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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given words.

1) EFFICACIOUS

1. Voracious

2. Effective

3. Audacious

4. Impotent

Solution : 2

Efficacious- effective

Voracious- having a great appetite for anything

Audacious - bold ,daring,impudent

Impotent- sterile

2) CONTAMINATE

1. sanctify

2. cleanse

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3. purify

4. pollute

Solution : 4

Contaminate - to pollute

Sanctify - to make holy,to purify

3) SUBSEQUENT

1. consecutive

2. preceding

3. antecedent

4. prior

Solution : 1

Antecedent/Preceding - occurring before

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4) ADEQUATE

1. meagre
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2. sufficient

3. inept

4. unfit

Solution : 2

Adequate- sufficient

Inept - unsuitable, unfit

5) TRANQUIL

1. nervous

2. agitated

3. calm

4. wild

Solution : 3

Tranquil - calm,free from emotional or mental disturbance.

6) FASCINATING

1. appealing

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2. boring

3. stupid

4. tiring

Solution : 1

Fascinating- Captivating,Appealing, attractive

7) CONDEMN

1. commend

2. denounce

3. compliment

4. approve

Solution : 2

Condemn - to strongly criticise or denounce

8) ENGULF

1. uncover

2. dry

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3. inundate

4. neglect

Solution : 3

Engulf- to surround,to cover,to inundate

9) OFFEND

1. annoy

2. assuage

3. aid

4. assist

Solution : 1

Offend - to displease, to annoy

10) PARSIMONY

1. generosity

2. frugality

3. readiness

4. bounty
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Solution : 2

PARSIMONY- great reluctance to spend money, frugality

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11) FATIGUE

1. liveliness

2. weariness

3. earnestness

4. freshness

Solution : 2

Fatigue - weariness,tiredness

12) REDUNDANT

1. uninterested

2. unsuitable

3. unparalleled

4. unnecessary

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Solution : 4

Redundant- unnecessary

13) TRIVIAL

1. superficial

2. warm

3. meaningful

4. essential

Solution : 1

Trivial - not so important, superficial

14) SCANTY

1. plentiful

2. enough

3. adequate

4. meager

Solution : 4

Scanty- meager

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15) COMPLACENT

1. amicable

2. discontent

3. smug

4. aggressive

Solution : 3

Complacent- self-satisfied, smug

16) FLOURISH

1. Languish

2. Wither

3. Shrivel

4. Thrive

Solution : 4

Flourish- to prosper, to thrive

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17) PERPETUATE

1. Cease

2. Preserve

3. Prevent

4. Release

Solution : 2

Perpetuate - to prolong the existence of ,to preserve

18) DISCERN

1. Neglect

2. Disregard

3. Daunt

4. Perceive

Solution : 4

Discern - to detect with the senses,to perceive

19) INIMICAL

1. Deliberate

2. Comparable

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3. Influential

4. Hostile

Solution : 4

Inimical- unfriendly, hostile

20) VENERABLE

1. Reliable

2. Valuable

3. Esteemed

4. Redeemed

Solution : 3

Venerable - respectable, esteemed

21) INCESSANT

1. persistent

2. transient

3. inconstant

4. intermittent

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Solution : 1

Incessant- persistent, continuous, unceasing

22) FATIGUE

1. liveliness

2. weariness

3. freshness

4. brightness

Solution : 2

23) SANCTION

1. denial

2. grace

3. approval

4. mercy

Solution : 3

Sanction - approval

24) JEOPARDY

1. promotion

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2. prevention

3. peril

4. protection

Solution : 3

Jeopardy- danger of loss ; hazard, peril

25) IGNOMINY

1. esteem

2. virtue

3. morality

4. disgrace

Solution : 4

Ignominy- shame ,disgrace

26) LOYAL

1. devoted

2. routine

3. legal

4. varied

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Solution : 1

27) OPINION

1. wisdom

2. sense

3. view

4. chance

Solution : 3

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28) ALOOF

1. detached

2. protected

3. rocky

4. steady

Solution : 1

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Aloof - detached ,separated

29) INCREDIBLE

1. unwilling

2. disturbing

3. unbelievable

4. unnoticed

Solution : 3

30) INTENSIFY

1. eliminate

2. destroy

3. terminate

4. strengthen

Solution : 4

31) EXASPERATE

1. Infuriate

2. Appreciate

3. Imitate

4. Desperate
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Solution : 1

Exasperate - to make angry, to infuriate

Imitate - to make a copy

32) FEIGN

1. Hinder

2. Instruct

3. Foretell

4. Pretend

Solution : 4

Feign - pretend

33) BEGUILE

1. Repulse

2. Hasten

3. Deceive

4. Disenchant

Solution : 3
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Beguile - to deceive, to delude

Disenchant - to undeceive or disillusion

34) DEFERENCE

1. Contrast

2. Delay

3. Ignorance

4. Obeisance

Solution :4

Deference- honor,respect, obeisance

35) DISASTROUS

1. noisy

2. impressive

3. wicked

4. calamitous

Solution :4

36) FATIGUE

1. energy

2. warmth

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3. lightness

4. tiredness

Solution :4

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37) SURREPTITIOUS

1. aggressive

2. spacious

3. adventurous

4. secretive

Solution :4

Surreptitious- stealthy, furtive,secretive

38) REPRIMAND

1. complete

2. repeat

3. rebuke

4. command

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Solution :3

Reprimand- to rebuke,to reprove in a formal way

39) MALADY

1. illness

2. mischief

3. wickedness

4. disturbance

Solution :1

Malady - ailment,illness, disease

40) FUSE

1.correct

2.unused

3.break

4.combine

Solution: 4

Fuse - to melt together,to blend ,to combine

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41) ATTRIBUTE

1.respect

2.speech

3.praise

4.quality

Solution: 4

Attribute - A characteristic or quality of a thing.

42) HOSTILITY

1.enmity

2.sympathy

3.goodwill

4.friendship

Solution:1

Hostility-enmity

43) INSULT

1.remove

2.apply

3.offer

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4.offend

Solution: 4

Insult - to demean, to be insolent, to offend someone

44) ENDEAVOUR

1.success

2.result

3.achievement

4.attempt

Solution: 4

Endeavour/ Endeavor - A sincere attempt

45) OBSTACLE

1.benefit

2.clearance

3.accessory

4.barrie

Solution: 4

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46) INITIATE

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1.sign

2.slow

3.start

4.show

Solution: 3

Initiate - to start

47) ADEPT

1.skilled

2.kind-hearted

3.alone

4.unknown

Solution: 1

Adept - skilled

48) ASSIST

1.help

2.mend

3.create

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4.change

Solution: 1

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49) INTRICATE

1.complete

2.colorful

3.connected

4.complex

Solution: 4

Intricate - complex,complicated

50) DEVOUT

1.revered

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2.loyal

3.pious

4.respectable

Solution: 3

Devout - Devoted to a religion or religious thing.

Revere - To regard someone with great devotion.

Pious - holy

51) RENOWN

1.obscurity

2.fame

3.wisdom

4.conceit

Solution: 2

Renown - famous

Conceit - to think,to make an idea,to perceive

52)CONCISE

1.brief

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2.detailed

3.complex

4.lengthy

Solution: 1

53) EXALT

1.challenge

2.praise

3.condemn

4.extract

Solution: 2

Exalt - to upgrade,to praise

Condemn - to criticize or denounce

54)MAMMOTH

1.gigantic

2.miniscule/ minuscule

3.perilous

4.magnificent

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Solution: 1

Mammoth- huge ,gigantic

Miniscule / minuscule - very small,tiny

55) TACITURN

1.phlegmatic

2.talkative

3.reticent

4.placid

Solution: 3

TACITURN-temporarily silent,reticent,untalkative

Phlegmatic- Sluggish,not easily excited to action.

Placid - calm and quiet

56) DEFER

1.dread

2.despair

3.dictate

4.delay

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Solution- 4

Defer - to delay, to postpone

Despair- to be hopeless

Dread - to fear greatly

57) PERPLEX

1.surprise

2.bewilder

3.complex

4.deceive

Solution: 2

Perplex - to puzzle,to entangle

Bewilder - to confuse ,to puzzle

Deceive - to mislead

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58) LAMENT

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1.distress

2.torment

3.afflict

4.mourn

Solution: 4

Lament - an expression of grief,suffering or sadness;mourn

Torment - torture

Afflict - to cause pain

59) REPUDIATE

1.renounce

2.sanction

3.regret

4.enforce

Solution: 1

Repudiate- to deny ,to renounce

Sanction - a penalty,punishment// An approval by an authority

60) VINDICTIVE

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1.watchful

2.revengeful

3.forceful

4.helpful

Solution: 2

Vindictive- revengeful

Watchful - alert

61) PENSIVE

1.spontaneous

2.spiteful

3.reflective

4.tragic

Solution: 3

Pensive - looking thoughtful,reflective

Tragic - causing sadness

Spiteful - having a desire to annoy /vex someone

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62)STERILE

1.pure

2.productive

3.barren

4.sordid

Solution: 3

Sterile - not fertile

Sordid - dirty or squalid

63)PRECARIOUS

1.abundant

2.dangerous

3.valuable

4.premature

Solution: 2

Precarious - dangerously insecure or unstable

64)FURY

1.sorrow

2.anger

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3.cruelty

4.fright

Solution: 2

Fury - anger

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65) RETICENT

1.silent

2.garrulous

3.extrovert

4.confident

Solution: 1

Reticent- silent ,temporarily quietGarrulous- excessively talkative, extrovert

66) RAMPANT

1.excessive

2.limited

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3.rare

4.gentle

Solution: 1

Rampant- unrestrained, unchecked

67) EXEMPT

1.hinder

2.exclude

3.reduce

4.prevent

Solution: 2

Exempt- free from a duty or obligation

68) PREVALENT

1.unusual

2.common

3.rare

4.different

Solution: 2

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69) LETHAL

1.harmless

2.healthy

3.fatal

4.strong

Solution: 3

Lethal - fatal,harmful,dangerous

70) ENGULF

1.encroach

2.enshrine

3.entangle

4.envelop

Solution: 4

Engulf-to surround, to cover

Encroach- to seize

Enshrine - to enclose in a shrine

Entangle - to tangle up,to twist

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71) DRAG

1.rush

2.pull

3.push

4.rest

Solution: 2

72) ENTICE

1.ensue

2.entail

3.enrage

4.entrap

Solution: 4

Entice - to lure ,to attract,to entrap

Entail - to imply or require

Enrage - to fill with rage

73) DUBIOUS

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1.certain

2.fishy

3.loyal

4.steady

Solution: 2

Dubious- suspicious, fishy

74) TRIUMPH

1.fight

2.victory

3.attack

4.peace

Solution: 2

75) INDELIBLE

1.illegal

2.illegible

3.inerasable

4.ineffective

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Solution: 3

76) INARTICULATE

1.fluent

2.inevitable

3.eloquent

4.incoherent

Solution: 4

77) INEPT

1.capable

2.fit

3.strong

4.clumsy

Solution: 4

78) GARRULOUS

1.guttural

2.throaty

3.concise

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4.talkative

Solution: 4

Garrulous-talkative

79) CHRONIC

1.ordinary

2.persistent

3.common

4.temporary

Solution: 2

Chronic-persistent,prolonged

80) COERCE

1.enchant

2.pressurize

3.cajole

4.leave

Solution:2

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Coerce-to restrain by force

Cajole - to persuade someone to do something by flattery.

81) EVIDENCE

1. indication

2. refutation

3. denial

4. concealment

Solution: 1

82) PERSIST

1. continue

2. cease

3. halt

4. forget

Solution: 1

Persist - to continue

Cease - to stop

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Halt - to bring to a stop

83) COGENT

1. convincing

2. weak

3. ineffective

4. pathetic

Solution: 1

Cogent - reasonable and convincing

Pathetic- sympathetic, compassionate

84) mercurial

1. interchangeable

2. predictable

3. permanent

4. volatile

Solution: 4

Mercurial- volatile ,changeable

85) onerous
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1. arduous

2. abundant

3. honourable

4. accessible

Solution: 1

Onerous - demanding, difficult ;a responsibility

Arduous- ardent,needing or using up much energy

86) diminutive

1. petite

2. expeditious

3. dangerous

4. fallacious

Solution: 1

Diminutive- very small,petite

Expeditious - fast ,prompt ,speedy

Fallacious - deceptive or misleading

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87) Impoverished

1.spendthrift

2.generous

3.wealthy

4.penniless

S Solution: 4

Impoverished- reduced to poverty

Spendthrift- extravagant

88) Stoical

1.ruffled

2.apathetic

3.panicky

4.equivocal

Solution: 2

Stoical - enduring pain and hardship

Ruffle - agitation,disturbance

Panicky - in a state of panic

Equivocal- an ambiguous term

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89) Philanthropist.

1. humanitarian

2. philosopher

3. humanist

4. misanthropist

Solution: 1

90) AVENGE

1.Punish

2.Cheer

3.Encourage

4.Comfort

Solution: 1

Avenge - to take revenge/ vengeance

91) SCRAP

1. Hoard

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2. Save

3. Store

4. Reject

Solution: 4

Scrap - to discard,to reject

Hoard - to collect

92) CANDID

1. Sweet

2. Frank

3. Arrogant

4. Cruel

Solution: 2

Candid - frank,clear

93) SANE

1. Foolish

2. Crazy

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3. Sensitive

4. Sensible

Solution: 4

Sane - mentally sound

94) OPPORTUNE

1. Rarely

2. Likely

3. Timely

4. Barely

Solution: 3

Opportune - at a convenient time

95) PATHETIC

1. Powerful

2. Plentiful

3. Purposeful

4. Pitful

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Solution: 4

Pathetic - pitiful,miserable

96) THRIFTY

1. Grand

2. Rigid

3. Frugal

4. Discreet

Solution: 3

Thrifty - miser,frugal

Discreet - quiet,diplomatic, decent

97) STERN

1. Mellow

2. Proud

3. Shrewd

4. Strict

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Solution: 4

Stern - strict

Mellow - soft,tender

Shrewd - cunning,tricky

98) TEMPERATE

1. Tentative

2. Moderate

3. Extreme

4. Temporary

Solution: 2

Temperate - moderate

Tentative- experimental, a trial, uncertain

99) DEFIANCE

1. Resistance

2. Pretence

3. Assistance

4. Deference

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Solution: 1

Defiance - A challenging attitude

Pretence - An act of pretending

Deference- great respect

100) REPRIMAND

1. Reproach

2. Reward

3. Eradicate

4. Applaud

Solution: 1

Reprimand - rebuke ,reproach

101)SORDID

1. Dirty

2. Solid

3. Clean

4. Pure

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Solution: 1

Sordid - dirty ,squalid

102)RESOLUTE

1. Unsure

2. Determined

3. Uncertain

4. Hesitant

Solution: 2

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103) INTREPID

1. Gallant

2. Cowardly

3. Insecure

4. Invisible

Solution: 1

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Intrepid- not fearful,gallant ,courageous

104)PITFALL

1. Heaven

2. Retreat

3. Refuse

4. Hazard

Solution: 4

Pitfall - a potential problem ,hazard

Retreat- to step back

105) VITAL

1. Trivial

2. Insignificant

3. Needless

4. Essential

Solution: 4

Vital - important, essential

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Trivial - futile, unimportant

106) DISCOVER

1. Find

2. Neglect

3. Ignore

4. Hide

Solution: 1

107) IGNOMINIOUS

1. Wonderful

2. Disgraceful

3. Innocuous

4. Generous

Solution: 2

Ignominious- marked by shame ,disgraceful

Innocuous- harmless

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108) ORTHODOX

1. Civilized

2. Habitual

3. Traditional

4. Deliberate

Solution: 3

Orthodox - traditional

109) QUEST

1. Path

2. Destination

3. Route

4. Search

Solution: 4

Quest - search

110) MEDDLE

1. Manage

2. Interfere

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3. Repair

4. Elaborate

Solution: 2

Meddle - to interfere

111) IDEOLOGY

1. Contract

2. Belief

3. Mark

4. Recognition

Solution: 2

112) FLEETING

1. Complete

2. Momentary

3. Ready

4. Lasting

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Solution: 2

Fleeting - momentary

113) IDENTICAL

1. Similar

2. Legible

3. Detailed

4. Perfect

Solution: 1

114) OSTENTATIOUS

1. Distinct

2. Complete

3. Flashy

4. Trusted

Solution: 3

Ostentatious - tawdry display, intended to attract notice, flashy

115) RADIANCE

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1. Depth

2. Dryness

3. Sparkle

4. Redness

Solution: 3

Radiance - sparkle

116) RECAPITULATION

1. Summary

2. Movement

3. Prominence

4. Readiness

Solution: 1

Recapitulate - to summarize

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117) WARY

1. Rash

2. Inattentive

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3. Lax

4. Alert

Solution: 4

Wary - cautious of danger

Lax - careless

118) RECEDE

1. Increase

2. Intensify

3. Waver

4. Wane

Solution: 4

Recede - to move back, wane

119) ACCURATE

1. Real

2. Precise

3. Genuine

4. Sincere

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Solution: 2

120) DEDICATION

1. Contentment

2. Trepidation

3. Determination

4. Commitment

Solution: 4

121) MINIATURE

1. Diminutive

2. Mammoth

3. Colossal

4. Gigantic

Solution: 1

Miniature - of small size

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122) CAMOUFLAGE

1. Exhibit

2. Disguise

3. Divulge

4. Expose

Solution: 2

Camouflage - A disguise or covering up

Divulge - reveal

Disguise - to hide one's identity, camouflage

123) CLIMAX

1. Preface

2. Epilogue

3. Culmination

4. Prologue

Solution: 3

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124) MANUAL

1. Dictionary

2. Thesaurus

3. Directory

4. Handbook

Solution: 4

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125) MEMOIR

1.anecdote

2.story

3.diary

4.episode

Solution: 3

Memoir - a biography /an autobiography

Anecdote - a short account of a real incident

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126) LYRICAL

1.musical

2.overwhelming

3.brilliant

4.prosaic

Solution: 1

127) CONTRAVENE

1.brake

2.broach

3.breech

4.flaunt

Solution: 1

Contravene - to act contrary to an order

Brake - to bruise and crush

Broach - to make an opening

Flaunt - to show off

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128) ENIGMATIC

1.resolute

2.purgative

3.mysterious

4.inquisitive

Solution: 3

Enigmatic - mysterious

Purgative - a substance or medicine that purges,, laxative

Inquisitive - curious

129) EXASPERATING

1.frustrating

2.exalting

3.saddening

4.exhausting

Solution: 1

Exasperating - to frustrate, vex, provoke

Exhausting - very tired

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130) SOLID

1 flat

2 firm

3 vacant

4 hollow

Solution: 2

131) APPLAUSE

1 approval

2 condemnation

3 attack

4 blame

Solution: 1

Applause - acclaim, approval

132) MAGNIFY

1 enlarge

2 withdraw

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3 shrink

4 decrease

Solution: 1

133) Obligatory

1. Mandatory

2. Reckless

3. Useless

4. Aggressive

Solution : 1

Obligatory (adj) - morally or legally binding, mandatory

134) Scintillating

1. Glittering

2. Flattering

3. Boring

4. Stinging

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Solution : 1

Scintillating(adj)- sparkling,glittering

135) PATHETIC

1. Curious

2. Insignificant

3. Dull

4. Pitiful

Solution: 4

Pathetic(adj)- miserable, pitiful

136) PENITENCE

1. Repentance

2. Misery

3. Patience

4. Admiration

Solution : 1

Penitence(n)- feeling of regret; repentance

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137) GLORIOUS

1. unusual

2. gentle

3. splendid

4. enormous

Solution : 3

Glorious (adj)- excellent, splendid

138) IMPLORE

1. Refuse

2. Plead

3. Command

4. Honour

Solution : 2

Implore (v)- to beg urgently, to plead

139) PREVENT

1. Allow

2. Construct

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3. Avert

4. Provoke

Solution : 3

Prevent(v)- to stop,to avert

140) REVERE

1. Repeat

2. Condemn

3. Enjoy

4. Respect

Solution : 4

Revere(v) - to regard someone with devotion; to show respect

141) Prodigal

1. Humble

2. Arrogant

3. Extravagant

4. Trivial

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Solution : 3

Prodigal(adj)- extravagant

142) Acknowledgement

1. Elimination

2. Confirmation

3. Compensation

4. Confusion

Solution : 2

Acknowledgement(n)- The act of acknowledging;admission;confirmation

143) Fury

1. Anger

2. Sin

3. Crime

4. Risk

Solution : 1

Fury(n)- extreme anger

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144) Solitary

1. Sensible

2. Stubborn

3. Splendid

4. Singular

Solution : 4

Solitary(adj) - Alone,being without associates;Singular

145) RETAIN

1. Gain

2. Convey

3. Maintain

4. Destroy

Solution : 3

Retain (v)- to keep in possession or use,to maintain

146) EXPENSIVE

1. Mild

2.Dear

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3. Sober

4. Gentle

Solution : 2

147) Violent

1. Kind

2. Mild

3. Aggressive

4. Calm

Solution : 3

148) Erudite

1. Fashionable

2. Strong

3. Learned

4. Illiterate

Solution : 3

Erudite (adj)- scholarly, learned

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149) Deficiency

1. Inadequacy

2. Efficiency

3. Abundance

4. Sufficiency

Solution : 1

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150) Catastrophic

1. Disastrous

2. Delicate

3. Mysterious

4. Tough

Solution : 1

Catastrophic(adj)- disastrous

151) Ovation

1. Censure

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2. Creation

3. Applause

4. Preparation

Solution : 3

Ovation(n)- applause,acclamation

152) Preferred

1. Favoured

2. Feared

3. Compared

4. Adored

Solution : 1

153) DISHEARTENED

1. disliked

2. depressed

3. disgraced

4. disgusted

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Solution : 2

Disheartened(adj) - depressed,Discouraged

154) CORDIAL

1. warm

2. hard

3. rude

4. cold

Solution : 1

Cordial (adj)- hearty ,affectionate;warm

155) Juvenile

1. Childish

2. Insane

3. Mature

4. Wise

Solution : 1

Juvenile( adj)- young;not fully developed;childish

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156) Repercussion

1. Rearrangement

2. Recollection

3. Reaction

4. Reminder

Solution : 3

Repercussion (n)- consequence, reaction of some action/event etc

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157) Weary

1. Lively

2. Restless

3. Touchy

4. Exhausted

Solution : 4

Weary(adj) - tired,exhausted

158) Sacred

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1. Holy

2. Precious

3. Scarce

4. Valued

Solution : 1

Sacred(adj)- spiritual, holy

159) Accurate

1. Compact

2. Erroneous

3. Precise

4. Capable

Solution : 3

160) Affluent

1. Authentic

2. Hostile

3. Impoverished

4. Prosperous

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Solution : 4

Affluent - rich,abundant, prosperous

161) Assault

1. Attack

2. Alibi

3. Anger

4. Anxiety

Solution : 1

Assault (n) - A violent attack

162) Thrive

1. Shrink

2. Flourish

3. Languish

4. Crave

Solution : 2

Thrive(v)- to prosper, to flourish

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163) Eradicate

1. Magnify

2. Uproot

3. Condense

4. Approve

Solution : 2

Eradicate (v)- to destroy, to pull up by the roots; to uproot

164) Solemn

1. Ordinary

2. Serious

3. Furious

4. Ignorant

Solution : 2

Solemn(adj)- deeply serious

165) Exceed

1. Improve

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2. Surpass

3. Decrease

4. Decline

Solution : 2

166) Abort

1. End

2. Begin

3. Hate

4. Continue

Solution : 1

Abort (v)- to stop in the preliminary stages

167) Inclement

1. Stormy

2. Dignified

3. Wonderful

4. Pleasant

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Solution : 2

Inclement (adj)- stormy,merciless, unrelenting

168) Relief

1. Stress

2. Anger

3. Emotion

4. Aid

Solution : 4

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169) FIDELITY - faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by


continuing loyalty and support ,Synonym - LOYALTY
170) INFRUCTUOUS - fruitless, unprofitable ,Synonym -
FRUITLESS
171) GARNISH - decorate or embellish (something, especially food) ,Synonym -
ADORN
172) MENTOR - an experienced and trusted adviser ,Synonym -GUIDE
173) SUPERSTITIOUS - having or showing a belief in superstitions (a widely held but
irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a
practice based on such a belief) ,Synonym - IRRATIONAL

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174) RAVAGE - cause severe and extensive damage to / the destructive effects of
something ,Synonym - DEMOLISH
175) SUCCESSIVE - following one another or following others ,Synonym -
CONSECUTIVE
176) ABROGATE - repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) ,
Synonym - ABOLISH
177) DELINEATE - describe or portray (something) precisely ,Synonym - EXPLAIN
178) MENACE - a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
THREAT
179) OCCULT - mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or
phenomena,Synonym - SUPERNATURAL
180) VINDICATE - clear (someone) of blame or suspicion ,Synonym -- JUSTIFY
181) BENEVOLENCE - the quality of being well meaning ,Synonym - KINDNESS
182) PANACEA - a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases ,Synonym -
CURE ALL
183) PRUDENT - acting with or showing care and thought for the future ,Synonym -
CAUTIOUS
184) AMICABLE - characterized by friendliness and absence of discord ,Synonym -
FRIENDLY
185) IRREVERENCE - a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken
seriously ,Synonym – DISRESPECT

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186) DEXTERITY - skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands ,Synonym -
ADROITNESS
187) CAPRICIOUS - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or
behaviour ,Synonym - WHIMSICAL
188) ASSERTIVE - having or showing a confident and forceful personality,Synonym -
DOMINEERING
189) KNAVISH - dishonest ,Synonym - UNSCRUPULOUS
190) LACONIC - using very few words ,Synonym -CONCISE
191) KNACK - an acquired or natural skill at doing something ,Synonym –DEXTERITY

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192) ILL-BRED - badly brought up or rude ,Synonym - UNCOUTH


193) DEMENTED - behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement ,
Synonym -- IDIOTIC
194) HAUGHTY - arrogantly superior and disdainful ,Synonym - CONCEITED
195) INTREPID - resolutely fearless; dauntless ,Synonym - FEARLESS
196) IRASCIBLE - having or showing a tendency to be easily angered ,Synonym -
IRRITABLE
197) PROMISCUOUS - casual ,Synonym - INDISCRIMINATE
198) PROPINQUITY - the state, of being close to someone or something / proximity ,
Synonym - NEARNESS
199) ARTFUL - clever or skillful, especially in a crafty or cunning way ,Synonym-
CUNNING
200) FATUOUS - silly and pointless ,Synonym - SILLY
201) PERQUISITE - a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's
job or position - PRIVILEGE
202) EXECRATE - feel or express great loathing for - CURSE
203) SPIRITED - full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination - ARDENT
204) VIRULENT - (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects -
DEADLY
205) CONTROVERT – to argue (with someone) - CONTRADICT
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206) ABROGATE - repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) - REPEAL
207) DEFERENCE - polite submission and respect - RESPECT
208) COVENANT - agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract - CONTRACT
209) OBNOXIOUS - extremely unpleasant - DISGUSTING
210) PROLIFERATE- increase rapidly in number; multiply / cause (cells, tissue,
structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly - REPRODUCE
211) PARADOX - a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which
when investigated may prove to be well founded or true - PUZZLE
212) COLOSSAL - extremely large or great - ENORMOUS
213) INCEPTION - the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity - ORIGIN

