SYNONYMS

PART-'I'
1. ABJURE
13. DEXTERITY
(A) curse (B) renounce
(A) genuineness (B) correctness
(C) misjudge (D) disagree
(C) skill (D) sugar content
2. ADULATION 14. DIFFIDENT
(A) howling sound
(A) shy (B) indifferent
(B)sincere greeting (C) fearful (D) lifeless
(C) excessive admission 15. DIVESTED
(D)religious ceremony (A) squandered (B) denounced
3. ANACHRONISTIC (C) stripped (D) bankrupt
(A) rebellious (B) timely 16. DOUGHTY
(C) outdated (D) bitterly (A) valiant (B) severe
4. ARBITER (C) devout (D) not thoroughly baked
(A) umpire (B) adviser 17. DOUR
(C)worker (D) tree doctor (A) stingy (B) embittered
5. ASSIDUOUSLY (C) gloomy (D) mean
(A) sensitively (B) diligently 18. DURESS
(C) eagerly (D) bitterly (A) cover (B) difficulty
6. AVARICE (C) compulsion (D) hardship
(A) greediness (B) stinginess 19. EMANATE
(C) meanness (D) wealth (A) disappear (B) issue from
7. BEATIFIC (C) give prominence to (D) regurgitate
(A) avant-garde (B) helpful 20. EPITOME
(C) blissful (D) smiling (A) review (B) criticism
8. BILK (C) written praise (D) embodiment
(A) accuse (B) browbeat 21. EXECRABLE
(C) antagonize (D) swindle (A) exceptional (B) abominable
9. BONA FIDE (C) painful (D) unbelievable
(A) honorable (B) remunerative 22. GREGARIOUS
(C) well-made (D) genuine (A) talkative (B) generous
10. COLOSSAL (C) bold (D) sociable
(A) epic (B) gigantic 23. IMPRECATION
(C) breakable (D) superb (A) evil effect (B) insult
11. CONGLOMERATION (C) forecast (D) curse
24. INARTICULATE
(A) exciting display (B) varied mixture
(A) unable to put into words (B) unclear
(C) deceptive appearance
(C) unesthetic (D) disorganized
(D) difficult enterprise
25. INDOMITABLE
12. DESULTORY
(A) uncomfortable (B) invincible
(A) useless (B) desperate
(C) resentful (D) unstable
(C) aimless (D) insulting
26. APOLOGUE 38. PARIAH
(A) naiveté (B) inventiveness (A) false god (B) faithful servant
(C) scheme (D) natural wisdom (C) outcast (D) heathen

27. INGRATIATING 39. PENCHANT

(A) inclination (B) weakness
(A) pleasing (B) ungrateful
(C) uncertainty (D) amulet
(C) thankful (D)ungracious
40. PERENNIAL
28. INNATE
(A) enduring (B) every other year
(A) unfeeling (B) yearly
(C) tough (D) flowery
(C) clever (D) inborn
41. PLUMMETING
29. MALADROITNESS
(A) flying away (B) sliding
(A) dexterity (B) clumsiness (C) feathering (D) plunging
(C) wickedness (D) illness 42. PRAGMATIC
30. MARTINET (A) unyielding (B) practicable
(A) small bird (B) teacher (C) mathematical (D) logical
(C) severe taskmaster
43. PREPOSTEROUS
(D) mild disciplinarian (A) absurd (B) enormous
31. MESMERIST (C) vexing (D) putting off
(A) sleepwalker (B) ringleader 44. RANCOR
(C) mastermind (D) hypnotist (A) slow decay (B) sadness
32. MINIMAL (C) violence

(A) moderate (B) decreasing (D) deep-seated hatred

(C) simplified (D) least possible 45. REDOUBTABLE
33. MISHMASH (A) unconquerable (B) unquestionable
(C) formidable (D) remarkable
(A) hodgepodge (B) cooked cereal
(C) riffraff (D) helter-skelter 46. SCHISM
34. MORIBUND (A) canyon (B) confusion
(C) split (D) hostility
(A) dying (B) delaying
47. SINECURE
(C) malingering (D) pessimistic
(A) carefree (B) easy job
35. NEMESIS (C) focus of attention (D) irremediable
(A) pet abomination (B) avenger 48. SUCCINCT
(C) threat (D) forgetfulness
(A) concise (B) sullen
36. NOSTALGIA (C) strict (D) tense
(A) rheumatism 49. TIRADE
(B) indescribable feeling (A) resentment (B) fatigue
(C) childish dream (C) harangue (D) modest appeal
(D) sentimental yearning 50. VITUPERATIVE
37. PALADIN (A) lively (B) abusive
(C) excessive (D) repetitious
(A) companion (B) champion of a cause
(C) avenger (D) Robin Hood character
 PART-'II'
1. ABSTRUSE 14. ELEEMOSYNARY
(A) hard to understand (B) stupid (A) extravagant (B) slow-moving
(C) scattered about (D) thrown away (C) slimy (D) charitable
2. AEGIS
15. ENCLAVE
(A) outlet (B) sponsorship
(A) peninsula (B) deserted place
(C) vigilance (D) ancient times
(C) special enclosed area (D) meeting place
3. APOCRYPHAL
16. ESOTERIC
(A) temporary (B) exaggerated
(C) not genuine (D) fantastic (A) private (B) strange
(C) indifferent (D) selfish
4. BELLWETHER
17. EUPHEMISM
(A) flatterer (B) leader
(C) mimic (D) humidifier (A) compliment (B) wise saying
(C) pleasanter expression
5. BUCOLIC
(A) rustic (B) seasonal (D) good intention
(C) foolish (D) sickly 18. FORTUITOUSLY
6. BURGEONING (A) by chance (B) surprisingly
(A) beating up (B) struggling (C) entertainingly (D)powerfully
(C) budding (D) uprooting
19. FURBELOW
7. CACOPHONY
(A) trick (B) ruffle
(A) climax (B) harsh sound (C) continued trill (D) weak trait
(C) choir (D) strangeness
20. GARGANTUAN
8. CANARD
(A) awkward (B) gigantic
(A) jest (B) coward
(C) distorted (D) hoarse
(C) scoundrel (D) hoax
9. CARPING 21. GAUCHERIE

(A) scraping (B) yelling (A) awkwardness (B) misery

(C) rugged (D) faultfinding (C) embarrassment (D) stupidity
10. CHAUVINISTIC 22. IGNOMINY
(A) fanatically patriotic (B) boastful (A) frustration (B) disgrace
(C) irritating (D) hotheaded (C) foolishness (D) disguise
11. CONTRETEMPS 23. INEFFABLE
(A) fantasy (B) antagonism (A) fanciful (B) unpopular
(C) embarrassing occurrence (C) untouchable (D) unspeakable
(D) timelessness 24. INEXORABLE
12. COSSET (A) improbable (B) unavoidable
(A) pamper (B) coax (C) relentless (D) powerful
(C) coerce (D) anger
25. INSOUCIANT
13. COTERIE
(A) unsmiling (B) selfish
(A) funeral escort (B) elegance
(C) persistent (D) carefree
(C) sufficiency (D) clique
26. INVIOLATE 39. PENULTIMATE
(A) guarded (B) unharmed (A) final (B) next to last
(C) undecided (D) uncrossed
(C) closely related (D) demanding
27. LACHRYMOSE
40. PRESCIENCE
(A) sorry (B) overabundant
(A) poise (B) foresight
(C) tearful (D) insufficient
(C) tact (D) punctuality
28. MACHINATION
(A) signal (B) rigid regulation 41. PRISTINE
(C) experiment (D) scheming (A) antiquated (B) unforgettable
29. MALEFIC (C) unspoiled (D) delicate

(A) evil (B) frightening 42. PURVIEW

(C) antagonistic (D) badly organized (A) oversight (B) summary
30. MENDICANT (C) panorama (D) jurisdiction
(A) liar (B) beggar 43. RATIOCINATION
(C) pharmacist (D) repairman (A) communication (B) agreement
31. NASCENT (C) logical reasoning (D) mathematical concept
(A) significant (B) increasing 44. RECONDITE
(C) being born (D) pearly (A) obscure (B) penitent
32. NEFARIOUS (C) forgiven (D) recounted
(A) tricky (B) completely incredible 45. SERENDIPITY
(C) negligent (D) very wicked
(A) tranquility (B) sympathy
33. NEOPHYTE
(C) lucky discovery (D) pleasure
(A) beginner (B) orthodox follower
(C) stranger (D) caveman 46. SUPERNAL
34. OBFUSCATION (A) springlike (B) lofty
(A) opposition (B) illusion (C) excellent (D) overflowing
(C) frustration (D) purposeful confusion 47. TENUOUS
35. ORNITHOLOGY SCIENCE DEALING (A) secure (B) slim
WITH: (C) stubborn (D) shaded
(A) fish (B) birds 48. TRANSITORY
(C) spiders (D)domestic animals
(A) impatient (B) rapid
36. PANACHE
(C) enduring (D) temporary
(A) kind of pastry (B) coat of arms
49. TRENCHERMAN
(C) heroic flourish (D) sweet mixture
(A) ditchdigger (B) hearty
37. PANEGYRIC A SPEECH THAT IS:
(C) fathful retainer (D) professional fisherman
(A) all-inclusive (B) laudatory
50. VERNAL
(C) abusive (D) soothing
(A) majestic (B) green
38. PANTHEON
(C) springlike (D) truthful
(A) hall of fame (B) Greek architecture
(C) world court (D) nature worshiper
 PART-'III'
1. ABASH 14. AGGLOMERATION
(A) obliterate (B) send away (A) enumeration (B) vagueness
(C) embarrass (D) condemn (C) resplendence (D) confused mass
2. ABNEGATION 15. ALEMBIC
(A) indignation (B) renunciation (A) drinking mug (B) chemical formula
(C) affirmation (D) abstention (C) rhythmic foot (D) distilling vessel
3. ABRADE 16. ALTERCATION
(A) rub off (B) attach (A) loud explosion (B) drastic change
(C) scold‘ (D) twist (C) angry dispute (D) outright denial
4. ABSOLUTION 17. ALTRUISTIC
(A) despotism (B) punishment (A) unselfish (B) radical
(C) positiveness (D) forgiveness (C) egoistic (D) wastrel
5. ABSTRUSE 18. AMBERGRIS
(A) stupid (B) diffuse (A) forever oily
(C) obscure (D) missing (B) piece of costume jewelry
6. ABUT
(D) perfume base (D) healing ointment
(A) border on (B) collide with
19. AMPERSAND
(C) refuse (D) excuse
(A) the symbol (B) figure of speech
7. ACCOUTREMENTS (C) material for grinding glass
(A) sealed orders (B) equipment (D) electronic unit
(C) adjustments (D) financial records 20. AMULET
8. ACTUARIAL (A) charm (B) hamlet
(A) realistical (B) normal
(C) phial (D) turban
(C) by virtue of
21. ANA
(D) relating to statistical calculations
(A) foolish act
9. ADJUNCT
(B) collection of odd literary items
(A) solemn oath (B) addition
(C) insect group (D) worthless bric-a-brac
(C) adaptation (D) decree
22. ANCILLARY
10. AFFERENT
(A) obvious (B) auxiliary
(A) diffident (B) unmoved
(C) pertaining to the ankle
(C) bringing toward a central point
(D) feeble
(D) removing
23. ANNEAL
11. AFFIANT
(A) heal (B) rescind
(A) affidavit signer (B) betrothed
(C) patch (D) temper
(C) opponent (D) confidential agent
24. ANTHROPOMORPHIC
12. AFFLATUS
(A) gastric ailment (B) egoism (A) geological (B) changeable
(C) notoriety (D) inspiration (C) primitive (D) having human from
13. AFFRONT 25. APHASIA
(A) pride (B) insult (A) loss of sight (B) shapelessness
(C) loss of memory (D) loss of speech
(C) success (D) projection
26. APPOSITE 40. BALDRIC
(A) excuse (B) afterpiece (A) part of a castle (B) melody on a horn
(C) moral fable (D) farewell speech (C) belt for sword (D) coat of mail
27. APPOSITE 41. BARBATE
(A) hostile (B) appropriate
(A) drug (B) jagged
(C) antipodal (D) appointive
(C) bearded (D) ironical
28. APPRISE
(A) reward (B) approach 42. BARNACLE
(C) evaluate (D) inform (A) shell-bearing sea animal
29. ARRAIGN (B) place for animal
(A) serve on jury (B) put in order (C) small telescopic instrument
(C) bring before a court
(D) seafarer
(D) convict
43. BAROQUE
30. ARROYO
(A) ranch (B) gully (A) extravagantly ornamented
(C) prairie (D) cliff (B) mosaic pattern
31. ASCETIC (C) baronial (D) medieval
(A) sterilized (B) unbiased 44. BAROUCHE
(C) self-denying (D) haggard
(A) wild dance step (B) jeweled clip
32. ASSEVERATION
(C) portico (D) carriage
(A) assertion (B) anger
(C) retention (D) separation 45. BASTION
33. ASTEROID (A) part of a fortification (B) column
(A) star-shaped body (B) canine tooth (C) stitching (D) great figure
(C) flowerlike (D) disease 46. BATTEN
34. ASTRINGENT (A) pound to a pulp (B) roast lightly
(A) attenuated (B) flexible
(C) make into a paste (D) grow fat
(C) styptic (D) poignant
47. BELDAM
35. ASTROLABE
(A) falling star (B) astronomical instrument (A) old woman (B) cosmetic
(C) ship’s rigging (D) small space capsule (C) harmful drug (D) prima donna
36. ATRABILIOUS 48. BESPEAK
(A) shameful (B) ungrateful (A) engage in advance (B) praise
(C) feverish (D) melancholy (C) be critical of (D) promise
37. ATTRITION
49. BEZEL
(A) wearing down (B) sadness
(A) kind of nut (B) embezzlement
(C) repentance (D) cheerfulness
38. AUREOLE (C) jewel (D) edge of a cutting tool
(A) halo (B) bird 50. BIBELOT
(C) gold fabric (D) vestment (A) large book (B) child’s garment
39. BAIZE (C) trinket (D) idle chatter
(A) transparent cotton (B) curtain
(C) coarse woolen cloth (D) Indian corn
 PART-'IV'
1. BIBULOUS 14. CAESURA
(A) addicted to drink (B) talkative (A) surgical operation (B) aria
(C) well-dressed (D) frothy (C) rhythmic break (D) ripping sound
2. BIGHT 15. CAITIFF
(A) pestilence (B) hoist (A) defendant in a lawsuit
(C) bay (D) small village (B) person of low character
3. BILBOES (C) judicial officer (D) hunting dog
(A) posters (B) vegetables 16. CALLIGRAPHY
(C) fetters (D) elbows
(A) exact measurement (B) type of ballet
4. BITTERN (C) beautiful handwriting
(A) condiment (B) marsh bird (D) musical instrument
(C) part of a harness (D) northern tree 17. CANTILEVER
5. BLATANT (A) suspension bridge
(A) futile (B) depressing (B) supporting bracket
(C) tardy
(C) instrument for prying open
(D) noisily obtrusive
(D) mathematical curve
6. BOSKY
18. CAPILLARY PERTAINING TO:
(A) impertinent (B) stout (A)chapter (B) head
(C) vague (D) wooded
(C) climax (D) thin tube
7. BREVIARY
19. CAPITULATE
(A) authority (B) prayer book
(A) repeat (B) execute
(C) testament (D) cage
(C) summarize (D) surrender
8. BRINDLED
20. CARAPACE
(A) marinated
(A) sea snail (B) gaudy banner
(B) streak with a darker color (C) animal shell
(C) tethered (D)medieval carriage
(D) resembling a cow 21. CAREEN
9. BRUMMAGEM (A) fondle (B) lurch
(A) foul odor (B) vagrancy (C) decay (D) secure
(C) tinsel (D) sharp cheese 22. CARRION
10. BUCCAL PERTAINING TO : (A) wild animal (B) barge bell
(A) cheek (B) nose (C) dead flesh (D) mechanical belt
(C) bugle (D) cow 23. CARYATID
11. CABALA (A) turtle shell (B) type of beetle
(A) mystical doctrine (B) conspiracy (C) tooth decay
(C) type of pipe (D) acrostic (D) column in shape of a female figure
12. CACCHINATION 24. CATALYTIC
(A) loud laughter (B) hypocritical (A) accelerating an action
(C) confused medley (B) destroying
(D)slanderous language (C) ineffectual (D) nonparticipating
13. CADGE 25. CATEGORICALLY
(A) hide (B) bicker (A) relatively (B) introductorily
(C) imprison (D) beg (C) unqualifiedly (D) willfully
26. CATHARSIS 38. CINERARY PERTAINING TO:
(A) emotional purgation (B)Chinese custom (A) motion (B) offal
(C) inner stress (C) chanting (D) ashes
(D) eternal damnation 39. CINNABAR
27. CELIBATE (A) bright-red mineral (B) spice
(C) tropical fruit
(A) unmarried (B) leafy
(C) heavenly (D) joyous (D) bird of bright plumage
40. COADJUTOR
28. CENOBITE
(A) extra juror (B) assistant
(A) individualist (B) beginner (C) partner (D) umpire
(C) monk living communally (D) empty tomb 41. COCKATRICE
29. CENOTAPH (A) pedigreed fowl
(A) wax engraving (B) empty tomb (B) fabulous serpent (C) deep wound
(C) optical illusion (D) breed of dog
(D) inscription on a statue 42. CODICIL
30. CENTRIFUGAL (A)addition to a will (B) minute particle
(C) legal brief (D) unwritten code
(A) symmetrical
43. COLANDER
(B) flying from the center (C) divisive (A) grinder
(D) fearful (B) Oriental potentate (C) strainer
31. CENTRIPETAL (D) container
(A) attracted to the center 44. COLLOP
(B) tending to deceive (C) circular (A) fruit pudding (B) part of harness
(D) leaf-shaped (C)small drinking cup
32. CHAFFER (D) small piece of meat
(A) haggle (B) vex 45. COLOPHON
(C) small bird (D) sip (A) sound-recording device
(B) cabbage-like plant
33. CHAPARRAL
(C) Oriental headdress
(A) thicket (B) spur
(D) publisher’s ornamental device
(C) cowboy hat
46. COMATOSE
(D) cattle enclosure
(A) obstinate (B) bemused
34. CHEETAH
(C) unconscious (D) disheveled
(A) Chinese sailing vessel 47. COMESTIBLES
(B) small prayer rug (A) odds and ends
(C) catlike animal (B) superior products (C) food
(D) multicolored bird (D) companions
35. CHINE 48. COMITY
(A) kiln (A) beauty (B) courtesy
(B) succession of bell sounds (C) council (D) association
(C) part of the face (D) backbone 49. COMMENSURATE
36. CHITTERLING (A) acquainted with (B) certain
(A) trifling expense (B) small child (C) requited (D) proportionate
(C) part of small intestine (D) smattering 50. COMPLAISANT
37. CICATRIX (A) unruffled (B) obliging
(A) chirping insect (B) female cyclist (C) querulous (D) moody
(C) scar tissue (D) sharp spur
 PART-'V'
1. COMPLICITY 14. COVERT
(A) large number (B) bewilderment (A) hidden (B) ditch
(C) a sharing of wrongdoing (C) lid (D) boon companion
(D) difficulty 15. COZEN
2. COMSTOCKERY (A) ridicule (B) convince
(A) blockhouse (B) large warehouse (C) flatter (D) cheat
(C) marksmanship (D) overzealous
16. CREPUSCULAR
3. CONATIVE RELATING TO:
(A) depending on luck
(A) an attempt to perform an action
(B) ill from over-drink
(B) a figure in solid geometry
(C) bloated
(C) a type of evergreen
(D) symbiotic existence (D) long-winded
4. CONCATENATION 17. CRASS
(A) resonance (B) smugness (A) gross (B) sure
(C) hollowness (D) linking together (C) brittle (D) long-established
5. CONCH 18. CREPITATE
(A) thick strap (B) clamp (A) make a rattling sound
(C) heavy blow (D) spiral shell (B) crawl (C) become weak
6. CONCOMITANT (D) fear
(A) half- asleep (B) superfluous 19. CREPUSCULAR PERTAINING TO:
(C) multifarious (D) accompanying (A) crackling noise (B) drunkenness
7. CONCORDAT (C) twilight (D) circulation of the blood
(A) brotherly love (B) secret plot 20. CROFT
(C) burning desire (D) recuperation (A) skill (B) small farm
8. CONCUPISCENCE (C) large barn (D) piece of pottery
(A) brotherly love (B) secret plot 21. CROTCHETY
(C) burning desire (D) recuperation (A) broken down (B) full of whims
9. CONTEMN (C) bent (D) knitted badly
(A) struggle with (B) convict 22. CRUET
(C) mar (D) despise (A) large cake (B) small bottle
10. CONTIGUOUS (C) thick oil (D)fancy napkin
(A) contemporary (B) constricted 23. CUBICLE
(C) infectious (D) adjacent (A) sailing craft (B) geometric figure
11. CONVOLUTED (C) measure of length
(A) accompanied (B) transformed (D) small bedroom
(C) coiled (D) knotted
24. CULVERT
12. COROLLARY
(A) drain (B) tillage
(A) part of a flower(B) consequence
(C) crossing (D) weapon
(C) small diadem (D) artery of the heart
13. CORUSCATE 25. CURMUDGEON
(A) befuddle (B) roughen (A) buffoon (B) churlish fellow
(C) tropical fish (D) high anger
(C) deprive by force (D) sparkle
26. DADO 39. DESUETUDE
(A) extinct bird (B) frantic caper (A) bluntness (B) rich style of cooking
(C) modern school of painting (C) disuse (D) sweetness
(D) middle section of a pedestal
40. DETRITIONS
27. DAEDAL
(A) wearing away (B) sudden departure
(A) ambiguous (B) lethal
(C) prevention (D) anguish
(C) two-faced (D) ingenious
41. DIAERESIS
28. DEBAUCH
(A) cheapen (B) branch off (A) dispersion (B) two dots over a vowel
(C) open a bottle (D) corrupt (C) take off of a plane
29. DEBENTURE (D) gastric disorder
(A) servitude (B)bond 42. DIALECTICS
(C) amount due (D) stronghold (A) kind of patois (B) socialism
30. DECADENT (C) elocution (D) gastric disorder
(A) deteriorating (B) subtle
43. DISCRETE
(C) occurring at ten-year periods
(D) aristocratic (A) separate (B) sagacious
31. DECIDUOUS (C) broken up (D) faraway
(A) downcast (B) not evergreen 44. DISQUISITION
(C) acidulous (D) trifling (A) formal request (B) itemized list
32. DECOCTION
(C) dissertation (D) uneasiness
(A) liquid preparation
45. DISTRAIT
(B) stew (C) effervescent drink
(D) a turning away (A) inconvenienced (B) afflicted
33. DEGLUTITION (C) absentminded (D) twisted out of shape
(A) stickiness (B) cosmetic treatment 46. DIURNAL
(C) swallowing food (D) tearing apart (A) everlasting (B) solar
34. DELETERIOUS
(C) daily (D) news item
(A) tardy (B) harmful
47. DOGGEREL
(C) eliminating (D) considerate
35. DEMESNE (A) small pet (B) pomposity
(A) resignation (B) region (C) short slogan (D) trivial verse
(C) lowly conduct (D) good behavior 48. DOLOROUS
36. DEPILATE (A) parsimonious (B) financial
(A) unscramble (B) displease
(C) sorrowful (D) sacred
(C) remove hair (D) pillage
49. DOXOLOGY
37. DEPREDATION
(A) decrease in value (A) study of propaganda
(B) warding off (C) disapproval (B) heresy (C) hymn of praise
(D) plundering (D) obstinate
38. DERACINATE 50. DROSS
(A) pull up by the roots (A) Chinese temple (B) worthless matter
(B) shunt off (C) slow down (C) thin thread (D) laziness
(D) tear to shreds
 PART-'VI'
1. DUDGEON 14. EMULATE
(A) small fish (B) resentment (A) adulate (B) overcome
(C) pride (D) underground cell (C) strive to equal (D) begrudge
2. DULCIMER 15. ENSCONCED
(A) sweet song (B) small scimitar (A) illuminated (B) immersed
(C) musical instrument (C) snugly settled (D) deeply baked
16. EOLITHIC PERTAINING TO:
(D) soothing remedy
(A) harp music
3. ECDYSIS
(B) earliest human culture
(A) migration (B) frenzy
(C) modern sculpture (D) mineral springs
(C) partition (D) molting
17. EPICENE
4. EDACIOUS (A) sexless
(A) eatable (B) bold (B) pertaining to the stage (C) esthetic
(C) haughty (D) devouring (D) luxurious
5. EDENTATE 18. EROSE
(A) indented (B) saw-toothed (A) self-educated (B) spontaneous
(C) toothless (D) idyllic (C) having irregular notched edges
6. EFFIGY (D) smooth-surfaced
(A) image (B) fireplace 19. ERUCTATE
(C) scaffold (D) attachment (A) falsify (B) get rid of
(C) plead against (D) burp
7. EFFULGENT
20. ESCULENT
(A) sacred (B) radiant
(A) wealthy (B) hungry
(C) thunderous (D) sickening (C) lovable (D) edible
8. ELEGIAC 21. ESTIVATE
(A) mournful (B) select (A) cram full (B) give incentive to
(C) desirable (D) laudatory (C) procrastinate
9. EMBLAZON (D) spend the summer
(A) set on fire (B) adorn magnificently 22. ESURIENT
(C) set as an example (A) inaudible (B) crafty
(D) persist (C) voracious (D) refractory
23. EUPHUISM
10. EMBRYONIC
(A) excessive elegance of language
(A) developed (B) ingrown
(B) constant attention to health
(C) hereditary (D) rudimentary
(C) pleasing harmony of sound
11. EMENDATION
(D) concise manner of speech
(A) praise (B) correction 24. EUTHENICS
(C) elimination (D) legislative proposal (A) belief in euthanasia
12. EMOLLIENT (B) theory of human origin
(A) milky (B) soothing (C) science of dealing with improvement of
(C) oily (D) adhering well-being
13. EMPYREAN (D) system of ballet training
(A) the firmament on high (B) basis of rule 25. EVISCERATE
(C) experience (A) disembowel (B) make less sticky
(D) tremendous conflagration (B) bring out into view (D) detest
26. EXECRATE 39. FERACIOUS
(A) develop (B) reveal (A) fierce (B) predatory
(C) eliminate (D) detest
(C) fruitful (D) bearing away
27. EXEGESIS
40. FETID
(A) crucial moment (B) strict accuracy
(C) outward show (A) celebrated (B) heavy
(D) critical explanation of a text (C) malodorous (D) insipid
28. EXIGUOUS 41. FIGMENT
(A) precarious (B) meager (A) something imagined
(C) demanding (D) inexplicable (B) romantic art (C) worthlessness
29. EXOTERIC (D) small part
(A) essential 42. FILLIP
(B) easily understood (C) strange (A) large dose (B) acrobatic trick
(D) final (C) beverage (D) stimulus
30. EXPIATE 43. FLIPPANCY
(A) atone (B) demolish
(A) levity (B) clumsiness
(C) succumb (D) sanctify
31. EXPOSTULATION (C) adroitness (D) lack of understanding
(A) violent threat (B) remonstrance 44. FLOCCULENT
(C) outburst of temper (D) after-thought (A) fluffy (B) pretentious
32. EXTANT (C) insipid (D) congregating
(A) outstanding (B) valueless 45. FLOE
(C) no longer in existence
(A) Arctic hut (B) winter sport
(D) still in existence
(C) mass of floating ice
33. EXTRINSIC
(D) red caviar
(A) not inherent (B) strange
(C) romantic (D) high-priced 46. FLUTED
34. EXUDE (A) arched (B) intoned
(A) wither away (B) overflow (C) fretted (D) grooved
(C) ooze out (D) evaporate
47. FOIBLE
35. FARTHINGALE
(A) decoration (B) animal story
(A) strap (C) frailty (D) deceptive scheme
(B) small British coin 48. FOMENT
(C) affectionate farewell (D) hoop skirt
(A) cherish (B) instigate
36. FEBRILE
(C) whip into a froth (D) drive mad
(A) nervous (B) moody
49. FORAY
(C) feverish (D) slight
37. FECUNDITY (A) raid (B) campaign hat
(C) food for cattle (D) hullabaloo
(A) depth (B) fertility
50. FRENETIC
(C) poverty (D) validity
38. FENESTRATED (A) psychological (B) wildly excited
(C) cheering (D) exhausted
(A) having windows (B) enclosed
(C) deployed (D) mired
 PART-'VII'
1. FRIEZE 13. GUSTATORY
(A) niche (B) ornamental strip (A)fitful (B) loathsome
(C) top section (D) pedestal (C) pertaining to taste
2. FROND (D) having to do with wind currents
(A) superstructure (B) bending tree 14. HACKLES
(C) leaf (D) stem (A) open carriage (B) small bones
3. FRUITION (C) bristles on a dog’s back
(A) fulfillment (B) seed dispersal (D) wornout horses
(C) parsimoniousness 15. HAFT
(D) temporary use (A) weapon (B) knife handle
4. FUGACIOUS (C) scabbard (D) weight
(A) fanciful (B) transitory 16. HEINOUS
(C) breaking loose (D) irresponsible (A) outrageous (B) incredible
5. FUSTIAN (C) insignificant (D) raucous
(A) antique (B)dusty 17. HIBERNAL
(C) bombastic (D) patrician (A) vegetative (B) wintry
6. GARRULITY (C) Spanish (D) Irish
(A) cheapness (B) murmuring sound 18. HISTRIONIC
(C) untamable nature (A)theatrical (B) famous
(D) talkativeness (C) erudite (D) deluded
7. GASTRONOMY 19. HOBBLEDEHOY
(A) art of good eating (A) gawky lad (B) tomboy
(B) stomachic distress (C) great uproar (D) child’s game
(C) study of minerals 20. HOMILY
(D) fortunetelling (A) scolding (B) porridge
8. GERMINATE (C) sermon (D) recipe
(A) inoculate (B) sprout 21. HORTATORY
(C) end suddenly (D) carry disease (A) leading (B) threatening
9. GIBBOUS (C) urging (D) arising
(A) talkative (B) boring 22. HOYDEN
(C) apelike (D) humpbacked (A) tomboy (B) old coin
10. GNOMON (C) mischievous boy (D) loud noise
(A) type of indicator 23. HUSTINGS
(B) pygmy (A) election platform
(C) logical inference (D) wise saying (B) billboards (C) ladders
11. GONFALON (D) frenzied appeals
(A) small predatory bird 24. HYPERBOREAN
(B) Mediterranean fishing boat (A) exaggerated (B) frigid
(C) tedious (D) sensitive
(C) type of flag (D) design of a coat of arms
25. HYPOTHECATE
12. GUISE
(A) reason (B) store away
(A) wile (B) protection
(C) conjecture (D) mortgage
(C) malice (D) appearance
26. ICONOCLAST 38. INCONTINENT
(A) worshiper (B) attacker of tradition (A) unrestrained (B) unhappy
(C) painter of images (C) innumerable (D) surrounded
(D) supporter of the status quo 39. INDENTURE
27. ICTUS (A) written contract (B) verbal promise
(A) metrical foot (B) verse stress (C) dental plate (D) partial invasion
(C) small fish (D) cutting tool 40. INORDINATE
(A) uncountable (B) excessive
28. IMBRUE
(C) permissive (D) not ordained’
(A) bring about (B) fill
41. INSCRUTABLE
(C) heat (D) stain
(A) tightly shut (B) malicious
29. IMMANENT
(C) undeniable (D) enigmatic
(A) prominent (B) departing 42. INSINUATE
(C) impending (D) inherent (A) cause injury (B) liberate
30. IMPINGE (C) suggest slyly (D) spy upon
(A) encroach (B) pilfer 43. INSUPERABLE
(C) paint (D) constrict (A) insurmountable (B) unenviable
31. IMPLACABLE (C) delightful (D) unwanted
(A) dissatisfied (B) fuzzy 44. INTEGUMENT
(C) well hidden (D) unappeasable (A) covered entrance
32. IMPONDERABLE (B) large shelter (D) proclamation
(D) outer shelter
(A) unthinkable (B) very small
45. INTERLOPER
(C) incapable of being weighed
(A) intruder (B) malingerer
(D) of tremendous importance
(C) acrobat (D) slanderer
33. INADVERTENCE 46. INTERSTICES
(A) hatred (B) unwillingness (A) digressions (B) small openings
(C) over sight (D) unpleasantness (C) stitches (D) internal organs
34. INANITION 47. INVIDIOUS
(A) passivity (B) emptiness (A) apt (B) subtle
(C) silliness (D) beginning (C) unconquerable (D) giving offense
35. INCANTATION 48. ITERATIVE
(A) pouring liquids into casks (A) pertaining to travel
(B) long operatic aria (C) repentance (B) repetitious (C) haphazardly
(D) repentance (D) problematical
36. INCARCERATE 49. JAPE
(A)burn completely (B) imprison (A) yawn (B) rip
(C) scream (D) trick
(C) torture (D) imperil
50. JOCOSE
37. INCIDENCE
(A) useless (B) playful
(A) rate of occurrence
(C) illusory (D) trite
(B) cutting into (C) uprising
(D) similar event
 PART-'VIII'
1. JOCUND 14. LITOTES
(A) cheerful (B) heavenly (A) stanza
(C) rotund (D) fast-moving (B) making of an affirmative by use of two
2. JOIST negatives
(A) tenon (B) mortise (C) exaggeration (D) literary output
(C) timber laid horizontally 15. LIVID
(D) juncture (A) smarting (B) black and blue
3. JOWL (C) sensational (D) bilious
(A) small jar (B) pork sausage 16. MACERATE
(C) jaw (D) shrieking sound
(A) strike (B) soften by soaking
4. JUXTAPOSE (C) cut into strips (D) disfigure
(A) pretend (B) discard 17. MALLEABLE
(C) juggle (D) put side by side
(A) stringy (B) puncture-proof
5. LANYARD (C) permeable (D) pliant
(A) sail (B) short rope 18. MANDRILL
(C) lower deck (D) open court (A) baboon
6. LECTERN
(B) musical instrument
(A) literary conference
(C) tropical fruit (D) narcotic herb
(B) reference work (C) storm lantern
19. MANIFESTO
(D) reading desk
7. LEVITY (A) secret treaty (B) cargo list
(A) frivolity (B) increase (C) revolutionary plot
(C) fermentation (D) forgetfulness (D) public declaration
8. LEXICOGRAPHER 20. MARMOREAL PERTAINING TO:
(A) forger (B) shorthand expert (A) marble (B) tomb
(C) dictionary maker (C) coat-of-mail (D) lower order of monkeys
(D) typesetter 21. MARMOT
9. LIBIDINOUS (A) tureen (B) rodent
(A) disagreeable (B) headstrong (C) tile (D) monkey
(C) lustful (D) discolored 22. MARTINGALE
10. LICENTIOUS (A) warbler (B) harness strap
(A) dramatic (B) sanctioned (C) period costume
(C) wanton (D) self-seeking (D) atmospheric disturbance
11. LIGNEOUS 23. MASTIC
(A) wood like (B) carboniferous (A) ear trouble (B) kind of resin
(C)reclining (D) explosive (C) extinct mammal (D) over lordship
12. LINTEL 24. MASTODON
(A) bitter spice (B) small vegetable (A) gigantic hound (B) threat
(C) flax thread (D) bar above a door
(C) extinct elephant (D) type of dinosaur
13. LITANY
25. MATUTINAL
(A) deep moan (B) legal battle
(A) early (B) devotional
(C) popular choice
(D) repeated series of responses (C) musical (D) mature
26. MAUNDER 38. MURRAIN
(A) hesitate (B) chew thoroughly (A) plague (B) walled city
(C) talk incoherently (D) weep (C) small mouse (D) swampy land
27. MAYHEM 39. MUTATION
(A) murder (B) act of chance (A) variation (B) silence
(C) criminal mutilation (C) display (D) severance
(D) deep sigh 40. MYOPIC
28. MIASMA (A) negligent (B) obscure
(A) dizzy spell (C) short sighted (D) big-hearted
(B) potent drug (C) poisonous exhalation 41. NEAP
(D) deep swamp
(A) short hair (B) back of neck
29. MILITATE (C) dance step (D) type of tide
(A) work against (B) pacify 42. NEPOTISM
(C) serve a term (D) endanger (A) misconduct (B) undue affection
30. MINION (C) infringement
(A) power (B) wing (D) favoritism to a member of the family
(C) small measure (D) hanger-on 43. NIGGLING
31. MISPRISION (A) stingy (B) twitching
(A) contempt (B) egregious error (C) finicky (D) scolding
(C) illegal arrest (D) official misconduct 44. NIRVANA
32. MITIGATE (A) exotic flower (B) pacifism
(A) soften (B) harm (C) complete inner calm
(C) make more serve (D) fantasy
(D) delight 45. NOMADIC
33. MOIETY (A) wandering (B) fierce
(A) half (B) delicacy (C) equestrian (D) lawless
(C) easy disposition (D) lion’s share 46. NUGATORY
34. MOLLIFICATION (A) sweet (B) trivial
(A) slight change (C) negative (D) solid
(B) softening of ruffled feelings 47. OBEISANCE
(C) washing with soap (A) forethought (B) deference
(D) dressing expensively (C) conduct (D) justification
35. MORDACIOUS 48. OBSIDIAN
(A) surly (B) deathly (A) obstruction (B) fixed idea
(C) bold (D) caustic (C) glassy rock (D) siege
36. MORGANATIC RELATED TO: 49. OBVERSE
(A) marriage for wealth (A) face of a coin (B) stubbornness
(B) marriage of royalty to a commoner (C) retreat (D) vagary
(C) pompous ceremony 50. ODALISQUE
(D) black magic (A) Oriental female slave
37. MOTLEY (B) couch (C) style of painting
(A) abundant (B) undistinguished (D) tiled floor
(C) dirty (D) variegated
 PART-'IX'
1. OLFACTORY PERTAINING TO : 14. PELAGIC PERTAINING TO:
(A) sense of smell (B) design (A) the sea (B) fur
(C) gasoline (C) prehistoric life (D) mountains
(D) manufacture of perfume
15. PENDULOUS
2. ORIFLAMME
(A) heavy (B) tawdry
(A) display of fireworks (B) battle standard
(C) hanging down loosely
(C) detonation (D) sparkling jewel
(D) contrite
3. ORISON
(A) early rising (B) the east 16. PENNATE
(C) distant view (D)prayer (A) winged (B) pointed
4. ORMOLU (C) having a long tail (D) tooth-edged
(A) old clock (B) reed furniture 17. PERCIPIENCE
(C) imitation gold (D) delicate filigree (A) participation (B) avarice
5. OROTUND (C) keen perception(D) realism
(A) gilded (B) resonant 18. PEREMPTORY
(C) stout (D) hoarse
(A) abrupt (B) advisory
6. OVERWEENING
(C) unusual (D) absolute
(A) fondling (B) outstripping
(C) pampering (D) arrogant 19. PERFUNCTORY
7. PACHYDERM (A) superficial (B) complete in all details
(A) slom eruption (B) heavy cloth (C) nobly done (D) thoroughly mastered
(C) thick-skinned animal 20. PERISTYLE
(D) leather traveling bag (A) decoration (B) quill pen
8. PALPABLE (C) nautical instrument
(A) examine by touching (B) quiver (D) enclosure formed by a row of columns
(C) shock (D) conciliate 21. PERQUISITE
9. PALPATE (A) art of speaking (B) fiery address
(A) examine by touching (B) quiver (C) prerogative (D) persuasive plea
(C) shock (D) conciliate 22. PERTINACIOUS
10. PANNIER
(A) unabashed (B) stubbornly persistent
(A) large wicker basket (B) small pan (C) audacious (D) related
(C) rapier
23. PERUSE
(D) exquisite brooch
(A) condense (B) change
11. PANOPLY
(C) read through (D) exhaust
(A) kaleidoscope (B) cure-all
(C) dowry (D) full array 24. PETARD
12. PARTURITION (A) explosive device (B) pulley
(A) exodus (B) childbirth (C) stratagem (D) winch
(C) plunder (D) division 25. PICARESQUE RELATING TO:
13. PECULATION (A) fish (B) rogues
(A) sinning (B) gambling (C) spears (D) bullfighters
(C) trading in cattle (D) embezzlement
26. PILCHARD 38. POSTPRANDIAL
(A) spile (B) felt hat (A) dilatory (B) after-dinner
(C) small case (D) young herring (C) after midnight (D) posthumous
27. PISCATORIAL 39. POTHER
relating to: (A) ointment
(A) fishing (B) portraiture (B) comforting agent (C) disturbance
(C) fortunetelling (D) letter (D) dull story
28. PLAGIARIZE 40. PREDATORY
(A) catch in a trap (B) remodel (A) carnivorous (B) powerful
(C) appropriate another’s idea (C) anticipatory (D) plundering
(D) flatter 41. PREDICATE
29. PLANGENT (A) base upon facts
(A) affected with great joy (B) notify in advance
(B) resounding deeply (C) dictate
(C) soft and mellow (D) headlong (D) assume without inquiry
30. PLANKTON 42. PREEMPT
(A) thing board (A) place a bet (B) establish price claim
(B) microscopic life (C) vacate (D) substitute
43. PROVENIENCE
(C)resonant sound
(A) source (B) impediment
(D)small percussion instrument
(C) foregathering (D) foresighted action
31. PLAUDIT
44. PRIVATIVE
(A) expression of approval
(A) plundered (B) making negative
(B) pleasure
(C) secretive (D) privilege
(C) consent (D) appraisal
45. PRIVY
32. PLINTH
(A) sharing secret knowledge
(A) large tomb (B) crossbeam
(B) doing without
(C)square stone base
(C) depriving (D) underprivileged
(D) kindling material
46. PROBITY
33. PLUVIAL
(A) investigation (B) integrity
(A) mighty (B) wealthy
(C) disgrace (D) absolute proof
(C) deadly (D) rainy
47. PROCLIVITY
34. POLITY
(A) infirmity (B) adherence
(A) diplomatic action (C) sudden action (D) natural tendency
(B) rules of etiquette 48. PRODIGALITY
(C) tenure of office (A) great fame (B) sinfulness
(D) basic structure of a government (C) lavishness (D) negligence
35. POPINJAY 49. PROFLIGACY
(A) fop (B) gadabout (A) forward motion (B) productivity
(C) circus clown (D) type of magpie (C) ability to foretell the future
36. PORPHYRY (D) dissoluteness
(A) ointment (B) velvet hanging 50. PROGNATHOUS
(C) reddish purple rock (A) having projecting jaws
(D) jade (B) before birth (C) closely related
37. POSSET (D) quarrel some
(A) clay bottle (B) spiced hot drink
(C) group of deputies (D) drinking song
 PART-'X'
1. PROPHYLACTIC 14. RECRIMINATION
(A) toxic (B) sterile (A) counter-accusation
(C) preventive (D) curative (B) double-jeopardy
2. PROPINQUITY (C) flattery (D) needless repetition
(A) stinginess (B) nearness 15. REDACTION
(C) searching quality (A) conquest (B) submission
(D) absolute proof (C) editing (D) rehearsal
3. PROPITIATE 16. REDOLENT
(A) conform (B) appease (A) fragrant (B) needy
(C)influence‘ (D) approach (C) lazy (D) grieving
4. PROVENDER 17. REFECTION
(A) dry food for animals (A) meditation (B) light meal
(B) hawker (C) careful person
(C) remedy (D) dessert
(D) thriftiness
18. REFULGENT
5. PRURIENT
(A) brilliant (B) unstable
(A) impoverished (B) guiltless
(C) capacious (D) explosive
(C) prudish (D) lewd
19. RELEGATE
6. PULLULATE
(A) put in order (B) tie together
(A) grasp (B) swarm
(C) assign to an inferior position
(C) tug (D) applaud
(D) relieve
7. PURBLIND
20. REPREHENSIBLE
(A) dazzling (B) lacking understanding
(C) incomprehensible (A) easy to grasp (B) blameworthy
(C) deferential (D) returnable
(D) conceited
21. REPROBATE
8. PYLON
(A) sinner (B) deserter
(A) gateway (B) synthetic fabric
(C) accumulation (D) asp (C) stickler for accuracy
9. QUAGMIRE (D) official of wills
(A) gradual rise (B) large clam 22. REPROOF
(C) bog (D) underbrush (A) check (B) strengthening
10. QUIETUS (C) demonstration (D) censure
(A) conservatism (B) comfort 23. RETICULATED
(C) soft speech (D) release from life (A) purchased (B) in a network pattern
(C) sewed together (D) drawn together
11. QUIZZICAL
24. REVULSION
(A) antiquated (B) puzzling
(A) change of government
(C) odd (D) ill-tempered
(B) a drawing back in disgust
12. QUOTIDIAN
(C) backward motion
(A) trite (B) occurring every day
(C) word for word (D) apportioning (D) degradation
13. RAUCOUS 25. RHAPSODIC
(A) despairing (B) pugnacious (A) ecstatic (B) fervent
(C) immature (D) harsh-sounding (C) bombastic (D) tightly knit
26. RISIBLE 38. SERRIED
(A) shimmering (B) likely (A) notched (B) scattered
(C) inducing laughter (C) pursued (D) crowded together
(D) climbable 39. SIBYLLINE
27. RUNNEL (A) poetic (B) oracular
(A) underground passage (C) hissing (D) luzurious
(B) rack track 40. SIMIAN
(C) grain stalk (D) small stream (A) foolish (B) resembling
28. SALACIOUS (C) apelike (D) pertaining to Malaysia
(A) flavored (B) briny 41. SIROCCO
(C) obscene (D) purchasable (A) hot wind (B) contagious disease
(C) leather binding (D) style of painting
29. SALUTATORY
42. SKITTLES
(A) healthy (B) leaping
(A) pretzels (B) ale
(C) spicy (D) attacking
(C) bowling game (D) trifles
30. SALVER
43. SLEAZY
(A) tray (B) ointment
(A) flimsy (B) disgusting
(C) salute (D) rescuer
(C) asthmatic (D) slippery
31. SARTORIAL
44. SLOUGH
(A) costly (B) flashy
(A) marsh (B) bed of coal
(C) well-dressed (D) relating to a tailor
(C) difficult journey (D) massacre
32. SCRIMSHAW
45. SLUICE
(A) carved decorated object (A) microscopic section
(B) gimlet (C) doodling (B) period between two wars
(D) gadget (C) multitude (D) artificial water channel
33. SCURF 46. SODALITY
(A) coarse linen (B) menial attendant (A) sogginess (B) temperance
(C) rough water (D) dandruff
(C ) fellowship (D) saltiness
34. SEMANTICS STUDY DEALING WITH:
47. SOPORIFIC
(A) earthquakes (B) tides
(A) indiscreet (B) inducing sleep
(C) changes in meanings of words
(C) adolescent (D) causing
(D) military signals
48. SPELEOLOGY STUDY OF:
35. SENESCENCE
(A) caves (B) rhetoric
(A) process of growing old (C) geysers (D) soil conservation
(B) belief in hereafter 49. SPLENETIC
(C) rebirth (D) dotage (A) effusive (B) gorgeous
36. SEQUACIOUS (C) spiteful (D) damaging
(A) preceding (B) following 50. SPOLIATION
(C) isolated (D) forever questioning (A) marring (B) plundering
37. SERAGLIO (C) recession (D) embellishing
(A) silk culture (B) mediation
(C) fracas (D) harem
 PART-'XI'
1. SPORADIC 14. SURCEASE
(A) enclosed (B) relating to plants (A) onslaught (B) end
(C) occurring at irregular intervals (C) survival (D) relief
(D) momentary 15. SYMBIOTIC
2. SPUME (A) evolutionary (B) attacking bacteria
(A) venom (B) foam (C) unreal
(D) living in close association
(C) scorn (D) decoration
16. TACTILE
3. SQUALID
(A) capable of being touched
(A) unclean (B) cramped
(B) discreet
(C) humble (D) firm
(C) attached to a wall
4. STREPITANT (D) of a quiet disposition
(A) insistent (B) boisterous 17. TALESMAN
(C) rapid (D) omgrvyrf (A) charm (B) juror
5. SUBLIMINAL (C) lecturer (D) informer
(A) dejected (B) lofty in tone 18. TALON
(C) highly colored (D) subconscious (A) hunting horn (B) card game
6. SUBSUME (C) buzzard (D) claw
(A) reject (B) undermine 19. TANTAMOUNT
(C) include (D) suffer (A) superior (B) far-removed
(C) equivalent (D) gigantic
7. SUCCULENT
20. TARN
(A) cringing (B) flaccid
(A) heather (B) hedge
(C) withered (D) juicy
(C) small mountain lake
8. SUDORIFIC (D) dry meadow
(A) hypnotic (B) inducing pain 21. TATTERDEMALION
(C) promoting sweat (A) mythical monster
(D) magnificent (B) maniac (C) ragamuffin
9. SUMPTUARY (D) obstructionist
(A) illegal (B) regulating expenditure 22. TAUTOLOGY
(C) extravagant (D) magnificent (A) superfluous repetition
10. SUNDER (B) fine distinction (C) tension
(A) break apart (B) go off course (D) hasty judgment
(C) defeat (D) astound 23. TELLURIAN
11. SUPERCILIOUS (A) pertaining to the earth
(A) foolish (B) eminent (B) explorer of outer space
(C) haughty (D) respectful (C) planetary (D) infinite
12. SUPERVENE 24. TEMERARIOUS
(A) countermand (B) precede (A) cowardly (B) watchful
(C) interject (D) happen in addition (C) delicate (D) rash
13. SUPPURATE 25. TERMAGANT
(A) condemn (B) breathe with difficulty (A) fishy (B) shrewish
(C) form pus (D) crush (C) unreliable (D) desperate
26. TERRAPIN 38. VERTIGINOUS
(A) canvas covering (A) avoidable (B) dizzy
(B) small diamond (C) defensive earthwork (C) upright (D) greenish
(D) turtle 39. VIRULENT
27. TITIVATE (A) sudden (B) manly
(A) cause laughter (B) tickle (C) venomous (D) overpowering
(C) attempt (D) spruce up 40. VITREOUS
28. TRANSMOGRIFY (A) sticky (B) malicious
(A) pierce (B) change completely (C) lifelike (D) glassy
(C) terrify (D) haunt 41. VOLITION
29. TROGLODYTE (A) flight (B) determination
(C) demand (D) power of willing
(A) grotesque idol (B) figure of speech
42. VOTARY
(C) prehistoric animal
(A) worshiper (B) legal partner
(D) cave dweller (C) cavity (D) elector
30. TRUMPERY 43. VOUCHSAFE
(A) loud blast (B) deceptive maneuver (A) grant security (B) beign
(C) easy victory (D) showy trash (C) lock up (D) accept responsibility for
31. TUMBREL 44. WATTLE
(A) musical instrument (A) awkward creature
(B) climbing vine (C) two-wheeled cart (B) slow gait (C) form of fowl
(D) juggler’s trick (D) fleshy flap
32. TUSSOCK 45. WELTER
(A) thick clump of grass (A) limpness (B) confusion
(B) soft cushion (C) hammock (C) heat (D) secretion
46. WHILOM
(D) small hill
(A) pensive (B) temporary
33. ULULATE
(C) quondam (D) quaint
(A) plead with (B) sing nonsense syllables
47. WHORL
(C) howl (D) mumble
(A) confusion (B) globe
34. UNMITIGATED
(C) spiral design (D) token
(A) downright (B) fixed
48. WICKET
(C) untouched (D) loosened
(A) stool (B) gate
35. UNWONTED
(C) basket (D) batsman
(A) neglected (B) unwilling 49. WINNOW
(C) unpleasing (D) not habitual (A) sort out by sifting
36. UPBRAID (B) minimize (C) blow
(A) chide (B) escalate (D) tiny fish
(C) bind tresses (D) cause to tremble 50. ZANY
37. VERGER (A) ne’er-do-well (B) beggar
(A) border (B) amalgamation (C) sad fellow (D) clown
(C) minor church official
(D) slope
 Answers

PART-'I' PART-'IV'
Answers Sheet Answers Sheet
1. B 11. B 21. B 31. D 41. D 1. A 11. A 21. B 31. A 41. B
2. C 12. C 22. D 32. D 42. B 2. C 12. A 22. C 32. A 42. A
3. C 13. C 23. D 33. A 43. A 3. C 13. D 23. D 33. A 43. C
4. A 14. A 24. A 34. A 44. D 4. B 14. C 24. A 34. C 44. D
5. B 15. C 25. B 35. B 45. C 5. D 15. B 25. C 35. D 45. D
6. A 16. A 26. B 36. D 46. C 6. D 16. C 26. A 36. C 46. C
7. C 17. C 27. A 37. B 47. B 7. B 17. B 27. A 37. C 47. C
8. D 18. C 28. D 38. C 48. A 8. B 18. D 28. C 38. D 48. B
9. D 19. B 29. B 39. A 49. C 9. C 19. D 29. B 39. A 49. D
10. B 20. D 30. C 40. A 50. B 10. A 20. C 30. B 40. B 50. B

PART-'II' PART-'V'
Answers Sheet Answers Sheet
1. A 11. C 21. A 31. C 41. C 1. C 11. C 21. B 31. B 41. B
2. B 12. A 22. B 32. D 42. D 2. D 12. B 22. B 32. A 42. D
3. C 13. D 23. D 33. A 43. C 3. A 13. D 23. D 33. C 43. A
4. B 14. D 24. C 34. D 44. A 4. D 14. A 24. A 34. B 44. C
5. A 15. C 25. D 35. B 45. C 5. D 15. D 25. B 35. B 45. C
6. C 16. A 26. B 36. C 46. B 6. D 16. B 26. D 36. C 46. C
7. B 17. C 27. C 37. B 47. B 7. B 17. A 27. D 37. D 47. D
8. D 18. A 28. D 38. A 48. D 8. C 18. A 28. D 38. A 48. C
9. D 19. B 29. A 39. B 49. B 9. D 19. C 29. B 39. C 49. C
10. A 20. B 30. B 40. B 50. C 10. D 20. B 30. A 40. A 50. B

PART-'III' PART-'VI'
Answers Sheet Answers Sheet
1. C 11. A 21. B 31. C 41. C 1. B 11. B 21. D 31. B 41. A
2. B 12. D 22. B 32. A 42. A 2. C 12. B 22. C 32. D 42. D
3. A 13. B 23. D 33. A 43. A 3. D 13. A 23. A 33. A 43. A
4. D 14. D 24. D 34. C 44. D 4. D 14. C 24. C 34. C 44. A
5. C 15. D 25. D 35. B 45. A 5. C 15. C 25. A 35. D 45. C
6. A 16. C 26. C 36. D 46. D 6. A 16. B 26. D 36. C 46. D
7. B 17. A 27. B 37. A 47. A 7. B 17. A 27. D 37. B 47. C
8. D 18. C 28. D 38. A 48. A 8. A 18. C 28. B 38. A 48. B
9. B 19. A 29. C 39. C 49. D 9. B 19. D 29. B 39. C 49. A
10. C 20. A 30. B 40. C 50. C 10. D 20. D 30. A 40. C 50. B
 PART-'VII' PART-'IX'
Answers Sheet Answers Sheet
1. B 11. C 21. C 31. D 41. D 1. A 11. D 21. C 31. A 41. A
2. C 12. D 22. A 32. C 42. C 2. B 12. B 22. B 32. C 42. B
3. A 13. C 23. A 33. C 43. A 3. D 13. D 23. C 33. D 43. D
4. B 14. C 24. B 34. B 44. D 4. C 14. A 24. A 34. D 44. B
5. C 15. B 25. D 35. D 45. A 5. B 15. C 25. B 35. A 45. A
6. D 16. A 26. B 36. B 46. B 6. D 16. A 26. D 36. C 46. B
7. A 17. B 27. B 37. A 47. D 7. C 17. C 27. A 37. B 47. D
8. B 18. A 28. D 38. A 48. B 8. D 18. D 28. C 38. B 48. C
9. D 19. A 29. D 39. A 49. D 9. A 19. A 29. B 39. C 49. D
10. A 20. C 30. A 40. B 50. B 10. A 20. D 30. B 40. D 50. A

PART-'VIII' PART-'X'
Answers Sheet Answers Sheet
1. A 11. A 21. B 31. D 41. D 1. C 11. C 21. A 31. D 41. A
2. C 12. D 22. B 32. A 42. D 2. B 12. B 22. D 32. A 42. C
3. C 13. D 23. B 33. A 43. C 3. B 13. D 23. B 33. D 43. A
4. D 14. B 24. C 34. B 44. C 4. A 14. A 24. B 34. C 44. A
5. B 15. B 25. A 35. D 45. A 5. D 15. C 25. A 35. A 45. D
6. D 16. D 26. C 36. B 46. B 6. B 16. A 26. C 36. B 46. C
7. A 17. D 27. C 37. D 47. B 7. B 17. B 27. D 37. D 47. B
8. C 18. A 28. C 38. A 48. C 8. A 18. A 28. C 38. D 48. A
9. C 19. D 29. A 39. A 49. A 9. C 19. C 29. B 39. B 49. C
10. C 20. A 30. D 40. C 50. A 10. D 20. B 30. A 40. C 50. B

PART-'XI'
Answers Sheet
1. C 11. C 21. C 31. C 41. D
2. B 12. D 22. A 32. A 42. A
3. A 13. C 23. A 33. C 43. B
4. B 14. B 24. D 34. A 44. D
5. D 15. D 25. B 35. D 45. B
6. C 16. A 26. D 36. A 46. C
7. D 17. B 27. D 37. C 47. C
8. C 18. D 28. B 38. B 48. B
9. B 19. C 29. D 39. C 49. A
10. A 20. C 30. D 40. D 50. D
 ANTONYMS
PART-'I'
1. RUTHLESS 14. SMOOTH
(a) Mindful (b) compassionate (a) Ugly (b) Awkward
(c) Majestice (d) Merciful (c) Hard (d) Rough
2. VIOLENT
15. BASE
(a) Tame (b) Humble
(a) Roof (b) Height
(c) Gentle (d) Harmless
(c) Top (d) Climax
3. DEARTH
16. MOIST
(a) Extravagance (b) Scarcity
(c) Abundance (d) Sufficiency (a) Parched (b) Dry
4. TRANSPARENT (c) Hard (d) Crisp
(a) Coloured (b) Childlike 17. DEMON
(c) Opaque (d) Imminent (a) Charitable (b) Kind-hearted
5. EXHIBIT (c) Angel (d) Fair-minded
(a) Conceal (b) Prevent 18. DELETE
(c) Withdraw (d) Concede (a) Impound (b) Insert
6. HAUGHTY (c) Inspire (d) Injure
(a) Pitiable (b) Scared 19. ONEROUS
(c) Humble (d) Cowardly (a) Straight-forward (b) Easy
7. VIRTUE
(c) Complex (d) Plain
(a) Vice (b) Fraud
20. COMIC
(c) Wickedness (d) Crime
(a) Painful (b) Fearful
8. ERUDITE
(c) Tragic (d) Emotional
(a) Professional (b) Immature
(c) Unimaginative (d) Ignorant 21. TERRIBLE
9. ACQUITTED (a) Horrible (b) Awesome
(a) Entrusted (b) Convicted (c) Delightful (d) Hideous
(c) Burdened (d) Freed 22. ADDITION
10. LACONIC (a) Multiplication (b) Subtraction
(a) Prolix (b) Profligate (c) Enumeration (d) Division
(c) Prolific (d) Bucolic 23. EVACUATE
11. ABSOLUTE (a) Admit (b) Emerge
(a) Scarce (b) Limited (c) Abandon (d) Invade
(c) Faulty (d) Deficient 24. BRIDGE
12. MAGNIFY
(a) Divide (b) Bind
(a) Induce (b) Diminish
(c) Release (d) Open
(c) Destroy (d) Shrink
25. ATTRACT
13. BOOST
(a) Repulse (b) Reject
(a) Hinder (b) Obstrcut
(c) Repel (d) Distract
(c) Discourage (d) Rebuke
26. GRATUITY 38. MISERLY
(a) Annuity (b) Stipend (a) Generous (b) Liberal
(c) Discount (d) Wages (c) Spend thrift (d) Charitable
39. DENSITY
27. KNOWLEDGE
(a) Brightness (b) Clarity
(a) Ignorance (b) Illiteracy
(c) Intelligence (d) Rarity
(c) Foolishness (d) Backwardness
40. CONTENTED
28. NADIR (a) Rash (b) Narrow-minded
(a) Progress (b) Liberty (c) Gloomy (d) Disappointed
(c) Zenith (d) Modernity 41. CONCEAL
29. FOREIGNER (a) Unfold (b) Reveal
(a) National (b) Stranger (c) Open (d) Discover
42. SELDOM
(c) Native (d) Alien
(a) Rarely (b) Daily
30. LANGUID
(c) Often (d) Never
(a) Smart (b) Energetic
43. GUILTY
(c) Fast (d) Ferocious (a) Innocent (b) Pure
31. STRINGENT (c) Virtuous (d) Argelic
(a) Magnanimous (b) Lenient 44. HUMBLE
(c) Vehement (d) General (a) Dominant (b) Proud
32. ALIENATE (c) Despotic (d) Pompous
45. REAR
(a) Gather (b) Identify
(a) Front (b) Foreground
(c) Assemble (d) Unite
(c) Forehead (d) Forward
33. MALICIOUS 46. PACIFY
(a) Boastful (b) Indifferent (a) Insult (b) Injure
(c) Kind (d) Generous (c) Offend (d) Aggravate
34. LISSOME 47. SAGE
(a) Ungainly (b) Huge (a) Rogue (b) Fool
(c) Egoist (d) Snob
(c) Pungent (d) Crude
48. ANTIPATHY
35. HINDRANCE
(a) Obedience (b) Admiration
(a) Agreement (b) Cooperation
(c) Agreement (d) Fondness
(c) Persuasion (d) Aid 49. EXTERIOR
36. PROHIBIT (a) Internal (b) Inner
(a) Accept (b) Permit (c) Interior (d) Inward
(c) Agree (d) Grant 50. HOST
37. ROUGHLY (a) Accomplice (b) Enlarged
(c) Spread (d) Diffused
(a) Exactly (b) Completely
(c) Pointedly (d) Largely
 PART-'II'
1. UNREALISTIC 14. VIRTUOUS
(a) Natural (b) Visionary (a) Scandalous (b) Vicious
(c) Reasonable (d) Actual (c) Wicked (d) Corrupt
(e) Intelligent
15. GRIM
2. METICULOUS
(a) Serious (b) Satisfying
(a) Slovenly (b) Meretricious
(c) Shaggy (d) Mutual (c) Delightful (d) Painful
3. CLARITY 16. PATERNITY
(a) Exaggeration (b) Candour (a) Posterity (b) Successors
(c) Confusion (d) Reserve (c) Offspring (d) Ancestors
4. CHALLENGE 17. ACUMEN
(a) Admire (b) Accept (a) Intellegence (b) Imbecility
(c) Favour (d) Praise (c) Potentiality (d) Unfamiliarity
5. SUPERFICIAL
18. DEFICIT
(a) Artificial (b) Deep
(a) Superfluous (b) Surplus
(c) Shallow (d) Real
(c) Explicit (d) Implicit
6. COMMEND
(a) Suspend (b) Admonish 19. PATCHY
(c) Hate (d) Dislike (a) Clear (b) Simple
7. DAUNTLESS (c) Uniform (d) Attractive
(a) Cautious (b) Thoughtful 20. ILLEGIBLE
(c) Weak (d) Adventurous (a) Clear (b) Imitable
8. RECEDE (c) Clean (d) Readable
(a) Rush (b) Advance 21. FLAXIBLE
(c) Approach (d) Forward
(a) Brittle (b) Rigid
9. EXODUS
(c) Hard (d) Solid
(a) Restoration (b) Return
22. CONSPICUOUS
(c) Home-coming (d) Influx
10. INNOCENT (a) Indifferent (b) Harmless
(a) Sinful (b) Guilty (c) Insignificant (d) Unknown
(c) Deadly (d) Corruption 23. CONFESS
11. DEAR (a) Deny (b) Refuse
(a) Cheap (b) Worthless (c) Contest (d) Contend
(c) Free (d) Priceless 24. HOARD
12. APPOSITE (a) Deposit (b) Supply
(a) Inappropriate (b) Intemperate
(c) Satisfy (d) Accumulate
(c) Inconsistent (d) Irregular
25. PROVOCATION
13. PODGY
(a) Destruction (b) Peace
(a) Short (b) Thin
(c) Pacification (d) Vocation
(c) Weak (d) Slim
26. FACT 38. MORTAL
(a) fable (b) Story (a) Eternal (b) Spiritual
(c) Illusion (d) Fiction (c) Immortal (d) Divine
27. NATIVE 39. TERSE
(a) Alien (b) Foreigner (a) Concise (b) Detailed
(c) Newcomer (d) Stranger (c) Expressive (d) Desciptive
28. MODICUM 40. TRAGEDY
(a) Simplicity (b) A large amount (a) Humorous (b) Comedy
(c) Brazenness (d) Immodesty (c) Romance (d) Calamity
29. MASK 41. FRUGAL
(a) Deface (b) Injure (a) Gaudy (b) Generous
(c) Extravagant (d) Charitable
(c) Expose (d) Hit
42. CRITICISE
30. CHOICE
(a) Judge (b) Appreciate
(a) refusal (b) Dilemma (c) Flatter (d) Analyse
(c) Harm (d) Approval 43. CHIDE
31. RESERVED (a) Praise (b) Fear
(a) Likeable (b) Talkative (c) Criticise (d) Flatter
(c) Popular (d) Companionable 44. RELIGIOUS
(a) Atheistic (b) Immoral
32. INVETERATE
(c) Secular (d) Sinful
(a) Stupid (b) Uneducated
45. FRIEND
(c) Ignorant (d) Inexperienced
(a) Rival (b) Acquaintance
33. OBSOLETE (c) Foe (d) Competitor
(a) Conducive (b) Rare 46. CULPABLE
(c) Useless (d) Recent (a) Irresponsible (b) Careless
(c) Blameless (d) Defendable
34. INSANITY
47. HESITABLE
(a) Sanity (b) Normality
(a) Proud (b) Confident
(c) Lucidity (d) Sobriety
(c) Certain (d) Reluctant
35. CHURLISH 48. Vital
(a) Accomodating (b) Polite (a) Peripheral (b) Dead
(c) Helpful (d) Happy (c) Unimportant (d) Outer
36. ARTIFICIAL 49. CAPACIOUS
(a) Solid (b) Truthful (a) Changeable (b) Foolish
(c) Caring (d) Limited
(c) Authentic (d) Natural
50. ADMONISH
37. MUNDANE
(a) Commend (b) Tolerate
(a) Extraordinary (b) Superb (c) Flatter (d) Approve
(c) Heavenly (d) Excellent
 PART-'III'
1. LEAP 14. LIABILITY
(a) Plunge (b) Sink (a) Treasure (b) Debt
(c) Immerse (d) Fall (c) Assets (d) Property
2. BIZARRE
15. ARID
(a) Soft (b) Usual
(a) Plentiful (b) Productive
(c) Gentle (d) Same
(c) Humid (d) Agreeable
3. ADVANCE
16. AUSPICIOUS
(a) Retreat (b) Restrain
(a) Spicy (b) Unfavourable
(c) Withhold (d) Defend
(c) Conspicuous (d) Condemnatory
4. ALIEN
17. KINDLE
(a) Resident (b) Natural
(a) Ignite (b) Encourage
(c) Domiciled (d) Native
(c) Ignore (d) Extinguish
5. BOISTEROUS
(a) Calm (b) Comfortable 18. REPEL
(c) Good (d) Happy (a) Attract (b) Concentrate
6. ESTABLISH (c) Attend (d) Continue
(a) Disrupt (b) Uproot 19. SAGACIOUS
(c) Corrode (d) Negate (a) Casual (b) Cunning
7. DEFIANCE (c) Foolish (d) False
(a) Dismay (b) Suspicion 20. REWARD
(c) Obedience (d) Anxiety (a) Demotion (b) Forfeiture
8. PRESUMPTION (c) penalty (d) retribution
(a) Resumption (b) Proposition 21. BRAZEN
(c) Humility (d) Assumption (a) Respectful (b) Innocent
9. CALLOUS (c) Delicious (d) Helpful
(a) Confident (b) Sentimental 22. DORSAL
(c) Sensitive (d) Capable
(a) Inactive (b) Ventral
10. CONCEALMENT
(c) Peripheral (d) Central
(a) Identification (b) Broadness
23. MAGNANIMOUS
(c) Evidence (d) Indication
(a) Selfish (b) Native
11. ASTUTE
(c) Generous (d) Small
(a) Cowardly (b) Foolish
(c) Wicked (d) Impolite 24. ACQUIT
12. BRILLIANT (a) Confirm (b) Blame
(a) Dusty (b) Dull (c) Punish (d) Indict
(c) Dumb (d) Dud 25. CONFIDENT
13. TENTATIVE (a) Diffident (b) Timid
(a) Immediate (b) Urgent (c) Reserved (d) Shy
(c) Developed (d) Final
26. DIM 39. CELIBATE
(a) Bright (b) Understandable (a) Profligate (b) Reprobate
(c) Loud (d) Clear (c) Extravagant (d) Prodigal
27. ACCOMPLICE 40. INSOLENT
(a) Friend (b) Accessory (a) Agreeable (b) Coward
(c) Escort (d) Opponent (c) Polite (d) Considerate
28. VALUABLE 41. OVERWROUGHT
(a) Inferior (b) Invaluable (a) Alert (b) Alive
(c) Lowly (d) Worthless (c) Excited (d) Calm
29. INIMICAL
42. OSTENTATIOUS
(a) Friendly (b) Cheerful
(a) Awkward (b) Bankrupt
(c) Neutral (d) Emotional
(c) Ignorant (d) Unpretentious
30. MEAGRE
43. STOICISM
(a) Average (b) Plentiful
(a) Cowardice (b) Honesty
(c) Extravagant (d) Excessive
(c) Sickness (d) Bravery
31. EQUANIMITY
44. INDIGENT
(a) excitement (b) Duplicity
(a) Direct (b) Opulent
(c) Dubiousness (d) Resentment
32. BEGUILE (c) Harmless (d) Constantly changing

(a) Persuade (b) Cheat 45. CASTIGATE

(c) Flatter (d) Smile (a) Aggravate (b) Condone
33. DESTINY (c) Decide (d) Scold
(a) Vulnerability (b) Chance 46. TREPIDATION
(c) Self-dependence (d) Fate (a) Nervousness (b) Courage
34. AGONY (c) Slight amount (d) Circumspection
(a) Pleasure (b) Bliss 47. ACCOLADE
(c) Ecstasy (d) Fear (a) Countenance (b) Vulgar
35. SUBSERVIENT (c) Reprimand (d) Virtue
(a) Aggressive (b) Dignified 48. OFFICIOUS
(c) Straight forward (d) Supercilious (a) Restrained (b) Unofficial
36. FORBID (c) Indifferent (d) Detached
(a) Provoke (b) Appreciate 49. SUPERCILIOUS
(c) Celebrate (d) Permit (a) Considerate (b) Respectful
37. PUNCTILIOUS
(c) Thoughtful (d) Differential
(a) Irregular (b) Fussy
50. MALADROIT
(c) Careless (d) Curious
(a) Authoritative (b) Spiteful
38. FLAGITIOUS
(c) Maladjusted (d) Malevolent
(a) Frivolous (b) Ignorant
(c) Vapid (d) Innocent
 PART-'IV'
1. CONCEALMENT 14. CAUTIOUSLY
(a) Identification (b) Broadness (a) Carelessly (b0 Genuinely
(c) Evidence (d) Indication (c) Secretly (d) Carefully
2. CO-OPERATION 15. CONDEMN
(a) Rebellion (b) Resistance (a) Avoid (b) Worship
(c) Hindrance (d) Opposition
(c) Hate (d) Underrate
3. CULMINATE
16. CALM
(a) Frustrate (b) Fail
(a) Relaxed (b) Easy
(c) Abort (d) Defeat
(c) Uncomfortable (d) Noisy
4. CONFIDENT
(a) Diffident (b) Timid 17. CAPACIOUS
(c) Reserved (d) Shy (a) Changeable (b) Foolish
5. CROWDED (c) Caring (d) Limited
(a) Deserted (b) Lonely 18. CONSIDERATE
(c) Empty (d) barren (a) Harsh (b) Infuriated
6. CONFORM (c) Opposed (d) Indifferent
(a) Disappoint (b) Reform 19. COURTEOUS
(c) Deform (d) Dissent
(a) Flaccid (b) Emollient
7. CONVENE
(c) Insolent (d) Scrupulous
(a) Cancel (b) Adjourn
20. CASUALLY
(c) Dissolve (d) Postpone
(a) Informally (b) Formally
8. COMPETITION
(a) Rivalry (b) Compromise (c) Sediment (d) Verity
(c) Monopoly (d) Contest 21. COWARDLY
9. LENIENT (a) Courageously (b) Silently
(a) Obstinate (b) Annoyed (c) Secretly (d) Timidity
(c) Rude (d) Harsh 22. PROFANE
10. CONSISTENCY (a) Arrogant (b) Benign
(a) Stability (b0 Harmony (c) Respectful (d) Pious
(c) Defective (d) Inconsistency 23. COUNSEL
11. ANCESTORS
(a) Advise (b) Oppose
(a) Supporters (b) Disciples
(c) Publish (d) Correct
(c) Followers (d) Descendants
24. CHAOS
12. CLARITY
(a) Exaggeration (b) Candour (a) Symmetric (b) Inexperienced
(c) Confusion (d) Reserve (c) Disturb (d) Mould
13. BLISS 25. CRUEL
(a) Anguish (b) Sorrow (a) indifferent (b) Merciful
(c) Agony (d) Suffering (c) Dreadful (d) Hateful
26. COMMUNICATE 38. COZY
(a) Impassive (b) Animated (a) Treat Honestly (b) Deceit
(c) Mobile (d) Open (c) Treachery (d) Falsehood
39. CYNICAL
27. COMPETITION
(a) Safe (b) Mindful
(a) Rivalry (b) Compromise
(c) Trusting (d) Valuable
(c) Monopoly (d) Contest
40. CESSATION
28. CLANDESTINE (a) Starting (b) Beginning
(a) Above Ground (b) Public (c) Outright (d) Hurry
(c) Outside (d) Burnt out 41. CONSTRICT
29. CONFESS (a) Squeeze (b) Expand
(a) Deny (b) Refuse (c) Blow up (d) Detailed
42. CELIBACY
(c) Contest (d) Contend
(a) Mournign (b) Cherishing
30. COGNISANCE
(c) Matrimony (d) Celebrity
(a) Idiom (b) Ignorance 43. CONCEAL
(c) Obeyance (d) Anecdote (a) Show (b) Exhibit
31. COLOURLESS (c) Reveal (d) Open
(a) Red (b) Black 44. UNSTABLE
(c) Flamboyant (d) Vicious (a) Changing (b) Constant
(c) Stagnant (d) Steady
32. OBSTINATE
45. CORDIAL
(a) Inflexible (b) Prominent
(a) Antipathic (b) Non-Serious
(c) Pliable (d) Fashionable
(c) Indifferent (d) Awkward
33. CURSORY 46. CAUTIOUS
(a) Flimsy (b) Careful (a) Loose (b) Reckless
(c) Degrading (d) Torment 9c) Wavering (d) Dishonest
34. CLUMSY 47. CIRUMSCRIBED
(a) Mercy (b) Dull (a) Unrestricted (b) Unconfined
(c) Open (d) Free
(c) Bright (d) Dexterous
48. CRAFTY
35. COSSET
(a) Simple (b) Artless
(a) Neglect (b) Divert (c) Ingeneous (d) Improper
(c) Pamper (d) Pinch 49. COVERT
36. COHESION (a) Open (b) Bold
(a) Disintegration (b) Anomaly (c) Overt (d) Overwhelm
(c) Disunity (d) Internal 50. CONFISCATE
(a) Release (b) Allow
37. CORONATED
(c) Use (d) Confer
(a) Debarred (b) Disgraced
(c) Dethroned (d) Dejected
 PART-'V'
1. COMPETENT 14. DELIBERATE
(a) Dull (b) Deligent (a) Premeditated (b) Sparking
(c) Inefficient (d) Deficit (c) Methodical (d) Impulsive
2. JUDICIOUS 15. DHAUCHEE
(a) Unequal (b) Unlawful (a) Moralist (b) thinker
(c) Impure (d) Indiscreet
(c) Schemer (d) Dreamer
3. JUXTAPOSITION
16. DENSITY
(a) Difference (b) Opposition
(a) Brightness (b) Clarity
(c) Separation (d) Appropriateness
4. CONTENTED (c) Intelligence (d) Rarity
(a) Rash (b) Narrow-Minded 17. DREARY
(c) Gloomy (d) Disappointed (a) Plenty (b) Monotonous
5. OFFER (c) Unhappy (d) Cheerful
(a) Beg (b) Borrow 18. DEPRAVED
(c) Snatch (d) Request (a) Great (b) Enhanced
6. CONSOLIDATE (c) Moral (d) Prosperous
(a) Isolate (b) Weaken 19. DAUNTLESS
(c) Divide (d) Indentify
(a) Cautious (b) Thoughtful
7. DEEP
(c) Weak (d) Adventurous
(a) Elementary (b) Superfical
20. DEAR
(c) Shallow (d) Perfunctory
(a) Cheap (b) Worthless
8. DISSENT
(a) Agreement (b) Dispute (c) Free (d) Priceless
(c) Disunity (d) Controversy 21. DEPLETE
9. DISSUADE (a) Refund (b) Replenish
(a) Incite (b) Peruade (c) Fulfil (d) Recover
(c) Advise (d) Instigate 22. DEVIATE
10. DELETE (a) Follow (b) Locate
(a) Impound (b) Insert (c) Break (d) Concentrate
(c) Inspire (d) Injure
23. DEFICIT
11. DESPONDENCY
(a) Superfluous (b) Surplus
(a) Humility (b) Pleasure
(c) Expicit (d) Implicit
(c) Cheerfulness (d) Excitement
24. DEVOUT
12. DISCOUNT
(a) Interest (b) Premium (a) Irreverent (b) Sincere
(c) Profit (d) Concession (c) Homely (d) Magnificent
13. DEGENERATE 25. DISINGENOUS
(a) Create (b) Progress (a) Industrious (b) Cumbersome
(c) Restore (d) Reproduce (c) Slothful (d) Naive
26. DEBILITATING 38. DISSIPATE
(a) Strengthening (b) Enfeebling (a) Sustain (b) Conserve
(c) Occupying (d) Inhabiting (c) Preserve (d) Maintain
27. DAINTY 39. DIM
(a) Bright (b) Understandable
(a) Splendid (b) Aggressive
(c) Loud (d) Clear
(c) Vigorous (d) Towering
40. DORMANT
28. DISDAIN (a) Active (b) Modern
(a) Depreciate (b) Admiration (c) Permanent (d) Transient
(c) Penitence (d) Contempt 41. DESTINY
29. DEBACLE (a) Vulnerability (b) Chance
(a) Regain (b) Progress (c) Self-Dependence(d) Fate
42. DEFECTION
(c) Rise (d) Miracle
(a) Resignation (b) Invitation
30. DOLEFUL
(c) Joining (d) Co-Operation
(a) Poor (b) Happy
43. DUSKY
(c) Rich (d) Steady (a) Visible (b) Fair
31. DIABOLIC (c) Obscure (d) Shadowy
(a) Patient (b) Generous 44. DITHER
(c) Kind (d) Simple (a) Cry (b) Refer
32. DISCREPANCY (c) Decide (d) Defer
45. DEROGATORY
(a) Variance (b) Inappropriate
(a) Immediate (b) Praising
(c) Consistency (d) Inconsistency
(c) Opinionated (d) Roguish
33. DIVERGE 46. DISASTROUS
(a) Repulse (b) Converge (a) Constructive (b) Demolishing
(c) Resurge (d) Constrict (c) Positive (d) None
34. DENOUNCE 47. BURY
(a) Defend (b) Gather (a) Examine (b) Open
(c) Disinter (d) Dig
(c) Fight (d) Rally
48. DOUBT
35. DESTROY
(a) Ignorance (b) Dullness
(a) Invent (b) Make
(c) Mistake (d) Belief
(c) Produce (d) Create 49. LUSCIOUS
36. DEBONAIR (a) Dry (b) Sour
(a) Worried (b) Pensive (c) Ugly (d) Stale
(c) Grim (d) Serious 50. DELETREIOUS
37. DISPERSE (a) Impulsive (b) Salubrious

