SPOTTING THE ERRORS

1. Some noun always take singular verb.

scenery, advice, information, machinery, stationery, furniture, abuse, fuel, rice, gram, issue, bedding, repair,

news, mischief, poetry, business, economics, physics, mathematics, classics, ethics, athletics, innings, gallows

(A) The scenery of Kashmir are enchanting - (Incorrect)

(B) The scenery of Kashmir is enchanting - (Correct)

(C) He has given advices - (Incorrect)

(D) He has given advice - (Correct)

Note - If you have to indicate that the number of news, advice, information or furniture is more than one, the

examples listed can be followed

(A) I have a lot of news to tell you. (B) He has sold many pieces of his furniture

2. Some nouns are singular in form, but they are used as plural nouns and always take a plural verb.

Cattle, gentry, vermin, peasantry, artillery, people, clergy, company, police

(A) The cattle is grazing in the ground - (Incorrect)

(B) The cattle are grazing in the ground - (Correct)

3. Some nouns are always used in a plural form and always take a plural verb.

trousers, scissors, spectacles, stocking, shorts, measles, goods, alms, premises, thanks, tidings, annals, chattels,

etc.

(A) Where is my trousers - (Incorrect)

(B) Where are my trousers - (Correct)

4. There are some noun that indicate length, measure, money, weight or numbers when they are preceded by

numeral. They remain unchanged in form -

foot, metre, pair, score, head, dozen year hundred thousand, million

(A) I have ten dozens of shoes - (Incorrect)

(B) I have ten dozen of shoes - (Correct)

5. Collective noun such as -

jury, public, team, committee, government, audience orchestra, company, etc.

- Are used both as singular and plural depending on the meaning

(A) The jury was divided in this case - (Incorrect)

(B) The jury were divided in the case - (Correct )

6. Some nouns have one meaning in the singular and another in plural.

Advice - Counsel

Advices - Information

Authority - Command

Authorities - Person in power

Air - Atmosphere

Airs - Proud

Iron - Metal

Irons - Fetters, chains

Good - wise / well

Goods - Property / articles

Force - Strength

Forces - Army

Content - Satisfaction

Contents - Things contained

Respect - Regards

Respects - Compliments

Work - Job

Works - Composition / Factories

Physic - Medicine

Physics - Physical science

Earning - Income

Earning - Sowings

Quater - One forth

Quarters - house

(A) Air is necessary for human life (B) It is bad to put on airs

7. Some common errors.

(A) Lecturership is wrong - Lectureship is correct

(B) Freeship is wrong - Free studentship is correct

(C) Boarding is wrong - Boarding house is correct

(D) Family members is wrong - Member of family is correct

(E) English Teacher is wrong - Teacher of English is correct

(F) Cousin - Brother or sister - Only cousin

(G) Room in a comportment or a bench means unoccupied seat

Ex. - There is no room on this bench (Correct)

(H) Ours, yours, hers, theirs are correct

This house is our’s - (Incorrect)

This house is ours - (Correct)

(I) 'Cause' produces a result, while 'reason' explains or justifies a cause

(J) Scientists try to find out the cause of a phenomenon

You have a good reason to be pleased with your student

(K) 'Man' used in ordinary sense while, 'gentle man' is a man of character

(L) 'Men' plural of man, 'people' is used for persons

(M) 'Shade' - a place sheltered from the sun. 'shadow' - The shade of a distinct from or object

(N) 'Cast' amount paid by the shopkeeper 'price' amount paid by the customer

(O) 'House' - One's native place.’ House – a building to live in

(P) 'Customer' - A buyer of goods 'Client' - One who avails oneself of a service

8. A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in person, number and gender. Every man must bring his luggage, All

strident must do their home work, Each of the girls must carry her own bag.

Note - If sec is not mentioned, we use the pronoun of masculine gender.

Ex. Anyone con do this job if the tries.

9. The Pronoun one must be followed by 'one's'.

One must finish his task in time . - Incorrect

One must finish one's task no time. - - Correct

10. Enjoy, apply, resign, acquit, drive, exert, avail, pride absent etc. When used as transitive verbs, always take

reflexive pronoun after them.

He absented from the class - Incorrect

He absented him self from the class - Correct

11. 'Who' denotes the subject and 'whom' is used for the object.

Whom do you think won the award? - (Incorrect)

Who do you think won the award ? - (Correct)

12. When two or more singular noun are joined together by 'either or', 'neither nor' and or the pronoun is singular.

Either ram or Shyam will give their book - (Incorrect)

Either ram or Shyam will give his book - (Correct)

13. 'Whose' is used for living person and 'which' for life less object.

Ex. Which photograph is lying there - (Incorrect)

Whose photograph is lying there - (Correct)

14. 'Each other' is used when there are two subjects or objects and 'one another' when there are more than two

All the students of class are friendly. they love each other - (Incorrect)

All the students of class are friendly they love one another - (Correct)

15. When a pronoun stands for a collective noun, it must be in singular number and in neuter gender if the noun is

viewed as a whole.

The jury gave its verdict (Here jury gives the idea of one whole)

The jury were divided in their opinion (Here the ‘jury’ gives the idea of individuals )

16. If pronoun of different persons are to be used together in a sentence, the serial order of persons should be as

follows.

Second person + third person + First person (Normal sents)

First person + second person + Third person (Confession)

You, he and I have finished the work (Normal sentence)

I you and he are to blame (Confession)

17. 'Some' is used in affirmative sentences to express quantity or degree 'Any' is used in negative or interrogative

sentences.

I hall buy some apples, I shall not by any apples

Note - But 'some' may be correctly used in interrogative sentences which are, in fact requests.

Ex. Will you please give me some milk?

18. The use of 'few', 'a few' and 'the few' should be used with care. They donate ‘numbers’. 'Few' means 'not many'.

It is the opposite of many. 'A few' is positive and means some at least. It is the opposite of none. 'The few'

means 'What ever there is'.

A few men are free from fault - (Incorrect)

Few men are free from fault - (Correct)

 Here the sense is negative and thus 'a few' is wrong.

Few boys will pass in the examination - (Incorrect)

A few boys will pass in the examination - (Correct)

 Here the sense is passitive and thus "few" is incorrect

I have already read a few books that are on the bookshelf - (Incorrect)

I the already read the few books that are on the bookshelf - (Correct)

 Here the sense is 'whatever there is'

19. Use of 'less' and 'fewer'.

'less' denotes quantity and 'fewer' denote numbers

No less than fifty persons were killed - (Incorrect)

No fewer than fifty persons were killed - (Correct)

20. Use of little, a little, the little 'little' means 'hardly any'.

There is a little hope of his recovery - (Incorrect)

There is little hope of his recovery - (Correct)

'A little' means 'some', though not much

Little knowledge is dangerous thing - (Incorrect)

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing - (Correct)

'The little' means not much but 'all there is'

A little milk that is in the pot may be used for patient - (Incorrect)

The little milk that is in the pot may be used for patient - (Correct)

21. Use of elder, older.

'Older' refers to persons as well as things and is followed by 'than'

Ram is elder than all other boys of this area - (Incorrect)

Ram is older than all other boys of his area - (Correct)

'Elder' is used for members of the family

Suresh is my older brother. - (Incorrect)

Suresh is my elder brother. - (Correct)'

22. Normally 'than' is used in the comperative degree, but with words like. Superior Inferior, senior, junior, prior,

anterior, posterior and prefer 'to' is used.

Shelly is junior than wordsworth - (Incorrect)

Sherry is junior to wordsworth - (Correct)

23. When a comparison is made by using a comparative followed by 'than', the word 'other' must be used to exclude

the thing compared from the class of things with which it is compared.

He is stronger than any man - (correct)

He is stronger than any other man - (Correct)

'Any man' include the man himself and thus the sentence will be absurd.

24. In some cases, the comparison is subtle and must be given proper attention.

The climate of Ranchi is better that the climate of Gaya - (correct)

OR

The climate of Ranchi is better than that of Gaya - (Correct)

25. 'Many a' is always followed by singur verb is used.

Many a man were drowned in the sea - (Incorrect)

Many a man was drowned in the sea - (Correct)

26. If the subject is 'The number of' the singular verb is used.

The number of students are very small - (Incorrect)

The number of students is very small - (Correct)

If the subject is 'A number of' the plural verb is used.

A number of books is missing. - (Incorrect)

A number of books are missing. - (Correct)

27. When 'as well as', 'along with', together with, 'no less than', in addition to' and not, with join two subject the verb

will be according to the first subject.

Ram as well as his ten friends, are going - (Incorrect)

Ram as well as his ten friends, is going - (Correct)

28. 'A great many' is always followed by a plural noun and a plural verb.

A great many student has been declared successful - (Incorrect)

A great many students have been declared successful - (Correct)

29. If two subjects are joined by 'either or' neither note' the verb agrees with the subject that is near.

Either Ramesh or I are to do this work - (Incorrect)

Either Ramesh or I am to do this work - (Correct)

30. When two singular noun joined by 'and' point out the same thing or person, the verb will be singular.

Bread and butter make a good breakfast - (Incorrect)

Bread and butter makes a good breakfast - (Correct)

31. 'One of' always takes a plural noun after it.

It is one the important day in my life - (Incorrect)

It is one of the important days in my life - (Correct)

32. Use of 'not only' and 'but also': - Examine the sentences given below.

He not only comes for swimming but also for coaching the learners - (Incorrect)

He comes not only for swimming but also for coaching the learners - (Correct)

33. 'Scarcely' and 'hardly' are followed by 'when' and not by than.

I had scarcely entered the room than the phone rang - (Incorrect)

I had scarcely entered the room when the phone rang - (Correct)

34. 'Though' is followed by 'yet' and not by 'but'.

Though he is poor but he is honest - (Incorrect)

Though he is poor, yet he is honest - (Correct)

35. 'No sooner' is followed by 'than'.

No sooner had I entered the class when the students stood up. - (Incorrect)

No sooner had I entered the class than the students stood up - (Correct)

 Attention must also be given to the verb form while using 'no sooner than'. The correct form are past perfect or

past indefinite.

No sooner had I entered the class than student stand up - (Incorrect)

No sooner had I entered the class than student stand up - (Correct)

36. 'Lest' must be followed by 'should'.

Read regularly lest you will fail - (Incorrect)

Read regularly lest you should fail - (Correct)

37. 'Such' is followed by 'as'.

He is such a writer that every body should read his book - (Incorrect)

He is such a writer as very every body should read his book - (Correct)

 'Such' is also followed by 'that' of we emphasis the degree of something by mentioning the result.

 The extant of the disaster was such that the a thirties were quite unable to cope.

38. 'So' is followed by that.

Sartia was popular with her classmates that she always had some people coming to her for advice -(Incorrect)

Sartia was so popular with her classmate that she always had some people coming to her for advice - (Correct)

39. 'Unless' expresses a condition. It is always used is negative sense. Thus 'not' is never used with 'useless'.

Unless you do not labour hard, you will not pass - (Incorrect)

Unless you do not hard, you will not pass - (Correct)

40. 'Until' express time. It has a negative sense and thus 'not' should never be used with 'it.

Wait here until I do not return. - (Incorrect)

Wait here until I return - (Correct)

41. 'Since' indicates a point of time and 'for' stands for the length time.

He has been reading the book since two hours - (Incorrect)

He has been reading the book for two hours - (Correct)

Two hours is a length of thus ‘for’ is correct

It has been raining for Monday last - (Incorrect)

It has been raining since Monday last - (Correct)

42. 'As if' is used to convey the sense of pretension. When 'as if' is used in this sense 'were' is used in all cases, even

with third person singular.

He behaves as if he was a king - (Incorrect)

He behaves as if he were a king - (Correct)

Note - The sense of time end tense is also very important. Certain important rules are listed below.

43. If the subject is ‘the number of’ the singular verb is used .

The number of students are very small - (Incorrect)

The number of student is very small - (Correct)

If the subject is ‘a number of’ , the plural verb is used .

A number of books is missing. - (Incorrect)

A number of books are missing. - (Correct)

44. When ‘as well as’ , ‘along with ‘ , ‘together with’ , ‘no less than’ , ‘in addition to ‘ ,and ‘not’ and ‘with’ join two

subjects, the verb will be according to the first subject.

Ram, as well as his ten friends, are going. - (Incorrect)

Ram, as well as his ten friends, is going. - (Correct)

The teacher, along with the student, are going. - (Incorrect)

The teacher, along with the students, was going. - (Correct)

45. ‘A great man’ is always followed by a plural noun and a plural verb.

A great many student has been declared successful. - (Incorrect)

A great many student have been declared successful. - (Correct)

46. If two subjects are joined by ‘either or’ , ‘neither nor’ , the verb agrees with the subject that is near.

Either Ramesh or I are to do this work. - (Incorrect)

Either Ramesh or I am to do this work. - (Correct)

Neither he nor his friend is reading. - (Incorrect)

Neither he nor his friends are reading. - (Correct)

47. A past tense in the principal clause is followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause

He saw that the clock has stopped. - (Incorrect)

He saw that the clock has stopped. - (Correct)

A past tense in the principal clause may be followed by a present tense in the subordinate clause, when it

expresses a universal truth.

The teacher observed that the Earth moved round the sun. - (Incorrect)

The teacher observed that the Earth moves round the sun. - (Correct)

When the subordinate clause is introduced by ‘than, even if there is past tense in the principal clause, it may be

followed by any tense required by the sense in the subordinate clause.

He helped him more than he helped his own children. - (Incorrect)

He helped him more than he helps his own children. - (Correct)

48. If two action is a sentence are shown happening in the past, one after the other; the tense of the action happening

first should be past perfect and that of the second should be past indefinite.

The patient died before the doctor arrived. - (Incorrect)

The patient had died before the doctor arrived. - (Correct)

49. Two action in the past, one depending on the other, should have the sequence as follows:

Past perfect + Future perfect

Had + past participle + would + have + past participle

If you had worked hard, you would have succeeded in the examination.

Or

Had you worked heard, you would have succeeded in the examination.

If you would have practiced regularly, you would win the match. - (Incorrect)

If you had practiced regularly, you would have won the match. - (Correct)

50. If, in a sentence, two action are indicated and both are to take place in future, the sequence of tenses will be as

follows:

The principal clause in present indefinite; and the subordinate clause in future indefinite.

If I go to Delhi, I shall attend the seminar.

‘If I go to Delhi’ is the principal clause and ‘ I shall attend the seminar’ is the subordinate clause.

If it will rain, I shall not attend the meeting. - (Incorrect)

If it rains I shall not attend the meeting. - (Correct)

51. When an action has taken place in two clauses of a sentence, it is used in both the clauses according to the

requirement.

My brother has and is still doing excellent work for his organization. - (Incorrect)

My brother has done and is still doing excellent work for his organization - (Correct)

52. When there is a sense of continuity, that is, when a thing has taken place in the past and still continues in the

present, the perfect continuous tense from of the verb should be used.

India is independent for the last forty-six years. - (Incorrect)

India has been independent for the last forty-six years.- - (Correct)

The use of articles is also an important matter one must be careful about it.

53. Before a consonant ‘a’ is used.

A boy , a horse , a woman.

But ‘a’ is also used before words like university, useful, unicorn, European, and one, etc., because these words

begin with a consonant sound.

Here is an University. - (Incorrect)

Here is a University. - (Correct)

An European lives in my area. - (Incorrect)

A European lives in my area. - (Correct)

It is an one-rupee note. - (Incorrect)

It is a one-rupee note. - (Correct)

54. Similarly, words like ‘hour’ , ‘honest’ , ‘heir’ , etc. take ‘an’ before them as they begin with a vowel sound.

I have been waiting for him for a hour. - (Incorrect)

I have been waiting for him for an hour. - (Correct)

55. Some important points to remember regarding the omission of a/an/the:

Before a common noun used in its widest sense, e.g.,

Man is mortal.

Before names of materials.

Bronze is a useful metal.

Usually before proper names.

Patna is the capital of Bihar.

Before abstract nouns used in general sense.

Beauty fascinates people.

Before languages

English is a very popular language in the Delhi University.

Before ‘school’ , ‘college’ , ‘church’ , ‘bed’ , ‘table’ , ‘hospital’ , ‘market’ , and ‘prison’ , when these places are

visited or used for their common purpose.

My Christian friends go to the church every Sunday.

But ‘the’ is used with these words when we refer to them as a definite place, building, or object rather than to

the normal activity that goes on there.

I met my friend at the church.

Before names of relations, like ‘father’ , ‘mother’ , ‘aunt’ , ‘uncle’ , ‘cook’ , and ‘nurse’ .

Father is very happy today.

Before predicative nouns denoting a unique position that is normally held at one time by one person only.

He was elected chairman of the Board.

56. Uses of ‘the’

When the object is unique

The earth, the sky, the equator

Before superlatives

The best, the finest, the most

With proper nouns like ‘seas’ , ‘rivers’ , ‘group of islands’ , ‘chains of mountains, ‘deserts’ , ‘newspapers’ ,

‘buildings’ , ‘religious books’ , ‘gulfs’.

The Arabian sea, the Ganges,

The Taj Mahal,

The Times of India, The Ramayana

Before a proper noun, when it is qualified by an adjective.

The immortal kalidas.

Before an adjective, when the noun is hidden.

The rich should be kind and helping.

With a class of things.

The crow is a clever bird.

‘The’ should be used before both comparative degrees when they are used in a sentence for proportion.

Higher we go, cooler we feel. - (Incorrect)

The Higher we go, the cooler we feel - (Correct)

57. ‘What to speak of’ is incorrect; the correct expression is ‘not to speak of’.

What to speak of running, he cannot even walk. - (Incorrect)

Not to speak of running, he cannot even walk. - (Correct)

58. When there is the sense of dislike, hesitation, risk, etc., in a sentence, we should use a gerund instead of a verb.

A gerund is that from of the verb which ends in ‘ing’ and can be used in the place of a noun.

I dislike to see a film late in the night - (Incorrect)

I dislike seeing a film late in the night - (Correct)

Young girls hesitate to talk to strangers. - (Incorrect)

Young girls hesitate talking to strangers - (Correct)

59. ‘Cent per cent’ and ‘word’ are wrong. ‘Hundred per cent’ and ‘word for word are correct expressions.

You are never cent per cent sure of your success in a competitive examination. - (Incorrect)

Your success in a competitive examination. - (Incorrect)

You are never hundred per cent sure of your success in a competitive examination - (Correct)

I can reproduce this lesson word by word. - (Incorrect)

I can reproduce this lesson word by word. - (correct)

60. ‘Since’, ‘because’, ‘as’, and ‘for ,-all mean ‘because’, but there is a difference in their degree. ‘Since’ and

‘because’ are used for stronger cases and ‘as’ and ‘for’ for weak cases.

I respect him as he is my teacher. - (Incorrect)

I respect him because he is my teacher. - (Correct)

I could not attend the meaning because it was very hot today - (Incorrect)

I could not attend the meaning as it was very hot today. - (Correct)

61. Use of ‘when’ and ‘while’ : Proper attention must be paid to these words. ‘When’ indicates a general sense and

‘while’ implies a time during the process of doing a work.

When learning to swim, one of the most important things is to relax. - (Incorrect)

When learning to swim, one of the most important things is to relax. - (Correct)

62. Sometimes the error lies in the use of words. Proper attention must, therefore, be given to the appropriateness of

words.

Prakash was leading a happy and leisurely life after his retirement from his service. - (Incorrect)

Prakesh was living a happy and leisurely life after his retirement from his service. - (Correct)

Here the word ‘leading’ is inappropriate.

63. If in a sentence an apposition has been used, the verb will follow not the apposition but the noun or pronoun

preceding it.

You, my son, is a good boy. - (Incorrect)

You, my son, are a good boy. - (Correct)

64. Proper, abstract and material nouns have no plural expect when they are used as common nouns.

The house is built of bricks. - (Incorrect)

The house is built of brick. - (Correct)

When such noun are used in the plural, they become common noun with changed meanings; as

Coppers = Copper coins;

Iron = fetters.

Tins = cans made of tin;

Woods = forest.

He lives in the woods. It means he lives in a forest.

65. Clauses in a sentence beginning with a relative pronoun (who, which, that) take a verb according to the noun or

pronoun preceding the relative pronoun.

It is I who has done it. - (Incorrect)

It is I who have done it. - (Correct)

66. The relative pronoun should be placed as near as possible to its antecedent so that no ambiguity arises.

The boy, is my cousim who stood first in mile race. - (Incorrect)

The boy, who stood first in the mile race, is my cousin - (Correct)

67. When two singular nouns joined by ‘and’ are prreceded by ‘each’ or ‘every’ the pronoun in used or them is

singular.

Each man and each boy is responsible for their action - (Incorrect)

Each man and each boy is responsible for his action - (Correct)

68. Sometimes a pronoun is used where it is not required at all.

He being an M.A., he is qualified for the post - (Incorrect)

He being an M.A., is qualified for the post - (Correct)

69. If a pronoun comes after a preposition it should be used in the objective case.

Between you and I neither of us is correct - (Incorrect)

Between you and me neither of us is correct - (Correct)

70. A pronoun takes an objective case after ‘let’.

Let I do it - (Incorrect)

Let me do it - (Correct)

71. When a pronoun come after ‘like’ and ‘unlike’ it takes an objective case.

A man like I will not do it - (Incorrect)

A man like me will not do it - (Correct)

72. Pronouns joined by ‘and’ remain in the same case.

He and her are brother and sister - (Incorrect)

He and she are brother and sister - (Correct)

He and me are friends - (Incorrect)

He and I are friends - (Correct)

73. When pronouns of second person and third person are used as subject, the pronoun following them will be

according to the second person pronoun.

You and he must bring his books - (Incorrect)

You and he must bring your books - (Correct)

74. When pronouns of second person and first person are used as subject, the pronoun following them will be first

person plural from.

You and I must finish your work in time - (Incorrect)

You and I must finish our work in time - (Correct)

75. ‘But’ is also used as a relative pronouns. When a sentence has a negative noun or pronoun, ‘but’ can be used

with it. In this case ‘but’ means: who not; that not.

Here was none but laughed to see the joker.

Here the meaning of ‘but laughed’ is ‘who did not laugh’.

There is no bird but files.

‘But files’ means ‘that does not fly’.

76. The relative pronoun ‘that is used preference to ‘who’ or ‘which’ after adjectives in the superlative degree.

The wisest man who ever lived made mistake - (Incorrect)

The wisest man that ever lived made mistake - (Correct)

This is the best which we can do - (Incorrect)

This is the best that we can do - (Correct)

77. The relative pronoun ‘that’ is also used in preference to ‘who’ and ‘which’ after words ‘all’ , ‘same’ , ‘any’ ,

‘none’ , ‘nothing’ , and (the) ‘only’ .

He is the same man who he has seen - (Incorrect)

He is the same man that he has seen - (Correct)

Man is the only animal who can talk - (Incorrect)

Man is the only animal that can talk - (Correct)

78. The same rule applies after interrogative pronouns ‘who’ and ‘what’.

What is there which I do not Know ? - (Incorrect)

What is there that I do not Know ? - (Correct)

79. When there are two antecedents, a man and an animal or two things before the relative pronoun, we should use

‘that’.

