Explanation: d) Complicated-consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate. Intricate-very complicated or detailed. (a) Simpleeasily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. (b) Plain -not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character. (c) Straightforward uncomplicated and easy to do or understand

Explanation: c) Fierce-having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. Ferocious-savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. (a) Gentle -having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character. (b) Domesticated-tame and kept as a pet or on a farm

Explanation: d) Advantageous -Involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial. Beneficial-resulting in good; favourable or advantageous. (a) Worthless-having no real value or use. (b) Harmful -causing or likely to cause harm. (c) Adverse-preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable

Explanation: d) Doubtful -feeling uncertain about something. Dubious- hesitating or doubting. (a) Certain-able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case. (b) Sure-completely confident that one is right. (c) Definite -Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful.

Explanation: d) Deserted-empty of people. Abandoned-having been deserted or left. (a) Continued -Without a break in continuity; ongoing. (b) Adopted-legally take (another’s child) and bring it up as one’s own. (c) Initiated-cause (a process or action) to begin.

Explanation: d) Favourable- expressing approval Advantageous-involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial. (a) Unlucky-having, bringing, or resulting from bad luck. (b) Crucial-decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. (c) Adverse-preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.

Explanation: d) Collection -the action or process of collecting someone or something. Anthology- a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing (a) Inheritance-a thing that is inherited. (b) Legacy-an amount of money or property left to someone in a will. (c) Currency-a system of money in general use in a particular country.

Explanation: b) Pardoned-forgive or excuse Absolved-declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment. (a) Scolded-remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. (c) Punished-inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code. (d) Boycotted-withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Explanation: d) Ruin -DESTROY-end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. (a) Assist-help (b) Preserve-maintain (something) in its original or existing state. (c) Restore-bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation).

Explanation: d)POPULAR-Favourite (a) Particular-used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class. (b) untidy-not arranged neatly and in order. (c) Specific-clearly defined or identified.

Explanation: d) Monotonous-dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. Humdrum lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous. (a) Musical-relating to music. (b) Synchronic-concerned with something, especially a language, as it exists at one point in time. (c) Noisy-Making or given to making a lot of noise.

Explanation: d) Achieve- successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage. Obtain get, acquire, or secure (something) (a) Suppress-forcibly put an end to. (b) Inspire-fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. (c) Lessen-make or become less; diminish.

Explanation: c) Obstacle-a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress. Encumbrance-an impediment (a) Destroy-end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. (b) Despair-the complete loss or absence of hope. (d) Stimulant -a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Explanation: b) Lately-recently; not long ago. Recently- at a recent time; not long ago. (a) Normally-under normal or usual conditions; as a rule. (c) Usually-under normal conditions; generally. (d) Immediately -At once; instantly.

Explanation: a) Crafty -Clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods. Artful -clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way. (b) Naive- showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. (c) Artistic-having or revealing natural creative skill. (d) Creative-relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something.

Explanation: a) Nasty-very bad or unpleasant. Morbid-corrupt (b) Prompt-cause or bring about (an action or feeling). (c) Pretty- Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful. (d) Lively- active and outgoing.

Explanation: d) Coax-gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something. Persuade -induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. (a) Halt-bring or come to an abrupt stop. (b) Deplete-use up the supply or resources of. (c) Impose-force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.

Explanation: a) Aptitude-a natural ability to do something. Inclination -a person’s natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition. (b) Repulsion-a feeling of intense distaste or disgust. (c) Indifference- lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. (d) Aversion -a strong dislike or disinclination.

Explanation: a) Irreligious- indifferent or hostile to religion, or having no religious beliefs. Impious-showing a lack of respect for God or religion. (b) Devout-having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment (c) Skilled-having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well. (d) Loyal-giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

Explanation: c) Prudent -acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Judicious-having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense. (a) Dull-lacking interest or excitement. (b) Foolish-lacking good sense or judgement; unwise. (d) Unfair-not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice.

Explanation: b) Pure-Chaste Without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained. (a) Lustful -having or showing strong feelings of sexual desire. (c) Loyal -giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution. (d) Fascinating- extremely interesting.

Explanation: b) Genius-exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability. Prodigy-a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities. (a) Anger- a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. (c) Plight-a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. (d) Tranquil -free from disturbance; calm.

Explanation: d) Taunt -a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. Mock-tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner. (a) Cheer-shout for joy or in praise or encouragement. (b) Praise-express warm approval or admiration of. (c) Amuse-cause (someone) to find something funny.

