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Synonyms, , 18, , SYNONYMS, , CHAPTER, , Directions: in questions no. 1 to 274, out of the four alternatives, choose the one, which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the answer sheet., 1., , 2., , 3., , 4., , 5., , 6., , 7., , Irrevocable, (a) Change, (b) Done, (c) Unalterable, (d) Reversible, Adorn, (a) Trust, (b) Writer, (c) Suspect, (d) Beautify, Repose, (a) Place, (b) Keep, (c) Rest, (d) Replace, Commotion, (a) Cheer, (b) Imbalance, (c) Disturbance, (d) Movement, Nurture, (a) To encourage, (b) To grow, (c) To see, (d) To maintain, Deny, (a) Regain, (b) Refuse, (c) Repair, (d) Reduce, Abuse, (a) Use, (b) Praise, (c) Scorn, (d) Raise, , English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 8., , 9., , 10., , 11., , 12., , 13., , 14., , Docile, (a) Submissive, (b) Stubborn, (c) Strong, (d) Changeable, Considerate, (a) Agreeable, (b) Kind, (c) Like-minded, (d) Thoughtful, Irresolute, (a) Undecided, (b) Angry, (c) Ignorant, (d) Firm, Frugal, (a) Economical, (b) Miserly, (c) Splendid, (d) Hungry, Motive, (a) Reason, (b) Occasion, (c) Intention, (d) Preparation, Pity, (a) Offence, (b) Mercy, (c) Kindness, (d) Joy, Quash, (a) Question, (b) Pledge, (c) Reject, (d) Slash, , 15., , 16., , 17., , 18., , 19., , 20., , 21., , Restrict, (a) Curtail, (b) Prohibit, (c) Retain, (d) Retail, Anticipate, (a) Antagonise, (b) Expect, (c) Accept, (d) Hope, Tremendous, (a) Awesome, (b) Remarkable, (c) Considerable, (d) Excessive, Meticulous, (a) Correct, (b) Clean, (c) Methodical, (d) Painstaking, Abundant, (a) Sufficient, (b) Plentiful, (c) Significant, (d) Vibrant, Acquaint, (a) Arouse, (b) Introduce, (c) Appoint, (d) Acquire, Change, (a) Alter, (b) Renew, (c) Review, (d) Repeat, 319

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Synonyms, , 22., , 23., , 24., , 25., , 26., , 27., , 28., , 29., , 30., , 31., , 320, , Surreptitiously, (a) Calmly, (b) Secretly, (c) Suggestively, (d) Quitely, Forebode, (a) Alarm, (b) Foretell, (c) Failure, (d) Forefront, Genuine, (a) Good, (b) Real, (c) Attractive, (d) Lovable, Adverse, (a) Negative, (b) Facilitating, (c) Decorative, (d) Derogative, Elastic, (a) Rubbery, (b) Flexible, (c) Expensive, (d) Exciting, Vacillate, (a) Waver, (b) Never, (c) Quiver, (d) Queer, Impeccable, (a) Perfect, (b) Fair, (c) Faultless, (d) Criminal, Impediment, (a) Clear, (b) Ailment, (c) Incapable, (d) Obstruction, Advance, (a) Reduce, (b) Halt, (c) Progress, (d) Extend, Prognosis, (a) Diagnosis, (b) Forecast, (c) Preface, (d) Identity, , 32., , 33., , 34., , 35., , 36., , 37., , 38., , 39., , 40., , 41., , Poach, (a) Catch, (b) Hunt, (c) Preach, (d) Plunder, Repartee, (a) Refuse, (b) Celebrate, (c) Quick witty reply, (d) Question, Exhort, (a) Recommend, (b) Coax, (c) Urge, (d) Push, Lurid, (a) Happy, (b) Abundant, (c) Bright, (d) Shocking, Familiar, (a) Well-known, (b) Familial, (c) Relative, (d) Common, Dessert, (a) Wasteland, (b) Abandon, (c) Sweet-dish, (d) Broth, Affiliate, (a) Control, (b) Associate, (c) Copy, (d) Discriminate, Explicit, (a) Clear, (b) Obvious, (c) Cautious, (d) Exorbitant, Diligent, (a) Intelligent, (b) Energetic, (c) Modest, (d) Industrious, Infuriate, (a) Burn, (b) Disgrace, (c) Threaten, (d) Enrage, , 42., , 43., , 44., , 45., , 46., , 47., , 48., , 49., , 50., , 51., , Prospective, (a)Preceded, (b) Prosperous, (c) Perplexed, (d) Possible, Lousy, (a) Unbearable, (b)Awful, (c) Loose, (d) Stinking, Accentuated, (a) Accent, (b) Devalued, (c) Mitigated, (d) Sharpened, Predominantly, (a) Emphatically, (b) Forcefully, (c) Mostly, (d) Profoundly, Paucity, (a) Sincerity, (b) Shortfall, (c) Publicity, (d) Downfall, Avert, (a) Hide, (b) Obey, (c) Excuse, (d) Avoid, Pensive, (a) Careless, (b) Thoughtful, (c) Penitent, (d) Unattached, Cordial, (a) Smooth, (b) Friendly, (c) Sophisticated, (d) Reserved, Provisional, (a) Casual, (b) Lucky, (c) Visible, (d) Temporary, Horrendous, (a) Very huge, (b) Greatly unpleasant, (c) Mildly sincere, (d) Most pleasant, , English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Synonyms, , 52., , 53., , 54., , 55., , 56., , 57., , 58., , 59., , 60., , 61., , Authentic, (a) Admirable, (b) Genuine, (c) Adjustable, (d) None of the above, Rectify, (a) Correct, (b) Alter, (c) Erase, (d) Continue, Miraculous, (a) Mysterious, (b) Sudden, (c) Amazing, (d) Unexpected, Warranty, (a) Threat, (b) Guarantee, (c) Order for arrest, (d) Issue, Knave, (a) Emperor, (b) Enchanter, (c) Soldier, (d) Scoundrel, Prodigal, (a) Huge, (b) Prodigious, (c) Enormous, (d) Wasteful, Impost, (a) Fertilizer, (b) Dispatch, (c) Tax, (d) Postage, Coarse, (a) Academic, (b) Grain, (c) Rough, (d) Training, Forego, (a) Renounce, (b) Disown, (c) Leave, (d) Accumulate, Recipients, (a) Creators, (b) Donors, (c) Receivers, (d) Instigators, , English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 62., , 63., , 64., , 65., , 66., , 67., , 68., , 69., , 70., , 71., , Frontier, (a) Edge, (b) Landmark, (c) Boundary, (d) Corner, Rout, (a) Death, (b) Defeat, (c) Loss, (d) Crash, Irreproachable, (a) Remarkable, (b) Extraordinary, (c) Faultless, (d) Immense, Felicity, (a) Prosperity, (b) Honesty, (c) Bliss, (d) Sorrow, Judicious, (a) Biased, (b) Sensible, (c) Exact, (d) Honest, Transpired, (a) Was communicated, (b) Was discussed, (c) Happened, (d) Conspired, Obstinate, (a) Foolish, (b) Unyielding, (c) Unreasonable, (d) Mischievous, Sundry, (a) Countless, (b) Various, (c) Certain, (d) Several, Menial, (a) Lowly, (b) Tough, (c) Dangerous, (d) Low-paid, Impetus, (a) Financial support, (b) Accelerated growth, (c) Retarded growth, (d) Driving force, , 72., , 73., , 74., , 75., , 76., , 77., , 78., , 79., , 80., , Emulate, (a) Praise, (b) Find out, (c) Follow, (d) Assess, Boast, (a) Cry, (b) Abuse, (c) Hate, (d) Brag, Mass murder, (a) Patricide, (b) Fratricide, (c) Regicide, (d) Genocide, Executioner, (a) Executive engineer, (b) Explorer, (c) Experimenter, (d) One who inflict, capital punishment, Maiden speech, (a) Farewell speech, (b) Short speech, (c) First speech, (d) Speech about, women, Interfere, (a) Meddle, (b) Help, (c) Object, (d) Copy, Tedious, (a) Tiresome, (b) Dull, (c) Interesting, (d) Exciting, Magnificent, (a) Magnanimous, (b) Modest, (c) Generous, (d) Splendid, Spirited, (a) Heated, (b) Drunk, (c) Enthusiastic, (d) Possessed, 321