(a) Collect (b) Considerate (c) Pathetic (d) Inclusive

(c) Clever (d) Cunning

 PART-'VI'
1. DISSIPATE 14. DIMINISH
(a) Sustain (b) Conserve (a) Decrease (b) Increase
(c) Preserve (d) Maintain (c) Lower (d) Rise
2. DIABOLIC 15. DIVINE
(a) Patient (b) Generous (a) Ungodly (b) Faithful
(c) Kind (d) Simple
(c) Atheist (d) Irreligious
3. DEPRAVED
16. DEFILE
(a) Great (b) Enhanced
(a) Shine (b) Cleanse
(c) Moral (d) Prosperous
4. DULL (c) Pure (d) Clear
(a) Cloever (b) Coloured 17. DWARF
(c) Bright (d) Youthful (a) High (b) Big
5. DEFIANCE (c) Tall (d) Giant
(a) Dismay (b) Suspicion 18. DEMON
(c) Obedience (d) Anxiety (a) Giant (b) Gentle
6. DISTINGUISH (c) Angel (d) Satan
(a) Abolish (b) Confuse 19. DEBILITATING
(c) Differentiate (d) Darken
(a) Protecting (b) Securing
7. DISPLAY
(c) Strengthening (d) Occupying
(a) Exhibit (b) Show
20. DORMANT
(c) Demonstrate (d) Conceal
(a) Jubilent (b) Active
8. DESTRUCTION
(a) Preservation (b) Ruin (c) Live (d) Modern
(c) Damage (d) Wreckage 21. DEFECTION
9. DISCRETE (a) Unite (b) Strengthen
(a) Loud (b) Combined (c) Join (d) Separate
(c) Loose (d) Circle 22. DEARTH
10. DESTINY (a) Extravagance (b) Scarcity
(a) Vulnerability (b) Chance (c) Abundance (d) Sufficiency
(c) Self-Dependence(d) Fate
23. DAUNTLESS
11. DUSKY
(a) Cautious (b) Thoughtful
(a) Visible (b) Fair
(c) Weak (d) Adventurous
(c) Obscure (d) Shadowy
24. DASTARD
12. DESOLATE
(a) Abandon (b) Dislocate (a) Daring (b) Dashing
(c) Cheerful (d) Accelerate (c) Hero (d) Courageous
13. DEPRECATE 25. DISCORD
(a) Uphold (b) Recommend (a) Agreement (b) Concord
(c) Approve (d) Agree (c) Acceptance (d) Yielding
26. ENDOW 38. EXTERIOR
(a) Borrow (b) Steal (a) Internal (b) Inner
(c) Snatch (d) Extort (c) Interior (d) Inward
39. EXODUS
27. EXHIBIT
(a) Restoration (b) Return
(a) Conceal (b) Prevent
(c) Home-Coming (d) Influx
(c) Withdraw (d) Concede
40. EDIFICATION
28. ENOUGH (a) Lamentation (b) Annotation
(a) Inadequate (b) Scarce (c) Corruption (d) Segregation
(c) Deficit (d) Less 41. EXASPERATE
29. ERUDITE (a) Belittle (b) Annoy
(a) Professional (b) Immature (c) Please (d) Tarnish
42. EXOTIC
(c) Unimaginative (d) Ignorant
(a) Poor (b) Inexpensive
30. ESCALATE
(c) Ugly (d) Conventional
(a) Lessen (b) Subside
43. EXPLICIT
(c) Reduce (d) Fashionable (a) Inspiring (b) Plain
31. EVACUATE (c) Invigorating (d) Implied
(a) Admit (b) Emerge 44. EXALT
(c) Abandon (d) Invade (a) Depreciate (b) Ennoble
32. ECLIPSE (c) Glorify (d) Simplify
45. ENCOURAGE
(a) Shine (b) Enlarge
(a) Warn (b) Discourage
(c) Goggle (d) Gleam
(c) Dampen (d) Disapprove
33. EMBRACE 46. ERRATIC
(a) Suspect (b) Harm (a) Reliable (b) Right
(c) Reject (d) Hurt (c) Punctual (d) Free
34. EXONERATE 47. EVIDENT
(a) Compel (b) Accuse (a) Suspected (b) Disagreed
(c) Doubtful (d) Unimportant
(c) Imprison (d) Boldness
48. ESTABLISH
35. AMELIORATE
(a) Disrupt (b) Uproot
(a) Lessen (b) Hasten
(c) Corrode (d) Negate
(c) Expedite (d) Worsen 49. EVOLVING
36. EXECRABLE (a) Retreating (b) Stifling
(a) Importable (b) Acceptable (c) Stagnating (d) Suffering
(c) Desirable (d) Irritable 50. ENGULFED
37. EUPHONIOUS (a) Encircled (b) Groped
(c) Disfigured (d) Detached
(a) Strident (b) Lethargic
(c) Literary (d) Musical
 PART-'VII'
1. EPILOGUE 14. ERROR
(a) Conversation (b) Dialogue (a) Fallacy (b) Impropriety
(c) Dramatic (d) Prologue (c) Unsuitability (d) Correctness
2. EXECRATE 15. ENERVATE
(a) Care (b) Praise (a) Debilitate (b) Fortify
(c) Love (d) Bless
(c)Introduce (d) Conclude
3. EXTRAVAGANT
16. ESCHEW
(a) Miserly (b) Uneconomical
(a) Traduce (b) Invite
(c) Mean (d) Narrow-Minded
(c) Use (d) Emanate
4. ECONOMISE
17. EFFULGENCE
(a) Reduce (b) Save
(c) Minimise (d) Expensive (a) Murky (b) Harshness
5. EXASPERATE (c) Mercenary (d) Quiet
(a) Belittle (b) Annoy 18. ENSEMBLE
(c) Please (d) Tarnish (a) Complement (b) Cacophony
6. ENHANCE (c) Coordination (d) Solo
(a) Boost (b) Decrease 19. ENDURE
(c) Damage (d) Advance (a) Sensor (b) Censor
7. EQUANIMITY (c) Discontinue (d) Continue
(a) Excitement (b) Duplicity 20. EXCULPATE
(c) Dubiousness (d) Resentment (a) Acquit (b) Absolve
8. EXTIRPATE
(c) Murder (d) Accuse
(a) Preserve (b) Inseminate
21. IMPERVIOUS
(c) Ingratiate (d) Enter
(a) Penetrable (b) Hidden
9. EXAGGERATE
(c) Tolerable (d) Gentle
(a) Minimise (b) Maximise
22. EVASIVE
(c) Cessation (d) Difficult
(a) Clear (b) Straight Forward
10. ENCOURAGE
(a) Warn (b) Discourage (a) Quick (d) Protracted
(c) Dampen (d) Disapprove 23. ETHEREAL
11. GORGEOUS (a) Heavenly (b) Earthly
(a) Desperate (b) Plain (c) Lifelike (d) Affectionate
(c) Fashionable (d) Sumptuous 24. EQUABLE
12. FORMER (a) Non-Uniform (b) Unequal
(a) Subsequent (b) Later (c) Unequated (d) Extreme
(c) Resultant (d) Latter 25. ERRONEOUS
13. ELOQUENT (a) Correct (b) Accurate
(a) Inarticulate (b) Clear (c) Mundane (d) Astray
(c) Lucid (d) Coherent
26. RETRIEVE 38. FRANTIC
(a) Respond (b) Dismiss (a) Calm (b) Hopeful
(c) Foil (d) Abandon (c) Active (d) Bitter
39. FLEXIBLE
27. EMBRACE
(a) Brittle (b) Rigid
(a) Refuse (b) Reject
(c) Hard (d) Solid
(c) Harm (d) Hug
40. FACT
28. EXTINCT (a) Fable (b) Story
(a) Gone (b) Arriving (c) Illusion (d) Fiction
(c) Existing (d) Used 41. FICKLE
29. RABID (a) diseased (b) fast
(a) Decent (b) Fair (c) constant (d) quick
42. FRUGAL
(c) Rational (d) Pure
(a) gaudy (b) generous
30. EVANESCENT
(c) extravagant (d) charitable
(a) Blooming (b) Growing 43. FRIEND
(c) Twinkling (d) Teasing (a) Rival (b) Acquaintance
31. FORMER (c) Foe (d) Competitor
(a) Subsequent (b) Later 44. FRATERNITY
(c) Resultant (d) Latter (a) Hospitabily (b) Hostility
(c) Brotherhood (d) Enmity
32. FRATERNITY
45. FACTITIOUS
(a) Hospitability (b) Hostility
(a) Ridiculous (b) Genuine
(c) Brotherhood (d) Enmity
(c) Engineered (d) Magnificent
33. FECUND 46. FORBIDDEN
(a) Barren (b) Solid (a) Allowed (b) Prohibited
(c) Unploughed (d) Hard (c) Agreed (d) Forsaken
34. FACSIMILE 47. FRAIL
(a) Reproduction (b) Sincere (a) Vigorous (b) Sturdy
(c) Hardy (d) Strong
(c) Original (d) Engineered
48. FORBID
35. FOREIGNER
(a) Provoke (b) Appreciate
(a) National (b) Stranger (c) Celebrate (d) Permit
(c) Native (d) Alien 49. FALSE
36. FRAILTY (a) Inaccurate (b) Incorrect
(a) Emaciation (b) Strength (c) True (d) Defective
(c) Health (d) Boldness 50. FULFILLED
(a) Satirical (b) Dry
37. FURTIVE
(c) Gorgeous (d) Needy
(a) Straight (b) Obvious
(c) Unambiguous (d) Open
 PART-'VIII'
1. FLUCTUATE 14. FILTHY
(a) Work for (b) Flow over (a) Stainless (b) Shining
(c) Follow from (d) Remain steady (c) Sterilized (d) Clean
2. FURIOUS 15. GORGEOUS
(a) Medium (b) Restrained
(a) Desperate (b) Plain
(c) Ticklish (d) Disjointed
(c) Fashionable (d) Sumptuous
3. FALLACIOUS
16. GRATUITY
(a) True (b) Faulty
(a) Annuity (b) Stipend
(c) Wrong (d) Dirty
(c) Discount (d) Wages
4. FORLORN
(a) Happy (b) Gloomy 17. GUILTY
(c) Joyous (d) Credible (a) Innocent (b) Pure
5. FRUGALITY (c) Virtuous (d) Argelic
(a) Showy (b) Exhibition 18. GRADUALLY
(c) Extravagance (d) Visage (a) Hastily (b) Suddenly
6. FIERCE (c) Thoughtlessly (d) Impulsively
(a) Wild (b) Docile 19. GRIM
(c) Calm (d) Timid (a) Serious (b) Staisfying
7. FICKLE (c) Delightful (d) Painful
(a) Continue (b) Constant 20. GLUT
(c) Perpetual (d) Connect
(a) Dearth (b) Limit
8. FANTASTIC
(c) Drain (d) Supply
(a) Practical (b) Useful
21. GATHER
(c) Theoretical (d) Worthy
(a) Separate (b) Suspend
9. FALSE
(c) Scatter (d) Spend
(a) True (b) Genuine
(c) Correct (d) Proper 22. GAINSAY
10. FABRICATE (a) Affirm (b) Reject
(a) Damage (b) Destroy (c) Appreciate (d) Lose
(c) Disintegrate (d) Disnitegrate 23. GROTESQUE
11. FEASIBLE (a) Imaginary (b) Familiar
(a) Impossible (b) Irrational (c) Hateful (d) Natural
(c) Impracticable (d) Obvious 24. GLIB
12. PRETENTIOUS (a) Unwilling (b) Dumb
(a) Deranged (b) Small (c) Modest (d) Halting
(c) Depressing (d) Humble 25. GRAND
13. FLEXIBLE
(a) Great (b) Tiny
(a) Brittle (b) Rigid
(c) Noble (d) Aristocratic
(c) Hard (d) Solid
26. GRUESOME 39. HARMONY
(a) Pleasant (b) Rude (a) Hatred (b) Friction
(c) Fresh (d) Clear (c) Discord (d) Enmity
27. GIGANTIC 40. HOMOGENEOUS
(a) Huge (b) Small (a) Heterogeneous (b) Consceiousness
(c) Dangerous (d) Fantastic (c) Variegated (d) Loquacious
28. GLAMOUR
41. HESITATE
(a) Silence (b) Incubate
(a) Proud (b) Confident
(c) Murmur (d) Whisper
(c) Certain (d) Reluctant
29. GUSTO
42. HAPLES
(a) Sadness (b) Distaste
(a) Lucky (b) Kind
(c) Discolour (d) Gloom
(c) Helpful (d) Futile
30. GRATITUDE
43. HAPPINESS
(a) Wretched (b) Ingratitude
(a) Contentment (b) Grief
(c) Unfaithfulness (d) Wickedness
(c) Renunciation (d) Beatitude
31. HOARD
(a) Deposit (b) Supply 44. HAMPER

(c) Satisfy (d) Accumulate (a) Open (b) Release

32. HUMBLE (c) Hold (d) Hasten
(a) Dominant (b) Proud 45. HOLY
(c) Despotic (d) Pompous (a) Ffensive (b) Orthodox
33. HIDE (c) Profane (d) Obnoxious
(a) Search (b) Show 46. HINDRANCE
(c) Seek (d) Find (a) Agreement (b) Cooperation
34. HAUGHTY (c) Persuasion (d) Aid
(a) Pitiable (b) Scared 47. HURT
(c) Humble (d) Cowardly (a) Cure (b) Treat
35. HAWK (c) Heal (d) Injure
(a) Peaceful (b) Pigeon 48. HEAD
(c) Fighter (d) Dove (a) Foot (b) Bottom
36. HOMELY (c) Toil (d) Toes
(a) Rough (b) Outgoing 49. INSIPID
(c) Smooth (d) Beautiful
(a) Nervous (b) Pungent
37. HOSTILE
(c) Saucy (d) Sour
(a) Friendly (b) Sudden
50. INFALIBLE
(c) Costly (d) Unfair
(a) Dubious (b) Mistaking
38. HATE
(c) Erring (d) Unreliable
(a) Admire (b) Abhor
(c) Concern (d) Loathe
 PART-'IX'
1. IMPECCABLE 14. ILLUSORY
(a) Good (b) Sound (a) Deceptive (b) Real
(c) Faulty (d) Candid (c) Imaginary (d) Certain
2. IMPERVIOUS 15. INTRANSIGENT
(a) Penetrable (b) Hidden (a) Ever-ready (b) Faithful
(c) Tolerable (d) Gentle
(c) Flexible (d) Obedient
3. IMPROPRIETY
16. INSOLENT
(a) Decorum (b) Purity
(a) Sullen (b) Rich
(c) Ideal (d) Conformity
(c) Determined (d) Afable
4. INTRUDE
17. WEAK
(a) Withhold (b) Withdraw
(c) Accept (d) Surrender (a) Nimble (b) Realistic
5. INDULGE (c) Powerful (d) Underrated
(a) Avoid (b) Astain 18. INFALLIBLE
(c) Forego (d) Neglect (a) Erring (b) Untrustworthy
6. IMPOUND (c) Dubious (d) Unreliable
(a) Generate (b) Strengthen 19. INADEQUATE
(c) Stimulate (d) Release (a) Glossy (b) Rapid
7. IGNORE (c) Aspiring (d) Sufficient
(a) Support (b) Favour 20. INTRUDE
(c) Redress (d) Accept
(a) To tear away (b) Keep away
8. INNOCENT
(c) Force (d) Compelled
(a) Sinful (b) Guilty
21. IMPLICATE
(c) Deadly (d) Corruption
(a) Involve (b) Exonerate
9. ILLEGIBLE
(a) Clear (b) Imitable (c) Corrupt (d) Accuse
(c) Clean (d) Readable 22. IMPLODE
10. INIMICAL (a) Extract (b) Explode
(a) Related (b) Friendly (c) Burst (d) Erupt
(c) Neutral (d) Cheerful 23. IMPEDE
11. IMMEDIATE (a) Demote (b) Promote
(a) Delayed (b) Gradual
(c) Exalt (d) Soar
(c) Leisurely (d) Slow
24. ILLICIT
12. ILLUSTRIOUS
(a) Legal (b) Lawful
(a) Uneducated (b) Uncivilized
(c) Unintelligent (d) Unknown (c) Delusive (d) Legitimate
13. INNOCENCE 25. INCLEMENT
(a) Crime (b) Mischief (a) Pleasant (b) Serene
(c) Guilt (d) Sin (c) Beautiful (d) Attractive
26. IMPUDENT 39. ASSERT
(a) Discourteous (b) Courteous (a) Agree (b) Acquiesce
(c) Kind (d) Helpful (c) Abjure (d) Abdicate
27. INVETERATE 40. OVERT
(a) Stupid (b) Uneducated
(a) Deep (b) Shallow
(c) Ignorant (d) Inexperienced
(c) Secret (d) Unwritten
28. INDOLENT
41. ACCORD
(a) Desirable (b) Adequate
(a) Solution (b) Act
(c) Energetic (d) Consistent
(c) Dissent (d) Concord
29. JUDICIOUS
42. ALIVE
(a) Unequal (b) Unlawful
(c) Impure (d) Indiscreet (a) Passive (b) Dead
30. JEER (c) Asleep (d) Drowsy
(a) Mourn (b) Praise 43. SYNTHETIC
(c) Mock (d) Sneer (a) Cosmetic (b) Plastic
31. JETTISION (c) Affable (d) Natural
(a) Rejoice (b) Surrender 44. PRECARIOUS
(c) Accept (d) Defend (a) Dangerous (b) Safe
32. JITTERY (c) Cautious (d) Easy
(a) Relax (b) Tense 45. DEEP
(c) Bold (d) Shaky (a) Elementary (b) Superficial
33. JOCOSE (c) Shallow (d) Perfunctory
(a) Dull (b) Humorous
46. LEND
(c) Playful (d) Diseased
(a) Hire (b) Pawn
34. JUSTIFY
(c) Cheat (d) Borrow
(a) Accuse (b) Infuriate
47. PAUCITY
(c) Absolve (d) Vindicate
(a) Surplus (b) Scarcity
35. JUBILANT
(c) Presence (d) Richness
(a) Scared (b) Disturbed
(c) Gloomy (d) Quiet 48. MINOR
36. JUXTAPOSITION (a) Heavy (b) Tall
(a) Unity (b) Opposition (c) Major (d) Big
(c) Separation (d) Difference 49. APPROPRIATE
37. AUTONOMY (a) Unskilled (b) Unsuitable
(a) Submissiveness (b) Dependence (c) Unqualified (d) Unable
(c) Subordination (d) Slavery 50. OPAQUE
38. SHALLOW (a) Mistry (b) Covered
(a) High (b) Hidden (c) Clear (d) Transparent
(c) Deep (d) Hollow
 PART-'X'
1. ACCORD 14. AVOIDANCE
(a) Solution (b) Act (a) Possession (b) Pursuit
(c) Dissent (d) Concord (c) Passion (d) Power
2. DEAD 15. ALLEVIATION
(a) Passive (b) Alive
(a) Exaggeration (b) Exasperation
(c) Asleep (d) Drowsy
(c) Magnification (d) Intensification
3. DESCENDANTS
16. UNITE
(a) Supporters (b) Disciples
(a) Gather (b) Identify
(c) Followers (d) Ancestors
4. ABDICATE (c) Assemble (d) Alienate
(a) Claim (b) Snatch 17. ADEQUATE
(c) Plunder (d) Seize (a) Profuse (b) Abounding
5. ABHORRENCE (c) Scanty (d) Aboundant
(a) Aversion (b) Liking 18. SEPARATE
(c) Appreciation (d) Fear (a) Generate (b) Repair
6. ACQUISITIVE (c) Materialize (d) Amalgamate
(a) Miserly (b) Frugal
19. ACCLAMATION
(c) Simple (d) Austere
(a) Denunciation (b) Suppression
7. AUDACIOUS
(c) Termination (d) Applause
(a) Timid (b) Vulgar
20. AMBIGUOUS
(c) Low (d) Unpractised
8. CONVICTED (a) Obscure (b) Secular
(a) Entructed (b) Acquitted (c) Explicit (d) Equivocate
(c) Freed (d) Burdened 21. ANTIPATHY
9. ABSOLUTE (a) Obedience (b) Admiration
(a) Scarce (b) Limited (c) Agreement (d) Fondness
(c) Faculty (d) Efficient 22. HOSTILE
10. ACUTE (a) Cunning (b) Shy
(a) Sharp (b) Critical (c) Amicable (d) Crazy
(c) Dull (d) Sensitive
23. INAPPROPRIATE
11. ANATHEMATISE
(a) Apposite (b) Intemperate
(a) Radiate (b) Regulate
(c) Inconsistent (d) Irregular
(c) Deceive (d) Bless
24. AMPLIFY
12. SUBTRACTION
(a) Multiplication (b) Addition (a) Mummify (b) Shock
(c) Enumeration (d) Division (c) Curtail (d) Embalm
13. ATTRACT 25. PUNISHMENT
(a) Repulse (b) Reject (a) Hostility (b) Amnesty
(c) Repel (d) Distract (c) Immunity (d) Acquittal
26. ACUMEN 39. ADHERENT
(a) Intelligence (b) Imbecility (a) Rival (b) Alien
(c) Potentiality (d) Unfamiliarity (c) Detractor (d) Enemy
27. ADVERSITY 40. ADMONITION
(a) Enmity (b) Severity (a) Warning (b) Threat
(c) Prosperity (d) Calamity (c) Fear (d) Request
28. AFFECTATION 41. ACCOMPLISHED
(a) Love (b) Good (a) Over (b) Done
(c) Likable (d) Natural (c) Difficult (d) Unifinished
29. ARTIFICIAL 42. AMICABLE
(a) Solid (b) Truthful (a) Cunning (b) Shy
(c) Authentic (d) Natural (c) Hostile (d) Crazy
30. ARCHAIC
43. AGGRESSIVE
(a) Modern (b) Broken
(a) Assertive (b) Proud
(c) Old (d) Dilapidated
(c) Timid (d) Confident
31. ALLURE
44. APPLAUD
(a) Repulse (b) Develop
(a) Request (b) Criticise
(c) Entice (d) Decoy
(c) Pray (d) Flatter
32. ADMONISH
45. ABUNDANT
(a) Commend (b) Tolerate
(a) Long (b) Heavy
(c) Flatter (d) Approve
(c) Minute (d) Excessive
33. ADVANCE
(a) Retreat (b) Restrain 46. ADROIT
(c) Withhold (d) Defend (a) Deterred (b) Skillful
34. ALIEN (c) Foolish (d) Awkward
(a) Resident (b) Natural 47. ACRIMONIOUS
(c) Domiciled (d) Native (a) Legal (b) Severe
35. ACCELERATE (c) Cursive (d) Harmonious
(a) Creep (b) Drag 48. ANALYSIS
(c) Lag (d) Move slowly (a) Dialysis (b) Electrolysis
36. ARROGANT (c) Parenthesis (d) Synthesis
(a) Proud (b) Meek 49. ABORIGINAL
(c) Insolent (d) Rude (a) Modern (b) Popular
37. ASTUTE (c) Current (d) Contemporary
(a) Cowardly (b) Foolish 50. APPLAUSE
(c) Wicked (d) Impolite (a) To make noises (b) Accalaim
38. AUSPICIOUS
(c) Abuse (d) Prosper
(a) Spicy (b) Unfavourable
(c) Clever (d) Cunning
 PART-'XI'
1. AMIABLE 14. ASSIST
(a) Friendly (b) Not agreeable (a) Aid (b) Help
(c) Agreeable (d) Amicable (c) Hinder (d) Facilitate
2. AMATEUR 15. CURTAIL
(a) Arrogant (b) Humble (a) Mummify (b) Shock
(c) Lazy (d) Expert
(c) Amplify (d) Embalm
3. APPEASE
16. AGONY
(a) Sympathise (b) Irritate
(a) Pleasure (b) Bliss
(c) Peaceful (d) Apart
(c) Ecstasy (d) Fear
4. ABSURD
(a) Awkward (b) Unreasonable 17. ABERRATION
(c) Reasonable (d) Worthless (a) Typicalbehaviour (b) Correct manners
5. ADVERSITY (c) Straight aim (d) Full truthfulness
(a) Diversity (b) Affliction 18. ANOMALOUS
(c) Prosperity (d) Catastrophe (a) Capacious (b) Vicious
6. AMENABLE (c) Connected (d) Usual
(a) Stubborn (b) Docile 19. AFFECTATION
(c) Obedient (d) Offensive
(a) Love (b) Good
7. ACQUIT
(c) Likable (d) Natural
(a) Confirm (b) Blame
20. AMELIORATE
(c) Punish (d) Indict
(a) Increase (b) Worsen
8. ARID
(a) Plentiful (b) Productive (c) Clasp (d) Dissemble
(c) Humid (d) Agreeable 21. ALIENATE
9. AUSPICIOUS (a) Go native (b) Say clearly
(a) Spicy (b) Unfavourable (c) Make friends (d) Give freely
(c) Conspicuous (d) Condemnatory 22. ACCOMPLICE
10. ANCIENT (a) Friend (b) Accessory
(a) Latent (b) Raw (c) Escort (d) Opponent
(c) Recent (d) Historical 23. ACUMME
11. ACQUITTAL
(a) Intelligence (b) Imbecility
(a) Warrant (b) Condemnation
(c) Potentiality (d) Unfamiliarity
(c) Punishment (d) Castigation
24. PROSPERITY
12. MEDIOCRITY
(a) Enmity (b) Severity
(a) Mishap (b) Failure
(c) Misfortune (d) Adversity (c) Adversity (d) Calamity
13. AFFLUENT 25. ARTIFICIAL
(a) Talkative (b) Poor (a) Solid (b) Trutful
(c) Prospersous (d) Close (c) Authentic (d) Natural
26. ARCHAIC 39. ALLAY
(a) Modern (b) Broken (a) Alert (b) Vigilant
(c) Old (d) Dilapidated (c) Arouse (d) Awaken
27. ASSERT 40. ASSUME
(a) Accept (b) Agree (a) Consume (b) Presume
(c) Contradict (d) Affirm (c) Suppose (d) Handover
28. ACQUIT 41. ASTUTE
(a) Sentence (b) Convict (a) Ordinary (b) Simple
(c) Criminal (d) Thief (c) Rough (d) Coarse
29. ABOMINATE 42. AUTONOMY
(a) Praise (b) Attract (a)Slavery (b) Dependency
(c) Adore (d) Adorn (c)Colonial (d) Natural
30. ASTUTE 43. BLISS
(a) Shallow (b) Absurd (a) Anguish (b) Sorrow
(c) Shrewd (d) Cunning (c) Agony (d) Suffering
31. ADAMANT 44. BURY
(a) Reluctant (b) Yielding (a) Examine (b) Open
(c) Burly (d) Unwanted (c) Disinter (d) Dig
32. ANEMIC 45. BLATANT
(a) Furbish (b) Healthy
(a) Noisy (b) Quiet
(c) Robust (d) Red-blooded
(c) Barren (d) Slow
33. AROMATIC
46. BOOST
(a) Wretched (b) Decent
(a) Hinder (b) Obstruct
(c) Complimentary (d) Respectful
(c) Discourage (d) Rebuke
34. AVERSE
47. BASE
(a) Willing (b) Unwilling
(c) Refusal (d) Rejection (a) Roof (b) Height

35. AGILE (c) Top (d) Climax

(a) Undeft (b) Lazy 48. BELIE
(c) Clumsy (d) Lethargic (a) Argue (b) Justify
36. ARDUOUS (c) Admire (d) Approve
(a) Ordinary (b) Easy 49. BAGGY
(c) Expected (d) Milk (a) Strict (b) Compact
37. LIKE (c) Firm (d) Tight
(a) Love (b) Abhor 50. BRIDGE
(c) Attract (d) Please (a) Divide (b) Bind
38. ABRIDGE (c) Release (d) Open
(a) Expand (b) Increase
(c) Lengthen (d) Continue
 PART-'XII'
1. BEAUTIFUL 14. BLEAK
(a) Ugly (b) Dark (a) Cheering (b) Cheerful
(c) Rough (d) Dirly (c) Stout (d) Fine
2. BASHFUL
15. BIOSTEROUS
(a) Daring (b) Boastful
(a) Calm (b) Comfortable
(c) Upright (d) Confident
(c) Good (d) Happy
3. BESEECH
16. BURIED
(a) Bully (b) Solicit
(a) Shown (b) Marked
(c) Demand (d) Dismiss
4. BOORISH (c) Obscured (d) Hidden
(a) Handsome (b) Happy 17. BLUSTERING
(c) Quite (d) Genteel (a) Calm (b) Dangerous
5. BENIGN (c) Boiling (d) Risky
(a) Gracious (b) Sinister 18. BLITHE
(c) Novel (d) Humane (a) Sad (b) Aloof
6. BLEMISH (c) Cheerless (d) Gloomy
(a) Preserve (b) Purify 19. BRIEF
(c) Defect (d) Tarnish (a) Long (b) Expanded
7. BIZARRE (c) Elaborate (d) Detailed
(a) Soft (b) Usual 20. BRUTAL
(c) Gentle (d) Same
(a) Kindly (b) Humane
8. BRAZEN
(c) Savagely (d) Respected
(a) Respectful (b) Innocent
21. BEQUEATH
(c) Delicious (d) Helpful
(a) Beneath (b) Misuse
9. BEGUILE
(c) Usurp (d) Dishonesty
(a) Persuade (b) Cheat
(c) Flatter (d) Smile 22. BAFFLE
10. BENEVOLENCE (a) Elaborate (b) Clarify
(a) Contempt (b) Malevolence (c) Explain (d) In Order
(c) Hatred (d) Derision 23. BOON
11. BALMY (a) Dupe (b) Nickname
(a) Hard (b) Genuine (c) Curse (d) Virtue
(c) Mild (d) Fragrant 24. CELIBACY
12. BRUTALITY (a) Chastity (b) Misogyny
(a) Criminal (b) Humanity (c) Matrimony (d) Divorce
(c) Adamant (d) Without fear 25. COMIC
13. BIASED
(a) Painful (b) Fearful
(a) Disinterested (b) Distastefrul
(c) Tragic (d) Emotional
(c) Cured (d) Curved
26. CONDENSE 39. CHOICE
(a) Lengthen (b) Expand (a) Refusal (b) Dilemma
(c) Distribute (d) Interpret (c) Charm (d) Approval
27. COMPLY 40. CHURLISH
(a) Refuse (b) Agree (a) Accommodating (b) Polite
(c) Disagree (d) Deny (c) Helpful (d) Happy
28. COMMODIOUS 41. CAPITULATE
(a) Limited (b) Expensive (a) Conquer (b) Venerate
(c) Numerous (d) Leisurely (c) Destroy (d) Surrender
29. CONTENTED 42. CRITICISE
(a) Rash (b) Narrow-Minded (a) Judge (b) Appreciate
(c) Gloomy (d) Disappointed (c) Flatter (d) Analyse
30. CONCEAL 43. CATHOLIC
(a) Unfold (b) Reveal (a) Rigid (b) Orthodox
(c) Open (d) Discover
(c) Strict (d) Narrow-Minded
31. CLARITY
44. CHIDE
(a) Exaggeration (b) Candour
(a) Praise (b) Fear
(c) Confusion (d) Reserve
(c) Criticise (d) Flatter
32. CHALLENGE
45. CRASS
(a) Admire (b) Accept
(a) Gross (b) Refined
(c) Favour (d) Praise
(b) Coarse (d) Dense
33. COMMEND
46. CULPABLE
(a) Censure (b) Condemn
(a) Irresponsible (b) Careless
(c) Defy (d) Defame
(c) Blameless (d) Defendable
34. CAJOLE
47. COVERT
(a) Dissuade (b) Detract
(a) Clandestine (b) Open
(c) Disclose (d) Confide
(c) Virtuous (d) Wide
35. CARNAL
48. CONSIDERATE
(a) Sensuous (b) Spiritual
(a) Harsh (b) Infuriated
(c) Visionary (d) Imaginary
(c) Opposed (d) Indifferent
36. CONSPICUOUS
49. COARSE
(a) Indifferent (b) Harmless
(c) Insignificant (d) Unknown (a) Beautiful (b) Soft

37. CONFESS (c) Fine (d) Attractive

(a) Deny (b) Refuse 50. CALLOUS

(c) Contest (d) Cosntend (a) Confident (b) Sentimental
38. CRYPTIC (c) Sensitive (d) Capable
(a) Superficial (b) Secret
(c) Artificial (d) Candid
 PART-'XIII'
1. He is a very timid person. 14. He abandoned his family.
(a) dashing (b) outgoing (a) saved (b) supported
(c) bold (d) chivalrous (c) pleased (d) encouraged
2. The treaty was ratified by the heads of states.
15. I thought about her a lot during the following
(a) set aside (b) unsettled
months.
(c) destroyed (d) annulled
(a) receding (b) preceding
3. Many people try to resist reforms in the
(c) proceeding (d) succeeding
society.
16. It was universally characterized as a
(a) repel (b) welcome
progressive measure.
(c) accept (d) fight
4. We should not belittle others achievements. (a) abhorrent (b) retrograde
(a) recommend (b) praise (c) obstructive (d) regressive
(c) encourage (d) inspire 17. The government is taking measure to augment
5. She is slender in figure. the country’s food supply.
(a) strong (b) well-built (a) prohibit (b) decrease
(c) stout (d) slim (c) surpass (d) compensate
6. The Commission took two years to go through 18. He stood gazing at the serene expanse of the
the massive collection of files and documents sea.
before preparing its report. (a) scenic (b) clear
(a) ugly (b) short (c) tranquil (d) ruffled
(c) light (d) meager 19. Machine-civilisation has made human life
7. The two friends were distinct in every thing; artificial.
dress, manners hair-style and food habits. (a) genuine (b) natural
(a) similar (b) uniform (c) true (d) authentic
(c) opposite (d) different 20. The drug will have pernicious effect on your
8. Such a scene attracts the onlookers. health.
(a) instigates (b) annoys (a) beneficial (b) prolonged
(c) repels (d) revolts (c) ruinous (d) Pornographic
9. Professors are generally serious about what 21. The students assembled in the meeting hall.
they say.
(a) removed (b) diffused
(a) jolly (b) thoughtful
(c) dispersed (d) eliminated
(c) smug (d) insincere
22. He has suspended his secretary on a flimsy
10. The Chairman initiated the proceedings with a
ground.
brief speech.
(a) Complicated (b) Started (a) vigorous (b) strong
(c) Closed (d) confused (c) sound (d) salutary
11. It used to be said that travel broadens one’s 23. The man at the gate had a forbidding
outlook. appearance.
(a) restricts (b) contracts (a) lenient (b) handsome
(c) shrinks (d) narrows (c) tranquil (d) mild
12. He is in the habit of taking a casual leave quite 24. The scene was indeed captivating.
often (a) hatefull (b) disgusting
(a) futile (b) regular (c) repulsive (d) obscene
(c) formal (d) systematic 25. A crowd gathered quickly when the police
13. Of all the companious of our joyous ascent, came.
there were only the two of us left. (a) collected (b) dispersed
(a) decent (b) descent (c) spread (d) disappeared
(c) descant (d) descendant
26. She is beautiful as well as frivolous. 39. The General Manager is quite tactful and
(a) indecent (b) serious handless the workers’ union very effectively.
(c) insane (d) rude (a) relaxed (b) strict
27. We must realize the futility of wars. (c) naïve (d) disciplined
(a) urgency (b) usefulness 40. We were advised not to extinguish our hopes
(c) value (d) importance for the time being.
28. it is obligatory for a common citizen to follow (a) aggrabate (b) intensify
the rules. (c) inflate (d) promote
(a) optional (b) superfluous 41. Nothing has been organized properly and
(c) necessary (d) advisable confusion seems inevitable.
29. He is extremely intelligent but proud. (a) uncertain (b) ineligible
(c) inevident (d) inefficient
(a) Simple (b) ignorant
42. The geologists declared that the fossil was
(c) Weak (d) dull
authentic.
30. In ancient days, a fragile glass jar was
(a) old (b) fake
considered to be more valuable than a human
slave. (c) new (d) beautiful
(a) broad (b) tall 43. He frequently visits his old uncle in his native
village.
(c) strong (d) heavy
(a) temporarily (b) rarely
31. Last month tomatoes were quite cheap.
(c) irregularly (d) secretly
(a) Inexpensive (b) costly
44. in the interest of one’s own reputation one
(c) insufficient (d) less should avoid ostentation while enteraining
32. Sherlock Holmes is a fictitious character. friends.
(a) real (b) imaginative (a) innocence (b) purity
(c) fancy (d) foreign (c) simplicity (d) miserliness
33. It is a herculean task for me. 45. The criminal was detained by the police.
(a) indecent (b) puny (a) Protected (b) dismissed
(c) ponderous (d) big (c) released (d) deterred
34. Genuine drugs are available in most of 46. What he tells me confirms my ideas.
medical shops. (a) Verifies (b) contradicts
(a) harmful (b) wrong (c) opposes (d) strengthens
(c) dubious (d) spurious 47. We had delactable meal yesterday.
35. he was asked to accelerate the pace of work. (a) nice (b) tasty
(a) check (b) control (c) unsavoury (d) heavy
(c) slacken (d) supervise 48. The patient looks a little more cheerful this
36. His timidity proved to be costly. morning.
(a) boldness (b) arrogance (a) Depressed (b) dull
(c) self-assertion (d) self-confidence (c) energetic (d) stupid
37. The actor is well known both for his humility 49. History abounds in instances of courge.
and courage. (a) fails (b) suffices
(a) gentleness (b) honesty (c) lacks (d) shines
(c) determination (d) pride 50. Feasibility of the project is under study.
38. He could not confirm that he had made any (a) unsuitability (b) impracticability
such statement. (c) impropriety (d) cheapness
(a) reject (b) avoid
(c) deny (d) refuse
 PART-'XIV'
1. The indignation of the retreating troops 14. His friends liked everything about him except his
resulted in large scale killings. frugality.
(a) displeasure (b) happiness (a) short temper (b) extravagance
(c) orderliness (d) anger (c) shabbiness (d) punctuality
2. This area is well known for plentiful rain. 15. The thief confessed at the police station that he
(a) poor (b) impoverished had stolen my watch.
(c) scarce (d) miserly (a) concealed (b) disproved
3. Earthquakes are frequent in Japan. (c) denied (d) admitted
(a) extinct (b) unusual 16. His attitude is very hostile.
(c) few (d) rare (a) friendly (b) kind
4. She handled the machine with deft fingers. (c) humane (d) helpful
(a) clumsy (b) sturdy 17. Their meeting was rather boisterous.
(c) delicate (d) quick
(a) quiet (b) business like
5. The children are playing in the nearby park.
(c) noisy (d) calm
(a) different (b) close
18. There is an obscure cave on the other side of the
(c) Separate (d) distant
hill.
6. The members of the opposition party made
(a) admired (b) notorious
derogatory remarks about the policies of the
government. (c) infamous (d) well-known
(a) praiseworthy (b) laudatory 19. She detests government jobs.
(c) respectable (d) admirable (a) approves of (b) is fond of
7. On the face of it Poirot’s glance conveyed (c) adores (d) is interested in
humorous impatience. 20. The habbit of squandering money should not
(a) disappointed (b) dejected encouraged.
(c) pathetic (d) dismayed (a) saving (b) collecting
8. We have no doubt about the veracity of the (c) hoarding (d) discarding
statement. 21. All these measures will augment employment
(a) morality (b) falsity opportunities.
(c) propriety (d) truthfulness (a) constrain (b) restrain
9. There was a marginal increase in his pay. (c) diminish (d) circumscribe
(a) unforeseen (b) negligible 22. The chairman rebuked the accounts officer for
(c) significant (d) peripheral not supervising the work of his coordinates.
10. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to (a) Praised (b) received
the problems facing the country. (c) awarded (d) invited
(a) optimistic (b) idealistic
23. We received a cordial welcome from our host.
(c) indefinite (d) vague
(a) official (b) cold
11. Under the circumstances, such pejorative
(c) distrustful (d) indifferent
comments should have been avoided.
(a) Soothing (b) sporting 24. Every move I make seems to affect him
adversely.
(c) appreciative (d) Critical
12. it was a very dreary day. (a) deeply (b) favourably
(a) drab (b) dangerous (c) badly (d) internally
(c) beautiful (d) bright 25. The director had a derisive attitude towards some
13. The error in the newspaper article is accidental. of the members of the committee.
(a) permissible (b) usual (a) enthusiastic (b) respectful
(c) conventional (d) intentional (c) deprecatory (d) encouraging
26. He was the most eccentric and difficult patron. 39. My uncle is very wealthy, but rather
(a) normal (b) sober parsimonious in his habits.
(c) genial (d) sociable (a) extravagant (b) generous
27. The two girls are always together. There is a (c) careless (d) strict
great affinity between them. 40. She was skeptical about the safety of the new
(a) apathy (b) empathy drug.
(c) antipathy (d) sympathy (a) sanguine (b) hopeful
28. There are reports that many poor people (c) certain (d) doubtful
abandon female children. 41. He puts on airs and claims himself to be
(a) like (b) reject omniscient.
(c) keep (d) help (a) ignorant (b) uneducated
29. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political (c) unqualified (d) backw ard
power or material growth. 42. Unlike in Bihar Board, English is an optional
(a) celestial (b) psychic subject in the U.P. Board.
(c) spiritual (d) internal (a) elementary (b) compulsory
30. There are four chapters that are extraneous to (c) voluntary (d) necessary
the structure of the book. 43. The committee set about making provisional
(a) relevant (b) integral arrangements for the annual conference.
(c) important (d) needful (a) unconditional (b) abiding
31. The plantation workers were on a collision course (c) permanent (d) lasting
before the labour officer intervened. 44. She used to disparage her neighbor every now
(a) circuitous (b) retaliatory and then.
(a) denigrate (b) belittle
(c) conciliatory (d) perfunctory
(c) praise (d) please
32. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.
45. His vindictive nature often came up for comment
(a) bad (b) uncivilized
among his friends.
(c) cruel (d) civilized
(a) timid (b) obedient
33. His was a sulky disposition.
(c) forgiving (d) locked
(a) reproachful (b) liberal
46. His servility makes him detestable.
(c) loving (d) kind (a) bravery (b) prudence
34. This is a trivial matter. (c) insolence (d) slavery
(a) difficult (b) easy 47. Recession causes unemployment.
(c) small (d) important (a) poverty (b) computerisation
35. His knowledge of the subject is quite extensive. (c) education (d) inflation
(a) ordinary (b) little 48. He is quite industrious.
(c) limited (d) restricted (a) hard working (b) indifferent
36. Life in the villages is very dull. (c) lazy (d) indisposed
(a) serious (b) wasteful 49. The last show of the concert at the Ritz Theatre
(c) bluffing (d) pleasant was a fiasco.
37. The boy was accused of theft. (a) triumph (b) victory
(a) liberated (b) impeached (c) fruitful (d) success
(c) exonerated (d) sentenced 50. That was dauntless action!
38. Everybody was astonished when he used such a (a) devious (b) subtle
profane langage. (c) secret (d) cowardly
(a) sacred (b) pure
(c) profound (d) high
 PART-'XV'
1. Adversity teaches man to be phony person. 13. The minister is optimistic about the new project
(a) propersity (b) curiosity just launched.
(c) animosity (d) sincerity (a) stoical (b) dubious
2. Why do you disparage him all the time? (c) pessimistic (d) cynical
(a) abuse (b) criticize 14. His short put pointed speech was applauded by
(c) encourage (d) glorify all section of the audience.
3. Many snakes are innocuous. (a) welcomed (b) praised
(a) poisonous (b) harmful (c) misunderstood (d) disapproved
(c) deadly (d) ferocious 15. Her vivacity attracted everybody.
(a) beauty (b) humour
4. The Government empowered itself to attach the
(c) apathy (d) truthfulness
assets of all the scam suspects.
16. James had the habit of running down his
(a) detach (b) donate
colleagues.
(c) return (d) release
(a) derding (b) pushing down
5. His interpretation of the poem is superficial.
(c) praising (d) supporting
(a) mystical (b) profound
17. After meeting the holy man, his nagging mod of
(c) difficult (d) mysterious
diffidence suddenly changed.
6. Everybody called it a lavish party. (a) confusion (b) self-assurance
(a) expensive (b) frugal (c) contentment (d) consternation
(c) wasteful (d) big 18. She was surprised by his amiability.
7. His meanness is proverbial. (a) pessimism (b) prudence
(a) generosity (b) pragmatism (c) sincerity (d) petulance
(c) timidity (d) kindness 19. He was dejected when he heard the news.
8. The influence of political broadcasts on elections (a) elated (b) impressed
is considerable. (c) hilarious (d) gleeful
(a) Inadequate (b) uninfluential 20. His partners felt that it was a viable business
(c) negligible (d) insignificant proposition.
9. The club meets on the Last Thursday of every (a) impracticable (b) inviolable
month in a dilapidated palace. (c) unavailable (d) enviable
(a) furnished (b) renovated 21. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create
(c) neglected (d) regenerated its own problems.’
10. The Principle hardly managed to give the papers (a) sorrow (b) indigence
(c) exuberance (d) opulence
a cursory glance.
22. This author has perspicuity in his style.
(a) supeairficial (b) through
(a) frankness (b) bluntness
(c) thorough (d)curious (c) obtuseness (d) vivacity
11. Mohini was often teased as corpulent by her 23. Miscellaneous items were discussed at the
friends. meeting.
(a) belligerent (b) gaunt (a) minor (b) unrelated
(c) garrulous (d) fat (c) mixed (d) classified
12. The police tried to find out the rightful owner of 24. He tried to conceal the secret that they were
the ornaments left in the train. already married.
(a) state (b) declare
(a) indefinite (b) mistaken
(c) reveal (d) announce
(c) unlawful (d) claimant
25. Silence in this place is mandatory. 38. The momentum of the movement slackened in
(a) optional (b) compulsory course of time.
(c) imperative (d) irritating (a) recovered (b) multiplied
26. His frivolous remarks provoked no comments. (c) quickened (d) stopped
(a) serious (b) momentous 39. There was no altruistic motive that prompted
(c) frantic (d) fanciful him to help her.
27. The key words in planning for an unpredictable (a) wicked (b) brutal
future are focus and flexibility. (c) inhuman (d) selfish
(a) complexity (b) tensity 40. He has a delicate constitution.
(c) pliability (d) rigidity (a) fit (b) ungainly
28. He proved utterly capricious in his dealings with (c) strong (d) rugged
his friends. 41. He is adamant on going.
(a) helpful (b) steadfast (a) confused (b) lenient
(c) understanding (d) obstinate (c) stressing (d) yielding
29. Her impetuous behavior was attributed to her 42. Ambiguity of thoughts can prove disastrous.
upbring. (a) rigidity (b) clarity
(a) imprisoned (b) complained (c) certainty (d) rationality
(c) expelled (d) accused 43. The king consolidated the empire into a powerful
30. Everything about him, especially his talkative nation.
nature, proclaims his effeminacy. (a) divided (b) isolated
(a) boorishness (b) manliness (c) fragmented (d) weakened
(c) aggressiveness (d) attractiveness 44. Geetanjali is loved by all for her meekness.
31. The usual adulation of the officer must end. (a) harshness (b) pride
(a) back-biting (b) flattery (c) anger (d) passion
(c) condemnation (d) praise 45. It was a voluntary gesture.
32. They had an insipid convertation. (a) compulsory (b) violent
(a) curious (b) loud (c) deliberate (d) valuable
(c) argumentative (d) lively 46.There has always been a feeling of rancour
33. The leader might have had some covert reason between the two families.
for the change of his political affiliations. (a) raivalry (b) competition
(a) flimsy (b) inexplicable (c) friendliness (d) suspicion
(c) obvious (d) unjustifiable 47. Avogadro's hypothesis has proved significant till
34. it is surprising to find her condoning such an the present day.
act. (a) fact (b) theory
(a) disparaging (b) condemning (c) conclusion (d) experiment
(c) disliking (d) forbidding 48. Terrorism is a serious hazard to the country.
35. At least some students are in the habit of doing (a) chance (b) peril
their exercises in a slovenly manner. (c) safety (d) problem
(a) neat (b) proper 49. Nourishing food is a necessity both for a pregnant
(c) decent (d) correct mother and a baby.
36. Sanjay’s point of view was correct but his behavior (a) unhygienic (b) poor
with his father was quite impertinent. (c) undercooked (d) heavy
(a) impressive (b) smooth 50. People know him for his vanity.
(c) inadequate (d) healthy (a) humanity (b) honesty
37. The deliberate suavity of Dev’s behavious made (c) courtesy (d) modesty
the emotions of the audience volatile.
(a) politeness (b) impetuosity
(c) punitive (d) stubborn .
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1. (b) 11. (b) 21. (c) 31. (b) 41. (b) 1. (c) 11. (d) 21. (a) 31. (c) 41. (b)
2. (c) 12. (b) 22. (b) 32. (b) 42. (c) 2. (d) 12. (c) 22. (d) 32. (c) 42. (c)
3. (c) 13. (a) 23. (a) 33. (d) 43. (a) 3. (c) 13. (c) 23. (b) 33. (b) 43. (c)
4. (c) 14. (d) 24. (d) 34. (a) 44. (b) 4. (a) 14. (d) 24. (a) 34. (d) 44. (d)
5. (a) 15. (c) 25. (c) 35. (d) 45. (a) 5. (b) 15. (b) 25. (b) 35. (d) 45. (c)
6. (c) 16. (b) 26. (b) 36. (b) 46. (c) 6. (d) 16. (d) 26. (b) 36. (c) 46. (c)
7. (a) 17. (c) 27. (a) 37. (a) 47. (b) 7. (b) 17. (d) 27. (b) 37. (c) 47. (b)
8. (d) 18. (b) 28. (c) 38. (a) 48. (d) 8. (b) 18. (a) 28. (b) 38. (c) 48. (d)
9. (b) 19. (b) 29. (c) 39. (d) 49. (c) 9. (d) 19. (a) 29. (b) 39. (c) 49. (c)
10. (a) 20. (c) 30. (b) 40. (d) 50. (d) 10. (d) 20. (b) 30. (b) 40. (b) 50. (a)

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1. (d) 11. (a) 21. (b) 31. (b) 41. (c) 1. (c) 11. (c) 21. (b) 31. (c) 41. (c)
2. (a) 12. (a) 22. (c) 32. (d) 42. (b) 2. (d) 12. (b) 22. (d) 32. (c) 42. (d)
3. (c) 13. (b) 23. (a) 33. (d) 43. (a) 3. (c) 13. (b) 23. (b) 33. (b) 43. (a)
4. (b) 14. (b) 24. (b) 34. (a) 44. (c) 4. (d) 14. (d) 24. (a) 34. (a) 44. (c)
5. (b) 15. (c) 25. (c) 35. (b) 45. (c) 5. (d) 15. (a) 25. (a) 35. (c) 45. (b)
6. (d) 16. (c) 26. (d) 36. (d) 46. (d) 6. (b) 16. (d) 26. (a) 36. (d) 46. (a)
7. (c) 17. (b) 27. (a) 37. (c) 47. (c) 7. (c) 17. (d) 27. (a) 37. (a) 47. (b)
8. (b) 18. (b) 28. (d) 38. (c) 48. (c) 8. (a) 18. (c) 28. (b) 38. (b) 48. (d)
9. (b) 19. (c) 29. (c) 39. (b) 49. (d) 9. (b) 19. (c) 29. (d) 39. (a) 49. (b)
10. (b) 20. (d) 30. (b) 40. (b) 50. (a) 10. (b) 20. (a) 30. (b) 40. (a) 50. (b)

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Answers Sheet Answers Sheet
1. (a) 11. (b) 21. (a) 31. (a) 41. (d) 1. (b) 11. (a) 21. (b) 31. (a) 41. (c)
2. (b) 12. (b) 22. (c) 32. (a) 42. (d) 2. (c) 12. (c) 22. (c) 32. (b) 42. (c)
3. (a) 13. (d) 23. (a) 33. (c) 43. (a) 3. (c) 13. (c) 23. (c) 33. (c) 43. (d)
4. (d) 14. (c) 24. (d) 34. (c) 44. (b) 4. (c) 14. (b) 24. (d) 34. (c) 44. (a)
5. (a) 15. (c) 25. (a) 35. (b) 45. (b) 5. (c) 15. (b) 25. (b) 35. (d) 45. (b)
6. (b) 16. (b) 26. (a) 36. (d) 46. (b) 6. (b) 16. (c) 26. (b) 36. (c) 46. (b)
7. (c) 17. (d) 27. (d) 37. (c) 47. (c) 7. (d) 17. (c) 27. (a) 37. (b) 47. (c)
8. (c) 18. (a) 28. (d) 38. (d) 48. (a) 8. (a) 18. (c) 28. (b) 38. (c) 48. (b)
9. (c) 19. (c) 29. (a) 39. (b) 49. (c) 9. (c) 19. (c) 29. (d) 39. (b) 49. (c)
10. (d) 20. (c) 30. (b) 40. (c) 50. (a) 10. (c) 20. (b) 30. (c) 40. (a) 50. (d)
 PART-'VII' PART-'X'
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1. (d) 11. (b) 21. (a) 31. (b) 41. (c) 1. (c) 11. (d) 21. (d) 31. (a) 41. (d)
2. (b) 12. (b) 22. (a) 32. (b) 42. (c) 2. (b) 12. (b) 22. (c) 32. (b) 42. (c)
3. (a) 13. (a) 23. (b) 33. (a) 43. (c) 3. (d) 13. (c) 23. (a) 33. (a) 43. (c)
4. (d) 14. (d) 24. (a) 34. (c) 44. (b) 4. (d) 14. (b) 24. (c) 34. (d) 44. (b)
5. (c) 15. (a) 25. (a) 35. (a) 45. (b) 5. (b) 15. (a) 25. (b) 35. (d) 45. (c)
6. (b) 16. (b) 26. (d) 36. (b) 46. (a) 6. (b) 16. (d) 26. (b) 36. (c) 46. (d)
7. (c) 17. (a) 27. (b) 37. (b) 47. (a) 7. (a) 17. (c) 27. (c) 37. (b) 47. (d)
8. (a) 18. (d) 28. (c) 38. (a) 48. (d) 8. (b) 18. (d) 28. (d) 38. (b) 48. (d)
9. (a) 19. (c) 29. (c) 39. (b) 49. (c) 9. (b) 19. (a) 29. (d) 39. (c) 49. (a)
10. (b) 20. (a) 30. (b) 40. (d) 50. (d) 10. (c) 20. (c) 30. (a) 40. (d) 50. (c)

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1. (d) 11. (c) 21. (a) 31. (b) 41. (b) 1. (b) 11. (c) 21. (c) 31. (b) 41. (a)
2. (b) 12. (d) 22. (c) 32. (b) 42. (a) 2. (d) 12. (d) 22. (d) 32. (b) 42. (b)
3. (a) 13. (b) 23. (b) 33. (b) 43. (b) 3. (b) 13. (b) 23. (b) 33. (d) 43. (c)
4. (a) 14. (d) 24. (b) 34. (c) 44. (b) 4. (b) 14. (c) 24. (b) 34. (a) 44. (b)
5. (c) 15. (b) 25. (b) 35. (d) 45. (c) 5. (c) 15. (c) 25. (d) 35. (b) 45. (b)
6. (c) 16. (b) 26. (a) 36. (d) 46. (b) 6. (a) 16. (b) 26. (a) 36. (a) 46. (c)
7. (b) 17. (a) 27. (b) 37. (a) 47. (b) 7. (c) 17. (b) 27. (c) 37. (b) 47. (c)
8. (a) 18. (b) 28. (a) 38. (a) 48. (d) 8. (c) 18. (d) 28. (b) 38. (a) 48. (d)
9. (a) 19. (b) 29. (d) 39. (c) 49. (d) 9. (b) 19. (d) 29. (d) 39. (a) 49. (b)
10. (b) 20. (a) 30. (b) 40. (a) 50. (c) 10. (c) 20. (b) 30. (a) 40. (a) 50. (a)

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1. (c) 11. (a) 21. (b) 31. (b) 41. (c) 1. (a) 11. (a) 21. (c) 31. (c) 41. (a)
2. (a) 12. (d) 22. (b) 32. (a) 42. (b) 2. (a) 12. (b) 22. (b) 32. (b) 42. (b)
3. (a) 13. (c) 23. (b) 33. (a) 43. (d) 3. (a) 13. (a) 23. (c) 33. (b) 43. (d)
4. (b) 14. (b) 24. (c) 34. (a) 44. (b) 4. (d) 14. (c) 24. (c) 34. (b) 44. (a)
5. (a) 15. (c) 25. (a) 35. (c) 45. (c) 5. (b) 15. (a) 25. (c) 35. (b) 45. (b)
6. (d) 16. (b) 26. (a) 36. (c) 46. (d) 6. (b) 16. (a) 26. (b) 36. (d) 46. (c)
7. (b) 17. (c) 27. (b) 37. (b) 47. (a) 7. (b) 17. (a) 27. (c) 37. (a) 47. (b)
8. (b) 18. (a) 28. (c) 38. (c) 48. (c) 8. (a) 18. (a) 28. (a) 38. (d) 48. (a)
9. (d) 19. (d) 29. (d) 39. (a) 49. (b) 9. (a) 19. (c) 29. (d) 39. (b) 49. (d)
10. (b) 20. (b) 30. (b) 40. (c) 50. (d) 10. (b) 20. (b) 30. (b) 40. (a) 50. (c)
 PART-'XIII' PART-'XIV'
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1. (c) 11. (d) 21. (c) 31. (b) 41. (c) 1. (b) 11. (c) 21. (c) 31. (c) 41. (a)
2. (d) 12. (c) 22. (b) 32. (a) 42. (b) 2. (c) 12. (d) 22. (a) 32. (d) 42. (b)
3. (b) 13. (b) 23. (b) 33. (b) 43. (b) 3. (d) 13. (d) 23. (b) 33. (b) 43. (c)
4. (c) 14. (b) 24. (c) 34. (d) 44. (c) 4. (a) 14. (b) 24. (b) 34. (d) 44. (c)
5. (c) 15. (b) 25. (b) 35. (c) 45. (c) 5. (d) 15. (c) 25. (b) 35. (c) 45. (c)
6. (d) 16. (d) 26. (b) 36. (a) 46. (b) 6. (b) 16. (a) 26. (a) 36. (d) 46. (c)
7. (a) 17. (b) 27. (b) 37. (d) 47. (c) 7. (c) 17. (a) 27. (c) 37. (c) 47. (d)
8. (c) 18. (d) 28. (a) 38. (c) 48. (a) 8. (b) 18. (d) 28. (c) 38. (a) 48. (c)
9. (a) 19. (b) 29. (d) 39. (c) 49. (c) 9. (c) 19. (c) 29. (c) 39. (a) 49. (d)
10. (c) 20. (a) 30. (d) 40. (b) 50. (b) 10. (b) 20. (a) 30. (b) 40. (c) 50. (d)

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Answers Sheet
1. (a) 11. (b) 21. (b) 31. (c) 41. (d)
2. (d) 12. (c) 22. (c) 32. (d) 42. (b)
3. (b) 13. (c) 23. (b) 33. (c) 43. (d)
4. (c) 14. (d) 24. (c) 34. (b) 44. (b)
5. (b) 15. (c) 25. (a) 35. (c) 45. (a)
6. (b) 16. (c) 26. (a) 36. (d) 46. (c)
7. (a) 17. (b) 27. (d) 37. (b) 47. (a)
8. (a) 18. (d) 28. (b) 38. (c) 48. (c)
9. (b) 19. (a) 29. (c) 39. (d) 49. (a)
10. (c) 20. (a) 30. (b) 40. (c) 50. (d)
 IDIOMS AND PHRASES
1. To turn over a new leaf 10. To snap one’s fingers
(a) To change the old habits and adopt new ones (a) To accept immediately
(b) To cover up one’s faults by wearing new (b) To be anxious
marks (c) To become contemptuous of
(c) To change completely one’s course of action (d) To speak abruptly
(d) To shift attention to new problems after having 11. To lose one’s head
studied the old ones thoroughly
(a) To become nervous
2. All agog
(b) To become confused and over excited
(a) Restless (b) everybody
(c) To lose the balance
(c) Almighty (d) All ready
(d) To go mad
3. To frame a person
12. To smell a rat
(a) To make one appear guilty
(a) To misunderstand
(b) A narrow escape
(b) To confuse
(c) To befool someone
(c) To see hidden meaning
(d) To praise someone
(d) To suspect a trick or deceit
4. To cross swords
13. To hit below the belt
(a) To defend (b) To fight
(a) To harm unfairly
(c) To rob (d) To kill
(b) To work confidentially
5. A snake in the grass
(c) To hit the correct mark
(a) As reliable person
(d) To miss the spot
(b) Secret or hidden enemy
14. To get cold feet
(c) Unforeseen happening
(a) To fall sick (b) To run for life
(d) Unrecognizable danger
(c) To become discourteous
6. To give up the ghost
(d) To be afraid
(a) To become rational (b) To suffer
15. To take a leap in the dark
(c) To fight evil forces (d) To die
(a) To do a task secretly
7. Hobson’s choice
(b) To run for life
(a) Feeling of strength
(c) To do a hazardous thing without any idea of
(b) Feeling of insecurity the result
(c) Excellent choice (d) To be afraid
(d) Accept or leave the offer 16. To be at daggers drawn
8. To be at loggerheads (a) To threaten one
(a) To face stiff opposition (b) To be frightened
(b) To have tough encounter (c) To be bitter enemy
(c) To tax one’s mind and body (d) To be ready to face danger
(d) To be at enmity or strife 17. To turn up one’s nose at a thing
9. To talk through one’s hat (a) To treat it with contemptuous dislike or disgust
(a) To talk wisdom (b) To speak fluently (b) To show eagerness to have something
(c) To speak at random (c) To start to grapple with it
(d) To talk nonsense (d) To show indifference
18. To save one’s face 27. To draw a bead upon
(a) To oppose (b) To hide oneself (a) To cause hindrance in work.
(c) To say plainly (d) To evade disgrace (b) To count the benefits
19. To throw dust in one’s eyes (c) To take aim at
(a) To harm someone (d) To make prayers
(b) To show false things 28. To turn the tables
(c) To deceive (a) To change completely the position of
(d) To make blind disadvantage
20. To be rolling in money (b) To create chaos
(a) Borrowing money liberally (c) To change the sorry scheme
(b) Wasting a lot of money (d) To oppose
(c) Spending more than his income (e) To defeat
(d) Very rich 29. To keep the ball rolling
21. To get into hot waters (a) To work constantly
(a) To get into trouble (b) To make the best use of
(b) To be inpatient (c) To earn more and more
(c) To be in a confused state of mind (d) To keep the conversation going
(d) To suffer a huge financial loss 30. All and sundry
22. Will o’ the wisp (a) All of a sudden
(a) To act in follish way (b) Grater share
(b) Anything which eludes or deceive (c) Everyone without distinction
(c) To have desires unbacked by efforts (d) Completion of work
(d) To act in a childish way 31. A storm in a teacup
23. To read between the lines (a) A danger signal
(a) To suspect (b) A great noise
(b) To concentrate (c) Much excitement over something trivial
(c) To grasp the hidden meaning (d) Unexpected event
(d) To read carefully 32. To play fast and loose
24. To be lost in the cloud (a) To be winning sometimes and losing at other
(a) To be concealed from view times
(b) To be perplexed (b) To play with someone’s feelings
(c) To find oneself in a very uncomfortable (c) To play tricks
position (d) To beguile others
(d) To meet with one’s death 33. To give currency
25. Hush money (a) To misinterpret
(a) Easy money (b) To bestow importance
(b) Money overdue (c) To originate
(c) Bride paid to secure silence (d) To make publicly known
(d) Money earned by wrong means 34. Castles in the air
26. A tall order (a) Perfect plans
(a) a big problem (b)Visionary projects
(b) a task difficult to perform (c) Fanciful schemes
(c) a big demand (d) Romantic designs
(d) a royal summon (e) Ideal projects
35. To lose face 45. A jaundiced eye
(a) To be helpless (b) To look angry (a) Angry (b) Jealousy
(c) To look vacant (d) To be humiliated (c) Prejudice (d) A generous view
36. To bite one’s lisp 46. To be in two minds
(a) To have double (b) To be angry (a) To work on somebody else’s advice
(c) To laugh at others (b) To be dominated by someone else
(d) To feel sorry (c) To be in a critical state
37. To blow hot and cold (d) To be uncertain
(a) To be untrustworthy 47. Leave one to sink or swim
(b) Changing weather (a) To put one in difficulty
(c) To be rich and poor frequently (b) To be in a dilemma
(d) To be inconsistent (c) Not to help one
38. To set the people by ears (d) To leave to one’s fate
(a) To insult and disgrace the people 48. Pin-money
(b) To box the people (a) Money paid for compensation
(c) To excite people to a quarrel (b) bribery
(d) To punish heavily (c) allowance made to a lady for her expenses
39. Adam’s ale (d) alimony
(a) Water (b) Grace 49. To show the white feather
(c) Wine (d) Pleasure (a) To show arrogance
40. To hit the jackpot (b) To show signs of cowardice
(a) To inherit money (b) To gamble (c) To become polite
(c) To become bankrupt (d) To seek peace
(d) To make money unexpectedly 50. Spick and span
41. Tall order (a) A ready-made thing
(a) Customary (b) Simple (b) Neat and clean
(c) Too much (d) Difficult (c) Garrulous
42. To fight to the bitter end (d) Outspoken
(a) To die fighting (b) To drink little 51. To take the wind out of another’s sails
(c) To carry on a contest regardless of consequences (a) To defeat the motives of another
(d) To fight to the last point of enemy position (b) To manouevre to mislead another on the high
43. To give a false colouring seas
(a) To be dishonest (c) To anticipate another and to gain advantage
over him
(b) To misrepresent
(d) To cause harm to another
(c) To conceal the facts
52. To carry the coal to Newcastle
(d) To submit the false report
(a) To do unnecessary things
44. To see eye to eye with
(b) To work hard
(a) To stare fixedly (b) To agree
(c) To do menial jobs
(c) To take revenge (d) To be angry
(d) To finish a job
53. To turn the cover 61. To show one’s teeth
(a) To pass the crises (a) To adopt a threatening attitude
(b) To take a new way of life (b) To ridicule
(c) To hide the reality (c) To be humble
(d) To work hard (d) To face difficulties
54. The pros and cons 62. To pour oil in troubled water
(a) Good and evil (a) To instigate
(b) For and against a thing (b) To foment trouble
(c) Former and latter (c) To calm a quarrel with soothing words
(d) Foul and fair
(d) To add to the trouble
55. To hit the nail on the head
63. To play on a fiddle
(a) To guess right
(a) To be busy over trifles
(b) To hit the target
(b) to play upon a musical instrument
(c) To settle the old score
(d) To catch someone napping (c) to be busy over important matter
56. To run amuck (d) To play an important role
(a) To fee exhausted 64. To mind one’s P’s and Q’s
(b) To run a race (a) To be careful of one’s accounts
(c) To run to somebody’s help (b) To be cautious
(d) To run about in frenzy (c) To be careful of one’s personality
57. A bull in a china shop (d) To be accurate and precise
(a) A person who becomes too excited where 65. At one’s back and call
no excitement is warranted
(a) To be in and advantageous position
(b) A person who is very ugly but loves the
(b) Enjoying oneself without caring for others
beautiful things of life
(c) A person who is rough and clumsy where (c) To be always at one’s service
skill and care are required (d) To be under one’s subjugation
(d) A person who takes a sadistic delight in 66. To play to the gallery
harming innocent people (a) To be able to do a work easily
58. By fair means or foul (b) To work hard to achieve the best
(a) In any way, honest or dishonest (c) Trying to get appreciation from least intelligent
(b) Without difficulty people
(c) Having been instigated (d) Use wrong means to achieve success
(d) Without using common sense 67. To break the ice
59. To be at one’s finger’s end
(a) To end the hostility
(a) To be highly perplexed
(b) To start a conversation
(b) To be completely conversant with
(c) To end up partnership
(c) To count things
(d) To start quarreling
(d) To be hopeless
60. To be old as the hills 68. There was opposition to the new policy by the
rank and file of the government.
(a) To be wise and learned
(a) The majority
(b) Not being worth the age
(c) To be very ancient (b) The ordinary members
(d) To be old but foolish (c) The cabinet members
(d) The official machinery
69. To cool one’s heels 78. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal
(a) To remain in a comfortable position has not brought to light and startling facts
(b) To rest for sometime (a) Probed (b) Proved
(c) To be kept waiting for sometime (c) Highlighted (d) Disclosed
(d) To give no importance to someone 79. He works by fits and starts
70. By the rule of thumb (a) Irregularly (b) Consistently
(a) By cheating and deception (c) Enthusiastically (d) In high spirits
(b) By the use of force 80. Sumit had to look high and low before he could
(c) By practical experience which is rather rough find his scooter key
(d) By the use of trickery (a) Always (b) Nowhere
71. In a jiffy (c) Somewhere (d) Everywhere
(a) In a hurry (b) In a moment 81. To all intents and purposes he is a good man
(c) In a funny mood (d) Immediately (a) Above all (b) Practically
72. To pull one’s socks up (c) To censure someone in strong terms
(a) To depart (b) To prepare (d) In practice (e) Finally
(c) To get ready (d) To try-hard 82. To I am ambitious and never want to rest on my
73. Wild goose chase laurels
(a) Not think of consequences (a) Be satisfied (b) Be good
(b) Be crazy to achieve something (c) Be disstified (d) Be complacent
(c) Futile search (d) Run madly after 83. The casting vote of the chairman clinched the
74. To rule the roost issue
(a) To advance in harmony (a) Finished (b) Closed
(b) To preserve oneself from harm (c) Started (d) Decided
(c) To move forward on the same path 84. He threw cold water over the project that the
(d) To domineer over others with whom one is secretary had prepared
associated (a) Discouraged (b) Encouraged
75. His voice gets on my nerves. (c) Rejected (d) Cleared
(a) Makes me sad 85. He is a plain, simple and sincere man. He will
(b) Irritates me always call a spade a spade
(c) Makes me ill (a) Be outspoken in language
(d) Pierces my eardrums (b) Say something to be taken seriously
76. To keep somebody at bay (c) Avoid controversial situations
(a) To make someone a close friend (d) Find meaning or purpose in your action
(b) To keep at distance (e) Desist from making controversial statement
(c) To keep someone in had condition 86. He is at loggerheads with his assistants about
(d) To face the challenge the management of the concern
77. To cock a shook at somebody (a) Undecided (b)Differing strongly
(a) To make a rude gesture (c) In agreement (d) In confusion
(b) To ridicule someone 87. She rejected his proposal of marriage point-blank
(c) To help somebody secretly (a) Pointedly (b) Directly
(d) To deceive somebody (c) Briefly (d) Abruptly
88. Don’t stick your neck out 98. The robbery was committed in the wee hours of
(a) Move the day.
(b) Invite trouble unnecessarily (a) In the evening (b) At noontime
(c) Interfere (c) After midnight (d) At dawn
(d) Look outside 99. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided
89. The aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth to put his foot down.
water
(a) Accept the proposal unconditionally
(a) Stimulates my appetite
(b) Withdraw
(b) Makes me sick
(c) Not to yield (d) Resign
(c) Makes me giddy
(d) Makes me vomit 100. Mrs. Khanna has been in the blues for the last
several weeks
90. We should guard against our green eyed friends
(a) Handsome (b) Rich (a) Depressed (b) Unwell
(c) Enthusiastic (d) Jealous (c) Lonely (d) Penniless
91. This place affords bird’s eye view of the green 101. The popularity of the yester years superstar is
valley below on the wane
(a) Narrow view (b) Beautiful view (a) Growing less (b) At rock-bottom
(c) Ugly view (d) General view (c) At its peak (d) Growing more
92. I won’t mind even if he goes to dogs 102. His father advised him to be fair and square in
(a) Is insulted (b) Goes mad his dealings lest he should fall into trouble
(c) Becomes brutal (d) Is ruined (a) Careful (b) Considerate
93. The doctor says the patient has turned the corner (c) Polite (d) Upright
(a) Died
103. Rajeev achieved success by resorting to a hole
(b) Completely recovered and corner method
(c) Become worse
(a) Underhand (b) Obscure
(d) Passed the crisis
(c) Clever (d) Usual
94. He is in the habit of fishing in troubled waters
104. He has made his mark in politics
(a) Aggravating the situation
(b) Putting others is trouble (a) Distinguish himself
(c) Taking advantage of troubled conditions for (b) Attained notoriety
personal profit (c) Ruined his wealth
(d) Indulging in evil conspiracies (d) Acquired wealth
95. At a party, he is always in high spirits 105. At Christmas, even the elderly fathers paint the
(a) Drunk (b) Talkative town red
(c) Uncontrollable (d) Cheerful (a) Have a lovely time
96. A movement for the world unity is in the offing.
(b) Indulge in rioting
(a) At the end (b) About to start
(c) Paint the houses red
(c) One decline (d) In the air
(d) Spill red wine
97. Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company.
(a) With strength and fury 106. We have to keep our fingers crossed till the
final result is declared
(b) With weapons as best as he could
(c) As best as he could (a) Wait expectantly (b) Keep praying
(d) Using unfair means (c) Feel scared (d) Feel suspicious
107. The younger heir to his father’s huge estate 115. He is wolf in sheep’s clothing
made ducks and drakes of his patrimony
(a) To muse on (b) Forgetting things
(a) Invested wisely
(c) Accusing others
(b) Squandered lavishly
(d) Crying over spilt milk
(c) Made best use of
(d) Took stock of 116. He felt ill at ease after receiving the letter from
his son
108. There is no love lost between the two
neighbours (a) Embarrassed (b) Disturbed
(a) Cool indifference (c) Sick (d) Relieved
(b) Close friendship 117.With regard to licensing policy. It is advisable
(c) Intense dislike for every sated to cut corners
(d) A love-hate relationship (a) Simplify the procedure
109. He rides the high horse because of his high (b) Become lenient
connection (c) Amend the existing rules
(a) Talks flatteringly(b) Is famous
(d) Exercise strict control
(c) Is prosperous (d) Puts on airs
118. If you rub him the wrong way, he is bound to
110. In parliament, every member can have the floor
react
with the permission of the speaker
(a) Speak against his own part (a) Annoy (b) Abuse
(b) Leave the house (c) Flater (d) Encourage
(c) Make a speech 119. You cannot throw dust into my eyes
(d) Raise an issue (a) Terrify me (b) Hurt me
111.I did not mind what he was saying, he was only (c) Cheat me (d) Abuse me
talking through his hat 120. There company has been handed over to new
(a) Talking ignorantly masters lock, stock and barrel
(b) Talking insultingly (a) Completely (b) Financially
(c) Talking nonsense
(c) Administratively (d) Partially
(d) Talking irresponsibly
121. Dowry is a burning question of the day
112. He is a person after my own heart
(a) A happy-go-lucky fellow (a) An irrelevant problem
(b) An object of mockery (b) A relevant problem
(c) Exactly to one’s own liking (c) A widely debated issue
(d) An emotional man (d) A dying issue
113. If you pass this difficult examination. It will be 122. You must not mince matters: tell the truth
a feather in our cap (a) Not to tell the whole truth
(a) You will get a scholarship for higher studies
(b) Cut short
(b) You will get a very good job
(c) Keep secret
(c) You will feel proud of it
(d) Not to tell the whole truth
(d) Your parents will be very happy
114. In the Armed forces, it is considered a great 123. The sailor found himself between the devil and
privilege to die in harness the deep sea
(a) Die with honour (a) Confronting two opportunities
(b) Die on a horse back (b) Lost in the deep ocean
(c) Die while still working (c) Facing two challenges
(d) Die in the battle field (d) Facing two equally bad alternatives
124.I am afraid the two brothers are at cross purposes 133. His hard-earned money has gone down the drain
(a) Are working against each other (a) Has been collected (b) Has been wasted
(b) Quarrel with each other (c) Has been looted (d) Has been spent
(c) Are misunderstanding each other 134. None of this hanky-panky; please talk
(d) Dislike each other straight
125.Our school is within a stone’s throw of the (a) Diversification (b) Indifference
railway station (c) Obsession (d) Jugglery
(a) Within a definite circumference 135.When the police came, the thieves took to their
(b) Within a certain radius heels
(c) Very far off (a) Unconditionally surrendered
(d) At a short distance (b) Took to flight
126. His voice gets on my nerves (c) Opened indiscriminate
(a) Makes me ill (b) Makes me sad (d) Took shelter in a tall building
(c) Pierces my eardrums (e) Were taken by surprise
(d) Irritates me 136. The sworn enemies have decided to bury the
127. Do not add fuel to the fire hatchet
(a) Aggravate trouble (a) To make peace (b) To help each other
(b) Create problem (c) To become partners
(c) Calm down (d) Harass (d) To avoid each other
128. Some people have a habit of wearing their heart 137. He is a strange fellow. It is very difficult to deal
on their sleeve with him; it seems that he has a bee in his bonnet
(a) Wasting their time on unnecessary details (a) Unreliable and inconsistent way of behaving
(b) Avoiding being friendly with others (b) An achievement to be proud of
(c) Saying something which is not to be taken (c) Peculiar habit of confusing others
(d) Exposing their innermost feelings to others (d) To face problems as a result of his senseless
129. It was a herculean task for me actions
(a) Easy work (e) An obsession about something
(b) Work requiring great effort 138. The politician was able to sway the mob with
(c) An entirely new task his gift of the gab
(d) Impossible task (a) Abundance of promises
130. The sight of the accident made my flesh creep (b) Fluency of speech
(a) Confused me (b) Worried me (c) Political foresight (d) Flattering words
(c) Drew my attention 139. Akshay can turn his hand to anything
(d) Frightened me (a) Take advantage of (b) Refuse to do
131. Manoj always keeps himself to himself (c) Find fault with (d) Adapt himself to
(a) Is unsociable (b) Is selfish 140. The speaker gave a bird’s eye view of the
(c) Is too busy political conditions in the country
(d) Does not take sides (a) A general view
132. She was received by her friends with open arms (b) A detailed presentation
(a) Warmly (b) Casually (c) A personal view
(c) Coldly (d) Indifferently (d) A biased view
141. His best jokes fell flat 149. One should be prepared to get a bolt from the
(a) Become completely unnerved blue in life, but should not get unnerved by them
(b) Were not paid attention to (a) Unexpected loss(b) Sad experience
(c) Faced total failure (c) Depreciation (d) Sudden shock
(d) Had no effect 150. He will win this election hands down
142. The detective left no stone unturned to trace (a) Win with narrow margin
the culprit.
(b) Win easily
(a) Took no pains
(c) Scrape though
(b) Did very irrelevant things
(c) Resorted to illegitimate practices (d) Win with a big margin
(d) Used all available means 151. He has been working on and off for several
years on this research project
143. Having sold off his factory, Mr. Roy is now a
gentleman at large (a) Rarey (b) At intervals
(a) Respected by everybody (c) Painstakingly (d) Continuously
(b) Living comfortably 152. He was a king who ruled his subjects with a
(c) Held in high esteem high hand
(d) Has no serious occupation (a) Democratically (b) Oppressively
144. They sold their house because it was a real (c) Sympathetically (d) Conveniently
white elephant 153. He got hold of the wrong end of the stick
(a) A useless one (b) An expensive one
(a) Fixed wrong priorities
(c) A rare find (d) A big one
(b) Committed a blunder
145.It will be wise on your part to let the bygones be
bygones (c) Felt uneasy
(a) Recollect the past (d) Misjudged a situation
(b) Resist the past 154. Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges
(c) Revive the past these days
(d) Ignore the past (a) Spreading (b) Increasing
146. He always says that he will help. But when if (c) Spiraling (d) Declining
comes to the crunch, he does nothing 155. He was cool as a cucumber
(a) Confused situation (a) Dead (b) Nervous
(b) Decisive moment
(c) Calm and composed
(c) Troublesome moment
(d) Fainted
(d) Difficult time
156. Some of us are really in a catch-22 situation
147. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined
to draw the long bone (a) Hopeful (b) Absurd
(a) Get emotional (b) Get excited (c) Depressive (d) Dangerous
(c) Understate (d) Exaggerate 157. Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the
148. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry
ends in the wilderness
(a) Working hard (a) A cry with a laughter
(b) Putting in sustained effort (b) A cry in vain
(c) Overtaxing his energies (c) A laugher having no end
(d) Working at night also (d) An unpleasant situation
158.He took to heart the death of his wife as he was 165.Chandu used very ugly words against his kind
very much attached to her uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him
(a) Was deeply affected by (a) He showed his readiness to leave the place
(b) Was shocked by (b) He abuse and insulted him
(c) Was condoled (c) He put several conditions for negotiation
(d) Was ruined by (d) He behaved as if he was very great and
important person
159. As our army attack, the enemy retreated
(e) He threw the challenge
pell-mell
166. The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on
(a) In a disorderly manner
tenterhooks
(b) Hurriedly (a) On constant move (b) In excited wait
(c) Without the least thought (c) In anxious suspense
(d) In a heap (d) In seething anger
160. In the organized society of today individual or 167. It has been raining cats and dogs.
nation can plough a lonely furrow (a) Endlessly (b) Incessantly
(a) Survive in isolation (c) Continuously (d) Heavily
(b) Remain unaffected 168. There is no hard and fast rule regarding this
(c) Remain non-aligned subject
(a) Rule that cannot be broken or modified
(d) Do without the help of others
(b) Rule that is difficult
161. Let us admit that we could not heap coals of
fire on his head. (c) Rule that can be broken or modified
(d) Rule that is fast-changing
(a) Put him to shame
169. He left his friend in lurch
(b) Agitate him
(a) Left temporarily (b) Left forever
(c) Make him feel sorry (c) Left when he was needing help
(d) Incite him to a fight (d) Left to his fate
162. Kunika was cocksure that she was able to do 170. He has accomplished a herculean task
the job as desired (a) Impossible job (b) Allotted work
(a) Least worried (b) Doubtful (c) Incomplete work
(c) Perfectly confident (d) Work requiring great effort
(d) Not able to imagine 171. Being an introvert, he will only eat his heart out
163. He always cuts both ends (a) Suffer silently (b) Eat too much
(a) Behaves dishonestly (c) Keep brooding (d) Invite trouble
(b) Works for both sides 172.His phenomenal success shows that he has got
the mdas touch
(c) Creates discord among friends
(a) Super human qualities
(d) Argues in support of both sides of the issue
(b) Fabulous wealth
(e) Inflicts in support of both sides of the issue (c) Ability to succeed in all projects
164. He is temporarily in charge of the company (d) Tremendous acquaintances and resources
and is trying to feather his nest 173.It requires unparalleled courage to get the themes
(a) Act for his own future benefits on fire
(b) Raise the image of the company (a) Do something extraordinary or brilliant
(c) Practice his own brand of management (b) Do a heroic deed
philosophy (c) Wreak evil on something
(d) Bring order and discipline in the company (d) Destroy with fire
174. The question of abolition of private property is 183. It is Rashmi who wears the trousers in their
still a moot point house and the timidly allows it
(a) Not clear (b) Unknown (a) Is dominant
(b) Dresses glamorously
(c) Uncertain (d) Undecided
(c) Makes all the decisions
175. He is on the wrong side of fifty
(d) Earns a living
(a) A sinner (b) Not yet fifty
184. By putting on the mine act, Deepak stole some
(c) Old and haggard of the thunder of peter’s speech
(d) Over fifty years old (a) Filched something
176. Wait here, I shall be back in a jiffy (b) Made unimpressive
(a) At once (b) In a hurry (c) Detracted the listeners form
(c) After some time (d) By some vehicle (d) Made a lot of noise
177. Please do not indulge in double dealing 185. The social worker rendered yeomon service to
the victims
(a) Two standards
(a) Free, generous help
(b) Dealing improperly two jobs
(b) Excellent service
(c) Two jobs (c) Needed aid
(d) Deception (d) Paid service
178. The M.P. from our constituency is fond of 186. The soldiers laid down their arms.
blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a (a) Refused to obey orders
chance
(b) Put their arms on the ground
(a) Looking after his own interest (c) Put the arms in their place
(b) Parading his own good deeds (d) Surrendered
(c) Making long speeches 187. In modern democratic societies lynch law seems
(d) Speaking to loudly to have become a common feature in almost all
179. When he met at the street corner, he cut me the spheres of life
dead (a) Law of the underworld
