1. SIMPER (VERB): smile coyly Synonyms: sneer, smirk Antonyms: frown, growl Example Sentence:  She simpered, looking pleased with herself. 2. MUFF (VERB): bungle Synonyms: botch, flub Antonym: do well, correct Example Sentence:  The

1. SUPERVENE (VERB): follow   Synonyms: pursue, supersede    Antonyms: retreat, precede   Example Sentence: When you see your leader like that, you supervene his notions. 2. GARISH

COMITY (NOUN):Civility Synonyms: politeness, amenity     Antonyms: enmity, hostility Example Sentence:  They treated their guests with comity.   PREVARICATE (VERB):Deceive Synonyms: con, garble                     Antonyms: be honest, tell truth Example Sentence:

UPBEAT(ADJECTIVE): buoyant Synonyms: happy, cheery      Antonyms: depressed, discouraged Example Sentence:  He is a very upbeat person. SPUR (NOUN):incitement Synonyms: catalyst, excitant    Antonyms: deterrent, hindrance Example Sentence: Redundancy is the spur for many to embark on new careers.   CAUTION (NOUN):alertness Synonyms: attention,

ABSOLVE (VERB): acquit Synonyms: exempt, exonerate           Antonyms: condemn, convict Example Sentence:  The criminal was absolved by the court. ADHERENT (NOUN):supporter Synonyms: backer, devotee                     Antonyms: antagonist, non believer Example Sentence: He is

1. CONDONE (VERB): to excuse  Synonyms: forgive, pardon Antonyms: condemn, punish  Example Sentence: I couldn’t condone what she was doing. 2. BRISK (ADJECTIVE): active    Synonyms: lively, vigorous Antonyms: lethargic, sluggish Example

1. BUMPTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): offensively self-assertive Synonyms: arrogant, egotistic    Antonyms: humble, modest Example Sentence:  I was still annoyed at his bumptious style of conversation. 2. RESTORATIVE (ADJECTIVE): medicinal  Synonyms: remedial,

DISTRAUGHT (ADJECTIVE): Worried Synonyms: distressed, upset     Antonyms: balanced, calm Example Sentence: His distraught parents were comforted last night.   HYSTERIC (ADJECTIVE): Mentally maladjusted Synonyms:  disturbed, aberrant     Antonyms: normal, balanced  Example Sentence: My sister was a hysteric patient

1. CONCURRENT (ADJECTIVE): simultaneous Synonyms: coexisting, concomitant Antonyms: non-concurrent, divergent Example Sentence: Are these decisions concurrent with university policy? CONDENSE (VERB):abridge Synonyms:contract, concentrate Antonyms: increase, expand Example Sentence: The English translation

1. BRACE (VERB): fortify Synonyms: gird, prepare Antonyms: free, let go Example sentence:  The posts were braced by timber. 2. TURGID (ADJECTIVE): swollen Synonyms: bloated, disintended Antonyms: plain, simple  Example sentence:  A turgid

1. ACQUAINT (VERB): familiarize Synonyms: apprise, accustom Antonyms: delude, conceal Example Sentence: Shashi will need to acquaint herself with the filing system. 2. APPROBATION (NOUN): approval Synonyms: permission, consent Antonyms: disapproval,

1. LUGUBRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): sad Synonyms: mournful, sorrowful    Antonym: joyful, pleasant  Example Sentence: The teacher was in lugubrious mood so he dismissed the class early.   2. INDUBITABLE

STIFLE (VERB): Restrain Synonyms: suppress, repress     Antonyms: release, free Example Sentence: She makes no attempt to stifle a yawn.   ARCHAIC (ADJECTIVE): Old-fashioned Synonyms: obsolete, antiquated         Antonyms: latest, modern Example Sentence: These archaic practices are advocated by people of limited outlook. PRUNE (VERB): Pare down Synonyms: trim, reduce             Antonyms: include, increase Example Sentence:

1. TENABLE (ADJECTIVE): arguable Synonyms: defensible, justifiable Antonyms: unjustifiable, unreasonable   Example Sentence:  This argument is simply not tenable.  2. TRANSPIRE (VERB): occur Synonyms: arise, ensue Antonyms: cause, stop Example Sentence: The phenomenon

CLAIRVOYANT (ADJECTIVE):intuitive, psychic Synonyms: visionary, prophetic Antonyms: real, moderate Example Sentence: You don’t need to be a clairvoyant to see how this is going to turn out.  CLIQUE

1. TAMPER (VERB): Interfere   Synonyms: meddle, tinker    Antonyms: assist, support Example Sentence:  Do not tamper in between. 2. TREMOR (NOUN): Shiver Synonyms: vibration, shaking Antonyms: stillness, calmness Example Sentence: The

STOUT(ADJECTIVE): Fearless Synonyms: bold, brave      Antonyms: fearful, cowardly Example Sentence: The invasion was held up by unexpectedly stout resistance. SPLEEN (NOUN): Hate Synonyms: anger, caprice         Antonyms: cheer, joy Example Sentence: There were other targets for his spleen. PUNGENT(ADJECTIVE): Caustic Synonyms: acrimonious, sarcastic             Antonyms: dull,

SINGULARLY (ADVERB): notably Synonyms: uniquely, remarkably        Antonyms: together, commonly Example Sentence:  This was a singularly done task. CLAMOUR (NOUN):upheaval Synonyms: tumult, outcry    Antonyms: calm, peace Example Sentence: A news channel broadcast an ongoing clamour in parliament.

