SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage Tier 1

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage

Here is the SSC CGL tier 1 topic wise weightage for all sections. Refer to this to know about the expected
weightage for this year.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage - General Intelligence and Reasoning

The topic wise weightage of the general intelligence and reasoning section in the SSC CGL 2022 is given
below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage - General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics No. of Questions
Blood Relation 1-2
Seating Arrangement 0-1
Paper Cutting & folding 0-1
Logical Venn diagram 0-1
Missing Number series 1-3
Classification 1-2
Coding-Decoding 2-4
Dice 0-2
Rank and Order 0-1
Syllogism 0-3
Mirror Image and Water Image 0-1
Mathematical operator 0-2
Analogy 0-4
Alphanumeric Series 1-3
Odd One Out 0-2
Arithmetic Reasoning 0-2

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage - General Awareness

The topic wise weightage of the general intelligence and reasoning section in the SSC CGL 2022 is given
below.

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Topics No. of Questions
Biology 0-2
Chemistry 1-2
Physics 0-2
Geography 1-2
Economy 1-5
History 1-5
Indian Polity 1-3
Current Affairs 2-5
Static GK 2-3

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage - Quantitative Aptitude

The topic wise weightage of the quantitative aptitude section in the SSC CGL 2022 is given below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage - Quantitative Aptitude

Topics SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage
Average 0-2
Algebra 1-2
Boat & Stream 0-1
Speed, Time and Distance 0-2
Geometry 2-4
Speed of Train 0-1
Time and Work 1-2
Mensuration 2-4
Trigonometry 1-4
Data Interpretation 3-6
Ratio & Proportion 0-2
Number System 1-2
CI & SI 0-2

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Profit loss & Discount 1-3

Mixture & Alligation 0-3
Percentages 0-1
Partnership 0-1

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage - English Comprehension

The topic wise weightage of the English comprehension section in the SSC CGL 2022 is given below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic Wise Weightage - English Comprehension

Topics No. of Questions
Direct-Indirect/Active-Passive 2-4
Cloze test 3-5
Idioms 1-2
Fill in the blanks 1-4
Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms) 2-4
Sentence Completion 0-1
Para jumbles 0-3
Spelling 1-4
One Word Substitution 0-2

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S No Word Meaning Synonym

1 INTREPID resolutely fearless; dauntless FEARLESS
repeal or do away with (a law,
2 right, or formal
ABROGATE REPEAL
agreement)
3 DEFERENCE polite submission and respect RESPECT
4 COVENANT agree by lease, deed, or other CONTRACT
legal contract
5 OBNOXIOUS extremely unpleasant DISGUSTING
increase rapidly in number;
6 multiply / cause (cells, tissue,
PROLIFERATE structures, etc.) to reproduce REPRODUCE
rapidly
a seemingly absurd or
contradictory statement or
7
proposition which when
investigated may prove to be
PARADOX PUZZLE
well founded or
true
8 COLOSSAL extremely large or great ENORMOUS
the establishment or starting
9 point of an
INCEPTION ORIGIN
institution or activity
splendour and impressiveness,
10 especially of
GRANDEUR MAGNIFIENCE
appearance or style
a person who travels from place
11 to place on
TRAMP WANDERED
foot in search of work or as a
vagrant or beggar
the person or company to whom
12 goods or
CONSIGNEE NOMINEE
documents are officially sent or
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an intense but short lived
13 passion or
INFATUATION PASSION
admiration for someone or
something
14 BEAUTIFUL pleasing the senses or mind HANDSOME
aesthetically
of great importance or
15 significance, especially
MOMENTOUS IMPORTANT
in having a bearing on future
events
tremble or shake with a slight
rapid motion / a slight
16
trembling movement or sound,
especially one caused by a
QUIVER TREMBLE
sudden strong
emotion
17 ADULATION excessive admiration or praise FLATTERY

the action of looking

18 thoughtfully at
CONTEMPLATION MEDITATION
something for a long time
having or showing care and
19 conscientiousness
DILIGENT INDUTRIOUS
in one's work or duties
express severe disapproval of
20 (someone or
CENSURE CRITICZE
something), especially in a
formal statement
21 FATAL causing death DEADLY
22 DOLEFUL expressing sorrow; mournful MOURNFUL
23 GRUFF rough and low in pitch ROUGH
faithfulness to a person, cause,
or belief,
24
FIDELITY LOYALTY

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demonstrated by
continuing loyalty and
support
25 INFRUCTUOUS fruitless, unprofitable FRUITLESS
decorate or embellish
26 (something, especially
GARNISH ADORN
food)
27 MENTOR an experienced and trusted GUIDE
adviser
having or showing a belief in
superstitions (a widely held but
28
irrational belief in supernatural
influences, especially as leading
SUPERSTITIOUS IRRATIONAL
to good or bad
luck, or a practice based on such
a belief)
cause severe and extensive
29 damage to / the
RAVAGE DEMOLISH
destructive effects of something
30 SUCCESSIVE following one another or CONSECUTIVE
following others
repeal or do away with (a law,
31 right, or formal
ABROGATE ABOLISH
agreement)
32 DELINEATE describe or portray (something) EXPLAIN
precisely
a person or thing that is likely
33 to cause harm; a
MENACE THREAT
threat or danger
34 mystical, supernatural, or
magical powers,
OCCULT SUPERNATURAL
practices, or phenomena.
35 VINDICATE clear (someone) of blame or JUSTIFY
suspicion
36 BENEVOLENCE the quality of being well KINDNESS
meaning
a solution or remedy for all
37 difficulties or
PANACEA CURE ALL

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diseases

acting with or showing care and

38 thought for
PRUDENT CAUTIOUS
the future
characterized by friendliness
39 and absence of
AMICABLE FRIENDLY
discord
a lack of respect for people or
40 things that are
IRREVERENCE DISRESPECT
generally taken seriously

conferring or involving only

41 nominal authority
CEREMONIAL FORMAL
or power
win or regain the favour of (a
42 god, spirit, or
PROPITIATE APPEASE
person) by doing something that
pleases them
cease to resist an opponent or
43 an unwelcome
CAPITULATE SUREENDER
demand; yield.
cause (someone) to be no
44 longer on friendly
ESTRANGED SEPARATED
terms with someone
45 ERRONEOUSLY IN A WRONG / INCORRECT WAY WRONGLY
unable to remain still, silent,
46
or submissive, especially
RESTIVE because of boredom or RESTLESS
dissatisfaction
living the life of a nomad (a
47 member of a
community of people who live in
NOMADIC WANDERING
different locations, moving from
one place to another)

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48 DEROGATORY showing a critical or DISPARAGING
disrespectful attitude
a strong feeling that something
49 is about to
PREMONITION FOREWARNING
happen, especially something
unpleasant
50 escape from or avoid (a danger,
enemy, or
ELUDE ESCAPE
pursuer), typically in a skilful or
cunning way
51 FLUTTER to move lightly or quickly FLOAT
the fact or condition of being
52 regarded or
PRIORITY PRECEDENCE
treated as more important than
others
the action or process of
53 duplicating
DUPLICATION COPYING
something.
54 DILATE make or become wider, larger, WIDEN
or more open
an idea or thought that
55 continually
OBSESSION PREOCCUPATION
preoccupies or intrudes on a
person's mind
TRAVELLING
56 FROM
ITINERANT a person who travels from place
to place PLACE TO PLACE
declare (someone) to be guilty
57
of a criminal offence by the
CONVICT verdict of a jury or the decision CRIMINAL
of a judge in a court of law
the pretentious or showy display
58 of wealth
OSTENTATION POMP
and luxury, designed to impress
the action or fact of carefully
59 choosing someone or
SELECTION PREFERENCE

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something as being the best
or
most suitable
60 TORPID mentally or physically inactive INACTIVE
61 SURMOUNT overcome (a difficulty or OVERCOME
obstacle)
62 ABLUTION an act of washing oneself WASHING
63 GNOME a small ugly person DWARF
64 COMMAND give an authoritative or INSTRUCT
peremptory order

(of a material or article)

65
allowing light to pass through so
TRANSPARENT that objects behind can be LUCID
distinctly seen
skill in performing tasks,
66 especially with the
DEXTERITY ADROITNESS
hands
given to sudden and
67 unaccountable changes
CAPRICIOUS WHIMSICAL
of mood or behaviour
having or showing a confident
68 and forceful
ASSERTIVE DOMINEERING
personality
69 KNAVISH dishonest UNSCRUPULOUS
70 LACONIC using very few words CONCISE
71 KNACK an acquired or natural skill at DEXTERITY
doing something
72 ILL-BRED badly brought up or rude UNCOUTH
behaving irrationally due to
73 anger, distress, or
DEMENTED IDIOTIC
excitement
74 HAUGHTY arrogantly superior and CONCEITED
disdainful

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make (something) more
75 entertaining,
ENLIVEN CHEER
interesting, or appealing
76 GENUINE truly what something is said to ORIGINAL
be; authentic
77 BECKONED summon (someone) CALLED
a person or group of people who
78 are charged
ACCUSED INDICTED
with or on trial for a crime
the process or a period of
79 changing from one
TRANSITION CHANGE
state or condition to another
the state of being decrepit
80 (worn out or ruined
DECREPITUDE FEEBLENESS
because of age or neglect)
81 AUDACITY a willingness to take bold risks BOLDNESS
outdated or obsolete through
82 age or new
SUPERANNAUTED RETIRED
developments
83 ACCEDE agree to a demand, request, or CONSENT
treaty
quick to notice any unusual and
84 potentially
ALERT WATCHFUL
dangerous or difficult
circumstances
85 OBSTINATE very difficult to change or STUBBORN
overcome
86 LITTLE small in size, amount, or degree TRIVIAL
87 YARDSTICK a standard used for comparison STANDARD
88 TOXIC poisonous POISONOUS
89 REGRESS return to a former or less BACKSLIDE
developed state
90 SOMBRE dark or dull in colour or tone GLOOMY
91 RARE not occurring very often SCARCE
92 HURDLE a problem or difficulty that must OBSTACLE
be overcome
93 DECIMATED kill, destroy, or remove a large DESTROYED
proportion of
94 AUGUST respected and impressive MAJESTIC

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95 AVARICE extreme greed for wealth or GREED

material gain
96 SLITHER move smoothly over a surface SLIDE
97 FREELANCE earning one's living SELF EMPLOYED
98 IMPIOUS showing a lack of respect for IRREVERENT
God or religion
a feeling and expression of
99 contempt or
SCORN CONDEMN
disdain for someone or
something
appropriate in the
100 circumstances or in relation
APPOSITE APPROPRIATE
to something
101 DULCET sweet and soothing SWEET
a formal charge or accusation of
102 a serious
INDICMENT ACCUSATION
crime
103 INVARIA never changing CONSTANT
BLE
104 STUBBORN difficult to move, remove, or ADAMANT
cure
105 COLOSSAL extremely large or great GIGANTIC
106 DETRIMENTAL tending to cause harm HARMFUL
be a sign that (something) is
107 about to happen
HERALDED CLAPPED
/ clapped
108 INCESSANTLY without interruption / constantly CONTINOUSLY
109 VERACITY conformity to facts / accuracy TRUTH
110 ACCOUNTREMENT an additional item of dress or EQUIPMENTS
S equipment
offensive or disgusting by
111 accepted standards
OBSCENE INDECENT
of morality and decency
112 GENUINE truly what something is said to AUTHENTIC
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113 ETERNAL lasting or existing forever PERPETUAL
114 FLABBERGASTED surprise (someone) greatly / DUMBFOUNDED
astonish
115 DUBIOUS not to be relied upon / suspect DOUBTFUL
116 ANTIPATHY a deep seated feeling of DISLIKE
aversion
117 RESCIND cancel, or repeal REVOKE
showing great attention to detail
118 / very careful
METICULOUS CAREFUL
and precise
A WORD
119 an abbreviation formed from FORMED
the initial letters of other words BY THE INITIAL
ACRONYM
and pronounced as a word LETTERS OF
WORDS
anger or annoyance provoked
120 by what is
INDIGNATION ANGER
perceived as unfair treatment
a gathering or collection of
121 people, animals, or things / a
CONGREGATION group of people assembled for MEETING
religious worship
122 INCAPACITATE prevent from functioning in a CRIPPLE
normal way
originating in or characteristic of
123 a distant
EXOTIC STRANGE
foreign country
a person who seeks to promote
124 the welfare of others, especially
PHILANTHROPIST by the generous donation of BENEFACTOR
money to good causes
125 DECAMP leave a place suddenly or FLEE
secretly
126 SALIENT most noticeable or important PROMINENT
127 ABYSMAL very deep BOTTOMLESS
128 CONSERVATION the action of conserving PRESERVATION
something

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a special or instinctive aptitude
129 or ability for
FLAIR TALENT
doing something well
130 ILLICIT forbidden by law, rules, or ILLEGAL
custom
131 COARSE rough or harsh in texture ROUGH
132 IMPOST a compulsory payment to the TAX
government
spending money or using
133 resources freely and
PRODIGAL WASTEFUL
recklessly
134 a person or thing that
receives or is awarded
RECIPIENTS something / receiving or RECIEVER
capable of receiving
something
135 FOREGO go without (something LEAVE
desirable)
136 ROUT defeat and cause to retreat in DEFEAT
disorder
137 FRONTIER a line or border separating two BOUNDARY
countries
138 KNAVE a dishonest or unscrupulous SCOUNDREL
man
139 FELICITY intense happiness BLISS
140 IRREPROCHABLE beyond criticism FAULTLESS
141 FLIMSY insubstantial and easily WEAK
damaged
treat (someone) in an indulgent
142 or
overprotective way with too
CODDLE SATISFY
much care and attention
143 PROPHYLACTIC intended to prevent disease PREVENTIVE
144 OSTRACISE exclude from a society or group BANISH
145 DEBACLE a sudden and ignominious DOWNFALL
failure
lacking originality or freshness /
146 dull on
TRITE COMMONPLACE
account of overuse
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147 DERISION contemptuous ridicule or RIDICULE
mockery
148 ONUS something that is one's duty RESPONSIBILITY
bad tempered, argumentative,
149 and
CANTAKEROUS QUARRELSOME
uncooperative
150 LUXURIANT rich and profuse in growth ABUNDANT
151 SUFFICIENT adequate ENOUGH
152 MEEK quiet, gentle, and easily SUBMISSIVE
imposed on
an act of accepting something
153 willingly or
EMBRACE ACCEPT
enthusiastically

154 ANCESTORS from whom one is descended FOREFATHERS

a person who is serving a
155 charitable rather
BENEVOLENT KIND
than a profit -making purpose
156 express severe disapproval of
(someone or
CENSURE CRITICIZE
something), especially in a
formal statement
157 CONFIDENTIAL intended to be kept secret SECRET
158 DANGEROUS able or likely to cause harm or HAZARDOUS
injury
159 OBSTINATE very difficult to change or STUBBORN
overcome
having or showing a tendency to
160 be easily
IRASCIBLE IRRITABLE
angered
161 PROMISCUOUS casual INDISCRIMINA
TE
the state of being close to
162 someone or
PROPINQUITY NEARNESS
something / proximity

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clever or skillful, especially in a
163 crafty or
ARTFUL CUNNING
cunning way
164 FATUOUS silly and pointless SILLY
a benefit which one enjoys or is
165 entitled to on
PERQUISITE PRIVILEGE
account of one's job or position
166 EXECRATE feel or express great loathing CURSE
for
167 SPIRITED full of energy, enthusiasm, and ARDENT
determination
(of a disease or poison)
168 extremely severe or
VIRULENT DEADLY
harmful in its effects
169 CONTROVERT to argue (with someone) CONTRADICT
a state of being pleasantly lost
170 in one's
REVERIE DAYDREAM
thoughts
171 PERILOUS full of danger or risk HARAZDOUS
showing a willingness to take
172 surprisingly bold
AUDACIOUS BOLD
risks
173 QUERULOUS complaining COMPLAINING
174 POIGNANT evoking a keen sense of SAD
sadness or regret
175 ACCRUE accumulate ACCUMULATE
176 GENIAL friendly and cheerful CORDIAL
177 INCLEMENT unpleasant conditions UNFAVOURABL
E
178 having or showing a strong or
unreasoning
VINDICTIVE SPITEFUL
desire for revenge
179 LOQUACIOUS tending to talk a great deal TALKATIVE
clearly expressed and easily
180 understood /
PERSPICUOUS PRECISE
simple / lucid
181 PRODIGAL wasteful LAVISH
182 INTREPID feeling no fear / very bold or FEARLESS
brave
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the state of being well known
183 for some bad
INFAMY NOTORIETY
quality or deed
too poor to produce much or
184 any vegetation /
BARREN UNPRODUCTIVE
showing no results or
achievements
the quality or fact of being
185 greater in number,
PREPONDERANCE DOMINANCE
quantity, or importance
186 DELUGE a severe flood FLOOD
187 APPRAISE assess the value or quality of JUDGE
188 INDICT formally accuse of or charge CHARGE
with a crime
189 LUCIDITY simplicity CLARITY
190 DELIBERATELY consciously and intentionally INTENTIONALLY
191 STRINGENT strict, precise, and exacting TOUGH
the way in which one acts or
192 conducts oneself,
BEHAVIOUR CONDUCT
especially towards others
bring under domination or
193 control, especially
SUBJUGATE CONQUER
by conquest
display (something)
194
ostentatiously, especially in
FLAUNT order to provoke envy or EXHIBIT
admiration or to
show defiance
195 SURMOUNT overcome (a difficulty or OVERCOME
obstacle)
ask for or try to obtain
196 (something) from
SOLICIT REQUEST
someone
having or showing a perceptive
197 understanding
ACUTE SHARP
or insight
198 RELISH great enjoyment ENJOY

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199 CONCEALED kept secret HIDDEN
200 in a natural or raw state/ not
yet processed or
CRUDE UNREFINED
refined

complain about something in a

201 bad tempered
GRUMBLE COMPLAIN
way
dark or poorly lit, especially so
202 as to appear
GLOOMY MURKY
depressing or frightening
203 SPIRITED full of energy, enthusiasm, and ENTHUSIASTIC
determination
204 MAGNIFICIENT extremely beautiful, elaborate, SPLENDID
or impressive
the highest or climactic point of
205 something,
CULMINATION CLIMAX
especially as attained after a
long time
A PERSON WITH
206 exceptional intellectual or UNCOMMON
creative power or other INTELLECT
GENIUS
natural ability
acting with or showing care and
207 thought for
PRUDENT WISE
the future
208 SWAP an act of exchanging one thing EXCHANGE
for another
209 REGARD best wishes RESPECT
a person new to and
210 inexperienced in a job or
NOVICE BEGINNER
situation
211 COUNTERFEIT with the intention to deceive FAKE
restrain oneself from doing or
212 enjoying
ABSTAIN REFRAIN
something

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213 BARREN unproductive INFERTILE
not resulting from or achieved
214 through
INADVERTENT UNINTENTIONAL
deliberate planning
215 CONSENSUS a general agreement UNANIMITY
DIVIDED INTO
216
BIFURCATED divide into two TWO
the state of having a great deal
217 of money /
AFFLUENCE RICHNESS
wealth
218 PERILOUS full of danger or risk DANGEROUS
take the place of (a person or
219 thing previously
SUPERSEDE REPEAL
in authority or use); supplant
220 AVERSION a strong dislike or disinclination DISLIKE
a state of despair, typically one
221 which results
DESPERATION HOPELESSNESS
in rash or extreme behaviour
difficult to interpret or
222 understand /
ENIGMATIC PUZZLING
mysterious
223 FABULOUS extraordinary, especially CHARMING
extraordinarily large
224 LIBERTY liberty FREEDOM
225 DESPONDENT in low spirits from loss of hope DEJECTED
or courage
feeling or expressing great
226 happiness and
JUBILANT ECSTATIC
triumph
227 RECTIFY put right / correct CORRECT
EMOTIONAL
228
TRAUMA a deeply distressing or SHOCK
disturbing experience
a small bubble on the skin
229
filled with serum and caused
BLISTER by friction, burning, or other WOUND
damage

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an extremely wicked or cruel
230 act, typically one
ATROCITY ABSURDITY
involving physical violence or
injury
too long, slow, or dull /
231 tiresome or
TEDIOUS DULL
monotonous
the presence of something in
232 only small or
PAUCITY SHORTAGE
insufficient quantities or
amounts
233 PACIFY quell the anger, agitation, or CALMDOWN
excitement of
provide (a place) with defensive
234 works as
FORTIFY STRENGTHEN
protection against attack
235 DISPARITY a great difference DIFFERENCE
trouble or annoy (someone)
236 with frequent or
PESTER ANNOY
persistent requests or
interruptions
237 TRIMMING small pieces trimmed off CUTTING
something
a person who is competing for
238
the same object or goal as
RIVALLED another, or who tries to equal COMPETED
or outdo another / competitor
COMPETED
a person who saves someone or
239 something
SAVIOUR PROTECTOR
from danger or difficulty
240 DEFER put off (an action or event) to a POSTPONE
later time
241 DELIBERATE done consciously and INTENTIONAL
intentionally
clearly show the existence or
242 truth of
DEMONSTRATE SHOW
(something) by giving proof or
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243 DARING adventurous or audaciously bold COURAGEOUS
244 AUTOCRATIC relating to a ruler who has DICTATORIAL
absolute power
245 DEARTH a scarcity or lack of something SCARCITY
showing or feeling no concern
246 for others'
INSENSITIVE CALLOUS
feelings

247 CIRCUITOUS longer than the most direct way ROUNDABOUT

248 SHINES give out a bright light GLITTERS
249 BOISTEROUS noisy, energetic, and cheerful NOISY
pleasantly smooth or soft / free
250 from
MELLOW GENIAL
harshness
251 NEFARIOUS wicked or criminal WICKED
involving immoral or
dishonourable actions
252
and motives; arousing
SORDID UNPLEASANT
moral distaste and
contempt
253 TRANQUIL free from disturbance / calm PEACEFUL
254 IMAGINARY existing only in the imagination FICTITIOUS
a picture, description, or
imitation of a person in which
255
certain striking characteristics
are exaggerated in order to
CARICATURE GROTESQUE
create a comic or
grotesque effect
256 ABSORBING intensely interesting / ENGROSSING
engrossing
257 set free, especially from legal,
social, or
EMANCIPATE LIBERATE
political restrictions

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258 LAUD praise (a person or their PRAISE
achievements) highly
259 EMULATE reproduce the function or action SIMULATE
of
260 IMITATE to copy someone or mimic COPY
offensive or disgusting by
261 accepted standards
OBSCENE DIRTY
of morality and decency
262 FICTITIOUS not real or true/ imaginary or FALSE
fabricate
263 FRAGRANCE a pleasant, sweet smell AROMA
persuade (someone) to do
264 something by
CAJOLE FLATTER
sustained coaxing or flattery
come into sight / become visible
265 or noticeable,
APPEAR SEEM
especially without apparent
cause
266 DISCRIMINATE recognize a distinction / DISTINGUISH
differentiate
267 INTEGRATION the action or process of UNITY
integrating
the state of being legally
268 responsible for
LIABILITY DEBT
something
269 CEASE come or bring to an end STOP
form a theory or conjecture
270 about a subject
SPECULATE GUESS
without firm evidence
271 EFFECT cause to happen; bring about RESULT
offensive or disgusting by
272 accepted standards
OBSCENE INDECENT
of morality and decency
compassion or forgiveness
273 shown towards
MERCY
someone
274 TAME domesticate (an animal) DOMESTICATED
275 ACQUAINT make someone aware of or INTRODUCE
familiar with

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276 GENUINE truly what something is said to REAL
be / authentic
an act or process through which
277 something
CHANGE ALTER
becomes different
278 a feeling that something bad
will happen /
FOREBODING ALARM
fearful apprehension
an act of asking politely or
279 formally for
REQUEST ASK
something
280 ADVERSE preventing success or UNFAVOURABLE
development/ harmful/
a sudden accident or a natural
281 catastrophe
DISASTER MISFORTUNE
that causes great damage or
loss of life
282 INSTANT happening or coming IMMEDIATE
immediately
283 TEMPEST a violent windy storm STORM
having or showing care and
284 conscientiousness
DILLIGENT HARDWORKING
in one's work or duties
285 RESTRICT put a limit on / keep under PROHIBIT
control
286 ANTICIPATE regard as probable / expect or EXPECT
predict
existing or available in large
287 quantities /
ABUNDANT PLENTIFUL
plentiful
showing great attention to detail
288 / very careful
METICULOUS METHODICAL
and precise
289 QUASH reject as invalid, especially by REJECT
legal procedure
the feeling of sorrow and
290 compassion caused
PITY MERCY
by the sufferings and
misfortunes of others
291 MOTIVE a reason for doing something INTENTION

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sparing or economical as
292 regards money or
FRUGAL ECONOMICAL
food
293 IRRESOLUTE showing or feeling hesitancy / UNDECIDED
uncertain
294 TREMENDOUS very great in amount, scale, or REMARKABLE
intensity

a strong feeling of annoyance,

295 displeasure, or
ANGER DISPLEASURE
hostility
not able to be changed,
296 reversed, or
IRREVOCABLE UNALTERABLE
recovered; final
297 COMMOTION a state of confused and noisy DISTURBANCE
disturbance
298 REPOSE a state of rest, sleep, or REST
tranquillity
299 ADORN make more beautiful or BEAUTIFY
attractive
decide or announce that (a
300 planned event) will
CANCEL ABOLISH
not take place
301 PIOUS devoutly religious RELIGIOUS
302 CEASE come or bring to an end STOP
303 DEFER put off (an action or event) to a POSTPONE
later time
care for and protect (someone
304 or something)
NURTURE GROW
while they are growing
305 CONSIDERATE ` careful not to inconvenience THOUGHFUL
or harm others
306 DOCILE ready to accept control or SUBMISSIVE
instruction

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use (something) to bad effect or

307
for a bad purpose /treat with
cruelty or violence, especially
ABUSE SCORN
regularly or repeatedly
state that one refuses to admit
308 the truth or
DENY REFUSE
existence of
cease to support or look after
309 (someone) /
ABANDON FORSAKE
desert
310 ADVANCE move forwards in a purposeful PROGRESS
way
311 IMPEDIMENT a hindrance or obstruction in OBSTRUCTION
doing something
in accordance with the highest
312 standards /
IMPECCABLE PERFECT
faultless
waver between different
313 opinions or actions /
VACILLATE WAVER
be indecisive
able to resume its normal
314
shape spontaneously after
ELASTIC being stretched or FLEXIBLE
compressed
315 GENUINE truly what something is said to REAL
be
316 APPREHENDED arrest (someone) for a crime ARRESTED
a disorder of structure or
function in a human, animal, or
317 plant, especially one that
produces specific symptoms or
DISEASE that affects a specific location ILLNESS
and is not simply a direct result
of
physical injury

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achieving maximum productivity
318 with
EFFICIENT CAPABLE
minimum wasted effort or
expense
319 CONCEAL not allow to be seen HIDE
320 RIGHT morally good, justified, or CORRECT
acceptable
strongly encourage or urge
321 (someone) to do
EXHORT PUSH
something
conversation or speech
322 characterized by quick,
REPARTEE RESPONSE
witty comments or replies.

the illegal practice of

323 trespassing on another's
POACH property to hunt or steal game HUNT
without the
landowner's permission
324 PROGNOSIS a forecast of the likely outcome FORECAST
of a situation
the practice of spying or of
325
using spies, typically by
ESPIONAGE governments to obtain SPYING
political
and military information
the state of agreeing with
326 someone or
CONCURRENCE AGREEMENT
something
a person or thing that is
327 mysterious or difficult
ENIGMA PUZZLE
to understand
presented in vividly shocking or
328 sensational
LURID SHOCKING

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terms

329 MEAGRE lacking in quantity or quality INADEQUATE

330 CANDID truthful and straightforward FRANK
331 BLISS perfect happiness / great joy HAPPINESS
the state or process of rotting or
332
DECAY decomposition DECOMPOSE
333 SOLITARY done or existing alone LONELY
feeling or showing sympathy
334 and concern for
COMPASSIONATE SYMPATHETIC
others
335 COARSE rough or harsh in texture ROUGH
336 BLUNDER a stupid or careless mistake MISTAKE
having or showing care and
337 conscientiousness
DILIGENT ASSIDUOUS
in one's work or duties
338 ESSENTIAL absolutely necessary / VITAL
extremely important
339 ONUS something that is one's duty or RESPONSIBILITY
responsibility
340 PLEASURE a feeling of happy satisfaction HAPPINESS
and enjoyment
persuade (someone) not to take
341 a particular
DISSUADE DISCOURAGE
course of action
342 ANGUISH severe mental or physical pain AGONY
or suffering

343 THRIVE grow or develop well or FLOURISH

vigorously
approve or sanction
344 (something), especially
CONDONE OVERLOOK
with reluctance
345 PAIL bucket BUCKET
346 BRISK quicken something / active and QUICK
energetic

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347 GRUESOME causing repulsion or horror / HIDEOUS
grisly
348 PERIODIC appearing or occurring at REGULAR
intervals
349 APPRAISE assess the value or quality of INFORM
having, showing, or involving a
350 system,
SYSTEMATICALLY METHODICALLY
method, or plan
351 SOLE one and only ONLY
352 CORDIAL warm and friendly FRIENDLY
not physically or mentally
353 strong, especially
INFIRM WEAK
through age or illness
conducive to or suggestive of
354 good health and
WHOLESOME SOUND
physical well being
355 the quality of being powerfully
and
ALLURE TEMPT
mysteriously attractive or
fascinating
356 PERISH die, especially in a violent or DIE
sudden way
mental illness marked by
periods of great excitement
357
or euphoria, delusions, and
overactivity / an excessive
MANIA MADNESS
enthusiasm or
desire / an obsession
appearing to be true or real only
358 until
SUPERFICIAL SHALLOW
examined more closely
careful not to waste money or
359
resources / giving good value
ECONOMICAL or return in relation to the THRIFTY
money, time, or effort expended
the introductory part of a
360 statute or deed,
PREAMBLE INTRODUCTION
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stating its purpose, aims, and

justification
a person who publicly supports
361 or
ADVOCATE SUPPORT
recommends a particular cause
or policy
362 COLLATE collect and combine ASSEMBLE
a defensive wall of a castle
363
or walled city, having a
RAMPART broad top with a walkway PARAPET
and
typically a stone parapet
364 TRIBULATION a cause of great trouble or SUFFERING
suffering
extreme unwillingness to spend
365 money or use
PARSIMONY MISERLINESS
resources
366 INSOLENT showing a rude and arrogant DISRESPECTFUL
lack of respect
367 INNOCUOUS not harmful or offensive HARMLESS
368 INGENUOUS innocent and unsuspecting INNOCENT
369 BAFFLE totally bewilder or perplex PUZZLE
370 APEX the highest point of TOP
achievement / a climax
371 ACCOMPLISH achieve or complete successfully ACHIEVE
372 PROTRUDE extend beyond or above a BULGE
surface
373 ASSAULT make a physical attack on ATTACK
374 ENGROSS absorb all the attention or ABSORB
interest of
375 SOLITARY done or existing alone LONELY
a person who actively opposes
376 or is hostile to
ANTAGONIST OPPONENT
someone or something; an
adversary

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lacking interest or excitement
377
/ dull / of this earthly world
MUNDANE rather than a heavenly or ORDINARY
spiritual one
378 ADVERSITY a difficult or unpleasant MISFORTUNE
situation
379 DEMISE a person's death DEATH
380 SPURIOUS not being what it purports to be FAKE
/ false or fake
381 VANISH disappear suddenly and DISAPPEAR
completely

382 COARSE rough or harsh in texture ROUGH

prevent the occurrence of /
383 discourage (someone) from
DETER doing something by instilling TO HINDER
doubt or fear of the
consequences
384 HURDLE a problem or difficulty that must OBSTACLE
be overcome
385 BARBARIC savagely cruel / primitive / UNCIVILISED
unsophisticated
kept secret or done secretively,
386 especially
CLANDESTINE SECRET
because illicit
an overwhelming feeling of
387 great happiness or
ECSTASY JOY
joyful excitement
go for and then bring back
388 (someone or
FETCH BRING
something) for someone
389 PACIFIC peaceful in character or intent PEACEFUL
390 SOLITARY done or existing alone LONELY
391 ABSURD wildly unreasonable, illogical, or RIDICULOUS
inappropriate

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a small open fronted hut or
cubicle from
392
which newspapers,
KIOSK STORE
refreshments, tickets, etc. are
sold
imitate (copy someone or their
393
actions or words), especially in
MIMIC order to entertain or COPY
ridicule
work extremely hard or
394 incessantly /
TOIL WORKHARD
exhausting physical labour
395 ASCRIPTION the attribution of something to a ATTRIBUTION
cause
declare (someone) free from
396 guilt, obligation,
ABSOLVE ACQUIT
or punishment
a departure from what is
397 normal, usual, or
ABERRATION DEVIATION
expected, typically an
unwelcome one
serious and unrelenting,
398 especially in the
STERN STRICT
assertion of authority and
exercise of discipline
a fortress, typically one on high
399 ground above
CITADEL FORTRESS
a city
having or showing great
400 knowledge or
ERUDITE SCHOLARLY
learning
feel deep respect or admiration
401 for
REVERE RESPECT
(something)
done or occurring again several
402 times in the
REPEATED REITERATED
same way

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obtain something from (a
403 specified source) / base a
DERIVE concept on an extension or OBTAIN
modification
of (another concept)

having or conveying undue or

404 indecent
SALACIOUS LUSTFUL
interest in sexual matters
an experience involving the
405 apparent
HALLUCINATION DELUSION
perception of something not
present
a complicated irregular
406
network of passages or paths in
LABYRINTH which it is difficult to find one's MEANDERING
way
/ a maze
a form of decoration consisting
407
of thin strips of shiny metal foil
TINSEL attached to a long piece of DECORATION
thread
excessively talkative, especially
408 on trivial
GARRULOUS TALKATIVE
matters
an event causing great and
409 usually sudden
CATASTROPHE CALAMITY
damage or suffering / a disaster
410 HAPPINESS the state of being happy BLISS
give a polite word of recognition
411 or sign of
GREET WELCOME
welcome when meeting
(someone)

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come together / assemble or
412 accumulate /
bring together and take in
GATHER CONGREGATE
from scattered places or
sources
413 HUMOROUS causing laughter and WITTY
amusement
414 HARD with a great deal of effort DIFFICULT
415 AMELIORATE make (something bad or IMPROVE
unsatisfactory) better
a list of goods sent or services
416 provided, with a
INVOICE STATEMENT
statement of the sum due for
these / a bill
417 CONJURER a performer of conjuring tricks MAGICIAN
showing or motivated by
418 susceptibility to
VENAL CORRUPT
bribery
deviating from what is
419 normal or usual, typically
ABNORMAL in a way that is UNNATURAL
undesirable or
worrying
control or superiority over
420 someone or
MASTERY AUTHORITY
something
an idiosyncratic belief or
impression maintained
421
despite being contradicted by
reality or rational argument,
DELUSION ILLUSION
typically as a
symptom of mental disorder
422 according to the rules of logic or
formal
LOGICAL RATIONAL
argument

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using money and other
423 resources carefully
THRIFTY ECONOMICAL
and not wastefully
424 ADMONITION a firm warning or reprimand WARNING
escape or avoid (someone or
425 something),
EVADE AVOID
especially by guile or trickery
acting or done quickly and
426 without thought or
IMPETUOUS HASTY
care
not really what it is represented
427 as being /
PRETEND FEIGN
imaginary
experiencing or expressing
428 severe mental or
ANGUISHED SORROWFUL
physical pain or suffering
skilled at gaining an advantage,
429 especially
WILY CUNNING
deceitfully
430 TEMERITY excessive confidence or AUDACITY
boldness / audacity
compensate for / to save
431 (somebody) from the
REDEEM SAVE
power of evil
meet (someone) unexpectedly
432 / unexpectedly be faced with or
ENCOUNTERED experience (something hostile FACED
or difficult)
433 FLUNG throw or hurl forcefully THREW
possessing or showing courage
434 or
VALIANT COURAGEOUS
determination
435 PLUMP having a full rounded shape FAT
436 TRANSIENT lasting only for a short time / TRANSITORY
impermanent

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437 FURY wild or violent anger ANGER

reserved or uncommunicative in
438 speech /
TACITURN SILENT
saying little
439 WANDER walk or move in a leisurely or ROAM
aimless way
440 bad, tempered, argumentative,
and
CANTANKEROUS QUARRELSOME
uncooperative
a person's employment or main
441 occupation,
especially regarded as worthy
VOCATION OCCUPATION
and requiring dedication
442 HONEST free of deceit / truthful and UPRIGHT
sincere
443 OBSTREPEROUS noisy and difficult to control UNRULY
free (someone or something)
444 from a
EXTRICATE FREE
constraint or difficulty
445 CREDIBLE able to be believed/ convincing BELIEVABLE
446 VORACIOUS wanting or devouring great GREEDY
quantities of food
447 TRANSIENT lasting only for a short time / FLEETING
impermanent
448 SCINTILLATING sparkling or shining brightly GLITTERING
449 HUMANE having or showing compassion SYMPATHETIC
or benevolence
having or showing shrewdness
450 and good
judgement, especially in
CANNY CLEVER
money or business matters
451 TEPID only slightly warm / lukewarm WARM
452 AFFLUENT having a great deal of money / PROSPEROUS
wealthy

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a strong or habitual liking for
453 something or
PENCHANT LIKING
tendency to do something
unreasonably high (of a price or
454 amount
EXORBITANT EXCESSIVE
charged)

clever at achieving one's aims

455 by indirect or
CRAFTY CUNNING
deceitful methods
modest or shy because of a lack
456 of self
DIFFIDENT TIMID
confidence
able to resume its normal shape
457 spontaneously after being
stretched or compressed
ELASTIC FLEXIBLE
458 evaluate or estimate the nature,
ability, or
ASSESS MEASURE
quality of
459 ABJURE solemnly renounce (a belief, RENOUNCE
cause, or claim)
an event causing great and
460 usually sudden
CATASTROPHE TRAGEDY
damage or suffering /a disaster
a feeling and expression of
461 contempt or
SCORN DESPISE
disdain for someone or
something
462 AUGUST respected and impressive DIGNIFIED
463 PERIL serious and immediate danger DANGER
464 AFFLUENT having a great deal of money; PROSPEROUS
wealthy
make (someone) cruel, violent,
465 or insensitive
to the pain of others by
BRUTALIZE ILLTREAT
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the most successful point / the
466 culmination / a
PINAACLE SUMMIT
high, pointed piece of rock
reproduce (a message, sound,
467 or transmission)
GARBLE CONFUSE
in a confused and distorted way
time spent recovering from an
468 illness or
CONVALESCENCE RECOVER
medical treatment /recuperation
469 INSIPID lacking flavor / weak or BLAND
tasteless
having minute interstices
470 through which liquid
POROUS PERMEABLE
or air may pass

characterized by friendliness
471 and absence of
AMICABLE FRIENDLY
discord
read (something), typically in a
472 thorough or
PERUSE EXAMINE
careful way
473 IMPREVIOUS not allowing fluid to pass IMPENETRABLE
through
in accordance with the highest
474 standards /
IMPECCABLE FLAWLESS
faultless
in the end, especially after a
475 long delay,
EVENTUALLY FINALLY
dispute, or series of problems
continue in an opinion or course
476 of action in
PERSIST INSIST
spite of difficulty or opposition
talk in a rapid, excited, and
477 often
JABBER CHATTER
incomprehensible way
478 MEANDER follow a winding course (of a CURVE
river or road)
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the action or process of
479 transmitting
TRANSMISSION CONVEYANCE
something or the state of being
transmitted
have an intense feeling of
480
longing for something, typically
YEARN something that one has TO CRAVE
lost or been separated from
satisfactory or acceptable in
481 quality or
ADEQUATE ENOUGH
quantity
continue in a course of action
482 even in the face
of difficulty or with little or no
PERSEVERE PERSIST
indication of success
occurring at irregular intervals
483 or only in a few
SPORADIC SCATTERED
places / scattered or isolated
484 VIVACIOUS attractively lively and animated LIVELY
a suggested scheme or plan of
485 action,
PROPOSITION PROPOSAL
especially in a business context
a formal written request,
typically one signed
486
by many people, appealing
PETITION APPEAL
to authority in respect of a
particular cause
having or displaying a friendly
487 and pleasant
AMIABLE FRIENDLY
manner
488 FORSAKEN abandoned or deserted ABANDONED
489 CANDID truthful and straightforward / HONEST
frank
490 CURIOUS eager to know or learn INQUISITIVE
something
involving or requiring strenuous
491 effort;
ARDUOUS DIFFICULT
difficult and tiring

