Thursday, March 29, 2012

Antonyms Practice Set - 4

  1. VALUABLE
  2. a. Inferior  b. Invaluable
    c. Lowly     d. Worthless
  3. INTRANSIGENT
  4. a. Ever-ready  b. Faithful
    c. Flexible    d. Obedient
  5. ENGULFED
  6. a. Detached    b. Dislocated
    c. Devastated  d. Disfigured
  7. COMPETITION
  8. a. Rivalry   b. Compromise
    c. Monopoly  d. Contest
  9. THEORY
  10. a. Imagination  b. Fact
    c. Chance       d. Thought
  11. INIMICAL
  12. a. Friendly  b. Cheerful
    c. Neutral   d. Emotional
  13. PROSCRIBE
  14. a. Interdict  b. Allow
    c. Extend     d. Betray
  15. INTRICATE
  16. a. Foolish           b. Simple
    c. Straight forward  d. Easy
  17. MEAGRE
  18. a. Average     b. Plentiful
    c. Extravagant d. Excessive
  19. DORMANT
  20. a. Active     b. Modern
    c. Permanent  d. Transient
  21. ADHERENT
  22. a. Rival      b. Alien
    c. Detractor  d. Enemy
  23. EQUANIMITY
  24. a. Excitement   b. Duplicity
    c. Dubiousness  d. Resentment
  25. TURBID
  26. a. Easy    b. Hazy
    c. Clear   d. Distinct
  27. OBFUSCATE
  28. a. Simplify  b. Explain
    c. Describe  d. Clarify
  29. BEGUILE
  30. a. Persuade  b. Cheat
    c. Flatter   d. Smile
  31. HAMSTRING
  32. a. Strengthen  b. Enlarge
    c. Stimulate   d. Awaken
  33. SCEPTICAL
  34. a. Inquisitive  b. Hopeful
    c. Inductive    d. Intuitive
  35. DESTINY
  36. a. Vulnerability    b. Chance
    c. Self-dependence  d. Fate
  37. PERDITION
  38. a. Excitement   b. Reward
    c. inspiration  d. Salvation
  39. SHAME
  40. a. Glorify  b. Exalt
    c. Dignify  d. Enshrine
    



Answers:-
1.(d) 2.(c) 3.(a) 4.(c) 5.(b) 6.(a) 7.(b) 8.(c)
9.(b) 10.(a) 11.(c) 12.(a) 13.(c) 14.(d) 15.(a) 16.(a)
17.(b) 18.(c) 19.(d) 20.(b)

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Antonyms Practice Set - 3

  1. FUTILE
  2. (a)Waste (b)Expensive (c)Useful (d)Cheap
  3. REVELATION
  4. (a)Rejection (b)Elimination (c)Concealment (d)Introduction
  5. INCREDIBLE
  6. (a)Credible (b)Fantastic (c)Probable (d)Believable
  7. EXOTIC
  8. (a)Wonderful (b)Cosmopolitan (c)Irrelevant (d)Common
  9. VICIOUS
  10. (a)Godly (b)Virtuous (c)Sublime (d)Friendly
  11. INERT
  12. (a)Active (b)Lazy (c)Strong (d)Resolute
  13. TANGENTIALLY
  14. (a)Partly (b)Forcefully (c)Candidly (d)Fitfully
  15. ESCALATING
  16. (a)Fixed (b)Fluctuating (c)Falling (d)Reasonable
  17. MALICE
  18. (a)Sympathy (b)Goodwill (c)Friendship (d)Attraction
  19. AFFLUENT
  20. (a)Poor (b)Ordinary (c)Infamous (d)Backward
  21. FAMOUS
  22. (a)Obscure (b)Eminent (c)Lenient (d)Fabulous
  23. ORDERLY
  24. (a)Unclear (b)Valueless (c)Chaotic (d)Incomplete
  25. GLOOMY
  26. (a)Radiant (b)Fragrant (c)Melodious (d)Illusory
  27. BLESSING
  28. (a)Dull (b)Curse (c)Hurt (d)Harsh
  29. ACCOMPOLISH
  30. (a)Fail (b)Improper (c)Disagreeable (d)Scatter
  31. RESTLESS
  32. (a)Nervous (b)Worried (c)Calm (d)Uneasy
  33. CASUAL
  34. (a)Careless (b)Dependent (c)Responsible (d)Sensitive
  35. GAIN
  36. (a)Get (b)Loss (c)Proud (d)Find
  37. HOPE
  38. (a)Happy (b)Despair (c)Heavy (d)Luck
  39. INFERIOR
  40. (a) Superior (b)Super (c)Senior (d)Topper



