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All expenses in this connection are to be borne by the purchaser. All disputes are subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.CONTENTS Synonyms Antonyms One Word Substitution... ee Re Idioms and Phrases Fillers 6. Improvement of Sentences... Cloze Test... x 8, Common Errors 9. Active and Passive Voice 10.1 —10.24 10. Direct/Indirect Speech. 11. Arrangement of Sentences A141—11.43 12. Spelling Test 12.1-12.16 13. Comprehension Passages 13.1-13.39 —20 Previous Years’ PapersPREFACE 1 feel delighted to write the foreword of Radian Book Company's latest title, English for SSC (Staff Selection Commission). When my team and I were planning this book, we decided to present for the learners, a test-practice tool, and last-minute-revision notes. In this endeavour, we received counsel from Dr RS Aggarwal ‘whenever required. His vast experience-spanning over five decades, in which he has authored 175+ academic bestsellers, is one of Radian Book Company's most invaluable assets. 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M: +91 98113 41569 E: [email protected] W: https://www-radianlearning.inSYLLABUS SSC CGL EXAMINATION PATTERN: There are four levels in this examination Q Tier Land Tier Computer Based Exams O Tier Ill—Pen and Paper Q Tier IV—Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test/Document Verification SSC CGLTIERI Tier 1 is an objective exam that will be held online, PaperNo Subject No of Questions Max Marks 1 General Awareness 25 50 2. ‘Quantitative Aptitude 2B 50 3 English Comprehension 3 50 4 ‘General Intelligence & Reasoning Ey 50 TOTAL 100 200 1, DURATION OF EXAM: 60 minutes (100 minutes for visually handicapped) 2, MARKING SCHEME: 2 marks for each right answer. 3. NEGATIVE MARKING: 0.50 for each wrong answer will be deducted. SSC TIER | SUBJECT WISE SYLLABUS General Intelligence General Awareness ‘Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension Classification Static General Knowledge | Simplification Reading Comprehension (indian History, Culture ete) ‘Analogy General Science Interest Fill in the Blanks Coding-Decoding, Garrent Affairs ‘Averages Spellings Puzzle Sports Percentage Phrases and Idioms Matrix Books and Authors Ratio and Proportion | One word Substitution Word Formation Important Schemes Problem on Ages Sentence Correction Venn Diagram Portfolios Speed, Distanceand Time | Error Spotting Direction and Distance_| People in News Number System, Blood Relations Mensuration| Series Data Interpretation Verbal reasoning Time and Work ‘Non-Verbal Reasoning Algebra ‘Trigonometry GeometrySSC CGLTIER II Tier II exam is an objective exam which will be also conducted online. Paper Subject Numberof | MaxMarks | Exam Negative Marking, No. Questions Duration 1. _ | Quantitative Aptitude 100 200 hours [0.5 for each wrong question 2. [English Language & 200 200 hours | 0.25 for each wrong question Comprehension 3. _ | Statistics 100 200 hours [0.5 for each wrong question 4. | General Studies (Finance 100 200 2hours [0.5 for each wrong question and Economics) © Paper 1 and 2 are compulsory for all posts. © Papers is only for the Statistical Investigator Gr. Iland Compiler. © Paper 4 is only for the post of "Assistant Audit Officer” © Level for Paper 1-10th to Standard 12th, Paper-2 of 10 + 2 level and Papers-3 & 4-Graduation Level. SSC CGL TIER II SUBJECT WISE SYLLABUS, Tendency ‘Quantitative English Language Statistics General Awareness Aptitude Simplification Reading Collection and Finance and of Data Comprehension Representation Accounting Interest Spelling Measure of Dispersion | Fundamental Principles ‘Averages Fill in the Blanks Measure of Central Financial Accounting Percentage Phrases and Idioms Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis Basic Concepts of Accounting, Ratio and Proportion (One Word Substitution Correlation and Regression Self-Balancing Ledger Speed, Distance and Time Sentence Correction Random Variables Error Spotting and Correction Number System Error Spotting Random Variables Economics and Governance Mensuration Cloze Test Sampling Theory ‘Comptroller and Auditor General of India Data Interpretation Para Jumbles Analysis and Variance Finance Commission Time and Work ‘Synonyms-Antonyms Time Series Analysis Theory of Demand and Supply Algebra Active-Passive Voice Index Number Trigonometry Geometry, Data SufficiencyTIER Il EXAM This is a Descriptive Exam which tests candidates writing skills in English or Hindi. It is held offline, Candidates are required to write an Essay/letter/application. © Duration of exam-60 minutes (80 minutes for visually handicapped) © Carries 100 marks. © 10+2 level questions. SSC CGL TIER IV (SKILL TEST) Tier IV exam checks couple of skill tests which are necessary for certain posts. 1. DEST (data entry speed test): It is a qualifying test for all the posts except Compiler. It is held to test the typing speed of the candidate. In this test the candidates are given printed material in English which they should type accurately on a computer with a minimum of 2000 key depressions. The duration of this test is 15 minutes. 2. CPT (Computer proficiency Test): SSC will hold CPT, in three modules spread sheet, word processing, and generation of slides. It will be applicable for applicants of Asst. Section Officer in CSS, MEA, SFIO, AFHQ posts. Itis a qualifying test.@) SYNONYMS —————# PRACTICE SETS »—________ Directions: In each of the following questions, select she option PRACTICE SET-1 closest to the synonym of the given word. 1 10, Te 2, SCUTTLE (@ Solitary (©) Soothing NEFARIOUS (@) Iniquitous (©) Suspicious PERNICIOUS (@ Beneficial (© Innocuous ATROCITY (@) Absuedity (©) Jealousy BOISTEROUS, (@ Clamorous (© Fissiparous HAGGARD (@) Emaciate (©) Rejected RECTIFY (@ Clarify (© Correct ENORMOUS (@ Immense (© Tivial INEVITABLE (@ Crucial (©) Unavoidable (2) Downpour (©) Sprinkle ERRONEOUS (@ False (0) Wrong VIABLE (a) Bright (6) Useless (®) Superficial (@) Brazier (b) Purposeful (@ Virtuous (®) Dangerous (@) Advantageous () Envy (@ Violence (B) Ferocious @ Voluminous () Insane @ Ridicule (®) Condone (@) Regularize (b) Pey (@) Warehouse (Significant (@) Undeniable (®) Splash @ Trickle (®) Inaccurate (@) Unfair (®) Capable (@ Workable 13. 4 issc2017 18, isse2017 16. isse2017 v. isse2017 18, isse2017 wv. isse2017 20, [sse2015 a1, issc2nis 2. iss 2015 23 issc2nis 24, isse2015 [SSC 2018) 28. Gay SINUOUS| (@) Serene (©) Straight DILIGENT (@) Energetic (©) Intelligent DESULTORY (@ Diminish (©) Frugal JEALOUS, (@) Envious (© Lastful Quest (@ Decision (oO Test REVENUE, (a) Disaster (© Regain GENUINE (@) Authentic (© Concern BLUNDER (@ Blemish (© Mistake COMPASSIONATE (a) Aesthetic (© Sympathetic LETHARGY (@) Activity (© Modest DECAY (a) Decline (0) Dispose BLISS (@) Fantasy (©) Laughter APPEAR (@) Allow (© See o @ o @ o @ ® @ o @ o @ o @ ® @ ® @ o @ ® @ o @ ® @ Serpentine Transparent Industrious Modest Forsake Random Greedy Proud Search Trial Income Return Clever Local Danger Worry Pathetic ‘Warm Drowsy Pleasure Decompose Disturb Happiness Pleasure Enter Seem Issezns) Isse201s}, Isse2015}, Issc2015}, Isse2015}, Isse2015}, Isse2015},G2] SYNONYMS 26. CAJOLE 38. ABSORBING (@) Flater (Insist (@) Concentrating (2) Engrossing (©) Recommend (a) Persuade (©) Enriching (@) Fascinating 27. FRAGRANCE 39, CARICATURE (@ Aroma ® Sight (@) Biographical sketch (A) Fecentrcity (©) Taste (@) Touch (©) Grotesque ikeness (2) Personality tat a ricrTous fo Exsing (Expensive (@) False (©) Flattering (©) Flexible (a) Rubbery © Foul (@ Frail (1. ADVERSE 29. OBSCENE (@) Undue (®) Unequal (@) Dirty (®) Indecent (©) Unfavourable (a) Unwanted (©) Unhealthy (@ Unwanted ee 30, IMITATE @ Ask (®) Offer (@) Allude (Copy (©) Please @ Suggest (©) Follow (@ Think 43, FOREBODING 31. TAME (@) Alarm () Failure (a) Domesticated (®) Savage (©) Forecast (@ Foresight (©) Silent (@ wild 4, clang or c a) Alter new 32, MERCY (©) Repeat (@) Review (@) Loss ® Merit 4s. neouamn (© Pan @ Sympaiy oan (point 33. EFFECT (©) Arouse (@) Introduce (@) Chance (®) Purpose 46. FATUOUS (©) Result (@ Waming (@) Fantastic (8) Fastidious 34. SPECULATE (©) Fumy (@ Silly (@) Argue (8) Guess 47. ARTFUL (©) Speak (a) Think (@) Artistic (®) Adractive 38. EMULATE (©) Cunning (@) Intelligent (@) Echo (®) Imitate 48, RESCIND (©) Mimic (a) Sirwulate (@) Change (B) Revoke 36 LAUD (©) Repeat (@) Reconsider Cee OS OG Demensation (Dist © Reo (@ ais (©) Dishonesty (@ Disturbance 37, EMANCIPATE 50. FLAIR @ Correct () Exist to Bias @) Neca (©) Liberate (@ Restrain (©) Talent (@ Tendeney ‘ANSWERS L@ 2@ 2H 4£@M@ $M 6H 7OH FH 2H WE oO 2Ww Bo HH BK @ 6 ® 11H BH DB @ WO AL) 2) 2B.) 2.) @ % @ 27. @ B® @ B® 6) 3. 