SYNONYMS |
| Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word nearest in the meaning to the given word 1. ABANDON A. excuse B. forsake C. urge D. risk Ans: B 2. ABERRATION A. intensification B. deviation C. nationality D. justification Ans: B 3. ABJURE A. renounce B. announce C. pronounce D. denounce Ans: A 4. ABLUTION A. censure B. forgiveness C. absolution D. washing Ans: D 5. ABNORMAL A. unnatural B. aggressive C. unique D. informal Ans: A 6. ABORTIVE A. Plentiful |
| B. Lawful C. Unsuccessful D. Fruitful Ans: C 7. ABROGATE A. elope B. gate-crash C. abolish D. destroy Ans: C 8. ABSOLVE A. consume B. punish C. Acquit D. withheld Ans: C 9. ABSORBING A. concentrating B. engrossing C. fascinating D. enriching . Ans: B 10. ABSTAIN A. insist B. persist C. refrain D. resist Ans:C 11. ABSURD A. diligent B. ridiculous C. brisk D. complex Ans: B 12. ABUNDANT A. sufficient B. plentiful C. significant |
| D. vibrant Ans: B 13. ABUSE A. Use B. praise C. scorn D. raise Ans: C 14. ABYSMAL A. Sickening B. gloomy C. sad D. bottomless Ans: D 15. ACCEDE A. consent B. access C. assess D. proceed Ans: A 16. ACCOMPLISH A. Surrender B. achieve C. forsake D. abandon Ans: B 17. ACCOUTREMENTS A. relatives B. Companions C. calculations D. equipment Ans: D 18. ACCRUE |
| A. accumulate B. accommodate C. grow D. suffice Ans: A 19. ACCURACY A. Cleverness B. Agreement C. Precision D. Attachment Ans: C 20. ACCUSED A. indicated B. indicted C. induced D. instigated Ans: B 21. ACHIEVE A. accomplish B. destroy C. abdicate D. bifurcate Ans: A 22. ACQUAINT A. arouse B. introduce C. appoint D. acquire Ans: B 23. ACQUIESCENT A. Tractable B. insurgent C. obstreperous D. recalcitrant |
| Ans: A 24. ACQUIRE A. relinquish B. Procure C. lose D. renounce Ans: B 25. ACRONYM A. A word with two or more meanings B. A word of new coinage C. A word formed by the initial letters of words D. A word of picturesque effect Ans: C 26. ACUTE A. dull B. drowsy C. Unpleasant D. sharp Ans: D 27. ADAPT A. bring up B. adjust C. encourage D. serve Ans: B 28. ADEQUATE A. suitable B. capable C. appropriate D. enough Ans: D 29. ADMONISH A. irritate |
| B. chide C. displease D. annoy Ans: B 30. ADMONITION A. Admission B. Hindrance C. Reason D. Warning Ans: D 31. ADORN A. trust B. writer C. Suspect D. beautify Ans: D 32. ADULATION A. duration B. argument C. flattery D. institution Ans: C 33. ADVANCE A. Bend B. Give C. Change D. Move forward Ans: D 34. ADVERSE A. unequal B. Unfavourable C. Unwanted D. undue |
| Ans: B 35. ADVERSITY A. chance B. capacity C. joy D. misfortune Ans: D 36. ADVOCATE A. pronounce B. support C. determine D. predict Ans: B 37. AFFLUENT A. Blossom B. flourish C. prosperous D. thrive Ans: C 38. ALERT A. Hostile B. watchful C. brave D. quick Ans: B 39. ALLURE A. tempt B. attempt C. deceive D. praise Ans: A 40. ALTRUISTIC |
| A. hostile B. outdated C. selfish D. philanthropic Ans: D 41. AMELIORATE A. appease B. improve C. humiliate D. make excuse Ans: B 42. AMIABLE A. rude B. curt C. friendly D. annoyed Ans: C 43. ANCESTORS A. extinct tribes B. Relatives C. Forefathers D. old people Ans: C 44. ANGER A. calmness C. leisure B. Vagueness D. displeasure Ans: D 45. ANGUISH A. Trouble B. Conflict C. Anger |
| D. agony Ans: D 46. ANNIHILATE A. solve B. initiate C. Destroy D. deduce Ans: C 47. ANNOY A. refuse B. revoke C. lazy D. offend Ans: B 48. ANTAGONIST A. non-believer B. trouble-maker C. trouble-shooter D. opponent Ans: D 49. ANTICIPATE A. Antagonise B. expect C. accept D. hope Ans: B 50. ANTIPATHY A. dishonesty B. disturbance C. demonstration D. dislike Ans: D 51. APATHY |
| A. negligence B. indifference C. sympathy D. silence Ans: B 52. APEX A. Bottom B. outward C. top D. inward Ans: C 53. APPEAR A. See B. allow C. Seem D. enter Ans: C 54. APPOSITE A. contrary B. Bitter C. appropriate D. misleading Ans: C 55. APPOSITE A. kind B. favourable C. eloquent D. appropriate Ans: D 56. APPRAISE A. accuse B. praise C. appreciate D. judge Ans: D |
| 57. APPREHENDED A. understood B. Arrested C. Feared D. questioned Ans: B 58. APPRISE A. Praise B. inform C. conceal D. assess Ans: B 59. ARCANE A. ancient B. new C. simple D. mysterious Ans: D 60. ARDUOUS A. Fervent B. Strong C. Enthusiastic D. Strenuous Ans: D 61. ARDUOUS A. troublesome B. gloomy C. difficult D. perilous Ans: C 62. ARTFUL A. artistic B. cunning |
| C. Intelligent D. attractive Ans: B 63. ASCRIPTION A. description B. account C. attribution D. cure Ans: C 64. ASSAULT A. Attack B. comfort C. construct D. attach Ans: A 65. ASSERTIVE A. Unassertive B. timorous C. domineering D. unobtrusive Ans: C 66. ASSESS A. overload B. measure C. Permit D. enter Ans: B 67. ATROCITY A. Envy B. violence C. jealousy D. absurdity Ans: B |
| 68. AUDACIOUS A. brilliant B. Powerful C. bold D. frightening Ans: C 69. AUDACITY A. strength B. boldness C. asperity D. fear Ans: B 70. AUGUST A. common B. ridiculous C. dignified D. petty Ans: C 71. AUGUST A. Majestic B. Important C. difficult D. huge Ans: A 72. AUTOCRATIC A. Cooperative B. dictatorial C. inspirational D. charitable Ans: B 73. AVARICE A. generosity B. envy C. greed |
| D. hatred Ans: C 74. AVERSION A. Aggression B. Assertion C. Dislike D. impudence Ans: C 75. AWRY A. straight B. with fear C. respect D. crookedly Ans: D 76. BAFFLE A. Strike B. puzzle C. Flutter D. surpass Ans: B 77. BANE A. challenge B. curse C. danger D. threat Ans: B 78. BARBARIC A. uncivilized B. Premeditated C. barber’s D. thorny Ans: A 79. BARREN |
