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Word List 1 Synonyms
Each of the following questions below consists of a word in capital letters, followed by f ive lettered words or phrases. Choose the lettered words or
phrases that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters and write the letter of your choice on your answer paper.
1. ABASE A) incur (B) tax (C) estimate (D) elope (E) humiliate.
2. ABERRATION A) deviation (B) abhorrence (C) dislike (D) absence (E) anecdote
3. ABET A) conceive (B) wager (C) encourage (D) evade (E) protect
4. ABEYANCE A) obedience (B) discussion (C) excitement (D) suspended action (E) editorial
5. ABJURE A) discuss (B) renounce (C) runoff secretly (D) perjure (E) project
6. ABLUTION A) censure (B) forgiveness (C) mutiny (D) survival (E) washing
7. ABNEGATION A) blackness (B) self-denial (C) selfishness (D) cause (E) effectiveness
8. ABORIGINE A) first design (B) absolution (C) finale (D) concept (E) primitive inhabitant
9. ABORTIVE A) unsuccessful (B) consuming (C) financing (D) familiar (E) fruitful
10. ABSTINENCE A) restrained eating or drinking (B) vulgar display (C) deportment (D) reluctance (E) population
11. ABSTRUSE A) profound (B) irrespective (C) suspend ed (D) protesting (E) not through
12. ABUT A) stimulate (B) grasp (C) oppose (D) widen (E) adjoin
13. ABYSMAL A) bottomless (B) eternal (C) meteoric (D) diabolic (E) internal
14. ACCEDE A) fail (B) compromise (C) correct (D) consent (E) mollify
15. ACCLIVITY A) index (B) report (C) upslope of a hill (D) character (E) negotiator
16. ASTUTE A) sheer (B) noisy (C) astral (D) unusual (E) clever
17. ATROCITY A) endurance (B) fortitude (C) session (D) heinous act (E) hatred
18. ATROPHY A) capture (B) waste away (C) govern (D) award prize (E) defeat
19. ATTENUATE A) appear (B) be absent (C) weaken (D) testify (E) soothe
20. ATYPICAL A) superfluous (B) fortitude (C) unusual (D) clashing (E) lovely
21. AUDACITY A) boldness (B) asperity (C)strength (D) stature (E) anchorage
22. AUGMENT A) make noble (B) anoint (C) increase (D) harvest (E) reach
23. AUXILIARY A) righteous (B) prospective (C) assistant (D) archaic (E) mandatory
24. AVARICE A) easiness (B) greed (C) statement (D) invoice (E) power
25. AVERT A) entertain (B) transform (C) turn away (D) lead toward (E) displease
26. AWRY A) recommended (B) commiserating (C) startled (D) crooked (E) psychological
27. BALEFUL A) doubtful (B) virtual (C) deadly (D) conventional (E) virtuous
28. BALMY A) venturesome (B) dedicated (C) mild (D) fanatic (E) memorable
29. BANAL A) philosophical (B) trite (C) dramatic (D) heedless (E) discussed
30. BANEFUL A) intellectual (B) thankful (C) decisive (D) poisonous (E) remorseful
31. BOISTEROUS A) conflicting (B) noisy (C) testimonial (D) grateful (E) adolescent
32. BOMBASTIC A) sensitive (B) pompous (C) rapid (D) sufficient (E) expensive
33. BOORISH A) brave (B) oafish (C) romantic (D) speedy (E) dry
34. BOUILLON A) insight (B) chowder (C) gold (D) clear soup (E) stew
35. BRACKISH A) careful (B) salty (C) chosen (D) tough (E) wet
36. BRAGGADOCIO A) weaponry (B) boasting (C) skirmish (D) encounter (E) position
37. BRAZEN A) shameless (B) quick (C) modest (D) pleasant (E) melodramatic
38. BRINDLED A) equine (B) pathetic (C) hasty (D) spotted (E) mild tasting.
39. BROCHURE A) opening (B) pamphlet (C) censor (D) bureau (E) cold
40. BOCOLIC A) diseased (B) repulsive (C) rustic (D) twinkling (E) cold
41. BUXOM A) voluminous (B) indecisive (C) convincing (D) pulp (E) bookish
42. CACHE A) lock (B) hiding place (C) tide (D) automobile (E) grappling hook
43. CACOPHONY A) discord (B) dance (C) applause (D) type of telephone (E) rooster
44. CALLOW A) youthful (B) holy (C) mild (D) colored (E) seated
45. CANDID A) vague (B) outspoken (C) experience (D) anxious (E) sallow
46. CHASTE A) loyal (B) timid (C) curt (D) pure (E) outspoken
47. CHIDE A) united (B) fear (C) record (D) skid (E) scold
48. CHIMERICAL A) developing (B) brief (C) distant (D) economical (E) fantastic
49. CHOLERIC A) musical (B) episodic (C) hotheaded (D) global (E) seasonal
50. CHURLISH A) marine (B) economical (C) impolite (D) compact (E) youth
51. CILIATED A) foolish (B) swift (C) early (D) constructed (E) hairy
52. CIRCUITOUS A) indirect (B) complete (C) obvious (D) aware (E) tortured
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53. CITE A) galvanized (B) visualize (C) locate (D) quote (E) signal54. CLANDESTINE A) abortive (B) secret (C) tangible (D) doomed (E) approved
55. CLAUSTROPHOBIAA) lack of confidence (B) fears of spider (C) love of books (D) fear of grammar (E) fear of closed place.
56. CLEFT A) split (B) waterfall (C) assembly (D) adherence (E) surplus
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57. CLICHÉ A) increase (B) vehicle (C) morale (D) platitude (E) pique
58. COERCE A) recover (B) begin (C) force (D) license (E) ignore
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59. COGNIZANCE A) policy (B) knowledge (C) advance (D) omission (E) examination
60. COHERE A) hold together (B) occur simultaneously (C) recollect (D) omission (E) examination
61. CONJECTURE A) magic (B) guess (C) position (D) form (E) place
62. CONNOISSEUR A) gourmand (B) lover of art (C) humidor (D) delinquent (E) interpreter
63. CONSANGUINITY A) kinship (B) friendship (C) bloodletting (D) relief (E) understanding
64. CONSENSUS A) general agreement (B) project (C) insignificance (D) sheaf (E) crevice
65. CONSTURE A) explain (B)promote (C) reserve (D) erect (E) block
66. CONTAMINATE A) arrest (B) prepare (C) pollute (D) beam (E) inform
67. CONTENTIOUS A) squealing (B) surprising (C) quarrelsome (D) smug (E) creative
68. CONTINENCE A) humanity (B) research (C) embryology (D) bodies of land (E) self- restraint
69. CONTRABAND A) purpose (B) rogue (C) rascality (D) difficulty (E) smuggling
70. CONTRITE A) smart (B) penitent (C) restful (D) recognized (E)perspiring
71. CONTROVERT A) turn over (B) contradict (C) mind (D) explain (E) swing
72. CONVENE A) propose (B) restore (C) question (D) gather (E) motivate
73. CONVERSANT A) ignorant (B) speaking (C) incorporated (D) familiar (E) pedantic
74. COPIOUS A) plentiful (B) cheating (C) dishonorable (D) adventurous (E) inspired
75. CORPULENT A) regenerate (B) obese (C) different (D) hungry (E) bloody
76. DECIMATE A) kill (B) disgrace (C) search (D) collide (E) deride
77. DECLIVITY A) trap (B) quadrangle (C) quarter (D) activity (E) downward slope
78. DECOLLETE A) flavored (B) demure (C) flowery (D) low-necked (E) sweet
79. DECOROUS A) momentary (B) emotional (C) suppressed (D) proper (E) unexpected
80. DECREPITUDE A) feebleness (B) disease (C) coolness (D) melee (E) crowd
81. DEFAULT A) failure to act (B) tendency to err (C) desire to remedy (D) debt (E) crowd
82. DEFECTION A) determination (B) desertion (C) invitation (D) affection (E) reservation
83. DEFILE A) manicure (B) ride (c) pollute (D) assemble (E) order
84. DEGRADED A) surprised (B) lowered (C) ascended (D) learned (E) prejudged
85. DELETERIOUS A) delaying (B) experimental (C) harmful (D) graduating (E) glorious
86. DELUGE A) confusion (B) deception (C) flood (D) mountain (E) weapon
87. DENIGRATE A) refuse (B) blacken (C) terrify (D) admit (E) review
88. DENOUEMENT A) action (B) scenery (C) resort (D) character (E) solution
89. DEPRAVITY A) wickedness (B) sadness (C) heaviness (D) tidiness (E) seriousness
90. DERANGED A) insane (B) systematic (C) neighborly (D) alphabetical (E) surrounded
91. DWINDLE A) blow (B) inhabit (C) spin (D) lessen (E) combine
92. ECSTACY A) joy (B) speed (C) treasure (D) warmth (E) lack
93. EDIFY A) mystify (B) suffice (C) improve (D) erect (E) entertain
94. EFFACE A) countenance (B) encourage (C) recognize (D) black ball (E) rub out
95. EFFIGY A) requisition (B) organ (C) charge (D) accordion (E) dummy
96. EGREGIOUS A) pious (B) shocking (C) anxious (D) sociable (E) gloomy
97. EGRESS A) entrance (B) bird (C) exit (D) double (E) progress
98. ELATED A) debased (B) respectful (C) drooping (D) gay (E) charitable
99. ELUSIVE A) deadly (B) eloping (C) evasive (D) simple (E) petrified
100. EMACIATED A) garrulous (B) primeval (C) vigorous (D) disparate (E) thin
101. EMANCIPATE A) set free (B) take back (C) make worse (D) embolden (E) run away
102. EMBELLISH A) doff (B) don (C) abscond (D) adorn (E) equalize
103. EMBROIL A) cherish (B) overheat (C) entangle (D) assure (E) worry
104. EMENDATION A) correction (B) interpretation (C) exhumation (D) inquiry (E) fault
105. EMINENT A) purposeful (B) high (C) delectable (D) curious (E) urgent
106. FLORID A) ruddy (B) rusty (C) ruined (D) patient (E) poetic
107. FOIL A) bury (B) frustrated (C) shield (D) desire (E) gain
108. FOMENT A) spoil (B) instigate (C) interrogate (D) spray (E) maintain
109. FOOLHARDY A) strong (B) unwise (C) brave (D) futile (E) erudite
110. FOPPISH A) scanty (B) radical (C) orthodox (D) dandyish (E) magnificent
111. FORAY A) excursion (B) context (C) ranger (D) intuition (E) fish
112. FORMIDABLE A) dangerous (B) outlandish (C) grandiloquent (D) impenetrable (E) venerable
113. FOSTER A) accelerate (B) fondle (C) become infested (D) raise (E) roll
114. FRANCHISE A) subway (B) discount (C) license (D) reason (E) fashion
115. FRITTER A) sour (B) chafe (C) dissipate (D) cancel (E) abuse
116. FRUGALITY A) foolishness (B) extremity (C) indifferent (D) enthusiasm (E) economy
117. FULMINATE A) fulfill (B) contemplate (C) talk nonsense (D) protest (E) meander
118. FUROR A) excitement (B) worry (C) flux (D) anteroom (E) lover
119. FURTIVE A) underhanded (B) coy (C) brilliant (D) quick (E) abortive
120. GADFLY A) humorist (B) nuisance (C) scholar (D) bum (E) thief
121. GALLEON A) liquid measure (B) ship (C) armada (D) company (E) printer’ s proof
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122. GARISH A) sordid (B) flashy (C) prominent (D) lusty (E) thoughtful123. GARNER A) prevent (B) assist (C) collect (D) compute (E) consult
124. GARNISH A) paint (B) garner (C) adorn (D) abuse (E) banish
125. GARRULITY A) credulity (B) senility (C) loquaciousness (D) speciousness (E) artistry
126. GARRULOUS A) arid (B) hasty (C) sociable (D) quaint (E) talkative
127. GAUCHE A) rigid (B) swift (C) awkward (D) taciturn (E) needy
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128. GAUDY A) holy (B) showy (C) sentimental (D) mild (E) whimsical