3. @ 2d BO MM 38 6) % @ 32 O BH BW] MO 10 2 @ 8 @ 4 @ & WM % @ 7% © 4H % &) 0 SOLUTIONS 2. Nefarious + wicked o criminal Synonyms: wicked, evi iniquitous 1. Scuste—>a metal contsiner with a handle o fetch and store coal | 3, Pernicious > having a harmful effec, especialy in a gradal or {or domestic ie. sate way Synonyms: brazier Synonyms: harmful damaging, dangerousSYNONYMS + 0. u, 2 1B. 1“ " 18, 1. 20, ‘Atrocity an extremely wicked or eruel act. Synonyms: violence, crime, wrongdoing Other options: (@) Envy a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities or hick, (8) Jealousy -> the state or feling of being jealous (e) Absurdity ~> the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable Boisterous > noisy, energetic and cheerful Synonyms: lively, active, amorous Other options: () Fissiparous > inclined to cause or undergo division nto separate parts or groups. (#) Voluminous -> very lose or full Haggard — looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry or suffering Synonyms: tired, unwell, emaciated Rectfy -> put right; correct Synonyms: correct, right, amend :normous > very large in size, quantity or extent Synonyms: huge, vast, immense Inevitable > certain to happen, unavoidable. Synonyms: unavoidable, inescapable, inexorable Drizzle -> Hight rain fail ry small drops. Synonyms light shower, sprinkle fine rin [Erroneous -> wrong: incorrect, Synonyms: wrong, incorrect, mistaken Viable > capable of working successfully; feasible Synonyms: workable, feasible, practicable Sinuous -> having many curves and tus Synonyms: windy, serpentine, curving Diligent > having o work or duties Showing care and conscientiousnessis one's Synonyms: industrious, hardworking, assiduous Desultory > lacking plan, purpose or enthusiasm, Synonyms: random, cursory, superficial Jealous feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possession or perceived advantages. Synonyms: envious, covetous, desirous ‘Quest >a Jong or arduous search for something Symonyms: search, hunt, pursuit Revenue -> income, especially when of an organisation and of a substantial ature ‘Synonyms: income, profit, Gentine truly what something is said tobe, authentic Synonyms: authentic, real, actual Blunder ~»a stupid or careless mistake Synonyms: mistake, eror, gaffe 21 2, 23, 24, 25, 26, a, 28, 2, 30, 31 2 ‘Other options (@) Blemish — a small mark or flow which spoils the appearance of something. Compassionate -> feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. Synonyms: sympathetic, empat Other options: (@ Pathetic > arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness, e, caring (8) Aesthetic - concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty, Lethargy —> lack of energy and enthusiasm, Synonyms: inertia, inactivity, drowsy Decay ->rot or decompose through the action of haters and fungi. Synonyms: decompose, rot, puirefy Bliss > perfect happiness, great joy Synonyms: joy delight, happiness Appear -» come into sight, bec Synonyms: seem, become visi CCajole-+ persuade to do something by stained coaxing or later: 1 visible or noticeable come into view. Synonyms: persuade, wheedle, Qatter Other options: (a) Insist > demand Something ‘lly, not accepting refusal (#) Persuade > induce someone todo something through reasoning or argument, (6) Recommend » put forward with approval as being suitable for ‘particular purpose or role Fragranee -> a pleasant, sweet smell Synonyms: sweet smell, aroma, odour Fictitious -> not real or tru, imaginary or fabricated, Synonyms: false, fake, counterfeit Other options: (@) Frail - weak and delicate (8) Foul - offensive to the sense, especially through having a disgusting smell of ste or being diy. (6) Flattering -> full of Obscene -> offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of ‘morality and decency: aise and compliments Indecent, salacious. Imitate > take or fllow ase model Synonyms: pornogra Synonyms: emulate, copy, take as & mode Other options: (@) Follow -» go ot come after. (#) Think > have a pantculr belief of idca (6) Allude— suggest or call atention to indirectly; hint a Tame -> not dangerous or frightened of people, domesticated Synonyms: domesticated, domestic, docile “Mercy ~> compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom itis within one’s power to punish or harm Synonyms: sympathy, kindness, liberality3 M 35, 36. a 38. 3, G4) (Other options: (a) Merit > the quality (8) Loss () Pain > highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by i or injury ‘being particularly good or worthy. > the fact of process of losing som thing oF someone. Effect ->a change which isa result or consequence of an action of other cause Synonyms: result, consequence, upshot Speculate > form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence, Synonyms: surmise think, wonder Emulate + match or surpass typically by imitation, Synonyms: imitate, copy, reproduce ther options: (2) cho —> a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back othe listener (8) Mimic > imitate especially in order to entertain ot ridicule. (©) Simulate > imitate the appearance or character of Laud ->t0 praise Synonyms: praise, extol, all mancipate > sel fee, especially from legal, social or political Synonyms: liberated, Wependent,unrepressed Other options: (a) Liberate set free from imprisonment, slavery or oppression, (8) Exist + have objective reality or being () Correct tree form error in accordance with factor truth (@) Restrain > prevent from doing something; keep under control or witha iit, Absorbing —> intensely interesting: engrossing Synonyms: interesting, engrossing, captivating Other options: (@) Concentrating -> focusing one’s atten oractvity (8) Fascina (©) Enriching — improve or enhance the quality or value of ona particular object 1g > extremely interesting Caricature ~» a picture, description or imitation of a person in Which certain striking characteristic are exaggerated in order to create @ comic or grotesque effect. ‘Synonyms: cartoon, distorted drawing, grotesque likeness Other options: (2) Biographical sketch ->a brief overview of a person’ life (#) Becentrcity -> unusual behaviour that other people consider (€) Personality trails» people’ characterises pattems of thoughts, feeling and behaviours Elastic —>ableo resume its normal shape spontaneously after being stretched or compressed Synonyms: stretchy, flexible, pliant 4 2, 8, 45, "1 48, #9, SYNONYMS Adverse — preventing success or development, harmful; unfavourable. Synonyms: unfavourable, inauspicious, unfortunate Other options: (@) Unequal -> not equal in quantity, siz or value (8) Unwanted > not or on longer desired ©) Undue > vawaranted or inappropriate Res Synonyms: ask, appeal, plea Forcboing > feling that something bad will happen > an act of asking politely or formally for something. Synonyms: alarm, suspicion, worry Other options: (@) Forecast > predictor estimate (6) Failure > lack of success. () Foresight the ability to predit what with happen or be needed in dhe future Change -> make of become diferent. Synonyms: alter, sap, amend after an interruption, () Review» a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting (6) Repeat > say again somethi Acquaint —> make Someone aware of or familiar with Synonyms: accustom, introduce, advice Other options: (a) Arouse > evoke or awaken (©) Appoint -» assign ajob or role to (6) Acquire -> buy or obtain for oneself Fatuous -> silly and pointless Synonyms: sily, foolish, stupid Antful - clever or skilful, especialy in a erfty or cunning way Synonyms: sly, crafty, cunning » revoke, cancel or repeal (a law, order or agreement). Synonyms: revoke, repeal, cancel Rescind Antipathy > a deep seated feeling of aversion Synonyms: dislike, distaste, lewill, ther options: (@) Dishonesty -> lack of honesty or integrity (Disturbance —> the interruption of a settled and peaceful conlition (6) Demonstetion ->an at of showing that something exists ori true by giving proof or evidence Flair + a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well Synonyms: aptitude, talem, giftSYNONYMS PRACTICE SET-2 Directions: In each of the following questions, select the option closest to the synonym of the given word. 1 10, ML. 2. 13, 14, 15, SURREPTITIOUS (@) Hesitation (© Impious INANITION, (@) Lethargy (©) Vacllating BRUTAL (@) Compassionate (© Savage STROLL (a) Gallop (©) Tart DEVOUT (a) Dedicated (©) Pious PREDILECTION (@ Favour (© Prejudice EFFIGY (@) Dummy (©) Organ ANNIIILATE () Deduce (e) Initiate QUARRY (@ Denounce (©) Quest OSTRACISE (@) Beguile (O) Besiege PROPHYLACTIC (@ Antagonistic (© Panetive CODDLE (a) Cheat (6) Protect FLIMSY (@ Fumy (eo) Parison LOQUACIOUS (a) Content (c) Talkative VINDICTIVE (a) Accusative (e)_ Imaginative o @ ® @ o @ © @ o @ o @ ® @ ® @ © @ o @ wo @ ® @ ® @ © @ o @ Secret Aitless Offensive Grasping Humane Sympathetic Jog Walk, Loyal Solemn Preference Whim Imagery Reflection Destroy Solve Quake Vietim Banish Belittle Preventive Toxie Huddle Satisfy Invational Weak Slow Unclear Aggressive Spiteful (sse2017] isse2017] [ssc 2016) [sse2016) {ssc 2015) [sse2015) [ssc 2015} isse201s) 16. W 19. 20, 21, 22, 23. 24, 25, 26. 27, 28, 29, 30. 31. 32, INCLEMENT (@) Active (©) Selfish GENIAL (@) Careful (©) Specific ACCRUE (@) Accommodate (©) Grow EXTRICATE (a) Complicate (© Pall INFAMY (@) Familiaiy (©) Integrity INTREPID (@) Extrovert (©) Hesitant PRODIGAL. (a) Carefree (© Lavish PERSPICUOUS (@) Brief (©) Precise ‘OBSTREPEROUS (@) Awkward (©) Sullen Honest (a) Actual (©) Direct SCORN (@) Bias (co) Despise ACCOUTREMENTS (@) Relatives (©) Companions VERACITY (a) Freedom (c) Truth INCESSANTLY (@) Continuously (©) Regularly HERALDED, (@) Clapped (ce) Protested DETRIMENTAL (@) Depiorable (c) Harmful COLOSSAL (a) Gigantic (©) Beautifal () Inactive (@ Uniavourable (®) Cordial (@ Unselfsh (®) Accumulate (@ Suffice Free @ Tie ®) Glory (@) Notoriety (0) Fearless (@) Rash (®) Exclusive (@ Productive (@) Clear (@ Relevant (® Lazy (@ Unruly (®) Authentic (A Upright (®) Concise (@ Fierce (® Calculations (@ Equipment (®) Wisdom (d) Loyalty (®) Inevitably (A Indisereetly (®) Proclaimed (@ Rewarded (®) Fundamental @ Disgraceful (® Colourful (d) Fantasticeq SYNONYMS. 33. STUBBORN 2, TLL-BRED (a) Timid (®) Arrogant (@ Uneouth (8) Well-bred (©) Adamant (@ Angry (©) Courteous (d) Mannerly 34. INVARIABLE, 48, KNACK (@ Usual (B) Universal (a) Dexterity (B) Avwkwardness (©) Constant (@) Similar (©) Clumsiness (a) Disability 38. INDICTMENT 44. LACONIC (a) Revelation (8) Acquittal (a) Loquaeious (0) Concise (©) Refusal (a Accusation (©) Rambling (a) Verbose 36. DULCET 48, KNAVISH (a) Sweet (® Dull (@ Honourable (8) Noble (©) Hard (@ Sour (©) Trustworthy (@ Unscrupulous 37. DUBIOUS 46, ASSERTIVE (@) Doubsful (®) Disputable (a) Unassertive (®) Timorous (©) Duplicate (a Dangerous (©) Domineering (a) Unobtrusive 38. FLABBERGASTED 47, CAPRICIOUS (a) Scared (®) Embarrassed (@ Whimsical (®) Unmovable (©) Dumbfounded (a) Humiliated (©) Decisive (@ Stable 39. ENLIVEN 48, DEXTERITY (@) Dampen (®) Cheer (a) Incompetence (®) Gaucheness (©) Depress (@ Subse (©) Adroitness (@) Inepititude 40, HAUGHTY 49. ALERT (@) Humble (8) Subservient (a) Hostile (®) Wateh ful (©) Meck ( Conceited (©) Brave (@ Quick 41. DEMENTED. 50, ACCEDE (a) Reasonable (B) Sensible (@)_ Consent (8) Access (©) Idiotic (@ Lucid (Assess (@) Proceed ANSWERS LO 2@ 230 4£@ 50 66 7@ &H %@ 0H LO 26 BO Mw @ 6 © 6 @ 12 @ BO 1% @) 0 @ 26) 20 BO Ww@ BW@ BO %W BO B® W@ 3. @ 3.) 32@ 3 © MO BW@ 3% @ 3H BO 3% 6) 4.) 410 2&2@ 8 @ 4 6 6 W@ 6% © 4 @ B&O 4% 6 5. @ SOLUTIONS 7. _iigy —+a sculpture or model of a person. Synonyms: statue, model, dummy 1. Surtepitious -> done seerty 8. Anmiilate—+ destroy uterly, obliterate, Synonyms: secre, steal, concealed Synonyms: destoy, wipe out obliterate 2 maakt orp iranian, |g, Quay synonyms: Iassitude, lethargy 4 fi (1) « place, typically a large dep pit, from which stone or other 3. Brutal ~ savagely violet ‘materials have been extracted. Synonyms: savage, ruc, blood tisty (2) Ananimal pursued by @ hunter, hound, bird of prey ete 4. Stroll walk ina Ieisurely way (8) A thing or person tat is chased or sought Synonyms: amble, walk am Synonyms: prey, victim, object S$. Devout-rhaving or showing deep religous feeling or commitment. | 49, g.tracise-—~ exlade fom a society or group. Synonyms: plows, religious, devoted Synonyms: exclude, shun, old shoulder banish 6. Prediletion + preference or special liking for something, bias in favour of something, Synonyms: liking, fondness, preference Other options: (@ Bolitle + dismiss as unimportant,SYNONYMS 2 13, 6 15, 1 7. 18, 20, 21, 2, 23, (8) Beguile —> (1) Charm or enchast, often in a deceptive way. (2) Trick into doing something. () Besiege — Surround with med forces in order to capture it or fore its surrender Prophylactic ~ (1) intended to prevent disease ‘Synonyms: preventive, precautionary, protective (2) amedicine or course of action used to prevent disease. Synonyms: preventive measures, precaution Other options: (@) Antagonist > a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something (8) Purgative + strongly laxative in effet. CCodale — treat in un indulgent or overprotective way. Synonyms: Pamper, cosse, Flimsy ~ (1) insubstantial and easily damaged. ‘Synonyms: insubstantial, slight, light fragile poonfeed, protect (2) Weak and unconvincing Synonyms: weak, fecble, poor inadequate {G) (oFclothing) very light and thin, Other options: Partisan — a strong supporter of party, cause or person. Loquacious — tending to talk a reat deal; talkative Synonyms: talkative, garulous, verbose Vindictive — having or showing a strong or unreasoning desir for revenge. ‘Synonyms: spiteful, vengeful, rancoraus Inclement ~» (ofthe weather) unpleasanty cold or wet. Synonyms: cold, chilly unpleasant, unfavourable Genial + (1) friendly and cheestul. Synonyms: friendly affable, cordial, congenial (2) (especially of ar or climate) pleasantly mild and waem, ‘Acerue — aveumulate or receive (payments or benefits) overtime. Synonyms: accumulate, collect, gather Extricate + to free from a constraint or dificult Synonyms: exteuct, remove, free Infamy deed. + the state of being well known for some bad quality or Symonyms: notoriety, disrepute, ill-repte Intrepid — fearless, adventurous Synonyms: fearless, unafraid, undaunted Prodigal spending money of using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant, (2) having or giving something ona lavish sale Synonyms: generous, lavish, liberal, Bountiful, Perspicuous ~»(1) clearly expressed and easily understood, lui 3 clear, apparent, bald (2) Able to give an account or express an idea clearly Synonyms 24, 25, 26, 2, 28, 2, 30, 31 32, a 34 35, 36, a 38, 39, 40, 41 a Obstreperous — noisy and difficult to contol Synonyms: unruly, undisciplined, disorderly Other options: Sullen + bad tempered and sulky Honest > truthful and sincere. Synonyms: tuthful, sincere, uprigh Other options: () Authentic (®)Upri Seom + genuine 1 stricly honourable or honest > a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain Synonyms: despise, contempt, disdain » an additonal item of dress or equipment, Synonyms: equipment, si, apparatus Accoutrements Veracity —» sruthfulness Synonyms: truth, accuracy Incess ly ~ without interuption, constantly Synonyms: continuously, constantly Heralded —> to bea sign that Something is about to happen, Synonyms: signal, indicate, clapped Detrimental -> tending to cause harm. Synonyms: harmful, damaging, injurious Colossal — extremely large or great Synonyms: huge, massive, gigantic Stubborn ~» showing dogged determination not to change one’s aactude Synonyms: adamant, obstinate, headstrong Invariable > never changing, Synonyms: constant, stable, unvaried Indictment ->a formal charge or accusation of a serous crime, Synonyms: charge, accusation, Other options: (@) Revelation — a surprising and previously unknown fact that, has been dislosed to others. (6) Acquital -> a judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty othe crime with which they have been charged Doulect > sweet and soothing, Synonyms: sweet, mellow, pleasant Dubious —> hesitating and doubting Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain Flabbergasted -> surprise someone, astonished Synonyms: dumbfound, astonish liven —» make more cheerful or animated Synonyms: cheer up, uplif, gladden Haughty —> arrogantly superior and disdsinful Synonyms: proud, vein conceited Demented + behaving irrationally due to anger, distress or excitementGA SyNonvs 42, bred badly brought up ord PERUSE scans} Synonyms: ilkmannered, rade, uncouth (@) Argue ® Follow 43. Knack —> an acquired or natural skill doing something 8 Read (@ Reduce issca01s 6. SPUME monyms: dexterity, gif, talent Synonyms: deat eal (a) Foam (5) Lava 44. Laconic—> using very few words. Opes (sa Synonyms: brief, concise, short 7. ENTERPRISING [ssc 2015) Other options: (@)_ Doing a new experiment (@) Loquacous talkative (@)_ Finding out new ways of doing things (6) Rambting — lengthy and confused (ot writing o speech (©) Taking up anew job (c) Verbose — using or expressed in more words than ae needed. (Anew venture 45, Knavish > dishonest or unserapulous. 8 FuRy or a) Anger rown Synonyms: dishonourable,unsceu @) Sold Shout 46, Asserne-bavigrshowing conan sil pron | 5 ° anew @ Synonyms: confident, forceful, domineering en (&) Provisional ‘Other options: (©) Transitory (@) Uncertain (@) Timorous— showing ring om nervossness orlackt | ay pr eygp sontidenee (a) Fat (6) Lean (6) Unobtrsive-+ not conspicuous or aracting atetion, © Skinny (@ Tall 47, Capricious -+ unaccountable chargss ofmood or behaviour, — | 44 Vartan Synonyms: whimsical, iaconstan, variable (Cheerful (&) Courageous 48. Dexterity > skill in performing tasks, especially withthe hands (©) Repulsive (@ Quarrelsome Synonyms: advoimess, gly, capability 1. FLUNG Other options (@) Cast () Caught (a) Gaucheness + lacking grace or social polish. (©) Spat (d) Threw (6) ineptitude + lack of sil or ability 13, ENCOUNTERED sy rmersinea 49, Alert quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous. 8 peed 3 sna Sonny vi samt a nebren 50. Accede~» apr toa demand, request or wets nn © Forive Synonyms: acept, consent, endorse @ Pah @ See 13, HUMANE PRACTICE SET-3 (a) Source (4) Spirit ; (©) Straight (a) Sympathetic Directions: In cach of the following questions, ou ofthe four | | NN alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word on (@ Buming () Glittering given. (©) Interesting (@) Moving 1. SUCCULENT isse2017| | 47, IMPETUOUS (@)_ Sucking ®) Soft (@) Disturbing (b) Hasty (©) Juicy (@) Pale (ce) Impious (@) Impressive 2. MELLIFLUOUS isse207] | 48, EVADE (a) Shiver (8) Frank (@ Avoid (® Cheat (6). Immoral (@ Duleet (© Pretend (a) Vacate 3. GOURMET issc2015| | 19, ADMONITION (@ Constant (B) Fussy (a) Admission (B) Hindrance (©) Gastronome (@) Praise {0 Reason (@) Waming 4. BOARD isse2ms] | 29, THRIFTY (@) Food (®) Frame (@ Compassionate (4) Economical (© Furniture (@) Lodging (o) Extravagant (@) GreedySYNONYMS 2. 2, 23, 24, 26. 2, 28. 29, 30, 31. 32, 33. 34. BRISK (@) Active (© Puzzled PAIL (@) Bucket (©) Mug convo! (a) Forget (©) Tenore THRIVE (@) Create (©) Flourish DISSUADE (a) Encourage (©) Disturb PLEASURE, (a) Comfort (©) Privilege onus (@) Antipathy (©) Prudence ESSENTIAL (@) Hidden (©) Trivial MEAGRE (a) Sufficient (©) Plenty WIIOLESOME (a) Complete (©) Ripe INFIRM (@) Nervous (© Unsteady CULMINATION (a) Abyss (©) Climax MAGNIFICENT (@ Generous (2. Modest SPIRITED (@ Drunk (0) Heated GLOOMY @ Misty (©) Obscure o @ © @ o @ o @ ® @ Oy @ o @ Oy @ Oy @ ® @ o @ o @ © @ o ® @ Bright Quick Container Vessel Forgive Overlook Destroy Raise Discourage Worry Happiness Support Inclination Responsibility Obvious Vital Limited Inadequate Desirable Sound Timid Weak Conclusion Cultivation ‘Magnanimous Splendid Enthusiastic Possessed Murky Shadowy 37, 38, 39, 40. A 2. 4B. 44, 45, 46. 47, 48, 49, 50. GRUMBLE. (@ Complain (© Seold CRUDE (@ Cruel (o) Savage IMAGINARY (@) Fabulous (© Fallacious TRANQUIL (@) Dynamic (©) Treacherous SORDID (a) Dissatisfied (©) Splendid NEFARIOUS (@ Docile (©) Neurotic MELLOW (@) Dramatic (© Genial BOISTEROUS, (@) Boyish (©) Noisy SHINES (@) Blazes (©) Glows ciRcurrous (@ Circular (©) Roundabout INSENSITIVE (@) Callous (©) Repulsive DEARTH (a) Closeness (©) Relation LIABILITY (@) Asset (o) Debit INTEGRATION (@) Compromise (© Symmetry DISCRIMINATE (@) Compare (© Connect (Fight (@ Sheer (b) Rude (@ Unrefined (®) Factitious (d) Fictitious () Peaceful (@ Tremendous (8) Sore (@) Unpleasant () Natural (d) Wicked (@) Fruity (@ Melodious () Huge (@ Sound (8) Dazzles (@ Glitters (® Different (@ Short () Cunning @ Revolting () Familiarity (@ Scarcity (®) Credit (@ Debt (®) Coordination (@ Unity (®) Comprehend (@) DistinguishSYNONYMS nL 2, 18, 5. Humene ‘ANSWERS LO 2@ 30 4£@ £50 6@ 27H &@M %®@ BW 1) 12@ BO MW @ 1% @ 16 () 17 ) 1% (@) 1% @ 20. 2 @) 22 @) 23 @ WC) % HW ) 27%. W@ BW Wd 3. 3. 32 © BW@ MO 3H) % @ 3. @ BD 6) 4. LO 2 BO 4 @O B&O 6 @ 7% W@ B&D % @ 5. SOLUTIONS 2% Amos fm mara orem synonyms: exhortation, warning, caution Succulent — tender, juley and tasty 20, carefully and not ‘Synonyms: juiey, moist, lush ‘Melliluous —+ pleasingly smooth and musical to hea. Synonyms: sweet-sounding, duleet, mellow Gourmet» a connoisseur of good food; a person with discerning palate mmonyms: gastronome, epicure Board» the provision of regular meals when one stays somewhere, in retum for payment or services. ‘Synonyms: food, meals, dally Peruse — read (something), typically in thorough or careful way. cals Synonyms: analyze, browse, ead spume -» froth or foam, especialy that found on waves. Synonyms: foam, froth, surt Esterprising —» having or showing initiative and resourcefulness Synonyms: resourceful imaginative, ingenious. Pury — wild or violent anger Synonyms: rage, anger, wrath Transient — Tasting only fore shor time; impern ‘Synonyms: transitory, temporary, short-lived, Plump —> having full rounded shape. Synonyms: chubby; fat, stout ‘Valiant — possessing or showing courage or determination Synonyms: brave, fearless, courageous lung + throw or hut forcefully Synonyms: throw, toss, sling :ncountered —+ Unexpectedly be faced with or experience, Synonyms: experience, feed, conftoat Redeem Synonyms: save, rescue, justify » compensate forthe faults or bad aspects of + having or showing compassion or benevolence Synonyms: compassionate, king, sympathetic 5. Scintlating — sparking or shining brightly. Synonyms: sparkling, shining, glittering - Impetuous —seting or done quickly and without thought or cate ‘Synonyms: impulsive, rash, ha Other options: (2) impious + showing a lack of respect for God or religion. (8) impressive evoking admiration through size, quality or skill, Evade —+ escape or avoid especially by guile or trickery. ‘Synonyms: elude, avoid, dodge 121 2, 2B, 24, 25, 26, n, 28, 29, 30, 31 2 Synonyms: provident, prudent, economical Other op (a) Extravaga — lacking restraint in spending money or using (#) Compassionate — feeling or showing sympathy and eoncem far aters Brisk Synonyms: quick, rapid, fast Pail — a bucket + active and energetic, CCondone -» to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong, Synonyms: accept, allow, overlook Thrive — grow or develop well or vigorously Synonyms: flourish, prosper, bloom Dissuade ~+ persuade nat to take a particular course of action, Synonyms: discourage, deter, prevent Pleasure ing or happy satisfaction and enjoyment. + af Synonyms: happiness, delight, joy ‘nus + Something that is one's duty oF responsibility ‘Synonyms: burden, responsibility, lability Other options: (@) Inclination — a person's natural tendeney or urge to actor ina particular way (8) Prudence + the quality of cing prudent (6) Antipathy —+a deep-seated feeling of aversion Essential — absolutly necessary; extvemely Synonyms crucial, necessary, vital Meagre —+ Lacking in quantity or quality Synonyms: inadequate, scanty, scant Wholesome —> conducive physical well-being. ‘or suggestive of good health and Synonyms: healthy, sound, good Jn — not physically or mentally strong espeially though age Synonyms: fail, weak, feeble CCulmination —> the highest or climactic point of something Synonyms climax, pinnacle, peak Other options: (@) Conclusion —» the end or finish of an even, process of text. (#) Abyss +a deep or seemingly bottomless chase, (6) Caltivation the ation of cultivating land or the state of being cultivate,SYNONYMS 33, Magnificent — extremely beautfl, elaborate or impressive ‘Synonyms: splendid, spectacular, impressive Other options: (@) Magnanimous —> generous ot forgiving especially towards a rival or less powerful person (8) Modest —» unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements, (©) Generous + showing @ eadiness to give more of something, especially money, than i strictly necessary or expected ‘3M. Spirited — full of encrpy, enthusiasm and determination Synonyms: enthusiastic, ively, vivacious 35. Gloomy —» dark or poory lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening, Synonyms: dark, ili, murky Other option (a) Misty — full of, covered with, ot accompanied by mist (8) Obscure — not discovered or known about, (©) Murky ~+ dark and gloomy, especially due to thick (@ Shadowy — full of shadows. 36. Grumble — complain about something ina bad-tempered way ‘Synonyms: complain, moan, groaa Other options: (i) Scold + remonstrate with or rebuke someone angrily (8) Sheer — nothing other than; unmitigated () Fight > take point ina violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons 37. Crude st. > In natural or raw state Synonyms: unrefined, unzeated Other options: (@) Cruel — wilt Ruse (©) Savage casing pain or suffering to others » olfensively impolite or bad-mannered, + firoe, violent and uncontrolled, 38, Imaginary ~> existing only in the imagination Synonyms: fetitious, as et, dreamy Other options: (4) fabulous — extraordinary. () factitious — artificially created or developed. (©) Fallacious — based on a mistaken belief 39, Tranguil =f from disturbance, eal Synonyms: peaceful, restful, calm Other options: (@) Tremendous — very great in amount (8) Dynamic —> characterized by const progress. ange, activity or () Treacherous > guilty of or involving betrayal or deception, 40, Sordid —+ involving immoral or dishonorable actions and motives Synonyms: sleazy, seedy, unpleasant Other options: (a) Sore + a part of one’s body which is pinful or aching. (8) Splendid magnificent, very impressive () Dissatisfied + not content or happy with something 4 2, 8, a 48, #. 