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492 SHAM a thing that is not what it is FAKE
purported to be
493 FUTILITY pointlessness or uselessness USELESSNESS
494 GUILE sly or cunning intelligence CUNNING
feeling or showing an envious
495
resentment of someone or
JEALOUS their achievements, ENVIED
possessions,
or perceived advantages
a widespread occurrence of an
496 infectious
EPIDEMIC WIDESPREAD
disease in a community at a
particular time
497 RETALIATE make an attack in return for a AVENGE
similar attack

give (someone) something,

498 typically money, in recognition
COMPENSATE of loss, suffering, or injury MAKE UP FOR
incurred; recompense
499 TRANSIENT lasting only for a short time / TEMPORARY
impermanent
500 QUICKEN make or become faster or ACCELERATE
quicker
a failure of social intelligence
501 in which a person is easily
GULLIBILITY tricked or manipulated into an SIMPLICITY
ill advised course of action
502 EMIT produce and discharge DISCHARGE
the action of humiliating
503 someone or the state
HUMILIATION DISHONOUR
of being humiliated
504 SNOOZE a short, light sleep, especially SLEEP
during the day

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ask someone urgently and
505 fervently to do or
BESEECH BEG
give something
506 SPURIOUS not being what it purports to be FAKE
/ false or fake
MAKE OR
507 BECOME
OSSIFY turn into bone or bony tissue
LIKE A BONE
508 AMELIORATE make (something bad or TO IMPROVE
unsatisfactory) better
509 DWINDLE diminish gradually in size, DECREASE
amount, or strength
existing but not yet developed
510 or manifest;
LATENT HIDDEN
hidden or concealed
511 PECULIAR different to what is normal or STRANGE
expected
512 a principle or belief, especially
one of the main
TENET BELIEF
principles of a religion or
philosophy
513 REPEAL revoke or annul (a law or act of CANCELLATION
parliament
514 ODIOUS extremely unpleasant / HATEFUL
repulsive
cease to support or look after
515 (someone) /
ABANDON FORSAKE
desert
decorate or embellish
516 (something, especially
GARNISH ADORN
food
517 ADMONISH reprimand firmly CHIDE
competent or skilled in doing or
518 using
PROFICIENT ADEPT
something
519 TIRADE a long, angry speech of criticism RANT
or accusation
520 SINUOUS having many curves and turns SERPENTINE
521 VIABLE capable of working successfully WORKABLE
/ feasible

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522 ERRONEOUS wrong / incorrect FALSE
relating to the viscera (the
523
internal organs in the main
VISCERAL cavities of the body, especially BODILY
those
in the abdomen, e.g. the
intestines)
524 OPULENT ostentatiously costly and RICH
luxurious
FINDING OUT
having or showing NEW
525
initiative and WAYS OF
ENTERPRISING
resourcefulness DOING
THINGS
showing smug or uncritical
526 satisfaction with
COMPLACENT SATISFIED
oneself or one's achievements
an act or instance of
527 summarizing and
RECAPITULATION RECALL
restating the main points of
something
528 VERISIMILITUDE the appearance of being true or AUTHENTICITY
real
an opinion or conclusion formed
529 on the basis
CONJECTURE GUESS
of incomplete information
530 ANNIHILATE destroy utterly/obliterate DESTROY
a place, typically a large, deep
531
pit, from which stone or other
QUARRY materials are or have been VICTIM
extracted
the action of interfering or the
532 process of
INTERFERENCE OBSTRUCTION
being interfered with
compelling attractiveness or
533 charm that can
CHARISMA CHARM
inspire devotion in others

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a small platform on which a
534
person may stand to be seen by
PODIUM an audience, as when making a DIAS
speech or conducting an
orchestra
in a state of mind which
535 prevents normal
perception, behaviour, or
INSANE MAD
social interaction; seriously
mentally ill
536 INGENUOUS innocent and unsuspecting CANDID
537 DAMP slightly wet WET
an increase or revival after a
538 period of little
RESURGENCE RENEWAL
activity, popularity, or
occurrence
a long, thin, flat piece of wood
539 or other hard material, used for
BOARD floors or other building PLANK
purposes

540 SPUME froth or foam, especially that FOAMS

found on waves
541 PERSUE follow or chase (someone or READ
something)
542 DIMINISH make or become less REDUCE
543 FRUGAL simple and plain and costing ECONOMICAL
little
the direct vote of all the
544 members of an
electorate on an important
PLEBISCITE REFERENDUM
public question such as a
change in the constitution
545 EFFIGY a sculpture or model of a person DUMMY

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a preference or special liking for
546 something; a
PREDILECTION PREFERENCE
bias in favour of something
547 having or showing deep
religious feeling or
DEVOUT PIOUS
commitment
548 BANE a cause of great distress or CURSE
annoyance
549 OSTRACIZE exclude from a society or group EXPEL
550 BUMPTIOUS irritatingly self assertive CONCEITED
551 DRIZZLE light rain falling in very fine SPRINKLE
drops
552 INEVITABLE certain to happen UNAVOIDABLE
553 ENORMOUS very large in size, quantity, or IMMENSE
extent
554 RECTIFY put right CORRECT
555 HONOUR high respect great esteem RESPECT
556 FELICITATED congratulate CONGRATULATE
D
557 ACQUIRE buy or obtain PROCURE
558 ANNOY causing irritation or annoyance OFFEND
an act or judgement that is
559 misguided or
MISTAKE ERROR
wrong
560 FLITHY disgustingly dirty DIRTY
a strong feeling of suitability for
561 a particular
VOCATION OCCUPATION
career or occupation
562 LIMPID completely clear and CLEAR
transparent
563 GOURMET a connoisseur of good food GASTRONOME
combine or cause to combine to
564 form a single
MERGE BLEND
entity
a vigorous campaign for
565 political, social, or
CRUSADE CAPMPAIGN
religious change
566 LOUSY very poor or bad AWFUL

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a thing that is caused or
567 produced by
RESULT OUTCOME
something else /a consequence
or outcome
568 INVINCIBLE too powerful to be defeated or UNASSAILABLE
overcome
a distinguished conductor or
569
performer of classical music / a
MAESTRO distinguished figure in any GENIUS
sphere
570 CHASTISE rebuke or reprimand severely UPBRAID
a person used by others for
571 their own
PAWN DUPE
purposes
lacking physical strength,
572 especially as a result
FEEBLE WEAK
of age or illness
a wife, husband, or companion,
573 in particular
CONSORT PARTNER
the spouse of a reigning
monarch
574 ACCURACY the quality or state of being PRECISION
correct or precise
575 GENUINE truly what something is said to AUTHENTIC
be
income, especially when of an
576 organization
REVENUE INCOME
and of a substantial nature
577 QUEST a long or arduous search for SEARCH
something
feeling or showing an envious
578
resentment of someone or
JEALOUS their achievements, ENVIOUS
possessions,
or perceived advantages
579 DESULTORY lacking a plan, purpose FRUGAL

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having or showing care and
580 conscientiousness
DILIGENT INDUSTRIOUS
in one's work or duties
581 ETERNAL lasting or existing forever / FOREVER
without end
582 STROLL walk in a leisurely way WALK
583 BRUTAL savagely violent SAVAGE
enjoy oneself in a lively and
584 noisy way,
REVEL MAKE MERRY
especially with drinking and
dancing

585 ADVERSITY a difficult or unpleasant MISERY

situation
586 DEVASTATION great destruction or damage DETRUCTION
a solution or remedy for all
587 difficulties or
PANACEA CURE ALL
diseases
588 INSOLENT showing a rude and arrogant OFFENSIVE
lack of respect
a person or thing that is
589 mysterious or difficult
ENIGMA RIDDLE
to understand
a person or thing that is
590 mysterious or difficult
DECIMATED DESTROYED
to understand
criticize in an abusive or angrily
591 insulting
REVILE ABUSE
manner
denoting a sin that is not
592 regarded as
VENIAL PARDONABLE
depriving the soul of divine
grace
in accordance with the highest
593 standards;
IMPECCABLE FAULTLESS
faultless

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compel or force (someone) to
594 follow a
CONSTRAIN RESTRICT
particular course of action
affected by lethargy (a lack of
595 energy and
LETHARGIC LAZY
enthusiasm) / sluggish and
apathetic
involving or requiring strenuous
596 effort;
ARDUOUS STRENUOUS
difficult and tiring
597 RECEPTACLE a hollow object used to contain CONTAINER
something
598 ADVERSITY a difficult or unpleasant MISFORTUNE
situation
goods that have been imported
599 or exported
CONTRABAND SMUGGLED
illegally
600 CUPIDITY greed for money or possessions GREED
601 MASTICATE chew (food) CHEW
a complicated irregular network
602 of passages
or paths in which it is difficult
LABYRINTH MAZE
to find one's way; a maze
603 ABORTIVE failing to produce the intended UNSUCCESSFUL
result
a person who acts obsequiously
604 towards
SYCOPHANT FLATTERER
someone important in order to
gain advantage
605 represent (something) as being
larger, better,
EXAGGERATE MAGNIFY
or worse than it really is
giving the worrying impression
606 that something
bad is going to happen /
OMINOUS THREATENING
threateningly inauspicious
feeling or expressing great
607 happiness and
JUBILANT REJOICING
triumph

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make (something) suitable for a
608 new use or
ADAPT ADJUST
purpose/modify
obedient or attentive to an
609 excessive or servile
OBSEQUIOUS SERVILE
degree
610 NEGOTIATION discussion aimed at reaching an BARGAINING
agreement
611 PALLID pale, typically because of poor PALE
health
making one feel strong, healthy,
612 and full of
INVIGORATING REFRESHING
energy
613 NEFARIOUS wicked or criminal WICKED
enlist (someone) compulsorily,
614 typically into
CONSCRIPT DRAFT
the armed services
615 INDOLENT wanting to avoid activity or LAZY
exertion /lazy
616 REPROOF an expression of blame or REBUKE
disapproval
recklessly extravagant or
617 wasteful in the use
PROFLIGATE WASTEFUL
of resources
618 HOODWINK deceive or trick DECEIVE
619 FORSWEAR agree to give up or do without FORSAKE

620 RATIONAL based on or in accordance with LOGICAL

reason or logic
set free, especially from legal,
621 social, or
EMANCIPATE LIBERATE
political restrictions
622 INNOCUOUS not harmful or offensive INOFFENSIVE
so surprised and confused that
623 one is unsure
NONPLUSSED PUZZLED
how to react

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624 having or showing too great a
readiness to
CREDULOUS GULLIBLE
believe things

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Study Material For English
 SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

● A synonym is a word/phrase, the meaning of which is the same or nearly the same as another
word or phrase. Words that are synonyms are described as synonymous.
● An antonym is a word/phrase that means the opposite of another word or phrase.

Synonyms and Antonyms List

Words Synonyms - Same Meaning Antonyms - Opposites

Abate Moderate, decrease Aggravate

Adhere Comply, observe Condemn, disjoin

Abolish Abrogate, annual Setup Establish

Acumen Awareness, brilliance Stupidity, Ignorance

Abash Disconcert, rattle Uphold, Discompose

Absolve Pardon, forgive Compel, Accuse

Abjure Forsake, renounce Approve, Sanction

Abject Despicable, servile Commendable, Praiseworthy

Abound Flourish, proliferate Deficient, Destitute

Abortive Vain, unproductive Productive

Acrimony Harshness, bitterness Courtesy, Benevolence

Accord Agreement, harmony Discord

Adjunct Joined, Added Separated, Subtracted

Adversity Misfortune, calamity Prosperity, Fortune

Adherent Follower, disciple Rival, Adversary

Adamant Stubborn, inflexible Flexible, Soft

Admonish Counsel, reprove Approve, Applaud

Allay Pacify, soothe Aggravate, Excite

Alien Foreigner, outsider Native, Resident

Ascend Climb Escalate Descend, Decline

Alleviate Abate, relieve Aggravate, Enhance

Allure Entice, fascinate Repulse Repel

Arraign Incriminate, indict Exculpate, Pardon

Amplify Augment, deepen Lessen, Contract

Axiom Adage, truism Absurdity, Blunder

Audacity Boldness, Courage Mildness, Cowardice

Authentic Accurate, credible Fictitious, unreal

Awkward Rude, blundering Adroit, clever

Barbarous Frustrate, perplex Civilized

Bleak Grim, Austere Bright, Pleasant

Bewitching Alluring, charming Repulsive, Repugnant

Baroque Florid, gilt Plain, unadorned

Brittle Breakable, crisp Tough, Enduring

Barrier Barricade, Obstacle Link, Assistance

 Baffle Astound, Faze Facilitate, Clarify

Bustle Commotion, Tumult Slowness, Quiet

Barren Desolate, Sterile Damp, Fertile

Bawdy Erotic, Coarse Decent, Moral

Bind Predicament Release

Batty Insane, silly Sane

Benevolent Benign, Generous Malevolent, Miserly

Befogged Becloud, Dim Clear headed, Uncloud

Base Vulgar, Coarse Summit, Noble

Benign Favorable, friendly Malignant, Cruel

Busy Active, Engaged Idle, Lazy

Bleak Austere, Blank Bright, Cheerful

Bold Adventurous Timid

Boisterous Clamorous, rowdy Placid, Calm

Blunt Dull, Insensitive Keen, Sharp

Callous obdurate, unfeeling Compassionate, Tender

Capable competent, able Incompetent, Inept

Calamity adversity, misfortune Fortune

Calculating Canny, Devious Artless, honest

 Calumny defamation, aspersion Commendation, Praise

Captivity imprisonment, confinement Freedom, Liberty

Captivate Charm, fascinate Disillusion offend

Chaste virtuous, pure Sullied, Lustful

Cease terminate, desist Begin, Originate

Compassion kindness, sympathy Cruelty, Barbarity

Chastise punish, admonish Cheer, encourage

Concede yield, permit Deny, reject

Comprise include, contain Reject, lack

Consent agree, permit Object Disagree

Concur approve, agree Differ, disagree

Consolidate solidify, strengthen Separate, Weaken

Consequence effect, outcome Origin, Start

Contempt scorn, disregard Regard, Praise

Conspicuous prominent, obvious Concealed, hidden

Contrary dissimilar, conflicting Similar, Alike

Contradict deny, oppose Approve, Confirm

Callous Insensitive, indurated Kind, merciful

Calm Harmonious, unruffled Stormy, turbulent

 Candid Blunt, bluff Evasive

Camouflage Cloak, disguise Reveal

Carnal Earthly, fleshly Spiritual

Captivate Beguile, bewitch Repel

Celebrated Acclaimed, lionized Unknown, Inglorious

Catholic Generic, liberal Narrow- minded

Censure Rebuke, reprimand Praise, Acceptance

Cement Plaster, mortar Disintegrate

Clandestine Covert, fruitive Open, Legal

Cheap Competitive, Inexpensive Dear, unreasonable

Coarse Bawdy, Boorish Fine, Chaste

Classic Simple, Typical Romantic, Unusual

Compact Bunched, thick Loose, Diffuse

Comic Clown, Jester Tragic, tragedian

Conceit Egotism, Immodesty Modesty

Compress Abbreviate, Shrink Amplify, Expand

Condemn Castigate, Chide Approve, Praise

Concord Agreement, accord Discord

Consolidate Centralize, Fortify Weaken

Confident Bold, Undaunted Diffident, cowardly

Creation Formation, foundation Destruction

Courtesy Generosity, Reverence Disdain, Rudeness

Cunning Acute, Smart Nave, Coarse

Decipher interpret, reveal Misinterpret, distort

Decay Collapse, decompose Flourish, Progress

Deceit deception, artifice Veracity, Sincerity

Defray spend, pay Disclaim, Repudiate

Defile contaminate, pollute Purify, sanctity

Demolish Ruin, devastate Repair, construct

Deliberate cautious, intentional Rash, Sudden

Deride mock, taunt Inspire, Encourage

Deprive despoil, divest Restore, Renew

Dissuade Remonstrate, Counsel Insite, Persuade

Disdain detest, despise Approve, praise

Dense Opaque, piled Sparse, brainy

Denounce Blame, boycott Defend

Despair Depression, misery Contentment, Hope

Derogatory Sarcastic, critical Laudatory, appreciative

 Docile Pliable, pliant Headstrong, obstinate

Destructive Catastrophic, pernicious Creative, Constructive

Dwarf Diminutive, Petite Huge, Giant

Eclipse Diminution, Dimming Shine, eclipse

Eager Keen, acquisitive Indifferent, apathetic

Ecstasy delight, exultation Despair, Calamity

Eccentric strange, abnormal Natural, Conventional

Encumbrance hindrance, obstacle Incentive, stimulant

Efface destroy, obliterate Retain, Maintain

Eloquence expression, fluency Halting, Stammering

Enormous colossal, mammoth Diminutive, negligible

Endeavour undertake, aspire Cease, quit

Equivocal uncertain, hazy Obvious, lucid

Epitome precise, example Increment, expansion

Eradicate destroy, exterminate Secure, plant

Fallacy delusion, mistake Veracity, Truth

Fabricate construct, produce Destroy, Dismantle

Fanatical narrow-minded, biased Liberal, Tolerant

Falter stumble, demur Persist, Endure

Ferocious cruel, fierce Gentle, Sympathetic

Feeble weak, frail Strong, Robust

Fluctuate deflect, vacillate Stabilize, resolve

Feud strife, quarrel Harmony, fraternity

Fragile weak, infirm Enduring, Tough

Forsake desert, renounce Hold, maintain

Frivolous petty, worthless Solemn, significant

Frantic violent, agitated Subdued, gentle

Frugality economy, providence Lavishness, extravagance

Gloom obscurity, darkness Delight, mirth

Gather Converge, huddle Disperse, Dissemble

Gorgeous magnificent, dazzling Dull, unpretentious

Glut stuff, satiate Starve, abstain

Grisly disgusting, atrocious Pleasing, attractive

Gracious courteous, beneficent Rude, Unforgiving

Guile cunning, deceit Honesty, frankness

Grudge hatred, aversion Benevolence, Affection

Genuine Absolute, Factual Spurious

Generosity Altruism, bounty Stinginess, greed

 Glory Dignity, renown Shame, Disgrace

Gloomy Bleak, cloudy Gay, Bright

Harass irritate, molest Assist, comfort

Hamper retard, prevent Promote, facilitate

Hazard Peril, danger Conviction, security

Hapless unfortunate, ill-fated Fortunate, Lucky

Haughty arrogant, pompous Humble, Submissive

Hideous frightful, shocking Attractive, alluring

Heretic non-conformist, secularist Conformable, religious

Harmony Conformity, Amicability Discord, discord

Hamstrung Cripple Debilitate Strengthen, Encourage

Honor Adoration, Reverence Denunciation, Shame

Hasty Abrupt, Impetuous Leisurely, Cautious

Humility Resignation, Fawning Boldness, Pride

Humble Meek, Timid Proud, Assertive

Impenitent Uncontrite, Obdurate Repentant

Hypocrisy Deception, Pharisaism Sincerity, frankness

Indifferent Equitable, Haughty Partial, Biased

Impulsive Flaky, Impetuous Cautious, Deliberate

 Infernal Damned, Accursed Heavenly,

Indigent Destitute, Impoverished Rich, Affluent

Interesting Enchanting, Riveting Dull, Uninteresting

Insipid Tedious, Prosaic Pleasing, appetizing

Immense huge, enormous Puny, Insignificant

Immaculate unsullied, spotless Defiled, Tarnished

Imminent impending, brewing Distant, Receding

Immerse submerge, involve Emerge, uncover

Impair diminish, deteriorate Restore, Revive

Immunity prerogative, privilege Blame, Censure

Impediment hurdle, obstruction Assistant, Concurrence

Impartial just, unbiased Prejudiced, Biased

Impute attribute, ascribe Exculpate, support

Impious irreligious, unholy Pious, Devout

Incompetent inefficient, unskilled Dexterous, Skilled

Inclination disposition, affection Indifference, Disinclination

Inevitable unavoidable, ascertained Unlikely, Doubtful

Incongruous inappropriate, absurd Compatible, harmonious

Ingenuous undisguised, naive Wily, Craftly

 Infringe violate, encroach Comply, Concur

Insipid tasteless, vapid Delicious, luscious

Insinuate allude, hint Conceal, Camouflage

Instill inculcate, inject Eradicate, extract

Insolvent indigent, destitute Wealthy, solvent

Intrigue scheme, conspiracy Candor, Sincerity

Intricate tangled, complicated Regulated, Orderly

Invective accusation, censure Approval, acclamation

Intrinsic genuine, fundamental Extraneous, incidental

Immaculate Exquisite, Impeccable Defiled, Tarnished

Invincible unconquerable, impregnable Effeminate, languid

Irrepressible irresistible, unconfined Composed, hesitant

Jejune dull, boring Interesting, exciting

Jaded tired, exhausted Renewed, recreated

Jubilant rejoicing, triumphant Melancholy, depressing

Jovial frolicsome, cheerful Solemn, morose

Just honest, impartial Unequal, unfair

Judicious thoughtful, prudent Irrational, foolish

Juvenile young, tender Dotage, antiquated

 Justify defend, exculpate Impute, arraign

Knave dishonest, scoundrel Paragon, innocent

Knotty complicated difficult Simple, manageable

Kindred relation, species Unrelated, dissimilar

Keen sharp, poignant Vapid, insipid

Knell death knell, last blow Reconstruction, rediscovery

Lax slack, careless Firm, reliable

Lavish abundant, excessive Scarce, deficient

Liable accountable, bound Unaccountable, apt to

Lenient compassionate, merciful Cruel, severe

Lucid sound, rational Obscure, hidden

Lure attract, entice Repel, dissuade

Linger loiter, prolong Hasten, quicken

Liberal magnanimous, generous Stingy, malicious

Lunacy delusion, insanity Normalcy, sanity

Luxuriant profuse, abundant Scanty, meagre

Luscious palatable, delicious Unsavory, tart

Languid Sluggish, apathetic Energetic, spirited

Mandatory Imperative, requisite Optional

 Malice Vengefulness, grudge Goodwill, Kindness

Merit Stature, Asset Demerit, dishonor

Masculine Gallant, strapping Feminine, meek

Mitigate alleviate, relieve Augment enhance

Miraculous marvelous, extraordinary Ordinary, trivial

Molest harass, tease Console, soothe

Modest humble, courteous Arrogant, pompous

Momentous notable, eventful Trivial, insignificant

Mollify appease, assuage Irritate, infuriate

Morbid Nasty, Macabre Healthy, Cheerful

Monotonous irksome, tedious Varied, pleasant

Murky dusky, dreary Bright, shining

Munificent liberal, hospitable Frugal, penurious

Mutual joint, identical Separate, distinct

Mutinous recalcitrant, insurgent Submissive, faithful

Nimble prompt, brisk Sluggish, languid

Niggardly miser, covetous Generous, profuse

Noxious baneful, injurious Healing, profitable

Notion Conceit, Apprehension Reality, Concrete

 Novice tyro, beginner Veteran, ingenious

Nonchalant indifferent, negligent Attentive, considerate

Nullify cancel, annual Confirm, Uphold

Numerous profuse, various Scarce, deficient

Obliging Complaisant, Willing Mulish, Obstinate

Obstruct impede, prevent Hasten, encourage

Obstinate Stubborn, Adamant Pliable, flexible

Obscure Arcane, Vague Prominent

Obvious Evident, apparent Obscure, ambiguous

Obtain Access, Inherit Forfeit

Offensive Abhorrent, obnoxious Engaging, fascinating

Odious Malevolent, obnoxious Engaging, fascinating

Offspring descendant, sibling Ancestor, forefather

Occult latent, ambiguous Intelligible, transparent

Opaque obscure, shady Transparent, bright

Ominous Menacing, Foreboding Auspicious

Oracular cryptic, vague Lucid, distinct

Optimist Idealist Pessimist

Ornamental decorative, adorned Unseemly, plain

 Ordain Order, impose Revoke abolish

Outrage offence, maltreatment Praise, favour

Outbreak eruption, insurrection Compliance, subjection

Persuade Cajole, Impress Dissuade, halt

Pacify Appease, Chasten Irritate, worsen

Propagate Inseminate, fecundate Suppress, deplete

Perturbed Flustered, anxious Calm

Prompt Precise, Punctual Slow, Negligent

Progress Pace, Betterment Retrogress, worsening

Pamper Flatter, indulge Deny, disparage

Prudence Vigilance, Discretion Indiscretion

Peerless matchless, unrivalled Mediocre, commonplace

Paramount foremost, eminent Trivial, inferior

Pertness flippancy, impudence Modesty, diffidence

Peevish perverse, sullen Suave, amiable

Placid tranquil, calm Turbulent, hostile

Perverse petulant, obstinate Complacent, docile

Precarious doubtful, insecure Assured

Pompous haughty, arrogant Unpretentious, humble

Predicament plight, dilemma Resolution, confidence

Quaint Queer, strange Familiar, usual

Quack Impostor, deceiver Upright, unfeigned

Quell subdue, reduce Exacerbate, agitate

Quarantine seclude, screen Befriend, socialize

Quibble equivocate, prevaricate Unfeigned, plain

Rapidity Quickness, Velocity Inertia, lanquidity

Raid Incursion, Foray Retreat, release

Rebellious Restless, attacking Submissive, Compliant

Reason Acumen, Bounds Folly, Speculation

Reluctant Cautious, Averse anxious, Eager

Rectify Amend, Remedy Falsify, Worsen

Ravage Destroy, ruin Reconstruct, renovate

Remnant Residue, piece Entire, whole

Ratify consent, approve Deny, dissent

Restrain Detain, Confine Incite

Redeem Recover, liberate Conserve lose

Remorse Regret, penitence Ruthlessness, obduracy

Remonstrate Censure, protest Agree, loud

Resentment Displeasure, wrath Content, Cheer

Rescind Annul, abrogate Delegate, permit

Reverence Respect, esteem Disrespect, affront

Retract Recant, withdraw Confirm, assert

Rustic Rural, uncivilized Cultured, Refined

Rout Vanquish, overthrow Succumb, withdraw

Ruthless Remorseless, inhumane Compassionate, lenient

Savage Wild, untamed Polished, Civilized

Sacred Cherish, Divine Ungodly, Profane

Steep Course, lofty Flat, gradual

Startled Frightened, Shocked Waveringly

Sublime Magnificent, eminent Ridiculous

Stranger Immigrant, guest Acquaintance, national

Sympathy Tenderness, harmony Antipathy, Discord

Succinct Concise, Terse Lengthy, polite

Sarcastic Ironical, derisive Courteous, gracious

System Scheme, Entity Chaos, Disorder

Shrewd Cunning, craftly Simple, imbecile

Saucy Impudent, insolent Modest, humble

 Servile Slavish, Docile Aggressive, Dominant

Scanty scarce, insufficient Lavish, multitude

Slander defame, malign Applaud, approve

Shabby miserable, impoverished Prosperous, thriving

Solicit entreat, implore Protest oppose

Sneer mock, scorn Flatter, praise

Stain blemish, tarnish Honor, purify

Subterfuge Deceit, Stratagem Frankness, Openness

Sporadic intermittent, scattered Incessant, frequent

Spurious Fake, Counterfeit Genuine, Authentic

Squalid dirty, filthy Tidy, Attractive

Spry Nimble, Brisk Lethargic, Sluggish

Sterile Barren, Impotent Profitable, Potent

Successful Propitious, Felicitous Destitute, Untoward

Subsequent consequent, following Preceding, previous

Stupor lethargy, unconsciousness Sensibility, Consciousness

Subvert Demolish, sabotage Generate, organize

Substantial Considerable, solid Tenuous, fragile

Sycophant Parasite, flatterer Devoted, loyal

Superficial Partial, shallow Profound, discerning

Taciturn Reserved, silent Talkative, extrovert

Taboo Prohibit, ban Permit, consent

Temperate Cool, moderate Boisterous, violent

Tedious Wearisome. Irksome Exhilarating, lively

Tenacious Stubborn, Dodge Docile, non- resinous

Tenement Apartment, Digs Breakeven, dislodge

Timid Diffident, coward Bold, intrepid

Throng Assembly, crowd Dispersion, sparsity

Transient Temporal, transitory Lasting, enduring

Tranquil Peaceful, composed Violent, furious

Treacherous Dishonest, duplicitous Forthright, reliable

Trenchant Assertive, forceful Feeble, ambiguous

Tumultuous Violent, riotous Peaceful, harmonious

Trivial Trifling, insignificant Significant, veteran

Tame Compliant, Subdued Wild, untamed

Tyro Beginner, riotous Proficient, veteran

Thick Chunky, massive Thin, attenuated

Terse Incisive, Compact Diffuse, Gentle

 Tranquil Amicable, Calm Agitated, Fierce

Thrifty Frugal, prudent Extravagant

Tremble Vibrate Steady

Transparent Diaphanous Opaque

Utterly Completely, entirely Deficiently, incomplete

Uncouth Awkward, ungraceful Elegant, Compensate

Uncouth Boorish, Clownish Elegant, Compensate

Umbrage Chagrin, offense Sympathy, goodwill

Urge Incite, Implore Abhorrence, Abomination

Urchin Foundling, Orphan Creep, Knave

Vagrant Wander, roaming Steady, settled

Vain Arrogant, egoistic Modest

Vanity Conceit, pretension Modesty, Humility

Valor Bravery, prowess Fear, cowardice

Venom Poison, malevolence Antidote, Benevolent

Venerable Esteemed, honored Unworthy, immature

Vicious Corrupt, obnoxious Noble, Virtuous

Veteran Ingenious, experienced Novice, tyro

Vivacious Spirited, Energetic Dispirited, Unattractive

Vigilant Cautious, alert Careless, negligent

Vouch Confirm, consent Repudiate, prohibit

Vilify Malign, Slur, Defame Cherish, Commend

Vivid Eloquent, lucid Dull, Dim

Virtue Ethic, morality Vice, dishonesty

Wan Pale, faded Bright, healthy

Waive Relinquish, remove Impose, Clamp

Wary cautious, circumspect Heedless, negligent

Wane Decline, Dwindle Ameliorate, Rise

Wicked vicious, immoral Virtuous, Noble

Wed marry, combine Divorce, Separate

Wile Trickery, Artifice Naivety, honor

Wield Exert, employ Forgo, avoid

Wilt wither, perish Revive, bloom

Winsome Beautiful, Comely Alluring, Rapturous

Yield surrender abdicate Resist, protest

Yell shout, shriek Whisper muted

Yoke connect, harness Liberate, Release

Yearn languish, crave Content, satisfy

 Zenith summit, apex Nadir, base

Zeal eagerness, fervor Apathy, lethargy

Zig -zag oblique, wayward Straight, unbent

Zest delight, enthusiasm Disgust, passive

Directions (1-10): Given below are the statements with highlighted words. You are required to find
the word from the given options that can be replaced with the highlighted word without changing
the meaning of the sentence.

1. They say he is an uncouth person, but my perception is something different and I enjoy being with
him.

1. Unfriendly
2. Ill-mannered
3. Extremely Polite
4. Extremely boring

Answer: 2

2. The decision regarding the closer of the company was made over the vociferous objections by the
employees.

1. Dedicated
2. Violent
3. Silent
4. Loud

Answer: 4

3. Although the treatment was abortive, the doctor learned alot from the response by the medicine.

1. Ineffective
2. Productive
3. Great
4. Harmless

Answer: 1
4. The children in the party were not attracted to the vapid entertainment.

1. Dull
2. Grand
3. Fun
4. Serious

Answer: 1

5. Catherine gave a masterly performance in the taming of the shrew.

1. Cruel
2. Brilliant
3. Influencing
4. Craftly

Answer: 2

6. Because Jackson could not make it to the finals of the tournament he has been doleful to the point
of not being able to do anything.

1. Vivacious
2. Hopeless
3. Gloomy
4. Gleeful

Answer: 3

7. The speech given by the minister at the republic day parade was terse, plain and forcible.

1. Long
2. Brief
3. Expanded
4. Catchy

Answer: 2

8. She will come with us for the trek because since her birth she has been living in a placid hilly region
and miss that in the hustle of the city.

1. Calm
2. Clean
3. High
 4. Green
Answer: 1

9. Walk by the sea during dusk to experience the beauty of nature, you will see scintillating water,
crimson sky and the setting sun.

1. Frosty
2. Refreshing
3. Sparkling
4. Blazing

Answer: 3

10. Due to the therapies she has been undergoing, her body is too weak to combat the infection
anymore.

1. Normalize
2. Accord
3. Retreat
4. Fight

Answer: 4
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S.No. IDIOM & PHRASE Meaning Hindi Meaning

(SO(Audit), 1997)
1. SWEEPING STATEMENT Thoughtless statement व्यापक बयान
2. ALL AT SEA Puzzled आश्चययचककत
3. ENOUGH ROPE Enough freedom for action कायय करने की स्वतंत्रा दे ना
4. BY FITS AND START Irregularly अननयमित
5. FELL FOUL OF Got into trouble with दवु वधा िें फंसना
6. TOKEN STRIKE Short strike held as warning बड़ी हड़ताल की चेतावनी
7. FACE THE MUSIC Get reprimanded डांट खाना / आलोचना झेलना
8. LOOK DOWN UPON Hate intensely घण
ृ ा करना
9. FLOGGING A DEAD HORSE Wasting time in useless effort बेकार कायय िें सिय बबायद
करना
10. UNDER A CLOUD Under suspicion शक के दायरे िें
(SO(Audit), 2001)
11. PLAYED HAVOC Caused destruction तबाही िचाना
12. NO LOVE LOST BETWEEN Not on good terms संबंधों िें खटास होना
13. FAIR AND SQUARE Honest ईिानदार
14. A WHITE ELEPHANT Costly or troublesome िहँगी और व्यर्य वस्तु
possession
15. OUT AND OUT Totally पूणत
य यः
16. ON THE CUFF On credit उधारी पर
17. DOES NOT HOLD WATER Cannot be believed ववश्वास करने के अयोग्य
18. A WILD GOOSE CHASE Futile search व्यर्य प्रयास
19. IN A TIGHT CORNER In a difficult situation कठिन परीस्स्र्नत िें
20. GREEN THUMB To have a natural interest स्वाभाववकता
(SO(Audit), 2003)
21. GOING PLACES Talented and successful प्रनतभाशाली और सफल
व्यस्तत
22. IN COLD BLOOD A murder done with intention ननगयि हत्या
and planning
23. OFF AND ON Occasionally कभी-कभी
24. HARD AND FAST Strict सख्त
25. TOOK TO HEELS Run away in fear डर कर भागना
26. TO KEEP UP To keep in touch संपकय िें रहना
27. MAKE A CLEAN BREAST Confess without reserve बबना झझझक या डर के जि
ु य या
गलती कबूलना

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28. HEADS WILL ROLL Transfers will take place स्र्ानांतरण होना
29. MAKE NO BONES ABOUT Do not have any hesitation in बेझझझक
anything
30. TAKE AFTER Resembles सिान होना
31. TO STAVE OFF Postpone टाल दे ना
32. TO GIVE A PIECE OF MIND To reprimand फटकारना
33. REST ON LAURELS To be complacent पुरानी उपलस्धधयों का
गुणगान करना
34. PAY THROUGH NOSE Pay an extremely high price अत्यधधक िल्
ू य भरना
35. DRAW ON FANCY Use imagination कल्पना करना
(SO(Audit), 2005)
36. TURN AN HONEST LIVING Make an legitimate living ईिानदारी से
37. GIVE THE GAME AWAY Give out the secret राज़ खोलना
38. CHEEK BY JOWL Very near बहुत नज़दीक
39. GIVE IN Yield हार िानना
40. RUN RIOT Act without restraint स्वतंत्रता का हनन करना
41. GO THROUGH FIRE AND Undergo any risk कोई भी खतरा िोल लेना
WATER
42. TALKING THROUGH HAT Talking nonsense बकवास करना
43. PUT UP WITH Tolerate बदायस्त करना
44. BY FITS AND STARTS Irregularly अननयमित
45. READING BETWEEN THE Understanding the hidden छुपे हुए अर्य को सिझ लेना
LINES meaning
(SO(Audit), 2006)
46. GET THE SACK Dismissed from बखायस्त होना
47. PROS AND CONS Considering all the facts सारे पहलुयों को जांचना
48. BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Very Quickly शीघ्रता से
49. IN THE GOOD BOOKS In favour with boss अच्छे सम्बन्ध बनाये रखना
50. IN THE LONG RUN Ultimately आझखरकार
51. TO BE ALWAYS ONE’S At one’s disposal (ready to आज्ञा िें हास्ज़र रहना
BECK AND CALL serve one’s master)
52. TURN A DEAF EAR Disregard / Ignore / Refuse अनसुना करना
53. AT ONE’S WIT’S END Puzzled / Confused / चककत
Perplexed
54. TO FIGHT TOOTH AND To fight in a determined way दृर्य ता के सार् संघर्य करना
NAIL for what you want
55. THE GREEN-EYED Used as a way of talking about ईर्षयायलु

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MONSTER jealousy
(SO(Audit), 2007)
56. SET THE RECORD Give a correct account सही धयौरा दे ना
STRAIGHT
57. GOOD SAMARITAN Helpful person परोपकारी व्यस्तत
58. BAD BLOOD Angry feeling संबंधों िें खटास होना
59. TO GO TO THE WHOLE To do it completely पण
ू य करना
HOG
60. LAY OUT Spend खचय करना
61. LAYING OFF Dismissal from jobs अस्र्ायी तौर पर ननकाल दे ना
62. BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS At rapid pace ठदन दन
ू ी और रात चौगनी
63. SPILLING THE BEANS Revealing the information राज़ उजागर करना
indiscreetly
64. CARRY OUT Execute आज्ञा का पालन करना
(SO(Audit), 2008)
65. WENT TO THE WINDS Dissipated/ To be utterly lost लुप्त हो जाना
66. INS AND OUTS Full details सारा वववरण
67. A WHITE ELEPHANT A costly but useless िहँगा परं तु बेकार
possession
68. FED UP Annoyed से परे शान होना
69. IN THE GOOD BOOKS In favour with कृपापात्र होना
70. SHARP PRACTICES Dishonest means भ्रर्षट साधन
71. IN HIGH SPIRITS Full of hope and enthusiasm आशा और उत्साह से भरा हुआ
72. SHAKE IN SHOES Tremble with fear डर से काँपना
73. FITS AND STARTS Not regularly अननयमित
74. CLOSE SHAVE Narrow escape बाल-बाल बचना

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75. TAKE WITH A GRAIN OF To listen to something with संदेह होना
SALT considerable doubt
76. HOBSON’S CHOICE No real choice at all कोई ववकल्प न होना
77. TO EAT A HUMBLE PIE To apologize िाफ़ी िाँगना
78. TO GIVE THE DEVIL HIS To give encouragement even दश्ु िन के अच्छे काि की
DUE to the enemy
सराहना करना
79. READING BETWEEN THE Looking for meanings that are छुपे हुए अर्य को सिझना
LINES not actually expressed
80. AN OPEN BOOK One that hold no secrets ननर्षकपट
81. AN AXE TO GRIND A private interest to serve स्वार्य से भरा उद्दे श्य
82. TO BLOW ONE’S OWN Praise one’s own abilities and अपना गुणगान करना
TRUMPET achievements
83. STAND-OFFISH Indifferent उदासीन
84. SOWING WILD OATS Irresponsible pleasure seeking युवावस्र्ा की गलनतयां करना
in young age
(TA(IT & CE), 2006)
85. BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Rapidly ठदन दन
ू ी और रात चौगनी
86. OF NO AVAIL Useless व्यर्य
87. A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Something unexpected and आकस्स्िक ववपवि
unpleasant
88. ON THE VERGE OF On the brink of पीड़ा का कारण
89. A SORE POINT Something which hurts अवप्रय ववर्य
90. RISE LIKE A PHOENIX With a new आपदा या ववनाश के बाद नए
FROM THE ASHES life/rebirth/reincarnation
मसरे से उभरना
91. TO KEEP UNDER WRAPS Secret गुप्त रखना
92. DIE IN HARNESS To die at one’s work काययवधध के दौरान ित्ृ यु होना
93. FAIR- WEATHER FRIEND A friend that deserts in िुसीबत िें सार् न दे ने वाला
difficulties
मित्र
94. EMERGE OUT OF THIN AIR Appear Suddenly अचानक प्रकट होना
95. CUT NO ICE Have no influence कोई प्रभाव न डालना
96. BRING TO LIGHT Introduce for discussion चचाय के मलए प्रस्तुत करना
97. CANNOT HOLD A CANDLE Cannot be compared to ननम्न स्तर का होना
TO
98. BURN ONE’S BOAT Leave no means of return वापसी का कोई साधन ना
छोड़ना / करो या िारो

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99. MAKE ONE’S FLESH CREEP Horrify डराना