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129. GAUNT A) victorious (B) tiny (C) stylish (D) haggard (E) nervous
130. GENUFLECT A) falsify (B) trick (C) project (D) bend the knee (E) pronounce correctly
131. GERMANE A) bacteriological (B) Middle European (C) prominent (D) warlike (E) relevant
132. GERMINAL A) creative (B) excused (C) sterilized (D) primitive (E) strategic
133. GIST A) chaff (B) summary (C) expostulation (D) expiation (E) chore
134. GLIB A) slippery (B) fashionable (C) antiquated (D) articulated (E) anticlimactic
135. GNOME A) fury (B) giant (C) dwarf (D) native (E) alien
136. INCLEMENT A) unfavorable (B) abandoned (C) kindly (D) selfish (E) active
137. INCOMPATIBLE A) capable (B) reasonable (C) faulty (D) indifferent (E) alienated
138. INCONSEQUENTIALA) disorderly (B) insignificant (C) subsequent (D) insufficient (E) preceding
139. INCONTINENT A) insular (B) complaisant (C) crass (D) wanton (E) false
140. INCORRIGIBLE A) narrow (B) straight (C) inconceivable (D) unreliable (E) unreformable
141. INCRIMINATE A) exacerbate (B) involve (C) intimidate (D) lacerate (E) prevaricate
142. INCULCATE A) exculpate (B) educate (C) exonerate (D) prepare (E) embarrass
143. INDIGENT A) lazy (B) pusillanimous (C) penurious (D) affluent (E) contrary
144. INDIGNITY A) pomposity (B) bombast (C) obeisance (D) insult (E) message
145. INDOLENCE A) sloth (B) poverty (C) latitude (D) aptitude (E) anger
146. INDUBITABLY A) flagrantly (B) doubtfully (C) carefully (D) carelessly (E) certainly
147. INEBRIETY A) revelation (B) drunkenness (C) felony (D) starvation (E) gluttony
148. INEPT A) outward (B) spiritual (C) foolish (D) clumsy (E) abundant
149. INFALLIBLE A) final (B) unbelievable (C) perfect (D) inaccurate (E) inquisitive
150. INFIRMITY A) disability (B) age (C) inoculation (D) hospital (E) unity
151. INGENUOUS A) clever (B) stimulating (C) naïve (D) worried (E) cautious
152. INIMICAL A) antagonistic (B) anonymous (C) fanciful (D) accurate (E) atypical
153. INNOCUOUS A) not capable (B) not dangerous (C) not eager (D) not frank (E) not peaceful
154. INSINUATE A) resist (B) suggest (C) report (D) rectify (E) lecture
155. INSIPID A) witty (B) flat (C) wily (D) talkative (E) lucid
156. INTEGRATE A) tolerate (B) unite (C) flow (D) copy (E) assume
157. INTER A) bury (B) amuse (C) relate (D) frequent (E) abandon
158. INTERDICT A) acclaim (B) dispute (C) prohibit (D) decide (E) fret
159. INTERMITTENT A)heavy (B) fleet (C) occasional (D) fearless (E) responding
160. INTRACTABLE A) culpable (B) flexible (C) unruly (D) efficient (E) base
161. INTRANSIGENE A) lack of training (B) stubbornness (C) novelty (D) timidity (E) cupidity
162. INTREPID A) cold (B) hot (C) understood (D) callow (E) courageous
163. INTRINSIC A) extrinsic (B) abnormal (C) above (D) abandoned (E) basic
164. INUNDATE A) abuse (B) deny (C) swallow (D) treat (E) flood
165. INVEIGH A) Speak violently (B) orate (C) disturb (D) apply (E) whisper
166. MAWKISH A) sentimental (B) true (C) certain (D) devious (E) carefree
167. MEDIOCRE A) average (B) bitter (C) medieval (D) industrial (E) agricultural
168. MELEE A) heat (B) brawl (C) attempt (D) weapon (E) choice
169. MELLIFLUOUS A) porous (B) honeycombed (C) strong (D) smooth (E) viscous
170. MENIAL A) intellectual (B) clairvoyant (C) servile (D) arrogant (E) laudatory
171. MENTOR A) guide (B) genius (C) talker (D) philosopher (E) stylist
172. MESMERIZE A) remember (B) hypnotize (C) delay (D) bore (E) analyze
173. METICULOUS A) steadfast (B) recent (C) quaint (D) painstaking (E) overt
174. MIASMA A) dream (B) noxious fumes (C) scenario (D) quantity (E) total
175. MILITANT A) combative (B) dramatic (C) religious (D) quaint (E) pat
176. MINION A) monster (B) quorum (C) majority (D) host (E) dependent
177. MIRAGE A) dessert (B) illusion (C) water (D) mirror (E) statement
178. MISANTHROPE A) benefactor (B) philanderer (C) man-hater (D) aesthete (E) epicure
179. MISCHANCE A) gamble (B) ordinance (C) aperture (D) anecdote (E) adversity
180. MISDEMEANOR A) felony (B) peccadillo (C) indignity (D) fiat (E) illiteracy
181. MODISH A) sentimental (B) stylish (C) vacillating (D) contrary (E) adorned
182. MOLLIFY A) avenge (B) attenuate (C) attribute (D) mortify (E) appease
183. MONETARY A) boring (B) fascinating (C) fiscal (D) stationary (E)scrupulous
184. MORATORIUM A) burial (B) gathering (C) delay (D) refusal (E) suspicion
185. MORDANT A) dying (B) trenchant (C) fabricating (D) controlling (E) avenging
186. MORIBUND A) dying (B) appropriate (C) leather bond (D) answering (E) undertaking
187. MOTLEY A) active (B) disguised (C) variegated (D) somber (E) sick
188. MUGGY A) attacking (B) fascinating (C) humid (D) characteristic (E) gelid
189. MULCT A) swindle (B) hold (C) record (D) print (E) fertilize
190. MULTILINGUAL A) variegated (B) polyglot (C) multilateral (D) polyandrous (E) multiplied
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191. MUNDANE A) global (B) futile (C) spatial (D) heretic (E) worldly
192. MUNIFICENT A) grandiose (B) puny (C) philanthropic (D) poor (E) gracious
193. MUSTY A) flat (B) necessary (C) indifferent (D) nonchalant (E) vivid
194. MYOPIC A) visionary (B) nearsighted (C) moral (D) glassy (E) blind
195. NASCENT A) incipient (B) ignorant (C) loyal (D) treacherous (E) unnamed
196. PHLEGMATIC A) claim (B) cryptic (C) cryptic (D) salivary (E) dishonest
197. PHYSIOGNOMY A) posture (B) head (C) physique (D) face (E) size
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198. PIEBALD A) motley (B) coltish (C) hairless (D) thoroughbred (E) delicious
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199. PILLAGE A) hoard (B) plunder (C) versify (D) denigrate (E) confide
200. PINION A) express (B) report (C) reveal (D) submit (E) restrain
201. PINNACLE A) foothills (B) card game (C) pass (D) taunt (E) peak
202. PIOUS A) historic (B) devout (C) multiple (D) fortunate (E) authoritative.
203. PIQUE A) pyramid (B) revolt (C) resentment (D) struggle (E) inventory
204. PLACATE A) determine (B) transmit (C) pacify (D) allow (E) define
205. PLAGIARISM A) theft of funds (B) theft of ideas (C) belief in God (D) arson (E) ethical theory
206. PLAINTIVE A) mournful (B) senseless (C) persistent (D) rural (E) evasive
207. PLATITUDE A) fatness (B) bravery (C) dimension (D) trite mark (E) strong belief
208. POLEMIC A) blackness (B) lighting (C) magnetism (D) controversy (E) grimace
209. PONDEROUS A) contemplative (B) moist (C) rambling (D) bulky (E) erect
210. PRECARIOUS A) priceless (B) premature (C) primitive (D) hazardous (E) unwelcome
211. REFRACTORY A) articulate (B) sinkable (C) vaunted (D) useless (E) unmanageable
212. REGAL A) oppressive (B) royal (C) major (D) basic (E) entertaining
213. REITERATE A) gainsay (B) revive (C) revenge (D) repeat (E) return
214. RELISH A) desire (B) nibble (C) savor (D) vindicate (E) avail
215. REMISS A) lax (B) lost (C) foolish (D) violating (E) ambitious
216. REMONSTRATE A) display (B) restate (C) protest (D) resign (E) reiterate
217. REPARTEE A) witty retort (B) willful departure (C) spectator (D) monologue (E) sacrifice
218. REPELLENT A) propulsive (B) unattractive (C) porous (D) stiff (E) elastic
219. REPERCUSSION A) reaction (B) restitution (C) resistance (D) magnificence (E) acceptance
220. REPLENISH A) polish (B) repeat (C) resistance (D) refill (E) refuse
221. REPLICA A) museum piece (B) famous site (C) battle emblem (D) facsimile (E) replacement
222. REPRISAL A) reevaluation (B) assessment (C) loss (D) retaliation (E) nonsense
223. REPROVE A) prevail (B) rebuke (C) ascertain (D) prove false (E) draw back
224. REPUDIATE A) besmirch (B) appropriate (C) annoy (D) reject (E) avow
225. REPUGNANCE A) belligerence (B) tenacity (C) renewal (D) pity (E) loathing
226. TARRY A) polish (B) restrain (C) surpass (D) linger (E) disturb
227. TAUTOLOGY A) memory (B) repetition (C) tension (D) simile (E) lack of logic
228. TAWDRY A) orderly (B) meretricious (C) reclaimed (D) filtered (E) proper
229. TEMERITY A) timidity (B) resourcefulness (C) boldness (D) tremulousness (E) caution
230. TEMPORAL A) priestly (B) scholarly (C) secular (D) sleepy (E) sporadic
231. TENACIOUS A) fast running (B) intentional (C) obnoxious (D) holding fast (E) collecting
232. TENACITY A)splendor (B) perseverance (C) tendency (D) ingratitude (E) decimation
233. TENDENTIOUS A) biased (B) likely (C) absurd (D) festive (E) literary
234. TENTATIVE A) prevalent (B) portable (C) mocking (D) wry (E) experimental
235. TENUOUS A) vital (B) thin (C) careful (D) dangerous (E) necessary
236. TEPID A) boiling (B) lukewarm (C) freezing (D) gaseous (E) cold
237. TERSE A) brief in speech (B) bold in manner (C) under strain (D) without honor (E) beyond fear
238. TESSELATED A) striped (B) made of mosaics (C) piebald (D) uniform (E) trimmed
239. THESPIAN A)foreigner (B) skeptic (C) daydreamer (D) magician (E) actor
240. TITILLATE A) hasten (B) fasten (C) stimulate (D) incorporate (E) enlarge
241. VOLUBLE A) worthwhile (B) serious (C) terminal (D) loquacious (E) circular
242. VORACIOUS A) ravenous (B) spacious (C) truthful (D) pacific (E) tenacious
243. VOUCHSAFE A) borrow (B) grant (C) punish (D) desire (E) qualify
244. WAIF A) soldier (B) urchin (C) surrender (D) breeze (E) spouse
245. WANTON A) needy (B) passive (C) rumored (D) oriental (E) unchaste
246. WARRANTY A) threat (B) guarantee (C) order for arrest (D) issue (E) fund
247. WASTREL A) refuse (B) spendthrift (C) mortal (D) tolerance (E) song
248. WAYLAY A) ambush (B) journey (C) rest (D) road map (E) song
249. WELTER A) heat (B) greeting (C) recovery (D) universe (E) tumult
250. WHINNY A) complain (B) hurry (C) request (D) neigh (E) gallop
251. WINDFALL A) unexpected gain (B) wide spread destruction (C) calm (D) autumn (E) wait
252. WINSOME A) victorious (B) gracious (C) married (D) permanent (E) painted
253. WIZENED A) magical (B) clever (C) shriveled (D) swift (E) active
254. YEOMAN A) masses (B) middle –class farmer (C) proletarian (D) indigent person (E) man of rank
255. ZEALOT A) beginner (B) patron (C) fanatic (D) murderer (E) leper
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Each of the questions below consists of a word in capital letter, followed by f ive lettered words phrases. Choose the letters words or a phrase that is
most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters and write the letter of your choice on your answer paper.