(a) Showered filthy abuses on me (b) Law of the parliament
(c) Law of the constitution
(b) Surprised me by his arrogance
(d) Law of the mob
(c) Made an assault on me
188. On should not indulge in tall talks.
(d) Deliberately insulted me by ignoring me
(a) Ideal talk (b) Flattering
180. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under
(c) Irrelevant talk (d) Boasting
his feet
189. The lady was shedding crocodile tears
(a) Stayed out (b) Moved away
(a) Tears of happiness
(c) Sat unmoving (d) Loitered around (b) Silent tears
181. He cannot make both ends meet (c) Profuse tears (d) False tears
(a) Earn enough 190. He believe in the policy of making hay while
(b) Manage the business the sun shines
(c) Control affairs (d) Work hard (a) Helping those who help him
182. He made light of his father’s advice (b) Giving bribes to get his work done
(c) Seeking advice from one and all
(a) Rejected (b) Followed readily
(d) Making the best use of a favourable situation
(c) Disregarded (d) Treated lightly
191. It is difficult for me to believe you, so please 200. His oily tongue has won him promotion
put down everything in black and white (a) Word power (b) Fluency in speech
(a) Sequentially, as it happened (c) Soft speech (d) Flattery
(b) In detail 201. Those persons who are ready to sail close to
(c) What you saw (d) In written form the wind can be successful in life
(a) To work hard (b) To take risk
192. If we give them this concession it will be the
thin end of the wedge (c) To be regular (d) To manage the situation
(a) The beginning of further concessions 202. The lady was murdered in cold blood
(a) Unfeelingly (b) Coolly
(b) A compromise on principles
(c) Thoughtlessly (d) Deliberately
(c) Inadequate for their needs
203. She exhibited remarkable sang froid during the
(d) The least we could do for them crisis
193. Caesar was done to death by the conspirators (a) Composure (b) Temper
(a) Eliminated (b) Murdered (c) Anger (d) Irritation
(c) Removed (d) Attacked 204. The meeting ended in fiasco
194. Lord Clive won his laurels in the battle of (a) In complete failure
Plassey (b) Succeeded
(a) Overpowered his enemies (c) In acrimonious debate
(b) Fought bravely (d) In confusion
(c) Defeated his enemies 205. If you rub him the wrong way, he is bound to
react
(d) Acquired distinction
(a) Annoy him (b) Flatter him
195. He gave his erring son a piece of his mind
(c) Abuse him (d) Encourage him
(a) Encouraged him (b) Advised him 206. The cricket match proved to be a big draw
(c) Suggested anew (d) Scolded him (a) A lovely spectacle
196. His boss was always breathing down his neck (b) A game without any result
(a) Shouting loudly at him (c) A huge attraction
(b) Abusing and ill-treating him (d) A keen contest
(c) Giving him strenuous work 207. My father strained every nerve to enable me to
get settled in life
(d) Watching all his actions closely
(a) Tried all tricks (b) Worked very hard
197. The best policy is to let sleeping dogs lie
(c) Bribed several persons
(a) To be neutral (b) To be liberal
(d) Spent a huge amount
(c) To avoid discussing troublesome 208. He had to eat a humble pie owing to his misdeeds
(d) To be tolerant (a) Be humiliated (b) Feel downtrodden
198. Don’t thrust your nose in to my affairs (c) Accept abuses
(a) Advice me about (b) Be in opposition to (d) Apologise humbly
(c) Meddle officiously in 209. He managed to secure the job through back
(d) Deal with stair influence
(a) Strong recommendation
199. It was such a strange affair that I could not
make head or tail of it (b) Sheer merit
(a) Remember it (b) Face it (c) Underhand means
(d) Hard effort
(c) Believe it (d) Tolerate it
210. You cannot have your cake and eat it too 220. By doing these errands he is merely trying to
(a) Run away from responsibility curry favour with his boss
(b) Have it both ways (a) Gain favour (b) Earn goodwill
(c) Always work according to your whims (c) Gain influence (d) Expect promotion
(d) Fulfil all your wishes 221. His promotion is on the cards
211. He is really worth his salt (a) Certain (b) Due
(a) Of value (b) Loyal (c) Probable (d) Evident
(c) Untrustworthy (d) Affectionate 222. He resigned the post of his own accord
212. Some people now wonder whether we just pay (a) Voluntarily and willingly
lip service or genuinely subscribe to democracy (b) According to his judgment
(a) Remain indifferent (c) According to his convenience
(b) Pay oral tribute (d) Which he liked
(c) Show only outward respect 223. It has been the first time in this office that a
(d) Attach no value clerk wiped the nose of the boss
213. A hen pecked husband plays second fiddle to (a) Cheated (b) Abused
his wife
(c) Complained against
(a) Humours (b) Pleases
(d) Slapped
(c) Plays a subordinate role to
224. Kishan is a chicken-hearted fellow
(d) fondles with
(a) Hold (b) Weak
214. I saw him make a wry face
(c) Cowardly (d) Kind hearted
(a) Abuse (b) Feel sick
225. The poor women do manual labour even when
(c) Show disappointment
they are in the family way
(d) Cry with pain
(a) Doing household jobs
215. I have been betrayed by my own flesh and blood
(b) Pregnant
(a) Children (b) Relatives
(c) In domestic routine
(c) Acquaintances (d) Friends
(d) Unwell
216. He blew out all the candles at one go
226. He faced the music for reaching home late
(a) Simultaneously (b) Suddenly
(a) Faced reprimand
(c) At one attempt (d) At once
(b) Faced punishment
217. Dishonestly is at a premium in almost all spheres
of public life (c) Faced pleasure
(a) Encouraged (b) Prevalent (d) Faced entertainment
(c) Valued highly (d) Practiced openly 227. He has too many irons in the fire
218.He finds no difficulty in keeping the wolf away (a) Is very selfish and greedy
from the door (b) Wants to grab everything
(a) Keeping off starvation (c) Is engaged in too many enterprises
(b) Guarding against wild animals Simultaneously
(c) Guarding himself against enemies (d) Pokes his nose in every affair
(d) Keeping aloof from disputed matters 228. Though they knew that the defeat was
219. He knows what side his bread is buttered inevitable. They fought to the finish
(a) Knows how to flatter (a) Till peace was declared
(b) Knows the art of cooking (b) Till the end
(c) Knows where his advantage lies (c) Till they got good results
(d) Knows how to accomplish a task (d) Till the died
229. While the ladies continued their small talk in 237. He was carried off his feet when he was
the drawing room, I left bored declared to have won the prize
(a) Backbiting (b)Light conversation (a) Was dizzy (b) Became delirious
(c) Whispering (d) Gossip (c) Was wild with excitement
230. Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not (d) Danced on his toes
beat about the bush 238. My aunt was in a flutter last night
(a) Approach the matter in a round about way (a) In a jovial mood (b) Frightened
(c) In a state of nervous excitement
(b) Put any blame on others
(d) Very angry
(c) Try to impress me with your arguments
239. All his schemes to murder the king ended in
(d) Pretend to be unaware of the matter smoke
231. He is disliked because of his habit of making a (a) Were discarded
mountain of a mole hill (b) Fructified gradually
(a) Taking undue advantage of a favourable (c) Were partially carried out came to nothing
opportunity (d) Came to nothing
(b) Giving great importance to trifles 240. He has turned the tables on his enemy
(c) Boasting (d) Exaggerating (a) Hit
232. In life, we have to take the rough with the (b) Behaved hospitably towards
smooth (c) Changed possible defeat into victory
(a) Accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things (d) Created obstacle for
(b) Make unpleasant things better 241.Do you know why I avoid this man? He has a
(c) Use pleasant words to make things smooth bee in bonnet
(d) Be tough in order to be successful (a) Is over confident (b) Is crazy
(c) Is suspicious (d) Is ambitious
233. It was discovered that the young man was over
head and ears in love with her (e) Is frustrated
242. Seema is a little hard of hearing
(a) Completely (b) Secretly
(a) Deaf (b) Inaudible
(c) Sufficiently (d) Openly
(c) Insensitive (d) Disinterested
234.His prodigal son was a constant source of trouble
243.To tell you in a nutshell, lust for power and money
to him
has almost spoiled him
(a) Extravagant (b) Given into bad habits (a) An actual experience described vividly
(c) Step-son (d)Poor and miserly (b) As objectively as possible
235.In the armed forces, it is considered a great (c) To take in confidence
privilege to die in harness (d) In a simple and brief manner
(a) Die while still working 244. It is high time that India did something about the
(b) Die with honour population problem
(c) Die in the battlefield (a) Appropriate time
(d) Die on a horseback (b) Auspicious moment (c) Already late
(d) Desired occasion
236. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family
proved a rift in the lute 245. At the eleventh hour, Mridul arrived and saved
him from the crisis
(a) Caused unnecessary worries
(a) At the last minute
(b) Brought about disharmony
(b) One hour before twelve
(c) Caused a pleasant atmosphere (c) When in trouble
(d) Brought about a disciplined atmosphere (d) Right at the end
246. The servant had to confess his mistake when ANSWER SHEET
he was caught red handed 1. D 52. A 103. A 154. D 205. A
(a) Caught in the act of committing crime 2. A 53. A 104. A 155. C 206. B
(b) Caught easily 3. A 54. A 105. A 156. D 207. A
4. B 55. A 106. A 157. B 208. A
(c) Caught in a preplanned way
5. B 56. D 107. B 158. A 209. C
(d) Caught in the right time 6. D 57. C 108. C 159. B 210. C
247. The people of the town considered her a scarlet 7. D 58. A 109. D 160. D 211. B
woman for her old habit 8. D 59. B 110. D 161. A 212. C
(a) An ominous person 9. D 60. C 111. C 162. C 213. C
(b) A whore 10. B 61. A 112. C 163. A 214. C
11. B 62. B 113. C 164. B 215. B
(c) A woman suffering from a mania 165. E
12. D 63. A 114. C 216. A
(d) A troublesome lady 13. A 64. B 115. D 166. A 217. A
248. I rated my assistant soundly for his slackness 14. D 65. C 116. D 167. D 218. C
(a) Dismissed (b) Suspended 15. C 66. C 117. A 168. A 219. C
16. C 67. B 118. A 169. C 220. C
(c) Criticized (d) Censured stongly
17. A 68. B 119. C 170. D 221. C
249.Unless you grease his palm he will not do your 18. D 69. C 120. A 171. A 222. A
work. 19. C 70. C 121. C 172. D 223. C
(a) Bribe him (b) Talk to him 20. D 71. B 122. C 173. A 224. C
(c) Be unhappy (d) Flatter him 21. A 72. C 123. D 174. D 225. B
250.If you give Ashish all your money, you are likely 22. B 73. C 124. C 175. D 226. A
23. C 74. D 125. D 176. B 227. C
to burn your fingers
24. C 75. B 126. D 177. A 228. B
(a) suffer (b) be happy 25. C 76. B 127. A 178. B 229. C
(c) be unhappy (d) be unhappy 26. C 77. B 128. D 179. D 230. A
251.Their attitude towards each other only tended 27. C 78. C 129. B 180. A 231. B
to create bad blood between the brothers 28. A 79. A 130. D 181. A 232. A
(a) Distrust (b) Jealousy 29. A 80. D 131. A 182. C 233. A
30. C 81. B 132. A 183. A 234. A
(c) Angry feeling (d) Misunderstanding
31. C 82. A 133. B 184. C 235. C
252. The carrot and the stick polixypays dicidends 32. B 83. D 134. D 185. A 236. B
in every organization 33. D 84. C 135. B 186. D 237. C
(a) Democratic (b) Fair and foul 34. B 85. A 136. A 187. D 238. C
(c) Reward and punishment 35. D 86. B 137. E 188. D 239. D
36. D 87. B 138. B 189. D 240. C
(d) Continuous vigilance
37. D 88. C 139. D 190. D 241. B
253.Rajesh and Vikas have remained friends through 38. C 89. A 140. A 191. D 242. A
thick and thin 39. A 90. D 141. B 192. A 243. D
(a) Through days of struggle 40. D 91. D 142. D 193. B 244. A
(b) Inspite of all difficulties 41. B 92. D 143. D 194. D 245. A
(c) Through happy days 42. B 93. B 144. B 195. B 246. A
43. B 94. C 145. D 196. D 247. B
(d) Always 44. B 95. D 146. D 197. A 248. D
254. I did not know that he was pulling my leg all the 45. C 96. B 147. D 198. C 249. A
time 46. D 97. C 148. C 199. D 250. A
(a) Defaming me (b) Befooling me 47. C 98. D 149. D 200. D 251. D
(c) Complimenting me 48. C 99. C 150. B 201. A 252. C
49. B 100. A 151. B 202. D 253. D
(d) Degrading me
50. B 101. A 152. B 203. A 254. B
51. C 102. D 153. D 204. A
 PRACTICE SETS
EXERCISE-1 EXERCISE-2
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
the alternative which best expresses the meaning the alternative which best expresses the meaning
of the same. of the same.
1. She was on the horns of a dilemma as she had 1. To strain every nerve
either to leave her job or divorce her husband. (A) To make utmost efforts
(a) In nervous condition (B) To feel weak and tired
(b) In terrible mood
(C) To be diligent worker
(c) In difficult situation
(D) To be methodical in work
(d) In suspense
2. He died in harness. 2. To flog a dead horse
(a) Ceased to live (A) To whip a dead horse
(b) Died of a disease (B) To attempt to do the impossible
(c) Died for his country (C) Waste one’s efforts
(d) Died while working (D) To take advantage of a weakness
3. All his schemes ended in smoke. 3. To show a clean pair of heels
(a) Came to nothing (A) To hide (B) To escape
(b) Got on fire (C) To pursue (D) To follow
(c) Burnt up
4. To feather one’s nest
(d) Attracted everybody
(A) To make a residential house
4. The young boy was kicking his heels in spite of
his mother’s stern warning. (B) Something that lasts for a short time
(a) Playing happily (C) To profit in a dishonest way
(b) Kicking someone (D) None of the above
(c) Wasting time EXERCISE-3
(d) Passing a gesture of disrespect Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
5. Fathima felt that she had been made a scapegoat idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
for her son’s incompetence. the alternative which best expresses the meaning
(a) Fool (b) Witness of the same.
(c) Fall guy (d) proxy 1. To take to one’s heels
6. She denied point blank her involvement in the (A) To walk slowly (B) To run away
crime. (C) To march forward (D) To hop and jump
(a) Directly (b) Desperately 2. To bite the dust
(c) Stubbornly (d) rudely
(A) Eat voraciously
7. It is hard to strike a bargain with a woman.
(B) Have nothing to eat
(a) To finalize a deal
(C) Eat roots
(b) To negotiate a deal
(c) To negotiate (d) To deal (D) None of the above
8. He took his father’s advice to heart 3. A bolt from the blue
(a) Casually (b) Patiently (A) A delayed event
(c) Seriously (d) quietly (B) An inexplicable event
9. Can you give me a hand with this luggage? (C) An unexpected event
(a) Keep a watch on(b) Handle (D) An unpleasant event
(c) Provide me with (d) Help me with
4. Cold comfort 2. The poor subordinates by their superiors.
(A) Absurdity (B) Deception (A) Punished for others misdeeds.
(C) Slight satisfaction (D) Foolish proposal
(B) Developed poor relations
5. To be all at sea
(A) A family voyage (C) Treated humbly and respectfully.
(B) Lost and confused (D) Scolded with arrogant reactions.
(C) In the middle of the ocean 3. It was a red letter day in the history of the words.
(D) A string of islands (A) A day with bloodshed.
EXERCISE-4
(B) A dangerous note about the destruction.
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (C) A day memorable for some joyful event.
the alternative which best expresses the meaning (D) A day with love and warmth.
of the same. 4. His friends beat the boy to pay off old scores.
1. Gopi works by fits and starts.
(A) To refund old dues.
(A) Consistently (B) Irregularly
(C) In high spirits (D) enthusiastically (B) To take revenge.
2. Naresh Goyal had to stand on his feet very early (C) To force him to be a scorer in a match.
in his life. (D) Because he had not scored well earlier.
(A) To be physical strong
5. Tagore was man of letters.
(B) To be independent
(C) To stand erect (A) Of wide contacts.
(D) To be successful (B) An excellent letter dictator.
3. The possession of Jerusalem is a bone of (C) A great writer of letters.
contention.
(D) Proficient in literaterary art.
(A) A subject of peace
(B) A subject of trade EXERCISE-6
(C) A subject of dispute Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(D) A subject of exports idiom/ phrase. Choose the alternative which best
4. My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss expresses the meaning of the same.
and refused to help me. 1. At one’s beck and call
(A) Paid no heed (A) To attend a call
(B) Went far away (B) To be helped by someone
(C) Listened carefully
(C) To be useful to someone
(D) Turned his ear away
5. Helena was over head and ears in love with (D) To be dominated by someone
Demetrius. 2. To explore every avenue
(A) Carefully (B) Completely (A) To search all streets
(C) Brilliantly (D) Cautiously (B) To scouts the wilderness
EXERCISE-5
(C) To find adventure
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
idiom/ phrase. Choose the alternative which best (D) To try every opportunity
expresses the meaning of the same. 3. A red letter day
1. Chintan is so innocent that he wears his heart on (A) A dangerous day in one’s life
his sleeve. (B) A sorrowful day in one’s life
(A) Wears dress that does not match.
(C) An important or joyful occasion in one’s
(B) Expresses his feelings openly.
life
(C) Wears colourful dresses.
(D) Expresses his feeling with the shape of (D) Both a dangerous and sorrowful day in
a heart printed on its sleeve. one’s life
4. To have something up one’s sleeve EXERCISE-8
(A) To hide something in the sleeve Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(B) To play a magician trick
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
(C) To have a secret plan of the same.
(D) To play hide and seek 1. Suman held court with the studio audience.
5. On the spur of the moment (A) Tried to please to gain support
(A) To act at once (B) Entertained with interesting funny stories
(B) To ride a horse in a race (C) Took to the court of law
(C) To act deliberately (D) Had a formal discussion with
(D) To act at the appointed time 2. Ravi wants to blaze a trail in his activities.
EXERCISE-7 (A) Be supported
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the (B) Be the centre of attraction
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(C) Initiate work and be a pioneer
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
of the same. (D) Blow the trumpet
1. There is no soft option to the crisis now. 3. Their friendship lasted without a cloud to the end
of his life.
(A) Popular opinion
(A) Without concealment
(B) Popular solution
(B) Without stigma
(C) Easy and agreeable option
(C) Without trouble
(D) Difficult choice
(D) Without romance
2. The teacher’s announcement to conduct a snap
test came as a bolt from the blue to many students. 4. She took a wrong decision by not marrying this
gentleman. She doesn’t know that beauty is only
(A) Imaginary (B) Unexpected
skin deep.
(C) Forbidden (D) heavenly
(A) Physical charm is important
3. He and his friend are sailing in the same boat.
(B) Internal beauty is not important
(A) Sailing together in the same boat
(C) Physical touch is not important
(B) Sharing the financial and social condition
(D) Physical beauty is not important
(C) Being in the same difficult situation
5. The officials played ducks and drakes with the
(D) Getting rid of the difficult situation public money.
4. To be successful in today’s world, we require the (A) Spent (B) Preserved
gift of the gab.
(C) Collected (D) squandered
(A) Ability to speak well
EXERCISE-9
(B) Good interpersonal skills
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(C) Divine help and guidance idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(D) A fierce competitive spirit the alternative which best expresses the meaning
5. Winter was so bad that the nomadic tribesmen of the same.
found it difficult to keep the wolf from the door. 1. A dump squib
(A) Hunt wild animals. (A) Rainy weather
(B) Escape starvation (B) A disappointing result
(C) Get woolen clothes (D) Walk on ice (C) A skirt in a laundry
(D) None of the above
2. In cold blood EXERCISE-11
(A) Angrily (B) Deliberately Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(C) Excitedly (D) slowly idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
3. To take someone for a ride
of the same.
(A) To give a ride someone
1. They are all at sixes and sevens.
(B) To deceive someone (A) In groups of sixes and sevens
(C) To be indifferent (B) In disagreement
(D) To disclose a secret (C) Playing a game
4. To move heaven and earth (D) None of the above
(A) To cause an earthquake 2. He failed miserably in the competitive examination
(B) To try everything possible as he had worked for it by fits and starts.
(C) To travel in a rocket (A) Finally (B) Hastily
(D) To die (C) Irregularly (D) Impulsively
5. To smell a rat 3. While the employees plan for a strike, the
(A) To smell foul (B) To see a rat government tries to fly a kite.
(C) To chase a rat (D) To be suspicious (A) Detect the facts
(B) Please the children
EXERCISE-10
(C) Test public opinion
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (D) Enter into an agreement
the alternative which best expresses the meaning 4. Fast bowling is the Achilles heel of Indian Cricket.
of the same. (A) Major factor
1. Apple of the eye (B) Satisfactory element
(A) The cause of discord (C) Weak point
(B) The cause of jealousy (D) Cause of failure
(C) Dearly loved 5. The Education Minister and five other MLAs
(D) The apple pie sustained minor injuries in the free for all in the
assembly.
2. To keep one’s fingers crossed
(A) Everyone got something free
(A) Praying to God
(B) Uncontrollable situation
(B) Yearning for lady luck to help us
(C) Free entrance for all
(C) Waiting anxiously
(D) Fight for freedom
(D) Worrying too much
6. John cannot play second fiddle to others.
3. Once in a blue moon
(A) Cannot play the first fiddle
(A) On auspicious days
(B) Cannot lead other people
(B) At festivals (C) Quickly
(C) Cannot play a subordinate role
(D) rarely
(D) Cannot play any other fiddle
4. To hold something in leash
7. Salma can never be easily fooled by cock and
(A) To restrain (B) To disappoint bull stories.
(C) To dismiss (D) To discourage (A) Stories of birds and animals
5. Put off (B) Unbelievable stories
(A) Advanced (B) Cancelled (C) Stories dealing with fight
(C) Postponed (D) Prolonged (D) Stories of adventure
8. Unable to bear the insult any further, I gave him EXERCISE-13
a piece of my mind. Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(A) Complained to him (B) Advised him idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(C) Scolded him (D) Warned him the alternative which best expresses the meaning
9. I will not allow you to play ducks and drakes with of the same.
my money. 1. It is high time he came out of his shell.
(A) Destroy (B) Save (A) Appeared suddenly
(C) Bet (D) waste (B) Became more sociable
10. Their attempts to nab the smuggler ended as a (C) Became a loser
wild goose chase. (D) Removed his clothes
(A) Tight competition (B)Surprising result 2. Every political party is at present playing to the
(C) Horrible experience (D)Hopeless search gallery.
EXERCISE-12 (A) Adopting cheap tactics
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the (B) Befooling the common man
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (C) Fighting for votes
the alternative which best expresses the meaning (D) Appeasing the masses
of the same. 3. His blood ran cold when he heard his uncle was
1. He made my day by telling me how important I murdered.
was to him. (A) He was frightened
(A) Spoiled my day (B) He was horrified
(B) Made me resentful (C) He was disgusted
(C) Gave me great pleasure (D) He was depressed
(D) Displeased me 4. This is so simple that even a man in the street can
2. He made away with ten thousand rupees in the understand it.
course of three months. (A) An ordinary person
(A) Squandered (B) Saved (B) An illiterate person
(C) Earned (D) Ran away with (C) An unknown person
3. The students of that group have assured their (D) A stranger
project guide that they will all work against the
5. When he went to claim insurance for his car, the
clock.
agent said he hadn’t a leg to stand on.
(A) Work with enthusiasm
(A) Had been injured in an accident
(B) Work hard to go against the time
(B) Was lame
(C) Work while keeping patience
(C) Did not have much hope of getting it
(D) Work with vigour to finish in limited time
(D) Would have to wait for some time.
4. To let off steam, my friend started murmuring.
EXERCISE-14
(A) To show his approval
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(B) To show his displeasure idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(C) To release his tension the alternative which best expresses the meaning
(D) To show his anger of the same.
5. For some people writing verse is as duck takes 1. Once his crime was discovered, he had no option
to water. but to come clean.
(A) Like dropping the duck in the water (A) To deny the crime
(B) Like easily and naturally speaking (B) To confess the crime
(C) Like taking the duck to water (C) To accuse someone else of the crime
(D) like bursting out suddenly (D) To apologize for the crime
2. The employees were kept in the dark about the 5. The thief passed himself off as a ticket examiner.
latest developments. (A) Described himself
(A) Were informed after office hours (B) Deceived everyone
(B) Were informed when it was too late (C) Disguised himself
(C) Were given secret information (D) Was regarded
(D) Were not informed at all 6. The boys cried with one voice that the examination
3. When things go wrong, everyone_ starts passing should be postponed.
the buck. (A) Unanimously (B) Vehemently
(A) Analyses the problem (C) Loudly (D) strongly
(B) Prepares to resign 7. Though he is not a scholar, he wins arguments
(C) Pays a bribe because he has the gift of the gab.
(D) Blames someone else (A) Gifts from many people
4. Since he had approved the proposal he had to (B) A lot of money
face the music. (C) A talent for speaking
(A) To take the blame (D) A good memory
(B) To see the positive side of things 8. The poor man moved from pillar to post to get
(C) To explain in detail money.
(D) To entertain the customers (A) Went to pillars (B) Went to post
EXERCISE-15 (C) Went to money lender (D) Tried his best
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the 9. That fellow trumped up a story
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (A) Translated
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
of the same. (B) Sang with the music of a trumpet

