Explanation: Robust-strong and healthy; vigorous. Frail- weak and delicate. (a) Elaborate-involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. (b) Fancy- elaborate in structure or decoration. (d) Weak- lacking power or influence.

Explanation: Innocent – not guilty of a crime or offence. Culpable – deserving blame. (a) Reserved-slow to reveal emotion or opinions. (c) Offensive- causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed. (d) Disagreeable -unpleasant or unenjoyable.

Explanation: Cowardly-lacking courage. Chivalrous -courteous and gallant, especially towards women (a) Annoyed- -slightly angry; irritated. (b) Valiant- possessing or showing courage or determination. (d) Indignant -feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Explanation: Depressed- – in a state of unhappiness or despondency. Exultant-triumphantly happy. (b) Energetic-showing or involving great activity or vitality. (c) Wounded-inflicted with a wound; injured. (d) Delighted- feeling or showing great pleasure.

Explanation: Timid- someone who is shy and nervous. Bold- someone who is confident and not afraid. Confidence- feeling or showing that you are sure about your own abilities, opinions, etc. Cheeky- not showing respect or rudeness. Brave- ready to do things that are dangerous or difficult without showing fear.

Explanation: Fat- weighing too much or covered with too much flesh. Emaciated- extremely thin and weak because of illness, lack of food, etc. Lean- having little or no fat. Shrunken- having become smaller or made smaller than before, and possibly less attractive.

Explanation: Abundant- existing in very large quantities, more than enough. Sparse- small in quantity or amount. Scant- not as much as necessary, small in quantity. Meagre- too small in amount.

Explanation: successor- a person or thing that succeeds another. Predecessor – means a thing that has been followed or replaced by another. (b) lessor-a person who leases or lets a property to another; a landlord. (c) oppressor- a person or group that oppresses people.

Explanation: enthusiastic- – having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Lackadaisical- lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy. (a) indifferent- – having no particular interest or sympathy; (b) jocular- fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful. (d) lukewarm- showing little enthusiasm.

Explanation: pessimistic- Optimistic- – hopeful and confident about the future. (a) energetic- showing or involving great activity or vitality. (c) idealistic- – (d)realistic- having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

Explanation: repulsive- arousing intense distaste or disgust. Alluring-powerfully attract or charm; tempt.

Explanation: peaceful-calm and quiet Turbulent- – confusion; not stable or calm./ water-moving unsteadily or violently. Other options (a) raging, (c) forceful and (d) swirling are not peaceful Types of motion in water.

Explanation: apathy, lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Empathy means- -the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. (a) appreciation – admiration, respect, cherish (b) warmth – the quality, state, or sensation of being warm; moderate heat. (c) sympathy – feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.

Explanation: benevolence- the quality of being well meaning; kindness. ( Bene means good ) . Animosity- – strong hostility (a) sarcasm -irony (c) bitterness-sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness. (d) contamination- polluted

Explanation: harmony- compatibility in opinion and action Pandemonium -wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar. (a) turbulence – a state of conflict or confusion. (c) excitement – -a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness. (d) uproar-a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance.

Explanation: bland -showing no strong emotion. Piquant -having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour. (a) pungent- having a sharply strong taste or smell. (b) interesting (d) peppery-strongly flavoured with pepper or other hot spices.

Explanation: Barren- too poor to produce much or any vegetation Fertile-producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops. (b) Tough- strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling (c) Sane- reasonable or sensible. (d) Civilized- polite and well-mannered.

Explanation: Blunt-not having a sharp edge or point. Acute-having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight (b) Grave- demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application.

Explanation: Tragic-causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow. Comic-causing or meant to cause laughter. (a) Trickle – flow in a small stream. (d) Jubilant-feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Explanation: dear- expensive Reasonable- having sound judgement; fair and sensible. Inexpensive-not costing a great deal; cheap. (b) Popular-like or admired by many people or by a particular person or group. (c) Liberal -willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own; open to new ideas.

Explanation: Stabilize-make or become unlikely to change, fail, or decline. Fluctuate-rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. (a) Mobilize – make (something) movable or capable of movement. (c) Stumble – trip or momentarily lose one’s balance; almost fall. (d) Waver- become weaker; falter

Explanation: Gather – to come or be brought together in a group Disperse-distribute or spread over a wide area.

Explanation: Bright-intelligent and quick-witted. Gloomy-dark or poorly lit-causing or feeling depression or despondency. (a) Cloudy – not transparent or clear. (c) Greedy – having an excessive desire or appetite for food.

Explanation: Biased- unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something. Impartial – treating all rivals or disputants equally. (b) Judicious -having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense. (c) Involved- have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result (d) Impractical – not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.

