1. Slipshod (adjective) 7.

Attentive

Synonyms: 8. Punctilious

1. Reckless 9. Chary

2. Unwary 10. Discreet

3. Careless 11. Circumspect

4. Heedless 12. Cautious

5. Neglectful 13. Heedful

6. Negligent 14. Observant

7. Rash 15. Scrupulous

8. Remiss 16. Solicitous

9. Lax 17. Prudent

10. Unmindful Idioms related to CAREFULNESS

11. Foolhardy 1. Argus – eyed: Vigilant

12. Impetuous 2. On the ball

13. Hasty 3. All ears/ Lend an ear

14. Impulsive 4. Walk on egg shells/ Pay heed to

15. Derelict 5. Keep a weather eye on

16. Shoddy/ sloppy/ slack Idioms related to CARELESSNESS

Antonyms: 1. Fast and loose

1. Wary 2. Hand over head : Rash, Careless

2. Careful 3. Like a bull in a china shop : Enthusiastic but

careless
3. Meticulous

4. Vigilant

5. Considerate

6. Thoughtful
Exercise 6. Alert (syn)

1. Circumspect (syn) 1. Daring

1. Heedful 2. Relaxed 2. Cautious

3. Joyful 3. Heedless

4. Clean 4. Brash

2. Meticulous (ant) 7. Vigilant (ant)

1. Careful 1. Cautious

2. Sloppy 2. Amicable

3. Heedful 3. Foolhardy

4. Polite 4. Wary

3. Negligent (ant) 8. Impetuous(ant)

1. Chary 1. Dense

2. Calm 2. Arguable

3. Composed 3. Tangible

4. Careless 4. Sensible

4. Rash (ant) 9. Solicitous(ant)

1. Immature 1. Worried

2. Audacious 2. Heedless

3. Considerate 3. Knowledgeable

4. Bold 4. Interesting

5. Reckless (syn) 10. Discreet (syn)

1. Rational 1. Heedless

2. Veritable 2. Harmless

3. Rash 3. Tactful

4. Queer 4. Careful
11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 2. ABSTRUSE (adj)
(‘Vigilant’) from the following options.
Synonyms:
The burglar was very cautious, so he avoided the
1. Unclear
security perfectly as they didn’t find any proof.
2. Incomprehensible
1. Proof 2. Security
3. Unintelligible
3. Cautious 4. Burglar
4. Vague
12. Chary
5. Esoteric
1. Keen
6. Recondite
2. Fervent
7. Nebulous
3. Confident
8. Implicit
4. Cautious
9. Obscure
13. Prudent (syn)
10. Equivocal
1. Reckless
11. Inarticulate
2. Rude
12. Arcane
3. Hasty
13. Ambiguous
4. Cautious
14. Cryptic
14. Hasty (ant)
15. Dubious
1. Reckless
Antonyms
2. Quick
1. comprehensible
3. Brisk
2. Intelligible
4. Cautious
3. Pellucid
Exercise Answer.
4. Lucid
1.1 2.2 3.1 4.3 5.3 6.2 7.3
5. Explicit
8.4 9.2 10.4 11.3 12.4 13.4 14.4
6. Distinct

7. Eloquent
8. Expressive 5. Equivocal (Ant)

9. Coherent 1. Ambiguous 2. Definite

10. transparent 3. Insecure 4. Secure

11. apparent 6. Dubious (Syn)

12. obvious 1. Indecisive 2. Ambiguous

13. perspicuous 3. Definitive 4. Improbable

14. conspicuous 7. Lucid (Ant)

15. limpid 1. Ambiguous 2. Orderly

16. articulate 3. Intelligible 4. Transparent

17. evident 8. Elucidate (Syn)

18. Noticeable 1. Exhaust 2. Examine

19. Cogent 3. Oracular 4. Explicate

Exercise… 9. Limpid (Syn)