Explanation: d) Hatred -intense dislike; hate. Contempt-the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. (a) Permit -officially allow (someone) to do something. (b) Respect-a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. (c) Approve-officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Explanation: c) Nervous-easily agitated or alarmed. Anxious -Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. (a) Elegant -graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. (b) Determined-having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Explanation: a) Regulate -Control the power to influence or direct people’s behaviour or the course of events. (b) Resign-voluntarily leave a job or office. (c) Relieve-cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious. (d) Reduce-make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Explanation: d) Sleepy needing or ready for sleep. Drowsy-sleepy and lethargic; half asleep. (a) Lively-full of life and energy; active and outgoing. (b) Alert-quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant. (c) Active-engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.

Explanation: c)HugeEnormous-very large in size, quantity, or extent. (a) Puny-very small. (b) Tiny-very small. (d) Petty-of little importance; trivial.

Explanation: c) rival-opponent ADVERSARY -one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. (b) assistant-(helper/ a person who helps in particular work.) (d) supporter-a person who approves of and encourages

Explanation: c) Reveal- make secret information known to others/ EXPOSE -reveal the true/ make (something) visible by uncovering it. (a) Hide- to be or go in a place where you cannot be seen or found (b) Bury-put or hide underground (d) Protect- to keep somebody/something safe; to defend somebody/something

Explanation: b) rear-the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle. HIND-situated at the back-

Explanation: a) implication- the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated. INNUENDO-an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. (b) evidence -the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. (c) verification-the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Explanation: d) presenCURRENT- -belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now. (a) antiquated-old-fashioned or outdated (b) uncommon -out of the ordinary; unusual.

Explanation: a)comply -act in accordance with a wish or command. ADHERE-stick fast to (b) ignore-refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally. (c) release-allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free. (d) detach- disengage (something or part of something) and remove it.

Explanation: b) bury- put or hide underground. Or place (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb, usually with funeral rites.) Embed–fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass. (c) dig up–to take something out of the ground by digging: (d) rise- move from a lower position to a higher one; come or go up.

Explanation: d) inflammable–easily set on fire. Combustible–able to catch fire and burn easily. (a) nonexplosive- — not explosive (b) fragile– easily broken or damaged. (c) unbreakable– not liable to break or able to be broken easily

Explanation: c) mesmerize- -capture the complete attention of (someone); transfix. Enthrall-capture the fascinated attention of.- (a) disgust–a feeling of strong disapproval by something unpleasant or offensive. (d) repel- drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away./ opposite of attract

Explanation: a) secure-free from worry or doubt; confident Fortify-provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.( (c) loosen— relax/make less tight (d) neglect -fail to care for properly

Explanation: b) disintegrate-break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay. Erode- gradually worn away by natural agents./ gradually destroy (a) fix-to put something firmly in place so that it will not move (c) preserve-maintain (something) in its original or existing state. (d) built-to make something by putting pieces, materials, etc.

Explanation: c) implicate( -show (someone) to be involved in a crime. Entangle( -cause to become twisted together with or caught in. (a) exclude-remove /deny (someone) access to a place (b) clarify-make more comprehensible. (d) release- -set free./make (a film, recording, or other product) available to the public.

Explanation: a) impede( -delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them Thwart means-prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (b) aid-money, food, etc. that is sent to a country or to people in order to help them (c) support-to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money

Explanation: b) convenient–suitable or practical for a particular purpose; not causing difficulty Handy-convenient to handle or use; useful. (c) useless–that does not work well, that does not achieve anything (d) clumsy-awkward in movement or in handling things.

Explanation: a) punish(Avenge– inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another). (c) encourage–persuade (someone) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice

Explanation: d) reject SCRAP- discard or remove from service/discarded metal (a) hoard– accumulate (money or valued objects) and hide or store away. (c) store-a place where things are kept for future use or sale

Explanation: d) sensible. (Sane- of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill. (a) foolish-lacking good sense or judgement; unwise (b) crazy-mad, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behaviour (c) sensitive quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences

Explanation: b) frank- open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters Candid- truthful and straightforward; frank. (c) arrogant– having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities (d) cruel- wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it

Explanation: d) pitiful-deserving or arousing pity. Pathetic- -arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. (a) powerful-having great power or strength (b) plentiful-existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant (c) purposeful-having or showing determination or resolve.

Explanation: c) timely -on time Opportune -(of a time) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event. (a) rarely-not often; seldom (b) likely-apparently suitable; promising (d) barely-only just; almost not

Explanation: d) strict-demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed Stern-strict and severe. (a) mellow -smooth or soft; free from harshness. (c) shrewd -having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

Explanation: c) frugal- sparing or economical as regards money or food Thrifty -using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. (a) grand-magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style (b) rigid-fixed/unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. (d) discreet- careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions