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PAIR OF WORDS 21. AFFECTION
1. ABILITY Parents have great affection for their children.
He has a great ability as a teacher. AFFECTATION (pretension)
CAPACITY A cultured and simple man dislikes affectation.
He has capacity to solve this problem. 22. AFFLICT
2. ABJECT She is afflicted with severe fever
He is an abject coward/He is living in abject poverty INFLICT
OBJECT The judge inflicted a severe punishment for the criminal.
My object of life is to serve humanity. 23. AGGRAVATE (worsen)
3. ABLE The flood will further aggravate the problems of the poor.
He is an able and efficient teacher. ANNOY
CAPABLE You should not annoy your parents
Man is capable of doing both good and bad. 24. ALLOW
4. ABOLISH Please allow me to open your bag.
The old laws were abolished to bring change. PERMIT
DEMOLISH Smoking is not permitted in cinema.
Government is planning to demolish encroachments. 25. ALLUDE
5. ABOUT He alluded many quotes in his writing.
He is about eight years old. REFER
ALMOST The doctor referred the patient to Mayo hospital.
He was almost dead when I checked him. 26. ALLUSION
6. ABSTAIN (bad moral) Iqbal’s poetry is full of historical allusions.
A good student abstains from smoking. ILLUSION
REFRAIN Life is no more than an illusion.
He cannot refrain from eating despite of excessive weight. 27. ALTAR
7. ACCEDE The lamb was taken to the altar for slaughtering.
The principal acceded to my application. ALTER
CONCEDE Nothing can alter my resolute decision.
We should concede the reality of life. 28. AMATEUR
8. ACCEPT He is an amateur boxer and plays for enjoyment.
The Principal will accept my application for leave. IMMATURE
EXCEPT Aslam behaves foolishly as an immature boy.
All are present except Ali. PROFESSIONAL
9. ACCEPTANCE Afridi is a professional cricketer
I have received your acceptance letter for the job. 29. AMIABLE
EXCEPTION Mr. Hameed is a kind and amiable person.
Everybody was present with the exception of Nasir. AMICABLE
10. ACCESS Pakistan and China have amicable relations with each other.
He is proud of his access to the president. 30. AMITY
EXCESS Trust breeds (brings) amity. (Friendship)
Excess of everything is bad. ENMITY
11. ACCIDENT There is a lot of enmity between India and Pakistan.
Two bike riders died in a road accident. 31. ANCIENT
INCIDENT I like to read ancient history of India.
An incident changed his life OLD
12. ACQUIRE (attain) You are too old to think wisely.
Good students acquire good habits. 32. ANTICIPATE (foretell)
REQUIRE (needed) We can anticipate what he will do.
An educated person is required for this job. EXPECT
13. ACT I don’t expect much from others.
He doesn’t act upon my advice. HOPE
ACTION To lose hope is a sin in Islam
The time has come for real action. 33. APPOSITE (relevant)
14. ADAPT The like -minded people have apposite views.
This drama has been adapted from Hardy’s novel. OPPOSITE
ADOPT India belongs to the opposite camp in the worldly politics.
He adopted an orphan child. 34. APPREHEND
ADEPT The police apprehended many criminals.
He is adept in many languages and can speak them. COMPREHEND
15. ADDITION The fool couldn’t comprehend the matter at all
The new teacher is a useful addition to the staff 35. ARISE
EDITION A new problem has arisen in our relationship.
The new edition of this book has been published. RISE
16. ADMISSION The sun rises in the East.
He got admission into a college. 36. ART
ADMITTANCE (entrance) He is devoted to the art of painting
How did he get admittance to the office? ARTIFICE
17. ADMIT The artifice of the clever quack was exposed.
I admit that he is honest. 37. ARTIFICIAL
CONFESS There is no value of her cheap artificial ornament.
In the court, he confessed his guilt. SUPERFICIAL
18. ADVERSE The fickle man has superficial interest in things.
This medicine has many adverse effects. 38. ARTISAN
AVERSE (opposite) Mr. Ahmed is a carpenter and a great artisan.
An idle person is averse to the hard work. ARTIST
19. ADVICE An artist provides aesthetic pleasure to us.
He did not listen to my advice. 39. ASCENDANCY (Superiority)
ADVISE Our leaders had ascendancy over the Hindu leaders.
I advised him to work hard. ASCENDANT (ruling)
20. AFFECT Bilawal is ascendant of Bhutto Dynasty.
Hot weather affected his health badly. 40. ASCENT (rise)
 The prince was given ascent to the throne. 61. BROACH (pierce)
ASSENT (agree) Broach the bottle of Pepsi and enjoy it.
The boss did not give assent to my offer. BROOCH (pins)
41. ATTENTION The brooch makes her dress stretched.
A good student pays full attention to his studies. 62. CALENDAR
INTENTION Hang the calendar of this year on the wall.
I am tired and I have no intention to go there. CALENDER
42. ATTENUATE (weaken, lessen) Calender the cloth to make it shiny.
Starvation has attenuated people in the flood. 63. CANON
EXTENUATE (reduce) I follow some canons of psychology in teaching.
This useful exercise can extenuate your muscular pain. CANNON
43. AVENGE Cannons are used in wars to destroy enemy
She will avenge herself her father’s murder. 64. CANVAS
REVENGE I have brought a pair of canvas shoes.
Revenge keeps our wounds fresh. CANVASS
44. AVOCATION The people are canvassing votes in local bodies’ election.
Gardening is his favorite avocation. 65. CAST
VOCATION He will cast his old shoes into the river.
The technical training provides various vocations. CAST
45. AWAIT The director has included a child in the cast of his film.
They found them awaiting them. COST
WAIT The cost of this book is Rs.200.
I shall wait for you until you complete your task CASTE
46. BAIL Islam doesn’t believe in the caste system
The accused was released on bail by the judge. 66. CASUAL
BALE He has gone on casual leave for two days.
He bought a dozen bales of cotton. CAUSAL (Reason)
47. BALLET There is causal relation between ignorance and terrorism.
The ballet in Chinese village on weddings is worth seeing. 67. CEASE
BALLOT The fan has ceased working.
We cast our ballot papers in the box during election. SEIZE
48. BARE The police men seized the thief by the neck.
Please do not go barefooted in the hot sun. 68. CEILING
BEAR The ceiling of this room is cracked.
I cannot bear with insulting behaviour. ROOF
49. BASE This room has the roof made of tin.
Nobody likes his base and insulting behavior. SEALING
BASS The sealing of this room looks beautiful
The baby likes high bass of this song. 69. CELLAR
50. BEACH He has put the entire luggage in the cellar of the house.
We went to the Clifton Beach for bathing. SELLER
BEECH He is a fruit seller and thus visits various streets.
A number of beeches (trees) are growing in the field. 70. CENSER
51. BEGIN (commence) The Hindus use censer in the altar for fragrance.
He will begin his speech at 9 o’clock. CENSOR
START (activity) Films in Pakistan are censored with respect to obscenity.
The race will start at 10 o’clock. CENSURE
52. BENEFICIAL He has received a censure from his boss for his failure.
This power project will be beneficial for the people. 71. CEREAL
BENEFICENT People like to eat a lot of cereal at breakfast.
Allah is the most Merciful and most Beneficent. SERIAL
53. BERTH This is a serial story of twelve episodes.
I have got a berth on the Allama Iqbal Express. 72. CEREMONIAL
BIRTH Eid is a ceremonial occasion for the Muslims.
The birth of a child is the source of great joy. CEREMONIOUS (formal)
54. BESIDE His greeting was very ceremonious in the official meeting.
Aslam is sitting beside me in the class. 73. CESSION (giving rights)
BESIDES Punjab has done cession of land to Islamabad.
He works in fields besides teaching in a college SESSION
55. BETWEEN The Supreme Court is now in session for Panama Case.
The father divided the property between two sons. 74. CHECK
AMONG Parents should check the progress of their children’s studies.
He distributed his alms among the four beggars. CHEQUE
56. BLEW I paid him through a cheque for Rs. 5000.
The policeman blew his whistle to stop the car. 75. CHILDISH
BLUE I cannot approve of his childish activities.
He writes in blue ink. CHILDLIKE
57. BORN His childlike simplicity impresses every one.
Quaid-e-Azam was born on 25th December, 1876 in Karachi. 76. CHOIR
BORNE He is a member of the church choir who play music
The brave person has borne many difficulties in life. QUIRE (one twentieth of rim)
58. BRAKE I have used one quire of paper today.
The driver applied the brakes to stop the car. 77. CHORD (raaag)
BREAK The singer struck a chord of violin.
If you do not take care, the child will break the cup. CORD
59. BREATH Tighten the cord please to bind the cow.
You can hold your breath for ten minutes. 78. CITE
BREATHE He cited many examples to prove his point.
He was breathing speedily in fever. SITE
60. BRIDAL This new site is for the college.
She was wearing the beautiful red bridal dress on her marriage. SIGHT
BRIDLE Murree has many beautiful sights worth-enjoying.
We control a horse with bridles 79. CLAMANT (urgent attention)
 Your interesting discussion is clamant for everyone QUEUE
CLIMATE The students are standing in the queue for assembly.
The climate of Karachi is very hot 99. CURRANT (dry fruit)
80. CLOTH She will use currants to make a cake.
We bought some cloth from the market CURRENT
CLOTHE We must know about current affairs for CSS examination.
The naked must be clothed. 100. CUSTOM
CLOTHES Some old social custom are now unwise.
She wears light clothes in summer HABIT
81. COARSE He has developed a habit of smoking.
She has coarse and unattractive features. 101. CYMBAL
COURSE He is beating upon cymbal in the concert.
I have completed three courses of English. …You have taken the SYMBOL
right course to success. The flag is a symbol of dignity for the people of Pakistan
82. COLLISION 102. DAIRY
The collision between the bus and wagon killed seven people. I have bought this butter from the dairy farm.
COLLUSION (mili baght) DIARY
The thieves acted in collusion with the police. I keep a diary to record important events.
83. COMA 103. DECEASE
He had been in a coma for many days during illness. The decease of her parents disturbed her life.
COMMA DISEASE
Put a coma here after the phrase. Tuberculosis is a dangerous disease.
84. COMMAND 104. DECLAIM (declare)
The army officer commanded his men. Members of the opposition declaim against government policies.
COMMEND DISCLAIM (disown)
His hard work was commended by his officers. KBL will disclaim any responsibility for any quarrel.
85. COMPLACENT 105. DECRY
He is contended and has a complacent life. The judge decries his decision after hearing the case.
COMPLAISANT (khush ikhkaq) DESCRY (catch sight of)
He is a complaisant and loving husband. I can descry him as a rude person even from distance.
86. COMPLEMENT 106. DEDUCE (infer)
Books are complement of a student’s life What results can we deduce from his statement?
COMPLIMENT DEDUCT
I paid him compliments to him when we met The department deducted ten percent from his income.
87. CONFIDANT 107. DEFECTIVE
You are my friend and confidant to my secrets. The old machine is defective and not working.
CONFIDENT DEFICIENT
I am confident of my success in the examination. The poor people are deficient in food and medicine.
88. CONSCIOUS 108. DEFEND
A realistic person is conscious of his weaknesses. Our army defends the country against enemies.
CONSCIENTIOUS PROTECT
He is a hardworking and conscientious worker. The animals are well protected against the weather in the zoo.
