Explanation: cheerful Morose- sullen and ill-tempered. All other options are synonym(a) sullen (c) unsatisfied – not satisfied. (d) mournful – feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief.

Explanation: contradict -deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite. Corroborate- confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding). (c) verify – make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.

Explanation: applaud – show approval or praise by clapping. Denounce – inform against/ publicly declare to be wrong or evil. (a) criticize – indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. (c) vilify – speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. (d) blame – feel or declare that someone is responsible for a fault or wrong.

Explanation: clear Opaque means- not able to be seen through; not transparent. (c) frosty -very cold with frost forming on surfaces. (d) hazy – covered by a haze.

Explanation: sparse-thinly dispersed or scattered. Dense means- closely compacted in substance. (b) jammed -squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space. (c) crammed- completely fill/ study intensively over a short period of time just before an examination. (d) piled- place (things) one on top of the other.

Explanation: compress – flatten by pressure/ express in a shorter form Exaggerate means to express as being larger, better, or worse than it really is. (b) amplify enlarge upon or add detail to (d) overdo do, use, or carry to excess;.( Synonym of exaggerate)

Explanation: delayed – make (someone or something) late or slow Instant -happening or coming immediately. (a) immediate – occurring or done at once; instant.

Explanation: communicative – willing, eager, or able to talk or impart information. Reserved – slow to reveal emotion or opinions. (a) placid – not easily upset or excited. (d) modest – not large, elaborate, or expensive./limited, or small.

Explanation: cautions – care taken to avoid danger or mistakes. Hasty- – careless / done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried. (a) sudden – occurring or done quickly (c) reckless – heedless of danger or the consequences of one’s actions

Explanation: restricted – limited in extent, number, scope, or action. Accessible – able to be reached or entered. (b) stressed – experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension. (c) attainable – able to be attained; achievable.

Explanation: rural – relating to the village/ countryside Urban -characteristic of a town or city. (d) casual- not regular or permanent. relaxed and unconcerned.

Explanation: plentiful Meagre -lacking in quantity or quality. (b) scarce – insufficient for the demand. (d) minor – lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.

Explanation:Weak-is the appropriate answer

Explanation: superior – -higher in rank, status, or quality. Inferior -lower in rank, status, or quality. (a) ulterior existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden. (b) exterior- – coming from outside. (c) interior – situated on or relating to the inside of something; inner.

Explanation: adversity- -a difficult or unpleasant situation. Prosperity -the state of being prosperous. (c) nobility -the quality of being noble in character. (d) affinity -a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.

Explanation: praise -express warm approval or admiration of. Censure -express severe disapproval of (a) shame – a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. (b) distrust – the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon. (c) criticism -the expression of disapproval of someone/something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Explanation: hope Despair -the complete loss or absence of hope. (a)dearth -a scarcity or lack of something.

Explanation: ordinary Exceptional -unusual; not typical.

Explanation: bliss-perfect happiness; great joy. Misery -a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort. (a)dearth -a scarcity or lack of something. (c)censure -the formal expression of severe disapproval.

Explanation: gentle Ferocious-savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. (a)fierce – having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. (b)prudent- good judgement or sense (d)cunning – having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.

Explanation: descent Ascent – a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill. (a) nascent – just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. (c) crescent -the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.

Explanation: stiff -not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid. Flexible -capable of bending easily without breaking. (a) pliant – easily influenced or directed; yielding. (b) elastic – flexible and adaptable. (d) variable

Explanation: old

Explanation: auspicious – conducive to success; favourable. Ominous -giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious. (a) threatening – having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner. (b) foreboding- a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension. (d) baleful-having a harmful or destructive effect.

Explanation: reconciliation-the restoration of friendly relations. Retaliation-to take revenge (b) retribution-punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act. (c) retrospection -the action of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, especially those in one’s own life. (d) regression-a return to a former or less developed state.

Explanation: treason-the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government. Loyalty -the quality of being loyal. (d) fidelity-faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Explanation: retreat -withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat. Advance -move forwards in a purposeful way.

Explanation: humble -modest/cause (someone) to feel less important or proud. Arrogant -having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. (d)uncouth- lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

Explanation: explicit-stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Tacit -understood or implied without being stated. (a) inaudible-unable to be heard.

Explanation: recede-go or move back or further away from a previous position. Proceed-begin a course of action.

Explanation: physical (a) brainy – having or showing intelligence (b) ability – talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area. (c) strength – the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country.

Explanation: infrequent -not happening often Chronic-persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Explanation: humble-having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. Complacent – satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. (c) confident- feeling or showing certainty about something

Explanation: negligible-so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant. Salient-most noticeable or important. (b) prominent -important; famous. (c) striking- attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

Explanation: deep -extending far down from the top or surface. Shallow-of little depth. (b) narrow-of small width in relation to length. (c) crooked-bent or twisted out of shape or out of place. (d) slight- small in degree; inconsiderable.

Explanation: specific-clearly defined or identified Random-odd, unusual, or unexpected. (a) formal -done in accordance with convention or etiquette (c) irregular-not even or balanced in shape or arrangement. (d) casual-relaxed and unconcerned.

Explanation: distribute Amass – gather together or accumulate (b) horde -a large group of people. (c) heap-an untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

Explanation: impermeable-not allowing fluid to pass through. Porous- having minute interstices through which liquid or air may pas (a) spongy-compressible, or absorbent. (b) permeable -allowing liquids or gases to pass through it. (d) absorbent -able to soak up liquid easily.

Explanation: concrete -not abstract. Abstract – existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. (a) elusive-difficult to find, catch, or achieve. (c) intangible-unable to be touched; not having physical presence. (d) vague-of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Explanation: despair-the complete loss or absence of hope. Hope (a) daring -adventurous or audaciously bold. (b) courage-the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Explanation: plump – (used about a person or an animal) pleasantly fat Gaunt-lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age. (a) lean – cause something to rest against. (b) bent – sharply curved or having an angle.

Explanation: amicable – friendliness Virulent -bitterly hostile. (a) dangerous -able or likely to cause harm or injury. (c) lethal -sufficient to cause death.

Explanation: ambiguous -not clear or decided Conclusive -having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive. (b) undeniable-unable to be denied or disputed. (d) decisive -producing a definite result.

Explanation: different Routine -a sequence of actions regularly followed. (a) normal – usual, typical, or expected.

Explanation: compression – action of compressing or being compressed opposite of expansion-becoming larger or more extensive (a) inflation-a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. (b) augmentation- becoming greater in size or amount (c) extension- a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.

Explanation: plentiful- great quantities; abundant scarce – insufficient for the demand. ( food, water) (a) scanty- small or insufficient in quantity or amount. (c) seldom-not often; rarely.

Explanation: reduce Escalate-increase rapidly. (a) heighten- make or become more intense. (b) enlarge- make or become larger or more extensive. (c) raise – lift or move to a higher position or level.

Explanation: rough – violent; not calm or gentle Tender- soft (b) warm -pleasant (c) gentle-having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character

Explanation: punish- inflict a penalty or sanction on someone for (such an offence). Pardon-forgive (a) mercy- compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone (c) kindness-being friendly, generous, and considerate. (d) grace- smoothness and elegance of movement.

Explanation: unremarkable- not particularly interesting or surprising. Exceptional- unusual; not typical. Uncommon,unthinkable and unimaginable are adjectives to show Non-typical nature