Explanation: c)viticulture – the cultivation of grapevines. (a) agriculture – the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops (b)horticulture-the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. (d) sericulture- the production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose.

Explanation: b)dispensary – a room where medicines are prepared and provided. (a) infirmary- -a hospital. (c) surgery- the treatment of injuries or disorders of the body

Explanation: d) radiology – the science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation (a) nephrology- the branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys. (b)neurology- (related to nerves and the nervous system.) (c)pathology- (the science of the causes and effects of diseases)

Explanation: d) Acrophobia Extreme or irrational fear of heights (a)autophobia- is the specific phobia of isolation (b)zoophobia-animal phobia is a class of specific phobias to particular animals (c)xenophobia -(dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.)

Explanation: b)integrity- quality of being honest and having strong moral principles (a)insatiability -Impossible to satiate or satisfy (c) insidiousness- Intended to entrap/harmful; alluring: (d) intellect -a person’s mental powers.

Explanation: d) innocuous -causing no harm (a)insolvent – unable to pay debts owed. (b)inorganic-not consisting of or deriving from living matter. (c)integral- important

Explanation: d) etiquette -the customary code of polite behaviour in society (a)norm – something that is usual, typical, or standard. (b)majesty – royal power/ impressive beauty, scale, or stateliness. (c)estimation -a rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Explanation: d) irrevocable -a decision on which one cannot go back (a) intractable- hard to control or deal with (b)invincible -too powerful to be defeated or overcome. (c)invulnerable -impossible to harm or damage.

Explanation: d) altitude-The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level. (a) rectitude-morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness. (b) longitude -the angular distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. (c) latitude- the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.

Explanation: c) frustration- The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something. (a) astonishment- great surprise. (b) fascination-the power to fascinate someone; the quality of being fascinating. (d) anticipation- the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.

Explanation: c)charismatic – exercising a compelling charm (a) dismissive -Something is unworthy of consideration. (b)vapid- offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging/bland. (d) uninspiring- not inspiring

Explanation: c)heterogeneous -diverse in character or event (a) homogenous-of the same kind; alike. (b)assiduous -showing great care and perseverance. (d) horrendous -extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible.

Explanation: c)coercion -The act of compelling or forcing authority on others. (a) aspersion- an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. (b) volition -the power of using one’s will. (d) Scion-a descendant of a notable family.a young shoot or twig of a plant

Explanation: d) Omnipresent-found everywhere-God (a)scarce -insufficient for the demand. (b)rare not occurring very often. (c)unusual – not habitually or commonly occurring or done.

Explanation: a) fatalism – the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable. The belief that events are predetermined and therefore cannot be changed (b)chasm – a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc. (c)autism – a developm -ental mental disorder (d) prisma glass or other transparent object to experiment the division of white light into a spectrum of colours.

Explanation: d) antithesis a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. (a)prosthesis -an artificial body part, such as a limb, a heart implant. (b)aesthete- a person who is appreciative of and sensitive to art and beauty. (c)analogous- comparable in certain respects

Explanation: d) contiguous -Touching along the side or boundary (a) inconspicuous- not clearly visible or attracting attention. (b)unpretentious – pleasantly simple and functional; modest. (c)harmonious – tuneful /free from disagreement or dissent.

Explanation: d) anthropologist -One who studies human societies and their culture (a) pathologist – a scientist who studies the causes and effects of diseases (b)astrobiologist-An astrobiologist is a person who studies the possibility of life beyond Earth. (c)pharmacologist- who create, develop, and test new medications.

Explanation: d) multitudinous-Consisting of many things or parts (c)numeral – a figure, symbol, or group of figures denoting a number.

Explanation: d) sanctimonious-Making a show of being morally superior to others (a)approving – showing or feeling approval of someone or something. (b)sanctum – a sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church. (c)profligate – recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

Explanation: b)tête-à-tête a private conversation between two people (a) monologue -a long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation. (c) dialogue -a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film. (d) sermon-a talk on a religious or moral subject,

Explanation: d) insidious – proceeding in a gradual way and secretly intending to cause harm (a) benevolent -well meaning and kindly. (b)malevolent – having or showing a wish to do evil to others. (c)solvent -able to dissolve other substances

Explanation: b) HypocriteOne who pretend to be what he is not (a) Director-a person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization. (c) Creator-a person or thing that brings something into existence. (d) Acrobat- an entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats.

Explanation: a) Convent- A place where nuns live and work (b) Dormitory-a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution. (c) Hostel- an establishment which provides lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travellers. (d) Quarter-be stationed or lodged in a specified place.