89. CONSIDERABLE (huge) 109. DEFINITE
The fire caused a considerable loss to the building. Our ignorant rulers have no definite plan for education.
CONSIDERATE (careful) DEFINITIVE (certain)
She was unfailingly kind and considerate I will not marry her; my reply is definitive.
90. CONTEMPTIBLE (distasteful) 110. DELIVERANCE (freedom)
His bad conduct was contemptible for everyone. I prayed for the deliverance of Pakistani in Indian jails.
CONTEMPTUOUS (scornful) DELIVERY
He disliked it and threw it away with contemptuous noise. The Fri-Chiks gives free home delivery.
91. CONTINUAL 111. DENY
The continual rain is unexpected in the rainy season No one can deny your truthfulness.
CONTINUOUS REFUSE
Life is continuous struggle for everyone. He refused to carry out my order.
92. CONTINUANCE DECLINE
He should support the President’s continuance in the office for He declined to accept my offer.
complete term. 112. DEPENDANT
CONTINUATION (projection) He had many dependants to bring up.
This road is a projection and continuation of the motorway. DEPENDENT
93. CORPORAL (physical) My family is dependent upon me.
Corporal Punishment must be banned in schools. 113. DEPOSITARY (collection)
CORPOREAL The rich have the depositary of huge money.
Man is a corporeal being but an angel is not. DEPOSITORY (store)
94. CORPS This warehouse is used to as depository for furniture.
The army corps are fighting against terrorists in Karachi. 114. DEPRECATE
CORPSE We greatly condemn and deprecate his bad conduct.
The corpse was sent for post mortem. DEPRECIATE
95. COUNCIL Don’t depreciate my sincere efforts.
He is a member of the union council. 115. DESERT (leave)
COUNSEL (advice) All his friends have left him and deserted him alone.
I have given your best counsel to solve the problem. DESSERT (sweet dish)
96. CREDIBLE After the meal, desserts will be served.
I don’t think that his unreal story is credible. 116. DESIRABLE
CREDITABLE It is desirable to have a clear aim in life.
Your outstanding progress in studies is creditable. DESIROUS
CREDULOUS I am desirous of going abroad.
Credulous people trust others blindly 117. DEVICE
97. CRUISE (sail, journey) We can use nuclear devices to counter Indian attack.
The sailor went on a round-the-world cruise. DEVISE
CURSE Scientist should devise new machines.
The old man was cursing the boys who had misguided him. 118. DEW
98. CUE Dew drops are shining on the leaves.
This is my cue; I must now to go to the stage. DUE
 Zakat is due to a rich person. 137. ENVELOP
119. DIE The ozone layer envelops the earth crust.
The crow dies after a long life. ENVELOPE
DYE Put this letter in the envelope and post it.
He dyes his hair twice a month. 138. ENVIABLE
120. DIMINISH He occupies an enviable and respectable position in the company.
His physical strength has diminished over the years. ENVIOUS
MINIMIZE People feel envious of him because of his enviable position.
The poor students should minimize their expenditures. 139. ESPECIALLY
121. DISCLOSE I have bought this gift especially for you.
Please don’t disclose my secret to anyone. SPECIALLY
EXPOSE I specially made this for your birthday.
Don’t expose yourself to the blazing sun. 140. ETERNAL
122. DISCOVER God is eternal.
Columbus discovered America. EVERLASTING
INVENT Good deeds are everlasting.
Marconi invented radio. 141. EUPHEMISM
123. DISINTERESTED (neutral) The use of euphemism is to minimize the harsh effects.
The judge is disinterested when he decides a case. EUPHUISM (elaborated style)
UNINTERESTED John Lyle’s writing style is clear and full of euphuism.
I am uninterested in your useless talk 142. EVENT
124. DISPLACE 14th of August is a great event in our country.
Many people have been displaced due to the flood. ACCIDENT
REPLACE He met a roadside accident yesterday.
Please, replace the battery of UPS with new one. INCIDENT
125. DISSENT Many interesting incidents happen in our life.
The opposition often dissents with government policies. 143. EXCITE
DESCENT The sight of dolphins will excite the children.
The road has a descent of 20 degree depth. INCITE
DECENT Mark Anthony’s words incited the Romans.
We have a decent food at the restaurant. OR She is a decent lady. 144. EXHAUST
126. DRAFT The long cycle race will exhaust him.
Make a rough draft of application. EXHAUSTIVE (comprehensive)
DRAUGHT This essay is very terse and exhaustive.
He took a draught of fresh water in thirst. 145. EXPEDIENT (useful)
DROUGHT It is essential and expedient for the government to finish
The Thar was hit by drought last year. terrorism.
127. DUAL EXPEDITIOUS (speedy)
Most Pakistanis in abroad have dual nationality. We want the expeditious enquiry into the matter.
DUEL 146. EXPLICIT
England and France used to have duels due to conflicts. He was quite explicit and clear about this matter.
128. ECONOMIC IMPLICIT
The government’s economic policy is not good. The army demands implicit obedience from its men.
ECONOMICAL 147. EXTRACT (take out)
She is very careful and economical in spending her money. Bees extract nectar from flowers.
129. EDIBLE EXTRICATE (free)
We use edible oil for cooking. We should extricate the birds from the cage.
AUDIBLE 148. FACTITIOUS (artificial)
His meek voice was hardly audible. These are factitious toys but look real.
130. EFFECTIVE FICTITIOUS (not found really)
The government should take effective measures to reduce All the places and characters in this novel are unreal and
unemployment. fictitious.
EFFECTUAL (capable) 149. FAIN
His good steps to get success were effectual. I would like climb this fain tree.
EFFICACIOUS FEIGN
The players use efficacious vitamins. Hamlet planned to feign madness in the play ‘Hamlet.’
EFFICIENT 150. FAINT
He is an efficient and able district administrator. He may be faint due to intense heat.
131. ELDER FEINT (trick)
Ahsan is my elder brother. The king’s feint misled Hamlet.
OLDER 151. FARTHER
My friend is older than I. I can’t go any farther now, I am tired.
132. ELICIT (produce) FURTHER
The police were able to elicit the truth from him. Have you any further question to ask?
ILLICIT 152. FATE
The police caught him for illicit sales of wine. One has to submit to one’s fate.
133. ELIGIBLE FETE (Celebration)
He is able and eligible for this post. The outgoing principal was given a fete at the Avari.
ILLEGIBLE 153. FETCH
His bad hand writing is quite illegible. Fetch me a book from the library.
134. EMIGRANT BRING
The emigrants from Afghanistan are trying to settle. Bring me a glass of water.
IMMIGRANT TAKE
Pakistan has many immigrants from various Asian countries. Please take children to the park.
135. EMINENT 154. FEWER
Faiz Ahmad Faiz is an eminent poet of Pakistan. I have watched a fewer films this year.
IMMINENT LESS
The nuclear war between Pakistan and India is imminent due to I bought less than five kilo sugar.
Kashmir Issue. 155. FLAGRANT. (open)
136. EMPTY India does flagrant violation of human rights in Kashmir.
Your glass is empty and without juice. FRAGRANT
VACANT The rose is a fragrant flower.
This post is vacant. You can apply for it 156. FLEE
 India will have to flee from Kashmir one day. I hastened to reach the office.
FLY HURRY
The children fly to meet their mother. Hurry up lest you should miss the train.
157. FLOUR 177. HATE
She has bought five kilo flour to bake bread. I hate your rude behaviour.
FLOWER DISLIKE
The rose is a sweet flower. I dislike dog but I like cats.
FLOOR 178. HAVEN
Don’t spit on the floor. This forest is a safe haven for criminals.
158. FORCEFUL HEAVEN
He made a forceful speech in the Assembly. Heaven is a place of rest for saints.
FORCIBLE 179. HEALTHFUL
The police made a forcible entry into the building. Outdoor exercise is very healthful.
159. FOREGO HEALTHY
The foregoing discussion was interesting. A healthy person enjoys his life.
FORGO (allow) 180. HEW
I gladly forgo this allowance. You can hew the tree down.
160. FORMALLY HUE
The President has formally announced the reduction in taxes. The light has seven hues.
FORMERLY 181. HISTORIC
Formerly, there was no railway station here. The President was given a historic welcome in China.
161. FREEDOM HISTORICAL
Freedom is got with sacrifices. Nasim Hajzi has written historical novels.
LIBERTY 182. HOARD (pile, store)
The press in Pakistan enjoys full liberty. Our businessmen hoard essential commodities to make extra
162. GAMBLE profits.
It is not good to gamble. HORDE (group)
GAMBOL (jumping) There were hordes of people at the football ground.
The children are gamboling about the street. 183. HOME
163. GAOL East or west, home is the best.
The culprit was sent to the gaol. HOUSE
GOAL Where is your house situated?
What is the goal of your life? 184. HONORARY
164. GATE Liaqat Ali Khan was awarded an honorary degree by the University
Opportunity knocks at every gate. of Karachi.
GAIT HONOURABLE
The drunkard has unsteady gait. He is a respected and honourable gentleman.
165. GENIUS 185. HUMAN
Iqbal was a well learned and genius poet. We should respect human beings.
TALENT HUMANE
The man of talent will succeed in life. Always treat the poor in a humane manner
166. GENTEEL 186. HUMILIATION
The cultured man is living with genteel manners. He had to suffer public humiliation because of failure.
GENTLE HUMILITY
You are kind and gentle with animals. He respects everyone owing to his humility.
167. GILD Hypercritical
This is a gilded and decorated picture frame. The hypocritical person is insincere to everyone.
GUILD (union) 187. IDLE
The poet has joined the writer’s guild. Don’t be idle and do something to earn your livelihood.
168. GOD-LIKE IDOL
Satan wanted to have God-like power. The Hindus worship idols.
GODLY (holy) 188. ILL
Hazrat Ali Hajveri led a godly and pious life. He has been ill for two days.
169. GRATE SICK
Put coals in the grate; it is very cold. She has been sick for a week.
GREAT 189. ILLUSION
Muhammad Ali Clay was a great boxer. Life is no more than an illusion for us.
170. GREED ALLUSION
Greed is a curse. He made an allusion to historical event in this speech.
AVARICE (COVETOUS) 190. IMAGINARY
It is avarice that brings about one’s ruin. The whole story was fantastic and imaginary
171. HABIT IMAGINATIVE
He has the habit of watching an English movie every Sunday. Writers or poets are imaginative about a fantasy land.
CUSTOM 191. IMMINENT
People feel shameful to follow old custom. An increase is petrol prices is imminent by OGRA.
172. HAIL EMINENT
It is hailing outside. Quaid-e-Azam was an eminent lawyer of the Sub-continent
HALE 192. IMMORAL
The young man is hale and hearty. Cheating in examinations is an immoral act.
173. HAIR AMORAL
The colour of my hair is black. The corrupt leader is completely amoral person.
HEIR 193. IMMUNITY
After his death, his heirs distributed his property among Fruit provides immunity against diseases
themselves. IMPUNITY (FREEDOM)
174. HANGED You cannot break law with impunity.
The criminal was hanged on the gallows. 194. IMPASSABLE
HUNG Our mountain ranges are difficult and are impassable.
The picture was hung on the wall. IMPOSSIBLE
175. HARDLY Nothing is impossible in this world with hard work
I can hardly listen to you meek voice. 195. IMPERIAL
SCARCELY There is a change of guards at the imperial palace of the English
I have scarcely enough milk for my own needs. Queen
176. HASTEN IMPERIOUS (AUTHORITATIVE)
 I don’t like his imperious and bossy attitude to his juniors. 215. LESSEN
196. IMPLICIT You must lessen your expenses.
We have implicit faith in Allah. LESSON
EXPLICIT The students should learn their lesson
They gave explicit and clear reasons for leaving. 216. LITERALLY (actually)
197. IMPLY Whatever he says is literally true.
His attitude implied that he did not trust in me. LITERARY
INFER He has written this essay in a literary style.
I inferred from ill behavior that he was non-serious 217. LOATH (unwilling)
198. INCIDENT The passionate student was loath to leave books.
Can you tell me the most interesting incident of your life? LOATHE (HATE)
ACCIDENT I loathe the very sight of his bad manners.
He died in a roadside accident. 218. LONELY
199. INCREDIBLE I live all alone but I don’t feel lonely.
This is a false and incredible story. SOLITARY
INCREDULOUS The solitary girl has none to share her pain.
Nobody trusts in an incredulous person. 219. LOOSE
200. INCULCATE This shirt is loose to you.
A teacher inculcates good ideas in his students. LOSE
INOCULATE The learned person doesn’t lose his temper.
The doctor will inoculate you against cholera. 220. LOW
201. INDICT (accuse) High or low are all equal in the eye of law.
The police will indict him for murder. LOWLY
INDITE Everyone dislikes him for his lowly position.
It is the clerk’s duty to indite the judgment of the court. 221. LUXURIANT
202. INDUSTRIAL Her hair is luxuriant and long.
There are many industrial towns in Pakistan. LUXURIOUS
INDUSTRIOUS A rich leads a luxurious life.
He is an industrious and dutiful worker. 222. MAIN
203. INFLAMMABLE My main concern of mine is the welfare of the poor.
Petroleum is highly inflammable. MANE
INFLAMMATORY The mane of the lion looks beautiful.
The opposition leaders were delivering inflammatory speeches 223. MAIZE
against the government. Animal eat maize and grass.
204. INGENIOUS MAZE (PUZZLE)
The expert engineer is an ingenious at solving difficult problems. He lost himself in the maze.
INGENUOUS (INNOCENT) 224. MANTEL
I can’t forget her sweet and ingenuous smile. Put this picture on the mantel.
205. INTELLIGENT MANTLE (CLOAK)
You are an intelligent and diligent student. The Ulema wear mantles at public occasions.
INTELLIGIBLE 225. MARRY
He delivered a comprehensive and intelligible speech. Ahmad will marry Farzana.
INTOLERANT MERRY
There is a lot of sectarian killing because we are religiously The merry birds were singing in the trees.
intolerant. 226. MEAD
206. INVALUABLE Flowers grow in the mead.
We praise the leader for his invaluable services to the country. MEED (prize, praise)
VALUELESS Afzal got the meed of his hard work and became famous.
Your old cycle is now valueless, nobody will buy it. 227. MEAN
207. JUDICIAL He is mean and ill bred.
The government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the train MIEN (EXPRESSION)
accident. His mien and conduct are praise worthy.
JUDICIOUS (SENSIBLE) MEANS
I appreciate his judicious decision to join the army. The means of communication have improved
208. JUNCTION 228. MEDAL
My house is situated at the junction of two streets. Many athletes won gold medals at the Olympic Sports.
JUNCTURE MEDDLE
The President guided the country at a critical juncture. Don’t meddle in my affairs.
209. KNAVE 229. MEET
The terrorists are knave and unruly Meet me at 6 o’clock.
NAVE METE
A child fell in the nave of the church. The judges were unwilling to mete out harsh punishment
210. LAST 230. MEMORABLE
December is the last month of the year. My marriage-day was a memorable day of my life.
LATEST MEMORIAL
His latest novel is a great success. Pakistan is a living memorial of Quaid-e-Azam.
211. LAUDABLE (PRAISE WORTHY) 231. METAL
Her work for charity is highly laudable. Coins are made of metal.
LAUDATORY (admiring) METTLE
His impressive speech was highly laudatory. Our army fought with great mettle.
212. LAY 232. METER
The hen would lay a golden egg every day. This room is 6 meter (meters) long.
LIE METRE
He tells a lie to hide his corruption. Can you find out the metre of this poem?
213. LEA (MEADOWS) 233. MINER
She wandered and played in the lea all day. Some miners were buried alive in the mine accident.
LEE (COVER, SHELTER) MINOR
The ship lay in the lee. This problem is minor and easily solvable.
214. LEAD 234. MITIGATE
The present government may lead the nation to peace and The government should mitigate the suffering of the poor.
prosperity. ALLEVIATE
LED The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
The Quaid-e-Azam led the Muslims of India to victory. 235. MOAT (TRENCH)
 The war of Ahzab was fought by entrenching moats. 255. PEACEABLE
MOTE (PARTICLE) He lives peaceable with his neighbours.
He felt pain due to a mote in his eye. PEACEFUL
236. MOMENTARY The Pakistan wishes to live in peaceful co-existence with its
Our joys are momentary but our sorrows are deep. neighbours.
MOMENTOUS 256. PEAL (RINGING)
The Supreme Court gave a momentous decision to disqualify the This is the peal of wedding bells.
prime minister. PEEL
237. MORAL Peel an orange for me, please.
I told him a moral story. 257. PERSECUTE (OPPRESS)
MORALE The government sometimes persecutes its opponents unjustly
Pakistan army fights against enemy with high morale. PROSECUTE
238. COMMON The lawyer has prosecuted the case in the court.
The government has taken certain measures for the common 258. PERSONAL
good. I have something personal to discuss with you.
