Antonyms Practice Set - 4

1. VALUABLE

a. Inferior  b. Invaluable
c. Lowly     d. Worthless

2. INTRANSIGENT

a. Ever-ready  b. Faithful
c. Flexible    d. Obedient

3. ENGULFED

a. Detached    b. Dislocated
c. Devastated  d. Disfigured

4. COMPETITION

a. Rivalry   b. Compromise
c. Monopoly  d. Contest

5. THEORY

a. Imagination  b. Fact
c. Chance       d. Thought

6. INIMICAL

a. Friendly  b. Cheerful
c. Neutral   d. Emotional

7. PROSCRIBE

a. Interdict  b. Allow
c. Extend     d. Betray

8. INTRICATE

a. Foolish           b. Simple
c. Straight forward  d. Easy

9. MEAGRE

a. Average     b. Plentiful
c. Extravagant d. Excessive

10. DORMANT

a. Active     b. Modern
c. Permanent  d. Transient

11. ADHERENT

a. Rival      b. Alien
c. Detractor  d. Enemy

12. EQUANIMITY

a. Excitement   b. Duplicity
c. Dubiousness  d. Resentment

13. TURBID

a. Easy    b. Hazy
c. Clear   d. Distinct

14. OBFUSCATE

a. Simplify  b. Explain
c. Describe  d. Clarify

15. BEGUILE

a. Persuade  b. Cheat
c. Flatter   d. Smile

16. HAMSTRING

a. Strengthen  b. Enlarge
c. Stimulate   d. Awaken

17. SCEPTICAL

a. Inquisitive  b. Hopeful
c. Inductive    d. Intuitive

18. DESTINY

a. Vulnerability    b. Chance
c. Self-dependence  d. Fate

19. PERDITION

a. Excitement   b. Reward
c. inspiration  d. Salvation

20. SHAME

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)

Antonyms Practice Set - 3

1. FUTILE

(a)Waste (b)Expensive (c)Useful (d)Cheap

2. REVELATION

(a)Rejection (b)Elimination (c)Concealment (d)Introduction

3. INCREDIBLE

(a)Credible (b)Fantastic (c)Probable (d)Believable

4. EXOTIC

(a)Wonderful (b)Cosmopolitan (c)Irrelevant (d)Common

5. VICIOUS

(a)Godly (b)Virtuous (c)Sublime (d)Friendly

6. INERT

(a)Active (b)Lazy (c)Strong (d)Resolute

7. TANGENTIALLY

(a)Partly (b)Forcefully (c)Candidly (d)Fitfully

8. ESCALATING

(a)Fixed (b)Fluctuating (c)Falling (d)Reasonable

9. MALICE

(a)Sympathy (b)Goodwill (c)Friendship (d)Attraction

10. AFFLUENT

(a)Poor (b)Ordinary (c)Infamous (d)Backward

11. FAMOUS

(a)Obscure (b)Eminent (c)Lenient (d)Fabulous

12. ORDERLY

(a)Unclear (b)Valueless (c)Chaotic (d)Incomplete

13. GLOOMY

(a)Radiant (b)Fragrant (c)Melodious (d)Illusory

14. BLESSING

(a)Dull (b)Curse (c)Hurt (d)Harsh

15. ACCOMPOLISH

(a)Fail (b)Improper (c)Disagreeable (d)Scatter

16. RESTLESS

(a)Nervous (b)Worried (c)Calm (d)Uneasy

17. CASUAL

(a)Careless (b)Dependent (c)Responsible (d)Sensitive

18. GAIN

(a)Get (b)Loss (c)Proud (d)Find

19. HOPE

(a)Happy (b)Despair (c)Heavy (d)Luck

20. INFERIOR

(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)

