In each of the following Questions choose from the given options the correct synonym of the

underlined words in the sentences:

1. The secret nature of his work precluded official recognition.

(A) Prevent (B) include (C) accelerate (D) recognize

2. The essay was written in pithy and popular language, full of proverbs and
colloquialisms.
(A) Verbose (B) terse (C) long winded (C) relevant (D) lackadaisical

3. Nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local
conservationists.
(A) Enrage (B) Encounter (C) Exemplify (D) appease

4. Corruption is a serious and insidious problem.

(A) Gullible (B) crafty (C) laudable (D) docile

5. She asked an impertinent question which enraged the President of the company.
(A) Courteous (B) silly (C) impolite (D) shrewd

6. The film's denouement was unsatisfying and ambiguous.

(A) Opening (B) Pulse (C) Finale (D) Plot

7. The Ambanis are astute businessmen.

(A) Diplomatic (B) Shrewd (C) Successful (D) Profligate

8. There are too many complaisant doctors signing sick notes.

(A) Amenable (B) Disagreeable (C) Negligent (D) Dedicated

9. He was a conscientious man and so he took his duties very seriously.

(A) Punctilious (B) Lethargic (C) Foolish (D) Scholarly

10. There was a ceremony staged for credulous tourists.

(A) Unbelievable (B) Alluring (C) Naïve (D) Expert

11. The exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem.
(A) Mollify (B) Nullify (C) Gratify (C) Aggravated

12. The intrepid reporter captured the videos of the raging storm.
 (A) Cowardly (B) Dauntless (C) Alacrity (D) Austere
13. The rapacious land lord grabbed all the fertile lands from the poor peasants.
(A) Favoured (B) Distinguished (C) Avaricious (D) Generous

14. Her friends reproached her for not thinking enough about her family.
(A) Lauded (B) Admonished (C) Recommended (D) Deserted

15. He received a rudimentary education and looked out for a job.

(A) Advanced (B) Expertise (C) Exemplary (D) Elementary

16. They have utterly eclipsed their vaunted American rivals.

(A) Acclaimed (B) Renegade (C) Despised (D) Devilish

17. Fashions are ephemeral: new ones regularly drive out the old.
(A) Rarity (B) Transitory (C) Longevity (D) Laconic

18. The impunity enjoyed by military officers implicated in civilian killings.

(A) Extravagance (B) Impudence (C) Exemption (D) Proclivity

19. The judge found it difficult to identify and separate the authentic from the spurious
claims.
(A) Legitimate (B) Original (C) Fake (D) Secretive

20. The agent later turned out to be a renegade.

(A) Apostle (B) Traitor (C) Supporter (D) Opposition

21. She became querulous and demanding once she gained a foothold in the organization.
(A) Successful (B) Dominant (C) Petulant (D) Flattered

22. His public statements became increasingly pugnacious.

(A) Antagonistic (B) Supportive (C) Germane (D) Verbose

23. They found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort.

(A) Destiny (B) Direction (C) Abomination (C) Native

24. The dilapidated buildings lined the streets of the old town.
(A) Renovated (B) Ramshackle (C) Organised (D) Lively

25. He seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions.

(A) Abate (B) indulge (C) habitual (D) evasive
In each of the following Questions choose from the given options the correct Antonym of the
underlined words in the sentences:
1. His face looked even more lugubrious than usual.
(A) Quick (B) Cheerful (C) Salubrious (D) Dry

2. The book is full of recondite information.

(A) Manifest (B) Flexible (C) Provident (D) Sociable

3. Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize.
(A) Stubborn (B) Careless (C) Substantial (D) Flimsy

4. The code enjoined members to trade fairly.

(A) Sever (B) Dislike (C) Permit (D) Divorce

5. There was a taint of impurities in the drinking water.

(A) Cheer (B) Worry (C) Clear (D) Purify

6. The countryside has a verdant landscape with tall mountains and deep valleys.
(A) Dishonest (B) Suspicious (C) Moldy (D) Arid

7. He pointed out the mistakes with some asperity.

(A) Moistness (B) amenity (C) Sour (D) Generosity

8. Her proclivity to work hard and diligently earned her a promotion.

(A) Calm (B) Antipathy (C) Desire (D) Dearth

9. The News report was a mendacious propaganda for the opposing party.
(A) Bashful (B) capacious (C) Veracious (D) Quiet

10. They breached an interdict banning them from organizing mass propaganda.
(A) Continue (B) Abstain (C) Wallow (D) Sanction

11. They were served by obsequious waiters.

(A) Clear (B) Clever (C) Domineering (D) Dandified

12. She had a doleful look while her friends seemed happy and contented.
(A) Empty (B) Rich (C) Witty (D) Vivacious

13. She has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders.
(A) Argue (B) Soften (C) Slander (D) Admit

14. A nebulous figure of a woman appeared at the end of the street.

(A) Cloudy (B) Dim (C) Distinct (D) Desirable
15. I vacillated between teaching and journalism.
(A) Decide (B) Teeter (C) Dilate (D) Please

16. The wounded had little chance of succor.

(A) Genius (B) Abet (C) Injure (D) Deciduous

17. I bear no malice towards anybody.

(A) Goodwill (B) Bitterness (C) Coddle (D) Distress

18. The mare gambolled towards her.

(A) Trudge (B) Hedge (C) Crone (D) Misplace

19. She looked resplendent in a sea-green dress.

(A) Illuminating (B) Disarming (C) Dowdy (D) Delightful

20. He found his duties increasingly onerous.

(A) Permissive (B) Easy (C) Unforgiving (D) Public

21. The Manager’s remark was a scurrilous attack on his integrity.

(A) Honest (B) Decent (C) Peaceful (D) Satisfactory

22. The news stories evinced the usual mixture of sympathy and satisfaction.
(A) Convince (B) Hallow (C) Hide (D) Interpret

23. The pan was coated with an impervious layer of basaltic clay.
(A) Kind (B) Disastrous (C) Prone (D) Perfect

24. He was bemused by what was happening.

(A) Depress (B) Inspire (C) Clarify (D) Desire

25. The penurious boss refused to pay the promised hike to the employees.
(A) Generous (B) Lenient (C) injurious (D) Relaxed