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Synonyms, , 81., , 82., , 83., , 84., , 85., , 86., , 87., , 88., , 89., , 90., , 322, , Gloomy, (a) Misty, (b) Morose, (c) Murky, (d) Shadowy, Grumble, (a) To scold, (b) To complain, (c) To sheer, (d) To fight, Crude, (a) Unrefined, (b) Cruel, (c) Rude, (d) Savage, Hostile, (a) Poor, (b) Antagonistic, (c) Delinquent, (d) Reticent, Friendly, (a) Gentle, (b) Amiable, (c) Considerate, (d) Industrious, Veil, (a) Seclude, (b) Moan, (c) Conceal, (d) Repent, Recurrent, (a) Flowing backward, (b) Healing quickly, (c) Happening, repeatedly, (d) Timely, Peculiar, (a) Same, (b) Strange, (c) Surprising, (d) Tiring, Prosper, (a) Cherish, (b) Promote, (c) Thrive, (d) Rich, Eminent, (a) Confident, (b) Authentic, (c) Ingenious, (d) Illustrious, , 91., , Fortitude, (a) Composure, (b) Confidence, (c) Courage, (d) Produce, 92. Sanitise, (a) Pleasant, (b) Disinfect, (c) Pious, (d) Crazy, 93. Favourite, (a) Preferred, (b) Focused, (c) Pleasurable, (d) Disliked, 94. Novice, (a) Beginner, (b) Virtuous, (c) Trainer, (d) Learner, 95. Adversary, (a) Poverty, (b) Contestant, (c) Opponent, (d) Intruder, 96. Dishonour, (a) Infamy, (b) Glory, (c) Uncouth, (d) Wicked, 97. Erudite, (a) Scholarly, (b) Friendly, (c) Miserly, (d) Lovely, 98. Idea, (a) Comprehension, (b) Notion, (c) Emotion, (d) Gist, 99. Takes after, (a) Follows, (b) Comes after, (c) Resembles, (d) Imitates, 100. Ill-favoured, (a) Unlucky, (b) Weak in health, (c) Short-tempered, (d) Ugly, , 101. Homage, (a) Humility, (b) Tribute, (c) Obedience, (d) Allegiance, 102. Clue, (a) Hint, (b) Inkling, (c) Intimation, (d) Signal, 103. Amazement, (a) Shock, (b) Wander, (c) Surprise, (d) Suspicion, 104. Consistency, (a) Constancy, (b) Competence, (c) Permanence, (d) Uniformity, 105. Electrifying, (a) Attractive, (b) Fearsome, (c) Exciting, (d) Disturbing, 106. Refrain, (a) Dissuade, (b) Desist, (c) Prevent, (d) Curb, 107. Merited, (a) Deserved, (b) Encouraged, (c) Prompted, (d) Supported, 108. Candid, (a) Overconfident, (b) Frank, (c) Arrogant, (d) Careless, 109. Zealous, (a) Ardent, (b) Jealous, (c) Furious, (d) Impatient, 110. Industrious, (a) Indolent, (b) Industrial, (c) Hard-working, (d) Economic, English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Synonyms, , 111. Feasible, (a) Practical, (b) Rejoice, (c) Accentuate, (d) Accurate, 112. Atrocity, (a) Envy, (b) Violence, (c) Jealousy, (d) Absurdity, 113. Fortify, (a) Create, (b) Generate, (c) Prohibit, (d) Strengthen, 114. Pacify, (a) Calm down, (b) Satisfy, (c) Rouse, (d) Rejoice, 115. Barren, (a) Good, (b) Wholesome, (c) Unproductive, (d) Profitable, 116. Infamy, (a) Notoriety, (b) Glory, (c) Integrity, (d) Familiarity, 117. Intrepid, (a) Hesitant, (b) Fearless, (c) Extrovert, (d) Familiarity, 118. Perspicuous, (a) Relevant, (b) Precise, (c) Brief, (d) Clear, 119. Sufficient, (a) Full, (b) Complete, (c) Enough, (d) Less, 120. Benevolent, (a) Beneficial, (b) Kind, (c) Helpful, (d) Supportive, English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 121. Ancestors, (a) Extinct tribes, (b) Relatives, (c) Forefathers, (d) Old people, 122. Embrace, (a) Impress, (b) Except, (c) Embarrass, (d) Accept, 123. Meek, (a) Light-hearted, (b) Serious, (c) Submissive, (d) Benign, 124. Cajole, (a) Insist, (b) Persuade, (c) Direct, (d) Recommend, 125. Fragrance, (a) Taste, (b) Aroma, (c) Sight, (d) Touch, 126. Fictitious, (a) False, (b) Frail, (c) Foul, (d) Flattering, 127. Obscene, (a) Dirty, (b) Unhealthy, (c) Indecent, (d) Unwanted, 128. Imitate, (a) Follow, (b) Copy, (c) Think, (d) Allude, 129. Enigmatic, (a) Magnetic, (b) Automatic, (c) Speeding, (d) Puzzling, 130. Despondent, (a) Deserted, (b) Dejected, (c) Rejected, (d) Repentant, , 131. Aversion, (a) Aggression, (b) Assertion, (c) Dislike, (d) Impudence, 132. Desperation, (a) Depression, (b) Jubilation, (c) Fascination, (d) Hopelessness, 133. Jubilant, (a) Brilliant, (b) Proud, (c) Ecstatic, (d) Gloomy, 134. Liberty, (a) Freedom, (b) Equality, (c) Charity, (d) Democracy, 135. Blister, (a) Chatter, (b) Travel, (c) Attack, (d) Wound, 136. Trauma, (a) Accident, (b) Art form, (c) Type of medicine, (d) Emotional shock, 137. Fabulous, (a) Beautiful, (b) Marvellous, (c) Interesting, (d) Charming, 138. Laudable, (a) Sincere, (b) Praiseworthy, (c) Benevolent, (d) Welcome, 139. Surpass, (a) Outdo, (b) Pass over, (c) Overdo, (d) Pass by, 140. Defer, (a) Indifferent, (b) Deft, (c) Differ, (d) Postpone, 323

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Synonyms, , 141. Cease, (a) Begin, (b) Stop, (c) Create, (d) Dull, 142. Pious, (a) Religious, (b) Sympathetic, (c) Afraid, (d) Faithful, 143. Abandon, (a) Forsake, (b) Keep, (c) Cherish, (d) Enlarge, 144. Intimidate, (a) Calm down, (b) View, (c) Leave, (d) Frighten, 145. Regard, (a) Respect, (b) Liking, (c) Love, (d) Suspicion, 146. Swap, (a) Snap, (b) Exchange, (c) Break, (d) Exclude, 147. Prudent, (a) Wise, (b) Cunning, (c) Frank, (d) Severe, 148. Genius, (a) A generous person, (b) A foreigner, (c) An intellect, (d) An athlete, 149. Culmination, (a) Conclusion, (b) Climax, (c) Abyss, (d) Cultivation, 150. Sporadic, (a) Surviving, (b) Sweeping, (c) Irregular, (d) Persistent, 324, , 151. Crass, (a) Casual, (b) Formal, (c) Unrefined, (d) Sterile, 152. Accomplish, (a) Amass, (b) Acquire, (c) Adhere, (d) Achieve, 153. Cursory, (a) Little, (b) Quick, (c) Eager, (d) Tender, 154. Envisaged, (a) Ensured, (b) Idealized, (c) Contemplated, (d) Imagined, 155. Clandestine, (a) Awkward, (b) Inconsistent, (c) Secret, (d) Ugly, 156. Resentment, (a) Annoyance, (b) Dispatch, (c) Disagreement, (d) Dismissal, 157. Obdurate, (a) Angry, (b) Calm, (c) Obsessed, (d) Adamant, 158. Obscure, (a) Unknown, (b) Neglectful, (c) Occasional, (d) Old, 159. Reluctant, (a) Unwilling, (b) Forego, (c) Redundant, (d) Amendable, 160. Revelation, (a) Anticipation, (b) Imagination, (c) Revel in, (d) Disclosure, , 161. Ostracise, (a) Censure, (b) Sentence, (c) Banish, (d) Berate, 162. Appalled, (a) Shocked, (b) Saddened, (c) Scared, (d) Alarmed, 163. Imbecility, (a) Stupidity, (b) Rusticity, (c) Verbosity, (d) Incoherence, 164. Collusion, (a) Conflict, (b) Secret agreement, (c) Consultation, (d) Misunderstanding, 165. Hesitant, (a) Antagonistic, (b) Grumbling, (c) Contradict, (d) Undecided, 166. Deceptive, (a) Disagreeable, (b) Misleading, (c) Mistake, (d) Debatable, 167. Palpable, (a) Obvious, (b) Immense, (c) Sufficient, (d) Hidden, 168. Laid-back, (a) Lie in wait, (b) Sorry state, (c) Lame, (d) Easy-going, 169. Sauntering, (a) Jogging, (b) Brisk walking, (c) Travelling, (d) Strolling, 170. Pompous, (a) Grandiose, (b) Polished, (c) Modest, (d) Skilled, English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Synonyms, , 171. Poignant, (a) Showy, (b) Sad, (c) Silly, (d) Snobbish, 172. Querulous, (a) Critical, (b) Curious, (c) Quarrelsome, (d) Ambiguous, 173. Audacious, (a) Brilliant, (b) Powerful, (c) Bold, (d) Frightening, 174. Perilous, (a) Hazardous, (b) Rigorous, (c) Resilient, (d) Requisite, 175. Reverie, (a) Determination, (b) Day-dream, (c) Reality, (d) Realization, 176. Genial, (a) Cordial, (b) Unselfish, (c) Careful, (d) Specific, 177. Accrue, (a) Accumulate, (b) Accommodate, (c) Grow, (d) Suffice, 178. Loquacious, (a) Talkative, (b) Slow, (c) Content, (d) Unclear, 179. Vindictive, (a) Imaginative, (b) Accusative, (c) Spiteful, (d) Aggressive, 180. Inclement, (a) Selfish, (b) Active, (c) Unfavourable, (d) Inactive, English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 181. Hostility, (a) Illness, (b) Enmity, (c) Disturbance, (d) Derogatory, 182. Indifferent, (a) Dissimilar, (b) Various, (c) Interference, (d) Unconcerned, 183. Condemn, (a) Censure, (b) Despair, (c) Kill, (d) Hit, 184. Defect, (a) Loss, (b) Harm, (c) Shortcoming, (d) Delicate, 185. Jealous, (a) Envious, (b) Unhappy, (c) Regretful, (d) Remorse, 186. Weary, (a) Careless, (b) Shivering, (c) Troubled, (d) Weak, 187. Plausible, (a) Pleasing taste, (b) Seemingly true, (c) Manageable, (d) Cannot be proved, 188. Creditable, (a) Able to lend money, (b) Bringing praise, (c) Able to repay a loan, (d) Fit to be believed, 189. Salient, (a) Most important, (b) Salt-like taste, (c) Pleasing, (d) Satisfactory, 190. Fragile, (a) Soft, (b) Smooth, (c) Flexible, (d) Easily broken, , 191. Reticent, (a) Sensitive, (b) Secretive, (c) Not feeling well, (d) Not saying much, 192. Reciprocal, (a) Formal, (b) Favorable, (c) Mutual, (d) Sustainable, 193. Apprise, (a) Inform, (b) Estimate, (c) Admire, (d) Require, 194. Consensus, (a) Awareness, (b) General agreement, (c) Careful observation, (d) Praiseworthy, 195. Unceremonious, (a) Impolite, (b) Informal, (c) Incomplete, (d) Irregular, 196. Treason, (a) Absurdity, (b) Disloyalty, (c) Dishonesty, (d) Deception, 197. Amiable, (a) Popular, (b) Generous, (c) Friendly, (d) Reasonable, 198. Lucid, (a) Fluent, (b) Clear, (c) Musical, (d) Familiar, 199. Ravaged, (a) Destroyed, (b) Spoiled, (c) Conquered, (d) Robbed, 200. Perplexed, (a) Annoyed, (b) Disappointed, (c) Puzzled, (d) Ruined, 325

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Synonyms, , 201. Anonymity, (a) Reputation, (b) Publicity, (c) Being unknown, (d) Wrong address, 202. Ephemeral, (a) Disturbing, (b) Filthy, (c) Short-lived, (d) Poverty-stricken, 203. Caption, (a) Joke, (b) Definition, (c) Meaning, (d) Title, 204. Battered, (a) Destroyed, (b) Dashed on, (c) Struck hard, (d) Struck off, 205. Extravagant, (a) Hardworking, (b) Good, (c) Extraordinary, (d) Spendthrift, 206. Redundant, (a) Superfluous, (b) Uninterested, (c) Introspective, (d) Knowledgeable, 207. Hindered, (a) Damaged, (b) Disturbed, (c) Obstructed, (d) Protested, 208. Concealed, (a) Covered, (b) Closed, (c) Sealed, (d) Hidden, 209. Relish, (a) Realize, (b) Taste, (c) Enjoy, (d) Reveal, 210. Acute, (a) Dull, (b) Drowsy, (c) Unpleasant, (d) Sharp, 326, , 211. Solicit, (a) Command, (b) Request, (c) Sympathize, (d) Agree, 212. Surmount, (a) Discount, (b) Surround, (c) Overcome, (d) Capture, 213. Pertinent, (a) Indirect, (b) Relevant, (c) Direct, (d) Important, 214. Nebulous, (a) Revolutionary, (b) Vague, (c) Starting, (d) Idiotic, 215. Ubiquitous, (a) Omnipresent, (b) Omnipotent, (c) Omniscient, (d) Affluent, 216. Corroborate, (a) Collaborate, (b) Substantiate, (c) Co-operate, (d) Correlate, 217. Adequate, (a) Necessary, (b) Sufficient, (c) Procured, (d) Additional, 218. Solecism, (a) Abuse, (b) Witty quip, (c) Clever argument, (d) Grammatical error, 219. Delirious, (a) Delicious, (b) Pleasing, (c) Desperate, (d) Excited, 220. Licentious, (a) Immoral, (b) Intellectual, (c) Moral, (d) Without license, , 221. Squander, (a) Expensive, (b) Waste, (c) Litter, (d) Economical, 222. Abated, (a) Reduced, (b) Vanished, (c) Increased, (d) Stabilized, 223. Abrogate, (a) Repeal, (b) Destroy, (c) Delay, (d) Dismiss, 224. Abstemious, (a) Resistant, (b) Temperate, (c) Superstitions, (d) Careful, 225. Allegiance, (a)Servility, (b)Obedience, (c) Loyalty, (d) Passivity, 226. Amicable, (a) Poisonous, (b) Co-operative, (c) Satisfying, (d) Heartening, 227. Ample, (a) Meagre, (b) Quantitative, (c) Sufficient, (d) Tasty, 