Explanation: (c) Mint- a place where coins are manufactured. Mine- of or belonging to me. Warehouse- a building where large quantities of goods are stored before being sent to shops. Factory-a building or group of buildings where goods are made in large quantities by machine

Explanation: (a) Auditor- a person authorized to examine and verify accounts Distributor- a person or company that transports and supplies goods to a number of shops and companies Anchor- a heavy metal object at the end of a chain that you drop into the water from a boat in order to stop the boat from moving Commentator- a person who commentates on something

Explanation: (c) Gullible- one who is easily deceived. Incredible- impossible or very difficult to believe. Flexible- able to bend or move easily without breaking. Convertible- able to be changed into another form.

Explanation: (c) Verbatim- in exactly the same words as were used originally Repetition- doing something again, something that you do or that happens again Duplication- the act or process of copying Recurrence- a new occurrence of something that happened before

Explanation: (c)Disc jockey- a person who introduces and plays recorded popular music, especially on radio or at a club Anchor- a person who presents and acts as a link in a radio or news program Programmer- a person whose job is to write programs for a computer

Explanation: (c)Amphibian- an animal that can live both on land and in water Vertebrate- an animal, bird, or fish that has a bone along its back (a backbone) Mammal- an animal of the type that gives birth to live babies Arboreal- living in trees.

Explanation: (b) Breach- an act of breaking or failing to observe a law Braid- a thin coloured rope that is used to decorate military uniforms, etc. Brooch- a piece of jewellery with a pin at the back that women wear on their clothes Brusque- using very few words and sounding rude

Explanation: (c) Hypochondriac- a patient with imaginary symptoms and diseases Melancholic- feeling or expressing pensive sadness. Cardiac- connected with the heart Alcoholic- containing alcohol

Explanation: (c)Arbitrary- based on chance rather than on reason or a plan Extraordinary- very unusual Unique- not like anything else, being the only one of its type Ordinary- not unusual or different from others

Explanation: (c)Orphan- a child whose parents are dead Abandoned- left completely and no longer used or wanted Beggar- a person who lives by asking people for money, food, etc. on the streets Handicapped- to give or be a disadvantage to somebody

Explanation: (a)Utopia- an imaginary, perfect state or place Dystopia- an imagined state or society Nostalgia- a feeling of pleasure, mixed with sadness, when you think of happy times in the past Arcadia- a mountainous, landlocked region of Greece

Explanation: (a)Negligible- so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering Invincible-too strong or powerful to be defeated Feasible- possible to do Plausible- that you can believe, reasonable

Explanation: (d)Heartily- in an enthusiastic way Encouragingly- giving courage, hope or confidence Unfeelingly- incapable of feeling Earnestly- very seriously

Explanation: (a)Geology- The branch of science concerned with the study of Earth and its composition Zoology- the scientific study of animals Biology- the scientific study of living things Metrology- the scientific study of measurement.

Explanation: (a)Sheath- a close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword Shield- a large piece of metal or wood that soldiers carried to protect themselves Case- a container or cover for something Carrie- a short form of Caroline

Explanation: (c)Heptagon- a seven-sided figure Hexagon- a six-sided figure Pentagon- a five-sided figure Octagon- an eight-sided figure

Explanation: (a)Retreat- withdraw from a forward position in battle Resort- a place where a lot of people go on holiday Restore- to put somebody/something back into his/her/its former condition or position Relocate- move to a new place and establish one’s home or business there.

Explanation: (d)Contemporary- Relating to the present time Corollary- a situation, a statement, or a fact that is the natural and direct result of another one Ancient- belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past Preceding- to happen, come or go before somebody/something

Explanation: (d) Choreographer- a person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a dance performance Director- a person who manages or controls a company or organization Calligrapher- one who practices the art of calligraphy Cartographer- a person who draws or makes maps

Explanation: (b) Aerial- from or in the air Aquatic- animals that live in water Terrestrial- living on the land Arboreal- living in trees.

Explanation: (a) Astronomy- The scientific study of the universe and planets Astrology- the study of the positions and movements of the stars and plan Gemology- the science of studying, cutting, and valuing precious stones Physiology- the scientific study of how living things function

Explanation: (c) Gulp- Eat or drink food quickly and in large amounts Choke- to make somebody unable to breathe Sip- to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls Swish- to move quickly through the air

Explanation: (c) plutocracy: A government run by the wealthy people Oligarchy: a small group of people having control of a country or organization monarchy: the system of government or rule by a king or queen Aristocracy: a class of people who hold high social rank

Explanation: (b) Illegible: That which is incapable of being read or understood Indelible: making marks that cannot be removed. Illegal: contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law. Intelligible: able to be understood; comprehensible.

Explanation:(a) applicant: a person who formally requests something, especially a job. trainee: a person who is being taught how to do a particular job Contestant: a person who takes part in a contest Nominee: a person who is suggested for an important job, prize, etc.

Explanation: (c) Prolonged: Continuing for a long time Profound: very great; that you feel very strongly Project: a piece of work, often involving many people, that is planned and organized carefully Infinite: without limits; that never ends.