| A. Good B. wholesome C. unproductive D. profitable Ans: C 80. BARREN A. insane B. rough C. Infertile D. lush Ans: C 81. BASHFUL A. shy B. Extrovert C. Courageous D. broad-minded Ans: A 82. BEAUTIFUL A. handsome B. Alluring C. Appealing D. attractive Ans: A 83. BECKONED A. accused B. called C. sent D. acquitted Ans: B 84. BEHAVIOUR A. Conduct B. Blessing C. character D. response |
| Ans: A 85. BELLIGERENT A. Peaceful B. noisy C. hostile D. cautious Ans: C 86. BENEVOLENCE A. ill-will B. Morbidity C. kindness D. vision Ans: C 87. BENEVOLENT A. beneficial B. kind C. Helpful D. supportive Ans: B 88. BESEECH A. crave B. Praise C. bless D. beg Ans: D 89. BIFURCATED A. dissected into pieces B. divided into two C. thoroughly evaluate D. verbally abused Ans: B 90. BLISS A. pleasure |
| B. fantasy C. happiness D. laughter Ans: C 91. BLISTER A. chatter B. travel C. attack D. wound Ans: D 92. BLUNDER A. Blemish B. danger C. worry D. mistake Ans: D 93. BOARD A. food B. Furniture C. lodging D. frame Ans: A 94. BOISTEROUS A. Boyish B. huge C. Sound D. noisy Ans: D 95. BRISK A. quick B. Bright C. puzzled D. active Ans: A |
| 96. BRUTAL A. humane B. savage C. sympathetic D. compassionate Ans: B 97. BRUTALIZE A. Stir B. ill-treat C. Devise D. strike Ans: B 98. BUMPTIOUS A. Uncouth B. conceited C. rude D. shrewd Ans: B 99. CAJOLE A. insist B. persuade C. flatter D. recommend Ans: C 100. CALIBER A. capacity B. calmness C. crowd D. career Ans: A 101. CANCEL A. abolish B. approve |
| C. allow D. break Ans: A 102. CANDID A. able B. quiet C. fearless D. frank Ans: D 103. CANDID A. honest B. greedy C. dishonest D. secretive Ans: A 104. CANNY A. obstinate B. proud C. stout D. clever Ans: D 105. CANTANKEROUS A. cancerous B. ferocious C. Quarrelsome D. fissiparous Ans: C 106. CANTANKEROUS A. noisy B. Quarrelsome C. Rash D. disrespectful Ans: B |
| 107. CAPITULATE A. repeat B. execute C. Summarize D. surrender Ans: D 108. CAPRICIOUS A. whimsical B. unmovable C. decisive D. stable Ans: A 109. CARICATURE A. biographical sketch B. grotesquelikeness C. eccentricity D. personality trait Ans: B 110. CATASTROPHE A. Clumsy B. Disease C. Rustic D. Calamity Ans: D 111. CATASTROPHE A. Tragedy B. anger C. violence D. hatred Ans: A 112. CEASE A. stop B. lapse |
| C. close D. arrest Ans: A 113. CENSURE A. criticise B. warn C. Advise D. evaluate Ans: A 114. CENSURE A. Criticize B. appreciate C. blame D. abuse Ans: A 115. CEREMONIAL A. Religious B. formal C. official D. pompous Ans: B 116. CHANGE A. alter B. renew C. review D. repeat Ans: A 117. CHARISMA A. Character B. charm C. fame D. power Ans: B |
| 118. CHASTISE A. praise B. upbraid C. monitor D. chase Ans: B 119. CIRCUITOUS A. short B. roundabout C. Circular D. different Ans: B 120. CITADEL A. mansion B. Fortress C. palace D. metropolis Ans: B 121. CLANDESTINE A. family B. useful C. dangerous D. secret Ans: D 122. COARSE A. academic B. grain C. rough D. training Ans: C 123. CODDLE A. huddle B. satisfy |
| C. Protect D. cheat Ans: B 124. COLLATE A. describe B. Narrate C. prescribe D. assemble Ans: D 125. COLOSSAL A. famous B. Vigorous C. Energetic D. enormous Ans: D 126. COLOSSAL A. Gigantic B. Colourful C. Beautiful D. fantastic Ans: A 127. COMMAND A. lead B. Instruct C. manage D. supervise Ans: B 128. COMMOTION A. cheer B. imbalance C. disturbance D. movement Ans: C |
| 129. COMPASSIONATE A. pathetic B. aesthetic C. sympathetic D. warm Ans: C 130. COMPENSATE A. compile B. make up for C. result in D. complete Ans: B 131. COMPLACENT A. satisfied B. recommend C. Witty D. confuse Ans: A 132. CONCEAL A. show B. hide C. cancel D. excuse Ans: B 133. CONCEALED A. covered B. closed C. sealed D. hidden Ans: D 134. CONCURRENCE A. occurrence B. conquest C. currency |
| D. agreement Ans: D 135. CONDONE A. Ignore B. overlook C. forgive D. forget Ans: B 136. CONFIDENTIAL A. obvious B. honest C. secret D. accurate Ans: C 137. CONGREGATION A. concentration B. meeting C. discussion D. judgement Ans: B 138. CONGRUENT A. Different B. Identical C. parallel D. unfit Ans: B 139. CONJECTURE A. guess B. truth C. knowledge D. bias Ans: A 140. CONJURER |
| A. magician B. jester C. performer D. trickster Ans: A 141. CONNOTE A. pay B. Convey C. Conspire D. print Ans: B 142. CONSCIOUSNESS A. Understanding B. Nothingness C. awareness D. vision Ans: C 143. CONSCRIPT A. Draft B. draw C. Encircle D. subscribe Ans: A 144. CONSENSUS A. unanamity B. equanimity C. magnanimity D. proximity Ans: A 145. CONSERVATION A. preservation B. respiration C. correction D. confusion |
| Ans: A 146. CONSIDERATE A. Agreeable B. kind C. like-minded D. thoughtful Ans: D 147. CONSIGNEE A. delegate B. Representative C. nominee D. messenger Ans: C 148. CONSORT A. Protect B. Partner C. Convoy D. Guide Ans: B 149. CONSTERNATION A. Dismay B. Anxiety C. Hatred D. Ignorance Ans: A 150. CONSTRAIN A. stress B. contradict C. restrict D. obstruct Ans: C 151. CONTEMPLATION A. consideration |
| B. meditation C. deliberation D. speculation Ans: B 152. CONTRABAND A. Burgled B. Smuggled C. Baffled D. Juggled Ans: B 153. CONTRITE A. concise B. regretful C. compassionate D. unapologetic Ans: B 154. CONTROVERT A. subvert B. indict C. contradict D. confuse Ans: C 155. CONVALESCE A. Diminish B. admonish C. Recover D. convey Ans: C 156. CONVICT A. adventurer B. fugitive C. criminal D. impostor Ans: C |
| 157. COPIOUS A. Vast B. Identical C. Plentiful D. Messy Ans: C 158. CORDIAL A. affectionate B. generous C. friendly D. kind Ans: C 159. COUNTERFEIT A. Constant B. Unknown C. biased D. fake Ans: D 160. COVENANT A. case B. Coupon C. contract D. settlement Ans: C 161. CRAFTY A. evil B. cunning C. unkind D. infamous Ans; B 162. CREDIBLE A. charming B. serious |
| C. believable D. worthy Ans: C 163. CREDULOUS A. Funny B. Silly C. Innocent D. Gullible Ans: D 164. CRUDE A. unrefined B. cruel C. rude D. savage Ans: A 165. CRUSADE A. campaign B. flatten C. critical D. angry Ans: A 166. CULMINATION A. conclusion B. climax C. abyss D. cultivation Ans: B 167. CUPIDITY A. fear B. Friendship C. greed D. love Ans: C |
| 168. CURIOUS A. Doubtful B. Inquisitive C. sad D. suspicious Ans: B 169. DAMP A. light B. clear C. wet D. complicated Ans: C 170. DANGEROUS A. Safe B. strong C. hazardous D. secure Ans: C 171. DARING A. Brilliant B. energetic C. enthusiastic D. courageous Ans: D |
| 172. DEARTH A. scarcity B. familiarity C. closeness D. relation Ans; A 173. DEBACLE A. decline B. downfall C. discomfiture |
| D. degeneration Ans: B 174. DECAMP A. Move B. encamp C. flee D. hide Ans: C 175. DECAY A. decompose B. decline C. dispose D. disturb Ans: C 176. DECIMATED A. Captured B. Destroyed C. Damaged D. Worried Ans: B 177. DECREPITUDE A. disease B. coolness C. crowd D. feebleness Ans: D 178. DEFER A. indifferent B. defy C. differ D. postpone Ans: D |
| 179. DEFERENCE A. Indifference B. sympathy C. respect D. flattery Ans: C 180. DELIBERATE A. purposeless B. perpetrate C. intentional D. intervention Ans: C 181. DELIIBERATELY A. spontaneously B. inadvertently C. intentionally D. naturally Ans: C 182. DELINEATE A. expand B. portray C. explain D. argue Ans : C 183. DELUGE A. confusion B. deception C. flood D. weapon Ans: C 184. DELUSION A. Illumination B. illusion C. ascension |
| D. reality Ans: B 185. DEMENTED A. reasonable B. sensible C. idiotic D. lucid Ans: C 186. DEMISE A. death B. misfortune C. accident D. dismissal Ans: A 187. DEMONSTRATE A. Remonstrate B. show C. witness D. complain Ans: B 188. DENY A. regain B. refuse C. repair D. reduce Ans: B 189. DERISION A. humiliation B. embarrassment C. ridicule D. condemnation Ans: C |
| 190. DERIVE A. contain B. attain C. sustain D. obtain Ans: D 191. DEROGATORY A. Injurious B. shattering C. destructive D. disparaging Ans: D 192. DESICCATED A. Dry B. Drain C. clear D. fade Ans: A 193. DESPERATION A. Depression B. jubilation C. fascination D. hopelessness Ans: D 194. DESPONDENT A. deserted B. dejected C. rejected D. repentant Ans: B 195. DESULTORY A. random B. frugal |
| C. forsake D. diminish Ans: A 196. DETER A. neglect B. Disapprove C. differ D. hinder Ans: D 197. DETRIMENTAL A. deplorable B. Fundamental C. harmful D. disgraceful Ans: C 198. DEVOUT A. pious B. solemn C. loyal D. dedicated Ans: A 199. DEXTERITY A. Incompetence B. Gaucheness C. adroitness D. ineptitude Ans: C 200. DIFFIDENT A. timid B. unhappy C. discourteous D. gentle Ans: A |
| 201. DILATE A. spin B. Weaken C. widen D. push Ans: C 202. DILIGENT A. desirous B. hardworking C. ridiculous D. assiduous Ans: D 203. DILIGENT A. industrious B. energetic C. intelligent D. modest Ans: A 204. DILIGENT A. industrious B. indifferent C. intelligent D. energetic Ans A 205. DILLIGENT A. Intelligent B. eminent C. hardworking D. reliable Ans: C 206. DIMINISH A. Prohibit B. worsen C. reduce |
| D. shorten Ans: C 207. DISASTER A. death B. Epidemic C. misfortune D. derailment Ans: C 208. DISCRIMINATE A. compare B. Distinguish C. comprehend D. connect Ans: B 209. DISEASE A. fall B. damage C. illness D. injury Ans : C 210. DISHEVELLED A. tidy B. Clean C. neat D. untidy Ans: D 211. DISPARITY A. disseminate B. difference C. discord D. difficulty Ans: B 212. DISSUADE A. encourage B. worry C. disturb |
| D. discourage Ans: D 213. DOCILE A. submissive B. stubborn C. strong D. changeable Ans: A 214. DOLEFUL A. mournful B. sober C. regretful D. cheerless Ans: A 215. DRIZZLE A. sprinkle B. trickle C. splash D. downpour Ans: A 216. DUBIOUS A. doubtful B. disputable C. duplicate D. dangerous Ans: A 217. DULCET A. Sweet B. dull C. hard D. sour Ans: A 218. DUPLICATION A. Breed |
| B. reproduction C. print D. copying Ans: D 219. DWINDLE A. flourish B. grow C. increase D. decrease Ans: D 220. ECONOMICAL A. extravagant B. lavish C. thrifty D. stingy Ans: C 221. ECSTASY A. Economy B. eclipse C. joy D. extremism Ans: C 222. EFFECT A. result B. Warning C. chance D. purpose Ans : A 223. EFFICIENT A. Clever B. smart C. known D. capable Ans: D |
| 224. EFFIGY A. organ B. dummy C. imagery D. reflection Ans : B 225. ELASTIC A. free B. liberal C. flexible D. broad Ans: C 226. ELASTIC A. rubbery B. flexible C. expensive D. exciting Ans: B 227. ELUDE A. allure B. leave C. deceive D. escape Ans: D 228. EMANCIPATE A. liberate B. exist C. correct D. restrain Ans: A 229. EMANCIPATE A. Lift B. Rise |
| C. Raise D. Liberate Ans: D 230. EMBRACE A. impress B. except C. embarrass D. accept Ans: D 231. EMIT A. discharge B. appear C. vomit D. disappear Ans: A 232. EMULATE A. echo B. mimick C. imitate D. simulate Ans: C 233. ENCOUNTERED A. faced B. solved C. entered D. entertained Ans: A 234. ENGROSS A. dismiss B. oppress C. absorb D. endanger Ans: C |
| 235. ENIGMA A. Attractive B. riddle C. flare-up D. dream Ans: B 236. ENIGMA A. Truth B. fear C. difficulty D. puzzle Ans: D 237. ENIGMATIC A. magnetic B. Automatic C. speeding D. puzzling Ans: D 238. ENLIVEN A. Dampen B. cheer C. depress D. subdue Ans B 239. ENORMOUS A. petty B. warehouse C. immense D. trivial Ans: C 240. ENTERPRISING A. doing a new experiment B. finding out new ways of doing things C. taking up a new job |
| D. a new venture Ans: B 241. EPIDEMIC A. Endemic B. local C. widespread D. natural Ans: C 242. ERRONEOUS A. inaccurate B. unfair C. wrong D. false Ans: D 243. ERRONEOUSLY A. previously B. effectively C. wrongly D. evidently Ans: C 244. ERUDITE A. Scholarly B. unlettered C. stingy D. sloppy Ans: A 245. ESPIONAGE A. hypnotism B. spying C. perception D. détente Ans: B 246. ESPIONAGE |
| A. Planning B. pioneering C. lineage D. spying Ans: D 247. ESSENTIAL A. hidden B. obvious C. vital D. trivial Ans: C 248. ESTRANGED A. jealous B. angry C. separated D. suspicious Ans: C 249. ETERNAL A. Innumerable B. Unmeasurable C. prolonged D. perpetual Ans: D 250. ETERNAL A. temporary B. short term C. time being D. forever Ans: D 251. EULOGY A. harmony B. euphoria C. praise D. homily |
| Ans: C 252. EVADE A. Vacate B. Cheat C. Pretend D. Avoid Ans: D 253. EVENTUALLY A. previously B. briefly C. finally D. successfully Ans: C 254. EVINCE A. Recollect B. show C. appear D. produce Ans: B 255. EXAGGERATE A. magnify B. Imagine C. reinforce D. reiterate Ans: A 256. EXASPERATE A. tranquilize B. Alleviate C. infuriate D. appease Ans: C 257. EXECRATE A. curse |
| B. deplore C. denounce D. desecrate Ans :A 258. EXHORT A. recommend B. Coax C. pressure D. push Ans: C 259. EXORBITANT A. Odd B. Ridiculous C. excessive D. threatening Ans: C 260. EXOTIC A. alien B. Strange C. rare D. grand Ans: B 261. EXTRICATE A. free B. Tie C. complicate D. pull Ans: A 262. FABULOUS A. Beautiful B. marvellous C. interesting D. charming Ans: B |
| 263. FATAL A. terrible B. deadly C. poisonous D. wrong Ans: B 264. FATUOUS A. Fastidious B. fantastic C. funny D. silly Ans: D 265. FEEBLE A. weak B. playful C. pretty D. small Ans: A 266. FELICITATED A. admired B. adored C. encouraged D. congratulated Ans: D 267. FELICITY A. prosperity B. honesty C. bliss D. sorrow Ans : C 268. FETCH A. order B. bring |
| C. scoop D. take Ans : B 269. FICTITIOUS A. false B. frail C. foul D. flattering Ans : A 270. FIDELITY A. Affection B. allegiance C. accuracy D. loyalty Ans: D 271. FILTHY A. spotless B. immaculate C. dirty D. clean Ans: C 272. FLABBERGASTED A. scared B. embarrassed C. dumbfounded D. humiliated Ans: C 273. FLAIR A. talent B. tendency C. bias D. need Ans : A 274. FLAUNT |
| A. cut B. Deceive C. exhibit D. blame Ans: C 275. FLIMSY A. funny B. irrational C. weak D. partisan Ans: C 276. FLUTTER A. soar B. agitate C. change D. float Ans: D 277. FOREBODING A. Alarm B. forecast C. failure D. foresight Ans: A 278. FOREGO A. Renounce B. disown C. leave D. accumulate Ans: C 279. FORSAKEN A. nurtured B. neglected C. pardoned D. abandoned |
| Ans: D 280. FORSWEAR A. swear B. oath C. abuse D. forsake Ans: D 281. FORTIFY A. create B. generate C. prohibit D. strengthen Ans: D 282. FRAGRANCE A. taste B. aroma C. sight D. touch Ans: B 283. FREELANCE A. self-betrayed B. self-centred C. self-employed D. self-driven Ans: C 284. FRONTIER A. Edge B. landmark C. boundary D. corner Ans: C 285. FRUGAL A. economical |
| B. delicate C. splendid D. hungry Ans: A 286. FRUGAL A. plain B. Simple C. miserly D. economical Ans: D 287. FURY A. Shout B. Scold C. Frown D. Anger Ans: D 288. FUTILITY A. uselessness B. Insignificance C. irrelevance D. unimportance Ans: A 289. GARBLE A. confuse B. hide C. communicate D. explain Ans: A 290. GARNISH A. Honour B. respect C. obey D. adorn Ans: D |
| 291. GARNISH A. Paint B. adorn C. garner D. banish Ans: B 292. GARRULOUS A. Generous B. Reticent C. Taciturn D. Voluble Ans: D 293. GARRULOUS A. talkative B. sedative C. vocative D. positive Ans: A 294. GATHER A. scatter B. disperse C. congregate D. separate Ans: C 295. GENIAL A. Cordial B. unselfish C. careful D. specific Ans: A 296. GENIUS |
| A. generous B. foreigner C. a person with uncommon intellect D. athlete Ans: C 297. GENRE A. celebrity B. common man C. category D. pleasant Ans: C 298. GENUINE A. authentic B. legitimate C. reliable D. pure Ans: A 299. GENUINE A. Concern B. Local C. Authentic D. Clever Ans: C 300. GENUINE A. Generous B. healthy C. natural D. original Ans: D 301. GENUINE A. Good B. real C. attractive D. lovable Ans: B |
| 302. GENUINE A. real B. unreal C. similar D. false Ans: A 303. GLOOMY A. Misty B. obscure C. murky D. shadowy Ans: C 304. GNOME A. giant B. dwarf C. native D. alien Ans: B 305. GOURMET A. fussy B. Praise C. gastronome D. constant Ans: C 306. GRANDEUR A. Magnificence B. admiration C. happiness D. awe Ans: A 307. GRAVE A. Dead B. Still |
| C. Serious D. Sad Ans: C 308. GREET A. Welcome B. hostile C. unsociable D. aloof Ans: A 309. GRUESOME A. Sullen B. hideous C. exhausting D. insulting Ans: B 310. GRUFF A. Hard B. rough C. tough D. sturdy Ans: B 311. GRUMBLE A. Scold B. Complain C. sheer D. fight Ans: B 312. GUILE A. cunning B. Careful C. careless D. greedy Ans: A |
| 313. GULLIBILITY A. Shrewdness B. simplicity C. avidity D. gravity Ans: B 314. HALLUCINATION A. delusion B. habitat C. dress D. deception Ans: A 315. HAPPINESS A. Grief B. sorrow C. misery D. bliss Ans: D 316. HARD A. Difficult B. simple C. common D. easy Ans: A 317. HAUGHTY A. humble B. subservient C. meek D. conceited Ans: D 318. HERALDED A. clapped B. proclaimed C. protested |
| D. rewarded Ans: A 319. HESITATE A. determine B. pause C. settle D. resolve Ans: B 320. HONEST A. authentic B. upright C. direct D. actual Ans: B 321. HONOUR A. Determination B. courage C. respect D. discipline Ans: C 322. HOODWINK A. Deceive B. Negate C. Upset D. Cover Ans: A 323. HUMANE A. sympathetic B. Spirit C. straight D. source Ans: A 324. HUMILIATION |
| A. elimination B. Dishonour C. irritation D. damage Ans: B 325. HUMOROUS A. witty B. innovative C. fashionable D. timid Ans: A 326. HURDLE A. obstacle B. ban C. hedge D. relay Ans: A 327. HURDLE A. throw B. opposition C. obstacle D. suspicion Ans: C 328. IILICIT A. immoral B. illegal C. ineligible D. illegible Ans: B 329. ILL-BRED A. uncouth B. well-bred C. courteous D. mannerly |
| Ans: A 330. ILLICIT A. unlawful B. disgraceful C. improper D. infamous Ans: A 331. IMAGINARY A. fabulous B. fictitious C. factitious D. fallacious Ans: B 332. IMITATE A. follow B. copy C. think D. allude Ans: B 333. IMPECCABLE A. Inoffensive B. Harmless C. Important D. Faultless Ans: D 334. IMPECCABLE A. perfect B. fair C. faultless D. criminal Ans: A 335. IMPECCABLE |
| A. remarkable B. unbelievable C. flawless D. displeasing Ans: C 336. IMPEDIMENT A. clear B. ailment C. incapable D. obstruction Ans: D 337. IMPERVIOUS A. audacious B. haphazard C. impenetrable D. illogical Ans: C 338. IMPETUOUS A. Impious B. Impressive C. Hasty D. Disturbing Ans: C 339. IMPIOUS A. holy B. mischievous C. shrewd D. irreverent Ans: D 340. IMPOST A. Fertilizer B. dispatch C. tax D. postage |
| Ans: C 341. INADVERTENT A. insignificant B. careless C. unintentional D. difficult Ans: C 342. INADVERTENT A. thoughtless B. unintentional C. insane D. unintelligent Ans: B 343. INCAPACITATE A. cripple B. strengthen C. imprison D. invent Ans: A 344. INCEPTION A. initiative B. beginning C. initial D. origin Ans: B 345. INCESSANTLY A. continuously B. inevitably C. regularly D. indiscreetly Ans: A 346. INCLEMENT A. selfish |
| B. active C. unfavourable D. inactive Ans: C 347. INDICT A. implicate B. elude C. charge D. manifest Ans: C 348. INDICTMENT A. revelation B. Acquittal C. refusal D. accusation Ans: D 349. INDIGNATION A. hatred B. anger C. disapproval D. contempt Ans: B 350. INDOLENT A. Lazy B. Expensive C. Active D. Happy Ans: A 351. INEFFABLE A. unintelligible B. illegible C. inexplicable D. inexpressible |
| Ans: D 352. INEVITABLE A. significant B. unavoidable C. crucial D. undeniable Ans: B 353. INFAMY A. notoriety B. glory C. integrity D. familiarity Ans: A 354. INFATUATION A. emotion B. passion C. imagination D. compassion Ans: B 355. INFIRM A. unsteady B. timid C. nervous D. weak Ans: D 356. INFRUCTUOUS A. meaningless B. unnecessary C. redundant D. fruitless Ans: D 357. INGENUOUS A. careless |
| B. candid C. creative D. crafty Ans: B 358. INGENUOUS A. innocent B. artful C. cunning D. clever Ans: A 359. INNOCUOUS A. careless B. harmless C. insufficient D. irresponsible Ans: B 360. INNOCUOUS A. Innocent B. Innovative C. Inoffensive D. Innermost Ans: C 361. INSANE A. Cowardice B. foolish C. mad D. funny Ans: C 362. INSENSITIVE A. Repulsive B. Revolting C. cunning D. callous Ans: D |
| 363. INSIPID A. spicy B. bland C. interesting D. warm Ans: A 364. INSOLENT A. distasteful B. impatient C. diabolic D. rude Ans: D 365. INSTANT A. constant B. distant C. immediate D. sudden Ans: C 366. INTEGRATION A. symmetry B. unity C. coordination D. compromise Ans: B 367. INTERFERENCE A. honour B. obstruction C. fearful D. deference Ans: B 368. INTREPID A. ambitious |
| B. determined C. talkative D. fearless Ans: D 369. INTREPID A. hesitant B. fearless C. extrovert D. rash Ans: B 370. INVARIABLE A. Usual B. universal C. constant D. similar Ans: C 371. INVIGORATING A. Vibrating B. Refreshing C. Exaggerated D. Accelerating Ans: B 372. INVINCIBLE A. Vulnerable B. fallible C. yielding D. unassailable Ans: D 373. INVOICE A. Word B. sound C. statement D. language Ans: C |
| 374. IRASCIBLE A. temperamental B. envious C. angry D. irritable Ans: D 375. IRREPROACHABLE A. remarkable B. extraordinary C. faultless D. immense Ans: C 376. IRRESOLUTE A. undecided B. angry C. ignorant D. firm Ans: A 377. IRREVERENCE A. disrespect B. cruelty C. unkindness D. invalidity Ans: A 378. IRREVOCABLE A. changed B. done C. unalterable D. reversible Ans: C 379. ITINERANT A. frequent use of the word ‘it’ B. anything involving repetition |
| C. plan for a proposed journey D. travelling from place to place Ans: D 380. JABBER A. eloquent B. chatter C. talk D. speak Ans: B 381. JEALOUS A. interested B. hatred C. envied D. admired Ans: C 382. JEALOUS A. lustful B. envious C. proud D. greedy Ans: B 383. JUBILANT A. brilliant B. proud C. ecstatic D. gloomy Ans: C 384. JUBILANT A. Sombre B. Dejected C. Jocular D. Rejoicing Ans: D |
| 385. KIOSK A. store B. Shop C. booth D. mall Ans: A 386. KNACK A. dexterity B. awkwardness C. clumsiness D. disability Ans: A 387. KNAVE A. emperor B. enchanter C. soldier D. scoundrel Ans: D 388. KNAVISH A. honourable B. noble C. trustworthy D. unscrupulous Ans: D 389. LABYRINTH A. maze B. path C. skyscraper D. impasse Ans: A 390. LABYRINTH A. meandering B. rotating C. pacing |
| D. wriggling Ans: A 391. LACONIC A. lengthy B. concise C. substantial D. comatose Ans: B 392. LASSITUDE A. Sluggishness B. stagnation C. depression D. delicacy Ans: A 393. LATENT A. hidden B. expose C. obstruct D. confuse Ans: A 394. LAUD A. like B. Acknowledge C. praise D. record Ans: B 395. LETHARGIC A. energetic B. lazy C. lethal D. legal Ans: B 396. LETHARGIC A. inactive |
| B. elated C. thrilled D. jounce Ans: A 397. LIABILITY A. debt B. debit C. asset D. credit Ans: A 398. LIBERTY A. Freedom B. equality C. charity D. democracy Ans: A 399. LIMPID A. clear B. crippled C. lopsided D. ruffled Ans: A 400. LITTLE A. trivial B. Petty C. sample D. simple Ans: A 401. LOGICAL A. Responsive B. rational C. educated D. improper Ans: B |
| 402. LOQUACIOUS A. talkative B. slow C. content D. unclear Ans: A 403. LOUSY A. awesome B. awful C. aura D. awry Ans: B 404. LUCIDITY A. fluidity B. politeness C. clarity D. fluency Ans: C 405. LURID A. happy B. abundant C. bright D. shocking Ans: D 406. LUXURIANT A. luxury-loving B. lovely C. rich D. abundant Ans: D 407. MAESTRO A. Genius B. admirer |
| C. employee D. novice Ans: A 408. MAGNIFICENT A. magnanimous B. modest C. generous D. splendid Ans: D 409. MANIA A. greatness B. fame C. madness D. wisdom Ans: C 410. MASTERY A. mystery B. weighty C. authority D. weakness Ans: C 411. MASTICATE A. Chew B. Choke C. Bite D. Swallow Ans: A 412. MEAGRE A. Plenty B. Inadequate C. sufficient D. limited Ans: B |
| 413. MEANDER A. Blow B. curve C. bend D. wind Ans: B 414. MEEK A. light-hearted B. serious C. submissive D. benign Ans: C 415. MELLOW A. melodious B. dramatic C. genial D. fruity Ans: C 416. MENACE A. request B. prayer C. threat D. curse Ans: C 417. MENTOR A. guide B. genius C. stylist D. philosopher Ans: A 418. MERCY A. merit B. sympathy C. loss |
| D. pain Ans: B 419. METICULOUS A. correct B. clean C. methodical D. painstaking Ans: C 420. METICULOUS A. interfere B. courage C. agreement D. careful Ans: D 421. MIMIC A. tease B. Refresh C. greet D. copy Ans: D 422. MISTAKE A. precise B. error C. accurate D. mistook Ans: B 423. MOMENTOUS A. important B. temporary C. fleeting D. monumental Ans: A 424. MORDANT |
| A. stupid B. pensive C. senseless D. sarcastic Ans: D 425. MORIBUND A. stagnant B. gloomy C. dying D. superfluous Ans: C 426. MOTIVE A. reason B. occasion C. intention D. preparation Ans: C 427. MUNDANE A. musical B. ordinary C. mortal D. mandatory Ans: B 428. NAP A. nape B. sneeze C. siesta D. snore Ans: C 429. NEFARIOUS A. docile B. natural C. neurotic |
| D. wicked Ans: D 430. NEFARIOUS A. Excited B. Wicked C. Rigorous D. Benign Ans: B 431. NEGOTIATION A. In-between B. Carelessness C. Bargaining D. Slackness Ans: C 432. NOMADIC A. fighting B. rare C. strange D. wandering Ans: D 433. NONPLUSSED A. injurious B. abusive C. puzzled D. enormous Ans: C 434. NOVICE A. expert B. specialist C. generalist D. beginner Ans: D 435. NURTURE |
| A. encourage B. grow C. see D. maintain Ans: B 436. OBDURATE A. careless B. contrary C. callous D. stubborn Ans: D 437. OBNOXIOUS A. depressing B. disgusting C. arrogant D. filthy Ans: B 438. OBSCENE A. beautiful B. unhealthy C. unwanted D. indecent Ans: D 439. OBSCENE A. dirty B. unhealthy C. indecent D. unwanted Ans: C 440. OBSCENE A. indecent B. incorrigible C. ridiculous D. intolerable |
| Ans: A 441. OBSEQUIOUS A. Defiant B. Dishonest C. Servile D. Honest Ans: C 442. OBSESSION A. pre-occupation B. suspicion C. frustration D. dejection Ans: A 443. OBSTINATE A. antagonistic B. abstruse C. intrinsic D. stubborn Ans: D 444. OBSTINATE A. stubborn B. pretty C. silly D. clever Ans: A 445. OBSTREPEROUS A. unruly B. lazy C. awkward D. sullen Ans: A 446. OCCULT A. religious |
| B. unnatural C. supernatural D. strong Ans: C 447. ODIOUS A. hateful B. rotten C. infamous D. sick Ans: A 448. OMINOUS A. Officious B. Pleasant C. Convenient D. Threatening Ans: D 449. ONUS A. inclination B. responsibility C. prudence D. antipathy Ans: B 450. ONUS A. sadness B. happiness C. responsibility D. criticism Ans: C 451. OPULENT A. hard-working B. comfortable C. obscure D. rich Ans: D |
| 452. OSSIFY A. make or become like a stone B. make or become like a bone C. turn into plasma D. turn into iron Ans: B 453. OSTENTATION A. pomp B. pretence C. abundance D. plenty Ans: A 454. OSTRACISE A. banish B. belittle C. beguile D. besiege Ans: A 455. OSTRACIZE A. evacuate B. excavate C. expel D. extradite Ans: C 456. OUTRAGEOUS A. loud B. noisy C. naughty D. shocking Ans: D 457. PACIFIC A. extensive |
| B. peaceful C. deep D. white Ans: B 458. PACIFY A. calmdown B. satisfy C. rouse D. rejoice Ans: A 459. PAIL A. mug B. container C. bucket D. vessel Ans: C 460. PALLID A. friendly B. pale C. worthless D. comforting Ans: B 461. PANACEA A. flatter B. praise C. inactivity D. cure-all Ans: D 462. PANDEMONIUM A. pander B. chaos C. gratify D. panic Ans: B |
| 463. PARADOX A. Paradise B. question C. puzzle D. challenge Ans: C 464. PARSIMONY A. expenditure B. bankruptcy C. bribery D. miserliness Ans: D 465. PAUCITY A. surplus B. shortage C. excess D. meanness Ans: B 466. PAWN A. sponge B. scrounge C. hire D. pledge Ans: D 467. PECULIAR A. special B. strange C. ordinary D. rare Ans: B 468. PENCHANT A. liking B. eagerness |
| C. disability D. dislike Ans: A 469. PERIL A. danger B. roughness C. insecurity D. anger Ans: A 470. PERILOUS A. hazardous B. rigorous C. resilient D. requisite Ans: A 471. PERILOUS A. monstrous B. dangerous C. cautious D. dubious Ans: B 472. PERIODIC A. infrequent B. continuous C. occasional D. regular Ans: D 473. PERISH A. disintegrate B. die C. destroy D. vanish Ans: B |
| 474. PERNICIOUS A. filthy B. foul C. continuous D. injurious Ans: D 475. PERQUISITE A. incentive B. privilege C. bonus D. reward Ans: B 476. PERSEVERE A. fickle B. persist C. constant D. polite Ans: B 477. PERSIST A. resist B. leave C. quit D. insist Ans: D 478. PERSPICUOUS A. relevant B. precise C. brief D. clear Ans: B 479. PERSUADE A. hinder B. coax C. restrain |
| D. deter Ans: B 480. PERUSE A. overuse B. examine C. abuse D. defuse Ans: B 481. PERUSE A. read B. argue C. follow D. reduce Ans: A 482. PESTER A. annoy B. insect C. upset D. paste Ans: A 483. PETITION A. rotation B. administration C. appeal D. vocation Ans: C 484. PHILANTHROPIST A. benefactor B. beneficiary C. matron D. sponsor Ans: A 485. PINNACLE |
| A. capsule B. heart C. summit D. pit Ans: C 486. PIOUS A. religious B. sympathetic C. afraid D. faithful Ans: A 487. PITY A. offence B. mercy C. kindness D. joy Ans: B 488. PLEASURE A. comfort B. privilege C. support D. happiness Ans: D 489. PLEBISCITE A. referendum B. reservation C. representation D. renunciation Ans: A 490. PLUMP A. tall B. fat C. lean D. skinny |
| Ans: B 491. POACH A. catch B. hunt C. preach D. plunder Ans: B 492. PODIUM A. arena B. tripod C. stand D. dais Ans: D 493. POIGNANT A. showy B. sad C. silly D. snobbish Ans: B 494. POROUS A. adventurous B. permeable C. pungent D. concrete Ans: B 495. PRAGMATIC A. theoretical B. realistic C. perfect D. simple Ans: B 496. PREAMBLE A. mediation |
| B. conclusion C. introduction D. definition Ans: C 497. PRECARIOUS A. perilous B. salubrious C. innocuous D. inoffensive Ans: A 498. PREDILECTION A. preference B. favour C. whim D. prejudice Ans: A 499. PREMONITION A. insight B. uncertainty C. forewarning D. scope Ans: C 500. PREPONDERANCE A. pre-eminence B. dominance C. domineering D. preoccupation Ans: B 501. PRETEND A. guess B. suspect C. think D. feign Ans: D |
| 502. PRIORITY A. urgency B. protocol C. precedence D. necessity Ans: C 503. PRODIGAL A. exclusive B. productive C. lavish D. carefree Ans: C 504. PRODIGAL A. huge B. prodigious C. enormous D. wasteful Ans: D 505. PROFICIENT A. adept B. pupil C. reliable D. prominent Ans: A 506. PROFLIGATE A. Talkative B. Intelligent C. Unconventional D. Wasteful Ans: D 507. PROGNOSIS A. diagnosis B. forecast |
| C. preface D. identity Ans: B 508. PROLIFERATE A. progression B. prohibit C. stipulate D. reproduce Ans: D 509. PROMISCUOUS A. conspicuous B. virtuous C. indiscriminate D. spontaneous Ans: C 510. PROPHYLACTIC A. antagonistic B. toxic C. preventive D. purgative Ans: C 511. PROPINQUITY A. propensity B. prosperity C. nearness D. foresight Ans: C 512. PROPITIATE A. conform B. appease C. influence D. approach Ans: B |
| 513. PROPOSITION A. intimation B. protestation C. proposal D. invitation Ans: D 514. PROTRUDE A. Lengthen B. uphold C. bulge D. refute Ans: C 515. PRUDENT A. skilled B. experienced C. cautious D. criminal Ans: C 516. PRUDENT A. wise B. cunning C. frank D. severe Ans: A 517. PURGE A. evacuate B. pressurize C. thrust D. float Ans: A 518. QUARRY A. victim B. quake C. denounce D. quest Ans: A 519. QUASH A. question B. pledge |
| C. reject D. slash Ans: C 520. QUERULOUS A. critical B. curious C. complaining D. ambiguous Ans: C 521. QUEST A. test B. trial C. decision D. search Ans: D 522. QUICKEN A. accelerate B. delay C. hinder D. stop Ans: A 523. QUIVER A. quarrel B. quicken C. waver D. tremble Ans: D 524. RAMPART A. ropeway B. staircase C. parapet D. scaffold Ans: C 525. RARE A. common B. usual C. scarce D. few Ans: C |
| 526. RATIONAL A. Tidy B. Agreeable C. Laudable D. Logical Ans: D 527. RAVAGE A. destroy B. break C. demolish D. abolish Ans: C 528. RECAPITULATION A. introduction B. capture C. withdrawal D. recall Ans: D 529. RECEPTACLE A. compartment B. hole C. container D. funnel Ans: C 530. RECIPIENTS A. creators B. donors C. receivers D. instigators Ans: C 531. RECOLLECT A. Return B. Remember C. Unite D. Assemble Ans: B 532. RECTIFY A. clarify B. condone |
| C. correct D. regularise Ans: C 533. RECTIFY A. proceed B. satisfy C. insert D. correct Ans: D 534. RECTIFY A. satisfy B. correct C. reduce D. pacify Ans: B 535. REDEEM A. punish B. save C. forget D. forgive Ans: B 536. REGARD A. respect B. liking C. love D. suspicion Ans: A 537. REGIME A. clique B. authority C. cabal D. gang Ans: B 538. REGRESS A. deteriorate B. Degenerate C. backslide D. lapse Ans: C |
| 539. RELISH A. realise B. taste C. enjoy D. reveal Ans: C 540. REPARTEE A. refuse B. celebrate C. response D. question Ans: C 541. REPEAL A. acceptance B. cancellation C. rejection D. dejection Ans: B 542. REPEATED A. disputed B. elaborated C. explained D. reiterated Ans: D 543. REPOSE A. place B. keep C. rest D. replace Ans: C 544. REPROOF A. Warning B. Ridicule C. Rebuke D. Threat Ans: C 545. RESCIND A. change B. revoke |
| C. repeat D. reconsider Ans: B 546. RESTIVE A. rested B. restless C. limited D. limitless Ans: B 547. RESTRICT A. curtail B. prohibit C. retain D. retail Ans: B 548. RESULT A. data B. decision C. outcome D. cause Ans: C 549. RESURGENCE A. relocation B. repletion C. renewal D. reluctance Ans: C 550. RETALIATE A. pardon B. corrupt C. avenge D. rejoice Ans: C 551. REVEL A. make merry B. glory C. reveal D. revert Ans: A |
| 552. REVENUE A. income B. return C. disaster D. regain Ans: A 553. REVERE A. condemn B. reverse C. humiliate D. respect Ans: D 554. REVERIE A. determination B. day-dream C. reality D. realization Ans: B 555. REVILE A. revive B. review C. abuse D. reveal Ans: C 556. RIGHT A. correct B. marked C. straight D. finished Ans: A 557. RIVALLED A. hatred B. revised C. competed D. contradicted Ans: C 558. ROUT A. death B. defeat |
| C. loss D. crash Ans: B 559. SALACIOUS A. angry B. unhappy C. satisfied D. lustful Ans: D 560. SALIENT A. valiant B. variant C. prudent D. prominent Ans: D 561. SAVOUR A. taste B. protector C. sour D. flavour Ans: A 562. SCANDALIZED A. irritated B. scared C. worried D. shocked Ans: D 563. SCINTILLATING A. moving B. interesting C. burning D. glittering Ans: D 564. SCORN A. concise B. despise C. bias D. fierce Ans: B |
| 565. SCORN A. ridicule B. laugh C. condemn D. criticize Ans: C 566. SELECTION A. denial B. preference C. refusal D. display Ans: B 567. SHAM A. real B. genuine C. authentic D. fake Ans: D 568. SHEATH A. weapon B. hide C. encourage D. coat Ans: D 569. SHINES A. glows B. dazzles C. blazes D. glitters Ans: D 570. SINUOUS A. serpentine B. transparent C. straight D. serene Ans: A 571. SLITHER A. slide B. move |
| C. shake D. slip Ans: A 572. SNOOZE A. sleep B. snore C. dream D. relax Ans: A 573. SOLE A. only B. principal C. important D. immediate Ans: A 574. SOLICIT A. command B. request C. sympathize D. agree Ans: B 575. SOLITARY A. quiet B. lonely C. lost D. idle Ans: B 576. SOLITARY A. sad B. voluntary C. subtle D. lonely Ans: D 577. SOLITARY A. solid B. solicitous C. lonely D. voluntary Ans: C |
| 578. SOMBRE A. gloomy B. quiet C. serious D. sleepy Ans: A 579. SOOTHE A. agitate B. perturb C. fluster D. mollify Ans: D 580. SORDID A. sore B. unpleasant C. splendid D. dissatisfied Ans: B 581. SPECTRUM A. star B. telephone C. range D. specific Ans: C 582. SPECULATE A. think B. guess C. argue D. speak Ans: B 583. SPINE A. supple B. vertebrae C. rotund D. grime Ans: B 584. SPIRITED A. admirable B. adaptable |
| C. advanced D. ardent Ans: D 585. SPIRITED A. heated B. drunk C. enthusiastic D. possessed Ans: C 586. SPORADIC A. occasional B. whirling C. epidermic D. stagnant Ans: A 587. SPORADIC A. timely B. scattered C. frequent D. irrelevant Ans: B 588. SPRUCE A. fat B. natty C. clear D. happy Ans: B 589. SPUME A. spit B. poison C. lava D. foams Ans: D 590. SPURIOUS A. fictional B. true C. particular D. fake Ans: D |
| 591. SPURIOUS A. modest B. spontaneous C. fake D. sincere Ans: C 592. STERN A. young B. stem C. strict D. lenient Ans: C 593. STRINGENT A. evident B. farfetched C. strict D. compulsorC Ans: D 594. STRINGENT A. flexible B. inflexible C. staunch D. tough Ans: B 595. STROLL A. trat B. gallop C. walk D. jog Ans: C 596. STROLL A. trat B. gallop C. walk D. jog Ans: C 597. STUBBORN A. timid B. arrogant |
| C. adamant D. angry Ans: C 598. SUBJUGATE A. capitulate B. conquer C. strike D. confuse Ans: B 599. SUCCESSIVE A. rapid B. victorious C. beneficent D. consecutive Ans: D 600. SUFFICIENT A. full B. complete C. enough D. less Ans: C 601. SUPERANNUATED A. experienced B. accepted C. retired D. senile Ans: C 602. SUPERFICIAL A. defective B. superior C. deep D. shallow Ans: D 603. SUPERSEDE A. suspend B. enforce C. repeal D. set aside Ans: D |
| 604. SUPERSTITIOUS A. pious B. traditional C. irrational D. sacred Ans: C 605. SURMOUNT A. discount B. surround C. overcome D. capture Ans: C 606. SURMOUNT A. discount B. surround C. overcome D. capture Ans: C 607. SWAP A. snap B. exchange C. break D. exclude Ans: B 608. SYCOPHANT A. Psyche B. Flatterer C. Critic D. Slave Ans: B 609. SYSTEMATICALLY A. scientifically B. technically C. methodically D. symmetrically Ans: C 610. TACITURN A. gloomy B. sarcastic |
| C. upset D. silent Ans: D 611. TACITURN A. reticent B. gregarious C. communicative D. garrulous Ans: A 612. TAME A. wild B. savage C. domesticated D. silent Ans: C 613. TEDIOUS A. devious B. dull C. distinctive D. derogatory Ans: B 614. TEMERITY A. verity B. audacity C. simplicity D. paucity Ans: B 615. TEMPEST A. drama B. temperature C. temptation D. storm Ans: D 616. TENET A. belief B. provision C. perspective D. view Ans: A |
| 617. TEPID A. hot B. warm C. cold D. boiling Ans: B 618. THRIFTY A. Greedy B. Extravagant C. Economical D. Compassionate Ans: C 619. THRIVE A. destroy B. flourish C. raise D. create Ans: B 620. TINSEL A. tinkle B. decoration C. tin D. colourful Ans: B 621. TIRADE A. trade B. praise C. applause D. rant Ans: D 622. TOIL A. test B. spoil C. work hard D. tell Ans: C 623. TORPID A. insipid B. stupid |
| C. sensitive D. inactive Ans: D 624. TOXIC A. bitter B. foul-smelling C. remedia D. poisonous Ans: D 625. TRAMP A. wanderer B. cheat C. traveller D. pilgrim Ans: A 626. TRANQUIL A. tremendous B. dynamic C. treacherous D. peaceful Ans: D 627. TRANSIENT A. fleeting B. transparent C. feeble D. fanciful Ans: A 628. TRANSIENT A. permanent B. uncertain C. provisional D. transitory Ans: D 629. TRANSIENT A. temporary B. durable C. timely D. transparent Ans: A |
| 630. TRANSITION A. position B. translation C. change D. movement Ans: C 631. TRANSMISSION A. administer B. conveyance C. connect D. disconnect Ans: B 632. TRANSPARENT A. verbose B. involved C. witty D. lucid Ans: D 633. TRAUMA A. accident B. art form C. type of medicine D. emotional shock Ans: D 634. TREMENDOUS A. awesome B. remarkable C. considerable D. excessive Ans: B 635. TRIBULATION A. palpitation B. suffering C. weakness D. stimulation Ans: B 636. TRIMMING A. skimming B. arranging |
| C. planning D. cutting Ans: D 637. TRITE A. commonplace B. clever C. brief D. impudent Ans: A 638. VACILLATE A. waver B. never C. quiver D. queer Ans: A 639. VALIANT A. courageous B. quarrelsome C. cheerful D. repulsive Ans: A 640. VANISH A. disappear B. decrease C. encircle D. reveal Ans: A 641. VENAL A. corrupt B. comprehensible C. legible D. forgivable Ans: A 642. VENERATE A. despise B. disobey C. disregard D. revere Ans: D |
| 643. VENIAL A. corrupt B. superficial C. respected D. pardonable Ans: D 644. VERACITY A. freedom B. truth C. wisdom D. loyalty Ans: B 645. VERISIMILITUDE A. grotesque B. fantastic C. festive D. authenticity Ans: D 646. VIABLE A. useless B. bright C. capable D. workable Ans: D 647. VINDICATE A. open B. ventilate C. justify D. recommend Ans: C 648. VINDICTIVE A. imaginative B. accusative C. spiteful D. aggressive Ans: C 649. VIRULENT A. defunct B. deadly |
| C. daring D. deceptive Ans: B 650. VISCERAL A. cloudy B. bodily C. heavenly D. intelligent Ans: B 651. VIVACIOUS A. imaginary B. lively C. perceptible D. languid Ans: B 652. VIVACIOUS A. lonely B. lively C. beautiful D. brooding Ans: B 653. VOCATION A. examination B. seminar C. occupation D. holiday Ans: C 654. VOCATION A. holiday B. occupation C. break up D. virtue Ans: B 655. VORACIOUS A. hungry B. hasty C. thirsty D. greedy Ans: D |
| 656. WANDER A. ride B. desire C. roam D. treat Ans: C 657. WANDER A. wrestle B. gallop C. roam D. race Ans: C 658. WHOLESOME A. complete B. ripe C. sound D. desirable Ans: C 659. WILY A. wise B. stupid C. cunning D. angry Ans: C 660. YARDSTICK A. summation B. size C. statistics D. standard Ans: D 661. YEARN A. to earn B. to crave C. to regret D. to yawn Ans: B |