Antonyms and Synonyms

Aabandon

syn. desert, leave, quit, forgo, renounce, surrenderant. continue, keep, pursue

abolishsyn. cancel, nullify, annul, invalidate, negate, set asideant. establish, set up, found

abruptsyn. hurried, sudden, blunt, curt, brief, brusqueant. smooth, gradual, courteous

accomplishsyn. achieve, attain, gain, reach, realize, fulfillant. fail, forsake, give up

abstractsyn. hypothetical, theoretic, academic, speculative, ideal, abstruseant. concrete, definite, factual

absurdsyn. foolish, idiotic, silly, insane, nonsensical, moronicant. logical, reasonable, rational

abundantsyn. ample, generous, heavy, bountiful, plentiful, substantialant. rare, tight, scarce

acceleratesyn. hasten, hurry, quicken, hustle, expedite, speed upant. decelerate, retard, slow down

accumulatesyn. aggregate, amass, collect, garner, gather, pile upant. disperse, scatter, dissipate

accuracysyn. correctness, exactness, truth, veracity, precision, rightnessant. inaccuracy, error, anomaly

accusesyn. arraign, charge, indict, denounce, incriminate, allegeant. absolve, defend, exonerate

acquiresyn. gain, get, procure, obtain, secure, winant. forfeit, forgo, relinquish

acutesyn. critical, crucial, piercing, sharp, incisive, shrillant. dim, dull, obtuse

adequatesyn. enough, satisfactory, sufficient, comfortable, average, decentant. deficient, wanting, insufficient

admiresyn. appreciate, praise, value, respect, like, regardant. blame, condemn, disapprove

adoptsyn. affirm, approve, confirm, sanction, pass, ratifyant. disclaim, disown, spurn

adventuroussyn. bold, daredevil, daring, enterprising, dangerous, riskyant. cautious, safe, timid

adversitysyn. misfortune, unluckiness, haplessness, affliction, hardship,

botherant. prosperity, fortune, happiness

affectionsyn. attachment, liking, love, fondness, loyalty, sentimentant. enmity, hatred, dislike

aggregatesyn. amount, sum, total, totality, entirety, grossant. single, individual, separate

aggressivesyn. hostile, militant, combative, contentious, belligerent, attackingant. complaisant, laid back, easy-going

agreesyn. accept, consent, nod, accede, tally, concurant. disagree, differ, contradict

alertsyn. observant, vigilant, wary, watchful, keen, wittedant. asleep, drowsy, inattentive

alliancesyn. coalition, league, union, association, group, confederationant. antagonism, discord, hostility

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Essential Synonyms & Antonyms

alonesyn. lonely, single, solitary, detached, isolated, apartant. together, accompanied, escorted

amazingsyn. astonishing, fantastic, fabulous, incredible, marvelous,

wonderfulant. ordinary, commonplace, average

ambitioussyn. aspiring, desirous, emulous, eager, longing, ardentant. content, unassuming, satisfied

amendsyn. improve, correct, rectify, redress, revamp, ameliorateant. blemish, impair, worsen

amplifysyn. boost, enlarge, expand, increase, magnify, developant. lessen, compress, summarize

amusesyn. entertain, recreate, regale, divert, delight, pleaseant. bore, annoy, fatigue

ancientsyn. old, archaic, timeworn, primal, obsolete, outdatedant. modern, new, young

anonymoussyn. nameless, unnamed, unsigned, unidentified, mysterious, shadowyant. identified, known, named

anxietysyn. distress, nervousness, unease, concern, worry, angstant. composure, assurance, quietude

appealingsyn. tempting, interesting, alluring, fascinating, charming,

engagingant. disagreeable, unappealing, off-putting

appreciatesyn. value, welcome, admire, cherish, escalate, recognizeant. disregard, condemn, disapprove

apprenticesyn. learner, beginner, novice, student, intern, traineeant. mentor, teacher, experienced

approvesyn. accept, like, support, ratify, recognize, endorseant. censure, deplore, disallow

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Synonyms & Antonyms Essential

arrogancesyn. haughtiness, insolence, egotism, pride, superciliousness,

conceitant. humility, meekness, servility

artificialsyn. synthetic, sham, fake, deceptive, unnatural, falseant. genuine, real, natural

ascendsyn. rise, mount, spring, climb, soar, increaseant. decline, descend, lower

assistsyn. help, support, aid, abet, relieve, backant. hinder, oppose, thwart

assurancesyn. guarantee, promise, certainty, belief, pledge, warrantant. uncertainty, doubt, hesitancy

astonishingsyn. surprising, astounding, amazing, fabulous, incredible, marvelousant. dull, unimpressive, boring

attainsyn. achieve, accomplish, reach, gain, get, realizeant. desert, forfeit, surrender

attentivesyn. intent, heedful, regardful, considerate, responsive,

conscientiousant. heedless, inattentive, neglectful

attractsyn. appeal, draw, entice, allure, magnetise, fascinateant. repel, repulse, deter

auspicioussyn. opportune, propitious, favourable, timely, benign, fortunateant. hopeless, unlucky, ill-fated

authenticsyn. credible, genuine, trustworthy, valid, real, originalant. counterfeit, fake, unreal

autonomoussyn. free, independent, sovereign, self-governing, separate,

unrestrainedant. dependent, bound, subject

average adjsyn. common, acceptable, moderate, usual, typical, ordinaryant. exceptional, outstanding, unusual

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avoidsyn. escape, shun, evade, elude, duck, dodgeant. face, seek, want

awake adjsyn. conscious, aware, alert, stirring, roused, wakefulant. asleep, unconscious, lull

awaresyn. alive, awake, cognizant, mindful, attentive, responsiveant. ignorant, unaware, insensitive

awfulsyn. dreadful, shocking, horrible, terrible, ghastly, appallingant. pleasing, charming, beautiful

awkwardsyn. clumsy, graceless, inept, cumbersome, inelegantant. dexterous, adept, skillful

ExerciseChoose the word which is CLOSEST in meaning to the word given inthe question.

1. abstract(A) definite (B) hypothetical (C) idiotic (D) critical

2. accumulate(A) continue (B) forgo (C) amass (D) scatter

3. adversity(A) affliction (B) veracity (C) conceit (D) procure

4. anonymous(A) unnamed (B) unnatural (C) fascinating (D) amazing

5. authentic(A) timely (B) genuine (C) outstanding (D) acceptable

Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given inthe question.

6. abrupt(A) factual (B) gradual (C) brief (D) logical

7. accelerate(A) garner (B) obtain (C) lose (D) retard

8. adequate(A) wanting (B) obtuse (C) entirety (D) cautious

9. aggressive(A) complaisant (B) drowsy (C) observant (D) alert

10. apprentice(A) mentor (B) average (C) trainee (D) outstanding

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B1. baffle

syn. amaze, confuse, puzzle, rattle, stun, astoundant. enlighten, explain, clarify

2. bansyn. boycott, prohibition, restriction, censorship, embargo,

suppressionant. allowance, permission, approval

3. bankruptsyn. insolvent, penniless, ruined, destitute, broke, impoverished, ant. solvent, prosperous, wealthy

4. barbaroussyn. brutal, cruel, ferocious, monstrous, ruthless, uncivilizedant. polite, refined, sophisticated

5. beatsyn. bang, bash, batter, cane, castigate, drubant. aid, assist, help

6. beneathsyn. below, underneath, under, down, unworthy, coveredant. up, overhead, above

7. benevolentsyn. benign, caring, chivalrous, considerate, humane, generousant. malevolent, mean, spiteful

8. beneficentsyn. charitable, kind, helpful, generous, compassionate,

philanthropicant. malicious, misanthropic, uncharitable

9. betraysyn. deceive, delude, forsake, abandon, break faith, crossant. defend, protect, support

10. bewildersyn. baffle, confuse, daze, muddle, mystify, perplexant. enlighten, illuminate, explain

11. biasedsyn. discriminating, favoring, partial, prejudiced, unfair, unjustant. fair, impartial, judicious

12. bindsyn. attach, affix, annex, rivet, secure, appendant. detach, break, free

13. blandsyn. boring, dull, flat, insipid, unexciting, monotonousant. delicious, distinctive, sharp

14. blendsyn. combine, mix, brew, concoct, fuse, instill, mingleant. separate, disintegrate, dissociate

15. blocksyn. bar, impede, obstruct, choke, clog, congestant. open, clear, release

16. bloomsyn. blossom, flower, flourish, grow, succeed, thriveant. shrink, fail, wither

17. bluntsyn. dull, abrupt, curt, gruff, short, brusqueant. pointed, sharp, polite

18. boastsyn. brag, praise, crow, exult, vaunt, prateant. deprecate, be modest, be quiet

19. bothersomesyn. annoying, irksome, troubling, irritating, vexatious, provokingant. convenient, helpful, smooth

20. boundlesssyn. endless, limitless, unlimited, infinite, immeasurable, plentyant. limited, restricted, less

21. brisksyn. agile, quick, dynamic, energetic, lively, vigorousant. slow, sluggish, dull

22. bombasticsyn. flowery, showy, overblown, rhetorical, grandiloquent, sonorousant. humble, restrained, reserved

