Explanation: c)Abandonment – the action or fact of abandoning or being abandoned. Renunciation – the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action. Abdication – an act of abdicating or renouncing the throne. Resignation – an act of resigning from a job or office.

Explanation: c)Competitor – a person who takes part in a sporting contest. Scapegoat – a person who is punished for things that are not his/her fault Opponent – a person who plays against somebody

Explanation: d) Miser – a person who loves to have a lot of money but hates to spend it Philanthropist – a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money Astrologer – One who tells future from the stars

Explanation: b)Diversification – the action of diversifying something or the fact of becoming more diverse. Migration – seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. Acclimatisation – the process or result of becoming accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions.

Explanation: c)Lodge – a large house or hotel. Dormitory – a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution. Residence – a person’s home, especially a large and impressive one.

Explanation: b)Sociologist – an expert in or student of the development, structure, and functioning of human society. Psephologist – One who studies the elections and voting trends Reviewer – a person who writes critical appraisals of books, plays, films, etc. for publication. Researcher – a person who carries out academic or scientific research.

Explanation: b)Inoculation – the action of inoculating or of being inoculated; vaccination. Immunity – the ability to avoid or not be affected by disease Preventive – intended to stop or prevent something from happening Therapeutic – helping you to relax and feel better

Explanation: a)Congregation – A group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer Crowd – a large number of people in one place Throng – a large crowd of people Multitude – a very large number of people or things

Explanation: a)Exodus – a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time Mitigation – the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. Navigation – the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one’s position and planning and following a route. Immigration – the process of coming to live permanently in a country that is not your own

Explanation: c)Deprive – to prevent somebody/something from having something Deride – to laugh at something in a cruel way Defy – to refuse to obey somebody/something

Explanation: c)Indulge – to allow yourself to have or do something for pleasure Facilitate – to make something possible or easier Hamper – to make something difficult Deprive- to prevent somebody/something from having something

Explanation: d)Mystery – a thing that you cannot understand or explain Menace – a danger or threat Magical – that seems to use magic Mishap – a small accident or piece of bad luck that does not have serious results

Explanation: c)Dissatisfied – not satisfied or pleased Cowardly -lacking courage. Invincible – too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Inimitable – too good to be satisfactorily copied by anyone

Explanation: b)Frostbite – a serious medical condition of the fingers, toes, etc. that is caused by very low temperatures Evanescent – quickly fading or disappearing. Extempore – spoken or done without preparation. Fluke – a surprising and lucky result that happens by accident

Explanation: b)Geology – the study of rocks Chronology – the order in which a series of events happened Archaeology – the study of the past, based on objects or parts of buildings that are found in the ground Ecology – the relationship between living things and their surroundings

Explanation: b) Philanthropist- a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money Receptionist – a person who works in a hotel, office, etc.

Explanation: c) Responsible – having the job or duty of dealing with somebody/something, Hypocrite – a person who pretends to have moral standards or opinions which he/she does not really have Utopia – a place or state that exists only in the imagination Evangelist – a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith

Explanation: d)Ineligible – without the necessary qualifications, etc. to do or get something Negligible – very small and therefore not important Inevitable – that cannot be avoided or prevented from happening Infallible – never making mistakes or being wrong

Explanation: a)Auditor – a person whose job is to examine a company’s financial records Collector – a person who collects things as a hobby or as part of his/her job Radiator – a thing that radiates or emits light, heat, or sound.

Explanation: b)Assonance – resemblance of sound between syllables of nearby words Rhythm – a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound. Alliteration – the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together Rhyme – a word that has the same sound as another

Explanation: a) Millennium – a period of 1000 years Centenary – the year that comes exactly one hundred years Century – any period of 100 years Decade – a period of ten years

Explanation: b)Nursery – a place where young plants are grown and sold Vineyard – a piece of land where grapes are grown Orchard – a piece of land on which fruit trees are grown Grove – a small group of trees, especially of one particular type

Explanation: b)Chassis – the metal frame of a vehicle onto which the other parts fit Cockpit – the part of a plane where the pilot sits Canopy – a cover that hangs or spreads above something Fuselage – the main part of a plane (not the engines, wings or tail)

Explanation: (b)Nursery – a place where young plants are grown and sold Vineyard – a piece of land where grapes are grown Orchard – a piece of land on which fruit trees are grown Grove – a small group of trees, especially of one particular type

Explanation: b)Insectivore – any animal that eats insects Carnivore – an animal that eats meat Omnivore – an animal that eats both plants and meat Herbivore – an animal that only eats grass and plants