1. The scheme appears worthless at the first blush. (C) Concocted (D) Copied

(A) First attempt (B) First sight EXERCISE-16

(C) First step (D) First phase Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
2. A brave soldier will never show the white feather the alternative which best expresses the meaning
in the face of his enemy. of the same.
(A) Show signs of cowardice 1. As a businessman, my father always maintained
(B) Act arrogantly that his transactions constituted an open book.
(C) Show intimacy (D) Act impudently (A) An account book always open
3. He looked blank when he was informed about (B) A book of open confessions
his dismissal. (C) An opening for new ventures
(A) Was without any emotion (D) Straight forward and honest dealings
(B) Was puzzled and surprised 2. The project advanced by leaps and bounds.
(C) Was uninterested (A) Rapidly (B)Slowly
(D) Was unhappy (C) Sharply (D) simply
4. His pronunciation was so bad and his voice so 3. She is too fond of her own voice.
low that the speech he made was all Greek to
me. (A) Loves singing (B) Very selfish

(A) Strange (B) Incomprehensible (C) Does not listen property to anyone else

(C) Inaudible (D) uninteresting (D) Very talkative

4. Indian police is, on the whole, high handed in 8. He was progressing by leaps and bounds because
dealing with citizens. of his hardwork.
(A) Kind (B) Overbearing (A) Rapidly (B) Slowly
(C) Prompt (D) adept (C) Peacefully (D) strongly
9. To emerge out of thin air means to
5. I take exception to your statement that I am bad
tempered. (A) Appear suddenly
(B) Descend gradually
(A) Do not agree (B) Feel unhappy
(C) Fall down quickly
(C) Object (D) Feel angry
(D) Enter from space
EXERCISE-17 10. The news of the accident came as a bolt from
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the the blue.
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (A) Something unexpected
the alternative which best expresses the meaning (B) Something unpleasant
of the same.
(C) Something horrible
1. She is a fair-weather friend. (D) Something unexpected and unpleasant
(A) A good friend EXERCISE-18
(B) A friend who meets difficulties calmly Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(C) One who deserts you in difficulties idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
(D) A favourable friend
of the same.
2. To die in harness means to die while 1. The Manager doctored the accounts of the
(A) Riding a horse (B) In a stable company.
(C) In a uniform (D) Still in service (A) To make changes in account books
3. To keep under wraps means to keep something (B) To clear the doctors’ bill
(C) To verify the accounts in detail
(A) Covered (B) Protected
(D) To manipulate the accounts
(C)Unpacked (D) secret
2. She could never measure up her parent’s
4. After independence Indian agriculture rose like a expectation.
phoenix due to the Green Revolution. (A) Reach the level (B) Work as hard
(A) With a new life (B) With a start (C) Assess the amount
(C) With royal gait (D) With vengeance (D) Increase her height
5. His failure at the election has been a sore point 3. The little girl with her flawless performance stole
with him for a long time. the show.
(A) Something which hurts (A) Stole something from the show
(B) Something that brings fear to (B) Crept into the show
(C) Won everbody’s praise
(C) Something memorable for
(D) Disappeared from the show
(D) Something pleasurable to
4. The thief was on good terms with the police.
6. The student is on the verge of breakdown. (A) Kept terms and conditions
(A) On the brink of (B) At the outset of (B) Was friendly
(C) In the midst of (D) At the risk of (C) Followed the rules
7. My repeated attempts to get refund from the civic (D) Agreed with them
authorities were of no avail. 5. John’s offer of help was turned down by the
(A) Unsuccessful (B) Postponed police.
(A) Sent back (B) Twisted around
(C) Useless (D) delayed
(C) Refused (D) Handed over
 EXERCISE-19 2. The Kenyan team proved to be the dark horse in
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the the ICC World Cup Cricket.
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (A) A strong intruder
the alternative which best expresses the meaning (B) A skilled team
of the same. (C) The most powerful
1. The angry hockey players gave vent to their (D) An unexpected winner
feelings. 3. Having no arguments to defend his point, the
speaker began to beat about the bush.
(A) To express (B) To emphasize
(A) Wander across the words
(C) To suppress (D) To dismiss
(B) Speak in a haphazard manner
2. I trust you will bear with me a few minutes more. (C) Speak in a round-about manner
(A) Have patience with (B) Support (D) Make use of irrelevant reference
(C) Carry the burden for 4. They were offered six months’s rent in lieu of
(D) Be in control for notice to vacate the building.
(A) In spite of (B) In place of
3. As usual he is blowing his own trumpet.
(C) Despite of (D) In addition to
(A) Refusing to use anybody else’s trumpet 5. The reputed company is in the red due to the
(B) Playing a tune on the trumpet recession.
(C) Praising himself (A) Making money (B) Losing money
(D) Praising himself and others (C) In danger (D)Spending money
EXERCISE-20
4. When trade was brisk, he worked hard and made
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
his fortune; he believes in making hay while the
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
sun shines
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
(A) Taking advantage of a favorable opportunity of the same.
(B) Earning money through dishonest means 1. To speak one’s mind.
(C) Earning money at the cost of others (A) To be frank and honest
(D) Taking advantage of the inflationary trends (B) To think aloud
(C) To talk about one’s ideas
5. When they were surrounded from all sides, the
(D) To express one’s thoughts
dacoits laid down their arms.
2. To make a mountain of a molehill
(A) Put their arms on the ground (A) To make advantage of a small thing
(B) Fought bravely (B) To give great importance to little things
(C) Surrendered (C) To get into trouble
(D) Became nervous (D) To see a thing with prejudiced mind
EXERCISE-19 3. Hand in glove
(A) In close relationship
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(B) Non-cooperative
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(C) Critical
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
of the same. (D) On bad terms
4. To add fuel to the fire
1. When the Principal was entering the class, all
(A) To make matters bright
my friends quietly disappeared, leaving me alone
(B) To cause additional anger
to face the music.
(C) To bring matters to a conclusion
(A) To listen to him (D) To start revolt
(B) To enter into the class 5. Wear and tear
(C) To bear the criticism (A) A brand name (B) Damage
(D) To listen to a favourable comment (C) Lot of sorrow (D) A warning
 EXERCISE-21 3. Winter was so bad that the nomadic tribesmen
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the found it difficult to keep the wolf from the door.
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (A) Hunt wild animals
the alternative which best expresses the meaning (B) Escape starvation
of the same. (C) Get woolen clothes (D) Walk on ice
1. To foam at one’s mouth 4. There is no soft option to the crisis now.
(A) To brush properly (A) Popular opinion (B) Popular solution
(B) To get very angry (C) Easy and agreeable option
(C) To salivate on seeing food (D) Difficult choice
(D) None of the above 5. The teacher’s announcement to conduct a snap
test came as a bolt from the blue to many
2. To feel like a fish out of water students.
(A) Disgusted (B) Uncomfortable (A) Imaginary (B) Unexpected
(C) Disappointed (D) Homeless (C) Forbidden (D) Heavenly
3. At the eleventh hour EXERCISE-23
(A) Too late (B) Too early Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(C) Immediately idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
(D) At the last moment of the same.
4. To burn one’s fingers 1. To look down one’s nose
(A) To get hurt physically (A) To show anger
(B) To suffer financial losses (B) To retaliate
(C) To find work (C) To insult in the presence of others
(D) To suffer nervous breakdown (D) To regard with contempt
5. To add fuel to fire 2. To shed crocodile tears
(A) To investigate (B) To insulate (A) To weep profusely
(B) To pretend grief
(C) To initiate (D) To incite
(C) To grieve seriously
EXERCISE-22
(D) To mock something
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
3. By putting two and two together
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(A) to mix several things
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
of the same. (B) to make an arithmetical calculation
1. He and his friend are sailing in the same boat. (C) to keep people in pairs
(D) to deduce from given facts
(A) Sailing together in the same boat
4. To go scot-free
(B) Sharing the financial and social condition
(A) To walk like native of Scotland
(C) Being in the same difficult situation
(B) To get something free
(D) Getting rid of the difficult situation (C) To escape without punishment
2. To be successful in today’s world, we require the (D) To save tax
gift of the gab.
5. At the eleventh hour
(A) Ability to speak well (A) At eleven O’clock
(B) Good interpersonal skills (B) At the wrong time
(C) Divine help and guidance (C) At the last possible moment
(D) A fierce competitive (D) At the initial moment itself
 EXERCISE-24 2. He knows the ins and outs of the case.
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the (A) Entry and exit (B) Separate ways
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose (C) Route (D) Full details
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
3. The news of the President’s death spread like
of the same.
wild fire.
1. To miss the bus
(A) Spread rapidly
(A) To miss the bus that one regularly takes
(B) Caused a major confusion
(B) To miss an opportunity
(C) Was wild rumour
(C) To have something to fail back upon
(D) Set the nation on fire
(D) To find fault with others
4. Going abroad for a holiday was out of the question.
2. Birds of the same feather
(A) Undesirable (B) Impossible
(A) Persons of same caste
(C) Unpleasant (D) irresistible
(B) Persons of same colour
5. When my friend was in Kolkata, he ran into an
(C) Birds with same type of feather old friend at the theatre.
(D) Persons of same character (A) Hit (B) Met accidentally
3. To fight tooth and nail (C) Planned to meet (D) Invited
(A) To fight a losing battle EXERCISE-26
(B) To fight heroically Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
(C) To fight cowardly idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(D) To make every possible effort the alternative which best expresses the meaning
of the same.
4. To call a spade a spade
1. The poor man moved from pillar to post to get
(A) to be frank (B) to be sly money.
(C) to be rude (D) to be diplomatic (A) Went to pillars
5. A white elephant (B) Went to post
(A) An extinct species of elephant found in Burma (C) Went to money lender
(B) A report by the government to give information (D) Tried his best
(C) Huge and colossal waste of human energy 2. The scheme appears worthless at the first blush.
(D) Costly and troublesome possession useless to (A) First attempt (B) First sight
its owner
(C) First step (D) First phase
EXERCISE-25
3. His pronunciation was so bad and his voice so
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the low that the speech he made was all Greek to
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose me.
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
of the same. (A) Strange (B) Incomprehensible
1. Negative arguments generally end up in smoke (C) Inaudible (D) uninteresting
when team members sit together to discuss 4. He looked blank when he was informed about his
important strategies. dismissal.
(A) Create hard feelings (A) Was without any emotion
(B) Lead to bad habits (B) Was puzzled and surprised
(C) Spoil good understanding (C) Was uninterested
(D Become useless finally (D) Was unhappy
5. The thief passed himself of as a ticket examiner. 2. He takes leave once in a blue moon.
(A) Described himself (A) Regularly (B) Often
(C) Rarely (D) Once a fortnight
(B) Deceived everyone
3. The meeting has been put off indefinitely.
(C) Disguised himself
(A) Cancelled (B) Postponed
(D) Was regarded (C) Advanced (D) announced
6. The boys cried with one voice that the examination 4. The rules of the deal are set forth in the brochure.
should be postponed. (A) Stated (B) Accepted
(A) Unanimously (B) Vehemently (C) Contradicted (D) printed
(C) Loudly (D) strongly 5. She bought her new house for a song.
7. That fellow trumped up a story (A) Very cheaply (B) On loan
(A) Translated (C) At a loss (D) Very easily
6. Raju had given up doing exercise after surgery.
(B) Sang with the music of trumpet
(A) Learned (B) Started
(C) Concocted (D) copied
(C) Continued (D) Stopped
8. A brave soldier will never show the white feather 7. The chairman tried to get his point across, but the
in the face of his enemy. members just wouldn’t listen.
(A) Show signs of cowardice (A) Give them a lesson
(B) Act arrogantly (C) Show intimacy (B) Insist on
(D) actimpudently (C) Make them understand
9. You have to be tactful in handling the sensitive matters (D) Motivate them
rather than putting the cart before the horse. 8. Ashok had all fair-weather friends.
(A) Friends who face difficulties calmly.
(A) Treating these indifferently
(B) Favourable friends
(B) Behaving thoughtlessly
(C) Friends who desert you in difficulties
(C) Dealing with these in haste (D) Reliable friends
(D) Tackling these in the wrong way 9. He knows the ins and outs of the matter.
10. Though he is not scholar, how ins arguments (A) Both sides (B) Complete details
because he has the gift of the gab. (C) Inside information
(A) Gifts from many people (D) Full information
(B) A lot of money 10. Since the company has lost a good deal of time
and money, you will have to make good the loss.
(C) A talent for speaking
(A) Make good effort
(D) A good memory
(B) Try to minimize the loss
EXERCISE-27 (C) Compensate for the loss
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the (D) Ensure that there are no further losses
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose EXERCISE-28
the alternative which best expresses the meaning Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
of the same. idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
1. The car in the backyard is proving to be a white the alternative which best expresses the meaning
elephant. of the same.
(A) Very huge item 1. To cast aspersions
(B) Costly and useless possession (A) To act as the pillar of support
(C) Very expensive investment (B) To raise aspirations
(C) To make unpleasant remarks
(D) Useful material
(D) To dissolve all the difference
2. On the cards EXERCISE-29
(A) Impossible (B) Shocking Directions: Four alternatives are given for the
idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose
(C) Evident (D) anticipated
the alternative which best expresses the meaning
3. Dark horse of the same.
(A) An extremely corrupt person 1. She was on the horns of a dilemma as she had
(B) A notorious criminal either to leave her job or divorce her husband.
(C) An extremely rich person (A) In nervous condition
(B) In terrible mood
(D) An unexpected winner
(C) In difficult situation
4. To turn over a new leaf (D) In suspense
(A) To change for the better 2. He died in harness.
(B) To start writing a new book (A) Ceased to live (B) Died of disease
(C) Died for his country
(C) To work on a novel idea
(D) Died while working
(D) To clear the garden 3. All his schemes ended in smoke.
5. To keep up one’s appearances (A) Came to nothing
(A) To make public appearances now and then. (B) Got on fire
(B) To maintain one’s looks and appearance. (C) Burnt up
(D) Attracted everbody
(C) To keep up an outward show of prosperity.
4. The young boy was kicking his heels inspite of his
(D) To make it appear that one is not concerned. mother’s stern warnings.
6. Take to one’s heels (A) Playing happily
(A) To measure upto one’s standard (B) Kicking someone
(C) Wasting time
(B) To shake in one’s shoes
(D) Passing gesture a gesture of disrespect
(C) To run away 5. Fathima felt that she had been made a scapegoat
(D) To run slowly for her son’s incompetence.
7. Off and on (A) Fool (B) Witness
(A) Repeatedly (B) Always (C) Fall guy (D) proxy
6. She denied point-blank her involvement in the
(C) Occasionally (D) never
crime.
8. To take with a grain of salt (A) Directly (B) Desperately
(A) To make more palatable (C) Stubbornly (D) rudely
(B) To take a small quantity of 7. It is hard to strike a bargain with a woman.
(A) To finalize a deal
(C) To make something meaningful
(B) To negotiate a deal
(D) To accept with misgiving (C) To negotiate (D) To deal
9. To talk through one’s hat 8. You had better get up now or you will be late for
(A) To talk carefully school.
(B) To talk softly (A) Should (B) May
(C) Might (D) can
(C) To talk nonsense
9. He took his father’s advice to heart.
(D) To talk secretively (A) Casually (B) Patiently
10. Ins and outs (C) Seriously (D) quietly
(A) Entrance and exits 10. Can you give me a hand with this luggage
(B) Details and complexities (A) Keep a watch on (B) Handle
(C) Provide me with
(C) Passages and pathways (D) Help me with
(D) Rules and regulations
 ONE FOR MANY WORDS
1. Fear of strange and unknown persons (Xenophobia)
2. Fear of dirt, filth, garbage, etc. (Mysophobia)
3. Dislike or hatred of anything British (Anglophobia)
4. Abnormal fear of cats (Ailurophobia)
5. Fear of heights and high places (Acrophobia)
6. Fear of dogs (Cynophobia)
7. Fear of animals in general (Zoophobia)
8. Fear of ghosts, witches, etc. (Phasmophobia)
9. Fear or extreme sensitivity to light (Photophobia)
10. Fear of trees (Dendrophobia)
11. Fear of being touched by any sharp and pointed thing (Achmophobia)
12. Fear and hatred of books (Bibliophobia)
13. Fear of close and narrow places (Claustrophobia)
14. Dislike of anything German (Germanophobia)
15. Fear of horses (Hippophobia)
16. Compulsion to set things on fire (Pyromania)
17. Compulsion to steal things (Kleptomania)
18. Compulsion to drink (Dipsomania)
19. Compulsion to think about oneself in grandiose terms (Megalomania)
20. Compulsion to collect rare books (Bibliomania)
21. Preoccupation with numbers (Arithomania)
22. Compulsion to steal books (Bibliokleptomania)
23. Compulsion to wander (Dromomania)
24. Compulsion to collect tulips (Tulipomania)
25. Compulsion to pluck hair (Trichotillomania)
26. Compulsion to talk about one’s supposed achievements (Egomania)
27. One who loves and likes British people and things (Anglophile)
28. One who loves and admires books (Bibliophile)
29. One who loves high-fidelity sound production (Audiophile)
30. One who is fond of Indian things and people (Indophile)
31. One who passionately admires Spanish things (Hispanophile)
32. One who admires foreigners and foreign things (Xenophile)
33. One who works selflessly for the welfare of others (Altruist)
34. A person of refined taste and lover of beauty (Aesthete)
35. A woman ever ready to quarrel and abuse others (Tarmagent)
36. A person who hates mankind (Misanthrope)
37. One who hates woman (Misogynist)
38. A very wealthy and powerful man (Tycoon)
39. One who always looks at dark side of things (Pessimist)
40. One who always looks at bright side of things (Optimist)
41. A period of thousand years (Millennium)
42. One who totally abstains from alcoholic drinks (Teetotaller)
43. A magazine published at certain fixed dates of the month or year (Periodical)
44. A child who has lost both father and mother (Orphan)
45. One who is obsessed with one subject (Monomaniac)
46. A treaty that is signed by more than two countries (Polylateral)
47. A thing that is the only of its kind (Unique)
48. A company that has its branches in many countries (Multinational)
49. One learned in several subjects (Polymath)
50. Identical in shapes and sizes (Uniform)
51. One who worships many gods and goddesses (Polytheistic)
52. A legislature with two houses (Bicameral)
53. A decision taken by only one party or person (Unilateral)
54. A parliament with one house (Unicameral)
55. A word of one syllable (Monosyllable)
56. One who knows and uses many languages (Polyglot)
57. A decision taken by all together (Unanimous)
58. A letter, writing, etc. without authorship (Anonymous)
59. Anything which has many dimensions and aspects (Multifaceted)
60. A scholarly writing on a particular subject (Monograph)
61. One who believes that all other persons are against him and ready to cheat and persecute him (Para-
noid)
62. One who dabbles in poetry music, painting, etc. (Dilettante)
63. One who enjoys good social contacts and is sociable (Extrovert)
64. One who is very fond of eating, drinking, parties and good company (Convivlalist)
65. One who does not want change and wants to preserve old traditions, etc. (Conservative)
66. A person who is having several spouses at the same time (Polygamist)
67. An institution that offers courses in many technical subjects (Polytechnic)
68. Not distinguishable as male or female because of clothes, etc. (Unisex)
69. Having one spouse at a time (Monogamy)
70. A hospital or clinic where several diseases are treated (Polyclinic)
71. One possessing millions of rupees. (Multimillionaire)
72. A cycle that has only one wheel (Unicycle)
73. An eyeglass for one eye only (Monocle)
74. One who is always worried about one’s health because of some imaginary illness (Hypochondriac)
75. One excessively fond of one’s wife (Uxorious)
76. One who believes that everything is predetermined (Fatalist)
77. One who believes in the existence of God (Theist)
78. One who does not believe in the existence of God. (Atheist)
79. One who works for the welfare of women and champions their cause (Feminist)
80. One who has a hobby to flirt with women (Philanderer)
81. One who remains single and unmarried (Celibate)
82. A man with wrong and narrow religious views (Bigot)
83. A man who does not believe in human goodness and is always finding faults (Cynic)
84. One who is excessively active (Hyperactive)
85. One excessively fond of fault-finding. (Hypercritical)
86. One who is abnormally sensitive (Hyper-sensitive)
87. Abnormal high blood pressure and tension (Hyper-tension)
88. Government and rule by a few (Oligarchy)
89. Government run by bureaucrats (Bureaucracy)
90. Government and administration of a few rich people (Plutocracy)
91. Government by the nobles (Aristocracy)
92. A state of lawlessness and chaos (Anarchy)
93. Government by the people (Democracy)
94. Government run by religious heads (Theocracy)
94. One who is excessively greedy in eating and drinking (Glutton)
95. One who cannot be won (Invincible)
97. One who destroys the works of art (Vandal)
98. One who lends money on exorbitant rate interest (Usurer)
99. An injection below the surface of skin (Hypodermic)
100. Very low blood pressure (Hypotension)
101. One working under somebody else (Subservient)
102. Beyond natural laws and not explainable (Supernatural)
103. With a speed faster than that of sound (Supersonic)
104. An exaggerated writing or statement (Hyperbole)
105. A very good judge of food, drink, etc. (Connoisseur)
106. A person who cannot be improved or corrected (Incorrigible)
107. A person always talking about himself/herself (Egoist)
108. One who can use both the hands equally well (Ambidextrous)
109. One who is ever aggressive (Bellicose)
110. One skilled in the use of two languages (Bilinguist)
111. One who is too selfish and always thinks of self-interest (Egotist)
112. A person with strange, unusual and whimsical habits (Eccentric)
113. A person difficult to please (Fastidious)
114. A living thing depending on another for its survival (Parasite)
115. A person who talks too much (Garrulous)
116. Strong leaning and fondness (Penchant)
117. Something short-lived and temporary (Transitory)
118. Something extra and additional (Supernumerary)
119. Tiresome or having sameness (Monotonous)
120. Too tiny to be observed with a microscope (Sub-microscopic)
121. A safe place for hiding valuables (Cache)
122. A false and made up story (Canard)
123. Dishonest, illegal and secret agreement for deceitful purpose (Collusion)
124. A trick to conceal real objective (Subterfuge)
125. One who walks in sleep (Somnambulist)
126. One talented in many fields (Versatile)
127. An inexperienced person, a learner (Novice)
128. One who eats human flesh (Cannibal)
129. One who believes in peace and abolition of war (Pacifist)
130. Inflammation of joints (Arthritis)
131. Last and concluding part of a concert, etc. (Finale)
132. Unlimited and boundless (Infinite)
133. Anything done for the first time (Maiden)
134. First performance of any kind; for example, dance, drama, etc. (Premiere)
135. One who easily changes his loyalty (Turncoat)
136. One who is an expert in delivering public speech (Orator)
137. A person connected with drama and theatre (Thespian)
138. A model of beauty or other excellence (Paragon)
139. One but the last (Penultimate)
140. Not connected and relevant (Extraneous)
141. Introduced into the veins (Intravenous)
142. A blunder (Faux pas)
143. Substance that checks the growth of bacteria or microbes (Antiseptic)
144. Strong dislike and aversion (Antipathy)
145. Contrasting and opposite in nature (Antithesis)
146. Acting against viruses (Antiviral)
147. One who gets pleasure from hurting others (Sadist)
148. One who derives pleasure by hurting oneself (Masochist)
149. Born after the death of one’s father (Posthumous)
150. To have a foreknowledge (Prescient)
151. Based solely on observations and experiences (Empirical)
152. Based on conjecture (Hypothetical)
153. A person abnormally chivalrous (Quixotic)
154. An unorthodox person who does not follow conventions (Maverick)
155. One who is cunning and crafty in political and personal dealings (Machiavellian)
156. A person of easy habits who leads unconventional life (Bohemain)
157. Animals that live in groups and herds (Gregarious)
158. A drug that can cure all diseases (Panacea)
159. That which cannot be heard (Inaudible)
160. Group of people who watch a show (Spectators)
161. To give up a position of power and authority (Abdicate)
162. Persons working in the same office or department (Colleagues)
163. One who is simple and artless (Ingenuous)
164. Silent and inclined not to talk (Taciturn)
165. Substance that kills weeds (Herbicide)
166. Strong desire to wander and travel (Wanderlust)
167. Something that has gone out of use (Obsolescent)
168. Work done of one’s own accord and without compulsion (Voluntary)
169. That which cannot be believed (Incredible)
170. A mark or impression that cannot be removed (Indelible)
171. Sudden and brief attack (Incursion)
172. One who falsely claims to have an expertise (Charlatan)
173. That which cannot be satisfied (Insatiable)
174. That which cannot be imitated (Inimitable)
175. That which cannot be avoided (Inevitable)
176. A serious crime such as murder (Felony)
177. Crime of stealing (Larceny)
178. That which never fails (Infallible)
179. Stealing from other’s writings and passing it off as one’s own (Plagiarism)
180. Something that cannot be explained (Inexplicable)
181. An office of profit without any work or responsibility (Sinecure)
182. That which cannot be repaired (Irreparable)
183. That which quickly catches fire (Inflammable)
184. One who is unable to pay his debts (Insolvent)
185. An animal that can live well both on land and in water (Amphibious)
186. One deeply repentant for having done wrong (Contrite)
187. Timid and without confidence (Diffident)
188. One who readily believes without any proof (Credulous)
189. Easily deceived and duped (Gullible)
190. One who is bold and daring (Intrepid)
191. Something found everywhere (Ubiquitous)
192. Uncivilized and degraded action (Bestial)
193. An atrocious crime (Heinous)
194. Come out uninjured and unharmed (Unscathed)
195. A word-for word account (Verbatim)
196. Full of arrogance and scorn (Supercilious)
197. Very lazy and idle (Indolent)
198. One with long experience in a profession (Veteran)
199. An expert in an art, particularly in music (Maestro)
200. State of utter degradation and corruption (Depravity)
201. That which cannot be recalled (Irrevocable)
202. Very thrifty and close-fisted (Parsimonious)
203. Very rash, forceful and impulsive (Impetuous)
204. Prolonged duration of life (Longevity)
205. To invoke by magic (Conjure)
206. Introduce in the body of a text (Interpolate)
207. A happening by chance (Fortuitous)
208. Steady and uniform (Equable)
209. Full of hope and optimism (Sanguine)
210. Bent upon seeking vengeance (Vindictive)
211. A man who behaves like a woman (Effeminate)
212. A person working only for money (Mercenary)
213. Something through which you can see easily (Transparent)
214. Done with hands (Manual)
215. Pertaining to cerebrum or mind (Cerebral)
216. Lying on the back with face upwards (Supine)
217. Exercise that increases oxygen intake and improves health (Aerobic)
218. Persons of the same time and age (Coeval)
219. Relationship between environment and living things (Ecology)
220. Still existing and living (Extant)
221. An animal or person that is harmless (Innocuous)
223. A place where bees are kept (Aviary)
224. Very cruel remarks that are intended to hurt someone’s feelings (Vitriol)
225. An impious remark against something sacred and religious (Blasphemy)
226. One present everywhere (Omnipresent)
227. One possessing all the knowledge (Omniscient)
228. Unconsciousness induced by drugs (Anaesthesia)
229. General pardon by the government (Amnesty)
230. One that can feed on anything offered (Omnivorous)
231. The original inhabitants of a land (Aborigines)
232. An animal with two feet (Biped)
233. An animal with four feet (Quadruped)
234. Obscene writing and literature (Pornography)
235. Not professionally but done for pleasure (Amateur)
236. Lack of red corpuscles in blood (Anemia)
237. Shapeless and without a definite from (Amorphous)
238. A place of refuge (Asylum)
239. Notice of somebody’s death (Obituary)
240. The age between childhood and youth (Adolescence)
241. Words formed from the first letters of the other words (Acronym)
242. Those working secretly to overthrow a government (Fifth columnist)
243. A sports contest consisting of ten events (Decathlon)
244. Power of overcoming infection (Immunity)
245. Intellectual people as a class (Intelligentsia)
246. An event occupying a day (Diurnal)
247. Involve somebody in hostility (Embroil)
248. One who is dead (Deceased)
249. An animal that feeds on flesh (Carnivore)
250. Doctor of deformities of bones (Orthopedist)
251. Fascination with oneself (Narcissism)
252. Occurring during night (Nocturnal)
253. Something said or written in praise of a person (Panegyric)
254. Conditional release from prison (Parole)
255. A skilled musician (Virtuoso)
256. Deviation from normal (Aberration)
257. Ternimation of pregnancy or to give birth before the stage of viability (Abortion)
258. Sexual intercourse with someone other than one’s spouse (Adultery)
259. Pouring of water on body for therapeutic purposes (Effusion)
260. Partial or complete loss of memory (Amnesia)
261. Defensive substance generated by an organism in response to parasite, etc. (Antibody)
262. Deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin B1 (Beri-beri)
263. Proudly make a show of something (Flaunt)
264. Willing to please others (Complaisant)
265. A person often interfering in the affairs of others (Officious)
266. Examination of tissues removed surgically from a living body (Biopsy)
267. Instrument for recording movement of heart (Cardiograph)
268. Morbid fear of heart disease (Cordiophobia)
269. A substance that changes the rate of chemical reaction without undergoing any change (Catalyst)
270. One who is an expert in handwriting (Cheirographist)
271. Transmission of disease by direct contact with an infected person or object (Contagion)
272. Prevention of conception by artificial methods (Contraception)
273. A person who donates blood, tissues or organ of his body (Donor)
274. Relating to earthquakes (Seismic)
275. A period of relief (Respite)
276. Wild and unrestrained observation or celebration of an event (Orgy)
277. One who believe that nothing can be known about the existence or non-existence of God (Agnostic)
278. Extremely harsh and severe (Draconian)
279. Involving imminent danger (Damoclean)
280. Word having the same pronunciation as another but different in meaning and spelling (Homonym)
281. A plain figure with five sides and angles (Pentagon)
282. 150th anniversary (Sesquicentennial)
283. One deserving pardon (Venial)
284. Relating to the sense of touch (Tactile)
285. Forces that tend to divide the unity of a society or country (Divisive)
286. Penetration and keenness of mind (Acumen)
287. A state of split personality (Schizophrenia)
288. Excessive emotional attachment of daughter to father with hostility towards mother (Electra com-
plex)
289. Appreciation of another person’s feelings (Empathy)
290. Lack of normal sex desire in woman (Frigidity)
291. Study relating to heredity (Genetics)
292. The normal place where animal and plant species live (Habitat)
293. Hormone that stimulates milk secretion (Lactogen)
294. A substance that makes bowels move without pain or exertion (Laxative)
295. Conscious or unconscious sex desire (Libido)
296. Morbid fear of being left alone (Monophobia)
297. Scientific study of muscles (Myology)
298. Inability to see distant objects clearly (Myopia)
299. Treatment of disturbed mind by prolonged drug-induced sleep (Nacrotherapy)
300. Sentimental longing for past events and times (Nostalgia)
301. Science and study of food-value (Nutrition)
302. Substance derived from living organisms, including animals and plants (Organic)
303. A drug or treatment that offers relief but does not cure (Pallative)
304. Bacteria, virus or microbes that cause disease (Pathogen)
305. Morbid fear of one’s own voice (Phonophobia)
306. Perception of several images of the one and the same object (Polyopia)
307. The doctrine that advocates that pleasure is the chief object of life (Hedonism)
308. Excessively concerned with sex (Salacious)
309. Rendering living beings incapable of reproduction (Sterilisation)
310. Science and art of preparing, stuffing and mounting skins of animals (Taxidermy)
311. Very poisonous substance produced by some bacteria and causing diseases (Toxin)
312. A doctor of foot and its diseases (Podiatrist)
313. A person ninety years old (Nonagenarian)
314. A flat shape with eight sides and angles (Octagonal)
315. To cut into four parts (Quadrisect)
316. Disagreement with a party or organization (Dissidence)
317. One who does not believe in the value of anything (Nihilist)
318. A feeling that something bad will happen before it actually happens (Presentiment)
319. Capable of feeling (Sentiment)
320. Relating to senses (Sensory)
321. Not able to feel and respond (Insensitive)
322. A work which involves a lot of sitting at one place (Sedentary)
323. Betrayal of faith and trust (Infidelity)
324. The point where two or more streams or rivers meet (Confluence)
325. Anything which is always in one’s mind (Obsession)
326. A drug that reduces anxiety and tension (Tranquiliser)
327. Live like a plant without mental effort and activity (Vegetate)
328. A doctor for animals (Veterinarian)
329. A substance that destroys virus (Viricide)
330. Study of viruses and diseases caused by them (Virology)
331. A doctor who does dialysis (Nephrologist)
 SPELLINGS
ABSCESS : sc in the middle, two s’s at the end
ABSEIL : ends with -seil (not -sail)
ACCOMMODATE, ACCOMMODATION, : two cs, two ms (often misspelled with only onem)
ETC.
ACCUMULATE, ACCUMULATION, ETC. : two cs, one m
ACHIEVE : i before e
ACQUAINT, ACQUIRE, ACQUIT, ETC. : remember the c before the q
ADDRESS : two ds
AGGRESSIVE, AGGRESSION, ETC. : two g’s, two s’s
ALL RIGHT : two words (not alright)
A LOT : two words (not alot)
AMATEUR : ends with -eur (not -uer)
ANAESTHETIC : -ae- after the n
ANTARCTIC : remember the c after the r
APARTMENT : only one p
APPARENT : ends with -ent (not -ant)
AQUEDUCT : e after the u (not aqua-)
ARCHAEOLOGY : -ae- after the h
ARCTIC : remember the c after the r
ARGUMENT : no e after the u
ARTEFACT : arte- (arti- is the US spelling)
ASTERISK : ends with -isk (Asterix is a cartoon
CHARACTER)
ATTACH : ends with -ach (no t)
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTY, ETC. : remember the u (not beat-)
BELIEF, BELIEVE : i before e
BENIGHTED : no k in the middle
BESIEGE : i before e
BIASED : only one s
BIGOTED : only one t
BLATANT : ends with -ant (not -ent)
BRIEF : i before e
BROCCOLI : two cs, one l
BUOY, BUOYANT : u before the o
CAPPUCCINO : two ps, two cs
CARIBBEAN : one r, two bs
CEILING : e before i
CEMETERY : 3 vowels, all es
CIVILIAN : only one l
COCONUT : -co- in the middle (no a)
COMMEMORATE : two ms, then single m
COMMITMENT : two ms, one t in the middle
COMMITTEE : two ms, two ts
COMPARATIVE : -rative (not -ritive)
COMPATIBLE : -tible (not -table)
COMPETENT : ends with -ent (not -ant)
CONCEIVE : e before i
CONSENSUS : -sensus (not -census)
CONTEMPORARY : ends with -porary (not -pory)
CORRESPONDENCE : ends with -ence (not -ance)
CURSOR : ends with -or (not -er)
DECEIVE : e before i
DEFINITE : -ite (not -ate)
DESCENDANT : ends with -ant (not -ent)
DESPAIR : begins with des- (not dis-)
DESPERATE : -per- in the middle (not -par-)
DETACH : ends with -ach (no t)
DIARRHOEA : two rs, ends with -hoea
DISAPPEAR : one s, two ps
DISAPPOINT : one s, two ps
DISASTROUS : ends with -trous (not -terous)
DISCIPLINE : remember the c after the s
DISSECT : two s’s
ECSTASY : ecs- (not x), ends with -asy
EIGHTH : two hs, ends with -hth
EMBARRASS, EMBARRASSMENT, : two rs, two s’s
ETC.
ENVIRONMENT : remember the n before the m
ESPRESSO : begins with es- (not ex-)
ESTUARY : -tuary (not -taury)
EXAGGERATE, EXAGGERATION : two gs, one r
EXCEPT : remember the c after the x
EXHILARATE : -lar- in the middle (not -ler-)
EXISTENCE : ends with -ence (not -ance)
EXTRAORDINARY : begins with extraor- (not extror-)
EXTROVERT : begins with extro- (not extra-)
FAMILIAR : only one l
FASCINATE, FASCINATION : remember the c after the s
FEBRUARY : two rs (-ruary not -uary)
FIERCE : i before e
FLUORESCENT : fluor- (not flour-)
FOREIGN : e before i
FORTY : begins with for- (no u)
FRIEND : i before e
FULFIL, FULFILMENT : two single ls
GAUGE : -au- (not -ua-)
GLAMOROUS, GLAMORIZE : -mor- in the middle (no u)
GOVERNMENT : remember the n before the m
GRAFFITI : two fs, one t
GRAMMAR : ends with -ar (not -er)
GRATEFUL : begins with grate- (not great-)
GRIEF, GRIEVE : i before e
GUARANTEE : -ua- (not -au-)
GUARD, GUARDIAN, ETC. : -ua- (not -au-)
HAMSTER : ham-, (not hamp-)
HANDKERCHIEF : remember the d
HARASS, HARASSMENT, ETC. : one r, two s’s
HERS : no apostrophe
HIERARCHY : i before e, ends with -archy
HINDRANCE : ends with -drance (not -derance)
HOMOGENEOUS : the ending is -eous, with an e
HONORARY : -nor- in the middle (no u)
HUMOROUS, HUMORIST : -mor- in the middle (no u)
HYGIENE, HYGIENIC : i before e
IDIOSYNCRASY : ends with -asy (not -acy)
IMAGINARY : ends with -ary (not -ery)
IMMEDIATELY : ends with -ately (not -atly)
INADVERTENT : ends with -ent (not -ant)
INDEPENDENT : ends with -ent (not -ant)
INOCULATE : one n, one c
INSISTENT : ends with -ent (not -ant)
INSTALMENT : one l
INTERRUPT, INTERRUPTION : two rs
INTROVERT : begins with intro- (not intra-)
IRRELEVANT : two rs, ends with -ant
ITINERARY : ends with -ary (not -ery)
JOCULAR : ends with -ar (not -er)
JUDGEMENT : use judgement in general contexts, judgment IN
LEGAL USE
KERNEL : ends with -el (not -al)
KNOWLEDGE : remember the d
LANGUAGE : -guage (not -gauge)
LIAISE, LIAISON : remember the second i: liais-
LIBRARY : two rs (-rary)
LIGHTNING : lightn- (no e)
LIQUEFY : -efy (not -ify)
MAINTENANCE : -ten- (not -tain-), ends with -ance
MANOEUVRE : -oeu- in the middle, ends with -vre
MEDICINE : begins with medi- (not mede-)
MEDITERRANEAN : one d, one t, two rs
MILLENNIUM : two ls, two ns
MILLIONAIRE : two ls, one n
MINIATURE : remember the a after the i : minia-
MINUSCULE : -uscule (not -iscule)
MISCHIEVOUS : i before e, ends with -vous (not -vious)
MISSPELL : two s’s
MOREOVER : remember the middle e
NECESSARY, NECESSITY, ETC. : one c, two s’s
NEGOTIATE : ends with -tiate (not -ciate)
NIECE : i before e
NOTICEABLE : remember the middle e
OCCASION : two cs, one s
OCCUR : two cs, one r
OCCURRENCE : two cs, two rs
OMISSION, OMIT : one m
OPPORTUNITY : two ps
OURS : no apostrophe
PARALLEL : two ls in the middle, ends with one l
PARLIAMENT : -lia- in the middle
PEJORATIVE : begins with pej- (not perj-)
PERCEIVE : e before i
PERMANENT : ends with -ent (not -ant)
PERSISTENT : ends with -ent (not -ant)
PHARAOH : ends with -aoh (not -oah)
PIGEON : no d before the g
PORTUGUESE : ends with -guese (remember the 2nd u)
POSSESS, POSSESSION, ETC. : two s’s in the middle and two at the end
POTATO : no e at the end of the singular (but add -es to
MAKE THE PLURAL)
PRIVILEGE : ends with -lege (not -ledge)
PRONUNCIATION : -nunc- in the middle (no o)
PROPAGANDA : begins with propa- (not propo-)
PROTEIN : e before i
PUBLICLY : ends with -cly (not -cally)
PURSUE, PURSUIT : begins with pur- (not per-)
QUESTIONNAIRE : two ns, one r
RAREFIED : rare- (not rari-)
RECEIVE : e before i
RECOMMEND, RECOMMENDATION, : one c, two ms
ETC.
REFRIGERATOR : no d
RELEVANT : ends with -ant (not -ent)
RELIEF, RELIEVE : i before e
RELIGIOUS : ends with -gious (not -gous)
RESTAURATEUR : no n: -rateur
RESUSCITATE : -susc- in the middle (not -suss-)
RHYTHM : begins with rhy-, ends with -thm
RIGOROUS : -gor- in the middle (no u)
RISOTTO : one s, two ts
SACRILEGE : -rilege (not -relige)
SCANDINAVIAN : -din- in the middle (not -dan-)
SEIZE : e before i
SEPARATE : -par- in the middle (not -per-)
SIEGE : i before e
SIEVE : i before e
SKILFUL : two single ls
SUCCESS, SUCCESSFUL, ETC. : two cs, two s’s
SUPERSEDE : -sede (not -cede)
SUPPRESS : two ps
SURPRISE : begins with sur- (not sup-)
TARIFF : one r, two fs
TEMPERATURE : -pera- in the middle
THEIRS : no apostrophe
THIEF : i before e
THRESHOLD : one h in the middle
TOMATO : no e at the end of the singular (but add -es to
: make the plural)
TOMORROW : one m, two rs
TRULY : no e
UNDERRATE : two rs in the middle
UNFORESEEN : remember the e after the r
UNTIL : just one l at the end
UNWIELDY : i before e
USAGE : just one e, at the end
VACCINATE : two cs
VEGETABLE : vege- (not vega-)
VETERINARY : -er- in the middle; -ary at the end
VULNERABLE : remember the l before the n
WEDNESDAY : remember the d before the n
WEIRD : e before i
WIELD : i before e
WILFUL : two single ls
WITHHOLD : two hs in the middle
YIELD : i before e
YOURS : no apostrophe