1. PROD (VERB): goad Synonyms: propel, provoke Antonyms: dissuade, prevent Example sentence:  He was trying to prod her into a fight. 2. PARTISAN (ADJECTIVE): biased Synonyms: one-sided, unjust Antonyms: fair, just Example sentence: 

1. BESMIRCH (ADJECTIVE): taint Synonyms: dishonour, slander Antonyms: honour, praise Example Sentence:  As a Christian, he will never besmirch the name of the Lord. 2. BLEARY (ADJECTIVE): Blurred Synonyms: dim, dull Antonyms: bright,

CONTINENCE(NOUN): chastity Synonyms: moderation, self-control     Antonyms: indulgence, excess Example Sentence: My continence gave me the strength to avoid the dessert table. CONTRAVENE (VERB): go against Synonyms: break, violate        Antonyms: allow, approve Example Sentence: She said the article did not contravene the

MASQUERADE (NOUN):disguise Synonyms: mask, imposture             Antonyms: honesty, reality Example sentence: Nobody can keep up the masquerade for long.   FARRAGO (NOUN):a confused mixture. Synonyms: mess, fuss                   Antonyms: liberty, liberation Example sentence: A farrago of

1. BILIOUS (ADJECTIVE): irritable   Synonyms: irascible, ill-tempered Antonyms: cheerful, happy Example Sentence: Manish becomes bilious if you try to talk to him while he is watching his favorite

CLIP (VERB):prune Synonyms: mow, shave                          Antonyms: expand, extend Example Sentence:  He clipped the extra framework. ETHNIC (ADJECTIVE):traditional Synonyms: indigenous, native              Antonyms: alien, foreign Example Sentence:  I like the ethnic prints on the kurta.

RECONCILE(VERB): make peace; adjust Synonyms: harmonize, pacify            Antonyms: agitate, fight Example Sentence:  The two friends reconciled after their fight.   MERCURIAL (ADJECTIVE):remove an inferior or unwanted component of a group

1. DISINTERESTED (ADJECTIVE): uninvolved Synonyms: indifferent, dispassionate Antonyms: involved, interested Example sentence:  We will get a disinterested observer to judge who can sing the highest note. 2. DISCREPANCY (NOUN): inconsistency

1. MALADY (NOUN): Disease Synonyms: affliction, ailment    Antonyms: good health, comfort Example Sentence:  Lungs fibrosis is a fatal malady one can ever suffer from.   2. MAUL

UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE):never done or known before Synonyms: uncommon, peculiar      Antonyms: common, ordinary Example sentence: I was trapped in an unprecedented situation. COALITION (NOUN):alliance Synonyms: amalgam, combination    Antonyms: disunion, division Example sentence: Both of

PERIL (NOUN):danger Synonyms: insecurity, jeopardy             Antonyms: safety, security Example sentence: Everyone knows drinking phenyl is an act that will put your life in peril. CAPTIVITY (NOUN):confinement Synonyms: custody, incarceration

1. EGALITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): unbiased Synonyms: equitable, impartial Antonyms: unfair, unjust Example Sentence: Unmukt was a social and egalitarian politician.   2. HARNESS (VERB): control Synonyms: tackle, tame Antonyms: detach, disconnect Example Sentence: The

1. TACIT (ADJECTIVE): Taken for granted Synonyms: implicit, implied    Antonyms: stated, explicit Example Sentence: His tacit remark was taken for granted.   2. SUSTENANCE (NOUN): Necessities for existence

IGNORAMUS (NOUN):stupid Synonyms: imbecile, dimwit      Antonyms: intellect, brainy Example Sentence:  Mr Joshi is an ignoramus man. DIRTBALLS (NOUN):creep Synonyms: deviant, sleazebag      Antonyms: standard, usual Example Sentence:  They were seen as a bunch

NOISOME (ADJECTIVE): stinking Synonyms: smelly, disgusting          Antonyms: good, pleasant Example Sentence:  The atmosphere of the room seemed to become noisome. NOMADIC (ADJECTIVE): itinerant Synonyms: roving, migrant                    Antonyms: native, settled Example Sentence: On the whole, however, nomadic life is at the present day, the exception. NONCHALANT (ADJECTIVE): careless Synonyms: casual, unconcerned              Antonyms: careful, concerned  Example Sentence: He

DESPOIL (VERB):destroy Synonyms: desecrate, devour Antonyms: construct, assemble Example Sentence: She despoiled my plans. 2. NETTLE (VERB): provoke Synonyms: annoy, chafe Antonyms: appease, soothe Example Sentence: What happened was the result of

1. STASH (NOUN): Hoard Synonyms: cache, inventory    Antonyms: debt, lack   Example Sentence:  Ranvijay came back to rescue his little hoard of gold. 2. STILTED (ADJECTIVE): Artificial Synonyms: pretentious,

REPROBATE (ADJECTIVE): Shameless Synonyms: corrupt, wanton                  Antonyms: honest, decent Example Sentence: The way reprobate country is violating the norms of ceasefire is worth condemning.   CAPRICE (NOUN):Sudden change of behaviour

CONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE):obvious Synonyms: clear, apparent Antonyms: hidden, concealed Example Sentence: Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends. CONSPIRE (VERB):to plot, scheme with someone

MENDACITY(NOUN): insincerity Synonyms: deceit, deception           Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness Example Sentence:  He is full of mendacity.   MERCURIAL (ADJECTIVE):temperamental Synonyms: erratic, impulsive        Antonyms: steady, tranquil Example Sentence: I don’t like his mercurial behaviour. PROMULGATE (VERB): make known

1. CLANNISH (ADJECTIVE): unfriendly Synonyms: reserved, unreceptive Antonyms: welcoming, friendly Example Sentence: My neighbours are a clannish lot with no time for foreigners.   2. PATOIS (NOUN): jargon Synonyms: argot, dialect Antonyms: standard,

1. EERIE (ADJECTIVE): spooky   Synonyms: bizarre, creepy    Antonym: earthly, familiar   Example Sentence: She made an eerie remark on me.   2. GUMPTION (NOUN): sagacity Synonyms: acumen, savvy Antonyms: ignorance,

EMULATE (VERB):Follow suit Synonyms: imitate, mimic           Antonyms: neglect, ignore Example Sentence: It is important to emulate the dress code.   MOLLIFY (VERB):Allay Synonyms: alleviate, ameliorate                Antonyms: agitate, irritate Example Sentence: Only

UNDUE (ADJECTIVE):disproportionate Synonyms: extreme, unjustified        Antonyms: appropriate, justified Example sentence: Don’t try to take an undue advantage. VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE):energetic Synonyms: dynamic, lively             Antonyms: dull, rough Example sentence: He is a vigorous fellow. BOOTLEGGING (NOUN):piracy

. EXTANT (ADJECTIVE): in existence Synonyms: surviving, existing              Antonyms: dead, extinct Example sentence: I found an extant Palazzo pants in the market.   RESPLENDENT (ADJECTIVE):bright Synonyms: brilliant, dazzling                    Antonyms: dull, ugly

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,