Explanation: d)Democrat – a person who believes in and supports democracy Protector – a person who protects somebody/something Traitor – a person who is not loyal to his/her country, friends, etc. Dictator – a ruler who has total power in a country, especially one who rules the country by force

Explanation: c)Sorcery – the art or use of magic in which the power of evil, supernatural forces or black magic is used Alchemy – magic power that can change things

Explanation: b)Chasm – a deep hole in the ground Tremor – a slight shaking movement

Explanation: a)Orifice – a hole or opening, especially in the body Obscure – not well known Oblique – not expressed or done in a direct way

Explanation: a)Horrendous – very bad or unpleasant Heightened – to become or to make something greater or stronger Humorous – amusing or funny

Explanation: c)Innocent – not having done wrong Complacent – feeling too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you think that there is no need to worry Adolescent – a young person who is no longer a child and not yet an adult

Explanation: a)Complement – To make perfect or complete Attainment – the act of achieving something Impediment – something that makes it difficult for a person or thing to move or progress Deportment – a person’s behaviour or manners.

Explanation: b)Activist – a person who takes action to cause political or social change Invalid (noun)- a person who has been very ill for a long time and needs to be looked after Athlete – a person who can run, jump, etc. very well Petitioner – a person who presents a petition to an authority in respect of a particular cause.

Explanation: b)Centennial – relating to a hundredth anniversary. Biennial – an event celebrated or taking place every two years. Biannual – occurring twice a year. Triennial – recurring every three years.

Explanation: a)Ghetto – a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups. Metropolis – the capital or chief city of a country or region. Suburb – an area where people live that is outside the central part of a town or city

Explanation: d)Heart-to-heart – (of a conversation) candid, intimate, and personal. Heart-wrenching – extremely sad or distressing.

Explanation: c)Panacea – a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. Nectar – the sweet liquid that bees collect from flowers to make honey

Explanation: d)Travelogue – a book, piece of writing, film, etc. about travel Biography – the story of a person’s life written by somebody else Autobiography – the story of a person’s life written by that person

Explanation: d)Eccentric – (used about people or their behaviour) strange or unusual Inaudible – not loud enough to be heard Gullible – believing and trusting people too easily, and therefore easily tricked Incoherent – not clear or easy to understand

Explanation: b)Hydrated – to make something take in water Insulated – to protect something with a material that prevents electricity, heat or sound from passing through Assimilated – to learn and understand something Calibrated – to mark units of measurement on an instrument so that it can be used for measuring something accurately

Explanation: a)Deranged – thinking and behaving in a way that is not normal, especially because of mental illness Eccentric – strange or unusual Whimsical – unusual and not serious in an amusing or annoying way

Explanation: a)Probationer – a person who is serving a probationary or trial period in a job or position to which they are newly appointed. Petitioner – a person who presents a petition to an authority in respect of a particular cause. Practitioner – a person who works as a doctor, dentist or lawyer Professional – connected with a job that needs a high level of training and/or education

Explanation: a)Reservoir – a large lake where water is stored to be used by a particular area, city, etc. Pool – a small amount of liquid lying on a surface Creek – a narrow piece of water where the sea flows into the land Pond – an area of water that is smaller than a lake

Explanation: c)Shield – a large piece of metal or wood that soldiers carried to protect themselves Sheath – a cover for a knife or other sharp weapon Guard – a person who protects a place or people

Explanation: a)Monarchy – the system of government or rule by a king or queen Oligarchy – a small group of people having control of a country or organization. Aristocracy – the people of the highest social class who often have special titles Plutocracy – government by the wealthy.

Explanation: c) Canal – an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation. Lobby – the area that is just inside a large building, where people can meet and wait Shaft – A vertical passageway into a mine Aisle – a passage between the rows of seats in a church, theatre, etc.

Explanation: c)Treatment – the use of medicine or medical care to cure an illness or injury Panacea – something that will cure all diseases or solve all problems and difficulties Therapy – treatment to help or cure a mental or physical illness

Explanation: a)Lair – the place where a wild animal rests, hides or sleeps Hutch – a wooden box with a front made of wire, that is used for keeping rabbits or other small animals Kennel – a small house for a dog Cage – a box made of bars or wire, or a space surrounded by wire or metal bars, in which a bird or animal is kept so that it cannot escape.

Explanation: d)Veteran – a person who has served in the army, navy or air force, especially during a war Proficient – able to do a particular thing well; skilled Amateur – A person who is neither well experienced nor professional

Explanation: d)Supplementary – completing or enhancing something. Scanty – small or insufficient in quantity or amount. Meagre – too small in amount Cardinal – of the greatest importance; fundamental