256. ADULATION A) youth (B) purity (C) brightness (D) defense (E) criticism
257. ADVOCATE A) define (B) oppose (C) Remove (D) inspect (E) discern
258. AFFABLE A) rude (B) ruddy (C) needy (D) useless (E) conscious
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259. AFFECTED A) weary (B) unfriendly (C) divine (D) unfeigned (E) slow
260. AFFLUENCE A) poverty (B) Fear (C) persuasion (D) consideration (E) neglect
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261. AGILITY A) awkwardness (B) solidity (C) temper (D) consideration (E) neglect
262. ALACRITY A) slowness (B) plenty (C) filth (D) courtesy (E) despair
263. ALLEVIATE A) endure (B) Worsen (C) enlighten (D) maneuver (E) despair
264. ALLURE A) hinder (B) repel (C) ignore (D) leave (E) wallow
265. ALOOF A) triangular (B) gregarious (C) comparable (D) honorable (E) savory
266. AMALGAMATE A) equip (B) separate (C) generate (D) materialize (E) repress
267. AMBIGUOUS A) salvageable (B) corresponding (C) responsible (D) clear (E)auxiliary
268. AMBLE A) befriend (B) hasten (C) steal (D) browse (E) prattle
269. AMBULATORY A) convalescent (B) valedictory (C) bedridden (D) emergency (E) congenital
270. AMELIORATE A) make slow (B) make sure (C) make young (D) make worse (E) make able.
271. AMICABLE A) penetrating (B) compensating (C) unfriendly (D) zigzag (E) inescapable.
272. AMORAL A) unusual (B) unfriendly (C) ethical (D) suave (E) firm
273. AMORPHOUS A) nauseous (B) obscene (C) providential (D) definite (E) happy
274. AMPLIFY A) distract (B) infer (c) publicize (D) decrease (E) pioneer
275. ANALOGOUS A) not comparable (B) not capable (C) not culpable (D) not corporeal E) not congenial
276. ANTHEMATIZE A) locate (B) deceive (C) regulate (D) radiate (E) bless
277. ANAEMIC A) pallid (B) cruel (C) red-blooded (D) ventilating (E) hazardous
278. ANIMATED A) worthy (B) dull (C) humorous (D) lengthy (E) realistic
279. ANIMUS A) pterodactyl (B) bastion (C) giraffe (D) grimace (E) favor
280. ANOMALY A) desperation (B) requisition (C) registry (D) regularity (E)radiation
281. ANONYMOUS A) desperate (B) signed (C) defined (D) expert (E) written.
282. ANTEDILUVIAN A) transported (B) subtle (C) isolated (D) celebrated (E) modern
283. ANTIPATHY A) profundity (B) objection (C) willingness (D) abstention (E) fondness
284. ANTITHESIS A) velocity (B) maxim (C) similarity (D) acceleration (E) reaction
285. APHASIA A) volubility (B) necessity (C) pain (D) crack (E) prayer
286. BAROQUE A) polished (B) constant (C) transformed (D) simple (E) aglow
287. BEATIFIC A) glorious (B) dreadful (C) theatrical (D) crooked (E) handsome
288. BELITTLE A) disobey (B) forget (C) magnify (D) extol (E) envy
289. BELLICOSE A) peaceful (B) naval (C) amusing (D) piecemeal (E) errant
290. BENIGN A) tenfold (B) peaceful (C) blessed (D) wavering (E) malignant
291. BENISON A) curse (B) bachelor (C) wedding (D) orgy (E) tragedy
292. BERATE A) grant (B) praise (C) refer (D) purchase (E) deny
293. BESTIAL A) animate (B) noble (C) zoological (D) clear (E) dusky
294. BIGOTRY A) arrogance (B) approval (C) mourning (D) promptness (E) tolerance
295. BIZARRE A) roomy (B) veiled (C) subdued (D) triumphant (E) normal
296. BLANCH A) bleach (B) scatter (C) darken (D) analyze (E) subdivide
297. BLAND A) caustic (B) meager (C) soft (D) uncooked (E) helpless
298. BLASÉ A) fiery (B) clever (C) intriguing (D) slim (E) ardent
299. BLEAK A) pale (B) sudden (C) dry (D) narrow (E) cheerful
300. BLITHE A) spiritual (B) profuse (C) cheerless (D) hybrid (E) comfortable
301. CAPACIOUS A) warlike (B) cordial (C) curious (D) not spacious (E) not capable
302. CAPRICIOUS A) satisfied (B) insured (C) photographic (D) scattered (E) steadfast
303. CAPTIOUS A) tolerant (B) capable (C) frivolous (D) winning (E) recollected
304. CARNAL A) impressed (B) minute (C)spiritual (D) actual (E) private
305. CARNIVOROUS A) gloomy (B) tangential (C) productive (D) weak (E) vegetarian
306. CARPING A) rapid (B) uncritical (C) unintellectual (D) illegal (E) terse
307. CASTIGATION A) commendation (B) patience (C) generosity (D) understatement (E) honesty
308. CATEGORICAL A) negative (B) ironic (C) impartial (D) qualified (E) permanent
309. CATHOLIC A) religious (B) pacific (C) narrow (D) weighty (E) funny
310. CELERITY A) assurance (B) state (C) acerbity (D) delay (E) infamy
311. CELIBATE A) investing (B) married (C) retired (D) commodious (E) dubious
312. CENSURE A) process (B) enclosure (C)interest (D) praise (E) penetrate
313. CENTRIFUGAL A) centripetal (B) ephemeral (C) lasting (D) barometric (E) algebraic
314. CESSATION A) premium (B) gravity (C) beginning (D) composition (E) apathy
315. CHAFFING A) achieving (B) serious (C) capitalistic (D) sneezing (E) expensive
316. COY A) weak (B) airy (C) brazen (D) old (E) tiresome
317. COZEN A) amuse (B) treat honestly (C) prate (D) shackle (E) vilify
318. CRAVEN A) desirous (B) direct (C) bold (D) civilized (E) controlled
319. CRUX A) affliction (B) spark (C) events (D) trivial point (E) belief
320. CRYPTIC A) tomblike (B) futile (C) famous (D) candid (E) indifferent
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321. CUPIDITY A) anxiety (B) tragedy (C) generosity (D) entertainment (E) love
322. CURTAIL A) mutter (B) lengthen (C) express (D) burden (E) shore up
323. CYNICAL A) trusting (B) effortless (C) conclusive (D) gallant (E) vertical
324. DANK A) dry (B) guiltless (C) warm (D) babbling ( E) reserved
325. DAPPER A) unintelligent (B) untidy (C) uncertain (D) ungrateful (E) unhealthy
326. DAUNTLESS A) stolid (B) cowardly (C) irrelevant (D) peculiar (E) particular
327. DEARTH A) life (B) abundance (C) brightness (D) terror (E) width
328. DEBACLE A) Progress (B) refusal (C) masque (D) cowardice (E) traffic
329. DEBILITATE A) bedevil (B) repress (C) strengthen (D) animate (E) deaden
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330. DEBONAIR A) awkward (B) windy (C) balmy (D) strong (E) stormy
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331. DEROGATORY A) roguish (B) immediate (C) opinionated (D) praising (E) conferred
332. DESECRATE A) desist (B) integrate (C) confuse (D) intensify (E) consecrate
333. DESPICABLE A) steering (B) worthy of esteem (C) inevitable (D) featureless (E) incapable
334. DESTITUTE A) affluent (B) dazzling (C) stationary (D) characteristic (E) explanatory
335. DEVOID A) latent (B) eschewed (C) full of (D) suspecting (E) evident
336. DEVOUT A) quiet (B) dual (C) impious (D) straightforward (E) wrong .
337. DIABOLICAL A) mischievous (B) lavish (C) seraphic (D) azure (E) redolent
338. DIATRIBE A) mass (B) range (C) eulogy (D) elegy (E) starvation
339. DIFFIDENCE A) sharpness (B) boldness (C) malcontent (D) dialogue (E) catalog
340. DILATE A) procrastinate (B) contract (C) conclude (D) participate (E) divert
341. DILATORY A) narrowing (B) prompt (C) enlarging (D) portentous (E) sour
342. DIMINUTION A) expectation (B) context (C) validity (D) appreciation (E) difficulty
343. DIN A) lightness (B) safety (C) silence (D) hunger (E) promptness
344. DISABUSE A) crash (B) violate (C) renege (D) control (E) deceive
345. DISCONSOLATE A) unprejudiced (B) thankful (C) theatrical (D) joyous (E) prominent
346. ENERVATE A) strengthen (B) sputter (C) arrange (D) scrutinize (E) agree
347. ENHANCE A) degrade (B) doubt (C) scuff (D) gasp (E) avoid
348. ENNUI A) hate (B) excitement (C) seriousness (D) humility (E) kindness
349. ENUNCIATE A) pray (B) request (C) deliver (D) wait (E) mumble
350. EPHEMERAL A) sensuous (B) passing (C) popular (D) distasteful (E) eternal
351. EQUABLE A) flat (B) decisive (C) stormy (D) dishonest (E) scanty
352. EQUANIMITY A) agitation (B) stirring (C) volume (D) identity (E) luster
353. EQUILIBRIUM A) imbalance (B) peace (C) inequality (D) directness (E) urgency
354. EQUITABLE A) able to leave (B) able to learn (C) unfair (D) preferable (E) rough
355. EQUIVOCAL A) mistaken (B) quaint (C) azure (D) clear (E) universal
356. ERRATIC A) unromantic (B) free (C) popular (D) steady (E) unknown
357. ERRONEOUS A) accurate (B) dignified (C) curious (D) abrupt (E) round
358. ERUDITE A) professional (B) stately (C) short (D) unknown (E) ignorant
359. ETHEREAL A) long- lasting (B) earthy (C) ill (D) critical (E) false
360. EULOGISTIC A) pretty (B) critical (C) brief (D) stern (E) free
361. EUPHONIOUS A) strident (B) lethargic (C) literary (D) significant (E) merry
362. EVASIVE A) frank (B) correct (C) correct (D) fertile (E) watchful
363. EXASPERATE A) confide (B) formalize (C) placate (D) betray (E) bargain
364. EXCORIATE A) scandalize (B) encourage (C) avoid (D) praise (E) vanquish
365. EXCULPATE A) blame (B) prevail (C) acquire (D) ravish (E) accumulate
366. EXECRABLE A) innumerable (B) philosophic (C) physical (D) excellent (E) meditative
367. EXECRATE A) disobey (B) enact (C) perform (D) acclaim (E) fidget
368. EXHUME A) decipher (B) sadden (C) integrate (D) admit (E) inter
369. EXODUS A) neglect (B) consent (C) entry (D) gain (E) rebuke
370. EXONERATE A) forge (B) accuse (C) record (D) doctor (E)reimburse
371. EXORBITANT A) moderate (B) partisan (C) military (D) barbaric (E) counterfeit
372. EXTEMPORANEOUS A) rehearsed (B) hybrid (C) humiliating (D) statesmanlike (E) picturesque
373. EXTRANEOUS A) modern (B) decisive (C) swift (D) ambitious (E) cursory
374. EXTRINSIC A) reputable (B) inherent (C) swift (D) ambitious (E) cursory
375. EXTROVERT A) clown (B) hero (C) ectomorph (D) neurotic (E) introvert
376. GRANDIOSE A) false (B) ideal (C) proud (D) simple (E) functional
377. GRATUITOUS A) warranted (B) ideal (C) proud (D) frugal (E) pithy
378. GREGARIOUS A) antisocial (B) anticipatory (C) glorious (D) horrendous (E) similar
379. GRISLY A) suggestive (B) doubtful (C) untidy (D) pleasant (E) bearish
380. GULLIBLE A) incredulous (B) fickle (C) tantamount (D) easy (E) stylish
381. GUSTO A) noise (B) panic (C) atmosphere (D) gloom (E) distaste
382. GUSTY A) calm (B) noisy (C) fragment (D) routine (E) gloomy
383. HACKNEYED A) carried (B) original (C) banned (D) timely (E) oratorical
384. HAGGARD A) shrewish (B) inspired (C) plump (D) maidenly (E) vast
385. HALCYON A) wasteful (B) prior (C) subsequent (D) puerile (E) martial
386. HAPHAZARD A) safe (B) indifferent (C) deliberate (D) tense (E) conspiring
387. HAPLESS A) cheerful (B) consistent (C) fortunate (D) considerate (E) shapely
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388. HEED A) ignore (B) hope (C) overtake (D) nurture (E) depart
389. HERETIC A) sophist (B) believe (C) interpreter (D) pacifist (E) owner
390. HETEROGENEOUS A) orthodox (B) pagan (C) unlikely (D) similar (E) banished
391. HIBERNAL A) musical (B) summer like (C) local (D) seasonal (E) discordant
392. HILARITY A) gloom (B) heartiness (C) weakness (D) casualty (E) paucity
393. HIRSUTE A) scaly (B) bald (C) erudite (D) quiet (E) long
394. HORTATORY A) inquiring (B) denying (C) killing (D) frantic (E) dissuading
395. HOVER A) commence (B) soothe (C) leave (D) transform (E) solidify
396. HUBBUB A) calm (B) fury (C) capital (D) axle (E) wax
397. HUMMOCK A) unmusical (B) scorn (C) wakefulness (D) vale (E) vestment
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398. HUSBANDARY A) sportsmanship (B) dishonesty (C) wastefulness (D) friction (E) cowardice
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399. HYBRID A) productive (B) special (C) purebred (D) oafish (E) genial
400. HYPERBOLE A) velocity (B) climax (C) curve (D) understatement (E) expansion
401. HYPERCRITICAL A) tolerant (B)false (C) extreme (D) inarticulate (E) cautious
402. HYPOCRITICAL A) sincere (B) narrow- minded (C) shameful (D) amiable (E) modest
403. HYPOTHETICAL A) rational (B) fantastic (C) wizened (D) opposed (E) axiomatic
404. IGNOBLE A) produced by fire (B) worthy (C) given to questioning (D) huge (E) known
405. ILLUSIVE A) not deceptive (B) not certain (C) not obvious (D) not coherent (E) not brilliant
406. IRKSOME A) interesting (B) lazy (C) tireless (D) devious (E) excessive
407. IRRELEVANT A) lacking piety (B) fragile (C) congruent (D) pertinent (E) varied
408. IRREPARABLE A) legible (B) correctable (C) proverbial (D) concise (E) legal
409. IRREVERENT A) related (B) mischievous (C) respective (D) pious (E) violent
410. JADED A) upright (B) stimulated (C) aspiring (D) applied (E) void
411. JAUNDICED A) whitened (B) inflamed (C) quickened (D) aged (E) unbiased
412. JAUNTY A) youthful (B) ruddy (C) strong (D) untraveled (E) sedate
413. JEOPARDY A) patient (B) courage (C) safety (D) willingness (E) liberty
414. JETTISON A) salvage (B) submerge (C) descend (D) decelerate (E) repent
415. JOCULAR A) arterial (B) bloodless (C) verbose (D) serious (E) blind
416. JUDICIOUS A) punitive (B) unwise (C) criminal (D) licit (E) temporary
