Explanation: a) ImmuneResistant to particular infection (b) Innocuous- not harmful or offensive. (c) Innocent-not guilty of a crime or offence. (d) Immortal-living forever; never dying or decaying.

Explanation: d) Contemporaries – Person living at the same time (a) Colleague-a person with whom one works in a profession or business. (b) Companion-a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels. (c) Comrades-a colleague or a fellow member of an organization

Explanation: d) Soliloquy-A speech made to oneself (a) Eloquent-fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. (b) Solitary- existing alone. (c) Dialogue-a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film.

Explanation: d) Gullible – believes easily and can be cheated (a) Incredible -impossible to believe (b) Fraud-wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. (c) Native-a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.

Explanation: c) Preface- An introduction to a book usually stating its purposes (a) Bibliography-a list of the books referred to in scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix. (b) Epilogue-a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened. (d)Acknowledgement-acceptance of the truth or existence of something.

Explanation: c) duel- A contest between two people to settle a point of honour. (a) duet-a performance by two singers, instrumentalists, or dancers. (b) duo-a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment. (d) dual -consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.

Explanation: d) Extravagant-A person who wastes money on luxury (a) Monarch -a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor. (b) Frugal-sparing or economical as regards money or food. (c) Expensive-costing a lot of money.

Explanation: d) Industrious-One who works very hard (a) Exploited-make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). (b) Labourer-a person doing unskilled manual work for wages. (c) Exhausted-very tired.

Explanation: b) Bale-A large bundle bound for storage or transport (a) Bunch -a number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together. (c) Bevy-a large group of people or things of a particular kind. (d) Barrel- a cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops round them.

Explanation: d) Anthropologist- One who studies the evolution of mankind (a) Dermatologist-a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders. (b) Sociologist-an expert in or student of the development, structure, and functioning of human society. (c) Archaeologist-a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains.

Explanation: d) Verdict-The decision that is given by the jury or judge at the end of the trial (a) Punishment-a penalty inflicted as retribution for an offence. (b) Accusation- a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong. (c) Allegation-a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.

Explanation: d) Glacier-An extremely large mass of ice which moves very slowly, often down a mountain valley. (a) Island-a piece of land surrounded by water. (b) Ocean-a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically. (c) Mirage-an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air.

Explanation: b) Miser-A person who loves money and hate spending it (a) Investor-a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit. (c) Banker-a person who manages or owns a bank or group of banks. (d) Lender-an organization or person that lends money.

Explanation: d) Hot-headed-One who loses temper very soon (a) Temporal -relating to time. (b) Tampered- Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations. (c) Argumentative-given to arguing.

Explanation: b) CatalogueA list of names or things in a special order (a) Atlas-a book of maps or charts. (c) Dictionary- a reference book on a particular subject, the items of which are typically arranged in alphabetical order. (d) Directory-a book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

Explanation: a) Anatomy – The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals and other living organisms. (b) Astronomy-the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. (c) Botany- the scientific study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants. (d) Gastronomy -the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.

Explanation: b) Anthropology-The study of human societies and culture and their development. (a) Zoology-the scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals. (c) Etymology -the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. (d) Physiology-the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Explanation: d) Adolescence-The stage of growth between boyhood and youth (a) Infancy -the state or period of babyhood or early childhood. (b) Childhood-the state or period of being a child. (c) Adulthood -the state or condition of being fully grown or mature.

Explanation: b) Veteran A person who has had long experience in a particular field. (a) Amateur-a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis. (c) Stoic-a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. (d) Cosmopolitan- including people from many different countries.

Explanation: d) Bibliophile-One who love books (a) Orator- a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled. (b) Linguist -a person skilled in foreign languages. (c) Librarian-a person in charge of or assisting in a library.

Explanation: b) Nostalgia-A sentimental longing or wishful affection for a period in the past. (a) Paradise- heaven as the ultimate abode of the just (c) Harmony -he combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect. (d) Recollection- the action or faculty of remembering or recollecting something.

Explanation: d) Teetotaller-One who abstained from alcoholic drinks. (a) Drunkard-a person who is habitually drunk. (b) Vegetarian- -relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism. (c) Non-vegetarian-(of food) not suitable for vegetarians; containing meat.

Explanation: b) Niche- A hollow space in a wall for a statue or ornament (a) Slot-a long, narrow aperture or slit in a machine for something to be inserted. (c) Nook-a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security. (d) Cornice-an ornamental moulding round the wall of a room just below the ceiling.

Explanation: b) Neurologist- A specialist who treats disease of the nervous system. (a) Orthopaedic-relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. (c) Gynecologist -a physician or surgeon qualified to practice in gynecology. (d) Paediatrician-a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.

Explanation: d) Jockey A person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession. (a) Chauffeur-a person employed to drive a private or hired car. (b) Champion-a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition. (c) Cowboy-a man who herds and tends cattle, performing much of his work on horseback.

Explanation: d) Apartheid-Policy of racial discrimination (a) Inequality- difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality. (b) Supremacy -the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status. (c) Segregation -the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.

Explanation: c) Predator -An animal that lives by killing and eating other animals (a) Amphibian-that can live on land and on water. (b) Prey -an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food. (d)Quadruped-an animal which has four feet, especially an ungulate mammal

Explanation: b) Mob- large crowd of people intent on causing trouble or violence. (a) Procession-a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony. (c) Spectators-a person who watches at a show, game, or other event. (d) Audience -The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, film, concert, or meeting.

Explanation: d) Convalescent-A person who is recovering after an illness or medical treatment (a) Senile – having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties (b) Athlete-a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise. (c) Altruist- a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

Explanation: c) Claustrophobia- The fear of being enclosed in a small space or room. (a) Acrophobia-extreme or irrational fear of heights. (b) Hydrophobia-extreme or irrational fear of water, (d) Aerophobia-An abnormal and persistent fear of flying(air)

Explanation: d) Sericulture-Rearing of silkworms (a) Horticulture-the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. (b) Pisciculture -the controlled breeding and rearing of fish. (c) Agriculture- the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Explanation: a) Autobiography-An account of a person’s life written by self. (b) Biography – an account of someone’s life written by someone else. (c) Cartography- the science or practice of drawing maps. (d) Calligraphy – decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering.

Explanation: b) Fanatic- A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (a) Infidel -a person who has no religion or whose religion is not that of the majority. (c) Atheist-a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. (d) Polytheist-the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods

Explanation: d) Prologue-An introduction to literary work. (a) Blurb-a short description of a book, film, or other product written for promotional purposes. (b) Epilogue-a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened. (c) Sequela- published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.

Explanation: d) Lullaby -A gentle song sung to put a child to sleep. (a) Lyre-a stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used especially in ancient Greece. Modern instruments of this type are found mainly in East Africa. (b) Lyric-expressing the writer’s emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms. (c) Laurel -shrub and other plant with dark green glossy leaves.

Explanation: c) Hospitable- Friendly and Welcoming to visitors (a) Hostelan establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travellers. (b) Hostile-showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly. (d) Hospital-an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

Explanation: c) Convalescent -A person who is recovering from an illness (a) Invalid-a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury. (b) Cartographer-a person who draws or produces maps. (d) Senator -a member of a senate.

Explanation: d) Asylum- An institution for the care of people who are mentally ill. (a) Apiary-a place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives. (b) Aviary-a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in. (c) Arsenal-a collection of weapons and military equipment.

Explanation: d) Secular-Government not connected with religious or spiritual matter. (a) Republic-a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. (b) Sovereign-a supreme ruler, especially a monarch. (c) Socialist-a person who advocates or practises socialism.

Explanation: a) Connoisseur – A critical judge of any art and craft (b) Curator-a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection. (c) Crusader-a person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; a campaigner. (d) Cynic-a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.

Explanation: c) Philatelist-One who collect stamps (a) Geologist -an expert in or student of geology. (b) Curator -a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection. (d) Conjurer-a performer of conjuring tricks.(the performance of tricks which are seemingly magical, typically involving sleight of hand.)

Explanation: d) Shoal-A large number of fish swimming together (a) Pack -a set of playing cards. (b) Herd-a large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live together or are kept together as livestock. (c) Horde-an army or tribe of nomadic warriors.

Explanation: b) Score-A set of twenty (a) Dozen-a group or set of twelve. (c) Decade-a period of ten years. (d) Quarter-each of four equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

Explanation: d) Autocrat- A person who rules without consulting the opinion of others (a) Aristocrat-a member of the aristocracy. (b) Atheist-a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. (c) Arbitrato-an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute.

Explanation: d) Pack- A set of 52 playing cards (a) Bundle-a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together. (b) Parcel- an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by post. (c) Packet- a paper or cardboard container, typically one in which goods are sold.

Explanation: d) Hydrophobia-An abnormal fear of water (a) Algophobia-Algiophobia is a phobia of pain – an abnormal and persistent fear of pain (b) Pyrophobia-Pyrophobia is a fear of fire (c) Cacophobia-Fear of ugliness

Explanation: d) Fratricide-An act of murdering one’s brother (a) Regicide- the action of killing a king. (b) Genocide- the deliberate killing of a large number of people (c) Patricide – a person who kills their father.

Explanation: a) Anarchy-The lack of government control or rule of law (b) Monarchy-a form of government with a monarch at the head. (c) Autocracy-a system of government by one person with absolute power. (d) Dictatorship-government by a dictator.

Explanation: b) Introvert-One who does not express himself freely (a) Extrovert-an outgoing, socially confident person. (c) Lunatica person who is mentally ill (d) Narcissist-a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Explanation: d)Astronomy-The study of stars and planets (a)Archeology-the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains. (b)Astrology-the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. (c)Anatomy-the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.