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Class Exercise 1
Directions for questions 1 to 10: Write down the meaning of the words based on the meanings of the
roots.
1. Ambi- Both
Ambidextrous: ___________________________
2. Circum- Around
Circumvent: ___________________________
3. Omni- All
Omniscient: ___________________________
4. Mal- Bad, Evil
Malediction: ___________________________
5. Phile- Love
Bibliophile: ___________________________
6. Pedi, Pede- Foot
Pedestrian: ___________________________
7. Ambul- To Walk
Perambulate: ___________________________
8. Inter- Between
Intercede: ___________________________
9. Fid/e- Faith
Fidelity: ___________________________
10. Tort- Twist
Contortion: ___________________________
Directions for questions 11 to 15: In the following questions, the Roots and their meanings are given.
Based on this, answer the questions that follow.
11. Cracy= Rule/Government
A Government by the People- ___________
A Government by a King or Queen- ___________
A Government by the officials-___________
A Government by the Rich- ___________
A Government by few- ___________
A Government by the Nobles- ___________
12. Cide= Killing
Killing of a Human Being- ___________
Killing/ Murder of a King- ___________
Killing of One’s Brother- ___________
Killing of one’s Father- ___________
Killing of One’s Mother- ___________
Killing of One’s Sister- ___________
13. Ible= Able to be
A sound that cannot be heard- ___________
Incapable of being Corrected- ___________
Incapable of being Read- ___________

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Something which cannot be avoided- ___________

One, too strong to be overcome- ___________
14. Soph= Wise
A wise person- ___________
15. A/an= Not, without
A person who does not believe in god- ___________
A person who does not have any feelings- ___________
Directions for Questions 16 to 20: Choose the correct meaning of the foreign phrases given below.
16. Par excellence
(a) To a degree of excellence (b) Beyond excellence
(c) Beyond any doubt (d) Far from excellence
17. R.S.V.P. (Respondez si’l vous plaet) (French)
(a) Respond as soon as possible (b) Reply if you please
(c) Reply is a must (d) Reply through a letter
18. Sine die (Latin)
(a) A fixed day (b) A signed document
(c) A sin (d) Without an appointed day
19. Ab origine (Latin)
(a) Originally (b) Really (c) From the origin (d) Native
20. Impasse (French)
(a) A pass (b) A path (c) Pass by (d) A deadlock
Directions for Questions 21 to 25: The following questions have a statement followed by four words.
Select the word which is closest in meaning to the statement.
21. A person, who talks in sleep
(a) Somniloquist (b) Termagant (c) Somnambulist (d) Samaritan
22. One extremely fond of one’s wife
(a) Uxorious (b) Truant (c) Veteran (d) Virtuosco
23. A decision made by public voting
(a) Sacrilege (b) Refrendum (c) Plebiscite (d) Potable
24. A short story with a moral
(a) Parable (b) Parole (c) Panacea (d) Regalia
25. That causes death
(a) Fatal (b) Fauna (c) Fragile (d) Fable

Class Exercise 2
Directions for Questions 1 to 20: Mark the option which is opposite in meaning of the highlighted word
given in the sentence:
1. When customers ask questions regarding the menu, the waiter replies in an abrupt and short way
(a) Sudden (b) Unhurried (c) Unceremonious (d) Cavalier
2. In the aftermath of the war, children wandered through the streets searching for their parents.
(a) Repercussions (b) Upshot (c) Malign (d) Determinant
3. A benefactor provided equipment to the boys club, but preferred to remain anonymous.
(a) Opponent (b) Upholder (c) Languid (d) Patron

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4. The wild and exotic animals were a bizarre accompaniment to the dinner party.
(a) Exotic (b) Unusual (c) Ordinary (d) Strange
5. A hidden drawer conceals the old man's savings from robbers.
(a) Scorn (b) Hidden (c) Secret (d) Expose
6. The poor economy was detrimental to many small businesses.
(a) Benign (b) Promising (c) Lucrative (d) Malign
7. Water supplies were allowed to dwindle with overuse and were not replenished
(a) Diminish (b) Flourish (c) Lessen (d) Slump
8. In order to elicit funds from patrons, the museum held a fancy dress ball.
(a) Excite (b) Kindle (c)Trigger (d) Neglect
9. Mosquitoes are endemic to this region.
(a) Cosmopolitan (b) Locale (c) Native (d) Regularly Found
10. The restaurant attempted to entice more customers to come in with barbeque but this too failed.
(a) Allure (b) Repel (c) Captivate (d) Seduce
11. The presidential candidate exhorts his supporters to get out and vote.
(a) Encourage (b) Ecstasy (c) Discourage (d) Healthy
12. Expulsion and permanent removal from school was the consequence of fighting.
(a) Admission (b) Removal (c) Pliant (d) Soothing
13. Fanatic religious believers are a major force in American politics.
(a) Extremist (b) Devotee (c) Harmony (d) Moderate
14. The fictitious story created by the child fooled his parents.
(a) Genuine (b) Fake (c) Unreal (d) Lassitude
15. The fortitude of the army was proven by their persistence despite great hardship.
(a) Courage (b) Resilience (c) Faint (d) Endurance
16. The fragile computer system could be made dysfunctional by simply touching the wrong key.
(a) Weak (b) Strong (c) Vulnerable (d) Debilitated
17. Though the family had frugal beginnings, their hard work would lead them to riches.
(a) Lavish (b) Hostility (c) Mercenary (d) Plain
18. The gullible young man actually believed the scheme to get cash quickly.
(a) Penury (b) Easily Deceived (c) Suspicious (d) Credulous
19. The environmental habitat of eagles was endangered for years.
(a) Terrain (b) Locale (c) Domain (d) Unnatural
20. Hostility toward the leaders persists in the population.
(a) Opposition (b) Friendly (c) Monotony (d) Dexterity