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100. PROS AND CONS For and against / Analysis of पक्ष और ववपक्ष
all the given facts
101. TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT To consider ववचार करना
102. BLOW OVER Pass off शांत होना
103. RUN INTO Incurred / To experience िुसीबत का सािना करना
difficulties
104. BLUE-EYED BOYS Favorites पसंदीदा
105. DROPPING NAMES Hinting at high connections/ रौब जिाना
To mention famous people
you know or have met in
order to impress others
106. A RED LETTER DAY An important day िहत्वपूणय ठदन
107. BONE TO PICK Cause of quarrel/ Bone of झगड़े का कारण
contention
108. AT STONE’S THROW Very near नज़दीक
109. STRUCK A CHILL TO THE Arouse fear/to make डराना
HEART somebody afraid
110. END IN A FIASCO A total or utter failure ववफलता के सार् अंत होना
(TA(IT & CE), 2008)
111. FALL BACK To turn or move back हार िानना
112. TURN UP ONE’S NOSE AT To reject / Despises नीचा सिझना
113. TURN ONE’S HEAD To feel proud in a way that घिंड करना
other people find it annoying
114. HIGH AND DRY Neglected / To leave someone अकेला
helpless
115. TAKE FOR GRANTED To accept readily / To pre- िान कर चलना
suppose as certainly true
116. MINCE MATTERS To confuse issues/ to mix facts तथ्यों को मिला कर भ्रमित
करना
117. CURRYING FAVOUR WITH Ingratiating / Trying too hard खश
ु ािद कर के कृपापात्र
to get please somebody
बनना
118. SET ONE’S FACE AGAINST Oppose strongly कड़ा ववरोध करना
119. STROM IN A TEA CUP Commotion (angry/worry) छोटी से बात पर बहुत शोरगल
ु
over a trivial matter
करना
(TA(IT & CE), 2009)
120. PUTTING ONE’S FOOT Take a firm stand / Asserting परू जोर कोमशश करना
DOWN one’s authority
121. THE MAN IN THE STREET An ordinary man (common आि आदिी

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122. TO CATCH UP WITH To compete with स्पधाय करना
123. FIGHT TO THE BITTER END To fight a losing battle हारी हुई बाज़ी लड़ना
124. THROW DOWN A GLOVE To accept defeat हार िानना
125. READ BETWEEN THE Understanding the hidden नछपे हुए अर्य को सिझना
LINES meaning
126. LET THE CAT OUT OF THE To utter a secret carelessly or राज़ उजागर करना
BAG by mistake
127. TO HAVE TOO MANY To get engage in too many बहुत सरे उपक्रिो िें एकसार्
IRON IN THE FIRE enterprises at the same time
व्यस्त होना
128. FALL THROUGH To fail असफल होना
129. CUT ONE OFF, WITHOUT Disinheriting / To expel from जायदाद से बेदखल होना
A SHILLING fraternal property
(Statistical Investigator, 2005)
130. TO SMELL A RAT To suspect a trick कुछ गलत है -ये िहसूस कर
लेना
131. TURN A DEAF EAR Disobey अनसन
ु ा करना
132. HAVE THE LAST LAUGH To be victorious at the end of अनपेनछत जीतना
an argument / To succeed
when others thought you
would not
133. RED LETTER DAY Happy and significant day िहत्वपुणय ठदन
(Gala day)
134. TO BLAZE A TRAIL To lead the way as a pioneer अग्रसर होना
135. TO BEAT A RETREAT – To run away in fear from a डर कर भागना
dangerous or unpleasant
situation
136. TO STEER CLEAR OF Avoid टालना
137. TO GET ONE’S OWN BACK To get one’s revenge बदला लेना
138. TO RUN ACROSS To meet by chance सहसा मिल जाना
139. A DARK HORSE An unforeseen competitor अनपेनछत ववजेता
(Statistical Investigator, 2006)
140. PUT UP WITH Endure सहन करना
141. GOT THE SACK Dismissed from service बखायस्त होना
142. HERCULEAN TASK A work requiring very great बहुत कठिन कायय
effort
143. BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Rapidly तेज़ी से
144. HELTER-SKELTER In disorderly haste अस्त-व्यस्त
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145. GO TO THE WINDS Disappear लप्ु त हो जाना

146. MAKE DUCKS AND Squander अपव्यय करना
DRAKES OF
147. ON THE LEVEL Honest and sincere ईिानदार
148. DONE FOR Ruined उजड़ा हुआ
149. MAKE A CLEAN BREAST Confess जुिय या गलती कबूलना
150. TO END IN SMOKE To come to nothing, no ननरर्यक प्रयास
outcome
151. TO HAVE SOMETHING UP Having a secret plan or गुप्त योजना
ONE’S SLEEVE solution
152. TO TAKE TO ONE’S HEEL To run away भाग जाना
153. TO TURN A DEAF EAR To be indifferent अनसुना कर दे ना
154. AT SNAIL’S PACE To do things very slowly बहुत धीिी गनत से
155. TO RUN ONE DOWN To disparage someone उपेक्षा करना
156. TO BLOW ONE’S OWN To praise oneself अपने िँह
ु -मिया मिट्िू बनना
TRUMPET
157. TO FACE THE MUSIC To bear the consequences पररणाि सहना
158. TO TAKE SOMEONE TO To scold someone डांटना
TASK
159. AT ONE’S WIT Puzzled/Confused/Perplexed घबराया हुआ
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160. AT STAKE In danger/ that can be lost or दांव पर लगा हुआ
won depending on the success
of a particular action
161. TO PLAY TO THE GALLERY To behave in an exaggerated लोकवप्रयता प्राप्त करने के
way to attract people’s
मलए आडम्बरपूणय व्यवहार
attention
करना
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163. SITTING ON THE FENCE Hesitating which side to take ककसी का पक्ष ना लेना
164. NO LOVE LOST BETWEEN Not on good terms मित्रता का ना होना
(SAS, 2005)
165. A MAN IN THE STREET An ordinary person / Common आि आदिी
man
166. BLOOD RUNNING COLD Become very frightened बहुत घबरा जाना
167. PLAYING TO THE GALLERY Befooling the common man लोकवप्रयता प्राप्त करने के
मलए आडम्बरपूणय व्यवहार
करना
168. COME OUT OF ONE’S To appear suddenly अचानक प्रकट होना
SHELL
169. TO HAVE NOT A LEG TO Unable to prove or explain प्रिाझणत ना कर पाना
STAND ON why something is reasonable
(CPO, 2010)
170. LAY DOWN ARMS To surrender आत्िसिपयण करना
171. MAKING HAY WHILE THE Taking advantage of a अच्छे िौके का लाभ उिाना
SUN SHINES favorable opportunity
172. BLOW ONE’S OWN To praise oneself अपने िँह
ु -मिया मिट्िू बनना
TRUMPET
173. BEAR WITH Support / To be patient with सहन करना
some body or something
(especially through
difficulties)
174. GIVE VENT TO To emphasize or to express प्रकट करना
175. TURN A DEAF EAR Pay no attention अनसुना करना
176. BONE OF CONTENTION Matter of dispute झगड़े का कारण
177. STAND ON OWN FEET To be independent आधर्यक रूप से स्वतंत्र होना
178. BY FITS AND STARTS Irregularly अननयमित रूप से
179. OVER HEAD AND EARS Completely पूणत
य यः
(CGL T-1, 2011)
180. TO CALL IT A DAY To conclude proceedings ठदन का काि बंद कर दे ना
181. TO PUT UP WITH To tolerate बदायश्त करना
182. TO FACE THE MUSIC To bear the consequences ककये का पररणाि भग
ु तना
183. YEOMAN’S SERVICE Social work उत्कृर्षट कायय
184. TO TAKE TO HEARTS Deeply affected by something दिल पर लेना
185. TO SMELL A RAT To be suspicious दाल िें काला लगना
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187. TO TAKE SOMEONE FOR A To deceive (cheat) someone धोखा दे ना
RIDE
188. IN COLD BLOOD Intentional / Excitedly जानबूझकर / क्रूरतापूवक
य
189. A DAMP SQUIB A disappointing result ऊँची दक
ु ान फ़ीका पकवान
190. TO BITE THE DUST To be defeated परास्जत होना
191. TO TAKE TO ONE’S HEEL To run away भाग जाना
192. TO BE ALL AT SEA Lost and confused उलझा हुआ
193. COLD COMFORT Slight satisfaction झूिी तसल्ली
194. A BOLT FROM THE BLUE An unexpected and आकस्स्िक घटना
unpleasant event
195. TO FEATHER ONE’S NEST To make oneself rich (in अपना घर भरना
position or in monetary
terms)
196. TO DIE IN HARNESS To die while in service काि करते हुए ित्ृ यु होना
197. TO SHOW A CLEAN PAIR To escape / Run away भाग जाना
OF HEELS
198. TO FLOG A DEAD HORSE To waste one’s efforts व्यर्य प्रयास करना
199. TO STRAIN EVERY NERVE To make utmost efforts खून पसीना एक करना
(CPO, 2011)
200. A BOLT FORM THE BLUE Unexpected problem आकस्स्िक घटना
201. SAILING IN THE SAME Being in the same difficult सािान स्स्र्नत िें होना
BOAT situation
202. GIFT OF THE GAB Ability to speak well भार्ण क्षिता
203. TO KEEP THE WOLF FROM Escape starvation ककसी तरह से गुज़ारा करना
THE DOOR
204. SOFT OPTION Easy and agreeable option आसान ववकल्प

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205. A LITTLE GUSH OF Feeling grateful आभारी होना
GRATITUDE
206. TO LOSE GROUND To become less popular प्रमसद्धता खोना
207. TO FALL BACK ON To use or do something else आश्रय लेना
after other things have failed
208. TO MAKE ONE’S BLOOD To make somebody furious खून खौलना
BOIL
209. WEAR AND TEAR Damage टूट-फूट
210. TO ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE To cause additional anger हालात को बदतर बनाना
211. HAND IN GLOVE In close relationship घननर्षि संबंध
212. TO MAKE A MOUNTAIN To give great importance to बात का बतंगड़ बना दे ना
OF A MOLEHILL little things
213. TO SPEAK ONE’S MIND To be frank and honest ववचार प्रकट करना
(DEO, 2008)
214. MAIDEN SPEECH First speech पहला भार्ण
215. AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR At the very last moment अंनति सिय िें
216. COPE WITH To face and deal with सािना करना
responsibilities, problems, or
difficulties, especially
successfully or in a calm or
adequate manner
217. GO A LONG WAY To be helpful िददगार साबबत होना
TOWARDS DOING
SOMETHING
218. GIFT OF THE GAB Talent of speaking भार्ण क्षिता
219. STANDSTILL Complete halt गनतरोध
220. CROSS SWORDS Disagree बहस करना
221. PORE OVER Go through गौर से दे खना
222. MAKE BOTH ENDS MEET To live a lavish life आय व्यय बराबर करना
223. RUN DOWN Criticise आलोचना करना
(Stenographer, 2010)
224. GREASE ANYBODY’S To give bribe ररश्वत दे ना
PALM
225. LEAVE IN THE LURCH Abandon in the िुसीबत के पल िें सार् छोड़
midway/difficult situation
दे ना
226. CAUGHT RED HANDED At the time of committing रँ गे हार्ों पकड़ना
crime

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227. ON THE BRINK OF On the point of कगार पर

228. FACE THE MUSIC Face the unpleasant पररणाि भुगतना
consequences
229. GIFT OF THE GAB Ability to speak impressively भार्ण क्षिता
230. GO DOWN THE DRAIN Lose forever बरबाद होना
231. A CLOSE SHAVE Narrow escape from danger बाल बाल बचना
232. COOL AS A CUCUMBER Not nervous or emotional धैयव
य ान
233. IN HIGH SPIRITS Cheerful प्रफुल्ल िनोभाव
(CHSL, 2010)
234. SCAPEGOAT A person who is blamed for बमल का बकरा
the wrongdoings with
arrogant reactions
235. A RED LETTER DAY A day memorable for joyful स्िरणीय िंगल ठदवस
event
236. WEARS HEART ON Express feelings openly ठदल खोल कर रख दे ना
SLEEVES
237. TO PAY OFF OLD SCORES To refund old dues पुराना ठहसाब चुकाना / बदला
चुकाना
238. MAN OF LETTERS Proficient in literary arts साठहत्यकार
239. TURN DOWN Refuse िना करना
240. ON GOOD TERMS Agree with someone सहित होना
241. STOLE THE SHOW Win everyone’s praise दशयकों का ठदल जीत लेना
242. MEASURE UP Reach the level बराबर होना
243. DOCTOR THE ACCOUNTS To manipulate the accounts ठहसाब िें गड़बड़ी करना
244. DARK HORSE An unexpected winner अप्रत्यामशत ववजेता
245. FACE THE MUSIC To bear the criticism ककये का पररणाि भुगतना
246. IN THE RED Losing money/ To owe money घाटे या उधार िें होना
247. IN LIEU OF Despite of के स्र्ान पर
248. BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH Speak in a round-about इधर उधर की बातें करना
manner
(Stenographer, 2011)
249. BRING ABOUT Cause घठटत करना
250. PULL UP Reprimand ं
ड टना
251. AT SIXES AND SEVEN In disorder or confusion परे शानी िें
252. LOSE HEAD Panic घबराना
253. TAKE TO TASK To criticize severely / To बुरी तरह से फटकारना
punish
254. SIT IN JUDGEMENT To pass judgement (or बबना अधधकार के ननणयय दे ना

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comment on someone ) या ठटपण्णी करना

especially when you have no
authority
255. LEAVE IN THE LURCH To desert someone िस
ु ीबत के सिय छोड़ दे ना
256. CRY OVER SPILT MILK Cry over irreparable loss व्यर्य पछताना
257. BAD BLOOD Active enmity कटुता
258. CLOSE SHAVE A narrow escape बाल बाल बचना
(MT(NT), 2011)
259. GREASE PALMS To bribe someone ररश्वत दे ना
260. CARROT AND STICK Reward and punishment दाि और दं ड की नीनत
policy
261. TO CUT TEETH To gain experience of प्रर्ि अनुभव प्राप्त करना
something for the first time
262. CUT NO ICE Have no influence प्रभाववत नहीं करना
263. CLOSE THE BOOK Stop working on something कायय बंद करना
264. IN FITS AND STARTS Irregularly अननयमित
265. BIRD’S EYE VIEW An overview ववहं गि दृस्र्षट
266. RUN IN THE SAME Advance in harmony सद्भाव िें अधग्रि
GROOVE
267. KEEP YOUR HEAD Remain calm अपनी सुध बुध बनाये रखना
268. PULL STRINGS Use personal influence व्यस्ततगत प्रभाव का प्रयोग
करना
(Stenographer, 2011)
269. POT LUCK DINNER Dinner where somebody एक सिारोह जहां प्रत्येक
brings something to eat
अनतधर् साझा करने के मलए
भोजन का एक डडश, अतसर
घर का बना, योगदान दे ता है
270. TO HIT BELOW THE BELT To attack unfairly बेईिानी करना
271. ALL AT SEA Puzzled उलझन िें
272. SOUGHT AFTER Wanted by many people लोक-वप्रय
because it’s of good quality or
difficult to find / Pursued by
many
273. BUILD CASTLES IN THE AIR Daydreaming ख़याली पुलाव पकाना
(CHSL, 2011)
274. ON THE SPUR OF THE To act suddenly, without तत्काल
MOMENT planning
275. TO HAVE SOMETHING UP To have a secret plan गुप्त योजना
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276. A RED LETTER DAY An important or joyful िहत्वपण

ु य ठदन
occasion in one’s life
277. TO EXPLORE EVERY To try every opportunity हर संभव तरीका जांचना
AVENUE
278. AT ONE’S BECK AND CALL Ready to follow orders/ To be इशारे पर नाचने वाला
dominated by someone
279. BY FAIR OR FOUL MEANS In honest or dishonest way ककसी भी तरह
280. STATUS QUO As it is / Unchanged position यर्ास्स्र्नत
281. TO BURN CANDLE AT To be extravagant / Spend पानी की तरह पैसे बहाना
BOTH ENDS without any worry
282. TO HIT THE JACKPOT To make money quickly ककस्ित का तारा चिक उिना
283. TO BRING TO LIGHT To reveal प्रकामशत करना
284. AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR At the last possible moment अस्न्ति सिय पर
285. GO SCOT-FREE To escape without बबना सजा के
punishment
286. TO SHED CROCODILE To pretend grief घडड़याली आंसू बहाना
TEARS
287. TO LOOK DOWN ONE’S To regard with contempt नतरस्कार करना
NOSE
288. TO MISS THE BUS To miss an opportunity िौका गँवा बैिना
289. A WHITE ELEPHANT Costly and troublesome बहुत ख़चीली वस्तु
possession, without much use
to its owner
290. TO CALL SPADE A SPADE To be frank स्पर्षट बोलना
291. TO FIGHT TOOTH AND To fight heroically, in very जी जान से लड़ना
NAIL determined way
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292. BIRDS OF SAME FEATHER Persons of same character एक ही र्ैले के चट्टे बट्टे
293. TAKE EXCEPTION To object over something आपवि उिाना
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unreasonable way,
overbearing
295. TOO FOND OF ONE’S To like talking without स्वार्ी
OWN VOICE wanting to listen to other
people/ Very selfish
296. BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Rapidly बहुत तेजी से
297. AN OPEN BOOK Straight forward and honest खुली ककताब
dealings
298. FALL SHORT Fail to meet expectation/ अपयायप्त होना
Have no effect
299. HEART TO HEART TALK Frank talk स्वच्छं द एवं आंतररक बतचीत
300. GIVE THE GAME AWAY Give out the secret गलती से राज़ उजागर करना
(unintentionally)
301. TAKE CUE FROM To copy what someone दृढ़ता से प्रभाववत होना
already did in past in order to
be successful
302. CALL FOR To ask िांगना
303. OUT OF THE QUESTION Undesirable/ Not worth अनुपयुतत
discussing
304. RUN INTO To meet someone accidently संयोग से मिलना
305. END UP IN SMOKE Come to nothing / Useless कोई पररणाि न ननकलना
306. SPREAD LIKE FIRE Spread rapidly जंगल की आग की तरह
फैलना
307. INS AND OUTS Full details पूरा वववरण
308. DROPPING LIKE FLIES Collapsing in large numbers बड़ी संख्या िें िरना
309. RAT RACE Fierce competition for power तीव्र प्रनतयोधगता
310. HARD NUT TO CRACK Difficult task लोहे के चने चबाना
311. SEE EYE TO EYE To think in the same way पूरी तरह से सहित होना
312. PUT ACROSS To communicate your ideas, ववचारो या भावनाओ का
feelings, etc. successfully
सफलतापव
ू क
य संवाद करना
(Constable, 2012)
313. TO HAVE SECOND To reconsider सोच-ववचार िें पड़ जाना
THOUGHTS
314. NOT MY CUP OF TEA Not what somebody likes or नापसंद व्यस्तत या वस्तु
interested in
315. TO BREAK THE ICE To start a conversation पुनः वातायलाप चालू करना
316. TO EAT A HUMBLE PIE To say or show sorry for a ववनम्रतापूवक
य िाफ़ी िाँगना
mistake that one made
(CPO, 2012)
317. TO ADD FUEL TO FIRE To worsen the matter / To हालात को बदतर बनाना
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318. TO BURN ONE’S FINGERS To get physically hurt स्वयं को िस

ु ीबत िें डालना
319. AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR At the last moment अंनति सिय िें
320. TO FEEL LIKE A FISH OUT Uncomfortable situation असुववधाजनक स्स्र्नत
OF WATER
321. TO FOAM AT ONE’S To be very angry बेहद गुस्सा होना
MOUTH
322. GIVE A HAND WITH To help with something सहायता करना
323. TAKE TO HEART To be very upset by प्रभाववत होना
something that somebody
says or does
324. HAD BETTER Used for telling somebody चाठहए: िजबूरी, दानयत्व
what you think he ‘should’ do
व्यतत करने के मलए
325. STRIKE A BARGAIN To negotiate a deal सौदा करना
326. POINT BLANK Very definite and direct सीधा ननशाना
327. SCAPEGOAT A person who is blamed for बमल का बकरा
the wrongdoings, mistakes, or
faults of others, especially for
reasons of expediency / Fall
guy
328. KICKING HEELS To be relaxed and enjoy / सिय बबायद करना
Waste time
329. END IN SMOKE Come to nothing कोई पररणाि न ननकलना
330. DIE IN HARNESS Die in service/ Die while सेवा कियव्य करते हुए िरना
working
331. ON THE HORNS OF In a situation where you have आगे कुआं पीछे खाई
DILEMMA to make choice between
things that are equally
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rudely to go away / Terminate

service
333. KICK UP A ROW Make a great fuss / To हं गािा खड़ा करना
complain loudly about
something
334. WET BEHIND THE EARS Young and without अनभ
ु वहीन
experience / Naïve
335. TO TALK SOMEONE OVER To convince over सिझाना
336. WEAR HEART ON SLEEVES Express emotions freely ठदल खोल कर रख दे ना
337. BURY THE HATCHET To make peace / To stop झगड़ा ख़त्ि करना
being unfriendly and become
friends again
338. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Rarely कभी कभार
339. THROUGH THICK AND Under all circumstances सभी पररस्स्र्नतयों िें
THIN
340. COME TO GRIEF To suffer भुगतना
341. EAT ANYONE’S SALT To be anyone’s guest ककसी का िेहिान होना
(CHSL, 2012)
342. NO HARD AND FAST Easy regulation आसान ननयि
RULES
343. LIVE FROM HAND TO Miserably ककसी प्रकार गज
ु ारा करना
MOUTH
344. TURN A DEAF EAR Refuse to obey अनसुना करना
345. TAKE EXCEPTION To object आपवि उिाना
346. TO HAIL FROM To come from उत्पनत होना
347. TO PUT AN END TO Stop अंत कर दे ना
348. HOLD ONE’S TONGUE To be silent चुप रहना
349. BY FITS AND STARTS Irregularly कभी कभी
350. BAD BLOOD Feeling of hatred कटुता
351. TURN UP To appear प्रकट होना
352. DIE HARD Unwilling to change अपररवतयनवादी
353. TURN DOWN Reject अस्वीकार कर दे ना
354. TO PASS AWAY Die चल बसना
355. CARRY WEIGHT Be important / Important िहत्वपूणय होना
influence
356. FALL FLAT Fail to amuse people / Fail to असफल होना
produce intended effect
357. UNDER THE THUMB OF Under the control of ननयंत ्रण िें होना
358. TO GET WIND Come to know about रहस्य जान लेना
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359. PART AND PARCEL An essential part of something अहि ठहस्सा

360. TO GIVE VENT TO To express a feeling, भावनाओं को प्रकट करना
especially anger, strongly
361. STAND BY To help / Support somebody सार् दे ना
or be friend, even in difficult
times
362. IN BLACK AND WHITE In writing मलझखत िें
363. AT A LOSS Unable / Not knowing about घबड़ा जाना
what to do or say
364. LAME EXCUSE Unsatisfactory explanation झूिा बहाना
365. HAND IN GLOVE Working closely with घननर्षि संबंध
someone / Very intimate
366. A HARD NUT TO CRACK A difficult problem or कठिन पररस्स्र्नत
situation to solve or deal with
367. FOR BETTER OR WORSE Always / In every condition चाहे अच्छा हो या बुरा
368. FROM THE BOTTOM OF To speak frankly स्पर्षट बोलना
ONE’S HEART
369. IN A NUTSHELL Brief संक्षेप िें
370. A SHOT IN THE DARK An attempt to guess अनुिान लगाना
something
371. AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR At a last moment अंनति सिय िें
372. WATER UNDER THE Something that happened in जो बीत गया सो बीत गया
BRIDGE the past and is now forgotten
or no longer important
373. STICK TO GUNS Hold on to original decisions अपनी बात पर अडड़ग रहना
374. OUT OF HAND Out of control, at once, ननयंत्रण के बहार
immediately
375. THE SALT OF THE EARTH Very good and honest/ Kind आदशय व्यस्तत
376. TALKING THROUGH HAT Talking nonsense बकवास करना
(FCI, 2012)
377. LOOKING FORWARD TO To expect something or ख़श
ु ी से प्रतीक्षा करना
someone
378. SLIP OFF Leave quietly बबना सूचना ठदए ननकल जाना
379. GET ON WELL Have a friendly relationship मिलजुल कर रहना
380. IN A PICKLE In an embarrassing or शियनाक या कठिन पररस्स्र्नत
awkward situation
िें
381. UNDER A CLOUD Being subject to suspicion शंकायुतत
(CGL T-1, 2012)
382. AS HARD AS NAIL Emotionless / To show no ननदय यी
sympathy, kindness or fear
383. ALLOW A FREE HAND Complete liberty खुली छूट

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384. LAYS OUT To spend money व्यय करना

385. BREAK DOWN To lose control of your ठहम्ित हार जाना
feelings and start crying /
Could not proceed
386. CUT COAT ACCORDING Live within one’s means अपने साधनों िें जीवन यापन
TO ONE’S CLOTH करना
387. WEAL AND WOE Ups and downs ठहताठहत
388. IRON WILL Strong determination दृर् संकल्प
389. TO TAKE TO TASK Punish बुरी तरह से फटकारना
390. RACK AND RUIN Ransacked तहस नहस होना
391. RIDES THE HIGH HORSE Feel superior श्रेर्षिता की भावना
(MTS, 2013)
392. BY FITS AND STARTS Irregularly अननयमित
393. HAVE A BEE IN ONE’S To be preoccupied or धुन सवार होना
BONNET obsessed with something
394. SEE THROUGH Detect / To realize the truth स्वभाव जानना
about someone or somebody
395. TAKE AFTER To follow / To take care of सदृश होना
older members of family
396. BREAK UP Disband itself / The breaking संबंध तोड़ना
up of relationship or
association
397. STAND BY Support सार् दे ना
398. BULL IN A CHINA SHOP A clumsy person अनाड़ी व्यस्तत
399. CHANGE COLOURS To turn pale फीका पड़ना
400. SPICK AND SPAN Neat and clean / Tidy साफ़ - सुर्रा
401. GIVE IN To agree to do something that झुक जाना
you don’t want to do
402. WIDE OFF THE MARK Irrelevant / Not accurate / यर्ायर्य से परे होना
Inadequate
403. OUT OF THE WORLD Extraordinary उत्कृर्षट
404. SWEEP UNDER THE To hide something छुपाना या नज़रअंदाज़ करना
CARPET
405. BY LEAPS AND BOUND Very rapidly बहुत तेजी से
406. TO TOE THE LINE To follow the lead / To follow आदे श का पालन करना
boss’s orders
407. STICK TO GUNS Maintain opinion अडड़ग रहना
408. TAKE HAT OFF Encourage / To admire प्रोत्साठहत करना
somebody very much for
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(FCI, 2013)
409. NULL AND VOID Empty अकृत और शन्
ू य
410. BREAK THE ICE Initiate a talk चुप्पी तोड़ना
411. KEEP THE WOLF FROM Avoid starvation ककसी तरह से गुज़ारा करना
THE DOOR
412. FISH IN TROUBLED To make a profit out of प्रनतकूल अवसर िें भी लाभ
WATER troubled situation
उिाना
413. LOOK INTO To investigate जांच करना
(CGL T-1, 2013)
414. SMELL THE RAT Suspect that something is दाल िें काला लगना
fishy
415. LET THE GRASS GROW Delay in getting things done ववलम्ब करना
UNDER THE FEET
416. APPLE OF DISCORD Cause of animosity झगडे का कारण
417. A FISH OUT OF WATER In uncomfortable situation परे शानी िें होना
418. IN THE LONG RUN Over a period of time अन्ततः
419. JUMPING DOWN ONE’S To react very angrily to गुस्सा व्यतत करना
THROAT somebody
420. OUT OF WITS Greatly confused उलझन िें होना
421. CALL SPADE A SPADE To speak in a straightforward स्पर्षतः बोलना
manner (frankly)
422. FACE THE MUSIC Accept the punishment ककये का पररणाि भुगतना
423. TO PLAY SECOND FIDDLE Take a subordinate role दोयि दजे पर होना
424. CASTING PEARL BEFORE Offering good things to भैंस के आगे बीन बजाना
SWINE undeserving people
425. PUTTING THE CART Doing things in the wrong way गलत र्ं ग से कायय करना
BEFORE THE HORSE
426. NOT FIT TO HOLD CANDLE Not so good as somebody or तुलना िें कही न िहरना
something else
427. EGG SOMEONE ON To encourage somebody to do आग्रह करना
something
428. FOR GOOD Permanently हिेशा के मलए
429. ACHILLES’S HEEL Weak spot किजोर कड़ी
430. TAKE A LEAP IN THE DARK To take risk जोझखि लेना
431. CUT THE GUARDIAN Remove difficulty / To solve िुस्श्कल दरू करना
KNOT problem
432. BLOW ONE’S OWN Self-boasting अपनी तारीफ खुद करना
TRUMPET
433. A CAKEWALK An easy achievement आसान जीत

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434. NOT TO LOOK A GIFT Not to find fault with the gift उपहार िें किी ना ननकलना
HORSE IN THE MOUTH received
435. MAN OF STRAW A man of no substance अववश्वासी व्यस्तत
436. BORN WITH A SILVER Born in a rich family अिीर पररवार िें जन्ि लेना
SPOON
437. LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE Not to bring up an old गड़े हुए िुदे ना उखाड़ना
controversial issue
438. A MONTH OF SUNDAYS A long time लम्बा सिय
439. A CLOSED BOOK A mystery रहस्य
440. IN APPLE PIE ORDER In perfect order िीक हालत िें
441. THROUGH THICK AND In spite of all difficulties सुख-दःु ख िें
THIN
442. WET ONE’S WHISTLE To have a drink शराब पीना
443. BURY THE HATCHET Make peace झगड़ा ख़त्ि करना
444. COOL ONE’S HEEL To keep waiting इंतजार करना
445. LIVE-WIRE A person who is lively or ऊजायवान व्यस्तत
energetic
(Constable, 2013)
446. FEEL BLUE In trouble / depressed धचंनतत होना
447. ABOVE BOARD Legal and honest ईिानदार
448. POUR CATS AND DOGS Rain heavily िूसलाधार बाररश होना
449. FOR GOOD Permanently हिेशा के मलए
450. IRON FIST To treat people in severe लोगो के सार् गंभीर तरीके से
manner / Strictly
व्यव्हार करना
451. TIME AND AGAIN Always बार-बार
(CPO, 2013)
452. EAT HUMBLE PIE To say or show that you are िाफ़ी िाँगना
sorry for the mistakes
committed by you
453. RULE THE ROOST Exercise authority / To be the िुझखया होना
most powerful member in the
group
454. HAVE SOMETHING UP Have an alternate plan वैकस्ल्पक योजना होना
YOUR SLEEVE
455. TAKE TO TASK Punished / Reprimanded बरु ी तरह से फटकारना
456. FEEL ONE’S PULSE To find what one is thinking ककसी का ववचार जानना
on some point
(CGL T-2, 2013)
457. DONKEY’S YEAR A long time लम्बा सिय

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458. TO MAKE THINGS DONE To manage प्रबंधन करना

459. CHICKEN OUT Withdraw / To decide not to डर के िारे न जाने का ननणयय
do something because you are
लेना
afraid
460. ICE BRAKING Starting a conversation वातायलाप चालु करना
461. BAD HATS People of bad character परे शानी बढ़ने वाला व्यस्तत
462. GIVE AND TAKE Adjustment / Willingness in आपसी सिझबूझ रखना
relationship to accept what
somebody else wants and
gives up some of what you
want
463. OFF AND ON Irregularly अननयमित
464. MAN OF STRAW A man of no substance अववश्वासी व्यस्तत
465. BREAK DOWN Weep bitterly रोने लगना
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466. GET DOWN TO BUSINESS To begin work seriously काि शरू
ु करना
467. GIVING A PIECE OF ONE’S Speak sharply डाँटना
MIND
468. GO ABOUT Go around / To continue to do कायय चालू रखना
something
469. TAKE EXCEPTION To object at something आपवि व्यतत करना
470. PICKING UP HOLES IN Finding out faults with गलनतयाँ ननकलना
something
471. TO CAST A DIE To take a decision ननणयय लेना
472. PUT UP WITH Bear patiently / To bear or सहन करना
endure
473. THE GIFT OF THE GAB Ability to speak well वाचाल कला
474. SEE THROUGH Detect / To realize the truth सिझ लेना
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getting into an area by

surrounding it with police
476. KEEP AN OPEN HOUSE Welcome all members सभी का स्वागत करना
477. WET BEHIND EARS Young and inexperienced / नौमसझखया
Naïve
(MT(NT), 2014)
478. PICK ON Warn severely चेतावनी दे ना
479. FIGHT TOOTH AND NAIL Fight with strength and fury पूरी शस्तत से प्रयास करना
480. TEETHING PROBLEMS Difficulties at the start प्रारस्म्भक कठिनाइयाँ
481. A WILD GOOSE CHASE Fruitless pursuit ननरर्यक खोज
482. TO GET INTO HOT WATER To get into trouble िुसीबत िें फंसना
(MTS, 2014)
483. A BOLT FROM THE BLUE A complete surprise आकस्स्िक घटना
484. PLAIN SAILING Very easy बहुत आसान
485. TAKE TO ONE’S HEEL Run off भाग जाना
(CGL T-1, RE-2013)
486. TO CUT ONE SHORT To criticize आलोचना करना
487. SHOW THE WHITE FLAG To surrender आत्िसिपयण करना
488. A CUT ABOVE Rather superior to से कहीं बेहतर
489. TO THROW DUST IN To deceive धोखा दे ना
ONE’S EYE
490. READ BETWEEN THE Know what the writer thinks / छुपा हुआ अर्य सिझना
LINES Know hidden meaning
491. GIVE VENT TO To express ज़ाठहर करना
492. BRING ABOUT Cause to happen कायय-संपादन करना
493. HUSBAND ONE’S To save / Economical बचत करना
RESOURCE
494. FOAM AT THE MOUTH Angry अननयंबत्रत क्रोध की स्स्र्नत िें
होना
495. KEEP WOLF AWAY FROM Keep away extreme poverty ककसी तरह से गुज़ारा करना
THE DOOR
496. PIN MONEY Additional money अनतररतत आय
497. THE ALPHA AND OMEGA Beginning and end आरम्भ और अंत
498. SALT OF THE EARTH Good, honest and ideal सच्चा और ईिानदार
499. BRING THE HOUSE DOWN Make the audience applaud वहवाही पाना
enthusiastically
500. GERRYMANDERING WAY In a manipulative and unfair जालसाज़ी करना
way

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501. STRAIN EVERY NERVE Make all efforts / Try all tricks खन
ू पसीना एक करना
502. HARD AND FAST That cannot be altered / fixed बंधा हुआ
503. TURN UP ONE’S NOSE AT To not accept something अविानना करना
because you do not think it is
good enough for you / To
treat with contempt
504. DOWN IN THE DUMPS Sad and depressed उदास
505. DOT ONE’S I’S AND CROSS Be detailed and exact सटीक
ONE T’S
(CPO, 2014)
506. ALL MOONSHINE Superficial अगाढ़
507. WILD GOOSE CHASE A foolish and useless ननरर्यक प्रयास
enterprise
508. SWAN SONG Last prayer (at funeral or अंनति ववदाई
farewell)
509. BY THE SKIN OF TEETH By the narrowest margin बहुत काि अंतर से
510. BURY THE HATCHET Make peace / Forget the झगड़ा ख़त्ि करना
quarrels
511. KEEP UP WITH Go at equal pace सिान गनत से चलना
512. FLIES OFF AT A TANGENT Start discussing something िुद्दे से भटकना
irrelevant
513. BATTEN DOWN THE Prepare for a difficult िुस्श्कल स्स्र्नत के मलए
HATCHES situation
तैयारी करना
514. NAIL ONE’S COLOURS TO Refuse to climb down हार स्वीकार करने से इंकार
THE MAST करना
515. ALL MIGHT AND MAIN With full force परू ी ताकत के सार्
516. RED HERRINGS Clues intended to distract or भुलावा
mislead / An unimportant
fact, idea, event, etc. that
takes people attention from
the important ones
517. TO CUT ONE’S COAT To live within one’s means अपने साधनो के भीतर रहना
ACCORDING TO ONE’S
CLOTH
518. WHITE ELEPHANT A costly but useless व्यर्य की चीज चो खचय बहुत
possession
कराए और काि न आए
519. LOOK SHARP Pay attention कड़ी ननगरानी रखना
520. BIG DRAW Huge attraction आकर्यण
521. BEAR DOWN To move quickly towards अमभभूत करना
something/someone in a
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522. TO PUT A SPOKE IN Destroy the plan / Cause बाधा उत्पन्न करना
SOMEONE’S WHEEL hindrance / To prevent
somebody from putting their
plan into action
523. AT A STRETCH Continuously ननरं तर
524. KNOW BEANS ABOUT Well informed and intelligent जानकार
SOMETHING
525. TO GET INTO HOT WATER To get into troubles दवु वधा िें फंसना
(CGL T-1, 2014)
526. KNOW THE ROPES Learn the procedures प्रकक्रया सिझना
527. BARKING UP THE WRONG Trying to find someone at गलती करना
TREE wrong place
528. IN THE SWIM Well informed and up-to-date सूधचत और सकक्रय
529. RUB UP THE WRONG To irk or irritate someone परे शान करना
WAY
530. ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE Worsen the situation स्स्र्नत को और ख़राब करना
531. IN THE LOOP Informed regularly ननयमित रूप से सूधचत करना
532. HOLD ONE’S HORSES To keep waiting इंतज़ार करना
533. BLACK OUT Lost consciousness बेहोश होना
534. CUT AND DRY METHOD Specific स्पर्षट
535. BACK TO THE DRAWING Plan it all over again शरु
ु आत से योजना बनाना
BOARD
536. IN THE AIR Certain / Able to be firmly ननस्श्चत
relied on to happen or be the
case / Specific but not
explicitly named or stated
537. ON THE SAME PAGE Thinks in a similar way सहिनत
538. PULL NO PUNCH Speaks frankly स्पर्षट बोलना
539. GOING PLACES Talented and successful िैदान िारना
540. STAND / HOLD YOUR Refuse to yield / To continue अड़े रहना
GROUND with your opinions or
intentions when someone is
opposing you
541. PUT YOUR FEET DOWN Take a firm stand / To be very
strict in opposing what
somebody wishes to do
542. READ BETWEEN THE LINE To understand the inner छुपे हुए अर्य को सिझना
meaning
543. TO THE LETTER Paying attention to every प्रत्येक वववरण का पालन
detail / Doing or following
करना

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exactly what somebody

something says
(CHSL, 2014)
544. WILD GOOSE CHASE Useless search / Unprofitable लाभहीन प्रयास
adventure
545. IN DUTCH In trouble िस
ु ीबत िें
546. SEE EYE TO EYE To have the same opinion एक तरह के ववचार रखना
547. COME TO LIGHT Been revealed / To become प्रकट होना
known to people
548. AROUND THE CLOCK Day and night ठदन और रात
549. BALLOON GOES UP The situation turns unpleasant स्स्र्नत का अचानक अवप्रय या
or serious
गंभीर हो जाना
550. WATCHING GRASS GROW Very boring उबाऊ
551. NINE DAY’S WONDER A dazzling short-lived चार ठदन की चांदनी
spectacle of no real value
552. BEYOND THE PALE Outside commonly accepted सीिा के बाहर
standards
553. TOOK AFTER Similar to / to look or behave सदृश होना
like an older member of your
family
554. THROW DUST INTO ONE’S To deceive धोखा दे ना
EYE
555. COOL ABOUT WORKING Not tense about working / बबना तनाव के काि करना
Reading to work
556. SALAD DAYS Adolescence बचपन
557. ALL EARS Attentive चौकस
558. MAIDEN SPEECH First speech पहला भार्ण
559. HOLD WATER With logical backing / To ववश्वास-योग्य होना
stand up to critical
examination
560. OTHER FISH TO FRY Some important work to बहुत ही जरूरी काि होना
attend to
561. A CLOSE SHAVE A narrow escape from danger बाल बाल बचना
562. TO TELL IN A NUT SHELL In a brief manner / Summarize संक्षेप िें प्रस्तुत करना
563. WITHIN A STONE’S At a short distance ननकट
THROW
564. TO FEATHER ONE’S NEST To enrich oneself when अपना घर भरना
opportunity occurs
565. A CLOSE-FISTED PERSON A miser कंजूस
566. TO GATHER ROSES ONLY To seek all enjoyments of life जीवन के सभी आनन्दो को
तलाश करना

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567. A BLACK SHEEP A person with bad reputation कुलकलंक

568. TO GREASE THE PALM To bribe ररश्वत दे ना
569. FOR GOOD Permanently हिेशा के मलए
570. AN ABOUT TURN Complete change of opinion पूणय पररवतयन
or situation
571. MAKE A MOCKERY To make something seem कोई गंभीर पररणाि नहीं
ridiculous or useless / No
ननकलना
serious outcome
572. EAT LIKE A HORSE Eat a lot बहुत खाना
573. GO TO THE DOGS To be ruined तहस नहस होना
574. PAY ON THE NAIL Pay promptly / Payment तुरंत भुगतान करना
without delay
575. PENELOPE’S WEB An endless job अंतहीन काि
576. AT DRAGGERS DRAWN Enmity शत्रत
ु ा होना
(CGL T-2, 2014)
577. BURY THE HATCHET Make peace झगड़ा ख़त्ि करना
578. NULL AND VOID Not binding / Having no legal अिान्य
force
579. BREAK IN Force entry to a building बलपव
ू क
य प्रवेश करना
580. TO CARVE OUT A NICHE To work harder in order to खुद के मलए ववशेर् स्स्र्नत
have successful career /
ववकमसत करना
Develop a special position for
oneself
581. STIR UP A HORNET’S NEST To create a lot of trouble बहुत सारी सिस्याएँ खड़ी
करना
582. SECOND THOUGHTS Reconsidering the original पुनः ववचार करना
idea
583. AVERAGE OUT Balance रामश या संख्या िें बराबर होना
584. GO TO THE DOGS Ruin / to go to in very bad तहस नहस होना
situation
585. FLOORED To surprise or confuse अमभभूत होना
586. GIVE WAY Collapse पतनावस्र्ा
587. TALL TALES Boasting डींगे हांकना
588. BACKSEAT DRIVER A person who gives unwanted एक व्यस्तत जो अवांनछत
advice
सलाह दे ता है
589. AT RANDOM Without any aim or target बबना ककसी लक्ष्य के
590. BREAK OFF Suddenly stop अचानक रुकना
591. GO HAYWIRE Become out of control सब अस्त - व्यस्त होना
592. ABOVE BOARD Honest / Without any secret ननर्षकपट

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593. FEATHER IN ONE’S CAP An achievement उपलस्धध

594. FOLLOW ONE’S NOSE To go straight ahead सीधे जाना
595. TO LATCH ONTO To promote बढ़ावा दे ना
596. FIGHT SHY OF To avoid someone/ something टालना
597. ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE Worsen the matter जलती आग िें तेल डालना
(CHSL, 2015)
598. COCK AND BULL STORY Absurd an unbelievable story िनगढ़त कहानी
599. HOLD WATER Seem logical ववश्वास-योग्य होना
600. TO BE DOWN TO EARTH To be realistic वास्तववक
601. IN THE NICK OF TIME Just in time िीक सिय पर
602. TO SHUN EVIL COMPANY To avoid or give up bad बरु ी संगत को त्यागना
company
603. SEAMY SIDE Unpleasant and immoral अनैनतक
604. A SACRED COW A person never to be criticized अकारण ही िाननत व्यस्तत
605. A DOG’S BREAKFAST A total mess / A thing that has सब गड़बड़
been done badly
606. SAIL IN THE SAME BOAT To be in same situation सािान पररस्स्र्नत िें होना
607. TAKE THE BULL BY THE To face a difficulty कठिन स्स्र्नत का साहसपण
ू य
HORNS courageously
सािना करना
608. SHED CROCODILE TEARS To pretend to be sympathetic घडड़याली आंसू बहाना
609. TO BE IN A QUANDARY In a confusing situation भ्रि िें होना
610. TAKE FRENCH LEAVE Absenting oneself without बबना सूधचत ककये अवकाश
permission
लेना
611. TO PUT IN A NUTSHELL To state something very संक्षक्षप्त िें व्यतत करना
concisely
612. THE GENOMES OF ZURICH A slang term for Swiss bankers स्स्वस बैंकर
613. TO MAKE UP ONE’S MIND To decide what to do ननश्चय करना
614. TO CALL IT A DAY Decide to finish working of ठदन की काययवाही ख़त्ि करना
the day
615. IN TWO MINDS To be undecided दवु वधा िें होना
616. PUT SOMETHING BY To save money for a particular बचना
purpose
617. ON CLOUD NINE Extremely happy अत्यंत खश
ु होना
618. THE JURY IS OUT No decision has been reached ककसी ननणयय पर न पहुंचना
619. HAVE A FINGER IN EVERY To be meddlesome / To be बहुत सरे कािो िें फंसे होना
PIE involved in a lot of different
activities and having influence
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620. TO TAKE AFTER To resemble an older member सदृश होना

of family
621. FLYING VISIT Very short visit छोटी यात्रा
(Constable, 2015)
622. TELLING UPON Showing effectively / Having गहरा प्रभाव डालना
strong effect
623. KITH AND KIN Relatives ररश्तेदार
624. PART AND PARCEL Important part अवयवभूत अंश
625. BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH Circumlocution / Does not talk घुिा कफरा कर बातें करना
specifically
626. CARRY OUT Complete something सिाप्त करना
627. TAKE FANCY To attract or please somebody आकवर्यत करना
(CGL T-1, 2015)
628. SNAKE IN THE GRASS A hidden enemy छुपा दश्ु िन
629. MAKE A MOUNTAIN OF A Exaggerate a minor problem छोटी सी बात का बतंगड़
MOLE HILL बनाना
630. SPILL THE BEANS Reveal the secret information रहस्य उजागर करना
631. MAKE AMENDS FOR Compensate the loss प्रायस्श्चत करना
632. LEAVE HIGH AND DRY In a difficult situation without िुसीबत के सिय सार् छोड़ना
help or money / Leave alone
to work / A boat in a position
out of water
633. MAKE BELIEVE To pretend that something is सच होने का नाटक करना
true
634. GO FOR THE JUGULAR Attack all out / To attack किज़ोर पहलू पर आक्रिण
somebody’s weaker point
करना
during a discussion
635. KEEP A LEVEL HEAD To remain calm and sensible कठिन पररस्स्र्नत िें शांत
in a difficult situation
रहकर सझ
ू -बझ
ू से काि लेना
636. UNDER THE WEATHER Sick बीिार
637. AT LOGGERHEADS In strong disagreement असहित होना
638. GO DUTCH Divide the cost साझा करना
639. ALMA MATER Institution where one got जहाँ से मशक्षा पायी वह संस्र्ा
education
640. A CLOSEFISTED MAN A miser कंजूस
641. AS DAFT AS A BRUSH Very silly बहुत िूखय
642. RISE WITH THE LARK Get up early / To get out of सुबह जल्दी उिना
bed very early in the morning
643. AT ONE’S WIT’S END To be so worried by a problem घबराना
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do next
644. MAKE A BEELINE Rush / To go straight towards तीर की तरह के पासना
something as quick as you can
645. WILD GOOSE CHASE Useless search व्यर्य प्रयास
(CGL T-1,RE 2015)
646. A MAN OF LETTERS A literary person ज्ञानी व्यस्तत
647. HORSE SENSE Basic common sense व्यावहाररक ज्ञान
648. SHOT IN THE ARM Something that gives प्रेरणा दायक
encouragement
649. CATCH TIME BY THE Seize opportunity सिय के अंदर काि करना
FORELOCK
650. GET ON NERVES Annoying ककसी के मलए धचंता या क्रोध
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651. CLEAN HANDS Innocent ननरपराध
652. A GOLDEN MEAN Middle course between two िध्य िागय
extremes
653. VEXED QUESTION Controversial issue वववाद-ग्रस्त ववर्य
654. KEEP THE WOLF AWAY To keep off starvation कि से गुज़ारा करना
FROM THE DOOR
655. OUT OF SORTS Ill or sick / Upset अस्वस्र्
656. GUT FEELING Strong instinct (based on आंतररक अनुभूनत
feelings and emotions rather
than thought and reason)
657. FINISH WITH SOMETHING Be through / To have अंत िें कुछ पररणाि प्राप्त
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stop doing something होना

658. RED-LETTER DAY An important day िहत्वपूणय ठदन
659. A CLOSE FISTED MAN Miser कंजूस
660. TO SET THE THAMES ON Do a heroic deed / To do such असाधारण कायय करना
FIRE a work that needs a strenuous
effort
661. EAT HUMBLE PIE To say sorry for mistakes / िाफ़ी िाँगना
Suffer humiliation
662. PLAY DUCKS AND DRAKES Spend lavishly / To waste or अत्यधधक खचाय करना
squander
663. BE TAKEN ABACK Shocked or surprised है रान
664. LAY IT ON THICK An exaggeration / To talk अनतशयोस्तत
about somebody or
something in a way than they
really are
665. BIRD’S EYE VIEW An overview / A general view ववहं गि दृर् ्ठट
from above
666. TO WIN LAURELS To earn great prestige ववशेर् सम्िान प्राप्त करना
667. IN THE SOUP To be in trouble िस
ु ीबत िें होना
668. DRAW THE LINE To set a limit सीिा ननधायररत करना
669. A BEE HIVE A busy place व्यस्त स्र्ल
670. TO CUT THE GORDIAN To perform a difficult task अत्यन्त कठिन सिस्या का
KNOT सिाधान करना
(CGL T-2, 2015)
671. TAKE A FRENCH LEAVE Being absent without बबना सधू चत ककये अवकाश पर
permission
जाना
672. ARM-CHAIR CRITIC A person who give advice वह व्यस्तत जो उस ववर्य पर
based on theory not on
ठटप्पणी या आलोचना प्रदान
practice
करता है स्जस ववर्य िें वह
बहुत कि व्यावहाररक ज्ञान
या अनुभव रखता है
673. A CHIP OF THE OLD An experienced old man अनुभवी व्यस्तत
BLOCK
674. FEATHER YOUR NEST To make yourself richer, अपना घर भरना
especially by spending money
on yourself that should be
spent on something else
675. THROW UP CARDS To give in / To blow away the गुप्त योजना का रहस्य
plan
उजागर करना

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676. VOTE WITH YOUR FEET Showing your disapproval अस्वीकृनत ठदखाना
677. DOG IN A MANGER A selfish person स्वार्ी व्यस्तत
678. CHAPTER AND VERSE Providing minutes details यर्ातथ्य संदभय
679. BRING DOWN THE HOUSE Amuse the audience greatly / वहवाही पाना
To make everyone cheer
680. GIVE A WIDE BERTH TO To stay away from or avoid से दरू रहना
someone
681. A HARD NUT TO CRACK A difficult problem to solve कठिन सिस्या
682. IN BLACK AND WHITE In writing मलझखत िें
683. BESIDE THE MARK Irrelevant / Not to be accurate अप्रासंधगक
684. TO GIVE A PIECE OF MIND Scolding / To tell someone डांटना
that you are angry with them
or you disapprove of their
behavior
685. GIVE AWAY To distribute something बाँटना
686. FIGHT TOOTH AND NAIL Fight with all strengths जी जान से लड़ना
687. SHOW A CLEAN A PAIR OF To run away fast / To flee रफ़ूचतकर होना
HEELS swiftly
688. ALL MOONSHINE Concocted बकवास
689. UP TO THE MARK According to the required कसौटी पर उतरा हुआ
standard
690. A RED LETTER DAY An important day िहत्वपूणय ठदन
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691. SIT ON THE FENCE To avoid becoming involved in तटस्र् रहना
deciding or influencing
something
692. SHAKE OFF Forget / To get away from छुटकारा पाना
somebody who is chasing or
following you
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694. PULL A LONG FACE Look dejected / An unhappy िायस

ू ठदखना
or disappointed expression
695. UNDER A CLOUD Under suspicion शक के दायरे िें होना
(CGL T-1, 2016)
696. CAT-NAP Short sleep झपकी
697. TO PULL A LONG FACE Look sad िायूस ठदखना
698. FIT LIKE A GLOVE Perfectly पूरी तरह से
699. CAUGHT RED-HANDED Discovered in the act of doing रं गे हार् पकड़ना
700. GATE CRASHER Uninvited guest बबना बल
ु ाया िेहिान
701. TO ANGLE To fish लुभाना
702. FOR ALL INTENTS AND Practically वास्तव िें
PURPOSES
703. GO OUT OF ONE’S WAY Do everything possible हर संभव प्रयास करना
704. IN THE RUNNING Has good prospects in प्रनतस्पधाय िें जीतने का िौका
competition
705. BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH To say everything except the घुिा-कफरा कर बात करना
main topic
706. MAKE ROOM Make space जगह बनाना
707. MEND YOUR WAY’S Improve one’s behavior आचरण सध
ु ारना
708. BEGGAR DESCRIPTION Cannot be described वणयनातीत होना
709. DRAG ONE’S FEET Be reluctant to act टाल िटोल करना
710. HOPE AGAINST HOPE Nurture an impossible hope झूिी ठदलासा रखना
711. FOR KEEPS Forever हिेशा के मलए
712. PALED INTO Seemed less important कि िहत्वपूणय लगना
INSIGNIFICANCE
713. WITH ONE VOICE Unanimously सवयसम्िनत से
714. MAKE IT LIGHT Treat lightly िहत्वपण
ू य नहीं िानना
715. EVERY INCH A Entirely पूणत
य :
GENTLEMAN
716. CATCH A TARTAR A rough, violent, troublesome शत्रु से सािना होना
person
717. TO ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE Make thing worse बद को बदतर बनाना
718. TO TAKE TO HEART To be greatly affected प्रभाववत होना
719. TO BRING TO LIGHT To reveal प्रकामशत करना
720. ALL MOON SHINE Far from reality सच्चाई से कोसो दरू
721. AT A SNAIL’S PACE Slowly धीिी गनत से
722. CALL ON Pay a visit भें ट करना

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723. PROS AND CONS Advantages and disadvantage फायदा और नक

ु सान
724. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Very rarely कभी-कभार
725. FISH OUT OF WATER An uncomfortable position िुसीबत िें होना
726. BE DOWN WITH Suffering from बीिार होना
727. FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND Supports only when easy and सख
ु का सार्ी
convenient
728. PULL TOGETHER Work harmoniously मिलजुल कर कायय करना
729. TO BURY THE HATCHET To make peace झगड़ा ख़त्ि करना
730. SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES To have a very good sale अधधक िात्रा िें बबकना
731. SCOT FREE Unpunished बबना सज़ा के बच ननकलना
732. TO GIVE ONESELF AIRS Behave arrogantly घिंड से पेश आना
733. AT A STONE’S THROW At short distance बहुत नज़दीक
734. BONE OF CONTENTION Matter of dispute झगड़े का कारण
735. TO EAT HUMBLE PIE To yield under humiliating ववनम्रता से िाफ़ी िाँगना
circumstances
736. TO END IN SMOKE To fail / To end without any कोई पररणाि ना ननकलना
practical results
737. TO SPILL THE BEANS To reveal a secret भेद खोलना
738. DRIVE HOME Emphasise ज़ोर दे ना
739. A LEFT HAND An ambiguous compliment अस्पर्षट अमभवादन
COMPLIMENT
740. CUT A SORRY FIGURE Make a poor impression ख़ास प्रभाव न बनाना
741. TO TAKE TO TASK Reprimand बुरी तरह से फटकारना
742. BAD BLOOD Enmity कटुता
743. MAIDEN SPEECH First speech पहला भार्ण
744. TO GET COLD FEET Fear डरना
745. BESIDE THE MARK Not to the point असंगत होना
746. ON TENTERHOOKS In suspense and anxiety असिंजस िें
747. A CUCKOO IN THE NEST An unwelcomed intruder घुसपैठिया
748. A HOUSE OF CARDS An insecure scheme असुरक्षक्षत योजना
749. TO SMELL A RAT To suspect foul dealings दाल िें काला लगना
750. OLD HEAD ON YOUNG To be wise beyond one’s age अनत वववेकी नौजवान
SHOULDER
751. A WILD-GOOSE CHASE Pointless search व्यर्य का प्रयत्न
752. HARD OF HEARING To be deaf कि सुनने वाला
753. BURN YOUR BOATS Do something that makes it वापस जाने के सभी संभाववत
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previous situation तरीकों को नर्षट करना

754. DRESSING-DOWN To give scolding फटकारना
755. NULL AND VOID Invalid अिान्य
756. A DARK HORSE Unexpected winner अप्रत्यामशत ववजेता
757. THROW COLD WATER Discourage हतोत्साठहत करना
758. BUTT IN Interrupt बाधा डालना
759. COUCH POTATO A person who prefers to टीवी दे खकर सिय गँवाने
watch television
वाला
760. CARRY THE BALL Be in charge उिरदानयत्व होना
761. TURN DOWN Reject अस्वीकार कर दे ना
762. CATCH A TARTAR To deal with a person who is शेर को सवा शेर मिलना
more than one’s match
763. CAP IN HAND In a respectful manner ववनीत भाव से
764. IN THE BLUES Cheerless and depressed उदासीन
765. CHEEK BY JOWL Very close together सार्-सार्
766. BEYOND THE PALE Unreasonable or सीिा के बाहर
unacceptable
767. BLOW ONE’S OWN Praise oneself अपना राग अलापना
TRUMPET
768. STICK TO ONE’S GUNS Maintain own opinion बात पर अड़े रहना
769. AT SEA Confused व्याकुल
770. STRAW IN THE WIND An indication of what might संभावनाओं का सक्ष्
ू ि संकेत
happen
771. FACE THE MUSIC Be punished ककये का पररणाि भग
ु तना
772. CURRY FAVOURS Seek favourable attention चापलूसी कर के कृपापात्र
बनना
773. WEAL AND WOE Good times and bad times ठहत-अठहत
774. CALL IN QUESTION Challenge आपवि करना
775. MAKE BOTH ENDS MEET Live within means आय व्यय बराबर करना
776. PUT UP THE SHUTTERS Go out of business उस ठदन का या स्र्ायी रूप से
व्यवसाय बंद करना
777. A DROP IN A BUCKET A very insignificant amount ऊँट के िँह
ु िें जीरा
778. DRAW A BLANK Find no favour असफल होना
779. TO KEEP IN ABEYANCE In a state of suspension संदेह िें रखना
780. TO BE IN A FIX In a difficult situation िुसीबत िें होना
781. TO BREAK THE ICE Make people comfortable and वातायलाप पुनः चालू करना

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relaxed / Start conversation

782. AS DAFT AS A BRUSH Extremely silly बेहद िूखय या बेवकूफ
783. IN A NUTSHELL Briefly and concisely संक्षेप िें
784. STRAIN EVERY NERVE Work very hard खून पसीना एक करना
785. EVENING OF LIFE Old age बुढ़ापा
786. BUTTON ONE’S LIPS Stop talking चुप हो जाना
787. COCK AND BULL STORIES Absurd and unlikely stories िनगढ़त कहानी
788. A LIVE WIRE Lively and active स्जन्दाठदल व्यस्तत
789. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Death sentence ित्ृ यु दं ड
790. LEAPS AND BOUNDS Rapidly बहुत तेजी से
791. WET BEHIND THE EARS Young and without much अनभ
ु वहीन
experience
792. UNDER A CLOUD Under suspicion संदेह िें
793. GET THE SACK Be dismissed बरखास्त होना
794. FEATHER IN ONE’S CAP A new and additional उपलधद्धध
distinction
795. DONKEY’S YEAR A long time बहुत लंबा सिय
796. LEAVE NO STONE To try every possible way कोई कसर न छोड़ना
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797. A MAN OF LETTERS Scholar ववद्वान
798. BEAR IN MIND Remembe स्िरण रखना
799. TO NIP IN THE BUD To stop something in the मसर उिाते ही कुचल दे ना
starting
800. TO PUT A SPOKE IN ONE’S To hinder उन्न्ननत िें रोड़े अटकना
WHEEL
801. TO CLIP ONE’S WINGS To deprive one of powe पर कतरना

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802. HOLD UP Delay रोकना

803. TO PLAY FAST AND LOOSE To act in an unreliable way झखलवाड़ करना
804. FEATHER ONE’S OWN Make money in an improper अनुधचत र्ं ग से पैसे कािना
NEST way
805. PULL A FAST ONE Play a trick धोखा दे ना
806. GREASE THE PALM To bribe ररश्वत दे ना
807. TURN-TURTLE Complete over-turn of a उलट जाना
situation
(CGL T-2, 2016)
808. TAKE THE BULL BY THE Grapple the situation साहसपूवक
य िुसीबतों का
HORNS courageously
सािना करना
809. A GENTLEMAN AT LARGE A man without a job बेरोज़गार
810. LOSE FACE Become embarrassed नाक कटना
811. BUILD CASTLE IN THE AIR Day dreaming ख़याली पुलाव पकाना
812. FALL BACK ON Resort to something सहारा लेना
813. GO TO RACK AND RUIN Get into a bad condition बबायद होना
814. BITE THE DUST Suffer a defeat धराशायी होना
815. HAVE A CHIP ON ONE’S Nurse a grudge ईर्षयाय रखना
SHOULDER
816. THE SEAMY SIDE Unpleasant aspect अवप्रय पहलु
817. TOO MANY CHIEFS AND An inefficient situation (too सब िामलक ही िामलक, नहीं
NOT ENOUGH INDIANS many managers and not
कोई नौकर
enough people to do the
work)
818. MAKE ONE’S MARK Distinguish oneself मसतका जिाना
819. THROW IN THE TOWEL Acknowledge defeat हार िान लेना
820. MARE’S NEST Worthless thing लालबुझतकड़ी खोज
821. A STORM IN A TEACUP Big fuss over a small matter बात का बतंगड़
822. BLUE-BLOODED Of noble birth कुलीन वगय का
823. DO A ROARING TRADE Highly successful धड़ाधड़ िाल बेचना
824. KEEP BODY AND SOUL To have just enough to sustain गुज़ारा करना
TOGETHER
825. WILL-O-THE-WISP Unreal Imagining मिथ्याभास
826. CLOAK-AND-DAGGER An activity that involves घटने और गप्ु तचर के र्ं ग सा
mystery and secrecy
(CGL T-2 RE-EXAM, 2016)
827. PALM OFF To dispose off with the intent धोखा दे ना
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828. FROM STEM TO STERN All the way from the front of a आगे से पीछे तक
ship to the back
829. OVER-EGG THE PUDDING Add unnecessary details to व्यर्य वववरण
make something seem better
or worse
830. TURN OVER A NEW LEAF Change ones behavior for the नया जीवन शरू
ु करना
better
831. TAKE UP THE HATCHET Prepare for or go to war युद्ध की तैयारी करना
832. AT LOOSE ENDS In an uncertain situation बबना कुछ काि के
833. WITH MIGHT AND MAIN With full force पूरी शस्तत या बल से
834. RUFFLE SOMEBODY’S Annoy somebody उिेस्जत करना
FEATHER
835. CUT SHORT Interrupt रोक दे ना
836. BAD BLOOD Ill feeling कटुता
837. A LAUGHING STOCK An object of laughter उपहास का पात्र

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838. TO PUT ONE FOOT DOWN Not to yield / Asserting one’s पूरजोर कोमशश करना
authority / Take a firm stand
839. HAVE A FOOT IN THE Be close to death ित्ृ यु के ननकट होना
GRAVE
840. A HORNET'S NEST An unpleasant situation अवप्रय स्स्र्नत
841. TO ROLL OUT THE CARPET To give a grand party भव्य सिारोह आयोस्जत
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842. TO HAVE AN AXE TO To have a selfish end to serve स्वार्य से भरा उद्दे श्य
GRIND
843. GOD'S ACRE A cemetery besides Church कबिस्तान
844. WRANGLE OVER AN ASS Quarrel over trifles िािल
ू ी बात पर झगड़ा करना
SHADOW
845. TO PUT ONE'S HAND TO To take up a difficult task कठिन कायय करना
PLOUGH
846. TO PICK HOLES To criticize someone ननन्दा करना
847. SNAKE IN THE GRASS Hidden enemy छुपा दश्ु िन
(CPO RE-EXAM, 2016)
848. SWEPT UNDER THE RUG Concealed from others नछपा हुआ
849. WITH A FINE-TOOTH Carefully सावधानी से
COMB
850. BARKING UP THE WRONG Misdirecting one’s efforts गलती करना
TREE
851. STAVE OFF Delay टाल दे ना
852. FULL OF BEANS Energetic जोश से भरा हुआ
853. AT SIXES AND SEVENS Confused परे शानी िें
854. DOG EAT DOG Ruthlessly competitive क्रूर प्रनतस्पधाय
855. FITS AND START Unsteady अननयमित
856. IN HARNESS In office सेवा कियव्य
857. GIFT OF THE GAB Eloquent भार्णपटु
858. BETWEEN HORNS OF A difficult situation / choice आगे कुआं पीछे खाई
DILEMMA
859. RED TAPE Official procedures causing दफ्तरशाही
delay
860. SQUARE PEG IN A ROUND Misfit अनप
ु यत
ु त
HOLE
861. TO EAT ONE'S OWN Forced to retract one's own कर्न वापस लेना
WORDS statement
862. STEAL SOMEONE'S To take credit of something दस
ू रे का श्रेय छीनना
THUNDER someone else did
863. GOING AGAINST THE Doing things differently from अलग तरीके से कायय करना
GRAIN what one usually do
864. PULL A RABBIT OUT OF A To do something unexpected अप्रत्यामशत करना
HAT
865. LET THE CHIPS FALL Let something happen पररणाि की परवाह ना करना
WHEREVER THEY MAY without bothering about
consequences
866. WHOLE BAG OF TRICKS Make use of all the सभी संभावनाओं या तकनीकों

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possibilities or techniques to का उपयोग करना

achieve something
867. TURN A BLIND EYE To ignore situation, facts or ध्यान नहीं दे ना
reality
868. MAKE A LONG STORY To be precise and avoid giving सटीक होना
SHORT the details
869. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON An event that happens कभी-कभार
infrequently
870. SALT OF THE EARTH Said for a very worthy and बहुत ही ईिानदार
good person
871. TO KILL TWO BIRDS WITH To attain two things or to एक् तीर से दो ननशाने लगाना
ONE STONE solve two problems with one
action
872. POUND THE PAVEMENT Hunt for a job on the street नौकरी के मलए दर-दर
भटकना
873. TO STICK TO ONE'S GUNS To be faithful to a cause बात पर अड़े रहना
874. WHOLE NINE YARDS Everything संपण
ू य
875. TO BITE ONE'S LIPS To get angry क्रोधधत होना

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876. ZERO TOLERANCE Non-acceptance of antisocial पूणय असठहर्षणुता
behavior
877. VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF New experiences make life विभिन्नता से ही जीिन का
LIFE more interesting
मजा है
878. SCOTFREE Without suffering any बबना सजा के
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879. TONGUE IN CHEEK In an insincere way ननर्षिावान तरीके से

880. WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS When something bad occurs, एक सार् आपवियां आना
it usually occurs more than
once
881. WEAR YOUR HEART ON Make one's feelings apparent ठदल खोल कर रख दे ना
YOUR SLEEVE
882. ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE Cause a situation to become स्स्र्नत को और ख़राब करना
worse
883. A SLAP ON THE WRIST A mild punishment िािूली सज़ा
884. ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER What someone does mean करनी कर्नी से ज्यादा
THAN WORDS more than what they say they
ताकतवर होती है
will do
885. A BLESSING IN DISGUISE A misfortune that eventually दःु ख के भेस िें सख
ु
has good results
886. AGAINST THE CLOCK To do a job fast to finish it सिय के ववपरीत
before a deadline
887. SCAPEGOAT A person who is blamed for बमल का बकरा
the mistakes of others
888. A DIME A DOZEN Very common and of र्ोक के भाव िें
particular value
889. A DROP IN THE BUCKET A very small amount जरुरत की तुलना िें छोटी
compared with what is
रामश
needed
890. PRACTICE MAKES A MAN Regular activity is the way to काि को काि मसखाता है
PERFECT become proficient in it
891. PULL THE PLUG Prevent something from रोकना / बाधधत करना
continuing
892. NEW KID ON THE BLOCK A new comer नया आगंतुक
893. A HOT POTATO A controversial situation वववादास्पद स्स्र्नत
which is difficult to deal with
894. WAG THE DOG To divert attention from बड़े िुद्दे से ध्यान केंठित
something of greater
करना
importance to something of
lesser importance
895. WATER UNDER THE Past events are no longer जो बीत गया सो बीत गया
BRIDGE important
896. TIE THE KNOT To get married शादी करना
897. THE BALL IS IN YOUR It is up to you to make the अगला कदि चलने का
COURT next move
दानयत्व आपका है
898. TO BITE OFF MORE THAN To take on a commitment that औकात से ज्यादा काि करने
ONE CAN CHEW one cannot fulfill
की कोमशश करना
899. TO BITE THE BULLET To do or to accept something िजबूरी िें स्वीकार करना
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hesitating over
900. TO MAKE A LONG STORY Used to end an account of संक्षेप िें कहना
SHORT events quickly
901. TO STEAL SOMEONE'S To do a job before another दस
ू रे का श्रेय छीनना
THUNDER person can do it and take
away the credit
902. RISE AND SHINE An expression used when जागो और ठदनचयाय िें जुट
waking someone up
जाओ
903. RAINING CATS AND DOGS It is raining unusually hard मस
ू लाधार बाररश

904. RUN OUT OF STEAM To lose impetus or enthusiasm उत्साह खत्ि होना
905. SAVED BY THE BELL Saved at the last moment अंनति क्षण िें बचना
906. SMELL A RAT To begin to suspect trickery or दाल िें काला लगना
deception
907. SIXTH SENSE An intuitive power of अतीन्िीय ज्ञान
perception
908. ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN It takes time to create great िहान चीजें बनाने िें सिय
A DAY things
लगता है

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909. RULE OF THUMB A broadly accurate guide अनुभवमसद्ध र्ं ग
based on practice
910. TURN A BLIND EYE Pretend not to notice अनदे खा करना
911. UP A BLIND ALLEY Following a course of action ननरासात्िकता
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undesirable outcome
912. FAMILIARITY BREEDS Close association with ननत्य मिलाप से आदर जाये
CONTEMPT someone leads to a loss of
respect for them
913. DON'T PUT ALL EGGS IN Don't risk everything on the सब कुछ दाँव पर लगाना
ONE BASKET success of one venture
914. THROUGH THICK AND To be together under all सख
ु -दःु ख िें
THIN circumstances, no matter how
difficult
915. THUMB ONE'S NOSE To express scorn घण
ृ ा व्यतत करना
916. WILD GOOSE CHASE A hopeless search for ननरर्यक प्रयास
something unattainable
917. TO PUT THE CAT AMONG To do something that is likely ऐसा कायय जो वववाद का
THE PIGEONS to cause controversy
कारण बन सकता है
918. TO SHOOT THE BREEZE To have a casual conversation बातचीत करना
919. THE BEST OF BOTH The benefits of widely दोनों हार्ों िें लड्डू
WORLDS differing situations, enjoyed
at the same time
920. TO TAKE THE CAKE To degrade बदतर होना
921. TO SLEEP WITH THE To be dead िर जाना
FISHES
922. SHOOTING FISH IN A Ridiculously easy task अनत आसान कायय
BARREL
923. IGNORANCE IS BLISS Sometimes it is better for you
if you do not know all the अज्ञानता परिानंद है
facts
924. HAVE A BLAST To have a lot of fun खब
ू िज़े करना
925. BY THE SKIN OF ONE'S A very narrow margin बहुत काि अंतर से
TEETH
926. CROCODILE TEARS Expressions of sorrow that are झूि-िूि का रोना
insincere
927. CHINK IN ONE'S ARMOUR An area of vulnerability नाजक
ु पन की वजह
928. BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF That which one person finds खूबसूरती ककसी की मिजाज़
THE BEHOLDER beautiful or admirable may
नहीं होती, बस र्ूंढ़ने वाला
not appeal to another
चाठहए
929. NECESSITY IS THE When the need for something आव्श्यतता ही आववर्षकार की
MOTHER OF INVENTION becomes essential, you are
जननी है
forced to find ways of getting
it
930. BY THE SEAT OF ONE'S To do it using only one's own अपने बलबूते पर
PANTS experience and judgment
931. DISCRETION IS THE Caution is preferable to rash िुसीबत के सिय बच

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GREATER PART OF bravery ननकालिे िें ही सिझदारी है

VALOUR
932. TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL If too many people are बहुत जोगी िि उजाड़
THE BROTH involved in a task or activity, it
will not be done well
933. EASY COME, EASY GO Something acquired without आसानी से पाया हुआ बबना
effort may be lost without
ककसी दःु ख के गवाया जा
regret
सकता है
934. TO SPILL THE BEANS To reveal secret information भेद खोलना
unintentionally
935. TO SPIN ONE'S WHEELS To waste one's time सिय बरबाद करना
936. TO BE PUSHING UP To be dead and buried िारा और दफना हुआ
DAISIES
937. TO PULL OR TWIST OUT To distort ववकृत
OF SHAPE
938. TO JUMP SHIP To leave an organization ककसी संसर्ान को छोड़ना
939. TO KICK THE BUCKET To die िर जाना
940. X MARKS THE SPOT The exact location सटीक स्र्ान
941. YOU CAN SAY THAT To express agreement सहिनत व्यतत करना
AGAIN
942. THE ELEPHANT IN THE An obvious problem that no एक स्पर्षट सिस्या है कक कोई
ROOM one wants to discuss
भी चचाय करना नहीं चाहता है

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943. TO MAKE FROM SCRATCH To do something from the शरु
ु आत से कुछ करने के मलए
beginning
944. IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM, If one has to give up fighting अगर आप ककसी को हरा नहीं
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can't win, band together with सकते तो उनके सार् हो जाए

them
945. ALL GOOD THINGS MUST Even enjoyable experiences यहां तक कक सुखद अनुभव
COME TO AN END cannot last forever
हिेशा के मलए नहीं रह सकते
हैं
946. BARKING UP THE WRONG To be pursuing a misguided ठदशा के एक गुिराह रे खा का
TREE line of course of action
पीछा करना
947. BACK TO THE DRAWING An idea has been unsuccessful एक ववचार असफल रहा है
BOARD and that a new one must be
और एक नया डडज़ाइन ककया
devised
जाना चाठहए
948. BLOOD IS THICKER THAN Family relationships and पररवार के ररश्तों और
WATER loyalties are the strongest and
वफादारी सबसे िजबूत और
most important ones
सबसे िहत्वपूणय हैं
949. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON To happen very rarely बहुत कि होना
950. A FOOL AND HIS MONEY A foolish person spends एक िूखय व्यस्तत लापरवाही
ARE EASILY PARTED money carelessly and will
से पैसा खचय करता है और
soon be penniless
शीघ्र ही वह कंगाल होगा
951. ALL BARK AND NO BITE To be full of big talk but बड़ी बात से भरा हुआ हो
lacking action
लेककन कारय वाई की किी
952. BACKSEAT DRIVER A person who keeps giving एक व्यस्तत जो दस
ू रों को उन
advice to others for things
चीजों के मलए सलाह दे ता है जो
that they are not responsible
वे स्जम्िेदार नहीं हैं
953. BACK TO SQUARE ONE To be back to where one वापस वापस आ जाना जहा से
started, with no progress
शरु
ु आत हुई, कोई प्रगनत नहीं
having been made
हुई
954. AN ARM AND A LEG A large, possibly exorbitant, एक बड़ी, संभवतः अत्यधधक,
amount of money
पैसे की रामश
955. AN AXE TO GRIND To have a problem with कुछ या ककसी के सार् एक
something or someone
सिस्या होना
956. ALL IN THE SAME BOAT To be in the same unpleasant
situation as other people अन्य लोगों के सिान अवप्रय
स्स्र्नत िें होना
957. ALL GREEK TO ME Saying that one does not सिझ नही आ रहा है
understand something that is
said or written
958. AT THE DROP OF A HAT Without hesitation or good झझझक या अच्छे कारण के

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reason बबना
959. APPLE OF MY EYE Someone that one cherishes बहुत प्यारा
above all others
960. NO MAN IS AN ISLAND No one is self-sufficient, कोई भी आत्िननभयर नहीं है ,
everyone relies on others
हर कोई दस
ू रों पर भरोसा
करता है
961. THE SQUEAKY WHEEL The most noticeable problems जो ठदखता है वो बबकता है
GETS THE GREASE are the ones most likely to get
attention
962. TO BEAT A DEAD HORSE To revive interest in a एक ननराशाजनक िुद्दे िें
hopeless issue
रुधच को पुनजीववत करना
963. BEATING AROUND THE To avoid getting to the point ककसी िद्
ु दे के बबंद ु तक नहीं
BUSH of an issue
पहुंचने से बचना
964. TO BITE OFF MORE THAN To take on a commitment one कोई काि ले लेना जो वह पूरा
YOU CAN CHEW cannot fulfill
नहीं कर सकता
965. TO BITE YOUR TONGUE To make a desperate effort to एक असाध ्य प्रयास करना
avoid saying something
कुछ कहने से बचने के
मलए
966. WHOLE NINE YARDS Everything possible सब कुछ संभव है
967. UNDER THE WEATHER Slightly unwell र्ोड़ा अस्वस्र्
968. BIRDS OF A FEATHER People with the same tastes एक ही स्वाद और ठहतों वाले
FLOCK TOGETHER and interests will be found
लोग एक सार् मिलें गे
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CHOOSERS must be content with what is
ववकल्प नहीं है , वे उन चीज़ों के
offered
सार् सािग्री होनी चाठहए जो
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970. TO CHIP ON HIS Holding a grudge or grievance घण

ृ ा या मशकायत होना जो
SHOULDER that readily provokes a fight
लड़ाई को आसानी से भड़काती
है
971. TO CHEW SOMEONE OUT Reprimand someone severely ककसी को गंभीर रूप से डाटना
972. FEEDING FRENZY An episode of frantic ककसी चीज़ के मलए उन्िि
competition for something
प्रनतयोधगता
973. EXCUSE MY FRENCH To apologize for swearing िाफी िांगना
974. DRY RUN A rehearsal of a performance असली एक से पहले एक
before the real one
प्रदशयन का ररहसयल
975. TO CROSS YOUR FINGERS To hope that things will यह आशा करना कक स्जस
happen in the way that one
तरह से ऐसा करना चाठहए,
wants them to happen
उसिें चीजें होंगी
976. TO CRACK SOMEONE UP To make someone laugh ककसी को हसाना
977. DOWN TO THE WIRE To denote a situation whose अननणाययक स्स्र्नत
outcome is not decided until
the very last minute
978. TO DRINK LIKE A FISH To drink excessive amounts of शराब अत्यधधक िात्रा िें पीना
alcohol
979. TO BUY A LEMON To purchase a vehicle that खटारा गाडी खरीदना
constantly gives problems
980. TO CAST IRON STOMACH To be able to eat or drink कुछ भी हज़ि करने वाला
anything without any
problems
981. ETHNIC CLEANSING The mass killing of members एक जातीय सिह
ू के सदस्यों
of one ethnic group
की सािूठहक हत्या

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982. EVERY CLOUD HAS A Every bad situation has some हर बरु ी स्स्र्नत िें कुछ अच्छे
SILVER LINING good aspects to it
पहलू होते हैं
983. DEAD RINGER A candidate fraudulently बहुरूवपया
substituted for another in a
competition
984. DARK HORSE A candidate about whom little अप्रत्यामशत ववजेता
is known but who
unexpectedly wins
985. FLEA MARKET A street market selling पुरानी वस्तुओं को बेंचने
second-hand goods
का बाजार
986. FLESH AND BLOOD A person's physical body and शारीररक भावनाएँ / िानव
their needs and frailties
शरीर
987. TO GO FOR BROKE To risk everything in an all-out सब कुछ जोझखि िें डालना
effort
988. TO GO THE EXTRA MILE To make a special effort to कुछ हामसल करने के मलए
achieve something
ववशेर् प्रयास करना
989. FIXED IN ONE'S WAYS Not wanting to change how नहीं बदलना
one does things
990. FLASH IN THE PAN A thing or person whose एक चीज या व्यस्तत स्जसका
sudden but brief success is not
अचानक लेककन संक्षक्षप्त
repeated
सफलता दोहराई नहीं है
991. TO FOAM AT THE MOUTH To be very angry बहुत नाराज होना
992. FUDDY-DUDDY A person who is very old- क्षझणक सफल व्यस्तत
fashioned and pompous
993. TO HAVE AN AXE TO To have a private reason for कुछ करने के मलए ननजी
GRIND doing something
कारण है
994. GREAT MINDS THINK It is said when two people दो लोगों का एक ही ववचार
ALIKE have the same opinion
होना
995. TO GO DOWN LIKE A LAD A speech, joke or proposal जनता द्वारा नापसंद करना
BALLOON that is poorly recieved
996. GRAVEYARD SHIFT A work shift that runs through रात की ड्यूटी
the early morning hours
997. GOOD SAMARITAN A charitable or helpful person नेक आदिी
998. TO GET OVER IT To accept something that अतीत से उबरना
happened in the past and
move on
999. TO GET UP ON THE To start the day in a bad ठदन को एक बरु े िड
ू िें शरू
ु
WRONG SIDE OF THE BED mood which continues all day
करना जो ठदन भर जारी है
long
1000. TO BITE THE DUST To get defeated हारना

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1001. TO BURN THE MIDNIGHT To read or work late into the रात को पढ़ने या दे र तक काि
OIL night
करना
1002. TO LOSE ONE'S HEAD To become confused or overly ककसी या कुछ चीज़ों के बारे िें
emotional about someone or
भ्रमित या अत्यधधक
something
भावनात्िक होना
1003. HEAD OVER HEELS To be madly in love प्यार िें पागल होना
(CPO, 2017)
1004. AT IRON WILL A firm option दृढ संकल्प
1005. GET INTO SOUP To make things difficult चीजों को िुस्श्कल बनाना
1006. HAUL OVER THE COALS To scold डाँटना
1007. TO CARRY THE DAY To succeed सफलता प्राप्त करना
1008. GO OVER Review सिीक्षा
1009. SWELLED HEAD Pride गौरव
1010. TO SOW THE DRAGON'S To take some action कुछ कारय वाई करना
TEETH
1011. GET GROUND Avoid टालना
1012. TO CUDGEL ONE'S BRAIN To think hard कठिन सोचना
1013. BROKE PRISCIAN'S HEAD To use bad grammar खराब व्याकरण का उपयोग
करना
1014. ON THE BRINK OF To be near to पास होना
1015. CRY IN THE WILDERNESS Unpopular opinion अलोकवप्रय राय
1016. BOLT FROM THE BLUE A sudden calamity अचानक आपदा
1017. A SNAKE IN THE GRASS A treacherous person धोखेबाज व्यस्तत
1018. AT VARIANCE WITH In opposite ववपक्ष िें
1019. IN DEEP WATER In great difficulty बड़ी कठिनाई िें
1020. IN THE EGG In an early stage प्रारं मभक चरण िें
1021. CUT IN ON Interrupt बाधा
1022. DRAW A BLANK To be unsuccessful असफल होना
1023. GIVE UP GHOST To die िरना
1024. BY FAIR MEANS OR FOUL By any means ककसी भी तरह से
1025. SWORD OF DAMOCLES Imminent danger आसन्न ख़तरा
1026. OUT OF ELBOWS Poor गरीब
1027. PANDORA'S BOX A prolific source of trouble िस
ु ीबत का एक ववपल
ु स्रोत
1028. A NIGNOG A fool अतल का अंधा

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1029. FAINT HEARTED Timid आसानी से डरनेवाला

1030. TO LEAD ASTRAY To misguide गुिराह करना
1031. TO MAKE A PILE To make a lot of money बहुत पैसा बनाना
1032. BACK OUT OF Withdraw ननकालना
1033. THROW OVER Reject अस्वीकार
1034. CHICKEN HEARTED Timid आसानी से डरनेवाला
1035. DOWN AND OUT Without money पैसे के बबना
1036. HIGH AND LOW Everywhere हर जगह
1037. A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS A helpless woman असहाय िठहला
1038. GOD'S APE A born fool जन्ि िूखय
1039. LION'S MOUTH A dangerous situation खतरनाक स्स्र्नत
1040. A STIFF-NECKED PERSON An obstinate person हिीला व्यस्तत
1041. CROSS OUT Eliminate हटाना
1042. MAKE AWAY WITH To remove दरू करना
1043. TO PUT ONE OUT OF To make one feel ashamed शमििंदा िहसूस करना
COUNTENANCE
1044. IN VOGUE Popular लोकवप्रय
1045. IN A FIX In a puzzling state चतकरदार स्स्र्नत िें
1046. TO HAMMER OUT To plan योजना बनाना
1047. A MARE'S NEST A rumour अफवाह
1048. STAND FOR Represent प्रनतननधधत्व करना
1049. A COCK AND BULL STORY An imaginary story काल्पननक कहानी
1050. BLACK OX Misfortune दभ
ु ायग्य
1051. BROKE A LANCE WITH To argue against बहस करना
1052. CRY WOLF To raise a false alarm अकारण शोर िचाना
1053. BROKE REED Support that failed ववफल हुए का सिर्यन करना
1054. A DARK HORSE A competitor of unknown अज्ञात क्षिताओं वाला
capabilities
प्रनतयोगी
1055. ALL AT SEA Eompletely confused पूरी तरह से भ्रमित
1056. BEAR UP WITH Endure सहना
1057. CREATURE COMFORTS Luxuries ववलामसता
1058. TO CLEAR THE DECKS To remove obstructions बाधाओं को दरू करना
1059. TO CUT THE CRACKLE To stop talking and start बात करना बंद करना और शुरू
करना

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1060. PIN MONEY Allowance made to a lady for िठहलाओं को ठदया जाने वाला
her expenses
जेब खचय
1061. IN THE OFFING Appear soon जल्द ही प्रकट होना
1062. WOLF IN SHEEP Hypocrite पाखंडी
CLOTHING
1063. HEADS WITH ROLL Dismissed or forced to resign खाररज कर ठदया या इस्तीफा
दे ने के मलए िजबरू ककया
1064. A GREEN HORN An experienced person एक अनुभवी व्यस्तत
1065. TO PADDLE ONE'S OWN Manage independently स्वतंत्र रूप से प्रबंधधत करना
CANOE
1066. TO KEEP THE POT To keep controversy alive वववाद को जीववत रखना
1067. TO BEAT THE AIR To make the efforts that are बेकार प्रयास करना
useless
1068. THREW A SAPPER Sabotage तोड़-फोड़
1069. A RIFT IN THE LUTE Brought about disharmony बेईिानी
1070. CUSHY JOB Financially comfortable job आधर्यक रूप से आरािदायक
नौकरी
1071. SUM AND SUBSTANCE Summary सारांश
1072. WEIGH ANCHOR Prepare to sail again कफर से पाल करने के मलए
तैयार
1073. SEIZE THE NETTLE Dealt firmly दृढ़ता से ननपटना
(CGL T1, 2017)
1074. TO KEEP THE WOLF FROM Avoid starvation कि से गुज़ारा करना
THE DOOR
1075. TEETHING PROBLEMS Problems at the start of a new नई पररयोजना की शरू
ु आती
project
सिस्याएं
1076. MEALYMOUTHED Softspoken िद
ृ ु भार्ी
1077. BY FITS AND STARTS Irregularly अननयमित
1078. RAT RACE A way of life in which people कड़ी प्रनतस्पधाय
are caught up in a fiercely
competitive struggle for
wealth or power
1079. SPIN ONE'S WHEELS Expel much effort for little or कि या कोई लाभ नहीं के
no gain
मलए बहुत प्रयास करना
1080. PUT ONE'S FOOT DOWN Adopt a firm policy when तच्
ु छ लाभ के मलया बहुत
faced with opposition or
िेहनत करना
disobedience
1081. WHISTLE IN THE DARK Pretend to be unafraid न डरने का नाटक करना

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1082. THE ALPHA AND THE The beginning and the end शरु
ु आत और अंत
OMEGA
1083. THROW UP THE SPONGE To surrender आत्िसिपयण करना
1084. TO PUT A SPOKE IN ONE'S To put a difficulty in the way प्रगनत के रास्ते िें एक
WHEEL of progress
कठिनाई डालना
1085. AT LOGGERHEADS In conflict with someone ककसी के सार् संघर्य िें होना
1086. A WILD GOOSE CHASE Useless search ननरर्यक प्रयास
1087. A MOOT POINT Disputed वववाठदत
1088. SPICK AND SPAN Neat and clean साफ़ सुर्रा
1089. TO DRAW THE LONGBOW To exaggerate अनतशयोस्तत करना
1090. ALL AGOG Amazed है रान
1091. NOT TO MINCE MATTERS To speak out politely ववनम्रता से बात करना
1092. KICK THE BUCKET To die िरना
1093. AN AXE TO GRIND To have a selfish motive स्वार्ी िकसद रखना
1094. WILLOTHE WISP Something that is impossible जो प्राप्त करना असंभव है
to get or achieve
1095. TO GO THROUGH FIRE To experience many dangers कुछ हामसल करने के मलए कई
AND WATER in order to achieve something
खतरों का अनुभव करना
1096. CHICKEN HEARTED Coward डरपोक
1097. RED LETTER DAY Significant day िहत्वपण
ू य ठदन
1098. ENDED IN A FIASCO A complete failure पूणय ववफलता
1099. SOW WILD OATS To waste time by doing छोटी उम्र िें िख
ू य बातें करके
foolish things in younger age
सिय बबायद करना
1100. LIVE FROM HAND TO To have enough money to live रहने के मलए पयायप्त पैसा है
MOUTH on and nothing extra
और अनतररतत कुछ भी नहीं है
1101. TO FACE THE MUSIC To bear the consequences पररणािों को सहन करना
1102. PILLAR TO POST One place to another एक जगह से दस
ू रे जगह
1103. HOBSON'S CHOICE No real choice at all बबल्कुल ववकल्प नहीं
1104. ADAM'S ALE Water पानी
1105. AT ONE'S WITS END To get puzzled परे शान होना
1106. TO STEAL A MARCH To outshine चिकना
1107. IN A JIFFY Something that is done very ऐसा कुछ जो बहुत जल्दी
quickly
ककया जाता है
1108. HERCULEAN TASK Very difficult task बहुत िुस्श्कल काि
1109. THE THIN END OF THE Start of harmful development हाननकारक ववकास की

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WEDGE शरु
ु आत
1110. TO ACCEPT THE To accept challenge चुनौती स्वीकार करना
GAUNTLET
1111. TO WRANGLE OVER AN To quarrel over trifles िािल
ु ी बात पर झगड़ना
ASS'S SHADOW
1112. MAKE ONE'S FLESH CREEP To frighten someone ककसी को डराना
1113. DAMP SQUIB Complete failure पुणय खराबी
1114. RISE LIKE A PHOENIX To become successful again कफर से सफल बनना
1115. BEAR THE PALM To win जीतना
1116. TO GIVE THE DEVIL HIS To give credit to even a बुरे व्यस्तत की भी अच्छाई
DUE notorious person
पहचानना
1117. TO HAVE A FINGER IN To be involved in a large and बहुत सारी गनतववधधयों िें
EVERY PIE varied number of activities or
एकसार् शामिल होना
enterprises
1118. TO MAKE UP ONE'S MIND To make a decision / decide तय करना
1119. TO HIT THE NAIL ON THE To find exactly the right बबल्कुल सही जवाब खोजना
HEAD answer
1120. ON THIN ICE In a precarious or risky अननस्श्चत या जोझखिपूणय
situation
स्स्र्नत िें
1121. TO HAVE A SIGH OF To suddenly feel very happy रहत की सांस लेना
RELIEF because something
unpleasant has not happened
or has ended
1122. TO BE ON CLOUD NINE To extremely happy बहुत खुश होना
1123. TO HAVE SOMETHING ON To be obsessed with ककसी चीज के मलए जन
ु न
ू
THE BRAIN something
सवार होना
1124. NOT ONE'S CUP OF TEA Not one's choice or ककसी की पसंद या वरीयता
preference
नहीं
1125. IN BAD TASTE Not suitable or offensive उपयुतत या आक्रािक नहीं
1126. ONCE AND FOR ALL Now and for the last time; आझखरकार
finally
1127. TO HAVE AT ONE'S Recall of factual information ककसी के आदे श पर वास्तववक
FINGERTIPS at one's command
जानकारी याद करें
1128. TO NOT HAVE A CLUE To not know about something ककसी के बारे िें कुछ पता
नहीं होना
1129. IN BLACK AND WHITE A very clear choice that causes कोई बहुत ही स्पर्षट ववकल्प
no confusion
स्जसके कारण कोई भ्रि नहीं
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1130. OUT OF DATE Old fashioned परु ाने ज़िाने का

1131. IT GOES WITHOUT Something which is implied to कुछ ऐसा है जो स्पर्षट होने के
SAYING be obvious
मलए ननठहत है
1132. TO LET SOMEONE OFF To leave someone in his ककसी को अपने वतयिान
present state
स्स्र्नत िें छोड़ना
1133. BARKING UP THE WRONG Looking in the wrong place गलत ववचार रखना
TREE
1134. CALL IT A DAY To declare the end of a task कायय का अंत घोवर्त करना
1135. BALL IS IN YOUR COURT It is up to you to make the अगले ननणयय या कदि बनाने
next decision or step
के मलए आपके ऊपर है
1136. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS A situation wherein someone ऐसी स्स्र्नत स्जसिें ककसी को
has the privilege of enjoying
दो अलग-अलग अवसरों का
two different opportunities
आनंद लेने का ववशेर्ाधधकार
मिलता है
1137. GIVE SOMEBODY A RING Call someone on the ककसी को फोन पर क ल
telephone
करना
1138. LEAVE NO STONE Try every possible course of कुछ हामसल करने के मलए हर
UNTURNED action in order to achieve
संभव कारय वाई की कोमशश
something
करना
1139. GET THE MESSAGE Understand what is implied by ककसी ठटप्पणी या काययवाही से
a remark or action
तया ननठहत है सिझना

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1140. KEEP AT BAY To control something and दरू रखना

prevent it from causing you
problems
1141. TO GO OFF THE AIR To stop broadcasting a radio एक रे डडयो या टीवी काययक्रि
or TV program
का प्रसारण बंद करना
1142. TO MAKE A FUSS ABOUT An excessive display of ध्यान या गनतववधध का
attention or activity
अत्यधधक प्रदशयन
1143. TO GO TO SOMEBODY'S To make someone dizzy or ककसी के चतकर आना या
HEAD slightly drunk
र्ोड़ा नशे िें करना
1144. TO MAKE AMENDS To compensate क्षनतपूनतय करना
1145. GET ON THE NERVES To be an irritant अड़चन पैदा करने वाला
1146. KEEP UNDER ONE'S HAT To keep something a secret कुछ गुप्त रखना
1147. GO FOR A SONG SOLD Cheaply सस्ते िें
1148. MAKE AN ASS OUT OF Cause someone or oneself to ककसी को या अपने आप को
look foolish or stupid
िूखय या बेवकूफ लगने के मलए
कारण
1149. ACHILLES' HEEL A fatal weakness in spite of सिग्र शस्तत के बावजूद एक
overall strength
घातक किजोरी
1150. BEAT AROUND THE BUSH To treat a topic, but omit its िुख्य बबंदओ
ु ं को छोड़ दे ना,
main points, often
प्रायः जानबूझकर
intentionally
1151. GNASH YOUR TEETH Express rage क्रोध ठदखाना
1152. LET SOMETHING SLIP To waste an opportunity to कुछ हामसल करने का अवसर
THROUGH ONE'S FINGERS achieve something
बबायद करना
1153. GET UP ON THE WRONG Start the day in a bad mood, सुबह से ही मिज़ाज बबगड़ा
SIDE OF THE BED which continues all day long
होना
1154. LEARN BY HEART To memorize something कुछ याद रखना
1155. AT THE DROP OF A HAT Without any hesitation; बबना ककसी झझझक के; हार्ों
instantly
हार्
1156. BEAT A DEAD HORSE To uselessly dwell on a subject िुदे िें जान डालने की कोमशश
far beyond its point of
करना
resolution
1157. ON TENTERHOOKS In anxious suspense धचंनतत होना

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SET 1 Q.8 To set the thames on fire

Q.1 To hit the jackpot A) To do something remarkable
A) To gamble B) To try to do the impossible
B) To get an unexpected victory C) To burn something to ashes
C) To be wealthy D) To fling ironical remarks
D) To make money unexpectedly
Q.9 To show one's teeth
Q.2 To let the cat out of the bag A) To ridicule
A) To give latitude B) To face difficulties
B) To show compassion C) To adopt a threatening attitude
C) To miss a golden opportunity D) To be humble
D) To tell a secret without intending to do so
Q.10 To pour oil in troubled water
Q.3 To pay off old scores A) To foment trouble
A) To have one's revenge B) To add to the trouble
B) To settle a dispute C) To instigate
C) To repay the old loan D) To calm a quarrel with soothing words
D) None of these
Set 2
Q.4 A cock-and-bull story 1) To be a good Samaritan
A) A true story a) To be law-abiding
B) A children's story B) A wise person
C) A story of animals C) A religious person
D) A foolish And concocted story D) A genuinely charitable person

Q.5 To beat the air 2) To hold something in leash

A) To make frantic efforts A) To restrain
B) To act foolishly B) To keep calm
C) To make efforts that are useless or vain C) To make one appear guilty
D) To make every possible effort D) To be impatient

Q.6 To be a good Samaritan 3) All agog

A) To be law-abiding A) Patient
B) A wise person B) Defend
C) A religious person C) Restless
D) A genuinely charitable person D) To be inconsistent

Q.7 To take a leaf out of somebody's book 4) To frame a person

A) To take him as a model A) To make one appear guilty
B) To steal something valuable B) To praise someone
C) To follow the dictates of someone C) To take revenge with someone
D) To conform to other's standard D) To befool someone

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5) To catch a tartar Set 3

A) To trap a wanted criminal with great
difficulty 1).The board of directors meeting ended in
B) To catch a fish smoke.
C) To deal with someone or something that a) To catch fire
proves unexpectedly troublesome or powerful b) No ending
D) To meet a disaster c) To give no practical result
d) To fall
6) To take with a grain of salt
A) To take with some reservation
B) To take with total disbelief 2).He choose the life partner of his own accord.
C) To take whole heartedly a) Unwillingly
D) To take seriously b) Willingly
c) At his desire
7) The pros and cons d) By forcible action
A) For and against a thing
B) Foul and fair
C) Good and evil 3).Most of the villagers are still in a fool’s
D) Former and latter paradise.
a) Living in illusions
b) Live happily
8) To make a clean breast of c) To live in the midst of idiots
A) To gain prominence d) With happy ideas
B) To praise oneself
C) To confess without reserve
D) To destroy before it blooms
4).The result of the examination dashed her
9) A square peg in a round hole hopes
A) A man of importance a) Bring failure
B) someone who is uncomfortable or who does b) Disappointed
not belong in a particular situation c) Frustrate
C) A good bargain d) Bring harmony
D) To face stiff competition

10) To keep the ball rolling 5).The order disqualifying the promotion of the
A) To earn more and more clerk is kept in abeyance.
B) To work constantly a) Secret
C) To maintain the progress of a project, plan, b) Open to all
etc c) In no time
D) To make the best use of d) In suspension

6) Beef up
a) Weaken
b) To strengthen
c) To care
d) Aimlessly

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9).Look one’s goose

7).Blow hot and cold a) Experience
a) Permanent b) include
b) Temporary c) to put an end to one’s hopes
c) To be constantly changing d) cause destruction to
d) To develop

8).Catch one’s breath 10).Do away with

a) Shock or amazement a) CR
b) Resume normal breathing b) Explode
c) Happy mood c) Remove
d) Fearful thoughts d) Eradicate

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Study Material for English
 IDIOMS AND PHRASES
Idioms and Phrases form an important part of the English section of various competitive exams such as
SSC exams, RRB exams, Bank exams and other Government exams. Candidates can easily fetch a good
score in the English section if they are aware of important idioms and phrases, along with their
meanings.

Idioms & Phrases Meanings

Rank and File Ordinary People

By fits and starts In short periods, not regularly

A wee bit A little

Out of the wood Free from difficulties and dangers

Under his thumb Under his control

At one’s wits end In a state where one does not know what to do

Between the devil and the

Between two dangers
deep sea
Burn the midnight oil Work or study hard

Call a spade a spade Speak frankly and directly

Come off with flying colors Be highly successful

Hoping against hope Without hope

Hit the nail on the head Do or say the exact thing

An axe to grind A personal interest in the matter

To get rid of Dispose of

At daggers drawn Bitterly hostile

To play ducks and drakes To act foolishly or inconsistently

To take the bull by the

To tackle a problem in a bold and direct fashion
horns
Rain cats and dogs Rain heavily

To move heaven and earth To make a supreme effort

No avail Without any result

Bark up the wrong tree Accuse or denounce the wrong person

Keep one at bay Keep one at a distance

Make a clean breast of it Confess – especially when a person has done a wrong thing

Have a card up one’s sleeve Have a secret plan in reserve

Like a cat on hot bricks Very nervous

Cat and dog life Life full of quarrels

Cock and bull story Made up story that one should not believe

Cry for the moon Ask for the impossible

The pros and cons The various aspects of a matter in detail

Be in a tight corner In a very difficult situation

Cross one’s t’s and dot Be precise, careful and one’s i’s exact

At arm’s length To keep at a distance

Out of the question Impossible

Out of the way Strange

Show a clean pair of heals Run away

Keep one’s fingers crossed The anxiety in which you hope that nothing will upset your plans
In the nick of time Just at the last moment
Sitting on the fence Hesitate between two decisions

Spread like wild fire Spread quickly

The gift of the gab Talent for speaking

By hook or by crook By fair or foul means

Feather one’s own nest Make money unfairly

Throw out of gear Disturb the work

Take to one’s heels Run away

Tooth and nail With all one’s power

Die in harness Die while in service

Take a leaf out of one’s

Imitate one
book
Leave no stone unturned Use all available means

A man of straw A man of no substance

Read between the lines Understand the hidden meaning

In cold blood Deliberately and without emotion

A thorn in the flesh A constant source of annoyance

Smell a rat Suspect something foul

Harp on the same string Dwell on the same subject

Bury the hatchet End the quarrel and make peace

Leave one in the lurch Desert one in difficulties; leave one in a helpless condition

Like a fish out of water In a strange situation

At one’s beck and call Under his control

To make both ends meet To live within one’s income

In hot water In trouble

Nip in the bud Destroy in the early stage

Stick to one’s guns Remain faithful to the cause

To eat humble pie To apologize humbly and to yield under humiliating circumstances

In high spirits Very happy

Put the cart before the

Put or do things in the wrong order
horse
To all names To abuse

On tenterhooks In a state of suspense and anxiety

Wash one’s dirty linen Discuss unpleasant in public-private matters before strangers

To bell the cat To face the risk

A hard nut to crack A difficult problem

Let the cat out of the bag Reveal a secret

A big gun An important person

Kill two birds with one stone To achieve two results with one effort

Take one to task Rebuke

Gain ground Become Popular

To blow one’s own To praise one’s own trumpet achievement

A bosom friend A very close friend

A brown study Dreaming

Turn a deaf ear Disregard / ignore what one says

A close shave Narrow escape

Turn over a new leaf Change for the better

Make up one’s mind Decide

In the long run Eventually; ultimately

Bring to light Disclose

Pay off old scores Take revenge

Hard and fast rules Strict rules

At the eleventh hour At the last moment

To cut a sorry figure To make a poor show

With a high hand Oppressively

Burn one’s fingers Get into trouble by interfering in other’s affairs

Laugh one’s head off Laugh heartily

Chew the cud Ponder over something

Play second fiddle Take an unimportant part

Above board Honest and open

Through thick and thin Under all conditions

Put a spoke in one’s wheel To upset one’s plans

At sixes and sevens In a disordered/disorganized manner, chaotic

At home Comfortable

Alpha and omega The beginning and the end

At sea Confused and lost

By leaps and bounds Rapidly

To burn one’s boats Go back on a decision

To beat about the bush Talk irrelevantly

To burn candle at both ends To waste lavishly

A bone of contention A source of quarrel

Add fuel to the fire To aggravate the situation

An acid test A critical test

At a snail’s pace Very slowly

A bolt from the blue Something unexpected

To build castles in the air Make imaginary schemes

Once in a blue moon Something that happens very rarely

Beating around the bush Avoiding the main topic

Cry over spilled milk Complaining about a loss or failure from the past

Chip on your shoulder When someone is upset about something that happened a while ago

Piece of cake Something that is easy to understand or do

Golden handshake A big sum of money given to a person when he/she leaves a company
or retires
Spill the beans To disclose a secret
Blessing in disguise Something good and useful that did not initially seem that way

Mean business Being Serious or Dedicated

Come hell or high water Possible obstacles in your path

Apple of one’s eye Being cherished

Bite off more than you can

Not able to complete a task due to lack of ability
chew
The best of both worlds The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time

Feeling a bit under the Feeling slightly ill

weather
Icing on the cake Something that turns good into great

Cost an arm and a leg Be very expensive

Jump the bandwagon To join a popular activity or trend

Ball is in your court When it is up to you to make the next decision or step

To be in the doldrums To be in low spirits

To sit on the fence To remain neutral

Break the ice To initiate a social conversation or interaction

Hear it on grapevine To hear rumors about something or someone

Can’t judge a book by its

Cannot judge something primarily on appearance
cover
It takes two to tango Actions or communications need more than one person

Black and blue Full of Bruises

Be on cloud nine Be very happy

Last straw The final problem in a series of problems

A bird’s eye view A view from a very high place that allows you to see a very large area

A litmus Test A method that helps to know if something is correct

At the drop of a hat Willingness to do something instantly

Afraid of one’s own shadow To become easily frightened

A house of cards A poor plan

Fool’s paradise False sense of happiness

Get a raw deal To not be treated as well as other people

Give cold shoulder To ignore

Hand to mouth Live on only basic necessities

Make a face To show dislike or disappointment through facial expressions

It’s Greek to me Something that is not understandable

To pour oil on troubled

To make peace
waters
Don’t put all your eggs in
Do not put all your resources in one basket (in one place or thing)
one basket
To put in a nutshell To say in a few words or to make something concise

Back out To withdraw from a promise or contract

Blow up To explode

Back Up To support and sustain

Back Upon To be relevant

Break Down Failure in something

Break off To end or discontinue

Break Up To disperse / dissolve

Bring up To rear

Call forth To provoke

Call out To shout

Call upon To order

Carry on To continue

Cast away To throw aside

Catch up with To overtake

Come off To take place

Cry Down To make little of

Cry out against To complain loudly against

Cut out Designed for

Drop in To Visit Casually

Drop out To fall

Fall back To Recede; To Retreat

Fall down From a higher position to a lower one

Fall off To Withdraw; To Drop Off

Fall under To come under

Get along To Prosper; To Progress; To Proceed

Get on with To Live Pleasantly Together; To Progress

Get into To be involved in

Give in To Surrender; To Yield

Give over Not to do any longer

Go after To Follow; To Pursue

Go Down To be accepted

Go without To remain without

Go by To follow

Hang about To Loiter near a place

Hang upon To depend upon

Hold out To Endure; To Refuse to yield; To continue; To offer

Hold to Abide By

Keep off To ward off

Keep up with To keep pace with

Knock out To win by hitting another one

Keep something at bay Keep something away

Let sleeping dogs lie Leave something alone if it might cause trouble

Open the floodgates Release something that was previously under control

Out of the blue Happen unexpectedly

Out on a limb Do something risky

Over the Top Totally excessive and not suitable for the occasion
Pen is mightier than the Words and communication have a greater effect than war
sword
Push one’s luck Trying to obtain more than what one has

Reap the harvest Benefit or suffer as a direct result of past actions

Roll up sleeves To get yourself prepared

See eye to eye To be in agreement with

Shot in the dark A complete guess

Sink your teeth into Do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm

Take with a grain/pinch of

To doubt the accuracy of information
salt
Skating on thin ice Do or say something risky

Tight spot A difficult situation

Strike while the iron is hot To act at the right time

Take the plunge Venture into something of one’s interest despite the risks involved

Take a nosedive Rapid drop or decrease in value

Think the world of Admire someone very much

Stand in a good stead To be useful or be of good service to someone

Take a back seat Choose to be less important in a role

Wave a dead chicken Do something useless

Whale of a time Enjoy a lot

Wrap one’s brain around Concentrate on something to understand

Zero in on something Focus all attention on one thing

Above all Chiefly, Mainly

On Account of Due to

On no account Not for Any Reason

A Fidus Achates A faithful friend or a devoted follower

The Heel of Achilles A Weak Point

An Adonis A very handsome man

To assume airs To affect superiority

To stand aloof To keep to oneself and not mix with others

To lead to the altar To marry

An Ananias A Liar

An Apollo A Man with Perfect Physique

To Upset the Apple Cart To disturb the peace

Apple Pie Order In perfect order

Arcadian Life A blissful, happy, rural and simple life

To take up arms To fight or go to the war

To Grind To have some selfish objective in view

To break the back of
anything To perform the most difficult part

To backbite a person To speak disguise about someone

He has no backbone He has no will of his own

To cause bad blood To Cause Enmity

Bag and Baggage With all one's belongings

To keep the ball rolling To keep things going

Barmecide feast Imaginary Benefits

Bee-line The shortest distance between two places

Behind one's back Without one's Knowledge

Behind the scenes In Private

To hit below the belt To act unfairly in a contest

To bite the dust To be Defeated in Battle

A Wet Blanket A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm

A blue Stocking A learned/educated or intellectual woman

At First Blush At first sight

One's bread and butter One's means of livelihood

To breathe one's last To Die

To make bricks without
straw To attempt to do something without proper materials

To kick the bucket To die

Good wine needs no bush There is no need to advertise something good

To burn the candle at both
ends To expend energy in two directions at the same time

If the cap fits, wear it If you think the remarks refer to you, then accept the criticism

Care killed the cat Don’t fret and worry yourself to death

To Catch one's eye To attract attention

To take the chair To preside a meeting

She is no chicken She is older than she says

To pick and choose To make a careful selection

To square the circle To attempt something impossible

Every cloud has a silver Adverse conditions do not last forever

lining

Close fisted Mean

Cut your cloth according to
Live within your income
your cloth
A cock and bull story A foolishly incredible story

To be cock sure To be perfectly sure or certain

To throw cold water upon
To discourage efforts
anything
Off color Not in the usual form

To commit to memory To learn by heart

Too many cooks spoil the
Where there are more workers than necessary
broth
Crocodile tears Hypocritical Tears

Cut and dried Readymade

Up to date Recent

Evil days A period of misfortune

Halcyon Days A time when there are peace and happiness in the land
To step into dead man's
To come into an inheritance
shoes

Go to the devil Be off

Devil's bones Dice

Devil’s Playthings Playing Cards

Give a dog a bad name and
Once a person loses his reputation
hang him
Every dog has his day Sooner or later, everyone has his share of good fortune

To throw dust in one's eyes To try to deceive someone or mislead someone

A white elephant A useless possession which is extremely expensive to keep

To set the Thames on fire To do something sensational or remarkable

A burnt child dreads the fire One who has had a previous unpleasant experience is always scared
of situations where such experiences are likely to be repeated
A fish out of water Anyone in an awkward

Foul play Cheating

To jump from a frying pan
To come out of one trouble and get into a worse
into fire

All that glitters are not gold Things are not always as attractive as they appear

To die in harness To continue at one’s occupation until death

Make hay while the sun
Take advantage of all opportunities
shines
Lock, stock and barrel The whole of everything
Comes nowhere near it. If someone narrowly misses the target it
A miss is as good as a mile
still is treated as a missed one or failure.
One swallow does not make It is unreliable to base one's conclusions on only a single test or
a summer incident
If wishes were horses, If wishing could make things happen, then even the most
beggars might ride destitute people would have everything they wanted
A nine days' wonder An event which relates a sensation for a time but is soon forgotten
Newspapers which publish sensational and unscrupulous stories
Yellow press
and exaggerate the news to attract readers.
A ball park figure A general financial figure
To make certain that the amount of money spent is not more
To balance the books
than the amount of money received.
A cash cow A product or service that makes a lot of money for a company

Devil's Advocate To present a counter argument

You are not very good at something. You could not do it
Don't give up the day job
professionally.
To cook the books To modify financial statements

To get the sack To be dismissed from your job

To be snowed under To be very busy
To work your fingers to the
To work really hard
bone / to sweat blood
Hear it on the grapevine To hear rumors

In the heat of the moment Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment

Not a spark of decency No Manners

This expression is used when the person you have just been
Speak of the devil!
talking about arrives
Whole nine yards Everything. All of it
Your guess is as good as
To have no idea about anything
mine
Fishy Doubtful, Suspicious

First and foremost Extreme enthusiasm

Fire and fury Fearful penalties

Fire and brimstone A very tasty food or meal

Finding your feet/ Finger
To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing
licking good
Fabian policy Policy of delaying decisions

Excuse my French Please forgive me for cussing

Everything but the kitchen
Almost everything and anything has been included
sink
Break a leg A superstitious way to say ‘Good Luck’ without saying ‘Good Luck’

Barking up the wrong tree A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve

Bated breath In anxiety, expectancy

Beat a dead horse To force an issue that has already ended

Between Scylla and
Choice between two unpleasant alternatives
Charybdis
 Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of
Fixed in your ways
doing something
A penny saved is a penny
By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little)
earned
A picture paints a thousand
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words
words

A piece of cake A task that can be accomplished very easily

To hold a brief for Be retained as counsel for, to argue for

Shot in the arm A boost or act of encouragement

To go at each other hammer To do something or perform some task with tremendous
and tongs fervor, determination
Step into someone's shoes Take someone's place

Back to drawing board Revising something from the beginning, typically after it has failed
Bring / Ring The Curtain
To bring something to an end; to declare something to be at an end
Down
A slap on the wrist A very mild punishment

Directions (1-10): In each of the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted
text. You are required to replace the text with correct Idioms or phrases given in the options.

1. A video call from my favourite film star on my birthday was a complete surprise.

1. A damp squib
2. Bolt from the blue
3. A field day
4. A mare’s nest

Answer: 2

2. The article on the world population published in today's journal is a duplicate of what was published
the other day.

1. On tenterhooks
2. An Ananias
3. Dead Ringer
 4. A wee bit

Answer: 3

3. Even though he is a learned person, he talks nonsense when it comes to morality and integrity.

1. Talks through one's hat

2. Bark up the wrong tree
3. Like a cat on hot bricks
4. Show a clean pair of heels

Answer: 3

4. The world today is facing an unpleasant situation because of the pandemic disease.

1. Thrown out of gear

2. Harps on the same string
3. Like a fish out of water
4. A bitter spill

Answer: 4

5. Students have to face the risk in order to attain success in the Civil Services exams.

1. To bell the cat

2. To nip in the bud
3. To take one to task
4. A hard nut to crack

Answer: 1

6. Due to lack of professional knowledge, the tricks used in the marketing and branding of the new
product yielded no result.

1. Gained ground
2. No Avail
3. Throwing cold water on anything
4. Reaped the harvest

Answer: 2

7. Mary had a bad experience in relationship in the past, now, she is in a state of confusion whether
she should marry someone or not.
 1. All at Sea
2. Wrapped one’s brain around
3. Playing ducks and drakes
4. At one’s beck and call
Answer: 1

8. Being an atheist, he differs strongly with his parents teachings on principles and the idea of the
almighty.

1. Call a spade a spade

2. Burn the midnight oil
3. At loggerheads
4. Keep one at bay

Answer: 3

9. She has to begin gaining experience if she wishes to join the media industry.

1. Cost an arm and a leg

2. Get one’s feet wet
3. Cross one’s T’s and dots
4. To sit on the fence

Answer: 2

10. A large crowd was anticipated for the art exhibition by the organisers, but it did not happen.

1. Break down
2. A house of cards
3. On the cards
4. Keep up with

Answer: 3
SSC CGL Exam
Study Material For English
 ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION
One word substitution is the use of one word in place of a wordy phrase in order to make the sentence
structure clearer. The meaning, with the replacement of the phrase remains identical while the sentence
becomes shorter.

Categories of One word Substitution

● Generic Terms
● Government/Systems
● Venue/Spots
● Group/Collection
● People/Person
● Murder/Death
● Profession/Research
● Sound

One Word Substitution for Generic Terms

An act of abdicating or renouncing the throne Abdication

An annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information Almanac

such as astronomical data and tide tables

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is born in water and breathes Amphibian

with gills

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden Allegory

meaning, typically a moral or political one

A statement or proposition on which an abstractly defined structure is Axiom

based

A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by Belligerent

international law

An examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the Biopsy

presence, cause, or extent of a disease

The action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred Blasphemy

things; profane talk
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence Chronology

A vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change Crusade

Lasting for a very short time Ephemeral

Spoken or done without preparation Extempore

Release someone from a duty or obligation Exonerate

Fond of company Gregarious

Making marks that cannot be removed Indelible

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong Infallible

Certain to happen Inevitable

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past Nostalgia

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases Panacea

A doctrine which identifies God with the universe Pantheism

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules Pedantic

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as Plagiarism
one's own

Safe to drink Potable

The emblems or insignia of royalty Regalia

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred Sacrilege

A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or Sinecure
financial benefit

A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event Souvenir

 An imaginary ideal society free of poverty and suffering Utopia

Denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace Venial

In exactly the same words as were used originally Verbatim

One Word Substitution for Government/Systems

A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or Anarchy

other controlling systems

A form of government in which power is held by the nobility Aristocracy

A system of government by one person with absolute power Autocracy

A self-governing country or region Autonomy

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are Bureaucracy

taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible Democracy

members of a state, typically through elected representatives

A state, society, or group governed by old people Gerontocracy

A state or country run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous Kakistocracy
citizens

Government by new or inexperienced hands Neocracy

Government by the populace Ochlocracy

A small group of people having control of a country or organization Oligarchy

Government by the wealthy Plutocracy

Government not connected with religious or spiritual matters Secular

 A form of government with a monarch at the head Monarchy

A political system based on government of men by God Thearchy

One Word Substitution for Venue OR Spot

A collection of historical documents or records providing information Archives

about a place, institution, or group of people

A large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in Aviary

A building where animals are butchered Abattoir

A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives Apiary

A building containing tanks of live fish of different species Aquarium

A place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict Arena

A collection of weapons and military equipment Arsenal

An institution for the care of people who are mentally ill Asylum

A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling Burrow

A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible Cache

place

A public room or building where gambling games are played Casino

A large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard Cemetery

A room in a public building where outdoor clothes or luggage may be Cloakroom

left

A place where a dead person's body is cremated Crematorium

a Christian community of nuns living together under monastic vows Convent

Nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the Creche
working day

A stoppered glass container into which wine or spirit is decanted Decanter

A large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution Dormitory

The nest of a squirrel, typically in the form of a mass of twigs in a tree Drey

A room or building equipped for gymnastics, games, and other physical Gymnasium
exercise

A storehouse for threshed grain Granary

A large building with an extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft. Hangar

A box or cage, typically with a wire mesh front, for keeping rabbits or Hutch
other small domesticated animals

A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill Infirmary

A small shelter for a dog Kennel

A place where wild animal live Lair

A place where coins, medals, or tokens are made Mint

A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition Menagerie

A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under Monastery

religious vows

A place where bodies are kept for identification Morgue

A piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees Orchard

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply Reservoir

A small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and Scullery
another dirty household work
 A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword Sheath

A room or building for sick children in a boarding school Sanatorium

A place where animal hides are tanned Tannery

A large, tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored Wardrobe

One Word Substitution for Group/Collection

A group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place Battery

A large bundle bound for storage or transport Bale

A large gathering of people of a particular type Bevy

An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present Bouquet

A family of young animals Brood

A group of things that have been hidden in a secret place Cache

A group of people, typically with vehicles or animals travelling together Caravan

A closed political meeting Caucus

An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose Clique

A group of followers hired to applaud at a performance Claque

A series of stars Constellation

A funeral procession Cortege

A group of worshippers Congregation

A herd or flock of animals being driven in a body Drove

 A small fleet of ships or boats Flotilla

A small growth of trees without underbrush Grove

A community of people smaller than a village Hamlet

A group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals Herd

A large group of people Horde

A temporary police force Posse

A large number of fish swimming together Shoal

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid Torrent

One Word Substitution List for Person or People

One who is not sure about God's existence Agnostic

A person who deliberately sets fire to a building Arsonist

One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession Amateur

One who can use either hand with ease Ambidextrous

One who makes an official examination of accounts Auditor

A person who believes in or tries to bring about a state of lawlessness Anarchist

A person who has changed his faith Apostate

One who does not believe in the existence of God Atheist

A person appointed by two parties to solve a dispute Arbitrator

One who leads an austere life Ascetic

One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession Amateur

One who can either hand with ease Ambidextrous

An unconventional style of living Bohemian

One who is bad in spellings Cacographer

One who feeds on human flesh Cannibal

A person who is blindly devoted to an idea/ A person displaying aggressive Chauvinist

or exaggerated patriotism

A critical judge of any art and craft Connoisseur

Persons living at the same time Contemporaries

One who is recovering health after illness Convalescent

A girl/woman who flirts with man Coquette

A person who regards the whole world as his country Cosmopolitan

One who is a centre of attraction Cynosure

One who sneers at the beliefs of others Cynic

A leader or orator who espoused the cause of the common people Demagogue

A person having a sophisticated charm Debonair

A leader who sways his followers by his oratory Demagogue

A dabbler (not serious) in art, science and literature Dilettante

One who is for pleasure of eating and drinking Epicure

One who often talks of his achievements Egotist

Someone who leaves one country to settle in another Emigrant

A man who is womanish in his habits Effeminate

One hard to please (very selective in his habits) Fastidious

One who runs away from justice Fugitive

One who is filled with excessive enthusiasm in religious matters Fanatic

One who believes in fate Fatalist

A lover of good food Gourmand

Conferred as an honour Honorary

A person who acts against religion Heretic

A person of intellectual or erudite tastes Highbrow

A patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments Hypochondriac

A person who is controlled by wife Henpeck

One who shows sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality Indefatigable

Someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions Iconoclast

One who does not express himself freely Introvert

Who behaves without moral principles Immoral

A person who is incapable of being tampered with Impregnable

One who is unable to pay his debts Insolvent

A person who is mentally ill Lunatic

A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society Misanthrope

A person who primarily concerned with making money at the expense of Mercenary
ethics
 Someone in love with himself Narcissist

One who collect coins as hobby Numismatist

A person who likes or admires women Philogynist

A lover of mankind Philanthropist

A person who speaks more than one language Polyglot

One who lives in solitude Recluse

Someone who walks in sleep Somnambulist

A person who is indifferent to the pains and pleasures of life Stoic

A scolding nagging bad-tempered woman Termagant

A person who shows a great or excessive fondness for one's wife Uxorious

One who possesses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or Virtuoso

field

One Word Substitution for Death/Murder

A solemn procession, especially for a funeral Cortege

A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead Elegy

A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died Epitaph

Killing of one's son or daughter Filicide

Destruction or abortion of a fetus Foeticide

Killing of one's brother or sister Fratricide

Killing of a large group of people Genocide

 Killing of one person by another Homicide

Killing of infants Infanticide

Burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb Interment

Killing of one's mother Matricide

A room or building in which dead bodies are kept Mortuary

A news article that reports the recent death of a person Obituary

Killing of a parent or other near relative Parricide

Killing of one's father Patricide

An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death Postmortem

Action of killing a king Regicide

Killing of one's sister Sororicide

Act of intentionally causing one's own death Suicide

Killing of one's wife Uxoricide

List of One Word Substitutes for Profession/Research

The medieval forerunner of chemistry Alchemy

A person who presents a radio/television programme Anchor

One who studies the evolution of mankind Anthropologist

A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft Astronaut

The scientific study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, Botany

distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants
A person who draws or produces maps Cartographer

A person who writes beautiful writing Calligrapher

A person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a Choreographer
performance of dance

A person employed to drive a private or hired car Chauffeur

A person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety Compere

show

A keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection Curator

The branch of biology concerned with cyclical physiological phenomena Chronobiology

A secret or disguised way of writing Cypher

The study of statistics Demography

The use of the fingers and hands to communicate and convey ideas Dactylology

A person who sells and arranges cut flowers Florist

A line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor Genealogy

The therapeutic use of sunlight Heliotherapy

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management Horticulture

One who supervises in the examination hall Invigilator

The theory or philosophy of law Jurisprudence

A person who compiles dictionaries Lexicographer

The scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth Odontology

One who presents a radio programme Radio Jockey

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing Rhetoric

 The branch of science concerned with the origin, structure, and Petrology
composition of rocks

One who study the elections and trends in voting Psephologist

An artist who makes sculptures. Sculptor

The scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, Zoology

and distribution of animals

One Word Substitution for Sound

The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound Acoustics

The sound of Alligators Bellow

The sound of Deers Bell

The sound of Crows Caw

The sound of Geese Cackle

The sound of Hens Cluck

The sound of Dolphins Click

The sound of Frogs Croak

The sound of Crickets Creak

The sound of Monkeys Gibber

The sound of Camels Grunt

The sound of Owls Hoot

The sound of Penguins Honk

The sound of Cattle Moo

 The sound of Horses Neigh

The sound of Nightingales Pipe

The sound of Ducks Quack

The sound of Parrots Screech

The sound of Rats Squeak

The sound of Birds Twitter

The sound of Elephants Trumpet

The sound of Mosquitoes Whine

Directions – In questions given below, out of the four options, pick the one which can be substituted
for the given words/ sentence.

1. The Government wing responsible for making Rules:

1. Judiciary
2. Executive
3. Court
4. Legislature

Answer: 4

2. Life history of a person written by that person:

1. Autobiography
2. Topography
3. Flexography
4. Biography

Answer: 1
3. One who does not take any alcoholic drink:

1. Saint
2. Teetotaller
3. Forestaller
4. Vegetarian

Answer: 2

4. A speech delivered without any previous preparation:

1. Elocution
2. Dialogue
3. Extempore
4. Dialect

Answer: 3

5. A disease which attacks many people in a particular area in one time:

1. Epidemic
2. Pandemic
3. Sardonic
4. Academic

Answer: 1

6. The sound of Monkeys:

1. Corrigendum
2. Deism
3. Decorum
4. Gibber

Answer: 4

7. Persons living at the same time:

1. Contemporaries
2. Convalescent
 3. Coquette
4. Cosmopolitan

Answer: 1

8. A person who deliberately sets fire to a building:

1. Amateur
2. Ambidextrous
3. Arsonist
4. Auditor

Answer: 3

9. One who is bad in spellings:

1. Cacographer
2. Cannibal
3. Chauvinist
4. Connoisseur

Answer: 1

10. A community of people smaller than a village:

1. Augment
2. Hamlet
3. Plundering
4. Fortune

Answer: 2
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ONE WORDS SUBSTITUTIONS

1. One who copies from writers……Plagiarist/lkfgfR;d 30. An inscription written in the memory of deceased
pksj person……Epitaph/lekf/-ys[k
2. The belief that god is in everything, including 31. A place for grains……Granary//kU;kxkj
nature……Pantheism/losZ'ojokn 32. Something that is full and clearly expressed……Explicit
3. The study of growing garden plants /lqLi"V
……Horticulture/ckxokuh 33. The study of humans, past and present……
4. Gradually advanced……Evolved/fodflr gksuk Anthropology/ekuo-'kkL=k
5. Scientific study of earthquakes……Seismology/Hkwdai 34. One who has an over exaggerated feeling of being
foKku important……Narcissist/vkRedkeh
6. The science of the functioning and growth of 35. The study of election……Psephology/pquko fo'ys"k.k
society……Sociology/lekt 'kkL=k 36. Something that can rot……Perishable/uk'koku
7. A person between 90 and 100 years of age…… 37. Open to more than one interpretation; not having one
Nonagenarian/uCcs ls fuU;kUos o"kZ ds chp dh mez dk obvious meaning……Ambiguous/lafnX/kFkZd
O;fDr 38. Something widely feared as a possible dangerous
8. Change the appearance to deceive or to hide the occurrence ……Spectre/fi'kkp
identity……Disguise/os'k cnyuk 39. Average in amount, intensity, quality or degree……
9. Reasoning method involving two statements from which Moderate/ekè;e
a conclusion is reached……Syllogism/vo;o-?kfVr okD; 40. A factory, where workers are employed at very low wages
10. Those who pass gate without permission…… for long hours and under poor
Trespassers/ vfrØfe;ksa conditions……Sweatshop /'kks"k.k djus okys dh nqdku
11. A person who treats foot related problems…… 41. Things that have been discarded as worthless……
Chiropodist/dj-pj.k oS/ Flotsam/cgrk eky
12. Fear of heights……Acrophobia/mapkbZ dk Mj 42. Become apparent through the appearance of
13. One who hates people……Misanthrope/ekuo}s"kh symptoms……Manifest/izdV
14. A person of great learning in several languages…… 43. Rub a part of the body to restore warmth or
Polyglot/cgqHkk"kh sensation……Chafe/ekfy'k djuk
15. A person who loves empty spaces……Kenomaniac 44. The punishment of being kept in school for hours……
/,dksaeknh Detention/utjcanh
16. To send someone back to his or her own country…… 45. The outer layer of the cerebrum (part of the brain),
Repatriate/ns'k-izR;korZu composed of folded grey matter, plays an important role
17. Not clear……Obscure/vLi"V in the consciousness……Cortex/izefLr"d oYdqV
18. One who does or studies without seriousness…… 46. A hot spring in which water intermittently boils, pushing
Dilettante / eLrekSyk a tall column of water and steam into the
19. Lively or high-spirited……Vivacious/ftankfny air……Geyser/m".k ty L=kksr
20. Make something less severe……Palliation/lgwfy;r 47. Make something seem less important, significant or
21. Sudden involuntary muscle contraction……Spasm trifling……Trivialize/egRoghu cuk nsuk
/,saBu 48. A gesture expressing respect, such as a bow……
22. An indirect reference……Innuendo/O;aX; Obeisance/vfHkoknu
23. A group of islands……Archipelago/}hilewg 49. An event or a group of events occurring as part of a
24. Enigmatic person……Unknowable/vKkr sequence……Episode/izlax
25. A person who thinks he/she is ill all the time…… 50. Represent something as being less important than it
Hypochondriac/jksxHkzeh really is ……Underplay/de dj ds vkWaduk
26. A place where coins are made……Mint/Vdlky 51. Match or surpass a person by imitation……Emulate
27. The act of showing disrespect towards sacred /vuqdj.k djuk
things……Blasphemy/bZ'k-fuank 52. Lack of skill, ability or competence……Ineptitude
28. Usage of an incorrect word in place of the one which is /v;ksX;rk
similar in pronunciation……Malapropism/gkL;kin 53. A spot or a stain caused by a discoloring
'kCn iz;ksx substance……Blot //Cck
29. A labourer involved in loading and unloading the ships 54. A person who applies for a job is nominated for election -
……Stevedore/tgkthdqyh ……Candidate/mEehnokj
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55. A short, thick stick used as a weapon……Cudgel/xnk 84. Involving or showing violence or bloodshed - ……………
56. A bias in favour of something……Predilection/>qdko Gory/jDre;
57. To harass someone persistently to do something…… 85. The recently dead person in question……
Importune/ftn djuk Deceased/e`rd
58. A short statement expressing a general truth…… 86. To cut off a branch, limb or twig from the main body of a
Maxim/dgkor tree ……Lop/NkaVuk
59. Having or displaying an overly critical point of 87. Liquids forming a homogenous mixture when added
view……Judgemental/vkykspukRed together……Miscible/foys;'khy
60. Obtain something by force, threats or other unfair 88. To free someone or something from a constraint or
means……To extort/,saBuk difficulty ……To extricate/eqDr dj nsuk
61. To shut a door, window or lid forcefully and loudly……To 89. To allay the sorrow or grief……To console/lkaRouk nsuk
slam/'kfDr'kkyh izgkj 90. To teach a person to accept a set of beliefs
62. Sums of money expressed in a specified monetary uncritically……To indoctrinate/;dhu fnykuk
unit……To denominate/ewY;-oxZ 91. A tangled mass in something such as hair or
63. To officially register as a member of an institution……To wool……Knot/xqPNk
enroll/Hkjrh djuk 92. Relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld
64. To reveal the true, objectionable nature of ……Infernal/ukjdh;
someone……To expose/iznf'kZr djuk 93. To portray in words; describe……To depict/fpf=kr djuk
65. A hollow object used to contain something…… 94. To impose something unwelcome on……To inflict/Fkksiuk
Receptacle/ik=k 95. To have belonging to one; own……To possess/vf/kdkjh
66. A loud, harsh, piercing cry……Screech/d.kZdVq /ofu
96. The action of making amends for a wrong one has
67. To regard with disgust and hatred……Abhor/?k`.kk djuk done……Reparation/gkfuiwfrZ
68. Unable to be destroyed or removed……Ineradicable 97. A state of stunned confusion or bewilderment……
/vfouk'kk; Daze/foLe;
69. The lower jawbone in mammals and fishes……
98. To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing
Mandible/tcM+k
them……To impede/ck/k Mkyuk
70. Urge someone to act in a violent or unlawful
99. Wide in range or effect……Sweeping/foLr`r
way……Incite/mRrsftr djuk
100. To treat with cruelty or violence……Abuse/nq#i;ksx djuk
71. The tendency to recur at intervals……Periodicity
/vkof/drk 101. To kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that
72. A dramatic entertainment, in which performers express they suffocate……To smother/xyk ?kksaVuk
through gestures……Pantomime/ewdkfHkU; 102. To break up into small parts as the result of impact or
73. Wrk extremely hard or incessantly……Toil/e'kDdr decay……To disintegrate/VqdM+s-VqdM+s djuk
74. Express a proposition, theory, etc. in clear or definite 103. To be indecisive……To dither/cSpSuh
terms……Enunciate/mPpkfjr djuk 104. To pull or twist out of shape……To distort/ejksM+uk
75. To sweep over something so as to surround it 105. To cause a process or action to begin……To initiate
completely……Engulf/fuxy tkuk /vkjaHk
76. To take someone somewhere suddenly and quickly…… 106. A rich source of something……Lode/rg
Whisk/ iqQjrh ls ys tkuk 107. To use for the first time……Christen/igyh ckj bLrseky
77. A symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of djuk
people……Totem/dqyfpUg 108. To expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and
78. To leave a place suddenly or secretly……Decamp forcibly ……To spew/oeu
/,dk,d Hkkx tkuk 109. To imply or suggest an idea in addition to the literal
79. The customary code of polite behavior in society or among meaning ……To connote/vfrfjDr eryc j[kuk
members of a particular profession or group…… 110. To resolve a sentence into its component parts and
Etiquette/f'k"Vkpkj describe their syntactic roles……To parse/inO;k[;k djuk
80. The way in which substance holds together; thickness or 111. Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or
viscosity……Consistency/fLFkjrk stagger……Giddy/pDdj
81. Based on random choice or personal whim…… 112. A person who is not accepted by a social group, especially
Arbitrary/euekuk because he or she is not liked, respected or
82. To slap with one’s hand or a flat object……To trusted……Pariah/lekt-P;qr
spank/rekpk 113. To pilfer or steal (something, especially an item of small
83. Deserving award or praise……Meritorious /ljkguh; value) in a casual way……To filch/ewluk
ONE WORDS SUBSTITUTIONS 43
114. An achievement or something desired fail to be attained 141. To increase rapidly in number; multiply……To
by someone……To elude/Vyuk proliferate/rknkn esa c<+uk
115. A person involved in a lawsuit……Litigant/okndkjh 142. To easily bent; flexible……Pliable/yphyk
116. Either of two parallels of latitude on the earth, one 23°27’ 143. A small, non-rigid airship or dirigible, especially one used
north of the equator and the other 23°27’ south of the chiefly for observation……Blimp/fxykiQ
equator……Tropic/m".k dfVca/h; 144. Involving or causing sudden great damage or
117. To have a strong emotional effect on……To suffering……Catastrophic/vkifRrtud
overwhelm/vfHkHkwr djuk 145. To be full of or covered with a mass of small bubbles……
118. Tending to hang loosely……To flop/Mksyuk Frothy/>kxnkj
119. A piece of living tissue that is transplanted 146. Comment added to a text or diagram……Annotation
surgically……Graft/mijksi.k djuk /fVIi.kh
120. To cut up (food, especially meat) into very small 147. To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect
pieces……To mince/dhek ………..To juxtapose/rqyuk djuk
121. A formal agreement between individual and 148. A long narrow ditch embanked with its own soil and used
parties……Pact/laf/ for concealment and protection in
warfare……Trench/[kkbZ
122. Very poor or bad……Lousy/?kfV;k
149. A soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the
123. To make (someone) anxious or unsettled……To
orders of a person in authority……Mutineer/fonzksgh
perturb/O;kdqy djuk
150. An unintended consequence of an event or action,
124. To depart from a established course……To
especially an unwelcome
deviate/gVuk
one……Repercussion/izfrfØ;k
125. To proclaim widely or loudly……To trumpet /fpa?kkM+uk
151. To jump or dance around excitedly……To cavort/dwn
126. A substance that has no therapeutic effect, used as a iM+uk
control in testing new drugs……Placebo/dwVHks"kt
152. Failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or
127. Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect…… indolence……Supine/fpRr
Reverent/J¼yq
153. To make a person or animal go away by waving one’s arm
128. To declare invalid an official agreement, decision or at them……To shoo/Hkxkuk
result……To annul/vUr djuk 154. To expel someone from a position or place……To oust
129. Disgusting and unpleasant smell……Rancid/cklh /ckgj fudkyuk
130. A person who can endure pain or hardship without 155. A person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness
showing their feeling or complaining……Stoic/cSjkxh ……Slob/ew[kZ
131. To show approval or praise by clapping……To 156. To exclude from a society or group……To ostracise/
applaud/ljkguk cfg"dkj djuk
132. To make (of a cat) a low continuous vibratory sound 157. To rummage about in a place or container in search of
expressing contentment……To purr/?kqj?kqjkuk something……To ferret/[kkstuk
133. A period of time during which a person that might have a 158. To sell (stock or other securities or commodities) in
disease is kept away from other people so that the disease advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a
cannot spread……Quarantine/laxjks/k profit when the price falls……Shorting/vnwjn'khZ
134. A heavy blow or the sound of such blow……Whop/izgkj 159. To cut the wool off a sheep or other animal……To shear
135. A small plate of shining metal or plastic used for /drjuh
ornamentation especially on clothing……Spangle 160. To divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and
/pedhyh oLrq ls vkHkwf"kr djuk forcibly ……To sever/rksM+ nsuk
136. To move hurriedly with short quick steps……To 161. To stop doing something; cease or abstain……To desist
scurry/tYnh tYnh nkSM+uk /jksduk
137. Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging 162. Very rude or coarse; vulgar……Gross/vf'k"V
manner……Vilify/viokn djuk 163. Causing a burning sensation like that of hot liquid on the
138. A feeling of unease or embarrassment; skin……Scalding/rh[kk
awkwardness……Discomfiture/O;kdqyrk 164. An organization set up to provide help and raise money
139. A small mistake in an agreement or law that gives for those in need……Charity/nku iq.;
someone the chance to avoid having to do 165. To lift or haul something heavy with great effort……
something…… Loophole/cpko dk jkLrk Heave/mlkal@vkg
140. Having or showing interest in learning things;
166. A conclusion or agreement done or reached decisively
curious……Inquisitive/ftKklq
and with authority……Definitive/vafre
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167. A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no 196. Government by officials in a state……Bureaucracy
longer exists……Vestige/'ks"k /ukSdj'kkgh
168. To trip or momentarily lose one’s balance; almost 197. Which can be rooted out……Eradicable/mUewyh;
fall……To stumble/yq<d 198. Which can be easily carved out without breaking……
169. A political leader who seeks support by appealing to Flexible/yphyk
popular desires and prejudices rather than using ration 199. A garland of flowers……Wreath/ekyk
arguments……Demagogue/tuksRrstd usrk
200. Property inherited from one’s father……Patrimony
170. The action of repeating something aloud from /fojklr
memory……Recitation/lLoj ikB
201. Government by person of highest social order……
171. To invent (something) in order to deceive……To Aristocracy/dqyhura=k
fabricate/fuekZ.k
202. Study of ancient things like tombs, buried towns……
172. To disorder or disarrange (someone’s hair), typically by
Archaeology/iqjkrRr-'kkL=k
running one’s hands through it……To ruffle/fp<+kuk
203. To banish or turn out of society and fellowship……
173. Courteousness and refinement of manner……Urbanity/
Ostracise/cfg"d`r djuk
f'k"Vrk
204. Rebellious opposing or the authority……
174. Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and
Insurgent/fonzksgh
motives……Sordid/f?kukSuk
205. That which is morally dangerous……Pestiferous/
175. The process by which air is circulated through, mixed with
or dissolved in a liquid or substance……Aerating/xSl ls
fouk'kd] vfu"Vdkjd
Hkjk gqvk 206. A temple dedicated to all the gods……Pantheon /lHkh
176. To make a sharp sound or series of sounds as a result of nsorkvksa dk eafnj
hard object striking another……Clack/[kV-[kV djuk 207. That which cannot be satisfied……Insatiable/vr`I;
177. To be deprived of a close relation or friend through their 208. Free from punishment……Impunity/naM-eqfDr
death ……To bereave/oafpr djuk 209. Fear of foreigners……Xenophobia/fons'kh yksxksa dks u
178. To make someone feel completely baffled……To ilUn djuk
perplex/gDdk-cDdk djuk 210. A person who starves the body for the good of
179. Extreme anxiety, sorrow or pain……Distress/ladV soul……Ascetic/riLoh
180. A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries 211. To make evasive or misleading statement……
have been ruptured; a bruise……Contusion/uhy Prevaricate/okDNy djuk@Ny djuk
181. An event serving as an introduction to something more 212. A very delicate flaw or mistake which is not expected from
important……Prelude/izLrkouk the person making it……Solecism/izekn@Hkwy
182. The conclusion that can be drawn from something 213. The practice of taking exorbitant or excessive interest on
although it is not explicitly the money lent……Usury/lwn[kksjh
stated……Implication/fufgrkFkZ 214. Sea with a group of many islands……Archipelago /}hi
183. A person famous and respected within a particular sphere lewg
……Eminent/iz[;kr 215. Ceremony of crowning a king……Coronation /
184. An outline representing or bounding the shape or form of jkT;kfHk"ksd
something……Contour/:ijs[kk
216. Substitution of a mild for a very blunt expression……
185. Government by few people……Oligarchy/lhfer yksxksa esa Euphemism/dBksj ckr dks dksey jhfr ls dguk
fufgr lRrk okyk 'kklu 217. Belief that war and violence are unjustified……
186. The state of living unmarried……Celibacy /czg~ep;Z Pacifism/'kkafrokn
187. An event which happens once in five years…… 218. One who goes for a secret official mission……
Quinquennial/ikap o"kksZa esa ,d ckj Emissary/xqIrpj
188. A person who looks after horses at inn……Ostler/lkbZl 219. Centre of attraction……Cynosure/vkd"kZ.k-fcUnq
189. To struggle helplessly……Flounder/ iQM+iQM+kuk 220. A state of mental weakness from lack of occupation……
190. To move along with quick, short twistings……Wriggle Ennui/fojfDr
/Vs<+s esa<+s pyuk 221. A dabbler in the art and literature……Dilettante
191. Put off for a future time……Procrastinate/vktdy djuk /v/;olk;h dykdkj
192. Greedy for money……Rapacious/ykyph 222. Being able to pay one’s debt……Solvent/laiUu
193. Speak in a very low tone……Whisper/iQqliQqlkuk 223. One who is subjected to failure or to committing
194. Search for something……Quest/[kkstuk mistakes……Fallible/vfo'oluh;
195. Being unable to pay one’s debt……Insolvent/fnokfy;k 224. A short stay in a place……Sojourn/vLFkkbZ fuokl
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225. The murder of one’s sister……Sororicide/uohurk ls 256. Diminish in value over a period of time……Depreciate
uQjr djus okyk /ewY; esa deh
226. A hater of new things……Misoneist/cfgu dh gR;k djus 257. Not able to produce children……Sterile/ckW>a
okyk 258. A funeral poem……Elegy/'kksdxhr
227. Fear of snakes……Ophiophobia/liZHkhfr 259. One who walks in sleep……Somnambulist/uhan esa pyus
228. A group of girls……Bevy/yM+fd;ksa dk >q.M okyk
229. Guided by one’s sense of duty……Conscientious 260. One skilled in telling stories……Raconteur/etsankj
/drZO;fu"B dgkfu;kWa lqukus okyk
230. A short journey for pleasure……Excursion/Hkze.k 261. Fear of fire……Arsonphobia/vfXuHkhfr
231. Receiving guests warmly……Hospitality/vfrfFk lrdkj 262. One who is honourably discharged from service……
232. Science of constitution of whole universe…… Emeritus/lEeku lsokeqDr
Cosmography/LokLF; ykHkdkjh 263. A perception without objective reality……
233. Tale that brings bad reputation to somebody…… Hallucination/ efrHkze
Scandal/ ekugkfu 264. A man devoid of kind feeling and sympathy……
234. A man who is recovering from illness……Convalescent Callous/laosnukghu
/LokLF; ykHkdkjh 265. One who eats too much……Glutton/HkqD[kM+
235. Shamelessly rude……Impudent/cS'keZ 266. A roundabout way of speaking……Circumlocution
236. A place for invalids and convalescents…… /okd~-pØ
Sanatorium/vkjksX;vkJe 267. An old unmarried woman……Spinster/v/sM+ vfookfgrk
237. A person who is fond of fighting……Bellicose />xM+kyw 268. One who is determined to take full revenge for wrongs
238. Story told to illustrate a moral or spiritual done to him……Vindictive/izfr'kks/h
truth……Parable/uhfrdFkk 269. Just punishment for wrong doing……Nemesis /vifjgk;Z
239. The policy of extending a country’s empire and naM
influence……Imperialism/vf/fuos'kokn 270. A strong blast of wind……Gust/gok dk >ksadk
240. A pioneer of reform movement……Apostle/lq/kjd usrk 271. Phobia of dogs……Cynophobia/dqRrs ls Hk;
241. Person who gives written testimony for use in a law court 272. One who is new to a profession……Tyro/ukSflf[k;k
……Deponent/vfHklk{kh 273. A speech or presentation made without previous
242. One who believes that everything is pre-destined…… preparation……Extempore/fcuk rS;kjh ds
Fatalist /HkkX;oknh 274. Easily duped and fooled……Gullible/Hkksyk-Hkkyk
243. A verse letter……Epistle/dkO;i=k 275. Atonement for one’s sins……Repentance/izk;f'pr
244. A group of arrows……Volley/ck.kksa dh >M+h 276. Killing of one’s own child……Filicide/vius cPps dk
245. ifeless objects……Inanimate/futhZo gR;kjk
246. A court or open space usually rectangular and enclosed 277. A lover of work……Ergophile/deZizseh
by a building……Quadrangle/izkax.k 278. Giving undue favours to one’s own kith and kin……
247. Bringing about gentle and painless death from incurable Nepotism/HkkbZ-Hkrhtkokn
disease……Euthanasia/bPNke`R;q 279. One who does not care for literature or art……
248. One who lives on fish……Piscivorous/eRL;Hk{kh Philistine/ladqfpr
249. Line at which the earth or sea and sky seem to meet…… 280. To give up throne voluntarily……Abdicate/lRrk R;kxuk
Horizon/f{kfrt 281. Words written on the tomb of a person……Epitaph
250. That which cannot be corrected……Incorrigible /lekf/-ys[k
/vla'kks/kuh; 282. Mania for travel……Dromomania/Hkze.kksUekn
251. A person who is blamed for wrong doings of 283. One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or
others……Scapegoat/cfy dk cdjk prestige ……Parvenu/uo/kuk<~;
252. The act of speaking irreverently about sacred things…… 284. An associate in crime……Accomplice/lg-vijk/h
Blasphemy/bZ'k-fuank 285. Man behaving more like a woman than as a man……
253. A person who talks too much of himself……Egotist Effeminate/L=kS.k
/vgaoknh 286. Speaking with stammer or lisp……Stuttering/gdykuk
254. Take away or alter the natural qualities of 287. Excessive desire to work……Ergomania/deZizse
something……Denature/fod`r
288. Study of tumors……Oncology/ddZjksx foKku
255. Decay of organic matter producing a fetid smell……
289. The highest point……Zenith/f'k[kj
Putrefy/lM+uk
290. That which is away from centre……Eccentric/mRdsUnz
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291. One who values practicality……Pragmatist/O;ogkjoknh 322. To move back and forth or sideways……Traverse /ioZr
292. One who loads and unloads ships……Stevedore ij frjNs p<+uk
/tgkthdqyh 323. The remains of something that has been badly
293. Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally damaged……Wreckage//oalko'ks"k
accepted……Heresy/fo/eZ 324. Deliberately destroy something for military
294. Distorted representation of something……Travesty advantage……Sabotage/rksM+iQksM+ djuk
/gkL; tud vuqdj.k 325. The area near or surrounding a particular
295. A feeling of intense longing for something…… place……Vicinity/vkl-ikl
Yearning/bPNqdrk 326. Full of twist and turns……Tortuous/isphnk
296. In exactly the same words as were used originally…… 327. The practice of magic……Witchery/tknw-Vksuk
Verbatim/izfr'kCn 328. Irritating inconvenience……Hassle/ijs'kku djuk
297. A person inclined to question or doubt accepted 329. A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or
opinions……Sceptic/lansgoknh contract……Penalty/n.M
298. Showing strong feeling……Vehement/izcy 330. Complete with regard to every detail……Thorough
299. A sheath for the blade of a sword……Scabbard/E;ku @foLr`r
300. The upward force that a liquid exerts on a body floating in 331. The faculty or power of using one’s will……Volition
it……Upthrust/mR{ksi /bPNk'kfDr
301. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt…… 332. The quality of being particularly noticeable…… Salience
Sarcasm/dVk{k / fo'ks"krk
302. The crime of betraying one’s country……Treason/jkt-nzksg 333. Of a disease or poison extremely severe or harmful in its
303. anatical and uncompromising pursuit of ideals…… effects……Virulent/laØked
Zealotry/dV~Vjrk 334. A person or thing that is likely to cause harm……
304. Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived Menace/gkfudkjd
injury……Vengeful/izfr'kks/h 335. Having or involving an extreme or irrational fear of or
305. The state of being short in supply……Scarcity/vHkko aversion to something……Phobic/Hk;xzLr
306. Protection of or authority over someone…… Tutelage/ 336. An exact copy……Facsimile/izfrfyfi (CGL – T1, 2016)
laj{k.k 337. To give money for sales to agents……Commission
307. Optimistic in an apparently difficult situation…… /nykyh (CGL – T1, 2016)
Sanguine/vk'kkoknh 338. A person who is working in the same
308. Conformity to facts……Veracity/;FkkFkZrk institution……Colleague/lgdehZ (CGL – T1, 2016)
309. Search for and collect anything usable from discarded 339. Favouritism shown by a person in power to his
waste……Scavenge/dpjk mBkuk relatives……Nepotism/HkkbZ-Hkrhtkokn - (CGL – T1, 2016)
310. Excessively lengthy speech……Verbiage/'kCnkckgqy~; 340. A round-about way of expression..…..Circumlocution
/'kCn-ckgqY; - (CGL – T1, 2016)
311. An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial
occasions as a symbol of sovereignty……Sceptre/jktn.M 341. Suitable or intended only for young persons
……Juvenile/fd'kksj (CGL – T1, 2016)
312. The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of
being attacked or harmed……Vulnerability 342. A record of one’s own life written by oneself –
/vfrlaosnu'khyrk ……Autobiography/vkRedFkk (CGL – T1, 2016)
313. A solemn promise or undertaking……Pledge/izfrKk 343. Belong to same period……Contemporary/ledkyhu
(CGL – T1, 2016)
314. Interrupt a public speaker with derisive or aggressive
344. One who listens secretly to private conversation
comments or abuse……Heckle/lokyksa ls ckr dkVuk
……Eavesdropper/fNi dj ckrsa lquus okyk (CGL – T1,
315. Not being what it purports to be……Spurious /d`f=ke 2016)
316. The state of quality of being holy……Sanctity /ifo=krk 345. Someone who is incapable of being quietened or
317. A substance easily evaporated at normal pacified……Implacable /funZ;h (CGL – T1, 2016)
temperatures……Volatile/ok"Ik'khy inkFkZ 346. Government by Department of State……Bureaucracy
318. Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain……Sadistic /ukSdj'kkgh (CGL – T1, 2016)
/ijihM+d 347. The killing of a race……Genocide/ujlagkj (CGL – T1,
319. A person highly skilled in music……Virtuoso/dykizoh.k 2016)
O;fDr 348. Lack of skills –……Ineptness /v;ksX;rk (CGL – T1, 2016)
320. Free from disturbance……Tranquil/'kkarfPkRr
321. An arrangement of flowers fastened in a ring used for 349. Stick with a thick end used in mortar for pounding
laying on grave……Wreath/iq"ikatfy ……Pestle/ewly (CGL – T1, 2016)
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350. An act when people vote in order to make a particular 375. The thing that can be easily broken……Brittle/uktqd
subject or policy rather than voting for a person (CGL – T1, 2016)
……Referendum/tuer laxzg (CGL – T1, 2016) 376. An unimportant person……Nonentity/rqPN O;fDr (CGL
351. Drug which causes people to sleep early……Soporific – T1, 2016)
/funzktud vkS"k/ (CGL – T1, 2016) 377. Experts who scientifically study insects……
352. The branch of philosophy concerned with the study of Entomologists /dhVfoKku'kkL=kh (CGL – T1, 2016)
principles of beauty, especially in art……Aesthetics 378. One who pretends to be what he is not……Hypocrite
/lkSan;Z'kkL=k (CGL – T1, 2016) /cxqykHkxr (CGL – T1, 2016)
353. The study of skin……Dermatology/RopkfoKku (CGL – 379. A paper/ story/ poem first written out by
T1, 2016) hand……Manuscript/gLrfyfi (CGL – T1, 2016)
354. A rough, violent, troublesome person……Tartar 380. A job carrying no salary……Honorary/voSrfud (CGL –
/fpM+fpM+k euq"; (CGL – T1, 2016) T1, 2016)
355. A brave, noble – minded or chivalrous man ……Gallant 381. Act of stealing in small quantities……Pilferages
/ohj (CGL – T1, 2016) /y?kqpksjh (CGL – T1, 2016)
356. Obsession with books……Bibliomania/iqLrdksa dk I;kj 382. Pertaining to the west –..……Occidental/ if'peh (CGL –
(CGL – T1, 2016) T1, 2016)
357. A large body of people playing musical 383. A place where money is coined –…..Mint/Vdlky (CGL –
instruments……Orchestra/oknd lewg (CGL – T1, T1, 2016)
2016)
384. The process by which plants and animals
358. Solemn religious acts……Rites/laLdkj (CGL – T1, 2016) breathe……Respiration/'olu (CGL – T1, 2016)
385. One who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellow
359. That which cannot be averted ……Inevitable/vfuok;Z men……Cynic/fuand (CGL – T1, 2016)
(CGL – T1, 2016)
386. Property inherited from one’s father……Patrimony
360. One who sets type for books, newspapers, etc. /fojklr (CGL – T1, 2016)
……Compositor/v{kj ;kstd (CGL – T1, 2016)
387. A person who is womanish in
361. Land covered by water on three sides...…Peninsula habits……Effeminate/lz.S k (CGL – T1, 2016)
/izk;n~ohi (CGL – T1, 2016)
388. One who is converted from one religion to
362. A remedy for all diseases……Panacea/jkeck.k (CGL – other……Proselyte//kekZUrfjr (CGL – T1, 2016)
T1, 2016)
389. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics
363. A piece of shelter for ships…...Harbour/canjxkg (CGL – etc.……Boutique/oL=ky; (CGL – T1, 2016)
T1, 2016)
390. Interval between two events……Interlude/vUrjky
364. Of the highest degree……Superlative/Js"Bre (CGL – (CGL – T1, 2016)
T1, 2016)
391. A person’s peculiar habit……Idiosyncrasy/yr (CGL –
365. A place where soldiers live……Barracks/lsukokl (CGL T1, 2016)
– T1, 2016)
392. The art of delaying……Procrastination/Vky eVksy
366. A man who collects old and new djuk (CGL – T1, 2016)
coins……Numismatist /eqnzk'kkL=kh (CGL – T1, 2016)
393. A doctor who specializes in the eye diseases of the eyes
367. Regular user of places/restaurant etc.……Clientele ……Opthalmologist/us=k jksx fo'ks"kK (CGL – T1, 2016)
/xzkgd (CGL – T1, 2016)
394. Person who eats too much……Glutton/isVw (CGL – T1,
368. A thing no longer in use……Obsolete/vizpfyr (CGL – 2016)
T1, 2016)
395. Write or carve words on stone or paper……Inscribe
369. A place where astronomical observations are /mRdh.kZ djuk (CGL – T1, 2016)
made……Observatory/vkdk'kykspuk (CGL – T1,
396. Unable to pay one’s debt……Insolvent/fnokfy;k (CGL –
2016)
T1, 2016)
370. Killing one’s sister……Sororicide/cgu dh gR;k (CGL –
397. Trouble and annoy continously……Harass/ijs'kku djuk
T1, 2016)
(CGL – T1, 2016)
371. A person who has lost protection of law……Outlaw
398. A narrow stretch of land connecting two large bodies of
/dkuwu dh j{kk ls oafpr djuk (CGL – T1, 2016)
land ……Isthumus/Me#e/; (CGL – T1, 2016)
372. Falsification of documents etc……Forgery/tkylkth
399. An animal which lives by preying on other
(CGL – T1, 2016)
animals……Predator/ijHk{kh (CGL – T1, 2016)
373. To make atonement to one’s sins……Expiate /izk;f'pr
400. Government or rule by a small group of
djuk (CGL – T1, 2016) people……Oligarchy/dqyhura=k (CGL – T1, 2016)
374. Committing murder in revenge……Vendetta/cnyk
401. One who copies from other
(CGL – T1, 2016)
writers……Plagiarist/lkfgfR;d pksj (CGL – T1, 2016)
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402. Thing that can be felt or touched……Palpable/Li'kZuh; 427. No longer a child, but not yet an adult……Adolescent
(CGL – T1, 2016) /fd'kksj@rsjg ls mUuhl o"kZ dh vk;q dk (CGL – T1, 2016)
403. The scientific study of elections……Psephology/pquko 428. Act of making things new like
fo'ys"k.k
(CGL – T1, 2016) before……Renovation/uohdj.k (CGL – T1, 2016)
404. A notice of a person'ks death……Obituary/'kksd lUns'k 429. One who knows everything……Omniscient/loZK (CGL
(CGL – T1, 2016) – T1, 2016)
405. An animal that lives in a group……Gregarious/>q.M esa 430. Any morbid dread of water (fear of
jgusokyk (CGL – T1, 2016) water)……Hydrophobia/ty-Hkhfr - (CGL – T1, 2016)
406. Hard working and diligent……Sedulous/ifjJeh (CGL – 431. The ceremony of crowning a sovereign……Coronation
T1, 2016) /jkT;kfHk"ksd (CGL – T1, 2016)
407. Shine with a bright but brief or irregular light……Flicker 432. One who tends to patronize, rebuff or ignore people
/f>yfeykgV (CGL – T1, 2016) regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire people
408. The act of setting free from bondage of any regarded as social superiors……Snob/oxZ-naHkh - (CGL –
kind……Emancipation/cU/ueqfDr (CGL – T1, 2016) T1, 2016)
409. A disease that affects a large number of people in an area 433. A room where dead are kept until burial ……Mortuary/
at the same time……Epidemic/egkekjh (CGL – T1, 2016) 'kox`g (CGL – T1, 2016)
410. One who is eighty years old……Octogenarian/vLlh 434. Government by a king……Monarchy/jkt-ra=k - (CGL –
cjl dk (CGL – T1, 2016) T1, 2016)
411. A shady fertile place in a desert……Oasis/u[kfyLrku 435. Hobson’s choice……No choice at all/,d gh jkLrk ;k
(CGL – T1, 2016) fodYi (CGL – T1, 2016)
412. A place where bees are kept ……Apiary/e/kqef{kdky; 436. Violation of the sanctity of a sacred place
(CGL – T1, 2016) ……Sacrilege/vifo=khdj.k (CGL – T1, 2016)
413. A brief or a short stay at a place……Sojourn/Msjk Mkyuk 437. Speech delivered without preparation……Extempore /
(CGL – T1, 2016) fcuk rS;kjh ds djuk ;k cksyuk (CGL – T1, 2016)
414. That which can be believed……Credible/fo'oluh; (CGL 438. One who will do any job for anyone for
– T1, 2016) money……Mercenary /fdjk;s dk lSfud (CGL – T1,
415. One who is indifferent to pain or pleasure…… 2016)
Stoic/mnklhu (CGL – T1, 2016) 439. A child born after the death of father……
416. A drug which makes one see things that are not really Posthumous/cPpk tks firk dh e`R;q ds ckn iSnk gqvk gks
there ……Hallucinogen/Hkzkafrtud vkS"kf/ (CGL – T1, (CGL – T1, 2016)
2016) 440. A person who completely abstains from alcohol……
417. Providing relief……Reprieve/fojke (CGL – T1, 2016) Teetotaller/egkR;kxh (CGL – T1, 2016)
418. The philosophy of putting another’s welfare above one’s
441. One who is able to use both hands……Ambidextrous
/mHk;gLr (CGL – T1, 2016)
own……Altruism/ijksidkfjrk (CGL – T1, 2016)
419. A person who is new to profession……Novice/ukSflf[k;k 442. Chief of a group of workmen……Foreman/vf/dehZ
(CGL – T1, 2016) (CGL – T1, 2016)
420. That which makes one highly knowledgeable ……
443. Bitter quarrel between two families existing for a long
period……Feud/iq'rSuh nq'euh (CGL – T1, 2016)
Erudition/ikafMR; (CGL – T1, 2016)
444. Animals without backbone……Invertebrates/vd'ks#dh
421. A state of emotional or intellectual separation
(CGL – T1, 2016)
……Alienation/fojkx (CGL – T1, 2016)
445. Action that is likely to make people very
422. A place where animals are slaughtered……Abattoir
angry……Inflammatory/mRrstd (CGL – T1, 2016)
/dlkbZ[kkuk (CGL – T1, 2016)
446. A humorous drawing dealing with current events or
423. A man with abnormal habits……Eccentric/foy{k.k (CGL
politics ……Cartoon/O;axfp=k (CGL – T1, 2016)
– T1, 2016)
447. Act of mercy killing……Euthanasia/bPnke`R;q (CGL – T1,
424. Words inscribed on the tomb……Epitaph/lekf/-ys[k - 2016)
(CGL – T1, 2016)
448. The act of killing a king……Regicide/jkt-gR;k - (CGL –
425. Proposition made as a basis for reasoning without the
T1, 2016)
assumption of its truth/ facts……Hypothesis/ifjdYiuk
449. Emission of light or heat from a central
(CGL – T1, 2016)
point……Radiation /fofdj.k (CGL – T1, 2016)
426. Indifference to Pain and pleasure……Stoicism/oSjkX;
450. That which cannot be believed……Incredible
(CGL – T1, 2016)
/vfo'oluh; (CGL – T1, 2016)
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451. An act of travelling from one place to another …… 475. Incapable of feeling tired or
Journey /;k=k (CGL – T1, 2016) exhausted……Indefatigable /u Fkdusokyk (CGL- T2,
452. Misappropriation of money……Embezzlement/xcu 2016)
(CGL – T1, 2016) 476. A new word coined by an author……Neologism/
453. When something moves in a straight line…… uofufeZr iz;ksx (CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
Rectilinear/lh/k pyuk (CGL- T2, 2016) 477. The act of killing a whole group of people, especially a
454. Tending to associate with others of one’s whole race……Genocide/ujlagkj (CGL- T2 RE EXAM,
kind……Gregarious/>q.M esa jgusokyk (CGL- T2, 2016) 2016)
455. General pardon for offences against the state…… 478. Animals that can live on land and in
Amnesty/jkt-{kek - (CGL- T2, 2016) water……Amphibian/mHk;pj (CGL- T2 RE EXAM,
456. A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm 2016)
……Fanatic / dV~Vj (CGL- T2, 2016) 479. A hater of women……Misogynist/ukjh }s"kh (CGL- T2 RE
457. Wide, uninterrupted view……Panorama/fp=kekyk EXAM, 2016)
(CGL- T2, 2016) 480. A state where there is no effective government……
458. An instrument for measuring pressure of Anarchy/vjktdrk (CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
gases……Manometer/xSl vkSj Hkki dk ncko ukius okyk 481. A person who opposes war or use of military
;a=k (CGL- T2, 2016) force……Pacifist/'kkafroknh (CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
459. That which cannot be expressed in words 482. Substance used in surgery to produce unconsciousness
……Ineffable/vo.kZuh; (CGL- T2, 2016) ……Anesthetic/fu'psrd (CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
460. A mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, 483. Master of ceremonies……Compere
used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, @dk;ZØe-mn~?kks"kd-(CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
especially in residential settings……Potpourri/'kq"d 484. A remedy for all diseases……Panacea/jkeck.k (CGL- T2
vrj (CGL- T2, 2016) RE EXAM, 2016)
461. Placing different things in order to create an interesting 485. A place for fish or water plants……Aquarium
effect……Juxtapose/lkfUu/; esa j[kuk (CGL- T2, 2016) /tytho'kkyk (CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
462. Study of cultures…….Ethnology/laLd`fr foKku (CGL- 486. The study of birds is known
T2, 2016) as……Ornithology/i{khfoKku (CGL- T2 RE EXAM,
463. A person speaking many languages……Polyglot/cgqHkk"kh 2016)
(CGL- T2, 2016) 487. The belief that everyone is equal and should have the
464. A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large same right and opportunities……Egalitarian
assembly……Harangue/mRrstd Hkk"k.k (CGL- T2, 2016) /lekukf/kdkjoknh (CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
465. One who is not easily pleased by 488. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks ……
anything……Fastidious/udPk<+k (CGL- T2, 2016) Dispomania/ 'kjkc dh yr (CGL- T2 RE EXAM, 2016)
466. Head of monks in abbey……Abbot/eBkf/dkjh (CGL- T2, 489. Feeling annoyed at the sight of unfair
2016) treatment……Indignant/dzq¼) (CGL T-2, 2015)
467. The word which is no longer in 490. Unwelcome aspect of a situation……Flip side/nwljk
use……Obsolete/vizpfyr (CGL- T2, 2016) igyw (CGL T-2, 2015)
468. A person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the 491. Imposed a restriction on……Constrained/(etcwj)
welfare of others……Altruist/ijksidkjh (CGL- T2, 2016) (CGL T-2, 2015)
469. Inscription on a gravestone……Epitaph/lekf/-ys[k - 492. One who hates mankind……Misanthrope/euq";nzksgh
(CGL- T2, 2016) (CGL T-2, 2015)
470. Violation of that which is holy and sacred……Sacrilege 493. To free a person by a verdict of ‘not guilty’……Acquit
/vifo=khdj.k (CGL- T2, 2016) /nks"keqDr djuk (CGL T-2, 2015)
471. One who believes in many Gods……Polytheist 494. To secure a boat by attaching it to an anchor……Moor
/cgqnsooknh (CGL- T2, 2016) /uko dk yaxj Mkyuk (CGL T-2, 2015)
472. One who lends money on high rates of 495. To try to settle a dispute between two other
interest……Usurer/lwn[kksj (CGL- T2, 2016) parties……Mediate/e/;LFkrk djus okyk (CGL T-2,
2015)
473. A post with little work but high salary……Sinecure
/nkf;Roghu in (CGL- T2, 2016) 496. A vivacious and lively experience is said to
be……Scintillating/cgqr 'kkunkj (CGL T-2, 2015)
474. A person, especially a young one, with exceptional
abilities ……Prodigy/foy{k.k izfrHkk laiUu O;fDr (CGL- 497. Wildly unreasonable, illogical or ridiculous……Absurd
/csrqdk (CGL T-2, 2015)
T2, 2016)
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498. Constant efforts to achieve something 523. To free someone from all blames……Exonerate /funksZ"kh
……Perseverance/vVyrk (CGL T-2, 2015) Bgjkuk
499. The plant and a vegetation of a region……Flora/isM+ ikS/ks 524. One who does not believe In the existence of
(CGL T-2, 2015) God…….Atheist/ukfLrd (CGL T-1, 2015)
500. A fourteen-line poem……Sonnet/14 iafDr dh ,d dfork 525. One who has long experience……Veteran/vuqHkoh O;fDr
(CGL T-2, 2015) (CGL T-1, 2015)
501. Showing a dislike of anything improper……Prim/jLeh 526. One who is too careless to plan for the future……
(CPO, 2015) Improvident/vnwjn'khZ (CGL T-1, 2015)
502. A person who leaves his own country in order to go and 527. Of one’s own free will……Voluntary/LoSfPNd (CGL T-1,
live in another……Emigrant/izoklh (CPO, 2015) 2015)
503. That which cannot be avoided ……Inevitable/ 528. One who runs away from justice or the law
vfrfu"Bkoku (CPO, 2015) ……Fugitive/HkxksM+k (CGL T-1, 2015)
504. Artistic, musical or dramatic interpretation…… 529. One who is skillful……Dexterous/fuiq.k (CGL T-1, 2015)
Rendition /izfriknu (CPO, 2015) 530. A person who deserves all praise……Laudable /iz'kaluh;
505. Walking in sleep……Somnambulism/uhan esa pyuk (CGL T-1, 2015)
(CPO, 2015) 531. A study of ancient things……Archaeology/iqjkrRo foKku
506. Specially skilled in story telling……A raconteur / etsnkj (CGL T-1, 2015)
dgkfu;kWa lqukus okyk (CPO, 2015) 532. Someone who is designated to hear both sides of a dispute
507. Continuing for a long period of time without and make a judgement……Arbitrator/U;k;dRrkZ (CGL
interruption……Perpetual/fujarj (CPO, 2015) T-1, 2015)
508. Speech of great importance and gravity……Momentous 533. Make pale by excluding light……Etiolate/izdk'k ls oafpr
/izHkko'kkyh (CPO, 2015) djds ihyk dj nsuk (CGL T-1, 2015)
534. Opinion contrary to accepted doctrine……Heresy /fo/eZ
509. A man who helps a stranger or a person in difficulties
(CGL T-1, 2015)
is……Samaritan/usd vkneh (CPO, 2015)
535. A person who agrees to work for somebody in order to
510. A planned route or journey……Itinerary/;k=kk dk;ZØe
learn a skill…….Apprentice/izf'k{kq (CGL T-1, 2015)
(CPO, 2015)
536. That which cannot be avoided……Inevitable/vfuok;Z
511. A story in which animals or objects speak and give
(CGL T-1, 2015)
wholesome moral lessons……Fable/uhfrdFkk (CGL T-1,
2015) 537. One who is concerned with the welfare of
other……Altruist/ijksidkjh (CGL T-1, 2015)
512. Act of injuring another’s reputation by any slanderous
communication……Defamation/ekugkfu (CGL T-1, 538. To die without making a will……Intestate/fuoZlh;r
2015) (CGL T-1, 2015)
513. A recurrent compulsive urge to steal……Kleptomania 539. A reserve for animals, birds etc. in their natural
/pksjh djus dh chekjh (CGL T-1, 2015) habitat……Sanctuary/vHk;kj.; (CPO, 2015)
514. Not suitable for eating……Inedible/[kkus ds fy;s u ;ksX; 540. The area of medicine that treats illness of
(CGL T-1, 2015) bones……Orthopedics/gM~Mh jksx (CPO, 2015)
515. A person who enters without any invitation…… 541. One who knows many languages……Polyglot/cgqHkk"kh
Intruder/fcuk vf/dkj ds izos'k djus okyk (CGL T-1, 2015) (CPO, 2015)
516. A process involving too much official formalities…… 542. A records of historical events……Archive/ys[kkxkj (CPO,
Red-tapism/ykyiQhrk'kkgh (CGL T-1, 2015) 2015)
517. Medical study of skin and its diseases……Dermatology 543. A person who looks at the bright side of things
/RopkfoKku (CGL T-1, 2015) ……Optimist /vk'kkoknh (CPO, 2015)
518. The burial of corpse……Interment/niQu (CGL T-1, 544. Study of skin and its diseases……Dermatology
2015) /RopkfoKku (CPO, 2015)
519. Conferred as an honor……Honorary/lEekfur (CGL T-1, 545. A remedy for all diseases……Panacea/jkeck.k (CPO,
2015) 2015)
520. One who makes an official examination of 546. An excessive fear of confined spaces
accounts……Auditor/ys[kk ijh{kd (CGL T-1, 2015) ……Claustrophobia /la o `r-LFkku-Hkhfr - (CPO, 2015)
521. A person who deliberately sets fire to a building…… 547. A person who is long experienced or practiced in an
Arsonist/vkxtuh djus okyk (CGL T-1, 2015) activity/capacity……Veteran/vuqHkoh O;fDr (CPO, 2015)
522. That which cannot be effaced……Indelible/tks feV u lds 548. Pretended attack……Feint/diV (CPO, 2015)
(CGL T-1, 2015) 549. A land fit for growing crops……Arable/tksrus cksus ;ksX;
(CPO, 2015)
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550. A thing fit to be eaten……Edible/[kkus ;ksX; (CPO, 2015) 576. Introductory part or lines to a discourse or play
551. One who suffers for one’s faith……Martyr/'kghn (CGL ……Prologue/izLrkouk (CHSL, 2015)
T-1 RE, 2015) 577. Intentional damage to arrest production……Sabotage
552. A child secretly changes for another in infancy…… /rksM+iQksM djuk - (CHSL, 2015)
Changeling/cnyk gqvk cPpk (CGL T-1 RE, 2015) 578. A handsome man ……Adonis/lqn'kZu iq#"k (CHSL, 2015)
553. The branch of medical science which deals with the
problems of the old……Geriatrics/tjkfpfdRlk (CGL T-1 579. A cinema show held in the
RE, 2015) afternoon……Matinee/vijkgu dk fiQYe 'kks (CHSL,
554. An image without objective reality……Hallucination 2015)
/efrHkze (CGL T-1 RE, 2015) 580. Animals living in water……Aquatic/tyh; (CHSL,
555. A mournful poem or a song……Elegy/'kksdxhr (CGL T-1 2015)
RE, 2015) 581. A person who steals the writing of others……Plagiarist
556. That which is arranged by conferring or discussing /lkfgfR;d pksj (CHSL, 2015)
……Seminar/xks"Bh (CGL T-1 RE, 2015) 582. One who compiles a dictionary ……Lexicographer/
557. Something that is difficult to understand…… dks'kdkj (CHSL, 2015)
Incomprehensible/vcks/kxE; (CGL T-1 RE, 2015) 583. Someone not fit to be chosen……Ineligible/v;ksX;
558. Chief or Commander of army……General/lsukè;{k (CHSL, 2015)
(Constable, 2015) 584. Art of working with metals…..Metallurgy//krqdeZ
559. One who cannot be corrected ……Incorrigible/ (CHSL, 2015)
vla'kks/uh; (Constable, 2015) 585. A gathering at a religious place
560. Put side by side……Juxtapose/ikl-ikl j[kuk - ……Congregation/lekxe (CHSL, 2015)
(Constable, 2015) 586. A place where birds are kept……Aviary/i{kh'kkyk
561. One who pretends to be what he is not……Imposter (CHSL, 2015)
/<ksaxh (Constable, 2015)
587. The act of killing one’s own brother or sister
562. A container for the ashes of a dead person……Urn ……Fratricide/Hkzkr?kkrd (CHSL, 2015)
/vfLFk-dy'k - (Constable, 2015)
588. A legal agreement that allows someone to use a building
563. To put two and two together……Symbiosis/lgthfork or land for a period of time, usually in return for rent
(Constable, 2015) ……Lease/iV~Vk (CHSL, 2015)
564. No longer in existence or use……Obsolete/vizpfyr 589. A person who helps another to commit a crime……
(CGL T-2, 2015) Accomplice/lgkijk/h (CHSL, 2015)
565. To destroy completely……Annihilate/vfLrRo feVkuk 590. A person worships only one God……Monotheist
(CGL T-2, 2015) /,ds'ojoknh (CHSL, 2015)
566. A song sung at the death of a person……Elegy /'kksdxhr 591. Submission to all that happens as inevitable
(CGL T-2, 2015) ……Fatalism/HkkX;okn (CHSL, 2015)
567. A person who has had one or more limbs 592. Lasting for a very short time……Ephemeral
removed……Amputee/viax (CGL T-2, 2015) /vYidkfyd (CHSL, 2015)
568. One who is known widely but unusually unfavorably 593. A person who is easily deceived or tricked……Gullible
is……Notorious/dq[;kr (CGL T-2, 2015) /vklkuh ls mYyw cuus okyk (CHSL, 2015)
569. A statement in which you say the same thing twice in 594. Rules governing socially acceptable behavior –
different words……Tautology/vuqyki (CGL T-2, 2015) ……Etiquette/f'k"Vkpkj (CHSL, 2015)
570. Rub or wipe out……Efface/jxM+ dj feVk nsuk (CGL T-2, 595. One who is in charge of Museum……Curator/laxzgky;
2015) dk j[kokyk (CHSL, 2015)
571. The period between two regions……Era/;qx (CGL T-2, 596. An act of misappropriation of money……Embezzle-
2015) ment /xcu (CHSL, 2015)
572. A person who is very selective , disgusted easily and is 597. One who cannot make any mistake……Infallible/vpwd
hard to please……Fastidious/udp<+k (CGL T-2, 2015) (CHSL, 2015)
573. An error or misprint in printing or writing……Erratum 598. The first public performance of musical or theatrical
/v'kqf¼) (CGL T-2, 2015) work or the first showing of a film……Premiere/fiQYe
574. A person extremely desirous of money……Avaricious dk igyk izn'kZu (CHSL, 2015)
/ykyph (CGL T-2, 2015) 599. Incapable of being tired……Indefatigable/uFkdus okyk
575. Too willing to obey other people……Subservient/v/hu (CGL T-2, 2015)
(CGL T-2, 2015) 600. Guilty of crime……Culpable/xqugxkj (CGL T-2, 2015)
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601. That which cannot be reached……Inaccessible/nqyZHk 629. Estimation of a thing’s worth……Appraisal/ewY; fu/kkZj.k
(CGL T-2, 2015) (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
602. A person who collects and/or studies stamps…… 630. A supplement to a will……Codicil/mifnR;k (CGL T-1 RE,
Philatelist /Mkd fVdV laxzgh (CGL T-2, 2015) 2014)
603. People at a religious gathering ……Congregation/ 631. A person who collects coins……Numismatist/eqnzk'kkL=kh
lekxe (CGL T-2, 2015) (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
604. Government by wealthy……Plutocracy//fud ra=k (CGL 632. Favouritism granted in politics or business to
T-2, 2015) relatives……Nepotism/HkkbZ-Hkrhtkokn - (CGL T-1 RE,
605. Branch of medicine concerned with children and their 2014)
illness ……Pediatrics/cky fpfdRlk (CGL T-2, 2015) 633. A word or practice that has gone out of
606. Pay attention……Glance at/utj Mkyuk (CGL T-2, 2015) use……Obsolete/vizpfyr (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
607. One who is rather fastidious……Meticulous/vfr lko/ku 634. A person who works for an employer for a fixed period of
(CGL T-2, 2015) time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their
608. A written declaration of government or a political job ……Apprentice/izf'k{kq (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
party……Manifesto/?kks"k.kk i=k (CGL T-2, 2015) 635. A part of a word that can be pronounced separately
609. Worth eating……Edible/[kksu ;ksX; (CGL T-2, 2015) ……Syllable/'kCnka'k (CGL T-1, 2014)
610. A person who wastes his money on luxury…… 636. Relating to kinship with the father……Patrilineal
Extravagant/vfrO;;h (CGL T-2, 2015) /fir`oa'kh; (CGL T-1, 2014)
611. Not likely to be easily pleased……Fastidious/udPk<+k 637. A special fondness or liking for……Penchant/>qdko
(CPO, 2014) (CGL T-1, 2014)
612. A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign 638. Something that might happen in the
army……Mercenary/fdjk;s dk lSfud (CPO, 2014) future……Contingency /laHkkouk (CGL T-1, 2014)
613. A collection of slaves……Coffle/xqykekss dk dkfiQyk (CPO, 639. Affecting or relating to cows……Bovine/xO; (CGL T-1,
2014) 2014)
614. One who is always doubting……Sceptic/vfo'oklh (CPO, 640. A drink usually made from a mixture of one or more
2014) alcoholic drinks……Cocktail/e| fefJr is; (CGL T-1,
615. One who offers his services of his own 2014)
freewill……Volunteer /Lo;alsod (CPO, 2014) 641. Passing out of use……Obsolescent/vizpfyr (CGL T-1,
616. A person who repairs broken window-glasses……Glazier 2014)
/dkap dk dke djus okyk (CPO, 2014) 642. The act of speaking about one’s thoughts when one is
617. The art of beautiful handwriting……Calligraphy/lqys[k alone……Soliloquy/ LoHkk"k.k (CGL T-1, 2014)
(CPO, 2014) 643. All the arts, beliefs and social institutions etc,
618. A writing or a speech in praise of someone……Eulogy characteristics of a race……Civilization/lH;rk (CGL
/xq.kkuqokn (CPO, 2014) T-1, 2014)
619. Loss of memory……Amnesia /foLej.k(CPO, 2014) 644. Small pieces of metal that fly out from an exploding
620. A speech made without preparation……Extempore/fcuk bomb……Shrapnel/xatxksyk (CGL T-1, 2014)
rS;kjh ds djuk ;k cksyuk (CPO, 2014) 645. Person believing in free will……Libertarian/Lok/hurk dk
621. A speaker’s platform……Podium/eap (CGL T-1 RE, leFkdZ (CGL T-1, 2014)
2014) 646. Hole excavated by an animal as dwelling……Burrow
622. Science of practice of map drawing……Cartography /ekan (CGL T-1, 2014)
/uD'kkuohlh (CGL T-1 RE, 2014) 647. Pertaining to sheep……Ovine/HksM+ tSlk (CGL T-1, 2014)
623. Motive or incitement to action……Incentive/izyksHku 648. To remove an objectionable part from a book
(CGL T-1 RE, 2014) ……Expurgate /ifj'kks/u djuk (CGL T-1, 2014)
624. A short trip or excursion……Jaunt/euksjatd ;k=k (CGL T-1 649. A doctor who specializes in diseases of the nose……
RE, 2014) Rhinologist/fgZuksyftLV (CGL T-1, 2014)
625. Speech which is not audible……Inaudible/vJkO; (CGL 650. A man knows a lot about things like food, music and
T-1 RE, 2014) art……Connoisseur/ikj[kh (CGL T-1, 2014)
626. Partner in crime……Accomplice/lgkijk/h (CGL T-1 RE, 651. A wooden object used for connecting animals that are
2014) pulling a vehicle……Yoke/ ?kksMs dk valca/ (CGL T-1,
627. A state where no law and order 2014)
exists……Anarchy/vjktdrk (CGL T-1 RE, 2014) 652. Having a stale smell or taste……Rancid/cklh (CGL T-1,
628. To free completely from blame……Exonerate/funks"Z kh 2014)
Bgjkuk (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
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653. Material that changes naturally by the action of bacteria 679. Brought back to mind……Reminisced/Lej.k djuk
..…Biodegradable/tSo fuEuhdj.kh; (CGL T-1, 2014) (CHSL, 2014)
654. Government by the few….…Oligarchy/dqyhura=k (CGL 680. A person who drives our motor cars……Chauffeur
T-1, 2014) /eksVj-pkyd - (CHSL, 2014)
655. Study of caves……Speleology/xqiQkvksa dk v/;;u djus 681. A small village or group of houses……Hamlet/Vksyk
okyh fon~;k (CGL T-1, 2014) (CGL T-2, 2014)
656. A fictitious name especially one assumed by an author 682. A person who loves everybody……Altruist/ijksidkjh
……Pseudonym/miuke (CHSL, 2014) (CGL T-2, 2014)
657. Animals that eat flesh……Carnivorous/ekalHk{kh 683. Person leading a life of strict self-discipline……Ascetic
(CHSL, 2014) /riLoh (CGL T-2, 2014)
658. A speech delivered without any preparation 684. One who is neither intelligent nor dull……..Mediocre
……Extempore/fcuk rS;kjh ds djuk ;k cksyuk (CHSL, /lkekU; ntsZ dk (CGL T-2, 2014)
2014) 685. That which can be drunk……Potable/ihus ds ;ksX; (CGL
659. A drug or other substance that induce T-2, 2014)
sleep……Sedative /'kkafr nsus okyh vkS"kf/k (CHSL, 2014) 686. A government run by officials……Bureaucracy
660. Animals which suckle their young ones……Mammals /ukSdj'kkgh (CGL T-2, 2014)
/Lru/kkjh Ik'kq (CHSL, 2014) 687. One who does something for the first time……Pioneer
661. Beyond correction……Incorrigible/vla'kks/uh; (CHSL, /vxzxkeh (CGL T-2, 2014)
2014) 688. One who plays for pleasure rather than as a professional
662. An event that causes great harm to dams…… ……Amateur/'kSfd;k@vO;olk;h (CGL T-2, 2014)
Disaster/vkink (CHSL, 2014) 689. Free somebody from blame or guilt……Exonerate
663. A book written by an unknown……Anonymous/uke /funksZ"kh Bgjkuk (CGL T-2, 2014)
jfgr (CHSL, 2014) 690. Underground place for storing wine or other provisions –
………Cellar/rg[kkuk (CGL T-2, 2014)
664. Inflammation of gums……Gingivitis/elwM+s dh lwtu
(CHSL, 2014) 691. A list of explanations of rare, technical or obsolete
words……Glossary/'kCnkoyh (CGL T-2, 2014)
665. Widespread scarcity of food……Famine/vdky (CHSL,
2014) 692. Study of the interaction of people with their
environment……Philosophy/n'kZu'kkL=k (CGL T-2,
666. A poem of fourteen lines……Sonnet/14 iafDr;ksa dfork] 8
2014)
vkSj 6 iafDr;ksa ds Nanksa esa cVh gqbZ@xkFkk (CHSL, 2014)
693. A medicine that softens the bowels……Laxative/fojspd
667. Wild imagination……Fantasy/dYiuk (CHSL, 2014)
vkS"kf/ (CPO, 2014)
668. An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they
694. Sentimental longing for a period in a past……Nostalgia
are legally separated……Alimony/ifjR;Drk iRuh ds fy;s
o`fr ;k thfodk@fuokZg O;; (CHSL, 2014) /iqjkuh ;knsa (CPO, 2014)
669. One who believes everything he/she hears …… 695. A person employed to drive a private or hired car……
Credulous/ vk'kqfo'oklh (CHSL, 2014) Chauffeur/eksVj pkyd (CPO, 2014)
670. Incapable of error……Infallible/vpwd 696. A person who always run after women……Philanderer
/b'dckt (CPO, 2014)
671. People of no fixed abode……Nomads/catkjk (CHSL,
697. Relating to countries of west……Occidental/if'peoklh
2014)
(CPO, 2014)
672. A person who can make himself/herself feel at home in
698. A partner in a crime……Accomplice/lgkijk/h (CPO,
any country……Cosmopolitan/loZ=koklh (CHSL,
2014)
2014)
699. A person who leaves one country to settle in
673. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence……
another……Emigrant/izoklh (CPO, 2014)
Protocol /Øekpkj (CHSL, 2014)
700. House or shelter of a gipsy……Caravan/dkfiQyk (CPO,
674. That which makes it difficult to recognize the presence or
2014)
real nature of something……Camouflage/Nykoj.k
(CHSL, 2014) 701. One who deals in flower……A florist/ iQwyokyk (CPO,
675. The full agreement of all members……Unanimous 2014)
/loZlEefr ls (CHSL, 2014) 702. A man who has more than one wife at a time
676. Short speech or poem given at the end of a play or a book ……Polygamist/cgqfookgh (CPO, 2014)
……Epilogue/milagkj (CHSL, 2014) 703. One who eats no animal flesh……Vegetarian/'kkdkgkjh
677. Accidental good fortune……Fluke/vuk;kl liQyrk (CPO, 2014)
(CHSL, 2014) 704. A woman whose husband is dead……Widow/fo/ok
678. Lack of feeling……Apathy/mnklhurk (CHSL, 2014) (CPO, 2014)
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705. One who helps people by giving them money or other 730. Animals that can live on land and
aid……Benefactor/nku djus okyk (CGL T-1, 2014) water……Amphibians/mHk;pj (MTS,2014)
706. The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being the 731. Completing a period of hundred years ……Centennial
most experimental……Avant-grade/dyk ds {ks=k esa /'krkCnh (MTS,2014)
vxzxkeh (CGL T-1, 2014) 732. A figure with many angles or sides……Polygon/cgqHkqt
707. A method of boiling briefly to cook food (MT(NT), 2014)
slightly……Parboil/v/wjk idkuk (CGL T-1, 2014) 733. A list of things to be discussed at a meeting……Agenda
708. A highly skilled musician……Virtuoso/xq.kh dykdkj /dk;Zlwph (MT(NT), 2014)
(CGL T-1, 2014) 734. A large number of fish swimming together……Shoal
709. A person who believes that only selfishness motivates /eNfy;ksa dk leqnk; (MT(NT), 2014)
human actions……Cynic/fuand (CGL T-1, 2014) 735. A room or building for the preservation of
710. A cluster of flowers on a branch……Inflorescence plants……Greenhouse/ikS/kk-?kj - (MT(NT), 2014)
/iq"io`fr (CGL T-1, 2014) 736. Liable to be easily broken……Brittle /Hkaxqj (MT(NT),
711. Belief in many Gods……Polytheism/cgqnsookn (CGL T-1, 2014)
2014) 737. A principle or standard by which anything is or can be
712. Design made by putting together colored pieces of glass or judged……Criterion/ekun.M (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
stones……Mosaic/tM+km dke (CHSL, 2014) 738. A person who is self-centred……Egoist /LokFkhZ (CGL T-1
713. Poem in short stanza narrating a popular RE, 2014)
story……Ballad/xkFkkxhr (CHSL, 2014) 739. A word that reads the same as backward or
forward……Pallindrome /foyksein (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
714. The schedule of travel……Itinerary/;k=k dk;ZØe (CHSL,
2014) 740. The firing of many guns at the same time to mark an
occasion……Fusillade /xksyhdkaM (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
715. Something which lasts forever……Eternal/vukfn (CHSL,
2014) 741. A person who supports or speaks in favour of
something……Advocate/vf/oDrk (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)
716. A policy that segregate people on the basis of
color……Apartheid/jaxHksn uhfr (CHSL, 2014) 742. One living on vegetables……Vegetarian/'kkdkgkjh (CGL
T-1 RE, 2014)
717. A particular method of working……Modus Operandi
/dk;Z-iz.kkyh (CHSL, 2014) 743. An extract from a book of writing……Excerpt /va'k (CGL
T-1 RE, 2014)
718. Walking in sleep……Somnambulism/uhan esa pyuk
(CHSL, 2014) 744. That which may be easily broken……Brittle/Hkaxqj (MTS,
2013)
719. A person employed as a car driver for an important person
……Chauffeur/eksVj-pkyd - (CHSL, 2014) 745. Property inherited from one’s father or
ancestors……Patrimony/fojklr (MTS, 2013)
720. Fear of telling lies……Mythophobia/(CHSL, 2014)
746. Amount of money demanded by
721. A fear of closed/dark places……Claustrophobia
kidnappers……Ransom/fiQjkSrh (MTS, 2013)
/lao`r-LFkku-Hkhfr - (CHSL, 2014)
747. Easy to shape in any desired form……Malleable /yphyk
722. A heavy continuous fall of rain……Downpour /ewlyk/kkj
(MTS, 2013)
ckfj'k (MT(NT), 2014)
748. A hater of women……Misogynist/ukjh }s"kh (MTS, 2013)
723. A public institution for the care and protection of children
without parents……Orphanage/vukFkky; (MT(NT), 749. A large burial ground……Cemetery/dfczLrku (MTS,
2014) 2013)
724. An inscription on a tomb……Epitaph/lekf/-ys[k - 750. To supply land with water by artificial
(MT(NT), 2014) means……Irrigate/flapkbZ (MTS, 2013)
725. A man of evil reputation……Notorious/dq[;kr 751. A co-worker in an office or institution
(MT(NT), 2014) ……Colleague/lgdehZ (MTS, 2013)
726. A decorative ring of flowers and leaves……Wreath 752. A man who is quite like a woman…..Effeminate/L=kS.k
/iq"iekyk (MT(NT), 2014) (MTS, 2013)
727. Shakingmovement of the ground……Tremor/ Hkwdai ds 753. One whose motive is merely to get
>Vds (MTS,2014) money……Mercenary/LokFkZyksyqi (MTS, 2013)
728. A game in which no one wins…….Drawn/vfuf.kZr 754. The study of plant life……Botany/ouLifr'kkL=k (MTS,
(MTS,2014) 2013)
729. The art of making maps and charts ……Cartography 755. Animals that live in water……Aquatic/typj (MTS,
/uD'kkuohlh (MTS,2014) 2013)
756. Instrument that magnifies objects……Microscope
/Lkw{en'khZ (MTS, 2013)
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757. One who is unable to pay one’s debt……Bankrupt 783. Science regarding principles of classification
/fnokfy;k (MTS, 2013) ……Taxonomy /oxhZdj.k foKku (CGL T-1, 2013)
758. Exclusive possession or control of 784. Not allowing the passage of light……Opaque/vikjn'khZ
anything……Monopoly/,dkf/kdkj (MTS, 2013) (CGL T-1, 2013)
759. The study of birds……Ornithology/i{khfoKku (MTS, 785. Operation of body after death……Post- Mortem /'ko
2013) ijh{kk (CGL T-1, 2013)
760. One who loves or supports his or her country and is 786. A group of three powerful people……Triumvirate
willing to defend it……Patriot /ns'kHkDr (MTS, 2013) /frdM+h (CGL T-1, 2013)
761. Likely to arouse envy (jealousy)……Enviable/okaNuh; 787. An apartment or building in which each apartment is
(MTS, 2013) owned separately by the people living in it , but also
762. Existing only in the mind……Imaginary/dkYifud containing shared areas……Condominium/lg jkT;
(MTS, 2013) (CGL T-1, 2013)
763. One who eats too much……Glutton/isVw (MTS, 2013) 788. A person who consumes human flesh……Cannibal
/ujHk{kh (CGL T-1, 2013)
764. Talking disrespectfully of sacred things –…..……..
Blasphemy/bZ'oj fuank - (MTS, 2013) 789. Stealing of ideas or writings of someone else
……...Plagiarism /lkfgfR;d pksjh (CGL T-1, 2013)
765. A handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read
……Illegible/viBuh; (MTS, 2013) 790. Detailed plan of a journey……Itinerary/;k=kØe (CGL
T-1, 2013)
766. Animals that eat flesh……Carnivorous/ekalHk{kh (MTS,
791. A school boy who frequently cuts classes is a
2013)
……Truant/ (CGL T-1, 2013)
767. One who knows everything……Omniscient/loZK
792. One who cannot be corrected – …… Incorrigible/
(MTS, 2013)
vla'kks/uh; (CGL T-1, 2013)
768. Inability to sleep……Insomnia/vfunzk (MTS, 2013)
793. One who hates women…..Misogynist/ukjh-n~os"kh - (CGL
769. A list of name of books……Catalogue/ukekoyh (MTS,
T-1, 2013)
2013)
794. A general pardon granted by the Government to political
770. Yearly celebration of a date or an event
offenders……Amnesty/jkt-{kek - (CGL T-1, 2013)
……Anniversary/lkyfxjg (MTS, 2013)
795. A person specially interested in the study of coins and
771. A person who is killed because of their religious or other medals ……Numismatist/eqnzk'kkL=kh (CGL T-1, 2013)
beliefs……Martyr/'kghn (MTS, 2013)
796. A person in a vehicle or on horseback escorting another
772. Men living in the same age……Contemporary vehicle……Escort/vuqj{kh (CGL T-1, 2013)
/ledkyhu (MTS, 2013)
797. Intentional destruction of racial groups……Genocide
773. A list of books and writings of one author or one /tkfrlagkj (CGL T-1, 2013)
subject……Bibliography/xzaFk lwph (MTS, 2013)
798. Prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or
774. The conference that takes place once in three years exported……Contraband/ rLdjh(CGL T-1, 2013)
……Triennial/=kSokf"kZd (CGL T-1, 2013)
799. An excessively morbid desire to steal……Kleptomania
775. Meaningless language with an exaggerated style /pksjh djus dh chekjh (CGL T-1, 2013)
intended to impress……Rhetoric/okDiVqrk (CGL T-1,
800. A person who is greatly respected because of
2013)
wisdom……Venerable/lEekfur (CGL T-1, 2013)
776. The production of raw silk……Sericulture/js'ke-mRiknu
801. One who is unaffected or indifferent to joy, pain, pleasure
- (CGL T-1, 2013)
or grief ……Stoic /oSjkxh (CGL T-1, 2013)
777. Politicians who are notorious for doing undue favors to
802. That which cannot be believed……Incredible
their relative……Nepotism/HkkbZ-Hkthtkokn - (CGL T-1,
/vk'p;Ztud (Constable GD,2013)
2013)
803. One who is all powerful……Omnipotent/loZ'kfDreku
778. A person who helps even a stranger in
(Constable GD,2013)
difficulty……Samaritan/usd vkneh (CGL T-1, 2013)
804. An act of violence to take control of a plane……Hijack
779. Has an evil reputation……Notorious/dq[;kr (CGL T-1,
/vigj.k djuk (Constable GD,2013)
2013)
805. Send or bring somebody back to his own country……
780. A person who readily believes others……Credulous
Repatriate/Lons'k Hkstuk (Constable GD,2013)
/vk'kqfo'oklh (CGL T-1, 2013)
806. Animals that live in a particular region…..Native/ns'kh;
781. Enclosed in a small closed space……Claustrophobia
/lao`r-LFkku-Hkhfr - (CGL T-1, 2013)
ikS/kk ;k tkuoj (Constable GD,2013)
807. A form of government in which supreme power rests with
782. A political leader appealing to popular desires and
people is……Democracy/iztkra=k (Constable GD,2013)
prejudices……Demagogue/tuksRrstd usrk(CGL T-1,
2013) 808. Murder of a brother……Fratricide/HkzkrgR;k (CGL T-1,
2013)
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809. One who enjoys inflicting pain on himself……Masochist 836. A decorative handwriting……Calligraphy/lqys[k (CGL
/LoihM+u dkeqd (CGL T-1, 2013) T-2, 2013)
810. To die without having made a will……Intestate 837. A person difficult to please……Fastidious/udp<+k (CGL
/fuoZlh;r (CGL T-1, 2013) T-2, 2013)
811. Not easily pleased by anything……Fastidious /udp<+k 838. A list of luggage……Waybill/lkeku lwph vkSj funsZf'kdk
(CGL T-1, 2013) (CGL T-2, 2013)
812. To play the part of and function as, some other 839. The line where the land and sky seems to meet……
person……Act/vfHku; djuk (CGL T-1, 2013) Horizon /f{kfrt (CGL T-2, 2013)
813. Handwriting which is difficult/impossible to 840. A handwriting that cannot be read……Illegible/ viBuh;
read……Illegible/viBuh; (CGL T-1, 2013) (CGL T-2, 2013)
814. More like a woman than a man in manners and 841. Words written on a tomb of a dead
habits……Effeminate/L=kS.k] ukjh tSlk (CGL T-1, 2013) person……Epitaph/lekf/-ys[k - (CGL T-2, 2013)
815. An exact copy of handwriting or a picture produced by a 842. Fear of closed space……Claustrophobia /lao`r-LFkku-
machine…….Copy/izfrfyfi (CGL T-1, 2013) Hkhfr- (CGL T-2, 2013)
816. One who thinks or speaks too much of himself……Egoist 843. A remedy for all disease……Panacea/jke-ck.k (CGL T-2,
/vkRefgrS"kh (CGL T-1, 2013) 2013)
817. One who accepts pleasure and pain equally..…Stoic/oSjkxh 844. One who studies the art of gardening…..Horticulturist
(CGL T-1, 2013) /m|ku fo'ks"kK (CGL T-2, 2013)
818. Having juicy or fleshy and thick tissue……Succulent 845. A pole or beam used as a temporary support
/jlhyk (CGL T-1, 2013)
……Prop/lgkjk (CGL T-2, 2013)
819. The study or practice of dancing or composing ballets
846. A building in which aircrafts are housed……Hangar
……Choreography/ukV~;dyk (CGL T-1, 2013)
/foeku'kkyk (CHSL, 2013)
820. A set of three related works by same author……Trilogy
847. A former student of a school, college or
/ukVd=k; (CGL T-1, 2013)
university……Alumnus/HkwriwoZ Nk=k (CHSL, 2013)
821. Science of Human mind and behavior
848. A short story based on your personal experience……
……Psychology/euksfoKku (CGL T-1, 2013)
Anecdote/fdLlk (CHSL, 2013)
822. A person of obscure position who has gained wealth
849. One who takes care of a building……Warden/fuxgoku
……Parvenu //uh O;fDr@ukSnksayr (CGL T-1, 2013)
(CHSL, 2013)
823. A word composed of the first letters of the words in a
850. Incapable of being approached……Inaccessible/nqyZHk
phrase ……Acronym/vkfnof.kZd 'kCn (CGL T-1, 2013)
(CHSL, 2013)
824. The act of producing beautiful handwriting using a brush
851. One who lends money at a very high interest
or a special pen……Calligraphy/lqys[k (CGL T-1, 2013)
……Usurer/lwn[kksj (CHSL, 2013)
825. Words inscribed on a tomb……Epitaph/lekf/-ys[k -
852. One who lives/survives on others/other lives
(CGL T-1, 2013)
……Parasite /ijthoh (CHSL, 2013)
826. An obviously true or hackneyed statement……Truism
853. Detailed plan of journey……Itinerary/;k=kk dk;ZØe
/lkekU; lR; (CGL T-1, 2013)
(CHSL, 2013)
827. To reduce to nothing……Null/O;FkZ (CGL T-1, 2013)
854. One who possesses many talents…….Versatile/cgqeq[kh
828. A study of sounds is known as……Phonetics /èofu-foKku (CHSL, 2013)
- (CGL T-1, 2013) 855. A medicine to nullify the effect of poison……Antidote
829. Written law of a legislative body……Statute/dkuwu (CPO, /fo"kgkj vkS"k/k (CHSL, 2013)
2013)
856. A person who lives by himself……Recluse/,dkaroklh
830. A person who shows off his/her learning……Pedant (CHSL, 2013)
/ikafMR;fHkekuh O;fDr (CPO, 2013)
857. An assembly of worshippers.……Congregation/lekxe
831. A person who devotes his/her life for the welfare of others (CHSL, 2013)
……Altruist/ijksidkjh (CPO, 2013)
858. Person who files a suit……Plaintiff /vfHk;ksDrk (CGL T-1
832. The study of worms and insects……Entomology/dhV RE, 2013)
foKku (CPO, 2013) 859. A person who abstains completely from alcoholic
833. A person who attends to the disease of eye is an…… drinks……Teetotaller /e|R;kxh (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)
Oculist/fo'ks"kK - (CPO, 2013)
860. Long poem based on a noble theme……Epic/egkdkO;
834. Study of the nature of Gods……Theology /czg~efon~;k (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)
(CGL T-2, 2013)
861. One who lives both on land as well as in
835. That which cannot be defeated……Invincible/vts; water….…Amphibian/mHk;pj (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)
(CGL T-2, 2013)
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862. A strong dislike……Animosity /?k`.kk (CGL T-1 RE, 888. Rebellion against lawful authority……Mutiny/fonzksg
2013) (CHSL,2012)
863. Take great pleasure……Revel/vkuan ysuk (CGL T-1 RE, 889. To officially take private property away to seize
2013) ……Confiscate/tCr djuk (CHSL,2012)
864. The practice of having many wives……Polygamy 890. Someone having many skills……Versatile/izfrHkk'kkyh
/cgqfookg izFkk (CGL T-1 RE, 2013) (CHSL,2012)
865. Government of the people, by the people and for the 891. Something which is imagined to be real but actually does
people ……Democracy/iztkra=k (CHSL,2012) not exist……Figment/eux<+ar (CHSL,2012)
866. Something that is difficult to believe……Incredible 892. Someone who scientifically studies the birds -
/vfo'oluh; (CHSL,2012) ……Ornithologist/i{khfoKkuh (CHSL,2012)
867. The height of object above sea level……Altitude/mWapkbZ 893. A person who cannot make a mistake……Infallible
(CHSL,2012) /vpwd (CGL T-1, 2012)
868. Group of people living together in the same locality 894. One who loves all mankind……Philanthropist
……Neighbourhood/iM+ksl (CHSL,2012) /yksdksidkjh (CGL T-1, 2012)
869. Always ready to attack or quarrel……Aggressive 895. One who is out to destroy the Government
/vkØe.k'khy (CHSL,2012) ……Anarchist/vjktdrkoknh (CGL T-1, 2012)
870. Fit to be eaten……Edible/HkksT; (CHSL,2012) 896. Liable to be easily broken……Brittle/Hkaxqj (CGL T-1,
2012)
871. Unfair advantages for members of one’s own family
……Nepotism/dquckijLrh (CHSL,2012) 897. One who eats human flesh……Cannibal/ujHk{kh (CGL
T-1, 2012)
872. A proficient public speaker……Orator/oDrk
(CHSL,2012) 898. One who performs daring gymnastics feats
……Acrobat/uV (FCI, 2012)
873. One who eats both vegetables and
meat……Omnivorous/loZHk{kh (CHSL,2012) 899. A list of books available in a library……Catalogue
/ukekoyh (FCI, 2012)
874. One who gains benefits from something……. Benefi-
ciary/ ykHkkFkhZ (CHSL,2012) 900. A style in which a writer makes display of his knowledge
……Pedantic/fo|kMEcjh (FCI, 2012)
875. Spoken or done without preparation……Extempore
/rkRdkfyd (CHSL,2012) 901. To bite like a rat……Gnaw/dqrjuk (FCI, 2012)
876. Fluent and clear in speech……Articulate/O;Dr 902. A place of good climate for invalids……Sanatorium
(CHSL,2012) /vkjksX;vkJe (FCI, 2012)
877. Through which light cannot pass……Opaque/vikjn'khZ 903. Speech for the first time……Maiden speech/igyk
(CHSL,2012) Hkk"k.k (CPO, 2012)
878. To write under a different name……Pseudonym/miuke 904. A woman with dark brown hair……Brunette ';keyk
(CHSL,2012) (CPO, 2012)
905. One who hates women……Misogynist/ukjh }s"kh -
879. A person who is well known in an unfavorable
(CPO, 2012)
way……Notorious/dq[;kr (CHSL,2012)
906. The study or collection of coins……Numismatics
880. The first speech made by a person……Maiden Speech
/eqnzk'kkL=k (CPO, 2012)
/igyk Hkk"k.k (CHSL,2012)
907. An office with a salary but no work……Sinecure
881. A man having no hair on scalp……Bald/xatk
/nkf;Roghu in (CPO, 2012)
(CHSL,2012)
908. In a threatening manner……Ghastly/Mjkouk (FCI,
882. A man who wastes his money on
2012)
luxury……Extravagant/vfrO;;h (CHSL,2012)
909. A person who pretends to be what he is
883. A geometrical figure with eight
not……Imposter /cgq:fi;k (FCI, 2012)
sides……Octagon/v"VHkqt (CHSL,2012)
910. One who finds nothing good in
884. To injure one’s reputation……Defame/cnuke djuk
anything……Critic/vkykspd (FCI, 2012)
(CHSL,2012)
911. That which cannot be easily read……Illegible/viBuh;
885. A man who does not know how to read or
(FCI, 2012)
write……Illiterate/vui<+ (CHSL,2012)
912. The process of deciding the nature of disease by
886. One who speaks for others……Spokesman/izoDrk
examination ……Diagnosis /jksxfunku (FCI, 2012)
(CHSL,2012)
913. The quality of being politely firm and demanding ……
887. Soldiers who fight on horseback……Cavalry/v'okjksgh
Assertive/fu'p;kRed (FCI, 2012)
lsuk (CHSL,2012)
914. One who eats human flesh……Cannibal /ujHk{kh (FCI,
2012)
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915. A person who is fluent in two languages……Bilingual 942. A remedy for all diseases……Panacea/jkeck.k nok(LDC,
/f}Hkk"kh (FCI, 2012) 2011)
916. State of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion …… 943. Related to moon……Lunar/pUnzek-laca/h -(LDC, 2011)
Consternation/O;kdqyrk (FCI, 2012)
944. The art of preserving skin of animals, birds and fish
917. A person who loves wealth but spends as little money as ……Taxidermy /peZ izlk/ku(LDC, 2011)
possible……Miser/datwl (FCI, 2012)
945. A paper written by hand……Manuscript/gLrfyfi(LDC,
918. Full of criticism or mockery……Satire/dVwigkl 2011)
(Stenographer, 2011)
946. Place where wine is made……Brewery/e|fuekZ.k'kkyk
919. An agreement between two countries or groups to stop
(LDC, 2011)
fighting……Ceasefire /;q¼fojke (Stenographer, 2011)
947. Found all over the world……Universal/lkoZykSfdd(LDC,
920. Excessively enthusiastic and unreasonably excited about
2011)
something……Fanatical/ludh (Stenographer, 2011)
948. Somethingkept as a reminder of an event
921. Intense and unreasonable fear or dislike……Phobia/Mj
(Stenographer, 2011) ……Souvenir/Lekfjdk (LDC, 2011)
922. To be dogmatic in one’s opinion……Opinionated/ 949. Scale used for measuring the strength of an earthquake
gB/kehZ (Stenographer, 2011) ……Richter/fjDVj iSekuk(LDC, 2011)
923. High sea waves caused by underwater earthquake 950. One who practices one of fine arts……Artist / dykdkj
……Tsunami/lwukeh (Stenographer, 2011) (LDC, 2011)
924. A voice that cannot be heard……Inaudible/vJkO; 951. A general pardon of offenders……Amnesty/vijk/-{kek -
(Stenographer, 2011) (LDC, 2011)
925. The absence of law and order……Anarchy/v'kklu 952. An established principle of practical wisdom……Maxim
(Stenographer, 2011) /fl¼kar (CGL T-2, 2011)
926. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle 953. The process by which a person or an organization reduces
differences……Intermediary/eè;orhZ(Stenographer, the amount of money it spends……Budgeting/vk;O;;d
2011) (CGL T-2, 2011)
927. To give one’s authority to another……Delegate/izfrfuf/ 954. A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being
(Stenographer, 2011) that which it only resembles……Simile/miek (CGL T-2,
928. Body of singers……Choir/xk;d-e.Myh - (MT(NT), 2011) 2011)
929. A thing likely to be easily broken……Brittle/Hkaxqj 955. Very dramatic……Histrionic/ukVdh; (CGL T-2, 2011)
(MT(NT), 2011) 956. Tosecretly store more than what is allowed
930. An animal story with moral……Fable/uhfrdFkk(MT(NT), ……Hoarding/tek[kksjh (CGL T-2, 2011)
2011) 957. One who does not make mistakes……Infallible/vpwd
931. The study of ancient civilization……Archaeology (CPO T-2, 2011)
/iqjkrRo (MT(NT), 2011) 958. A written statement about someone’s character, usually
932. A disease which is spread by direct contact provided by an employer……Testimonial/izek.k i=k
……Contagious /laØked(MT(NT), 2011) (CPO T-2, 2011)
933. Lasting only for a short while……Temporary/vLFkk;h 959. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river bank
(LDC, 2011) ……Hinterland/Hkhrjh izns'k (CPO T-2, 2011)
934. A number of stars grouped together……Constellation 960. An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by
/rkjkeaMy (LDC, 2011) somebody……Foundling/ifjR;Dr f'k'kq (CPO T-2, 2011)
935. Animal that feeds on plants……Herbivores/'kkdkgkjh 961. Art of writing for newspapers and magazines……
(LDC, 2011) Journalism/i=kdkfjrk (CPO T-2, 2011)
936. Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to 962. A person who gambles or bets……Punter/tqvkjh (CPO T-2,
something – ……Coercion/tcjnLrh (LDC, 2011) 2011)
937. Murder of a man……Homicide/ujgR;k (LDC, 2011) 963. Place that provide refuge…..Asylum/'kj.kLFkku (CPO T-2,
938. Strong dislikes between two persons……Antipathy/?k`.kk 2011)
(LDC, 2011) 964. Doing something according to one’s own free will
939. That which is without opposition……Unanimous/,der ……Voluntary/LoSfPNd (CPO T-2, 2011)
(LDC, 2011) 965. A foreigner who settles in a country……Immigrant
940. The plant and vegetation of a region……Flora/ouLifr /vkizoklh (CPO T-2, 2011)
(LDC, 2011) 966. The practice of submitting a proposal to popular vote ……
941. The killing of whole group of people…… Genocide/ Referendum /tuer laxzg (CGL T-1, 2011)
tkfrlagkj (LDC, 2011)
ONE WORDS SUBSTITUTIONS 59
967. An object or portion serving as a sample……Specimen 992. A body of persons appointed to hear evidence and give
/uewuk (CGL T-1, 2011) their verdicts in trials……Jury/fu.kkZ;d lfefr
968. Not to be moved by entreaty……Despotic/fujadq'k (CGL (Stenographer, 2010)
T-1, 2011) 993. A situation that stops activity from progressing ……
969. To renounce a high position of authority or control …… Bottleneck/vojks/ (Stenographer, 2010)
Abdicate/R;kxuk (CGL T-1, 2011) 994. A person who dishonestly pretends to be somebody else
970. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence …… …… Imposter /<ksaxh (Stenographer, 2010)
Protocol/f'k"Vkpkj (CGL T-1, 2011) 995. A violent storm ……Tempest/rwiQku (Stenographer,
971. To struggle helplessly……Flounder/yM+[kM+kuk (CGL 2010)
T-1, 2011) 996. Careful or thorough enquiry……Investigation
972. Loss of memory……Amnesia/foLej.k (CGL T-1, 2011) /tk¡p iM+rky (Stenographer, 2010)
973. Release of a prisoner form jail on certain terms and 997. Failing to discharge one’s duty
conditions……Parole/dkjkodk'k (CGL T-1, 2011) (willfully)……Dereliction /drZO; R;kx (LDC, 2010)
974. Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what 998. A legal agreement by which a person borrows money
is wrong……Conscience/foosd (CGL T-1, 2011) from a bank usually to buy a house……Mortage/½.k
975. An inscription on a tomb……Epitaph/lekf/ ys[k (CGL (LDC, 2010)
T-1, 2011) 999. A movement of part of the body to express an idea or
976. To look at someone in an angry or threatening way …… feeling ……Gesture/gko Hkko (LDC, 2010)
Glower/Øq¼ n`f"V (CGL T-1, 2011) 1000. A child born after the death of his father
977. Pertaining to cattle……Bovine /xkstkrh; (CGL T-1, ……Posthumous child/ej.kksRrjlarku (LDC, 2010)
2011) 1001. A person who is physically dependent on a substance
978. A person who writes decoratively……Calligrapher …… Addict/u'ksM+h (LDC, 2010)
/lqys[kd (CGL T-1, 2011) 1002. A cure for all disease……Panacea/jkeck.k nok (LDC,
979. Something that causes death……Fatal/?kkrd (CGL T-1, 2010)
2011) 1003. A raised platform in building……Walkway/lk;knkj jkLrk
980. A post with little work but high salary …… Sinecure (LDC, 2010)
/nkf;Roghu in (CGL T-1, 2011) 1004. A system of naming things……Nomenclature/'kCnkoyh
981. A test in which cells from diseased organs are removed (LDC, 2010)
and tested……Biopsy/'kjhj ds fdlh va'k dh tk¡p djuk 1005. One who hates women……Misogynist/efgyk }s"kh
(CGL T-1, 2011) (LDC, 2010)
982. One who compiles a dictionary……Lexicographer/ 1006. Able to use right hand and left hand equally well ……
dks'kdkj (CGL T-1, 2011) Ambidextrous/mHk;gLr (LDC, 2010)
983. Quibble (to avoid giving a direct answer to a question in 1007. Capable of being interpreted in two ways ……
order to hide the truth)……Prevaricate/NydiV djuk Ambiguous /vusdkFkhZ (LDC, 2010)
(CGL T-1, 2011)
1008. One who has narrow and prejudiced religious views ……
984. Words uttered impiously about God……Blasphemy Fanatic/dV~Vj (LDC, 2010)
/bZ'oj fuank (CGL T-1, 2011)
1009. The action of looking within or into one’s own mind ……
985. A person who has no money to pay off his debts …… Introspect/vkRefo'ys"k.k (LDC, 2010)
Insolvent /nfjnz (CGL T-1, 2011)
1010. To confirm with the help of evidence……Implicate
986. List of issues to be discussed at a meeting……Agenda /iQ¡lkuk@vkfYkIr djuk (LDC, 2010)
/dk;Zlwph (CPO,2011)
1011. A person who loves mankind……Philanthropist
987. The study of insects……Entomology/dhVfoKku /yksdksidkjh (LDC, 2010)
(CPO,2011)
1012. Science of the race of mankind……Ethnology
988. Theft of another person’s writings or ideas and passing /ekuotkfr foKku (CGL T-1,2010)
them off as one’s own……Plagiarism/lkfgfR;d pksjh
1013. Detaining and confining something …… Internment
(CPO,2011)
/utjcUn (CGL T-1,2010)
989. The place where public, government or historical records
1014. One who criticizes popular beliefs which he thinks is
are kept……Archive /ys[kkxkj (CPO,2011)
mistaken or unwise……Iconoclast/ewfrZHkatd (CGL
990. Speed of an object in one direction……Velocity/osx T-1,2010)
(CPO,2011)
1015. Impossible to describe……Ineffable/vdFkuh; (CGL
991. A small room in a big house, hotel, ship etc. where T-1,2010)
glasses, dishes, spoons food, etc. are
1016. An underhand device resorted to in order to justify
kept……Pantry/jlksbZ-Hk.Mkj - (CPO T-2, 2011)
misconduct……Manoeuvre/iSarjsckth (CGL T-1,2010)
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1017. The animals of a particular region……Fauna/tho tUrq- 1043. Occurring at irregular intervals in
(CGL T-1,2010) time……Sporadic/dHkh dHkh (DEO, 2009)
1018. An emolument over and above fixed salary …… Perquisite 1044. A lover of books……Bibliophile /iqLrd izseh (DEO,
/fo'ks"kkf/dkj (CGL T-1,2010) 2009)
1019. An unexpected piece of good fortune …… Windfall 1045. A person who withdraws from world to live in seclusion
/vyH; ykHk (CGL T-1,2010) and often in solitude……Recluse /laU;klh (DEO, 2009)
1020. Clues available at the scene……Circumstantial /C;ksjsokj 1046. To agree to something……Assent /lger gksuk (DEO, 2009)
(CGL T-1,2010) 1047. One who breaks the law……Transgressor/ vijk/h (TA (IT
1021. One hides away in a ship or passenger vehicle to obtain a & CE, 2009)
free passage……Stowaway/csfVdV ;k=kh (CGL T-1,2010) 1048. That which cannot be captured …… Ungraspable/ (TA
1022. One who is a citizen not of a country but of the world (IT & CE, 2009)
……Cosmopolitan/loZ=koklh (SAS, 2010) 1049. Reproducing or memorizing word for word ……
1023. Circular building or hall with a dome ……Rotunda Verbatim/izfr'kCn (TA (IT & CE, 2009)
/xksykdkj Hkou (SAS, 2010) 1050. Careful in spending of money, time, etc. ……
1024. The use of many words where only a few are necessary Economical /ferO;;h (TA (IT & CE, 2009)
……Circumlocution/'kCn ckgqY; (SAS, 2010) 1051. Study of insects……Entomology/dhVfoKku (TA (IT &
1025. A continuous process of change is known as …… Flux CE, 2009)
/izokg (SAS, 2010) 1052. Fear of water……Hydrophobia/tykard (DEO, 2008)
1026. An involuntary action under a stimulus is described as a 1053. Easily duped or fooled……Gullible/Hkksyk Hkkyk (DEO,
……Reflex/vuSfPNd fØ;k (SAS, 2010) 2008)
1027. Determine the nature of disease……Diagnose /jksxfunku 1054. Animal that can live on land and in water
(CPO, 2010) ……Amphibians /mHk;pj (DEO, 2008)
1028. Occurring at night……Nocturnal/jkf=kdkyhu (CPO, 1055. Handwriting that cannot be read……Illegible/viBuh;
2010) (DEO, 2008)
1029. Arrangement in order of occurrence ……Chronological 1056. To feel or express disapproval of something or someone
/?kVukØe (CPO, 2010) …… Deprecate/fuUnk djuk (DEO, 2008)
1030. Science of heredity……Genetics/vkuqokf'kadh (CPO, 1057. A person who never takes alcoholic drinks ……
2010) Teetotaller/en~R;kxh (SO(Audit), 2008)
1031. To run away with a lover ……Elope/lgiyk;u djuk 1058. A tank where fish or water plants are kept……
(CPO, 2010) Aquarium/tythoky; (SO(Audit), 2008)
1032. With much liveliness and a sense of purpose …… 1059. A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that
Jauntily/ftankfny (Investigator, 2010) derived from fine food and drink ……Epicurean
1033. Seeing something which is not actually present …… /Hkksxoknh (SO(Audit), 2008)
Hallucination/efrHkze (Investigator, 2010) 1060. Inability to sleep……Insomnia/funzkHkko (SO(Audit),
1034. The practice of having more than one husband …… 2008)
Polyandry/cgqifr izFkk (Investigator, 2010) 1061. One who believes in giving equal opportunity to women in
1035. Calmness and indifference to suffering ……Stoicism all fields……Feminist /efgykoknh (SO(Audit), 2008)
/oSjkX; (Investigator, 2010) 1062. To have a very high opinion about oneself ……
1036. Person who insists on adherence to formal rules or literary Conceited/vagdkjh (SO(Audit), 2008)
meaning …… Pedant/:f<+oknh(Investigator, 2010) 1063. Place of burial (especially not in churchyard) ……
1037. Words of similar meaning……Synonyms/Ik;kZ;okph Cemetery/dfczLrku (SO(Audit), 2008)
(CPO, 2010) 1064. A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the
1038. To be known for bad acts …… Notorious /cnuke (CPO, brighter side of things……Optimist/vk'kkoknh
2010) (SO(Audit), 2008)
1039. Belonging to all parts of the world……Universal 1065. An occasion of great importance……Momentous
/lkoZykSfdd (CPO, 2010) /egRoiw.kZ (SO(Audit), 2008)
1040. One who tends to take a hopeful view of a life …… 1066. Government by ruler who has unlimited power ……
Optimist/vk'kkoknh (CPO, 2010) Autocracy/,dra=k (SO(Audit), 2008)
1041. Instrument to measure atmospheric pressure …… 1067. One who journeys from place to place……Itinerant
Barometer/ok;q nkc ekid (CPO, 2010) /Hkze.kdkjh (TA (IT & CE, 2008)
1042. To keep a great person or event in people’s memory – 1068. That which cannot be called back …… Irrevocable
……Commemorate/iq.;Lej.k djuk (DEO, 2009) /vVy (TA (IT & CE, 2008)
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1069. The state of being miserable bereft (deprived of or 1094. Bitter and violent attack in words against someone or
lacking) of all possessions……Destitute/fujkJ; (TA (IT something……Diatribe/fuank (SO(Audit), 2007)
& CE, 2008) 1095. Motion of heads, hands etc., as a mode of expression
1070. A picture of a person or a thing drawn in such a highly indicating attitude …… Gesture/gko Hkko (SO(Audit),
exaggerated manner to cause a laughter …… 2007)
Caricature/gkL; fp=k (TA (IT & CE, 2008) 1096. To be biased against someone or something ……
1071. Belief that God is in everything and that everything is Prejudice/iwokZxzg (SO(Audit), 2007)
God……Pantheism/losZ'kojoknh (TA (IT & CE, 2008) 1097. Dry weather with no rainfall …… Drought / vdky
1072. A person who is in his seventies…… Septuagenarian (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
/LkRrj o"kZ dh voLFkk dk euq"; (SO(CA), 2007) 1098. Too much official formality……Red-tapism /ykyiQhrk'kkgh
1073. Study of insects……Entomology/ dhVfoKku (SO(CA), (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
2007) 1099. Living together of a man and woman without being
1074. Military waking up signals in the morning …… married to each other……Concubinage/miiRuhRo
Reveille/tkxj.k ladsr (SO(CA), 2007) (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1075. The sound of the funeral bell……Knell /lekf/kokyh >adkj 1100. A place where government / public records are kept ……
(SO(CA), 2007) Archive/ys[kkxkj (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1076. One who has obstinate and narrow religious views …… 1101. A place where all religions are honoured …… Secular
Bigot /dV~Vj (SO(CA), 2007) //keZfujis{k (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1077. One who loves books…… Bibliophile /iqLrd izseh 1102. Excessive preoccupation with one’s health ……
(SO(CA), 2007) Hypochondriac /jksxHkzeh (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)
1078. A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after 1103. Without risk of punishment……Impunity/n.M eqfDr
the conclusion of a drama……Epilogue/milagkj (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)
(SO(CA), 2007) 1104. Deep in thought……Pensive/fopkjeXu (Statistical
1079. Causing or ending in death……Fatal /?kkrd (SO(CA), Invigilator, 2006)
2007) 1105. A jocular person who is full of amusing anecdotes ……
1080. A group of girls……Bevy/fL=k;ksa dk ny (SO(CA), 2007) Wag/el[kjk (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)
1081. Belief that war and violence are unjustified …… 1106. A sly look that is lustful……Leer/dqn`f"V Mkyuk
Pacifism/'kkafrokn (SO(CA), 2007) (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)
1082. A wall built to prevent the sea or a river from flooding an 1107. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks ……
area……Dyke/rVca/k (TA(IT & CE), 2007) Dipsomania/en~;klfDr (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1083. A specialist who tests eyesight……Optometrist 1108. A hater of mankind……Misanthrope/euq";nzksgh
/n`f"VfefrK (TA(IT & CE), 2007) (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1084. Commencement of adjacent words with the same 1109. A remedy for all diseases……Panacea/jke ck.k
letter……Alliteration/vuqizkl (TA(IT & CE), 2007) (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1085. One who walks in sleep……Somnambulist/funzkpkjh 1110. Something that is poisonous and unhealthy …… Toxic
(TA(IT & CE), 2007) /fo"kkDr (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1086. A government by officials……Bureaucracy /ukSdj'kkgh 1111. The worship of idols or images……Idolatry /ewfrZiwtk
(TA(IT & CE), 2007) (TA(IT&CE), 2006)
1087. Of very bad morals / characterized by debasement or 1112. A place where nuns live and work……Convent /fogkj
degeneration……Depraved/pfj=kghurk(SO(Audit), (SO (CA), 2006)
2007) 1113. Violation of something holy and sacred …… Sacrilege
1088. Body of a human being or animal embalmed for burial /vifo=khdj.k (SO (CA), 2006)
……Mummy/iqjkuk ifjjf{kr 'ko (SO(Audit), 2007) 1114. One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs ……
1089. Something which cannot be believed …… Incredible Iconoclast /ewfrZHkatd (SO (CA), 2006)
/vfo'oluh; (SO(Audit), 2007) 1115. Feeding on food made of both plant and flesh ……
1090. A method which never fails……Infallible/vpwd Omnivorous/loZHk{kh (SO (CA), 2006)
(SO(Audit), 2007) 1116. A woman having more than one husband at the same
1091. A place where birds are kept……Aviary/njck i{kh'kkyk time……Polyandry/cgqifr izFkk (SO (CA), 2006)
(SO(Audit), 2007) 1117. A den for small animals……Hutch/xqiQk (SO (CA),
1092. The abandonment of one’s country and cause …… 2006)
Defection//eZR;kx (SO(Audit), 2007) 1118. To take back, withdraw or renounce…… Recant/fiQj
1093. Treatment by means of exercise and massage …… tkuk (SO (CA), 2006)
Physiotherapy/HkkSfrd fpfdRlk (SO(Audit), 2007) 1119. The habit of always admiring oneself …… Narcissism
/vgadkj (SO (CA), 2006)
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1120. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle 1143. One who secretly listens to talks of others ……
difference……Intermediary/e/;LFk (SO (CA), 2006) Eavesdropper/fNidj ckr lquus okyk (Statistical
1121. One who deserts his principle or believes …… Invigilator, 2005)
Renegade/Lo/eZR;kxh (SO (CA), 2006) 1144. Science of diseases……Pathology /jksx foKku (Statistical
1122. Property handled down after the death of a person …… Invigilator, 2005)
Inheritance/fojklr (SO(Audit), 2006) 1145. One who is beyond reforms……Incorrigible /vla'kks/uh;
1123. One who breaks the established traditions and image (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)
……Iconoclast /ewfrZHkatd (SO(Audit), 2006) 1146. Concluding part of a literary work……Epilogue /milagkj
1124. One who believes in that gaining pleasure is the most (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)
important thing in life …… Hedonist / lq[koknh 1147. The act of killing whole group of people, especially a
(SO(Audit), 2006) whole race……Genocide/tkfrlagkj (SO(CA), 2005)
1125. Building in which a dead body is kept for a time – …… 1148. One who stays away from school or work without
Mortuary/'kokxkj (SO(Audit), 2006) permission……Truant/dkepksj (SO(CA), 2005)
1126. Experts in the scientific study of birds …… Ornithology/ 1149. A person without training or experience in a skill or
i{khfoKku (SO(Audit), 2006) subject……Novice/ukSflf[k;k (SO(CA), 2005)
1127. Placing a thing besides another……Juxtapose/fudV 1150. Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of the death
j[kuk (SO(Audit), 2006) ……Autopsy/'ko-ijh{kk- (SO(CA), 2005)
1128. One who does not follow the usual way of life …… 1151. The study of religion and religious ideas and beliefs
Bohemian/:f<+eqDr (SO(Audit), 2006) ……Theology//eZ'kkL=k (SO(CA), 2005)
1129. The first public speech delivered by a person …… 1152. One who is indifferent to pain and pleasure ……
Maiden speech/loZizFke Hkk"k.k (SO(Audit), 2006) Stoic/mnklhu (SO(CA), 2005)
1130. Wild and noisy disorder……Pandemonium /dksykgy 1153. A place where Jews worship according to their religion
(SO(Audit), 2006) …… Synagogue/;gwnh miklukx`g (SO(CA), 2005)
1131. General view of person’s character……Profile/o.kZu 1154. An area of land that is controlled by a ruler ……
(SO(Audit), 2006) Dominion/vf/jkT; (SO(CA), 2005)
1132. Indifference to pleasure or pain ……Stoicism /Hkkoghu 1155. One who is greedy……Voracious/ykyph (SO(CA),
(SO (Audit), 2005) 2005)
1133. A body of persons appointed to hear evidence or judge and 1156. Simple, fast-spreading plant without flowers or leaves,
give their verdict (decision)……Jury /fu.kkZ;d lfefr which can often cause disease……Fungus@iQiQwan
(SO (Audit), 2005) (SO(CA), 2005)
1134. The essential or characteristic customs , habits and 1157. A building where an audience sits ……
conventions of a society or community……Mores Auditorium/lHkkxkj (SO (Audit), 2004)
/jhfr fjokt (SO (Audit), 2005) 1158. The first model of a new device …… Prototype/izfrd`r
1135. A system of Government in which only one political party (SO (Audit), 2004)
is allowed to function……Totalitarianism 1159. Tough tissues in joints …… Ligaments/vfLFkjTtq (SO
/loZlRrkokn@,dnyh; 'kklu-i¼fr- (SO (Audit), 2005) (Audit), 2004)
1136. One who collects coins……Numismatist/eqnzk'kkL=kh (SO 1160. The study of maps ……Cartography/uD'kkuohlh (SO
(Audit), 2005) (Audit), 2004)
1137. Violation of something holy or sacred……Sacrilege 1161. A person who breaks into houses in order to steal ……
/vifo=khdj.k (Statistical Invigilator, 2005) Burglar/pksj (SO (Audit), 2004)
1138. A broad road bordered with trees……Boulevard/eq[; 1162. The study of the origin and history of words……
ekxZ (Statistical Invigilator, 2005) Etymology/'kCn O;qRifRr (SO (Audit), 2004)
1139. Animals who live in herds……Gregarious/la?kpkjh
1163. One who can walk on ropes (tightrope walker) ……
(Statistical Invigilator, 2005)
Funambulist/jLlh ij pyusokyk uV (SO (Audit), 2004)
1140. The murder of parents or near relative……Parricide
1164. Belonging to all parts of the world……Cosmopolitan
/fir`gR;k (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)
/loZ=koklh (SO (Audit), 2004)
1141. A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive
or harsh one……Euphemism/eaxyHkk"kh (Statistical 1165. One who hates mankind……Misanthrope/euq";nzksgh
Invigilator, 2005) (SO (Audit), 2004)
1142. One who believes in no government and therefore incites 1166. One who goes to settle in another country ……
disorder in a state……Anarchist/vjktdrkoknh Emigrant/izoklh (SO (Audit), 2004)
(Statistical Invigilator, 2005) 1167. Constant efforts to achieve something ……
Perseverance/n`<+rk (TA (IT & CE), 2004)
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1168. A person who believes in total abolition of war …… 1186. Capable of being understood in either of two or more
Pacifist/'kkafroknh (TA (IT & CE), 2004) possible senses, and therefore not definite ……
1169. A four footed animal ……Quadruped /pkSik;k tkuoj Ambiguous/vusdkFkhZ (SO (Audit), 2001)
(TA (IT & CE), 2004) 1187. A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after
1170. Ready to believe anything……Credulous/fo'oklh (TA the conclusion of drama……Epilogue/milagkj (SO
(IT & CE), 2004) (Audit), 2001)
1171. That which lasts for a short time……Transitory/{kf.kd 1188. Act of deceiving somebody in order to make money ……
(TA (IT & CE), 2004) Fraud//kks[ksckt (SO (Audit), 2001)
1172. To seize control of a vehicle in order to force it to go to a 1189. Flat metal or Porcelain plate fixed on a wall as an
new destination or demand something……Hijack ornament or memorial……Plaque //krq dk ltk gqvk
/vigj.k djuk (SO (Audit), 2003) VqdM+k (SO (Audit), 2001)
1173. Lasting only for a moment……Momentary/{kf.kd (SO 1190. To cut something into two pieces……Sever/dkVuk (SO
(Audit), 2003) (Audit), 2001)
1174. One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain …… Stoic/ 1191. Succession of rulers belonging to one family ……
mnklhu (SO (Audit), 2003) Dynasty/jkt-oa'k (SO (Audit), 2001)
1175. The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good 1192. One who has become dependent on something or
food……Gastronomy/ikd dyk- (SO (Audit), 2003) drugs……Addict/u'ksM+h (SO (Audit), 1997)
1176. Killing of a child……Infanticide/f'k'kqqgR;k (SO (Audit), 1193. Fear of being enclosed in small closed space
2003) ……Claustrophobia/lao`r-LFkku-Hkhfr ,dkUre;rk (SO
1177. One who believes in offering equal opportunities to (Audit), 1997)
women in all spheres……Feminist/efgykoknh (SO 1194. Call upon God or any other power (like law) for help or
(Audit), 2003) protection……Invocation/vkokgu (SO (Audit), 1997)
1178. One who studies election trend by means of opinion 1195. Severely abusive writing in journals……
polls……Psephologist/pquko fo'ys"kd (SO (Audit), Scurrilous/vHknz ys[k (SO (Audit), 1997)
2003) 1196. A person who opposes war or use of military force
1179. A doctor who treats children……Paediatrician/ ……Pacifist/;q¼fojks/h (SO (Audit), 1997)
f'k'kqjksx fo'ks"kK (SO (Audit), 2003) 1197. One not concerned with right or wrong……Amoral
1180. One who can think about the future with imagination /uhfrghu (SO (Audit), 1997)
and wisdom……Visionary/LoIun'khZ (SO (Audit), 2003) 1198. Something no longer in use……Obsolete/vizpfyr (SO
1181. Give and receive mutually……Reciprocate/ysuk-nsuk- (Audit), 1997)
(SO (Audit), 2003) 1199. Stealthily done (something done in a quiet and secret
1182. Something capable of being done ……Feasible/laHko way in order to avoid being noticed) ……
(SO (Audit), 2001) Surreptitious/xqIr (SO (Audit), 1997)
1183. A person coming to a foreign land to settle there …… 1200. Words written on a tomb……Epitaph/lekf/-ys[k- (SO
Immigrant/vizoklh (SO (Audit), 2001) (Audit), 1997)
1184. Anything which is no longer in use …… 1201. A person with a long experience of any occupation ……
Obsolete/vizpfyr (SO (Audit), 2001) Veteran/vuqHkoh O;fDr (SO (Audit), 1997)
1185. A person who is unable to pay debts ……
Insolvent/fnokfy;k (SO (Audit), 2001)
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Set-1
Directions (1-10): In the following questions, out of the four 5. Sudden and violent change
alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of (a) Cataclysm (b) Catalysis (c) Catacombs(d) Catechism
the words/sentence. 6. To look at someone in an angry or threatening
1. The scientific study of living organisms way
(a) Biochemistry (b) Zoology (a) Glower (b) Gnaw (c) Gnash (d) Grind
(c) Organic Chemistry (d) Biology 7. A continuous process of change
2. Lasting only for a short while (a) transformation (b) metamorphosis
(a) Temporary (b) Temporal (c) flux (d) dynamism
(c) Transparent (d) Template 8. To struggle helplessly
(a) flounder (b) founder (c) fumble (d) finger
3. Something that cannot be taken away
9. Impossible to describe
(a) inalienable (b) edible
(a) miraculous (b) ineffable (c) stupendous (d) appaling
(c) Ilegible (d) natural
10. Bad beyond reform
4. Careful and through enquiry
(a) irreversible (b) irrevocable
(a) Investigation (b) Interview
(c) irredeemable (d) irreparable
(c) Examination (d) Exploration

