1.

MERCENARY: SOLDIER::
A.
amateur : artist
B.
apprentice : student
C.
pedant : teacher
D.
demagogue : leader
E.
hack : writer
2.INSTIGATOR : INCITE ::
A.
accomplice : threaten
B.
adjudicator : quarrel
C.
employee : strike
D.
bully : browbeat
E.
lawyer : enact

B.
C.
D.
E.

mirage : illusory
antique : rare
myth : authentic
verdict : fair

10. ETCH: CORROSIVE::

A.
shrink : diminutive
B.
destroy : worthless
C.
glue : adhesive
D.
sculpt : malleable
E.
polish : glossy
1-10:

EDBAE CEBBC

3. ANECDOTE : AMUSEMENT ::
A.
parable : brevity
B.
lecture : instruction
C.
harangue : complacency
D.
caption : illustration
E.
slogan : repetition

11. ATROCIOUS: BAD ::

A.
excessive : adequate
B.
momentous : important
C.
unavailing : helpful
D.
contagious : diseased
E.
nominal : satisfactory

4.INEXORABLE : DISSUASION ::
A.
indomitable : conquest
B.
invulnerable : protection
C.
insatiable : nourishment
D.
unfathomable : mystery
E.
unthinkable : custom

12.SCHOLARLY : PEDANTIC ::
A.
thrifty : extravagant
B.
tactful : diplomatic
C.
modest : prudish
D.
generous : philanthropic
E.
timorous : doubtful

5. SONNET : POET ::
A.
stage : actor
B.
orchestra : conductor
C.
music : dancer
D.
canvas : painter
E.
symphony : composer

13.POTABLE : BEVERAGE ::
A.
attainable : effort
B.
indigestible : food
C.
quantifiable : phenomenon
D.
containable : impatience
E.
habitable : dwelling

6. CRAVEN : ADMIRABLE ::
A.
unruly : energetic
B.
listless : attractive
C.
deft : awkward
D.
trifling : amusing
E.
volatile : passionate

14. ANONYMOUS : IDENTIFY ::

A.
nonchalant : excite
B.
repressed : constrain
C.
misled : trust
D.
annoying : assist
E.
unremarkable : please

7. INVENTORY: MERCHANDISE::
A.
entry : ledger
B.
number : set
C.
photograph : negative
D.
order : receipt
E.
manifest : cargo

15.EMBARRASS : SHAME ::
A.
coax : reluctance
B.
sleep : fatigue
C.
doubt : uncertainty
D.
belittle : condescension
E.
console : comfort

8. PATRONIZE: CONDESCENSION::
A.
exasperate : anger
B.
deride : mockery
C.
compensate : apology
D.
hurry : decision
E.
encroach : fearlessness

16. PESTLE : GRIND ::

A.
whetstone : sharpen
B.
balloon : float
C.
mill : turn
D.
hinge : fasten
E.
switch : conduct

9. MAELSTROM : TURBULENT ::
A.
stricture : imperative

17. ENTHUSIASM: MANIA::

A.
idea : inspiration

B.
C.
D.
E.

nightmare : hallucination
failure : disgust
suspicion : paranoia
energy : fitness

B.
C.
D.
E.

experimental : explore
pellucid : understand
preponderant : balance
insidious : entrap

18. INURED: TOLERANCE::

A.
sensitized : generosity
B.
disinterested : dishonesty
C.
addicted : dependency
D.
satisfied : apathy
E.
embarrassed : scrutiny

26. PRETENSE : DECEIVE ::

A.
compunction : repel
B.
admonition : reprove
C.
restitution : forestall
D.
hoax : entertain
E.
ban : protect

19.INSTRUMENTALIST : SYMPHONY ::
A.
author : drama
B.
photographer : cinema
C.
composer : concerto
D.
artist : painting
E.
dancer : ballet

27.CARTOGRAPHER : MAP ::
A.
astronomer : stars
B.
carpenter : wood
C.
lumberjack : saw
D.
tailor : clothing
E.
weaver : loom

20.SYNOPSIS : CONCISENESS ::
A.
distillate : purity
B.
mutation : viability
C.
replication : precedence
D.
illusion : quickness
E.
icon : charity

28.ANALGESIC : PAIN ::
A.
sedative : sleep
B.
stimulant : mood
C.
antiseptic : odor
D.
anesthetic : sensation
E.
ointment : skin