Class Test
Directions for Questions 1 to 5: In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose
the one which is most similar in meaning of the word given in BOLD in the sentence
1. His frivolous remarks provoked no moments.
(a) Flippant (b) Momentous (c) Serious (d) Fanciful
2. By warning him prior to action, he has landed himself in a precarious situation.
(a) Carefree (b) Insecure (c) Safe (d) Cautious
3. If you read the novel carefully, you will realize that her character is irreproachable.
(a) Exemplary (b) Flawed (c) Defective (d) Blemished

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4. Sanjay’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
(a) Impressive (b) Respectful (c) Healthy (d) Impolite
5. A conscientious editor, Romila checked definition for its accuracy.
(a) Novice (b) Diligent (c) Unscientific (d) Careless
Directions for Questions 6 to 10: In each of the following sentences, a word has been printed in bold. Out
of the given alternatives, choose the one which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the bold word.
6. The Minister is optimistic about the new project just launched.
(a) Pessimistic (b) Cynical (c) Stoical (d) Dubious
7. There are reports that many poor people abandon female children.
(a) Keep (b) Help (c) Like (d) Reject
8. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.
(a) Spiritual (b) Internal (c) Celestial (d) Psychic
9. There are four chapters that are extraneous to the structure of the book.
(a) Repetitive (b) Needful (c) Relevant (d) Redundant
10. The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labour officer intervened.
(a) Conciliatory (b) Perfunctory (c) Circuitous (d) Retaliatory

Directions for Questions 11 to 15: In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose
the one which is most similar in meaning of the word given.
11. Appease
(a) Wrath (b) Priority (c) Pacify (d) Interrupt
12. Trivial
(a) Momentous (b) Freedom (c) Unimportant (d) Critical
13. Bashful
(a) Haughty (b) Discreet (c) Shy (d) Upset
14. Candour
(a) Enthusiasm (b) Openness (c) Quality (d) Intimacy
15. Bonhomie
(a) Friendliness (b) Priority (c) Greed (d) Agitate
Directions for Questions 16 to 20: In each of the following questions, a word is followed by four options.
You have to choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
16. Wispy
(a) Concrete (b) Unkind (c) Fleshy (d) Uninteresting
17. Irascible
(a) Kind (b) Friendly (c) Roguish (d) clever
18. Elan
(a) Brashness (b) Dignity (c) Composure (d) Nervousness
19. Penchant
(a) Disinclination (b) Lone (c) Directness (d) Lack of skill
20. Perfunctory
(a) Quick (b) Slow (c) Careful (d) Loud

Directions for Questions 21 to 25: In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
21. Animals living on land and in water

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(a) Amorphous (b) Ambivalent (c) Ambiguous (d) Amphibian

22. A light sailing boat built especially for racing
(a) Yacht (b) Frigate (c) Dinghy (d) Canoe
23. Be the embodiment or perfect example of
(a) Personify (b) Masquerade (c) Signify (d) Characterise
24. A house for storing grains
(a) Godown (b) Granary (c) Cellar (d) Store
25. A name adopted by an author in his writings
(a) Nickname (b) Pseudonym (c) Title (d) Nomenclature

Home Assignment
Directions for Questions 1 to 5: In each of the following sentences, a word has been printed in bold. Out
of the given alternatives, choose the one which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the bold word.
1. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.
(a) Cruel (b) Civilised (c) Bad (d) Uncivilised
2. He was in a sulky disposition.
(a) Loving (b) Kind (c) Mild (d) Cheerful
3. This is a trivial matter.
(a) Small (b) Important (c) Difficult (d) Easy
4. His knowledge of the subject is quite extensive.
(a) Limited (b) Restricted (c) Ordinary (d) Little
5. Life in the villages is very dull.
(a) Bluffing (b) Pleasant (c) Serious (d) Wasteful

Directions for Questions 6 to 10: In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
6. Of unknown and unadmitted authorship
(a) Unanimous (b) Vexation (c) Gullible (d) Anonymous
7. Member of a band of robbers
(a) Thief (b) Pirate (c) Dacoit (d) Brigand
8. A person who is made to bear the blame due to
(a) Ignoramus (b) Nincompoop (c) Innocent (d) Scapegoat
9. A person who brings goods illegally into the country
(a) Smuggler (b) Imposter (c) Exporter (d) Importer
10. Cutting for stone in the bladder
(a) Vasectomy (b) Lithotomy (c) Dichotomy (d) Tubectomy