synonyms

SYNONYMS-I

1. APLOMB adventure/assurance/a powerful bomb/fear

2. RISQUE slightly humorous/slightly improper/slightly risky/ very risky

3. ILLICIT not sociable/not legal/not legible/ not attractive

4. COMPLEMENT to complete/words of praise/a grammatical category/a geographical

category

5. OCCULIST one who makes optical instruments/one who possesses occult

knowledge/a specialist in the treatment of ENT diseases/a specialist

in the treatment of the diseases of the eye

6. CHARGES profit/income/fee/payment

7. SHREWD clever/cunning/smart/intelligent

8. MALADY ill-luck/ill-will/ill-feeling/illness

9. APPAULD praise/flatter/congratulate/illness

10. FANCIFUL decorative/extensive/imaginative/elaborate

11. CHARITY philanthropy/forgiveness/sympathy/kindness

12. LETHAL deadly/painful/sharp/large

13. RUDE rough/impolite/insulting/protected

14. INTEGRITY selflessness/selfishness/honesty/durability

15. EXTRAVAGANT wasteful/excessive/bankrupt/impecunious

16. ABUNDANT sufficient/adequate/plentiful/considerable

17. PERPETUAL recurrent/unlimited/constant/irritating

18. INTERVENTION meddling/mediation/interruption/interception

19. REDEEM fulfil/extend/raise/recover

20. IMPROMPTU with great force/eloquently/without preparation/without

enthusiasm

21. DISDAIN disgust/contempt/displeasure/insolence

22. INFRUCTUOUS fruitless/meaningless/redundant/unnecessary

23. ABERRATION illusion/disorder/insanity/eccentricity

24. APPREHENSION excitement/hesitation/eagerness/fear

25. BIZARRE colourful/strange/exotic/comical

26. ZENITH top/bright/wonderful/smart

27. CURSORY penetrating/informal/superficial/angry

28. DISMAL deformed/impolite/bleak/watery

29. NEMESIS punishment/victory/adventure/reward

30. CONNIVE threaten/shield/instigate/disregard

31. ERSATZ liveliness/imitation/freshness/pleasure

32. ANNOTATION translation/prologue/quip/explanatory note

33. EXACERBATE irritate/enlighten/aggravate/exaggerate

34. THRIVE hurt/persuade/push/flourish

35. VAPID virtuous/vital/priceless/dull

36. FRANTIC urgent/excited/novel/painful

37. EGREGIOUS social/shocking/common/plain

38. MAMMOTH greedy/wild/straight/huge

39. HUMDRUM thoughtful/musical/unnatural/common place

40. MANIA fame/greatness/fear/illusion

41. COMPREHEND grasp/encompass/emphasise/condense

42. PROSPER thrive/advance/enlarge/increase

43. OBLOQUY lethargy/burial service/verbal abuse/vulgar joke

SYNONYMS-II

1 Abase A) Incur B) Tax C) Estimate D) Humiliate

2 Aberration A) Deviation B) Abhorrence C) Dislike D) Absence

3 Abet A) Conceive B)Wager C)Encourage D) Evade

4 Abeyance A) Obedience B) Discussion C) Excitement D) Suspended

Action

5 Abjure A)Discuss B) Renounce C) Run Off Secretly D) Perjure

6 Ablution A)Censure B)Forgiveness C) Mutiny D)Washing

7 Abnegation A) Blackness B) Self –Denial C)Selfishness D) Cause

8 Aborigine A) First Design B) Absolution C)Finale D) Primitive

Inhabitant

9 Abortive A)Unsuccessful B) Consuming C) Financing D) Familiar

10 Abstinence A) Restrained B)Vulgar DisplayC)Deportment D)Reluctance

11 Abstruse A) Profound B)Irrespective C) Suspend D) Protesting

12 Abut A) Stimulate B)Grasp C)Oppose D)Adjoin

13 Abysmal A)Bottomless B)Eternal C)Meteric D)Diabolic

14 Accede A)Fail B)Compromise C)Correct D)Consent

15 Acclivity A)Index B)Report C)Upslope Of A Hill D)Negotiator

16 Astute A)Sheer B)Noisy C)Astral D)Clever

17 Atrocity A)Endurance B)Fortitude C)Session D)Heinous Act

18 Atrophy A) Capture B) Waste Away C) Govern D)Award Prize

19 Attenuate A)Appear B)Be Absent C)Weaken D)Testify

20 Atypical A)Superfluous B)Fortitude C)Unusual D)Clashing

21 Audacity A)Boldness B)Asperity C) Strength D)Stature

22 Augment A) Make Noble B)Anoint C)Increase D)Harvest

23 Auxiliary A)Righteous B)Prospective C)Assistant D)Archaic

24 Avarice A) Easiness B) Greed C) Statement D) Invoice

25 Avert A) Entertain B) Transform C) Turn Away D) Lead Toward

26 Awry A) Recommended B) Commiseratin C) Started D) Crooked

27 Baleful A) Doubtful B) Virtual C) Deadly D) Convention

28 Balmy A) Venturesome B) Dedicated C) Mild D) Fanatic

29 Banal A) Philosophical B) Trite C) Dramatic D) Heedless

30 Baneful A) Intellectual B) Thankful C)Decisive D)Poisonous

31 Boisterous A) Conflicting B) Noisy C)Testimonial D)Grateful

32 Bombastic A) Sensitive B)Pompous C) Rapid D)Sufficient

33 Bouillon A) Insight B)Chowder C)Gold D)Clean Soup

34 Brackish A)Careful B) Salty C) Chosen D) Tough

35 Braggadocio A) Weaponry B) Boasting C) Skirmish D) Encounter

36 Brazen A) Shameless B) Quick C) Modest D) Pleasant

37 Brindle A) Equine B) Pathetic C) Hasty D) Spotted

38 Brochure A) Opening B)Pamphlet C) Censor D) Bureau

39 Bucolic A) Diseased B) Repulsive C) Rustic D) Twinkling

40 Buxom A) Voluminous B) Indecisive C) Convincing D) Plump

41 Cache A) Lock B) Hiding Place C) Tide D) Automobile

42 Cacophony A) Discord B) Dance C) Applause D) Type Of

Telephone

43 Callow A) Youthful B) Holy C) Mild D) Colored

44 Candid A) Vague B) Outspoken C) Experienced D) Anxious

45 Chaste A) Loyal B) Timid C) Curt D) Pure

46 Chide A) Unite B) Fear C) Record D) Sold

47 Chimerical A) Developing B) Brief C) Distant D) Fantastic

48 Choleric A) Musical B) Episodic C) Hot Headed D) Global

49 Churlish A) Marine B) Economical C) Impolite D) Compact

50 Ciliated A) Foolish B) Swift C) Early D) Hairy

51 Circuitous A) Indirect B) Complete C) Obvious D) Aware

52 City A) Galvanize B) Visualize C) Locate D) Quote

53 Clandestine A) Abortive B) Secret C) Tangible D) Doomed

54 Claustrophobia A) Lack Of Confidence B)Fear Of Spider C)Love Of Books D) Fear Of Closed

Places

55 Cleft A) Split B) Waterfall C)Assembly D)Adherence

56 Cliché A) Increase B) Knowledge C) Morale D)Omission

57 Coerce A) Recover B)Begin C) Force D)License

58 Cognizance A) Policy B) Knowledge C) Advance D)Omission

59 Cohere A) Hold Together B)Occur Simultaneous C) Recollect D)Materialize

60 Conjecture A) Magic B) Guess C)Position D) Form

61 Connoisseur A)Gourmand B)Lover Of Art C) Humidor D)Delinquent

62 Consanguinity A) Kinship B) Friendship C) Bloodletting D) Relief

63 Consensus A) General Agreement B) Project C) InsignificanceD) Sheaf

64 Construe A) Explain B) Promote C) Reserve D) Erect

65 Contaminate A)Arrest B) Prepare C) Pollute D) Beam

66 Contentions A) Squealing B) Surprising C)Quarrelsome D)Smug

67 Continence A) Humanity B) Research C)Embryology D) Self-Restraint

68 Contraband A) Purpose B) Rogue C) Rascality D)Difficulty

69 Contrite A) Smart B) Penitent C)Restful D)Recognized

70 Controvert A) Turnover B) Contradict C) Mind D) Explain

71 Convene A) Propose B) Restore C) Question D) Gather

72 Conversant A)Ignorant B) Speaking C) Incorporated D) Familiar

73 Copious A) Plentiful B) Cheating C) Dishonorable D)Adventurous

74 Corpulent A) Regenerate B) Obese C) Different D) Hungry

75 Decimate A) Kill B) Disgrace C) Search D) Collide

76 Declivite A) Trap B)Quadrangle C)Quarter D) Down Ward Slope

77 Decollete A) Flavored B) Demure C) Flowery D) Low-Necked

78 Decorous A) Momentary B) Emotional C)Suppressed D) Proper

79 Decrepitude A) Feebleness B) Disease C) Coolness D) Melee

80 Default A) Failure To Act B) Tendency To Err C) Desire To Remedy D) Debt

81 Defection A) Determination B) Desertion C) Invitation D) Affection

82 Defile A) Manicure B) Ride C) Pollute D) Assemble

83 Degraded A) Surprised B) Lowered C) Ascended D) Learned

84 Deleterious A) Delaying B) Experimenta l C) Harmful D) Graduating

85 Deluge A) Confusion B) Deception C) Flood D) Mountain

86 Denigrate A) Refuse B) Blacken C) Terrify D) Admit

87 Denouement A) Action B) Scenery C) Resort D) Solution

88 Depravity A) Wickedness B) Sadness C) Heaviness D) Tidiness

89 Deranged A) Insane B) Systematic C) Neighborly D) Alphabetical

90 Dwindle A) Blow B) Inhabit C) Spin D) Lessen

91 Ecstasy A)Joy B) Speed C) Treasure D) Warmth

92 Edify A) Mystify B) Suffice C) Improve D) Erect

93 Efface A)Countenance B) Encourage C) Recognize D) Rub Out

94 Effigy A) Requisition B) Organ C) Charge D) Dummy

95 Egregious A) Pious B) Shocking C) Anxious D) Sociable

96 Egress A) Entrance B)Bird C) Exit D) Double

97 Elated A) Debased B) Respectful C) Drooping D) Gay

98 Elusive A) Deadly B) Eloping C) Evasive D) Simple

99 Emaciated A) Garrulous B) Primeval C) Vigorous D) Thin

100 Emancipate A) Set Free B) Take Back C) Make Worse D) Embolden

101 Embellish A) Doff B) Don C) Abscond D) Adorn

102 Embroil A) Cherish B) Over threat C) Entangle D) Assure

103 Emendation A) Correction B) Interpretation C) Exhumation D) Inquiry

104 Eminent A) Purposeful B) High C) Delectable D) Curious

105 Flushed A) Ruddy B) Rusty C) Ruined D) Patient

106 Foil A) Bury B) Frustrate C) Shield D) Desire

107 Foment A) Spoil B) Instigate C) Interrogate D) Spray

108 Foolhardy A) Strong B) Unwise C) Brave D) Futile

109 Foppish A) Scanty B) Radical C) Orthodox D) Dandyish

110 Foray A) incursion B) Contest C) Ranger D) Intuition

111 Formidable A) Dangerous B) Outlandish C) Grandiloquent D) Impenetrable

112 Foster A) Accelerate B) Fondle C) Become D) Raise

113 Franchise A) Subway B) Discount C) License D)Reason

114 Fritter A) Sour B) Chafe C) Dissipate D) Cancel

115 Frugality A) Foolishness B) Extremity C) Indifference D) Economy

116 Fulminate A) Fulfill B) Contemplate C) Talk Nonsense D) Protest

117 Furor A) Excitement B) Worry C) Flux D) Anteroom

118 Furtive A) Underhanded B) Coy C) Brilliant D) Quick

119 Gadfly A)Humorist B) Nuisance C) Scholar D) Bum

120 Galleon A) Liquid Measure B) Ship C) Armada D) Company

121 Gaudy A) Sordid B) Flashy C) Prominent D) Lusty

122 Garner A) Prevent B) Assist C) Collect D) Compute

123 Garnish A) Paint B) Gamer C) Adorn D) Abuse

124 Garrulity A) Credulity B) Senility C) Loquaciousness D) Speciousness

125 Garrulous A) Arid B) Hasty C) Sociable D) Talkative

126 Gauche A) Rigid B) Swift C) Awkward D) Taciturn

127 Gaudy A) Holy B) Showy C) Sentimental D) Mild

128 Gaunt A) Victorious B) Tinny C) Stylish D) Haggard

129 Genuflect A) Falsify B) Trick C) Project D) Bend The Knee

130 Germane A) Bacteriological B) Middle European C) Prominent D) Relevant

131 Germinal A) Creative B) Excused C) Sterilized D) Primitive

132 Gist A) Chaff B) Summary C) Expostulation D) Expiation

133 Glib A) Slippery B) Fashionable C) Antiquated D) Articulate

134 Gnome A) Fury B) Giant C) Dwarf D) Native

135 Inclement A) Unfavorable B) Abandoned C) Kindly D) Selfish

136 Incompatible A) Capable B) Reasonable C) Faulty D) Alienated

137 Inconsequential A) Disorderly B) Insignificant C) Subsequent D) Insufficient

138 Incontinent A) Insular B) Complaisant C) Crass D) Wanton

139 Incorrigible A) Narrow B) Straight C) Inconceivable D) Unreformable

140 Incriminate A) Exacerbate B) Involve C) Intimidate D) Lacerate

141 Inculcate A) Exculpate B) Educate C) Intimidate D) Prepare

142 Indigent A) Lazy B) Pusillanimous C) Penurious D) Affluent

143 Indignity A) Pomposity B) Bombast C) Obeisance D) Insult

144 Indolence A) Sloth B) Poverty C) Latitude D) Aptitude

145 Indubitably A) Flagrantly B) Doubtfully C) Carefully D) Certainly

146 Inebriety A) Revelation B) Drunkenness C) Felony D) Starvation

147 Inept A) Revelation B) Spiritual C) Foolish D) Clumsy

148 Infallible A) Final B) Unbelievable C) Perfect D) Inaccurate

149 Infirmity A) Disability B) Age C) Inoculation D) Hospital

150 Ingenuous A) Cleaver B) Stimulating C) Naïve D) Worried

151 Inimical A) Antagonistic B) Anonymous C) Fanciful D) Accurate

152 Innocuous A) Not Capable B) No Dangerous C) Not Eager D) Not Frank

153 Insinuate A) Resist B) Suggest C) Report D) Rectify

154 Insipid A) Witty B) Flat C) Wily D) Talkative

155 Integrate A) Tolerate B) Unite C) Flowery D)Copy

156 Inter A) bury B) Amuse C)Relate D) Frequent

157 Interdict A) Acclaim B) Dispute C) Prohibit D) Decide

158 Intermittent A) Heavy B) Fleet C) Occasional D) Fearless

159 Intractable A) Culpable B) Flexile C) Unruly D) Efficient

160 Intransigence A) Lack Of Training B) Stubbornness C) Novelty D) Timidity

161 Intrepid A) Cold B) Hot C) Understood D) Courageous

162 Intrinsic A) Extrinsic B) Abnormal C) Above D) Basic

163 Inundate A) Abuse B) Deny C) Swallow D) Flood

164 Inveigh A) Speak Violently B) Orate C) Disturb D)Apply

165 Lethargy A) Dynamism B) Orate C) Disturb D)Apply

166 Loquacious A) Verbose B) Taciturn C) Rational D) Alluring

167 Loath A) Tired B) Unwilling C) Sickly D) Spirited

168 Mawkish A) Sentimental B) True C) Certain D) Devious

169 Mediocre A) Average B)Bitter C) Medieval D) Industrial

170 Melee A)Heat B) Brawl C) Attempt D) Weapon

171 Mellifluous A)Porous B) Honeycombed C) Strong D) Smooth

172 Menial A) Intellectual B) Clairvoyant C) Servile D) Arrogant

173 Mentor A) Guide B) Genius C) Talker D) Philosopher

174 Mesmerize A) Remember B) Hypnotize C) Delay D) Bore

175 Meticulous A) Steadfast B) Recent C) Quaint D) Painstaking

176 Miasma A) Dream B) Noxious Fumes C) Scenario D) Quantity

177 Militant A) Combative B) Dramatic C) Religious D) Quantity

178 Minion A) Monster B) Quorum C) Majority D) Dependent

179 Mirage A) Dessert B) Illusion C) Water D) Mirror

180 Misanthrope A) Benefactor B) Philanderer C) Man-Hater D) Aesthete

181 Mischance A) Gamble B) Ordinance C) Aperture D) Anecdote

182 Misdemeanor A) Felony B) Peccadillo C) Indignity D) Flat

183 Modish A) Sentimental B) Stylish C) Vacillating D) Contrary

184 Mollify A) Avenge B)Attenuate C) Attribute D) Appease

185 Monetary A) Boring B) Fascinating C) Fiscal D) Stationary

186 Moratorium A) Burial B) Gathering C) Delay D) Refusal

187 Mordant A) Dying B) Trenchant C) Fabricating D) Controlling

188 Moribund A) Dying B) Trenchant C) Fabricating D) Controlling

189 Motley A) Active B) Disguised C) Variegated D) Somber

190 Muggy A) Attacking B) Fascinating C) Humid D) Characteristic

191 Mulct A) Swindle B) Hold C) Record D) Pring

192 Multilingual A) Variegated B) Polyglot C) Multilateral D) Polyandrous

193 Mundane A) Global B) Futile C) Spatial D) Worldly

194 Munificent A) Grandiose B) Puny C) Philanthropic D) Poor

195 Musty A) Flat B) Necessary C) Indifferent D) Nonchalant

196 Myopic A) Visionary B) Nearsighted C) Moral D) Glassy

197 Nascent A) Incipient B) Ignorant C) Loyal D) Treacherous

198 Phlegmatic A) Calm B) Cryptic C) Practical D) Salivary

199 Physiognomy A) Posture B) Head C) Physique D) Face

200 Piebald A) Mottled B) Coltish C) Hairless D) Thoroughbred

201 Pillage A) Hoard B) Plunder C) Versify D) Denigrate

202 Pinion A) Express B) Report C) Reveal D) Restrain

203 Pinnacle A) Foothills B) Card Game C) Pass D) Peak

204 Pious A) Historic B) Devout C) Multiple D) Fortunate

205 Pique A) Pyramid B) Revolt C) Resentment D) Struggle

206 Placate A) Determine B) Transmit C) Pacify D) Allow

207 Plagiarism A) Theft Of Funds B) Theft Of Ideas C) Belief In God D) Arson

208 Plaintive A) Mournful B) Senseless C) Persistent D) Rural

209 Platitude A) Fatness B) Bravery C) Dimension D) Trite Remark

210 Polemic A) Blackness B) Lighting C) Magnetism D) Controversy

211 Precarious A) Priceless B) Premature C) Primitive D) Hazardous

212 Refractory A) Articulate B) Sinkable C) Vaunted D)Unmanageable

213 Regal A) Oppressive B) Royal C) Major D) Basic

214 Reiterate A) Gainsay B) Revive C) Revenge D) Repeat

215 Relish A) Desire B) Nibble C) Savor D) Violating

216 Remiss A) Lax B) Lost C) Foolish D) Violating

217 Remonstrat A) Display B) Restate C) Protest D) Resign

218 Repartee A) Witty Retort B) Willful Departure C) Spectator D) Monologue

219 Repellent A) Propulsive B) Unattractive C) Porous D) Stiff

220 Repercussion A) Reaction B) Restitution C) Resistance D) Magnificence

221 Replenish A) Polish B) Repeat C) Reinstate D) Refill

222 Replica A) Museum Piece B) Famous Site C) Battle Emblem D) Facsimile

223 Reprisal A) Reevaluation B) Assessment C) Loss D) Retaliation

224 Reprove A) Prevail B) Rebuke C) Ascertain D) Prove False

225 Repudiate A) Besmirch B) Appropriate C) Annoy D) Reject

226 Repugnance A) Belligerence B) Tenacity C) Renewal D) Loathing

227 Tarry A) Polish B) Restrain C) Surpass D) Linger

228 Tautology A) Memory B) Repetition C) Tension D) Smile

229 Tawdry A) Orderly B) Meretricious C) Reclaimed D) Filtered

230 Temerity A) Timid B) Resourcefulness C) Boldness D) Tremulousness

231 Temporal A) Priestly B) Scholarly C) Secular D) Sleepy

232 Tenacious A) Fast Running B) Intentional C) Obnoxious D) Holding Fast

233 Tenacity A) Splendor B) Perseverance C) Tendency D) Ingratitude

234 Tendentious A) Biased B) Likely C) Absurd D) Festive

235 Tentative A) Prevalent B) Portable C) Mocking D) Wry

236 Tenuous A) Vital B) Thin C) Carefully D) Dangerous

237 Tepid A) Boiling B) Lukewarm C) Freezing D) Gaseous