1. Recondite (Syn) 1. Subtle 2. Blunt

1. Abstruse 2. Phlegm 3. Lucid 4. Obscure

3. Clear 4. Abstract 10. Rambling (Ant)

2. Lucid (Ant) 1. Articulate

1. Ambiguous 2. Orderly 2. Elaborate

3. Intelligible 4. Transparent 3. Long-winded

3. Ambiguous (Ant) 4. Boring

1. Annoying 2. Stylish 11. Lucid (Ant)

3. Sensational 4. Certain 1. Ambiguous 2. Coherent

4. Obvious (Syn) 3. Tangible

1. Opaque 2. Ambiguous 4. Blazing

3. Murky 4. Clear
12. Explicit (Ant) 17. Eloquent (Ant)

1. Specific 1. Impotent

2. Perfect 2. Modest

3. Nebulous 3. Humble

4. Vogue 4. Crucial

13. Evident (Syn) 18. distinct (Ant)

1. Aimless 1. Vague 2. Critical

2. Confusing 3. Prior 4. Terrible

3. Complex Answer.

4. Clear 1.1 2.1 3.4 4.4 5.2

14. Prominent (Ant) 6.2 7.1 8.4 9.3 10.1

1. Dangerous 11.1 12.3 13.4 14.3 15.4

2. Crazy 16.1 17.1 18.1

3. Inconspicuous 3. EXIGUOUS (adj)

4. Evident Synonyms:

15. Apparent (Ant) 1. Paucity

2. Dearth
1. Obvious
3. Scanty
2. Actual 4. Sparse / Scarce

3. Evident 5. Shortage
6. Devoid
4. Hidden
7. Lack / negligible
16. Opaque (Ant) 8. Deficient
9. Meagre
1. Intelligible
10. Paltry
2. Transient
11. Petty/ skimpy
3. Volatile 12. Deprived

4. Conventional
Antonyms: Idioms related to “Plentiful”

1. Galore 1. Dime a dozen

2. Abundant / Ample 2. All over the place
3. Plethora 3. Sit on the gold mine
4. Redundant 4. Packed like sardines
5. Surfeit 5. Born with the silver spoon
6. Profuse/ Profound 6. Bring sand to the beach
7. Myriad 7. Thick on the ground
8. Umpteen 8. On the double
9. Surplus 9. High on the hog
10. Copious/ Adequate
Exercise…
11. Abounding
1. Profuse (Syn)
12. Multitude
1. Meagre 2. Abundant
13. Rampant
3. Limited 4. Consistent
14. Plentiful
2. Meagre (Ant.)
15. Opulent
1. Regional 2. Racial
16. Profuse
3. Stupid 4. Generous
17. Verdant
3. Copious (Ant.)
18. Lush
1. Galore 2. Enough
19. Luxuriant
3. Umpteen 4. Meagre
20. Bountiful
4. Exiguous (Ant.)
21. Voluminous
1. Civilised 2. Miserable
22. Sumptuous
3. Plentiful 4. Sparse
Idioms related to “Shortage”
5. Scanty (Ant.)
1. A drop in an ocean
2. Barmecide feast 1. Divine 2. Meagre