MUTUAL PERSONNEL
There is mutual understanding between him and me. There are five airline personnel on the plane
239. MYSTICAL (spiritual) 259. PERSPICACIOUS (INSIGHTFUL)
There are some mystical rites and ceremonies in every religion. As a perspicacious person you must be able to find the cause of
MYTHICAL the trouble.
The Greek had mythical and legendary stories. PERSPICUOUS (CLEAR)
240. NECESSARY The writer has a perspicuous and lucid style of writing.
Hard work is necessary for success in life. 260. PICKET
NECESSITIES A picket is used to bind the cow.
Food, clothing and shelter are basic necessities of life. PIQUET
241. NEGLECT They were playing piquet.
An honest man never neglects his duties. 261. PITIABLE
NEGLIGENCE His poor condition is pitiable in poverty.
The accident happened due to the driver’s negligence. PITIFUL
242. NEGLIGENT His suffering was pitiful to see.
He lost his job because he was negligent of his duties. 262. PLAIN
NEGLIGIBLE His conversation is simple and plain.
He is not worried at the negligible business loss. PLANE
243. NOTABLE He is travelling by a plane.
President Musharaf was a notable leader. 263. POPULAR
NOTICEABLE Ibrar ul Haq is a popular personality in Narowal.
The hardworking student has made noticeable improvement in his POPULOUS
studies. Karachi is a big and populous city.
244. NOTORIOUS 264. PRACTICABLE
The police arrested a notorious thief last night. These schemes are not practicable and workable.
FAMOUS PRACTICAL
Ashfaq Ahmad was a famous writer. A practical man believes in his own abilities.
245. NOXIOUS (HARMFUL, TOXIC) 265. PRACTICE
There are some noxious gasses that kill every living thing. The players will meet for a practice in the morning.
OBNOXIOUS (HATEFUL) PRACTISE
I do not like to talk to that obnoxious fellow. He doesn’t practise for the match
246. ORE 266. PRAY
Iron ore is found in the Northern Hills. The Muslims pray to God five times a day.
OARS PREY
We drove the boat with oars. The zebra fell a prey to the lion.
247. OBLIGATION 267. PRECEDE
Honesty is an obligation of good soul. The preceding argument doesn’t match with the following one.
OBLIGATORY PROCEED
75% of attendance is obligatory at the university. Please proceed with your case.
248. OBSERVANCE 268. PRECIPITATE (HASTY)
The observance of 23rd March reminds us the freedom movement. I cannot approve of his precipitate action in selling his property.
OBSERVATION PRECIPITOUS (DANGEROUSLY HIGH)
We learn through experience and observation in life. The mountaineers had to make a precipitous climb to the peak.
249. OFFICIAL 269. PRESCRIBE
The principal is discharging his official duties very well. The doctor will prescribe some medicine for me.
OFFICIOUS (AUTHORITATIVE) PROSCRIBE (BAN)
He was very bossy and officious to me. The Govt. has proscribed win in our country.
250. ORDNANCE 270. PRINCIPAL
The ordnance factory at Wah Cantonment is famous for Al-Khalid Our college principal is a highly educated person.
Tanks. PRINCIPLE
ORDINANCE Every society has some principles of life
The government has issued an ordinance on referendum. 271. PROBABLE
251. PAIR It is probable that he will arrive today.
I shall like to buy a pair of shoes. POSSIBLE
PARE Please come back as quickly as possible.
To pare nails on Friday is the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (SAAW). 272. PROFIT
252. PALE He has made a lot of profit in this business.
Your face is looking pale. PROPHET
PAIL Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet of God.
He gave me pail full of milk. 273. PROPHECY (PREDICTION) N
253. PATTERN Your prophecy for future proved to be correct.
This is the beautiful pattern of colours. PROPHESY (GUESS) V
PATRON Nobody can prophesy when the Kashmir issue will be solved.
Our principal is the patron and sponsor of the college magazine. 274. PROTAGONIST
254. PEACE Prince Hamlet is the protagonist in Shakespeare’s play
All communities in Pakistan live together in peace. ANTAGONIST
PIECE Opposition is antagonist to the policies of the govt.
Give the child a piece of bread. 275. PROVIDENT (WISE)
 He has been provident and careful in money matters. The scenery of Kashmir is charming.
PROVIDENTIAL (LUCKY) SIGHT
He was providential and remained safe in the accident We saw beautiful sights of nature in the village.
276. QUAINT (OLD FASHIONED) 295. SCULPTOR
Our society still follows some old and quaint traditions. Michael Angelo was a great sculptor.
QUEER SCULPTURE
There is something different and queer about him. I saw the sculpture of Venus at the museum.
277. QUALITATIVE 296. SEAM
I want qualitative change in my life. This coat is not well sewn at the seam.
QUANTITATIVE SEEM
The quantitative data can be analyzed on the graph She seems to be very intelligent.
278. QUIET 297. SENSIBLE
He kept quiet for a long time. She is very wise and sensible in domestic affairs.
QUITE SENSITIVE
His answer was quite right. A writer is very sensitive to the surroundings.
279. RAIN 298. SENSUAL
The rivers are in flood because of the heavy rains. The production of the ballet is sensual and passionate.
REIN SENSUOUS
Sher Shah Soori carried out many reforms during his reign. Keats was a sensuous poet.
280. RAISE 299. SEQUEL (RESULT)
You must raise your status in life. Famine is often the sequel of destruction of crops.
RAZE (DESTROY) SEQUENCE
The flood razed houses and buildings in Pakistan in 2010. The sequence of your task is not practicable.
281. REBELLION 300. SERVILITY (FLATTERY)
The govt. has to fight against rebellion of the Baloach One should not fall into an attitude of servility.
REVOLUTION SERVITUDE
The French Revolution was based on fraternity and equality This ill-paid job is a form of servitude.
