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Synonym & Antonym

Mostaque Ahmed Murad

MBA, University of Dhaka

Tourism and Hospitality Management


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S y n o n y m

In the following the questions choose the

word which best expresses the meaning ofthe given word.

1. CORPULENTA. Lean

B. GauntC. Emaciated

D .Obese

2. BRIEF

A. LimitedB. Small

C. LittleD. Short

3. EMBEZZLEA. Misappropriate

B. Balance

C. RemunerateD. Clear

4. VENT

A. Opening

B. StodgeC. End

D. Past tense of go

5. AUGUST

A. CommonB. Ridiculous

C. DignifiedD. Petty

6. CANNY

A. Obstinate

B. HandsomeC. Clever

D. Stout

7. ALERT

A. Energetic

B. ObservantC. Intelligent

D. Watchful

8. WARRIOR

A. Soldier

B. SailorC. Pirate

D. Spy

9. DISTANT

A. Far

B. RemovedC. Reserved

D. Separate

10. ADVERSITYA. Failure

B. HelplessnessC. Misfortune

D. Crisis

11. FAKEA. Original

B. Imitation

C. Trustworthy

D. Loyal

12. INDICT

A. Condemn

B. ReprimandC. Accuse

D. Allege

13. STRINGENTA. Dry

B. Strained

C. Rigorous

D. Shrill


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14. LAMENT

A. Complain

B. CommentC. Condone

D. Console

15. HESITATED

A. Stopped

B. PausedC. Slowed

D. Postponed

16. RESCUE

A. Command

B. HelpC. Defence

D. Safety

17. ATTEMPTA. Serve

B. ExploreC. Try

D. Explain

18. FORAYA. Maraud

B. Contest

C. Ranger

D. Intuition

19. RECKLESS

A. Courageous

B. RashC. Bold

D. Daring

20. CONSEQUENCESA. Results

B. Conclusions

C. Difficulties

D. Applications

21. IMPROVEMENT

A. Advancement

B. BettermentC. Promotion

D. Preference

22. INEBRIATE

A. Dreamy

B. StupefiedC. Unsteady

D. Drunken

23. STERILE

A. Barren

B. AridC. Childless

D. Dry

24. ABJECTA. Challenge

B. MiserableC. Deny

D. Disobey

25. MOVINGA. Taking

B. Toying

C. Shifting

D. Turning

26. IRONIC

A. Inflexible

B. BitterC. Good-natured

D. Disguisedly sarcastic

27. TIMIDA. Fast

B. Slow

C. Medium

D. Shy


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28. EXTRICATE

A. Pull

B. FreeC. Tie

D. Complicate

29. NEUTRAL

A. Unbiased

B. Non-alignedC. Undecided

D. Indifferent

30. SHALLOW

A. Artificial

B. SuperficialC. Foolish

D. Worthless

31. DIVERSIONA. Amusement

B. DistortionC. Deviation

D. Bylane

32. INSOLVENTA. Poor

B. Bankrupt

C. Penniless

D. Broke33. INEXPLICABLE

A. Confusing

B. Unaccountable

C. ChaoticD. Unconnected

34. FEEBLE

A. WeakB. Vain

C. Arrogant

D. Sick

35. TRANSIENT

A. Transparent

B. FleetingC. Feeble

D. Fanciful

36. BARE

A. Uncovered

B. TolerateC. Clear

D. Neat

37. REPEAL

A. Sanction

B. PerpetuateC. Pass

D. Cancel

38. SALACITYA. Bliss

B. DepressionC. Indecency

D. Recession

39. ECSTATICA. Animated

B. Bewildered

C. Enraptured

D. Illful

40. ADMONISH

A. Punish

B. CurseC. Dismiss

D. Reprimand

41. DILIGENTA. Progressive

B. Brilliant

C. Inventive

D. Hard-working


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42. PIOUS

A. Pure

B. PretentiousC. Clean

D. Devout

43. BROWSE

A. Heal

B. DeceiveC. Examine

D. Strike

44. INFREQUENT

A. Never

B. UsualC. Rare

D. Sometimes

45. RESTRAINTA. Hindrance

B. RepressionC. Obstacle

D. Restriction

46. DEIFYA. Flatter

B. Challenge

C. Worship

D. Face

47. HARBINGER

A. Messenger

B. StewardC. Forerunner

D. Pilot48. VENUE

A. PlaceB. Agenda

C. Time

D. Duration

49. CANDID

A. Apparent

B. ExplicitC. Frank

D. Bright

50. MELD

A. To soothe

B. MergeC. Purchase

D. Glisten

51. LYNCH

A. Hang

B. MaddenC. Kill

D. Shoot

52. TORTUREA. Torment

B. ChastisementC. Harassment

D. Terror

53. ABUNDANTA. Ripe

B. Cheap

C. Plenty

D. Absent

54. ENTIRE

A. Part

B. QuarterC. Whole

D. Half

55. DESTITUTIONA. Humility

B. Moderation

C. Poverty

D. Beggary


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56. WRETCHED

A. Poor

B. FoolishC. Insane

D. Strained

57. INTIMIDATE

A. To hint

B. FrightenC. Bluff

D. Harass

58. CANTANKEROUS

A. Quarrelsome

B. RashC. Disrespectful

D. Noisy

59. RANTA. Praise inordinately

B. FormaliseC. To preach noisily

D. Treat with screen

60. ZANYA. Clown

B. Pet

C. Thief

D. Magician

61. TACITURNITY

A. Dumbness

B. ChangeablemessC. Hesitation

D. Reserve

62. MASSACREA. Murder

B. Stab

C. Assassinate

D. Slaughter

63. KEN

A. Ignorance

B. WitnessC. Trial

D. Knowledge

64. WARY

A. Sad

B. vigilantC. Distorted

D. Tired

65. RABBLE

A. Mob

B. NoiseC. Roar

D. Rubbish

66. MAYHEMA. Jubilation

B. HavocC. Excitement

D. Defeat

67. PONDERA. Think

B. Evaluate

C. Anticipate

D. Increase

68. CONNOISSEUR

A. Ignorant

B. Lover of artC. Interpreter

D. Delinquent

69. SHIVERA. Feel

B. Rock

C. Tremble

D. Move


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70. PRESTIGE

A. Influence

B. QualityC. Name

D. Wealth

71. STRINGENT

A. Tense

B. StringlyC. Strict

D. Causing to Shrink

72. INSOMNIA

A. Lethargy

B. SleeplessnessC. Drunkenness

D. Unconsciousness

73. LAUDA. Lord

B. EulogyC. Praise

D. Extolled

74. REPERCUSSIONA. Clever reply

B. Recollection

C. Remuneration

D. Reaction

75. IMPROMPTU

A. Offhand

B. UnimportantC. Unreal

D. Effective

76. FRUGALITYA. Foolishness

B. Extremity

C. Enthusiasm

D. Economy

77. CORRESPONDENCE

A. Agreements

B. ContractsC. Documents

D. Letters

78. ASCEND

A. Leap

B. GrowC. Deviate

D. Mount

79. FUROREA. Excitement

B. Worry

C. FluxD. Anteroom

80. SYNOPSIS

A. IndexB. Mixture

C. SummaryD. Puzzles

81. TURN UPA. Land upB. Show up

C. Crop up

D. Come up

82. VIGOUR

A. Strength

B. Boldness

C. WarmthD. Enthusism

83. GARNISH

A. PaintB. Garner

C. Adorn

D. Abuse


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84. MENDACIOUS

A. Full of Confidence

B. FalseC. Encouraging

D. Provocative

85. GARRULITY

A. Credulity

B. SenilityC. Loquaciousness

D. Speciousness

86. MOROSE

A. Annoyed

B. GloomyC. Moody

D. Displeased

87. VORACIOUSA. Truthful

B. GluttonousC. Funny

D. Venturous

88. AWAKENEDA. Enlightened

B. Realised

C. Shook

D. Waken

89. GRATIFY

A. Appreciate

B. FrankC. Indulge

D. Pacify

90. PRECARIOUSA. Cautious

B. Critical

C. Perilous

D. Brittle

91. INFAMY

A. Dishonour

B. GloryC. Integrity

D. Reputation

92. MASTERLY

A. Crafty

B. SkilfulC. Meaningful

D. Cruel

93. SCINTILLATING

A. Smouldering

B. GlitteringC. Touching

D. Warming

94. TEPIDA. Hot

B. WarmC. Cold

D. Boiling

95. VORACIOUSA. Wild

B. Greedy

C. Angry

D. Quick

96. UNITE

A. Unfold

B. UnchainC. Combine

D. Unhinge

97. COMBATA. Conflict

B. Quarrel

C. Feud

D. Fight


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98. REFECTORY

A. Restaurant

B. ParlourC. Living Room

D. Dining Room

99. UNCOUTH

A. Ungraceful

B. RoughC. Slovenly

D. Dirty

100. ERROR

A. Misadventure

B. MisgivingC. Ambiguity

D. Blunder

101. COMMENSURATEA. Measurable

B. ProportionateC. Begining

D. Appropriate

102. DEBACLEA. Collapse

B. Decline

C. Defeat

D. Disgrace

103. GERMANE

A. Responsible

B. LogicalC. Possible

D. Relevant

104. DISTINCTIONA. Diffusion

B. Disagreement

C. Different

D. Degree

8. In spite of their efforts, the team of

scientists could not make much headway to

solve the problem.A. progress

B. thinkingC. efforts

D. start

9. On scrutiny the police officer found outthat the documents provided by the landlord

were totally fabricated.