The man and his dog which passed through this road were killed - (Incorrect)

The man and his dog that passed through this road were killed - (Correct)

80. The case of the noun or pronoun preceding or succeeding the verb ‘to be’ should be the same.

It is him who came to see us - (Incorrect)

It is he who came to see us - (Correct)

It is me who caught the thief - (Incorrect)

It is I who caught the thief - (Correct)

81. When two qualities of a person or thing are compared ‘more’ or ‘less’ is used before the adjective and the

adjective following them takes positive degree.

Suman is better than brave - (Incorrect)

Suman is more good than brave - (Correct)

82. When two or more adjectives are used to show the qualities of the same man or thing, all the adjectives must be

in the same degree.

Sita is more intelligent and wise than Rita - (Incorrect)

Sita is more intelligent and wiser than Rita - (Correct)

Ramesh is the wisest and strong boy of the class - (Incorrect)

Ramesh is the wisest and the stronger boy of the class - (Correct)

83. ‘Very’ is used with adjectives in the positive degree and with present participles.

He is a much strong man - (Incorrect)

He is a very strong man - (Correct)

It is a much interesting book - (Incorrect)

It is very interesting book - (Correct)

Much is used with adjectives in the comparative degree and with past participles.

He is very stronger that I am - Incorrect)

He is very much stronger than I am - (Correct)

I am very obliged to my friend - (Incorrect)

I am very much obliged to my friend - (Correct)

84. To show equality ‘as’ is used before and after the adjective.

I can as fast, if not faster, than you - (Incorrect)

I can run as fast as, if not faster, than you - (Correct)

85. Certain adjectives do not admit of comparison and thus they always remain in the positive degree:

‘Absolute’ , ‘annual’ , ‘chief’ , ‘circular’ , ‘complete’ , ‘entire’ , ‘extreme’ , ‘excellent’ , ‘full’ , ‘impossible’ ,

‘perfect’ , ‘right’ , ‘round’ , ‘unique’ , ‘universal’ , ‘whole’ . etc.

This is the most unique building that I have seen - (Incorrect)

This is the unique building that I have seen - (Correct)

86. ‘More than one’ indicates a plural sense, but it is tread as a sort of compound of one. Thus it agrees with a

singular noun and takes a singular verb.

More than one employees were killed in the accident - (Incorrect)

More than one employees were killed in the accident - (Correct)

87. A verb must agree with its subject and mot with the complement.

Our only guide at night were the stars - (Incorrect)

Our only guide at night was the stars - (Correct)

88. If the plural subject denotes a definite amount or quantity taken as a whole, the verb is singular.

Forty miles are a good distance - (Incorrect)

Forty miles is a good distance - (Correct)

Two-thirds of the book were rubbish - (Incorrect)

Two-thirds of the book was rubbish - (Correct)

89. The plural ‘heaps’ and ‘lots’ used colloquially for a great amount take a singular verb unless a plural noun with

‘of’ is added.

There are lots of book - (Incorrect)

There is lot of book - (Correct)

There is lots of books to read - (Incorrect)

There are lots of books to read - (Correct)

90. When qualified by ‘each’ or ‘every’ two singular subjects, if even connected by ‘and’ , take a singular verb.

Each boy and every girl were given rewards - (Incorrect)

Each boy every girl was given rewards - (Correct)

91. The following verbs are always followed by an infinitive:

‘decide’ , ‘expect’ , ‘fall’ , ‘hope’ , ‘intend’ , ‘learn’ , ‘promise’ , ‘refuse’ , ‘want’ , ‘agree’ , ‘consent’ , ‘try’ ,

‘love’ , etc.

I refuse meeting him - (Incorrect)

I refuse to meet him - (Correct)

92. The word ‘to’ is frequently used with the infinitive, but it is not an essential part of it. For example, after certain

verbs (‘bid’ , ‘let’ , ‘make’ , ‘need’ , ‘dare’ , ‘see’ , ‘hear’) we use the infinitive without ‘to’ .

Bid him to go there - (Incorrect)

Bid him go there - (Correct)

Make him to stand - (Incorrect)

Make him stand - (Correct)

I saw him to cry - (Incorrect)

I saw him cry - (Correct)

93. The infinitive is used without ‘to’ after ‘had better’ , ‘had rather’ , ‘would rather’ , ‘sooner than’ and ‘rather

than’.

You had better to ask permission from him - (Incorrect)

You had better ask permission from him - (Correct)

94. ‘Than’ should be used after ‘no other’ .

I meet no other man but Mr. Roy - (Incorrect)

I meet no other man than Mr. Roy - Correct)

Ram has no other claim expect his degrees - (Incorrect)

Ram has no other claim than his degrees - (Correct)

95. After the word ‘know’ , ‘how’ , or ‘when’ should be used before using an infinitive.

I know to write French - (Incorrect)

I know how to write French - (Correct)

96. A verb may take an infinitive or a gerund according to its implication. If the verb indicates a purpose, an

infinitive should be used and if the verb indicates a cause, a gerund should be used.

He went to school for seeing the principal - (Incorrect)

He went to school to see the principal - (Correct)

He was turned out to copy answers - (Incorrect)

He was turned out for copying answer - (Correct)

97. Adverb ‘as’ is not used with verbs like ‘appointed’ , ‘elected’ , ‘considered’ , ‘called’ , ‘but it is used with

‘regard’.

He was elected as president of our society - (Incorrect)

He was elected president of our society - (Correct)

I regard Ramesh my friend - (Incorrect)

I regard Ramesh as my friend - (Correct)

98. After the verb ‘doubt’ ‘that’ should not be used. ‘If’ or ‘whether’ should be used in its place.

I doubt that Ravi will come - (Incorrect)

I doubt if Ravi will come - (Correct)

99. Often a mistake is committed in the use of adjectives and adverbs. An adjectives is correctly used with the verb

when some quality of the subject, rather than of the action of the verb, is to be expressed.

The flowers smelt sweetly - (Incorrect)

The flowers smelt sweet - (Correct)

100. It is a common practice in conversation to make a statement and ask for confirmation; as, ‘It’s very hot, isn’t it ?

Two points are to be kept in mind. If the statement is positive, the pattern will be

Auxiliary + n’t + subject.

If the statement is negative, the pattern will be

Auxiliary + subject

It is raining, is it ? - (Incorrect)

It is raining isn’t it ? - (Correct)

You are not busy, aren’t you ? - (Incorrect)

You are not busy, aren’t you ? - (Correct)

The point to note here is that the question tag will always have the same verb from which we have in the main

statement:

I have finished my work, didn’t I ? - (Incorrect)

I have finished my work, haven’t it I ? - (Correct)

101. There are certain common errors which should be avoided.

‘The two first’ is a meaningless expression for it implies that two things may be first. We should say ‘the first

two’.

The two first chapter of the novel are dull - (Incorrect)

The first two chapters of the novel are dull - (Correct)

‘Only’ should be placed immediately before the word it qualifies.

He only lost his ticket in the stampede - (Incorrect)

Only he lost his tickets in the stampede - (Correct)

An infinitive verb should not b spilt.

I request you to kindly help me - (Incorrect)

I request you kindly to help me - (Correct)

Care should be taken in the use of verb.

The doctor saw the pulse of the patient - (Incorrect)

The doctor felt the pulse of the patient - (Correct)

He told the truth - (Incorrect)

He spoke the truth - (Correct)

Do not speak a lie - (Incorrect)

Do not tell a lie - (Correct)

Our term made a goal - (Incorrect)

Our Term scored a goal - (Correct)

He is talking a bath - (Incorrect)

He is having a bath - (Correct)

I tell my prayers in the morning - (Incorrect)

I say my prayers in the morning - (Correct)

STOCK OF PHRASES

1. A feather in the cap - A very good achievement

2. A good Samaritan - A really kind man

3. To have cold feet - To be reluctant

4. To raise a dust - To create confusion

5. To bring home the bacon - To be successful

6. To carry the day - To win after a long effort

7. Come cap in hand - Very humble

8. Man of Iron - A man of strong will power

9. Man of straw - Insignificant

10. Man of letter - Scholar

11. At a low key - At reducing

12. At stake - In danger

13. At crossroads - Be in confusion because of many choices+

14. To die a dog’s death - Unheroic death

15. To fire on all cylinder- - To exert with all forces

16. To break the duck - To begin

17. To play ducks and drakes - To squander money

18. A Big shot - Important person

19. A cry in wilderness - An irrelevant effort

20. To sound a red alert - To make alert

21. Rise from ashes - To rise from low

22. To put the cat in pigeons - To be placed in wrong position

23. Cut the Gordian knot - To perform a difficult task

24. To talk shop - To talk nonsense

25. To turn a deaf ear - To disregard

26. To gain ground - To be more general

27. To have one’s heart in the right place - To be kind

28. My hands are full - I am busy

29. To give someone a piece of mind - To scold

30. To kick up a row - To make great noise and fuss

31. To burry the hatchet - To make peace

32. High and dry - Isolated, stranded

33. Odds and ends - Various article

34. To black ball - Prevent from doing something

35. To paint the town red - To celebrate noisily in public place

36. To make no bones about something - To do or say a thing openly if it is unpleasant

37. Pull the wool over somebody’s eyes - To deceive

38. To keep one’s fingers crossed - To remain anxious, wishing good for somebody

39. To keep the wolf away from the door - To keep the poverty from oneself

40. A red letter day - An important day

41. To work like a dog - To work very hard

42. To foot the bill - To make payment

43. Bone of contention - Cause of quarrel

44. To beggar description - Beyond description

45. To play a second fiddle - To act as a subordinate to do the secondary role

46. Cut no ice - To make no effect

47. Under a cloud - To be in bed book

48. Once and for all - For ever

49. Oily tongue - One who flatters

50. Hand in glove - Close friendship

51. Hole and corner policy - Improper policy

52. Far and wide - All around

53. Far and away - Certainly

54. Fair weather friend - Friend only in good days

55. In deed - Really

56. Face value - Superficially

57. Fancy price - High price

58. Stick one’s neck out - To take risk

59. To put out a spoke in one’s wheel - To disturb

60. Moot point - Controversial paint

61. To plough a lonely furrow - To do with out any body’s help

62. Bring home - To emphasize

63. Make hay while the sun shines - To make best use of the favourable opportunities

64. Rank and file - Common man

65. Talk through one’s hat - Talk nonsense

66. To lead one by the nose - To cause to follow blindly

67. To explore every avenue - To try every method

68. To Rick one’s heels - To waste time

69. To smell something fishy - To feet that there is something wrong

70. To get away with - To escape

71. All agog - In a state of excitement

72. Adam’s ale - Ordinary water

73. One’s cup of tea - What one like and can do well

74. In a flutter - In a state of confusion

75. A chip of the old block - Characteristics of one’s ancestor

76. A close shave - A lucky escape

77. Blow hat and cold - To be inconsistent

78. A bull in a china shop - An awkward tactless or clumsy person

79. To have the floor - To make a speech

80. The cock of the walk - The most dominating person of a group

81. A cuckoo in the nest - A child whose parentage is doubtful and may therefore not

belong by blood to the family

82. Feet of clay - To be weak or cowardly

83. To hold something in leash - To restrain

84. To wrangle over an ass’s shadow - To quarrel over trifles

85. To snap one’s fingers - To become contemptuous of

86. To throw up the sponge - To surrender and give up the contest

87. To spill the beans - To reveal secret information

88. To bring one’s eggs to a bad market - To fail in one’s plans because one goes to the wrong people for

help

89. To give/get the bird - To send away

90. To throw up one’s nose at a thing - To treat is with contemptuous dislike and disgust

91. A lady’s man - A laver of women’s company

92. To draw a bead upon - To take aim at

93. Foam in the mouth - To be in extreme hatred

94. To rip up old soars - To revive a quarrel which was almost for gotten

95. A baker’s dozen - Thirteen

96. To oil the knocker - To tip the office boy

97. To cool one’s heels - To be kept waiting for some time

98. To clinch the issue - Decide

99. To turn the corner - Pass the crises

100. To rock the boat - Upset the balance

101. Shop lifter - A thief in guise of a costumer

102. To scream blue murder - Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently

103. To run in same groove - Advance in harmony

104. To chew the cuds - To muse on

105. To wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve - Expose one’s feeling to others

106. To lead others up the garden - To deceive others

107. To keep, the pot boiling - Keep the controversy alive

108. To cut both ends - To argue in support of both side of the issue

109. Midas touch - Ability to succeed in all projects

110. Lynch law - Law of mobs

111. To come down in the world - To lose one’s social and financial position

112. A man of the world - An experienced man, often with cosmopolitan back ground

113. All the same - Nevertheless, but, yet

114. Cut and dried - Settled, decided

115. Fair and square - In a fair way

116. Free and easy - Casual, unworried, unconcerned

117. Meek and mild - Gentle and quiet

118. Null and void - Invalid, without legal effect

119. Rough and ready - Not exact, only approximate

120. Short and sweet - Brisk, with out delay

121. Cloak and dagger - Like a spy

122. Hammer and sickle - The emblem of socialism

123. Hammer and Tongs - With all one’s strength

124. Hole and corner policy - Secret policy

125. Run of the mill - An average, ordinary, unexacting

126. An armchair job - A regular job which to considered

127. Back stairs gossip - gossip among servant

128. A close fisted man - A mean or stingy man

129. A curtain lecture - The scolding of a husband by his wife in private

130. Elbow room - Room or opportunity to move and act freely

131. Forty wink - Short sleep

132. French leave - Absence with out permission

133. The golden handshake - A large sum of money given to a man of high position when

he retire from his employment

134. A henpecked husband - One who is dominated by his wife

135. A hot potato - A issue that a cook word or embarrassing to deal with

136. An ivory trouser - A place or state of life that is out of touch with people and reality

137. A latchkey child - A child who return from school etc to an empty house

because his parents are working

138. A sleeping partner - A business partner who provided a share of the capital and

therefore owns share in the business but who does not take on

active part in managing it

139. A soft spot - A liking and fond ness for something and someone

140. Soft soap - Flattery

141. The bill of fare - The menu

142. A drug on the market - Goods on the market for which there is no hope

143. A storm in tea cup - A lot of excitement and discussion about a trivial matter

144. ABC - Elementary knowledge

145. Abide by - To conform to

146. Abortive effort - Labour without success

147. To bring about - To cause to happen

148. To go about - To move from place to place

149. Above all - Before everything else

150. Above criticism - Without fault

151. To live above one’s means - To spend more than one’s income

152. Above one’s understanding - That which is not easily understandable

153. A captain absolute - A self willed person

154. Abstain from - Refrain from

155. Accept one’s hand of friendship - To be friendly each other

156. Access to - Approach to

157. Accomplished in - Skilled in

158. Of one’s own accord - Willingly

159. On one’s account - On one’s own risk, responsibility

160. To close an account with - To close financial dealing

161. To bring to account - To hold responsible

162. To be acquainted with - To be familiar

163. To act on - To affect

164. To act upon - To obey

165. Old as Adam - Known to warren mother

166. To add fuel to the fire - Incite to worsen as insult

167. To add insult to injury - To harm as well as insult

168. Addicted to - Accustomed, Habituated

169. Addle headed - Foolish

170. Adhere to - To stick to

171. Much ado about nothing - Too much noise about small thing

172. Advance in life - Growing old

173. Ad verbum - Word for word

174. Affair of honour - Question of one’s self respect

175. Affiliate with - Attached with

176. Affiliate to - To be a member of

177. To look after - To take of

178. After all - Everything being taker into account

179. Now and again - Occasionally

180. Time and again, Over and over again,

Again and again - Often, repeatedly

181. Against a rainy day - In preparation for hard days

182. A golden age - A prosperous period

183. To come of age - To become major, to attain the age of 21 years

184. For ages - For a long time

185. Agree with - To consent

186. Long, long ago - Many, many years back

187. Agree to - To concur

188. To go ahead - To advance

189. Aim at - To make up the mind of a definite purpose

190. To raise an alarm - To give notice of danger

191. To take alarm - To be frightened

192. To look alive - To be brisk

193. All and sundry - Individually and collectively

194. All in all - Complete master

195. All of sudden - Suddenly

196. All along - Constantly

197. To lead to the alter - To marry

198. Along with - In the company of

199. To take amiss - Misunderstand

200. Not amiss - Nothing wrong about it

201. At anchor - Standing still

202. Visits like angels - Rare visits

203. Animal spirits - Cheerful and full of life

204. To answer back answer - To rebuke severely

205. At any rate - Whatever may happen

206. On the apex - Culminating point

207. Apple of discord - Bone of contention

208. Apple of eye - Something especially dear

209. To upset the apple cart - To spoil one’s plan

210. To be the architect of - Maker

211. Arm in arm - Interlinked

212. To lay down arms - To cease hostilities

213. Black art - Magic

214. At dagger drawn - Extremely bitter enmity

215. At home in - Full acquainted

216. At large - Unrestrained

217. At a loss - To be puzzled

218. At liberty - Free to do anything

219. To hold the baby - To take over temporarily and thankless job

220. To back up - To support

221. Back and belly - Clothing and food

222. Back and forth - To and fro

223. To the back bone - Thoroughly

224. Bad blood - Ill feeling

225. Bag of bones - A lean creature

226. Balanced personality - A steady mind

227. To keep the boll rolling - To do one’s port in a talk

228. To bear down - To defeat

229. To bear with - To tolerate

230. A bed of roses - A condition of comfort or luxury

231. To beat the air - To strive in vain

232. Bed fellow - A close friend

233. To beggar description - Beyond one’s power to description

234. To begin the world - To start in life

235. To bell the cat - To lake the lead in a dangerous work

236. Below the mark - Not up to the standard

237. Bend one’s knee - To be humble before

238. Beside the mark - Irrelevant

239. To the best of my belief - So far as I know

240. Better of - To be in a slipperier position

241. Between the cup and the lip - Between hope and reality

242. Beyond measure - Immeasurable

243. To go beyond - To surpass

244. To bid welcome - To receive cordially

245. To talk big - To lock pompously

246. A bird’s eye view - A general view

247. Bird in hand - Certainty

248. Birds of same feather - Person of similar habit

249. To kill two birds with one stone - To gain two end with one attempt

250. Bit by bit - Gradually

251. Black and white - In writing

252. A black sheep - One having a bad reputation

253. Flesh and blood - Human being

254. In cold blood - Deliberately

255. In hot blood - Under excitement

256. To blow one’s own trumpet - To praise oneself

257. To come to blow’s - To come to fight

258. To sail in the same boat - Having the same fate

259. To have an oar in another’s boat - Interfering in another’s affairs

260. Body and soul - Wholly, completely

261. To be in one’s good books - To be one’s favorite

262. To be in one’s bad books - Commanding a bad opinion

263. To be born under a luck star - To be lucky by birth

224. Bosom friend - Fast friend

265. From the bottom of the heart - Sincerely

266. By leaps and bounds - Most rapidly

267. Butter on both sides - Easy prosperity

268. Bread and butter - Livelihood

269. To break down - To fail

270. To break up - To disperse

271. To break through - To overcome

272. In brief - In short

273. To bring about - To cause to happen

274. Bring up - To educate and train

275. To bring to light - To make known

276. Broken hearted - Crushed in grief

277. To prick the bubble - To destroy an illusion

278. To nip in the bud - To kill in the very beginning

279. To build caste in the air - To plan visionary and impossible scheme

280. To take the bull by the horns - To face a danger with courage

281. To burn the candle at both ends - To waste money or health quickly

282. Burn daylight - To waste time

283. To burst into tears - To fall crying

284. By and by - Slowly

285. By the by - Incidentally

286. By dint of - By virtue of

287. Apiece of cake - Something easy and pleasant

288. To call bad names - To abuse

289. Capital error - Blunder

290. A capital sentence - Death as punishment

291. House of cards - A weak scheme

292. On the carpet - Under discussion

293. To carry out - To execute

294. To carry on - To manage

295. To put the cart before - To reverse the natural order the horse

296. In any case - In all events

297. Hard cash - Ready money

298. Out of cash - With any money

299. To let the cat out of the bag - To reveal a secret

300. To keep in check - To keep under control

301. Chicken hearted - A coward

302. Child’s play - An easy thing to do

303. Clean handedness - Innocence

304. Like dock work - Regularly

305. To cut one’s coat according to cloth - To adjust expenditure according to income

306. Turn coat - One who change his principles

307. A cock and bull story - An unbelievable story

308. That cock won’t fight - That scheme will not work

309. To come to light - To reveal

310. On the contrary - Otherwise

311. To crop up - Happen unexpectedly

312. There are many slip between the cup - The possibilities of something unfortunate happening at the

and the lip last moment

313. Sward of Damocles - A big danger

314. The dark age - Earlier period of history

315. Out of date - Old fashioned

316. Up to date - Latest

317. To lose the day - To lose war

318. Every dog has his day - No one is always unlucky

319. Dead loss - A complete loss

320. A dead of night - At mid night

321. A dead letter - A law which is no longer in operation

322. At death’s door - About to die

323. To be over head and ears in debt - To be completely in debt

324. The best defiance is offence - One who strike first achieve superior position

325. By degrees - Gradually

326. Third degree method - In human torture of the accused

327. To die hard - To die with great struggle

328. To dint in harness - To die while still at work

329. By dint of - Through the power of

330. To eat dirt - To put up with insult

331. To throw dirt - To abuse

332. A blessing in disguise - A misfortune which produces a good result

333. The dismals - Law spirits

334. Unity in diversity - To be connected through some inner link

335. Do nothing - Useless

336. To go to the dogs - To be ruined

337. To lead the life of a dog - To live miserable

338. Dog cheap - Very cheap

339. Dog in the manger - One who prevents another from enjoying what one can not

enjoy him self

340. Almighty dollar - The power of money

341. Till doomsday - For ever

342. A double dealer - A deceitful person

343. Double minded - Undecided

344. Double faced - False

345. To be down with - To be suffering from

346. Down hearted - Dispirited

347. So suffer the draught - To suffer adverse condition

348. Draw back - To with draw

349. To drive at - Aiming at

350. To drive out - To expel

351. To dive one out of one’s senses - To madden

352. To drop on one’s knees - To humble oneself

353. Dry fact - Uninteresting Ideas

354. Dill brained - Stupid fellow

355. To throw dust in one’s eyes - To deceive

356. Tanned a deaf ear - Did not pay any attention

357. The mealy-mouthed - Cunning

358. A moot point - A debatable point

359. Give a wide berth - Keep away from

360. Not brought to light - Disclosed

361. By fits and starts - Irregularly

362. High and low - Every where

363. To all intents and proposes - Practically

364. To rest on my laurels - Be complacent

365. Clinched the issue - Decided

366. To wash his hands of - Disclaim

367. Threw cold water over - Discouraged

368. Call a simple spade a spade - Be out spoken in language

369. At loggerheads - Differing strongly

370. Point blank - Pointedly

371. Your neck out - Invite trouble unnecessarily

372. Makes my mouth water - Stimulates my appetite

373. Green – eyed - Jealous

374. A bird’s eye view - General view

375. Goes to dogs - Is ruined

376. To keep a level head - Remain cool and composed

377. Turned the corner - Passed the crisis

378. Fishing in troubled waters - Taking advantage of Troubled conditions for personal profit

379. In high spirits - Cheerful

380. To rock the boat - Upset the balance

381. Goes to his heart - Touches him deeply

382. Tooth and nail - With strength and fury

383. Shop – lifter - A thief in guise of customer

384. In the wee hours of the day - At down

385. Put his foot down - Not to yield

386. In the blues - Depressed

387. On the blues - Growing less

388. Fair and square - Upright

389. Hole and corner - Underhand

390. Mark in polities - Distinguished himself

391. Scream blue murder - Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently

392. Point the town red - Have a lively time

393. Rule the roost - To domineer

394. Keep our fingers crossed - Wait expectantly

395. At odds - In dispute

396. Made ducks and drakes - Squandered lavishly

397. No love lost - Intense dislike

398. Rides the high horse - Puts on airs

399. Pulls a long face - Looks indifferent

410. Beside the mark - Irrelevant

401. Can have the floor - Raise an issue

402. To fill him in - Inform his about the terrorists

403. Talking through his hat - Talking nonsense

404. Sent him about his business - Dismissed him peremptorily

405. Person after my own heart - Exactly to one’s own liking

406. Feather in your cap - Feel proud of it

407. Ran in some groove - Advanced in harmony

408. Wolf in sheep’s clothing - Hypocrite

409. Cut carvers - Simplify the procedure

410. Rub him the wrong way - Annoy him

411. At the drop of hat - Without delay

412. Lock, stock, and barrel - Completely

413. Burning question - A widely debated issue

414. To paddle his our come - Depend on himself

415. At cross purposes - Are misunderstanding each other

416. In raptures - Very enthusiastic

417. Out of place - In appropriate

418. Gets on my nerves - Irritates me

419. An eye to the main chance - Object is to make money

420. Make my flesh creep - Frightened me

421. Keeps himself to himself - Is unsociable

422. With open arms - Warmly

423. Calls in question - Challenges

424. Means business - Is earnest

425. Left handed compliment - An insecure

426. Once in a while - Occasionally

427. Stood my ground - Remained firm

428. Take it lying down - To show no reaction

429. Gone down the drain - Has been worsted

SUBSTITUTION

1. One who looks at the bright side of things - Optimist

2. One who looks at the dark side of things - Pessimist

3. One who does not believes in God - Atheist

4. One who believes in God - Theist

5. One who knows everything - Omniscient

6. One who is present everywhere - Omnipresent

7. One who is all powerful - Omnipotent

8. One who can not read and write - Illiterate

9. One who acts against religion - Heretic

10. One who offers one’s services without payment - Volunteer

11. One who is unable to pay off one’s debt - Bankrupt

12. One who laves man king - Philanthropist

13. One who hates man king - Misanthrope

14. One who is out to destroy the government - Anarchist

15. One who eats human flesh - Cannibal

16. One who lives on flesh - Carnivorous

17. One who lives at the same time - Contemporary

18. One who is more than a hundred years old - Centenerian

19. One who is eighty years old - Octogenerian

20. One who is indifferent to pain and pleasure - Stoic

21. One who champions the cause of women - Faminist

22. One who is sympathetic to man king - Humanitarian

23. One who walks on foot - Pedestrian

24. One who studies things of past - Antiquarian

25. One who is gifted with several talent - Versatile

26. One who does mot drink wine - Teetotaller

27. One who is new to profession - Novice

28. One who is a habitual drunkard - Sot, Toper

29. One who settles in another country - Immigrant

30. One who knows many language - Polygot

31. One who carves in stones - Swelter

32. One who cuts precious stone - Lapidist

33. One who deals in cattle - Drover

34. One who cures eye diseases - Oculist

35. One who sells sweets and pastries - Confectioner

36. One who collects postage stamps - Philatelist

37. One who mends shoes - Cobbler

38. One who loads and unloads ships - Stevedore

39. One who compiles a dictionary - Lexicographer

40. One who walks in one's sleep - Somnambulist

41. One who has an irresistible tendency to steal - Kleptomaniac

42. One who breaks images or church ornament - Iconoclast

43. One who retires from society to live salutary life - Recluse

44. One who has specials kill in judging art, music etc - Connoisseur

45. One who is given to the sensual pleasure of body - Voluptuary

46. One who present to be what is not - Hypocrite

47. One who Imitate voice and gesture of another - Mimic

48. Have for mankind - Philanthropy

49. One for whom the would is home - Cosmopolitan

50. A professional rider in horse race - Jockey

51. A place gambling table - Casino

52. A number of sheep - Flock

53. A number of sailors working on a ship - Crew

54. A collection of flags - Bunting

55. A cluster of houses in village - Hamlet

56. A number of stars grouped together - Constellation

57. The house of an Eskimo - Igloo

58. The house of an Arab - Dewar

59. A factory for manufacturing beer - Brewery

60. A place for the collection of dried plant - Herbarium

61. A building for lodging of soldiers - Barrack

62. A place where money is coined - Mint

63. A place where orphans are housed - Orphanage

64. An institution for reforming offender young - Reformatory

65. A place for improving one's health - Resort

66. A case in which sward is kept - Sheath

67. A substance that destroy germs - Antiseptic

68. A medicine to counteract poison - Antidote

69. An instrument for listening to the activity of heart and lungs - Stethoscope

70. Free from infection - Immune

71. A cure for all diseases - Panacea

72. A place where dead bodies are kept - Mortuary

73. A place where dead bodies are interred - Cemetery

74. A place where dead bodies are kept for identification - Post mortem

75. Occurring after death - Epitaph

76. An inscription on a tomb - Carcass

77. The dead body of an animal - Carcass

78. The science of colours - Chromatics

79. The science of the structure of human body - Anatomy

80. The art of effective speaking - Elocution

81. The study of mankind - Anthropology

82. The study of the human mind - Psychology

83. The study of physical life - Biology

84. The study of plants - Botany

85. The study of primal - Zoology

86. The study of rocks and soils - Geology

87. The study of birds - Ornithology

88. The study of mountains - Urology

89. The study of languages - Philology

90. The study of stars - Astronomy

91. The study of the origin and history of words - Etymology

92. The study of ancient writing - Paleography

93. The art of beautiful writing - Calligraphy

94. Goverment by nobility - Aristocracy

95. Goverment by a few - Oligarchy

96. Goverment by department of state - Bureaucracy

97. Goverment of for and by the people - Democracy

98. The right of self goverment - Autonomy

99. A man who has mare than one wife at a time - Polygamist

100. A woman who mare than one husband at a time - Polyandry's

101. A hater of women - Misogynist

102. One who is vowed to unmarried life - Celibate

103. A man whose wife is dead - Widower

104. A woman whose husband is dead - Widow

105. Engaged to be married - Betrodted

106. A knife fixed on the end of a gun - Bayonet

107. Soldiers on harses - Cavalry

108. Soldiers on foot - Infantry

109. A poem of mourning - Elegy

110. A hollow space in a wall for a statue - Niche

111. Unable to pay off one's debt - Insolvent

112. Language that has been very much used - Hackneyed

113. Correct spelling - Orthography

114. A place where ancient works are kept - Museum

115. A very private room - Sanctum sanctorum

116. A place where madman are kept - Lunatic asylum

117. A war of religion - Crusade

118. A lover of books - Bibliophile

119. Animal that live in water - Aquatic

120. A written declaration madman an oath - Affidavit

121. A bunch of flowers - Bouquet

122. A child born of unloufcil marriage - Bastard

123. A game of battle where no portly win - Draw

124. A person's first speech - Maiden speech

125. An instrument for measuring electric current - Ammeter

126. Smuggled goods - Contraband

127. The act of spying - Espionage

128. A book of accounts showing debit and Gedit - Ledger

129. A book containing information on all the branches of knowledge - Encyclopedia

130. A record of one's life written by somebody else - Autobiography

131. A record of one's life written by somebody else - Biography

132. Killing of man - Homicide

133. Killing of one's king - Regicide

134. Killing of one's mother - Matricide

135. Killing of one's father - Patricide

136. Killing of one's Brother - Fratricide

137. Killing oneself - Suicide

138. Animal that suckle their young - Mammals

139. A speech made without proportion - Extempore

140. A decision on which all agree - Unanimous

141. A writer who steal ideas from others - Plagiarist

142. A medicine that loosens the bowels - Laxative

143. A speech made by oneself - Soliloquy

144. The place where clothes are kept - Wardrobe

145. A person's last utterance - Swansong

146. Asking everyone for an opinion - Referendum

147. Separation from other people to avoid infection - Quarantine

148. An imaginary ideal - Utopia

149. A thing kept in memory of on event - Souvenir

150. That which can be heard - Audible

151. That which can not be heard - Inaudible

152. That which can not be read - Legible

153. That which can not be read - Illegible

154. Liable of catch fire easily - Inflammable

155. That which can be eaten - Edible

156. That which be carried - Portable

157. Incapable of being corrected - Incorrigible

158. Common place remarks - Platitude

159. Belief of god in nature - Pantheism

160. The green coloring mother in the leaves of plants - Chlorophyll

161. The animal of a certain region - Fauna

162. The plants and vegetation of an area - Laura

163. Incapable of being burnt - Incombustible

164. An instrument for seeing distant things - Telescope

165. A diseases that ends in death - Fatal

166. A person suffering from nervous breakdown - Neurotic

167. A book or paper written by hand - Manuscript

168. Government which honored all religions - Secular

169. A word no longer in use - Obsolete

170. An instrument for detecting earthquakes - Seismograph

171. An instrument for measuring gases - Manometer

172. The property left to some one by will - Legacy

173. Promise given by a prisoner not to escape - Parole

174. An exaggerated statement - Hyperbole

175. A nation that goes to war - Belligerent

176. Too much official formality - Red tapism

177. One extremely fond of one's wife - Uxorious

178. A list of things to be discussed at a meeting - Agenda

179. Unduly attached to one's own opinion - Opinionated

180. Very exact or scrupulous in the observance of forms, of etiquette,

ceremony or behaviour - Punctilious

181. One who is completely self satisfied - Complacent

182. Simple and easily deceived - Gullible

183. One who has delusions of one's grandeur - Megalomaniac

184. The most capable port of a group town or place - Elite

185. One who flaunts newly acquired wealth - Parvenu

186. The intelligent and educated group or class of a society or country - Intelligentsia

187. Weariness of and sadness of life and word - Waltschmerz

188. Boredom and frustration of life - Ennui

189. Shy, timid, unwilling to face a situation - Diffident

190. One who looks at every things from a personal point of view - Egocentric

191. One who is chivalrous, idealistic and unpractical - Quixotic

192. One who is grave and gloomy - Saturnine

193. One who gets pleasure in others trouble and pain - Sadistic

194. The act of enjoying or having and experience indirectly - Vicariously

195. The tendency to post pone things for future - Procrastination

196. To relax in a country side for away from humdrum of town - Rusticate

197. To spend life without per pose and initiative - Vegetate

198. One who is interested in the welfare of other people - Altruist

199. One who believes in keeping things as they are - Conservative

200. A girl who flirts egregiously - Coquette

201. A woman who lure man to destroy them - Circe

202. A tall, strong, masculine kind of woman - Amazon

203. A loud mouthed turbulent kind of woman - Virago

204. A traitor who can sell out even his friend - Jades

205. A person with vulgar taste - Valuation

206. A person who flaunt learning all the time - Pedant

207. Understanding with the interference of feeling - Empathy

208. An embarrassing mistake - A faux pas

209. A medley or heterogeneous mixture of great variety - Potpourri

210. A slang of the underworld - Argot

211. A language of a region having its own usage - Dialect

212. A language of a special group - Patois

213. A payment not legally binding but for which some moral obligation is felt - Ex-gratis

214. One who give direction from behind the scone on a stage - Prompter

215. A washing and cleaning of the body especially in religious ceremony - Ablution

216. Something perfectly neat and tidy - Immaculate

217. A legal defense by which an accused person tried to show that

he was somewhere else when the crime was committed - Alibi

218. The money that court ask a man to pay to his divorced or legally separated wife - Alimony

219. A treatise on one subject - Monograph

220. A speech uttered by one person - Monologue

221. Mental derangement confined to one Idea - Monomania

222. An airplane with one pair of wings - Monoplance

223. Exclusive possession or control of any one thing - Monopoly

224. The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being mast experimental - Avant-grade

225. Words or action showing deliberate contempt for seared things - Blasphemy

226. An official bulletin - Communique

227. An agreement entered between low or more parties - Covenant

228. A passage with only one end - Cul-de-sac

229. Something very brightly colourful - Flamboyant

230. The art of painting on plaster surface - Fresco

231. A record or table showing the descent of a person or a family - Genealogy

232. A connoisseur of food and drink - Gourmet

233. A person or thing that goes before and announces the coming of something - Harbinger

234. A persistent anxiety about one's health usually involving imagined

symptoms of illness - Hypochondria

235. An old, a typical or eccentric trait - Idiosyncrasy

236. Not planned ahead of time - Impromptu

237. To compensate a person etc, for loss or damage - Lindemnify

238. Originating or occurring naturally is the place or country where found - Indigenous

239. A time between periods or events - Interim

240. A plan for or the route to be followed on a journey - Itinerary

241. A group of person who band together for same secret purpose

especially for political intrigue - Junta

242. A short journey for pleasure - Jaunta

243. A swiftly changing scene or pattern - Kaleidoscope

244. A light constructed open booth generally used as a newsstand - Kiosk

245. That can not be pacified - Implacable

246. A written attack using hum our to provoke contempt - Lampoon

247. A phrase or sentence that is comical or nonsensical because the

speakers used a wrong word that sounded something like a right word - Malapropism

248. An instruction from an electorate to its represontive - Mandate

249. A false written statement to damage person's repute - Libel

250. A full size model of a complete or partial human figure - Mannequin

251. Personal reminiscences in a narrative form - Memoir

252. The manner of operating or proceeding - Modus - operandi

253. A long wondering journey - Odyssey

254. A person having authority to inquire into grievances of citizen against

public authorities - Ombudsman

255. A speech or writing praising a person or a thing - Panegyric

256. A lover especially one who unlawfully takes the passion of a wife or a husband - Paramour

257. An expression of the popular will concerning some important

questions given by the direct vote of people - Plebiscite

258. The presentation to the people of a proposed bill for decision by vole - Referendum

259. A portrait of a person with only the out line the profile - Silhouette

260. Causing or tending to cause sleep - Soporific

261. Retired on account of age usually with pension - Super annuated

262. A substitute - Surrogate

263. A close watch kept over someone - Sureillance

224. Existing only in name - Titular

265. A short literary description marked by delicacy - Vignette

266. A place where monk live - Monastery

SYNONYM

Word Synonym

1. Lethargy - Laxity

2. Prognoses - Identification

3. Emaciated - Very Thin

4. Contract - Abridge

5. Inedible - Unfit for human

6. Docile - Gentle

7. Hybrid - Crossbred

8. Latent - Concealed

9. Erotic - Amorous

10. Aromatic - Fragrant

11. Nostalgic - Homesick

12. Sadistic - Gwen to drawing

pleasure from inflicting

pain on anthers

13. Enigmatic - Puzzling

14. Sporadic - Occasional

15. Compendium - Glossary

16. Histrionic - Overdramatic

17. Fiasco - Failure

18. Amoral - Uninvolved

19. Virile - Manly

20. Ameliorate - To improve

21. Consummation - Ultimate completion

22. Duplicity - Double - dealing

23. Homage - Show respect and

reverence

24. Licentious - Immoral

25. Ostentatious - Showy

26. Paramount - Above others rank of

authority

27. Arbiter - One appointed by two

parties to settle a dispute

28. Didactic - Of the nature of teaching

29. Emulate - Imitate

30. Resume - A new start

31. Tour de farce - Feat of skill

32. Largesse - Liberal

33. Melange - Mixture of medley

34. Debonair - Pl and gracious

35. Pensive - Given to quiet reflection

36. Coup - Sudden overthrow of

a government

37. Baton - Stick used in

conducting an orchestra

38. Composure - Tranquility

39. Implicate - Involve

40. Concert - Agreement

41. Mitigate - To heal

42. Buoyant - Light-hearted

43. Unalloyed - Absolutely pure and

complete

44. Flagging - Growing weak

45. Rectify - Correct

46. Incitement - Stir up

47. Devoid - Lacking

48. Resolved - Summarized

49. Privy - Socratics

50. Pilfer - Steal

51. Hallowed - Sacred

52. Bridle - Show anger

53. Slothful - Lazy

54. Shift - Move

55. Lest - Unless

56. Cite - Ouotc

57. Satellite - A servile attendant

58. Respite - Short break

59. Incite - Arouse or stir up

60. Parasite - One that clings

61. Apposite - Appropriate

62. Bold - Unadorned

63. Glean - To gather bit by bit

64. Barge - To oppose

65. Drab - Dull or colourless

66. Irk - To a may

67. Wield - To use with full effect

68. Wreak - To Inflict

69. Cryptic - Precise

70. Ed - To evade

71. Embroil - To involve in

dissension or strife

72. Compound - To put together

73. Beguile - To charm

74. Submerge - To sink

75. Placate - To pacify

76. Augury - Omen

77. Ecstasy - Joy

78. Effusion - Pouring forth

79. Elation - Extremely happiness

80. Emancipate - Set free

81. Enigma - Puzzling

82. Estranged - Separated

83. Eulogistic - Praising

84. Exhort - Urge

85. Carcass - Dead body

86. Conditionally -

87. Disparage - Under value

88. Gluttony - Greedy

89. Ingenuous - Honest

90. Kindred - Similar

91. Ravish - Misuse

92. Meddle - Interfere

93. Repugnance - Disinclination

94. Skip - Overlook

95. Unfold - Elaborate

96. Accolade - Honour

97. Abjure - Renounce

98. Abortive - Unsuccessful

99. Acumen - Brilliance

100. Admonition - Warning

101. Baleful - Deadly

102. Banal - Common place

103. Baneful - Ruinous

104. Baroque - Highly ornate

105. Beguile - Cheat

106. Bellicose - War like

107. Benign - Gentle

108. Boisterous - Vociferous

109. Bountiful - Generous

110. Bregen - Shameless

111. Bucolic - Rustic

112. Cache - Hiding place

113. Cacophony - Discordant

114. Candid - Frank

115. Cohesion - Sticking together

116. Fictitious - False

117. Ghastly - Horrible

118. Obscene - Indecent

119. Dexterity - Skill

120. Gall - Bitterness

121. Haughty - Proud

122. Breach - Break

123. Cajole - Persuade

124. Open - Frank

125. Desolate - Deserted

126. Perilous - Risky

127. Give in - Yield

128. Give up - Stop doing

129. Reiterate - Repeat

130. Remorse - Repentance

131. Rejoice - Delight

132. Discontented - Dissatisfied

133. Stave - Be hungry

134. Obscure - Unknown

135. Rash - Un thoughtful

136. Handful - Few, little

137. Rigid - Hard

138. Refund - Recourses

139. Coreless - Negligent

140. Nymph - Fairy

141. Shortage - Paucity

142. Infamous - Notorious

143. Ideal - Model to be followed

144. Ingenious - Clever at inventing

145. Immune - Exempt

146. Incentive - Stimulation

147. Incessant - Continue

148. Impetuous - Rash

149. Incompatible - Contradictory

150. Inconsequential - In significant

151. Acronym - Word frowned from an

abbreviation

152. Antiquated - Obsolete

153. Arcane - Secret

154. Bowdlerize - To take out words that

might be considered .