Answers:-
1.(c) 2.(c) 3.(a) 4.(d) 5.(b) 6.(a) 7.(b) 8.(c)
9.(b) 10.(a) 11.(a) 12.(c) 13.(a) 14.(b) 15.(a) 16.(c)
17.(c) 18.(b) 19.(b) 20.(a)

Friday, March 23, 2012

Antonyms Practice Set - 2

  1. VULNERABLE
  2. (a) Important (b) Famous (c) Remote (d) Invincible
  3. LENIENT
  4. (a) Capable (b) Strict (c) Strong (d) Conservative
  5. DISPENSABLE
  6. (a) Desirable (b) Acceptable (c) Relevant (d) Essential
  7. MAGNANIMOUS
  8. (a) Small (b) Cruel (c) Thoughtless (d) Mean
  9. GIGANTIC
  10. (a) Elegant (b) Lilliputian (c) Banner (d) Destructive
  11. PILLORY
  12. (a) Penalise (b) Damage (c) Include (d) Appreciate
  13. LEAP
  14. (a) Immense (b) Fall (c) Simple (d) Plunge
  15. OVERLAPPING
  16. (a) Coincidental (b) Different (c) Dependent (d) Override
  17. SMOOTH
  18. (a) Hard (b) Rough (c) Awkward (d) Ugly
  19. DEPENDABLE
  20. (a) Independent (b) Creditable (c) Unreliable (d) Unapproachable
  21. AMBIGUITY
  22. (a) Lucidity (b) Clarity (c) Transparency (d) Plainness
  23. ERRONEOUS
  24. (a) Justified (b) Impartial (c) Sincere (d) Correct
  25. FLIPPANCY
  26. (a) Silence (b) Seriousness (c) Reticence (d) Verity
  27. DIVULGE
  28. (a) Disguise (b) Veil (c) Suppress (d) Conceal
  29. DURABLE
  30. (a) Worn out (b) Fragile (c) Light (d) Delicate
  31. HAMPER
  32. (a) Open (b) Hold (c) Release (d) Hasten
  33. MITIGATE
  34. (a) Stagnate (b) Aggravate (c) Suffer (d) Redress
  35. HINDRANCE
  36. (a) Agreement (b) Persuasion (c) Aid (d) Praise
  37. SELDOM
  38. (a) Often (b) Rarely (c) Daily (d) Never
  39. MALICE
  40. (a) Honour (b) Goodwill (c) Happiness (d) Ecstasy




Answers:-
1.(d) 2.(d) 3.(d) 4.(d) 5.(b) 6.(d) 7.(b) 8.(b) 
9.(b) 10.(c) 11.(b) 12.(d) 13.(b) 14.(c) 15.(b) 16.(d) 
17.(v) 18.(c) 19.(a) 20.(b)


Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Antonyms Practice Set - 1

  1. SPENDTHRIFT
  2. (a) Bewitched   (b) Miser 
    (c) Speechless  (d) Speedy
    
  3. GRADUAL
  4. (a) Gradually  (b) Amiable 
    (c) Sudden     (d) Wane
    
  5. CYNICAL
  6. (a) Optimistic  (b) Exquisite 
    (c) Probable    (d) Furious
    
  7. CUSTOMARY
  8. (a) Careless       (b) Brief 
    (c) In a usual way (d) Unusual
    
  9. COWARDICE
  10. (a) Crazy            (b) Profane 
    (c) Professionalism  (d) Courage
    
  11. ONEROUS
  12. (a) Easy        (b) Difficult 
    (c) Opinion     (d) Persist
    
  13. OPAQUE
  14. (a) Lapse        (b) Deep 
    (c) Transparent  (d) Break
    
  15. EXPERTISE
  16. (a) Knowledge  (b) Inexperience 
    (c) Analysis   (d) Explore
    
  17. CULMINATE
  18. (a) Cruel  (b) Hidden 
    (c) End    (d) Begin
    
  19. SNEAKY
  20. (a) Straight forward  (b) Sober 
    (c) Sound             (d) Robust
    
  21. SEDULOUS
  22. (a) Fusion      (b) Retain 
    (c) Careless    (d) Rational
    
  23. VAIN
  24. (a) Boredous  (b) Futile 
    (c) Taut      (d) Fruitful
    
  25. CAPRICIOUS
  26. (a) Clumsy  (b) Carnal 
    (c) Stable  (d) Demand
    
  27. BLISS
  28. (a) Genteel  (b) Sorrow 
    (c) Bridles  (d) Coarse
    
  29. MITIGATE
  30. (a) Heighten  (b) Assuage 
    (c) Ally      (d) Jeered
    
  31. ABSOLVE
  32. (a) Free    (b) Blame 
    (c) Absorb  (d) Total
    
  33. BRUSQUE
  34. (a) Sweep       (b) Sudden 
    (c) Obsequious  (d) Immediate
    
  35. BENEFACTOR
  36. (a) Benefice    (b) Benediction 
    (c) Beneficiary (d) None of the above
    
  37. BRAG
  38. (a) Show off  (b) Proud 
    (c) Laud      (d) Humble
    
  39. BENIGN
  40. (a) Novice     (b) Sympathetic 
    (c) Malignant  (d) Beginning
    



Answers:-
1.(b) 2.(c) 3.(a) 4.(d) 5.(d) 6.(a) 7.(c) 8.(b) 9.(d) 
10.(a)11.(c) 12.(d) 13(c) 14.(b) 15.(a) 16.(b) 17.(c) 
18.(c)19.(d) 20.(c)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 14

  1. EAGER
  2. a. Cleaver  b. Enthusiastic
    c. Curious  d. Devoted
    
  3. PLACID
  4. a. Clear     b. Calm
    c. Enjoyable d. Dull
    
  5. COMMEMORATE
  6. a. Boast     b. Remember
    c. Manipulate d. Harmonise
    
  7. DEIFY
  8. a. Face    b. Worship
    c. Flatter d. Challenge
    
  9. AMENITIES
  10. a. Pageantries b. Privileges
    c. Facilities  d. Courtesies
    
  11. DISPARITY
  12. a. Injustice  b. Unlikeness
    c. Partiality d. Distortion
    
  13. BARBARIAN
  14. a. Arrogant    b. Impolite
    c. Uncivilized d. Unkind
    
  15. LETHAL
  16. a. Unlawful b. Deadly
    c. Sluggish d. Smooth
    
  17. SERENE
  18. a. Solemn    b. Meak
    c. Delicate  d. Calm
    
  19. GRUESOME
  20. a. Hateful  b. Painful
    c. Tragic   d. Frightful
    
  21. SECURE
  22. a. Secret b. Comfortable
    c. Safe   d. Independent
    
  23. TYRANNY
  24. a. Misrule  b. Power
    c. Madness  d. Cruelty
    
  25. OBLIGATORY
  26. a. Useful   b. Required
    c. Stubborn d. Agreeable
    
  27. CONNOISSEUR
  28. a. Ignorant   b. Interpreter
    c. Delinquent d. Lover of art
    
  29. IMPETUOUS
  30. a. Violent   b. Resourceful
    c. Pleasing  d. Rash
    
  31. NEBULOUS
  32. a. Tiny           b. Vague
    c. Insignificant  d. Inadequate
    
  33. WRATH
  34. a. Jealousy  b. Hatred
    c. Anger     d. Violence
    
  35. ABANDON
  36. a. Abscond  b. Discontinue
    c. Neglect  d. Condense
    
  37. BASHFUL
  38. a. Vigilant b. Confident
    c. Shy      d. Hopeful
    
  39. GARNER
  40. a. Distribute b. Decorate
    c. Preserve   d. Collect
    



Answer:-
1.(c) 2.(b) 3.(b) 4.(b) 5.(b) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(b)
9.(d) 10.(d) 11.(c) 12.(d) 13.(b) 14.(b) 15.(d) 16.(b)
17.(c) 18.(b) 19.(c) 20.(d)

