Explanation: Lenient-merciful or tolerant Stringent-strict, precise, and exacting (a) Strict- – following rules or beliefs exactly. (b) Stern- (of an act or statement) strict and severe. (c) Severe- – (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense.

Explanation: Attractive – beautiful or nice to look at GROTESQUE-comically or repulsively ugly or distorted. (b) Monstrous-inhumanly or outrageously evil or wrong. (c) Distorted- – pull or twist out of shape.

Explanation: Native- a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not. (a) Foreign- of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own. (b) Urban- in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. (c) Rustic- relating to the countryside; rural. (d) Rural- in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town. ‘Foreign’ is the antonym.

Explanation: Repulsive- arousing intense distaste or disgust. (a) Hideous-extremely ugly. (b) Revolting-causing intense disgust; disgusting. (c) Brilliant :(of light or colour) very bright. (d) Attractive- pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Explanation: Obstruct-block,prevent or hinder Assist-help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work. (a) Decline- become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease. (b) Conceal-not allowed to be seen; hide. (d) Support-give assistance to,

Explanation: Lethargic-sluggish and apathetic. Industrious-diligent and hard-working. (a) durable-having endurance. (b) diligent-hard working (d) Cautious-careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Explanation: Malice- the desire to harm someone; ill will. (a) Humility-the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. (b) Hypocrisy- the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case. (c) Goodwill-friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. (d) Truth- the quality or state of being true.

Explanation: Foul- offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty. (a) Proud-feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated. (b) Nasty-very bad or unpleasant. (c) Vile-extremely unpleasant. (d) Fair- treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination.

Explanation: Rear-the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle. (a) Back-the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips. (b) Hind- (especially of a bodily part) situated at the back; posterior. (c) Front-the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used first; the most forward part of something. ‘Front’ is the antonym. (d) Lower- less high in position.

Explanation: Persuade – induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. (a) Impress-make (someone) feel admiration and respect. (b) Induce -succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something. (c) Dissuade -persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. (d) Pervade – (especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of.

Explanation: Emerge – move out of or away from something and become visible. (a) Announce- make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention. (b) Appear-come into sight; become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause. (c) Surface-the outside part or uppermost layer of something. (d) Disappear- cease to be visible.

Explanation: Mellow – (especially of a sound, flavour, or colour) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness. (a) Hard- solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced. (b) Soft-easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch. (c) Medium- an agency or means of doing something. (d) Shiny- – (of a smooth surface) reflecting light, typically because it is very clean or polished.

Explanation: Humane- having or showing compassion or benevolence. (a) Sympathetic- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. (b) Kind- a group of people or things having similar characteristics. (c) Living- an income sufficient to live on or the means of earning it. (d) Cruel- wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Explanation: Extol- praise enthusiastically. (a) Realistic- having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected. (b) Censure – express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. (c) Exposure- the state of having no protection from something harmful. (d) Boorish – rough and bad-mannered; coarse.

Explanation: Voluntary-done, given, or acting of one’s own free will Intentional-done on purpose; deliberate. (a) Designed-planned or conceived in detail or for a specific purpose. (c) Calculated-done with full awareness of the likely consequences. (d) Accident – a crash involving road or other vehicles.

Explanation: Celebrate- -acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity. Lament-a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. (a) Bemoan-express discontent or sorrow over (something). (b) Bleed-lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness. (c) Appeal-make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Explanation: Denounce-publicly declare to be wrong or evil. Applaud-show approval or praise by clapping. (a) Approve-officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. (c) Magnify -make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope. (d) Commend-praise formally or officially.

Explanation: Pleased- feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. Enraged- very angry; furious. (a) Livid-furiously angry. (b) Aggravated-made more serious by attendant circumstances. (d) Infuriated- make (someone) extremely angry and impatient.

Explanation: Limited-restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short. Infinite-limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate. (a) Eternal-lasting or existing forever; without end. (b) Boundless-unlimited or immense. (c) Vast-of very great extent or quantity; immense.

Explanation: Contiguous – adjacent, neighbouring, adjoining Contactual- in contact SEPARATED – detached, split, disconnect Neighbouring – nearby Adjoining- to be adjacent to

Explanation: Enlarge-make or become larger or more extensive. SUBSIDE-become less intense, violent, or severe. (a) Ease-absence of difficulty or effort. (c) Abate-become less intense or widespread. (d) Diminish-make or become less.

Explanation: Finish-to complete something or reach the end of something Initiate-cause (a process or action) to begin. (a) Begin-perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity). (c) Trigger- a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun. (d) Commence- begin.

Explanation: Save Consume-eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink). (a) Absorb-take in or soak up (b) Devour-eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. Exhaust-make (someone) feel very tired

Explanation: Stable – stout, sturdy, immovable Even – smooth, uniform, regular Shaky – trembling, quivering Reliable- trustworthy, dependable

Explanation: Increase-become or make greater in size, amount, or degree. Wane- decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker. (b) Abate- become less intense or widespread. (d) Dwindle- diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

Explanation: Ignorant-lacking knowledge Erudite-having or showing great knowledge or learning. (b) Savvy-( -practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgements. (c) Scholarly-involving or relating to serious academic study. (d) Educated- having been educated.

Explanation: Conventional-following traditional forms and genres. Offbeat-unconventional; unusual. (a) Weird-very strange; bizarre. (b) Freaky- very odd, strange, or eccentric. (c) Unique- particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.

Explanation: Productive – -producing or giving rise to.Futile-incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. (a) Hollow-having a hole or empty space inside. (b) Worthless-having no real value or use (d) Barren-too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

Explanation: Tense- – (especially of a muscle) stretched tight or rigid Relaxed- free from tension and anxiety Stiff- not moving or making a sound Close- only a short distance away or apart in space or time Strained- showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness

Explanation: Commend-praise formally or officially. Perturb- – make (someone) anxious or unsettled. (a) Soothe-gently calm (a person or their feelings). (b) Fluster-make (someone) agitated or confused. (c)Confound- cause surprise or confusion in /prove (a theory or expectation) wrong.

Explanation: Expedite- -make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. Impede- – delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. (b) Thwart – -prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (c) Hamper-hurdle- (d) Retard-delay or hold back in terms of progress or development.

Explanation: Pleasant -giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. Repugnant-extremely distasteful; unacceptable. (a) Odious- – extremely unpleasant; repulsive. (b) Austere-severe or strict in manner or attitude. (d) Sombre – hopeless -depressing

Explanation: Likely- probably suitable Dubious-hesitating or doubting. (a) Dusky -darkish in colour. (c) Fishy-arousing feelings of doubt or suspicion. (d) Shady -filled with shade

Explanation: Admire – -regard with respect or warm approval. Demean-cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something). (a) Debase- reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade. (b) Belittle- dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant. (d) Ignore- refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.

Explanation: Sincere- proceeding from genuine feelings. Insidious-proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects. (a)Treacherous-guilty of or involving betrayal or deception. (b) Stealthy-behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard. (c) Astute- having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations and turn this to one’s advantage.

Explanation: Cautious- careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. Reckless-heedless of danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rash or impetuous. (a) Heedless-showing a reckless lack of care or attention. (b) Brash-self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. (c) Daring-adventurous or audaciously bold.

Explanation: Indolence- avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness. Endurance-the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. (a) Patience-the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. (b) Persistence-the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. (c) Tolerance-the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Explanation: Inept-having or showing no skill; clumsy. Adept-very skilled or proficient at something. (a) Expert-a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area. (b) Proficient-competent or skilled in doing or using something. (c) Deft-neatly skilful and quick in one’s movements.

Explanation: Birth- Mortality-the state of being subject to death. (a) lethality-the capacity to cause death or serious harm or damage. (b) Death-(d) Fatality-an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease.

Explanation: Adopt-legally take (another’s child) and bring it up as one’s own. Discard -get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable. (d) Distribute-give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients.

Explanation: Sharp- Blunt-not having a sharp edge or point. (a) Lethargy-a lack of energy and enthusiasm. (d) Charred-burnt and blackened.

Explanation: Acquired-buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself. Innate-inborn; natural. (d) Unassuming-not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Explanation: Clear Turbid-cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter. (b) Varied-incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety.

Explanation: Ignorant-Aware-having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. (a) Resilient- able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions (c) Robust-strong and healthy; vigorous. (d) Impervious-not allowing fluid to pass through.

Explanation: Reward- Reprimand-a formal expression of disapproval. (b) Reproof-an expression of blame or disapproval. (c) Rebuke- an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. (d) Redeem-compensate for the faults or bad aspects of.

Explanation: Oppose-disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument. Comply-act in accordance with a wish or command. (a) Consent-permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. (b) Defer-put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone (d) Adhere-stick fast to (a surface or substance).

Explanation: Command-give an authoritative or peremptory order. Beseech-ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. (a) Exhort – strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. (b) Implore- – beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. (c) Invoke-call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Explanation: Ignorant-lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated. Sagacious-having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd. (a) Prudent-acting with or showing care and thought for the future. (b) Ingenious-clever, original, and inventive. (d) Astute-having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

Explanation: Disfigure- spoil the appearance of. Adorn-make more beautiful or attractive. (a) Grace- smoothness and elegance of movement. (b) Enrich- improve or enhance the quality or value of. (c) Subdue- overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

Explanation: Dry-Soggy-wet and soft. (a) gloomy-dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening. (b) Broken- separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain. (d) Unfit-not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose.