. illiterate |
| B. crude C. boring D. ignorant Ans: D 242. ERUDITE A. unimaginative B. immature C. ignorant D. professional Ans: C 243. ERUDITE A. educated B. unscholarly C. scholarly D. possessive Ans: B 244. ETERNAL A. usual B. active C. realistic D. temporary Ans: D 245. EVADE A. Invade B. Escape C. Shun D. Confront Ans: D 246. EVANESCENT A. imminent B. permanent C. pervasive D. immanent Ans: B 247. EVASIVE A. indefinite |
| B. explicit C. unclear D. categorical Ans: D 248. EVIDENT A. definite B. careless C. clear D. obscure Ans: D 249. EVIDENT A. suspected B. disagreed C. doubtful D. unimportant Ans: C 250. EXAGGERATE A. extravagant B. understate C. abundance D. excerpt Ans: B 251. EXAGGERATE A. underwrite B. understate C. ignore D. condemn Ans: B 252. EXASPERATING A. soothing B. successful C. annoying D. distressing Ans: A 253. EXCEPTIONAL A. great |
| B. occasional C. common D. absorbing Ans: C 254. EXEMPTIONS A. generalization B. liberalisation C. exclusions D. inclusions Ans: D 255. EXHAUSTIVE A. interesting B. short C. incomplete D. complete Ans: C 256. EXHAUSTS A. tires B. empties C. invigorates D. drains Ans: C 257. EXODUS A. influx B. home-coming C. return D. restoration Ans: A 258. EXONERATE A. admit B. release C. convict D. reject Ans: C 259. EXPAND A. contract |
| B. contrast C. consist D. controvert Ans: A 260. EXPLICIT A. elusive B. allusive C. ambidextrous D. ambiguous Ans: D 261. EXTINCT A. recent B. distinct C. alive D. ancient Ans: C 262. EXTRANEOUS A. Unusual B. Dispirited C. Relevant D. Intrusive Ans: C 263. FACILITATE A. help B. propagate C. hinder D. reject Ans: C 264. FAIR A. untrue B. unjust C. coarse D. harsh Ans: B 265. FAKE A. wrong |
| B. fanciful C. real D. ideal Ans: C 266. FALLIBLE A. unerring B. reliable C. falsehood D. trustful Ans: A 267. FAMOUS A. obscure B. eminent C. lenient D. fabulous Ans: A 268. FAMOUS A. well-known B. unknown C. unfamiliar D. notorious Ans: B 269. FAR-FETCHED A. wise B. prudent C. familiar D. realistic Ans: D 270. FASTIDIOUS A. fussy B. cooperative C. promising D. adjustable Ans: D 271. FAT A. clean |
| B. mean C. weak D. lean Ans: D 272. FATIGUED A. weakened B. energised C. tired D. activated Ans: B 273. FEASIBLE A. useful B. impractical C. uneven D. important Ans: B 274. FELICITY A. innocence B. sorrow C. mimicry D. infidelity Ans: B 275. FEROCIOU A. Mild B. Sweet C. Brutal D. Wild Ans: A 276. FERVENT A. inexcitable B. enduring C. dispassionate D. subdued Ans: C 277. FETTER A. restore |
| B. liberate C. exonerate D. distract Ans: B 278. FICKLE A. debilitating B. firm C. repulsive D. yielding Ans: B 279. FICTITIOUS A. real B. ambitious C. unbelievable D. imaginary Ans: A 280. FIENDISH A. diabolical B. devilish C. angelic D. friendly Ans: D 281. FILIPPANT A. shallow B. successful C. serious D. strong Ans: C 282. FLAWLESS A. deficient B. defective C. seconds D. sick Ans: A 283. FLEXIBLE A. blunt |
| B. rigid C. gentle D. Rough Ans: B 284. FLEXIBLE A. rigid B. cruel C. humble D. easy Ans: A 285. FLIPPANT A. Earnest B. Warm C. Urgent D. Busy Ans: A 286. FLOOD A. drought B. dry C. cyclone D. desert Ans: A 287. FLORID A. weak B. pale C. monotonous D. ugly Ans: B 288. FLOURISH A. perish B. degenerate C. decay D. dismiss Ans: B 289. FLUENT A. inappropriate |
| B. halting C. degrading D. insensitive Ans: B 290. FOCUS A. disappear B. disperse C. link D. layer Ans: B 291. FOMENT A. repulse B. cease C. control D. quell Ans: D 292. FORLORN A. Joyful B. Lucky C. Fortunate D. Free Ans: A 293. FORMAL A. pitiable B. informal C. heedful D. plain Ans: B 294. FORMAL A. pitiable B. informal C. heedful D. plain Ans: B 295. FORTIFY A. undermine |