Set-2
Practice of employing spies in war
Directions (1-10): In the following questions, out of the four 5.
(a) esplanade
alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of (b) espadrille
the words/sentence. (c) estrangement (d) espionage
1. One who offers his service without charging for 6. A broad road bordered with trees
it (a) boudoir (b) boulevard
(a) philanderer (b) volunteer (c) avenue (d) façade
(c) mercenary (d) missionary 7. Detaining and confining someone
2. Having a tendency to break the law to do socially (a) interruption (b) interrogation
unacceptable things (c) internment (d) intermittent
(a) delinquent (b) frank 8. One who criticizes popular beliefs which he/she
(c) juvenile (d) guilty thinks is a mistake or unwise
3. A place where a lot people go on holiday or (a) philistine (b) iconoclast (c) imposter (d) cannibal
vacation 9. Violation of something holy or sacred
(a) casino (b) beach (c) resort (d) museum (a) profanity (b) sedition (c) sacrilege (d) slander
4. Living at the same time 10. The act of giving up sovereign power
(a) concurrent (b) contemporary (a) relinquish (b) renounce (c) abdicate (d) resign
(c) coincident (d) concomitant

Set-3
Directions (1-10): In the following questions, out of the four That never fails
5.
alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of (a) irrelevant (b) infallible (c) indelible (d) inaudible
the words/sentence. 6. The study of ancient writings
1. Branch of medicine dealing with the health and (a) annals (b) paleographic
care of old people (c) calligraphy (d) archeology
(a) obstetrics (b) pediatrics (c) calisthenics (d) geriatrics 7. A dogmatic person
2. Hard to understand (a) nomadic (b) elite (c) ealot (d) swashbuckler
(a) punctilious (b) obtuse 8. An odd, a typical or eccentric trait
(c) absurd (d) abstruse (a) harangue (b) hyperbole (c) idiosyncrasy (d) elegy
3. A noisy and bombastic speech addressed to a 9. A cluster of house in village
large assembly (a) fleet (b) hamlet
(a) rhetoric (b) cacophony (c) monument (d) constellation
(c) harangue (d) oration 10. The time when two people have a romantic
4. That which is out of place relationship before they get married
(a) anachronistic (b) obsolete (a) snobbery (b) courtship
(c) incongruous (d) archaic (c) estrangement (d) polyphony
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Set-4
Directions (1-10): In the following questions, out of the four (c) Epigraph (d) Ambiguous
Anything written in a letter after it is signed
alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of 6.
the words/sentence. (a) corrigendum (b) Manuscript
1. Matter written by hand (c) postscript (d) unmanageable
(a) handwritten (b) manuscript 7. Which is bound to be done
(c) proof (d) amnesty (a) soliloquy (b) indispensable
2. One who promotes the idea of absence of (c) sinecure (d) indelible
government of any kind, when every man should 8. money paid to a man for his labour
be a law unto himself (a) sacrilege (b) rent
(a) agnostic (b) Iconoclast (c) belligerent (d) anarchist (c) bunting (d) remuneration
3. A person who constantly thinks, he is sick is a 9. A fixed territory in which authority can be
(a) hypochondriac (b) misogynist exercised
(c) misanthrope (d) hyperpitutiary (a) juristic (b) jurisdiction
4. Responsible according to law (c) jurisprudence (d) juristic
(a) eligible (b) legitimate 10. One who has obstinate and narrow religious
(c) legalized (d) liable views
5. A statement that can have a double meaning (a) fanatic (b) theologian (c) bigot (d) egotist
(a) Verbose (b) Ambivalent

Set-5
Directions (1-10): In the following questions, out of the four (a) orthodontist (b) orthopedist
(c) ophthalmologist
alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of (d) obstetrician
the words/sentence. 6. The practice of pretending to have feelings that
1. Specialised in nose disease one does not really have
(a) rhinologist (b) philologist (a) treachery (b) villainy (c) hypocrisy (d) inundate
(c) endocrinologist (d) gerontologist 7. To run away with a lover
2. Animals who lives in herds (a) deceive (b) cheat (c) escape (d) elope
(a) sociable (b) gregarious (c) carnivorous (d) social 8. A system of government controlled by persons of
high intellectual ability
3. An unexpected piece of good fortune
(a) oligarchy (b) democracy
(a) windfall (b) philanthrophy
(c) meritocracy (d) theocracy
(c) benevolence (d) turnstile
9. Young one of horse
4. An emolument over and above fixed income or
salary (a) piglet (b) lamb (c) calf (d) colt
(a) honorarium (b) sinecure 10. One who does not follow the usual rules of social
life
(c) prerogative (d) perquisite
(a) egoist (b) frank (c) bohemian (d) reveille
5. The doctor known as an eye-specialist

 Answer key
Set 1
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (b) 10. (c)
Set 2
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (c) 10. (c)
Set 3
1. d() 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (b)
Set 4
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (c)
Set 5
1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (c) 9. (d) 10. (c)