11-20:

BCEAE ADCEA

21. MIRTH: LAUGHTER::

A.
uncertainty : nod
B.
approval : applause
C.
danger : alarm
D.
labor : sweat
E.
love : respect
22. PORE : MEMBRANE ::
A.
mouth : lip
B.
eyelid : eye
C.
door : wall
D.
tunnel : passage
E.
tumbler : lock

29.PESTLE : GRIND ::
A.
scissors : sharpen
B.
spice : flavor
C.
spoon : stir
D.
hammer : swing
E.
fan : rotate
30.TREE : FORESTRY ::
A.
tractor : agriculture
B.
experiment : laboratory
C.
fuel : combustion
D.
flower : horticulture
E.
generator : electricity
21-30 :

BCDEC BDDCD

23. IMMUTABLE : ALTERED ::

A.
impassable : attempted
B.
untenable : debated
C.
dessicated : moistened
D.
implacable : propitiated
E.
unimpeachable : trusted

31. SQUALL: COMMOTION::

A.
eruption : tranquility
B.
jerk : flexibility
C.
swerve : angularity
D.
flash : illumination
E.
error : excuse

24.UNFLAPPABLE : UPSET ::
A.
veracious : deceive
B.
affable : befriend
C.
vigorous : impede
D.
ostentatious : influence
E.
obstinate : persuade

32.SLACKEN : TAUTNESS ::
A.
bend : pliancy
B.
enumerate : loss
C.
dilute : strength
D.
galvanize : energy
E.
shatter : fragility

25.VENIAL : EXCUSE ::
A.
implausible : decry

33.IMMATERIAL : RELEVANCE ::
A.
informal : recognition

B.
C.
D.
E.

circuitous : directness
parallel : similarity
authoritative : conciseness
proverbial : immediacy

B.
C.
D.
E.

chic: substance
merry : hilarity
prying : intelligence
cultivated : breeding

34.BLUSTERING : SPEAK ::
A.
grimacing : smile
B.
blinking : stare
C.
slouching : sit
D.
jeering : laugh s
E.
swaggering : walk

42.VENERABLE : REVERENCE ::
A.
fallible : correction
B.
viable : performance
C.
despicable : scorn
D.
credible : honor
E.
amiable : reconciliation

35.INCEPTION : TERMINATION ::
A.
preface : text
B.
movement : coda
C.
midnight : dusk
D.
evaluation : administration
E.
matriculation : graduation

43.DIRECTOR : PLAYWRIGHT ::
A.
publisher : lyricist
B.
curator : illustrator
C.
manager : performer
D.
dancer : choreographer
E.
conductor : composer

36.ABSCOND : DEPART ::
A.
pilfer : take
B.
endow : give
C.
evanesce : disappear
D.
conspire : espouse
E.
require : deprive

44. DESIRE : COVET ::

A.
understand : contemplate
B.
interject : avow
C.
esteem : idolize
D.
envy : resent
E.
commend : approve

37.DIVERGE : APART ::
A.
traverse : across
B.
suspend : around
C.
reverse : beyond
D.
repose : beside
E.
involve : among

45.PARABLE : STORY ::
A.
homily : lecture
B.
faith : sermon
C.
fiction : allegory
D.
fable : lesson
E.
legend : myth

38.OPPOSE : THWART ::
A.
treat : cure
B.
initiate : respond
C.
plan : ascertain
D.
respect : favor
E.
subvert : defraud

46.MUSEUM : ARTIFACT ::
A.
laboratory : research
B.
archive : document
C.
building : room
D.
factory : machine
E.
auditorium : rehearsal

39. GUILT : EXPIATION ::

A.
interest : stimulation
B.
energy : revitalization
C.
function : rehabilitation
D.
despair : anxiety
E.
fatigue : repose

47. ISLAND : ARCHIPELAGO ::

A.
peninsula : continent
B.
foot : ankle
C.
fish : school
D.
bough : trunk
E.
forest : mountain

40.STANZA : POEM ::
A.
spine : book
B.
movement : symphony
C.
line : quotation
D.
act : theater
E.
setting : script

48.OBSEQUIOUS : SYCOPHANT ::
A.
pusillanimous : coward
B.
reticent : dupe
C.
progressive : entrepreneur
D.
guileless : racketeer
E.
acquiescent : rebel