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214) GRANDEUR - splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style –


MAGNIFIENCE

215) TRAMP - a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or
as a vagrant or beggar - WANDERED
216) CONSIGNEE - the person or company to whom goods or documents are officially
sent or delivered - NOMINEE
217) INFATUATION - an intense but short- lived passion or admiration for someone or
something - PASSION
218) BEAUTIFUL - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically - HANDSOME
219) MOMENTOUS - of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing
on future events – IMPORTANT
220) QUIVER - tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion / a slight trembling
movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion - TREMBLE
221) ADULATION - excessive admiration or praise - FLATTERY
222) CONTEMPLATION - the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long
time – MEDITATION
223) CEREMONIAL - conferring or involving only nominal authority or power - FORMAL
224) PROPITIATE - win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing
something that pleases them - APPEASE
225) CAPITULATE - cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield. -
SUREENDER
226) ESTRANGED - cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone -
SEPARATED
227) ERRONEOUSLY – IN A WRONG / INCORRECT WAY - WRONGLY
228) RESTIVE - unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of
boredom or dissatisfaction - RESTLESS
229) NOMADIC - living the life of a nomad (a member of a community of people who live
in different locations, moving from one place to another) - WANDERING
230) DEROGATORY - showing a critical or disrespectful attitude - DISPARAGING

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231) DILIGENT - having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties -
INDUTRIOUS
232) CENSURE - express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a
formal statement - CRITICZE

233) FATAL - causing death - DEADLY


234) DOLEFUL - expressing sorrow; mournful - MOURNFUL
235) GRUFF - rough and low in pitch - ROUGH

236) FLUTTER – to move lightly or quickly - FLOAT


237) PRIORITY - the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important
than others - PRECEDENCE
238) DUPLICATION - the action or process of duplicating something. - COPYING
239) DILATE - make or become wider, larger, or more open - WIDEN
240) OBSESSION - an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a
person's mind - PRE-OCCUPATION

241) PREMONITION - a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially


something unpleasant - FOREWARNING
242) ELUDE - escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or
cunning way - ESCAPE

243) ITINERANT - a person who travels from place to place - TRAVELLING FROM
PLACE TO PLACE
244) CONVICT - declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a
jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law - CRIMINAL
245) OSTENTATION - the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to
impress - POMP
246) SELECTION - the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as
being the best or most suitable - PREFERENCE
247) TORPID - mentally or physically inactive - INACTIVE
248) SURMOUNT - overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME

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249) ABLUTION - an act of washing oneself


WASHING
250) GNOME - a small ugly person - DWARF
251) COMMAND - give an authoritative or peremptory order - INSTRUCT
252) TRANSPARENT - (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that
objects behind can be distinctly seen - LUCI

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253) ENLIVEN - make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing - CHEER

254) GENUINE - truly what something is said to be; authentic - ORIGINAL


255) BECKONED - summon (someone) - CALLED
256) ACCUSED - a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime
- INDICTED
257) TRANSITION - the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to
another - CHANGE
258) DECREPITUDE - the state of being decrepit (worn out or ruined because of age or
neglect) - FEEBLENESS
259) AUDACITY - a willingness to take bold risks - BOLDNESS
260) SUPERANNAUTED - outdated or obsolete through age or new developments -
RETIRED
261) ACCEDE - agree to a demand, request, or treaty - CONSENT
262) ALERT - quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult
circumstances - WATCHFUL
263) OBSTINATE - very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN

264) LITTLE - small in size, amount, or degree - TRIVIAL


265) YARDSTICK - a standard used for comparison - STANDARD
266) TOXIC - poisonous - POISONOUS
267) REGRESS - return to a former or less developed state - BACKSLIDE
268) SOMBRE - dark or dull in colour or tone - GLOOMY

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269) RARE - not occurring very often - SCARCE


270) HURDLE - a problem or difficulty that must be overcome - OBSTACLE
271) DECIMATED - kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of - DESTROYED
272) AUGUST - respected and impressive
MAJESTIC
273) AVARICE - extreme greed for wealth or material gain - GREED

274) SLITHER - move smoothly over a surface - SLIDE


275) FREELANCE - earning one's living - SELF-EMPLOYED
276) IMPIOUS - showing a lack of respect for God or religion - IRREVERENT
277) SCORN - a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or
something - CONDEMN
278) APPOSITE - appropriate in the circumstances or in relation to something -
APPROPRIATE

279) DULCET - sweet and soothing


SWEET
280) INDICMENT - a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime - ACCUSATION

281) INVARIABLE - never changing


CONSTANT
282) STUBBORN - difficult to move, remove, or cure - ADAMANT
283) COLOSSAL - extremely large or great - GIGANTIC
284) DETRIMENTAL - tending to cause harm - HARMFUL
285) HERALDED - be a sign that (something) is about to happen / clapped - CLAPPED
286) INCESSANTLY - without interruption / constantly - CONTINOUSLY
287) VERACITY - conformity to facts / accuracy - TRUTH
288) ACCOUNTREMENTS - an additional item of dress or equipment - EQUIPMENTS

289) OBSCENE - offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency


- INDECENT
290) GENUINE - truly what something is said to be - AUTHENTIC
291) ETERNAL - lasting or existing forever - PERPETUAL

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292) FLABBERGASTED - surprise (someone) greatly / astonish - DUMBFOUNDED


293) DUBIOUS - not to be relied upon / suspect - DOUBTFUL
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294) ANTIPATHY - a deep-seated feeling of aversion - DISLIKE


295) RESCIND - cancel, or repeal - REVOKE
296) METICULOUS - showing great attention to detail / very careful and precise -
CAREFUL
297) ACRONYM - an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and
pronounced as a word - A WORD FORMED BY THE INITIAL LETTERS OF WORDS
298) INDIGNATION - anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair
treatment - ANGER

299) CONGREGATION - a gathering or collection of people, animals, or things / a group


of people assembled for religious worship - MEETING
300) INCAPACITATE - prevent from functioning in a normal way - CRIPPLE
301) EXOTIC - originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country - STRANGE
302) PHILANTHROPIST - a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others,
especially by the generous donation of money to good causes - BENEFACTOR
303) DECAMP - leave a place suddenly or secretly - FLEE
304) SALIENT - most noticeable or important - PROMINENT
305) ABYSMAL - very deep - BOTTOMLESS

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306) OSTRACISE - exclude from a society or group - BANISH


307) DEBACLE - a sudden and ignominious failure - DOWNFALL
308) TRITE - lacking originality or freshness / dull on account of overuse -
COMMONPLACE
309) DERISION - contemptuous ridicule or mockery - RIDICULE
310) ONUS - something that is one's duty - RESPONSIBILITY
311) CANTAKEROUS - bad- tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative -
QUARRELSOME

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312) LUXURIANT - rich and profuse in growth - ABUNDANT

313) SUFFICIENT - adequate - ENOUGH


314) MEEK - quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on - SUBMISSIVE
315) EMBRACE - an act of accepting something willingly or enthusiastically - ACCEPT
316) ANCESTORS - from whom one is descended - FOREFATHERS
317) BENEVOLENT – a person who is serving a charitable rather than a profit-making
purpose - KIND
318) CENSURE - express severe disapproval of (someone or something),
especially in a formal statement - CRITICIZE
319) CONFIDENTIAL - intended to be kept secret - SECRET
320) DANGEROUS - able or likely to cause harm or injury - HAZARDOUS
321) OBSTINATE - very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN
322) ILLICIT - forbidden by law, rules, or custom - UNLAWFUL

323) CONSERVATION - the action of conserving something - PRESERVATION


324) FLAIR - a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well - TALENT
325) ILLICIT - forbidden by law, rules, or custom - ILLEGAL

326) COARSE - rough or harsh in texture - ROUGH


327) IMPOST – a compulsory payment to the government - TAX
328) PRODIGAL - spending money or using resources freely and recklessly -
WASTEFUL
329) RECIPIENTS - a person or thing that receives or is awarded something / receiving
or capable of receiving something - RECIEVER
330) FOREGO - go without (something desirable) - LEAVE
331) ROUT - defeat and cause to retreat in disorder - DEFEAT
332) FRONTIER - a line or border separating two countries - BOUNDARY
333) KNAVE - a dishonest or unscrupulous man - SCOUNDREL
334) FELICITY - intense happiness
BLISS
335) IRREPROCHABLE - beyond criticism - FAULTLESS

336) FLIMSY - insubstantial and easily damaged - WEAK

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337) CODDLE - treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way with too much
care and attention - SATISFY
338) PROPHYLACTIC - intended to prevent disease - PREVENTIVE
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339) REVERIE - a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts - DAYDREAM


340) PERILOUS - full of danger or risk - HARAZDOUS
341) AUDACIOUS - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks - BOLD
342) QUERULOUS - complaining - COMPLAINING
343) POIGNANT - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret - SAD
344) ACCRUE - accumulate - ACCUMULATE
345) GENIAL - friendly and cheerful
CORDIAL
346) INCLEMENT – unpleasant conditions - UNFAVOURABLE
347) VINDICTIVE - having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge -
SPITEFUL
348) LOQUACIOUS - tending to talk a great deal - TALKATIVE
349) PERSPICUOUS - clearly expressed and easily understood / simple / lucid -
PRECISE
350) PRODIGAL – wasteful - LAVISH
351) INTREPID - feeling no fear / very bold or brave - FEARLESS
352) INFAMY - the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed - NOTORIETY

353) BARREN - too poor to produce much or any vegetation / showing no results or
achievements - UNPRODUCTIVE
354) PREPONDERANCE - the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or
importance - DOMINANCE
355) DELUGE - a severe flood - FLOOD
356) APPRAISE - assess the value or quality of - JUDGE
357) INDICT - formally accuse of or charge with a crime - CHARGE
358) LUCIDITY - simplicity - CLARITY

359) DELIBERATELY - consciously and intentionally - INTENTIONALLY

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360) STRINGENT - strict, precise, and exacting - TOUGH


361) BEHAVIOUR - the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards
others - CONDUCT
362) SUBJUGATE - bring under domination or control, especially by conquest -
CONQUER
363) FLAUNT - display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or
admiration or to show defiance - EXHIBIT
364) SURMOUNT - overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME
365) SOLICIT - ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone - REQUEST
366) ACUTE - having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight - SHARP
367) RELISH - great enjoyment - ENJOY
368) CONCEALED - kept secret - HIDDEN

369) CRUDE - in a natural or raw state/ not yet processed or refined - UNREFINED
370) GRUMBLE - complain about something in a bad-tempered way - COMPLAIN
371) GLOOMY - dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening -
MURKY
372) SPIRITED - full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination - ENTHUSIASTIC
373) MAGNIFICIENT - extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive - SPLENDID
374) CULMINATION - the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained
after a long time - CLIMAX
375) GENIUS - exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability - A
PERSON WITH UNCOMMON INTELLECT
376) PRUDENT - acting with or showing care and thought for the future - WISE
377) SWAP - an act of exchanging one thing for another - EXCHANG

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378) REGARD - best wishes - RESPECT

379) NOVICE - a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation - BEGINNER


380) COUNTERFEIT - with the intention to deceive - FAKE
381) ABSTAIN - restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something - REFRAIN

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382) BARREN - unproductive - INFERTILE


383) INADVERTENT - not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning -
UNINTENTIONAL

384) CONSENSUS - a general agreement - UNANIMITY


385) BIFURCATED - divide into two
DIVIDED INTO TWO
386) AFFLUENCE - the state of having a great deal of money / wealth - RICHNESS
387) PERILOUS - full of danger or risk - DANGEROUS
388) SUPERSEDE - take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use);
supplant - REPEA

389) AVERSION - a strong dislike or disinclination - DISLIKE


390) DESPERATION - a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme
behaviour - HOPELESSNESS
391) ENIGMATIC - difficult to interpret or understand / mysterious - PUZZLING
392) FABULOUS - extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large - CHARMING
393) LIBERTY - liberty - FREEDOM
394) DESPONDENT - in low spirits from loss of hope or courage - DEJECTED
395) JUBILANT - feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
ECSTATIC
396) RECTIFY - put right / correct - CORRECT
397) TRAUMA - a deeply distressing or disturbing experience - EMOTIONAL SHOCK
398) BLISTER - a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction,
burning, or other damage - WOUND

399) ATROCITY - an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical
violence or injury - ABSURDITY
400) TEDIOUS - too long, slow, or dull / tiresome or monotonous - DULL
401) PAUCITY - the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or
amounts - SHORTAGE

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402) PACIFY - quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of - CALMDOWN


403) FORTIFY - provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack -
STRENGTHEN
404) DISPARITY - a great difference
DIFFERENCE
405) PESTER - trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or
interruptions - ANNOY
406) TRIMMING - small pieces trimmed off something - CUTTING
407) RIVALLED - a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or
who tries to equal or outdo another / competitor COMPETED
408) SAVIOUR - a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty -
PROTECTOR
409) DEFER - put off (an action or event) to a later time - POSTPONE
410) DELIBERATE - done consciously and intentionally - INTENTIONAL
411) DEMONSTRATE - clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof
or evidence - SHOW
412) DARING - adventurous or audaciously bold - COURAGEOUS
413) AUTOCRATIC - relating to a ruler who has absolute power - DICTATORIAL

414) DEARTH - a scarcity or lack of something - SCARCITY


415) INSENSITIVE - showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings - CALLOUS
416) CIRCUITOUS - longer than the most direct way - ROUNDABOUT
417) SHINES - give out a bright light
GLITTERS
418) BOISTEROUS - noisy, energetic, and cheerful - NOISY
419) MELLOW - pleasantly smooth or soft / free from harshness - GENIAL
420) NEFARIOUS - wicked or criminal - WICKED
421) SORDID - involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral
distaste and contempt - UNPLEASANT
422) TRANQUIL - free from disturbance / calm - PEACEFUL
423) IMAGINARY - existing only in the imagination - FICTITIOUS

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424) CARICATURE - a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain


striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect -
GROTESQUE
425) ABSORBING - intensely interesting / engrossing - ENGROSSING
426) EMANCIPATE - set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions -
LIBERATE
427) LAUD - praise (a person or their achievements) highly - PRAISE
428) EMULATE - reproduce the function or action of - SIMULATE

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429) IMITATE – to copy someone or mimic - COPY


430) OBSCENE - offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency
- DIRTY
431) FICTITIOUS - not real or true/ imaginary or fabricate - FALSE
432) FRAGRANCE - a pleasant, sweet smell - AROMA
433) CAJOLE - persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery -
FLATTER
434) APPEAR - come into sight / become visible or noticeable, especially without
apparent cause - SEEM
435) DISCRIMINATE - recognize a distinction / differentiate - DISTINGUISH
436) INTEGRATION - the action or process of integrating - UNITY
437) LIABILITY - the state of being legally responsible for something - DEBT
438) CEASE - come or bring to an end - STOP
439) SPECULATE - form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence -
GUESS
440) EFFECT - cause to happen; bring about - RESULT
441) OBSCENE - offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency
- INDECENT
442) MERCY - compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone
whom it is within one's power to punish or harm - SYMPATHY
443) TAME - domesticate (an animal) - DOMESTICATED

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444) ACQUAINT - make someone aware of or familiar with - INTRODUCE


445) GENUINE - truly what something is said to be / authentic - REAL
446) CHANGE - an act or process through which something becomes different - ALTER
447) FOREBODING - a feeling that something bad will happen / fearful apprehension -
ALARM
448) REQUEST - an act of asking politely or formally for something - ASK
449) ADVERSE - preventing success or development/ harmful/ - UNFAVOURABLE
450) DISASTER - a sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage
or loss of life - MISFORTUNE
451) INSTANT - happening or coming immediately - IMMEDIATE
452) TEMPEST - a violent windy storm - STORM
453) DILLIGENT - having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
- HARDWORKING
454) RESTRICT - put a limit on / keep under control - PROHIBIT
455) ANTICIPATE - regard as probable / expect or predict - EXPECT

456) CEASE - come or bring to an end - STOP


457) DEFER - put off (an action or event) to a later time - POSTPONE
458) NURTURE - care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing -
GROW
459) CONSIDERATE - ` careful not to inconvenience or harm others - THOUGHFUL
460) DOCILE - ready to accept control or instruction - SUBMISSIVE
461) ABUSE - use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose /
treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly - SCORN
462) DENY - state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of - REFUSE
463) ABANDON - cease to support or look after (someone) / desert – FORSAKE

464) ADVANCE - move forwards in a purposeful way - PROGRESS


465) IMPEDIMENT – a hindrance or obstruction in doing something - OBSTRUCTION
466) IMPECCABLE - in accordance with the highest standards / faultless - PERFECT
467) VACILLATE - waver between different opinions or actions / be indecisive - WAVER
468) ELASTIC - able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after
being stretched or compressed - FLEXIBLE

469) ABUNDANT - existing or available in large quantities / plentiful - PLENTIFUL


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470) METICULOUS - showing great attention to detail / very careful and precise -
METHODICAL
471) QUASH - reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure - REJECT
472) PITY - the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and
misfortunes of others - MERCY
473) MOTIVE - a reason for doing something - INTENTION
474) FRUGAL - sparing or economical as regards money or food - ECONOMICAL
475) IRRESOLUTE - showing or feeling hesitancy / uncertain - UNDECIDED
476) TREMENDOUS - very great in amount, scale, or intensity - REMARKABLE
477) ANGER - a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility - DISPLEASURE
478) IRREVOCABLE - not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final -
UNALTERABLE
479) COMMOTION - a state of confused and noisy disturbance - DISTURBANCE
480) REPOSE - a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity - REST
481) ADORN - make more beautiful or attractive - BEAUTIFY
482) CANCEL - decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place - ABOLISH
483) PIOUS - devoutly religious - RELIGIOUS

484) GENUINE - truly what something is said to be - REAL


485) APPREHENDED - arrest (someone) for a crime - ARRESTED
486) DISEASE - a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant,
especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not
simply a direct result of physical injury - ILLNESS
487) EFFICIENT - achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or
expense - CAPABLE
488) CONCEAL - not allow to be seen - HIDE
489) RIGHT - morally good, justified, or acceptable - CORRECT

490) EXHORT - strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something - PUSH


491) REPARTEE - conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or
replies. - RESPONSE
492) POACH - the illegal practice of trespassing on another's property to hunt or steal
game without the landowner's permission - HUNT
493) PROGNOSIS - a forecast of the likely outcome of a situation - FORECAST
494) ESPIONAGE - the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by
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governments to obtain political and military information - SPYING


495) CONCURRENCE - the state of agreeing with someone or something -
AGREEMENT
496) ENIGMA - a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand - PUZZLE
497) LURID - presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms - SHOCKING
498) MEAGRE - lacking in quantity or quality - INADEQUATE
499) CANDID - truthful and straightforward - FRANK
500) BLISS - perfect happiness / great joy - HAPPINESS
501) DECAY - the state or process of rotting or decomposition - DECOMPOSE
502) SOLITARY - done or existing alone - LONELY
503) COMPASSIONATE - feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others -
SYMPATHETIC
504) COARSE - rough or harsh in texture - ROUGH
505) BLUNDER - a stupid or careless mistake - MISTAKE
506) DILIGENT - having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties -
ASSIDUOUS
507) ESSENTIAL - absolutely necessary / extremely important - VITAL
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508) ONUS - something that is one's duty or responsibility - RESPONSIBILITY


509) PLEASURE - a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment - HAPPINESS
510) DISSUADE - persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action -
DISCOURAGE
511) ANGUISH - severe mental or physical pain or suffering - AGONY
512) THRIVE - grow or develop well or vigorously - FLOURISH
513) CONDONE - approve or sanction (something), especially with reluctance -
OVERLOOK
514) PAIL - bucket - BUCKET
515) BRISK - quicken something / active and energetic - QUICK
516) GRUESOME - causing repulsion or horror / grisly - HIDEOUS
517) PERIODIC - appearing or occurring at intervals - REGULAR
518) APPRAISE - assess the value or quality of - INFORM

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519) SYSTEMATICALLY - having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan -


METHODICALLY
520) SOLE - one and only - ONLY
521) CORDIAL - warm and friendly - FRIENDLY
522) INFIRM - not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness - WEAK
523) WHOLESOME - conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being -
SOUND

524) ALLURE - the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating -
TEMPT
525) PERISH - die, especially in a violent or sudden way - DIE
526) MANIA - mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria,
delusions, and overactivity / an excessive enthusiasm or desire / an obsession -
MADNESS
527) SUPERFICIAL - appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely -
SHALLOW
528) ECONOMICAL - careful not to waste money or resources / giving good value or
return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended - THRIFTY
529) PREAMBLE - the introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims,
and justification - INTRODUCTION
530) ADVOCATE -a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or
policy - SUPPORT
531) COLLATE - collect and combine
ASSEMBLE
532) RAMPART - a defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a
walkway and typically a stone parapet - PARAPET
533) TRIBULATION - a cause of great trouble or suffering - SUFFERING

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534) PARSIMONY - extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources -


MISERLINESS
535) INSOLENT - showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect - DISRESPECTFUL

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536) INNOCUOUS - not harmful or offensive - HARMLESS


537) INGENUOUS - innocent and unsuspecting - INNOCENT

538) BAFFLE - totally bewilder or perplex - PUZZLE


539) APEX - the highest point of achievement / a climax - TOP
540) ACCOMPLISH - achieve or complete successfully - ACHIEVE
541) PROTRUDE - extend beyond or above a surface - BULGE
542) ASSAULT - make a physical attack on - ATTACK

543) ENGROSS - absorb all the attention or interest of - ABSORB


544) SOLITARY - done or existing alone - LONELY
545) ANTAGONIST - a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or
something; an adversary - OPPONENT
546) MUNDANE - lacking interest or excitement / dull / of this earthly world rather than a
heavenly or spiritual one - ORDINARY
547) ADVERSITY - a difficult or unpleasant situation - MISFORTUNE
548) DEMISE - a person's death - DEATH
549) SPURIOUS - not being what it purports to be / false or fake - FAKE
550) VANISH - disappear suddenly and completely - DISAPPEAR
551) COARSE - rough or harsh in texture - ROUGH
552) DETER - prevent the occurrence of / discourage (someone) from doing something
by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences - TO HINDER
553) HURDLE - a problem or difficulty that must be overcome - OBSTACLE
554) BARBARIC - savagely cruel / primitive / unsophisticated - UNCIVILISED
555) CLANDESTINE - kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit -
SECRET
556) ECSTASY - an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement - JOY
557) FETCH - go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone - BRING
558) PACIFIC - peaceful in character or intent - PEACEFUL
559) SOLITARY - done or existing alone - LONELY
560) ABSURD - wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate - RIDICULOUS

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561) KIOSK - a small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments,
tickets, etc. are sold - STORE
562) MIMIC - imitate (copy someone or their actions or words), especially in order to
entertain or ridicule - COPY
563) TOIL - work extremely hard or incessantly / exhausting physical labour
WORKHARD
564) ASCRIPTION - the attribution of something to a cause - ATTRIBUTION
565) ABSOLVE - declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment - ACQUIT

566) ABERRATION - a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an


unwelcome one - DEVIATION
567) STERN - serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and
exercise of discipline - STRICT
568) CITADEL - a fortress, typically one on high ground above a city - FORTRESS
569) ERUDITE - having or showing great knowledge or learning - SCHOLARLY
570) REVERE - feel deep respect or admiration for (something) - RESPECT
571) REPEATED - done or occurring again several times in the same way -
REITERATED
572) DERIVE - obtain something from (a specified source) / base a concept on an
extension or modification of (another concept) - OBTAIN
573) SALACIOUS - having or conveying undue or indecent interest in sexual matters -
LUSTFUL
574) HALLUCINATION - an experience involving the apparent perception of something
not present - DELUSION
575) LABYRINTH - a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is
difficult to find one's way / a maze - MEANDERING
576) TINSEL - a form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil attached to
a long piece of thread - DECORATION
577) GARRULOUS - excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters - TALKATIVE
578) CATASTROPHE - an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering /
a disaster - CALAMITY
579) HAPPINESS - the state of being happy - BLISS
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580) GREET - give a polite word of recognition or sign of welcome when meeting
(someone) - WELCOME
581) GATHER - come together / assemble or accumulate / bring together and take in
from scattered places or sources - CONGREGATE

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582) HUMOROUS - causing laughter and amusement - WITTY


583) HARD - with a great deal of effort - DIFFICULT

584) AMELIORATE - make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better - IMPROVE


585) INVOICE - a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due
for these / a bill - STATEMENT
586) CONJURER - a performer of conjuring tricks - MAGICIAN
587) VENAL - showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery - CORRUPT
588) ABNORMAL - deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is
undesirable or worrying - UNNATURAL

589) MASTERY - control or superiority over someone or something


AUTHORITY
590) DELUSION - an idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being
contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder -
ILLUSION
591) LOGICAL - according to the rules of logic or formal argument - RATIONAL

592) THRIFTY - using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully -
ECONOMICAL
593) ADMONITION - a firm warning or reprimand - WARNING
594) EVADE - escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery -
AVOID
595) IMPETUOUS - acting or done quickly and without thought or care - HASTY
596) PRETEND - not really what it is represented as being / imaginary - FEIGN

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597) ANGUISHED - experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or


suffering - SORROWFUL
598) WILY - skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully - CUNNING
599) TEMERITY - excessive confidence or boldness / audacity - AUDACITY
600) MASTERY - control or superiority over someone or something
AUTHORITY

601) REDEEM – compensate for / to save (somebody) from the power of evil
SAVE
602) ENCOUNTERED - meet (someone) unexpectedly / unexpectedly be faced with or
experience (something hostile or difficult) - FACED
603) FLUNG - throw or hurl forcefully - THREW

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604) VALIANT - possessing or showing courage or determination - COURAGEOUS


605) PLUMP - having a full rounded shape - FAT
606) TRANSIENT - lasting only for a short time / impermanent - TRANSITORY
607) FURY - wild or violent anger - ANGER
608) TACITURN - reserved or uncommunicative in speech / saying little - SILENT
609) WANDER - walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way - ROAM
610) CANTANKEROUS - bad- tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative -
QUARRELSOME
611) VOCATION - a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as
worthy and requiring dedication - OCCUPATION
612) HONEST - free of deceit / truthful and sincere - UPRIGHT
613) OBSTREPEROUS - noisy and difficult to control - UNRULY
614) EXTRICATE - free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty - FREE
615) CREDIBLE - able to be believed
/ convincing - BELIEVABLE
616) VORACIOUS - wanting or devouring great quantities of food - GREEDY
617) TRANSIENT - lasting only for a short time / impermanent - FLEETING
618) SCINTILLATING - sparkling or shining brightly - GLITTERING

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619) HUMANE - having or showing compassion or benevolence - SYMPATHETIC


620) CANNY - having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money
or business matters
CLEVER
621) TEPID - only slightly warm / lukewarm - WARM

622) AFFLUENT - having a great deal of money / wealthy - PROSPEROUS


623) PENCHANT - a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
- LIKING
624) EXORBITANT - unreasonably high (of a price or amount charged) - EXCESSIVE
625) CRAFTY - clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods -
CUNNING
626) DIFFIDENT - modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence - TIMID
627) ELASTIC - able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after being stretched or
compressed - FLEXIBLE
628) ASSESS - evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of - MEASURE
629) ABJURE - solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim) - RENOUNCE

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630) CATASTROPHE - an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering
/a disaster - TRAGEDY
631) SCORN - a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or
something - DESPISE
632) AUGUST - respected and impressive - DIGNIFIED
633) PERIL - serious and immediate danger - DANGER
634) AFFLUENT - having a great deal of money; wealthy - PROSPEROUS

635) BRUTALIZE - make (someone) cruel, violent, or insensitive to the pain of others by
repeated exposure to violence - ILLTREAT
636) PINAACLE - the most successful point / the culmination / a high, pointed piece of
rock- SUMMIT

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637) GARBLE - reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and


distorted way - CONFUSE
638) CONVALESCENCE - time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
/recuperation - RECOVER
639) INSIPID - lacking flavor / weak or tasteless - BLAND
640) POROUS - having minute interstices through which liquid or air may pass -
PERMEABLE
641) AMICABLE - characterized by friendliness and absence of discord - FRIENDLY
642) PERUSE - read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way - EXAMINE
643) IMPREVIOUS - not allowing fluid to pass through - IMPENETRABLE
644) IMPECCABLE - in accordance with the highest standards / faultless - FLAWLESS
645) EVENTUALLY - in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of
problems - FINALLY
646) PERSIST - continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or
opposition - INSIST

647) JABBER - talk in a rapid, excited, and often incomprehensible way - CHATTER
648) MEANDER -follow a winding course (of a river or road) - CURVE
649) TRANSMISSION - the action or process of transmitting something or the state of
being transmitted - CONVEYANCE
650) YEARN - have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that
one has lost or been separated from - TO CRAVE
651) ADEQUATE - satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity - ENOUGH
652) PERSEVERE - continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with
little or no indication of success - PERSIST
653) SPORADIC - occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few

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places / scattered or isolated - SCATTERED


654) VIVACIOUS - attractively lively and animated - LIVELY
655) PROPOSITION - a suggested scheme or plan of action, especially in a business
context - PROPOSAL

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656) PETITION - a formal written request, typically one signed by many people,
appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause - APPEAL
657) AMIABLE - having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner - FRIENDLY
658) FORSAKEN - abandoned or deserted - ABANDONED
659) CANDID - truthful and straightforward / frank - HONEST
660) CURIOUS - eager to know or learn something - INQUISITIVE
661) ARDUOUS - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring - DIFFICULT
662) SHAM - a thing that is not what it is purported to be - FAKE
663) FUTILITY - pointlessness or uselessness - USELESSNESS
664) GUILE - sly or cunning intelligence - CUNNING
665) JEALOUS - feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their
achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages - ENVIED
666) EPIDEMIC - a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a
particular time - WIDESPREAD
667) RETALIATE - make an attack in return for a similar attack - AVENGE
668) COMPENSATE - give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss,
suffering, or injury incurred; recompense - MAKE UP FOR
669) TRANSIENT - lasting only for a short time / impermanent - TEMPORARY
670) QUICKEN - make or become faster or quicker - ACCELERATE
671) GULLIBILITY - a failure of social intelligence in which a person is easily tricked or
manipulated into an ill- advised course of action - SIMPLICITY
672) EMIT - produce and discharge - DISCHARGE
673) HUMILIATION - the action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated -
DISHONOUR
674) SNOOZE - a short, light sleep, especially during the day - SLEEP
675) BESEECH - ask someone urgently and fervently to do or give something - BEG
676) SPURIOUS - not being what it purports to be / false or fake - FAKE
677) OSSIFY - turn into bone or bony tissue - MAKE OR BECOME LIKE A BONE
678) AMELIORATE - make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better - TO IMPROVE
679) DWINDLE - diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength - DECREASE
680) LATENT - existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed -
HIDDEN

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681) PECULIAR - different to what is normal or expected - STRANGE


682) TENET - a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or
philosophy - BELIEF
683) REPEAL - revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament - CANCELLATION
684) ODIOUS - extremely unpleasant / repulsive - HATEFUL
685) ABANDON - cease to support or look after (someone) / desert - FORSAKE
686) GARNISH - decorate or embellish (something, especially food - ADORN
687) ADMONISH - reprimand firmly
CHIDE
688) PROFICIENT - competent or skilled in doing or using something - ADEPT
689) TIRADE - a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation - RANT
690) SINUOUS - having many curves and turns - SERPENTINE
691) VIABLE - capable of working successfully / feasible - WORKABLE
692) ERRONEOUS –wrong / incorrect - FALSE
693) VISCERAL - relating to the viscera (the internal organs in the main cavities of the
body, especially those in the abdomen, e.g. the intestines) - BODILY
694) OPULENT - ostentatiously costly and luxurious - RICH
695) ENTERPRISING - having or showing initiative and resourcefulness - FINDING OUT
NEW WAYS OF DOING THINGS
696) COMPLACENT - showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's
achievements - SATISFIED
697) RECAPITULATION - an act or instance of summarizing and restating the main
points of something - RECALL
698) VERISIMILITUDE - the appearance of being true or real - AUTHENTICITY
699) CONJECTURE - an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete
information - GUESS
700) ANNIHILATE - destroy utterly
/obliterate - DESTROY
701) QUARRY - a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials
are or have been extracted - VICTIM
702) INTERFERENCE - the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with -
OBSTRUCTION
703) CHARISMA - compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others
- CHARM
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704) PODIUM - a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an


audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra - DIAS
705) INSANE - in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social
interaction; seriously mentally ill - MAD
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706) INGENUOUS - innocent and unsuspecting - CANDID


707) DAMP - slightly wet - WET
708) RESURGENCE - an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or
occurrence - RENEWAL
709) BOARD - a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or
other building purposes - PLANK
710) SPUME - froth or foam, especially that found on waves - FOAMS
711) PERSUE - follow or chase (someone or something) - READ
712) DIMINISH - make or become less - REDUCE
713) FRUGAL - simple and plain and costing little - ECONOMICAL
714) PLEBISCITE - the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important
public question such as a change in the constitution - REFERENDUM
715) EFFIGY - a sculpture or model of a person - DUMMY
716) PREDILECTION - a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of
something - PREFERENCE
717) DEVOUT - having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment - PIOUS
718) BANE - a cause of great distress or annoyance - CURSE
719) OSTRACIZE - exclude from a society or group - EXPEL
720) BUMPTIOUS - irritatingly self- assertive - CONCEITED
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721) DRIZZLE - light rain falling in very fine drops - SPRINKLE
722) INEVITABLE - certain to happen - UNAVOIDABLE
723) ENORMOUS - very large in size, quantity, or extent - IMMENSE
724) RECTIFY - put right - CORRECT
725) HONOUR - high respect great esteem - RESPECT
726) FELICITATED - congratulate - CONGRATULATED

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727) ACQUIRE - buy or obtain - PROCURE


728) ANNOY - causing irritation or annoyance - OFFEND
729) MISTAKE - an act or judgement that is misguided or wrong - ERROR
730) FLITHY - disgustingly dirty - DIRTY
731) VOCATION - a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation-
OCCUPATION
732) LIMPID - completely clear and transparent - CLEAR
733) GOURMET - a connoisseur of good food - GASTRONOME
734) MERGE - combine or cause to combine to form a single entity - BLEND
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735) CRUSADE - a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change -


CAPMPAIGN
736) LOUSY - very poor or bad - AWFUL
737) RESULT - a thing that is caused or produced by something else /a consequence or
outcome - OUTCOME
738) INVINCIBLE -too powerful to be defeated or overcome - UNASSAILABLE
739) MAESTRO - a distinguished conductor or performer of classical music / a
distinguished figure in any sphere – GENIUS

740) CHASTISE - rebuke or reprimand severely - UPBRAID


741) PAWN - a person used by others for their own purposes - DUPE
742) FEEBLE - lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness - WEAK
743) CONSORT - a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning
monarch – PARTNER

744) ACCURACY - the quality or state of being correct or precise Synonym-


PRECISION
745) GENUINE - truly what something is said to be Synonym- AUTHENTIC
746) REVENUE - Synonym-INCOME
747) QUEST - a long or arduous search for something Synonym- SEARCH

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748) JEALOUS - feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their


achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages Synonym- ENVIOUS
749) DESULTORY - lacking a plan, purpose Synonym- FRUGAL
750) DILIGENT –hardworking Synonym- INDUSTRIOUS
751) ETERNAL - lasting or existing forever / without end Synonym- FOREVER
752) STROLL - walk in a leisurely way Synonym- WALK
753) BRUTAL - savagely violent Synonym- SAVAGE
754) REVEL - enjoy oneself in a , lively and noisy way,Synonym- MERRYMAKING
755) ADVERSITY - a difficult or unpleasant situation ,Synonym- MISERY
756) DEVASTATION - great destruction or damage ,Synonym- DETRUCTION
757) PANACEA - a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases ,Synonym- CURE
ALL
758) INSOLENT - showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect ,Synonym- OFFENSIVE
759) ENIGMA - a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand ,Synonym-
RIDDLE
760) DECIMATED - a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to
understand ,Synonym- DESTROYED
761) REVILE - criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner ,Synonym- ABUSE
762) NEFARIOUS - wicked or criminal ,Synonym- WICKED
763) CONSCRIPT ,Synonym- DRAFT
764) INDOLENT ,Synonym- LAZY
765) REPROOF - an expression of blame or disapproval ,Synonym- REBUKE
766) PROFLIGATE - recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of
resources ,Synonym- WASTEFUL
767) HOODWINK - deceive or trick ,Synonym- DECEIVE
768) VENIAL - denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine
grace ,Synonym- PARDONABLE
769) RECTIFY ,Synonym- CORRECT
770) IMPECCABLE - in accordance with the highest standards; faultless ,Synonym-
FAULTLESS
771) CONSTRAIN - compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of
action ,Synonym- RESTRICT
772) LETHARGIC - affected by lethargy (a lack of energy and enthusiasm) / sluggish and
apathetic ,Synonym- LAZY

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773) ARDUOUS - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring ,Synonym-
STRENUOUS
774) RECEPTACLE - a hollow object used to contain something ,Synonym-
CONTAINER
775) ADVERSITY - a difficult or unpleasant situation ,Synonym- MISFORTUNE
776) CONTRABAND - goods that have been imported or exported illegally ,Synonym-
SMUGGLED
777) CUPIDITY - greed for money or possessions ,Synonym- - GREED
778) MASTICATE - chew (food) ,Synonym- CHEW
779) LABYRINTH - a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is
difficult to find one's way; a maze ,Synonym- MAZE

780) ABORTIVE - failing to produce the intended result ,Synonym- UNSUCCESSFUL


781) SYCOPHANT - a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in
order to gain advantage ,Synonym- FLATTERER

782) FORSWEAR -agree to give up or do without ,Synonym- FORSAKE


783) RATIONAL - based on or in accordance with reason or logic ,Synonym- LOGICAL
784) EMANCIPATE - set free, especially from legal, social, or political
restrictions ,Synonym- LIBERATE
785) INNOCUOUS -not harmful or offensive ,Synonym- INOFFENSIVE
786) NONPLUSSED - so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to
react ,Synonym- PUZZLED
787) CREDULOUS - having or showing too great a readiness to believe
things ,Synonym- GULLIBLE
788) EXAGGERATE - represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it
really is,Synonym- MAGNIFY
789) OMINOUS - giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen /
threateningly inauspicious ,Synonym- THREATENING
790) JUBILANT - feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
REJOICING
791) ADAPT - make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose
/modify - ADJUST
792) OBSEQUIOUS - obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree - SERVILE
793) NEGOTIATION - discussion aimed at reaching an agreement- BARGAINING
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794) PALLID - pale, typically because of poor health,Synonym - PALE


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795) ENDEAVOUR

1.success

2.result

3.achievement

4.attempt

Solution: 4

Endeavour/ Endeavor - A sincere attempt

796) OBSTACLE

1.benefit

2.clearance

3.accessory

4.barrier

Solution: 4

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797) INITIATE
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1.sign

2.slow

3.start

4.show

Solution: 3

Initiate - to start

798) ADEPT

1.skilled

2.kind-hearted

3.alone

4.unknown

Solution: 1

Adept - skilled

799) ASSIST

1.help

2.mend

3.create

4.change
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Solution: 1

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800) INTRICATE

1.complete

2.colorful

3.connected

4.complex

Solution: 4

Intricate - complex,complicated

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801) DEVOUT

1.revered

2.loyal
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3.pious

4.respectable

Solution: 3

Devout - Devoted to a religion or religious thing.

Revere - To regard someone with great devotion.

Pious - holy

802) RENOWN

1.obscurity

2.fame

3.wisdom

4.conceit

Solution: 2

Renown - famous

Conceit - to think,to make an idea,to perceive

803)CONCISE

1.brief

2.detailed

3.complex
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4.lengthy

Solution: 1

804) EXALT

1.challenge

2.praise

3.condemn

4.extract

Solution: 2

Exalt - to upgrade,to praise

Condemn - to criticize or denounce

805)MAMMOTH

1.gigantic

2.miniscule/ minuscule

3.perilous

4.magnificent

Solution: 1

Mammoth- huge ,gigantic

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Miniscule / minuscule - very small,tiny

806) TACITURN

1.phlegmatic

2.talkative

3.reticent

4.placid

Solution: 3

TACITURN-temporarily silent,reticent,untalkative

Phlegmatic- Sluggish,not easily excited to action.

Placid - calm and quiet

807) DEFER

1.dread

2.despair

3.dictate

4.delay

Solution- 4

Defer - to delay, to postpone

Despair- to be hopeless

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Dread - to fear greatly

808) PERPLEX

1.surprise

2.bewilder

3.complex

4.deceive

Solution: 2

Perplex - to puzzle,to entangle

Bewilder - to confuse ,to puzzle

Deceive - to mislead

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809) LAMENT

1.distress

2.torment

3.afflict

4.mourn

Solution: 4

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Lament - an expression of grief,suffering or sadness;mourn

Torment - torture

Afflict - to cause pain

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810) REPUDIATE

1.renounce

2.sanction

3.regret

4.enforce

Solution: 1

Repudiate- to deny ,to renounce

Sanction - a penalty,punishment// An approval by an authority

811) VINDICTIVE

1.watchful

2.revengeful

3.forceful

4.helpful

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Solution: 2

Vindictive- revengeful

Watchful - alert

812) PENSIVE

1.spontaneous

2.spiteful

3.reflective

4.tragic

Solution: 3

Pensive - looking thoughtful,reflective

Tragic - causing sadness

Spiteful - having a desire to annoy /vex someone

813)STERILE

1.pure

2.productive

3.barren

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4.sordid

Solution: 3

Sterile - not fertile

Sordid - dirty or squalid

814)PRECARIOUS

1.abundant

2.dangerous

3.valuable

4.premature

Solution: 2

Precarious - dangerously insecure or unstable

815)FURY

1.sorrow

2.anger

3.cruelty

4.fright

Solution: 2

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Fury - anger

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816) RETICENT

1.silent

2.garrulous

3.extrovert

4.confident

Solution: 1

Reticent- silent ,temporarily quietGarrulous- excessively talkative, extrovert

817) RAMPANT

1.excessive

2.limited

3.rare

4.gentle

Solution: 1

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Rampant- unrestrained, unchecked

818) EXEMPT

1.hinder

2.exclude

3.reduce

4.prevent

Solution: 2

Exempt- free from a duty or obligation

819) PREVALENT

1.unusual

2.common

3.rare

4.different

Solution: 2

820) LETHAL

1.harmless

2.healthy

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3.fatal

4.strong

Solution: 3

Lethal - fatal,harmful,dangerous

821) ENGULF

1.encroach

2.enshrine

3.entangle

4.envelop

Solution: 4

Engulf-to surround, to cover

Encroach- to seize

Enshrine - to enclose in a shrine

Entangle - to tangle up,to twist

822) DRAG

1.rush

2.pull

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3.push

4.rest

Solution: 2

823) ENTICE

1.ensue

2.entail

3.enrage

4.entrap

Solution: 4

Entice - to lure ,to attract,to entrap

Entail - to imply or require

Enrage - to fill with rage

824) DUBIOUS

1.certain

2.fishy

3.loyal

4.steady

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Solution: 2

Dubious- suspicious, fishy

825) TRIUMPH

1.fight

2.victory

3.attack

4.peace

Solution: 2

826) INDELIBLE

1.illegal

2.illegible

3.inerasable

4.ineffective

Solution: 3

827) INARTICULATE

1.fluent

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2.inevitable

3.eloquent

4.incoherent

Solution: 4

828) INEPT

1.capable

2.fit

3.strong

4.clumsy

Solution: 4

829) GARRULOUS

1.guttural

2.throaty

3.concise

4.talkative

Solution: 4

Garrulous-talkative

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830) CHRONIC

1.ordinary

2.persistent

3.common

4.temporary

Solution: 2

Chronic-persistent,prolonged

831) COERCE

1.enchant

2.pressurize

3.cajole

4.leave

Solution:2

Coerce-to restrain by force

Cajole - to persuade someone to do something by flattery.

832) EVIDENCE

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1. indication

2. refutation

3. denial

4. concealment

Solution: 1

833) PERSIST

1. continue

2. cease

3. halt

4. forget

Solution: 1

Persist - to continue

Cease - to stop

Halt - to bring to a stop

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