antonyms

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ANTONYMS C) downtrodden (-) cause of all trouble” as ‘hesitation’
D) destitute (-) and ‘reluctance’ are similar in
TRICKS E) elegant (=) meaning. So try to make a sentence
and try to eliminate answer options.
RULE1
After labelling each, we are left with
Identifying general meaning two words that are positively RULE5
In case of many words you can charged: beneficent and Use your knowledge of Romance
easily guess the general meaning magnanimous. Know the meaning
Languages. The roots of many
of the word. Another way to guess of any answer choices, you have words have similar meanings in
the meaning of the word is through narrowed your choices down to two foreign languages. For example, the
breaking down the word into its and are left with a 50% change of Spanish word malo means bad. This
roots. answering correctly. This is a quick is a common root for many
technique that can be very negatively charged words: maligned
RESTIVE beneficial when attempting to malignant malapropos malediction
A) patient answer a question with several malevolent malicious malefaction In
B) rigorous words that you are unsure about. addition, the Spanish word bueno
C) deceptive means good.
D) active RULE3

E) cautious
Eliminate answer choices that are Benediction beneficial beneficent

close synonyms. Spotting synonyms benevolent benefactor benign But,
The word, restive, is tricky, because
within the answer choices can be be careful. Sometimes questions
it sounds like it has something to do
valuable because it allows you to will attempt to trick the test taker
with rest. Therefore, D) active
narrow your viable answer choices. by including roots in words that
would be the best antonym.
If two of the answers have very belie their true meaning: bellicose
However, this is a trick. Restive
similar meanings, then the correct restive noisome credulous fulsome
actually means restless. So, the
answer is too ambiguous. Therefore, adulterate craven precipitate
correct answer is patient, a good it is possible to eliminate these prosaic
antonym for restless.
choices.

See if you can eliminate two answer RULE6
For instance, ‘Ornithology’ may be
choices from the following example.
split into ‘ornis’ which means ‘birds’ Keep an eye out for easily
Choose the best antonym.
and ‘logos’ which means ‘study’ thus confusable words and

establishing that it is the study of homophones. These are words
FOMENT
birds. that sound alike but may be
A) mitigate
B) engender spelled differently. For instance,
RULE2
C) check ‘bare’ and ‘bear’. These cannot
Take note of positively and D) mollify be used interchangeably. Try
negatively charged answer choices. E) satiate T remembering the context in
It is possible to associate a negative which you read the word first.
or positive charge with almost any The words mitigate and mollify are
This will help clear any
given word. Try to discern whether close synonyms. The both mean "to
confusion.
each word in the following list has a reduce or soften in pain or intensity,

positive (+), negative (-), or neutral to make less severe." This leaves

(=) charge. Choose the best only three remaining viable answer
synonym. choices.
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MALIGNED RULE4 QUESTIONS
A) beneficent Try to associate the word with a
B) magnanimous familiar context. This being the Directions : In these questions
C) downtrodden case, they get included in many choose the word opposite in
D) destitute proverbial phrases. Note the meaning to the word given in bold.
E) elegant
following examples: "Gail force
winds," "The Village Advocate," Q1.
In the example, we are trying to find "Test your mettle", "Road to OSTRACISE
the best synonym for the word
Perdition", "Patience is a virtue", (a) amuse
maligned. So, we should begin by
"Abject poverty", "He made it (b) welcome
ascertaining its charge. The prefix, through unscathed". (c) entertain
"mal" is typically used in negatively (d) host
charged words. Therefore, the Synonyms when used in the same
answer will likely have a positive
sentence at the same place, ideally Q2.
charge. Let's go through the list to
do not change the entire meaning of DENSE
see how each word is charged. the sentence. For example, “It was (a) scarce

Sahil’s hesitation that was the cause (b) slim
A) beneficent (+) of all trouble” can be replaced by “It (c) sparse
B) magnanimous (+) was Sahil’s reluctance that was the (d) lean
ALTERCATION (b) include
Q3. (a) explanation (c) undertake
PARSIMONIOUS (b) challenge (d) add
(a) prodigious (c) compromise
(b) selfless (d) opposition Q22.
(c) extravagant INTEGRATION
(d) ostentatious Q13. (a) unity
COAX (b) synthesis
Q4. (a) dull (c) linking
FETTER (b) dissuade (d) fragmentation
(a) restore (c) active
(b) liberate (d) speed Q23.