50, Gay ‘Nefarious — wicked or eriminal Synonyms: abominable, criminal, wicked Other options: ( Docile — ready to accept contol or instruction, (@) Natural — existing in or derived from nature () neurotic + having, caused by, of relating o neurosis. Mellow — pleasantly smooth or soft; ree from harshness. Synonyms: melodious, duet, lytic Other options: (@) Dramatic — relating to drama or the performance (8) Genial — friendly and che jl. (6) Fruity — resembling or containing fruit Boisterous — noisy, energetic and cheerful, Synonyms: nosy, lively, active Shines — give out of bright light, Synonyms: glitter, elimmer, sparkle Other options: (@) Glows + give out steady light without (©) Dazales — brightness that blinds someone temporarily (6) Blazes ~ avery lange o ferely burning fire CCireuitous — longer than the most direct way Synonyms: roundabout, inditect, winding ive — showing or feeling no concern for others feelings Synonyms: heartless, uneeing, callous Other options: (a) Repulsive — arousing intense distaste of disgust (#) Revolting -> causing iatense disgust. (c} Cunning — having or showing skill in achieving o deceit of evasion, Insensit "send by Dearth + a scarcity or lack of Something Synonyms: lack, seareity, shortage Liability ~> the state of being legally responsible for something Synonyms: accountability, responsibility, debt Other options: (2) Debit — an enty recording a sum owed, listed on the left hand side or column or an account () Asset (6) Credit -» the ability ofa customer to obtain good or services before payment based one the trust that payment will be made inthe future + a usefl or valuable thing or pers Integration -+ The action or process of integrating Synonyms: combination, amalgamation, unity Other options: (@) Symmetry -» the quality of being made up of exactly similar pars facing each other or around an axis (8) Coordination — the organization ofthe diferent elements of ‘complex hody or activity so as to enable them to work together ‘effectively (6) Compromise — seitea dispute by mutual concession Discriminate — recognize a dstintion; differentiate, Synonyms: diferetiate, distinguishSYNONYMS 1 10, nL. 2. 4 15, PRACTICE SET-4 rections: In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. ABEYANCE (a) Commencement (©) Condone DAUNTLESS. (@) Brave (©) Playful ETERNAL (a) Forever (©) Temporary ADVERSITY (a) Familiarity (©). Seniority INTERFER (@) Deference (©) Honour VERISIMILITUDE (a) Authenticity (©) Festive CONIECTURE (@) Bias (©) Knowledge PAWN (a) Hire (© Scrounge MAESTRO (a) Admirer (©) Genius DIFFIDENT (@) Discourteous (©) Timid CRAFTY (@) Cunning (© Infamous EXORBITANT (@) Excessive (©) Ridiculous PENCHANT (a) Disability (©) Eazeress AFFLUENT @ Disteibutary (© Kind TEPID (@) Boiling (© Hot o @ ® o @ o @ o @ O) @ ® @ Perjure Suspension, Insane Uely Short term Time being Misery Spirituality Fearful Obteusion Fantastic Grotesque Guess Truth Pledge Sponge Employee Novice Gentle Unhappy Evil Unkind oad Threatening Dislike Liking Fluent Prosperous Cold Warm Iss! 7) isse2017] isse2016) Isse2016) Isse 2015] isse2mis} Issc2015) [ssc 2015) Isse2015} 16. W 19. 20, 21, 22, 23. 24, 25, 26. 27, 28, 29, 30. 31. 32, ‘VORACIOUS @ Greedy (©) Hungry IMPERVIOUS (a) Audacious (©) Mlogical PERU (a) Overuse (©) Defuse AMICABLE (@ Friendly (c) Joyous POROUS (@) Adventurous (©) Permeable INSIPID (a) Bland (© Spicy CONVALFSCE (@) Admonish (©) Diminish GARBLE (@ Communicate (©) Explain PINNACLE (a) Capsule (©) Pit BRUTALIZE (a) Devise © Stir QUICKEN (@) Accelerate (c) Hinder COMPENSATE (@) Compile (©) Make up for RETALIATE (@) Avenge (©) Pardon EPIDEMIC (a) Endemic (©) Natural curious (@ Doubstul (c) Sad CANDID (@) Dishonest, (©) Honest FORSAKEN (a) Abandoned (©) Nurtured () Hasty (@ Thinsty (6) Haphazard (A) Impenetrable (®) Examine (@ Abuse (®) Happy (a) Perfect (® Conerete (@) Pungent| (6) Interesting (@) Warm @) Convey (@ Recover ®) Confuse (@ Hide (b) Heart (@ Summit (®) Uhtreat (A Swrike () Delay (@ Stop Complete (@ Result in (®) Corrupt (A Rejoice (®) Local (@) Widespread (@) Inquisitive (@) Suspicious (® Greedy (@ Secretive (B) Neglected (&) Pardonedsyonyes Ga 33. VIVACIOUS @._ DISPARITY (@) Beautif () Brooding (@ Diterence (© Ditieuty © Lively (a Lonely (©) Discord (@ Disseminate 34 AMIABLE 43. FORTIFY (@ Amoyed © cure (@) Create (6) Generate (© Friendly @ Rude (© Prohibit (d) Strengthen 38, ADEQUATE 44. PACIFY (@ Appropriate (6) Capable (@ Calm down ) Rejoice (© Brough (Suitable © Rouse (Satisfy 36. YEARN 48. PAUCITY (a) To crave (6) To cam (a) Excess: (6) Meanness: (©) Toregret (@ Toyawn (©) Shortage (@) Surplus 37. TRANSMISSION 46. TEDIOUS (@ Administer Connect (©) Derogatory (6) Devious © Conveyance (@ Disconnect © Distinctive ( Dull 38. MEANDER 47. PROPINQUITY (a) Bend (6) Blow (a) Foresight (b) Nearness. (©) Curve (@) Wind (©) Propensity (d@) Prosperity 39, JABBER 48. PROMISCUOUS (a) Chater () Bloguent (© Conspicuous (6) Indiscriminate (©) Speak (@) Talk (©) Spontaneous (@) Virtuous 40, TRIMMING 49. IRASCIBLE (@ Arranging (©) Cuting @ Angy 6) Envious (© Planning (@ Skimming © table (@) Temperamental 41. PESTER 50. ILLICIT (@) Annoy © Insect (©) Disgracetul (©) proper (© Paste (@ Upset (©) Infamous (@ Unlawful ANSWERS Ld) 2. (a) 3. @ 4. (6) 5. (d) 6 (a) 7 (6) 8 (4) % (ce) 10. () i. (@) 12. (a) 3. @ 14 @ 15 (16. (a) 17 (ad) 18. (6) 1% (a) 20. Ke) 21. (a) 22. (dB. (H) A 2S, (H) 26 (a) 2, (CK. (a) 29. (3. (6) LO RW ROMO KO HW ITO RO B® HOH 41. (a) 42. (a) 43. (44 (a) 45. (ce) 46.) 47, (5) BH) 4. (eS. (a) SOLUTIONS 7 Gone pio nso do Hs 1. Abeyance — a state of temporary disuse or suspension. ‘Synonyms: guess, speculation, surmise Synonyms suspension emison Pawn — deposit an objet) witha pawn broker as security for 2. Dauntless — showing fearlessness and determination. money borrowed, Syneeym: fears, brave, corageats Synonyms: pledge, give as seu, mortgage Sean wnccag ines 9. Macro a disingiaed gure in ny sphere. ‘Synonyms: everlasting, forever, never-ending ‘Synonyms: conductor director, genius duet tk orumteeat wean 10, Didnt -+ modest or sy because ofa ak of self confidence. ‘Synonyms: misfortune, misery, sorrow. ‘Synonyms: shy, timid, bashful S Iroc te ation of rising oth proces fg | "Cao shoving n't ines of esi ‘Synonyms: intrusion, intervention, obtrusion ‘Synonyms: cunning, guileful, wily 6. Verisimilitude —+ the appearance of being true or real. 12, Beorbieant > unressoasbly high. Synonyms: els th, authentically Spmonyms: excessive, sigh, prohibitiveSYNONYMS 44 1, 1 1. 18, ¥. 20, a1. 2, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. 28, 2%, 5. Pene! 1. Curious — eager to int = a trong or habitual iking for something or tendency todo somethin. Synonyms: liking, taste, weakness Alun —> having a great deal of money, wealthy Synonyms: wealth, rich, prosperous Tepid —> only slightly warm, Synonyms: lukewarm, warm Voracious —> wanting or devouring great quantities of food, Synonyms: Gluttonous, greedy, rapacious Impervious —» not allowing Sid to passthrough, Synonyms: impermeable, impenetrable, waterproof Peruse —+ rea, typically in a thorough or careful way ok, examine Synonyms: Amicable ~> characterised by friendliness and absence of discord, Synonyms: friendly, good-natured, cordial Porous may pass + having minute interstices through which liquid or aie Synonyms: yermeable, penetrable, pervious Insipid — lacking Navour, weak or tasteless. tasteless, Navourless, bland Convales health and strength over period of a time after an illness or medical treatment, Synonyms: Synonyms: recuperate, recover, improve Garble + reproduces ina confused and distorted way Synonyms: muddle, jumble, confuse Pinnacle + the most successful point; the culmination, Synonyms: peak, height, summit Brutalse + make erucl, violent o insensitive tod by repeated exposure to violence + abuse, trea, oppeess e pain of others peed up, accelerate, step up ensele —+ fo provide something good as a balance against sg bad or undesirable Synonyms: make amends, make up, tone Retaliate ~+ make an attack in return for a similar attack. Synonyms fight back, avenge, strike back Epidemic community ta partieular i Synonyms: outbreak, widespread, plague :n0W of learn something, inquisitive, interested, intrigued + 2 widespread occurence ofan infectious disease ina Synonyms Candid — truth and straightforward, frank, Synonyms: frank, outspoken, honest Forsaken — abandoned or deserted Synonyms: dbandoned, deserted leave lively and animated ively, animated, full of life Vivacious + atractvel Synonyn 34, 35, 36, a 38, 39, 40, 4 2, 8, 45, ‘Amiable — having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. Synonyms: friendly fable, amicable ‘Adequate ~ satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity Synonyms: tolerable, decent, enough ‘Yeatn — have an intense feeling of longing for something typically something that one has lost or been separated from, Synonyms: long, pine, crave Tran ission the action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted, Synonyms: conveyance, transferal, dispatch Meander — a winding cutve ot bend ofa river or road Synonyms: loop, eurve, twist. Jabber — talkin rapid, excited and often incomprehensible way’ Synonyms: prattle, pebble, chatter Other options: ( Bloquent — fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing, (©) Chatter — talk informally about unimportant matters. Trimming — to put into to neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning ee Synonyms: cutting, clipings, pings Other options: (a) Skimming ~> remove from the surface ofa liquid (6) Arranging > putin neat, attractive or required order (6) Planning —» the process of making plans for something. Pester ~> trouble or annoy with frequent or persistent requ interruptions, Synonyms: badger, hound, annoy Disparity 2 Synonyms: discrepancy, imbalance, difference Other options: (9 Disseminate — spread widely. (© Discord — spread widely. (6) Difficulty — the state or condition of being difieut. Fortf — provide with defensive works o protection against atack, Synonyms: strengthen, secure, proteet Other options: () Create ~ bing ino existence. (8) Generate — product or crate (6) Prohibit — formally forbid by law, rule or other authority the anger, agitation or excitement of Synonyms: ealm down, placate, propitiate Other options: (@) Satisty — meet the expectations, needs (8) Rouse — cause to stop sleeping. (6) Rejoice + feel or show great joy or delight. thing in oy small or insuficiet Pacity — qu desires of Paucity — the presence of 0 {quantities or amounts, Synonyms: shortage, undersupply, wantSYNONYMS 46. Tedious — too long, low or dull: tiesome or monotonous, Synonyms: boring, Other options: notonous, dull (a) Devious ~> showing a skilfil use of undethand tactis to achieve oals (8) Distinctive —> characteristic of one person or thing and so serving to distinguish it fom others, (c) Derogatory —» showing a critical or disrespectful attitude, 4. Propinguty > the state of being close to someone or something: proximity Synonyms: proximity, closeness, nearness Other options: (@) Propensity — an inclination or natural tendency to behave in 8 particular way (8) Prosperity — the state of being prosperous, (6) Foresight + the ability to predict what will happen or be needed inthe future 48, Promiscuous —+ demonstrating or implying an unsele indiseriminate or causal. 3 indiscriminate, random, thoughtless Other options: ive approach; Synonym (a) Conspicuous > clearly visible (8) Virtwous — having or showing high moral standards (©) Spontaneous — performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stim 49, Irascible having or showing tendency to be easily angered, Synonyms: irritable, quick-tempered, bai-tempered Other options: (a) Temperamental -> liable to unreasonable changes of mood. (®) Envious ~> feeling or showing envy (©) Angry ~ feling or showing s mg annoy, 50, Ilieit — forbidden by Taw, rues or custom, Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, illegitimate Other options: (a) Disgracelul > shockingly unacceptable (®) Imaproper — not in accordance with accepted standards, ‘especially of morality or honesty () lafamous — well known for some bad quality or deed. PRACTICE SET-5. Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. 1. DODGE issc 20 (@ Soften () Order (© Avoid (@) Chaotic 2. ELUSIVE isse2017] (@ Baflling () Enticing, (©) Directing () Soothing, aL. 2 Ts W. 18. ‘OPULENT (@) Comfortable (©) Obseure ‘VISCERAL (@) Bodily (©) Heavenly PLEBISCITE (@ Referendum (©) Representation FRUGAL (@) Eeonomical (©) Plain DIMINISH (a) Prohibit (©) Shorten OBSTINATE (@) Abstruse (©) Intrinsic DANGEROUS (@) Hazardous (©) Secure CONFIDENTIAL (a) Accurate (©) Obvious CENSURE (@ Advice (©) Evaluate CONTROVERT (@) Confuse (©) Indiet VIRULENT (@) Daring (©) Deceptive SPIRITED (@) Adaptable (©) Advanced EXECRATE (@) Curse (©) Deplore PERQUISITE (@) Bonus (©) Privilege BENEVOLENT (@ Beneficial (© Kind ANCESTORS (@) Extinct tribes (©) Old people © @ o @ o @ ® © @ ® @ o o @ o @ o o @ o @ ® @ ® @ Hard-working Rich Cloudy Intelligent Renunciation Reservation Miserly Simple Reduce Worsen Antagonistic ‘Stubborn Safe ‘Strong Honest Secret Criticize Warn Contradiet Subvert Deadly Defunct Admirable Ardent Denounce Desecrate Incentive Reward Helpful Supportive Forefathers Relatives (ae) Isse2ms} Isse2015}, Isse2nis Isse2015}, Isse201s},SYNONYMS 19. 20. 2. 2, 23, 24, 25, 26. 27, 28, 29, 30. 31. 2 34, EMBRACE (a) Accept (©) Except MEEK (@) Benign (6) Serious SUFFICIENT (@) Complete (©) Full INADVERTENT (@) Insane (©) Thoughtless BARREN (a) Insane (©) Rough ABSTAIN (@ Insist (0). Refrain COUNTERFEIT (a) Biased (©) Constant NOVICE (@) Generalist (©). Expert IRREPROACHABLE (a) Faultless (©) Remarkable FELICITY (@) Bliss (©). Prosperity KNAVE (@) Soldier (©) Emperor FRONTIER (@) Comet (©) Bdge ROUT (@) Loss (©) Death FOREGO (@) Leave (©) Disown RECIPIENTS (a) Receivers (©) Creators PRODIGAL, (a), Enormous (©) Huge O @ © @ o @ o @ ® @ ® @ o @ ® @ ® @ ® @ ® @ Embarrass Impress Light-hearted Submissive Enough Less Unintelligent Unintentional Lush Infertle Persist Resist Unknown, Fake Beginner Specialist Immense Extraordinary Sorrow Honesty Scoundrel Enchanter Boundary Landmark Crash Defeat Accumulate Renounce Instigators Donors Wasteful Prodigious 36. 37. 38, 39, 40. 4 a2, 44, 46. 47, 48, 49, 50. IMPOST (@ Tax (©) Fentlizer COARSE (@ Rough (© Academie SUPERSEDE, (a). Repeal (©) Suspend PERILOUS (a) Cautious (©) Monstrous |AFFLUENCE (a) Influence (©) Richness BIFURCATED (a) Dissected into pieces (©) Thoroughly evaluate CONSENSUS (@ Magnanimity (© Unanimity INDIGNATION (a) Hatred (©) Disapprovat ACRONYM. (®) Postage (@ Dispatch (®) Training, (@ Grain (b) Set aside (4) Enforce @) Dubious (A) Dangerous (®) Awkwardness (@ Ditficulty (8) Divided into two (@) Verbally abused (®) Proximity (@ Equanimity (@) Anger (@ Contempt (a) Aword with two or more meanings (6) A.word formed by the initial letters of words (©) Aword of new coinage (d@) Aword of picturesque effect CONSERVATION (a) Correction (©) Preservation ABYSMAL (@ Sad (©) Sickening SALIENT (@) Prudent (Valiant DECAMP (@ Fle (©) Move PHILANTHROPIST (a). Matron (©) Benefactor EXOTIC (@) Rare (©) Alien FUTILITY (@) Insignificance (©) Unimportance ©) Confusion (2) Respiration (®) Bottomless (@ Gloomy (®) Prominent (@ Variant (®) Hide (@ Encamp @) Sponsor (A) Beneficiary (®) Strange (@ Grand (8) Inelevance (@ Uselessnesssyonyes Gaz ANSWERS LO 2@ 3 4@ 5@ 6@ 76 &H XW Ww LO 2H BH MO Bo 6H oO RH Dw Ow 1) 2G BW MO BOG 6H Mm WO BW. 6) 3. LW BRO BO MOH HO HO MHD BH WO HH 10 26 8H 40 6H 6H 1 @ &O 4% © 50 @ (op Dette — wo lenge existing fencing 1. Dodge — avoid someone hy a sud quick (b) Daring adventurous or audacious bol ‘Synonyms: clude, cvade, avoid (c) Deceptive — giving an appearance or impression different from 2, Elusive — dat to ind etch or achiev. the trae one: misleading Synonyms evasive, pcr, balling 14 spirited ~» fall of nergy, enthusiasm an determination 3. Opulent» ostetatously costly and horus Synonyms: ardent, ively vvacous Synonyms: rich, hxurious lavish Other options 4. Visceral -+ relating to deep invadfesingraherthantotheinllect. | (a) Admizable~ arousing o dstervng respect a approval Synonyms: bodily, inborn, habia (0) Adapable— abit adjust to now conditions Plchscite— te ect vote ofall the members of an eectorteon | (c) Advanced — for an or ahead in development ot proses an imporantpblicaeson sch as echangsinhecosation. | 45 Sy-vmne stulon capes eat eines ener one Synonym: vote, referendum, ballot Sone & PSone a One "ynonyms: thei, sparing, economical (a) Deplore — feel or express strong condemnation of, Synonyms: decrease, decline, reduce 8 Obstinate — stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen (c) Desecrate — treat with violent disrespect. ee ee ee eee ane ore 16 Retest which esorisrsa ona of one's job o poston one Hevdsrong wil Synonyms: donation, reward, favour (a) Antagonistic + showing or feeling active opposition or hostility 17. Benevolent ~+ well-meaning and kindly. tommrds someone or sumeting Synonyms: kin, var heated, good-natured (6) Abstuse-» ability o understand, obscure 1 Avceiars —-aperscn typially emer remote than andj, (c) Intrinsic + belonging naturally, essential. ‘from whom one is descended, 9, Dangerous —+ able or likely to eause harm or injury. ‘Synonyms: forebear, forefather, predecessor Syonyns: haar, acing, ieateing 19; re lt lst in ons ams tase win ad 10, Confident — intended fo be kop secret ‘Synonyms: secret, private, intimate Synonyms: hug, welcome, xcept AL, Censure — express severe disapproval of, especially in @ formal 20. Meck — quiet, gentle and easily imposed of; submissive Setement Synonyms: submissive, ycing, unresising ‘Synonyms: criticise, attack, abuse Other options: 12. Controvert — to dispute or oppose by reasoning. (a) Light-hearted —+ amusing and entertaining, Synonyms: contradic, fs, veto (6 Serious ~» ating or speaking sincere Other options: (6) Benign — gentle and kind (@) Sabver— undermine the power and authority of 21, Sufficient enough, adequate. (6) Init — formally accuse for charge with a crime Synonyms: enough, adequate, aplenty (6) Confose— make bewildered ot perplexed. 22, Inadvertent + not esting from or achieved through deibemie 13. Virulent > extremely severe or harmful in its effects. planning. Synonyms: deadly, toxi, poisonous Synonyms: unintentional, unintended, accidental2B M. 25, 2%, a, 28, 29, 30. a 2 3 M a) (Other options: (@) Thoughtless ~ not showing consideration forthe needs of other people, (®) insane -> Ina state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour or socal interaction, (6) Unintlligent—> having or showing alow level of intelligence. Barren — (of land) too poor to produet much or any vegetation Synonyms: unproductive, infertile, unftutful Abstain — restrain oneself form doing or enjoying something. Synonyms: refrain, desist, forbear ‘Counterfeit — made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud ‘Synonyms: fake, copied, forged [Novice -» a person new to and inexperienced in ajob or situation, ‘Synonyms: beginner, leamer, inexperienced, Inteproachable ~» beyond criticism; faultless ‘Synonyms: fa less, impeccable, model Other options: (a) Remarkable ~» worthy of attention (8) Extraordinary + very unusual or remarkable, (©) Immense degree. » extremely large or great, especially in seale or Felicity — intense happiness ‘Synonyms: happiness joy, prosperity Kaave ~ a dishonest or unserupulous man, Synonyms: scoundrel, beast, devil Frontier “>A lin or border separating two counties. Synonyms: border, Boundary, partition Rout + a disorderly retreat of defeated oops. reat, light orego — go without (something desirable), Synonyms: defeat, 2 Synonyms: leave, decline, refuse Other options: (@) Renounce — formally declare one’s abandonment of, (8) Disown — refuse toa swith novledge or maintain any connection (6) Accumulate gather together or acquire an inereasing number or quantity of Recipients — a person or thing that receives or is awarded something ‘Synonyms: beneficiary, receiver, donee Other options: (@) Cretlor person or thing that brings something int exstene, (8) Donor —» @ person who donates something, to charity especially money. (6) lnstigators +a person who brings about or initiates something, Prodigal — spending money or us recklessly; wastefilly extravagant, resources freely and Synonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrif 35, 36, a 38, 3», 40, 4 2. 8, 44, 45, 46, SYNONYMS Timpost — a tax or similar compulsory payment. Synonyms: duty, tax, imposition Coarse — rough or harsh in texture Synonyms: rough, bristly, scratchy Supersede — take the place of (@ person ot thing previously in authority oF use); supplant, Synonyms: replace, supplant, repeal, substitute, displace Perilous > full or danger or risk, Synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, risky Afflucnce ~> the state of having a great des Synonyms: wealth, prosperity, richness Bifurcated + divide into two branches or forks. Synonyms: divide into two, split Consensus ~» a general agreement, Synonyms: unanimity, agreement, harmony Other options: (2) Equanimity situation (8) Magnanimity — the fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity + calmness and composure, especially na dificult (6) Proximity —+ neamess in space, time or relationship. Indignation —» Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair teatmen Synonyms: resentment, anger, distress Other options: (4 Hatred — intense dislike (#) Disapproval — possession of expression of an unfavourable opinion, (6) Contempt the feeling that person ora thing is worthless or ‘beneath consideration. ‘Acronym —an abbreviation fo ‘words and pronounced as a word (eg. ASCIL, NASA), Other options: from the initial eters of ther (@) Homonym —+ a word with two or more meaning, (8) Neologism —» a word of new coinage (6) Vivid or Graphic — a word of picturesque effec. (Conservation the action of conserving something in particular, Synonyms: preservation, protection, safeguarding Abysmal Synonyms: very bad, + extremely bad or very deep, sadfl, bottomless Salient —+ most noticeable or important. Synonyms: prominent, remarkable, noticeable Other options: or determination, (@) Valiant — possessing or showing courag (}) Variant — a form or version of something that differs in some respeet ftom other forms of the same thing () Prudent — soting with or showing care and thought forthe futureSYNONYMS 47. Decamp— leave a place suddenly or secretly. Synonyms: abscond, fee, bolt Other options: (@) Move — to change position (8) Encamp — settle in or establish a camp, (6) Hide — put or keep out of sight. 48, Philanthropist — a pe “other, especially by the 18 who seeks to promote the welfare of serous donation of money to good cause Synonyms: benefactor, humanitarian, patron Other options: (a) Beneficiary aperson who derives advantage from something, especially @ trust, will of life insurance policy. (8) Matron + a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements ata boarding sehool or other institution, {) Sponsor» aperson or organisation that pay for or contributes 1 the cost involved in staging a spors or artistic event. Exotic originating in o characteristic ofa distant foreign Synonyms: alien, foreign, imported 50, Futility — pointlessness or uselessness, . unt. Synonyms: fuitlessness, uslessness PRACTICE SET-6 Dircetions: In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. 1. HOODWINK isse 2017) (a) Defraud (®) cit (©) Secret @ Stare 2. VACILLATE iss 20171 (@) Never (®) Queer (© Quiver (@ Waver RESURGENCE isse 2015) (@) Relocation (®) Reluctance (©) Renewal (@) Repletion 4. DAMP iss 2015) (@) Clear (®) Complicated (©) Light (@ Wet INGENUOUS. [ssc 2015] (@) Candid (B) Careless (© Crafty (@) Creative 6. INSANE iss 2015) (a) Cowardice (®) Foolish (©) Funny (@) Mad 7. PODIUM Isse 20151 (@) Arena ® dais (© Stand (@ Tripod 8. CHARISMA isse 2015) (a) Character (®) Charm (©) Fame (@) Power 10. 2 Be 14, 16. W 1. 20, 21, 2, 24, BUMPTIOUS (a) Conceited (0) Shrewd OSTRACIZE, (@) Evacuate (©) Expel BANE, (a) Challenge (©) Danger FELICITATED (a) Admired (©) Congratulated HONOUR (@) Courage (©) Discipline SHAM (@)_ Authentic (©) Genuine ARDUOUS (a) Difficult (©) Perilous GARNISH (a) Adon (0) Obey ABANDON (@) Excuse (0) Risk opious (a) Hateful (©) Rotten REPEAL (a) Acceptance (©) Dejection TENET (a) Belief (0) Provision IMPECCABLE (@ Criminal (©) Faultless IMPEDIMENT (a) Ailment (© Incapable ADVANC! (a) Extend (0) Progress DENY (a) Reduce (©) Regain () Rude (@ Uncouth (®) Excavate (A) Extradite (®) Curse (@) Threat (®) Adored (@ Encouraged (®) Determination (@ Respect (©) Fake (a) Real (®) Gloomy (@ Troublesome (®) Honour ( Respect (®) Forsake (@) Urge (®) Infamous (@ Sick (®) Cancellation (@ Rejection (b) Perspective (@ View ® Fair (A) Perfect (®) Clear (@ Obstruction (® Hale (@ Reduce (B) Refuse (@) Repair fe] Isse2ms} Isse2015}, Isse2015), Isse201s} Isse2ns)SYNONYMS 28. ABUSE 38. IRRESOLUTE (@ Praise () Raise (@ Anery (®) Firm (©) Scom @ Use (©) Tenorant (a) Undecided 26. DOCIL 39, FRUGAL (@) Changeable (B) Strong (@) Delicate (® Economical (©). Stubborn (A Submissive (©) Splendid (@) Hungry 27. CONSIDERATE 40, MOTIVE (a) Agreeable (b) Like-minded (@) Intention (#) Occasion (©) Kind (@) Thoughtful (©) Preparation (@) Reason 28, NURTURE 41, PITY (@ Encourage (®) Grow @ toy (®) Offence (©) Maintain @ See (©) Kindness (@) Mercy 29, DEFER 42. QUASH (@) Dely (b) Ditter (a) Pledge ® Question (©) Indifferem (a) Postpone (©) Reject (@ Slash 30, CEASE 48, METICULOUS (a) Begin (®) Create (@ Clean (®) Comrect (©) Dull (@ Stop (© Methodical (@ Painstaking 31. PIOUS 44. ABUNDANT (@) Afiaid (®) Faithful (a) Plentiful (® Significant (© Religious (A Sympathetic (©) Sufficient (@ Vibrant 32. CANCEL 45, ANTICIPATE (a) Abolish (B) Allow (a) Accept (H) Antagonize (©) Approve (@) Break (©) Expect (a) Hope 33. ADORN 46, RESTRICT (@) Beautify (8) Suspect (@ Cunail (®) Prohibit (©) Trust (@ Writer (©) Retail (@ Retain 34. REPOSE 47, TREMENDOUS (a) Keep (b) Place (a) Awesome ® Considerable (©) Replace (a) Rest (0) Excessive (a) Remarkable 38. COMMOTION 48, TEMPEST (@ Cheer (®) Disturbance (@ Drama (8) Storm (©) Imbalance (@ Movement (©) Temperature (@ Temptation 36. IRREVOCABLE 49, INSTANT (@) Changed (B) Done (@) Constant ® Distant (6) Reversible (@ Unalterable (©) Immediate (a Sudden 37. ANGER 50, DISASTE (a) Calmmness (b) Displeasure (a) Death (#) Derailment (©) Leisure (a Vagueness (© Epidemic (2) Misfortune ‘ANSWERS L@ 2@ 30 4£@ £$@ 6H 70H &®M 2M WE 1O® 26 BO M&O K@ 6 @ 1L® &B@ Bo 0 @ Oo BO BO WOH BO 6M 7AM BH MO WO 310 2M 3 @ HW HO 3% M 3-H BW 3% 6 0 w 1M 20 BO 4 @ &O 6 OH WG BH & | 8.SYNONYMS SOLUTIONS 1, Hoodwink — to deceive otek 2. Vacillate > waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive Synonyms: dither, waver, ester 3. Resurgence — an inerease or revival alter a period of ite activi popularity or ceurrence ‘Synonyms: renewal, revival, recovery 4. Damp — slightly wet, ‘Synonyms: moist, ampened, wet 5. In lous —> innocent and unsuspecting Synonyms: sincere, honest, eandid 6, Insane — in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, ‘behaviour, or social interaction seriously mentally il Synonyms: mentally ill, unsound mind, mad 7. Podium —+ a small platform on which @ person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra, Symonyms: platform, stag 8. Charisma — compelling atractiv devotion in others, , dais em tt can inspite ‘Synonyms: charm, presence, aura 9, Bumptious > irritatingly self-asertive ‘Synonyms: solimportan, conceited, arrogant 10, Ostracise + exclude from a society or group. Synonyms: banish, shun, expel Other options: (@) Evacuate + remove from a place of danger toa safer place, (8) Excavate make a hole or channel by digging. (c) Expel — officially make someone leave a school or other organization, (@ Extradite — hand overt the jurisdiction ofthe foreign tate in Which the crime was commited 11, Bane +a cause of great distress or annoyance Synonyms: scourge, curse, nightmare Felicitate —+ to congratulate, Synonyms: congratulate, compliment, praise 13, Honour — high respect, great esteem. Synonyms: respect, esicem, privilege 14, Sham — bogus, false Synonyms: fake, pretended, feigned iring strenuous effort, 15, Arduous + involving 0 ficult and tiring Synonyms: onerous, taxing, diieut 16, Gamish —> decorate or embellish Synonyms: decorate, adorn, trim 1. 18. 1. 20, 24 2, 2B, 24, 26, 2, 28, 29, 30, 3 ‘Abandon —* cease to support or look after Synonyms: leave, forsake, cast aside Odious — extremely unpleasant, repulsive Synonyms: revolting, repulsive, hateful Repeal — the action of revoking or annulling a law or act of parliament. Synonyms: revocation, rescinding, cancellation Tenet —a principle or bli belief, doctrine especialy one of the main prineple, Impeceable —+ in accordance with the highest standards; faultless. Synonyms: faultless, lawless, spotless Impediment — a hindrance or obstuction in doing something Synonyms: hindrance, obsteus a, obstacle Other options: (@) Clear > easy to perceive, understand or interpret. (8) Ailment — an illness, typically or minor one (6) Incapable + unable to do or achieve Advance — move forwards ina purposeful way or cause to make progress. Synonyms: progress, promote, move forward Deny —+ refuse to give to someone. Synonyms: refuse, tum down, reject Abuse + use to bad effector for a bad purpose; misuse, Synonyms: misuse, misapply, scorn Docile ~+ ready to accept contol or instruction; submissive, Synonyms: compliant, submissive, obedient Other options: (a) Stubbom —> having or showing dogged determination not to ‘change one’s attitude or postion on something, (#) Strong — having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. () Changeable + able tobe changed or exchanged. al not to inconvenience or harm others, CConsiderate —> care Synonyms: stentve, thoughtful, concerned Nurture — care for and protect someone while growing Synonyms: grow, support, rise Defer — put of toa later time; postpone Synonyms: postpone, put off, adjourn (Cease + come or bring to an end Synonyms: end, halt, stop Pious —> devoutly religious. Synonyms: religious, devout, devoted ‘will not take Synonyms: abolish, abandon, serap Adorn + make more beautiful or atractive, Synonyms: embellish, decorate, beautify35. 36, 38 *, 41 2. az M [Repose — a state of ret, sleep or tranquil Synonyms: rest, relaxation, inactivity Commotion — a sate of confused and noisy disturbance Synonyms: disturbance, rackst, uproar Other options: (@) Cheer + shout for joy orn (8) Imbalance — lack of proportion of relation between corresponding things, (©) Movement + an act of moving. Irrevocable» not able to be changed, reversed or recovered, ise or encouragement Synonyms: unalterable, unchengeable,ireparable Other options: (@) Changed — make or become diferent (8) Done + finished, completed (6) Reversible — able to be turmed to the other way round Anger —+a strong feeling of annoyance, ispleasute or hostility Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, iritation Other options: (a) Calmness -» the state or quality of being free from agitation ot strong emotion, (8) Leisure — time when one isnot working or occupied () Vagueness —+ lack of certainty or distinctness. Irresolute ~+ Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain, Synonyms indecisive, undecided, hesitant Other options: (a) Angry + feeling or showing song annoyance. (8) Ignorant —> lacking knowledge or awareness in general (©) Firm — having «solid, almost unyielding surface. Frugal » sparing or economical as regards money or food, Synonyms: thrifty, sparing, economical Motive -» a reason for doing something, ‘Synonyms intention, purpose, design Pity — the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of athers Synonyms: merey, sorow, sadness ‘Quash + reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure Synonyms: cancel, reverse, reject Other options: (@) Question information, + sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit (8) Pledge —+ solemn promise or undertaking (©) Slash — cut witha wide, sweeping movement, typically using knife or sword. “Meticulous > showing attention to detail very careful and precise. Synonyms 5 careful, diligent, methodical Abundant —> existing or available in large quantities; plemifl Synonyms: plentiful, copious, a Other options: (Sufficient — enough, adequate le SYNONYMS (© Significant — sufficiently great or important to be worthy of allention, (6) Vibrant — full of energy and lite 45, expect or predict, Synonyms: expect, foresee, product Other options: (@) Antagonize + cause t become hostile (8) Accept — consent to receive or undertake (6) Hope fesling of expectation and desire fora particular thing to appen. 46, Rest» put a limit on; Keep under control Synonyms: limit, pri Other options: (@) Carta ~> reduce in extent or quant it, control (8) Retain — continue to have; keep possession of (6) Retail — the sale of goods to the public in ‘quantities for use endous ~> very great in amount, sale or intensity latvely small 0 Synonyms: remarkable, huge, Other options: (2) Avvesome > causing or inducing awe (8) Considerable ~» notably lange in size, amount or extent () Excessive — mote than is necessary, normal 48, Tempest -» violent windy storm, Synonyms: storm, gle, squall 49. Instant — happening or coming immediatly Synonyms: immediate, urgent, current 150, Disaster —+ a sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that eauses great damage or loss of life. Synonyms: misfortune, ruin, roubl Other options: (a) Death — the action or fact of dying or being killed (#) Epidemic — a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease ina community aa partielae time. (6) Derailment — the action ofa train or tram leaving its tracks, accidently. PRACTICE SET-7 Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the four ‘alternatives, select the word similar in meaning 10 the word given. 1. BOAST Isse2017), (@) Avoid (®) Change (o) Rely (@ Pride 2. HASTE Isse2017), (@) Burden () Expect (© Hany (@) Sight REVEL Isse2016), (@) Glory (@) Mery making (©) Reveal (A Revert 4. TIRADE Isse2ms} (@) Applause (®) Praise (o) Rant (@ Trade