Explanation: d) Auditorium- A building where an audience sits (a) Aisle- a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or train. (b) Hangar- a large building with an extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft. (c) Gymnasium- a room or building equipped for gymnastics, games, and other physical exercise.

Explanation: b) Directory-A book of names and addresses (a) Diary – a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences. (c) Dictionary-a reference book on a particular subject, the items of which are typically arranged in alphabetical order. (d) Journal-a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity.

Explanation: a)Fatal -Something which leads to death (b)Trial – a formal examination of evidence by a judge. (c)Vital – absolutely necessary; essential. (d) Penal- prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system.

Explanation: b)Obsolete – Something no longer in use (a) Obdurate-stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action. (c) Omnipotent – having unlimited power. (d) Ominous -giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.

Explanation: d) Meadow-An area of grassland where animals graze (a) Forest- a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. (b) Park a large enclosed piece of ground attached to a country house. (c) Garden- a piece of ground adjoining a house, in which grass, flowers, and shrubs may be grown.

Explanation: d) Skeleton-An internal or external framework of bones (a) Skin- the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. (b) Spine- the backbone. (c) Skull- a person’s head or brain.

Explanation: c) Satire- Full of criticism and mockery (a) Eulogy -a speech or piece of writing that praises someone (b) Praise- express warm approval or admiration of. (d) cliché- a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

Explanation: a) Choir-Group of singers (b) Council-a body of people elected to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other municipal district. (c) Jury-a body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court. (d) Orchestra-a group of instrumentalists (musicians)

Explanation: c) Choreography-The art of creating and arranging dances (a) Geology -the science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth, their history, and the processes which act on them. (b) Seismology -the branch of science concerned with earthquakes and related phenomena. (d) Calligraphy – decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering.

Explanation: c) Tempest -A violent windstorm (a) Draught -denoting an animal used for pulling heavy loads. (b) Drought-a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. (d)Temperate-relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures

Explanation: c) Zenith- The highest point (a) Horizon-the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet. (b) Paradise- Heaven as the ultimate abode of the just (d) Nadir the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.

Explanation: d) Dumb-One who can’t speak (a) Quiet – making little or no noise. (b) Orphan-a child whose parents are dead. (c) Bevy-a large group of people or things of a particular kind.

Explanation: b) Pride -A group of lions (a) Pack – A group of dogs/ wolves (c) Herd-A group of cattle/elephants/ (d) Flock- A group of birds/sheep/

Explanation: b) Hypocrite-A person pretending to be somebody he isn’t (a) Aristocrat-a member of the aristocracy./nobleman (c) Conservative-averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. (d) Bureaucrat- an official in a government department

Explanation: a) Fleet -A group of ships (b) Bevy-a large group of people or things of a particular kind. (c) Suite-a set of rooms designated for one person’s or family’s use or for a particular purpose. (d) Army-A group of soldiers

Explanation: c) Killing of pests- pesticide (a) Herbicide- – used to destroy unwanted vegetation. (b) Suicide- – killing yourself on purpose, dying at your own hand (d) Patricide-the killing of one’s father.

Explanation: d) Illiterate – One who is unable to read and write (a) Incomprehensible- not able to be understood; not intelligible. (b) Illegible- not clear enough to be read. (c) Frugal-simple and plain and costing little.

Explanation: b) Anniversary-Yearly celebration of a date or an event (a) Gala-a social occasion with special entertainments or performances. (c) Carnival-an annual festival, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade.

Explanation: a) Nomad-Person with no fixed abode (b) Crusader-a person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; a campaigner. (c) Tourist -a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure. (d) Artist – a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.

Explanation: c) Octagon -Polygons with eight sides and eight angles. (a) Triangle – 3 sides (b) Hexagon – 6 sides (d) Pentagon – 5 sides

Explanation: c) Adolescence- The state of growing to maturity (a) Apartheid- a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race. (b) Innocence- the state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or offence. (d) Immigrant-a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

Explanation: b) Pedestrian A person travelling on foot (a) Vagabond-a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.- (c) Bibliophile-a person who collects or has a great love of books. (d) Equestrian-relating to horse riding.

Explanation: b)Eternal- Something which lasts forever (a) Temporal- relating to time. (c) Annual -occurring once every year. (d) Peripheral -relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.

Explanation: c) Antidote-Medicine given to counteract a poison (a) Antigen-a toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies. (b)Antibiotic-a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. (d)Antiseptic-preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

Explanation: c) Toddler-A young child just beginning to walk (a) Joey- a young kangaroo or other marsupial. (d) Cub -the young of a fox, bear, lion, or other carnivorous mammal

Explanation: c) Fortnight – A period of two weeks (a) Quarter each of four equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided. (b) Decade-a period of ten years. (d) Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, especially regarded as a time for leisure.