(c) exonerate MINIATURE
(d) distract Q14. (a) Large
ERUDITE (b) small
Q5. (a) educated (c) heavy
HARMONY (b) unscholarly (d) least
(a) strife (c) scholarly
(b) annoyance (d) possessive Q24.
(c) cruelty EXHAUSTS
(d) mischief Q15. (a) tires
AFFLUENT (b) empties
Q6. (a) high (c) invigorates
CONCILIATION (b) poor (d) drains
(a) dispute (c) rare
(b) irritation (d) fluent Q25.
(c) separation DISTANT
(d) confrontation Q16. (a) far
PAROCHIAL (b) close
Q7. (a) narrow (c) imminent
MYTH (b) international (d) along
(a) truth (c) global
(b) fact (d) world wide Q26.
(c) falsehood TRANSPARENT
(d) story Q17. (a) dear
FALLIBLE (b) ambiguity
Q8. (a) unerring (c) opaque
RELUCTANTLY (b) reliable (d) crystal
(a) pleasingly (c) falsehood
(b) willingly (d) trustful Q27.
(c) satisfactorily ENCOUNTERED
(d) happily Q18. (a) avoided
IMPERTINENT (b) enriched
Q9. (a) arrogance (c) faced
MUTILATE (b) appropriate (d) overcome
(a) instruct (c) respectful
(b) induct (d) modest Q28.
(c) conduct HANDY
(d) mend Q19. (a) cumbersome
ROUGH (b) handful
Q10. (a) refined (c) unwieldy
LAMENT (b) charming (d) heavy
(a) rejoice (c) smooth
(b) rejuvenate (d) polite Q29.
(c) complain ELEGANCE
(d) cry Q20. (a) pride
Ratification (b) beauty
Q11. (a) disapproval (c) coarseness
ANIMOSITY (b) disagreeable (d) vulgarity
(a) love (c) denial
(b) lust (d) disturbing Q30.
(c) luck CAPRICIOUS
(d) loss Q21. (a) firm
OMIT (b) fickle
Q12. (a) exclude (c) indefinite
(d) deflan Q40. (a) amusing
AUTONOMY (b) ludicrous
Q31. (a) slavery (c) hilarious
EXODUS (b) subordination (d) mean
(a) influx (c) dependence
(b) home-coming (d) submissiveness Q50.
(c) return ECCENTRICITY
(d) restoration Q41. (a) normalcy
SURVIVAL (b) similarity
Q32. (a) evolution (c) equality
INQUISITIVE (b) development (d) clarity
(a) insincere (c) creation
(b) indifferent (d) extinction Q51.
(c) Insensitive GENTLEMAN
(d) insulting Q42. (a) clown
INSERT (b) boor
Q33. (a) depict (c) dud
CANDID (b) extract (d) buffoon
(a) outspoken (c) defame
(b) frank (d) enhance Q52.
(c) devious PANICKY
(d) disguised Q43. (a) confident
INCONGRUOUS (b) sober
Q34. (a) conflicting (c) quiet
NADIR (b) contradictory (d) calm
(a) modernity (c) ill-matched
(b) zenith (d) harmonious Q53.
(c) liberty MOURNFUL
(d) progress Q44. (a) playful
DEMENTED (b) joyous
Q35. (a) sensible (c) laughable
CULPABLE (b) sensitive (d) humorous
(a) dependable (c) sensual
(b) blameless (d) sensuous Q54.
(c) careless OBSTINATE
(d) irresponsible Q45. (a) confused
IMPROMPTU (b) determined
Q36. (a) prompt (c) trusted
FACILITATE (b) forced (d) flexible
(a) help (c) premeditated
(b) propagate (d) inordinate Q55.
(c) hinder MYOPIC
(d) reject Q46. (a) short-sighted
HOSTILE (b) feeble-minded
Q37. (a) friendly (c) fore-sighted
CRITICISE (b) sudden (d) far-sighted
(a) finish (c) costly
(b) recommend (d) unfair Q56.
(c) commend PRUDENT
(d) request Q47. (a) silly
BREADTH (b) unwise
Q38. (a) shortness (c) idiotic
CONFORMITY (b) narrowness (d) poor
(a) deviation (c) lightness
(b) dilution (d) thickness Q57.
(c) distraction CONCISE
(d) diversion Q48. (a) extended
TIMOROUS (b) lengthy
Q39. (a) trembling (c) protracted
AFFIRM (b) cowardly (d) elongated
(a) refuse (c) bright
(b) negate (d) bold Q58.