23. broadmindedsyn. liberal, progressive, open, tolerant, flexible, radicalant. orthodox, conservative, narrow-minded

24. bulkysyn. massive, big, oversized, heavy, hefty, hugeant. small, thin, tiny

25. bully 0v.syn. intimidate, menace, threaten, browbeat, bludgeon, cowant. support, ease, assuage

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1. barbarous(A) destitute (B) ferocious (C) unworthy (D) chivalrous

2. bloom(A) impede (B) pester (C) flourish (D) flounder

3. brisk(A) severe (B) activity (C) sluggish (D) dynamic

4. bulky(A) hefty (B) tolerant (C) tall (D) flexible

5. bully(A) orthodox (B) threaten (C) mollify (D) intervene


6. boundless(A) infinite (B) energetic (C) restricted (D) terrible

7. blend(A) concoct (B) disintegrate (C) fabricate (D) unexciting

8. bland(A) insipid (B) detached (C) mix (D) delicious

9. bewilder(A) muddle (B) perplex (C) illuminate (D) daze

10. benevolent(A) refined (B) mean (C) deficient (D) bankrupt

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C1. Calm

syn. peaceful, quiet, serene, placed, detached, nonchalantant. turbulent, violent, wild

2. Casualsyn. accidental, informal, natural, spontaneous, relaxed,

unrestrainedant. planned, premeditated, deliberate

3. Causticsyn. acerbic, biting, scathing, sharp, pungent, slashingant. calm, mild, soothing

4. Cautioussyn. careful, prudent, wary, chary, circumspect, gingerlyant. rash, hasty, imprudent, unguarded, heedless, careless

5. Ceasesyn. check, discontinue, halt, stall, arrest, belayant. commence, continue, initiate

6. Certaintysyn. assurance, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, credenceant. ambiguity, doubt, uncertainty

7. Charmingsyn. delightful, enchanting, heavenly, attractive, appealing, lovelyant. offensive, repellent, terrifying

8. Chaossyn. clutter, confusion, disarray, jumble, muddle, disorderant. calm, harmony, order

9. Cheatersyn. defrauder, swindler, trickster, crook, scammer, deceiverant. honest, truthful, simple

10. Checksyn. arrest, stop, quit, stall, bridle, constrainant. allow, assist, permit

11. Clumsysyn. awkward, graceless, unskilled, inept, unwieldy, unmanageableant. expert, dexterous, adroit

12. Coarsesyn. crude, rough, uncivilized, uncouth, obscene, filthyant. smooth, refined, sophisticated

13. Collusionsyn. conspiracy, connivance, intrigue, plot, scheme, machinationant. discord, separation, estrangement

14. Commencesyn. begin, embark, inaugurate, initiate, launch, undertakeant. cease, finish, end

15. Compactsyn. dense, close, crowded, packed, tight, heavyant. loose, slack, uncondensed

16. Compelsyn. coerce, oblige, pressure, force, obligate, makeant. impede, obstruct, hinder

17. Competentsyn. capable, skilled, proficient, efficient, decent, sufficientant. inefficient, incapable, inept

18. Compilesyn. assemble, gather, garner, collate, congregate, consolidateant. disperse, disassemble, scatter

19. Complainsyn. grouch, grump, whine, fret, fuss, grieveant. applaud, commend, praise

20. Complexsyn. complicated, intricate, elaborate, knotty, tangled, convolutedant. evident, obvious, plain

21. Concealsyn. block, hide, obscure, clock, shroud, maskant. disclose, divulge, expose

22. Concisesyn. brief, compendious, laconic, succinct, terse, summaryant. expansive, elaborate, lengthy

23. Conflictsyn. confrontation, hostility, strife, discord, dissent, varianceant. agreement, concord, peace

24. Conquersyn. defeat, overcome, subdue, rout, surmount, vanquishant. retreat, succumb, yield

25. Consensussyn. unanimity, accord, agreement, unison, harmony, consentant. disagreement, discord, dissonance

26. Consistentsyn. accordant, congruous, consonant, correspondent, harmonious,

unchangingant. incongruous, varying, erratic

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27. Contradictorysyn. contrary, converse, diametric, opposite, polar, reverseant. consistent, reconciled, agreeing

28. Convincingsyn. cogent, persuasive, satisfactory, authentic, credible, validant. dubious, implausible, incredible

29. Courteoussyn. attentive, considerate, polite, solicitous, genteel, mannerlyant. rude, impolite, uncivilized

30. Curtailsyn. abbreviate, abridge, condense, reduce, shorten, cutant. extend, lengthen, prolong


1. casual(A) pungent (B) spontaneous (C) detached (D) gingerly

2. chaos(A) disarray (B) credence (C) scheme (D) order

3. clumsy(A) dexterous (B) adroit (C) repellent (D) unwieldy

4. compel(A) coerce (B) fret (C) shroud (D) whine

5. concise(A) laconic (B) expansive (C) polar (D) congruous


6. consensus(A) connivance (B) discord (C) grump (D) consent

7. convincing(A) credible (B) valid (C) authentic (D) implausible

8. curtail(A) block (B) censure (C) extend (D) disperse

9. conceal(A) subdue (B) divulge (C) rout (D) obstruct

10. compile(A) grouch (B) commend (C) espouse (D) scatter

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D1. Deadly

syn. fatal, lethal, mortal, ghastly, malignant, banefulant. nonfatal, harmless, lively

2. Declinesyn. refuse, reject, dismiss, fall, deteriorate, descendant. increase, rise, accept

3. Deficientsyn. defective, incomplete, lacking, wanting, inadequate, scarceant. flawless, adequate, sufficient

4. Dejectedsyn. depressed, down, gloomy, desolate, melancholic, sadant. cheerful, happy, joyous

5. Delicatesyn. elegant, exquisite, fine, feeble, fragile, sensitiveant. coarse, harsh, robust

6. Delightsyn. pleasure, joy, cheer, exult, rejoice, gladden, gratifyant. trouble, sadden, dismay

7. Demolishsyn. destroy, destruct, raze, shatter, wreck, smashant. build, repair, restore

8. Denysyn. contradict, negate, disallow, reject, refuse, repudiateant. admit, allow, confess

9. Departsyn. exit, leave, retire, drop, demise, deviateant. arrive, come, enter

10. Depressedsyn. dejected, desolate, gloomy, sad, melancholic, deprivedant. elated, exalted, happy

11. Deprivesyn. dispossess, divest, rob, strip, disinherit, bereaveant. bestow, endow, confer

12. Despairsyn. anguish, dejection, melancholy, misery, sorrow, despondencyant. joy, cheerfulness, happiness

13. Detachedsyn. isolated, solitary, indifferent, apathetic, nonchalant, unruffledant. attached, combined, involved

14. Detainsyn. delay, retard, hold, lag, confine, imprisonant. liberate, release, free

15. Deterioratesyn. decline, worsen, languish, degenerate, putrefy, spoilant. improve, strengthen, better

16. Devastatesyn. ravage, waste, plunder, smash, pillage, razeant. build, construct, enrich

17. Diligentsyn. assiduous, industrious, studious, earnest, attentive,

conscientiousant. languid, lazy, lethargic

18. Diminishsyn. abate, decrease, dwindle, lessen, rebate, reduceant. expand, prolong, extend

19. Dinsyn. clamor, hubbub, noise, pandemonium, tumult, uproarant. calm, peace, quiet

20. Diplomaticsyn. discreet, sensitive, tactful, politic, astute, adeptant. artless, tactless, boorish

21. Discardsyn. dispose, jettison, abdicate, eliminate, expel, banishant. embrace, retain, keep

22. Disclosesyn. bare, show, unveil, convey, transmit, impartant. conceal, hide, withhold

23. Disgustingsyn. horrid, repulsive, repellent, abhorrent, repugnant, shabbyant. pleasant, delightful, inviting

24. Dispersesyn. dissipate, scatter, diffuse, disseminate, spread, strewant. assemble, collect, garner

25. Disruptsyn. disturb, unsettle, upset, disarray, disorganize, derangeant. arrange, organize, reassure

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26. Distantsyn. far, faraway, remote, offish, reticent, solitaryant. adjacent, close, neighbouring

27. Distinctsyn. clear, sharp, pronounced, visible, manifest, unambiguousant. fuzzy, hazy, vague

28. Distinguishedsyn. eminent, famed, noted, prominent, celebrated, renownedant. obscure, unimportant, inferior

29. Distractsyn. disturb, flurry, fluster, perturb, ruffle, unsettleant. appease, reassure, pacify

30. Docilesyn. gentle, meek, amenable, compliant, submissive, mildant. inflexible, obstinate, stubborn

31. Doldrumssyn. dejection, depression, blues, gloom, melancholy, mournfulnessant. elation, glee, joy

32. Dominantsyn. commanding, governing, ruling, authoritative, prevailing,

masterfulant. humble, modest, reserved

33. Downfallsyn. descent, collapse, fall, bane, ruination, undoingant. ascent, rise, success

34. Drasticsyn. dire, radical, strong, forceful, harsh, exorbitantant. cal, easy, superficial

35. Dreadfulsyn. appalling, direful, fearful, frightful, horrendous, ghastlyant. pleasant, wonderful, inoffensive

36. Drubbingsyn. beating, defeat, thrashing, rout, vanquishment, whippingant. aid, assistance, protection

37. Drowsysyn. dozy, sleepy, slumberous, somnolent, soporific, noddingant. alert, awake, lively

38. Dubioussyn. doubtful, skeptical, uncertain, ambiguous, chancy,

questionableant. certain, reliable, trustworthy

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39. Dumbsyn. inarticulate, mute, silent, stupid, mute, dimwittedant. articulate, vocal, smart

40. Dupesyn. deceive, beguile, misguide, cross, fool, trickant. guide, lead, advise


1. deficient(A) desolate (B) feeble (C) fragile (D) lacking

2. deny(A) negate (B) deviate (C) exit (D) deject

3. dubious(A) inarticulate (B) skeptical (C) horrendous (D) inflexible

4. doldrums(A) collapse (B) thrashing (C) depression (D) disarray

5. disrupt(A) impart (B) dissipate (C) sway (D) disarray


6. drowsy(A) alert (B) soporific (C) belligerent (D) healthy

7. docile(A) compliant (B) submissive (C) obstinate (D) yielding

8. disperse(A) arrange (B) assemble (C) organize (D) retain

9. diminish(A) embrace (B) enrich (C) putrefy (D) expand

10. deprive(A) attach (B) bestow (C) liberate (D) strengthen

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E1. Ebb

syn. abatement, letup, wane, dwindling, drop, slackeningant. incline, increase, rise

2. Efficacysyn. effect, potency, competence, influence, strength, powerant. inefficiency, unproductiveness, uselessness

3. Elegantsyn. graceful, exquisite, delicate, fine, stylist, pleasingant. crude, unrefined, rough

4. Elongatesyn. extend, lengthen, prolong, stretch, spin, increaseant. construct, contract, shorten

5. Eminentsyn. celebrated, established, illustrious, notable, famed, prominentant. unremarkable, lowly, unknown

6. Emitsyn. release, vent, let out, let off, project, radiateant. contain, repress, withhold

7. Enhancesyn. aggravate, heighten, intensify, boost, plug, embellishant. lower, minimize, reduce

8. Enormoussyn. giant, herculean, immense, mammoth, massive, stupendousant. insignificant, minute, tiny

9. Erasesyn. delete, efface, expunge, obliterate, abolish, extinguishant. add, insert, create

10. Erraticsyn. devious, inconsistent, spotty, capricious, temperamental,

volatileant. regular, steady, consistent

11. Essentialsyn. basic, fundamental, vital, integral, elementary, requisiteant. auxiliary, subsidiary, secondary

12. Eternalsyn. everlasting, infinite, incessant, perpetual, relentless, immortalant. brief, ephemeral, transient

13. Evidentsyn. apparent, obvious, pronounced, visible, manifest, noticeableant. obscure, vague, uncertain

14. Exaggeratesyn. inflate, magnify, overstate, hyperbolize, boast, emphasizeant. play down, understate, depreciate

15. Excelsyn. outshine, surpass, outdo, exceed, transcend, betterant. fail, lose, fall behind

16. Excessivesyn. exorbitant, boundless, extreme, immoderate, extravagant,

profligateant. moderate, reasonable, insufficient

17. Excludesyn. debar, eliminate, bar, except, rule out, omitant. accept, include, allow

18. Excusesyn. condone, remit, absolve, spare, relieve, dischargeant. blame, condemn, incriminate

19. Executesyn. do, perform, exercise, implement, effectuate, administerant. fore go, mismanage, neglect

20. Exemplarysyn. admirable, commendable, meritorious, worthy, praiseworthyant. contemptible, repugnant, loathsome

21. Exhaustivesyn. intensive, thorough, complete, extensive, profound, radicalant. exclusive, incomplete, deficient

22. Expelsyn. banish, deport, exile, ostracize, dismiss, ejectant. allow, keep, welcome

23. Expensivesyn. costly, dear, high, exorbitant, over-priced, lavishant. cheap, inexpensive, moderate

24. Exilesyn. banishment, deportation, expatriation, extradition, ostracism,

transportationant. import, arrival, entrance

25. Extendsyn. expand, outstretch, prolong, unfold, protract, broadenant. contract, curtail, shorten

26. Extensivesyn. large-scale, spacious, considerable, sweeping, far-reaching,

expansiveant. narrow, restricted, limited

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27. Extinctsyn. dead, defunct, lifeless, departed, vanished, lostant. alive, extant, existing

28. Extinguishsyn. douse, quench, annihilate, abolish, quash, obliterateant. light, enact, establish

29. Extravagantsyn. lavish, prodigal, exorbitant, spendthrift, opulent, profuseant. stingy, thrifty, economical

30. Extrovertsyn. gregarious, outgoing, communicative, unreserved, boisterous,

loudant. introvert, reserved, quiet


1. elegant(A) potent (B) delicate (C) crude (D) mammoth

2. essential(A) vital (B) auxiliary (C) capricious (D) vivacious

3. exemplary(A) perpetual (B) manifest (C) worthy (D) exorbitant

4. exile(A) banishment (B) contempt (C) remission (D) distortion

5. extrovert(A) spendthrift (B) gregarious (C) prodigal (D) soothing


6. extinct(A) restricted (B) curtailed (C) alive (D) contemporary

7. extend(A) expatriate (B) ostracize (C) curtail (D) prolong

8. exhaustive(A) prodigal (B) deficient (C) boisterous (D) decaying

9. excessive(A) moderate (B) liberal (C) repugnant (D) scarcity

10. evident(A) manifest (B) obscure (C) apparent (D) proof

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F1. Fabricate

syn. devise, formulate, concoct, assemble, mold, fakeant. destroy, ruin, wreck

2. Fabuloussyn. amazing, astounding, phenomenal, legendary, splendid, terrificant. ordinary, simple, common

3. Facilitatesyn. ease, expedite, aid, promote, further, speed upant. block, detain, hinder

4. Fairsyn. attractive, gorgeous, pretty, auspicious, benign, unbiasedant. partial, unjust, ugly

5. Faithfulsyn. allegiant, loyal, trustworthy, credible, rigorous, preciseant. dishonest, unreliable, treacherous

6. Fakesyn. bogus, counterfeit, fraudulent, phony, spurious, shamant. genuine, original, true

7. Familiarsyn. versed, acquainted, conversant, friendly, rude, brashant. foreign, strange, unremarkable

8. Fascinatesyn. beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, enthrallant. bore, disenchant, repel

9. Fatalsyn. deadly, lethal, mortal, vital, disastrous, criticalant. nourishing, helpful, harmless

10. Ferocioussyn. barbarous, cruel, fierce, savage, vicious, truculentant. gentle, mild, tender

11. Fictitioussyn. fanciful, invented, made-up, artificial, assumed, fabricatedant. actual, factual, genuine

12. Filthysyn. dirty, soiled, foul, abhorrent, detestable, rottenant. clean, pure, sterile

13. Finitesyn. definite, limited, precise, restricted, specific, exactant. endless, infinite, unlimited

14. Flattersyn. adulate, enhance, praise, blandish, butter up, slaverant. belittle, castigate, condemn

15. Flawsyn. blemish, defect, bug, imperfection, shortcoming, faultant. perfection, strength, fine point

16. Flexiblesyn. ductile, malleable, pliable, resilient, adaptable, suppleant. rigid, stiff, unyielding

17. Flourishsyn. bloom, thrive, prosper, flower, shine, brandishant. languish, stunt, hinder

18. Fluctuatesyn. alter, oscillate, swing, waver, shift, veerant. persist, hold, stay

19. Fluentsyn. easy, effortless, flowing, fluid, graceful, smoothant. uneven, intermittent, irregular

20. Foesyn. hostile, enemy, nemesis, adversary, antagonist, rivalant. friend, ally, protagonist

21. Foulsyn. atrocious, disgusting, horrid, fetid, filthy, ribaldant. flagrant, pure, pleasing

22. Franksyn. candid, forthright, ingenuous, straightforward, open,

plainspokenant. secretive, evasive, divisive

23. Fraudsyn. cheat, swindle, charlatan, impostor, phony, fakeant. honest, ethical, forthright

24. Fundamentalsyn. basic, elementary, essential, rudiment, root, axiomant. extra, trivial, unimportant

25. Futilesyn. barren, useless, vain, fruitless, unsuccessful, unprofitableant. useful, productive, fertile

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1. Fabulous(A) auspicious (B) astounding (C) credible (D) rigorous

2. Fake(A) phony (B) ugly (C) acquainted (D) foreign

3. Ferocious(A) disastrous (B) fanciful (C) arduous (D) savage

4. Filthy(A) abhorrent (B) sterile (C) deadly (D) lethal

5. Flaw(A) adulation (B) shift (C) bug (D) deviation


6. Flourish(A) persist (B) languish (C) thrive (D) survive

7. Foe(A) nemesis (B) phony (C) ally (D) blemish

8. Fraud(A) impostor (B) swindle (C) forthright (D) miscreant

9. Futile(A) productive (B) trivial (C) axiom (D) fetid

10. Flatter(A) bewitch (B) castigate (C) block (D) devastate

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G - H1. Gain

syn. acquire, procure, secure, accomplish, attain, realizeant. forfeit, lose, waste