Antonyms Practice Set - 2

1. VULNERABLE

(a) Important (b) Famous (c) Remote (d) Invincible

2. LENIENT

(a) Capable (b) Strict (c) Strong (d) Conservative

3. DISPENSABLE

(a) Desirable (b) Acceptable (c) Relevant (d) Essential

4. MAGNANIMOUS

(a) Small (b) Cruel (c) Thoughtless (d) Mean

5. GIGANTIC

(a) Elegant (b) Lilliputian (c) Banner (d) Destructive

6. PILLORY

(a) Penalise (b) Damage (c) Include (d) Appreciate

7. LEAP

(a) Immense (b) Fall (c) Simple (d) Plunge

8. OVERLAPPING

(a) Coincidental (b) Different (c) Dependent (d) Override

9. SMOOTH

(a) Hard (b) Rough (c) Awkward (d) Ugly

10. DEPENDABLE

(a) Independent (b) Creditable (c) Unreliable (d) Unapproachable

11. AMBIGUITY

(a) Lucidity (b) Clarity (c) Transparency (d) Plainness

12. ERRONEOUS

(a) Justified (b) Impartial (c) Sincere (d) Correct

13. FLIPPANCY

(a) Silence (b) Seriousness (c) Reticence (d) Verity

14. DIVULGE

(a) Disguise (b) Veil (c) Suppress (d) Conceal

15. DURABLE

(a) Worn out (b) Fragile (c) Light (d) Delicate

16. HAMPER

(a) Open (b) Hold (c) Release (d) Hasten

17. MITIGATE

(a) Stagnate (b) Aggravate (c) Suffer (d) Redress

18. HINDRANCE

(a) Agreement (b) Persuasion (c) Aid (d) Praise

19. SELDOM

(a) Often (b) Rarely (c) Daily (d) Never

20. MALICE

(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)

Antonyms Practice Set - 1

1. SPENDTHRIFT

(a) Bewitched   (b) Miser 
(c) Speechless  (d) Speedy

2. GRADUAL

(a) Gradually  (b) Amiable 
(c) Sudden     (d) Wane

3. CYNICAL

(a) Optimistic  (b) Exquisite 
(c) Probable    (d) Furious

4. CUSTOMARY

(a) Careless       (b) Brief 
(c) In a usual way (d) Unusual

5. COWARDICE

(a) Crazy            (b) Profane 
(c) Professionalism  (d) Courage

6. ONEROUS

(a) Easy        (b) Difficult 
(c) Opinion     (d) Persist

7. OPAQUE

(a) Lapse        (b) Deep 
(c) Transparent  (d) Break

8. EXPERTISE

(a) Knowledge  (b) Inexperience 
(c) Analysis   (d) Explore

9. CULMINATE

(a) Cruel  (b) Hidden 
(c) End    (d) Begin

10. SNEAKY

(a) Straight forward  (b) Sober 
(c) Sound             (d) Robust

11. SEDULOUS

(a) Fusion      (b) Retain 
(c) Careless    (d) Rational

12. VAIN

(a) Boredous  (b) Futile 
(c) Taut      (d) Fruitful

13. CAPRICIOUS

(a) Clumsy  (b) Carnal 
(c) Stable  (d) Demand

14. BLISS

(a) Genteel  (b) Sorrow 
(c) Bridles  (d) Coarse

15. MITIGATE

(a) Heighten  (b) Assuage 
(c) Ally      (d) Jeered

16. ABSOLVE

(a) Free    (b) Blame 
(c) Absorb  (d) Total

17. BRUSQUE

(a) Sweep       (b) Sudden 
(c) Obsequious  (d) Immediate

18. BENEFACTOR

(a) Benefice    (b) Benediction 
(c) Beneficiary (d) None of the above

19. BRAG

(a) Show off  (b) Proud 
(c) Laud      (d) Humble

20. BENIGN

(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)

Synonyms Practice Set - 14

1. EAGER

a. Cleaver  b. Enthusiastic
c. Curious  d. Devoted

2. PLACID

a. Clear     b. Calm
c. Enjoyable d. Dull

3. COMMEMORATE

a. Boast     b. Remember
c. Manipulate d. Harmonise

4. DEIFY

a. Face    b. Worship
c. Flatter d. Challenge

5. AMENITIES

a. Pageantries b. Privileges
c. Facilities  d. Courtesies

6. DISPARITY

a. Injustice  b. Unlikeness
c. Partiality d. Distortion

7. BARBARIAN

a. Arrogant    b. Impolite
c. Uncivilized d. Unkind

8. LETHAL

a. Unlawful b. Deadly
c. Sluggish d. Smooth

9. SERENE

a. Solemn    b. Meak
c. Delicate  d. Calm

10. GRUESOME

a. Hateful  b. Painful
c. Tragic   d. Frightful

11. SECURE

a. Secret b. Comfortable
c. Safe   d. Independent

12. TYRANNY

a. Misrule  b. Power
c. Madness  d. Cruelty

13. OBLIGATORY

a. Useful   b. Required
c. Stubborn d. Agreeable

14. CONNOISSEUR

a. Ignorant   b. Interpreter
c. Delinquent d. Lover of art

15. IMPETUOUS

a. Violent   b. Resourceful
c. Pleasing  d. Rash

16. NEBULOUS

a. Tiny           b. Vague
c. Insignificant  d. Inadequate

17. WRATH

a. Jealousy  b. Hatred
c. Anger     d. Violence

18. ABANDON

a. Abscond  b. Discontinue
c. Neglect  d. Condense

19. BASHFUL

a. Vigilant b. Confident
c. Shy      d. Hopeful

20. GARNER

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)