Explanation: Apparent- clearly visible or understood; obvious. Hidden – to keep something secret, especially your feelings(a) Covered-envelope in a layer of something, especially dirt. (b) Concealed-kept secret; hidden. (c) Veiled -cover with or as if with a veil.

Explanation: Hostility -unfriendliness or opposition. Goodwill-friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. (a) Felicity-intense happiness. (b) Insanity -the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness. (c) Facility -a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Explanation: Past-gone by in time and no longer existing Current belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now (c) General-affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread. (d) Modern-relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Explanation: Strange -unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain. Familiar-well known from long or close association. (a) Common-ordinary; of ordinary qualities; without special rank or position. (b) Usual-habitually or typically occurring or done; customary.

Explanation: Stormy-characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. Tranquil-free from disturbance; calm. (c) Cool-free from excitement, anxiety, or excessive emotion. (d) Peaceful -free from disturbance; tranquil.

Explanation: Negligent- failing to take proper care over something. Cautious-careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. (a) Discreet-careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. (b) Prudent-acting with or showing care and thought for the future. (d)Alert-quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.

Explanation: Quicken – fasten/intensify Linger – stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave. (c) Defer-put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.

Explanation: Gloomy-dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening. Jovial-cheerful and friendly. (a) Cheerful- noticeably happy and optimistic. (b) Hesitant-tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking.

Explanation: Tense- Relaxed -free from tension and anxiety. (a) Arrogant -having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. (b) Peaceful-free from disturbance; tranquil.

Explanation: Flat-smooth and level, with no parts that are higher than the rest Steep-rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular (c) Narrow-of small width in relation to length. (d) Shallow -of little depth.

Explanation: Liberty-the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behaviour, or political views. Captivity-the condition of being imprisoned or confined. (b) Imprisonment-the state of being imprisoned; captivity. (d) Offense-a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

Explanation: Reject- Approve-officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. (a) Agree- have the same opinion about something; concur. (c) Appeal-make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. (d) Confirm -state with assurance that a report or fact is true.

Explanation: Harmony-the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect. Quarrel -a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good term. (a) Strife-angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. (b) Feud-a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. (d) Bias-inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

Explanation: Preserve-maintain (something) in its original or existing state. Destroy-end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. (a) Abolish-formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). (b) Shine- give out a bright light. (d) Obliterate-destroy utterly; wipe out.

Explanation: Cheerful – noticeably happy and optimistic. Morose – sullen and ill-tempered. (b) Cranky-eccentric or strange. (c) Solemn-formal and dignified. (d) Prudent-acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Explanation: Hasten-be quick to do something. Loiter -stand or wait around without apparent purpose. (a) Loaf-a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten. (b) Repel-drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away. (c) Dawdle-waste time; be slow.

Explanation: Decline-become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease. Progress-forward or onward movement towards a destination. (a) Growth- the process of increasing in size. (b) Advancement- the process of promoting a cause or plan. (c)Betterment – the improvement of something.

Explanation: Straight-extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend. Crooked-bent or twisted out of shape or out of place. (a) Spiral-winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either round a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone. (b) Bent-sharply curved or having an angle. (c) Curved-having the form of a curve; bent.

Explanation: Destroy- Create-bring (something) into existence. (a) Develop-grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. (b) Deploy-move (troops or equipment) into position for military action. (d) Derive-obtain something from

Explanation: Vain-useless; failing to produce the result you want Modest-unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements. (a) Furious-extremely angry. (b) Dishonest-behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way.

Explanation: Dissuade- persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. Persuade-induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. (a) Endorse-declare one’s public approval or support of. (b) Convince-cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something. (c) Fume- an amount of gas or vapour that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale.

Explanation: Tough- difficult; having or causing problems Fragile-easily broken or damaged. (a) Novel-interestingly new or unusual. (b) Tiny-very small. (d) Gross-very obvious and unacceptable.

Explanation: Insipid-lacking flavour; weak or tasteless. Delicious-highly pleasant to the taste. (a) Tepid-only slightly warm; lukewarm. (c)Salty – tasting of, containing, or preserved with salt.

Explanation: Inept-having or showing no skill; clumsy. Adept-very skilled or proficient at something. (a) Competent-having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. (c) Efficient- achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Explanation: Firm Delicate-very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality. (a) Feeble-lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. (b) Fragile-easily broken or damaged (c) Flimsy -insubstantial and easily damaged.

Explanation: Flexible- Adamant- refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind. (a) Stupid- having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense. (b) Stubborn – having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. (d) Coherent- logical and consistent.