| B. intensify C. strengthen D. support Ans: A 296. FRAGILE A. A. weak B. B. brittle C. strong D. discard Ans: C 297. FRAILTY A. energy B. intensity C. vehemence D. strength Ans: D 298. FRUGAL A. miserly B. gluttonous C. plentiful D. extravagant Ans: D 299. FRUGALITY A. gaiety B. prodigality C. enmity D. captivity Ans: B 300. FRUGALITY A. thrift B. generosity C. degradation D. Providence Ans: B 301. FRUITLESS A. successful |
| B. wasted C. useless D. insufficient Ans: A 302. FUTILE A. Distinct B. Open C. Pleased D. Fruitful Ans: D 303. FUTILE A. upright B. costly C. eminent D. worthy Ans: D 304. GARRULOUS A. talkative B. frank C. enlightening D. taciturn Ans: D 305. GENEROUS A. stoic B. stingy C. poor D. specific Ans: B 306. GENIAL A. stupid B. intelligent C. hostile D. affable Ans: C 307. GENIAL A. stupid |
| B. stingy C. boorish D. unkind Ans: C 308. GENTEEL A. uncivilized B. stuffy C. urbane D. prim Ans: A 309. GENTLEMAN A. clown B. boor C. dud D. buffoon Ans: B 310. GENUINE A. general B. genie C. real D. fake Ans: D 311. GENUINE A. innocent B. Reckless C. spurious D. diluted Ans: C |
| 312. GIGANTIC A. weak B. fragile C. slight D. tiny Ans: D 313. GLOOMY A. radiant |
| B. fragrant C. melodious D. illusory Ans: A 314. GLOSSY A. dull B. shining C. weary D. tired Ans: A 315. GRADUAL A. unscrupulous B. dynamic C. rapid D. enthusiastic Ans: C 316. GRATING A. musical B. unmusical C. hoarse D. Strident Ans: A 317. GREGARIOUS A. unsociable B. unsympathetic C. ungrateful D. unattractive Ans: A 318. GRIEVE A. agony B. moan C. rejoice D. sadness Ans: C 319. GROTESQUE A. natural |
| B. odd C. whimsical D. sinful Ans: A 320. GROUP A. singular B. individual C. alone D. solitary Ans: B 321. GRUESOME A. attractive B. beneficial C. gracious D. amicable Ans: C 322. GUILTY A. dubious B. honest C. innocent D. sorry Ans: C 323. GUILTY A. good B. innocent C. ingenious D. foolish Ans: B 324. GUMPTION A. ingenuity B. stupidity C. sagacity D. acumen Ans: B 325. HANDY A. cumbersome |
| B. handful C. unwieldy D. heavy Ans: D 326. HARASS A. reward B. praise C. flatter D. relieve Ans: D 327. HARMONIOUS A. sonorous B. discordant C. concordant D. balanced Ans: B 328. HARMONY A. strife B. annoyance C. cruelty D. mischief Ans: A 329. HARSH A. strict B. gentle C. jovial D. somber Ans: B 330. HEIGHTEN A. widen B. decrease C. strengthen D. dissolve Ans: B 331. HEREDITARY A. carried |
| B. acquired C. possessed D. regained Ans: B 332. HONEST A. infect B. cleanse C. corrupt D. pollute Ans: C 333. HOSTILE A. friendly B. sudden C. costly D. unfair Ans: A 334. HOSTILE A. host B. proud C. systematic D. sympathetic Ans: D 335. HOSTILE A. joyful B. helpful C. friendly D. Violent Ans: C 336. HUMANE A. unkind B. living being C. person D. man Ans: A 337. HUMBLE A. rich |
| B. powerful C. naughty D. strong Ans: C 338. HUMILITY A. dignity B. cruelty C. anger D. pride Ans: D 339. IDIOSYNCRASY A. insanity B. sanity C. generality D. singularity Ans: C 340. IGNITE A. light B. rekindle C. extinguish D. genuine Ans: C 341. ILLICIT A. approved B. noble C. legal D. correct Ans: C 342. ILLICIT A. liberal B. intelligent C. lawful D. clear Ans: C 343. IMMACULATE A. flawless |
| B. filthy C. weak D. strong Ans: B 344. IMMENSE A. Huge B. Innocuous C. Tiny D. Gigantic Ans: C 345. IMMORTAL A. eternal B. permanent C. deathly D. temporary Ans: D 346. IMMUNE A. free B. vulnerable C. powerful D. weak Ans: B 347. IMPECCABLE A. perfect B. rude C. inexact D. Predict Ans: C 348. IMPEDE A. obstruct B. advance C. linger D. guarantee Ans: B 349. IMPERTINENT A. arrogance |
| B. appropriate C. respectful D. modest Ans: C 350. IMPETUOUS A. agitated B. impulsive C. cautious D. reckless Ans: C 351. IMPOVERISHED A. pure B. affluent C. important D. efficient Ans: B 352. IMPROMPTU A. prompt B. forced C. premeditated D. inordinate Ans: C 353. IMPROMPTU A. Punctual B. Prompt C. Prepared D. Profound Ans: C 354. IN TOTO A. bluntly B. partially C. entirely D. strongly Ans: B 355. INADVERTENTLY A. secretly |
| B. accidentally C. completely D. deliberately Ans: D 356. INCESSANT A. continuous B. intermittent C. unceasing D. constant Ans: B 357. INCLEMENT A. radical B. mild C. harsh D. tyrannical Ans: B 358. INCLUDE A. embrace B. embody C. eliminate D. enclose Ans: C 359. INCONGRUOUS A. conflicting B. contradictory C. ill-matched D. harmonious Ans: D 360. INCREDIBLE A. believable B. possible C. imaginable D. enjoyable Ans: A 361. INCREDIBLE A. credulous |
| B. probable C. possible D. creditable Ans: C 362. INCREDIBLE A. possible B. believable C. enjoyable D. imaginary Ans: B 363. INDELIBLE A. decorous B. surprising C. concerted D. temporary Ans: D 364. INDICT A. accuse B. exonerate C. incriminate D. impeach Ans: B 365. INDIFFERENT A. restless B. inattentive C. attentive D. reliable Ans: C 366. INDOLENT A. diligent B. malevolent C. brilliant D. solvent Ans: A 367. INDOMITABLE A. adamant |
| B. certain C. arrogant D. cowardly Ans: D 368. INERTIA A. stupor B. vigour C. languor D. inertness Ans: B 369. INEVITABLE A. avoidable B. unnecessary C. inseparable D. uncertain Ans: A 370. INFIRM A. Strong B. Weak C. Supporter D. Believer Ans: A 371. INFIRMITY A. employment B. indisposition C. strength D. weakness Ans: C 372. INGENIOUS A. Brilliant B. Pedestrian C. Crafty D. Original Ans: B 373. INHALE A. insert |
| B. extricate C. hate D. exhale Ans: D 374. INITIATED A. complicated B. simplified C. concluded D. commenced Ans: C 375. INNOCUOUS A. pernicious B. fine C. strong D. hygienic Ans: A 376. INOFFENSIVE A. sensitive B. organic C. sensible D. rude Ans: D 377. INQUISITIVE A. inadequate B. immature C. uncomfortable D. unconcerned Ans: D 378. INQUISITIVE A. insincere B. indifferent C. insensitive D. insulting Ans: B 379. INSERT A. depict |
| B. extract C. defame D. enhance Ans: B 380. INSIPID A. bland B. flavourless C. flat D. tasty Ans: D 381. INSOLENT A. arrogant B. humble C. ashamed D. ignorant Ans: B 382. INSOLENT A. Scrupulous B. Emolient C. Courteous D. Lazy Ans: C 383. INSOLENT A. submissive B. arrogant C. overbearing D. disdainful Ans: A 384. INSTINCTIVE A. innate B. rational C. inherent D. inborn Ans: B 385. INSULAR A. Cosmopolitan |
| B. Isolated C. Narrow D. Parochial Ans : A 386. INTANGIBLE A. ethereal B. concrete C. insubstantial D. abstract Ans: B 387. INTEGRATION A. unity B. synthesis C. linking D. fragmentation Ans: D 388. INTELLIGIBLE A. dull B. foolish C. garbled D. confused Ans: D 389. INTENTIONAL A. accidental B. undecided C. concentrated D. broken Ans: A 390. INTERIM A. Provisional B. Tentative C. Permanent D. Interval Ans: C 391. INTERIM A. temporary |
| B. interior C. permanent D. continuous Ans: C 392. INVALUABLE A. Priceless B. Rare C. Inestimable D. Worthless. Ans: D 393. INVINCIBLE A. Impregnable B. Omnipresent C. Powerless D. Potent Ans: C 394. INVINCIBLE A. small B. invisible C. vulnerable D. reachable Ans: C 395. IRASCIBLE A. Cranky B. Choleric C. Amiable D. Waspish Ans: C 396. ISOLATION A. segregation B. association C. seclusion D. deportation Ans: B 397. JADE A. defend |
| B. grasp C. cheer D. harass Ans: C 398. JEST A. gravity B. grim C. genial D. sport Ans: A 399. JETTISON A. accept B. reward C. preserve D. consent Ans: A 400. JINX A. taunt B. juncture C. tour D. spell Ans: D 401. KEEN A. blunt B. foolish C. insipid D. plain Ans: A 402. KNACK A. disgusting B. skill C. enmity D. inability Ans: D 403. KNACK A. talent |
| B. dullness C. dexterity D. balance Ans: B 404. LACKADAISICAL A. enthusiastic B. intelligent C. classical D. irresponsible Ans: A 405. LAMENT A. rejoice B. rejuvenate C. complain D. cry Ans: A 406. LASSITUDE A. pleasure B. lustrous C. lethargy D. enthusiasm Ans: D 407. LATENT A. Primitive B. evident C. potent D. talented Ans: B 408. LATENT A. unspoken B. later C. implicit D. obvious Ans: D 409. LEAD A. conduct |
| B. guide C. follow D. direct Ans: C 410. LENIENT A. Strict B. Solid C. Forgiving D. Stoic Ans: A 411. LETHAL A. Secure B. Harmless C. Just D. Good Ans: B 412. LEVITY A. gravity B. jocularity C. bounce D. frivolity Ans: A 413. LIBERAL A. irrelevant B. free C. sensitive D. intolerant Ans: D 414. LIBERATION A. movement B. bondage C. service D. unrest Ans: B 415. LIBERTY A. freedom |
| B. liberation C. bondage D. crowded Ans: C 416. LIBERTY A. serenity B. slavery C. serfdom D. subordination Ans: B 417. LOOSEN A. fasten B. accelerate C. delay D. paste Ans: A 418. LOQUACIOUS A. talkative B. taciturn C. diffident D. bashful Ans: B 419. LUNACY A. sanity B. stupidity C. sensibility D. insanity Ans: A 420. MAKE A. liberate B. break C. emancipate D. bind Ans: B 421. MALICE A. ecstasy |
| B. happiness C. honour D. goodwill Ans: D 422. MALICIOUS A. malevolent B. spiteful C. baneful D. benign Ans: D 423. MALLEABLE A. teachable B. intractable C. manageable D. pliable Ans: B 424. MAMMOTH A. quiet B. significant C. huge D. small Ans: C 425. MAVERICK A. dependable B. conventional C. redundant D. old Ans: B 426. MEAGRE A. numerous B. large C. plentiful D. enormous Ans: C 427. MEANDER A. determine |
| B. ramble C. deputize D. deduce Ans: A 428. MEANDERING A. sliding B. sloping C. strained D. straight Ans: D 429. MELODIOUS A. harmonious B. tuneless C. odious D. mellifluous Ans: B 430. METICULOUS A. forgetful B. destructive C. careless D. flagrant Ans: C 431. MIGRATE A. return B. rehabilitate C. transfer D. settle Ans: A 432. MINIATURE A. large B. small C. heavy D. least Ans: A 433. Minuscule |
| A. minute B. menial C. massive D. impressive Ans: C 434. MISANTHROPIST A. pedant B. pragmatist C. zealot D. philanthropist Ans: C 435. MISERABLE A. solitary B. happy C. active D. laudable Ans: B 436. MISERY A. glad B. pleasant C. enjoy D. bliss Ans: D 437. MITIGATE A. appease B. enhance C. allay D. relieve Ans: B 438. MITIGATE A. enlarge B. reduce C. increase D. multiply Ans: C 439. MONOTONOUS |
| A. disastrous B. terrifying C. terrible D. interesting Ans: D 440. MOURNFUL A. playful B. joyous C. laughable D. humorous Ans: B 441. MUNDANE A. inferior B. cheap C. extraordinary D. Good Ans: C 442. MUTILATE A. instruct B. induct C. conduct D. mend Ans: D 443. MYOPIC A. short-sighted B. feeble-minded C. fore-sighted D. far-sighted Ans: D 444. MYTH A. truth B. fact C. falsehood D. story Ans: B 445. NADIR |
| A. modernity B. zenith C. liberty D. progress Ans: B 446. NASTY A. ugly B. pleasant C. unpleasant D. beautiful Ans: B 447. NASTY A. ugly B. pleasant C. unpleasant D. beautiful Ans: B 448. NEAT A. sloppy B. fragrant C. spruce D. orderly Ans: A 449. NEGLIGENT A. inattentive B. imprudent C. insignificant D. careful Ans: D 450. NERVOUS A. flawless B. immature C. smooth D. composed Ans: D 451. NIGGARDLY |
| A. hastily B. lavishly C. likely D. gorgeously Ans: B 452. NOISILY A. loudly B. quietly C. clearly D. distinctly Ans: B 453. NONCONFORMIST A. conventional B. practical C. fashionable D. nomad Ans: A 454. NOTORIOUS A. infamous B. honourable C. prominent D. reputed Ans: D 455. NOURISH A. starve B. foster C. sustain D. strengthen Ans: A 456. NOVEL A. naughty B. novelist C. banal D. nasty Ans: C 457. OBSCENE |
| A. disobedient B. decent C. dislocate D. cautious Ans: B 458. OBSCURE A. clear B. bright C. open D. frank Ans: A 459. OBSCURE A. clear B. gloomy C. unpleasant D. dark Ans: A 460. OBSCURE A. distinct B. vague C. enigma D. distinguish Ans: A 461. OBSCURE A. vacant B. seldom C. distinct D. unusual Ans: C 462. OBSEQUIOUS A. careful B. domineering C. opaque D. clever Ans: B 463. OBSTINATE |
| A. confused B. determined C. trusted D. flexible Ans: D 464. OBSTINATE A. Docile B. Aggravate C. Offensive D. Oppressive Ans: A 465. OBSTRUCT A. clear B. block C. instruct D. prevent Ans: A 466. OBTUSE A. sharp-witted B. transparent C. timid D. blunt Ans: A 467. OMIT A. exclude B. include C. undertake D. add Ans: B 468. OPULENCE A. luxury B. transparency C. wealth D. poverty Ans: D 469. OPULENT |
| A. poor B. sumptuous C. drooping D. wealthy Ans: A 470. ORAL A. written B. correct C. mental D. verbal Ans: A 471. ORDERLY A. unclear B. valueless C. chaotic D. incomplete Ans: C 472. ORTHODOX A. revolutionary B. heretical C. anarchist D. generous Ans: B 473. OSTRACISE A. amuse B. welcome C. entertain D. host Ans: B 474. OSTRACIZE A. crucify B. shun C. discard D. patronize Ans: D 475. OUTRAGEOUS |
| A. justifiable B. lusty C. jolly D. wicked Ans: C 476. OVERT A. inexplicable B. ambiguous C. concealed D. manifest Ans: C 477. OVERT A. open B. complete C. hidden D. culvert Ans: C 478. PACIFY A. threaten B. challenge C. quarrel D. enrage Ans: D 479. PANICKY A. confident B. sober C. quiet D. calm Ans: A 480. PAROCHIAL A. narrow B. international C. global D. world wide Ans: C 481. PARSIMONIOUS |
| A. prodigious B. selfless C. extravagant D. ostentatious Ans: C 482. PARTICULARLY A. elaborately B. generally C. comprehensively D. entirely Ans: B 483. PAUCITY A. paragon B. pronounce C. plethora D. Persuade Ans: C 484. PENURIOUS A. . destitute B. impoverished C. impecunious D. opulent Ans: D 485. PERDILECTION A. predicament B. afterthought C. aversion D. postponement Ans: C 486. PERIL A. fatal B. mortal C. uncertainty D. safety Ans: D 487. PERILLOUS |
| A. carefree B. impetuous C. safe D. impure Ans: C 488. PERMIT A. endorse B. approve C. certify D. forbid Ans: D 489. PERNICIOUS A. prolonged B. ruinous C. ruthless D. beneficial Ans: D 490. PERPETUAL A. intermittent B. frequent C. continuous D. rare Ans: A 491. PERSPICUITY A. vagueness B. dullness C. unfairness D. unwillingness Ans: A 492. PERSUADE A. promote B. pervade C. dissolve D. dissuade Ans: D 493. PESSIMIST |
| A. theist B. optimist C. vocalist D. believer Ans: B 494. PHILANTHROPIC A. self centred B. benevolent C. benign D. unsparing Ans: A 495. PHILANTHROPIST A. philistine B. moralist C. spendthrift D. miser Ans: A 496. PILFERER A. sniper B. punk C. lifter D. police Ans: D 497. PLACID A. urgent B. dull C. moving D. stormy Ans: D 498. PLAUSIBLE A. inplausible B. unplausible C. implausible D. displausible Ans: C 499. PLIABLE A. rigid |
| B. friendly C. flexible D. applicable Ans: A 500. POMPOUS A. Unhappy B. humble C. meek D. grandiose Ans: B 501. POTENT A. inefficient B. soft C. fragile D. weak Ans: D 502. PRAISE A. heckle B. accuse C. hate D. scold Ans: B 503. PRECISE A. indecent B. vague C. incorrect D. indistinct Ans: B 504. PREDILECTION A. acceptance B. attraction C. dislike D. choice Ans: C 505. PREVENT A. protect B. block C. hinder D. induce Ans: D |
| 506. PRIMED A. fit B. able C. unready D. prepped Ans: C 507. PROCRASTINATE A. experiment B. expedite C. exclude D. propagate Ans: B 508. PROFESSIONAL A. amateur B. tradesman C. labour D. customer Ans: A 509. PROFESSIONAL A. novice B. amateur C. dabbler D. apprentice Ans: B 510. PROFOUND A. less B. special C. large D. superficial Ans: D 511. PROFOUND A. mysterious B. difficult C. superfluous D. superficial Ans: D 512. PROFOUND A. superficial B. obscure C. intense D. hidden Ans: A |
| 513. PROFUSE A. sacred B. ambiguous C. meager D. adverse Ans: C 514. PROFUSE A. sparse B. miserly C. brief D. immoderate Ans: A 515. PROMINENT A. notorious B. obscure C. wicked D. hostile Ans: B 516. PROMINENT A. unknown B. eminent C. renowned D. important Ans: A 517. PROSPERITY A. propriety B. property C. adversity D. perspicacity Ans: C 518. PROTEAN A. amateur B. catholic C. unchanging D. rapid Ans: C 519. PROVIDE A. ignore B. defy C. deceive D. deny Ans: D |
| 520. PROVOKE A. soothe B. incite C. smoothen D. entice Ans: A 521. PRUDENT A. dunce B. silly C. foolish D. careless Ans: D 522. PRUDENT A. foolish B. strange C. miserly D. careless Ans: D 523. PRUDENT A. silly B. unwise C. idiotic D. poor Ans: B 524. PUBLICISE A. silence B. disseminate C. promulgate D. withhold Ans: D 525. QUERULOUS A. strange B. uncomplaining C. answerable D. stranger Ans: B 526. QUIESCENT A. active B. rough C. quaint D. queer Ans: A |
| 527. QUIESCENT A. Ignorant B. Dormant C. Innocent D. Animated Ans: D 528. QUIET A. strong B. noisy C. incomplete D. violent Ans: B 529. RANCID A. putrefied B. delicious C. fresh D. stale Ans: C 530. RANCID A. sweet B. stale C. fresh D. sour Ans: C 531. RAPID A. glorious B. silly C. slow D. simple Ans: C 532. RAPID A. happy B. fall C. slow D. abnormal Ans: C 533. RAPIDLY A. lazily B. secretly C. slowly D. firmly Ans: C |
| 534. RATIFICATION A. disapproval B. disagreeable C. denial D. disturbing Ans: A 535. REASSURE A. Comfort B. Console C. Inspire D. Discourage Ans: D 536. REBELLION A. forgiveness B. retribution C. submission D. domination Ans: C 537. RECEDE A. advance B. retrograde C. retreat D. Withdraw Ans: A 538. REDUNDANT A. repentant B. surplus C. singular D. required Ans: D 539. REDUNDANT A. wordy B. concise C. surplus D. repetitions Ans: B 540. RELEASE A. hide B. bury C. close D. confine Ans: D |
| 541. RELENTLESS A. sensitive B. yielding C. kind D. gentle Ans: B 542. RELINQUISH A. continue B. vanish C. quench D. relish Ans: A 543. RELINQUISH A. reinstate B. displace C. reclaim D. retain Ans: D 544. RELUCTANT A. hesitant B. reserved C. anxious D. willing Ans: D 545. RELUCTANTLY A. pleasingly B. willingly C. satisfactorily D. happily Ans: B 546. RENOWNED A. famous B. owned C. unowned D. unknown Ans: D 547. REPEL A. attend B. concentrate C. continue D. attract Ans: D |
| 548. REPEL A. drag B. coax C. attract D. annoy Ans: C 549. REPRIMANDED A. rebuked B. praised C. admonished D. shouted Ans: B 550. REPULSIVE A. attractive B. reflective C. distinctive D. progressive Ans: A 551. REPULSIVE A. disgusting B. attractive C. unpleasant D. hateful Ans: B 552. RESIST A. remain B. decline C. yield D. adjust Ans: C 553. RETAIN A. remember B. release C. unfurl D. engage Ans: B 554. RETICENT A. forward B. developed C. sophisticated D. communicative Ans: D |
| 555. RETRENCH A. revamp B. belie C. deviate D. recruit Ans: D 556. REVEAL A. conceal B. insert C. excavate D. absolve Ans: A 557. REVEAL A. disclose B. cover C. hide D. veil Ans: C 558. REVOKE A. negate B. annul C. invalidate D. implement Ans: D 559. ROBUST A. lean B. strong C. flexible D. feeble Ans: D 560. ROUGH A. refined B. charming C. smooth D. polite Ans: C 561. RUEFULLY A. cheerfully B. regretfully C. thoughtfully D. hopefully Ans: A |
| 562. RUGGED A. Hard B. Sturdy C. Smooth D. Rough Ans: C 563. SACRED A. profuse B. prolific C. profound D. profane Ans: D 564. SACRIFICE A. assimilate B. abandon C. acquire D. Absorb Ans: C 565. SAFE A. rash B. insecure C. beneficial D. harsh Ans: B 566. SALIENT A. correct B. insignificant C. central D. Convenient Ans: B 567. SANGUINE A. diffident B. hopeless C. cynical D. morose Ans: B 568. SCARCITY A. scanty B. prosperity C. majority D. plenty Ans: D |
| 569. SEAMY A. honest B. pure C. unpleasant D. sincere Ans: B 570. SERENE A. calm B. angry C. ruffled D. bitter Ans: C 571. SERVILE A. defiant B. fawning C. sycophantic D. psychotic Ans: A 572. SEVERE A. sharp B. mild C. important D. cut Ans: B 573. SHALLOW A. high B. long C. wide D. deep Ans: D 574. SHIMMERING A. gloomy B. glimmering C. refreshing D. repining Ans: A 575. SLAVE A. surf B. landlord C. master D. tenant Ans: C |
| 576. SOBRIETY A. moderation B. drunkenness C. dizziness D. stupidity Ans: B 577. SPURIOUS A. illegitimate B. authentic C. mysterious D. dangerous Ans: B 578. SQUANDER A. spend B. reduce C. slander D. skimp Ans: D 579. SQUANDERING A. discarding B. saving C. boarding D. collecting Ans: B 580. STABILITY A. opposition B. carelessness C. disparity D. inconsistency Ans: D 581. STALE A. fresh B. old C. steal D. stalk Ans: A 582. STATIONARY A. slowing B. standing C. moving D. writing Ans: C |
| 583. STATIONARY A. standing B. speedy C. moving D. fast Ans: C 584. STERILE A. fertile B. infertile C. dense D. barren Ans: A 585. STERN A. lenient B. crabby C. polite D. unreasonable Ans: A 586. STINGY A. clean B. tight C. generous D. cheap Ans: C 587. STINGY A. extravagant B. self-sufficient C. spiteful D. broad-minded Ans: A 588. STINGY A. generous B. prudent C. thrifty D. economical Ans: A 589. STRIFE A. war B. peace C. anger D. woe Ans: B |
| 590. SUBLIME A. amusing B. ludicrous C. hilarious D. mean Ans: B 591. SUBLIME A. inferior B. deficit C. ridiculous D. crooked Ans: A 592. SUBSEQUENT A. aloof B. preceding C. inferior D. dismissive Ans: B 593. SUBSEQUENT A. eventual B. succeeding C. prior D. comparative Ans: C 594. SUBSTANTIAL A. flimsy B. hefty C. actual D. excess Ans: A 595. SUCCESSOR A. failure B. loser C. predecessor D. predator Ans: C 596. SUMMIT A. end B. last C. base D. bottom Ans: D |
| 597. SUPERFICIAL A. genuine B. natural C. artificial D. amicable Ans: A 598. SUPERFLUOUS A. essential B. excess C. unwanted D. necessary Ans: D 599. SUPPRESS A. reveal B. increase C. open D. explain Ans: A 600. SUPPRESS A. stir up B. rouse C. urge D. incite Ans: D 601. SURVIVAL A. evolution B. development C. creation D. extinction Ans: D 602. SUSCEPTIBLE A. incredible B. immune C. predictable D. unpredictable Ans: B 603. SUSPICION A. doubt B. whim C. indifference D. trust Ans: D |
| 604. SWELTERING A. smelly B. clammy C. freezing D. cozy Ans: C 605. SYNOPSIS A. discussion B. preview C. summary D. report Ans: C 606. SYNTHETIC A. natural B. plastic C. cosmetic D. apathetic Ans: A 607. TAINT A. construct B. clear C. purify D. repair Ans: C 608. TAKES OFF A. travels B. falls C. explodes D. lands Ans: D 609. TARDY A. prompt B. gradual C. late D. quick Ans: A 610. TASTY A. delicious B. insipid C. appetising D. palatable Ans: B |
| 611. TENTATIVE A. definite B. insufficient C. plentiful D. active Ans: A 612. TERMINATE A. confine B. repeal C. commence D. progress Ans: C 613. TERMINATE A. hasten B. depart C. begin D. change Ans: C 614. THEORETICAL A. punctual B. uncritical C. emotional D. practical Ans: D 615. THOROUGH A. cursory B. detailed C. intensive D. utter Ans: A 616. THOROUGHLY A. superficially B. carefully C. freely D. callously Ans: A 617. TIMOROUS A. trembling B. cowardly C. bright D. bold Ans: D |
| 618. TRADITIONAL A. avant-garde B. present C. unusual D. fresh Ans: C 619. TRAITOR A. migrant B. member C. patriot D. officer Ans: C 620. TRANQUIL A. unruffled B. perpetual C. temporal D. disturbed Ans: D 621. TRANQUILITY A. quiet B. serenity C. peace D. disturbance Ans: D 622. TRANSIENCE A. eternity B. shallow C. slow D. rest Ans: A 623. TRANSPARENT A. opposite B. opaque C. raised D. coloured Ans: B 624. TRANSPARENT A. translucent B. opaque C. clear D. sharp Ans: B |
| 625. TRANSPARENT A. clear B. ambiguit C. opaque D. Crystal Ans: C 626. TREACHEROUS A. tactful B. violent C. faithful D. false Ans: C 627. TREACHERY A. Betrayal B. Muling C. Loyalty D. Rebellion Ans: C 628. TREMULOUS A. healthy B. steady C. obese D. young Ans: B 629. TRIUMPH A. Defeat B. victory C. success D. subjugation Ans: A 630. TURBULENT A. harmony B. gusty C. calm D. windy Ans: C 631. TURBULENT A. placid B. Cautious C. deliberate D. Obedient Ans: A |
| 632. UNANIMITY A. amity B. enmity C. disagreement D. dissatisfaction Ans: C 633. UNAPPROACHABLE A. Unclear B. Accessible C. withdrawn D. casual Ans: B 634. UNITARY A. single B. triple C. multiple D. double Ans: C 635. UNPREDICTABLE A. dependable B. nature C. laudable D. compliant Ans: A 636. UNPREDICTABLE A. pliable B. reliable C. possible D. potential Ans: B 637. UNRULY A. uneven B. undue C. orderly D. dirty Ans: C 638. UNSCRUPULOUS A. dedicated B. single–minded C. conscientious D. Superfluous Ans: C |
| 639. URBAN A. rustic B. rural C. civil D. foreign Ans: B 640. URBANE A. loud B. native C. crude D. rural Ans: C 641. VACATE A. evacuate B. validate C. occupy D. empty Ans: C 642. VACILLATE A. relieve B. injure C. decide D. repel Ans: C 643. VACILLATION A. steadfastness B. relief C. inoculation D. remorse Ans: A 644. VAGUE A. clear B. dull C. unknown D. shady Ans: A 645. VANITY A. honesty B. truthfulness C. modesty D. decency Ans: C |
| 646. VANITY A. pride B. love C. courage D. humility Ans: D 647. VANQUISH A. vanish B. varnish C. surrender D. trample Ans: C 648. VENERATION A. fear B. reverence C. remorse D. disrespect Ans: D 649. VENIAL A. minor B. pardonable C. unpardonable D. clean Ans: C 650. VERITY A. sanctity B. reverence C. falsehood D. rarity Ans: C 651. VETERAN A. activist B. enthusiast C. novice D. master Ans: C 652. VICE A. fame B. virtue C. fortune D. fate Ans: B |
| 653. VIRTUE A. fault B. vice C. anger D. ill-temper Ans: B 654. VIRTUE A. vice B. failure C. fault D. offence Ans: A 655. VIRTUE A. vice B. untrue C. defeat D. fool Ans: A 656. VIRTUE A. wiles B. curse C. vice D. cunning Ans: C 657. VISIONARY A. farsighted B. regular C. pragmatist D. piety Ans: C 658. VISIONARY A. realist B. artist C. idealist D. Socialist Ans: A 659. VOCAL A. voluble B. calm C. quite D. silent Ans: D |
| 660. WARY A. conscientious B. daring C. thrifty D. rash Ans: D 661. WARY A. kind B. watchful C. careless D. free Ans: C 662. WICKED A. cunning B. good C. tricky D. Crooked Ans: B 663. WITHER A. shine B. bloom C. excel D. wilt Ans: C 664. YIELD A. respond B. survive C. attack D. Resisting Ans: D 665. ZEAL A. disinterest B. apathy C. carelessness D. hatred Ans: B 666. ZENITH A. nadir B. shallow C. low D. bottom Ans: A |