Explanation: Intensify- to make something greater or stronger Aggravate- to make something worse or more serious Illustrate- to explain, or make something clear by using examples Illuminate- to shine a light on something or to decorate something with lights Influence- the power to affect, change or control somebody/something

Explanation: Refute- to say that a claim is unfair and not true Contradict- to say the opposite of something Shorten- to become shorter Advise- to tell somebody what you think he/she should do Agree- to have the same opinion as somebody/something

Explanation: Dishonour/Disgrace- the state of no longer being respected by other people Dispute- a disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries Disgust- a strong feeling of not liking or approving of something/somebody Discord- disagreement or argument

Explanation: Base- the lowest part of something, especially the part on which it stands or at which it is fixed or connected to something. Foundation- the idea, principle, or fact on which something is based. Top- the highest part or point of something

Explanation: Fair- appropriate and acceptable in a particular situation. Partial-not complete. Favouring- to support somebody / something, to prefer. Courtly very polite or refined, befitting.

Explanation: Fake- something which is not true. Imitation-the act of copying somebody/something. Genuine- sincere and honest; that can be trusted.

Explanation: Fantasy-situations that are not true, that you just imagine. Fiction-stories, novels, etc. which describe events and people that are not real. Truth- the state or quality of being true. Literature- writing that is considered to be a work of art. Literature includes novels, plays and poetry.

Explanation: Correct- with no mistakes, right or true. Accurate- exact and correct, without mistakes. Appropriate- suitable or right for a particular situation, person, use, etc. Sincere-(used about a person) really meaning or believing what you say, not pretending.

Explanation: Forgive- a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you. Condone- to accept or agree with something that most people think is wrong. Forbid-to not allow something, to order somebody not to do something Impose- to make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority

Explanation: Calamity-a terrible event that causes a lot of damage or harm. Catastrophe- a sudden disaster that causes great suffering or damage. Prosperity-It usually means the type of success that comes from having a lot of money. Restraint-the quality of behaving in a calm or controlled way, a limit or control on something.

Explanation: Arrogant showing an offensive attitude of superiority, behaving in a proud & unpleasant way. Conceited-having an inflated self-image and perceiving oneself as incredibly entertaining and wonderful. Diffident-not having confidence in your own strengths or abilities. Tentative-not fully worked out or developed. Inferior-low or lower in social position, importance, quality, etc.

Explanation: Ridiculous-very silly or unreasonable. Absurd-not at all logical or sensible, ridiculous. Rational- able to use logical thought rather than emotions to make decisions, based on reason, sensible or logical.

Explanation: Friendly- showing kindness in a way that makes people feel happy and relaxed. Cordial pleasant and friendly. Rude- bad behavior, not polite. Aloof- not involved in something, apart or distant

Explanation: Opulent-extremely rich. Sumptuous-something very expensive and impressive,lavish. Bereft-completely lacking something, having lost something. Stingy-someone not generous, unwilling to give, especially money. Meager- something too small in amount.

Explanation: Wrest – forcibly pull (something) from a person’s grasp. Wrench-to pull or turn somebody/something strongly and suddenly. Deter-to make somebody decide not to do something, especially by telling him/her that it would have bad results.

Explanation: Abhor- to feel hatred or loathing for someone. Despise- to hate somebody/something very much. Admire- to respect or like somebody/something very much, to look at somebody/something with pleasure. Adore-to love and admire somebody/something very much.

Explanation: Affix-to stick or join something to something else. Fasten- to fix or tie something to something, or two things together. Halt- a short stop in some activity, movement or growth. Hurry- the need or wish to do something quickly.

Explanation: Flashy-attracting attention by being very big, bright and expensive. Gaudy- very bright or decorated and therefore unpleasant. Plain- easy to see, hear or understand, clear.

Explanation: Towering- extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings. Lofty-very tall and impressive. Humble- not thinking that you are better or more important than other people, not proud. Plain- easy to see, hear or understand, clear. Silent- where there is no noise, very quiet.

Explanation: Desired- to want, to wish for. Coveted-to want to have something very much (especially something that belongs to somebody else). Renounced-to say formally that you no longer want to have something or an act of sacrificing. Despised- to hate somebody/something very much

Explanation: Poke- to push somebody/ something with a finger, stick. Shove- to push with a sudden, rough movement. Halt-a short stop in some activity, movement or growth. Shout-to say something in a loud voice.

Explanation: Uproar- a lot of noise, confusion, anger or an angry discussion about something. Tumult-a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people. Peace- the state of being calm or quiet. Clarity- the quality of being clear and easy to understand.

Explanation: Gripping-something exciting, holding your attention Intriguing- something very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious. Simultaneous Something happening or done at exactly the same time as something else. Monotonous- something never changing and therefore boring. Investigating- to try to find out all the facts about something.

Explanation: Impulsive-likely to act suddenly and without thinking. Spontaneously done or happening suddenly,something not planned. Planned- to decide, organize or prepare for something you want to do in the future. Intended-to plan, mean or make something for a particular person or purpose. Prejudicednot liking or trusting somebody/something for no other reason than his/her/its race, religion or sex.

Explanation: Desolate very unhappy Cultivated-well educated, with good manners Bleak- bad(used about a situation), not encouraging or hopeful

Explanation: Favourable- showing liking or approval. Benign- not dangerous or serious. Severe- extremely bad or serious. Malignant- evil in nature, influence, injurious to health. Harsh- very strict and unkind.

Explanation: Wasteful using more of something than necessary, causing waste. Prodigal- spending money freely and rather wastefully. Talented- having talent or special ability, gifted. Intelligent- having or showing the ability to understand, learn and think, clever. Modest- not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc.

Explanation: Chaste-pure; formal Divine-connected with God or a god Pure- something clean and not containing any harmful substances, not mixed with anything else. Defiled-not pure Liberated- free from traditional opinions

Explanation: Ignorant- not knowing about something. Oblivious- not noticing or realizing what is happening around you. Sensitive- showing that you are conscious of and able to understand people’s feelings, problems, etc. Attentive-watching, listening to or thinking about somebody/something carefully. Obvious- easily seen or understood, very clear.

Explanation: Authentic-that you know is real or genuine Counterfeit not genuine Dubious not sure or certain Genuine- real, true

Explanation: Flabbergasted – extremely surprised Astonished- very surprised/shocking. Terrified-very afraid

Explanation: Auspicious -that seems likely to be successful in the future Favourable- showing liking or approval, suitable. Suspicious-dishonest or illegal Hapless- unlucky; unfortunate

Explanation: Continuous- happening or existing without stopping. Gradual happening slowly Hasty-said or done too quickly Abrupt -sudden and unexpected

Explanation: believe-accept that (something) is true, especially without proof Assess/Estimate- a guess or judgement about something. Discover- to find something.

Explanation: Motive- a reason for doing something. Benefit- an advantage or useful effect that something has Utility- the quality of being useful or valuable.

Explanation: Unwilling-not wanting to do something but often forced to do it by other people Reluctant-to hesitate or to not give willingness for doing something. Afraid- showing fear or feeling scary. Steady- something happening at a regular rate or staying the same. Pleased- satisfied with something.

Explanation: Restore- to put somebody/something back into his/her/its former condition. Revive-to make something/somebody make strong or healthy again. Damage- harms or injury caused when something is broken or spoiled. Repress- to make somebody unhappy and without hope or enthusiasm.

Explanation: Consequence- something that happens or follows as a result of something else Ramification- effects or unexpected results of an action or decision. Inception-beginning or establishment of something. Satisfaction- a happy or pleasant feeling.

Explanation: Capability- the quality of being able to do something. Efficiency- the quality of being efficient Fluency- smoothness or flow. Disability- a condition that makes it difficult for a person to do certain activities.

Explanation: Wonder- to feel great surprise or admiration Astonishment- very great surprise Composure-the state of being calm and having your feelings under control Fright-a sudden feeling of fear or shock

Explanation: Patronising-to treat somebody in a way that shows that you think you are better, more intelligent, experienced, etc. than he/she is. Condescending-To be condescending is to interact with others in a way that implies that you’re superior to them. Stimulating-interesting and exciting. Accusing-showing that you think somebody has done something wrong

Explanation: Correctly- in a way that is in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted. Moderately-within reasonable or proper limits, in a way that is not excessive. Accurately- in a way that is in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted. Promptly-immediately, without delay Partially- not complete.

Explanation: Residue/Silt – sand, soil or mud that collects at the sides or on the bottom of a river or what is left after the main part of something is taken or used Incision – a cut carefully made into something (especially into a person’s body as part of a medical operation).

Explanation: Vacillate – waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. Augment – make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. Strengthen – make or become stronger. Fortify – strengthen (someone) mentally or physically. Here strengthen and fortify are synonyms and waver is the synonym of vacillate.

Explanation: Travail – painful or laborious effort. Agony – great pain or suffering. Excursion – a short journey or trip that a group of people make for pleasure. Adventure – an experience or event that is very unusual, exciting or dangerous.

Explanation: Cordial – warm and friendly relationship. Capable – having the ability or qualities necessary to do something. Unwilling – not wanting to do something but often forced to do it by other people. Hostile – having very strong feelings against somebody/something. ‘Cordial’ is the synonym of friendly but ‘hostile’ is an antonym.

Explanation: Appalling – causing shock or dismay; horrific. Awesome – extremely good; excellent. Tremendous – very large or great Fantastic – extraordinarily good or attractive. Shocking – to make somebody feel disgusted or offended

Explanation: Trail – a series of marks in a long line that is left by somebody/something as he/she/it moves. Rehearsal – e time when you practise a play, dance, piece of music, etc. before you perform it to other people Glory – fame or honour that you get for achieving something

Explanation: Hazardous – risky; dangerous. Uncaring – not displaying sympathy or concern for others. Smooth – (i) without difficulties. (ii) having a completely flat surface with no lumps or holes or rough areas. Predictable – that was or could be expected to happen

Explanation: Pollute – to make air, rivers, etc. dirty and dangerous. Contaminate – to add a substance which will make something dirty or harmful. Condemn – to say strongly that you think somebody/something is very bad or wrong. Ridicule – unkind laughter or behaviour that is intended to make somebody/something appear silly.