A. forgedB. historical

C. prepared

D. genuine

10. Lack of occupation is not necessaryrevealed by manifest idleness.

A. easily perceivedB. easily acquired

C. easily infectedD. easily deflected

11. The accident occurred due to his lapse.A. trickB. interval

C. error

D. ignorance

12. Sunlight and shadow made the landscape

a kaleidoscope of colour.

A. tube containing mirrors and loose pieces

of coloured glassB. frequently changing pattern of bright

scenesC. a mixture of black and white

D. resembling the seven colours of rainbow

13. After the dismal performance of the

team in the series concluded yesterday, the


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captain offered his resignation to the

president of the club.

A. poor

B. sorrowfulC. minimum

D. short

14. We didn't believe in his statement, but

subsequent events proved that he was right.

A. laterB. many

C. few

D. earlier

15. The pioneers left a blazing trial of

courage, manliness and chivalry.A. inventors

B. ExplorersC. colonialist

D. settlers

16. He has a propensity for getting into debt.A. natural tendency

B. aptitude

C. characteristicD. quality

17. That young is quite sanguine about the

result of his competitive examination.

A. depressedB. pessimistic

C. anxious

D. optimistic

18. He is averse to the idea of holding

elections now.A. convinced

B. angryC. agreeable

D. opposed

19. The thief outwitted the constable on

some pretext and disappeared on the way to

the police station.

A. defeated

B.be fooledC. cheated

D. outmanoeuvred

20. Silence is mandatory for meditation to

be effective.

A. compulsoryB. necessary

C. required

D. needed

21. We should always try to maintain and

promote communal amity.A. bondage

B. contentionC. friendship

D. understanding

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29. Even today many people are guided byabstruse moral values.A. dangerous

B. impracticable

C. obscure

D. irrational

30. Instead of putting up a united front

against on common enemy, the medieval

states frittered away their energy ininternecine warfare.

A. mutually destructiveB. baneful

C. perniciousD. detrimental

31. Few teachers have been spared the


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problem of an obstreperous pupil in the

class.

A. sullen

B. unrulyC. lazy

D. awkward

32. The story is too fantastic to be credible.

A. believable

B. falseC. readable

D. praiseworthy

33. They feel that we should be fully aware

of our own environment.

A. nationalityB. heredity

C. natureD. surroundings

34. No one will invite her to a tea party for

she is so garrulous.A. talks a lot

B. giggles all the time

C. laughs a lotD. repeats gossip

35. The aberration in the Indian Economy

can be attributed to short-sightedness of its

political masters.A. procrastination

B. privilege

C. deviation

D. steadfastness

36. Traffic being what it is, it is lamentablethat our roads are unable to take the load.

A. unpardonableB. deplorable

C. inexcusable

D. terrible

37. A rupture in the relationship of two

brothers is quite apparent.

A. breakB. damage

C. breachD. gap

38. His visit to foreign countries brought

about a sea-change in his outlook and hisattitude to people.

A. complete change

B. partial changeC. favourable change

D. unfavourable change

39. Only those who are gullible take every

advertisement seriously.A. fallible

B. enthusiasticC. unsuspecting

D. unrealistic

40. Whatever opinion he give is sane

A. rationalB. obscureC. wild

D. arrogant

41. The recent acts of vandalism in thecountry cannot be ignored.

A. disturbance

B. ravage

C. provocationD. violence

42. It took him a long time to come round

after the operation.A.recover

B.walk

C.move

D.eat


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43. I don't like alien fashions.

A.foreign

B.extraneousC.unusual

D.exotic

44. Catching snakes can be hazardous for

people untrained in the art.

A.trickyB.harmful

C.difficult

D.dangerous

45. The inspector was a vigilant young man.

A.intelligentB.ambitious

C.watchfulD.smart

46. I wrote to him as lately as last week.

A.immediatelyB.early

C.recently

D.late

47. Many species of animals have become

extinct during the last hundred years.

A. aggressive

B. non-existentC. scattered

D. feeble.

48. The tablet alleviated the pain, and thepatient was soon feeling much better.

A. mitigatedB. moderated

C. removedD. lightened

49. The International Community may begin

to doubt the credentials of the largest

democracy in the world.

A. principles

B. dependabilityC. capacity to return loans

D. trustworthiness

43. I don't like alien fashions.

A.foreignB.extraneous

C.unusual

D.exotic

44. Catching snakes can be hazardous for

people untrained in the art.A.tricky

B.harmfulC.difficult

D.dangerous

45. The inspector was a vigilant young man.A.intelligent

B.ambitious

C.watchfulD.smart

46. I wrote to him as lately as last week.

A.immediately

B.earlyC.recently

D.late

47. Many species of animals have becomeextinct during the last hundred years.

A.aggressiveB.non-existent

C.scatteredD.feeble.

48. The tablet alleviated the pain, and the

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A.mitigated

B.moderated

C.removed

D.lightened

49. The International Community may beginto doubt the credentials of the largest

democracy in the world.

A.principles

B.dependabilityC.capacity to return loans

D.trustworthiness

57. The angry villagers have lynched two

suspected child-lifters already.

A.beaten upB.captured

C.killedD.mutilated

58. Some people just cannot compromise

where truth is concerned.A.adjust

B.accommodate

C.yieldD.conciliate

59. He listened of my request with

indifference.

A.disinterestB.concern

C.displeasure

D.caution

60. The soldier provided his mettle in the

battlefield.A.persistence

B.stamina and strengthC.courage and endurance

D.heroism

61. Japan has been very much eulogised in

this book.

A.appreciatedB.praised

C.approvedD.applauded

62. The time I spent in the library was a

most rewarding one.A.profitable

B.paying

C.serviceableD.precious

63. The benevolence of the God of Rain hasseen a very successful monsoon this year too

A.ill-willB.kindness

C.morbidityD.vision

64. Whatever the verdict of history may be,

Chaplin will occupy a unique place in its

pages.A.judgementB.voice

C.outcome

D.prediction

65. Even though singing of ballads is no

longer lucrative the Bhopas of Rajasthan

continue to sing them in order to cherish the

memory of their royal warriors.A.tempting

B.attractiveC.profitable

D.honourable

66. Incensed by his rude behaviour, the

manager suspended the worker.

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B.inflamed

C.enraged

D.enthused

67. The poem is written in a very lucid style.

A.elaborateB.clear

C.noble

D.intricate

68. The base of an Indian Politicians is the

group of sycophants around them who earn

bad name for their leaders.A.submissive

B.foppish

C.flatterersD.jarnor

69. He was wanted at the outset of his

career.A.end

B.beginningC.middle

D.entrance

70. When youngsters do not have good role-model to emulate they start searching for

them amongst Sportsmen of Filmstars.

A. imitate

B. modifyC. mollify

D. inhabit

71. The novel was so interesting that I wasoblivious of my surroundings.

A. precariousB. unmindful

C. awareD. watchful

72. All the characters in this novel are

fictitious.

A. unbelievable

B. unreliable

C. infamous

D. unreal

73. Everyone was listening to the news ofearthquake with mounting anxiety.

A.curiosity

B.grief

C.uneasinessD.eagerness

74. He corroborated the statement of hisbrother.

A.confirmed

B.disprovedC.condemned

D.seconded

75. The prince fell in love with a comelyyoung maiden.

A.delightfulB.pretty

C.homely

D.elegant

76. When I look back over there wartime

years I cannot help feeling that time is an

inadequate and even capricious measure of

their duration at one moment they seem solong, at another so short.

A.misleading

B.whimsical

C.erraticD.unpredictable

77. Manish neglected to remit the fees in

time and therefore had to pay a fine.A.refused

B.failed

C.promised

D.obstructed


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78. Some of the Asian countries have been

enmeshed in an inescapable debt trap.

A.entangledB.hit

C.struckD.ensured

79. She baffled all our attempts to find her.

A.defeatedB.thwarted

C.foiled

D.circumvented

80. It is a scandal that the murderer was

declared innocent.A.silly notion

B.talkC.rumour

D.disgraceful action

81. Everybody likes him because he is anindustrious student.

A. energetic

B. promptC. excellentD. diligent

82. The young man appears to be quite

headstrong.A. thick-headed

B. obstinate

C. robust

D. witty

83. As soon as he finished his speech, therewas spontaneous applause from the

audience.A. well-timed

B. willing

C. instinctive

D. instantaneous

84. The president of the party deprecated the

move of the Government to introduce

electoral reforms in a haste.A. welcomed

B. deniedC. protested

D. humiliated

85. He found a lucrative assignment.A. good

B. profitable

C. excellentD. significant

86. A person unrestrained by the rules ofmorality or tradition is called a licentious

person.A. libertine

B. loafer-typeC. criminal

D. freelance

87. The leader nodded his approbation.

A. understandingB. approvalC. admiration

D. appreciation

88. When he returned he was accompaniedby a sprightly young girl.

A. beautiful

B. lively

C. intelligentD. sportive

89. Being a member of this club, he has

certain rights.A. status

B. truth

C. virtues

D. privileges


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90. When he could not endure the cruel

ragging any longer, the new recruit bravely

stood up to all his bullying seniors.A. challenged

B. fought backC. resisted

D. defeated

91. His style is quite transparent.A. verbose

B. involved

C. lucidD. witty

92. The invasion force had no artillery andwas completely annihilated.

A. dismemberedB. reduced

C. destroyedD. split

93. The courage shown by the soldiers at

this moment of crisis is exemplary.

A. suitableB. clearC. elementary

D. admirable

94. Swift is known in the world of letters forhis misogynism.

A. hate for mankind

B. hate for womankind

C. love for the reasonableD. love for the womankind

95. The indiscriminate demand for mass

consumption goods is deplorable.A. desperate

B. undifferentiated

C. discreet

D. insensitive

In the following questions choose the word

which is the exact OPPOSITE of the givenwords.