417. KINDLE A) dislike (B) quench (C) gather (D) sparkle (E) estrange
418. LACHRYMOSE A) cheering (B) smooth (C) passionate (D) curt (E) tense
419. LACKADAISICAL A) monthly (B) possessing time (C) ambitious (D) pusillanimous (E) intelligent
420. LACONIC A) milky (B) verbose (C) wicked (D) flagrant (E) derelict
421. LAMPOON A) darken (B) praise (C) abandon (D) sail (E) fly
422. LANGUOR A) vitality (B) length (C) embarrassment (D) wine (E) avarice
423. LATENT A) trim (B) forbidding (C) execrable (D) early (E) obvious
424. LAVISH A) hostile (B) unwashed (C) timely (D) decent (E)frugal
425. LAUDATORY A) dirtying (B) disclaiming (C) defamatory (D) inflammatory (E) debased
426. LAX A) salty (B) strict (C) shrill (D) boring (E) cowardly
427. LECHERY A) trust (B) compulsion (C) zeal (D) addition (E) purity
428. LETHARGIC A) convalescent (B) beautiful (C) enervating (D) invigorating (E) interrogating
429. LEVITY A) bridge (B) dam (C) praise (D) blame (E) solemnity
430. LILLIPUTIAN A) destructive (B) proper (C) gigantic (D) elegant (E) barren
431. LIMPID A) erect (B) turbid (C) tangential (D) timid (E) weary
432. LITHE A) stiff (B) limpid (C) facetious (D) insipid (E) vast
433. LIVID A) alive (B) mundane (C) positive (D) undiscovered (E) vast
434. LOATH A) loose (B) evident (C) deliberate (D) eager (e) tiny
435. LOQUACIOUS A) taciturn (B) sentimental (C) soporific (D) soothing (E) sedate
436. NEBULOUS A) starry (B) clear (C) cold (D) fundamental (E) porous
437. NEFARIOUS A) various (B) lacking (C) benign (D) pompous (E) futile
438. NEGATION A) postulation (B) hypothecation (C) affirmation (D) violation (E) anticipation
439. NEOPHYTE A) veteran (B) satellite (C) desperado (D) handwriting (E) violence
440. NIGGARDLY A) protected (B) biased (C) prodigal (D) bankrupt (E) placated
441. NOCTURNAL A) harsh (B) marauding (C) patrolling (D) daily (E) fallow
442. NOISOME A) quite (B) dismayed (C) fragrant (D) sleepy (E) inquisitive
443. NOTORIOUS A) fashionable (B) renowned (C) inactive (D) intrepid (E) invincible
444. OBDURATE A) yielding (B) fleeting (C) finite (D) fascinating (E) permanent
445. OBESE A) skillful (B) cadaverous (C) clever (D) unpredictable (E) lucid
446. OBJECTIVE A) indecisive (B) apathetic (C) markedly inferior (D) emotionally involved (E)
authoritative447. OBLIGATORY A) demanding (B) optional (C) facile (D) friendly (E) divorced
448. OBLOQUY A) praise (B) rectangle (C) circle (D) diagonal (E) cure
449. OBSEQUIOUS A) successful (B) democratic (C) supercilious (D) ambitious (E) lamentable
450. OBSESSION A) whim (B) loss (C) phobic (D) delusion (E) feud
451. OBSOLETE A) heated (B) desolate (C) renovated (D) frightful (E) automatic
452. OBSTREPEROUS A) turbid (B) quiet (C) remote (D) lucid (E) active
453. OBTUSE A) sheer (B) transparent (C) tranquil (D) timid (E) shrewd
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454. ODIOUS A) fragrant (B) redolent (C) fetid (D) delightful (E) puny455. ODIUM A) noise (B) liking (C) dominant (D) hasty (E) atrium
456. OMNIPOTENT A) weak (B) democratic (C) despotic (D) passionate (E) late
457. OMNISCIENT A) sophisticated (B) ignorant (C) essential (D) trivial (E) isolated
458. OPIATE A) distress (B) sleep (C) stimulant (D) laziness (E) despair
459. OPPORTUNE A) occasional (B) fragrant (C) fragile (D) awkward (E) neglected
460. OPPORTUNIST A) man of destiny (B) man of principal (C) changeling (D) adversary (E) colleague
461. OPPROBRIUM A) delineation (B) aptitude (C) majesty (D) freedom (E) praise
462. OPTIMUM A) pessimistic (B) knowledgeable (C) worst (D) minimum (E) chosen
463. OPULENCE A) pessimism (B) patriotism (C)potency (D) passion (E) poverty
464. OSTENTATIOUS A) inactive (B) unassuming (C) impolite (D) illicit (E) irrational
465. OVERWEENING A) humble (B) impotent (C) avid (D) acrimonious (E) exaggerated
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466. PEJORATIVE A) positive (B) legal (C) determining (D) delighting (E) declaiming
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467. PELLUCID A) logistical (B) philandering (C) incomprehensible (D) vagrant (E) warranted
468. PENCHANT A) distant (B) imminence (C) dislike (D) attitude (E) void
469. PENURIOUS A) imprisoned (B) captivated (C) generous (D) vacant (E) abolish
470. PERFUNCTORY A) official (B) through (C) insipid (D) vicarious (E) distinctive
471. PERIGEE A) eclipse (B) planet (C) apogee (D) refugee (E) danger
472. PERIPATETIC A) worldly (B) stationary (C) disarming (D) seeking (E) inherent
473. PERMEABLE A) perishable (B) effective (C) plodding (D) impenetrable (E) lasting
474. PERNICIOUS A) practical (B) comparative (C) harmless (D) tangible (E) detailed
475. PERPETUAL A) momentary (B) standard (C) serious (D) industrial (E) interpretive
476. PERSPICUITY A) grace (B) feature (C) review (D) difficulty (E) vagueness
477. PERT A) polite (B) perishable (C) moral (D) deliberate (E) stubborn
478. PERTINACIOUS A) vengeful (B) consumptive (C) superficial (D) skilled (E) advertised
479. PERTINENT A) understood (B) living (C) discontented (D) puzzling (E) advertised
480. PETULANT A) angry (B) moral (C) declining (D) underhanded (E) uncomplaining
481. PRECIPITATE A) dull (B) anticipatory (C) cautious (D) considerate (E) welcome
482. PREFATORY A) outstanding (B) magnificent (C) conclusive (D) intelligent (E) predatory
483. PRELUDE A) intermezzo (B) diva (C) aria (D) aftermath (E) duplication
484. PRESUMPTION A) assertion (B) activation (C) motivation (D) proposition (E) humility
485. PRETENTIOUS A) ominous (B) calm (C) unassuming (D) futile (E) volatile
486. PRIM A) informal (B) prior (C) exterior (D) private (E) cautious
487. PRISTINE A) cultivated (B) condemned (C) irreligious (D) cautious (E) critical
488. PROBITY A) regret (B) assumption (C) corruptibility (D) extent (E) upswing
489. PRODIGAL A) large (B) thrifty (C) consistent (D) compatible (E) remote
490. PRODIGIOUS A) infinitesimal (B) indignant (C) indifferent (D) indisposed (E) insufficient
491. PROFANE A) sanctify (B) desecrate (C) define (D) manifest (E) urge
492. PROLIFIC A) unworkable (B) backward (C) barren (D) controversial (E) unfocussed
493. PROLIX A) stupid (B) indifferent (C) redundant (D) livid (E) pithy
494. PROPHYLACTIC A) causing growth (B) causing disease (C) antagonistic (D) brushing (E) favorable
495. PROPINQUITY A) remoteness (B) uniqueness (C) health (D) virtue (E) simplicity
496. PROPITIOUS A) rich (B) induced (C) prompted (D) indicative (E) unfavorable
497. PROSAIC A) pacified (B) reprieved (C) pensive (D) imaginative (E) rhetorical
498. PROTEAN A) amateur (B) catholic (C) unchanging (D) rapid (E) unfavorable
499. PROTRACT A) make circular (B) shorten (C) further (D) retrace (E) involved
500. PROVIDENT A) unholy (B) rash (C) miserable (D) disable (E) remote
501. PROVENCIAL A) wealthy (B) crass (C) literacy (D) aural (E) sophisticated
502. PSYCHOTIC A) dangerous (B) clairvoyant (C) criminal (D) soulful (E) sane
503. PUERILE A) fragrant (B) adult (C) lonely (D) feminine (E) masterly
504. PUGNACIOUS A) pacific (B) feline (C) mature (D) angular (E) inactive
505. PUISSANT A) pouring (B) fashionable (C) articulate (D) healthy ( E) weak
506. PULCHRITUDE A) ugliness (B) notoriety (C) bestiality (D) masculinity (E) servitude
507. PUNCTILIOUS A) happy (B) active (C) vivid (D) careless (E) futile
508. PUNITIVE A) large (B) humorous (C) rewarding (D) restive (E) languishing
509. PUSILLANIMOUS A) poverty- stricken (B) chained (C) posthumous (D) courageous (E) strident
510. PUTATIVE A) colonial (B) quarrelsome (C) undisputed (D) powerful (E) unremarkable
511. RESILIENT A) pungent (B) foolish (C) worthy (D) insolent (E) unyielding
512. RESTIVE A) buoyant (B) placid (C) remorseful (D) resistant (E) retiring
513. RETENTIVE A) forgetful (B) accepting (C) repetitive (D) avoiding (E) fascinating
514. RETICENCE A) fatigue (B) fashion (C) treachery (D) loquaciousness (E) magnanimity
515. RETROGRADE A) progressing (B) inclining (C) evaluation (D) concentrating (E) directing
516. REVERE A) advance (B) dishonor (C) age (D) precede (E) wake
517. RIFE A) direct (B) scant (C) peaceful (D) grim (E) mature
518. ROBUST A) weak (B) violent (C) vicious (D) villainous (E) hungry
519. ROTUNDITY A) promenade (B) nave (C) grotesqueness (D) slimness (E) impropriety
520. RUBBLE A) artificial (B) unbroken stone (C) pale complexion (D) strong defense (E) glib answer
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521. RUDDY A) robust (B) witty (C) wan (D) exotic (E) creative522. RUDIMENTARY A) pale (B) polite (C) asinine (D) develop (E) quiescent
523. RUEFUL A) trite (B) contest (C) capable (D) capital (E) zealous
524. RUSTIC A) urban (B) slow (C) corroded (D) mercenary (E) civilian
525. RUTHLESS A) merciful (B) majestic (C) mighty (D) militant (E) maximum
526. SADISTIC A) happy (B) quaint (C) kindhearted (D) vacant (E) fortunate
527. SAGACIOUS A) foolish (B) bitter (C) voracious (D) veracious (E) fallacious
528. SALLOW A) salacious (B) ruddy (C) colorless (D) permitted (E) minimum
529. SALUBRIOUS A) salty (B) bloody (C) miasmic (D) maudlin (E) wanted
530. SALVAGE A) remove (B) outwit (C) burn (D) lose (E) confuse
531. SANCTIMONIOUS A) hypothetical (B) paltry (C) mercenary (D) pious (E) graceful
532. SANGUINE A) choleric (B) sickening (C) warranted (D) irritated (E) pessimistic
533. SATIETY A) emptiness (B) warmth (C) erectness (D) ignorance (E) straightness
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534. SCANTY A) collected (B) remote (C) invisible (D) plentiful (E) straight
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535. SCURRILOUS A) savage (B) scabby (C) descent (D) volatile (E) major
536. SECULAR A) vivid (B) clerical (C) punitive (D) positive (E) varying
537. SEDENTARY A) vicarious (B) loyal (C) accidental (D) active (E) afraid
538. SEDULOUS A) indolent (B) guileless (C) vindictive (D) upright (E) incorrect
539. SENILITY A) virility (B) loquaciousness (C) forgetfulness (D) youth (E) majority
540. SENTENTIOUS A) paragraphed (B) positive (C) posthumous (D) pacific (E) wordy
541. TRACTABLE A) unmanageable (B)irreligious (C) mortal (D) incapable (E) unreal
542. TRADUCE A) exhume (B) increase (C) purchase (D) extol (E) donate
543. TRANQUILLITY A) lack of sleep (B) lack of claim (C) emptiness (D) renewal (E) closeness
544. TRANSIENT A) carried (B) close (C) permanent (D) removed (E) certain
545. TREMULOUS A) steady (B) obese (C) young (D) healthy (E) unkempt
546. TRENHANT A) lacking bite (B) imperious (C) inessential (D) unafraid (E) narrow-minded
547. TREPIDATION A) slowness (B) amputation (C) fearlessness (D) adroitness (E) death
548. TRITE A) correct (B) original (C) distinguished (D) premature (E) certain
549. TRUCULENT A) juicy (B) overflowing (C) peaceful (D) determined (E) false
550. TUMULT A) scarcity (B) defeat (C) coolness (D) density (E) serenity
551. TURBID A) clear (B) improbable (C) invariable (D) honest (E) turgid
552. TURBULENCE A) reaction (B) approach (C) impropriety (D) calm (E) hostility
553. TURGID A) rancid (B) shrunken (C) cool (D) explosive (E) painful
554. TURPITUDE A) amplitude (B) heat (C) wealth (D) virtue (E) quiet
555. TYRO A) infant (B) rubber (C) personnel (D) idiot (E) expert
556. UNEARTH A) conceal (B) gnaw (C) clean (D) fling (E) react
557. UNFEIGNED A) pretended (B) fashionable (C) wary (D) switched (E) colonial
558. UNGAINLY A) ignorant (B) graceful (C) detailed (D) dancing (E) pedantic
559. UNIMPEACHABLE A) fruitful (B) ramping (C) faulty (D) pensive (E) through
560. UNKEMPT A) bombed (B) washed (C) neat (D) showy (E) tawdry
561. UNRULY A) chatting (B) obedient (C) definite (D) lined (E) curious
562. UNSEEMLY A) effortless (B) proper (C) conductive (D) pointed (E) informative
563. UNSULLIED A) tarnished (B) countless (C) soggy (D) papered (E) homicidal
564. UNTENABLE A) supportable (B) tender (C) sheepish (D) tremulous (E) adequate
565. UNWITTING A) clever (B) intense (C) sensitive (D) freezing (E) intentional
566. VACILLATION A) remorse (B) relief (C) respect (D) steadfastness (E) inoculation
567. VALEDICTORY A) sad (B) collegiate (C) derivative (D) salutatory (E) promising
568. VALOR A) admonition (B) injustice (C) cowardice (D) generosity (E) repression
569. VANGUARD A) regiment (B) rear (C) echelon (D) protection (E) loyalty
570. VAUNTED A) unvanquished (B) fell (C) belittled (D) exacting (E) believed
Word List 3 Synonyms and Antonyms
Each of the questions below consists of a word in capital letter, followed by f ive lettered words phrases. Choose the letters words or a phrase that is
most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters and write the letter of your choice on your answer paper.