Synonyms Practice Set - 13

1. ENNUI

a. Weariness    b. Conviction
c. Comedy       d. Expulsion

2. DESULTORY

a. Obedient  b. Punctual
c. Regular   d. Aimless

3. STYMIE

a. Express   b. Hinder
c. Flourish  d. Stagnate

4. ETHNIC

a. Racial  b. Legal
c. Moral   d. Foreign

5. AUDACIOUS

a. Obvious   b. Daring
c. Manifest  d. Venture

6. INVERNAL

a. Exacting  b. Hateful
c. Devilish  d. Damaging

7. MAGNANIMOUS

a. Splendid  b. Marvellous
c. Gentle    d. Benevolent

8. MYOPIC

a. Blind       b. Short-sighted
c. Astigmatic  d. Cross-eyed

9. MOTLEY

a. Variegated  b. Active
c. Disguised   d. Somber

10. WALLOW

a. Awaken   b. Urge
c. Dislike  d. Delight

11. CONJURE

a. Damage  b. Destroy
c. Revoke  d. Invoke

12. ACOLYTE

a. Helper    b. Assistant
c. Inferior  d. Servant

13. UNTIE

a. Unfold  b. Unchain
c. Undo    d. Unhinge

14. WRY

a. Twisted      b. Undeserved
c. Sad          d. Smiling

15. ESCHEW

a. Adapt  b. Oppress
c. Avoid  d. Encourage

16. KNUCKLE

a. Resign  b. Surrender
c. Face    d. Struggle

17. RIVAL

a. Enemy       b. Claimant
c. Competitor  d. Partner

18. PROWESS

a. Bravery   b. Eagerness
c. Keenness  d. Understanding

19. VULPINE

a. Crafty   b. Wolfish
c. Hoggish  d. Ravenous

20. IMBROGLIO

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)

Synonyms Practice Set - 12

1. ERROR

a. Blunder    b. Misadventure
c. Ambiguity  d. Misgiving

2. EBULLIENT

a. Gilted    b. Enthusiastic
c. Luscious  d. Arrogant

3. ACRID

a. Dirty   b. Pungent
c. Unripe  d. Bitter

4. POW-WOW

a. Gossip  b. Meeting
c. Elite   d. Discussion

5. BADGER

a. Attempt  b. Convince
c. Pester   d. Persuade

6. CAUTIOUSLY

a. Genuinely   b. Carefully
c. Secretly    d. Somewhat

7. TRUCULENT

a. Servile     b. Trashy
c. Ferocious   d. Juicy

8. REQUITE

a. Spare   b. Repay
c. Favour  d. Punish

9. SUPERNAL

a. Haughty   b. Official
c. Heavenly  d. Needless

10. PLUSH

a. Comforting  b. Tasty
c. Luxurious   d. Delicious

11. SPORADIC

a. Genuine     b. Accidental
c. Irregular   d. Instinctive

12. LARGESSE

a. Splendid  b. Liberal
c. Bribe     d. Extravagant

13. DECIMATE

a. Disseminate  b. Dissipate
c. Disfigure    d. Destroy

14. BELLIGERENT

a. Reasonable  b. Aggressive
c. Generous    d. Pacifist

15. BATTLE

a. Check    b. Quibble
c. Quarrel  d. Fight

16. REBATE

a. Commission  b. Interest
c. Discount    d. Gift

17. VERNAL

a. Dirty        b. Luxuriant
c. Spring like  d. Prone

18. ESCULENT

a. Edible  b. Hungry
c. Thick   d. Lovable

19. MOROSE

a. Gloomy   b. Stupid
c. Serious  d. Stern

20. WHOLESOME

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)

Synonyms Practice Set - 11

1. ENTHRAL

a. Persuade  b. Glorify
c. Annoy     d. Charm

2. BEWAIL

a. Envy         b. Accuse
c. Tear apart   d. Lament

3. EPISTLE

a. Practice  b. Sermon
c. Note      d. Letter

4. ABSOLVE

a. Exonerate   b. Consume
c. Maltreat    d. Engage

5. KEN

a. Knowledge  b. Trial
c. Witness    d. Ignorance

6. CONSTRUE

a. Interpret  b. Scatter
c. Confuse    d. Unite

7. KIBITZ

a. Evade  b. Befriend
c. Avoid  d. Interfere

8. INORDINATE

a. Extraordinary   b. Inanimate
c. Subordinate     d. Excessive

9. BALMY

a. Fruitful  b.Tempestuous 
c. Soothing  d. Modest

10. SIMULATE

a. Presume  b. Warn
c. Imitate  d. Take

11. IMPASSE

a. Stalemate    b. Impossibility
c. Difficulty   d. Confrontation

12. FIASCO

a. Hope     b. Failure
c. Success  d. Strength

13. PERKY

a. Pretty  b. Clean
c. Comic   d. Buoyant

14. RANT

a. Treat with screen  b. Preach noisily
c. Formalize          d. Praise inordinately

15. COZEN

a. Ridicule  b. Cheat
c. Convince  d. Flatter

16. SCHISM

a. Split   b. Conspiracy
c. Revolt  d. Ritualism

17. DISINTER

a. Bury     b. Befool
c. Unearth  d. Disguise

18. TERSE

a. Local  b. Shrewd
c. holy   d. Compact

19. BRACE

a. Waste   b. Support
c. Define  d. Confine

20. BAFFLE

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)

Synonyms Practice Set - 10

1. IMPASSIONED

a. Ardent       b. Impressive
c. Sympathetic  d. Irresponsible

2. IMMACULATE

a. Spotless  b. Dirty
c. Shining   d. Clean

3. LUGUBRIOUS

a. Consolatory  b. Deceitful
c. Sleek        d. Mournful

4. DISPARAGE

a. Belittle     b. Compare
c. Discourage   d. Separate

5. HEDIOUS

a. Secret    b. Loathsome
c. Disliked  d. Hidden

6. PROLIFERATE

a. Assist    b. Proclaim
c. Generate  d. Support

7. IMPEDE

a. Hinder  b. Reverse
c. Impose  d. Expedite

8. MUNDANE

a. Global      b. Worldly
c. Luxurious   d. Spiritual

9. EXTRICATE

a. Pull    b. Free
c. Tie     d. Complicate

10. GRAPHIC

a. Vague  b. Distinct
c. Vivid  d. Conspicuous

11. DEPRECATE

a. Accept  b. Attack
c. Praise  d. Condemn

12. INTEROGATE

a. To interfere  b. To question
c. To stop       d. to enter the gate

13. WRANGLE

a. Competition  b. Race
c. Dispute      d. Wrestling

14. QUIP

a. Comment   b. Injury
c. Blow      d. Joke

15. KNAVE

a. Rogue     b. Ignorant
c. Innocent  d. Simple

16. JEOPARDY

a. Enmity      b. Danger
c. Adventure   d. Magic

17. REPUNGANCE

a. Approval  b. Affection
c. Like      d. Disinclination

18. PETTIFOGGING

a. Lenient   b. Unimportant
c. Stable    d. Strong

19. TROTH

a. Ego       b. Faithful
c. Colorist  d. Disloyal

20. PERSPICACITTY

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)

