Explanation: Pessimistic- tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Hopeful – feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event. (a) Optimistic-hopeful and confident about the future. (b) Cheerful- noticeably happy and optimistic.

Explanation: Repel-drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away. Attract-cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage. (a) Allure-the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. (b) Lure-tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

Explanation: Avoid-Confront -come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. (a) Oppose-disagree with, an attempt to prevent, especially by argument. (b) Encounter-unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult).

Explanation: Agitate -make (someone) troubled or nervous. Quell-put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. (a) Deny -state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of. (b) Reduce-make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size (c) Entire – with no part left out; whole.

Explanation: Reality-the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. Illusion- an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience. (a) Fantasy-the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things. (b) Mirage-an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air. (c) Hallucination-an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present.

Explanation: IncreaseDiminish- make or become less. (c) Shrink -become or make it smaller in size or amount. (d) Decline – become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

Explanation: Smooth- Coarse-rough or harsh in texture. (a) Attractive-pleasing or appealing to the senses. (b) Ragged- old and torn. (c) Shiny-reflecting light, typically because it is very clean or polished.

Explanation: Popular-like or admired by many people or by a particular person or group. Notorious-,famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. (a) Efficient-achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense (c) Optimistic-hopeful and confident about the future. (d) Infamous-well known for some bad quality or deed.

Explanation: Peaceful- free from disturbance; tranquil Boisterous – noisy, energetic, and cheerful. (a) Loud- producing or capable of producing much noise (b) Stormy- of weather) characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. (c) Noisy- making or given to making a lot of noise.

Explanation: Implausible- not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince. Feasible-possible to do easily or conveniently. (a) Profitable- yielding profit or financial gain. (c) Attainable-able to be attained; achievable. (d)Achievable – able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Explanation: Enlarge-CURTAIL -reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. (a) Reduce- make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. (b) Decrease-make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree. (d) Lessen- make or become less; diminish.

Explanation: Clear Ambiguous-open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. (a) Strange – unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain. (b) Uncertain-not able to be relied on; not known or definite. (d) Indefinite-lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time.

Explanation: Rapid – happening very quickly or moving with great speed Gradual-taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees. (a) Moderate – average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.(d) Measured- slow, careful, controlled

Explanation: Disagreement-lack of consensus or approval. (a) Consensus- a general agreement. (b) Consent-permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. (c) Agreement- harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling. (d) Harmony – the state of being in agreement or concord

Explanation: Close – to shutDistant-far away in space or time. (a) Faraway-distant in space or time. (b) Beyond-at or to the further side of. (d) Remote-situated far from the main centres of population; distant.

Explanation: Worse- (Bad- Worse-Worst) Better-more desirable, satisfactory, or effective. (c) Worstof the poorest quality or the lowest standard; least good or desirable.

Explanation: Strife-angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. Harmony-the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect. (a) Accord-give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition). (b) Consensus-a general agreement. (c) Agreement-harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

Explanation: Hinder-Facilitate- make (an action or process) easy or easier. (a) Ease-absence of difficulty or effort. (b) Aid-help, typically of a practical nature. (c)Encourage-give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Explanation: Poverty-the state of being extremely poor. Affluence-the state of having a great deal of money; wealth. (a) Prosperity-the state of being prosperous. (b) Luxury-a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense. (c) Richness-the state of existing in or containing plentiful quantities of something desirable.

Explanation: Lawful-conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules. Illicit -forbidden by law, rules, or custom. (a) Prohibited-that has been forbidden; banned. (c) Illegal-contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law. (d) Illegible -not clear enough to be read.

Explanation: Criticize- Applaud-show approval or praise by clapping. (c) Praise-express warm approval or admiration of.

Explanation: Cleared – to remove something that is not wanted or neededCongested-so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder or prevent freedom of (b) Choked- have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air. (c) Crowded-full of people, leaving little or no room for movement; packed. (d) Crammed-completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing.

Explanation: Faithful- remaining loyal and steadfast. Treacherous-guilty of or involving betrayal or deception. (a) Deceitful-guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others. (b) Disloyal-failing to be loyal to a person, country, or organization to which one has obligations. (d) Dangerous-able or likely to cause harm or injury.