improper

155. Catharsis - Outlet for strong nations

156. Deterrent - Restraint of action

157. Extinct - No longer in existence

158. Coeval - Duplicate

159. Damps squib - Unsuccessful attempt

160. Prowess - Bravery

161. Bigamy - Having two wives or

husband lowing

162. Braggadocio - Empty boasting

163. Credence - Credit

164. Slake - Quench

165. Attrition - Decline

166. Bovine - Like on or

167. Appellation - Ghost

168. Baffle - To disconcert

169. Amalgamate - To unite

170. Acumen - Quickness of insight

171. Apathy - Indifference

172. Dirge - Reveal

173. Avocation - A main occupations

174. Fastidious - Finicky

175. Incredulous - Skeptical

176. Culinary - To do with cookery

177. Façade - Front of building

178. Nascent - Initial

179. Sonorous - Sleepy

180. Presage - To fore tell

181. Subjugate - Conquer

182. Yammer - Lament/Grumble

183. Embroil - To get involved in

hostilities

184. Exacerbate - To aggravate

185. Hypothetical - Based on Supposition

186. Incidence - The range of occurance

187. Gargoyle - Stone spout

188. Interim - Temporary

189. Helm - Head

190. Incision - Cut

191. Malaise - Sickness

192. Precipitous - Very steep

193. Propriety - Decorum

194. Soporific - Soothing

195. Upheaval - Radical

196. Patron - One who gives

encouragement others

197. Scavenge - Worthless/person

198. Myriad - Variety

199. Obliterate - To blot out

200. Malediction - Omen

201. Notoriety - Unfavourable known

202. Lachrymose - Mournful

203. Fusillade - Sustain out burst of

criticism

204. Reminiscent - Remembrance

205. Trumpery - Rubbish

206. Expertise - Skill

207. Genesis - Beginning

208. Humane - Kind hearted

209. Compulsion - Being compelled

210. Cynosure - Centre of attraction

211. Dissolute - Immoral

212. Doleful - Mournful

213. Festal - Merry

214. Husting - Election campaigns

215. Lurid - Shocking

216. Mottle - Mark wits sports

217. Outre - Eccentric

218. Mural - A painting on wall

219. Pastel - Light shades or colours

220. Rookie - A new recruit

221. Sentient - Capable of felling

222. Swan/Song - Hast word of a man

223. Smear - Mark

224. Perspicacious - Shrewd

225. Proscribe - Banish

226. Obfuscation - Confusing others

227. Prone - Thrown forward

228. Intrepid - Fearless

229. Vernal - Spring like

230. Gluttony - Greed

231. Incensed - Incited

232. Sizzled - Drunk

233. Vituperate - Abuse

234. Compunction - Regret

235. Obstreperous - Noisy

236. Ostracise - Cut off

237. Deplete - To exhaust

238. Osmosis - Gradual acceptance

239. Viaduct - Bridge

240. Spew - To come forth in a flush

241. Repugnance - Disinclination

242. Alacrity - Hesitatingly

243. Vendetta - Friendship

244. Whim - Desire

245. Penchant - Like

246. Anathema - Something strongly

detested

247. Cavil - Quibble

248. Estrange - Alienate

249. Hansom - Two wheeled carriage

250. Mottled - Having splotches of

colour

251. Parry - Ward off

252. Troglodytic - Resembling a cave man

253. Placid - Calm

254. Commemorate - Remember

255. Deify - Worship

256. Amenities - Privileges

257. Disparity - Unlikeness

258. Barbarian - Uncivilised

259. Lethal - Deadly

260. Serene - Calm

261. Gruesome - Frightful

262. Tyranny - Cruelty

263. Obligatory - Required

224. Connoisseur - Interpreter

265. Impetuous - Rash

266. Nebulous - Vague

267. Wrath - Anger

268. Abandon - Discontinue

269. Bashful - Shy

270. Garner - Collect

271. Verate - Scold

272. Moribund - Dying

273. Bemoan - Lament

274. Spite - Malice

275. Prolific - Fertile

276. Debilitate - Weaken

277. Ostentatious - Showy

278. Affable - Friendly

279. Deflect - Pervert

280. Dawdle - Loiter

281. Exorbitant - Excessive

282. Pivotal - Crucial

283. Vulgar - Coarse

284. Obverse - Opposite

285. Mirth - Merriment

286. Terrific - Terrible

287. Diligent - Industrious

288. Abridge - Shorten

289. Whim - Fancy

290. Dissolute - Immoral

291. Anathema - Curse

292. Niggard - Miser

293. Placate - Appease

294. Abnegation - Self-denial

295. Supervene - Interfere

296. Abrade - Wear off

297. Sanguine - Hopeful

298. Affluent - Prosperous

299. Limp - Falter

300. Infrequent - Sometimes

301. Massacre - Slaughter

302. Belittle - Diminish

303. Revise - Alter

304. Distinguish - Differential

305. Accrue - Impeach

306. Recover - Recoup

307. Admonish - Threaten

308. Gratify - Pacify

309. Penchant - Like

310. Barter - Exchange

311. Unconscionable - Excessive

312. Dank - Dump

313. Bounty - Gift

314. Divvy - Pioneer

315. Range - Expanse

316. Bash - Strike

317. Haggle - Bargain

318. Abstruse - Profound

319. Yob - Aggressive

320. Apogee - Climax

321. Morose - Gloomy

322. Adversity - Misfortune

323. Candid - Frank

324. Ephemeral - Short living

325. Stubborn - Obstinate

326. Prognosis - Forecast

327. Engender - Beget

328. Glib - Smooth

329. Taciturnity - Reserve

330. Apparel - Clothing

331. Doleful - Mournful

332. Efface - Wipe out

333. Blithe - Joyous

334. Errand - Mission

335. Ribald - Vulgar

336. Pertinacious - Determined

337. Admit - Accept

338. Staid - Sedate

339. Lavish - Profuse

340. Elicit - Extract

341. Crave - Solemn

342. Dud - Failure

343. Portray - Draw

344. Invidious - Unpopular

345. Alert - Watchful

346. Majestic - Grand

347. Tarnish - Blemish

348. Artifact - Manmade

349. Vestige - Evidence

350. Ample - Sufficient

351. Ogle - Stare

352. Pilfer - Steal

353. Triumph - Vestry

354. Apportionment - Allotment

355. Ludicrous - Absurd

356. Nemesis - Punishment

357. Lethal - Deadly

358. Gambit - Trick

359. Fad - Fashion

360. Bowdlerise - Censor

361. Infinite - Endless

362. Fade - Wither

363. Baulk - Prevent

364. Ferry - Transport

365. Loquacious - Talkative

366. Tedious - Tiresome

367. Celibate - Bachelor

368. Dearth - Scarcity

369. Obscene - Indecent

370. Deleterious - Harmful

371. Elide - Dodge

372. Authentic - Fectual

373. Pawchial - Narrow minded

374. Kid - Cheat

375. Mystique - Admirable

376. Genre - Kind

377. Resilient - Flexible

378. Dubious - Doubtful

379. Cavil - Quibble

380. Infernal - Devilish

381. Equivocal - Ambiguous

382. Obfuscate - Confuse

383. Reprisal - Retaliation

384. Festal - Merry

385. Asperity - Harshness

386. Traduce - Betray

387. Adept - Proficient

388. Lurid - Shocking

389. Buff - Enthusiastic

390. Bluster - Threat

391. Preen - Groom

392. Brash - Aggressive

393. Admonition - Warning

394. Onerous - Burden some

395. Applaud - Praise

396. Reticence - Reserve

397. Impinge - Strike

398. Tentative - Provisional

399. Obtuse - Blunt

400. Renegade - Rebel

401. Thrift - Economy

402. Teeming - Abounding with

403. Stringent - Strict

404. Prevent - Stop

405. Gorgeous - Dazzling

406. Humbug - Deceit

407. Rectitude - Repair

408. Entangle - Trap

409. Retribution - Punishment

410. Intrinsic - Introvert

411. Appraisal - Estimation

412. Luminary - Famous

413. Stringent - Rigorous

414. Exotic - Unusual

415. Estrange - Alienate

416. Jeremiad - Trouble

417. Whimper - Cry

418. Harass - Annoy

419. Gadfly - Nuisance

420. Hybrid - Gross bred

421. Maim - Disfigure

422. Minimum - Minimal

423. Excruciate - Torture

424. Outse - Eccentric

425. Tedious - Tiresome

426. Assimilate - Absorb

427. Coterie - Group

428. Obeisance - Obedience

429. Fatigue - Weariness

430. Perfidy - Treachery

431. Masticate - Chew

432. Incite - Accuse

433. Superannuated - Retired

434. Endorsement - Commenuation

435. Brash - Rude

436. Decry - Disparage

437. Mollify - Appease

438. Jeopardy - Danger

439. Economise - Save

440. Juvenile - Young

441. Venture - Risk

442. Impertinent - Impudent

443. Impediment - Obstruction

444. Lurid - Sensational

445. Articulate - Distinct

446. Veer - Shift

447. Supercilious - Haughty

448. Demit - Resign

449. Berserk - Wild

450. Grotesque - Fantastic

451. Succulent - Juicy

452. Testify - Witness

453. Ascend - Mount

454. Ostracise - Cut off

455. Forlorn - Uncared

456. Rile - Annoy

457. Laze - Rest

OBJECTIVE QUESTION

1. Lethargy

(A) serenity (B) listlessness

(C) impassivity (D) laxity

2. Prognosis

(A) scheme (B) forecast

(C) preface (D) identification

3. Emaciated

(A) very tall (B) very sleepy

(C) very thin (D) very aged

4. Contract

(A) tract (B) expand

(C) give (D) abridge

5. Inedible

(A) unfit for humane consumption

(B) polluted

(C) vitiated (D) eatable

6. Docile

(A) vague (B) gentle

(C) stupid (D) stubborn

7. Hybrid

(A) crossbred (B) pedigreed

(C) hackneyed (D) unusual

8. Latent

(A) contribute (B) concealed

(C) apparent (D) prompt

9. Erotic

(A) wandering

(B) given to mistakes

(C) difficult (D) amorous

10. Aromatic

(A) crippled (B) fragrant

(C) sentimental (D) stinking

11. Nostalgic

(A) indolent (B) homesick

(C) diseased (D) soothing

12. Sadistic

(A) smart (B) malicious

(C) given to deriving pleasure from Inflicting

pain on others

(D) depressed

13. Enigmatic

(A) displeased (B) puzzling

(C) learned (D) short-sighted

14. Sporadic

(A) epidemic (B) whirling

(C) occasional (D) stagnant

15. Compendium

(A) summary (B) index

(C) reference (D) glossary

16. Histrionic

(A) hypersensitive (B) over dramatic

(C) historically important

(D) inactive

17. Fiasco

(A) Fiascolt (B) failure

(C) festival (D) misfortune

18. Visit

(A) atheletic (B) pompous

(C) manly (D) boastful

19. Amdiorate

(A) to appease (B) to make excuses

(C) to humiliate (D) to improve

20. Homage

(A) excessive humility

(B) show respect and reverence

(C) powerful (D) ultimate completion

21. Licentious

(A) generous (B) gay

(C) hungry (D) immoral (immoral)

22. Ostentatious

(A) wealty (B) talk active

(C) noisy (D) showy

23. Paramount

(A) above others in rank of authority

(B) famous

(C) wide and extensive (D) very important

24. Arbiter

(A) very bitter (B) a priest

(C) one appointed by two parties to settle a

dispute

(D) a despot

25. Didactic

(A) blunt (B) in poetic metre

(C) direct

(D) if the natters of tending

26. Emulate

(A) Imitator (B) imitate

(C) deny (D) question

27. Resume

(A) a new start (B) summary

(C) based of judgment (D) long

28. Tour de force

(A) long journey (B) feat of skill

(C) spectacle (D) show of force

29. Largesse

(A) extravagant (B) bribe

(C) liberal (D) great-size

30. Melange

(A) mixer of medley (B) household

(C) optical illusion (D) desert

31. Debonair

(A) superficial

(B) pleasant and gracious

(C) in high style (D) flighty

32. Pensive

(A) habitually tardy (B) confident

(C) given to quit reflection

(D) affectionate

33. Coup

(A) sudden overthrow of a government

(B) small encloser

(C) acciedent (D) clevery-reply

34. Comps use

(A) assumed attitude (B) liberty

(C) restlessness (D) torn-quality

35. Implicate

(A) to insult (B) doubt

(C) involve (D) make clear

36. Concert

(A) agreement (B) beauty

(C) power

(D) musical-performance

37. Unalloyed

(A) not-connected (B) calm

(C) absolutely pure and complete

(D) inferior

38. Flagging

(A) becoming afraid (B) hesitation

(C) growing weak (D) limping

39. Rectify

(A) to command (B) destroy

(C) correct (D) to built

40. Incitement

(A) strip up (B) calm

(C) stimulate (D) noise

41. Devoid

(A) stupid (B) lacking

(C) evasive (D) hopeless

42. Resolved

(A) summarized (B) dispelled

(C) strengthened (D) tangled

43. Privy

(A) dishonest (B) cautious

(C) secretive (D) quit

44. Hallowed

(A) old (B) decayed

(C) sacred (D) mellowed

45. Bridle

(A) to bow (B) insult

(C) show-anger (D) criticize

46. Slothful

(A) tat (B) stubborn

(C) lazy (D) ignorment

47. Lest

(A) unless (B) but

(C) fear (D) anything but that

48. Cite

(A) to memories (B) sec clearly

(C) point out with a finger

(D) quote

49. Respite

(A) to cut off (B) arouse or strip up

(C) perceive the inner nature of a thing

(D) commerce

50. Parasite

(A) disease (B) a loss of motion

(C) one that clings (D) exterminator

51. Apposite

(A) appropriate (B) highly unpleasant

(C) foolish (D) exterminator

52. Glean

(A) to-gather bit by bit (B) speak

(C) to discover (D) to polish

53. Barge

(A) to-thrust forward (B) to-brag

(C) to swell (D) to oppose

54. Drab

(A) dull or colourless (B) tired

(C) discouraged (D) shabby

55. Wield

(A) to throw

(B) to use with full effect (C) to grasp

(D) to cut

56. Wreak

(A) to twist

(B) to emit an unpleasant

(C) to inflict (D) to sweet

57. Cryptic

(A) a puzzle (B) silence

(C) precise (D) vault

58. Elude

(A) to evade (B) to omit or leave out

(C) to make mention of (D) deceive

59. Compound

(A) to emphasize (B) to confuse

(C) to put together (D) to compress

60. Beguile

(A) to charm (B) to become shy

(C) to flatter (D) to smile at

61. Submerge

(A) to walk on (B) to sink

(C) to appear (D) to join together

62. Placate

(A) to flatten out (B) to pacify

(C) to annoy (D) to make sure

63. Augury

(A) dispute (B) altar

(C) place of refuge (D) omen

64. Effusion

(A) shocking (B) exclamation

(C) compensation (D) pouring forth

65. Elated

(A) debased (B) respectful

(C) extremely happy (D) charitable

66. Emancipate

(A) set-free (B) exist

(C) correct morally (D) restrain

67. Enigma

(A) reply (B) puzzling

(C) praise (D) sharp

68. Estranged

(A) difficult (B) heavy

(C) milt (D) separated

69. Exhort

(A) urge (B) to give examples

(C) prevent (D) condemn

70. Carcass

(A) mind (B) association

(C) soul (D) dead body

71. Contingency

(A) autonomous (B) independence

(C) originality (D) conditionality

72. Disparage

(A) command (B) exalt

(C) undervalue (D) shallow

73. Gluttony

(A) satisfaction (B) beatitude

(C) sadness (D) greedy

74. Ingenuous

(A) sly (B) honest (C) wily (D) prepare

75. Kindred

(A) foreigners (B) similar

(C) disconnection (D) enemy

76. Ravish

(A) accumulate (B) preserve

(C) uphold (D) misuse

77. Meddle

(A) disregard (B) interfere

(C) overlook (D) free

78. Repugnance

(A) affection (B) disinclination

(C) like (D) approve

79. Admonition

(A) weapon (B) warning

(C) preamble (D) alarm

80. Baleful

(A) doubtful (B) virtual

(C) deadly (D) headless

81. Banal

(A) philosophical (B) original

(C) headless (D) commonplace

82. Baneful

(A) generous (B) kindly

(C) ruinous (D) severity

83. Benign

(A) tenfold (B) peaceful

(C) gentle (D) wavering

84. Bountiful

(A) pretty (B) generous

(C) shameful (D) rude

85. Brazen

(A) shameless (B) quick

(C) modest (D) pleasant

86. Cache

(A) lock (B) hiding place

(C) tide (D) automobile

87. Cacophony

(A) discordant (B) dance

(C) applause (D) roaster

88. Candid

(A) vague (B) secretive

(C) frank (D) anxious

89. Cohesion

(A) independence (B) sticking together

(C) shift (D) climbing

90. Fictitious

(A) false (B) fraud

(C) foul (D) flattering

91. Obscene

(A) dirty (B) unhealthy

(C) indecent (D) unwanted

92. Gall

(A) bitterness (B) poison

(C) sour (D) taste

93. Haughty

(A) tall (B) proud

(C) careless (D) casual

94. Breach

(A) break (B) slander

(C) uncertain (D) restrict

95. Cajole

(A) scold (B) intimidate

(C) persuade (D) gaze

96. Obscure

(A) famous (B) well-known

(C) unknown (D) prevalent

97. Rash

(A) rush (B) hurry

(C) unthoughtful (D) mediated

98. Handful

(A) few, little (B) useless

(C) useful (D) powerless

99. Refund

(A) deduct (B) receive

(C) distribute (D) reimburse

100. Shortage

(A) populous (B) prosperous

(C) notorious (D) deciduous (E) paucity

101. Infamous

(A) populous (B) deciduous

(C) prosperious (D) notorious

102. Incentive

(A) objective (B) goad

(C) stimulation (D) simulation

103. Impetuous

(A) rash (B) viol ant

(C) freezing (D) contradictory

104. Incompatible

(A) capable (B) reasonable

(C) faculty (D) contradictory

105. Inconsequential

(A) disorderly (B) insignificant

(C) subsequent (D) faulty

106. Acronym

(A) poem of sorrow (B) similar meaning

(C) word formed from an

(D) abbreviation

107. Antiquated

(A) Existing since old times

(B) without a name

(C) obsolete

(D) coming before its five

108. Deterrent

(A) cleansing (B) define

(C) restrain of action (D) worming

109. Extinct

(A) dull (B) wonderful

(C) no longer in existence

(D) still in

110. Coeval

(A) of the same age (B) duplicate

(C) counterfoil (D) corresponding

111. Damp squib

(A) insignificant happening

(B) an old technique (C) unsuccessful attempt

(D) short, shrill cry

112. Slake

(A) rub (B) sharpen (C) quench (D) erase

113. Attrition

(A) attraction (B) suffering

(C) decline (D) friction

114. Bovine

(A) an expert (B) like on ox

(C) meat extract (D) dim-witted

115. Credence

(A) religion or personal

(B) reliance on the truth of something

(C) guide (D) simplicity

Baffle

(A) to discount (B) tease

(C) strike (D) send away

116. Apathy

(A) anger (B) lack of confidence

(C) odd behavior (D) indifference

117. Avocation

(A) the pleading of a legal cause

(B) contradiction (C) a man occupation

(D) a side a side interest

118. Culinary

(A) creative (B) to do with cookery

(C) delicious (D) fragrant

119. Facade

(A) hilly way (B) exact copy

(C) aspect (D) front of a building

120. Sonorous

(A) sleepy (B) loud (C) bright (D) heavy

121. Presage

(A) to foretell (B) assume

(C) make ready (D) consider

122. Subjugate

(A) to capitulate (B) conquer

(C) cause to wither (D) confuse

123. Yammer

(A) strike (B) lament/grumble

(C) whimper (D) shiver

124. Exacerbate

(A) to aggravate (B) bright out

(C) throw up (D) wear away

125. Malaise

(A) sickness (B) curse

(C) spite (D) stagnation

126. Soporific

(A) impressive (B) soothing

(C) merry (D) lethargic

127. Upheaval

(A) outcome (B) slow change

(C) up warm turn (D) radical change

128. Myriad

(A) bright (B) imaginary

(C) very great number (D) variety

129. Obliterate

(A) to bolt out (B) slow down

(C) block up (D) decline

130. Genesis

(A) beginning (B) style

(C) movement (D) relevant

131. Humane

(A) human species (B) kind-hearted

(C) destitute (D) humorous

132. Compulsion

(A) joy (B) being compelled

(C) danger

(D) the state of excitement

133. Dissolute

(A) immoral (B) honest

(C) repulsive (D) distant

134. Pastel

(A) light shades or colour

(B) attempt

(C) darks lade (D) conflict

135. Rookie

(A) an old man (B) a new recruit

(C) a fighter (D) a wrestler

136. Smear

(A) mark (B) avoid

(C) quarrel (D) encourage

137. Perspicacious

(A) clear (B) hazy

(C) she ward (D) shrewd

138. Proscribe

(A) allow (B) prescribe

(C) banish (D) advance

139. Vernal

(A) luxuriant (B) spring like

(C) scale (D) dirty

140. Ostracize

(A) welcome (B) include

(C) expendite (D) cut off

141. Fiasco

(A) strength (B) success

(C) failure (D) hope

142. Spew

(A) throw in winter (B) split

(C) to come forth in a flush

(D) take ups like as spell

143. Penchant

(A) disability (B) like

(C) eagerness (D) dislike

144. Cavil

(A) munch (B) quibble

(C) amuse (D) appreciate

145. Estrange

(A) endanger (B) to be come puzzling

(C) miscalculate (D) alienate

146. Hansom

(A) man's clock

(B) elaborate serving dish

(C) gardening toll (D) two-wheeled carriage

147. Mottled

(A) dirty (B) full of holes

(C) pock-marked

(D) having-splotches of colour

148. Parry

(A) cut away bit by bit (B) pierce

(C) to reject (D) ward off

149. Troglodytic

(A) cadaverous (B) ominous

(C) unbridled

(D) resembling - a eave man

150. Wondrous

(A) winning (B) roaming

(C) marvelous (D) forceful

151. Pragmatic

(A) practical (B) wise

(C) intelligent (D) proper

152. Insolent

(A) insulting (B) wasteful

(C) hard (D) difficult

153. Debenture

(A) fixed deposit (B) liabilities

(C) loan certificate (D) share

154. Ally

(A) competent (B) accomplice

(C) counterpart (D)

