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    SYNONYMS----------------------------

    Admonish = usurp (reprove) merry = gayAlienate = estrange (isolate) instigate = incite

    Dispel = dissipate (dismiss) belief = conviction

    Covet= crave (desire) belated = too lateSolicit = beseech (seek) brim = border

    Subside = wane (drop) renounce= reject

    Hover = linger (stay close) divulge = revealHeap = to pile (collect) adhesive = bonding agent

    Veer = diverge (turn) hamper = obstruct

    Caprice = whim (impulse) to merit= to deserveStifle = suffocate (smother) inert = passive

    Latent = potential (inactive) latitude = scope

    Concur = acquiesce (accept) momentary = transient

    Tranquil = serene (calm) overt = obviousLethargy = stupor (lazy) volume = quantity

    Furtive= stealthy (secret) meager = scanty

    Cargo = freight (load) baffle = frustrateEfface = obliterate (wipe out) misery = distress

    Pretentious = ostentatious (affected) discretion = prudence

    Compunction = remorse (regret) amiable = friendlyCajole = coax (wheedle sweet talk) incentive = provocation

    Embrace = hug (hold-cuddle) ovation = applause

    Confiscate = appropriate (to take charge) emancipate = liberate

    Lament = mourn penitence = to repentObstinate = stubborn acumen = exactness

    Metamorphosis = transform scrutiny = close examination

    Annihilate = to destroy fuse = combineWhet = sharpen behest = request

    Adage = proverb

    TCS main Papers From Campus Recruitment at NIT Bhopal 003

    You can refer to Barrons most frequently used words list for a close recap.

    Vocabulary Section: (Time : 28 mins)

    Synonyms -

    1.Moribund declining, dilapidated, waning2.Repudiate reject, disclaim, renounce, deny3.Translucent transparent, semi- transparent, lucid, lucent, clear, see through

    4. Mitigate- alleviates, lessen, ease, alley, tune down, dull, Assuage5. Inundate flood, overwhelm, swamp, submerge6. Bilk deceive, trick, swindle, con

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    7.Nettle annoy, irritate, vex8.Impugn hold responsible, charge, censure, accuse9. Mulch-weeds10.Tenacity stubbornness, resolve, firmness, persistence, insistence, determination11.Sobriety temperance, moderation, abstemiousness, soberness12.Degrade shame, disgrace, mortify, humiliate

    13.Hidebound - narrow-minded, conservative, prejudiced14.Waif stray, sole, thing15.Hamper basket, hinder16.Retrograde nostalgic, retrospective, traditional and conservative17.Despondent hopeless, low, dejected18.Debacle disaster, tragedy, catastrophe19.Nebulous vague, hazy, unformulated, tenuous20.Inconsistent conflicting, contradictory, unreliable , incompatible, inhoherent21.Paradox inconsistency, irony, absurdity22.tarry-linger

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    synonym

    1. dwindle decrease, decline, fall, fall off, drop, drop off2. efface - wipe out, obliterate, eradicate, destroy3. inept incompetent, inexpert, clumsy4. infirmity - ill-health, sickness5. candid- open, frank6. dangle - hang, swing, sway

    Antonym

    1. Irksome * pleasant2. Jaunty * sorrowful, sad3. Nebulous * precise4. Misapprehension * comprehension * understanding5. Obese * thin6. Whimsical * ordinary

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    Synonym and antonym

    1.Harbinger forerunner, portent, indication2.Cacophony dissonance, disharmony3.Divulge reveal, disclose4.Clutch grasp, grab, clasp, hold5.Acronym short form, contraction, ellipsis6.Illustrious memorable, wellknown, famous7.Prolific productive, abundant8.Divergent different, deviating, conflicting9.Jaded world-weary, tired, lackluster, worn-out, exhausted, bored, fed up

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    10. Mien appearance, demeanor11. Mitigate alleviate, ease, lessen, soften, allay, moderate12. Ambitious determined, grand, striving13. Aberration deviation, abnormality, eccentricity, oddness14. Foray raid, sortie, incursion, attack, venture15. Denounce condemn, accuse, criticize

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    Campus Recruitment in Calicut REC 1997

    VERBAL SECTION: Directions for questions 1-15:Find the synonyms of thefollowing words.