1. PURVIEW (VERB): acumen   Synonyms: awareness, cognizance Antonyms: ignorance, misconception   Example sentence:  These kinds of cases should come within the purview of the legislation. 2. PRECOCIOUS (ADJECTIVE): advanced

1. DECRY (VERB): disparage Synonyms: condemn, criticize Antonyms: praise, exalt   Example Sentence: You can’t gain anything by decrying the success of your rivals. 2. DEVOID (ADJECTIVE): lacking Synonyms: barren, vacant Antonyms: filled,

1. TRUCE (NOUN): peaceful solution    Synonyms: armistice, accord     Antonyms: disagreement, fight   Example Sentence: The fighting has given way to an uneasy truce.   2. ELOQUENT

WORSEN (VERB):deteriorate Synonyms: get worse, exacerbate          Antonyms: improve, soothe Example sentence: This policy could actually worsen the economy. EXPEDITE (VERB):accelerate Synonyms: quicken, hasten                 Antonyms: delay, retard Example sentence: He was expediting the speed

1. CARPING (ADJECTIVE): find fault Synonyms: complaining, bellyaching Antonyms: complimentary, forgiving   Example sentence:  They deserve recognition, not carping criticism.   2. CASTIGATE (VERB): to punish Synonyms: berate, chasten Antonyms: exonerate, forgive Example

                 GLARING (ADJECTIVE): bright Synonyms: blazing, gaudy Antonyms: bleak, concealed Example Sentence: She likes to wear glaring clothes. CONTRAVENE (VERB):contradict Synonyms: defy,

1. RESPLENDENT (ADJECTIVE): impressive Synonyms: splendid, dazzling    Antonyms: dull, gloomy   Example Sentence:  Yesterday, my wife bought a resplendent purse from the market.   2. PIQUE (NOUN): irritation

1.SUNDRY (ADJECTIVE): Miscellaneous Synonyms: assorted, manifold               Antonyms: individual, singular Example Sentence: For all his minor sundry crimes he was sent to coventry by the society. SHRILL (ADJECTIVE):Discordant Synonyms: noisy, strident                 Antonyms: calm,

REGIME (NOUN): administration Synonyms: government, reign           Antonyms: disorganisation, mismanagement Example Sentence:  Greater ties with other countries are a strong proof of impactful regime. DIFFERENTIAL (NOUN):contrast Synonyms: difference, divergence        Antonyms: accord, same Example

1. WRY (ADJECTIVE): ironic Synonyms: sarcastic, sardonic Antonyms: forthright, straightforward Example Sentence: Wipe that wry grin off your face. 2. PRY (VERB): poke Synonyms: intrude, spy Antonyms: neglect ignore Example Sentence: Don’t pry

1. SPREE (NOUN) – wild activity. Synonyms- binge, junket Antonyms- care, thriftiness Example Sentence- Crews were seldom going on the spree. 2. UNSUSTAINABLE (ADJECTIVE)- unfeasible. Synonyms- unsuitable, untenable Antonyms- suitable, feasible   Example

1. DAPPER (ADJECTIVE): neat in appearance Synonyms: dashing, classy    Antonyms: disheveled, shabby Example Sentence:  Sanjay, despite being poor got his clothes duly cleaned so he would look

STAID(ADJECTIVE): serious Synonyms: steady, conventional                  Antonyms: frivolous, funny Example Sentence: He is a staid professor.   GOB (NOUN):multitude Synonyms: abundance, fullness                    Antonyms: individual, one Example Sentence: All bakery products are found in gob at this outlet. REVEL

FLUX (NOUN):alteration Synonyms: change, flow           Antonyms: constancy, stability Example sentence: Since mobile phone technology is in flux, advanced cellphones are constantly being  introduced. REAFFIRM (VERB):acknowledge Synonyms: advocate, assert          Antonyms: oppose, contradict

1. CONCOCT (VERB): formulate Synonyms: create, contrive Antonyms: destroy, ruin Example sentence:  I concocted about company’s dream project. 2. CAVALIER (ADJECTIVE): arrogant Synonyms: condescending, curt Antonyms: humble, reticent Example sentence:  He is a