282. RECOLLECT DISSIMULATE (HIDE)
He recollected his past days and enjoyed them A cunning person dissimulates his insincerity.
REMEMBER 301. SOAR
I shall always remember your kindness. Birds soar in the sky.
283. RESOURCE SORE
Our country is rich in natural resources. He is suffering from eye sore.
RECOURSE (SOURCE OF HELP) 302. SOCIABLE
Surgery may be the only recourse in this disease He is sociable and has good relations with others.
284. REGRETFUL SOCIAL
He was regretful of his mistakes. Economics is one of the social sciences.
REGRETTABLE 303. SOOTH
The condition of the poor was regrettable. Sooth to say I can’t go with you because I am busy here.
285. RESPECTFUL SOOTHE
Students are respectful to their teachers. He soothed the sad boy with his kind words.
RESPECTABLE 304. SPACIOUS
Our leader is a noble person and respectable They have a wide and spacious house.
286. RESPECTFULLY SPECIOUS
We behave respectfully towards our parents. His specious arguments didn’t convince everybody.
RESPECTIVELY 305. SPIRITUAL
Amina and Zahida completed English and French courses Pope is the spiritual leader of many Christians.
respectively. SPIRITUOUS
287. REST We should always avoid spirituous liquors.
You must rest after the day’s week. 306. STAIR
WREST (GET AWAY) We went upstairs.
Alia tried to wrest her arm from the thief’s hold STARE
288. RESTLESS Do not stare at me with surprise.
He is feeling upset and restless after his failure 307. STATIONARY
RESTIVE The sun is stationary and the earth revolves round it.
The crowd had been waiting for hours and many were becoming STATIONERY
restive. He sells books and stationery.
REVEREND 308. STATUE
Wasif Ali Wasif was a reverend and respectable philosopher A statue of Ozymandias is in the British Museum.
289. RHYME STATUTE
Both verses are couplet and rhymed The students have to abide by the statutes of the university.
RIME (FROST) STATURE
There is rime on the leaves in the cold weather. Dr. Qadeer Khan is a scientist of international stature.
290. RING 309. STIMULANT (refreshment)
The school bell is ringing. Coffee and tea are mild stimulant.
WRING STIMULUS
Please wring the water from this cloth. Her words of praise were a stimulus for me to work.
291. SAIL 310. STRAIGHT
The sail of the ship was torn due to the storm. This road is straight to Sahiwal.
SALE STRAIT (difficult)
This house is for sale and anybody can buy it. Strait is the way that leads to salvation.
292. SANITARY The strait of Panama links two oceans
Rashid works as sanitary inspector in Lahore Municipal 311. SUSPENSE
Corporation. Don’t keep us in suspense; tell us what has happened.
SIGNATORY (TRUSTEE) SUSPENSION
The World Bank is signatory of the Indus Water Treaty. The Apex Court issued the verdict of the suspension of the prime
293. SCATTER minister.
The farmer scatters seeds in the field. 312. TEAM
SPREAD Our cricket team is well known all over the world.
The servant spread the carpet on the floor. TEEM
SPRINKLE This forest is teemed with snakes.
The roads are sprinkled with water. 313. TEMPERANCE
294. SCENERY A learned person observes temperance in eating and drinking.
 TEMPERAMENT His manner is too womanish rather manly.
The two brothers have got entirely different temperament. WOMANLY
314. TEMPORARY She has true womanly qualities such as compassion, modesty and
He was offered a temporary job rather a permanent one. etc.
TEMPORAL 334. WRECK
The Pope enjoys temporal power as head of the Vatican City. The flood wrecked the houses and fields.
315. TRANSCENDENT WREAK
The concept of life and death is transcendent from our perception. He tried to wreak his enemy in every field.
TRANSCENDENTAL 335. WREATH
Shelly’s ideas are sometimes transcendental for a lay man. He placed a wreath on the grave of his mother.
316. TRIFLING WREATHE
We should ignore other’s trifling mistakes. He face was wreathed in cream.
TRIVIAL 336. YOKE
A trivial man is shallow and lacks seriousness. Put the ox under the yoke.
317. UNQUALIFIED YOLK
An idle person is unqualified for this post. Yolk is more tasty than white of an egg.
DISQUALIFIED 337. YARN
The court disqualified the prime minister. We stayed yarning and enjoying until midnight.
318. URBAN YEARN
The air in urban areas is polluted with smoke. He ardently yearned to meet his old friend.
URBANE 338. ZEALOT
He is a civilized and urbane person. Young men are great zealots of art and music.
319. VACATION DEVOTEE
Rich people visit the hill stations in summer vacation. Every true Muslim is a devotee of the Great Prophet (SAW) of
VOCATION Islam.
He is a motorcycle mechanic by vocation. 339. FOLK
320. VAIN I like folk music.
He tried his best to pass the examination but all in vain. FOG
VANE It is difficult to drive in fog.
The vane shows the direction of the wind. 340. FEET
VEIN The cow has four feet to move.
Blood returns to the heart through veins. FEAT
321. VALE The acrobat couldn’t perform any feat.
Kashmir is a beautiful vale. 341. LIAR
VEIL Nobody trusts a liar.
She wears a veil on her face. LAWYER
WALL Aitzaz Ahsan is a lawyer of Supreme Court.
The wall is painted. 342. DISEASED
322. VENAL (corrupt) A diseased person gets sick of his life.
We are sick of our venal politicians of our country. DECEASED
VENIAL The deceased was buried yesterday.
We should love human beings instead of their venial mistakes. 343. PETROL
323. VENTURE Petrol is used in vehicles to run them.
The new business is a great venture. PATROL
ADVENTURE The police are patrolling on the road.