unknown

155. Dreary

(A) cheerful (B) cheerful

(C) hard (D) gloomy

156. Bizarre

(A) normal (B) eccentric

(C) young (D) fair

157. Zenith

(A) nadir (B) minimum

(C) peak (D) plant

158. Prolific

(A) plenty (B) competent

(C) predominant (D) fertile

159. Atrocity

(A) endurance (B) hatred

(C) fortitude (D) cruelty

160. Bounty

(A) gift (B) donation

(C) pleasure (D) bribe

161. Mawkish

(A) sentimental (B) true

(C) devious (D) carefree

162. Knavery

(A) cowardice (B) dishonesty

(C) stupidity (D) heroism

163. Obese

(A) thin (B) corpulent

(C) fishy (D) rigid

164. Random

(A) superficial (B) inert

(C) haphazard (D) exemplary

165. Tangible

(A) savoury (B) substantial

(C) momentous (D) memorable

166. Canny

(A) obstinate (B) stout

(C) handsome (D) clever

167. Judicious

(A) prudent (B) imprudent

(C) quit (D) composed

168. Spasmodic

(A) unique (B) generic

(C) erratic (D) superfluous

169. Eager

(A) clever (B) enthusiastic

(C) curious (D) devoted

170. Placid

(A) clear (B) calm

(C) enjoyable (D) dull

171. Commemorate

(A) boast (B) remember

(C) manipulate (D) harmonize

172. Deify

(A) face (B) worship

(C) flatter (D) challenge

173. Amenities

(A) pageantries (B) privileges

(C) facilities (D) courtesies

174. Disparity

(A) injustice (B) unlikeness

(C) partiality (D) distortion

175. Barbarian

(A) Arrogant (B) impolite

(C) uncivilized (D) unkind

176. Lethal

(A) unlawful (B) deadly

(C) sluggish (D) smooth

177. Serene

(A) solemn (B) meak

(C) delicate (D) calm

178. Gruesome

(A) hateful (B) painful

(C) tragic (D) frightful

179. Secure

(A) secret (B) comfortable

(C) safe (D) independent

180. Tyranny

(A) misrule (B) power

(C) madness (D) cruelty

181. Obligatory

(A) useful (B) required

(C) stubborn (D) agreeable

182. Connoisseur

(A) ignorant (B) interpreter

(C) delinquent (D) lover of art

183. Impetuous

(A) violent (B) resourceful

(C) pleasing (D) rash

184. Nebulous

(A) tiny (B) vague

(C) insignificant (D) inadequate

185. Wrath

(A) jealousy (B) hatred

(C) anger (D) violence

186. Abandon

(A) abscond (B) discontinue

(C) neglect (D) condense

187. Bashful

(A) vigilant (B) confident

(C) shy (D) hopeful

188. Garner

(A) destitute (B) decorate

(C) preserve (D) collect

189. Lethargy

(A) laxity (B) impassivity

(C) serenity (D) listlessness

190. Vacate

(A) scold (B) judge

(C) downgrade (D) deny

191. Moribund

(A) stagnant (B) gloomy

(C) dying (D) superfluous

192. Rebate

(A) loss (B) refund

(C) compensation (D) discount

193. Bemoan

(A) lament (B) soothe

(C) denounce (D) loathe

194. Spite

(A) concern (B) admiration

(C) malice (D) in difference

195. Prolific

(A) plenty (B) competent

(C) fertile (D) predominant

196. Debilitate

(A) weaken (B) attack

(C) surmount (D) destroy

197. Ostentatious

(A) pretty (B) modest

(C) showy (D) flagrant

198. Affable

(A) friendly (B) cheerful

(C) helpful (D) neutral

199. Deflect

(A) frustrate (B) cheat

(C) pervert (D) depress

200. Dawdle

(A) assess (B) evaluate

(C) fickle (D) loiter

201. Exorbitant

(A) odd (B) ridiculous

(C) excessive (D) threatening

202. Pivotal

(A) movable (B) crucial

(C) internal (D) mechanical

203. Vulgar

(A) thoughtless (B) un king

(C) coarse (D) illiterate

204. Obverse

(A) bitter (B) reverse

(C) opposite (D) adverse

205. Mirth

(A) sorrow (B) enthusiasm

(C) adventure (D) merriment

206. Terrific

(A) big (B) excellent

(C) tragic (D) terrible

207. Diligent

(A) intelligent (B) energetic

(C) modest (D) industries

208. Abridge

(A) abort (B) span

(C) shorten (D) cross

209. Whim

(A) fancy (B) clumsy

(C) derive (D) strange behavior

210. Dissolute

(A) distant (B) repulsive

(C) honest (D) immoral

211. False

(A) defective (B) untrue

(C) incorrect (D) inaccurate

212. Anathema

(A) religious chant (B) pun

(C) musical sub (D) curse

213. Niggard

(A) miser (B) loyal

(C) divine (D) shrewd

214. Placate

(A) pity (B) embroil (C) appears (D) amuse

215. Abnegation

(A) self denial (B) self sacrifice

(C) self sacrifice (D) self critic use

216. Supervene

(A) ensue (B) interfere

(C) displace (D) precede

217. Abrade

(A) scold (B) attach

(C) wear off (D) twist

218. Sanguine

(A) clever (B) proud

(C) hopeful (D) modest

219. Affluent

(A) prosperous (B) poor

(C) talkative (D) close

220. Limp

(A) kneel (B) bend

(C) falter (D) stoop

221. Infrequent

(A) never (B) usual

(C) rare (D) sometimes

222. Massacre

(A) stab (B) slaughter

(C) murder (D) assassinate

223. Belittle

(A) diminish (B) mock

(C) disparage (D) scoff

224. Revise

(A) edit (B) alter

(C) correct (D) reconsider

225. Distinguish

(A) darken (B) abolish

(C) defensible (D) confuse

226. Accuse

(A) absolve (B) exonerate

(C) vindicate (D) impeach

227. Recover

(A) recoup (B) revive

(C) heal (D) return

228. Admonish

(A) threaten (B) praise

(C) appeal (D) support

229. Gratify

(A) frank (B) appreciate

(C) pacify (D) indulge

230. Penchant

(A) like (B) eagerness

(C) disability (D) dislike

231. Barter

(A) deal (B) return

(C) lend (D) exchange

232. Unconscionable

(A) distasteful (B) unmanageable

(C) excessive (D) Unmindful

233. Terminate

(A) suspend (B) end

(C) dismiss (D) interrupt

234. Dank

(A) dangerous (B) ugly

(C) plunder (D) damp

235. Bounty

(A) donation (B) gift

(C) pleasure (D) reward

236. Divvy

(A) selfless (B) foolish

(C) follower (D) pioneer

237. Object

(A) disobey (B) challenge

(C) deny (D) disapprove

238. Range

(A) level (B) expanse

(C) grade (D) standing

239. Bash

(A) strike (B) neglect

(C) ignore (D) embrace

240. Haggle

(A) post pone (B) accept

(C) bargain (D) reject

241. Abstruse

(A) awful (B) irrelevant

(C) shallow (D) profound

242. Yob

(A) annoyed (B) intelligent

(C) humble (D) aggressive

243. Apogee

(A) climax (B) diseased

(C) calm (D) disappointed

244. Morose

(A) gloomy (B) beginning

(C) middle (D) bottom

245. Adversity

(A) crisis (B) misfortune

(C) failure (D) helplessness

246. Candid

(A) rude (B) impertinent

(C) blunt (D) frank

247. Ephemeral

(A) unreal (B) mythical

(C) short-living (D) artificial

248. Stubborn

(A) easy (B) obstinate

(C) willing (D) pliable

249. Prognosis

(A) identification (B) preface

(C) forecast (D) scheme

250. Engender

(A) confound (B) suffer

(C) sacrifice (D) beget

251. Glib

(A) smooth (B) indifferent

(C) gainful (D) rough

252. Taciturnity

(A) reserve (B) hesitation

(C) changeableness (D) dominion

253. Apparel

(A) appearance (B) clothing

(C) confidence (D) manner

254. Doleful

(A) colourful (B) jovial

(C) bright (D) mournful

255. Efface

(A) wipe out (B) weaken

(C) insult (D) repair

256. Blithe

(A) graceful (B) joyous

(C) giddy (D) other worldly

257. Errand

(A) foolishness (B) mission

(C) misadventure (D) error

258. Ribald

(A) vulgar (B) attractive

(C) refined (D) indifferent

259. Pertinacious

(A) defensive (B) humble

(C) determined (D) delicate

260. Admit

(A) decide (B) realize

(C) accept (D) commit

261. Staid

(A) depressive (B) sedate

(C) back work (D) dull

262. Perilous

(A) uncertain (B) agreeable

(C) talkative (D) dangerous

263. Lavish

(A) profuse (B) showy

(C) gay (D) core force

264. Elicit

(A) induce (B) extract

(C) divulge (D) instill

265. Grace

(A) formidable (B) bitter

(C) pregnant (D) solemn

266. Dud

(A) failure (B) foolishness

(C) sickness (D) negligence

267. Portray

(A) communicate (B) paint

(C) express (D) draw

268. Invidious

(A) weak (B) unpopular

(C) flourishing (D) starving

269. Alert

(A) smart (B) active

(C) watchful (D) live

270. Anapestic

(A) attractive (B) extraordinary

(C) grand (D) interesting

271. Faith

(A) proof (B) belief

(C) repose (D) trust

272. Tarnish

(A) ornate (B) blemish

(C) destroy (D) scrub

273. Artifact

(A) synthetic (B) manmade

(C) natural (D) exact copy

274. Vestige

(A) inventing (B) example

(C) evidence (D) experiment

275. Ample

(A) sufficient (B) swift

(C) detailed (D) huge

276. Ogle

(A) complain (B) mix

(C) separate (D) stare

277. Pilfer

(A) destroy (B) damage

(C) steal (D) snatch

278. Triumph

(A) joy (B) excitement

(C) gain (D) victory

279. Deplete

(A) destroy (B) finish

(C) exhaust (D) vanish

280. Apportionment

(A) allotment (B) bestowal

(C) delivery (D) presentation

281. Dear

(A) due (B) close

(C) costly (D) young

282. Predict

(A) explain (B) foretell

(C) assert (D) observe

283. Ludicrous

(A) absurd (B) clear

(C) simple (D) dismal

284. Nemesis

(A) victory (B) adventure

(C) reward (D) punishment

285. Lethal

(A) dreary (B) dreadful

(C) deadly (D) strange

286. Gambit

(A) expression (B) trick

(C) explanation (D) appeal

287. Fad

(A) charity (B) weakness

(C) fashion (D) folly

288. Bowdlerize

(A) dictate (B) persuade

(C) confuse (D) censer

289. Infinite

(A) strange (B) endless

(C) indefinite (D) vague

290. Fade

(A) suffer (B) fall

(C) wither (D) lose

291. Baulk

(A) identify (B) prevent

(C) encourage (D) verify

292. Ferry

(A) bargain (B) celebrate

(C) transport (D) drown

293. Loquacious

(A) sad (B) secretaries

(C) quiet (D) talkative

294. Tedious

(A) painful (B) troublesome

(C) lengthy (D) tiresome

295. Celibate

(A) saint (B) widower

(C) bachelor (D) teetotaler

296. Dearth

(A) decrease (B) loss

(C) reduction (D) scarcity

297. Expose

(A) open (B) reveal

(C) declare (D) conceal

298. Obscene

(A) objectionable (B) indecent

(C) displeasing (D) condemnable

299. Deleterious

(A) morose (B) devious

(C) harmful (D) remorseful

300. Elude

(A) confuse (B) dodge

(C) despair (D) mislead

301. Authentic

(A) apparent (B) intricate

(C) stable (D) factual

302. Uniformity

(A) routine (B) continuity

(C) stability (D) consistency

303. Duller

(A) stubborn (B) stupid

(C) gentle (D) vague

304. Parochial

(A) reluctant (B) narrow-minded

(C) troublesome (D) gloomy

305. Kid

(A) regulate (B) divert

(C) entertain (D) cheat

306. Mystique

(A) fame (B) reputation

(C) admirable quality (D) popularity

307. Genre

(A) mature (B) kind

(C) story (D) gender

308. Resilient

(A) flexible (B) proud

(C) separable (D) rigid

309. Dubious

(A) straight (B) sincere

(C) zig-zag (D) doubtful

310. Cavil

(A) appreciate (B) amuse

(C) quibble (D) much

311. Infernal

(A) hateful (B) exciting

(C) devilish (D) damaging

312. Equivocal

(A) quarrelsome (B) feasible

(C) ambiguous (D) reasonable

313. Obfuscate

(A) cornets (B) confuse

(C) remove (D) push

314. Reprisal

(A) appreciation (B) retaliation

(C) assessment

(D) compensation

315. Festal

(A) serious (B) sad

(C) merry (D) noisy

316. Asperity

(A) harshness (B) hope

(C) slander (D) trouble

317. Concise

(A) strong (B) solid

(C) brief (D) small

318. Traduce

(A) harden (B) force

(C) build (D) betray

319. Adept

(A) intelligent (B) sufficient

(C) proficient (D)