2. Galasyn. festive, joyous, merry, jovial, convivial, festalant. gloomy, somber, depressed

3. Gallantsyn. audacious, dauntless, heroic, plucky, valiant, mettlesomeant. cowardly, timid, afraid

4. Generoussyn. lavish, liberal, magnanimous, bountiful, copious, substantialant. mean, miserly, stingy

5. Geniussyn. brilliance, aptitude, flair, knack, talent, bentant. inability, incapacity, weakness

6. Gentlesyn. mild, tender, delicate, faint, moderate, slightant. crude, rough, violent

7. Genuinesyn. authentic, real, unquestionable, sincere, unfeigned, heartyant. counterfeit, illegitimate, sham

8. Giganticsyn. behemoth, colossal, enormous, immense, massive, mightyant. miniature, miniscule, tiny

9. Gloomysyn. cheerless, bleak, dismal, morose, sullen, melancholicant. cheerful, sunny, bright

10. Glorifysyn. exalt, acclaim, eulogize, laud, praise, extolant. castigate, condemn, criticize

11. Gorgeoussyn. ravishing, stunning, glorious, magnificent, splendid, attractiveant. homely, ugly, ordinary

12. Gracioussyn. affable, hospitable, courtly, amiable, compassionate, cordialant. nasty, mean, rude

13. Grantsyn. accord, award, concede, give, vouchsafe, conferant. forfeit, lose, refuse

14. Gratefulsyn. appreciative, thankful, congenial, agreeable, gratifying,

welcomeant. thankless, heedless, critical

15. Griefsyn. sorrow, anguish, despair, heartbreak, distress, gloomant. delight, exhilaration, ecstasy

16. Guiltysyn. culpable, blameworthy, censured, damned, condemned,

doomedant. blameless, innocent, truthful

17. Haphazardsyn. indiscriminate, unplanned, random, arbitrary, casual,

incidentalant. systematic, organized, planned

18. Harasssyn. beset, hound, annoy, plague, pester, tormentant. aid, facilitate, support

19. Hardshipsyn. asperity, difficulty, adversity, affliction, catastrophe, distressant. benefit, assistance, ease

20. Harmonysyn. accord, agreement, conformity, congruence, rapport,

symmetryant. disagreement, discord, clash

21. Harshsyn. coarse, jagged, rugged, hoarse, jarring, acerbicant. mild, pleasing, soft

22. Hatefulsyn. malicious, malevolent, malignant, nasty, spiteful, viciousant. amiable, harmless, loving

23. Hazardoussyn. dangerous, jeopardous, perilous, treacherous, chancy, riskyant. guarded, safe, secure

24. Hoaxsyn. con, deceit, fake, fraud, gimmick, prankant. frankness, openness, uprightness

25. Homelysyn. plain, unattractive, uncomely, simple, ordinary, comfortableant. attractive, modern, charming

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26. Homogenoussyn. akin, alike, analogous, identical, uniform, similarant. heterogeneous, varied, discrete

27. Horrificsyn. horrible, horrid, terrible, awful, dreadful, beastlyant. comforting, reassuring, satisfying

28. Hostilesyn. belligerent, combative, contentious, pugnacious, ant. agreeable, friendly, gentle

29. Humoroussyn. amusing, comic, jocular, witty, facetious, funnyant. morose, sad, tragic

30. Hurdlesyn. bar, barrier, block, clog, hamper, impedimentant. furtherance, assistance, help


1. Grief(A) knack (B) despair (C) acclaim (D) exhilaration

2. Gorgeous(A) congenial (B) compassionate(C) stunning (D) copious

3. Gallant(A) dauntless (B) festal (C) timid (D) gracious

4. Hoax(A) spite (B) deceit (C) congruence (D) distress

5. Haphazard(A) heedless (B) miniscule (C) random (D) meticulous


6. Generous(A) mean (B) crude (C) liberal (D) cowardly

7. Glorify(A) eulogize (B) castigate (C) forfeit (D) hamper

8. Gracious(A) affable (B) ravishing (C) nasty (D) bleak

9. Harmony(A) impediment (B) discord (C) congruence (D) affliction

10. Humorous(A) witty (B) analogous (C) horrid (D) morose

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I - K1. Ideal

syn. exemplary, model, standard, perfect, supreme, hypotheticalant. flawed, imperfect, problematic

2. Identicalsyn. same, similar, equal, equivalent, tantamount, evenant. distinct, diverse, dissimilar

3. Ignitesyn. kindle, fire, light, inflame, alight, burn, incenseant. extinguish, pacify, quench

4. Ignorantsyn. illiterate, uneducated, unaware, oblivious, unacquainted,

benightedant. aware, knowledgeable, literate

5. Illegitimatesyn. illegal, illicit, outlawed, bastard, spurious, misbegottenant. authorized, ethical, moral

6. Illicitsyn. lawless, unlawful, wrongful, felonious, clandestine, adulterousant. legitimate, noble, proper

7. Immensesyn. enormous, monumental, vast, titanic, colossal, elephantineant. minute, tiny, paltry

8. Impartialsyn. dispassionate, equitable, indifferent, unbiased, nonpartisan,

justant. prejudiced, partial, discriminating

9. Impromptusyn. extemporary, improvised, offhand, unrehearsed, ad-lib,

unpreparedant. deliberate, planned, premeditated

10. Inclusivesyn. comprehensive, expansive, extensive, sweeping, widespread,

extendedant. exclusive, narrow, selective

11. Incrementsyn. advance, boost, hike, increase, jump, raiseant. decrease, loss, slump

12. Indifferentsyn. dispassionate, objective, just, apathetic, nonpartisan, squareant. concerned, caring, sympathetic

13. Industrioussyn. assiduous, diligent, hardworking, studious, sedulous, laboriousant. indolent, lethargic, slack

14. Inevitablesyn. certain, inescapable, unavoidable, definite, sure, doomedant. uncertain, unlikely, unsure

15. Infinitesyn. boundless, eternal, endless, unlimited, countless, innumerableant. definite, limited, measurable

16. Initialsyn. inceptive, beginning, introductory, maiden, primary,

primordialant. closing, final, last

17. Innovativesyn. ingenious, inventive, original, improvised, unprecedented, novelant. customary, habitual, traditional

18. Inquisitivesyn. curious, nosy, snoopy, inquiring, questioning, investigativeant. disinterested, indifferent, incurious

19. Insanesyn. crazy, daft, unsound, maniac, lunatic, dottyant. sane, rational, logical

20. Insignificantsyn. trivial, inconsequent, inconsiderable, meager, immaterial,

negligibleant. significant, substantial, valuable

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21. Intensifysyn. aggravate, deepen, enhance, heighten, redouble, increaseant. weaken, soothe, lower

22. Intervenesyn. interfere, intrude, meddle, obtrude, intercede, interposeant. ignore, withdraw, avoid

23. Intimatesyn. close, familiar, friendly, interior, confidential, personalant. formal, incompatible, cool

24. Invertsyn. reverse, transpose, turn, flip, upturn, backtrackant. advance, forward, hold

25. Invinciblesyn. impregnable, indomitable, unconquerable, unbeatable,

unyielding, insurmountableant. beatable, conquerable, breakable

26. Irritatesyn. aggravate, bug, exasperate, fret, peeve, nettleant. assuage, please, aid

27. Isolatesyn. seclude, segregate, insulate, separate, detach, removeant. integrate, incorporate, mingle

28. Itinerantsyn. nomadic, vagabond, vagrant, migratory, migrant, wandererant. permanent, settled, resident

29. Jadesyn. wear, fatigue, drain, tire, down, enervateant. amuse, excite, exhilarate

30. Jarringsyn. rasping, agitating, harsh, raspy, raucous, stridentant. subdued, soft, quiet

31. Jocularsyn. comedic, facetious, humorous, funny, witty, frolicsomeant. morose, serious, grave

32. Joltsyn. bump, collision, smash, shock, crash, blowant. luck, fortune, expected

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33. Jovialsyn. blithe, jolly, mirthful, jocund, convivial, gleefulant. sad, unhappy, serious

34. Jubilantsyn. exultant, happy, triumphant, elated, euphoric, gleefulant. depressed, sorrowful, dejected

35. Judicioussyn. prudent, rational, balanced, sensible, sound, reasonableant. reckless, thoughtless, irrational

36. Jumblesyn. muddle, scramble, disarray, disrupt, befuddle, confoundant. order, organize, harmonize

37. Jumbosyn. behemoth, colossal, stupendous, mighty, mammoth, massyant. miniature, tiny, small

38. Junksyn. discard, dispose of, scrap, dump, jettison, chuckant. keep, hold, preserve

39. Justsyn. equitable, fair, square, appropriate, cogent, objectiveant. inequitable, partial, unjust

40. Justifysyn. rationalize, vindicate, corroborate, substantiate, apologize,

defendant. assail, impugn, protest

41. Keensyn. alert, ardent, fervent, perceptive, sensitive, sharpant. reluctant, uninterested, indifferent

42. Knitsyn. fasten, affix, link, loop, intermingle, weaveant. detach, severe, break

43. Knocksyn. censure, criticism, condemnation, blame, rap, smashant. compliment, praise, endorsement

44. Knottysyn. complex, complicated, convoluted, daedal, intricate, tangledant. unsnarled, systematic, uncoiled

45. Kudossyn. accolade, distinction, acclaim, applause, eulogy, plauditant. censure, condemnation, vituperation

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1. Illicit(A) oblivious (B) hypothetical (C) felonious (D) illuminative

2. Impromptu(A) equitable (B) unrehearsed (C) deliberate (D) impervious

3. Intervene(A) obtrude (B) alight (C) aggravate (D) nettle

4. Jade(A) segregate (B) exasperate (C) snoopy (D) fatigue

5. Kudos(A) reprehension (B) acclaim (C) mirth (D) amusement


6. Ignite(A) extinguish (B) pacify (C) oust (D) aggravate

7. Inquisitive(A) indifferent (B) gregarious (C) meager (D) dotty

8. Isolate(A) assuage (B) insulate (C) mingle (D) transpose

9. Justify(A) impugn (B) disarray (C) corroborate (D) preserve

10. Judicious(A) prudent (B) reckless (C) euphoric (D) triumphant

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L - M1. Lavish

syn. luxurious, opulent, extravagant, prodigal, profuse, generousant. economical, scanty, scarce

2. Leansyn. bony, lanky, meager, slender, succinct, briefant. plump, chubby, overweight

3. Legitimatesyn. lawful, legal, licit, justifiable, logical, validant. invalid, illegal, unwarranted

4. Lethalsyn. deadly, fatal, mortal, vital, destructive, ruinousant. beneficial, harmless, helpful

5. Lethargicsyn. sluggish, stuporous, torpid, apathetic, detached, indifferentant. active, lively, vivacious

6. Liabilitysyn. obligation, arrears, debt, exposure, vulnerability, indebtednessant. irresponsibility, accountability, assets

7. Liberalsyn. progressive, tolerant, broad-minded, modern, generous,

munificentant. conservative, narrow-minded, orthodox

8. Livelysyn. brisk, sprighty, animated, vivacious, dynamic, vigorousant. dispirited, boring, dull

9. Loafersyn. bum, drone, idler, sluggard, lazybones, wandererant. hard worker, workaholic, overachiever

10. Loyalsyn. faithful, staunch, steadfast, devoted, allegiant, trustworthyant. unfaithful, undependable, disloyal

11. Lunaticsyn. crazy, demented, insane, distraught, maniac, unsoundant. sane, sensible, balanced

12. Luxurioussyn. lavish, palatial, plush, rich, opulent, sumptuousant. destitute, tiny, scarce

13. Magnificentsyn. glorious, splendid, grand, noble, splendid, outstandingant. atrocious, shameful, awful

14. Majesticsyn. august, imposing, grandiose, lordly, stately, sublimeant. shabby, low, humble

15. Mammothsyn. colossal, enormous, huge, prodigious, mighty, heroicant. little, miniature, tiny

16. Marvelsyn. miracle, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation, wonder, sensationant. anticipation, normalcy, usualness

17. Masculinesyn. macho, male, manly, manlike, mannish, virileant. feminine, ladylike, womanly

18. Meagersyn. scant, skimpy, sparse, tiny, lanky, slimant. plenty, substantial, sufficient

19. Meansyn. malevolent, spiteful, vicious, ignoble, sordid, niggardant. affectionate, gentle, dignified

20. Mediocresyn. average, common, plain, standard, mean, shabbyant. exceptional, unusual, extraordinary

21. Mentorsyn. advisor, consultant, counselor, trainer, coach, guideant. adversary, opponent, student

22. Mergesyn. blend, fuse, mingle, amalgamate, stir, mixant. divide, separate, part

23. Meticuloussyn. careful, painstaking, scrupulous, fussy, choosy, particularant. careless, sloppy, unorganized

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24. Midstsyn. centre, median, middle, midpoint, deep, interiorant. exterior, outside, outer

25. Minutesyn. diminutive, dwarf, minuscule, tiny, pygmy, weeant. giant, huge, mighty

26. Miserlysyn. close-fisted, niggard, parsimonious, penurious, stingy, pinchingant. generous, lavish, prodigal

27. Misfortunesyn. adversity, haplessness, affliction, casualty, mishap, unluckinessant. blessing, fortune, favor

28. Misleadsyn. beguile, betray, deceive, dupe, hoodwink, trickant. guide, counsel, lead

29. Mocksyn. deride, gibe, jeer, ridicule, imitate, mimicant. flatter, praise, exalt

30. Moderatesyn. modest, reasonable, temperate, conservative, restrained, mildant. outrageous, considerable, significant

31. Monopolysyn. cartel, consortium, holding, syndicate, trust, cornerant. sharing, distribution, scattering

32. Monstroussyn. atrocious, heinous, gruesome, scandalous, gigantic, mightyant. average, common, cultured

33. Motivatesyn. goad, impel, prod, prick, spur, stimulateant. depress, dissuade, impede

34. Muddysyn. murky, roiled, turbid, cloudy, drab, murkyant. bright, lucid, explicit

35. Mutesyn. dumb, inarticulate, mum, silent, voiceless, wordlessant. articulate, communicative, vocal

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1. Lethargic(A) unwarranted (B) torpid (C) ruinous (D) munificent

2. Mammoth(A) colossal (B) modest (C) miniature (D) distraught

3. Meager(A) sordid (B) shabby (C) substantial (D) sparse

4. Monstrous(A) gruesome (B) cultured (C) spurious (D) niggard

5. Masculine(A) prodigy (B) virile (C) skimpy (D) undaunted


6. Lethargic(A) stuporous (B) fatal (C) vivacious (D) idealistic

7. Lunatic(A) distraught (B) sane (C) allegiant (D) imprudent

8. Meticulous(A) fussy (B) stingy (C) sloppy (D) temperate

9. Moderate(A) restrained (B) outspoken (C) extrovert (D) outrageous

10. Motivate(A) impede (B) prod (C) jeer (D) facilitate

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N - O1. Nab

syn. apprehend, arrest, seize, catch, clutch, grabant. release, free, discharge

2. Nativesyn. congenial, inherited, inborn, indigenous, aboriginal, rawant. alien, foreign, outside

3. Naughtysyn. mischievous, immodest, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly,

untowardant. modest, proper, behaved

4. Neglectsyn. disregard, ignore, slight, default, fail, omitant. honor, respect, regard

5. Negligentsyn. derelict, lax, careless, neglectful, remiss, slackant. attentive, careful, mindful

6. Negligiblesyn. inconsiderable, paltry, petty, trifling, slender, slightant. significant, major, important

7. Nervoussyn. agitated, anxious, concerned, jittery, restive, tenseant. calm, content, unconcerned

8. Nominalsyn. formal, apparent, stated, purported, ostensible, seemingant. actual, real, true

9. Nurturesyn. cultivate, foster, nourish, nurse, discipline, trainant. deprive, ignore, neglect

10. Obedientsyn. amenable, compliant, conformable, docile, submissive, suppleant. insolent, mutinous, insolent

11. Obesesyn. corpulent, fleshy, gross, portly, overweight, stoutant. emaciated, underweight, skinny

12. Objectivesyn. concrete, substantial, equitable, nonpartisan, realistic,

unbiasedant. prejudiced, partial, subjective

13. Obsoletesyn. outdated, useless, discarded, archaic, antique, supersededant. contemporary, current, modern

14. Obstaclesyn. bar, barrier, block, clog, hurdle, hindranceant. assistance, clearance, opening

15. Obvioussyn. apparent, clear, distinct, visible, plain, evidentant. ambiguous, obscure, vague

16. Offensivesyn. atrocious, disgusting, foul, repellent, sickening, vileant. agreeable, pleasing, wonderful

17. Omitsyn. drop, eliminate, remove, default, fail, neglectant. include, insert, inject

18. Opaquesyn. blurred, dusky, foggy, hazy, misty, sootyant. lucid, unclouded, transparent

19. Opulentsyn. lavish, lush, luxuriant, palatial, rich, sumptuousant. depressed, destitute, poor

20. Ordealsyn. trial, crucible, affliction, agony, distress, tribulationant. happiness, relief, pleasure

21. Originalsyn. fundamental, prime, authentic, genuine, innovative, initialant. derivative, latest, newest

22. Orthodoxsyn. conventional, recognized, sanctioned, conservative,

traditionalist, conformistant. heterodox, progressive, radical

23. Oscillatesyn. sway, swing, dangle, flicker, seesaw, vacillateant. stay, steady, remain

24. Oustsyn. bump, dismiss, eject, evict, expel, removeant. hold, keep, retain

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25. Outstandingsyn. noticeable, prominent, remarkable, salient, extraordinary,

singularant. inferior, ordinary, average


1. Nab(A) discharge (B) eliminate (C) nourish (D) apprehend

2. Negligible(A) jittery (B) derelict (C) paltry (D) purported

3. Obsolete(A) outdated (B) contemporary(C) amenable (D) hazardous

4. Opulent(A) destitute (B) palatial (C) authentic (D) conformist

5. Outstanding(A) conventional (B) salient (C) genuine (D) sumptuous


6. Naughty(A) trifling (B) unbecoming (C) modest (D) restive

7. Nurture(A) deprive (B) discipline (C) clog (D) eliminate

8. Obese(A) fleshy (B) submissive (C) nominal (D) emaciated

9. Obvious(A) obscure (B) apparent (C) repellent (D) sooty

10. Ordeal(A) relief (B) affliction (C) default (D) hindrance

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P - Q1. Pacify

syn. appease, assuage, conciliate, mollify, propitiate, soothe,ant. agitate, incite, upset

2. Palatialsyn. lavish, luxuriant, opulent, plush, rich, sumptuousant. cramped, minor, tiny

3. Pardonablesyn. excusable, forgivable, venial, defensible, justifiable, passableant. inexpiable, unpardonable, inexcusable

4. Partisansyn. biased, prejudiced, partial, tendentious, prepossessed,

one-sidedant. impartial, unbiased, fair

5. Patheticsyn. pitiable, rueful, deplorable, lamentable, distressing, miserableant. cheerful, worthwhile, delightful

6. Peerlesssyn. matchless, incomparable, singular, unmatched, alone, unequalant. inferior, mediocre, subordinate

7. Pessimistsyn. defeatist, cynic, doomsayer, killjoy, downer, worrierant. optimist, dreamer, hoper

8. Pinnaclesyn. acme, apex, crest, crown, peak, summitant. base, bottom, nadir

9. Potentsyn. mighty, strong, powerful, commanding, dominant,

authoritativeant. fragile, incapable, ineffective

10. Precisesyn. categorical, definite, accurate, specific, genteel, puritanicalant. ambiguous, inexact, false

11. Prescribesyn. decree, dictate, fix, impose, lay down, ordainant. dismiss, reject, ban

12. Preservesyn. conserve, save, guard, shield, maintain, sustainant. destroy, hurt, ruin

13. Primesyn. superior, splendid, foremost, paramount, premier, originalant. inferior, secondary, unimportant

14. Prodigalsyn. extravagant, lavish, spendthrift, profuse, wasteful, luxuriantant. thrifty, stingy, reasonable

15. Proficientsyn. adept, crack, masterly, professional, skilled, expertant. clumsy, inept, incompetent

16. Profusesyn. luxuriant, exuberant, profligate, lavish, spendthrift, lushant. lacking, sparse, wanting

17. Prohibitsyn. ban, debar, forbid, inhibit, interdict, outlawant. allow, favor, permit

18. Prolificsyn. fecund, fertile, fruitful, productive, proliferous, richant. barren, impotent, unproductive

19. Prolongsyn. elongate, extend, lengthen, protract, stretch, prolongateant. abbreviate, shorten, compress

20. Prominentsyn. arresting, marked, outstanding, remarkable, salient,

distinguishedant. inconspicuous, unexceptional, inferior

21. Promptsyn. foment, goad, impel, instigate, motivate, piqueant. depress, halt, dissuade

22. Propagatesyn. breed, cultivate, procreate, proliferate, promulgate, spawnant. destroy, decline, conceal

23. Proscribesyn. enjoin, debar, taboo, prohibit, inhibit, banant. allow, favor, permit

24. Prosperoussyn. booming, flourishing, prospering, thriving, auspicious,

propitiousant. languishing, stunted, losing

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25. Provisionalsyn. interim, temporary, acting, conditional, provisory, tentativeant. certain, definite, permanent

26. Provokesyn. enrage, incense, aggravate, annoy, nettle, inciteant. please, soothe, placate

27. Proximatesyn. adjacent, close, contiguous, near, imminent, momentaryant. definite, distant, remote

28. Prudentsyn. rational, sage, sapient, sensible, cautious, circumspectant. indiscreet, unrealistic, unwise

29. Pungentsyn. piquant, zesty, acerbic, mordant, stinging, scathingant. bland, dull, sweet

30. Pushysyn. audacious, brazen, cheeky, insolent, impertinent, sassyant. unassuming, modest, quiet

31. Puzzlingsyn. arcane, cabalistic, cryptic, enigmatic, mysterious, occultant. comprehensible, intelligible, understandable

32. Quacksyn. charlatan, fake, fraud, humbug, impostor, phonyant. genuine, original, real

33. Queersyn. bizarre, cranky, eccentric, freaky, idiosyncratic, oddant. regular, typical, usual

34. Quick-wittedsyn. alert, clever, intelligent, keen, sharp, smartant. slow, stupid, dim

35. Quietensyn. hush, quiet, shush, shut up, silence, stillant. agitate, excite, ruffle

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1. Partisan(A) venial (B) worthwhile (C) biased (D) opulent

2. Pinnacle(A) nadir (B) crest (C) splendor (D) prominence

3. Prolific(A) barren (B) fecund (C) masterly (D) trite

4. Proscribe(A) stunt (B) placate (C) conceal (D) debar

5. Queer(A) idiosyncratic (B) imposter (C) phony (D) brazen


6. Prodigal(A) stingy (B) profuse (C) inept (D) commanding

7. Pinnacle(A) crest (B) nadir (C) acme (D) prudence

8. Profuse(A) scathing (B) cheeky (C) freaky (D) sparse

9. Prudent(A) indiscreet (B) mordant (C) acerbic (D) cryptic

10. Quieten(A) shush (B) placate (C) ruffle (D) zoom

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R1. Random

syn. desultory, haphazard, indiscriminate, spot, unplanned, chanceant. definite, specific, systematic

2. Rashsyn. brash, foolhardy, impetuous, impulsive, reckless, temerariousant. cautious, planned, thoughtful

3. Rationalsyn. analytical, judicious, prudent, sagacious, sapient, logicalant. ridiculous, unsound, illogical

4. Reasonablesyn. consequent, levelheaded, sage, discreet, restrained, modestant. immoderate, irrational, rash

5. Rebukesyn. admonish, castigate, chastise, chide, reprimand, reproveant. applaud, commend, extol

6. Rectifysyn. amend, emend, redress, reform, reconcile, resolveant. damage, ruin, worsen

7. Refutesyn. belie, disprove, rebut, abnegate, contravene, counterant. endorse, ratify, sanction

8. Regardsyn. contemplation, concern, solicitude, caution, cognizance,

observanceant. neglect, thoughtlessness, indifference

9. Relevantsyn. applicable, pertinent, apropos, cognate, concerning, congruentant. inappropriate, inapplicable, unsuitable

10. Reliablesyn. dependable, responsible, trustworthy, impeccable, loyal,

decisiveant. deceptive, undependable, disloyal

11. Relievesyn. allay, alleviate, assuage, mitigate, lessen, palliateant. harm, hurt, incite

12. Reluctantsyn. averse, indisposed, disinclined, loath, unwilling, diffidentant. anxious, eager, enthusiastic

13. Relysyn. bank, depend, confide, entrust, commit, reckonant. distrust, doubt, disbelieve

14. Remarkablesyn. arresting, marked, salient, preeminent, outstanding, singularant. ordinary, insignificant, common

15. Remedysyn. cure, antidote, nostrum, medicament, countermeasure,

medicationant. disease, injury, pain

16. Renovatesyn. reinstate, rejuvenate, restitute, refurbish, restore, revampant. demolish, destroy, ruin

17. Renownedsyn. celebrated, eminent, distinguished, illustrious, prominent,

notedant. unknown, inferior, unremarkable

18. Repelsyn. fend, repulse, keep off, ward off, cast aside, drive awayant. attract, draw, lure

19. Resemblancesyn. affinity, alikeness, similarity, analogy, conformity,

correspondenceant. contrast, diversity, dissimilarity

20. Resistsyn. withstand, buck, challenge, contest, dispute, traverseant. conform, comply, harmonize

21. Resolvesyn. conclude, determine, analyze, decipher, unravel, reconcileant. encode, scramble, tangle

22. Resourcefulsyn. ingenious, inventive, aggressive, talented, venturesome,

enterprisingant. dull, unimaginative, inactive

23. Respectsyn. admiration, appreciation, esteem, repute, prestige, regardant. disdain, dishonor, disrespect

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24. Restrainsyn. bridle, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, reinant. free, liberate, release

25. Restrictsyn. circumscribe, confine, limit, constrict, cramp, demarcateant. enlarge, extend, expand

26. Retainsyn. hold, recollect, reminisce, revive, engage, hireant. release, lose, spend

27. Revealsyn. betray, divulge, expose, unmask, manifest, evinceant. conceal, hide, suppress

28. Revengefulsyn. spiteful, vengeful, vindictive, rancorous, implacable, resentfulant. compassionate, merciful, considerate

29. Revivesyn. restore, rekindle, reinstate, restore, revitalize, renewant. destroy, kill, suppress

30. Rewardingsyn. advantageous, lucrative, profitable, remunerative, bountiful,

beneficialant. ungratifying, inopportune, marginal

31. Riddlesyn. conundrum, enigma, mystery, perplexity, puzzle, mazeant. solution, understanding, knowledge

32. Ridiculesyn. deride, gibe, jeer, jest, mock, scoffant. praise, regard, consider

33. Rigidsyn. inflexible, unyielding, immutable, adamant, incompliant,

stubbornant. bending, pliant, yielding

34. Rivalsyn. competitor, contender, contestant, opponent, combatant,

emulousant. associate, partner, aide

35. Ruthlesssyn. unscrupulous, merciless, unprincipled, fierce, callous,

implacableant. sympathetic, sparing, merciful

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1. Rebuke(A) applaud (B) chide (C) extol (D) ratify

2. Refute(A) emend (B) reconcile (C) rebut (D) differ

3. Reluctant(A) anxious (B) cognate (C) impeccable (D) indisposed

4. Revive(A) reinstate (B) vindicate (C) divulge (D) revoke

5. Restrain(A) liberate (B) inhibit (C) reconcile (D) apprehend


6. Random(A) specific (B) desultory (C) impetuous (D) probing

7. Resemblance(A) conformity (B) diversity(C) correspondence (D) complexity

8. Resist(A) traverse (B) decipher (C) comply (D) retort

9. Rigid(A) immutable (B) pliant (C) callous (D) limpid

10. Ruthless(A) sympathetic (B) unscrupulous (C) combatant (D) yielding

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S1. Scatter

syn. dispel, disperse, dissipate, diffuse, disseminate, radiateant. hoard, gather, accumulate

2. Seversyn. carve, cleave, slice, cut, separate, splitant. combine, join, unite

3. Severesyn. demanding, stern, bleak, brutal, dour, momentousant. amenable, comprising, willing

4. Shabbysyn. decrepit, dilapidated, scruffy, tattered, abominate, loathsomeant. kempt, tidy, preserved

5. Shattersyn. fracture, rift, smash, ruin, splinter, wreckant. fix, mend, repair

6. Shieldsyn. defend, guard, preserve, protect, secure, wardant. endanger, uncover, open

7. Shortcomingsyn. deficiency, defect, inadequacy, paucity, scarcity, flawant. advantage, sufficiency, plenty

8. Shrewdsyn. astute, canny, perspicacious, cagey, slick, smartant. stupid, inept, silly

9. Significantsyn. eloquent, meaningful, suggestive, considerable, consequential,

monumentalant. meaningless, trivial, unimposing

10. Slacksyn. sluggish, lax, loose, derelict, neglectful, remissant. stiff, taut, rigid

11. Slendersyn. bony, fleshless, lanky, lean, skinny, negligibleant. cubby, overweight, plump

12. Solitarysyn. detached, isolated, lonesome, secluded, reticent, singularant. accompanied, together, sociable

13. Sophisticatedsyn. cosmopolitan, worldly, intellectual, adulterated, thoughtful,

cerebralant. rustic, rural, simple

14. Spectacularsyn. dramatic, sensational, theatrical, breathtaking, astounding,

dazzlingant. ordinary, usual, plain

15. Speculativesyn. contemplative, deliberative, meditative, pensive, abstract,

theoreticalant. practical, realistic, concrete

16. Spendthriftsyn. prodigal, profligate, extravagant, lavish, profuse, wastefulant. miser, economical, thrifty

17. Spontaneoussyn. impulsive, instinctive, volitional, natural, unrestrained,

unpremeditatedant. deliberate, intended, planned

18. Stagnantsyn. dormant, lifeless, listless, inactive, static, stillant. moving, active, lively

19. Stalwartsyn. indomitable, sturdy, dauntless, courageous, stout, dependableant. coward, meek, weak

20. Staticsyn. immobile, gridlocked, stalled, stationary, inert, latentant. active, changeable, variable

21. Staunchsyn. steadfast, firm, allegiant, loyal, true, constantant. irresolute, unreliable, undependable

22. Steadfastsyn. determined, unbending, unflinching, unwavering, resolute,

steadyant. disloyal, unreliable, shaky

23. Steepsyn. abrupt, bold, precipitous, stiff, lofty, elevatedant. moderate, gentle, beneath

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24. Sternsyn. demanding, exacting, harsh, rigid, severe, unyieldingant. lenient, tolerant, light

25. Stingysyn. close-fisted, niggard, parsimonious, penurious, exiguous,

skimpyant. generous, unselfish, wasteful

26. Stoutsyn. audacious, dauntless, heroic, plucky, valiant, hulkingant. skinny, underweight, thin

27. Straightforwardsyn. candid, downright, ingenuous, forthright, plainspoken, frankant. deceitful, devious, dishonest

28. Stunsyn. daze, bemuse, stupefy, numb, petrify, stupefyant. expect, calm, bore

29. Subordinatesyn. inferior, lower, petty, collateral, dependent, subservientant. chief, vital, major

30. Summitsyn. apex, crest, vertex, acme, pinnacle, zenithant. base, bottom, nadir

31. Superficialsyn. cursory, shallow, sketchy, apparent, ostensible, seemingant. analytical, thorough, genuine

32. Superfluoussyn. excess, extra, spare, supererogatory, supernumerary, surplusant. valuable, necessary, intrinsic

33. Supplementsyn. accessory, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance, attachment,

complementant. basic, fundamental, integral

34. Sympatheticsyn. empathetic, compassionate, condolatory, understanding,

pitying, commiserativeant. callous, merciless, uncaring

35. Swiftsyn. breakneck, expeditious, fleet, hurried, rapid, speedyant. delayed, slow, sluggish

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1. Shabby(A) bleak (B) cagey (C) trivial (D) decrepit

2. Slack(A) derelict (B) perspicacious (C) eloquent (D) negligible

3. Stun(A) defend (B) stupefy (C) cleave (D) splinter

4. Stern(A) exacting (B) precipitant (C) lenient (D) rustic

5. Staunch(A) static (B) dauntless (C) steadfast (D) virile

choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word given in the question.

6. Solitary(A) reticent (B) lonesome (C) sociable (D) cerebral

7. Slack(A) lax (B) taut (C) lean (D) dazzling

8. Spontaneous(A) intended (B) volitional (C) vibrant (D) listless

9. Supplement(A) adjunct (B) thorough (C) integral (D) pinnacle

10. Swift(A) expeditious (B) sluggish (C) intrinsic (D) stunned

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T - U1. Tactless

syn. clumsy, gauche, impolitic, maladroit, brash, undiplomaticant. discreet, thoughtful, refined

2. Talkativesyn. chatty, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, talky, volubleant. quiet, reserved, uncommunicative

3. Tallysyn. enumerate, reckon, score, conform, correspond, harmonizeant. differ, deviate, contrast

4. Tamesyn. domesticate, moderate, soften, subdue, tone down, bustant. arouse, incite, stimulate

5. Tauntsyn. gibe, insult, jeer, scoff, twit, banterant. compliment, praise, respect

6. Teasesyn. annoy, bait, beleaguer, beset, pester, tormentant. appease, mollify, gladden

7. Tedioussyn. dreary, humdrum, monotonous, stuffy, weary, dryant. entertaining, exciting, interesting

8. Temptingsyn. bewitching, enchanting, enticing, fascinating, winsome,

alluringant. repulsive, revolting, disgusting

9. Tendersyn. gentle, mild, soft, delicate, dainty, frailant. hard, rough, tough

10. Terrorisesyn. alarm, frighten, panic, scare, startle, terrifyant. assuage, assure, help

11. Thornysyn. prickly, spiny, thistly, nettlesome, barbed, stingyant. dull, smooth, soothing

12. Thoroughsyn. exhaustive, intensive, arrant, outright, downright, unmitigatedant. partial, superficial, unfinished

13. Thriftysyn. canny, chary, frugal, prudent, sparing, economicalant. extravagant, spendthrift, wasteful

14. Thrillingsyn. electrifying, exhilarating, moving, stimulating, exciting,

upliftingant. depressing, discouraging, upsetting

15. Tidysyn. orderly, spruce, taut, uncluttered, moderate, snugant. chaotic, messy, sloppy

16. Toilsyn. labor, strain, strive, travail, plod, trudgeant. laze, skip, rest

17. Tolerantsyn. liberal, progressive, broad-minded, lenient, merciful, laxant. prejudiced, biased, disapproving

18. Transparentsyn. crystalline, limpid, lucid, see-through, pellucid, vaporousant. opaque, cloudy, blocked

19. Treatysyn. accord, agreement, concord, convention, pact, bondant. disagreement, discord, disunity

20. Tremendoussyn. enormous, gigantic, massive, mighty, monumental, marvelousant. insignificant, tiny, petty

21. Tributesyn. commendation, compliment, congratulation, salute, salvo,

testimonialant. accusation, criticism, blame

22. Trickysyn. crafty, cunning, foxy, guileful, scheming, wilyant. nave, ingenuous, unassuming

23. Triumphsyn. conquest, victory, win, exultation, jubilation, successant. defeat, forfeit, failure

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24. Uglysyn. hideous, unsightly, horrid, roiled, rugged, crankyant. lovely, pleasing, attractive

