Synonym 19. Go whole hog – do something with full energy.
1. Connizance- a)Sincere b)Earnest c)Lawful d)Wisdom 20. Hands off – not involved
2. Accolade- a)Commendation b)Unwitting c)Moribund 21. Pyrrhic victory – victory won at great cost.
d)Reasonable 22. Prima Facie – at the face value.
3. Legimate- a)Allowable b)Mythical c)Neglectful d)Hidden 23. At home in/ with – Be comfortable with.
4. Latent- a)Fabled b)Accurate c)Dormant d)Regardless 24. Hold good – be valid as of a condition.
5. Decorum- a)Civility b)Kindly c)Decency d)Judicial 25. Hold water – be sound in logic ( about a theory / idea).
6. Chimerical- a)Inadvertent b)Fictitious c)Indistinct d)Mortal 26. Rap and rend – To Seize by hook/ crook.
7. Cordial- a)Affable b)Propriety c)Exactly d) Earnest 27. Rise to occasion – Act according to the exigent need of the
8. Bounty- a)Charity b)Accurate c)Forgetful c)Unwary time.
9. Coeval- a)Contemporary b)Judicature c)Coincidental 28. Smell rat – suspect full play.
10. Cheerfulness- a)Infantry b)Coincidental c)Puzzle d)Joviality 29. Suo–moto – on one’s own initiative.
11. Debonair- a)Harmless B)Uncouth c)Real d)Modest 30. Under duress – under threat/pressure
12. Docile- a)Flexible b)Polite c)Inquiring d)Open-hearted ONE WORD
13. Diligent- a)Loquacious b)Industrious c)Affable d)Vulgar 1. Places where people grow fruit trees – Orchard.
14. Intrinsic- a)Frank b)Wishful c)Inert d)Personal 2. Persons who lack experience and knowledge – Greenhorn.
15. Blithering- a)Talkative b)Congenial c)Candid d)Devoted 3. Provision for a spouse after separation or divorce –
16. Ingenuous- a)Seemly b)Alimony c)Authentic d)Curious Alimony.
17. Languid- a)Inert b)Innate c)Inclined d)Tender 4. Something that is regarded as true – Verity
18. Affectionate- a)Inborn b)Orchard c)Rural d)Enthusuastic 5. A belief in ghosts or spirits – Eidolism. arc
19. Manageable- a)Own b)Repressible c)Native d)Simple 6. The government by the military – Hoplhy.
20. Courteous- a)Decorous b)Questioning c)Mannerly 7. Hand-dyed patterns on fabrics – Batic.
d)Lifeless 8. The fear of water – Hydrophobia.
21. Abdicate- a) Curtail b) Give up c) Advance d)Quick 9. A period of sleep or rest in the afternoon – Nap.
22. DISCREET – a) Pacify b) Scold c) Predecessor d) Shrewd. 10. One who can use either hand with ease – Ambidextrous.
23. Mournful- a)Pull in b)Lonely c)Censure d) Melancholy 11. One who feeds on flesh – Carnivorous.
24. Abbreviate- a) Less b)Steady c) Reduce d) Deep 12. Animals which live in flock – Gregarious
25. PLAUDIT – a) Laudation b) Eulogy c) Accolade d) All of 13. Lover of self – Narcissist.
these. 14. A person who is unable to pay his debts – Insolvent/
26. Duplicate- a) Pliable b)Like c) Fickle d) Drain Bankrupt.
27. Minor- a) Petty b) Needful c) Relieve d)Forward 15. The animal of a particular region – Fauna.
28. Solitary- a) Censure b) Farouche c)Lonely d)Clip 16. That which can be drunk – Potable.
29. Juvenile- a) Preadult b) Trust c) Wrong d) Obese 17. Dwelling place of an animal underground – Burrow.
30. EXONERATE – a) Persistent b) Apprentice c) Reprimand d) 18. A place where government records are kept – Archives.
Absolve 19. Soldiers who fight on foot – Infantry.
IDIOMS 20. Soldiers who fight on horseback – Cavalry.
1. On the Spur of the moment – On a momentary impulse 21. A study of derivation of words – Etymology.
2. A white elephant – an unprofitable possession 22. Government by common people – Pantrisocracy.
3. A mare’s nest – an illusory discovery 23. Government by one person – Autocracy.
4. Castle in the air – imaginary Projects/Schemes which are 24. Government by mob – Ochlocracy/ Mobocracy.
not going to be realized. 25. Government by old men –Gerontocracy.
5. Will-o’-the –wisp-An unattainable goal 26. Government by the laws of religion – Theocracy.
6. Scrap through – Just pass 27. Govt. by inexperienced – Neocracy.
7. Show the white feather- behave in a cowardly fashion 28. A place where children of working parents are cared for
8. Throw dust in eyes- Deceit/Deceive when their parents are at their job – Crèche.
9. Steer clear of – Shun 29. A squirrel’s living place – Drey.
10. Rest on one’s laurels- Be Satisfied/complacent 30. Place where dad bodies are kept- Mortuary.
11. Ring down the curtain- Close
12. Bon Voyage – good journey.
13. Bone of contention – Cause or reason of quarrel.
14. Break the ice – Breaking the initial Hesitation after a long
time.
15. Carp and Cavil – to raise an objection over trivial issues.
16. Come of age – to be matured.
17. Far cry – a distant goal.
18. High and Dry – be in a position without resource.