571. APPEASE A) agitate (B) quality (C) display (D) predestine (E) interrupt
572. APPOSITE A) inappropriate (B) diagonal (C) exponential (D) unobtrusive (E) discouraging
573. APPREHEND A) obviate (B) set free (C) shiver (D) understand (E) contrast
574. APTITUDE A) sarcasm (B) inversion (C) adulation (D) lack of talent (E) gluttony
575. AQUILINE A) watery (B) hooked (C) refined (D) antique (E) rodentlike
576. ARCHAIC A) youthful (B) cautious (C) antiquated (D) placated (E) buttressed
577. ARDOR A) zeal (B) paint (C) proof (D) group (E) excitement
578. ARRAY A) swindle (B) lighten (C) strip bare (D) set free (E) cleanse
579. ARROYO A) crevice (B) gully (C) value (D) food (E) fabric
580. ARTIFICE A) spite (B) exception (C) anger (D) candor (E) loyalty
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581. ARTISAN A) educator (B) decider (C) sculptor (D) discourser (E) unskilled laborer582. ASCERTAIN A) amplify (B) master (C) discover (D) retain (E) explode
583. ASPERITY A) anguish (B) absence (C) innuendo (D) good temper (E) snake
584. ASSUAGE A) stuff (B) describe (C) wince (D) worsen (E) introduce.
585. ASTEROID A) Milky Way (B) radiance (C) large planet (D) rising moon (E) setting moon.
586. COLLATION A) furor (B) emphasis (C) distillery (D) spree (E) lunch
587. COLLOQUIAL A) burnt (B) polished (C) political (D) gifted (E) problematic
588. COLLOQUY A) dialect (B) diversion (C) announcement (D) discussion (E) expansion
589. COMATOSE A) cozy (B) restrained (C) alert (D) dumb (E) grim
590. COMBUSTIBLE A) flammable (B) industrious (C) waterproof (D) specific (E) plastic
591. COMELY A) yielding (B) unattractive (C) extremely sleepy (D) equal in extent (E) roving
592. COMMISERATE A) communication (B) expand (C) reply (D) diminish (E) sympathize
593. COMMODIOUS A) numerous (B) yielding (C) leisurely (D) limited (E) expensive
594. COMPLAINT A) numerous (B) veracious (C) soft (D) adamant (E) livid
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595. CONCILIATE A) defend (B) active (C) integrated (D) quarrel (E) react
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596. CONCOCT A) thrive (B) wonder (C) intrude (D) drink (E) invent
597. CONDONE A) build (B) evaluate (C) pierce (D) infuriate (E) overlook
598. CONFISCATE A) discuss (B) discover (C) seize (D) exist (E) convey
599. CONFORMITY A) agreement (B) ambition (C) confinement (D) pride (E) restrain
600. CONGENITAL A) slight (B) obscure (C) thorough (D) existing at birth (E) classified
601. DISINGENUOUS A) uncomfortable (B) eventual (C) naïve (D) complex (E) enthusiastic
602. DISINTERESTED A) prejudiced (B) horrendous (C) affected (D) arbitrary (E) bored
603. DISJOINED A) satisfied (B) carved (C) understood (D) connected (E) evicted
604. DISPARITY A) resonance (B) elocution (C) relief (D) difference (E) symbolism
605. DISPASSIONATE A) sensual (B) immoral (C) inhibited (D) impartial (E) scientific
606. DISPIRITED A) current (B) dented (C) drooping (D) alcoholic (E) dallying
607. DISSIPATE A) economize (B) clean (C) accept (D) anticipate (E) withdraw
608. DISTEND A) bloat (B) adjust (C) exist (D) materialize (E) finish
609. DISTRAIT A) clever (B) industrial (C) absentminded (D) narrow (E) crooked
610. DIVULGE A) look (B) refuse (C) deride (D) reveal (E) harm
611. DOFF A) withdraw (B) take off (C) remain (D) control (E) start
612. DOGMATIC A) benign (B) canine (C) impatient (D) petulant (E) arbitrary
613. DOTAGE A) senility (B) silence (C) sensitivity (D) interest (E) generosity
614. DOUR A) sullen (B) ornamental (C) grizzled (D) lacking speech (E) international
615. DROLL A) rotund (B) amusing (C) fearsome (D) tiny (E) strange
616. FANCIFUL A) imaginative (B) knowing (C) elaborate (D) quick (E) lusty
617. FATUOUS A) fatal (B) natal (C) terrible (D) sensible (E) tolerable
618. FEASIBLE A) theoretical (B) impatient (C) constant (D) present (E) impractical
619. FECUNDITY A) prophecy (B) futility (C) fruitfulness (D) need (E) dormancy
620. FEIGN A) deserve (B) condemn (C) condone (D) attend (E) pretend.
621. FELL A) propitious (B) illiterate (C) uppermost (D) futile (E) inherent
622. FERMENT A) stir up (B) fill (C) ferret (D) mutilate (E) banish
623. FIASCO A) cameo (B) mansion (C) pollution (D) success (E) gamble
624. FICKLE A) fallacious (B) tolerant (C) loyal (D) hungry (E) stupid
625. FILCH A) milk (B) purloin (C) itch (D) cancel (E) resent
626. FINITE A) bounded (B) establish (C) affirmative (D) massive (E) finicky
627. FLAIL A) succeed (B) harvest (C) mend (D) strike (E) resent
628. FLAIR A) conflagration (B) inspiration (C) bend (D) egregiousness (E) magnitude
629. FLAMBOYANT A) old-fashioned (B) restrained (C) impulsive (D) cognizant (E) eloquent
630. FLEDGLING A) weaving (B) bobbing (C) beginning (D) studying (E) flaying
631. IMMOLATE A) debate (B) scour (C) sacrifice (D) sanctify (E) ratify
632. IMMUTABLE A) silent (B) changeable (C) articulate (D) loyal (E) varied
633. IMPAIR A) separate (B) make amends (C) make worse (D) falsify (E) cancel
634. IMPALPABLE A) obvious (B) combined (C) high (D) connecting (E) lost
635. IMPASSIVE A) active (B) demonstrative (C) perfect (D) anxious (E) irritated
636. IMPECCABLE A) unmentionable (B) quotable (C) blinding (D) faulty (E) hampering
637. IMPECUNIOUS A) affluent (B) afflicted (C) affectionate (D) affable (E) afraid
638. IMPERVIOUS A) impenetrable (B) perplexing (C) chaotic (D) cool (E) perfect
639. IMPETUOUS A) rash (B) inane (C) just (D) flagrant (E) redolent
640. IMPOLITIC A) campaigning (B) advisable (C) aggressive (D) legal (E) fortunate
641. IMPORTUNE A) export (B) plead (C) exhibit (D) account (E) visit
642. IMPROMPTU A) prompted (B) appropriate (C) rehearsed (D) foolish (E) vast
643. INALIENABLE A) inherent (B) repugnant (C) closed to immigration (D) full (E) accountable
644. INANE A )passive (B) wise (C) intoxicated (D) mellow (E) silent
645. INCARCERATE A) inhibit (B) acquit (C) account (D)imprison (E) force
646. LUGUBRIOUS A) frantic (B) cheerful (C) burdensome (D) oily (E) militant
647. LURID A) dull (B) duplicate (C) heavy (D) painstaking (E) intelligent
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648. MACABRE A)musical (B) frightening (C) chewed (D) wicked (E) exceptional649. MAGNILOQUENT A) loquacious (B) bombastic (C) rudimentary (D) qualitative (E) minimizing
650. MAGNITUDE A)realization (B) fascination (C) enormity (D) gratitude (E) interference
651. MALADROIT A) malicious (B) starving (C) thirsty (D) tactless (E) artistic
652. MALEDICTION A) misfortune (B) hap (C) fruition (D) correct pronunciation (E) benediction
653. MALEFACTOR A) quail (B) lawbreaker (C) beneficiary (D) banker (E) female agent
654. MALEVOLENT A) kindly (B) vacuous (C) ambivalent (D) volatile (E) primitive
655. MALIGN A) intersperse (B) vary (C) emphasize (D) frighten (E) eulogize
656. MALLEABLE A) brittle (B) blatant (C) brilliant (D) brownish (E) basking
657. MANIACAL A) demoniac (B) saturated (C) sane (D) sanitary (E) handcuffed
658. MANIFEST A)limited (B) obscure (C) faulty (D) varied (E) vital
659. MANUMIT A) print (B) impress (C) enslave (D) endeavor (E) fail
660. MARTIAL A) bellicose (B) celibate (C) divorced (D) quiescent (E) planetary
661. PAEAN A) serf (B) pealing (C) lien (D) lament (E) folly
662. PALLET A) bed (B) pigment board (C) bench (D) spectrum (E) quality
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663. PALLIATE A) smoke (B) quicken (C) substitute (D) alleviate (E) sadden
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664. PANDEMONIUM A) calm (B) frustration (C) efficiency (D) impishness (E)sophistication
665. PANEGYRIC A) medication (B) panacea (C) rotation (D) vacillation (E) praise
666. PARABLE A) equality (B) allegory (C) frenzy (D) folly (E) cuticle
667. PARADOX A) exaggeration (B) contradiction (C) hyperbole (D) invective (E) poetic device
668. PARAMOUR A) illicit lover (B) majority (C) importance (D) hatred (E) clandestine affair
669. PARANOIA A) fracture (B) statement (C) quantity (D) benefaction (E) sanity
670. PARIAH A) village (B) suburb (C) outcast (D) disease (E) benefactor
671. PARITY A) duplicate (B) miniature (C) golf tee (D) similarity (E) event
672. PARSIMONIOUS A) grammatical (B) syntactical (C) effective (D) extravagant (E) esoteric
673. PARTIALITY A) completion (B) equality (C) bias (D) divorce (E) reflection
674. PASSE A) scornful (B) rural (C) out-of-date (D) silly (E) barbaric
675. PASTICHE A) imitation (B) glue (C) present (D) greetings (E) family
676. QUEASY A) toxic (B) easily upset (C) chronic (D) choleric (E) false
677. QUELL A) boat (B) incite (C) reverse (D) wet (E) answer
678. QUIXOTIC A) rapid (B) exotic (C) long (D) timid (E) idealistic
679. RAGAMUFFIN A) dandy (B) miser (C) exotic dance (D) light snack (E) baker
680. RAUCOUS A) mellifluous (B) uncooked (C) realistic (D) veracious (E) anticipating
681. RAVEGE A) rankle (B) revive (C) plunder (D) plunder (E)age
682. RAZE A) shave (B) heckle (C) finish (D) tear down (E) write
683. REACTIONARY A) conservative (B) retrograde (C) dramatic (D) militant (E) chemical
684. REBATE A) relinquish (B) settle (C) discount (D) cancel (E) elicit
685. RECALCITRANT A) grievous (B) secretive (C) cowardly (D) thoughtful (E) cooperative
686. RECLUSE A) learned scholar (B) mocker (C) social person (D) careful worker (E) daredevil
687. RECONDITE A) unfriendly (B) easily comprehensible (C) closely juxtaposed (D) broadminded (E)sardonic
688. RECTIFY A) remedy (B) avenge (C) create (D) assemble (E) attribute
689. RECUPERATE A) reenact (B) engage (C) recapitulate (D) recover (E) encounter
690. RECURRENT A) happening repeatedly (B) flowing backward (C) healing quickly (D) eventful (E)timely
691. SEQUESTER A) request (B) preclude (C) seclude (D) witness (E) evolve
692. SERRATED A) riddled (B) diagonal (C) saw toothed (D) grooved (E) linear
693. SERVILE A) moral (B) puerile (C) futile (D) foul (E) haughty
694. SHODDY A) superior (B) barefoot (C) sunlit (D) querulous (E) garrulous
695. SINGULAR A) silent (B) angular (C) ordinary (D) desirable (E) garrulous
696. SINISTER A) unwed (B) ministerial (C) good (D) returned (E) splintered
697. SKITTISH A) tractable (B) inquiring (C) dramatic (D) vain (E) frisky
698. SLEAZY A) fanciful (B) creeping (C) substantial (D) uneasy (E) warranted
699. SLOTH A) penitence (B) filth (C) futility (D) poverty (E) industry
700. SLOUGH A) toughen (B) trap (C) violate (D) cast off (E) depart quickly
701. SLOVENLY A) half-baked (B) loved (C) inappropriate (D) tidy (E) rapid
702. SOBRIETY A) inebriety (B) aptitude (C) scholasticism (D) monotony (E) aversion
703. SOLECISM A) praise (B) embarrassment (C) concise phrase (D) inaccurate count (E)correct expression
704. SOLSTICE A) equinox (B) sunrise (C) pigsty (D) interstices (E) iniquity
705. SOLVENT A) enigmatic (B) bankrupt (C) fiducial (D) puzzling (E) gilded
706. SONOROUS A) resonant (B) reassuring (C) repetitive (D) resinous (E) sisterly
707. SOPHOMORIC A) unprecedented (B) mature (C) insipid (D) intellectual (E) illusionary
708. SOPORIFIC A) dining (B) caustic (C) memorial (D) awakening (E) springing
709. SPASMODIC A) intermittent (B) fit (C) inaccurate (D) violent (E) physical
710. SPORADIC A) speedy (B) latent (C) vivid (D) inconsequential (E) occasional
711. SPORTIVE A) competing (B) playful (C) indignant (D) foppish (E) fundamental
712. SPURIOUS A) genuine (B) angry (C) mitigated (D) interrogated (E) glorious
713. SQUANDER A) fortify (B) depart (C) roam (D) preserve (E) forfeit
714. STACCATO A) musical (B) long (C) legato (D) sneezing (E) pounded
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715. STAMINA A) patience (B) pistils (C) weakness (D) fascination (E) patina716. STEREOTYPED A) original (B) antique (C) modeled (D) repetitious (E) continued
717. STILTED A) candid (B) pompous (C) modish (D) acute (E) inarticulate
718. STRINGENT A) binding (B) reserved (C) utilized (D) lambent (E) indigent
719. SUAVITY A) ingeniousness (B) indifference (C) urbanity (D) constancy (E) paucity
720. SUBLIME A) unconscious (B)n respected (C) exalted (D) sneaky (E) replaced
721. SUBLIMINAL A) radiant (B) indifferent (c) obvious (d) domestic (E) horizontal
722. SUPERNNUATED A) senile (B) experienced (C) retired (D) attenuated (e)accepted
723. SUPERCILIOUS A) haughty (B) highbrow (C) angry (D) inane (E) philosophic
724. SUPERFICIAL A) abnormal (B) portentous (C) shallow (D) angry (E) tiny
725. SUPERNUMERARYA) miser (B) extra (C) associate (D) astronomer (E) inferiority
726. SUPPLIANT A) intolerant (B) swallowing (C) beseeching (D) finishing (E) flexible
727. SURFEIT A) belittle (B) cloy (C) drop (D) estimate (E) claim
728. SURREPTITIOUS A) secret (B) snakelike (C) nightly (D) abstract (E) furnished
729. SUTURE A) stitch (B) reflection (C) knitting (D) tailor (E) past
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730. SWATHED A) wrapped around (B) waved (C) gambled (D) rapt (E) mystified
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731. SYCOPHANTIC A) quiet (B) reclusive (C) servilely flattering (D) frolicsome (E) eagerly awaiting
732. SYNTHETIC A)simplified (B) doubled (C) tuneful (D) artificial (E) fiscal
733. TACIT A) spoken (B) allowed (C) neutral (D) impertinent (E) unwanted
734. TALISMAN A) chief (B) juror (C) medicine man (D) amulet (E) gift
735. TANTALIZE A) tease (B) wax (C) warrant (D) authorize (E) summarize
736. VENAL A) spring like (B) honest (C) angry (D) indifferent (E) going
737. VENERATE A) revere (B) age (C) reject (D) reverberate (E) degenerate
738. VENIAL A) unforgivable (B) unforgettable (C) unmistaken (D) fearful (E) fragrant
739. VERACIOUS A) worried (B) slight (C) alert (D) truthful (E) instrumental
740. VERDANT A) poetic (B) green (C) red (D) autumnal (E) frequent
741. VERITY A) sanctity (B) reverence (C) falsehood (D) rarity (E) household
742. VESTIGE A) trek (B) trail (C) trace (D) trail (E) tract
743. VIABLE A) moribund (B) salable (C) useful (D) foolish (E) inadequate
744. VIAND A) wand (B) gown (C) food (D) orchestra (E) frock
745. VICARIOUS A) substitutional (B) aggressive (C) sporadic (D) revert (E) internal
746. VIGILANCE A) bivouac (B) guide (C) watchfulness (D) mob rule (E) posse
747. VILIFY A) erect (B) eulogize (C) better (D) magnify (E) horrify
748. VINDICTIVE A) revengeful (B) fearful (C) divided (D) literal (E) convincing
749. VIRULENT A) sensuous (B) malignant (C) masculine (D) conforming (E) approaching
750. VISAGE A) doubt (B) personality (C) hermitage (D) face (E) armor
Very Important Sets to prepare
Practice Set 1(Antonyms)
751. DISREGARD A] admit B] evade C] heed D] improve E] prevent
752. VERACITY A] uncertainty B] mendacity C] plausibility D] intuition E] opposition
753. BEDECK A] erect B] awake C] isolate D] cleanse E] strip
754. ESTRANGE A] reconcile B] feign C] perplex D] arbitrate E] commiserate
755. SPURIOUS A] cautious B] fantastic C] modest D] genuine E] pertinent
756. PROVIDENT A]manifest B]prodigal C] thankful D] tidy E]refuted
757. CAPITULATE A] initiate B] defame C] exonerate D] resist E] repeat
758. INDIGENOUS A] affluent B] parochial C] alien D] serene E] inimical
759. SALUBRITY A] unwholesomeness B] insolvency C] dissatisfaction D] diffidence E] rigidity
760. QUAIL A] hover B] tolerate C] arouse enmity D] become resolute E] abstain from action
761. TANTAMOUNT A] not negotiable B] not equivalent C] not ambitious D] not evident E] not relevant
Practice Set 2 (Antonyms)
762. RECTIFY A] apologize B] sanctify C] make worse D] rule illegal E] rebuke
763. APEX A] smallest amount B] clearest view C] lowest point D] broad plateau E] bright color
764. PROSAIC A] imaginative B] contradictory C] hesitant D] redundant E] disorderly
765. DISSONANCE A] amalgamation B] harmony C] neutrality D] resolution E] proximity
766. DOLTISH A] immature B] coarse C] clever D] stable E] genial
767. CHAGRIN A] frown B] disguise C] make indifferent D] make aware E] please
768. DISINGENUOUS A] naïve B] accurate C] hostile D] witty E] polite
769. RECALCITRANCE A] dependability B] submissiveness C] apathy D] incongruity E] eloquence
770. FECUNDITY A] consideration B] comprehensibility C] barrenness D] gravity E] sanity
771. LUGUBRIOUS A] transparent B] sedulous C] soporific D] jocose E] querulous
772. ANIMUS A] hospitality B] probity C] anonymity D] amity E] insularity
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Practice Set 3 (Antonyms)
773. FLUSTER (A) soothe (B) diminish (C) strengthen (D) divert (E) allow
774. DELETION (A) injury (B) delay (C) insertion (D) permission (E) pollution
775. DISPARAGE (A) resemble (B) eulogize (C) vacillate (D) annoy (E) appear
776. BALEFUL (A) meager (B) beneficent (C) indifferent (D) uncomfortable (E) original
777. SERVILITY (A) resilience (B) wickedness (C) independence (D) righteousness (E) humility
778. FELICITOUS (A) inappropriate (B) ineffable (C) irrational (D) atypical (E) uncertain
779. PRECIPITOUS (A) cooperative (B) cautious (C) inaccurate (D) formal (E) simplistic
780. ASSUAGE (A) wane (B) belie (C) worsen (D) intervene (E) presume
781. LATENT (A) prior (B) tardy (C) devious (D) manifest (E) astronomical
782. BROACH (A) seal off (B) vie with (C) unsettle (D) stint (E) enhance
783. ENCOMIUM (A) prodigality (B) denunciation (C) sacrifice (D) disability (E) abbreviation
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Practice Set 4 (Antonyms)
784. AMELIORATION A] cancellation B] worsening C] forgetfulness D] bribe E] consideration
785. DISARRAY A] neaten B] empower C] combine D] oscillate E] select
786. DISPUTATIOUS A] repugnant B] coy C] conciliatory D] infamous E] composed
787. INUNDATE A] uproot B] channel C] wallow D] embroil E] drain
788. RETICENCE A] irascibility B] loquaciousness C] quiescence D] patience E] surrender
789. INCONGRUOUS A] geometric B] prudent C] legitimate D] harmonious E] efficacious
790. APOSTATE A] laggard B] loyalist C] martinet D] predecessor E] skeptic
791. TOPICAL A] general B] disinterested C] chronological D] fallacious E] imperceptible
792. FULMINATE A] authorize B] dominate C] edify D] illuminate E] praise
793. TURBID A] vigorous B] limpid C] turgid D] viscous E] rancid
794. TYRO A] zealot B] prodigal C] braggart D] expert E] nihilist
Practice Set 5 (Antonyms)
795. ADULTERATED A] solid B] immature C] exalted D] pure E] virtuous
796. DISTEND A] deflate B] prolong C] commence D] forecast E] prevent
797. TRANSIENT A] permanent B] desultory C] spontaneous D] subterranean E] obsequious
798. REVILE A compose B] awake C deaden D praise E secrete
799. ELATED A] crestfallen B] inebriated C] punctual D] insulted E] lamented
800. PROPITIOUS A] adjacent B] clandestine C] contentious D] unfavourable E] coy
801. ENSUE A] litigate B] precede C] arbitrate D] accentuate E] delay
802. RETROSPECTION A] introversion B]deliberation C] anticipation D] gregariousness E] equivocation
803. EGRESS A] deviation B] entrance C] approbation D] dilemma E] renown
804. MAUNDER A] speak purposefully B] maintain silence C] appear unaware D] evade entanglement E] seek consensus
805. HUBRIS A] impiety B] insouciance C] apathy D] mendacity E] humility
Practice set 6 (Antonyms)
806. HAMPER A] feed B] animate C] facilitate D] treat lightly E] caution tactfully
807. URBANE A] civic B] remote C] deceptive D] conventional E] naive
808. DEMISE A] integrity B] irritation C] birth D] excess E] surmise
809. PARIAH A] miser B] nomad C] servant D] idol E] renegade
810. PROSTRATE A] divert B] strengthen C] depreciate D] scrutinize E] reassure
811. CONTENTIOUS A] amenable B] inactive C] dispassionate D] callow E] severe
812. DEBACLE A] effort B] success C] drought D] transience E] dominance
813. HAPLESS A] fortuitous B] fortunate C] fortified D] forbidden E] forestalled
814. EXACERBATE A] alleviate B] bewilder C] contemplate D] intimidate E] economize
815. PROBITY A] fallacy B] improbability C] conviction D] depravity E] avidity
816. BANEFUL A] susceptible B] incongruous C] impulsive D] salubrious E] desultory
Practice Set 7 (Antonyms)
817. CONDONE A] denounce B] endure C] imagine D] remember E] grieve
818. ANTITHETICAL A] qualitative B] unnatural C] deceptive D] supportive E] noncommittal