Synonyms Practice Set - 9

1. HALLOWED

a. Decayed      b. Sacred
c. historical   d. Ancient

2. CREDENCE

a. Preference b. Credit
c. Assurance  d. Belief

3. VILIFY

a. Defame     b. Perform
c. Commend    d. Communicate

4. EMPIRICAL

a. Spiritual  b. Royal
c. Practical  d. Theoretical

5. MOLLIFY

a. Flatter     b. Appease
c. Sympathise  d. Avenge

6. PASTIME

a. Tardiness  b. Recreation
c. Memory     d. Antiquity

7. CHARTER

a. Announcement  b. Article
c. Declaration   d. Document

8. THWARTED

a. Accepted  b. Opposed
c. Diverted  d. Advocated

9. VOCATION

a. Hobby    b. Occupation
c. Post     d. Employment

10. PRATTLE

a. Construct   b. Loiter
c. Chatter     d. Meditate

11. FLOUNDER

a. Run     b. Fluctuate
c. Jump    d. Stumble

12. COY

a. Beautiful  b. Sweet
c. Talented   d. Shy

13. ERUDITE

a. Strong   b. Precious
c. Learned  d. Courteous

14. GRIPE

a. Compliment  b. Journey
c. Resentment  d. Satisfaction

15. EXTRANEOUS

a. Shallow      b. Superficial
c. Irrelevant   d. Nonsensical

16. PROCURE

a. Obtain  b. Endanger
c. Incur   d. Rescue

17. MAVERIK

a. Reformer   b. Unorthodox
c. Novice     d. Conservative

18. COMMENSURATE

a. Appropriate   b. Beginning
c. Proportionate d. Measurable

19. ADAGE

a. Mystery  b. Request
c. Order    d. Proverb

20. DAUNT

a. Detain  b. Annoy
c. Abuse   d. Intimidate

Answers:-

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

Synonyms Practice Set - 8

1. CONSOLIDATE

a. Contrive  b. Connive
c. Unite     d. Conspire

2. BAWDY

a. Crude  b. Vulgar
c. Proud  d. Arrogant

3. JEER

a. Inspire    b. Enjoy
c. Encourage  d. Ridicule

4. COGNOSCENTE

a. Speculator  b. Teacher
c. Critic      d. Preacher

5. BUFF

a. Polish b. Insult
c. Injure d. Sweep

6. FANCIFUL

a. Unreal    b. Faithful
c. Glorious  d. Eccentric

7. AVARICIOUS

a. Abundant  b. Envious
c. Greedy    d. Unwilling

8. BIZARRE

a. Happy    b. Grotesque
c. Refined  d. Boisterous

9. DEMURE

a. Intentional b. Retiring
c. Unreserved  d. Blunt

10. KOWTOW

a. Respect  b. Illuminate
b. Practice d. Blockhead

11. BESIEGED

a. Encircled  b. Skirted
c. Troubled   d. Destroyed

12. STERNUTATION

a. Sneezing  b. Trepidation
c. Reversal  d. Hardening

13. JINGOISTIC

a. Victorious  b. Compromise
c. Cooperative d. Dashing

14. YOKEL

a. Illiterate  b. Simple-minded
c. Canny       d. Crafty

15. GERMANE

a. Cruel      b. Relevant
c. Obstinate  d. Smart

16. COUNTERMAND

a. Criticize  b. Cancel
c. Devastate  d. Intrigue

17. APLOMB

a. Agitation  b. Noise
c. Sacrifice  d. Self-control

18. ABROGATION

a. Abridgement b. Deprivation
c. Annulation  d. Dismissal

19. PLACID

a. Clear     b. Calm
c. Enjoyable d. Dull

20. MAGNILOQUENT

a. Amusing   b. Boastful
c. Humorous  d. Tactful

Answers:-

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

Synonyms Practice Set - 7

1. PROMISCUOUS

a. Casual       b. Selective
c. Discriminate d. Pure

2. KEMP

a. Professional b. Parasite
c. Tent         d. Champion

3. UNCANNY

a. Unmistaken b. Strange
c. Fearful    d. Internal

4. UNDULATE

a. Retard b. Decrease
c. Wave   d. Flood

5. VORACIOUS

a. Quick   b. Angry
c. Hungry  d. Wild

6. PESTER

a. Console  b. Disturb
c. Gratify  d. Torture

7. REDUNDANT

a. Rude        b. Brutish
c. Superfluous d. Coarse

8. INEVITABLE

a. Unavoidable b. Probable
c. Expected    d. Fixed

9. VENDETTA

a. Feud  b. Friendship
c. Moral d. Threat

10. SMEAR

a. Encourage  b. Quarrel
c. Avoid      d. Mark

11. CALUMNIATE

a. Approve b. Slander
c. Warn    d. Delay

12. PARVENU

a. Pretender  b. Privileged
c. Royal      d. Intelligent

13. GRAND

a. Noble  b. Aristocratic
c. Great  d. Splendid

14. ATTRITION

a. Friction   b. Decline
c. Suffering  d. Attraction

15. MURKY

a. Ugly b. Dishonest
c. Dull d. Lazy

16. LAPIDARY

a. High-sounding b. Abusive
c. Dignified     d. Harmful

17. MOVING

a. Turning  b. Shifting
c. toying   d. Taking

18. MORDANT

a. Mild      b. Sarcastic
c. Festering d. Depressed

19. FOMENT

a. Incite   b. Restrict
c. Rectify  d. Pacify

20. DAUB

a. Publish b. Advertise
c. Paint   d. Propagate

Answers:-

1.(a) 2.(d) 3.(b) 4.(c) 5.(c) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(a)
9.(a) 10.(d) 11.(b) 12.(a) 13.(d) 14.(a) 55.(a) 16.(c)
17.(b) 18.(b) 19.(a) 20.(c)