1. CHIDE (VERB): scold Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand Antonyms: praise, applaud Example Sentence: She was chided for coming late to the meeting.   2. CONVERSANT (ADJECTIVE): familiar   Synonyms: acquainted, practiced Antonyms: ignorant, silent

1. JAMBOREE (NOUN): noisy celebration Synonyms: ceremony, festival    Antonyms: weary, condolence Example Sentence:  Our company has planned a nice jamboree. 2. JAUNDICED (NOUN): prejudiced Synonyms: biased, bitter Antonyms: unbiased, unprejudiced  

 1. REPROBATE (ADJECTIVE): Shameless Synonyms: corrupt, wanton                   Antonyms: honest, decent Example Sentence: Only a reprobate man would kill an old woman.   CAPRICE (NOUN): Sudden change of behaviour Synonyms: contrariety, crotchet                     Antonyms: constancy,

1.FLAMBOYANT (ADJECTIVE):Extravagant Synonyms: glamorous, ornate     Antonyms: dull, plain Example Sentence: He always wears flamboyant clothes to make people notice him. QUACKERY (NOUN):charlatanism Synonyms: trickery, deception          Antonyms: reality, frankness Example Sentence: The

1. ABNEGATION (NOUN): renunciation of your own interests Synonyms: rejection, abandonment Antonyms: allowance, approval Example sentence: My abnegation of cold drink is due to the objection of my head.

1. FACADE (NOUN): appearance Synonyms: pretence, masquerade   Antonyms: reality, truth Example Sentence:  He is not liked because of his bold facade. 2. FACSIMILE (NOUN): duplicate   Synonyms: copy, ditto Antonyms: original,

PILLAGE(VERB): To take by force Synonyms: loot, pilfer                            Antonyms: give, offer Example Sentence:   The general was a decent man and did not allow any of his

1. CONTINUANCE (NOUN): duration Synonyms: extension, period Antonyms: ending, finish Example Sentence: She will get all the privileges during his continuance in the service. 2. GRUBBY (ADJECTIVE): dirty   Synonyms: filthy,

1. GULLIBLE (NOUN): naive Synonyms: foolish, unsophisticated Antonyms: astute, discerning Example Sentence: He is a gullible person. 2. DISCONTENTMENT (NOUN): dissatisfaction Synonyms: disgruntlement, displeasure Antonyms: delight, pleasure Example Sentence: He is filled with

1. HERETIC (NOUN): apostate Synonyms: pagan, skeptic Antonyms: believer, disciple Example sentence:  He was declared a heretic. 2. HOODWINK (VERB): deceive Synonyms: swindle, dupe Antonyms: help, protect Example sentence:  Don’t hoodwink into

1. DAFT (ADJECTIVE): stupid Synonyms: absurd, crazy    Antonyms: intelligent, smart Example Sentence:  I wasn’t so daft as to believe my friend. 2. DANK (ADJECTIVE): moist   Synonyms: clammy, muggy Antonyms: parched,

HACKNEYED (ADJECTIVE): Clichéd, tired Synonyms:  common, stereotyped     Antonyms:  original, fresh, Example Sentence: That’s the old hackneyed phrase, but it’s true.   HAGGARD (ADJECTIVE): Weakened Synonyms: gaunt, wasted     Antonyms: vigorous, energetic Example Sentence: He was pale and a bit haggard. HAGGLE (VERB): To bargain Synonyms: barter, argue                  Antonyms: agree, concur Example Sentence: We should haggle for a better price. HANKER

DISPENSATION (NOUN):disbursement Synonyms: allotment, conferment          Antonyms: denial, disfavour Example sentence: Mridul was given special dispensation to play before her birthday. INCONGRUITY (NOUN):mismatch Synonyms: incongruousness, incompatibility  Antonyms: congruence, congruity Example sentence: The teacher smiled at the incongruity of the question. MANDATED

1. OUTRAGE (VERB): shock Synonyms: angry, displease Antonyms: cheerful, happy Example Sentence: Many people have been outraged by these comments. 2. NOSTALGIA (NOUN): sentimentality  Synonyms: yearning, remembrance Antonyms: despising, loathing    Example Sentence: 

1. TENACITY (NOUN): diligence Synonyms: determination, perseverance   Antonyms: idleness, slackness Example Sentence:  Without tenacity, you will not be able to complete the marathon.  2. PANICKY (ADJECTIVE): frightened Synonyms: worried,

RUE (VERB): Regret  Synonyms: mourn, apologize                   Antonyms: be happy, delight Example Sentence: It’s no use rueing over waste money.   RUMINATE (VERB): Think about seriously  Synonyms: meditate, cogitate                    Antonyms: ignore, neglect

ASSISTANCE (NOUN):aid Synonyms: help, support                     Antonyms: damage, hindrance Example sentence: It requires your assistance.   UNFORTUNATELY (ADVERB):unluckily Synonyms: sadly, disastrously           Antonyms: fortunately, luckily Example sentence: She fell into the