I am interested in adventure stories. 344. TENOR (way)
324. VERACITY (reality) An accident changed the tenor of his life.
I doubt the veracity of his statement. TENURE
VORACITY (greed) I have completed the tenure of five years of service.
Nothing can satisfy his voracity for wealth. 345. RIGHT
325. VERBAL We have right to ask questions in the class
I shall convey your verbal message to your friend. RITE
VERBOSE Mehndi is the rite of wedding.
Hemingway writes in a verbose style. 346. BARON
326. VIRTUAL He is a landlord and barren of his area.
The game provides the virtual setting of the Mars. BARREN
VIRTUOUS The barren land is not cultivable.
We respect the virtuous persons. 347. DIFFER
327. WAGES Her habits differ from mine.
The labourers are paid their daily wages. DEFER
SALARY The case of his promotion has been deferred due his poor
Have you received your monthly salary? performance.
328. WAIST 348. FOWL
The waist of the girl is 27 inches. The fowls are flying in the air
WASTE FOUL
Don’t waste your money on luxuries. He was disqualified because he played a foul.
329. WAIVE 349. AURAL
The principal waives off fine of a poor boy. His aural abilities have been damaged due to noise.
WAVE ORAL
He waved his hand to see me off. They have reached an oral agreement rather written one.
330. WET 350. UMPIRE
We cannot sit on the wet ground. Aleem Dar is a famous cricket umpire.
WHET EMPIRE
You can whet the knife on the stone. The Mughal empire was famous for art and culture.
331. WHETHER 351. MALE
I do not know whether he will come or not. There are five male members and two female members in the
WEATHER group.
Today the weather is fine. MAIL
332. WILFUL He sent an official letter in the daily mail.
He is a spoiled and willful child as a result of undue love. 352. TEMPER
WILLING A wise person never loses his temper.
I am willing to help him. TAMPER
333. WOMANISH The bowler was banned for tampering the ball.
353. BATTER We should bow before God
The police should not batter the convict for inquiry. BOUGH
BETTER The boughs are loaded with flowers
Your speech is better than mine. 374. ALL READY
354. DOZE All was ready for the party.
The lazy boy is dozing in the class. ALREADY
DOSE He has already taken his seat.
He takes the dose of medicines daily. 375. FATAL
355. FARE The dangerous valley is fatal.
The fare of the bus is very high. FATEFUL
FAIR I thank you all for your hard and faithful service.
It is not fair to deceive anyone. 376. BYE
356. FORE He bade good bye to the guests.
His forebrain is damaged and he can’t stand. BY
FOUR By the grace of God, I have won the match.
There are four persons in the court room 377. FUNERAL
357. PEER The funeral prayer of the deceased will be at 4 p.m.
The towers peer over the roofs FUNEREAL
PEAR His tone is gloomy and funereal at his failure.
He ate three pears at noon 378. FICTION
358. STEAL Prem Chand is famous for Urdu Fiction.
Good children don’t steal any thing FACTION
STEEL The committee soon split into factions.
This shelf is made of steel 379. HERD
359. WINE The herd of sheep is grazing in the field.
Drinking wine is forbidden in Islam HEARD
VINE I called him but he heard me no more.
The wild vine has covered the tree 380. NECESSITIES
360. UNION It is hard to get the necessities of life for the poor.
Union is strength NECESSARIES
UNITY Food and health are necessaries for life.
There is the need of unity and harmony among the Muslims 381. SOLE
361. WEIGH He is the sole breadwinner of his family.
He weighed himself on the scale SOUL
WAY May his soul rest in peace!
Truth is the way of success 382. SIN
362. PAIN A good Muslim avoids sins.
He is crying with pain CRIME
PANE Terrorism is a heinous crime
He has changed the pane of the window 383. MESSAGE
363. ICE There is a message in this story for the wise.
I put some ice in the water before drinking it MASSAGE
SNOW Oil massage after hard work makes one relaxed
The snow on the mountains is a big source of water 384. ENABLE
364. KETTLE We should enable others to make their livelihood.
I prepared tea in a kettle UNABLE
CATTLE The sick person is unable to run fast.
The cattle are grazing in the pasture 385. LOVELY
365. KNOTTY She looks lovely in that dress
A wise person can solve this knotty problem LOVABLE
NAUGHTY The lovable mother is kind to everyone.
Children are often mischievous and naughty 386. RODE
366. PORE The camel man rode his camel
There are many pores in human body ROAD
POUR The road leads to Lahore.
Pour some water into the pail 387. LEEK
367. SYMMETRY Leek grows in Southern Punjab and used in medicines
All the things in the room are in perfect symmetry LEAK
CEMETERY The secret information was leaked to the enemy.
There are many graves of martyrs in the military cemetery 388. SHADE
368. ROLE The birds are sitting in the shade of the tree
Media can play important role in mass awareness SHADOW
ROLL The poet wants to be the shadow of a child.
The teacher called the roll in the class 389. HEAR
369. MARE God hears everything
Money makes the mare go LISTEN
MERE The boy is listening to a sweet song.
He is mere twenty years old 390. KNIGHT
370. ASSAY Allama Iqbal was knighted for his poetry.
You can assay your ability in the examination NIGHT
ESSAY The night is full of darkness.
This essay is about poverty and its reasons 391. MEAN
371. EXPANSIVE He is shallow and mean in his manners.
Pakistani Navy is controlling the expansive beaches MIEN
EXPENSIVE He has a cautious, academic mien.
This house is very beautiful but expensive. 392. DROOP
372. THORN A long black cloak drooped from his shoulders
Life is full of thorns for the poor DROP
THORNE One drop of God’s blessing can absolve us.
Thorne is found in the field. 393. ERRUPTION
THRONE The eruption of lava burnt every thing
The throne room was changed into a gymnasium. IRRUPTION
373. BOW Irruption of white rabbits has disturbed food chain.