819. OMNISCIENCE A] power B] extravagance C] magnanimity D] conscience E] ignorance
820. MOLLIFY A] acquit B] forbid C] embarrass D] provoke E] demolish
821. GAUCHE A] grotesque B] tactful C] rightful D] fashionable E] inane
822. DIATRIBE A] medley B] dilemma C] afterthought D] rebuttal E] praise
823. GAINSAY A] estimate B] corroborate C] forfeit D] expend E] neglect
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824. PROLIXITY A] proximity B] disinclination C] circuitousness D] extremity E] terseness825. AVID A] veracious B] forgetful C] insignificant D] turgid E] loath
826. REPINE A] endure grudgingly B] maintain composure C] express satisfaction D] arouse hostility E] attract attention
827. SALIENCE A] insipidity B] immutability C] incongruity D] intransigence E] inconspicuousness
Practice Set 8 (Antonyms)
828. SMART A] soothe B] tickle C] support D] shorten E] question
829. LUCID A] ornate B] arrogant C] embroiled D] hapless E] obscure
830. PERIPHERY A] authority B] distance C] velocity D] centre E] distance
831. ENIGMATIC A] frenetic B] genuine C] unambiguous D] vulnerable E] antagonistic
832. REPUDIATE A] mislead B] minimize C] ascertain D] isolate E] accept
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Practice Set 9 (Antonyms)
833. RECOLLECT A] comprise B] misplace C] settle D] forget E] administer
834. MISAPPREHENSIONA] indignation B] derision C] intense speculationD] approximate estimation E] correct interpretation
835. ABIDE A] retract an offer B] refuse to endure C] shield from harm D] exonerate E] welcome
836. BENEVOLENT A] tense B] intrepid C] malicious D] prominent E] disinterested
837. PRECIPITATE A] intricate B] devious C] posthumous D] dilatory E] contradictory
838. ACERBITY A] noteworthiness B] hypocrisy C] mildness of temperament D] lack of anxiety E] thirst for pleasure
839. APLOMB A] discomposure B] righteousness C] temerity D] disapprobation E] parsimoniousness
840. TORTUOUS A] merciful B] direct C] dangerous D] legal E] tawdry
841. EXTIRPATE A] dilate B] implicate C] proliferate D] expostulate E] incriminate
842. BEATIFIC A] unattractive B] arrhythmic C] enormous D] fiendish E] radical
843. ODIUM A] fragrance B] monotony C] idiosyncrasy D] veneration E] vigilance
Practice Set 10 (Antonyms)
844. SUPERFICIAL A] profound B] exaggerated C] subjective D] spirited E] dense
845. NAIVETE A] originality B] sensitivity C] sophistication D] antipathy E] vigor
846. TETHER A] fetch B] demand C] estrange D] neglect E] loose
847. PANDEMONIUM A] amusement B] indolence C] deceleration D] tranquility E] tolerance
848. ENERVATE A] aggravate B] stimulate C] edify D] applaud E] disregard
849. DESTITUTION A] civilization B] recompense C] affluence D] reformation E] parsimony
850. BEREAVE A] commiserate B] antagonize C] restore D] evade E] clarify
851. ESCHEW A] gnaw B] reproach C] transform D] preserve E] diverse
852. RECONDITE A] immediate B] opportune C] inherent D] obvious E] diverse
853. OBVIATE A] becloud B] necessitate C] rationalize D] execute E] assuage
854. CONTUMACIOUS A] laudatory B] taciturn C] fastidious D] impassive E] tractable
Practice Set 11 (Antonyms)
855. SAP A] ddivert B] educate C] invigorate D] liquefy E] polish
856. UNFEIGNED A] pretentious B] cautious C] stimulated D] controlled E] designed
857. VACILLATION A] coarseness B] simplicity C] retraction D] firmness E] tedium
858. SWATHE A] fondle B] nourish C] anoint D] unwrap E] refresh
859. COGNIZANCE A] ignobility B] disbelief C] impotence D] illegality E] unawareness
860. NEBULOUS A] hypothetical B] querulous C] lamentable D] piquant E] distinct
861. DENIGRATE A] emancipate B] examine C] desecrate D] mollify E] extol
862. DECORUM A] lucidity B] flexibility C] impropriety D] duplicity E] severity
863. CONDIGN A] intentional B] unbiased C] obdurate D] inevitable E] unmerited
864. PUISSANCE A] effortlessness B] powerlessness C] recklessness D] timeliness E] wholeness
865. PALLIATE A] exacerbate B] immunize C] oscillate D] rarefy E] precipitate
ANSWERS
1. E, 2.A, 3.C, 4. D, 5.B, 6.E, 7.B, 8.E, 9.A, 10.A, 11.A, 12.E, 13.A, 14.D, 15.C, 16.E, 17.D, 18.B,19. C, 20.C, 21.A, 22.C, 23.C, 24.B, 25.C, 26.D,
27.C, 28.C, 29.B, 30.D, 31.B, 32.B, 33.B, 34.D, 35.B, 36.B, 37.A, 38.D, 39.B, 40.C, 41.D, 42.B ,43.A, 44.A, 45.B, 46.D, 47.E, 48.E, 49.C, 50.C,
51.E, 52.A, 53.D, 54.B, 55.E, 56.A, 57.D, 58.C, 59.B, 60.A, 61.B, 62.B, 63.A, 64.A, 65.A, 66.C, 67.C, 68.E, 69.E, 70.B, 71.B, 72.D, 73.D, 74.A,
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75.B, 76..A, 77.E, 78.D, 79.D, 80.A, 81.A, 82.B, 83.C, 84.B, 85.C, 86.C, 87.B, 88.E, 89.A, 90.A, 91.D, 92.A, 93.C, 94.E, 95.E, 96.B, 97.C, 98.D,99.C, 100.E, 101.A, 102.D, 103.C, 104.A, 105.B, 106.A, 107.B, 108.B, 109.B, 110.D, 111.A, 112.A, 113.D, 114.C, 115.C, 116.E, 117.D, 118.A,
119.A, 120.B, 121.B, 122.B, 123.C, 124.C, 125.C, 126.E, 127.C, 128.B, 129.D, 130.D, 131.E, 132.A, 133.B, 134.D, 135.C, 136.A, 137.E, 138.B,
139.D, 140.E, 141.B, 142.B, 143.C, 144.D, 145.A, 146.E, 147.B,148. D, 149. C, 150.A, 151.C, 152.A, 153.B, 154.B, 155.B, 156.B, 157.A, 158.C,
159.C, 160.C, 161.B, 162.E, 163.E, 164.E, 165.A, 166.A, 167.A, 168.B, 169.D, 170.C, 171.A, 172.B, 173.D, 174.B, 175.A, 176.E, 177.B, 178.C,
179.E, 180.B, 181.B, 182.E, 183.C, 184.C, 185.B, 186.A, 187.C, 188.C, 189.A, 190.B, 191.E, 192.C, 193.A, 194.B, 195.A, 196.A, 197.D, 198.A,
199.B, 200.E, 201.E, 202.B, 203.C, 204.C, 205.B, 206.A, 207.D, 208.D, 209.D, 210.D, 211.E, 212.B, 213.D, 214.C, 215.A, 216.C, 217.A, 218.B,
219.A, 220.D, 221.D, 222.D, 223.B, 224.D, 225.E, 226.D, 227.B, 228.B, 229.C, 230.C, 231.D, 232.B, 233.A, 234.E, 235.B, 236.B, 237.A, 238B,
239.E, 240.C, 241.D, 242.A, 243.B, 244.B, 245.E, 246.B, 247.B, 248.A, 249.E, 250.D, 251.A, 252.B, 253.C, 254.B, 255.C, 256.E, 257.B, 258.A,
259.D, 260.A, 261.A, 262.A, 263.B, 264.B, 265.B, 266.B, 267.D, 268.B, 269.C, 270.D, 271.C, 272.C, 273.D, 274.D, 275.A, 276.E, 277.C, 278.B,
279.E, 280.D, 281.B, 282.E, 283.E, 284.C, 285.A, 286.D, 287.B, 288.D, 289.A, 290.E, 291A, 292B, 293B, 294E, 295E, 296C, 297A, 298E, 299E,
300C, 301D, 302E, 303A, 304C, 305E, 306B, 307A, 308D, 309C, 310D,311 B,312 D,313 A,314 C,315 B,316 C,317 B,318 C,319 D,320 D,321
C,322 B,323 A,324 A,325 B,326 B,327 B,328 A,329 C,330 A,331 D,332 E,333 B,334 A,335 C,336C,337C, 338B, 339B, 340B, 341B, 342D,
343C, 344E, 345D, 346A, 347.348.B, 349.E, 350.E,351. C, 352 A, 353A, 354C, 355D, 356D,357A,358E,359B,360B, 361A, 362A, 363C, 364D,
365A, 366D, 367D, 368E, 369C, 370B, 371A, 372A,373C, 347B, 375E, 376D, 377A, 378A, 379D, 380A, 381E, 382A, 383B, 384C, 385E, 386C,
387C, 388A, 389B, 390D, 391C, 392A, 393D, 394C, 395C, 396D, 397A, 398A, 399E, 400B, 401A, 402B, 403A, 404B, 405E, 406A, 407D, 408B,
409D, 410B, 411E, 412E, 413C, 414A, 415D, 416 B, 417B, 418A, 419C, 420B, 421B, 422A, 423E, 424E, 425C, 426B, 427E, 428D, 429E, 430C,
431B, 432A, 433D, 434D, 435A, 436B, 437C, 438C, 439A, 440C, 441D, 442C, 443B, 444A, 445A, 446D, 447B, 448A, 449C, 450A, 451C, 452B,
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453E, 454D, 455B, 456A, 457B, 458C, 459D, 460B, 461E, 462C, 463E, 464B, 465A, 466A, 467C, 468C, 469C, 470B, 471C, 472B, 473D,
474C, 475A, 476E, 477A, 478C, 479E, 480E, 481C, 482C, 483D, 484E, 485C, 486 A, 487A, 488C, 489B, 490A, 491A, 492C, 493E, 494B, 495A,
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496E, 497D, 498C, 499B, 500B, 501E, 502E, 503B, 504A, 505E, 506A, 507D, 508C, 509D, 510C, 511E, 512B, 513A, 514D, 515A, 516B, 517B,
518A, 519D, 520B, 521C, 522D, 523B, 524A, 525A, 526C, 527A, 528B, 529C, 530D, 531D, 532E, 533A, 534D, 535C, 536B, 537D, 538A, 539D,
540E, 541A, 542A, 543B, 544C, 545C, 546B, 547B, 548A, 549A, 550E, 551D, 552D, 553C, 554B, 555C, 556A, 557D, 558B, 559C, 560A, 561A,
562C, 563B, 564C, 565E, 566A, 567D, 568B, 569D, 570E, 571A, 572A, 573B, 574D, 575B, 576C, 577A, 578C, 579B, 580D, 581E, 582C, 583D,
584D, 585C, 586E, 587B, 588D, 589C, 590A, 591B, 592E, 593D, 594D, 595D, 596E, 597E, 598C, 599A, 600D, 601C, 602A, 603D, 604D, 605D,
606C, 607A, 608A, 609C, 610D, 611B, 612E, 613A, 614A, 615B, 616A, 617D, 618E, 619C, 620E, 621A, 622A, 623D, 624C, 625B, 626A, 627D,
628C, 629B, 630C, 631C, 632B, 633C, 634A, 635B, 636D, 637A, 638A, 639A, 640B, 641B, 642C, 643A, 644B, 645D, 646B, 647A, 648B, 649B,
650C, 651D, 652E, 653B, 654A, 655E, 656A, 657C, 658B, 659C, 660A, 661D, 662A, 663D, 664A, 665E, 666B, 667B, 668A, 669E, 670C, 671D,
672D, 673C, 674C, 675A, 676B, 677B, 678E, 679A, 680A, 681C, 682D, 683B, 684C, 685E, 686A, 687B, 688A, 689D, 690A, 691C, 692C, 693E,
694A, 695C, 696C, 697E, 698C, 699E, 700D, 701D, 702A, 703E, 704A, 705B, 706A, 707B, 708D, 709A, 710E, 711B, 712A, 713D, 714C, 715C,
716A, 717B, 718A, 719C, 720C, 721C, 722C, 723A, 724C, 725B, 726C, 727B, 728A, 729A, 730A, 731C, 732D, 733A, 734D, 735A, 736 B,
737A, 738A, 739D, 740B, 741C, 742C, 743A, 744C, 745A, 746C, 747B, 748A, 749B, 750D,
Practice set 1 Solution:
751. C] The opposite of disregard or ignore is to heed or pay attention to.- “ disregarding an warning”.
752. B] The opposite of veracity or truthfulness is mendacity or dishonesty-“ trusting someone’s truthfulness”.
753. E] The opposite of to bedeck or ornament profusely is to strip-“ bedecked in diamonds and furs.”
754. A] The opposite of to estrange or alienate is to reconcile-“ estranged couples” in a divorce.
755. D] The opposite of spurious (false or fraudulent) is genuine- forgers selling a “ spurious work of art”.
756. B] The opposite of provident or frugal is prodigal or extravagant-fable of prodigal grasshopper and provident ant.
757. D] The opposite of to capitulate or yield is to resist-“ capitulating without a fight”.
758. C] The opposite of indigenous or native is alien or foreign.
759. A]The opposite of salubrity or healthfulness is unwholesomeness-“ the salubrity of mountain air”.
760. D] The opposite of to quail or lose courage is to become resolute or firm-“ quailing with fear”.
761. B] The opposite of tantamount or equivalent in value is not equivalent-“ Failure to publish is tantamount to suppression”.
