Explanation: d) Pollute- contaminate with harmful or poisonous substances. Contaminate-make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance. (a) Sanctify- set apart as or declare holy; consecrate. (b) Cleanse-make something thoroughly clean. (c) Purify-remove contaminants from something

Explanation: d) Consecutive-following each other continuously. Subsequent-coming after something in time; following. (a) Preceding- coming before something in order, position, or time. (b) Prior – Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance. (c) Antecedent-a thing that existed before or logically precedes another.

Explanation: c) Sufficient -enough; adequate. Adequate acceptable in quantity. (a) Inept-Having or showing no skill; clumsy. (b) Unfit -not having the requisite qualities (d) Meagre lacking in quantity or quality.

Explanation: c) Calm- not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. Tranquil-free from disturbance; calm. (a) Wild living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated (b) Agitated-feeling or appearing troubled or nervous. (d) Nervous-easily agitated or alarmed.

Explanation: a) Fascinating-appealing, engrossing, absorbing, interesting Boring– tedious, dull, monotonous, repetitive Stupid- unintelligent, ignoring, dense, brainless Tiring– weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, exhaust

Explanation: b) Denounce-publicly declare to be wrong or evil. Condemn- express complete disapproval of; censure. (a) Commend-praise formally or officially. (c) Approve-officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. (d) Compliment-a polite expression of praise or admiration.

Explanation: d) Inundate-overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with. Engulf-powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm. (b) Uncover-remove a cover or covering from. (c) Neglect-to fail or forget to do something

Explanation: d) Annoy-make (someone) a little angry; irritate. Offend – Cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful. (a) Assuage- Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. (b) Aid- help, typically of a practical nature. (c) Assist- help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.

Explanation: d) Frugality- the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness. Parsimony- Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources. (a) Generosity-the quality of being kind and generous. (b) Bounty-a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal. (c) Readiness-the state of being fully prepared for something.

Explanation: b) Obvious-easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Apparent-clearly visible or understood; obvious. (a) Dubious-hesitating or doubting. (c) Doubtful -feeling uncertain about something. (d) Obscure-not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Explanation: a)Unnecessary-not needed. Redundant -not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous. (b) Unsuitable-not fitting or appropriate. (c) Uninterested-not interested in or concerned about something or someone. (d) Unparalleled-having no parallel or equal; exceptional.

Explanation: d) Superficial -appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely. TriviaL -concerned only with petty things- (a) warm-of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature. (b) Meaningful- serious, important, or worthwhile. (c) Essential-absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Explanation: d) Meager -lacking in quantity or quality. Scanty-small or insufficient in quantity or amount (a) enough- as much or as many as required. (b) Adequate satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. (c) plentiful -existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant.

Explanation: b)Weariness- extreme tiredness, fatigue Fatigue- extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness (a) Liveliness- The quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic (c)Earnestness- sincere and intense conviction (d) Freshness- the quality of being pleasantly new or different

Explanation: c) Complacent – showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. Amicable-characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. Discontent-dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances; lack of contentment. Smug-having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements. Aggressive ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

Explanation: c) Thrive-grow or develop well or vigorously/ prosper; flourish. Flourish-grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way (a) Wither-become dry and shrivelled. (b) Languish- lose or lack vitality; grow weak. (d) Shrivel- cause to feel worthless or insignificant.

Explanation: b)PreserveKeep safe/ maintain (something) in its original or existing state. Perpetuate-Keep going/keep alive -make (something) continue indefinitely. (a) Cease-come or bring to an end. (c) Prevent-keep (something) from happening. (d) Release-allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

Explanation: c) Perceive-become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. Discern-recognize or find out. (a) Neglect -fail to care for properly. (b) Disregard-pay no attention to; ignore. (d) Daunt-make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Explanation: d)Hostile-showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly. Inimical-tending to obstruct or harm. (a) Deliberatedone consciously and intentionally. (b) Comparable- able to be likened to another; similar. (c) Influential-having great influence on someone or something.

Explanation: c) Esteemed-held in great respect; admired. Venerable- Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. (a) Reliable-consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted. (b) Valuable-worth a great deal of money. (d) Redeemed -Compensate for the faults or bad aspects of.

Explanation: d) Persistent – continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period. Incessant continuing without pause or interruption. (a)Inconstant-frequently changing; variable or irregular. (b)Intermittent-occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. (c) Transient-lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Explanation: d) Approval -the action of approving something. Sanction-official permission or approval for an action. (a) Denial- the action of denying something. (b) Grace-smoothness and elegance of movement. (c) Mercy -compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.

Explanation: c) Peril-Serious and immediate danger. Jeopardy-danger of loss, harm, or failure. (a) Promotion-activity that supports or encourages a cause, venture, or aim. (b) Prevention-the action of stopping something from happening or arising. (d) Protection -the action of protecting, or the state of being protected.

Explanation: c) Ignominy-disgrace, shame, humiliation, embarrassment Morality-ethics, correctness, virtue Virtue -goodness, righteousness Disgrace– dishonour, shame, discredit Esteem-respect, admiration, regard

Explanation: b) Incessant-persistent, unceasing, constant, unstoppable Intermittent-sporadic, irregular, fitful Persistent-tenacious, determined, resolute Transient-temporary, short-lived, short-term Inconstant-changeable, changing, varying

Explanation: c) view-Opinions view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. (a) sense-a feeling that something is the case. (b) chance-a possibility of something happening. (d) wisdom-the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise.

Explanation: c) devoted-very loving or loyal. (a) legal-relating to the law. (b) Routine -a sequence of actions regularly followed. (d) varied -incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety.

Explanation: d) Unbelievable, incredible -impossible to believe. (a) Unwilling-not ready, eager, or prepared to do something. (b) Unnoticed-not noticed. (c)Disturbing-causing anxiety; worrying.

Explanation: a) detached-separate or disconnected. Aloof not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant b) rocky-consisting or full of rock or rocks. (c) steady-firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. (d) protected -keep safe from harm or injury.

Explanation: d) StrengthenIntensifybecome or make it more intense. (a) Eliminate-completely remove or get rid of (something). (b) Terminate-bring to an end. (c) Destroy-end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Explanation: a) InfuriateExasperate-irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely. (b) Appreciate-recognize the full worth of. (c) Imitate-take or follow as a model. (d) Desperate-feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Explanation: d) Pretend -behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not. Feign-pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury). (a) Hinder-make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen. (b) Instruct-tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way. (c) Foretell-predict (the future or a future event).

Explanation: b) Effective-successful in producing a desired or intended result. Efficacious- successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. (a) Voracious -Wanting or devouring great quantities of food. (c) Audacious-showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. (d) Impotent-unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.

Explanation: c) Deceive-deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain. Beguile-charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way. (a) Repulse-drive back (an attack or attacker) by force. (b) Hasten-be quick to do something. (d) Disenchant -cause (someone) to be disappointed.

Explanation: d) Obeisance -deferential respect. Deference -polite submission and respect. (a) Contrast- The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association. (b) Delay-make (someone or something) late or slow. (c) Ignorance-lack of knowledge or information.

Explanation: d) Calamitous-involving calamity; catastrophic or disastrous. Disastrous- causing great damage. (b) Wicked-evil or morally wrong. (c)Impressive-evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.

Explanation: d) Tiredness-the state of wishing for sleep or rest; weariness. Fatigue- Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. (a) Energy- the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. (b) Warmth- the quality, state, or sensation of being warm; moderate heat. (c) Lightness- the state of having a sufficient or considerable amount of natural light.

Explanation: c) Secretive-inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information SURREPTITIOUS-kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. (a) Aggressive-ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression. (b) Spacious-having ample space (d) Adventurous-willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Explanation: c) Rebuke -Reprimand-a formal expression of disapproval. (b) Repeat -say again something one has already said. (d) Command give an authoritative or peremptory order

Explanation: a) Malady-illness, sickness, aliment Illness-disorder, complaint, disease Mischief-badness, misbehaviour, naughtiness Wickedness-evil, sin, iniquity Disturbance – disruption, distraction

Explanation: a) Enlarge-to make something or to become bigger. Magnify- to make something look bigger than it is, usually using a special piece of equipment. Withdraw- to remove something or take something away. Shrink- to become smaller or make something smaller.

Explanation: b) Firm- strong and steady or not likely to change. Solid- hard and firm. Flat- smooth and level, with no parts that are higher than the rest. Vacant not being used, empty. Hollow- With a hole or empty space inside.

Explanation: a) Approval- feeling, showing or saying that you think something is good, an agreement. Applause-the noise made by a group of people hitting their hands together(clapping) to show their approval and enjoyment. Condemnation- the act of condemning something or a statement that condemns. Blame- to think or say that a certain person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened.

Explanation: a) humanitarian- concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. Philanthropist means a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others (b) philosopher-a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline. (c) humanist- relating to or supporting the principles of humanism. (d) misanthropist ) -a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

Explanation: d) penniless- having no money; very poor. impoverished–made poor (a) spendthrift-a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way. (b) generous–showing kindness towards others.

Explanation: b) apathetic- showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern Stoical-enduring pain and hardship without showing one’s feelings or complaining. (a) ruffled -disorder or disarrange (c) panicky-feeling or characterized by uncontrollable fear or anxiety. (d) equivocal-uncertain or questionable in nature.

Explanation: a) indication (Evidence- signs or indications of something. (b) refutation- the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false. (c) denial-the action of denying something. (d) concealment-the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.

Explanation: a) continue Persist-continue in an opinion or course of action (b) cease- come or bring to an end. (c) halt- bring or come to an abrupt stop. (d) forget-fail to remember

Explanation: a) convincing Cogent- clear, logical, and convincing. (c) ineffective- not producing any significant or desired effect. (d) pathetic-arousing pity,

Explanation: d) volatile-liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Mercurial- subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. (a) interchangeable(b) predictable-able to be predicted. (c) permanent-lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.