    Synonyms: (Ref: Barrons Synonyms and Antonyms)

    Icon image, idol, emblem, symbol

    Brackish salty, briny

    Mollify placate, pacify, calm, appease, sootheDepreciation reduction, decline

    Equanimity composure, poise, calmness, self-control

    Gist general idea, substance, essenceGaudy garish, flashy, extravagant, loud, showy, colorful

    Awry skewed, crooked, wrong

    Ungainly clumsy, awkward, ungraceful, miserly, mean, inelegant, gawkyAsperity roughness, severity, brusqueness

    Cavil quibble, complain, niggle, split hairs, carp

    Quixotic idealistic, romantic, dreamy, unrealistic, impracticableInterdict prohibit, veto, injunction, bar, embargo

    Dcollet low necked, revealingCallow inexperienced, immature, youthful

    recalcitrant unruly, disobedient, obstinate, stubborn

    Antonyms1.Compose x disturb2.Pristine x sullied3.Turbid x limpid4.Monetary x non-economical5.Revere x threaten6.Hamper x facilitate7.Transient x permanence

    8.Fascinate x mundane9.Fickle x loyal10.Contraband x legal goods11.Repellent x attractive12.Slur x grace13.Protean x constant14.Hidebound x broadminded15.Precipitate x dilatory/contradictory

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    Sentence completion

    A passage is given with multiple blanks. There was a passage abt Artists,abt Money mgmt,abtCleanliness

    SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS.

    Censure fault, criticizeOptimum best, most favorable

    Candid frank, open, blunt, upfront, forth-right

    Cite quote, name, mention, refer to, allude to

    Effusive demonstrative, fussy, talkative, overenthusiastic, vociferous, extroverted

    Nascent budding, emerging, blossoming, embryonic

    Generic general, basic, common

    Empirical experimental, pragmatic, practical

    Circuitous roundabout, twisty, meandering, indirect, winding, tortuous

    Surveillance observation, watch, shadowing

    Objective aim, impartial, real, purpose, goalRaucous rough, wild, hoarse, guttering

    Voracious insatiable, avid, hungry, big, rapacious, greedy

    Pedigree rare-breed, full-blooded, lineage

    Fidelity loyalty, reliability

    Derogatory disparaging, critical, insulting, offensive

    Onus responsibility, burden, obligation, duty

    Analogous - similar, akin, relatedExpedient measure, convenient, device, maneuver

    Compliance fulfillment, obedienceDiffident shy, insecure, timid

    Plaintive mournful, sad, melancholic, nostalgic, lamenting

    Insinuate imply, suggest, make-out, ingratiate yourself

    Misdemeanor wrong, sin, crime, offenseExonerate clear, forgive, absolve

    Gregarious outgoing, extroverted, sociable, expressive, unreserved

    Benign kind, benevolent, compassionate

    Sonorous loud, deep, resonant, echoingBolster boost, strengthen, reinforce, encourageHeterodox unorthodox, dissenting, contrary to accepted belief, heretical, deviating

    Restiveness impatience, restlessness, nervousness

    Retrograde retrospective, traditional, conservative, nostalgic,forward-looking(antonym)

    Sacrosanct sacred, holy, revered

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    Cryptic mysterious, enigmatic, puzzling, hidden

    Debilitate incapacitate, weaken, hamper, encumber, hinder

    Divulge reveal, disclose

    Indigenous native, original, local

    Minion follower, subordinate, underling, goferVeracity reality, truth, sincerity

    VERBAL REASONING

    SYNONYMS:

    1. CIRCUMSPECT(i) CONDITION (ii) INSPECT (iii) CAUTIOUS (IV) RECKLESS

    2. ABYSMAL - terrible

    (i) SLIGHT (ii) DEEP (iii) ILLUSTRIOUS (iv) PROLIFIC

    3. DILIGENT hardworking, industrious, meticulous, careful(i) INTELLIGENT (ii)..(iii)(iv)

    4.VEHEMENT

    (i) PASSIONATE (ii) CONFESY (iii) NOISY (iv) MOQULIS

    5 IMPETUS

    (i) CONNECT (ii) CRUCIAL (iii) STIMULUS (iv) IMMEDIATE

    7) DISSEMINATE(i) FORECAST (ii) SPREAD (iii) BRANSP

    ANTONYMS:

    1) TRACTABLE

    (i) OBJECTIONABLE (ii)ENJOYABLE (iii) ADAPTABLE (iv)OBSTINATE

    2) COVERT(hide)(i) MANIFEST (ii) INVISIBLE (iii) SCARED (iv) ALTER

    3) PENSIVE(i) REPENTENT (ii)SAD (iii) THOUGHTLESS (iv) CARELESS

    4) MITIGATE

    (i) AGGRAVATE (ii) RELIEVE (iii) ELEMINATE (iv) EXHUMAN

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    5) DIVERGENT

    (i) CONTRARY (ii) COMING TOGETHER(iii) CONVERSANT (iv) CONTROVERSY

    6) DOGMATIC(i) SCEPTICAL (ii)RESILIENT (iii) STUBBORN (iv) SUSPICIOUS

    7) CLUTCH(i) HOLD (ii)GRAB (iii) RELEASE (iv) SPREAD

    8) MOTLEY

    (i) BULKY (ii)SPECKLED (iii) HOMOGENEOUS (iv) DIFFERENT

    9) RELINQUISH

    (i) PURSUE (ii)VANQUISH (iii) DESTROY (iv) DEVASTATE

    10) TRANSIENT

    (i) PERMANENT (ii)REMOVED

    Paper from Campus Recruitment in Jamshedpur 2003synonymindiginity -embarrassmentInfirmity ill healthrestiveness -impatience

    Misapprehension wrong idea abt sumthingObloguy -lossofrespect

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    `````````````````````````````````````````````````campus Recruitment in Jadavpur university1999SECTION I VOCABULARY (SYNONYMS) TIME :15 Min. MARKS: 20.DIRECT ANSWERS :----------------------------------------------------------------- Freshersworld.comAdmonish : usurp ,reprove,rebukeMeager :scantyAlienate : estrange

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    Merry : gayBrim : Boarderobstinate : stubbornPretention:pretentioiusTranquil:serene

    solicit : urge,requestsubside : wanefurtive :stealthymisery : disstressvolume :quantityveer : divergestifle : suffocate, suppress, chokeadhesive : bonding agent, glue, gumHamper : obstructbelief : convictionlament : wailto merit :to deserveincentive : motivation, encouragement, spurinert: passiveBaffle : FrustrateConfiscate : appropriateCovet : craveCaprice : whimConcur :acquiesceCargo :freightDispel : Scatter

    Divulge : reveal, discloseDiscretion: prudenceEmancipate : liberateEfface : obliterateHover : lingerHeap : to pileInstigate : incitelatitude : scopelatent : potentiallethargy : stupor

    momentary : transientPapers Got from Students Who gone for Campus InterviewsVERBAL SECTIONDirections for questions 1-15:Find the synonyms of the followingwords Freshersworld.com

    2. Deprecate

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    Ans. Feel and express disapproval of

    4. Echelon

    Ans. Level of authority or responsibility

    6. IntermittantAns. Externally stopping and then starting

    7. DetrimentalAns.Harmful

    9. ConciliationAns.To make less angry or more friendly

    13. ManifestionAns.Clear or obvious

    14. Connotation

    Ans. Suggest in addition to the fundamental meaning

    Verbal :(ref Barrons) (Synonyms and Antonyms) Freshersworld.comMollifyDeprecationEquanimityTransientMietGist

    GaudyContraband(ant)Repellant(ant)AwryGoltishFrugality-EconomyRepartee

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    BoisterousUngainlyWhimsical(ant&syn)AsperityCavil

    QuixoticProfoundIncorrigibleMustyWaifIrkInterdict-prohibitCohere-hold togetherRupture-breakMoribund-dyingDcollet-low neckedCallow-youthfulRepugnaneCompose x disturbPristine x sulliedTurbid x limpidPrecipitate x dilatory/contradictory Freshersworld.comRevere x threatenHamper x facilitateSlur xProtean x

    Fascinate x mundaneFickle x loyalSynergy xHideboundMonetaryIncompatible Choices-Indifferent, FaultySentence completionA passage is given with multiple blanks.There was a passage abt Artists,abt Money mgmt,abt Cleanliness

    SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS.

    WHIMSICALCENSURE.OPTIMUM.MISAPPREHENSION.CANDID

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    TORSE.CITE.EFFUSIVE.IRRADIATE.TENACIOUS

    VOLUBLE.BANAL.RUPTURE.STANDING.NASCENT.TRANSIENT.CLUTCH.GENERIC.EMPIRICAL.ANOMALY.CIRCUITOUS.HAMPER.SURVEILLANCE.OBJECTIVE.RAUCOUS.VORACIOUS.PEDIGREE.FIDELITY.AUGMENT.PRECARIOUS.TRANSIENT.

    ALACRITY.DEROGATORY.ONUS.ANALOGUE.EXPEDIENT.ANALOGOUS.ASSUAGE.COMPLIANCE.IRRADIATE.DIFFIDANT.

    PLAINTIVE.INCINUATE.MISDEMEANOR.EXONERATE.GREGARIOUS.ANATHEMATIZE.BENIGN.ATTENUATE.

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    SONOROUS.BOLSTER.DIVERGENT.COLLATEHETERODOX

    RESTIVENESSIGNONIMOUS.PLAGARIOUS.EFFIGY.TENACIOUS.RETROGADE.SACROSANCT.DANGLE.ANOMALY.CRYPTIC.DEBILIATE.DIVULGE.SCEPTIC.SPENDTHRIFT.INDIGENOUS.ERRONIUS.RUPTURE.MINION.VERACITY.

    balmy-mildrecalcitrant-stubbornguile-deciPonderousHamperNebulousMundaneIconBrackishMollifyDeprecation

    EquanimityTransientMiteGistGaudyContraband (ant)Repellant (ant)

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    AwryColtishFrugality-EconomyReparteeBoisterous

    UngainlyWhimsical (ant&syn)AsperityCavilQuixoticInterdict-prohibitDcollet-low neckedCallow-youthfulRepugnance

    Compose x disturbPristine x sulliedTurbid x limpidPrecipitate x dilatory/contradictoryRevere x threatenHamper x facilitateSlur xProtean xFascinate x mundane

    Fickle x loyalSynergy xHideboundMonetaryIncompatible Choices-Indifferent, Faulty

    VERBAL REASONING

    SYNONYMS:---------------

    1. CIRCUMSPECT(i)CONDITION (ii)INSPECT (iii)CAUTIOUS(IV)RECKLESS2. ABYSMAL1.SLIGHT 2.DEEP3. ILLUSTRIOUS4. PROLIFIC

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    5. DILIGENT1.INTELLIGENT 2.....6. VEHEMENT1.PASSIONATE 2.CONFESY 3.NOISY 4.MOQULIS7. IMPETUS

    1.CONNECT 2. CRUCIAL 3.STIMULUS 4. IMMEDIATE8. ACRONYM1. ABBREVIATION 2. SIMILAR9. DISSEMINATE1.FORECAST 2.SPREAD 3.BRANSP10. HARBINGER1.NAVAL 2. UNCOMMON 3.FORE RUNNER 4.GLORY

    ANTONYMS:-----------------11. TRACTABLE1.OBJECTIONABLE 2.ENJOYABLE 3.ADAPTABLE 4.OBSTINATE12. COVERT1.MANIFEST 2.INVISIBLE 3.SCARED 4.ALTER13. PENSIVE1.REPENTENT 2.SAD 3. THOUGHTLESS 4.CARELESS ANS: 314. MITIGATE1.AGGRAVATE 2.RELIEVE 3.ELEMINATE 4.EXHUMAN15. DIVERGENT1.CONTRARY 2.COMING TOGETHER 3.CONVERSANT4.CONTROVERSY

    16. DOGMATIC1.SCEPTICAL 2.RESILIENT 3.STUBBORN 4.SUSPICIOUS17. CLUTCH1. HOLD 2. GRAB 3.RELEASE 4.SPREAD18. MOTLEY1.BULKY 2. SPECKLED 3.HOMOGENEOUS 4.DIFFERENT19. RELINQUISH1.PURSUE 2.VANQUISH 3.DESTROY 4.DEVASTATE20. TRANSIENT1.PERMANENT 2.REMOVED

    20- 26FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE SENTENCES BETWEEN THE PASSAGE

    27-32READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTION

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    Vocabulary for TCS test

    Word Meaning Synonyms Antonyms

    Abysmal Adj. Bottomless Use : His arrogance is

    exceeded only by his abysmal

    ignorance

    Terrible, awful,

    dreadful, appalling,

    very bad,

    Superb

    acronym n. A word formed by the initial lettersof a multi-word name

    Contraction, ellipsis,

    admonish v. warn strongly, reprove Use: He

    admonished his listeners to changetheir wicked ways

    Reprove, reprimand,

    chide, rebuke, usurp

    Approve

    Circumspect v. Investigation before acting,Use: She tried always to be

    circumspect

    Cutious, prudent,careful, guarded, wary,

    judicious, vigilant,

    reckless

    Conciliation n. the act of placating Appeasement,

    pacification,

    propitiation

    Incitement

    Connotation n. Suggested or implied meaning of an

    expression. Use: Foreigners frequently

    are unaware of the connotations of thewords they use.

    Nuance, suggestion,

    implication, undertone,

    overtone, subtext,

    covert Adj. secretor hidden, not openlypracticed or vowed n. a covering that

    serves to conceal or shelter something

    Clandestine, concealed,stealthy, underground,

    copse, wood, thicket

    Open

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    Use: Investigations of CIA reveal that

    such covert operations can get out ofcontrol

    Covetous Adj. avaricious, eagerly desirous ofUse: The child was covetous by nature

    and wanted to take the toys belongingto his classmates

    envious, jealous,desirous, greedy

    Generous,temperate

    Deprecate v. express disapproval of, protest

    against, belittle Use: A firm believer of

    old-fashioned courtesy, Miss Post,deprecated the modern tendency to

    address new acquaintances by their

    first names.

    Denounce, deplore,

    condemn, censure,

    denigrate, decry,belittle.

    Approve

    Diligence n. care and perseverance in carrying

    out tasks. Use : Her employers weregreatly impressed by her diligence and

    offered her a partnership in the firm

    Hard-working,

    assiduousness,meticulousness,

    conscientiousness,painstakingness

    Laziness,

    carelessness,negligence

    Discretion n. ability to adjust action to

    circumstances Use: Use your

    discretion in this matter and do notdiscuss the matter with anyone.

    Prudence, caution,

    acumen, predilection,

    sagacity, wariness,volition

    Indiscretion

    dispel v. scatter, drive away, cause to vanishUse: The bright sunlight eventually

    dispelled the morning mist

    Disperse Attract

    Dissemination v. Opening to public discussion or

    debate, the act of spreading something,

    Use:By their use of the internet,propagandists, have been able todisseminate their pet doctrines to new

    audiences around the globe

    Broadcasting,

    diffusion, propagation,

    Dogmatic Adj. Opinionated Use: We tried to

    discourage him from being so

    dogmatic, but nothing could convincehim that his opinions might be wrong

    Arbitrary, doctrinal,

    unbending, inflexible,

    authoritarian,

    Flexible

    echelon n. A body of troops arranged in a line Level, stratum, rank,height

    fallible Adj. Liable to err. Use: I Know I am

    fallible, but I feel confident that I amright this time

    Imperfect, unsound,

    mortal, weak, frail,

    Perfect

    Harbinger n. an indication of the approach ofsomething or someone, forerunnerv.

    fore shadow or presage Use: The

    crocus is an early harbinger of spring

    Forerunner, herald,potent, omen,

    illustrious Adj. Widely known and esteemed Memorable, well-

    known, famous

    Inglorious,

    shameful

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    impetus n. A force that moves something

    along, incentive, stimulus Use: A newfederal highway program would create

    jobs and will give added impetus to

    our economic recovery

    Momentum, thrust,

    motivation

    inertia

    Intermittent Adj. Periodic Use: The outdoorwedding reception had to be shiftedindoor to avoid the intermittent

    showers that fell on and of all

    afternoon.

    Alternating, sporadic Constant

    Latent Adj. Potentially existing, but not

    presently evident or realized Use:

    Polaroid pictures are popular at theparties because you can see the latent

    photographic image gradually appear

    before your eyes

    Dormant, embryonic,

    suppressed,

    undeveloped,

    Overt

    Latitude n. freedom from narrow limitationsUse: I think you have permitted yourson too much latitude in this manner

    Leeway, freedom,autonomy, liberty,room, rope

    Manifestation n. outward demonstration, indicationUse: Mozarts early attraction to theharpsichord was the first manifestation

    of his pronounced musical bent

    Sign, demonstration,

    expression, symptom,

    mitigate v. lessen or try to lessen the

    seriousness or extent ofUse: Nothing

    he could do to mitigate her anger, sherefused to forgive him

    Appease, alleviate,

    allay, assuage, mollify,

    extenuate, palliate

    Aggrevate,

    exacerbate

    motley Adj. Multicolored or mixed Use: hewore a motley tunic, red and green andblue and gold all patched together

    haphazardly

    Assorted, diversed,mixed, dissimilar,

    Uniform,homogenous,monochrome

    pensive Adj. Dreamily thoughtful, thoughtful

    with a hint of sadness Use: The

    pensive lover gazed at the portrait ofhis beloved and sighed deeply.

    Brooding, pondering,

    meditative,

    contemplative

    prolific Adj. Abundantly fruitful Use: She wasa prolific writer, who produced as

    meany as three books a years

    Productive, abundant,fecund

    Unproductive,scarce

    relinquish v. give up something with reluctance,yield Use: once you get used to fringes

    like expense account meal and

    company car, it is very difficult torelinquish them

    Surrender, renounce,abandon, repudiate,

    cede,

    Vanquish,retain,

    solicit v. request earnestly, seekUse: TheMayor telephoned all the member of

    the city council to solicit their votes

    Importune, implore,crave, beseech,

    Grant

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    tractable Adj. Docile, easily managed,

    susceptible to suggestion Use:

    Although Susan seemed to be a

    tractable young woman, she had a

    stubborn streak of independence

    Obedient, dutiful, well-

    mannered

    Disobedient,

    intractable

    veer v. change in direction Use: After whatseemed to be en eternity, the windveered to the east and the storm abated

    Turn, swerve

    Vehement Adj. Forceful, intensely emotional;

    with marked vigorUse: He became soVehement in describing what had

    happened with him that he started

    jumping up and down

    Fervent, passionate, Apathetic

    Caprice n. whim, a sudden desire. Use: She

    was an unpredictable creature, actingon caprice, never taking thought of

    consequences

    Whim, impulse, quirk,

    fad, fancy, notion

    stifle v. suppress, extinguish, inhibit Use:

    Halfway through the boring picture,

    Laura gave up trying to stifle he

    yawns.

    Smother, asphyxiate,

    choke, suffocate,

    strangle, curb, restrain,

    repress,

    Let out

    concur v. agree Use: Did you concur with the

    decision of the court or did you find itunfair?

    Agre, harmonize,

    coincide, assent,acquiesce

    Conflict,

    resist

    lethargy v. lack of vitality or energy Use: Acomplete days work left him in a state

    of lethargy

    Stupor, indolence,weariness

    Get-up-and-go

    Furtive Adj. stealthy, sneaky, secret and sly orsordid Use: noticing the furtive glance

    the customer gave the diamond

    bracelet on the counter, the jewelerwondered whether he had a potential

    shoplifter in his hands

    Surreptitious,clandestine

    open

    efface v. wipe out or make dim Use: The coin

    had been handled so many times that

    its date had been effaced

    Obliterate, eradicate, Engrave

    Pretentious Adj. Intended to attract notice and

    impress others, making unjustified

    claims, overambitious Use: The otherprize winner isnt wearing her medal.;

    isnt it a bit pretentious of you to wear

    yours?

    Ostentatious, pompous,

    conceited

    Down-to-

    earth

    compunction n. a feeling of deep regret (usually of

    some misdeed) Use: The judge wasespecially sever in his sentencing as

    the criminal had shown no

    Regret, scruple, qualm,

    guilt, reluctance,hesitation,

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    compunction for his heinous crime

    confiscate

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    1] Depreciation = deflation,depression,devaluation,fall,slump

    2] Depricate = feel and express disapproval

    3] Incentive = thing one encourages one to do

    4] Echelon = level of authority or responsibility5] Innovation = make changes or introduce new things

    6] Intermittant = externally stopping and then starting

    7] Detrimental = harmful8] Mesotiate = ...

    9] Conciliation = make less angry or more friendly

    10] Orthodox = conventional or superstitious11] Fallible = liable to err

    12] Volatile = ever changing

    13] Manifestation = clear or obvious14] Connotation =

    15] Reciprocal = reverse, opposite16] Agrarian = related to agriculture17] Vacillate = undecided or dilemma

    18] Expedient = fitting proper , desirable

    19] Simulate = produce artificially resembling an existing one

    20] Access = to approach21] Compensation= salary

    22] Truncate = shorten by cutting

    23] Adherence = stick24] Heterogeneous = non-similar things

    25] Surplus = excessive

    26] Assess = determine the amount or value27] Cognizance = knowledge

    28] Retrospective = review

    29] Naive = innocent , rustic

    30] Equivocate = tallying on both sides31] Postulate = frame a theory

    32] Latent = dormant, secret

    33] Fluctuate = wavering

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    34] Eliminate = to reduce

    35] Affinity = strong liking

    36] Expedite = hasten37] Console = to show sympathy

    38] Adversary = opposition

    39] Affable = lovable, approachable40] Decomposable = rotten

    41] Egregious = apart from crowd, especially bad

    42] Conglomeration = group43] Aberration = deviation

    44] Erudite = wise, profound

    45] Augury = prediction

    46] Credibility = ability to common belief, quality of being credible47] Coincident = incidentally

    48] Constituent = accompanying

    49] Differential = having or showing or making use of

    50] Distention = act out, stretching out ,swelling out51] Litigation = engaging in a law suite

    52] Moratorium = legally or officially determined period of delay before the fulfillmentof the agreement or payment of debts

    53] Negotiate = discuss or bargain

    54] Preparation = act of preparing

    55] Preponderant = superiority of power or quality56] Relevance = quality of being relevant

    57] Apparatus = appliance

    58] Ignorance = blindness or inexperience59] Obsession = complex enthusiasm

    60] Precipitate = Quicken.

    Synonyms

    1) Choleric = Hot Tempered, Irritate

    2) Servility = Surrender

    3) Tepid = Luke warm, Half hearted

    4) Melee = Fight, Combat

    5) Aplomb = Self-confidence, composure

    6) Mawkish = Over emotional, weepy

    7) Clich = Commonplace, Truism

    8) Pithy = Strong

    9) Celibacy = Chastity, State of not being married

    10) Chaste = Pure, Modest

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    11) Cleft = Split

    12) Virulent = Poisonous, Dangerous

    13) Indulgent = Obliging, Complaint

    14) Tantamount = Equivalent

    15) Reprobate = Degenerate

    16) Chide = Scold

    17) Churlish = Brutish, Cruel, Rude

    Antonyms

    1) Mollify Enrage, Provoke

    2) Inundate Drain

    3) Equanimity Agitation

    4) Gauche Tactful

    5) Exhume Inter

    6) Baleful Beneficent

    7) Anathematize Bless

    8) Enigmatic Unambiguous

    9) Pariah Idol

    10) Turbid Limpid

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    timid - lack of self confidenceVORACIOUS -ravenous, glutonous, insatiable, avid,hungry, greedy

    awry-crookedIrksome -annoying, tiresome,exaspiratingremonstrate - protest;whimsical -capricious, un-predictable, unusualretrograde -move backward,degenerate.veracious - truthfullglib - fluentrubble - broken stone.quixotic - extravagantly idealistic; impracticalameliorate - improvemisanthrope - hater of humanity, pessimistplatitude - trite remarkForay -raid,incursion,venture,sortie,attack,assaultscatny - meager,insufficientFrugality - Economymultilingal - many languagesarid - drycognizant - knowledgelatitude - freedom from narrow limitationsinimical - adverse,hostilecliche - trite _expression

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    Verbal

    ACUMEN

    a. exactnessb. potential

    c.shrewdness

    d. bluntnesse. None of these

    BEHEST

    a. behavior

    b. hold down

    c. hold up

    d. relieve

    e. condemn

    DISCRETIONa.prudence

    b. consistency

    c. precipiced. disturbance

    e. distemper

    ORDAIN

    a. arrange

    b. command

    c. contribute

    d. establish

    e. control

    FLORID

    a. ornate

    b. thriving

    c. artisticd. elegant

    e. None of these

    PENITENCEa. liking

    b. insightful

    c. attractive

    MORTIFY

    a. make a cavityb. displease

    c. humiliate

    d. relapsee. murder

    ADAGEa. advice

    b.proverbc. enlargementd. advantage

    e. usage

    TO DISPELa. to dissipate

    b. to dissent

    c. to distortd. to disfigure

    e. to dissect

    ERRATIC

    a. unromanticb. free

    c. popular

    d. steadye. unknown

    TO MERIT

    a. to embraceb. to devote

    c. to deserved. to combinee. to display

    RAPTa. lively

    b. concealed

    c. engrossed

    ABODE

    a. clayb. obstacle

    c. dwelling

    d. binde. to beguile

    POTENTIALa. latent

    b. hystericalc. conventionald. symmetrical

    e. conscientious

    EXTRICATEa. terminate

    b. isolate

    c. liberate

    d. simplify

    e. frustrate

    DISPARITY

    a. inequality

    b. impartiality

    c. unfairnessd. twist

    e. None of these

    TO CONFISCATE

    a. to harass

    b. to repulse

    c. to consoled. to appropriate

    e. to congregate

    PIOUSa. historic

    b. devout

    c. multiple

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    d. penetrable

    e. compunction

    WHETa.stimulate

    b. humorous

    c. inculated. dampen

    e. None of these

    INCENTIVE

    a. reflex

    b. amplitude

    c. inflection

    d.provocatione. escutcheon

    LATITUDE

    a.scope

    b. segmentc. globule

    d. legislature

    e. lamentation

    d. prototypee. None of these

    TO HEAPa. to pile

    b. to forbid

    c. to proceed

    d. to sharee. to stoop

    CAJOLEa. coax

    b. motivate

    c. profound

    d. mollifye. evade

    OVULATE

    a. penuryb. immunize

    c.fertilize

    d. reproduce

    e. incisions

    d. fortunate

    e. authoritative

    LETHARGY

    a. reminiscenceb. categoryc. fallacy

    d. unanimity

    e.stupor

    CARGO

    a. cabbage

    b. camelc. lance

    d.freight

    e. flax

    OVATIONa. oration

    b. gesture

    c. emulationd. applause

    e. nourish

    Syno:

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    SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS

    Pillage steal , loot , plunder

    Cleft - split , crack

    Incesment Brazen - bold , shameless

    Awry - skewed , twisted , crooked

    Remiss careless , negligentDefection - desertion

    Ensue - follow

    Avid - keen , eagerRupidiate Repudiate - reject,deny

    Gauche - clumsy, vulgar

    Intrinsic - essential

    Gaudy flashy , showyHidebound narrow minded

    Incognitent -

    Intermittent irregular,broken

    Clastrophobia - fearContraband illegal trade

    Pagm concealed rapt

    Voracious avid,hunger,greedy

    Seedy sleazy,seamy

    Omniscience knowing all

    Diatribe attack,criticismSlack - loose, relaxed

    Felicitous fortunate,luck

    Relish enjoy,savorAloofness unfriendliness, remoteness

    Ambiguity - unknown

    PattryBaleful threatening, malevolent

    Pattry

    Baleful threatening, malevolentLapidarianGambol - skip

    High handed dominant,imperious

    Retrospection - perception

    AntithePagan

    Genuflect kneel,bow

    coerce force,compelIndubitably undoubtedly, certainly

    Extraneous irrelevant , unrelated

    Corpulent fat,pumpTransient momentary

    Spurious false,fake

    Whimsical - fancy

    Braggadocio -

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    SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS

    Chimerical

    Callow inexperience,naive

    Menial unskilled,boringIndigenous native,original

    Ambiguity

    Foil frustrate,halt

    Antonyms:

    Awry

    Consensus * disagreement

    Retrograde * forward looking

    GalleonChide * praise

    Depravity * goodness,righteousness

    Paradox * consistency

    Stilted * naturalLevity * gravity

    FrittyGenry

    Synonym

    1. Insimate

    2. Banal

    3. misdemeanour

    4. bombastic

    5. tenacious6. repellent

    7. ensue

    8. reprobate

    9. acerbity

    10. gambol

    11. ameliorate

    12. confiscate

    13. quixotic

    14. foray

    15. fidelity

    16. inimical

    17. stoic

    18. haggard

    19. cacophony

    20. discord

    21. fledgling

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    SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS

    22. incongruous

    23. ingenious

    24. estrange

    25. clandestine

    Antonym

    1. loutish

    2. prevaricate

    3. Hilary

    4. admonition

    5. boonish

    6. dangle

    7. spur

    8. apex

    9. aplomb

    10. veracious

    11. clich

    12. muggy

    13. bouillon

    14. incocus

    15. proximity

    16. indement

    17. whimsical18. distal

    19. transient

    20. predominant

    21. mockish

    22. misanthrope

    23. miscanprehencia

    24. doltish

    25. mullet

    26. gadfly

    27. ignominious

    28. hidebound

    29. reticence

    30. tantamount

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