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Synonyms

Lucky

1. Auspicious

2. Outrageous

3. Ominous

4. Jealous
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Synonyms

Cumbersome

1. Clumsy

2. Fatigue

3. Easy

4. Light
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Synonyms

Camouflage

1. Apparel

2. Cover

3. Transform

4. Disguise
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Synonyms

The soldiers showed fortitude and


resilience while facing the opponents.

1. Conscientiousness

2. Atrocity

3. Ingenuity

4. Bravery
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Synonyms

Ritika was deprived of her father’s property


as she married a knave.

1. Gallant

2. Novice

3. Chauffeur

4. Rogue
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Synonyms

Audacious

1. Horrendous

2. Stifling

3. Lively

4. Brave
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Synonyms

Erudite

1. Scholarly

2. Energetic

3. Serene

4. Effervescent
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Bewilderment

1. Agreement

2. Confusion

3. Arrangement

4. Settlement
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Synonyms

The interviewee tackled the questions of


the interviewer with substantial aplomb.

1. Sanctity

2. Camaraderie

3. Hostility 4. Self-assurance
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Synonyms

Courage

1. Valour

2. Cowardice

3. Timidity

4. Ingenuity
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Synonyms

Fastidious

1. Fast

2. Hardworking

3. Careless

4. Careful
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Synonyms

Flaw

1. Incorrect

2. Display

3. Unkempt

4. Defect
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Synonyms

Gregory’s experiment at the May Science


Fair turned out to be a facile one.

1. Oversimplified

2. Spurious

3. Unequivocal 4. Complicated
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Synonyms

Arson is a flagitious act because it


endangers lives and destroys homes.

1. criminal

2. hopeless

3. rare 4. popular
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Synonyms

Rendezvous

1. Pre-arranged meeting

2. Refusal to meet

3. Sudden meeting

4. Avoid meeting
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Synonyms

Bibliophile

1. Bubbly

2. Booklover

3. Illiterate

4. Non-reader
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Synonyms

Abandon

1. Toleration

2. Relinquish

3. Cherish

4. Construct
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Synonyms

He gave a large amount of donation for


flood victims and everyone appreciated his
magnanimous act.

1. Chimerical 2. Vindictive

3. Cherubic 4. Chivalrous
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Synonyms

Gregarious

1. Excited

2. Sociable

3. Introvert

4. Anti-social
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Synonyms

As the effect of anaesthesia dissipated the


patient regained consciousness.

1. Returned

2. Enhanced

3. Heightened 4. Disappeared
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Synonyms

Utmost

1. Greatest

2. Minimal

3. Least

4. Good
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Synonyms

Yield

1. Produce

2. Defy

3. Bring

4. Build
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Synonyms

Sycophant

1. Flatterer

2. Mammoth

3. Killer

4. Psycho
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Synonyms

Our locality has a common space for


observing various national days and for

organising festivals.

1. witnessing 2. coordinating

3. celebrating 4. forming
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Synonyms

Seizure

1. Governance

2. Capture

3. Stealing

4. Demonstration
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Synonyms

The National Leaders of India were imbued


with qualities like leadership, nationalities

and bravery.

1. Habituated 2. Tinged

3. Filled 4. Sprinkled
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Synonyms

Capable

1. Suitable

2. Willing

3. Reliable

4. Seasoned
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Synonyms

They feared the ignominy of being exposed


asspies.

1. harm 2. ignorance

3. dishonour

4. result
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Synonyms

Exaggeration

1. Amplification

2. Segregation

3. Addition

4. Fortification
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Synonyms

Confess

1. Veil

2. Dissimulate

3. Acknowledge

4. Deny
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Synonyms

Obligation

1. Belief

2. Rule

3. Duty

4. Law
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Synonyms

Omission

1. Deletion

2. Skipper

3. Maintain

4. Accrual
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Synonyms

Gullible

1. Dreary

2. Candid

3. Naive

4. Nosy
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Synonyms

Delegate

1. Representative

2. Exemplar

3. Serviceman

4. Elect
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Synonyms

Observe

1. Watch

2. Clarify

3. Deserve

4. Ignore
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Synonyms

Miscellaneous

1. Interesting

2. Contemporary

3. Virtuous

4. Various
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Synonyms

The clairvoyant witches told Macbeth his


future.

1. Prophetic 2. hideous

3. malevolent

4. buoyant
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Synonyms

The hunter felt no compunction after killing


the tiger.

1. Pressure 2. pleasure

3. remorse

4. compulsion
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Synonyms

Earlier I use to knit very fast, but due to old


age my fingers are not so nimble.

1. Agile 2. Sluggish

3. Mild

4. Obscure
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Synonyms

I still cherish those little pranks and


naughty tricks that we did during our
school days.

1. nasty 2. tractable

3. sinful 4. impish
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Synonyms

Sudha Murthy dealt with complex


psychological issues in her stories in a
lucid manner.

1. Poignant 2. Exquisite

3. Comprehensible 4. Implicit
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Antonyms

Rabble

1. Elite

2. Noise

3. Rubbish

4. Havoc
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Antonyms

Renegade

1. Fugitive

2. Leader

3. Criminal

4. Follower
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Antonyms

Actions done with malice have no good


intention.

1. enmity 2. animosity

3. good will

4. rancour
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Antonyms

The heads turned to the back, where Dr. Pfizer,


surrounded by the female troupe of dancers,
beamed with exhilaration in a dazzling ocean-
green dress paired with stunning jewellery.

1. luminous 2. gingerly

3. pristine 4. lackluster
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Antonyms

Adipose

1. Glutinous

2. Tissue

3. Stringy

4. Fat
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Antonyms

Vain

1. Stubborn

2. Modest

3. Extrovert

4. Selfish
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Antonyms

Propitious

1. Benign

2. Benignant

3. Auspicious

4. Inauspicious
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Antonyms

Enigmatic

1. Ambiguous

2. Comprehensible

3. Tangible

4. Cryptic
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Antonyms

Wisdom

1. Dexterity

2. Imbecility

3. Competency

4. Cogency
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Antonyms

Prudent

1. Intuition

2. Caution

3. Imprudent

4. Unprudent
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Antonyms

His extravagant pretensions only served to


excite ridicule.

1. lavish 2. costly

3. fanciful

4. economical
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Antonyms

Confused

1. Lucid

2. Developed

3. Stupid

4. Tangled
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Antonyms

Acumen

1. Good decision

2. Anger

3. Stupidity

4. Happiness
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Antonyms

Emigration

1. Immigration

2. Asylum

3. Refuge

4. Guest
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Antonyms

Admire

1. Adore

2. Ridicule

3. Wonder

4. Enjoy
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Antonyms

Callous

1. Emotional

2. Sensitive

3. Senile

4. Analytical
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Antonyms

He greeted Charles with a languid wave of


his hand.

1. supine 2. energetic

3. lackadaisical

4. sluggish
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Antonyms

A diligent individual possesses the quality


to win every difficulty.

1. Inactive 2. Earnest

3. Moderate

4. Bustling
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Antonyms

Permission

1. Hindrance

2. Authorisation

3. Consent

4. Liberty
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Antonyms

Abide

1. Dwell

2. Anticipate

3. Reject

4. Endure
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Antonyms

Primeval

1. Primal

2. Recent

3. Autochthonic

4. Indigenous
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Antonyms

Infinite

1. Absolute

2. Boundless

3. Evanescent

4. Unfathomable
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Antonyms

Gracious

1. Rude

2. Blissful

3. Active

4. Passive
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Antonyms

Defile

1. Tarnish

2. Befoul

3. Clean

4. Corrupt
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Antonyms

Until recently, 3D printing has been sugar-


based, but technology is emerging that reliably
prints savoury and fresh ingredients.

1. Sweet 2. Rancid

3. Pungent 4. Musty
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Antonyms

Solitude

1. Company

2. Individual

3. Ex-serviceman

4. Victim
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Antonyms

Blitz

1. Harm

2. Obtuse

3. Kill

4. Attack
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Antonyms

His woeful eyes betrayed his feeling.

1. bewailing

2. cheerful

3. agonised

4. plangent
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Antonyms

Fame

1. Distinction

2. Glory

3. Laurels

4. Disgrace
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Antonyms

Experts have shown that those who suffer from


social anxieties and find it challenging to find a
common language with others can overcome these
obstacles by watching movies.

1. Desperation 2. Solace

3. Unconcern 4. Placidity
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Antonyms

Terse

1. Polite

2. Timid

3. Excited

4. Authoritative
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Idioms and Phrases

Separate the wheat from the chaff

1. Cooking food during famine

2. To separate the valuable from the worthless

3. Farming barren lands with little water

4. Harvesting crops and cooking them


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Idioms and Phrases

To be in the driving seat

1. To allow other people to go past yourself

2. To be in charge or control of a situation

3. To be able to drive a vehicle

4. To avoid speaking up on something


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Idioms and Phrases

Hit the nail on the head

1. Take advantage of a good situation

2. Do something exactly right

3. Do something without having planned beforehand

4. Do something pointless
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Idioms and Phrases

Hit the sack

1. Go to sleep

2. To harm someone

3. Achieve something

4. Complete the task


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Idioms and Phrases

Cissy promised to turn over a new leaf and keep her


room clean from now on.

1. To accept immediately

2. To take a chance

3. To start behaving in a better way

4. To tease someone
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Idioms and Phrases

Break a leg

1. Bravery

2. Good luck

3. Accident

4. Sudden attack
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Idioms and Phrases

You need to be aware of argus-eyed people in the


organisation.

1. Angry

2. Kind

3. Content

4. Vigilant
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Idioms and Phrases

The new production targets have stirred up a hornet's


nest.

1. To confess without reserve

2. To preserve one’s energy

3. To gain prominence

4. To raise controversy
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Idioms and Phrases

To win laurels

1. To win an easy battle

2. To achieve honours and glory

3. To be fooled by others

4. To secure a well-paying job


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Idioms and Phrases

He burnt his fingers interfering in others’ problems.

1. caught his fingers in fire

2. was happy

3. got in good relations with

4. got into trouble


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Idioms and Phrases

To keep a good table

1. To keep good company

2. To have a luxurious home

3. To keep one’s home organised

4. To offer sumptuous food to one’s guests


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Idioms and Phrases

Grandpa often likes to sit in the balcony and chew the


fat with me.

1. Criticise people

2. Gossip and make small talk

3. Chew meat

4. Play a game
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Idioms and Phrases

Break the ice

1. To talk about something that is considered taboo

2. To discuss something worthless

3. To begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an


uncomfortable situation

4. To reveal a secret
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Idioms and Phrases

Two peas in a pod

1. Treat people fairly

2. Look very similar in appearance or character

3. Talk about a problem

4. Make a bad situation worse


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Idioms and Phrases

Bite the bullet

1. To feel powerless because of fatigue

2. To get something over with because it is inevitable

3. To eat something unhealthy because of its taste

4. To buy ammunition because of upcoming danger


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Idioms and Phrases

By the skin of your teeth

1. To do difficult tasks

2. To get worried easily

3. Chewing food improperly

4. To just barely get by or make it


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Idioms and Phrases

Arunima is the apple of her mother’s eye.

1. Her mother’s enemy

2. Annoying to her mother

3. A person of whom her mother is extremely fond and


proud

4. Spiteful person
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Idioms and Phrases

They got into hot water when their tricks were revealed
by their neighbour.

1. Landed in trouble

2. Made fun of

3. Were thoroughly familiar with

4. Took the help of


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Idioms and Phrases

At the eleventh hour

1. In the evening

2. At the last moment

3. At night

4. In the morning
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Idioms and Phrases

Take away your breath

1. Astonishing

2. Falling in love

3. Killing

4. Exhausting
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Idioms and Phrases

By leaps and bounds

1. Slowly

2. Abruptly

3. Stealthily

4. Rapidly
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Idioms and Phrases

Blow hot and cold

1. Critiquing

2. Vacillating

3. Tormenting

4. Rebuking
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Idioms and Phrases

Chicken hearted

1. Someone who is hypocritical

2. Someone who is brave and courageous

3. Someone who cannot be won over

4. Someone who lacks courage and is easily frightened


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Idioms and Phrases

The young athletes bore the palm in almost all the


events.

1. Fixed

2. Lost

3. Won

4. Compromised
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Idioms and Phrases

Break fresh/new ground

1. To build a new house

2. To do something that was not done before

3. To dig a well

4. To talk to stranger
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Idioms and Phrases

She's got a charley horse in her leg.

1. Inertness

2. Assist someone

3. Cramp

4. Being very mobile


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Idioms and Phrases

Go through fire and water

1. To fail in all types of hardships

2. To pass through life

3. To pass through all types of hardships

4. To pass through all types of luxury


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Antonyms

She was reluctant to say anything to the members of


the board.

Ans 1. Hesitant

2. Impatient

3. Annoyed

4. Eager
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Antonyms

His haughty attitude angered everyone present at the


meeting.

Ans 1. Subservient

2. Humble

3. Conceited

4. Casual
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Antonyms

The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of


taxpayer’s money.

Ans 1. Described

2. Defended

3. Represented

4. Decried

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