Explanation: Scarce- insufficient for the demand Abundant-existing or available in large quantities; plentiful. (a) Plentiful-existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant. (b) Copious-in great quantity (c) Ample

Explanation: Imperfect-not perfect; faulty or incomplete. Infallible -incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. (a) Notorious – famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. (b) Flawless – without any imperfections or defects; perfect. (c) Dependable – trustworthy and reliable.

Explanation: Punish-to make somebody suffer because he/she has done something bad or wrongReward-a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. (b) Praise-express warm approval or admiration of. (c) Produce-make or manufacture from components or raw materials.

Explanation: Abundance-a very large quantity of something. Deficit-an excess of expenditure or liabilities over income or assets in a given period. (a) Manifold-many and various. (b) Scarcity-the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Explanation: Awful-very bad or unpleasant Awesome -extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe. (a) Amazing- causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing. (b) Awkward- causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with. (d) Absurd – wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

Explanation: Constant – occurring continuously over a period of time. Fickle -changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties or affections. (a) Hasty-done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried. (b) Feeble-lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. (c) Mild-not severe, serious, or harsh.

Explanation: Decent-conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour. Vile -extremely unpleasant. (b) Horrid-causing horror. (d) Crafty-clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods.

Explanation: Flexible-capable of bending easily without breaking. Obstinate -stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. (a) Stubborn- difficult to move, remove, or cure. (b) Stern-serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline. (d) Adamant-refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

Explanation: Gentle- kind and calm Harsh -unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. (a) Honest-free of deceit; truthful and sincere. (b) Dirty-covered or marked with an unclean substance. (c) Rough-having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

Explanation: Modesty-the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities. Vanity-excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements (a) Nobility-the quality of being noble in character. (b) Conceit- excessive pride in oneself. (c) Honour-high respect; great esteem.

Explanation: Soothe-gently calm Startle-cause to feel sudden shock or alarm. (a) Shock-a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience. (c) Amaze-surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment. (d) Agitate -make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Explanation: Repel-drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.Attract-cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage. (a) Charm-the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others. (b) Praise-express warm approval or admiration of. (d) Lure – the strongly attractive quality of a person or thing.

Explanation: Woe-great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically). Glee-great delight, especially from one’s own good fortune or another’s misfortune. (c) Mirth-amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

Explanation: Humble -having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. Pompous -affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important. characterized by pomp or splendour. (a) Arrogant-having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. (c) Impatient-having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

Explanation: Crude-in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. Refined -with impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing. (a) Cruel-wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. (d) Fierce-having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

Explanation: Admire -regard with respect or warm approval. Slander-the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation. (a) Appeal-make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. (b) Malign -evil in nature or effect. (c) Defame-damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.

Explanation: Exit Entrance-an opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place. (b) Closing-bringing something to an end; final. (d) Opening -a beginning; an initial part.

Explanation: Occupy – reside or have one’s place of business in (a building). Deter-prevent the occurrence of. (a) Dissuade-persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. (b) Generalize-make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases. (d) Incite -encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).

Explanation: Cruelty -cruel behaviour or attitudes. Sympathy-feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune. (a) Tragedy-an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. (b) Warmth -the quality, state, or sensation of being warm; moderate heat. (c) Enthusiasm-intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Explanation: Whisper – speak very softly using one’s breath rather than one’s throat, especially for the sake of secrecy. Yell -a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight. (b) Shout -(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.(c) Scream-give a long, loud,piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain. (d) Shriek -utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.

Explanation: Eager – strongly wanting to do or have something.Reluctant -unwilling and hesitant; disinclined. (a) Hesitant -tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking. (c) Unwilling -not ready, eager, or prepared to do something. (d) Uncertain -not able to be relied on; not known or definite.

Explanation: gigantic of very great size or extent; huge or enormous. Miniscule means-extremely small; tiny.

Explanation: Prevent is keep (something) from happening. Perpetrate means-carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). All other options means to perform/ to carry out.

Explanation: ordinary – (a) alien (d) curious- eager to know or learn something.

Explanation: lengthy Succinct means-briefly and clearly expressed.

Explanation: protect -Jeopardize meansto put someone in a situation of danger/risk. (a) threaten – state one’s intention to take hostile action against (someone) (b) imperil – put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed. (d) hazard-a danger or risk.

Explanation: Reasonable – fair and sensible. INORDINATE – unusually or disproportionately large; excessive. All other options are synonyms- (a) Undue – inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate (c) Exorbitant – unreasonably high.