1. ENORMOUS

A. Soft

B. Average

C. TinyD. Weak

2. COMMISSIONEDA.Started

B.Closed

C.FinishedD.Terminated

3. ARTIFICIAL

A.RedB.Natural

C.TruthfulD.Solid

4. EXODUSA.InfluxB.Home-coming

C.Return

D.Restoration

5. RELINQUISH

A.Abdicate

B.Renounce

C.PossessD.Deny

6. EXPAND

A.ConvertB.Condense

C.Congest

D.Conclude


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7. MORTAL

A.Divine

B.ImmortalC.Spiritual

D.Eternal

8. QUIESCENT

A.ACTIVE

B.DormantC.Weak

D. Unconcerned

9. OBEYING

A. Ordering

B. FollowingC. Refusing

D. Contradicting

10. FRAUDULENTA. Candid

B. DirectC. Forthright

D. Genuine

11. FLAGITIOUSA. Innocent

B. Vapid

C. Ignorant

D. Frivolous

12. BELITTLE

A. Criticize

B. FlatterC. Exaggerate

D. Adore

13. STARTLEDA. Amused

B. Relaxed

C. Endless

D. Astonished

14. BUSY

A. Occupied

B. EngrossedC. Relaxed

D. Engaged

15. FRESH

A. Faulty

B. SluggishC. Disgraceful

D. Stale

16. CULPABLE

A. Defendable

B. BlamelessC. Careless

D. Irresponsible

17. EVASIVEA.Free

B.HonestC.Liberal

D.Frank

18. GREGARIOUSA.Antisocial

B.Glorious

C.Horrendous

D.Similar

19. AWARE

A.Uncertain

B.IgnorantC.Sure

D.Doubtful

20. HIRSUTEA.Scaly

B.Bald

C.Erudite

D.Quiet


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21. SHRINK

A.Contract

B.SpoilC.Expand

D.Stretch

22. COMMON

A. Rare

B. SmallC. Petty

D. Poor

23. COMFORT

A. Uncomfort

B. MiscomfortC. Discomfort

D. None Of These

24. DEARA.Priceless

B.FreeC.Worthless

D.Cheap

25. ARROGANT

A. Humble

B. Cowardly

C. EgotisticD. Gentlemanly

26. VICTORIOUS

A.DefeatedB.Annexed

C.DestroyedD.Vanquished

27. GRACEFUL

A.Rough

B.Expert

C.Miserable

D.Awkward

28. NADIR

A.ModernityB.Zenith

C.LibertyD.Progress

29. EXTRAVAGANCE

A.LuxuryB.Poverty

C.Economical

D.Cheapness

30. PERTINENT

A. IrrationalB. Irregular

C. InsistentD. Irrelevant

31. OBSCURE

A. ImplicitB. Obnoxious

C. Explicit

D. Pedantic

32. URBANE

A. Illiterate

B. BackwardC. Discourteous

D. Orthodox

33. VANITYA. Pride

B. HumilityC. Conceit

D. Ostentatious

34. RARELY

A. Hardly

B. Definately


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C. Frequently

D. Periodically

35. MALICIOUSA. Kind

B. BoastfulC. Generous

D. Indifferent

36. EPILOGUE

A.Dialogue

B.PreludeC.Post script

D.Epigram

37. CAPACIOUSA.Limited

B.CaringC.Foolish

D.Changeable

38. CONDENSE

A.ExpandB.DistributeC.Interpret

D.Lengthen

39. ADAPTABLE

A. Adoptable

B. Flexible

C. YieldingD. Rigid

40. SACROSANCT

A. IrreligiousB. Unethical

C. Irreverent

D. Unholy

41. INDISCREET

A. Reliable

B. HonestC. Prudent

D. Stupid

42. FAMILIAR

A. Unpleasant

B. DangerousC. Friendly

D. Strange

43. TANGIBLE

A. EtherealB. Concrete

C. ActualD. Solid

44. LOVE

A. VillainyB. Hatred

C. Compulsion

D. Force

45. FAMOUS

A. Disgraced

B. Unknown

C. EvilD. Popular

46. ABSOLUTE

A. DeficientB. Faulty

C. LimitedD. Scarce

47. FRUGAL

A. Copious

B. Extravagant


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C.Generous

D.Ostentatious

48. INSIPIDA.Tasty

B.StupidC.Discreet

D.Feast

49. ABLE

A.Disable

B.InableC.Unable

D.Misable

50. HOSTILITYA.Courtesy

B.HospitalityC.Relationship

D.Friendliness

51. CROWDED

A.BusyB.CongestedC.Quiet

D.Deserted

52. COMICA.Emotional

B.Tragic

C.Fearful

D.Painful

53. HAPLESSA.Cheerful

B.ConsistentC.Fortunate

D.Shapely

54. FLIMSY

A.Frail

B.Filthy

C.Firm

D.Flippant

55. EQUANIMITYA.Resentment

B.Dubiousness

C.Duplicity

D.Excitement

56. ADDITION

A.DivisionB.Enumeration

C.Subtraction

D.Multiplication

57. ZENITHA.Acme

B.TopC.Nadir

D.Pinnacle

58. DOUBTFULA.Famous

B.Certain

C.Fixed

D.Important

59. PERENNIAL

A.Frequent

B.RegularC.Lasting

D.Rare

60. BENIGNA.Malevolent

B.Soft

C.Friendly

D.Unwise


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75. ANNOY

A.Praise

B.RejoiceC.Please

D.Reward

76. REPEL

A.Attend

B.ConcentrateC.Continue

D.Attract

77. SUPPRESS

A.Encourage

B.AllowC.Praise

D.Permit

78. NIGGARDLYA.Frugal

B.ThriftyC.Stingy

D.Generous

79. IMPASSEA.Resurgence

B.Breakthrough

C.Continuation

D.Combination

80. HAPHAZARD

A.Fortuitous

B.IndifferentC.Deliberate

D.Accidental

81. DENSITYA.Rarity

B.Intelligence

C.Clarity

D.Brightness

82. ADHERENT

A.Detractor

B.EnemyC.Alien

D.Rival

83. BASE

A.Climax

B.HeightC.Top

D.Roof

84. PATCHY

A.Attractive

B.UniformC.Simple

D.Clear

85. ENMITYA.Important

B.UnnecessaryC.Friendship

D.Likeness

86. HOLLOWA.Filled

B.Solid

C.Strong

D.Substantial

87. VALUABLE

A.Invaluable

B.WorthlessC.Inferior

D.Lowly

88. GULLIBLEA.Incredulous

B.Fickle

C.Easy

D.Stylish


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89. INDUSTRIOUS

A.Indifferent

B.IndolentC.Casual

D.Passive

90. AUTONOMY

A.Slavery

B.SubordinationC.Dependence

D.Submissiveness

91. ALIEN

A.Native

B.DomiciledC.Natural

D.Resident

92. SYNTHETICA.Affable

B.NaturalC.Plastic

D.Cosmetic

93. BALANCEA.Disbalance

B.Misbalance

C.Debalance

D.Imbalance

94. LIABILITY

A.Property

B.AssetsC.Debt

D.Treasure

95. MOUNTAINA.Plain

B.Plateau

C.Precipice

D.Valley

96. STATIONARY

A.Active

B.MobileC.Rapid

D.Busy

97. CONCEDE

A.Object

B.RefuseC.Grant

D.Accede

98. VIOLENT

A.Humble

B.HarmlessC.Gentle

D.Tame

99. VIRTUOUSA.Wicked

B.CorruptC.Vicious

D.Scandalous

100. GAINA.Loose

B.Fall

C.Lost

D.Lose

101. PRELIMINARY

A.Final

B.FirstC.Secondary

D.Initial

102. DEFIANCEA.Anxiety

B.Obedience

C.Suspicion

D.Dismay


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103. ENCOURAGE

A.Dampen

B.DisapproveC.Discourage

D.Warn

104. LUCID

A.Glory

B.NoisyC.Obscure

D.Distinct

105. STRINGENT

A.General

B.VehementC.Lenient

D.Magnanimous

106. MINORA.Big

B.MajorC.Tall

D.Heavy

107. REVEALEDA.Denied

B.Concealed

C.Ignored

D.Overlooked

108. ESSENTIAL

A.Extra

B.NoughtsC.Minors

D.Trivial

109. HYPOCRITICALA.Gentle

B.Sincere

C.Amiable

D.Dependable

110. FICKLEA.Courageous

B.SincereC.Steadfast

D.Humble

1. History abounds in instances ofcourage.

A.shines

B.lacksC.suffices

D.fails

2. The inhabitants of the island were

barbarians.A.civilized

B.cruelC.uncivilized

D.bad

3. The members thought that the task

was feasible.A.impracticalB.impossible

C.difficult

D.impracticable

4. crestfallen he returned as he had never

faced such humiliation in the whole of his

life.

A.vaingloriousB.indignant

C.triumphantD.disturbed

5. Feasibility of the project is under

study.

A.unsuitability

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C.impropriety

D.impracticability

6. The incessant noise of the boringmachine made it difficult for us to got to

sleep at night.A.intermittent

B.harsh

C.soft

D.constant

7. Unsettled conditions in the land led to

exodus of hundreds of its citizens.A.invasion

B.entry

C.immigrationD.expulsion

8. Many people try to resist reforms in

the society.A.fight

B.acceptC.welcome

D.repel

9. Because of the economy drive, theyvery unwillingly surrendered some

superfluous posts.

A.important

B.relevantC.significant

D.essential

10. The young leader was reluctant toshoulder the responsibilities of ministerial

office.A.wanting

B.willingC.anxious

D.eager

11. Sathish point of view was correct but

his behavior with his father was quite

impertinent.

A.healthy

B.respectfulC.inadequate

D.smooth

12. This new magazine is know for its

comprehensive coverage of news.

A.casualB.inadequate

C.indifferent

D.superficial

13. He is well known for coming up with

impracticable solutions.A.easy

B.possibleC.feasible

D.alternate

14. The managing director remarked thatthe secretary was an asset to the company.

A.loss

B.liabilityC.dragD.handicap

15. You can hardly find any trace of

humility in the man.A.pride

B.insolence

C.arrogance

D.conceit

16. The plantation workers were on a

collision course before the labor officerintervened.

A.retaliatory

B.perfunctory

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D.circuitous

17. The result of the tournament gave

them a sense of elation.A.despondency

B.miseryC.disappointment

D.despair

18. The officer asked the clerk to expeditethe matter.

A.postpone

B.deferC.adjourn

D.delay

19. He is extremely intelligent but proud.

A.dullB.weak

C.ignorantD.simple

20. I abhor the ideas he sometimes

expresses

A.admireB.respectC.applaud

D.appreciate

21. They had an insipid conversation.A.lively

B.argumentative

C.loud

D.curious

22. The habit of squandering moneyshould not be encouraged.

A.discardingB.boarding

C.collecting

D.saving

23. The bedroom is at the rear side of this

house.

A.unusualB.front

C.upperD.back

24. His critics found in the overt

statements some hidden design.A.converse

B.pervert

C.covertD.contrived

25. He spoke against corruption with zealA.indifference

B.calmnessC.despair

D.passiveness

26. Those who views are progressive

often meet with formidable impediments

when they begin to act.A.revolutionaryB.retrograde

C.brave

D.outmoded

27. Everything about him, especially his

talkative nature, proclaims his effeminacy.

A.aggressiveness

B.attractivenessC.manliness

D.boorishness

28. Adversity teaches man to be humbleand self-reliant.

A.sincerity

B.animosity

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D.prosperity

29. Given these constraint, we have no

alternative but to suggest an improvisedsolution.

A.a completeB.a preplanned

C.a permanent

D.a proscribed

30. The chairman initiated the

proceedings with a brief speech.

A.confusedB.closed

C.started

D.complicated

31. We had a delectable meal yesterday.A.heavy

B.unsavoryC.tasty

D.nice

32. There was something strange and

morbid about the whole house.A.healthyB.cheerful

C.insipid

D.appealing

33. The leader was pragmatic in his

approach to the problem facing the country.

A.indefinite

B.vagueC.idealistic

D.optimistic

34. Many people suffer setbacks in theircareer because of their inherent levity.

A.seriousness

B.solemnity

C.religiosity

D.gravity

35. The moment when jadish got order of

promotion, as General Manager, was a

memorable occasion for him and his family.A.passing

B.immemorialC.forgetful

D.innocuous

36. They took note of humility of thevisiting dignitary.

A.grandeur

B.arroganceC.friendliness

D.decency

37. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever

he is posed with a problem.A.eagerness

B.weaknessC.indifference

D.softness

38. I was surprised at his stiff attitude.

A.courteousB.flexibleC.soft

D.lively

39. It was done in a haphazard manner.A.planned

B.excellent

C.extraordinary

D.designed

40. He abandoned his family.A.supported

B.encouragedC.pleased

D.saved


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41. In a literary work obscurity cab be a

virtue.

A.clarityB.precision

C.definitenessD.specificity

42. It was universally characterized as a

progressive measure.A.regressive

B.obstructive

C.retrogradeD.abhorrent

43. Mala was often teased as corpulent byher friends.

A.fatB.belligerent

C.garrulousD.gaunt

44. His vindictive nature often came up

for comment among his friends.

A.forgetfulB.forgivingC.obedient

D.timid

45. The minister gave a public speech onthe controversial subject to precipitate the

matter.

A.aggravate

B.createC.defer

D.push

46. Poet often prefer ambiguity toA.clarity

B.certainty

C.rationality

D.perversity

47. In ancient India, scholars had no

interest in political power or material

growth.A.internal

B.spiritualC.psychic

D.celestial

48. The atmosphere in that desolate placelooked ominous.

A.pleasant

B.encouragingC.auspicious

D.favorable

49. Like poverty, affluence can

sometimes create its own problems.A.indigence

B.opulenceC.sorrow

D.exuberance

50. The atmosphere in the institute he had

newly joined congenial to research.A.disagreeable forB.inconvenient for

C.unpleasant for

D.unsuitable for

51. Dinesh could manage his family

satisfactory with his meager income.

A.continuous

B.fabulousC.hard

D.adequate

52. His short but pointed speech wasapplauded by all sections of the audience.

A.disapproved

B.misunderstood

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D.welcomed

53. I thought about her a lot during the

following months.A.succeeding

B.proceedingC.preceding

D.receding

54. His interpretation of the poem issuperficial.

A.mysterious

B.difficultC.profound

D.mystical

55. The chairman rebuked the accounts

for not supervising officer for notsupervising the work of his subordinates.

A.receivedB.awarded

C.invitedD.praised

56. It is one of pernicious customsprevailing in the society.A.permanent

B.beneficial

C.parochial

D.dangerous

57. He was asked to accelerate the pace of

work.

A.superviseB.slacken

C.controlD.check

58. The commission took two years to go

through the massive collection of files and

documents before preparing its report.

A.meager

B.heavy

Clight

D.short

59. He is the most prudent person. I have

ever came across.A.shortsighted

B.reckless

C.inconsiderate

D.injudicious

60. According to a great philosopher

magnanimity in a man implies many otherqualities.

A.enmity

B.meannessC.jealousy

D.poverty

61. Nothing has been organised properlyand confusion seems inevitable.

A.inevidentB.inefficient

C.ineligible

D.uncertain

62. What he tells me confirms my ideas.

A.strengthens

B.opposes

C.contradictsD.verifies

63. The actor is well known both for his

humility and courage.A.pride

B.determinationC.honesty

D.gentleness

64. The General Manager is quite tactful

and handles the workers union very

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A.disciplined

B.naive

C.strict

D.loose

65. The error in the newspaper article isincidental.

A.intentional

B.conventional

C.usualD.permissible

66. The club meets on the last Thursdayof every month is a dilapidated palace.

A.neglected

B.regeneratedC.renovated

D.furnished

67. A friendly dog meet us at thefarmgate.

A.helpfulB.understanding

C.quiet

D.hostile

68. In the interest of one's own reputation

one should avoid ostentation while

entertaining friends.

A.miserlinessB.simplicity

C.purity

D.innocence

69. She used to disparageher neighbor

every now and then.A.please

B.praiseC.belittle

D.denigrate

70. The story told by the teacheramused

children in the class.

A.frightened

B.joltedC.astonished

D.saddened