31-40:
41.GENTEEL : VULGARITY ::
A.
intrepid: fear

DCBEE AAAEB

49.ILLITERACY : EDUCATION ::
A.
bureaucracy :clarification
B.
oppression : agreement
C.
vagrancy : travel

D.
E.

inequity : redistribution
inclemency : evasion

50. MISER: MUNIFICENT::

A.
ascetic : patient
B.
progenitor : productive
C.
Mentor: inexperienced
D.
zealot : enthusiastic
E.
traveler : worldly
41-50:

ACECA BCADC

51.SLACK : TENSION ::
A.
opaque : translucence
B.
curved : consistency
C.
precise : documentation
D.
likely : precedent
E.
arid : atmosphere
52. LAW : CRIMINALITY ::
A.
ritual :orthodoxy
B.
leadership : submission
C.
consensus : factionalism
D.
lesson : falsehood
E.
rehabilitation : vacillation

D.
E.

excessive : superficiality
remediable : effort

58. CLEFT : CHASM ::

A.
valley : hill
B.
cut : gash
C.
void : gap
D.
band : strip
E.
shred : remnant
59. EARSHOT: HEAR::
A.
odor : smell
B.
finger : touch
C.
ken : see
D.
relish : taste
E.
intuition : sense
60. PETROGLYPH : ROCK ::
A.
mural : wall
B.
mosaic : tile
C.
sculpture : bronze
D.
opera : score
E.
ensemble : instrument
51-60:

ACACD DCBCA

53. CIRCULAR: ASYMMETRICAL::

A.
protean : rigid
B.
prior : unfinished
C.
scarce : withheld
D.
unique : rare
E.
imminent : impending

61.CAVILER : CARPING ::
A.
libertine : licentiousness
B.
charlatan : plagiarism
C.
busybody : jealousy
D.
mentor : perspicuity
E.
disciple : leadership

54.MISCALCULATION : JUDGMENT ::
A.
breach : fortification
B.
fumble : location
C.
gaffe : decorum
D.
exaggeration : statement
E.
default : loan

62.COAGULANT : THICKEN ::
A.
astringent : dampen
B.
solvent : dissolve
C.
thinner : bind
D.
bleach : seal
E.
dye : dilute

55.TOPIC : DIGRESSION ::
A.
script : treatment
B.
statement : reiteration
C.
plan : reconstruction
D.
course : deviation
E.
building : demolition

63.INSECT : PESTICIDE ::
A.
antiseptic : germicide
B.
preservative : fungicide
C.
plant : herbicide
D.
blood : coagulant
E.
skin : astringent

56. DEPORTATION: COUNTRY::

A.
evacuation : shelter
B.
abdication : throne
C.
extradition : court
D.
eviction : dwelling
E.
debarkation : destination

64.NEPOTISM : RELATIVE ::
A.
cronyism : friend
B.
elitism : leader
C.
narcissism : self
D.
recidivism : criminal
E.
jingoism : patriot

57. OPPORTUNE : CONVENIENCE ::

A.
ineffable : substance
B.
impenetrable : durability
C.
impermanent : transience

65.PHILANTHROPIST : BENEFICENCE ::
A.
guest : assertiveness
B.
idealist : dissent
C.
painter : perspective

D.
E.

comedian : humor
confidant : foresight

D.
E.

forecast : status
plumb : depth

66.MARSH : SODDEN ::
A.
creek : wide
B.
laughter : arrhythmic
C.
desert : arid
D.
question : inaudible
E.
fence : short

74.GRANDSTAND : IMPRESS ::
A.
patronize : alienate
B.
hedge : reveal
C.
equivocate : deceive
D.
presume : disprove
E.
upbraid : dislike

67. FEED : HUNGER ::

A.
reassure : uneasiness
B.
penetrate : inclusion
C.
abandon : desolation
D.
transfer : location
E.
fertilize : growth

75. REPROVE : REPRIMAND ::

A.
blame : censure
B.
control : contain
C.
persuade : convince
D.
thwart : confront
E.
inconvenience : effect

68.FERTILIZE : GROW ::
A.
immunize : resist
B.
nourish : enrich
C.
heat : burn
D.
graft : multiply
E.
prune : dwarf

76.NUMB : SENSATION ::
A.
brackish : repulsiveness
B.
stiff : suppleness
C.
perennial : constancy
D.
brittle : frailty
E.
tactile : texture

69.KANGAROO : MARSUPIAL ::
A.
kitten : cat
B.
pony : herd
C.
animal : mammal
D.
squirrel : rodent
E.
feather : bird

77.GAUGE : PRESSURE ::
A.
ruler : angle
B.
scale: weight
C.
dial : number
D.
inch : mile
E.
circle : diameter

70.MEDIATION : COMPROMISE ::
A.
exclamation : remark
B.
approbation : acclaim
C.
election : legislation
D.
prosecution : conviction
E.
conclusion : evaluation

78.IMPECCABLE : FLAW ::
A.
foreseeable : outcome
B.
mundane : substance
C.
dishonorable : blemish
D.
ingenuous : guile
E.
portentous : omen

61-70:

ABCAD CAADD

71.ABDICATE : THRONE ::
A.
egress : chamber
B.
submit : defeat
C.
abstain : motion
D.
resign : office
E.
protest : ruling
72. CORROBORATE: EVIDENCE ::
A.
translate : vision
B.
vacillate : persuasion
C.
officiate : obligation
D.
manipulate : aspiration
E.
calumniate : falsehood
73.ASSESS : VALUE ::
A.
survey : land
B.
stabilize : equity
C.
ascend : height

79.DISAGREEABLE : HATEFUL ::
A.
daunting : calamitous
B.
injurious : dangerous
C.
unpleasant : deleterious
D.
detrimental : loathsome
E.
harmful : lethal
80.DISSEMBLE : HONESTY ::
A.
smile : amiability
B.
snub : politeness
C.
disagree : error
D.
flee : furtiveness
E.
elate : exuberance
71-80:
81.CLOG : DRAINAGE ::
A.
fender : collision
B.
fence : privacy
C.
blackout : outage

DEECA BBDEB

D.
E.

stalemate : negotiations
vote : legislation

82.TESTY : ANNOY ::
A.
truculent : resist
B.
oblivious : ignore
C.
hesitant : balk
D.
incorrigible : dissuade
E.
tractable : control

90. GRIPE: DISCONTENT::

A.
learn : knowledge
B.
praise : admiration
C.
depart : journey
D.
conspire : pact
E.
react : response
81-90 :

DEACE BCACB

83. BLURB: NOTICE::

A.
gloss : explanation
B.
ad-lib : speech
C.
byline : article
D.
song : repertoire
E.
mural : painting

91.TERROR : FEAR ::
A.
craving : desire
B.
inclination : liking
C.
sympathy : empathy
D.
urgency : lack
E.
alibi : excuse

84. LARDER : PROVISIONS ::

A.
closet : shelves
B.
museum : patrons
C.
vault : valuables
D.
office : files
E.
laboratory : experiments

92. CIPHER: CRYPTIC::

A.
chronicle : fictitious
B.
commentary : comprehensive
C.
essay : objective
D.
recapitulation : lengthy
E.
prcis : concise

85.SOLACE : GRIEF ::
A.
rebuke : mistake
B.
mortification : passion
C.
encouragement : confidence
D.
justification: action
E.
pacification : anger

93.ABATE : TAX ::
A.
skew : distortion
B.
inventory : stock
C.
alleviate : distress
D.
inhibit : reluctance
E.
implement : regulation

86.JOG : EXERCISE ::
A.
immunize : disease
B.
barter : trade
C.
borrow : bank
D.
punish : law
E.
vote : candidate

94.ABSTEMIOUS : INDULGE ::
A.
affectionate : embrace
B.
austere : decorate
C.
articulate : preach
D.
argumentative : harangue
E.
affable : jest

87.POLEMIC : DISPUTATIOUS ::
A.
anachronism : chronological
B.
vernacular : unpretentious
C.
invective : abusive
D.
platitude : insightful
E.
eulogy : unrealistic

95. INDELIBLE: FORGET::

A.
lucid : comprehend
B.
astounding : expect
C.
inconsequential : reduce
D.
incorrigible : agree
E.
fearsome : avoid

88.SPOKE : HUB ::
A.
radius : center
B.
parabola : equation
C.
line : point
D.
vector : direction
E.
slope : change

96.CONSTRUCT : REMODEL ::
A.
exhibit : perform
B.
compose : edit
C.
demolish : repair
D.
quantify : estimate
E.
predict : assess

89.COMMAND : REQUEST ::
A.
presume : inquire
B.
recommend : propose
C.
summon : invite
D.
refuse : rebel
E.
authorize : permit

97.APOSTROPHES : WORD ::
A.
letters : alphabet
B.
verbs : syntax
C.
ellipses : sentence
D.
commas : punctuation
E.
paragraphs : essay

98. FANG: TOOTH ::

A.
gum : mouth
B.
elbow : arm
C.
bank : river
D.
finger : digit
E.
summit : mountain

106. MOSQUITO : NETTING ::

A.
radiation : badge
B.
moth : light
C.
vermin : exterminator
D.
window : screen
E.
impurity : filter

99.CATASTROPHE : MISHAP ::
A.
prediction : recollection
B.
contest : recognition
C.
humiliation : embarrassment
D.
reconciliation : solution
E.
hurdle : challenge

107. DRAW: DOODLE::

A.
talk : whisper
B.
travel : ramble
C.
run : walk
D.
calculate : add
E.
eat : gobble

100.INSTRUMENTALIST : ORCHESTRA ::
A.
dancer : choreographer
B.
actor : troupe
C.
conductor : baton
D.
singer : composition
E.
director : play

108. ILLUSTRATE : PICTURES ::

A.
particularize : details
B.
abridge : texts
C.
parse: sentences
D.
regularize : inconsistencies
E.
economize : words

91-100: AECBB BCDCB

101. BOLSTER: SUPPORT::
A.
axis : revolve
B.
spackle : paint
C.
leakage : caulk
D.
heat : insulate
E.
tackle : hoist
102. EXPEDITE : PROCESS ::
A.
juxtapose : items
B.
identify : causes
C.
accelerate : pace
D.
envision : success
E.
strengthen : resolve

109.GLUTTON : OVERINDULGENCE ::
A.
agitator : conspiracy
B.
disciple : self-discipline
C.
ascetic : self-denial
D.
dilettante : wittiness
E.
egotist : bravado
110.PARSIMONY : MISER ::
A.
temerity : despot
B.
belligerence : traitor
C.
remorse : delinquent
D.
equanimity : guardian
E.
rebelliousness : insurgent
101-110:

ECDCD EBACE

103. PANTRY : FOOD ::

A.
museum : replicas
B.
ship : cargo
C.
office : business
D.
armory : weapons
E.
warehouse : storage

111.BENEFICENT : HARM ::
A.
reluctant : fail
B.
tenacious : yield
C.
magnanimous : worry
D.
sanctimonious : censure
E.
selfish : begrudge

104. REVERENCE : RESPECT ::

A.
resiliency : vitality
B.
appreciation : dependency
C.
avidity : enthusiasm
D.
imagination : creativity
E.
audacity : sentiment

112.KNEEL : SUBMISSION ::
A.
nod : assent
B.
criticize : condemnation
C.
tickle : irritation
D.
confess : guilt
E.
grimace : reproof

105. CONNOISSEUR : ART ::

A.
commentator : review
B.
listener : music
C.
scholar : research
D.
gourmet : cuisine
E.
amateur : sport

113. MALLEABLE: SHAPE ::

A.
apathetic : emotion
B.
irresolute : opinion
C.
demonstrable : evidence
D.
irredeemable : value
E.
gustatory : taste

114.PROGRAM : CONCERT ::
A.
bibliography : book
B.
menu : entree
C.
questionnaire : poll
D.
platform : campaign
E.
agenda : meeting

122. LABYRINTHINE : SIMPLICITY ::

A.
epic : scope
B.
digressive : motive
C.
heretical : sincerity
D.
austere : design
E.
jejune : interest

115.STUDIO : ARTIST ::
A.
blueprint : architect
B.
boutique :client
C.
laboratory : scientist
D.
quarry : sculptor
E.
apartment : landlord

123. COLONNADE : PILLAR ::

A.
throng : group
B.
queue : person
C.
panorama : perspective
D.
cycle : beginning
E.
constellation : galaxy

116.LOQUACIOUS : SUCCINCT ::
A.
placid : indolent
B.
vivacious : cheerful
C.
vulgar : offensive
D.
pretentious : sympathetic
E.
adroit : ungainly

124.BLEMISH : IMPECCABLE ::
A.
simplicity : elegant
B.
stability : rigid
C.
purity : complex
D.
guile : artless
E.
value : gratis

117. EQUIVOCATION : TRUTH ::

A.
rhetoric : persuasion
B.
obfuscation :clarity
C.
metaphor : description
D.
repetition : boredom
E.
conciliation : appeasement

125..MOLLIFY : ANGER ::
A.
enlighten : seriousness
B.
nurture : dependency
C.
hearten : dejection
D.
distract : confusion
E.
anticipate : outcome

118.EUPHEMISM : OFFENSIVE ::
A.
rhetoric : persuasive
B.
aphorism : diffuse
C.
metaphor : descriptive
D.
repetition : fatiguing
E.
conciliation : appeasing

126. ODIOUS : DISGUST::

A.
awesome : resentment
B.
normal : banality
C.
scarce : poverty
D.
immobile : stability
E.
menacing : fear

119. ABRADED : FRICTION ::

A.
refined : combustion
B.
attenuated : coagulation
C.
diluted : immersion
D.
strengthened : compression
E.
desiccated : dehydration
120. NARCISSIST : SELF-ABSORBED ::
A.
malcontent : resigned
B.
braggart : detestable
C.
cynic : pensive
D.
sycophant : obsequious
E.
perfectionist : incomplete
111-120:

BABEC EBBED

121.ABANDON : INHIBITION ::
A.
hostility : aggression
B.
despair : hope
C.
ascendancy : prominence
D.
reversal : vacillation
E.
surrender : resignation

127.PALATABLE : SAVORY ::
A.
warm : temperate
B.
trifling : faddish
C.
satiable : hungry
D.
discernible : manifest
E.
rash : hasty
128. STYLUS: MARK::
A.
pencil : erase
B.
lamp : illuminate
C.
sponge : squeeze
D.
sign : confuse
E.
blender : separate
129. ABATE : FORCE ::
A.
corrode : acid
B.
grind : powder
C.
congeal : viscosity
D.
intensify : hue
E.
decelerate : speed

130. PARSIMONIOUS : SKIMP ::

A.
lackadaisical : attend
B.
caustic : yield
C.
indolent : shirk
D.
apathetic cling
E.
unconventional : corrupt
121-130:

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131.PARSIMONIOUS : SKIMP ::
A.
lackadaisical : attend
B.
caustic : yield
C.
unconventional : corrupt
D.
apathetic :cling
E.
malingering : shirk
132. VACCINATION : IMMUNE ::
A.
questioning : vulnerable
B.
overexposure : jaded
C.
invigoration : stimulating
D.
sleep : exhausted
E.
disinfection : preventive

138.OBSERVATORY : ASTRONOMY ::
A.
purgatory : remuneration
B.
refectory : religion
C.
dormitory : university
D.
conservatory : music
E.
armory : militia
139.STRUT : WING ::
A.
lever : handle
B.
axle : wheel
C.
buttress : wall
D.
beam : rivet
E.
well : pipe
140.PORTRAIT : PAINTING ::
A.
ballet : music
B.
meter : poetry
C.
solo : ensemble
D.
biography : history
E.
documentary : event
131-140:

EBADA DEDCD

133.SPLINT : IMMOBILIZE ::
A.
duct : convey
B.
bolt twist
C.
lid : screw
D.
canopy : expose
E.
ruler : fit

141.MERCENARY : MONEY ::
A.
vindictive : revenge
B.
scholarly : library
C.
immaculate : cleanliness
D.
thirsty : water
E.
belligerent : invasion

134.FOOLISH : DISCRETION ::
A.
inedible : food
B.
bumptious : disrespect
C.
isolated : shelter
D.
impecunious : money
E.
implacable : determination

142.LULLABY : SONG ::
A.
narrative : volume
B.
lecture : tutor
C.
paragraph : page
D.
diatribe : discourse
E.
invective : compliment

135.PERFUNCTORILY : INSPIRATION ::
A.
insolently : veneration
B.
ardently : passion
C.
phlegmatically : composure
D.
surreptitiously : obsession
E.
haltingly : reluctance

143. CORRAL: HORSES::

A.
den : lions
B.
meadow : sheep
C.
herd : cattle
D.
nest : birds
E.
coop : chickens

136.DOOR : ROOM ::
A.
rudder : anchor
B.
boat : ship
C.
patio : terrace
D.
hatch : hold
E.
basement : attic

144. RELEVANT : CRUCIAL ::

A.
marginal : unique
B.
perceptible : obvious
C.
apparent : real
D.
peripheral : central
E.
possible : desirable

137. PRODIGY: PERSON::

A.
pagan : iconoclast
B.
beacon : shadow
C.
maniac : obsession
D.
traitor : confidence
E.
miracle : occurrence

145.STUDY : LEARN ::
A.
pervade : encompass
B.
search : find
C.
gather : win
D.
agree : keep
E.
accumulate : raise

146. FRESCO: WALL::

A.
fountain : courtyard
B.
parquetry : floor
C.
thatch : roof
D.
statuary : passage
E.

154.BLANDISHMENT : COAX ::
A.
medal : honor
B.
budget : save
C.
diary : reminisce
D.
concert : play
E.
plea : threaten

gargoyle : gutter

147. ATTENTIVE : OFFICIOUS ::

A.
doubtful : ambiguous
B.
absorbed : engrossed
C.
refined : snobbish
D.
magisterial : authoritative
E.
impromptu : spontaneous

155. CLOT : DISSOLVED ::

A.
enthusiast : influenced
B.
cartoon : distorted
C.
crowd : dispersed
D.
chain : disengaged
E.
disciple : inspired

148.NUMB : INSENSIBLE ::
A.
reflect : luminous
B.
burnish : lustrous
C.
heckle : raucous
D.
repulse : odious
E.
braid : sinuous

156. ENVELOPE : LETTER ::

A.
scarf : hat
B.
box : bag
C.
crate : produce
D.
neck : head
E.
blood : heart

149. TROUBLED: DISTRAUGHT::

A.
annoyed : disillusioned
B.
disturbed : interrupted
C.
covetous : rapacious
D.
outmoded : ostentatious
E.
tranquil : placid

157.AUDACIOUS : TREPIDATION ::
A.
refractory : intransigence
B.
laconic : volubility
C.
sordid : aspiration
D.
cursory : accumulation
E.
derisive : subordination

150.DIE : SHAPING ::
A.
glue : attaching
B.
anchor : sailing
C.
drill : boring
D.
pedal : propelling
E.
ink : printing

158.AUTHORITATIVENESS : PUNDITS ::
A.
dedication : signatories
B.
sobriety : executors
C.
sensitivity : literati
D.
recklessness : warriors
E.
allegiance : partisans

141-150:

ADEBB BCBCC

151.FAWN : IMPERIOUSNESS ::
A.
equivocate : directness
B.
elaborate : originality
C.
boggle : imagination
D.
manipulate : repression
E.
coddle : permissiveness
152. HAMMER : ANVIL ::
A.
knocker : door s
B.
tick : gong
C.
hand : drum
D.
pestle : mortar
E.
gavel : lectern
153.PANEGYRIC : EULOGIZE ::
A.
ballad : stigmatize
B.
ode : criticize
C.
lampoon : satirize
D.
tirade : entertain
E.
treatise : dispute

159. CHOREOGRAPHY : DANCE ::

A.
ceremony : sermon
B.
agenda : advertisement
C.
poetry : recitation
D.
instrumentation : conductor
E.
plot : story
160.APPLE : FRUIT ::
A.
egg : chicken
B.
rung : chair
C.
wool : fabric
D.
fuse : dynamite
E.
wick : candle
151-160:
161.CANVAS : PAINTER ::
A.
leather : shoe
B.
brush : palette
C.
chisel : wood
D.
marble : sculptor
E.
hammer : carpenter

ADCAC CBEEC

162.TABLECLOTH : TABLE ::
A.
tent : ground
B.
shirt : hanger
C.
window : sill
D.
sheet : mattress
E.
cloud : earth

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

flint : stone
flange : wheel
cinder : coal
fragment : bone
tare : grain
161-170:

DDBBA ACBDD

163.ASSUAGE : SORROW ::
A.
retaliate : antipathy
B.
dampen : ardor
C.
entrust : reliability
D.
counsel : reluctance
E.
withhold : appreciation

171.GLOSSARY : TEXT ::
A.
Bibliography : source
B.
abstract : dissertation
C.
legend : map
D.
index : catalog
E.
abbreviation : footnote

164. OVERDOSE: PRESCRIPTION::

A.
deprivation : materialism
B.
indiscretion : convention
C.
affliction : sympathy
D.
adventure : expedition
E.
drug : medicine

172.FERVOR : ZEALOT ::
A.
antipathy : philanthropist
B.
improvidence : spendthrift
C.
concision : politician
D.
determination : ecologist
E.
nonchalance : acrobat

165. MANSION : RESIDENCE ::

A.
limousine : automobile
B.
chandelier : candle
C.
tuxedo : wardrobe
D.
diamond : rhinestone
E.
yacht : harbor

173. BOWL: RECEPTACLE::

A.
painting : masterpiece
B.
brick : mortar
C.
tumbler : crystal
D.
cart : load
E.
bicycle : vehicle

166.EVAPORATE : VAPOR ::
A.
petrify : stone
B.
centrifuge : liquid
C.
saturate : fluid
D.
corrode : acid
E.
incinerate : fire

174.DEMOGRAPHY : POPULATION ::
A.
agronomy : farm
B.
astronomy : planets
C.
chemistry : heat
D.
meteorology : weather
E.
genetics : adaption

167.EXORBITANT : MODERATION ::
A.
Dispassionate : equanimity
B.
Macabre : interest
C.
Perfidious : loyalty
D.
brilliant : gullibility
E.
lavish : extravagance

175.LIKEN : SIMILARITY ::
A.
classify : hierarchy
B.
hesitate : reluctance
C.
discriminate : difference
D.
argue : debate
E.
vacillate : decision

168. ADULT : CHILD ::

A.
horse : mare
B.
cat : kitten
C.
swine : sow
D.
human : animal
E.
cow : herd

176.SATIATED : FOOD ::
A.
saturated : moisture
B.
viscous : adhesive
C.
desiccated : heat
D.
turgid : strength
E.
ventilated : current

169.SCALPEL : SURGEON ::
A.
laser : agronomist
B.
magnet : ecologist
C.
syringe : geologist
D.
telescope : astronomer
E.
microscope : geometrician

177.DOLDRUMS : ENERGY ::
A.
joy : euphoria
B.
rehabilitation : discipline
C.
hunger : thirst
D.
depravity : virtue
E.
grief : hope

170.SHARD : POTTERY ::

178.CAVILER : CARPING ::

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

libertine : licentiousness
charlatan : plagiarism
busybody : jealousy
mentor : perspicuity
disciple : leadership

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

epic : revised
ballet : appreciated
poem : analyzed
movie : directed
novel : read

179.COAGULANT : THICKEN ::
A.
astringent : dampen
B.
solvent : dissolve
C.
thinner : bind
D.
bleach : seal
E.
dye : dilute

187.DIRECTOR : SCRIPT ::
A.
politician : document
B.
conductor : score
C.
photographer : picture
D.
choreographer : dance
E.
historian : genealogy

180.INSECT : PESTICIDE ::
A.
antiseptic : germicide
B.
preservative : fungicide
C.
plant : herbicide
D.
blood : coagulant
E.
skin : astringent

188.ANNOYING : GADFLY ::
A.
brave : underdog
B.
conniving : killjoy
C.
insipid : bungler
D.
rude : churl
E.
vicious : manipulator

171-180:

CBEDC ADABC

181.NEPOTISM : RELATIVE ::
A.
Cronyism: friend
B.
elitism : leader
C.
narcissism : self
D.
recidivism : criminal
E.
jingoism : patriot
182.PHILANTHROPIST : BENEFICENCE ::
A.
guest : assertiveness
B.
idealist : dissent
C.
painter : perspective
D.
comedian : humor
E.
confidant : foresight
183.MARSH : SODDEN ::
A.
creek : wide
B.
laughter : arrhythmic
C.
desert : arid
D.
question : inaudible
E.
fence : short
184.FEED : HUNGER ::
A.
reassure : uneasiness
B.
penetrate : inclusion
C.
abandon : desolation
D.
transfer : location
E.
fertilize : growth
185.FERTILIZE : GROW ::
A.
immunize : resist
B.
nourish : enrich
C.
heat : burn
D.
graft : multiply
E.
prune : dwarf
186.ORATION : HEARD ::

189.FRIVOLOUS : GRAVITY ::
A.
canny : wisdom
B.
brash : discretion
C.
suspicious : paranoia
D.
vigorous : health
E.
obscure : anonymity
190.EXAGGERATION : CARICATURE ::
A.
craft : art
B.
detail : sketch
C.
illusion : story
D.
brevity : epigram
E.
sophistication : farce
181-190:

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