Explanation: (c) Gregarious: Fond of company Cheerful: feeling happy Gracious: kind, polite, and generous Amiable: friendly

Explanation: (d). Florist: A person who arranges and sells cut flowers Botanist: a person who studies plants. Anthropologist: A person who studies aspects of humans within past and present societies. Horticulturist : a person whose work involves growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.

Explanation: (d) Acoustics: The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound Optics: the scientific study of sight and light Photonics: the branch of technology concerned with the properties and transmission of photons Mechanics: a person whose job is to repair and work with machines

Explanation: (b) Venture (n): A new project or business activity involving some risk. Entrepreneur: a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks. (Venture is a project while Entrepreneur is a person.) Experiment: a scientific test that is done in order to get proof of something or new knowledge Taboo: something that you must not say or do because it might shock, offend or make people embarrassed.

Explanation: (a) Altimeter: Instrument that measures the altitude of the land surface Thermometer: An instrument for measuring temperature Barometer: An instrument that measures air pressure and indicates changes in weather Chronometer: an instrument for measuring time accurately in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

Explanation: (c) Arena :A place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict Stadium :a large structure, usually with no roof, where people can sit and watch sport Floor :the flat surface that you walk on indoors Site :a piece of land where a building was, is or will be situated

Explanation: (a) Martial : Relating to soldiers or war Official :connected with the position of somebody in authority Political :connected with politics and government Marital : connected with marriage

Explanation: (c) hypocrite :one who pretends to be what he is not (imposter) Stoic : suffering pain or difficulty without complaining Fanatic : a person who is very enthusiastic about something and may have extreme or dangerous opinions (especially about religion or politics) optimist : a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes

Explanation: (d) matricide :Killing of one’s mother Infanticide: the crime of killing a baby, especially when a parent kills his/her own child patricide :the crime of killing one’s father regicide :a person who kills or takes part in killing a king.

Explanation: (d) fortnight : a period of two weeks Century : a period of 100 years Decade : a period of ten years

Explanation: (a)Impregnable- something which cannot be taken by force Irresistible- so strong that it cannot be stopped or prevented Imperative- very important or urgent Impromptu- without being prepared or organized

Explanation: (a)Dormant- not active or growing Duplicate- to make an exact copy of something Invisible- that cannot be seen Inanimate- not alive in the way that people, animals, and plants are

Explanation: (a) Fixation- a strong interest in something or someone Empathy- the ability to imagine how another person is feeling and so understand his/her mood Apathy- the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything Attachment- something that you can fit on something else to make it do a different job

Explanation: (d)Expire- To come to an end Initiate- to start something Exhale- to breathe out the air, smoke, etc. in your lungs Inspire- to make somebody want to do or create something

Explanation: (c)Omnipotent- one who has the power to do anything Omnipresent- present everywhere at the same time Multifaceted- having many aspects to be considered Multilingual- written or printed in several languages

Explanation: (b)Anchor- a person who presents a radio/television program Idol- a person who is admired or loved Speaker- a person who makes a speech to a group of people Star- a large ball of burning gas in outer space that you see as a small point of light in the sky at night

Explanation: (d) Drey- the nest of a squirrel, typically in the form of a mass of twigs in a tree Hole- an opening, an empty space in something solid Burrow- a hole in the ground made by certain animals, for example, rabbits, in which they live Lair- the place where a wild animal rests, hides, or sleeps

Explanation: (c)Nostalgia- a sentimental longing for a time in the past Sepia- a blackish fluid secreted by a cuttlefish as a defensive screen. Myopia- a common vision condition in which you can see objects near to you clearly, but objects farther away are blurry Dystopia- an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice

Explanation: (c) Incorrigible- one who cannot be reformed or changed Invincible- too strong or powerful to be defeated Infallible- never making mistakes or being wrong Indelible- that cannot be removed or washed out

Explanation: (c) Hypocrite- a person who pretends to have morals and beliefs that he or she doesn’t believe in Communal- involving different groups of people in a community Versatile- having many different uses Radical- a person who wants great social or political change

Explanation: (d) Aviary- A large cage, building, or enclosure to keep birds Zoo- a park where many kinds of wild animals are kept so that people can look at them and where they are bred, studied and protected Apiary- a place where bees are kept Aquarium- a glass container filled with water, in which fish and water animals are kept

Explanation: (a) Bridle- Leather straps put around a horse’s head to control it Bridal-connected with a bride Saddle- a seat, usually made of leather, that you put on a horse so that you can ride it Stirrup- one of the two metal objects that you put your feet in when you are riding a horse

Explanation: (c) Cardiologist – A professional who works with patients who have heart problems. Orthopedic – the treatment or study of bones that have not grown correctly or that have been damaged. Urologist – a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the parts of the body that produce and carry urine. Paediatrician – a doctor who deals with the diseases of children.

Explanation: (a) Archaeology – The study of ancient civilisations and cultures by examining their sites. Entomology – the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. Etymology – the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. Arachnology – Arachnology is the scientific study of arachnids, which comprise spiders and related animals such as scorpions, pseudoscorpions, and harvestmen.