228. Baleful, (a) Harmful, (b) Doubtful, (c) Useful, (d) Helpful, 229. Benevolence, (a) Ill will, (b) Morbidity, (c) Kindness, (d) Vision, 230. Camouflage, (a) Hide, (b) Reveal, (c) Disguise, (d) Pretend, English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Synonyms, , 231. Chivalrous, (a) Crude, (b) Gallant, (c) Handsome, (d)Tinkering, 232. Covenant, (a)Case, (b) Coupon, (c) Contract, (d) Settlement, 233. Dainty, (a)Carefree, (b)Feminine and happy, (c)Delicacy, (d)Small and graceful, 234. Deference, (a) Indifference, (b) Sympathy, (c) Respect, (d) Flattery, 235. Dormant, (a) Sleeping, (b) Humble, (c) Quick, (d) Active, 236. Dramatic, (a) Unprecedented, (b)Thrilling, (c) Spectacular, (d) Effective, 237. Dubious, (a) Doubtful, (b) Disputable, (c) Duplicate, (d) Dangerous, 238. Duplicity, (a) Repetition, (b) Artlessness, (c) Deception, (d) Cleverness, 239. Eternal, (a) Innumerable, (b) Immeasurable, (c) Prolonged, (d) Perpetual, 240. Evince, (a) Look, (b) Try, (c) Apply, (d) Show, English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 241. Evoked, (a) Escaped, (b) Called forth, (c) Produced, (d) Summoned, 242. Flabbergasted, (a) Scared, (b) Embarrassed, (c) Dumbfounded, (d) Humiliated, 243. Flimsy, (a) Weak, (b) Strong, (c) Justified, (d) Impulsive, 244. Garish, (a) Unusual, (b) Exciting, (c) Confused, (d) Gaudy, 245. Implacable, (a) Relentless, (b) Unappeasable, (c) Dangerous, (d) Courageous, 246. Indict, (a) To accuse, (b) Entrapment, (c) Indoctrination, (d) Inducement, 247. Indigent, (a) Indian men, (b) Poor, (c) Guilty, (d) Untried, 248. Innocuous, (a) Abominable, (b) Harmless, (c) Harmful, (d) Useful, 249. Innuendoes, (a) Indications, (b) Inspiring quotes, (c) Witty remarks, (d) Insinuations, 250. Insolent, (a) Violent, (b) Polite, (c) Insulting, (d) Frivolous, , 251. Irreverence, (a) Disrespect, (b) Cruelty, (c) Unkindness, (d) Invalidity, 252. Latent, (a)Primitive, (b) Hidden, (c) Potent, (d) Talented, 253. Massive, (a) Tall, (b) Large in size, (c) Total, (d) Little, 254. Obnoxious, (a) Depressing, (b) Disgusting, (c) Arrogant, (d) Filthy, 255. Panacea, (a) Flatter, (b) Praise, (c) Inactivity, (d) Cure-all, 256. Pragmatic, (a) Practical, (b) Playful, (c) Causal, (d) Clever, 257. Reparation, (a) Compensation, (b) Co-relation, (c) Aspersion, (d) Delegation, 258. Salutary, (a) Premature, (b) Terrible, (c) Disastrous, (d) Beneficial, 259. Shrink, (a) Contract, (b) Physician, (c) Reduce, (d) Shrivel, 260. Soporific, (a) Soothing, (b) Terrific, (c) Supreme, (d) Sleep-inducing, 327

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Synonyms, , 261. Vagary, (a)Lapse of memory, (b) Companionship, (c) gang, (d) impulse, 262. Coax, (a) Pacify, (b) Punish, (c) Persuade, (d) Please, 263. Renowned, (a) Notorious, (b) Great, , 266. Transparent, (a) Translucent, (b) Opaque, (c) Clear, (d) Sharp, 267. Fruitless, (a) Successful, (b) barren, (c) Useless, (d) Insufficient, , (c) Brave, (d) Famous, 264. Blaze, (a) Rage, (b) Rush, (c) Fire, (d) Mark, 265. Tangential, (a) partly, (b) forcefully, (c)superficial, relevance, (d) fitfully, , ANSWER KEY, 1., 11., 21., 31., 41., 51., 61., 71., 81., 91., 101., 111., 121., 131., 141., 151., 161., 171., 181., 191., 201., 211., 221., 231., 241., 251., 261., , 328, , (c), (b), (a), (b), (d), (b), (c), (b), (b), (c), (b), (a), (c), (c), (b), (c), (c), (b), (b), (d), (c), (b), (b), (b), (b), (a), (d), , 2., 12., 22., 32., 42., 52., 62., 72., 82., 92., 102., 112., 122., 132., 142., 152., 162., 172., 182., 192., 202., 212., 222., 232., 242., 252., 262., , (d), (c), (b), (b), (d), (b), (c), (c), (b), (b), (a), (b), (d), (d), (a), (d), (a), (c), (d), (c), (c), (c), (a), (c), (c), (b), (c), , 3., 13., 23., 33., 43., 53., 63., 73., 83., 93., 103., 113., 123., 133., 143., 153., 163., 173., 183., 193., 203., 213., 223., 233., 243., 253., 263., , (c), (b), (b), (c), (b), (a), (b), (d), (a), (a), (c), (d), (c), (c), (a), (b), (a), (c), (a), (a), (d), (b), (a), (d), (a), (b), (d), , 4., 14., 24., 34., 44., 54., 64., 74., 84., 94., 104., 114., 124., 134., 144., 154., 164., 174., 184., 194., 204., 214., 224., 234., 244., 254., 264., , (c), (c), (b), (c), (a), (c), (c), (d), (b), (a), (d), (a), (b), (a), (d), (d), (b), (a), (c), (b), (a), (b), (d), (c), (d), (b), (c), , 5., 15., 25., 35., 45., 55., 65., 75., 85., 95., 105., 115., 125., 135., 145., 155., 165., 175., 185., 195., 205., 215., 225., 235., 245., 255., 265., , (b), (b), (a), (d), (c), (b), (c), (d), (b), (c), (c), (c), (b), (d), (a), (c), (d), (b), (a), (a), (d), (a), (c), (a), (b), (d), (c), , 6., 16., 26., 36., 46., 56., 66., 76., 86., 96., 106., 116., 126., 136., 146., 156., 166., 176., 186., 196., 206., 216., 226., 236., 246., 256., 266., , (b), (b), (b), (a), (b), (d), (b), (c), (c), (a), (b), (a), (a), (d), (b), (a), (b), (b), (c), (b), (a), (b), (b), (c), (a), (a), (c), , 7., 17., 27., 37., 47., 57., 67., 77., 87., 97., 107., 117., 127., 137., 147., 157., 167., 177., 187., 197., 207., 217., 227., 237., 247., 257., 267., , (c), (d), (a), (c), (d), (d), (c), (a), (c), (a), (a), (b), (c), (b), (a), (d), (a), (a), (b), (c), (c), (b), (c), (a), (b), (a), (c), , 8., 18., 28., 38., 48., 58., 68., 78., 88., 98., 108., 118., 128., 138., 148., 158., 168., 178., 188., 198., 208., 218., 228., 238., 248., 258., , (a), (d), (c), (b), (b), (c), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (d), (b), (b), (c), (a), (d), (a), (b), (b), (d), (d), (a), (c), (b), (d), , 9., 19., 29., 39., 49., 59., 69., 79., 89., 99., 109., 119., 129., 139., 149., 159., 169., 179., 189., 199., 209., 219., 229., 239., 249., 259., , (d), (b), (d), (a), (b), (c), (b), (d), (c), (c), (a), (c), (d), (a), (b), (a), (d), (c), (a), (a), (c), (d), (c), (d), (d), (d), , 10., 20., 30., 40., 50., 60., 70., 80., 90., 100., 110., 120., 130., 140., 150., 160., 170., 180., 190., 200., 210., 220., 230., 240., 250., 260., , (a), (b), (c), (d), (d), (a), (a), (c), (d), (a), (c), (b), (b), (d), (c), (d), (a), (c), (d), (c), (d), (a), (a), (d), (c), (d), , English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Antonyms, , 19, , ANTONYMS, , CHAPTER, , Directions: in questions no. 1 to 298 choose the word opposite in meaning to the, given word and mark it in the answer sheet., 1., , 2., , 3., , 4., , 5., , 6., , 7., , Fastidious, (a) Fussy, (b) Cooperative, (c) Promising, (d) Adjustable, Shallow, (a) High, (b) Long, (c) Wide, (d) Deep, Explicit, (a) Elusive, (b) Allusive, (c) Ambidextrous, (d) Ambiguous, Immune, (a) Free, (b) Vulnerable, (c) Powerful, (d) Weak, Bleak, (a) Dull, (b) Dark, (c) Bright, (d) Exposure, Veneration, (a) Fear, (b) Reverence, (c) Remorse, (d) Disrespect, Insolent, (a) Ignorant, (b) Proud, (c) Laudable, (d) Humble, , English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 8., , 9., , 10., , 11., , 12., , 13., , 14., , Urban, (a) Rustic, (b) Rural, (c) Civil, (d) Foreign, Incredible, (a) Possible, (b) Believable, (c) Enjoyable, (d) Imaginary, Concur, (a) Disagree, (b) Disappear, (c) Disarrange, (d) Discourage, Quiet, (a) Strong, (b) Pandemonium, (c) Incomplete, (d) Violent, Vague, (a) Clear, (b) Dull, (c) Unknown, (d) Shady, Inevitable, (a) Avoidable, (b) Unnecessary, (c) Inseparable, (d) Uncertain, Humility, (a) Dignity, (b) Cruelty, (c) Anger, (d) Pride, , 15., , 16., , 17., , 18., , 19., , 20., , 21., , Rapidly, (a) Lazily, (b) Secretly, (c) Slowly, (d) Firmly, Extol, (a) Heckle, (b) Censure, (c) Hate, (d) Scold, Make, (a) Liberate, (b) Break, (c) Emancipate, (d) Bind, Terminate, (a) Hasten, (b) Depart, (c) Begin, (d) Change, Successor, (a) Failure, (b) Loser, (c) Predecessor, (d) Predator, Demolish, (a) Shift, (b) Build, (c) Repeat, (d) Hide, Genial, (a) Stupid, (b) Stingy, (c) Boorish, (d) Unkind, 329

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Antonyms, , 22., , 23., , 24., , 25., , 26., , 27., , 28., , 29., , 30., , 31., , 330, , Prevent, (a) Protect, (b) Black, (c) Hinder, (d) Induce, Plausible, (a) Inplausible, (b) Unplausible, (c) Implausible/ Unbelievable, (d) Displausible, Frailty, (a) Energy, (b) Intensity, (c) Vehemence, (d) Strength, Flair, (a) Spreading outward, (b) Inability, (c) Spotlight, (d) Taste, Collapse, (a) Rise, (b) Handicap, (c) Crush, (d) Crumble, Dormant, (a) Acute, (b) Active, (c) Able, (d) Ablaze, Anxious, (a) Crafty, (b) Light, (c) Carefree, (d) Careless, Hazy, (a) Plain, (b) Light, (c) Clear, (d) Dull, Thrifty, (a) Clean, (b) Loyal, (c) Wasteful, (d) Reverent, Fantastic, (a) Old, (b) Ordinary, (c) Classic, (d) Rational, , 32., , 33., , 34., , 35., , 36., , 37., , 38., , 39., , 40., , 41., , Innovate, (a) Sell, (b) Buy, (c) Close, (d) Copy, Asceticism, (a) Comfort, (b) Luxury, (c) Anti-semitism, (d) Humility, Enduring, (a) Fleeting, (b) Painful, (c) Permanent, (d) Long lasting, Dissolution, (a) Retribution, (b) Establishment, (c) Persuasion, (d) Compliance, Progressive, (a) Repressive, (b) Retrogressive, (c) Repulsive, (d) Aggressive, Unnerved, (a) Confident, (b) Nervous, (c) Hopeful, (d) Anxious, Vague, (a) Unclear, (b) Sharp, (c) Precise, (d) Actual, Harmony, (a) Disagreement, (b) Melody, (c) Confusion, (d) Concord, Purposely, (a) Half-heartedly, (b) Timidly, (c) Unintentionally, (d) Hesitatingly, Guilty, (a) Innocent, (b) Ignorant, (c) Irreverent, (d) Immature, , 42., , 43., , 44., , 45., , 46., , 47., , 48., , 49., , 50., , 51., , Brave, (a) Sorry, (b) Bold, (c) Timid, (d) Boisterous, Duplicity, (a) Complexity, (b) Honesty, (c) Serenity, (d) Originality, Opaque, (a) Brilliant, (b) Bright, (c) Transparent, (d) Lustrous, Jocular, (a) Merry, (b) Morose, (c) Jugular, (d) Juggler, Hinder, (a) Encourage, (b) Acknowledge, (c) Prohibit, (d) Instruct, Uncompromising, (a) Courteous, (b) Flexible, (c) Awesome, (d) Soft, Zeal, (a) Disinterest, (b) Apathy, (c) Carelessness, (d) Hatred, Desecration, (a) Consecration, (b) Discouragement, (c) Despondency, (d) Expectation, Shimmering, (a) Gloomy, (b) Glimmering, (c) Refreshing, (d) Repining, Far-fetched, (a) Wise, (b) Prudent, (c) Located for, (d) Realistic, , English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Antonyms, , 52., , 53., , 54., , 55., , 56., , 57., , 58., , 59., , 60., , 61., , Takes off, (a) Travels, (b) Falls, (c) Explodes, (d) Lands, Niggardly, (a) Hastily, (b) Lavishly, (c) Likely, (d) Gorgeously, Melodious, (a) Harmonious, (b) Tuneless, (c) Odious, (d) Mellifluous, Advanced, (a) Progressed, (b) Outpaced, (c) Receded, (d) Run back, Enlightened, (a) Slander, (b) Bemoan, (c) Ignorant, (d) Before, Exceptional, (a) Great, (b) Occasional, (c) Common, (d) Absorbing, Permanent, (a) Long, (b) Short, (c) Durable, (d) Temporary, Moderate, (a) Abnormal, (b) Weak, (c) Extreme, (d) Separate, Diffidence, (a) Boldness, (b) Outspokenness, (c) Fluency, (d) Obstinacy, Superficial, (a) Careful, (b) Of surface, (c) Thorough, (d) Casual, , English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 62., , 63., , 64., , 65., , 66., , 67., , 68., , 69., , 70., , 71., , Reckless, (a) Careful, (b) Frank, (c) Diffident, (d) Smart, Scorn, (a) Contempt, (b) Joy, (c) Admiration, (d) Pity, Grandiose, (a) Simple, (b) False, (c) Ideal, (d) Proud, Trivial, (a) Serious, (b) Violent, (c) Wild, (d) Unimportant, Lurid, (a) Dismal, (b) Mild, (c) Murky, (d) Mysterious, Loquacious, (a) Reserved, (b) Miserly, (c) Eloquent, (d) Healthy, Unscrupulous, (a) Conscientious, (b) Dedicated, (c) Single-minded, (d) Superfluous, Confiscate, (a) Produce, (b) Release, (c) Destroy, (d) Exhibit, Contaminate, (a) Sanctify, (b) Invigorate, (c) Taint, (d) Purify, Often, (a) Usually, (b) Rarely, (c) Sometimes, (d) Occasionally, , 72., , 73., , 74., , 75., , 76., , 77., , 78., , 79., , 80., , 81., , Frugal, (a) Economical, (b) Extravagant, (c) Miserly, (d) Greedy, Eminent, (a) Illustrious, (b) Notorious, (c) Intelligent, (d) Known, Barbarous, (a) Civilized, (b) Modern, (c) Polite, (d) Praiseworthy, Embark upon, (a) Launch, (b) Analyse, (c) Break off, (d) Conclude, Falling off, (a) Shrinkage, (b) Erosion, (c) Improvement, (d) Descent, Depressed, (a) Satisfied, (b) Elated, (c) Impressed, (d) Affected, Yield to, (a) Submit to, (b) Persuade, (c) Resist, (d) Seek terms with, Paucity, (a) Overflow, (b) Inflow, (c) Plenty, (d) Grim, Conclusive, (a) Powerful, (b) Indecisive, (c) Exclusive, (d) Partial, Triggered, (a) Choked, (b) Tapered off, (c) Diluted, (d) Ignited, 331

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Antonyms, , 82., , 83., , 84., , 85., , 86., , 87., , 88., , 89., , 90., , 91., , 332, , Parallel, (a) Divergent, (b) Difficult, (c) Similar, (d) Crooked, Manifested, (a) Displayed, (b) Concealed, (c) Suppressed, (d) Marked, Blocked, (a) Facilitated, (b) Started, (c) Checked, (d) Promoted, Vindictive, (a) careless, (b) forgiving, (c) heedless, (d) refined, Turn coat, (a)Loyal, (b) Disappointing, (c) Thrilling, (d) Nail-biting, Inaugurate, (a) Terminate, (b) Inculcate, (c) Facilitate, (d) Ameliorate, Embellish, (a) Dishonour, (b) Demolish, (c) Spoil, (d) Suffice, Detest, (a) Test, (b) Dislike, (c) Like, (d) Interest, Intentional, (a) Accidental, (b) Undecided, (c) Concentrated, (d) Broken, Commence, (a) Start, (b) Schedule, (c) Conclude, (d) Dissolve, , 92., , Expand, (a) Contract, (b) Contrast, (c) Consist, (d) Controvert, 93. Prosperity, (a) Propriety, (b) Property, (c) Adversity, (d) Perspicacity, 94. Stimulate, (a) Encourage, (b) Discourage, (c) Tempt, (d) Instigate, 95. Deliberate, (a) Unconditional, (b) Unintentional, (c) Unilateral, (d) Emotional, 96. Perilous, (a) Pitiable, (b) Difficult, (c) Safe, (d) Comfortable, 97. Disputable, (a) Undisputable, (b) Indisputable, (c) Nondisputable, (d) Adisputable, 98. Audacious, (a) Cautious, (b) Timid, (c) Rude, (d) Proud, 99. Meticulous, (a) Unmerited, (b) Unimaginative, (c) Carefree, (d) Careless, 100. Repel, (a) Attract, (b) Interest, (c) Tempt, (d) Like, 101. Dim, (a) Transparent, (b) Luminous, (c) Opaque, (d) Dazzling, , 102. Genuine, (a) Genius, (b) Honest, (c) Affected, (d) Fictitious, 103. Ham-fisted, (a) Simple, (b) Adroit, (c) Difficult, (d) Vague, 104. Implicit, (a) Explicit, (b) Implied, (c) Explained, (d) Exquisite, 105. Capture, (a) Catch, (b) Detain, (c) Liberate, (d) Stop, 106. Repulsive, (a) Attractive, (b) Offensive, (c) Defensive, (d) Pensive, 107. Misery, (a) Sorry, (b) Careless, (c) Joy, (d) Content, 108. Escalate, (a) Decrease, (b) Descend, (c) Deliver, (d) Derive, 109. Anarchy, (a) Curfew, (b) Permanence, (c) Wholesome, (d) Order, 110. Commotion, (a) Transmission, (b) Tranquillity, (c) Transparency, (d) Transition, 111. Monotony, (a) Enthusiasm, (b) Repetitiveness, (c) Variety, (d) Singularity, English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Antonyms, , 112. Latter, (a) Earlier, (b) Before, (c) Later, (d) Former, 113. Dynamic, (a) Stable, (b) Still, (c) Lazy, (d) Static, 114. Diligent, (a) Intelligent, (b) Lazy, (c) Boastful, (d) Notorious, 115. Hereditary, (a) Carried, (b) Acquired, (c) Possessed, (d) Regained, 116. Philistine, (a) Cultured, (b) Libertine, (c) Sober, (d) Educated, 117. Heretical, (a) Contradictory, (b) Doubtful, (c) Impious, (d) Orthodox, 118. Ingest, (a) Disrupt, (b) Disgorge, (c) Dismiss, (d) Display, 119. Implicate, (a) Exonerate, (b) Impersonate, (c) Complicate, (d) Impose, 120. Laceration, (a) Convalescence, (b) Recouperation, (c) Healing, (d) Palpitation, 121. Liberty, (a) Serenity, (b) Slavery, (c) Serfdom, (d) Subordinate, English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 122. Disorderly, (a) Chaotic, (b) Organized, (c) Adjusted, (d) Arranged, 123. Elevation, (a) Reduction, (b) Humiliation, (c) Increment, (d) Debasement, 124. Glossy, (a) Dull, (b) Shining, (c) Weary, (d) Tired, 125. Boon, (a) Dull, (b) Bane, (c) Hurt, (d) Harsh, 126. Accomplish, (a) Fail, (b) Improper, (c) Disagreeable, (d) Scatter, 127. Famous, (a) Obscure, (b) Eminent, (c) Lenient, (d) Fabulous, 128. Orderly, (a) Unclear, (b) Valueless, (c) Chaotic, (d) Incomplete, 129. Gloomy, (a) Radiant, (b) Fragrant, (c) Melodious, (d) Illusory, 130. Strife, (a) War, (b) Peace, (c) Anger, (d) Woe, 131. Isolation, (a) Segregation, (b) Association, (c) Seclusion, (d) Deportation, , 132. Antique, (a) Common, (b) Recent, (c) Innovative, (d) Youthful, 133. Contented, (a) Dissatisfied, (b) Emptied, (c) Happy, (d) Unfriendly, 134. Rapid, (a) Happy, (b) Fall, (c) Slow, (d) Abnormal, 135. Severe, (a) Sharp, (b) Mild, (c) Important, (d) Cut, 136. Initiated, (a) Complicated, (b) Simplified, (c) Concluded, (d) Commenced, 137. Consensus, (a) Accept, (b) Opinion, (c) Disagreement, (d) Permission, 138. Fatigued, (a) Weakened, (b) Energised, (c) Tired, (d) Activated, 139. Autonomy, (a) Slavery, (b) Subordination, (c) Dependence, (d) Submissiveness, 140. Flexible, (a) Rigid, (b) Cruel, (c) Humble, (d) Easy, 141. Artificial, (a) Artful, (b) Machine-made, (c) Artistic, (d) Natural, 333

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Antonyms, , 142. Delete, (a) Regress, (b) Interpolate, (c) Infer, (d) Include, 143. Benefactor, (a) Helper, (b) Victor, (c) Disciple, (d) Enemy, 144. Evanescent, (a) Clean, (b) Tight, (c) Eternal, (d) Cheap, 145. Barren, (a) Fertile, (b) Rich, (c) Prosperous, (d) Positive, 146. Virtue, (a) Vice, (b) Failure, (c) Fault, (d) Offence, 147. Nervous, (a) Flawless, (b) Immature, (c) Smooth, (d) Composed, 148. Confident, (a) Worried, (b) Pessimistic, (c) Diffident, (d) Depressed, 149. Evident, (a) Suspected, (b) Disagreed, (c) hidden, (d) Unimportant, 150. Adamant, (a) Yielding, (b) Permissive, (c) Liberal, (d) Tolerant, 151. Professional, (a) Novice, (b) Amateur, (c) Dabbler, (d) Apprentice, 334, , 152. Callous, (a) Persuasive, (b) Caring, (c) Gentle, (d) Sensitive, 153. Cessation, (a) Commencement, (b) Renewal, (c) Ongoing, (d) Interruption, 154. Procrastinate, (a) Experiment, (b) Expedite, (c) Exclude, (d) Propagate, 155. Potent, (a) Inefficient, (b) Soft, (c) Fragile, (d) Weak, 156. Probity, (a) Dishonesty, (b) Timidity, (c) Treachery, (d) Insincerity, 157. Gregarious, (a) Recluse, (b) Social, (c) Laudatory, (d) Rustic, 158. Sporadic, (a) Surviving, (b) Sweeping, (c) Restrained, (d) Continual, 159. Implication, (a) Consideration, (b) Exoneration, (c) Conclusion, (d) Interpretation, 160. Apposite, (a) Intemperate, (b) Inappropriate, (c) Indecent, (d) Incriminatory, 161. Gregarious, (a) Indecent, (b) Unsociable, (c) Above reproach, (d) Unlovable, , 162. Chivalry, (a) Cawardish, (b) Discourtesy, (c) Disobedience, (d) Disaffection, 163. Dismal, (a) Bright, (b) Indifferent, (c) Fast, (d) Energetic, 164. Sanguine temper, (a) Despairing nature, (b) Peaceful temperament, (c) Rude behaviour, (d) Selfish nature, 165. Meagre, (a) Extravagant, (b) Abandon, (c) Prosperous, (d) Surplus, 166. Imperil, (a) Safeguard, (b) Construct, (c) Create, (d) Brighten, 167. Flamboyant, (a) Elaborately, (b) Really, (c) Not showy, (d) Sensibly, 168. Consolidated, (a) Disjointed, (b) Broken, (c) Weakened, (d) Lost, 169. Chronic, (a) Pathetic, (b) Characteristic, (c) Temporary, (d) Mild, 170. Vituperative, (a) Joyous, (b) Laudatory, (c) Critical, (d) Virtuous, 171. Awkward, (a) Awful, (b) Satisfactory, (c) Graceful, (d) Easy, English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Antonyms, , 172. Smug, (a) Satisfied, (b) Dissatisfied, (c) Serious, (d) Delighted, 173. Oppressive, (a) Gentle, (b) Harsh, (c) Smooth, (d) Orderly, 174. Obscure, (a) Inconspicuous, (b) Veiled, (c) Clear, (d) Distinct, 175. Clinch, (a) Lose, (b) Clasp, (c) Deal, (d) Seal, 176. Enervate, (a) Decelerate, (b) Strengthen, (c) Push forward, (d) Aggravate, 177. To put up with, (a) To stay together, (b) To talk politely, (c) To dislike, (d) To move along with, 178. Autonomous, (a) Self-government, (b) Dependent, (c) Defensive, (d) Neutral, 179. Deceitful, (a) Sincere, (b) Useful, (c) Plain, (d) Honest, 180. Exonerate, (a) Admit, (b) Release, (c) Convict, (d) Reject, 181. Exaggerate, (a) Underwrite, (b) Understate, (c) Ignore, (d) Condemn, English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 182. Controversial, (a) Indisputable, (b) Restrained, (c) Controlled, (d) Appeasing, 183. Synthetic, (a) Natural, (b) Plastic, (c) Cosmetic, (d) Apathetic, 184. Accord, (a) Disagreement, (b) Welcome, (c) Disrespect, (d) Conformity, 185. Infirmity, (a) Employment, (b) Indisposition, (c) Strength, (d) Weakness, 186. Feasible, (a) Useful, (b) Impractical, (c) Uneven, (d) Important, 187. Deny, (a) Accept, (b) Proceed, (c) Hold, (d) Promote, 188. Acquit, (a) Inform, (b) Release, (c) Abuse, (d) Condemn, 189. Benediction, (a) Best wishes, (b) Use, (c) Curse, (d) Blessing, 190. Affluence, (a) Not being fluent, (b) Poverty, (c) Difficult, (d) Unhealthy, 191. Forbid, (a) Defy, (b) Dislike, (c) Permit, (d) Understand, , 192. Harmonious, (a) Selfish, (b) Aggressive, (c) Mechanical, (d) Discordant, 193. Inconspicuous, (a) Open-hearted, (b) Open-minded, (c) Prominent, (d) Smooth, 194. Factual, (a) Actual, (b) Idealistic, (c) Unrealistic, (d) Verbal, 195. Abandon, (a) Assert, (b) Retain, (c) Produce, (d) Twist, 196. Assent, (a) Breakdown, (b) Misunderstand, (c) Dispatch, (d) Disagreement, 197. Fickle, (a) Constant, (b) Convenient, (c) Questionable, (d) Faithful, 198. Discreet, (a) Worthy, (b) Wishful thinking, (c) Honest, (d) Careless in, behaviour, 199. Articulate, (a) Unable to understand, (b) Unable to express, oneself, (c) Unable to agree, (d) Unable to live, 200. Unjust, (a) Serious, (b) Self-centred, (c) Fair-minded, (d) Considerable, 335

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Antonyms, , 201. Humble, (a) Rich, (b) Powerful, (c) Haughty, (d) Strong, 202. Exemptions, (a) Generalisation, (b) Liberalisation, (c) Exclusions, (d) Inclusions, 203. Prominent, (a) Unknown, (b) Treason, (c) Loyalty, (d) Distrust, 204. Alleviate, (a) Intensity, (b) Magnify, (c) Mitigate, (d) Aggravate, 205. Disperse, (a) Converge, (b) Smile, (c) Dispense, (d) Sing, 206. Ambiguous, (a) Truthful, (b) Lucid, (c) Logical, (d) Systematic, 207. Hilarious, (a) Unworthy, (b) Unpleasant, (c) Ill-fated, (d) Serious, 208. Tolerance, (a) Loathing, (b) Brawl, (c) Plea, (d) Forbid, 209. Steadfast, (a) Staunch, (b) Feeble, (c) Faint, (d) Wavering, 210. Conceited, (a) Proud, (b) Honest, (c) Modest, (d) Modern, 336, , 211. Deterrent, (a) Determinant, (b) Detriment, (c) Encouragement, (d) Enrichment, 212. Spurious, (a) Truthful, (b) Authentic, (c) Credible, (d) Original, 213. Slander, (a) Gain, (b) Profit, (c) Praise, (d) Loss, 214. Reveal, (a) Appeal, (b) Relax, (c) Recover, (d) Conceal, 215. Admonish, (a) Condemn, (b) Bless, (c) Praise, (d) Congratulate, 216. Adulation, (a) Flattery, (b) Encomium, (c) Confession, (d) Condemnation, 217. Affirmation, (a) Denial, (b) Refusal, (c) Opposition, (d) Obstruction, 218. Affluent, (a) Poor, (b) Ordinary, (c) Infamous, (d) Backward, 219. Agony, (a) Ecstasy, (b) Laughter, (c) Humdrum, (d) Ecstasy, 220. Appalling, (a) Shocking, (b) Consoling, (c) Scaring, (d) Horrifying, , 221. Candid, (a) Frank, (b) Diplomatic, (c) Reserved, (d) Impertinent, 222. Comaraderies, (a) Curiosity, (b) Ferocity, (c) Impetuosity, (d) Animosity, 223. Convicted, (a) Charged, (b) Relieved, (c) Dismissed, (d) Acquitted, 224. Convoluted, (a) Simple, (b) Complicated, (c) Difficult, (d) Majestic, 225. Curtail, (a) Lengthen, (b) Shorten, (c) Entail, (d) Close, 226. Dense, (a) Scarce, (b) Slim, (c) Sparse, (d) Lean, 227. Diminished, (a) Created, (b) Rose, (c) Increased, (d) Lessen, 228. Ephemeral, (a) Eternal, (b) Transitory, (c) Mortal, (d) Temporal, 229. Escalating, (a) Fixed, (b) Fluctuating, (c) Falling, (d) Reasonable, 230. Esteem, (a) Power, (b) Guess, (c) Contempt, (d) Estimate, English – from Plinth to Paramount

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Antonyms, , 231. Exotic, (a) Wonderful, (b) Cosmopolitan, (c) Irrelevant, (d) Common, 232. Fetter, (a) Restore, (b) Liberate, (c) Exonerate, (d) Distract, 233. Flourish, (a) Perish, (b) Degenerate, (c) Decay, (d) Dismiss, 234. Futile, (a) Waste, (b) Expensive, (c) Useful, (d) Cheap, 235. Garrulous, (a) Vociferous, (b) Eloquent, (c) Taciturn, (d) Vocal, 236. Gratuitous, (a) Uncharitable, (b) Grand appearance, (c) Warranted, (d) Being grateful, 237. In toto, (a) Bluntly, (b) Partially, (c) Entirely, (d) Strongly, 238. Fleeting, (a) Glossy, (b) Perpetual, (c) Aspiring, (d) Sufficient, 239. Inert, (a) Active, (b) Lazy, (c) Strong, (d) Resolute, 240. Initial, (a) Terminal, (b) Commencing, (c) Delayed, (d) Disastrous, English – from Plinth to Paramount, , 241. Intimidating, (a) Authoritative, (b) Casual, (c) Non-serious, (d) Friendly, 242. Jest, (a) Gravity, (b) Grim, (c) Genial, (d) Sport, 243. Latent, (a) Unspoken, (b) Later, (c) Implicit, (d) Obvious, 244. Maladroit, (a) Authoritative, (b) Skilful, (c) Maladjusted, (d) Malevolent, 245. Malevolence, (a) Tenderness, (b) Kindness, (c) Benefiting, (d) Indulgence, 246. Malice, (a) Sympathy, (b) Goodwill, (c) Friendship, (d) Attraction, 247. Monotonous, (a) Disastrous, (b) Terrifying, (c) Terrible, (d) Interesting, 248. Obscene, (a) Disobedient, (b) Decent, (c) Dislocate, (d) Cautious, 249. Opposed, (a) Resistant, (b) Against, (c) Favouring, (d) Similar, 250. Ostracise, (a) Amuse, (b) Welcome, (c) Entertain, (d) Host, , 251. Parsimonious, (a) Prodigious, (b) Selfless, (c) Extravagant, (d) Ostentatious, 252. Predilection, (a) Acceptance, (b) Attraction, (c) Dislike, (d) Choice, 253. Profound, (a) Deep, (b) Superficial, (c) Hollow, (d) Fallow, 254. Protean, (a) Amateur, (b) Catholic, (c) Unchanging, (d) Rapid, 255. Quiescent, (a) Restless, (b) Exempt, (c) Malignant, (d) Mendicant, 256. Perilous, (a) Safe, (b) Developed, (c) Sophisticated, (d) Communicative, 257. Revelation, (a) Rejection, (b) Elimination, (c) Concealment, (d) Introduction, 258. Repulsion, (a) Attraction, (b) Disapproval, (c) Disparagement, (d) Denigration, 259. Segregate, (a) Sever, (b) Unite, (c) Separate, (d) Aggregate, 260. Significant, (a) Substantial, (b) Miniscule, (c) Incoherent, (d) Unimportant, 337

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Antonyms, , 262. Validate, (a) Disprove, (b) Authenticate, (c) Ingenuine, (d) Legalise, , 261. Despair, (a) Sneer, (b) Compliment, (c) Irony, (d) Hope, , 263. Vicious, (a) Godly, (b) Virtuous, (c) Sublime, (d) Friendly, , ANSWER KEY, 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., 22., 23., 24., 25., 26., 27., 28., , 338, , (d), (d), (d), (b), (c), (d), (d), (b), (b), (a), (b), (a), (a), (d), (c), (b), (b), (c), (c), (b), (d), (d), (c), (d), (b), (a), (b), (c), , 29., 30., 31., 32., 33., 34., 35., 36., 37., 38., 39., 40., 41., 42., 43., 44., 45., 46., 47., 48., 49., 50., 51., 52., 53., 54., , (c), (c), (b), (d), (b), (a), (b), (b), (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), (b), (c), (b), (a), (b), (b), (a), (a), (d), (d), (b), (b), , 55., 56., 57., 58., 59., 60., 61., 62., 63., 64., 65., 66., 67., 68., 69., 70., 71., 72., 73., 74., 75., 76., 77., 78., 79., 80., , (c), (c), (c), (d), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (a), (b), (a), (a), (b), (d), (b), (b), (b), (a), (d), (c), (b), (c), (c), (b), , 81. (a), 82. (d), 83. (b), 84. (a), 85. (b), 86. (a), 87. (a), 88. (c), 89. (c), 90. (a), 91. (c), 92. (a), 93. (c), 94. (b), 95. (b), 96. (c), 97. (b), 98. (b), 99. (d), 100. (a), 101. (b), 102. (d), 103. (b), 104. (a), 105. (c), 106. (a), , 107., 108., 109., 110., 111., 112., 113., 114., 115., 116., 117., 118., 119., 120., 121., 122., 123., 124., 125., 126., 127., 128., 129., 130., 131., 132., , (c), (a), (d), (b), (c), (d), (d), (b), (b), (a), (d), (b), (a), (c), (b), (b), (a), (a), (b), (a), (a), (c), (a), (b), (b), (b), , 133., 134., 135., 136., 137., 138., 139., 140., 141., 142., 143., 144., 145., 146., 147., 148., 149., 150., 151., 152., 153., 154., 155., 156., 157., 158., , (a), (c), (b), (c), (c), (b), (c), (a), (d), (d), (d), (c), (a), (a), (d), (c), (c), (a), (b), (d), (a), (b), (d), (a), (a), (d), , 159., 160., 161., 162., 163., 164., 165., 166., 167., 168., 169., 170., 171., 172., 173., 174., 175., 176., 177., 178., 179., 180., 181., 182., 183., 184., , (b), (b), (b), (a), (a), (a), (d), (a), (c), (a), (c), (b), (c), (b), (a), (c), (a), (b), (c), (b), (d), (c), (b), (a), (a), (a), , 185., 186., 187., 188., 189., 190., 191., 192., 193., 194., 195., 196., 197., 198., 199., 200., 201., 202., 203., 204., 205., 206., 207., 208., 209., 210., , (c), (b), (a), (d), (c), (b), (c), (d), (c), (c), (b), (d), (a), (d), (b), (c), (c), (d), (a), (d), (a), (b), (d), (b), (d), (c), , 211., 212., 213., 214., 215., 216., 217., 218., 219., 220., 221., 222., 223., 224., 225., 226., 227., 228., 229., 230., 231., 232., 233., 234., 235., 236., , (c), (b), (c), (d), (c), (d), (a), (a), (a), (b), (c), (d), (d), (a), (a), (a), (c), (a), (c), (c), (d), (b), (a), (c), (c), (a), , 237., 238., 239., 240., 241., 242., 243., 244., 245., 246., 247., 248., 249., 250., 251., 252., 253., 254., 255., 256., 257., 258., 259., 260., 261., 262., 263., , (b), (b), (a), (a), (d), (b), (d), (b), (b), (b), (d), (b), (c), (b), (c), (c), (b), (c), (a), (a), (c), (a), (b), (d), (d), (a), (b), , English – from Plinth to Paramount