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1) FRAIL
1. elaborate
2. fancy
3. weak
4. robust
Solution : 4
Frail - easily broken
Robust - Strong
2) ENDURANCE
1. indolence
2. patience
3. tolerance
4. persistence
Solution : 1
Endurance- ability to endure hardship ,persistence, tolerance
3) INTENTIONAL
1. designed
2. voluntary
3. calculated
4. accidental
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Solution : 4
Intentional - planned,done deliberately
Accidental- unintentional, happening by chance
4) LAMENT
1. bleed
2. bemoan
3. appeal
4. celebrate
Solution : 4
Lament - to express grief
5) APPLAUD
1. denounce
2. magnify
3. commend
4. approve
Solution : 1
Applaud - to praise,to express approval
Denounce - to criticize
6) ENRAGED
1. pleased
2. livid
3. aggravated
4. infuriated
Solution : 1
Enraged - angered ,infuriated
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7) INFINITE
1. boundless
2. eternal
3. vast
4. limited
Solution : 4
Infinite - boundless, endless,eternal
8) CONTIGUOUS
1. contactual
2. separated
3. neighbouring
4. adjoining
Solution : 2
Contiguous- connected, adjacent
9) SUBSIDE
1. ease
2. enlarge
3. diminish
4. abate
Solution : 2
Subside - to become lower,to descend
Enlarge - to make larger
10) INITIATE
1. begin
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2. finish
3. trigger
4. commence
Solution : 2
Initiate - to begin,to commence
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11) CONSUME
1. save
2. absorb
3. devour
4. exhaust
Solution : 1
Consume - to spend,to devour
12) TENSE
1. relaxed
2. stiff
3. close
4. strained
Solution : 1
Tense - not relaxed,stressed
13) WANE
1. increase
2. abate
3. fall
4. dwindle
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Solution : 1
Wane - to decrease,to dwindle
14) ERUDITE
1. ignorant
2. savvy
3. highbrow
4. scholarly
Solution : 1
Erudite - scholarly,highbrow
Ignorant - unknowledgeable,lowbrow
15) OFFBEAT
1. conventional
2. weird
3. freaky
4. unique
Solution : 1
Offbeat - unusual ,unconventional
16) FUTILE
1. hollow
2. worthless
3. barren
4. productive
Solution : 4
Futile - incapable of producing results,worthless,barren
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17) PERTURB
1. Fluster
2. Soothe
3. Confound
4. Commend
Solution : 2
Perturb - to disturb, to bother
Soothe - to restore to ease/comfort
18) IMPEDE
1. Expedite
2. Thwart
3. Retard
4. Hamper
Solution : 1
Impede - to hinder,to hamper,to thwart
Expedite - to accelerate the progress of
19) REPUGNANT
1. Odious
2. Pleasant
3. Austere
4. Sombre
Solution : 2
Repugnant- arousing disgust or aversion; odious
Sombre - gloomy,dismal
Austere - simple,unadorned,lacking trivial decoration
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20) DUBIOUS
1. Likely
2. Dusky
3. Shady
4. Fishy
Solution : 1
Dubious - open to suspicion, fishy,shady
21) DEMEAN
1. Debase
2. Belittle
3. Admire
4. Ignore
Solution : 3
Demean - to debase,to belittle
Admire - to praise
22) ADEPT
1.expert
2. proficient
3. deft
4. inept
Solution : 4
Adept - skilled,versed,proficient,deft
Inept - not proficient
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23) RECKLESS
1. heedless
2. brash
3. daring
4. cautious
Solution : 4
Reckless - careless,heedless,daring (indifferent to danger)
24) MORTALITY
1. fatality
2. lethality
3. death
4. birth
Solution : 4
25) TURBID
1. varied
2. clear
3. mixed
4. confused
Solution : 2
Turbid - unclear,confused,obscure
26) AWARE
1. robust
2. impervious
3. resilient
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4. ignorant
Solution : 4
27) INNATE
1. basic
2. simple
3. unassuming
4. acquired
Solution : 4
Innate - inborn,intrinsic ; not acquired
28) DISCARD
1. distribute
2. waste
3. adopt
4. share
Solution : 3
Discard - to throw away ,to reject
29) BLUNT
1. sharp
2. charred
3. large
4. lengthy
Solution : 1
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30) REPRIMAND
1. Reproof
2. Reward
3. Redeem
4. Rebuke
Solution : 2
Reprimand - rebuke ,A formal reproof
31) COMPLY
1. Consent
2. Defer
3. Adhere
4. Oppose
Solution : 4
Comply - to agree,to consent or conform
32) BESEECH
1. Implore
2. Exhort
3. Command
4. Invoke
Solution :
Beseech - to invoke,to beg or implore ; exhort
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33) SAGACIOUS
1. Prudent
2. Ingenious
3. Ignorant
4. Astute
Solution : 3
Sagacious- Having farsightedness
34) ADORN
1. Grace
2. Disfigure
3. Enrich
4. Subdue
Solution : 2
Adorn - to decorate, to make more beautiful
35) SOGGY
1. dry
2. gloomy
3. broken
4. unfit
Solution : 1
Soggy - soaked with moisture
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36) CULPABLE
1. innocent
2. disagreeable
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3. reserved
4. offensive
Solution : 1
Culpable - blameworthy
37) CHIVALROUS
1. annoyed
2. valiant
3. cowardly
4. indignant
Solution : 3
Chivalrous- gallant,honourable
38) EXULTANT
1. depressed
2. energetic
3. wounded
4. delighted
Solution : 1
Exultant - elated,happy
39) Quiescent
1. Indifferent
2. Active
3. Peaceful
4. Dejected
Solution : 2
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Quiescent(adj)- inactive
40) Exodus
1. Departure
2. Arrival
3. Refund
4. Exit
Solution : 2
Exodus(n)- A sudden departure of large number of people
41) VICIOUS
1. Unfortunate
2. Virtuous
3. Baneful
4. Sinful
Solution : 2
Vicious (adj)- violent,destructive, bad
Virtuous (adj)- good,righteous
42) HILARIOUS
1. Blithe
2. Merry
3. Sad
4. Happy
Solution : 3
Hilarious(adj)- very funny, full of hilarity;merry
43) VIGILANT
1. Rash
2. Cautious
3. Wary
4. Alert
Solution : 1
Vigilant (adj)-watchful
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44) FLEXIBLE
1. Supple
2. Stale
3. Stiff
4. Soft
Solution : 3
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45) BROAD
1. Narrow
2. Wide
3. Long
4. Large
Solution : 1
46) LIBERTY
1. Independence
2. Convenience
3. Dependence
4. Deliverance
Solution : 3
Liberty(n)- freedom
47) Derogatory
1. Complimentary
2. Intricate
3. Depreciating
4. Insulting
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Solution : 1
Derogatory (adj)- insulting ,dishonourable
48) Obsolete
1. Recent
2. Outdated
3. Remote
4. Rigid
Solution : 1
Obsolete (adj)- outdated
49) Friendship
1. Slavery
2. Amity
3. Enmity
4. Arrogance
Solution : 3
50) Sparse
1. Scanty
2. Abundant
3. Tranquil
4. Costly
Solution : 2
Sparse (adj)- not dense; meager
51) DEXTERITY
1. Skill
2. Ignorance
3. Mastery
4. Agility
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Solution : 2
Dexterity - skill
52) DIVIDE
1. Unite
2. Break
3. Engulf
4. Split
Solution : 1
53) Bizarre
1. Weird
2. Strange
3. Happy
4. Usual
Solution : 4
Bizzare - strange, unusual
54) Allure
1. Attract
2. Repulse
3. Rewind
4. Revive
Solution : 2
Allure(v)- attract
Repulse - repel
55) Hostile
1. Violent
2. Amiable
3. Adverse
4. Unfavourable
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Solution : 2
56) Sluggish
1. Sedentary
2. Active
3. Weak
4. Dull
Solution : 2
Sluggish- dull,inactive
57) Glee
1. Woe
2. Bliss
3. Fun
4. Joy
Solution : 1
Glee - joy,happiness
Woe - sadness
58) Persist
1. Cease
2. Remain
3. Continue
4. Insist
Solution : 1
Persist - to persevere, to remain
Cease - to stop
59) HASTE
1. Lose
2. Dash
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3. Delay
4. Rush
Solution : 3
Haste - hurry,rush
60) FICKLE
1. Flighty
2. Crafty
3. Stable
4. Subtle
Solution : 3
Fickle - changeable, not stable
61) GROTESQUE
1. Distorted
2. Ugly
3. Attractive
4. Monstrous
Solution : 3
Grotesque- distorted,hideous, not attractive
62) STRINGENT
1. Lenient
2. Strict
3. Stern
4. Severe
Solution : 1
Stringent- strict,stern
Lenient - not strict
63) Repulsive
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1. Revolting
2. Attractive
3. Brilliant
4. Hideous
Solution : 2
Repulsive- not attractive
64) Native
1. Urban
2. Foreign
3. Rustic
4. Rural
Solution : 2
65) Industrious
1. Lethargic
2. Cautious
3. Durable
4. Diligent
Solution : 1
Industrious- hard-working
Lethargic- sluggish, not hard-working
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66) Assist
1. Conceal
2. Decline
3. Support
4. Obstruct
Solution : 4
Assist - to help
Obstruct - to impede
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67) Malice
1. Goodwill
2. Humility
3. Hypocrisy
4. Truth
Solution : 1
Malice - ill will
68) Foul
1. Nasty
2. Proud
3. Fair
4. Vile
Solution : 3
Foul - nasty,dirty
69) Persuade
1. Dissuade
2. Induce
3. Impress
4. Pervade
Solution : 1
70) Rear
1.Back
2. Hind
3. Front
4. Lower
Solution : 3
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71) Mellow
1. Soft
2. Medium
3. Hard
4. Shiny
Solution : 3
Mellow- soft or tender
72) Emerge
1. Disappear
2. Appear
3. Surface
4. Announce
Solution : 1
Emerge - appear
73) Extol
1. Censure
2. Boorish
3. Realistic
4. Exposure
Solution : 1
Extol - to praise
Censure- to criticize
74) Humane
1. Kind
2. Sympathetic
3. Cruel
4. Living
Solution : 3
Humane - kind
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75) HASTY
1 sudden
2 cautious
3 reckless
4 urgent
Solution: 2
76) ACCESSIBLE
1 reachable
2 stressed
3 attainable
4 restricted
Solution: 4
Accessible- reachable
77) URBAN
1 modern
2 alien
3 rural
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4 casual
Solution: 3
78) MEAGRE
1 common
2 scarce
3 plentiful
4 minor
Solution: 3
79) SPARSE
1 dense
2 strong
3 thin
4 weak
Solution: 1
80) INFERIOR
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1 ulterior
2 exterior
3 interior
4 superior
Solution: 4
81) PROSPERITY
1 adversity
2 simplicity
3 nobility
4 affinity
Solution: 1
Prosperity- affluence
Nobility - aristocracy, upper class
82) CENSURE
1 shame
2 distrust
3 criticism
4 praise
Solution: 4
83) DESPAIR
1 dearth
2 calm
3 hope
4 pride
Solution: 3
Despair - to be hopeless
Dearth - scarcity
84) EXCEPTIONAL
1 rare
2 unique
3 optional
4 ordinary
Solution: 4
85) FEROCIOUS
1 fierce
2 prudent
3 gentle
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4 cunning
Solution: 3
Ferocious- fierce ,wild ,brutal
Prudent - judicious, sagacious
Cunning- crafty ,clever
86) MISERY
1 dearth
2 poverty
3 censure
4 bliss
Solution: 4
87) ASCENT
1 nascent
2 descent
3 crescent
4 recent
Solution: 2
Ascent - an increase
Nascent - newly formed
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88) FLEXIBLE
1 pliant
2 elastic
3 stiff
4 variable
Solution: 3
89) NOVEL
1 old
2 original
3 new
4 fresh
90) OMINOUS
1 threatening
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2 foreboding
3 auspicious
4 baleful
Solution: 3
91) RETALIATION
1 reconciliation
2 retribution
3 retrospection
4 regression
Solution: 1
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92) LOYALTY
1 faith
2 treason
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3 trust
4 fidelity
Solution: 2
Loyalty- faith
Treason - treachery, the crime of betraying one's own country.
Fidelity - faithfulness to one's duties.
93) ADVANCE
1 shift
2 move
3 progress
4 retreat
Solution: 4
94) ARROGANT
1 humble
2 rough
3 bold
4 uncouth
Solution: 1
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95) TACIT
1 inaudible
2 silent
3 mute
4 explicit
Solution: 4
96) PROCEED
1 ahead
2 recede
3 forward
4 continue
Solution: 1
97) MENTAL
1 brainy
2 ability
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3 strength
4 physical
Solution: 4
98) CHRONIC
1 routine
2 regular
3 infrequent
4 continuing
Solution: 3
Chronic- prolonged,frequent, Continuing
99) COMPLACENT
1 humble
2 satisfied
3 confident
4 trusted
Solution: 1
100) SALIENT
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1 negligible
2 prominent
3 striking
4 clear
Solution: 1
101) RANDOM
1 formal
2 specific
3 irregular
4 casual
Solution: 2
102) SHALLOW
1 deep
2 narrow
3 crooked
4 slight
Solution: 1
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103) AMASS
1 collect
2 horde
3 heap
4 distribute
Solution: 4
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104) POROUS
1 spongy
2 permeable
3 impermeable
4 absorbent
Solution: 3
105) ABSTRACT
1 elusive
2 concrete
3 intangible
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4 vague
Solution: 2
106) HOPE
1 daring
2 courage
3 despair
4 confidence
Solution: 3
107) GAUNT
1 lean
2 bent
3 plump
4 old
Solution: 3
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108) VIRULENT
1 dangerous
2 amicable
3 lethal
4 powerful
Solution: 2
109) ROUTINE
1 normal
2 accepted
3 regular
4 different
Solution: 4
110) CONCLUSIVE
1 clear
2 undeniable
3 ambiguous
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4 decisive
Solution: 3
111) EMACIATED
1 lean
2 fat
3 thin
4 shrunken
Solution: 2
112) BOLD
1 confident
2 cheeky
3 brave
4 timid
Solution: 4
113) PERPETRATE
1.commit
2.perpetuate
3.react
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4.prevent
Solution: 4
114) COMPROMISE
1.treaty
2.dissent
3.agreement
4.disturbance
Solution: 2
115) RESTRICTED
1.unbounded
2.barred
3.unmanned
4.banned
Solution: 1
116) THREATEN
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1.Coax
2.Criticize
3.Compete
4.Commend
Solution: 4
117) RECOVERED
1.last
2.latest
3.leased
4.lost
Solution: 4
118) ILLUMINATE
1.add
2.erase
3.light
4.darken
Solution: 4
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119) DEFICIT
1.adhere
2.credit
3.surplus
4.remove
Solution: 3
Surplus - excess
120) PUBLIC
1.common
2.ready
3.private
4.restricted
Solution: 3
121) PROGRESSIVE
1.conservative
2.repeated
3.aristocratic
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4.moving
Solution: 1
122) TYRANT
1.patron
2.benefactor
3.champion
4.rival
Solution: 2
123) WEAKNESS
1.illness
2.strength
3.bravery
4.disability
Solution: 2
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124) PROLONG
1.prevent
2.shorten
3.allow
4.increase
Solution: 2
125) SCANTY
1.small
2.concise
3.profuse
4.precise
Solution: 3
126) ACQUIT
1.evict
2.clear
3.forgive
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4.convict
Solution: 4
Acquit - to declare not guilty
Evict - to force someone to move out
127) ABSURD
1.sensitive
2.selfish
3.sensible
4.sentimental
Solution: 3
128) ASCENT
1.descent
2.depression
3.decent
4.distant
Solution: 1
129) FOREIGN
1.rustic
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2.rural
3.indian
4.native
Solution: 4
130) VIGILANT
1.careful
2.careless
3.visible
4.elusive
Solution: 2
Vigilant - careful
Elusive- rarely seen,difficult to make precise
131) EXTRAVAGANT
1.generous
2.deficit
3.pauper
4.thrifty
Solution: 4
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132) CRUCIAL
1.trivial
2.imperative
3.pivotal
4.critical
Solution: 1
133) COVETOUS
1.benevolent
2.acquisitive
3.avaricious
4.mercenary
Solution: 1
134) MEAGRE
1.plentiful
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2.inadequate
3.scanty
4.premium
Solution: 1
Meagre - in small amount, scanty, inadequate
135) ARROGANCE
1.sweetness
2.humility
3.superiority
4.vanity
Solution: 2
136) SEVERE
1.morose
2.mild
3.mediocre
4.meticulous
Solution: 2
137) PRUDENT
1.indiscreet
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2.judicious
3.practical
4.tactful
Solution: 1
138) AFFINITY
1.aversion
2.attraction
3.empathy
4.preference
Solution: 1
139) ACCEPT
1.reject
2.acquire
3.obtain
4.release
Solution: 1
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140) SACRED
1.perpetual
2.pious
3.profane
4.profound
Solution: 3
Sacred - holy
Profane - wicked,unholy
Pious - holy
Profound- very deep ,very serious
141) NOTORIOUS
1.famous
2.vicious
3.infamous
4.disgraceful
Solution: 1
Notorious- infamous
Vicious- violent,destructive
Disgraceful- shameful
142) TRANSIENT
1.stationary
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2.temporal
3.celestial
4.permanent
Solution: 4
143) LIBERTY
1.slavery
2.freedom
3.autonomy
4.reservation
Solution: 1
144) SWERVE
1.droop
2.lurch
3.deviate
4.straighten
Solution: 4
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145) SOBER
1.nervous
2.agitated
3.serious
4.calm
Solution: 2
146) DENSE
1.sparse
2.thick
3.condensed
4.opaque
Solution: 1
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147) STALE
1.flat
2.fresh
3.dry
4.sour
Solution: 2
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148) GATHER
1.display
2.dispute
3.distract
4.disperse
Solution: 4
149) COMIC
1.amusing
2.tragic
3.awkward
4.absurd
Solution: 2
150) REPRIMAND
1.apprehend
2.reproach
3.compliment
4.blame
Solution: 3
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Reprimand- rebuke,reproach
Apprehend- to anticipate
151) FINITE
1.finished
2.limited
3.bound
4.endless
Solution: 4
152) AGONY
1.anxiety
2.distress
3.comfort
4.misery
Solution: 3
153) EMINENT
1.exalted
2.inconspicuous
3.impressive
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4.distinguished
Solution: 2
154) EXCEPTIONAL
1.uncommon
2.unthinkable
3.unimaginable
4.unremarkable
Solution: 4
155) PARDON
1.mercy
2.punish
3.kindness
4.grace
Solution: 2
156) ESCALATE
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1.heighten
2.enlarge
3.raise
4.reduce
Solution: 4
157) TENDER
1.soft
2.warm
3.gentle
4.rough
Solution: 4
Tender - soft
158) EXPANSION
1.inflation
2.augmentation
3.extension
4.compression
Solution: 4
Expansion - to expand ,to augment
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159) SCARCE
1.scanty
2.few
3.seldom
4.plentiful
Solution: 4
Scarce - scanty
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160) ALLURING
1. interesting
2. charming
3. repulsive
4. glamorous
Solution: 3
Alluring - interesting, enchanting
161) TURBULENT
1. raging
2. peaceful
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3. forceful
4. swirling
Solution: 2
162) EMPATHY
1. appreciation
2. warmth
3. sympathy
4. apathy
Solution: 4
163) ANIMOSITY
1. sarcasm
2. benevolence
3. bitterness
4. contamination
Solution: 2
164) PANDEMONIUM
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1. turbulence
2. harmony
3. excitement
4. uproar
Solution: 2
Pandemonium- chaos,outburst,uproar,turbulence
165) PIQUANT
1. pungent
2. interesting
3. bland
4. peppery
Solution: 3
Piquant - engaging, charming
Pungent - a strong odor that stings the nose.
Bland - to mix ,to blend
Peppery - having the taste of pepper
166) PREDECESSOR
1.processor
2.lessor
3.oppressor
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Solution: 4
167) LACKADAISICAL
1.indifferent
2.jocular
3.enthusiastic
4.lukewarm
Solution: 3
168) OPTIMISTIC
1. energetic
2. pessimistic
3. idealistic
4. realistic
Solution: 2
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170) CALCULATIVE - To count, depend, or rely on someone or something that is already existing - NAÏVE
176) DILIGENT - having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties -
LAZY
179) MISERY -a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort - BLISS
180) HEREDITARY -conferred by or based on inheritance (an amount of money or property left to
someone in a will) - ACQUIRED
182) STALE - no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry - FRESH
183) SCARCITY - the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage - PLENTY
186) PROVOKE - stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in
someone. -SOOTHE
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196) SUSPICION - a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true - TRUST
197) STERN -serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline -
LENIENT
AGREEMENT
205) MAKE - form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create -
BREAK
206) HUMILITY - the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance - CRUELTY
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210) QUITE - to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely -
NOISY
212) FASTIDIOUS - very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail -
ADJUSTABLE
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213) BLEAK - charmless and inhospitable; dreary / cold and miserable / lacking vegetation and exposed
to the elements - BRIGHT
214) IMMUNE -resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or
sensitized white blood cells - VULNERABLE
216) FETTER - restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles- LIBERATE
224) CONCILIATION - the action of stopping someone being angry / placation - CONFRONTATION
225) AFFLUENT -having a great deal of money (especially of a group or area) / wealthy -POOR
231) ROUGH - having an uneven or irregular surface / not smooth or level - SMOOTH
236) AFFIRM -accept or confirm the validity of (a judgement or agreement); ratify - REFUSE
238) CRITICISE - indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way - COMMEND
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246) PREDILECTION - a preference or special liking for something /a bias in favour of something -
DISLIKE
250) ARID - having little or no rain / too dry or barren to support vegetation - WET
252) CONVICTED - 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 –ACQUITED
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253) MIGRATE - move from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons or conditions
- RETURN
255) ARROGANT - having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities -
MODEST
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261) OBSTINATE -stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so - CONFUSED
263) PANICKY - a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational
behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals - CALM
265) ANXIOUS - feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain
outcome - CALM
266) PHILANTHROPIST - a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous
donation of money to good causes - MISER
269) CUMBERSOME - large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use / unwieldy -
CONVENIENT
276) ELEGANCE -the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner - VULGARITY
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278) ENCOUNTERED -unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult) / meet
(someone) unexpectedly - AVOIDED
279) TRANSPARENT - (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can
be distinctly seen - OPAQUE
284) OMIT - leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully -
INCLUDE
289) AGREEMENT - harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling / a negotiated and typically legally
binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action - DISCORD
290) AFFLUENCE - the state of having a great deal of money; wealth - POVERTY
293) CONCISE -giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive -
LENGTHY
294) PRUDENT - acting with or showing care and thought for the future - UNWISE
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301) CALLOUS - showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others - SENSITIVE
304) ATHEIST -a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. Or an idea -
BELIEVER
305) DELUSION - an idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or
rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder - REALITY
310) FLOURISH - grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly
congenial environment - DEGENERATE
311) MONOTONOUS - dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest - INTERSTING
312) LATENT - existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed - OBVIOUS
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DECENT
315) ORTHODOX - following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a
religion, philosophy, or practice - HERETICAL
319) SOBRIETY -the state of not being under the influence of alcohol - DRUNKENESS
HOPELESS
GENERALITY
SUBMISSION
323) LOOSEN -make (something tied, fastened, or fixed in place) less tight or firm - FASTEN
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330) ENLIGHTEN - give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation -
BEFOG
338) BREADTH -the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width -
NARROWNESS
342) INCONGRUOUS - not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something -
HARMONIOUS
343) INSERT -place, fit, or push (something) into something else - EXTRACT
344) SURVIVAL - the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or
difficult circumstances - EXTINCTION
347) APPRECIATION - recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something -
ANTIPATHY
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348) JADE - a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the
minerals jadeite or nephrite - CHEER
353) REPEL - drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away - ATTRACT
354) APOCRYPHAL - of doubtful authenticity(of a story or statement), although widely circulated as being
true- AUTHENTIC
357) ABBERATTION -a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one -
NORMALITY
358) EMANCIATED - abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food -
HEALTHY
361) LATENT - existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed - EVIDENT
REVEAL
365) AFFLUENCE -the state of having a great deal of money; wealth - POVERTY
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372) REVEAL - make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others - HIDE
DEPENDENCE
SUCCESSFUL
380) DILIGENT - having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties -
LAZY
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387) ACQUITTED - free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty -
CONVICTED
391) CREDIT -the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust
that payment will be made in the future / add (an amount of money) to an account - DEBIT
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401) CORRUPT - having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain -
HONEST
404) LIBERAL - willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new
ideas - INTOLERANT
405) FLOOD - an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is
normally dry land – DROUGHT
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407) DEEP -extending far down from the top or surface - SHALLOW
408) SLAVE - a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them -
MASTER
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423) EMERGE - move out of or away from something and become visible - DISAPPPEAR
426) ALTRUISTIC - showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish -
SELFISH
429) OBSTURCT - block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. - CLEAR
431) AGGRESSIVE -ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression -
PEACEFUL
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438) CALLOUS -showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others -
CONCERNED
440) CRUEL - wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it -
KIND
441) LIBERATION -the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release -
BONDAGE
449) LIBERTY - the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on
one's behaviour or political views - BONDAGE
452) ANTIQUE - having a high value because of age and quality / belonging to ancient times -
RECENT
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453) ISOLATION - the process or fact of isolating (cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart
from others) - ASSOCIATION
455) STRIFE - angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict - PEACE
MODESTY
459) BLOCK -make the movement or flow in (a passage, pipe, road, etc.) difficult or impossible. - CLEAR
460) EXPLICIT -stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt -
AMBIGUOUS
DIFFIDENT
464) BARREN - too poor to produce much or any vegetation / showing no results or achievements;
unproductive - FERTILE
471) TRANSPARENT -allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen -
OPAQUE
BENEFICIAL
479) COMEDY - a play characterized by its humorous or satirical tone and its depiction of amusing people
or incidents, in which the characters ultimately triumph over adversity - TRAGEDY
CONCEAL
486) RANCID -smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale - FRESH
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489) COMPASSIONATE -feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others - HEARTLESS
FORBID
493) LEAD - the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow - FOLLOW
503) MITIGATE -make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful - ENHANCE
SPARSE
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505) TURBULENT - characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm - CALM / PLACID
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507) PRUDENT -acting with or showing care and thought for the future - CARELESS
508) SQUANDERING -waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner -
SAVING
509) CARNAL -relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities - SPIRITUAL
DISSENT
511) TRANSPARENT - allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen -
OPAQUE
IMBALANCE
NECESSARY
514) VETERAN - a person who has had long experience in a particular field - NOVICE
515) FOCUS - the centre of interest or activity / the state or quality of having or producing clear visual
definition/ adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly/ pay particular attention
to - DISPERSE
520) MITIGATE -make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful - ENHANCE
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522) TURBULENT - characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm - CALM / PLACID
524) PRUDENT -acting with or showing care and thought for the future - CARELESS
525) SQUANDERING -waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner -
SAVING
526) CARNAL -relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities - SPIRITUAL
DISSENT
528) TRANSPARENT - allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen -
OPAQUE
IMBALANCE
NECESSARY
531) VETERAN - a person who has had long experience in a particular field - NOVICE
532) FOCUS - the centre of interest or activity / the state or quality of having or producing clear visual
definition/ adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly/ pay particular attention
to - DISPERSE
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537) ELOQUENT - fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing / clearly expressing or indicating something -
INARTICULATE
539) PAUCITY - the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts
PLETHORA
540) REPRIMANDED - express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or
actions- PRAISED
541) EFFEMINATE - having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman(of a man); unmanly - MANLY
545) TAINT -contaminate or pollute (something) / a trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality -
PURIFY
547) DEPTH - the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something - SHALLOW
551) RELEASE - allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free -CONFINE
552) ELEMENTARY - allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free - COMPLEX
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557) NOTORIOUS - famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed -REPUTED
560) REPEL -drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away - ATTRACT
562) TRAITOR -a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle -
PATRIOT
565) ACCUSATION - a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong -EXCULPATION
572) PRUDENT - acting with or showing care and thought for the future - CARELESS
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575) DEFILE - damage the purity or appearance of; mar or spoil / desecrate or profane (something sacred)
- PURIFY
577) THOROUGH - complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial -CURSORY
578) FORMAL - done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or
important occasion - INFORMAL
580) EXAGGERATE -represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is -UNDERSTATE
584) BLESSING - a prayer asking for divine favour and protection - CURSE
585) GLOOMY - dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening -RADIANT
587) CALLOUS - showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others - SENSITIVE
592) IMPEDE - delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder -ADVANCE
594) CALLOUS - showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others -SYMPATHETIC
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596) BETRAYAL -the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery -LOYALTY
598) EXEMPTIONS - the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on
others - INCLUSIONS
599) HUMBLE - having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance -HAUGHTY
601) UNRULY -disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control -ORDERLY
603) RECEDE - go or move back or further away from a previous position - ADVANCE
605) PHILANTHROPIC -seeking to promote the welfare of others (of a person or organization); generous
and benevolent - SELF CENTERED
606) ADULTERATION - mixing other matter of an inferior and sometimes harmful quality with food or
drink intended to be sold – PURIFICATION
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620) SAFE - protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost -INSECURE
625) DECEIT -he action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth -
HONESTLY
626) AMATEURS -a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis -
PROFESSIONALS
627) EVANSCENT - soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing -
PERMANENT
628) DEVIOUS - showing a skillful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals - STRAIGHT
633) PREJUDICED -having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from prejudice; bigoted -
DISPASSIONATE
635) VERITY - a true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance -FLASEHOOD
637) CONTROVERSIAL - giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement -
INDISPUTABLE
638) EXAGGERATE - represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is -UNDERSTATE
641) SYNTHETIC -made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product -NATURAL
642) METICULOUS - showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise - CARELESS
648) ELEVATION - he action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or
position - DEPRESSION
650) LIBERTY -the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on
one's behaviour or political views - SLAVERY
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657) CULMINATION - the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time -
BEGINNING
658) APPROACHED -come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time -RETREATED
659) IMPETUOUS - acting or done quickly and without thought or care - CAUTIOUS
664) CAPRICIOUS - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour -REASONABLE
668) SERVILE - having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others -DEFIANT
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675) UNSCRUPULOUS - having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair -CONSCIENTIOUS
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687) AGGRAVATE -make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious -ALLEVIATE
689) QUIESCENT - in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy – ACTIVE (wrong question – option
mentioned in response sheet was DORMANT, which is synonym)
690) VANITY - excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements -HUMILITY
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692) LENIENT - more merciful or tolerant than expected (of a punishment or person in authority)- STRICT
693) CAPTIVATE - attract and hold the interest and attention of / charm - DISTRACT
699) OBSTINATE - stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so - DOCILE
700) COURAGE - the ability to do something that frightens one / bravery - COWARDICE
701) ARID -having little or no rain (of land or a climate) / too dry or barren to support vegetation - FERTILE
702) RUGGED - having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface (of ground or terrain) -SMOOTH
705) EVADE - escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery -CONFRONT
706) INSULAR - ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience -
COSMOPOLITAN
711) FUTILE - incapable of producing any useful result / pointless -FRUITFUL 601. INCLEMENT -
unpleasantly cold or wet (of the weather) - MILD
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714) VISIONARY - thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom –REALIST
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715) INFIRM - not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness - STRONG
716) REASSURE - say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of (someone) -DISCOURAGE
717) VENIAL - denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace -UNPARDONABLE
718) INSTINCTIVE - relating to or prompted by instinct; done without conscious thought -RATIONAL
720) ACCOLADE -an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit -
BLAME
721) AMBIGUOUS - open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaningCLEAR
722) WARY -feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems - RASH
725) LUNACY - the state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use) - SANITY
726) AMATEUR - a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis -
PROFESSIONAL
727) DIFFIDENCE - modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence - SELF- ASSURANCE
731) FRUGALITY - the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness -PRODIGALITY
732) GROUP - a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together -INDIVIDUAL
733) DISSENT - the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held -
AGREEMENT
734) ACQUIT - free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty - CONDEMN
739) DESECRATION -the action of desecrating (treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent
743) PERDILECTION - a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something -
AVERSION
744) ZENITH - the time at which something is most powerful or successful - NADIR
746) ARROGANT - having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities -
MODEST
747) EFFEMINACY - manifestation of traits in a boy or man that are more often associated with feminine
nature - MANLINESS
748) VACILLATION - the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision-
STEADFASTNESS
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751) BOLD - showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous - TIMID
757) PROCRASTINATE -delay or postpone action; put off doing something - EXPEDITE
758) CESSATION - the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end -COMMENCEMENT
759) FRUGAL - sparing or economical as regards money or food / simple and plain and costing little -
EXTRAVAGANT
761) SACRED - connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving
veneration - PROFANE
762) TARDY -delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late - PROMPT
763) FOMENT -instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action) -QUELL
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767) ALIGHT -descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport - EMBARK
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768) NOURISH - provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good
condition - STARVE
769) CONTROVERSIAL - giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement -
UNDISPUTED
770) TRANSIENCE - the state or fact of lasting only for a short time - ETERNITY
773) WARY - feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems - CARELESS
781) SQUANDER - waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner - SKIMP
784) DISAVOWAL - the denial of any responsibility or support for something / repudiation -APPROVAL
785) NONCORFIRMIST - a person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behaviour
or views - CONVENTIONAL
786) MALLEABLE - easily influenced / pliable / able to be hammered or pressed into shape without
breaking or cracking (of a metal or other material) - INTRACTABLE
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786) SACRED
1.perpetual
2.pious
3.profane
4.profound
Solution: 3
Sacred - holy
Profane - wicked,unholy
Pious - holy
Profound- very deep ,very serious
787) NOTORIOUS
1.famous
2.vicious
3.infamous
4.disgraceful
Solution: 1
Notorious- infamous
Vicious- violent,destructive
Disgraceful- shameful
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788)TRANSIENT
1.stationary
2.temporal
3.celestial
4.permanent
Solution: 4
789) LIBERTY
1.slavery
2.freedom
3.autonomy
4.reservation
Solution: 1
790) SWERVE
1.droop
2.lurch
3.deviate
4.straighten
Solution: 4
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791) SOBER
1.nervous
2.agitated
3.serious
4.calm
Solution: 2
792) DENSE
1.sparse
2.thick
3.condensed
4.opaque
Solution: 1
793) STALE
1.flat
2.fresh
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3.dry
4.sour
Solution: 2
794) GATHER
1.display
2.dispute
3.distract
4.disperse
Solution: 4
795) COMIC
1.amusing
2.tragic
3.awkward
4.absurd
Solution: 2
796) REPRIMAND
1.apprehend
2.reproach
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3.compliment
4.blame
Solution: 3
Reprimand- rebuke,reproach
Apprehend- to anticipate
797) FINITE
1.finished
2.limited
3.bound
4.endless
Solution: 4
800) AGONY
1.anxiety
2.distress
3.comfort
4.misery
Solution: 3
801) EMINENT
1.exalted
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2.inconspicuous
3.impressive
4.distinguished
Solution: 2
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802) EXCEPTIONAL
1.uncommon
2.unthinkable
3.unimaginable
4.unremarkable
Solution: 4
803) PARDON
1.mercy
2.punish
3.kindness
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4.grace
Solution: 2
804) ESCALATE
1.heighten
2.enlarge
3.raise
4.reduce
Solution: 4
805) TENDER
1.soft
2.warm
3.gentle
4.rough
Solution: 4
Tender - soft
806) EXPANSION
1.inflation
2.augmentation
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3.extension
4.compression
Solution: 4
Expansion - to expand ,to augment
807) SCARCE
1.scanty
2.few
3.seldom
4.plentiful
Solution: 4
Scarce - scanty
808) ALLURING
1. interesting
2. charming
3. repulsive
4. glamorous
Solution: 3
Alluring - interesting, enchanting
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809) TURBULENT
1. raging
2. peaceful
3. forceful
4. swirling
Solution: 2
810) EMPATHY
1. appreciation
2. warmth
3. sympathy
4. apathy
Solution: 4
811) ANIMOSITY
1. sarcasm
2. benevolence
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3. bitterness
4. contamination
Solution: 2
812) PANDEMONIUM
1. turbulence
2. harmony
3. excitement
4. uproar
Solution: 2
Pandemonium- chaos,outburst,uproar,turbulence
813) PIQUANT
1. pungent
2. interesting
3. bland
4. peppery
Solution: 3
Piquant - engaging, charming
Pungent - a strong odor that stings the nose.
Bland - to mix ,to blend
Peppery - having the taste of pepper
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814) PREDECESSOR
1.processor
2.lessor
3.oppressor
4.successor
Solution: 4
815) LACKADAISICAL
1.indifferent
2.jocular
3.enthusiastic
4.lukewarm
Solution: 3
816) OPTIMISTIC
1. energetic
2. pessimistic
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3. idealistic
4. realistic
Solution: 2
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