3. Lean times 3. Abundant 4. Buoyant

4. Chicken feeds
6. Adequate (Ant.) 14. Copious (Syn)

1. Unfit 2. Sufficient 1. Galore 2. Empty

3. Inept 4. Scarce 3. Unsparing 4. Meagre

7. Sparse (Ant.) 15. Paucity (Syn)

1. Thin 2. Scant 1. Vanity 2. Surfeit

3. Plentiful 4. Meagre 3. Dearth 4. Ample

8. Lavish (Ant.) 16. Ample (Syn)

1. Unique 2. Stylish 1. Entertain 2. Sample

3. Devoid 4. Luxurious 3. Sufficient 4. Temple

9. Paltry (Ant.) 17. Abound (Syn)

1. Substantial 2. Basic 1. Flourish 2. Succeed

3. Deficient 4. Key 3. Adequate 4. Increase

10. Restricted (Ant.) 18. Rampant(Ant.)

1. Copious 2. Circumscribed 1. Minimal 2. Aplenty

3. Capped 4. Finite 3. Plentiful 4. Fertile

11. Deficiency (Ant.) 19. Verdant (Ant.)

1. Glitch 2. Dearth 1. Indefinite 2. Unconscious

3. Excess 4. Snag 3. Unreliable 4. Meagre

12. Absence (Ant.) 20. Paucity (Syn.)

1. Vanity 2. Surfeit 1. Inertness 2. Integrity

3. Dearth 4. Privation 3. Multitude 4. Shortage

13. Petty (Ant.) Answer.

1. Big 2. Dull 1.2 2.4 3.4 4.3 5.3 6.4 7.3 8.3

3. Light 4. Quick 9.1 10.1 11.3 12.2 13.1 14.1 15.3

16.3 17.1 18.1 19.4 20.4

4. NOVICE 11. Proficient / Efficient

Synonyms: 12. Competent/ skillful

1. Beginners 2. Inexpert 13. Dexterous/ Doyen

3. Apprentice 4. Rookie Idioms related to “Adroit”

5. noob 6. Dabbler 1. Worth one’s salt

7. Tyro 8. Neophyte 2. On the ball (Competent / alert to new ideas)

9. Newbie 10. Fledgling 3. Sharp as a needle

11. Amateur 4. Sharp cookie

12. Greenhorn Idioms related to “Beginners”

13. Proselyte 1. Greenhorn

14. Maladroit 2. Sunday driver

15. Inept / Inadept 3. A new kid on the block

16. Clumsy 4. Fresh from the oven

17. Awkward 5. Newbie

Antonyms. 6. Wet behind the ears/ All thumbs

1. Expert Exercise…

2. Veteran / Versed 1. Tyro(syn)

3. Savant 1. Rookie 2. Deft

4. Acumen 3. Experienced 4. Distant

5. Insight / Ingenious 2. Virtuoso (syn)

6. Maestro 1. Maestro 2. Noob

7. Aficionado 3. Voluble 4. Novice

8. Virtuoso / Versatile 3. Maestro (Ant)

9. Adroit / Accomplished 1. Senile 2. Genius

10. Ept / Adept / Deft 3. Novice 4. Slender

4. Amateur (Ant) 12. Proficient (Syn)

1. Novice 2. Apprentice 1. Vulgar 2. Inadequate

3. Professional 4. Learner 3. Ept 4. Condensed

5. Maladroit (Ant) 13. Greenhorn (syn)

1. Arrogant 2. Skilful 1. Proficient 2. Expert

3. Awkward 4. Inept 3. Inept 4. Deft

6. Adroit (Syn) 14. Proficient (Syn)

1. Clumsy 2. Despotic 1. Predictable 2. Accomplished

3. Skillful 4. Sane 3. Dominant 4. Modest

7. Awkward (Ant) 15. Efficient (Syn)

1. Clumsy 2. Tender 1. Complex 2. Poor

3. Cordial 4. Adroit 3. Capable 4. Beginner

8. Neophyte (Ant) 16. Incompetent (Ant)

1. Veteran 2. Newbie 1. Hopeless 2. Dexterous

3. Essential 4. Crude 3. Forlorn 4. Desperate

9. Adept (Syn) Answer.

1. Clumsy 2. Rough 1.1 2.1 3.3 4.3 5.2 6.3

3. Lazy 7.4 8.1 9.4 10.3 11.1 12.3

4. Versatile 13.3 14.2 15.3 16.2

10. Dexterous (Ant)

1. Proficient 2. Expert

3. Inept 4. Doyen

11. Fledgling (Ant)

1. Adroit 2. Neophyte

3. Essential 4. Crude