Explanation: a) inaudible -Something that cannot be heard. (b) infallible-incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. (c) audible-Something that can be heard. (d) irrevocable -not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

Explanation: a) Dirge -A song sung at a burial (b) Ballad-a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas. (c) Sonnet- a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes (d) Hymn- a religious song or poem of praise to God or a god.

Explanation: b) Emigrant – One who leaves his own country to settle in another. (a) Foreigner- a person born in or coming from a country other than one’s own. (c) Tourist- a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure. (d) Native-a local inhabitant.

Explanation: c) A period of ten years- Decade- (a) Fortnight-a period of two weeks. (b) Millennium-a period of a thousand years, (d) Century-a period of a hundred years,

Explanation: a) Reticent- A person very reserved in speech (b) Eloquent-fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. (c) Confident-feeling or showing certainty about something. (d) Adamant-refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

Explanation: a) Wardrobe A place where clothes are kept (b) Shaft-an arrow or spear. (c)Coffin-a long, narrow box, typically of wood, in which a dead body is buried or cremated.

Explanation: d) Open refusal to obey orders : – Defiance (a) Compliance-the state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards. (b)Adherence-attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief. (c) Obedience- compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.

Explanation: b) Ethics-moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour or the conducting of an activity. (a) Intuition-the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. (c) Attitude-a settled way of thinking or feeling about something. (d) Psychology-the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context.

Explanation: b) Stevedore- One who loads and unloads ships. (a) Spinster-an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage. (c) Captain–the person in command of a ship. (d) Rustic- relating to the countryside; rural.

Explanation: c) Stampede – A sudden of a large number of frightened people or animals. (a) Scapegoat-a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. (b) Recluse-a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. (d) Lunacy-the state of being a lunatic; insanity

Explanation: a) Egoist – One who is preoccupied with his own interests. (b) Pessimist-a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. (c) Atheist-a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. (d) Optimist-a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.

Explanation: a) Octagon-A geometrical figure with eight sides. (b) Pentagon- five sides (c) Hexagon- six sides (d) Heptagon- seven sides

Explanation: c)Patriot-One who loves his country : (a) Collaborator-a person who works jointly on an activity or project; an associate. (b) Conspirator-a person who takes part in a conspiracy. (d) Traitor-a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle.

Explanation: c) Insolvent Incapable of paying debts (a)Extravagant- lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. (b)Obsolete-no longer produced or used; out of date. (d)Corrupt- evil or morally depraved.

Explanation: a) A long and aggressive speech : Harangue (b)Prologue-a separate introductory section (c)Eloquent -Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing. (d)Discussion-a conversation or debate about a specific topic.

Explanation: d) Alma mater-The school or college in which one has been educated. (a) Graduate- a person who has received a high school diploma. (b) Alumni- a former pupil or student, especially a male one, of a particular school, college, or university. (c) Mentor-an experienced and trusted adviser.

Explanation: b) Hangar- Enclosed area where aircraft are kept and repaired (c) Hose-a flexible tube conveying water, used chiefly for watering plants and in firefighting. (d) Harbinger- person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Explanation: b) Fable-A short story with a moral, usually with animals as characters. (a) Ode-a lyric poem, typically one in the form of an address to a particular subject, written in varied or irregular metre. (c) Hymn-a religious song or poem of praise to God or a god. (d) Parody-mimic humorously.

Explanation: c) Ambivalent- Having two opposing feelings at the same time. (a) Contemporary-living or occurring at the same time. (b) Coinciding-occur at the same time (d) Equivalent-equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.

Explanation: c) fleet- (a) squad- group of soldiers or police officials (b) swarm- group of /flying insects. (d) colony- group of ants

Explanation: d) Congenital- Pertaining to an individual from birth (a) Anomaly-something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. (b) Habitual- done constantly or as a habit. (c) Chronic-persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Explanation: b) Accelerate- To increase the speed (a)Activate-make (something) active or operative. (c)Assimilate-take in and understand fully (information or ideas). (d)Exhilarate- make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.

Explanation: b)flyambount-A person who attracts attention with a flashy style. (a) Glutton-an excessively greedy eater. (c) Jockey-a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession. (d) Vagabond-a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job

Explanation: d) Prophet- A person who preaches religion and is considered to be a messenger of God. (a) Scholar- a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study. (b) Volunteer-a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. (c) Atheist-a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

Explanation: c)Draw : A game in which neither party wins (b) Flop – fall, move, or hang in a loose and ungainly way.

Explanation: a)Insatiable : That which cannot be satisfied (b) Insane-in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill. (c) Ingenuous- innocent and unsuspecting (d) Inapt-not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.

Explanation: d) Nursery-a place where young plants and trees are grown for sale or for planting elsewhere. (c) Aviary- a large cage, building , or enclosure for keeping birds in. (a) Yard – a great length of something.

Explanation: d) Euthanasia -Putting to death painlessly to end suffering (a)Blaspheme-speak irreverently about God or sacred things. (b)Altruism-disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. (c) Genocide-the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group.

Explanation: d)Appreciate-: To rise in value (a) Depreciate – diminish in value over a period of time. (b) Enlarge – make or become larger or more extensive. (c) Extend – straighten or spread out (the body or a limb or device) at full length.

Explanation: b) : illuminate-To brighten up with lights (a) Infuriate – make (someone) extremely angry and impatient. (c) Elucidate -make (something) clear; explain. (d) Illustrate – explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.

Explanation: d)Parasite-Person or animal living on another (a) Heir-a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death. (b) Successor-a person or thing that succeeds another. (c) Pupil- a person who is taught by another, especially a school child or student in relation to a teacher.

Explanation: d) Central character in a story or play :Protagonist (a) Cartoonist-an artist who draws cartoons. (b) Opportunist-a person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle. (c) Hedonist-a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.

Explanation: c)Surplus- Having something more than required : (a) Surrogate-a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office. (b) Surcharge-an additional charge or payment. (d) Surroundings-the things and conditions around a person or thing.

Explanation: d) Anger about an unfair situation or about someone’s unfair behaviour : Indignation- (b) Indulgence-the action or fact of indulging. (c) Induction-the action or process of inducting someone to a post or organization. (a) Indigenisation-the action or process of bringing something under the control, dominance, or influence of the people native to an area.

Explanation: b) Granary- A building where grain is kept or stored (a) Greenery- green foliage, growing plants, or vegetation. (c) Grandstand-the main stand, usually roofed, commanding the best view for spectators at racecourses or sports grounds. (d) Grate-the recess of a fireplace or furnace.

Explanation: c) Diligent-hard working (a) Dilatory-slow to act. (b)Indulgent-having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone. (d) Indigent-poor; needy.

Explanation: a) Stoic- A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing his feelings or complaining. (b) Agnostic-A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. (c) Pedant-a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning. (d) Ascetic-characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Explanation: c) Epitaph-a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone. (a) Prologue -A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work. (b) Epilogue-a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened. (d) Stela- an upright stone slab typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone.

Explanation: b) Chapel- a small building or room used for Christian worship in a school, prison, hospital, or large private house. (a) Church- building used for public Christian worship. (c) Cathedral -the principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated. (d) Congregational- group of people assembled for religious worship.

Explanation: c) Predecessor-a person who held a job or office before the current holder. (a) Successor-A person or thing that succeeds another. (b) Ancient-belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. (d) descendant-a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Explanation: d) Pacifist -A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable (a) Optimist-a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something. (b) Pessimist-a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. (c) Anarchist–a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy.

Explanation: b) Acronym– A word formed from the initial letters of other words (a) Homonym-each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins. (c) Toponym-a place name, especially one derived from a topographical feature. (d) Pseudonym -a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

Explanation: d) Monarchy-a form of government with a monarch at the head. (A government run by a king or a queen) (a) Aristocracy-the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices. (b) Plutocracy- government by the wealthy. (c) Oligarchy- a small group of people having control of a country or organization.

Explanation: b) Gullible-easily persuaded to believe something; credulous. (One who is easily deceived) (a) Delible capable of being deleted. (c) Incorrigible-(of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed. (d) Infallible-incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Explanation: d) Honorary-One who hold a post without any salary (a) Highbrow-intellectual or rarefied in taste. (b) Volunteer-a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. (c) Samaritan- a charitable or helpful person

Explanation: d) Inaccessible -That cannot be approached easily (a) Invincible-too powerful to be defeated or overcome (b) Inevitable-certain to happen; unavoidable. (c) Inaudible- unable to be heard.

Explanation: c) Reticent -Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily (a) Forthright -Direct and outspoken. (b) Evaluate- form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess. (d) Communicative-willing, eager, or able to talk or impart information.

Explanation: d) LadderTwo lengths of rope, bamboo or wood with rungs used for climbing up and down walls, sides of ships etc. (a) Staircase-a set of stairs and its surrounding walls or structure. (b)Bridge-a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle. (c)Steps-an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running.

Explanation: d) Edit- To prepare written material for publication by correcting or modifying it (a)Summarize- give a brief statement of the main points of (something). (c)abridgeshorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.

Explanation: b) bibliography-A list of the books referred to in a scholarly work (a) bibliophile- a person who collects or has a great love of books. (c) calligraphy- decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering. (d) holography -the study or production of holograms