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 13

  1. ENNUI
  2. a. Weariness    b. Conviction
    c. Comedy       d. Expulsion
    
  3. DESULTORY
  4. a. Obedient  b. Punctual
    c. Regular   d. Aimless
    
  5. STYMIE
  6. a. Express   b. Hinder
    c. Flourish  d. Stagnate
    
  7. ETHNIC
  8. a. Racial  b. Legal
    c. Moral   d. Foreign
    
  9. AUDACIOUS
  10. a. Obvious   b. Daring
    c. Manifest  d. Venture
    
  11. INVERNAL
  12. a. Exacting  b. Hateful
    c. Devilish  d. Damaging
    
  13. MAGNANIMOUS
  14. a. Splendid  b. Marvellous
    c. Gentle    d. Benevolent
    
  15. MYOPIC
  16. a. Blind       b. Short-sighted
    c. Astigmatic  d. Cross-eyed
    
  17. MOTLEY
  18. a. Variegated  b. Active
    c. Disguised   d. Somber
    
  19. WALLOW
  20. a. Awaken   b. Urge
    c. Dislike  d. Delight
    
  21. CONJURE
  22. a. Damage  b. Destroy
    c. Revoke  d. Invoke
    
  23. ACOLYTE
  24. a. Helper    b. Assistant
    c. Inferior  d. Servant
    
  25. UNTIE
  26. a. Unfold  b. Unchain
    c. Undo    d. Unhinge
    
  27. WRY
  28. a. Twisted      b. Undeserved
    c. Sad          d. Smiling
    
  29. ESCHEW
  30. a. Adapt  b. Oppress
    c. Avoid  d. Encourage
    
  31. KNUCKLE
  32. a. Resign  b. Surrender
    c. Face    d. Struggle
    
  33. RIVAL
  34. a. Enemy       b. Claimant
    c. Competitor  d. Partner
    
  35. PROWESS
  36. a. Bravery   b. Eagerness
    c. Keenness  d. Understanding
    
  37. VULPINE
  38. a. Crafty   b. Wolfish
    c. Hoggish  d. Ravenous
    
  39. IMBROGLIO
  40. a. Callous     b. Coercion
    c. Confusion   d. Compulsion
    

Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(d) 3.(b) 4.(a) 5.(b) 6.(c) 7.(d) 8.(b)
9.(a) 10.(d) 11.(d) 12.(b) 13.(a) 14.(a) 15.(c) 16.(b)
17.(c) 18.(a) 19.(a) 20.(c)

Monday, January 30, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 12

  1. ERROR
  2. a. Blunder    b. Misadventure
    c. Ambiguity  d. Misgiving
    
  3. EBULLIENT
  4. a. Gilted    b. Enthusiastic
    c. Luscious  d. Arrogant
    
  5. ACRID
  6. a. Dirty   b. Pungent
    c. Unripe  d. Bitter
    
  7. POW-WOW
  8. a. Gossip  b. Meeting
    c. Elite   d. Discussion
    
  9. BADGER
  10. a. Attempt  b. Convince
    c. Pester   d. Persuade
    
  11. CAUTIOUSLY
  12. a. Genuinely   b. Carefully
    c. Secretly    d. Somewhat
    
  13. TRUCULENT
  14. a. Servile     b. Trashy
    c. Ferocious   d. Juicy
    
  15. REQUITE
  16. a. Spare   b. Repay
    c. Favour  d. Punish
    
  17. SUPERNAL
  18. a. Haughty   b. Official
    c. Heavenly  d. Needless
    
  19. PLUSH
  20. a. Comforting  b. Tasty
    c. Luxurious   d. Delicious
    
  21. SPORADIC
  22. a. Genuine     b. Accidental
    c. Irregular   d. Instinctive
    
  23. LARGESSE
  24. a. Splendid  b. Liberal
    c. Bribe     d. Extravagant
    
  25. DECIMATE
  26. a. Disseminate  b. Dissipate
    c. Disfigure    d. Destroy
    
  27. BELLIGERENT
  28. a. Reasonable  b. Aggressive
    c. Generous    d. Pacifist
    
  29. BATTLE
  30. a. Check    b. Quibble
    c. Quarrel  d. Fight
    
  31. REBATE
  32. a. Commission  b. Interest
    c. Discount    d. Gift
    
  33. VERNAL
  34. a. Dirty        b. Luxuriant
    c. Spring like  d. Prone
    
  35. ESCULENT
  36. a. Edible  b. Hungry
    c. Thick   d. Lovable
    
  37. MOROSE
  38. a. Gloomy   b. Stupid
    c. Serious  d. Stern
    
  39. WHOLESOME
  40. a. Special  b. Complete
    c. Healthy  d. Handsome
    

Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(b) 3.(d) 4.(b) 5.(c) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(b)
9.(c) 10.(c) 11.(c) 12.(b) 13.(d) 14.(b) 15.(d) 16.(c)
17.(c) 18.(a) 19.(a) 20.(c)

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 11

  1. ENTHRAL
  2. a. Persuade  b. Glorify
    c. Annoy     d. Charm
    
  3. BEWAIL
  4. a. Envy         b. Accuse
    c. Tear apart   d. Lament
    
  5. EPISTLE
  6. a. Practice  b. Sermon
    c. Note      d. Letter
    
  7. ABSOLVE
  8. a. Exonerate   b. Consume
    c. Maltreat    d. Engage
    
  9. KEN
  10. a. Knowledge  b. Trial
    c. Witness    d. Ignorance
    
  11. CONSTRUE
  12. a. Interpret  b. Scatter
    c. Confuse    d. Unite
    
  13. KIBITZ
  14. a. Evade  b. Befriend
    c. Avoid  d. Interfere
    
  15. INORDINATE
  16. a. Extraordinary   b. Inanimate
    c. Subordinate     d. Excessive
    
  17. BALMY
  18. a. Fruitful  b.Tempestuous 
    c. Soothing  d. Modest
    
  19. SIMULATE
  20. a. Presume  b. Warn
    c. Imitate  d. Take
    
  21. IMPASSE
  22. a. Stalemate    b. Impossibility
    c. Difficulty   d. Confrontation
    
  23. FIASCO
  24. a. Hope     b. Failure
    c. Success  d. Strength
    
  25. PERKY
  26. a. Pretty  b. Clean
    c. Comic   d. Buoyant
    
  27. RANT
  28. a. Treat with screen  b. Preach noisily
    c. Formalize          d. Praise inordinately
    
  29. COZEN
  30. a. Ridicule  b. Cheat
    c. Convince  d. Flatter
    
  31. SCHISM
  32. a. Split   b. Conspiracy
    c. Revolt  d. Ritualism
    
  33. DISINTER
  34. a. Bury     b. Befool
    c. Unearth  d. Disguise
    
  35. TERSE
  36. a. Local  b. Shrewd
    c. holy   d. Compact
    
  37. BRACE
  38. a. Waste   b. Support
    c. Define  d. Confine
    
  39. BAFFLE
  40. a. Insult  b. Frustrate
    c. Defame  d. Antagonish
    

Answers:-
1.(d) 2.(d) 3.(d) 4.(a)  5(a) 6.(a) 7.(d) 8.(d) 
9.(c) 10.(c) 11.(a) 12.(b) 13.(d) 14.(b)  15.(b) 16.(a)
17.(c) 18.(d) 19.(b) 20.(b)

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 10

  1. IMPASSIONED
  2. a. Ardent       b. Impressive
    c. Sympathetic  d. Irresponsible
    
  3. IMMACULATE
  4. a. Spotless  b. Dirty
    c. Shining   d. Clean
    
  5. LUGUBRIOUS
  6. a. Consolatory  b. Deceitful
    c. Sleek        d. Mournful
    
  7. DISPARAGE
  8. a. Belittle     b. Compare
    c. Discourage   d. Separate
    
  9. HEDIOUS
  10. a. Secret    b. Loathsome
    c. Disliked  d. Hidden
    
  11. PROLIFERATE
  12. a. Assist    b. Proclaim
    c. Generate  d. Support
    
  13. IMPEDE
  14. a. Hinder  b. Reverse
    c. Impose  d. Expedite
    
  15. MUNDANE
  16. a. Global      b. Worldly
    c. Luxurious   d. Spiritual
    
  17. EXTRICATE
  18. a. Pull    b. Free
    c. Tie     d. Complicate
    
  19. GRAPHIC
  20. a. Vague  b. Distinct
    c. Vivid  d. Conspicuous
    
  21. DEPRECATE
  22. a. Accept  b. Attack
    c. Praise  d. Condemn
    
  23. INTEROGATE
  24. a. To interfere  b. To question
    c. To stop       d. to enter the gate
    
  25. WRANGLE
  26. a. Competition  b. Race
    c. Dispute      d. Wrestling
    
  27. QUIP
  28. a. Comment   b. Injury
    c. Blow      d. Joke
    
  29. KNAVE
  30. a. Rogue     b. Ignorant
    c. Innocent  d. Simple
    
  31. JEOPARDY
  32. a. Enmity      b. Danger
    c. Adventure   d. Magic
    
  33. REPUNGANCE
  34. a. Approval  b. Affection
    c. Like      d. Disinclination
    
  35. PETTIFOGGING
  36. a. Lenient   b. Unimportant
    c. Stable    d. Strong
    
  37. TROTH
  38. a. Ego       b. Faithful
    c. Colorist  d. Disloyal
    
  39. PERSPICACITTY
  40. a. Bad      b. Shrewd
    c. Hazy     d. Clear
    



Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(a) 3.(d) 4.(a) 5.(b) 6.(c) 7.(a) 8.(b)
9.(b) 10.(c) 11.(d) 12.(b) 13.(c) 14.(d) 15.(a) 16.(b)
17.(d) 18.(b) 19.(b) 20.(b)