professional

320. Lurid

(A) happy (B) abundant

(C) bright (D) shocking

321. Buff

(A) slave (B) enthusiast

(C) clown (D) simpleton

322. Bluster

(A) abuse (B) tolerate

(C) suffer (D) threat

323. Preen

(A) redeem (B) groom

(C) ponder (D) prick

324. Brash

(A) slow (B) cultured

(C) aggressive (D) humble

325. Admonition

(A) warning (B) panders

(C) amazement (D) award

326. Onerous

(A) difficult (B) awesome

(C) burdensome (D) dutiful

327. Applaud

(A) feather (B) pray

(C) praise (D) request

328. Indemnify

(A) picture (B) envision

(C) notice (D) recognize

329. Reticence

(A) reserve (B) sincerity

(C) frankness (D) generosity

330. Conceal

(A) steal (B) hide

(C) avoid (D) keep

331. Rectify

(A) connect (B) mend

(C) resolve (D) solve

332. Impinge

(A) soak (B) ridicule

(C) argue (D) strike

333. Tentative

(A) unreliable (B) current

(C) provisional (D) final

334. Obtuse

(A) distant (B) blunt

(C) excessive (D) vague

335. Renegade

(A) rebel (B) substitute

(C) informer (D) reformer

336. Recollect

(A) remember (B) revive

(C) memorize (D) recover

337. Thrift

(A) wickedness (B) miserliness

(C) economy (D) extravagance

338. Teeming

(A) encroaching (B) abounding with

(C) surrounding (D) working together

339. Stringent

(A) Tense (B) stringy

(C) strict (D) causing to shrink

340. Prevent

(A) Restrict (B) stop

(C) interrupt (D) obstruct

341. Gorgeous

(A) refined (B) tasteful

(C) elegant (D) dazzling

342. Humbug

(A) deceit (B) desire

(C) craving (D) illusion

343. Improvement

(A) promotion (B) advancement

(C) betterment (D) preference

344. Restitute

(A) help (B) avenge

(C) revenge (D) repair

345. Entangle

(A) confuse (B) trap

(C) perplex (D) submerge

346. Restitution

(A) contempt (B) revenge

(C) punishment (D) discount

347. Intrinsic

(A) introvert (B) intricate

(C) complicated (D) secret

348. Appraisal

(A) estimation (B) praise

(C) approval (D) investigation

349. Luminary

(A) bight (B) lightning

(C) famous (D) dashing

350. Stringent

(A) shrill (B) rigorous

(C) dry (D) strained

351. Exotic

(A) beautiful (B) colourful

(C) excellent (D) unusual

352. Estrange

(A) puzzling (B) endanger

(C) alienate (D) miscalculate

353. Jeremiad

(A) friction (B) incident

(C) trouble (D) accident

354. Whimper

(A) prevent (B) cry

(C) instigate (D) pacify

355. Harass

(A) grieve (B) injure

(C) excite (D) annoy

356. Gadfly

(A) horror (B) nuisance

(C) gain (D) blessing

357. Hybrid

(A) unusual (B) hackneyed

(C) pedigreed (D) crossbred

358. Maim

(A) disfigure (B) slit

(C) severs (D) slash

359. Minimum

(A) little (B) lowest

(C) minimal (D) meager

360. Excruciate

(A) refine (B) torture

(C) extract (D) imprison

361. Outer

(A) fair (B) rational

(C) real (D) eccentric

362. Tiresome

(A) tedious (B) painful

(C) troublesome (D) lengthy

363. Assimilate

(A) absorb (B) arrange

(C) receive (D) assemble

364. Coterie

(A) mob (B) group

(C) family (D) institution

365. Obeisance

(A) insult (B) obedience

(C) indifference (D) disrespect

366. Fatigue

(A) weariness (B) sweating

(C) tension (D) drowsiness

367. Perfidy

(A) debauchery (B) deceit

(C) treachery (D) conceit

368. Masticate

(A) devour (B) drink (C) chew (D) swallow

369. Indict

(A) accuse (B) condemn

(C) allege (D) reprimand

370. Superannuated

(A) accepted (B) senile

(C) retired (D) experienced

371. Endorsement

(A) reprimand (B) censure

(C) commendation (D) reproach

372. Stamina

(A) endurance (B) intensity

(C) eagerness (D) energy

373. Brash

(A) invective (B) rude

(C) abusive (D) superficial

374. Decry

(A) deviate (B) despoil

(C) demure (D) disparage

375. Mollify

(A) chastise (B) testify

(C) rebuke (D) appease

376. Recall

(A) speak (B) receive

(C) face (D) remember

377. Jeopardy

(A) magic (B) adventure

(C) enmity (D) danger

378. Economize

(A) accumulate (B) minimize

(C) save (D) reduce

379. Jeopardy

(A) magic (B) adventure

(C) enmity (D) danger

380. Juvenile

(A) hidden (B) young

(C) humorous (D) tedious

381. Venture

(A) entrust (B) risk

(C) travel (D) adventure

382. Impertinent

(A) impudent (B) skeptical

(C) thoughtless (D) irritable

383. Impediment

(A) passage (B) obstruction

(C) fateful (D) destruction

384. Lurid

(A) sensational (B) old

(C) obscene (D) pale

385. Masterpiece

(A) sample (B) warder

(C) miracle (D) model

386. Alert

(A) watchful (B) intelligent

(C) observant (D) energetic

387. Articulate

(A) distinct (B) aggressive

(C) way word (D) confuted

388. Veer

(A) shift (B) dominate

(C) delegate (D) concentrate

389. Supercilious

(A) indifferent (B) annoyed

(C) haughty (D) angry

390. Demit

(A) primate (B) judge

(C) appoint (D) resign

391. Berserk

(A) clever (B) morose

(C) cheerful (D) wild

392. Grotesque

(A) fantastic (B) exaggerated

(C) colourful (D) pompous

393. Counsel

(A) correct (B) publish

(C) oppose (D) advise

394. Succulent

(A) fluid (B) sucking

(C) juicy (D) sweet

395. Testify

(A) witness (B) describe

(C) recognize (D) appreciate

396. Ascend

(A) leap (B) mount

(C) deviate (D) grow

397. Ostracize

(A) cutoff (B) expedite

(C) welcome (D) include

398. Forlorn

(A) uncared (B) funny

(C) fearful (D) fortunate

399. Rile

(A) drag (B) agree

(C) pleas (D) annoy

400. Laze

(A) abdicate (B) rest

(C) warts (D) wander

401. Ugly

(A) fearful (B) hateful

(C) evil some (D) repulsive

402. Effete

(A) affected (B) injured

(C) feeble (D) sick

403. Sloppy

(A) drink (B) careless

(C) tired (D) untrustworthy

404. Harbinger

(A) pilot (B) forerunner

(C) steward (D) messenger

405. Indolence

(A) leniency (B) relocation

(C) laziness (D) stagnation

406. Accentuated

(A) projected (B) exhibited

(C) sharpened (D) mitigated

407. Disrupt

(A) deny (B) refute

(C) break (D) join

408. Sumptuous

(A) lavish (B) fancy

(C) meager (D) irritable

ANTONYMS

1. Accepted - Rejected

2. Anger - Approval

3. Loved - Hated

4. Obey - Disobey

5. Outwit - Defeat

6. Alleviation - Aggravation

7. Receded - Advanced

8. Extrovert - Introvert

9. Virtuous - Vicious

10. Urban - Rural

11. Genuine - Bogus

12. Militant - Pacifist

13. Ruthless - Merciful

14. Erudite - Ignorant

15. Churlish - Cultured

16. Latent - Obvious

17. Antipathy - Fondness

18. Deviate - Follow

19. Vividly - Unimpressively

20. Releases - Confine

21. Morose - Cheerful

22. Inspired - Dispirited

23. Cynical - Mature

24. Malevolent - Kindly

25. Autonomous - Dependent

26. Baffle - Make way

27. Blithe - Joyless

28. Brazen - Shy

29. Extravagant - Economical

30. Desultory - Pertinent

31. Debonair - Awkward

32. Ecstasy - Misery

33. Embellish - Disfigure

34. Euphoria - Lethargy

35. Exhilarate - Depress

36. Exhume - Enter

37. Exalt - Depreciate

38. Extrinsic - Inherent

39. Eulogistic - Critical

40. Inevitable - Uncertain

41. Facsimile - Original

42. Fervent - Apathetic

43. Fluster - Arrange

44. Abundant - Infertile

45. Felicitous - Inappropriate

46. Glossy - Dull

47. Hybrid - Purebred

48. Hypothesis - Fact

49. Ingenuity - Dullness

50. Isolation - Association

51. Invincible - Conquerable

52. Malign - Praise

53. Instill - Extract

54. Esoteric - Familiar

55. Ponderous - Simple

56. Nominal - Huge

57. Parallelism - Divergence

58. Antiquity - Recent

59. Swear - Deny

60. Virtuous - Vicious

61. Sophisticated - Rustic

62. Exonerate - Accuse

63. Husbandry - Misters hood

64. Laudatory - Defamatory

65. Neophyte - Old

66. Bestial - Noble

67. Compliant - Adamant

68. Quell - Incite

69. Avidity - Carelessness

70. Bawdy - Decent

71. Odious - Fleas ant

72. Serene - Agitated

73. Immaculate - Untidy

74. Expurgate - Admit

75. Turgid - Clean

76. Laudation - Criticism

77. Reprimand - Encourage

78. Gullible - Rigid

79. Rectitude - Deception

80. Clemency - Intolerance

81. Dogmatic - Unscrupulous

82. Progress - Reversion

83. Taciturnity - Reciprocity

84. Synchronised - Discordant

85. Urbanity - Rustic

86. Incarcerate - Liberate

87. Laceration - Healing

88. Annularity - Vertical

89. Pretentious - Humble

90. Considerable - Inadequate

91. Deserter - Loyalist

92. Inquisitive - Uninterested

93. Gratify - Frustrate

94. Wane - Prosper

95. Shrill - Muffled

96. Wavering - Straight

97. Fabulous - Poor

98. Erratic - Right

99. Endow - Dispossess

100. Polemic - Agreement

101. Mundane - Heavenly

102. Furtive - Straight

103. Objective - Personal

104. Extant - Destroyed

105. Ephemeral - Permanent

106. Strident - Pleasant

107. Fecud - Barren

108. Outstrip - Follow

109. Corpulence - Slender

110. Mitigate - Worsen

111. Dilettante - Stupid

112. Languid - Cheerful

113. Dastard - Brave

114. Impeccable - Faulty

115. Morose - Cheerful

116. Clarity - Confusion

117. Bridge - Divide

118. Auspicious - Unfavourable

119. Frugal - Extravagant

120. Laudable - Blameful

121. Stagnant - Mobile

122. Deleterious - Nourishing

123. Pernicious - Healthy

124. Predicament - Fantasy

125. Relinquish - Stick to

126. Retrogressive - Progressive

127. Vivacious - Liquid

128. Voluntary - Involuntary

129. Brilliant - Dull

130. Labyrinthine - Straight

131. Tyro - Virtuoso

132. Onrush - Obstruction

133. Flamboyant - Quiet

134. Demented - Calm

135. Insolent - Humble

136. Copious - Little

137. Nostalgic - Airy

138. Heterogeneous - Homogeneous

139. Inhibit - Activate

140. Wholesome - Weak

141. Ardous - Fragile

142. Melancholy - Cheerful

143. Candid - Taciturn

144. Analogous - Dissimilar

145. Devious - Direct

146. Turbulence - Calmness

147. Antediluvian - Modern

148. Chimerical - Realistic

149. Arduous - Easy

150. Dank - Dry

151. Vanguard - Rear

152. Dastard - Hero

153. Austerity - Lenience

154. Cozen - Treat honestly

155. Debonair - Awkward

156. Blanch - Darken

157. Audacious - Cowardly

158. Husbandry - Wastefulness

159. Deleterious - Harmless

160. Anathematise - Bless

161. Antithesis - Similarity

162. Deferential - Disrespectful

163. Exhume - Inter

164. Ulterior - Stated

165. Carven - Brave

166. Euphonious - Strident

167. Gaucherie - Tact

168. Grandiose - Simple

169. Hibernal - Regular

170. Peer - Unequal

171. Gnome - Goint

172. Moot - Not disputable

173. Callous - Soft

174. Haggard - Plump

175. Capacious - Confining

176. Laconic - Verbose

177. Capricious - Steadfast

178. Kith - Strangers

179. Hegira - Return

180. Corte blanche - Restriction

181. Lackadaisical - Ambitious

182. Chaffing - Serious

183. Objurgating - Praise

184. Nefarious - Benign

185. Neophyte - Veteran

186. Noisome - Fragrant

187. Fantastic - Real

188. Obloquy - Praise

189. Churlish - Courteous

190. Puissant - Weak

191. Dainty - Coarse

192. Gasconade - Modesty

193. Probity - Corruption

194. Defile - Purity

195. Prim - Informal

196. Pulchritude - Ugliness

197. Scurrilous - Decent

198. Sacerdotal - Layman

199. Demure - Indecorous

200. Rubicund - Pallid

201. Rueful - Impertinent

202. Derogatory - Praising

Objective Question

1. Accepted

(A) followed (B) noted (C) provided

(D) considered (E) Rejected

2. Anger

(A) party (B) happiness (C) approval

(D) love (E) joy

3. Loved

(A) refused (B) defamed (C) distracted

(D) averted (E) hated

4. Obey

(A) attract (B) disobey (C) repel

(D) diffuse (E) None

5. Outwit

(A) laugh (B) victory (C) defeat

(D) win (E) None

6. Alleviation

(A) lessening (B) magnification

(C) intensify (D) aggravation

7. Receded

(A) bloomed (B) advanced

(C) increased (D) rebuilt

8. Transparent

(A) translucent (B) vague

(C) bland (D) opaque

9. Extrovert

(A) boaster (B) mixer

(C) introvert (D) social

10. Virtuous

(A) vicious (B) vulgar

(C) miserly (D) insincere

11. Genuine

(A) rotten (B) bogus

(C) unsound (D) impure

12. Militant

(A) religious (B) spiritual

(C) combative (D) pacifist

13. Unruly

(A) curies (B) obedient

(C) intelligent (D) indifferent

14. Ruthless

(A) militant (B) might

(C) majestic (D) merciful

15. Erudite

(A) ignorant (B) unknown

(C) illiterate (D) unfamiliar

16. Churlish

(A) young (B) cultured

(C) cowardly (D) accommodating

17. Latent

(A) hidden (B) forbidding

(C) obvious (D) artificial

18. Antipathy

(A) fondles (B) indifference

(C) willingness (D) liking

19. Deviate

(A) obliviate (B) break

(C) locate (D) follow

20. Releases

(A) liberates (B) closes

(C) confines (D) provides

21. Overwhelmed

(A) inspired (B) dispirited

(C) disillusioned (D) sceptical

22. Cynical

(A) mature (B) eccentric

(C) naïve (D) crazy

23. Malevolent

(A) kindly (B) vacuous

(C) ambivalent (D) primitive

24. Autonomous

(A) magnanimous (B) ambiguous

(C) exiguous (D) operational

25. Baffle

(A) make way (B) thwart

(C) confuse (D) subsitude

26. Blithe

(A) joyless (B) gay in disposition

(C) light hearted (D) generosity

27. Brazen

(A) bold (B) made of brass

(C) mode of copper (D) insolent (E) shy

28. Churlish

(A) boorish (B) coarse

(C) courteous (D) modest

29. Extravagant

(A) developing (B) wonderful

(C) economical (D) real

30. Desultory

(A) disconnected (B) lacking order

(C) pertinent (D) frequent

31. Debonair

(A) awkward (B) windy (C) balmy

(D) stormy (E) sportive

32. Embellish

(A) garnish (B) disfigure

(C) disarm (D) perish

33. Exhilarate

(A) gladden (B) invigorate

(C) depress (D) inspiring

34. Exhume

(A) decipher (B) dig

(C) enter (D) integrate

35. Exalt

(A) enable (B) extol (C) glorify

(D) depreciate (E) simplify

36. Extrinsic

(A) reputable (B) inherent

(C) swift (D) cursory

37. Eulogistic

(A) pretty (B) critical

(C) brief (D) free

38. Invent

(A) loss (B) mischief

(C) old thing (D) none

39. Inevitable

(A) uncertain (B) unavoidable

(C) mutilated (D) half-baked

40. Facsimile

(A) reproduction (B) original

(C) fast-finding (D) engineered

41. Fervent

(A) fiery (B) arbour

(C) apathetic (D) original

42. Fluster

(A) upset (B) arrange

(C) disobey (D) acclaim

43. Abundant

(A) fertile (B) infertile

(C) prolific (D) transparent

44. Glossy

(A) dull (B) sleek

(C) obscene (D) dedicated

45. Hybrid

(A) mongrel (B) purebred

(C) composite (D) ignorant

46. Hypothesis

(A) fact (B) theory

(C) conclusive (D) conjecture

47. Isolation

(A) seclusion (B) hardness

(C) hardihood (D) association

48. Instill

(A) extract (B) eradicate

(C) express (D) expand

49. Nominal

(A) huge (B) clear

(C) real (D) solid

50. Swear

(A) support (B) deny

(C) praise (D) reject

51. Exonerate

(A) reject (B) contract

(C) accuse (D) admit

52. Husbandry

(A) misters hood (B) subordination

(C) discipline (D) wastefulness

53. Bestial

(A) least-acceptable (B) unanimated

(C) noble (D) heavenly

54. Compliant

(A) defective (B) adamant

(C) elementary (D) appreciative

55. Quell

(A) praise (B) incite

(C) recommend (D) contract

56. Immaculate

(A) up-to-date (B) significant

(C) nudity (D) expressive

57. Laudation

(A) reduction (B) passive

(C) criticism (D) simplification

58. Synchronized

(A) noisy (B) discordant

(C) following (D) adorned

59. Male-factor

(A) assistant (B) supervisor

(C) performer (D) benefactor

60. Annularity

(A) smooth (B) revival

(C) cancellation (D) vertical

61. Pretentious

(A) transparent (B) humble

(C) obvious (D) clear

62. Considerable

(A) inadequate (B) inattentive

(C) usual (D) common

63. Deserter

(A) sympathizer (B) favorite

(C) loyalist (D) flatterer

64. Inflexible

(A) soft (B) tender

(C) yielding (D) obedient

65. Gratify

(A) defeat (B) frustrate

(C) distress (D) discourage

66. Wane

(A) widen (B) fatten

(C) prosper (D) swell

67. Shrill

(A) weak (B) muffled

(C) inaudible (D) blunt

68. Wavering

(A) straight (B) tight

(C) strong (D) poor

69. Endow

(A) rob (B) snatch

(C) divest (D) dispossess

70. Polemic

(A) friendship (B) agreement

(C) amity (D) cooperation

71. Furtive

(A) open (B) obvious

(C) deleted (D) straight

72. Extant

(A) destroyed (B) Extinguished

(C) forgotten (D) unheeded

73. Fecund

(A) hard (B) unpoluged

(C) solid (D) barren

74. Outstrip

(A) cooperate (B) compete

(C) follow (D) cover

75. Languid

(A) cheerful (B) progressive

(C) vigorous (D) fashionable

76. Dastard

(A) open (B) brave (C) concise (D) innocent

77. Impeccable

(A) reasonable (B) practical

(C) repulsive (D) faulty

78. Morose

(A) harmless (B) decent

(C) cheerful (D) unusual

79. Frugal

(A) charitable (B) extravagant

(C) generous (D) gaudy

80. Deleterious

(A) fatal (B) nourishing

(C) vital (D) injurious

81. Relinquish

(A) keep (B) possess (C) stick to (D) claim

82. Vivacious

(A) languid (B) open (C) strong (D) bright

83. Voluntary

(A) involuntary (B) compelled

(C) forced (D) blocked

84. Onrush

(A) flow (B) obstruction

(C) force (D) blocked

85. Flamboyant

(A) exited (B) quiet

(C) angry (D) multi-coloured

86. Demented

(A) enraged (B) calm (C) angry (D) original

87. Insolent

(A) proud (B) humble

(C) ashamed (D) ignorant

88. Copious

(A) plentiful (B) little

(C) accommodative (D) abundant

89. Nostalgic

(A) wistful (B) airy

(C) forgetfully (D) ambitious

90. Heterogeneous

(A) homogeneous (B) similar

(C) different (D) colorful

91. Inhibit

(A) refrain (B) discard

(C) activate (D) surrender

92. Wholesome

(A) robust (B) rough

(C) weak (D) complete

93. Candid

(A) silent (B) frank

(C) close (D) taciturn

94. Analogous

(A) dissimilar (B) showy

(C) haughty (D) senile

95. Devious

(A) indirect (B) direct

(C) random (D) abnormal

96. Candid

(A) anxious (B) vague

(C) secretive (D) shallow

97. Chimerical

(A) economical (B) unnatural

(C) realistic (D) wonderful

98. Arduous

(A) difficult (B) easy

(C) gluttony (D) exertion

99. Dank

(A) dry (B) gutters

(C) wet (D) bobbling

100. Vanguard

(A) rear (B) front

(C) regiment (D) echelon

101. Dastard

(A) warmth (B) hero

(C) idol (D) presence

102. Cozen

(A) prate (B) vilify

(C) cheat (D) treat-honestly

103. Debonair

(A) balmy (B) awkward

(C) good-looking (D) windy

104. Audacious

(A) accountable (B) vulnerable

(C) extremely (D) cowardly

105. Husbandry

(A) wastefulness (B) friction

(C) cowardice (D) hard-labour

106. Deleterious

(A) harmful (B) experimental

(C) harmless (D) practical

107. Antithesis

(A) similarity (B) quit

(C) different (D) regular

108. Deferential

(A) disorganized (B) disrespectful

(C) distinguishable (D) respectful

109. Exhume

(A) exit (B) inter

(C) admit (D) decipher

110. Hibernal

(A) spring-like (B) regular

(C) seasonal (D) attitude

111. Peer

(A) equivalent (B) equal

(C) certain (D) unequal

112. Moot

(A) strict (B) difficult

(C) non-disputable (D) disputant

113. Callous

(A) hardened (B) soft

(C) sensitive (D) compact

114. Capacious

(A) confining (B) militant

(C) ferocious (D) extrovert

115. Laconic

(A) wicked (B) verbose

(C) milky (D) fragrance

116. Kith

(A) relative (B) son

(C) strangers (D) outfit

117. Chaffing

(A) capitalistic (B) happily

(C) sneering (D) serious

118. Nefarious

(A) lacking (B) imperious

(C) benign (D) neglected

119. Noisome

(A) clean (B) fragrant

(C) sleepy (D) dirty

120. Fantastic

(A) illusion (B) real

(C) wonderful (D) economical

121. Obloquy

(A) hate (B) praise (C) circle (D) cure

122. Dainty

(A) coarse (B) graceful

(C) delectable (D) obedient

123. Gasconade

(A) modesty (B) seizure

(C) cleanliness (D) illusive

124. Probity

(A) cleanliness (B) corruption

(C) regret (D) up wising

125. Defile

(A) ride (B) purify

(C) assemble (D) order

126. Prim

(A) formal (B) prior

(C) informal (D) private

127. Scurrilous

(A) decent (B) savage

(C) desent (D) volatile

128. Demure

(A) sedate (B) close

(C) indecorous (D) open

129. Rubicund

(A) wanted (B) dangerous

(C) indicative (D) pallid

130. Rueful

(A) impertinent (B) hated

(C) colourless (D) permitted

131. Derogatory

(A) conferred (B) praising

(C) immediate (D) roguish

132. Accede

(A) grant (B) indignant

(C) disturbed (D) refuge

133. Torpid

(A) alert (B) indolent(C) pitiable (D) cruel

134. Established

(A) Build (B) make (C) destroy (D) dismiss

135. Brittle

(A) Dull (B) weak (C) tough (D) mild

136. Macabre

(A) gruesome (B) attractive

(C) splendour (D) trash

137. Remiss

(A) cheerful (B) active

(C) dutiful (D) careful

138. Obligation

(A) compulsion (B) responsibility

(C) covenant (D) choice

139. Bigoted

(A) tolerant (B) democratic

(C) flexible (D) open

140. Thwart

(A) encourage (B) obstruct

(C) striff (D) baffle

141. Meager

(A) excessive (B) excel

(C) jemmy (D) moist

142. Oblivion

(A) remembrance (B) delight

(C) peace (D) cheer

143. Capacious

(A) changeable (B) limited

(C) caring (D) foolish

144. Overt

(A) secret (B) unwritten

(C) shallow (D) deep

145. Reticence

(A) fatigue (B) fashion

(C) treachery (D) loquaciousness

146. Terminate

(A) pacify (B) abolish

(C) restrain (D) begin

147. Luminous

(A) delectable (B) lucid

(C) distasteful (D) gloomy

148. Coy

(A) weak (B) brazen (C) old (D) tiresome

149. Hostile

(A) friendly (B) swift

(C) independent (D) antagonistic

150. Inclement

(A) pleasant (B) stormy

(C) feeble (D) dignified

151. Convene

(A) adjourn (B) contact

(C) dissolve (D) postpone

152. Messy

(A) pompous (B) orderly

(C) vertical (D) horizontal

153. Scoff

(A) pull-down (B) renown

(C) compliment (D) recrimination

154. Loquacious

(A) garrulous (B) gluttonous

(C) silent (D) slanderous

PROVERBS

1. A bad man is better than a bad name - cn vPNk cnuke cqjk

2. A bad works man quarrels with his tools - ukp u vkos vkWxu Vs<+k

3. A bird is hand is worth two in the bush - ukS uxn u rsjg m/kkj

4. A burnt child dreads the fire - nw/k dk tyk NkN QwWddj ihrk gS

5. A drop is the ocean - m¡V ds eq¡g esa thjk

6. A figures among ciphers - va/kksa esa dkuk jktk

7. A fog can not be dispelled by a fan - vksl pkVs I;kl ugha cq>rh

8. A honey to ague, a heart of gall - eq¡g esa jke cxy esa ?kqjh

9. A litter knowledge is a dangerous thing - uhe gdhe [krjk&,&tku

10. All's well that ends well - var Hkyk rks lc Hkyk

11. An empty vessel sounds much - FkksFkk puk ckts ?kuk

12. A nine day's wonder - pkj fnu dh pkWnuh fQj va/ksjh jkr

13. A rotten apple majors its companions - ,d lMh eNyh lkjs rkykc dks xknk dj nsrh gS

14. As the king so are the subjects - tSlk jktk&oSlh iztk

15. As you sow so will you reap - tSlh djuh oSlh Hkjuh

16. Avarice is the root of all evils - ykyp cqjh cyk gS

17. A wolf in bomb's clothing - bUlku dh 'kDr esa 'kSrku

18. Barking dogs seldom bite - tks xjtrs gS os cjlrs ugha gS

19. Beggars and borrowers could not be choosers - nku dh cfN;k ds nk¡r ugha ns[ks tkrs

20. Beneath the rose lies the repent - fc"k&jl Hkjk dud ?kV tSls

21. Better wear your shoes than your bad clothes - cSBs ls csxkj Hkyh

22. Between two stools we come to the ground - nqfo/kkesa nksuksa x,s ek;k feyh u jke

23. Birds of same feather flock together - pksj&2 ekSlsjs HkkbZ

24. Black will take no other detune - lwjnkl dh dkyh dehj;k p<+s u nwtks jax

25. Cattle do not die from craw's cursing - fcYyh ds Jki ls Nhdka ugha VwVrk

26. Coming events cast then shadow before - gksugkj fojoku ds gksr phdus ikr

27. Contentment to happiness - larks"k ije lq[ke

28. Craws are never the whiter for washing - uhe us ehBh gks; lhpks xqM+?kh ls

29. Crying is wilderness - HkSal dk vkxs chu ctkuk

30. Cut your coat according to your eloth - rsrs ikWo ilfj;s tsoh yksch lkSj

31. Deep severs moves with silent majesty - v/kty xxjh Nydr tk, Hkjh

32. Shallow brooks are noisy - xxfj;k pqIis tk;

33. Diamonds cut diamonds - yksgk yksgs dks dkVrk gS

34. Do evil and look for like - dj iqjk rks gks cqjk

35. Do good and caste it into the river - us dh dj nfj;k esa Mky

36. Drowning man catches at straw - Mwcrs dks fruds dk lgkjk

37. Errors like straws upon the suffice flow, one who is

in search of truth must dive below - ftu [kkstk fru ikb;k xgjs ikuh iSB eSa ciqjh <w<u