Synonyms Practice Set - 6

1. CATALOGUE

a. Menu  b. Record
c. List  d. Pamphlet

2. OVERSTRUNG

a. Concerned b. Active
c. Sensitive d. Energetic

3. GREGARIOUS

a. Sociable   b. Turbulent
c. Pugnacious d. Clumsy

4. ACCOST

a. Hesitate b. Speculate
c. Insult   d. Address

5. DEFUNCT

a. Active  b. Clever
c. Alive   d. Extinct

6. SAGACITY

a. Morality b. Wisdom
c. Sanity   d. Uprightness

7. ANGST

a. Anxiety b. Pride
c. Modesty d. Simplicity

8. KULAK

a. Fortress b. Priest
c. Insane   d. Farmer

9. SALACITY

a. Recession  b. Indecency
c. Depression d. Bliss

10. VULGAR

a. Enthusiastic b. Wild
c. Coarse       d. Noisy

11. UMBRAGE

a. Sensitive  b. Shabbiness
c. Premature  d. Resentment

12. EMULATE

a. Trying to do as well b. Enable
c. Likely to be late    d. Inspite to win

13. AMNESTY

a. Revolt   b. Privilege
c. Farewell d. Pardon

14. HIATUS

a. Gap   b. Contempt
c. Tight d. Narrow

15. KITTY

a. Romantic    b. Cheap
c. pooled fund d. Drowsy

16. FRAGMENT

a. Dissection b. Cut
c. Crumble    d. Scrap

17. CADGE

a. Beg    b. Hide
c. Bicker d. Imprison

18. EXORCISE

a. Expel   b. Expose
c. Explain d. Mock

19. AMBITION

a. Plan   b. Proclamation
c. Desire d. Decision

20. TAINT

a. Soil  b. Stain
c. Dirty d. Corrupt

Answers:-

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

Synonyms Practice Set - 5

1. LETHERGY

a. Laxity    b. Impassivity
c. Serenity  d. Listlessness

2. VERATE

a. Scold     b. Judge
c. Downgrade d. Deny

3. MORIBUND

a. Stagnant  b. Gloomy
c. Dying     d. Superfluous

4. REBATE

a. Loss         b. Refund
c. Compensation d. Discount

5. BEMOAN

a. Lament   b. Soothe
c. Denounce d. Loathe

6. SPITE

a. Concern  b. Admiration
c. Malice   d. Indifference

7. PROLIFIC

a. Plenty   b. Competent
c. Fertile  d. Predominant

8. DEBILITATE

a. Weaken   b. Attack
c. Surmount d. Destroy

9. OSTENTATIOUS

a. Pretty  b. Modest
c. Showy   d. Flagrant

10. AFFABLE

a. Friendly  b. Cheerful
c. Helpful   d. Neutral

11. DEFLECT

a. Frustrate  b. Cheat
c. Pervert    d. Depress

12. DAWDLE

a. Assess  b. Evaluate
c. Fickle  d. Loiter

13. EXORBITANT

a. Odd       b. Ridiculous
c. Excessive d. Threatening

14. PIVOTAL

a. Movable   b. Crucial
c. Internal  d. Mechanical

15. VULGAR

a. thoughtless b. Unkind
c. Coarse      d. Illiterate

16. OBVERSE

a. Bitter   b. Reverse
c. Opposite d. Adverse

17. MIRTH

a. Sorrow    b. Enthusiasm
c. Adventure d. Merriment

18. TERRIFIC

a. Big    b. Excellent
c. Tragic d. Terrible

19. DILIGENT

a. Intelligent b. Energetic
c. Modest      d. Industrious

20. ABRIDGE

a. Abort    b. Span
c. Shorten  d. Cross

Answers:-

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

Synonyms Practice Set - 4

1. EAGER

a. Cleaver  b. Enthusiastic
c. Curious  d. Devoted

2. PLACID

a. Clear     b. Calm
c. Enjoyable d. Dull

3. COMMEMORATE

a. Boast      b. Remember
c. Manipulate d. Harmonise

4. DEIFY

a. Face    b. Worship
c. Flatter d. Challenge

5. AMENITIES

a. Pageantries b. Privileges
c. Facilities  d. Courtesies

6. DISPARITY

a. Injustice  b. Unlikeness
c. Partiality d. Distortion

7. BARBARIAN

a. Arrogant    b. Impolite
c. Uncivilized d. Unkind

8. LETHAL

a. Unlawful b. Deadly
c. Sluggish d. Smooth

9. SERENE

a. Solemn    b. Meak
c. Delicate  d. Calm

10. GRUESOME

a. Hateful  b. Painful
c. Tragic   d. Frightful

11. SECURE

a. Secret b. Comfortable
c. Safe   d. Independent

12. TYRANNY

a. Misrule  b. Power
c. Madness  d. Cruelty

13. OBLIGATORY

a. Useful   b. Required
c. Stubborn d. Agreeable

14. CONNOISSEUR

a. Ignorant   b. Interpreter
c. Delinquent d. Lover of art

15. IMPETUOUS

a. Violent   b. Resourceful
c. Pleasing  d. Rash

16. NEBULOUS

a. Tiny           b. Vague
c. Insignificant  d. Inadequate

17. WRATH

a. Jealousy  b. Hatred
c. Anger     d. Violence

18. ABANDON

a. Abscond  b. Discontinue
c. Neglect  d. Condense

19. BASHFUL

a. Vigilant b. Confident
c. Shy      d. Hopeful

20. GARNER

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)