Practice set 2 Solution:
762. C] The opposite of to rectify or correct is to make worse-“ rectifying an error.”
763. C] The opposite of the apex or the highest point is the lowest point.-“ the apex of one’s career”.
764. A] The opposite of prosaic (dull, matter-of-fact) is imaginative-“ being bored by a commonplace, prosaic job.”
765. B] The opposite of dissonance or discord is harmony-“ jarring dissonance”.
766. C] The opposite of doltish or stupid is clever-“ a doltish blockhead” .
767. E] The opposite of to chagrin (disappoint) is to please-“ being chagrined by a defeat.”
768. A] The opposite of disingenuous or guileful is naïve or unsophisticated.-“ disingenuous appearance of candor.”
769. B] The opposite of recalcitrance or stubbornness is submissiveness.-“ obstinate recalcitrance.”
770. C] The opposite of fecundity or fruitfulness is barrenness.-“ The earth’s abundant fecundity”.
771. D] The opposite of lugubrious or melancholy or given to jesting.-“ lugubrious mourners”.
772. D] The opposite of animus or hostility is amity or friendliness and good will.
Practice set 3 Solution:
773. A] The opposite of to fluster or discompose is to soothe –“ being flustered by reporters’ questions.”
774. C] opposite of a deletion or removal of material is an insertion of material-“ the deletion of objectionable material from films”.
775. B] The opposite of to disparage or belittle is to eulogize or praise –“ rival candidates disparaging each other.”
776. B] The opposite of baleful (malign, harmful) is beneficent or productive of good-“ dangerous baleful influences.”
777. C] The opposite of servility or oversubmissiveness is independence.-“ cringing servility”
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778. A] The opposite of felicitous (happily suited to a situation; appropriate) is inappropriate-“ felicitous remark.”779. B] The opposite of precipitous(hasty, rash; steep) is cautious-“ a precipitous flight”
780. C] The opposite of to assuage or ease is to worsen-“ assuaging someone’s grief”
781. D] The opposite of latent (existing in potential, not manifest) is manifest or evident.-“ latent ability that needs bringing out.”
782. A] The opposite of to broach or open up something is to seal it off.-“ broaching a topic of conversation.”
783. B] The opposite of an encomium or statement of praise is a denunciation or condemnation.-“ a hero receiving an encomium”.
Practice Set 4 Solution:
784. B] The opposite of amelioration (improvement) is worsening-“ a hoped-for amelioration.
785. A] The opposite of disarray (throw into disorder) is to neaten.-“ disarraying the blankets.”
786. C] The opposite of disputations (argumentative) is conciliatory (pacific, soothing) – “ heated disputatious debates”.
787. E] The opposite of to inundate (flood) is to drain.
788. B] The opposite of reticence(uncommunicativeness; restraint in speech) is loquaciousness(talkativeness)-“ speaking without reticence”.
789. D] The opposite of incongruous (inconsistent, not fitting) is harmonious.-“ incongruous behavior”.
790. B] An apostate(renegade; person faithless to an allegiance) is the opposite of a loyalist–“ a faithless apostate”.
791. A] Topical(local, temporary) is the opposite of general-“ a topical anesthetic.”
792. E] To fulminate (issue curses or censures; explode) is the opposite of to praise-“ The wicked queen fulminated against Snow White.”
793. B] The opposite of turbid(muddy) is limpid(clear).
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794. D] The opposite of tyro (beginner, novice) is expert.-“ a mere tyro in the field”.
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Practice Set 5 Solution:
795. D] Adulterated (made impure) is the opposite of pure.-“ adulterated food”.
796. A] To distend (enlarge, as by swelling) is the opposite of to deflate-“ a distended stomach”.
797. A] Transient (fleeting; temporary) is the opposite of permanent-“ transient youth.”
798. D] To revile (verbally abuse) something is the opposite of praising it-“ reviled as a traitor”.
799. A] Elated (joyful, in high spirits) is the opposite of crestfallen (dejected)-“ elated by her success”.
800. D] The opposite of propitious (favorable, advantageous) is unfavorable-“ propitious omen”.
801. B] The opposite of to ensue(happen later, follow) is to precede-“ the wedding that ensued”.
802. C] Retrospection (looking backward; the act of surveying the past) is the opposite of anticipation (looking forward)- “ an old man lost in retrospection”.
803. B] The egress (exit) is the opposite of entrance.
804. A] To maunder (speak disconnectedly; talk without a clear purpose) is the opposite of to speak purposefully-“ maundering at random”.
805. E] Hubris (overweening arrogance; pride that offends the gods) is the opposite of humility-“ conceited hubris.”
Practice Set 6 Solution:
806. C] The opposite of to hamper (impede or hinder) is to facilitate (make easy)-“ hampering progress”
807. E] The opposite of urbane(wholly; suave; sophisticated) is naïve (unsophisticated)-“ of urbane suavity”.
808. C] The opposite of demise (death) is birth.-“ lamenting someone’s demise.”
809. D] The opposite of pariah or person rejected by society is an idol or person greatly loved by society. –“ shunned as a pariah”.
810. B] To prostrate someone is to overcome him, to weaken him. Its opposite is to strengthen –“ prostrated by grief”.
811. A] The opposite of contentious (quarrelsome, belligerent) is amenable( readily brought to yield, tractable)-“ a contentious argument”.
812. B] The opposite of a debacle (downfall; failure; collapse) is a success.-“ the Wall Street debacle of 1987”.
813. B] The opposite of hapless (unlucky) is fortunate-“ hapless unfortunates”
814. A] The opposite of exacerbate (to worsen or make more harsh) is to alleviate or lighten.-“ exacerbating a quarrel.”
815. D] The opposite of probity (uprightness, integrity) is depravity (debasement; corruption)-“ unimpeachable probity.”
816. D] The opposite of baneful (pernicious; ruinous; deadly) is salubrious(health; beneficial).-“ the baneful effects of slander”.
Practice Set 7 Solution:
817. A] To condone is to excuse. Its opposite is to denounce. “ condoning minor offense.”
818. D] The opposite of antithetical (opposing) is supportive.-“ warring antithetical elements”.
819. E] The opposite of omniscience (the quality of knowing everything) is ignorance.-“ divine omniscience.”
820. D] The opposite of mollify or soothe is to provoke-“ mollifying hurt feelings.”
821. B] The opposite of gauche (awkward; lacking in social grace or tact) is tactful-“ a gauche remark.”
822. E] The opposite of diatribe (abusive criticism) is praise.-“ a bitter diatribe.”
823. B] The opposite of to gainsay or contradict is to corroborate or support.-“ gainsaying an assertion”.
824. E] The opposite of prolixity (wordiness) is terseness or brevity.-“ long-winded prolixity”
825. E] The opposite of avid (very eager) is loath (reluctant).-“ an avid reader”.
826. C] To repine is to complain or express discontent. Its opposite is to express satisfaction.-“ repining the pains of old age”.
827. E] The opposite of salience (prominence; noticeableness; emphasis) is inconspicuousness.-“ striking salience”.
Practice Set 8 Solution:
828. A] The opposite of to smart or cause a sharp stinging pain is to soothe.-“ a cut that smarts.”
829. E] The opposite of lucid (clear) is obscure.-“ lucid thinking”.
830. D] The opposite of the periphery (outward boundary) is the center. –“ periphery or outskirts of a city”.
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831. C] The opposite of enigmatic (puzzling; mysterious) is unambiguous or clear. - “ Mona Lisa’s enigmatic smile”.
832. E] The opposite of to repudiate(disown; refuse to acknowledge) is to accept.-“ repudiating a debt.”
Practice Set 9 Solution:
833. D] The opposite of to recollect or remember is to forget.-“ recollecting someone’s name”.
834. E] The opposite of a misapprehension or incorrect understanding is a correct interpretation.-“ being under an unfortunate misapprehension.”
835. B] The opposite of to abide or bear patiently is to refuse to endure.-“ unable to abide punk rock”.
836. C] The opposite of benevolent or well-meaning is malicious or wicked-“ a benevolent philanthropist”.
837. D] The opposite of precipitate or hasty is dilatory or tardy-“ a precipitate departure.”
838. C] The opposite of acerbity or sharpness of temper is mildness of temperament-“ biting acerbity”.
839. A] The opposite of aplomb (equanimity or poise) is discomposure or agitation.-“ the aplomb of a diplomat”.
840. B] The opposite of tortuous or winding is direct-“ a tortuous mountain road.”
841. C] The opposite of to extirpate or eradicate is to proliferate or to cause to increase in numbers.-“ extirpating endangered species”.
842. D] The opposite of beatific or saintly is fiendish-“ beatific angels”.
843. D] The opposite of odium or detestation is veneration or great respect-“ despicable odium”.
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Practice Set 10 Solution:
844. A] The opposite of superficial or shallow is profound.-“ superficial ideas”
845. C. The opposite of naiveté or lack of worldliness is sophistication-“ innocent naïve”.
846. E] The opposite of to tether or fasten is to loose.-“ tethering a horse to the hitching post.”
847. D] The opposite of pandemonium or tumultuous uproar is tranquility or calm.-“ pandemonium breaking loose”.
848. B] To enervate (weaken or feeble) is the opposite of to stimulate or energize.-“ enervated by the heat.”
849. C] The opposite of destitution (privation; lack of life’s necessities) is affluence or wealth.-“ the poor living in destitution”.
850. C] The opposite of to bereave (deprive or dispossess, especially by death) is to restore.-“ bereaved of all hope.”
851. C] The opposite of to eschew or shun is to seek.-“ eschewing violence and seeking peace.”
852. D] The opposite of recondite (obscure; difficult to comprehend) is obvious-“ Many consider quantum theory a recondite subject”.
853. B] The opposite of to obviate something (make it unnecessary) is to require or necessitate it.-“ obviating a need”.
854. E] The opposite of contumacious (insubordinate; stubbornly disobedient) is tractable (docile; obedient)-“ contumacious rebels”
Practice Set 11 Solution:
855. C] The opposite of to sap or weaken is to invigorate or strengthen-“ sapping one’s energy”.
856. C] The opposite of unfeigned or not pretended is simulated or feigned.-“ with unfeigned delight”.
857. D] The opposite of vacillation or wavering is firmness-“ indecisive vacillation”.
858. D] The opposite of to swathe or cover up is to unwrap-“ swathed in blankets”.
859. E] The opposite of cognizance(conscious knowledge, awareness) is unawareness-“ he had no cognizance of the crime.”
860. E] The opposite of nebulous (vague, cloudy) is distinct-“ a nebulous memory”.
861. E] The opposite of to denigrate (belittle or defame) is to extol or praise-“ denigrating someone’s efforts”.
862. C] The opposite of decorum (correctness, good taste) is impropriety or unseemliness.-“ a proper degree of decorum”.
863. E] The opposite of condign or due (as in exactly deserved) is unmerited.-“ condign punishment”.
864. B] The opposite of puissance or power is powerlessness-“ the puissance of the emperor”
865. A] The opposite of to palliate or moderate in severity or intensity is to exacerbate or increase in severity.-“ efforts to palliate a disease.”
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