xbZ jgh fdukjs cSB

38. Even death cannot be had for the asking - ekWxs eq¡g ekSr Hkh ugha feyrh

39. Every patter praises his pat - viuk iwo flHkh dks I;kjk] viuh ngh lHkh eksBh

crkrs gS

40. Every things looks yellow in Jaundiced eye - lkou ds va/ks dks gjk gh gjk fn[kkrk gS

41. Evil gotten, evil spent - tSlk vkek oSlk x;k

42. Example is better than precept - mins'k djus ls Loa; djuk Hkyk

43. Fool to others, to himself a sage - vius eq¡g fe;k feV~Bw

44. Forced lab our is better than idleness - csdkj ls csxkj Hkyh

45. For tune favours the brave - m/keh iq#"k dh nklh y{eh Hkh gksrh gS

46. Gather thistles and expect pickles - cksos isM ccwy ds vke dgk¡ ls gks;

47. God's will be done - bZ'ojsPNk cyh;lh

48. Good heath is above wealth - rUn#Lrh gtkj fu;ker ,d

49. Good marks man may miss - cMs+&cM+s Hkh pwd tkrs gS

50. Good mind good find - vki Hkyk rks tx Hkyk

51. Great cry little wood - m¡ph nqdku Qhdk idoku

52. Gently conscience is always suspicious - pksj dh nkM+h esa frudk

53. Half a loaf is better than no bread - uk ekek ls dkuk vPNk

54. Hard nut to crack - yksgs ds pus pckuk

55. He breaks his wife's head and then buys a plaster - pwgk ekjdj xkscj lqa?kkuk

56. He jests at scars who never felt a wound - tkds iSj uk QVh fcokbZ lks dk tkus ihj ijkbZ

57. He, that is worn, thinks all are so - lkou ds va/ks dks pkjks rjQ gjk utj vkrk gS

58. He who would catch fish must not mind getting wet - ukpus mBs rks ?kw¡?kV dSlk

59. He who would sow well must reap well - dj Hkyk rks gks Hkyk

60. High winds blow on high hills - cM+ksa dh cM+h ckr

61. His wits are gone a wool gathering - mldh vDy pjus xbZ gS

62. If you want a thing well done, do it yourself - fcuk ejs LoxZ ugha feyrk

63. Ill got, ill spent - lwe dk /ku 'kSrku [kkrk gS

64. Ill gather goods seldom prosper - pksjh dk /ku eksjh esa tkrk gS

65. Innocent have nothing - lkap dks vkap ugha

66. It is hard to live in Rome and to fight with the pope - ty esa jgs exj ls cSj

67. It is no use crying over spilt milk - chrh rkfg fclkj ns vkxs dh lq?k ys;

68. It is too late to lock the stable-door when the steed

is stolen - vc iNrk, dk gksrs gSa tc fpfM+;k pqx xbZ [ksr] vkx

yxus

ij dqvk¡ [kksnuk Bhd ugha

69. It is work that makes a work man - dke dks dke fu[kkjrk gS

70. It takes two to make a quarrel - ,d gkFk ls rkyh ugha ctrh

71. Killing two birds with one stone - ,d iaFk nks dkt] ,d rhj ls nks f'kdkj

72. Let bygones be by games - chfr rkfg fclkj ns;] vkxs dh lq/k ys;

73. Let the past bury the dead - chrh dks xkM+ks ;k Hkwy tkvks

74. Like cures like - fo"kL; fo"kekS"k/ke

75. Like draw like - pksj&pksj ekSlsjs HkkbZ

76. Like father, like son - tl cki] rl csVk

77. Living form hand to mouth - jkst dq¡vk [kksnuk jkst ikuh ihuk

78. Make hay while the sun shines - cgrh xaxk esa gkFk /kksuk

79. Man proposes, god disposes - esjs eu esa dqN vkSj dÙkkZ ds dqN vkSj

80. Many a little makes a fickle - cwan&cwan ls ?kM+k Hkjrk gS

81. Many a slip between the cup and lip - dkuh ds C;kg dks lkS Tkks[ksa

82. Many men, many minds - ukuk eqfu] ukuk efr

83. Measure for measure - tSls dks rSlk

84. Might is right - ftldh ykBh mldh HkSal

85. Miss for tunes never comes singly - eqQfylh esa vkVk xhyk

86. Money begets money - /ku ls /ku dek;k tkrk gS

87. Much cry and little wool - Å¡ph nqdku Qhdk idoku

88. No one knows the weight of another's bender - tkds iSj uk QVh fcokbZ lks dk tkus ihj ijkbZ

89. No pains, no gains - fcuk d"V fd, Ñ".k ugha feyrs

90. One flower make no garland - ,d Qwy ls ekyk ugha curh

91. One nail drives out another - dk¡Vs ls dk¡Vk fudyrk gS

92. Out of frying pan into the fire - vkleku ls fxjk [ktwj ij yVdk

93. Penny wire pound foolish - xokaj dks xUuk uk ns Hksyh ns

94. Poverty breeds strife - xjhch dyg dh tM+ gS

95. Pure gold does not fear the flame - lkap dks vk¡p ugha

96. Quit not certainly for nape - vk/kh dks NksM+ lkjh dks /kkos] vk/kh feys u

iwjh ikos

97. Respect yourself and you will be respected - viuh e;kZnk vius gkFk

98. Riches have wings - y{eh papy gksrh gS

99. Rome was not built in a day - gFksyh ij ljlksa ugh mxrh

100. Self praise is no recommendation - vius eq¡g fe;k feVBw cuus ls dke ugh pyrk

101. Something is better than nothing - ugha ls dqN Hkyk

102. Steal a goose and give giblets in alms - fugkbZ dh pksjh o lwbZ dk nku

103. Strike the iron while it is hot - volj dks dHkh u xokvksa mfpr mik;ks djks

104. The wears best knows where the shoe pinches - viuk nq%[k vki gh tkus

105. Tit for tat - 'k<s 'kB~;e] tSls dks rSlk

106. To cast pearls before swine - canj D;k tkus vnjd dk Lokn

107. To count one's chicken before they are hatched - ?kj ?kksM+k udkl eksy

108. To make a mountain of male hill - fry dk rkM+ cukuk

109. To make castle is the air - gokbZ fdys cukuk

110. Too many cooks spoil the broth - cgqr ls tksxh eB mtkM+

111. Too much courtesy, too much craft - e/kqj ckuh] nxk ckth dh fu'kkuh

112. To rob peter to pay Paul - xk; ekjdj twrk nku

113. Union is strength - ,drk gh cy gS

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

1. A gentle man at large - An unreliable person

2. A damp squib - Complete failure

3. A stalking horse - Pretence

4. A mare's nest - A false in venation

5. Above board - Fair and honest

6. An eye wash - A pretence

7. At odds - In dispute

8. At six and seven - Person who are having different opinion

9. Back and call - At the service do not worry I am at your back and call

10. Between Scylla and charbroils - Choice between two unpleasant alternative

11. Blow hat and cold - Having no stand, shows favour at one time and unfavour at

another

12. By fats and start - Irregularly

13. Call a spade a spade - Straight talks

14. Confusion worse confounded - Be in further worse position

15. Curtain lecture - A reproof by wife to her husband

16. Egg on - To urge somebody

17. Fair field and no favour - Equal opportunity to all

18. Fabian policy - Policy of delaying decisions

19. Few and far between - Very roar

20. Fire and brimstone - Fearful penalties

21. Fire and fury - Extreme enthusiasm

22. Foot the bill - Bear expense

23. Free and easy - Natural and simple

24. Flesh and blood - Human natures

25. Gall and worm wood - Source of irritation

26. Gird up the cooling - To be ready

27. Give in - Surrender

28. Good and chattels - Belonging of home

29. Hand and gloves - Very intimate friends

30. Haughty and naughty - Arrogant and naughty

31. Head and shoulder - Superior

32. Helter and skelter - Here and thee

33. He below the belt - Contrary to principle of fairness

34. Hemet's nest - Raise controversy

35. Hole and corner policy - A secret policy for an evil purpose

36. Hush money - Bribe

37. Ins and outs - Full detail

38. Intents and purposes - Practically my wife is the in charge of the house for all

mutants and purposes

39. Ivory tower - Imaginary world

40. Latin and creek - Um able to understand

41. Law and equity - Legal and word justice

42. Length and breadth - All over

43. Life and soul - Main support

44. Live wire-energetic - Energetic

45. Loaves and fish - Material interest

46. Lock and key - In safe place

47. Might and main - With all enthusiasm

48. Milk and water - Weak the foreign policy of India is nothing mare than a milk

and water

49. Neck and crop - Completely

50. Nook and corner - Every where

51. Not born yesterday - Weirdly wise you can not befool me as I was net born yesterday

52. Odds and ends - Remaining goods

53. Once and again - Repeatedly

54. One's Achilles heat - A weak point

55. Order of the day - In fashion

56. Out of gear - In disorder

57. Out and out - Completely

58. Over and above - Besides I paid him Rs. 10000 over and above what he demanded

59. Over head and early - Excessively

60. Part and parcel - Being and important part of

61. Pell moll - Putting one upon the other in confusion

62. Pins and needles - Small items

63. Pin-money - Allowance given to house wife for personal use

64. Pros and cons - Merits and demerits

65. Queer fish - Strange person

66. Rain or shine - Favourable or unfavourable circumstance

67. Rank and file - Every one without discrimination

68. Rank and ruin - Completely destruction

69. Rhyme or reason - Rational cause. He resigned from the servo without any

rhyme or reason

70. Right and left - In all ways

71. Root and branch - Complete

72. Safe and souond - Quite well

73. Seamy side of life - Immoral side of society

74. Speck and span - Neat and smart

75. Stuff and nonsense - Worthless

76. Sum and substance - The actual theme

77. The die is cast - Decided finally

78. Through fire and water - In all sort of difficulties

79. Toil and moil - Hard labour

80. Tom dick and Horry - Every one

81. To lead up the garden path - To cheat

82. Tooth and nail - With all force

83. Uphill task - Difficult task

84. Warp and woof - Essential part of a thing

85. Weal and woe - Prosperity and adversity

86. Whips and spur - With greatest hurry

87. Willy hilly - Wish or not wish

88. Yellow press - Newspapers publishing sensation nears

89. To assume airs - To pretend superiority

90. To be at sea - A person confused

91. To be not worth one's salt - Hot deserving

92. To be in tune - In agreement or mood

93. To break the news - To give bad news

94. To be up to - To be familiar with

95. To be lost in clouds - A person with son fused or unclear thoughts

96. A fair crack of the ship - A period of importance

97. To lock one's head off - To talk excessively

98. To hold something in leash - To restrain

99. To play fast and loose - To be undependable

100. To wrangle over an ass's shadow - To quarrel over trifles

101. All agog - Restless

102. To frame a person - To make one appear guilty

103. To tack with again of salt - To take with some reservation

104. To keep one's head - To keep calm

105. To be on one's last legs - To be about to collapse

106. Hobson's choice - Accept or leave the offer

107. To talk through one's head - To talk none sense

108. To snap one's fingers - To become cont exemptions of

109. A pipe dream - An impracticable plan

110. To stand to one's guns - To preserve when hardship press

111. To lose one's head - To become confused and over excited

112. By the skin of one's teeth - ******

113. To be on the toner hooks - To be in a state of distress

114. To bear the brunt of - To bear the main attack

115. To throw down the glove - To give a challenge

116. To be in abeyance - In suspense

117. To burn one's boats - Point of no return

118. To take people by storm - To captivate people unexpectedly

119. To brow beat - To bully

120. To throw up the sponge - To surrender and give up the contest

121. To catch somebody on the hop - To eaten somebody of guard

122. To bring one's eggs to a bad market - To fail in one's plans because one goes to the wrong people

for help

123. To buy a pig in a poke - To purchase a thing without knowing its actual value

124. To get cold feet - To be afraid

125. T take a leap in the dark - To do hazardous things without any idea of resects

126. To come home to - To understand

127. To give/get the surd - To send away

128. To split hours - To indulge in over refined argument

129. To be rolling in money - Very rich

130. Will o' the wisp - Anything which eludes or deceives

131. To get into a scrape - To find oneself in an awkward predicament

132. To fly off the handle - To lose one's tamper

133. To blaze trail - To initiate work in a movement

134. To be lost in the could - To be perplexed

135. To check by jowl - Very near to each other

136. To flog a dead horse - To waste one's effort

137. A tall order - A task difficult to perform

138. To cool one's heels - To be kept waiting

139. To change hands - Passing from one hand to another

140. To draw a bead upon - To take aim at

141. To turn the table - To change the sorry scheme

142. To disabuse one's mind - To remove a misapprehension

143. To play fast and loose - To play tricks

144. To tempt providence - To take revels risk

145. To cast a slur upon - To disrepute

146. To haul over the coals - To put to task

147. To be under one's thumb - To be under control

148. To be at a loss - To be puzzled or confuted

149. To be at one's wit's end - Unable to decide right course of action

150. To be at the hellion of - Enjoying the best position

151. To catch a tartar - vius ls vf/kd 'kfDr'kkyh dks idM+uk

152. To carry the day - To win a victory

153. To cry for the moon - To aspire for a impossible things

154. To curry favour - To win favour by gift or flattery

155. To draw the long bow - Exaggerate

156. To get upper hand - To get the better position

157. to gild the pill - To cover an unpleasant thing by pleased one

158. To give chapter and verse for a thing - To submit proof

159. To go on food's errand - To goon an expedition where only a food can go

160. To gain ground - To succeed slowly

161. To get off scat free - To escape without punishment

162. To give one a long rope - To let someone commit mistakes

163. To give currency - To make publicly known

164. To get down to brass tacks - Deal with the matter straight

165. To give a wide berth - To avoid

166. To have gift of the gab - Art of speaking

167. To hold a candle to - Match for, equal

168. To have brush with - To have encounter

169. To hang fire - Remain unsolved

170. To have feet of clay - Full of faults

171. To keep abreast of - Not to fall behind

172. To keep one's fingers crossed - To wait expectantly

173. To knit the brow - To frown

174. To kick the bucket - To die

175. To keep the wolf from the door - To avoid starvation

176. To lose ground - Fail to keep positions

177. To lie in the bed one has made - To reap the fruits of one's acts

178. To move heaven and earth - To make all possible

179. To make neither head nor tail - Not to understand

180. To play ducks and drakes - To waste money

181. To play the gallery - To gin populate

182. To play truant - To be absent without permission

183. To pull all eggs in one basket - To risk all money in one enterprises

184. To pour oil on troubled water - To rectify the mater

185. To play fast and loose - Repeatedly change one's attitude

186. To pay off old scores - To take revenge

187. To put a spoke in one's wheel - To create hindrance

188. To ripe up old sore - To revive forgotten quarrel

189. To sub one the wrong way - Annoy

190. To read between the lines - To understand the hidden meaning

191. To rule the roost - To dominate

192. To send about one's business - To dismiss

193. To sail under false colours - Hypocrite

194. To set themes on fire - To achieve something impossible

195. To say ditto to - To agree

196. To see a thing through coloured glasses - To judge a thing with prejudiod mind

197. To show the white feather - To act as a cowardice

198. To stem the tide of - To put a check

199. To speak volumes for - To have abundant proof

200. To steal a march - To get ahead secretly

201. To steer clear of - To avoid

202. To take people by storm - To surprise unexpectedly

203. To take wind out of anther's sails - To gain advantage by anticipation

204. To take up arms - To fight

205. To turn the corner - To change the opinion

206. To take up the cudgels - To defend someone

207. To travel incognito - To travel under a false name

208. To throw out of gear - Not working properly

209. To throw cold water - To discourage

210. To win laurels - To win distinction

211. To wear the trousers - Dominant

212. To break the ice - To start conversation

213. Carry matters with a high hand - To take strong measures

214. To come to light - To become known

215. To come to age - To become adult

216. To fall out - To quarrel

217. To fall to the ground - To prove useless or to become in effective

218. To have one's hands full - Over busy

219. To have too many irons in the fire - So much work in hand that some part it is let undone or is

done very hastily

220. To put one's oar in - To interfere to meddle in something

221. Put one's shoulder to the wheel - To make a great effort one self in tied of looking to others for

help

222. Put one out of countenance - To make him appear ashamed

223. To put something by for a seamy day - To save money for the adverse circumstances

224. To set one's face against - Resolutely to resist

225. To set people by the ears - To provoke them to quarrel or wrangle

226. To set one's teeth - To determine to endure hardship

227. To stand in another man's shoes - To occupy another man's place

228. To pall one's socks up - To try hard

229. With in an ace of - Narrowly

230. Fear in the mouth - To be in the

231. To take umbrage - To be offended

232. Something up one's sleeve - A secret plan

233. A dam's ale - Water

234. To draw the long bow - To make an exaggerated statement

235. To hit the jackpot - To make money unexpectedly

236. To drink like a fish - To be a drunkard

237. To fight of the bitter end - To carry on a contest regardless of consequences

238. To give a false colouring - To misrepresent

239. Queer some body's pitch - Upset one's plan

240. To make the grade - To come out successful

241. To be up and doing - To be actively engaged

242. To see eye to eye with - To agree

243. A jaundice eye - Prejudice

244. To see red - To find fault with

245. To carry off the bell - To bag the first position

246. Get down to brass tacks - Begin to talk in plain, straight forward terms

247. To carry the coat to new castle - *****************

248. To turn the caver - To pass the crises

249. I double quick time - Very quickly

250. A sop to Cerberus - Ron son a to an enemy

251. To hit the nail on the head - To guess right

252. To have full hands - To be fully occupied

253. To bull strings - To exert hidden influence

254. To be old as the hills - To be very ancient

255. To look sharp - To be quick

256. To show one's teeth - To adopt threatening attitude

257. To pour ail in troubled water - To Colin a guard with soothing wards

258. To play on a fiddle - To be bury over trifles

259. To mind one's P's and Q's - To be aciculate and precise

260. At one's beck and call - To be always at one's service

261. Swan song - Hast work of a poet or musician before death

262. To take into account - To regard, to consider

263. To take a leaf out of another's book - To take a hint from another's mode of action

264. To take a leap in the dark - To do a hazardous thing without any idea of what it may

result in

265. To throw cold water upon - To did cowage it, to disparage the project

266. To throw off the mask - Said of one whom having acted a deceitful part for time

267. To throw up the sponge - To give up a contest, to surrender

268. To turn one's back upon - To abandon

269. To turn one's coat - To change ride, to change to the opposite party

270. To turn over a new leaf - To change completely one's course of action particularly

from bad conduct to bathe

271. To turn one's head or one's brain - To confuse him that he seems to have lost his judgment, to

make giddy or conceited, or with or wild or insane

272. To play to the gallery - Trying to get appreciation from least intelligent people

273. To oil the knocker - To tip the office boy

274. To cut the crackle - To stop talking and start

275. To take somebody for a ride - To deceive or humiliate him

276. To coal one's heels - To be waiting for sometime

277. By the rule of thumb - By practical experience which is rather rough

278. A fool's errand - A useless undertaking

279. To put somebody - To make him humble

280. To go at each other hammer and tongs - To argue nosily

281. To live fast - To lead a life of dissipation

282. To hold a brief for - To defend someone

283. To bear the palm - To win

284. To change colour - To shift allegiance to

285. To cut the Gordian knot - To solve a difficult problem

286. To have one's heart in one's boot - To be deeply depressed

287. To strike one's colours - To surrender

288. To cry wolf - To raise a false alarm

289. To hang up one's hat - To make oneself comfortable in another person's home

290. To make a shot - To make a guess

291. To put one on one's mettle - To rouse one to do one's best

292. To ride hell for heather - ********

293. A wet blanket - A person who discourage others or prevents them from

enjoying what they are doing

294. A stag party - A party where only men are allowed to be present

295. A hen party - A party where only women are allowed to be present

296. A working lunch/dinner - A meal at which the people attend discuss business

297. A working knowledge - Enough practical knowledge to do something

298. A willing horse - A helpful person who often gets all the works to do

299. A wild goose chase - A search for something which has no chance of being successful

300. A trendsetter - A person who starts a new fashion which becomes popular

301. A think skinned person - A person who is not easily offended

302. Teething troubles - A troubles and difficulties which occur dressing the early

stages of an activity or enterprise, but which will lesson with

time

303. A sweeping statement - A statement which is not careful or correct in its details; a

generalization

304. A spending spree - An outing during which one spends a lot of journey

305. A tall order - A request which is unreasonably difficult to grant or carry out

306. A soft spot - A feeling of special fondness for something or someone

307. A sore point - A matter which irritates or hurts when it is mentioned

308. The small hours - The early morning hours just after mid night

309. A sleeping partner - A business partner who provides a share of capital for a

venture but does not take an active past in its operation

310. Small talk - Trivial, light conversation on unimportant topics

311. Second nature - Some acquired habit or skill which seems perfectly natural to

someone; a very firmly fixed habit

312. A shady character - A person of very doubtful honesty or character

313. Second thoughts - A change of mind attitude or decision after thinking about the

matter

314. A security risk - A person who is a risk to ac country security because of his

political activities; one whose loyalty is doubted

315. A jail bird - A man who has spent a lot of time in prison

316. A ladies man - A man who likes to be with women or who likes to please them

317. A last fling - The last opportunity for pleasure or amusement before

having to stop

318. An inside job - A theft committed by someone inside a building i.e., by an

employee, not a stranger

319. A knowing look - A look which suggests that the person is well-informed of a

matter

320. A hushed up affair - An affair or matter that is kept secret by forcing silence about it

321. Hush money - A bribe paid to keep a matter secret from the public

322. A hot line - A direct telephone line between heads of governments, to be

used at times of great difficulty

323. Hot news - Very recent, important or sensational news

324. High time - At the most important point of time

325. Fast living - A person who spends too much money in enjoying life

326. A fishy story - An untrue tale; an unlikely story

327. Half -hearted - Having no extrusion for a particular task

328. An iron-will - A very strong will

329. Hot water - Trouble

330. A laughing stock - A person who is unkindly laughed at everyone

331. A light - fingered person - A person who is in the habit of stealing small things

332. Pin money - A wife's allowance for her personal needs

333. Plain sailing - A plan or action that is simple and free from trouble

334. A pep talk - Friendly talk to give encouragement to win a game, etc. or to

complete something will

335. A package tour - A completely planned holiday at a fixed price arranged by a

company

336. A passing fancy - A temporary liking for something or someone

337. An open secret - Something supposed to be a secret but which in fact is known

to everyone

338. A package deal - An offer or agreement which includes a number of things all

of which must be taken

339. Plain dealing - Truthfulness and honesty especially in business

340. A pet aversion - Something or someone much disliked

341. A sideline - Work one does a past from one's regular job

342. Second sight - An ability to forces future events

343. A rolling stone - Person who travels around a lot without staying in any one

place or job for long

344. A raw deal - An unjust or cruel treatment

345. In a rash movement - Doing something hastily without thinking of results

346. A practical joke - A trick played on a person to make him look silly and to give

amusement to others

347. A sugar daddy - An older man who has a relationship, especially sexual, with

a younger woman providing her with money and presents

348. Take -home pay/wages - The amount a person receives after taxes have been deducted

349. Backstairs-influence - Secret and usually unfair influence

350. Bad blood - Bad feeings or unfriendliness between two-persons

351. A bad egg/a bad penny - A bad character

352. A false alarm - A warning of something bad which does not happen

353. Elbow moon - Space in which to act and move freely

354. A double agent - A person who works secretly for two opposing sides without

either of the sides knowing

355. A dead-end job - A job without prospects; a job that leads to nothing further

356. A dark horse - A person who competes successfully against another

although little is known about him

357. A confirmed bachelor - A man has no desire to marry

358. A burning question - A matter having to be dealt with at once; an urgent, important

matter

359. A big shot - An important person, usually someone who is wealthy and

influential

360. A blind date - A social meeting of two persons, usually a boy and a girl who

have not met before

361. Broken English - Imperfect, ungrammatical English

362. A chicken - A timid, cowardly person

363. A close -hearted person - Someone who is stingy, a miser

364. A country cousin - A person who is simple and inexperienced and not used to city

life

365. A close shave - A narrow escape from danger, an accident etc

366. A light sleeper - A person who is easily awakened from sleep

367. A cock-and-bull story - An invented story

368. A cold war - A serious political struggle between countries which does not

actually result in fisting

369. A dog-eared book - A book where the corners of the pages have been turned

down with use

370. An easy victim/more - Somebody who can easily be cheated or treated badly

371. A bosom friend - A very close, trusted friend

372. Crocodile tears - Pretended sorrow, insincere tears

373. A fast colour - A colour which does not run out of the material when washed

or dried

374. A fair copy - A neat, legible copy

375. An armchair critic - A person who critically judges other's work and gives advice,

but who has not himself experienced doing the work

376. Apple - pie order - In perfect order

377. An absent - minded person - A forgetful inattentive person

378. A flying visit - A very short visit

379. Forty winks - A short nap or sleep

380. Hard labour - Hard, manual work usually done as a punishment

381. Hard cash - Actual money, not a change etc

382. A hard drinker - A person who drinks large quantities of alcohol

383. A golden opportunity - A very good opportunity

384. A going concern - A successful, thriving business

385. A fore gore conclusion - A result that is certain, sure

386. The naked eye - The eye unladed by any instrument

387. An odd-job man - A man who does various types of work, usually manual, for pay

388. Old-hat - No longer fashionable

389. A grass widow - A wife who is alone because her husband is away temporarily

390. A good Samaritan - A person who helps a stranger in difficulties

391. French leave - Absence from work that is taken without permission

392. The generation gap - The difficulties arising when younger and order people do

not understand each other's way of life

393. The happy medium - The middle course of doing something when opposite ways

are suggested

394. A henpecked husband - A husband who is dominated and nagged by his wife

395. A hard and fast rule - A rule that cannot be changed; fixed, unchangeable rules

396. One-track mind - A person's mind that is limited and thinks of only one thing at

a time

397. A shots cut - An easier method of doing something or getting some where;

a quicker, more direct way

398. A small-time business - A business limited in activity and profits

399. A splitting headache - A very severs and painful headache

400. A square deal - A fair bargain or fair treatment

401. A square meal - A meal with adequate good; a satisfying meal

402. Strong language - Angry language consisting of many swear words

403. Tall talk - Boastful talk

404. A tight sport/corner - A difficult situation

405. To ugh luck - Bad luck, hard luck

406. Ready money - Money which is immediately available in coins or narks

407. Second best - Next to the best, second in value or importance

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. The writing on the wall - An indication that something bad or difficult is about

to happen

2. A storm in a teacup - A big fuss made over a small, trivial event

3. The talk of the town - A person or event that is causing great excitement and

is the subject of much discussion

4. A snake in the grass - A cunning, harmful person who pretends to be a

friend; a false friend

5. A shot in the dark - A guess which is not supported by arguments; a wild

guess

6. The tricks of the trade - The best and most successful ways of doing good

business

7. The bottom of the ladder - In the least important position

8. A shot in the air - Something which acts to bring back a happy state or

condition

9. The man in the street - The ordinary, average man

10. The gift of gab - A person fluent in speech; a persuasive speaker

11. A man about town - A man who is used to living in the city and

associating with well-known fashionable people

12. The life and soul - The person who is the centre of attraction because he

is amusing and lively

13. The loin's share - The greater part; an unfairly large share

14. The long arm of law - The police

15. A bear hug - A rough-tight hug

16. A brain wave - A clever idea; sudden inspiration

17. A bone of contention - Something that causes argument

18. Birds of a feather - People of the same king (often bad) who like each

other’s company

19. A feather in one's cap - A deserved honour that one is proud of

20. Castles in the air - Plans which cannot be carried out or which will

probably not succeed

21. A fish out of water - A person who feels uncomfortable because he is in a

strange place, or among people who are very different

from himself

22. The ups and downs - The good and bad times; the happy and sad times

23. A stone's throw - A short distance

24. A slip of the tongue - Something said unintentionally

25. A slap in the face - A rebuff

26. The rank and file - Ordinary people without special positions; the masses

27. A man of means - A rich man

28. A man of is on - A cruel, hard person

29. A jack of all trades - A person who can do many different kinds of work

but who may not be good at any of them

30. By hook or by crook - By any means possible

31. By fits and starts - At irregular intervals

32. A pack of lies - A whole lot of untruths

33. A clean bill of heaths - A certificate or announcement that someone is healthy

34. A happy-go-lucky person - Someone who does not think or plan carefully

35. A stay-at-home person - A person who is in the habit of staying at home; and

not liking to travel

36. A smash-and-grab robbery - A robbery done quickly, usually by breaking windows

or

showcases, taking away valuables, and running away

37. A hit-and-run-drives - A driver who drives away after an accident without

stopping of find out about damage or injuries

38. A sun-of-the-mill job - An ordinary, unexciting job

39. A round-the-clock-service - A twenty-four hour service

40. An out-of-the-way place - A place that is distant and for away from people and

places

41. A much-talked-of affair - Something which is the subject of much discussion

42. A nine-to-six job - A job in which the working hours are from nine in the

morning to six in the evening

43. An open and shut case - A case which is easy to settle or solve

44. Bumper-to-bumper traffic - Case that are very close together one after another

45. A hand-me-down-dress - A dress used by someone after belonging to another

46. A well-to-do man/woman - A rich person

47. An angel - A person who is gentle and kind to others

48. A devil - A particularly wicked or mischievous person

49. A giant - A person who is very large

50. A wizard - A clever and skillful person

51. An Adonis - A very handsome man

52. An Apollo - A man with perfect physique or body shape

53. A Hercules - A very strong man

54. A Goliath - An extremely large man

55. A Judas - A mean traitor

56. A Samson - A very strong man

57. A Solomon - A very wise man

58. A dog - A worthless person, someone who is despised

59. A cat - A malicious person, usually referring to females

60. A bear - A clumsy, rough person

61. A fox - A crafty, rough person

62. A goose - A silly person

63. A lamb - An innocent, harmless person

64. A monkey - A child who lively and full of mischievous tricks

65. A mule - A very stubborn person

66. A wolf - A greedy and cunning person

67. A snake/serpent - A treacherous, dangerous person

68. A parrot - A person who learns things off by heart without

understanding the real meaning

69. A pest - A troublesome person; one who annoys and pesters

others

70. A pig - A greedy and dirty person

71. A shark - A greedy and cunning person; one who swindles others

72. A parasite - A person who lives off others and gives nothing in

return

73. An ape - A person who foolishly imitates others

74. Am ass/donkey - A stupid person

75. An elephant - A huge, clumsy, ungainly person

76. Canine - Like a dog

77. Cattish/catty - Malicious; spiteful

78. Dogged - Stubborn

79. Feline - Like a cat

80. Foxy - Cunning, crafty

81. Sheepish - uncomfortable, embarrassed

82. Tigerish - fiercely energetic

83. Again and again - Repeatedly, continually very often

84. Back and forth/back ward and forwards - Moving first in one direction and then in the opposite

direction

85. By and by - Soon, before long

86. By and large - On the whole; in general; all things considered

87. Far and away - Very much

88. Far and near/far and wide - Everywhere

89. First and foremast - In the first place, firstly

90. Here and there - In various places

91. Here, there and everywhere - In all possible places; everywhere

92. In and out - Sometimes inside and sometimes outside

93. Up and about - Up again after an illness

94. To and fro - Backwards and forwards; from side to side

95. Through and through - Completely, entirely, in every way

96. Out and out - Complete, thorough, total

97. Out and away - By for

98. Over and over again - Again and again, repeatedly

99. Round and round - Repeatedly moving round

100. Once and for all - Finally; for the last time

101. On and on - Without stopping

102. Off and on - From time to time, occasionally

103. Every now and then/again - From time to time, at times

104. Now and again - Sometimes, occasionally not very often

105. Nowadays - In these times

106. To backbite a person - To speak ill of someone

107. To back chat - To be cheeky; to talk back to someone

108. To be a bag of bones - To be extremely thin

109. To be a block head - To be an idiot

110. To be great hand at - To be an expert

111. To be a sight for sore - Something or someone who appears before another

and is very welcome

112. To be all ears - To be eager to listen

113. To be armed to the teeth - Fully armed or propertied

114. To be at one's wits' end - Completely puzzled

115. To be close-fisted - To be mean; miserly

116. To be double-faced - Insincere

117. To be down in the mouth - To feel depressed and unhappy

118. To be head and shoulders above someone else - To be very much better or superior

119. To be out of one's mind - To be mad; crazy

120. To be someone's blue-eyed boy - To be someone’s favourite

121. To be the apple of some one's eye - To be someone’s favourite

122. To bite someone's head off - To speak abruptly or sharply to another

123. To burn one's fingers - To get into trouble

124. To catch someone's eye - To suddenly exchange glances with another

125. To change hands - To pass from one owner to another

126. To dig someone's in the ribs - To make unkind remarks or insinuations about another

127. To eat one's heart out for another - To long for someone who is inattentive

128. To foot the bill - To pay the bill, especially for some social outing

129. To get on someone's nerves - To irritate someone vary greatly

130. To get something off one's chest - To confess to something

131. To get the upper hand - To gain masterly over an opponent

132. To give someone the cold shoulder - To bear a grudge against the world/society

133. To give someone the sharp edge of one's tongue - To thoroughly scold another person

134. To go on all hands - To crawl on hands and knees

135. To have a finger in every pie - To have many business interests

136. To have a head like a sieve - To have a very poor memory

137. To have a skeleton in the cupboard - To have a guilty secret, especially a family scandal

138. To have at one's fingertips - To know

139. To have cold feet - To be afraid

140. To have no backbone - To be a weak, spineless person

141. To have one's head screwed on - To be very sensible

142. To have someone under one's thumb - To dominate another

143. To have the upper hand - To be I command/charge; to be someone in power

144. To have to left hands - Someone who is clumsy

145. To hold one's tongue - To keep silence even though there is an urge to talk

146. To hold up one's head - To be able to lock people in the face

147. To jump out of one's skin - To get a sudden fright

148. To keep a cool head - To keep calm, especially in an emergency

149. To keep a stiff upper lip - To remain calm and courageous

150. To keep one's fingers crossed - To hope for luck

151. To keep one's hair on - To keep cool and patient

152. To keep one's head above water - To avoid getting into debt or trouble

153. To keep someone at arm's length - Not too friendly with another

154. To knock something on the head - To suddenly stop an idea/project

155. To know something by heart - To be able to say something from memory

156. To lay hands on someone - To handle someone roughly

157. To lend a hand - To help

158. To let the grass grow under one's feet - To be inactive and uninvolved

159. To live from hand to mouth - To live in hardship with the basest essentials

160. To lose face - To lose one’s reputation

161. To lose heart - To be discouraged

162. To lose one's head - To be very angry to lose contra of oneself

163. To make a clean breast of something - To confess to something; to reveal all

164. To make neither head nor tail of something - To understand nothing of a particular issue

165. To pat someone on the back - To give praise and encouragement to another

166. To pay through the nose for something - To pay an excessively high price for something

167. To poison someone's mind - To turn someone against another person

168. To pull some one's leg - To play a joke on someone

169. To pull the wool over some one's eyes - To deceive another

170. To put one's back into it - To work hard

171. To put one's foot down - To be firm about an issue

172. To put one's shoulder to the wheel - To work hard and earnestly

173. To put some one's nose out of joint - To make someone jealous by taking his place as the

centre of attraction

174. To rack one’s brains - To try to recall or remember something

175. To receive with open arms - To welcome warmly

176. To save face - To save one’s honour/reputation/name

177. To show a clean pair of heels - To escape by running

178. To snap some one’s head off - To speak abruptly

179. To stand on one’s feat - To do things without help; to be independent

180. To sweep someone off his/her feet - To flatter and woe someone, usually aghast

181. To take waters into one’s own hands - To do something independently without help

182. To take to one’s heels - To run away

183. To take something to heart - To take something seriously

184. To throw dust in some one’s eyes - To try to deceive someone

185. To tread in some one’s footsteps - To follow the example of another; usually of talent /

occupation

186. To read on some one’s toes - To offend another

187. To try one’s hand at - To try doing something for the first time

188. To turn a blind eye - To refuse to see

189. To turn a deaf ear - To refuse to hear

190. To turn up one’s nose at something - To treat with contempt

191. To twist some one’s arm - To force someone into doing something for you

192. To wash one’s hand of something - To have nothing to do with a particular matter

193. The green-eyed monster - Jealousy

194. To scream blue mender - To complain loudly

195. Out of the blue - Suddenly; without warning

196. Once in a blue moon - Very rarely

197. To feel blue/have the blues - To be sad or depressed

198. A bolt from the blue - A complete surprise

199. Blue blood - Royal or noble blood

200. To blackmail someone - To threaten to reveal someone’s misdeeds unless he

pays money

201. In some one’s black books - Out of favour with someone

202. A black sheep - A bad character who disgraces his family

203. A blacklist - A list of people, groups etc., who have done something

wrong

204. Black and blue - Badly bruised after a beating/ a fall

205. In black and white - In writing or print

206. A green grocer - A person who shells fruit and vegetables

207. A green horn - An inexperienced person

208. The green light - The signal to proceed

209. Green with envy - Filled with jealousy

210. Grey matter - Conman sense, brains

211. In the pink of health - In excellent health

212. Purple with sage - So angry that the face become purple

213. To be caught red handed - To be caught in the act of committing a crime

214. A red carpet welcome - A special ceremonial welcome to guest

215. The red flag - A flay used as a danger signal

216. A red letter day - A notable, fortunate day that will be remembered

217. The red light - A signal to stop, a danger signal

218. Red tape - Official rules which cause delay in settling one’s

problem

219. To jump out of the trying pan into the fire - To get out of one bad situation and fall into another

worse situation

220. To see red - To lose control of oneself in anger

221. A white – collar job - An office job

222. A white elephant - A worthless possession which the owner wants to get

rid off

223. The white flay - A sign that one accepts defeat or surrenders

224. To show the white feather - To show sign of cowardice

225. Yellow at heart - Cowardly

226. To be/feel off colour - To be unwell or rather ill

227. To come off with flying colures - To achieve great success

228. To have a high colour - To appear very red in the face

229. To show one’s true colours - To show what one is really like; to show one’s true

character

230. To pull one’s weight - To do one’s shore of work

231. To act the goat - To behave foolishly

232. To be a chip off the old black - To express one’s feelings in public

233. To be as fit as as a fiddle - A son who is very much like his father in appearance,

character, habits etc.

234. To be at a loose end - To have have nothing to do

235. To be at a loose for words - Not knowing what to say, to be speechless

236. To be at death’s door - To be so ill as to be near death

237. To be at sixes and sevens - To be in confusion and discord

238. To be at the end of one’s teeter - To be at a loss as to what to do

239. To be born under a lucky star - To have considerable luck in whatever one does

240. To be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth - To be born into a rich family

241. To be dead beat - To be worn out by fatigue

242. To be in hot water - To be in serious trouble

243. To be in someone’s bad/good books - To be out of/in favour with someone

244. To be in the doldrums - To be in low spirits

245. To be in the same boat - To have the same troubles/circumstances

246. To be man about someone - To like someone very much

247. To be made of money - To have plenty of money; to be well-off

248. To be on tenterhooks - To be in a state of suspense and anxiety

249. To be on the ball - To be alert, up-to-date, prepared

250. To be on the hours of a dilemma - Not knowing what to do from several course of action

251. To be on the rocks - To be in danger of falling, collapse, especially a

business, a marriage etc

252. To be on the top of the world - To be very happy, to be in high spirits

253. To be out of the woods - To be out of danger, especially a serious illness

254. To be quick on the uptake - To be alert and quick to do or say something

255. To be rolling in money - To be rich, to have plenty of money

256. To be scared to death - To be extremely frightened of something

257. To be slow on the up take - Slow to do or say something

258. To be too big for one’s boots - To think very highly of oneself

259. To bear the burn of - To bear the main force or strain of some action

260. To beat about the bush - To be indecisive; not coming to the point

261. To blow hot and cold - To do one thing at one time and the opposite soon after

262. To blow one’s own trumpet - To boost about one’s abilities, achievements etc

263. To break the ice - To take the first step; to be the first to begin, especially

a conversation

264. To bring down the hours - To cause loud and ling applause through one’s skill

265. To bring to light - To disclose, reveal

266. To build castles in the air - To think of things impossible to realize

267. To burn the candle at both ends - To use one’s energy in two directions at the same time

268. To burn the midnight oil - To work till late at night

269. To call a spade a spade - To speak out bluntly and frankly

270. To clip one’s wings - To deprive one of power and/or freedom

271. To cook an account - To tamper with/falsify an account

272. To come down on someone like a ton of bricks - To horsey criticize another

273. To come of age - To reach adulthood

274. To come to grief - To meet with danger

275. To come to light - To become known

276. To count sheep - To try various methods to get to sleep

277. To cry over spilt milk - To be unhappy about something that can no longer

be remedied

278. To curry favour - To seek/win favour by flattery or gifts

279. To cut off in its prime - To destroy something when it is at its best

280. To cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth - To live with in one’s income

281. To cut someone down in size - To put someone in his place especially a person who

think too highly of himself

282. To do a city/the rights - To visit a city and see its well-known places

283. To do a thing by fits and starts - To work inter intently one something

284. To do a thing by hook or by crook - To do something by any means, fair or foul, direct or

indirect

285. To do something on the spur of the moment - To suddenly decide to do something

286. To drop a brick - To say or do something very tactless and unexpected

287. To drop a hint - To make veiled and subtle suggestions

288. To eat like a horse - To eat a lot

289. To eat one’s words - To take back what one has said, to apologies

290. To egg on - To spur on to further action

291. To face the music - To meet the worst, to face punishment for doing

something wrong

292. To fall out with someone - To quarrel

293. To fall through - To fail, especially a plan, project etc

294. To fancy someone / something - To take a great liking to

295. To fight shy of - To avoid

296. To fire someone - To dismiss someone from employment

297. To flog a dead horse - To try fruitlessly to receive interest in something

298. To follow the crowd - To follow unthinkingly; to believe or act as most

people do

299. To follow suit - To do the something as another person do

300. To gain ground - To make progress in an undertaking

301. To get away with something - To escape detection despite doing something wrong

302. To get blood out of stone - To get more than is fair out of someone

303. To get down to work - To start on the task in hand

304. To get even with someone - To take revenge of someone

305. To get hitched - To get married

306. To get into a flap - To get worried and nervous

307. To get into hot water - To be in/to get into trouble

308. To get off scot free - To escape punishment; to be let off payment

309. To go out of bed on the wrong side - To start the day in a bad temper

310. To get the sack - To be dismissed from someone employment

311. To get wind of - To hear a rumour of

312. To get the wind up - To get worried and nervous; to get a right

313. To give someone a telling off - To scold someone

314. To give someone the slip - To manage to avoid someone who is looking for you

315. To give the game away - To let out a secret

316. To give up the ghost - To die, to cease trying

317. To go a long way - To excel, to go for, especially in a career

318. To go off at a tangent - To change suddenly to a different course of thought

or action

319. To go like a bomb - To go fast, to function well, especially a vehicle

320. To go to rack and ruin - To fall into a reined or disorganized state

321. To grin and bear it - To make the best of a bad job; to put up with

something

322. To haul someone over the coals - To reprimand someone

323. To have a bee in one’s bonnet - To be strong-minded over certain issues

324. To have a soft spot for - To be very fond of someone or something

325. To have an axe to grind - To have a selfish motive for doing something

326. To have one’s knife in someone - To be always finding fault with another person

327. To hit below the belt - To attack an opponent unfairly

328. To hit the nail on the head - To do or say exactly the right thing

329. To jog someone’s memory - To remind someone of something

330. To keep a person in the dark - To keep something hidden from someone

331. To keep open house - To encourage visitors to come at any time

332. To keep one’s pecker up - To keep one’s courage up

333. To keep one’s shirt on - To keep cool and calm in a dispute

334. To keep the ball rolling - To keep a conversation going

335. To keep up appearances - To pretend to be well-off and to live in a certain style

336. To kick the bucket - To die

337. To kid someone - To tease

338. To kill two birds with one stone - To accomplish two things with one action

339. To knock off the work - To stop working

340. To know the ropes - To be thoroughly familiar with a particular situation

341. To knock someone down with a feather - To surprise someone very much

342. To kowtow to someone - To act in a very servile manner hoping for favour

343. To lay down the law - To speak in an authoritative way

344. To lead someone up the garden path - To deceive someone by hiding the real intention

345. To leave someone in the lurch - To desert someone in the time of difficulties

346. To let bygones be bygones - To let things that are part and gone remain untouched

and forgotten

347. To let the cat out of the bag - To reveal a secret; to expose a trick

348. To look like a wet week - To look miserable and depressed

349. To make a go of something - To try one’s best to succeed in something

350. To make a hash / a mess of something - To fail at a task

351. To make believe - To pretend

352. To make both ends meet - To be able to manage on one’s income

353. To make hay while the sun shines - To take advantage of an opportunity

354. To make much ado about nothing - To make a great fuss about something unimportant

355. To make oneself scarce - To disappear

356. To nip something in the bud - To stop something before it can develop into

something serious

357. To pass the buck - To pass the report suability

358. To pick holes in something - To find fault with

359. To pick to pieces - To analyze critically

360. To pick and choose - To make a careful selection

361. To play a double game - To do one thing openly and a different thing

362. To play fast and loose - To disregard one’s promised

363. To play second fiddle - To take a subordinate position

364. To pooh-pooh an idea - To express contempt for an idea

365. To pull strings - To use friends in influential positions, or to use one’s

own influence, to secure favoure

366. To put the cast before the horse - To do the wrong thing first

367. To put two or two together - To arrive at a conclusion

368. To put a spoke in one’s wheel - To hinds to obstruct progress

369. To rain cats and dogs - To rain very heavily

370. To read between the lines - To detect the hidden meaning

371. To rule the roost - To domineer over others

372. To run in the blood - Inherited qualities

373. To see something through coloured spectacles - To see only the best points about a thing

374. To see the light - To begin to understand

375. To sit on the fence - To take neither side in a dispute ; to remain neutral

376. To smell a rat - To become suspicious about something

377. To steer clear of - To avoid

378. To take French leave - To avoid

379. To take someone for a ride - To deceive someone

380. To take the bull by the horns - To meet a difficulty with courage

381. To take the law into one’s own hands - To punish a person, usually by force, without his being

tried in a law court

382. To take with a pinch of salt - To accept what someone has said with doubt and

misgiving

383. To talk the hind legs off a donkey - To talk a great deal at great length

384. To talk nineteen to the dozen - To speak a lot

385. To tear a skip off someone - To scold harshly

386. To throw cold water upon - To discourage effort

387. To turn over a new leaf - To give up one’s bad ways; and lead a better life

388. To turn the tables on someone - To defeat someone who has previously defeated you

389. To upset the apple cast - To disturb the routine of something

PHRASAL VERBS

1. Act up - Misbehave (for people) not work properly for machines

2. Act on - Produce effect

3. Act upon - In accordance with

4. Act like - Behave in a way that’s like

5. Add up - Logically fit together

6. Add up to - Find the total

7. Back down - Not follow a threat

8. Back off - Auto follow a threat

9. Back up - Move back work, move in reverse

10. Back up - Confirm a story, facts or information

11. Back up - Make a ‘protection’ copy to use if there are problems with the original

12. Beg off - Decline an invitation, ark to be excused from doing something

13. Blow up - Inflate

14. Bear down - To crash by force

15. Bear out - Verify or confirm

16. Bear up - To face hardship bravely

17. Bear with - Endure to have patience

18. Beat down - To crush

19. Beat off - To repulse, to drive back

20. Beat up - To beat

21. Blow up - Suddenly become very angry

22. Break down - Separatist into component part

23. Break down - Stop working/functioning

24. Break in - Enter by using force (and breaking a lock, window etc)

25. Break in - Train, get someone/something accustomed to a new routine

26. Break up - Disperse, scatter

27. Break up - End a personal relationship

28. Bring/Take back - Return something

29. Bring off - Accomplish something difficult, accomplish the people have considered impossible or

unlikely

30. Bring up - Mention (as a topic of discussion)

31. Bring up - Raise, rear

32. Brush upon - review/study thoroughly for a short time

33. Burn down - Become destroyed/consumed by fire

34. Burn up - Become destroyed/consumed by fire

35. Burn up - cause someone to become very angry

36. Butt in - Impolitely interrupt (a conversation or a action)

37. Butter up - Praise someone excessively with the hope of getting some benefit

38. Call off - Cancel something that has been scheduled

39. Call on - Ask someone for an answer in class

40. Calm down - Become calm/less agitated or upset, help someone become calm/less agitated or upset

41. Care for - Like, want

42. Care for - Take care of, supply case to, attend/watch

43. Catch on - Develop understanding knowledge of something

44. Catch up (with) - Stop being behind

45. Check in (to) - Register for/at a hated conference, etc., let someone know officially that you have

arrived

46. Check off - Make a mark to indicate that something on a list has been completed

47. Check out (of) - Follow procedures for leaving a hotel etc.

48. Check out - Follow procedures for borrowing something (usually for a limited

period of time)

49. Cheer up - Help someone feel less worried / depressed / sad

50. Chew out - Scold someone severely, berate

51. Chicken out - Lose the courage or confidence to do something – often at the last minute

52. Chip in - Contribute / donate (often money) to something done by a group

53. Come across - Find (unexpectedly)

54. Come down with - Become ill with

55. Come to - Total

56. Come to - Regain consciousness

57. Count on - Depend on, trust that something will happen or that someone will do as expected

58. Dragon - Last much longer that expected or is necessary

59. Draw up - Create a formal document

60. Drop off - Deliver something, deliver some (by giving him/her a ride)

61. Drop in (on) - Visit in formally (and usually with out scheduling a specific time)

62. Drop by - Visit in formally (and usually with out scheduling a specific time)

63. Drop out (of) - Stop attending / leave school or on organization

64. Draw out - Prolong sth (usually for behind the normal limit)

65. Eat out - Have a meal in a rest a want

66. Egg on - Urge/encourage greatly to ward doing something (usually something negative)

67. End up - Finally arrive at, arrive at an unexpected place

68. End up - Arrive somewhere as a result or consequence

69. Face up to - Admit to, take responsibility for

70. Fall through - Not happen (Desorbed sth that was planned but not happened)

71. Feel up to - Feel strong enough or comfortable enough to do something

72. Figure out - Logically find the answer to a problem, salve a problem by thinking about it carefully

73. Figure out - Understand why someone behaves the way she/he does

74. Fill in - Add information to a form

75. Fill in (on) - Supply information that someone does not know

76. Fill in for - Temporarily do someone else’s work, (temporarily substitute for another person)

77. Fill out - Complete a form by adding required information

78. Fill out - Become less thin, gain weight

79. Find out (about) - Learn/get information about

80. Get arose - Make something understand, communicate something understandably

81. Get along (with) - Have a friendly relationship with, be friendly with

82. Get around - Avoid having to do something

83. Get around - Move from place to pace

84. Get around to - Do something eventually

85. Get by - Survive, financially, in difficult situation

86. Get in - Enter a small, closed vehicle

87. Get in - Arrive

88. Get on - Enter a large, chased vehicle

89. Get off - Leave a large, closed vehicle

90. Get off - Be excused (for a period of time) from work; class, or other regularly scheduled

activities

91. Get off - Make it possible for someone to avoid punishment

92. Get out of - Leave a small, closed vehicle

93. Get out of - Escape having to do something

94. Get over - Finish (as for in individual activities, not ones that happen again and again)

95. Get over - Recover from an illness or painful experience

96. Get rid of - Dispose of, give away or throw away

97. Get rid of - Dismiss someone, fore someone from a job

98. Get up - Leave bed after sleeping and begin your daily actinides

99. Give up - Stop working / doing something (usually a habit)

100. Give up - Decide not to try (unsuccessfully) to solve a problem

101. Go out with - Have a date with

102. Go with - Look pleasing to gather (for clothes, furniture etc)

103. Go with - Date regularly and steadily

104. Goof off - Be lazy, do nothing in particular

105. Grow up - Spend the years between being a child and being an adult

106. Grow up - Behave responsibly

107. Hand in - Submit homework, an assignment etc

108. Hand out - Distribute

109. Hang up - End a phone conversation by replacing the receiver

110. Hold up - Raise lift to a higher than normal position

111. Hold up - Delay

112. Hold up - Rob, threaten someone with harm unless he/she gives his/her money or other valuable

things

113. Iron out - Mutually reach an agreement, mutually resolve difficulties

114. Jack up - Satire/life by using a jack

115. Jack up - Satire (used for prices)

116. Jump all over - Revelry scald someone berate someone

117. Keep on - Continue

118. Kick out - Expel

119. Knock out - Make unconscious

120. Knock oneself out - Work much harder than normal or than what is expected

121. Lay off - Dismiss someone from a job because of lack of money or work

122. Leave out - Forget, omit

123. Let down - Disappoint

124. Let up - Become less intense or slower

125. Look back on - Remember

126. Look down on - Hold in contempt, regard as inferior

127. Look forward to - Anticipate pleasantly

128. Look in on - Visit in order to check something’s / someone’s condition

129. Look into - Investigate, get more detail about something

130. Look like - Resemble

131. Look over - Check, review

132. Look up - Find something, in a reference work

133. Look up to - Respect

134. Luck out - Be unexpectedly lucky

135. Make fun of - Make jokes about

136. Make up - Invent/crate (imaginary) information

137. Make up - Compensate for something missed or not done by doing extra or equivalent work

138. Make up (with) - Re-establish friendly relationship

139. Make out - See/hear something well enough to understand what it means

140. Make for - Go to or toward

141. Make for - Result in, cause

142. Mark up - Increase in price

143. Mark down - Reduce the price

144. Mix up - Cause to become confuted

145. Nod off - Fall sleep (usually unintentionally)

146. Pan out - Succeed

147. Pass away - Die

148. Pass out - Faint

149. Pass out - Distribute

150. Pick out - Choose, select

151. Pick up - Lift, take up

152. Pick up - Arrange to meet someone and give her/him a ride

153. Pick up - Refresh, revitalize

154. Pick on - Bully

155. Pitch in - Help, joint together to accomplish something

156. Pull over - Drive a voluble to the ride of the road

157. Put away - Return something to the proper place

158. Put off - Post, pone, delay, avoid

159. Put on - Begin to wear

160. Put on - Try to make someone believe something that is ridiculous or untrue

161. Put (someone) out - In convenience someone

162. Put up (with) - To locate

163. Put back - Return something to a proper place

164. Rip off - Cheat

165. Round off - Change from fraction to nearest whole number

166. Run into - Meet by chance

167. Run out of - Use the last of

168. Set up - Make arrangement for something

169. Set back - Cause a delay in scheduling

170. Set back - Cost

171. Slip up - Make a mistake

172. Stand out - Be noticeably better than other similar people or thing

173. Stand up - Rise to a standing position

174. Stand up - Make a date but not keep it

175. Show up - Arrive, appear

176. Show up - Do a noticeably better job than someone else

177. Stand for - Represent

178. Stand for - Tolerate, permit (usually negation)

179. Take after - Resemble

180. Take/ bring back - Return

181. Take core of - Provide care for / watch one’s health

182. Take care of - Make arrangement for something to happen

183. Take off - Remove (something you are wearing)

184. Take off - Leave/depart (often quickly)

185. Take off - Make arrangement to be absent from work

186. Take up - Begin (a hobby or leisure time activities)

187. Tell (someone off) - Speak to someone bluntly and negatively

188. Tick off - Irritate someone

189. Tick off - Show that something has been completed by putting a tick beside it

190. Throw away - Discard

191. Throw out - Discard

192. Throw out - Forcibly make someone leave

193. Throw up - Vomit

194. Try on - Wear something to check its fit

195. Try out - Use a machine briefly to check how well it work

196. Try out (for) - Try to win a place on a time or other organization

197. Turn around - Move so that you are facing the opposite direction

198. Turn down - Decrease the volume

199. Turn down - Refuse

200. Turn in - Give/ deliver / submit to someone

201. Turn in - Go to bed

202. Turn in - Report or deliver wrongdoers to the authorities

203. Turn off - Stop by turn a handle or switch

204. Turn off - Bore

205. Turn on - Start by turning a handle or swath

206. Turn on - Interest much

207. Turn up - Increase the volume

208. Turn up - Appease unexpectedly

209. Wait on - Server (usually customers in a restaurant, shop etc)

210. Wait for - Wait until someone / something arrives or is finished with something else

211. Wake up - Stop steeping

212. Wake up - Rouse someone

213. Wake out for - Be careful of

214. Wear out - Cause to become exhausted, cause to become very tired

215. Wrap up - Wear enough clothes to keep warm

216. Wrap up - Finish something / bring something to a conclusion

217. Work out - Exercise

218. Work out - Solve a problem, resolve a difficult rotations

229. Write down - Record, something in writing

220. Write up - Record, report in writing

221. Zink out - Fall asleep quickly because of exhaustion