Synonyms Practice Set - 3

1. ANCESTORS

(a)Extinct tribes (b)Relatives 
(c)Forefathers    (d)Old people 

2. EMBRACE

(a)Impress   (b)Except 
(c)Embarrass (d)Accept

3. MEEK

(a)Light-hearted (b)Serious 
(c)Submissive    (d)Benign

4. SUFFICIENT

(a)Full   (b)Complete 
(c)Enough (d)Less

5. BENEVOLENT

(a)Beneficial (b)Kind 
(c)Helpful    (d)Supportive

6. PROMPTLY

(a)Obediently   (b)Quickly 
(c)Successively (d)Deftly

7. DRENCHED

(a)Tortured (b)Visible 
(c)Soaked   (d)Exposed

8. SUMMONED

(a)Called     (b)Scolded 
(c)Approached (d)Consoled

9. SOPORIFIC

(a)Soothing (b)Terrific 
(c)Supreme  (d)Sleep-inducing

10. ALLEGIANCE

(a)Servility (b)Obedience 
(c)Loyalty   (d)Passivity

11. SALUTARY

(a)Premature  (b)Terrible 
(c)Disastrous (d)Beneficial

12. EVOKED

(a)Escaped  (b)Called for 
(c)Produced (d)Summoned

13. FLIMSY

(a)Weak      (b)Strong 
(c)Justified (d)Impulsive

14. INDIGENT

(a)Indian men (b)Poor 
(c)Guilty     (d)Untried

15. ABATED

(a)Reduced   (b)Vanished 
(c)Increased (d)Stabilized

16. IMPLACABLE

(a)Relentless (b)Pleasing 
(c)Dangerous  (d)Courageous

17. INSOLENT

(a)Violent   (b)Polite 
(c)Insulting (d)Frivolous

18. PRAGMATIC

(a)Practical (b)Playful 
(c)Casual    (d)Clever

19. FALSE

(a)Find    (b)Untrue 
(c)Unknown (d)Delay

20. FEROCIOUS

(a)Fire  (b)Fierce 
(c)Forth (d)Found

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

Synonyms Practice Set - 2

1. RANCOUR

(a) Prejudice (b) Emissary 
(c) Hatred    (d) Lend

2. FICKLE

(a) Changeable (b) Constant 
(c) Nervous    (d) Poor

3. GARNISH

(a) Decorate (b) Compose 
(c) Impress  (d) Impose

4. FORAGE

(a) Fly       (b) Travel 
(c) Search    (d) Research

5. RECALL

(a) Speak (b) Receive 
(c) Face  (d) Remember

6. SMEAR

(a) Encourage (b) Quarrel 
(c) Mark      (d) Avoid 

7. GRAND

(a) Noble        (b) Great 
(c) Aristocratic (d) Splendid

8. CADGE

(a) Beg    (b) Hide 
(c) Bicker (d) Imprison

9. KITTY

(a) Romantic (b) Pooled fund 
(c) Cheap    (d) Drowsy

10. HIATUS

(a) Tight (b) Contempt 
(c) Gap   (d) Narrow

11. MASTICATE

(a) Swallow (b) Organize 
(c) Meander (d) Chew

12. MILITANT

(a) Dramatic  (b) Religious 
(c) Combative (d) Quaint 

13. OSTENSIBLE

(a) Apparent    (b) Elaborate 
(c) Traditional (d) Showy

14. FOMENTED

(a) Formed     (b) Instigated 
(c) Suppressed (d) Faced

15. CULPABLE

(a) Capable   (b) Cynical 
(c) Imputable (d) Troublesome

16. CONTEMPLATIVE

(a) Thoughtful (b) Calm 
(c) Serious    (d) Morbid

17. SCORE

(a) Many  (b) Grudge 
(c) A few (d) Majority

18. LANGUISH

(a) Remains neglected (b) Become sick
(c) Hold grudge       (d) Torture

19. SCALE

(a) Balance (b) Proportion 
(c) Quality (d) Sleep

20. IMPASSE

(a) Confrontation (b) Difficulty 
(c) Impossibility (d) Stalemate

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

Synonyms Practice Set - 1

1. ASSIDUOUS

(a) Hardworking  (b) Incompetent
(c) Superficial  (d) Lazy

2. ASTRAY

(a) Confident        
(b) A strong belief 
(c) To go in the wrong direction (d) Surprise

3. IMPEDE

(a) Hinder  (b) Contemplate 
(c) Incorporate  (d) Inactive

4. RECUPERATE

(a) Instigate  (b) Investigate 
(c) Recover  (d) Recycle

5. CASKET

(a) Brochure   (b) Fire
(c) Detect   (d) Box

6. IDIOSYNCRACY

(a) Eccentricity   
(b) The quality of being loved and admired by all
(c) Containing expression that are natural  
(d) Idleness

7. INTRUSION

(a) Something based on the true feeling
(b) The act of entering a place which is private 
or where you may not be wanted
(c) Modification    (d) An argument

8. PROFOUNDITY

(a) The quality of understanding or dealing with a 
subject at a very serious level
(b) An opinion based on experience 
(c) Profanity 
(d) Special training for a tough job

9. GAOL

(a) Crew  (b) Gangster 
(c) Jail  (d) Gadget

10. ENVIABLE

(a) Desirable  (b) Interesting 
(c) Foggy  (d) Unavoidable

11. ADMONISH

(a) Rebuke  (b) Sorrow 
(c) Amaze  (d) Noble

12. DOLOROUS

(a) Secret  (b) Painful 
(c) Pacify  (d) Slander

13. SPANNED

(a) Related  (b) Trouble 
(c) Revive  (d) Crossed

14. LEWD

(a) Sedate  (b) Regret 
(c) Filthy  (d) Spacious

15. FACINATING

(a) Allure  (b) Falter 
(c) Inert  (d) Profuse

16. RECIPROCATE

(a) Related  (b) Gambit 
(c) Mend  (d) Recluse

17. SPECTACLE

(a) Sedate  (b) Sight 
(c) Salace  (d) Savoury

18. OCCIDENTAL

(a) Opposite  (b) Eastern 
(c) Wavy  (d) Western

19. IRE

(a) Illicit  (b) Vast 
(c) Wrath  (d) Sharp

20. ELUDE

(a) Deplete  (b) Exhibit 
(c) Shun  (d) Zest

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

One Word Substitution 7

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a
group of words.

This is the set-7 of our posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.

• A place where birds are kept: Aviary.
• A place where medicines are compounded: Dispensary.
• The kitchen of a ship: Galley.
• A place where money is coined: Mint.
• An underground place for storing wine or other provisions: Cellar.
• One who attends to the diseases of the eye: Oculist.
• A person who draws plans for buildings: Draughtsman.
• A person who deals in clothes and other fabrics: Draper.
• A person who studies the stars: Astronomer.
• A person who collects postage stamps: Philatelist.
• A radical change in the Government: Revolution.
• Science dealing with sound: Acoustics.
• Looking into one’s mind: Introspection.
• A person who spends money recklessly: Spendthrift.
• Everlasting punishment after death: Perdition.
• Study of history of the earth; Cosmology.
• Allowance due to a wife from her husband after separation: Alimony.
• One who takes delight in excessive cruelty: Sadist.
• Agreement to stop fighting: Armistice.
• An extract kept from something spoken or written: Snippet.
• A disease which spreads by contact: Contagious.
• Lived at the same time: Contemporary.
• The place where public, govt. or historical records are kept: Archives.
• Too much official formality: Red-tapism.
• A speech delivered without previous preparation: Extempore.

One Word Substitution 6

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of
single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a
group of words.

This is the set-6 of our upcoming posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.

• Water fit for drinking: Potable

• Lover of mankind: Philanthropist

• One who has no money: Pauper

• One who loves mankind: Philanthropist

• One who looks on the dark side of things: Pessimist

• One who copies from other writers: Plagiarist

• One who knows many languages: Polyglot

• One who goes on foot: Pedestrian

• A Government by the rich: Plutocracy

• Practice of having several wives: Polygamy

• Practice of having several husbands: Polyandry

• A book published after the death of its author: Posthumous

• A study of the body: Physiology

• Murder of a father: Patricide

• To write under a different name: Pseudonym

• An animal who preys on other animals: Predator

• Murder of the king: Regicide

• One who speaks less: Reticent

• Violating the sanctity of a church: Sacrilege

• Murder of self: Suicide

• One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain: Stoic

• One who helps others Good: Samaritan

• An office with high salary but no work: Sinecure

• A drug or other substance that induces sleep: Soporific

• One who changes sides: Turncoat

• One who believe in God: Theist

• That through which light can pass: Transparent

• That through which light can partly pass: Translucent

• One who works for free: Volunteer

• One who always thinks himself to be ill: Valetudinarian

• One who can throw his voice: Ventriloquist

• One who damages public property: Vandal

• A study of animals: Zoology

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