Explanation: Harmful- causing harm Innocuous- not meant to cause harm or upset somebody Indifferent- not interested in or care about somebody/something Harmless- not able or not likely to cause damage or injury Innocent- not having done wrong

Explanation: Mild – not strong, not very bad Severe – extremely bad or serious Cruel – causing physical or mental pain or suffering to somebody/something Strict – not allowing people to break rules or behave badly Harsh – very strict and unkind

Explanation: Oppose- to disagree with somebody’s beliefs, actions, or plans Corroborate- to support a statement, idea, etc. Validate- to show that something is true Confirm- to say or show that something is true or correct, Verify- to check or state that something is true

Explanation: Cowardly- in a way that is not at all brave Intrepid- without any fear of danger . Unemotional- not having or showing strong feelings Sentimental- producing or connected with emotions Responsive- paying attention to somebody/something

Explanation: Sharp- having a very thin but strong edge or point Blunt- without a sharp edge or point Pointless- without a sharp edge or point Dull- not interesting or exciting

Explanation: Opaque- that you cannot see through Transparent- that you can see through Shining- to send out or to send back (reflect) light

Explanation: Sufficient- as much as is necessary; enough Meagre- too small in amount Scares- to make a person or an animal frightened Deficient- not having enough of something Scanty- too small in size or amount

Explanation: Pleasant- nice, enjoyable Horrendous- very bad or unpleasant Watchful- careful to notice things Dreary- not at all interesting or attractive; boring Frightening- making you feel afraid or shocked

Explanation: Cleanse- to clean your skin or a wound Contaminate- to add a substance that will make something dirty or harmful Convert- to change from one form, system, or use to another Pollute- to make air, rivers, etc. dirty and dangerous

Explanation: Opaque- that you cannot see through Transparent- that you can see through Shy- nervous and uncomfortable Superficial- not studying or thinking about something in a deep or complete way

Explanation: Mild- not strong Pungent- very strong Biting- to cut or attack somebody/something with your teeth Sour- having a sharp taste like that of a lemon Sharp- very great and sudden

Explanation: Reasonable- acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation Inordinate- much greater than usual or expected Exorbitant- much more expensive than it should be Irrational- not based on reason or clear thought Disproportionate- too large or too small when compared to something else

Explanation: Exciting- causing strong feelings of pleasure and interest Bland- ordinary or not very interesting Flimsy- easily broken or torn

Explanation: Beneficial- having a good or useful effect Pernicious- having a very harmful or evil effect Malcontent- a person who is not satisfied Malicious- intending to cause harm Nefarious- criminal or immoral

Explanation: Genuine- real, true Spurious- fake Artificial/Counterfeit- not genuine Phony- not real

Explanation: Hazy- not clear Dim- not bright or easy to see Faint- not strong or clear

Explanation: Decent- honest and fair, treating people with respect Malicious- intending to cause harm Culpable- responsible for something bad that has happened Perverted- to change a system, process, etc. in a bad way Biased- a particular tendency, trend, feeling especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned

Explanation: Join- to fasten or connect one thing to another Resign- to leave your job or position Reject- to refuse to accept somebody/something

Explanation: Delay- to make somebody/something slow or late Haste- speed in doing something, especially because you do not have enough time Urgency- state of requiring immediate attention or action Pace- the speed at which you walk, run, etc.

Explanation: Rise- an increase in an amount, a number, or a level Plunge- to jump, drop or fall suddenly and with force Dive- to jump into the water with your arms and head first Duck- to move your head down quickly so that you are not seen or hit by somebody/something

Explanation: Awkward- someone difficult to deal with Graceful- having a smooth, attractive movement Attractive- that pleases or interests you Pretty- attractive and pleasant to look at

Explanation: Fluctuating- to change frequently from one thing to another Constant- something that does not change Competent- having the ability or skill needed for something Static- not moving, changing, or developing

Explanation: Starvation : suffering or death because there is not enough food sustenance : the food and drink that people, animals and plants need in order to live and stay healthy refreshment :light food and drinks that are available at a cinema, theatre or other public places livelihood :the way that you earn money nourishment : to provide food, drink and daily care to someone

Explanation: straight: with no bends or curves; going in one direction only Devious: clever but not honest or direct Deceitful: dishonest; trying to make somebody believe something that is not true shrewd: able to make good decisions because you understand a situation well calculating: planning things in a very careful way in order to achieve what you want, without considering other people So, Straight will be an antonym of Devious.

Explanation: stupidity: the state of being silly or unwise. Wisdom: the ability to make sensible decisions and judgments because of your knowledge or experience. Stability: a situation in which something is not likely to move or change. Maturity: the quality of behaving mentally and emotionally like an adult. So, stupidity will be the most appropriate antonym of wisdom.

Explanation: Normal Weird: strange and unusual that seems to be real or true but may not be. Abnormal: different from what is normal or usual, in a way that worries you or that is unpleasant.