(c) neglect AFFIRMATION
(d) avoid Q49. (a) denial
SUBLIME (b) refusal
(c) opposition GIGANTIC
(d) obstruction Q68. (a) weak
ARALUNG (b) fragile
Q59. (a) shocking (c) slight
CURTAIL (b) consoling (d) tiny
(a) arrive (c) scaring
(b) continue (d) horrifying Q78.
(c) resume ILLICIT
(d) start Q69. (a) liberal
JEST (b) intelligent
Q60. (a) gravity (c) lawful
AFFLUENCE (b) grim (d) clear
(a) misery (c) genial
(b) stagnation (d) sport Q79.
(c) neglect CALLOUS
(d) poverty Q70. (a) sensitive
CURTAIL (b) soft
Q61. (a) lengthen (c) kind
AGREEMENT (b) shorten (d) generous
(a) dislocation (c) entail
(b) discord (d) close Q80.
(c) turbulence ENIGMATIC
(d) fragmentation Q71. (a) simple
APPLAUD (b) reticent
Q62. (a) praise (c) plain
AGONY (b) loud (d) nervous
(a) pleasure (c) censure
(b) laughter (d) acclaim Q81.
(c) bliss ABUNDANT
(d) ecstasy Q72. (a) short
JADE (b) limited
Q63. (a) defend (c) petty
RETICENT (b) grasp (d) meager
(a) forward (c) cheer
(b) developed (d) harass Q82.
(c) sophisticated HARASS
(d) communicative Q73. (a) reward
APPRECIATION (b) praise
Q64. (a) appraisal (c) flatter
PRECISE (b) antipathy (d) relieve
(a) indecent (c) admiration
(b) vague (d) assessment Q83.
(c) incorrect CHARMING
(d) indistinct Q74. (a) insolent
PACIFY (b) indignant
Q65. (a) threaten (c) repulsive
CANDID (b) challenge (d) handicapped
(a) cunning (c) quarrel
(b) diplomatic (d) enrage Q84.
(c) doubtful GRUESOME
(d) impertinent Q75. (a) attractive
APPARENT (b) beneficial
Q66. (a) ambiguous (c) gracious
APOCRYPHAL (b) clear (d) amicable
(a) authentic (c) visible
(b) dubious (d) conspicuous Q85.
(c) unsubstantiated DESPISE
(d) fictitious Q76. (a) appease
ATHEIST (b) flatter
Q67. (a) rationalist (c) admire
REPEL (b) theologies (d) appreciate
(a) attend (c) believer
(b) concentrate (d) ritualistic Q86.
(c) continue CUMBERSOME
(d) attract Q77. (a) heavy
(b) convenient (d) wet Q105.
(c) smooth FLOURISH
(d) automatic Q96. (a) Perish
INSOLENT (b) Degenerate
Q87. (a) arrogant (c) decay
LOQUACIOUS (b) ashamed (d) dismiss
(a) talkative (c) thorough
(b) taciturn (d) customary Q106.
(c) diffident CONFORM
(d) bashful Q97. (a) Differ
CURSORY (b) Reject
Q88. (a) final (c) Question
INTELLIGIBLE (b) impulsive (d) ignore
(a) dull (c) humble
(b) foolish (d) ignorant Q107.
(c) garbled SUMMIT
(d) confused Q98. (a) End
LACKADAISICAL (b) Last
Q89. (a) enthusiastic (c) base
PHILANTHROPIST (b) intelligent (d) bottom
(a) philistine (c) classical
(b) moralist (d) irresponsible Q108.
(c) spendthrift OBSCURE
(d) miser Q99. (a) Clear
SUBLIME (b) Bright
Q90. (a) inferior (c) Open
ANXIOUS (b) deficit (d) Frank
(a) fearful (c) ridiculous
(b) worried (d) crooked Q109.
(c) calm ELEGANT
(d) concerned Q100. (a) Crude
EVIDENT (b) Efficient
Q91. (a) definite (c) Coy
ABUNDANCE (b) careless (d) Eloquent
(a) poverty (c) cleat
(b) wretchedness (d) obscure Q110.
(c) scarcity DELUSION
(d) famine Q101. (a) Reality
EPHEMERAL (b) Acceptance
Q92. (a) eternal (c) Precision
MIGRATE (b) transitory (d) Fiction
(a) return (c) mortal
(b) rehabilitate (d) temporal Q111.
(c) transfer DESPAIR
(d) settle Q102. (a) belief
LATENT (b) trust
Q93. (a) unspoken (c) hope
CONVICTED (b) later (d) faith
(a) acquitted (c) implicit
(b) pardoned (d) obvious Q112.
(c) exempted IN TOTO
(d) liberated Q103. (a) bluntly
MONOTONOUS (b) partially
Q94. (a) disastrous (c) entirety
CURTAIL (b) terrifying (d) strongly
(a) detail (c) terrible
(b) enlarge (d) interesting Q113.
(c) promote PROTEAN
(d) exaggerate Q104. (a) amateur
OBSCENE (b) catholic
Q95. (a) disobedient (c) unchanging
ARID (b) decent (d) rapid
(a) cloudy (c) dislocate
(b) juicy (d) cautious Q114.
(c) marshy PREDILECTION
(a) acceptance (c) submission
(b) attraction (d) domination Q133.
(c) dislike MELODIOUS
(d) choice Q124. (a) Harmonious
IDIOSYNCRASY (b) Tuneless
Q115. (a) insanity (c) Odious
ADMONISH (b) sanity (d) mellifluous
(a) condemn (c) generality
(b) bless (d) singularity Q134.
(c) praise ADVANCED
(d) congratulate Q125. (a) progressed
SANGUINE (b) outpaced
Q116. (a) diffident (c) receded
APPARENT (b) hopeless (d) retarded
(a) Illegible (c) cynical
(b) hidden (d) morose Q135.
(c) mysterious ENLIGHTEN
(d) Remote Q126. (a) slander
SOBRIETY (b) bemoan
Q117. (a) moderation (c) darken
ALIEN (b) drunkenness (d) befog
(a) native (c) dizziness
(b) Domicile (d) stupidity Q136.
(c) natural EXCEPTIONAL
(d) resident Q127. (a) great
EXTINCT (b) occasional
Q118. (a) recent (c) common
FUTILE (b) distinct (d) absorbing
(a) upright (c) alive
(b) costly (d) ancient Q137.
(c) eminent ZEAL
(d) worthy Q128. (a) disinterest
FIENDISH (b) apathy
Q119. (a) Diabolical (c) carelessness
AUDACIOUS (b) devilish (d) hatred
(a) meek (c) Angelic
(b) Cowardly (d) Friendly Q138.
(c) mild DESECRATION
(d) gentle Q129. (a) consecration
SUBSEQUENT (b) discouragement
Q120. (a) eventual (c) despondency
ARROGANT (b) Succeeding (d) expectation
(a) Simple (c) prior
(b) Timid (d) comparative Q139.
(c) Civilized SHIMMERING
(d) Modest Q130. (a) gloomy
ORTHODOX (b) glimmering
Q121. (a) Revolutionary (c) refreshing
SUPPRESS (b) Heretical (d) repining
(a) stir up (c) Anarchist
(b) rouse (d) generous Q140.
(c) urge FAR-FETCHED
(d) incite Q131. (a) wise
TAKES OFF (b) prudent
Q122. (a) Travels (c) familiar
LOOSEN (b) Falls (d) realistic
(a) fasten (c) Explodes
(b) accelerate (d) lands Q141.
(c) delay FLORID
(d) paste Q132. (a) weak
NIGGARDLY (b) pale
Q123. (a) Hastily (c) monotonous
REBELLION (b) Lavishly (d) ugly
(a) forgiveness (c) Likely
(b) retribution (d) Gorgeously Q142.
VERITY (b) insignificant (d) hopefully
(a) sanctity (c) poor
(b) reverence (d) skilled Q161.
(c) falsehood GLOOMY
(d) rarity Q152. (a) radiant
OBSCURE (b) Fragrant
Q143. (a) vacant (c) melodious
PERSPICUITY (b) seldom (d) Illusory
(a) vagueness (c) distinct
(b) dullness (d) unusual Q162.
(c) unfairness BLESSING
(d) unwillingness Q153. (a) dull
AMBIGUOUS (b) Curse
Q144. (a) concealed (c) hurt
FERVENT (b) precise (d) harse
(a) in excitable (c) complete
(b) enduring (d) magnified Q163.
(c) dispassionate ACCOMPLISH
(d) subdued Q154. (a) fail
KEEN (b) improper
Q145. (a) blunt (c) disagreeable
MEANDERING (b) foolish (d) scatter
(a) sliding (c) insipid
(b) sloping (d) plain Q164.
(c) strained FAMOUS
(d) straight Q155. (a) fragrant
BRAVERY (b) illusory
Q146. (a) savagery (c) curse
JETTISON (b) cowardice (d) harsh
(a) accept (c) cowardly
(b) reward (d) heroism Q165.
(c) preserve ORDERLY
(d) consent Q156. (a) unclear
EXASPERATING (b) valueless
Q147. (a) soothing (c) chaotic
AMELIORATE (b) successful (d) incomplete
(a) improve (c) annoying
(b) depend (d) distressing Q166.
(c) soften invincible
(d) worsen Q157. (a) Small
EMACIATED (b) Invisible
Q148. (a) healthy (c) Vulnerable
GROTESQUE (b) luxurious (d) reachable
(a) natural (c) intelligent
(b) odd (d) sympathetic Q167.
(c) whimsical INOFFENSIVE
(d) sinful Q158. (a) sensitive
ABERRATION (b) organic
Q149. (a) regularity (c) sensible
DEVIOUS (b) commonality (d) rude
(a) straight (c) particularity
(b) obvious (d) normality Q168.
(c) simple DIVULGE
(d) superficial Q159. (a) conceal
AFFABLE (b) disguise
Q150. (a) pleasant (c) oppress
EVANESCENT (b) surly (d) reveal
(a) imminent (c) weak
(b) permanent (d) unknown Q169.
(c) pervasive DISCORD
(d) immanent Q160. (a) harmony
RUEFULLY (b) serenity
Q151. (a) cheerfully (c) acceptance
AFFLUENT (b) regretfully (d) placidity
(a) famous (c) thoughtfully
Q170. (a) forgetful (c) confident
MAMMOTH (b) destructive (d) jovial
(a) quiet (c) careless
(b) significant (d) flagrant Q189.
(c) huge IMPEDE
(d) small Q180. (a) obstruct
SYNTHETIC (b) Advance
Q171. (a) natural (c) linger
LIBERTY (b) plastic (d) Guarantee
(a) serenity (c) cosmetic
(b) slavery (d) apathetic Q190.
(c) serfdom PERILLOUS
(d) subordination Q181. (a) carefree
AUTONOMOUS (b) strong
Q172. (a) self-government (c) safe
DISORDERLY (b) dependent (d) bright
(a) chaotic (c) defensive
(b) organized (d) neutral Q191.
(c) adjusted EVIDENT
(d) arranged Q182. (a) suspected
DECEITFUL (b) disagreed
Q173. (a) sincere (c) doubtful
ELEVATION (b) useful (d) unimportant
(a) reduction (c) plain
(b) humiliation (d) honest Q192.
(c) depression ADAMANT
(d) debasement Q183. (a) yielding
EXONERATE (b) permissive
Q174. (a) admit (c) liberal
GLOSSY (b) release (d) tolerant
(a) dull (c) convict
(b) shining (d) reject Q193.
(c) weary PROFESSIONAL
(d) tired Q184. (a) novice
EXAGGERATE (b) amateur
Q175. (a) underwrite (c) dabbler
APPROPRIATE (b) understate (d) apprentice
(a) dissimilar (c) ignore
(b) incomparable (d) condemn Q194.
(c) unsuitable CALLOUS
(d) disparate Q185. (a) persuasive
CONTROVERSIAL (b) caring
Q176. (a) indisputable (c) gentle
ACCORD (b) restrained (d) sensitive
(a) disagreement (c) controlled
(b) welcome (d) appeasing Q195.
(c) disrespect INCREDIBLE
(d) conformity Q186. (a) credulous
BRITTLE (b) probable
Q177. (a) weak (c) possible
INFIRMITY (b) Strong (d) creditable
(a) employment (c) fragile
(b) indisposition (d) bright Q196.
(c) strength DETEST
(d) weakness Q187. (a) test
CALLOUS (b) dislike
Q178. (a) rude (c) like
FEASIBLE (b) Insensitive (d) interest
(a) useful (c) indifferent
(b) impractical (d) Sympathetic Q197.
(c) uneven INTENTIONAL
(d) important Q188. (a) accidental
DISHEVELLED (b) undecided
Q179. (a) composed (c) concentrated
METICULOUS (b) Tidy (d) broken
COMPLY (b) subordination
Q198. (a) challenge (c) dependence
COMMENCE (b) complain (d) submissiveness
(a) start (c) conform
(b) schedule (d) compete Q217.
(c) conclude FATIGUED
(d) dissolve Q208. (a) weakened
TREACHEROUS (b) energized
Q199. (a) tactful (c) tired
EXPAND (b) violent (d) activated
(a) contract (c) faithful
(b) contrast (d) false Q218.
(c) consist REVEAL
(d) controvert Q209. (a) disclose
INQUISITIVE (b) cover
Q200. (a) inadequate - (c) hide
PROSPERITY (b) immature (d) veil
(a) propriety (c) uncomfortable
(b) property (d) unconcerned Q219.
(c) adversity SEVERE
(d) perspicacity Q210. (a) sharp
AFFLUENCE (b) mild
Q201. (a) poverty (c) important
SALIENT (b) influence (d) cut
(a) correct (c) neglect
(b) insignificant (d) semblance Q220.
(c) central RAPID
(d) convenient Q211. (a) happy
FRUITLESS (b) fall
Q202. (a) successful (c) slow
DORMANT (b) wasted (d) abnormal
(a) Strong (c) useless
(b) humble (d) insufficient Q221.
(c) quick Abundance
(d) active Q212. (a) scanty
CONSENSUS (b) tiny
Q203. (a) accept (c) scarcity
CAMOUFLAGE (b) opinion (d) deficient
(a) hide (c) disagreement
(b) reveal (d) permission Q222.
(c) disguise UNANIMITY
(d) pretended Q213. (a) amity
GENUINE (b) enmity
Q204. (a) General (c) disagreement
LATCNT (b) Genie (d) dissatisfaction
(a) Primitive (c) Real
(b) evident (d) Fake Q223.
(c) potent VICE
(d) talented Q214. (a) fame
FLEXIBLE (b) virtue
Q205. (a) rigid (c) fortune
AMPLE (b) cruel (d) fate
(a) meager (c) humble
(b) quantitative (d) easy Q224.
(c) sufficient RENOWNED
(d) tasty Q215. (a) famous
INITIATED (b) owned
Q206. (a) complicated (c) unowned
DIMINISH (b) simplified (d) unknown
(a) increase (c) concluded
(b) improve (d) commenced Q225.
(c) introduce PROVOKE
(d) decrease Q216. (a) soothe
AUTONOMY (b) incite
Q207. (a) slavery (c) smoothen
(d) entice Q235. (a) rivalry
DILIGENT (b) amicability
Q226. (a) intelligent (c) animosity
MEAGRE (b) lazy (d) proximity
(a) numerous (c) boastful
(b) large (d) notorious Q245.
(c) plentiful DILIGENT
(d) enormous Q236. (a) incompetent
Stationary (b) la2y
Q227. (a) standing (c) extravagant
PROFESSIONAL (b) speedy (d) frugal
(a) amateur (c) moving
(b) tradesman (d) fast Q246.
(c) labour WICKED
(d) customer Q237. (a) cunning
FICTITIOUS (b) good
Q228. (a) real (c) tricky
SCARCITY (b) ambitious (d) crooked
(a) scanty (c) unbelievable
(b) prosperity (d) imaginary Q247.
(c) majority BLOCK
(d) plenty Q238. (a) clean
ACQUITTED (b) ease
Q229. (a) jailed (c) cure
STALE (b) exonerated (d) clear
(a) fresh (c) convicted
(b) old (d) accused Q248.
(c) steal VANITY
(d) stalk Q239. (a) honesty
EXHAUSTIVE (b) truthfulness
Q230. (a) interesting (c) modesty
VACATE (b) short (d) decency
(a) evacuate (c) incomplete
(b) validate (d) complete Q249.
(c) occupy NEGLIGENT
(d) empty Q240. (a) inattentive
SACRIFICE (b) imprudent
Q231. (a) assimilate (c) insignificant
HEREDITARY (b) abandon (d) careful
(a) carried (c) acquire
(b) acquired (d) absorb Q250.
(c) possessed NEAT
(d) regained Q241. (a) sloppy
THOROUGHLY (b) fragrant
Q232. (a) superficially (c) spruce
MISERY (b) carefully (d) orderly
(a) glad (c) freely
(b) pleasant (d) callously Q251.
(c) enjoy STRIFE
(d) bliss Q242. (a) war
GRADUAL (b) peace
Q233. (a) unscrupulous (c) anger
BARBAROUS (b) dynamic (d) woe
(a) improved (c) rapid
(b) cordial (d) enthusiastic Q252.
(c) civilized REPULSIVE
(d) modified Q243. (a) attractive
RETAIN (b) reflective
Q234. (a) remember (c) distinctive
DYNAMIC (b) release (d) progressive
(a) stable (c) unfurl
(b) still (d) engage Q253.
(c) lazy ISOLATION
(d) static Q244. (a) segregation
ENMITY (b) association