25. Ultimatesyn. underlying, utmost, transcendent, unsurpassable, fundamental,

essentialant. preliminary, trivial, auxiliary

26. Unduesyn. exorbitant, excessive, inordinate, improper, inapt, forbiddenant. moderate, reasonable, sensible

27. Unearthsyn. dig, uncover, ferret, excavate, reveal, ascertainant. bury, conceal, hide

28. Uniformitysyn. analogy, comparison, correspondence, resemblance, harmony,

similarityant. discord, disagreement, difference

29. Unifysyn. coalesce, conjoin, conjugate, consolidate, couple, meldant. disjoin, disperse, separate

30. Uniquesyn. singular, solitary, matchless, peerless, exemplary, unrivaledant. commonplace, usual, regular

31. Universalsyn. cosmic, global, pandemic, planetary, ubiquitous, genericant. confined, local, partial

32. Upsetsyn. overthrow, topple, derange, unsettle, disarray, disruptant. organize, arrange, ready

33. Urgesyn. insist, press, appeal, call, demand, pleadant. answer, reply, protest

34. Urgentsyn. dire, emergent, exigent, importune, insistent, persistentant. moderate, unimportant, usual

35. Usualsyn. average, common, general, ordinary, typical, wontedant. abnormal, atypical, irregular

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1. Tame(A) incite (B) domesticate (C) deviate (D) banter

2. Tedious(A) pestering (B) alluring (C) thistly (D) monotonous

3. Tolerant(A) pellucid (B) exemplary (C) lenient (D) prejudiced

4. Unearth(A) ferret (B) conceal (C) disperse (D) derange

5. Urge(A) plod (B) plead (C) conjugate (D) elaborate


6. Tease(A) beleaguer (B) beset (C) mollify (D) travail

7. Terrorize(A) assuage (B) startle (C) revolt (D) mire

8. Tidy(A) taut (B) messy (C) crystalline (D) liberal

9. Unify(A) conjoin (B) disarray (C) disperse (D) ascertain

10. Ultimate(A) reasonable (B) peerless (C) ubiquitous (D) preliminary

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V - Z1. Vacant

syn. empty, void, idle, inane, vacuous, otioseant. full, occupied, overflowing

2. Vaguesyn. inexplicit, nebulous, obscure, bleary, fuzzy, unresolvedant. certain, definite, clear

3. Vainsyn. futile, hollow, conceited, egoistic, narcissistic, otioseant. modest, diffident, useful

4. Valiantsyn. courageous, doughty, gallant, heroic, intrepid, mettlesomeant. cowardly, timid, weak

5. Validsyn. cogent, just, authentic, authoritative, convincing, credibleant. unsound, unacceptable, invalid

6. Valoursyn. courage, fortitude, gallantry, intrepidity, pluckiness, valianceant. cowardice, timidity, meekness

7. Vanishsyn. disappear, evanesce, evaporate, fade, exit, dematerializeant. appear, arrive, come

8. Variablesyn. alterable, mutable, capricious, fickle, ticklish, volatileant. steady, fixed, constant

9. Vastsyn. enormous, giant, immense, heroic, monstrous, wallopingant. bounded, limited, little

10. Versatilesyn. all-round, multifaceted, protean, adaptable, ambidextrous,

resourcefulant. inflexible, limited, nonconforming

11. Veteransyn. experienced, skilled, seasoned, adept, expert, hardenedant. amateur, inexperienced, greenhorn

12. Vibrantsyn. mettlesome, vivacious, peppery, spirited, resonant, sparklingant. colorless, dull, dispirited

13. Victimizesyn. bilk, cheat, defraud, gull, mulct, swindleant. assist, help, assist

14. Vigilantsyn. alert, observant, open-eyed, wakeful, wary, watchfulant. indiscreet, negligent, inattentive

15. Vigoursyn. bounce, spirit, liveliness, verve, vim, energyant. lethargy, weakness, enervation

16. Violatesyn. breach, contravene, infringe, transgress, flout, ravishant. obey, observe, comply

17. Visionarysyn. farsighted, chimerical, delusive, illusive, fanciful, notionalant. practical, real, realistic

18. Vitalsyn. animate, robust, sturdy, vigorous, fundamental, integralant. trivial, insignificant, petty

19. Vividsyn. bright, colourful, flamboyant, graphic, expressive, meaningfulant. dull, inexpressive, vague

20. Voluntarysyn. willing, spontaneous, unforced, uncompensated, deliberate,

unintendedant. obligatory, forced, involuntary

21. Vulgarsyn. humble, ignoble, mean, boorish, crass, bawdyant. decent, inoffensive, polite

22. Waywardsyn. aberrant, balky, capricious, erratic, fickle, forwardant. controllable, manageable, disciplined

23. Weakensyn. decline, degenerate, fade, languish, sink, waneant. strengthen, boost, build

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24. Weldsyn. bond, combine, fix, join, solder, uniteant. disconnect, separate, detach

25. Whimsicalsyn. arbitrary, capricious, freakish, mercurial, temperamental,

ticklishant. behaving, sensible, reasonable

26. Wickedsyn. evil, iniquitous, reprobate, malignant, spiteful, venomousant. decent, moral, nice

27. Widensyn. broaden, expand, extend, augment, enlarge, stretchant. cramp, narrow, restrict

28. Widespreadsyn. all-inclusive, comprehensive, expansive, extensive, sweeping,

far-reachingant. concentrated, local, narrow

29. Witchsyn. enchantress, sorceress, beldam, crone, siren, temptressant. disenchanting, repulsive, disgusting

30. Withdrawsyn. remove, retract, draw in, shove off, abjure, disengageant. remain, fill, deposit

31. Withholdsyn. abstain, forbear, hold, retain, reserve, refrainant. release, let go, free

32. Wittysyn. comedic, facetious, humorous, jocular, scintillating, sparklingant. serious, grim, pensive

33. Wordysyn. verbal, diffuse, discursive, rambling, loquacious, prolixant. concise, restrained, subdued

34. Zealsyn. ardour, enthusiasm, fervor, passion, intentness, alacrityant. apathy, indifference, lethargy

35. Zigzagsyn. crinkled, crooked, fluctuating, inclined, meandering,

transverseant. straight, linear, plain

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1. Valiant(A) egoistic (B) otiose (C) timid (D) heroic

2. Versatile(A) ambidextrous (B) inflexible (C) adept (D) walloping

3. Wayward(A) boorish (B) spiteful (C) capricious (D) expansive

4. Witty(A) rambling (B) facetious (C) meandering (D) arbitrary

5. Zeal(A) fervor (B) apathy (C) meekness (D) valiance


6. Valour(A) fortitude (B) pluck (C) jealousy (D) timidity

7. Vigilant(A) wakeful (B) robust (C) indiscreet (D) insipid

8. Vital(A) animate (B) trivial (C) fundamental (D) illusive

9. Voluntary(A) obligatory (B) spontaneous (C) ignoble (D) crass

10. Withhold(A) forbear (B) restrain (C) release (D) abstain

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ANSWERSto all the

Essential Exercises

A 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (A) 4 ( A) 5 (B) 6 (B) 7 (D) 8 (A) 9 (A) 10 (A)

B 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 ( A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (B) 8 (D) 9 (C) 10 (B)

C 1 (B) 2 (A) 3 (D) 4 (A) 5 (A) 6 (B) 7 (D) 8 (C) 9 (B) 10 (D)

D 1 (D) 2 (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6 (A) 7 (C) 8 (B) 9 (D) 10 (B)

E 1 (B) 2 (A) 3 (C) 4 (A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (C) 8 (B) 9 (A) 10 (B)

F 1 (B) 2 (A) 3 (D) 4 (A) 5 (C) 6 (B) 7 (C) 8 (C) 9 (A) 10 (B)

G - H 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 6 (A) 7 (B) 8 (C) 9 (B) 10 (D)

I - K 1 (C) 2 (B) 3 (A) 4 (D) 5 (B) 6 (B) 7 (A) 8 (C) 9 (A) 10 (B)

L - M 1 (B) 2 (A) 3 (D) 4 (A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (B) 8 (C) 9 (D) 10 (A)

N - O 1 (D) 2 (C) 3 (A) 4 (B) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (A) 8 (D) 9 (A) 10 (A)

P - Q 1 (C) 2 (B) 3 (B) 4 (D) 5 (A) 6 (A) 7 (B) 8 (D) 9 (A) 10 (C)

R 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (A) 5 (B) 6 (A) 7 (B) 8 (C) 9 (B) 10 (A)

S 1 (D) 2 (A) 3 (B) 4 (A) 5 (C) 6 (C) 7 (B) 8 (A) 9 (C) 10 (B)

T - U 1 (B) 2 (D) 3 (C) 4 (A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (A) 8 (B) 9 (C) 10 (D)

V - Z 1 (D) 2 (A) 3 (C) 4 (B) 5 (A) 6 (D) 7 (C) 8 (B) 9 (A) 10 (C)

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