Explanation: INDIGNANT: shocked or angry Pleased: happy or satisfied about something Upset: to make somebody worry or feel unhappy Peeved : quite angry or annoyed

Explanation: Pleasant: nice, enjoyable Harrowing: making people feel very sad or upset Worrying: causing distress or worry or anxiety Repetitive: The same thing is repeated many times Stressful: causing worry and pressure So, pleasant will be the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word Harrowing

Explanation: Ordered (having elements arranged or identified according to a rule) Disheveled: very untidy/ unarranged type or disarrange Cluttered: to cover or fill something with lots of objects in an untidy way Untidy: not well arranged Unkempt: not neat and orderly. Ordered will be an antonym of the given word disheveled.

Explanation: Unusual: not habitually or commonly occurring or done. Accustomed: familiar with something /often used or practiced Terrific: of great size, amount, or intensity. Fabulous: very good; excellent

Explanation: Sophisticated: having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture Naïve: showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. Simple: easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. Immature: not fully developed. Unsuspicious: not distrustful

Explanation: Dissuade : to persuade somebody not to do something. Compel : to force somebody to do something. Induce :to make or persuade somebody to do something. Influence : the power to affect, change or control somebody/something. Persuade : to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons. Dissuade is the most appropriate antonym of the Compel.

Explanation: Liberal : accepting different opinions or kinds of behaviour; tolerant Restrictive: limiting; preventing people from doing what they want Thrifty :showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste Broad : having ample extent from side to side or between limits Closed : not open; shut

Explanation: care: looking after somebody/something so that he/she/it has what he/she/it needs for his/her/its health and protection. Neglect: to give too little or no attention or care to somebody/something Fail: to not be successful in something omit : to not include something; to leave something out trust :the belief that somebody is good, honest, sincere, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you

Explanation: frugal : using only as much money or food as is necessary Lavish : giving or spending a large amount of money Excessive: too much; too great or extreme luxurious : very comfortable; full of expensive and beautiful things Tiny : very small

Explanation: aversion :a strong feeling of not liking somebody/something affinity : a close similarity between two things weakness : the state of being weak inclination : a feeling that makes somebody want to behave in a particular way attraction : a feeling of liking somebody/something

Explanation: Enlighten- give someone spiritual knowledge or insight. Bewilder- cause someone to become perplexed and confused. Weaken- make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength. Terrify- cause to feel extreme fear. Confuse- make someone bewildered or perplexed.

Explanation: Imbalance- not being equal Equilibrium- a state of balance Stability- the state or quality of being steady and not changing Adherence- the obeying of a rule or law Coolness- the quality or state of being cool

Explanation: Cultured- well educated, showing good knowledge of art, music, literature, etc. Savage- very cruel or violent Violent- using physical strength to hurt or kill somebody, caused by this behaviour Vicious- done in order to hurt somebody/something Brutal- very cruel and/or violent

Explanation: Hostile- having very strong feelings against somebody/something Friendly- behaving in a kind and open way Amiable- friendly and pleasant Zealous- using great energy and enthusiasm Upright- honest and responsible

Explanation: Cowardice- a lack of courage Bravery- actions that are brave Heroism- great courage Strength- the quality of being physically strong; Courage- the ability to control fear in a situation that may be dangerous or unpleasant

Explanation: Honest- telling the truth Clandestine- secret and often not legal Heavy- weighing a lot Dressed- to put clothes on somebody or yourself Opaque- that you cannot see through

Explanation: Bright- having a lot of light Drab- not interesting or attractive Tiring- making you want to rest or sleep Dry- without liquid in it or on it; not wet Boring- not at all interesting, dull

Explanation: Connected- to be joined to something Disjointed- not clearly connected and therefore difficult to follow Abrupt- sudden and unexpected Sharp- having a very thin but strong edge or point

Explanation: Partial- not complete Complete- having or including all parts Plentiful- available in large amounts or numbers Bulky- large and heavy and therefore difficult to move or carry Vacant- not being used; empty

Explanation: Distinguished- important, successful, and respected by other people Nondescript- not having any interesting or unusual qualities Ordinary- normal, not unusual or different from others Vague- not clear or definite Common- happening or found often or in many places

Explanation: Insert- to put something into something or between two things Expunge- obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). Deplete- to reduce the amount of something so that there is not much left Exhaust- to make somebody very tired Remove- to take somebody/something off or away

Explanation: Oppose- to disagree with somebody’s beliefs, actions or plans and to try to change or stop them Uphold- to support a decision, etc. especially when other people are against it Support- to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money Maintain- to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc. Endorse- to say publicly that you give official support or agreement to a plan, statement, decision, etc.

Explanation: Repulsion – a feeling of intense distaste or disgust or dislike. Complacence – a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. Addiction – the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity. Disgust – to cause a strong feeling of not liking or approving of somebody

Explanation: Lucid – expressed clearly; easy to understand. Acidic – (of a person’s remarks or tone) bitter or cutting. Obvious – easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Confusing – bewildering or perplexing; Not clear or understood