Class 8 Science Curosity
Exploring Substances Acidic, Basic, and Neutral class 7 Assertion Reason
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Number Ranking and Time Sequence Reasoning
Number, Ranking and Time Sequence
- In a queue, Amrita is 10th from the front while Mukul is 25th from behind and Mamta is just in the middle of the two. If there were 50 persons in the queue, what position does Mamta occupy from the front?
(a) 20th (b) 19th (c) 18th (d) 17th
- Raman ranks sixteenth from the top and forty-ninth from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
(a) 64 (b) 65 (c) 66 (d) Cannot be determined
- In a row of students of Ravi’s class Ravi is 17th from either end of the row. How many students are there in his class?
(a) 34 (b) 35 (c) 33 (d) 19
- If Atul finds that he is twelfth from the right in a line of boys and forth from the left, how many boys should be added to the line such that there are 28 boys in the line?
(a) 12 (b) 13 (c) 14 (d) 20
- Amit ranked ninth from the top and thirty-eighth from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
(a) 45 (b) 46 (c) 47 (d) 48
- In a row of boys, if A who is 10th from the left and B who is 9th from the right interchange their positions, A becomes 15th from the left. How many boys are there in the row?
(a) 23 (b) 31 (c) 27 (d) 28
- Sameer ranked 9th from the top and 38th from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
(a) 45 (b) 47 (c) 46 (d) 48
- Nitin ranks 18th in a class of 49 students. What is his rank from the last?
(a) 31 (b) 18 (c) 32 (d) 19
- Priyanka ranked 7th in a class of 49 students from the top. What is her rank from the bottom of the class?
(a) 49th (b) 48th (c) 43rd (d) 50th
- In a row, Kumar is at 7th place from the left and Pawan is at 9th place from the right. When they interchange the positions Kumar becomes 11th from left. How many person were seated in the row?
(a) 19 (b) 20 (c) 21 (d) 27
- How many combinations of two-digit numbers having 8 can be made from the following numbers?
8, 5, 2, 1, 7, 6
(a) 10 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 11
- In a class, Vidya ranks 7th from the top. Divya is 7 ranks ahead of Medha and 3 ranks behind Vidya. Sushma who is 4th from the bottom is 32 ranks behind Medha. How many students are there in the class?
(a) 49 (b) 50 (c) 52 (d) 51
- If the third day of a month is Tuesday, which of the following would be the 4th day before the 27th day of that month?
(a) Tuesday (b) Monday (c) Wednesday (d) Sunday
- Rajan is sixth from the left end and Vinay is tenth from the right end in a row of boys. If there are eight boys between Rajan and Vinay, how many boys are there in the row?
(a) 24 (b) 26 (c) 23 (d) 25
- R and S are ranked 13th and 14th respectively in a class of 23 students. What are their ranks from the bottom of the class respectively?
(a) 10th , 11th (b) 11th , 12th (c) 11th , 10th (d) None of these
- In a class of 180, where girls are twice the number of boys, Rupesh (a boy) ranked 34th from the top. If there are 18 girls ahead of Rupesh, how many boys are after him in rank?
(a) 45 (b) 44 (c) 60 (d) can’t be determined
- Priyanka remembers that his brother’s birthday is after fifteenth but before eighteenth of February whereas his sister Payal remembers that her brother’s birthday is after sixteenth but before nineteenth of February. On which day in February is Priyanka’s brother’s birthday?
(a) 16th (b) 17th (c) 18th (d) 19th
- A bus for Delhi leaves every thirty minutes from a bus stand. An enquiry clerk told a passenger that the bus had already left ten minutes ago and the next bus will leave at 9.35 a.m. At what time did the enquiry clerk give this information to the passenger?
(a) 9.10 a.m. (b) 8.55 a.m. (c) 9.25 p.m. (d) 9.15 a.m.
- If the seventh day of a month is three days earlier than Friday, what day will it be on the nineteenth day of the month?
(a) Sunday (b) Monday (c) Wednesday (d) Friday
- If it was Saturday on 17th December 1982 what will be the day of 22nd December 1984?
(a) Monday (b) Tuesday (c) Wednesday (d) Sunday
- Shreya remembers that her father’s birthday was certainly after eighth but before thirteenth of December. Her sister Natasha remembers that their father’s birthday was definitely after ninth but before fourteenth of December. On which date of December was their father’s birthday?
(a) 10th (b) 11th (c) 12th (d) Data inadequate
- How many 4’s are there preceded by 7 but not followed by 3?
5932174269746132874138325674395820187463
(a) Four (b) Three (c) Six (d) Five
- How many 3’s are there in the following sequence which is neither preceded by nor immediately followed by 9?
9366395937891639634
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
- How many 6’s are there in the following series of numbers which are preceded by 7 but not immediately followed by 9?
679569768768694677695763
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
- Count each 1 in the following sequence of numbers that is immediately followed by 2, and 2 is not immediately followed by 3. How many such 1’s are there?
12134512352126145112412321752125
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 7
- Some boys are sitting in a row. P is sitting fourteenth from the left and Q is seventh from the right. If there are four boys between P and Q, how many boys are there in the row?
(a) 25 (b) 23 (c) 21 (d) 19
- In the following list of numerals, how many 2’s are followed by 1’s but not preceded by 4?
421214211244412212144214212124142124146
(a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) Five
- In a row of trees, one tree is fifth from either end of the row. How many trees are there in the row?
(a) 8 (b) 9 (c) 10 (d) 11
- M and R are ranked seventh and eleventh respectively from the top in a class of 41 students. What will be their respective ranks from the bottom in the class?(a) 30th and 34th (b) 34th and 30th (c) 35th and 31st (d) 36th and 32nd
- Sarita is 27th position from the top in a class of 43 students. What is her rank from the other side?
(a) 16th (b) 17th (c) 15th (d) 21st
- Manoj and Sachin are ranked seventh and eleventh respectively from the top in a class of 31 students. What will be their respective ranks from the bottom in the class?
(a) 20th and 24th (b) 24th and 20th (c) 25th and 21st (d) 26th and 22nd
- Ravi is 7 ranks ahead of Sumit in a class of 39. If Sumit’s rank is seventeenth from the last, what is Ravi’s rank from the start?
(a) 14th (b) 15th (c) 16th (d) 17th
- How many even numbers are there in the following series of numbers, each of which is preceded by an odd number, but not followed by an even number?
5348971653298735
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
- If the positions of the first and the third digits within each number are interchanged, which of the following will be the third digit of the second lowest number 519 364 287 158 835
(a) 9 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 8
- Which of the following is the difference between the second digit of the lowest and the highest of these numbers? 519 364 287 158 835
(a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 0
- In a class, boys stand in a single row. One of the boy is nineteenth in order from both the ends. How many boys are there in the row?
(a) 27 (b) 37 (c) 38 (d) 39
- In a class of 42 students, Mahesh’s rank is 16th from the bottom. What is his rank from the top?
(a) 25th (b) 26th (c) 24th (d) 27th
- Roshan ranked 11th from the top and 31st from the bottom in the class. How many students are there in the class?
(a) 42 (b) 43 (c) 41 (d) 49
- In a row of students, Anil is 7th from left, while Sunil is 18th from right. Both of them interchanged their positions such that Anil becomes 21st from left. What will be the total number of students in the class?
(a) 38 (b) 33 (c) 31 (d) 30
- Sunita leaves her house at 20 min to seven in the morning, reaches Vineeta’s house in 25 min, they finish their breakfast in another 15 min and leave for their office which takes another 35 min. At what time, did they leave Vineeta’s house to reach their office?
(a) 7 : 40 am (b) 7 : 20 am (c) 7 : 45 am (d) 8 : 15 am
- Kamala would like to complete all her work before 10 : 00 pm in order to watch an important TV programme. She has 40 min assignment in each of her five prepared subjects. What is the least time at which she can start and still complete her home work in the time for the programme?
(a) 6 : 40 pm (b) 6 : 30 pm (c) 7 : 10 pm (d) 7 : 20 pm
- If every second and last Saturday and all Sundays are holidays in a 30 days month beginning on Saturday, then how many working days are there in the month?
(a) 20 (b) 21 (c) 22 (d) 23
- A student ranks 18th in the class of 45. What is his rank from the last?
(a) 27th (b) 28th (c) 29th (d) 30th
- Reaching the place of meeting on Tuesday 15 minutes before 08.30 hours, Anuj found himself half an hour earlier than the man who was 40 minutes late. What was the scheduled time of the meeting?
(a) 8.05 hrs (b) 8.00 hrs (c) 8.45 hrs (d) 8.15 hrs
- How many 3’s are there in the following sequence which are neither preceded by 6 nor immediately followed by 9?
9366395937891639639
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
- Which is the third number to the left of the number which is exactly in the middle of the following sequence of numbers?
123456789246897531987654321
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6
- Count each 7 which is not immediately preceded by 5 but is immediately followed by either 2 or 3. How many such 7’s are there?
57265738373257273482678
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
- How many 7’s are there in the following series which are not immediately followed by 3 but immediately preceded by 8?
898762263269732872778737794
(a) 10 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 0
- Anuj ranks twelfth in a class of forty-six. What will be her rank from the last?
(a) 33 (b) 34 (c) 35 (d) 37
- How many 7’s are there in the following series which are preceded by 6 which is not preceded by 8?
876786756797616776888697687
(a) Zero (b) One (c) Two (d) Three
- Ramesh is 5th from right end and Yogesh is 15th from left end. If they interchange their places Yogesh becomes 24th from left end then what is number of students?
(a) 35 (b) 28 (c) 40 (d) 39
- Ranbir’s ranked 48th from the bottom and 1st from the top among those who passed an exam. Seven boys did not participate in the exam and twelve failed in it. How many boys were there in the class?
(a) 60 (b) 55 (c) 57 (d) 67
- There were 70 students in class. First 20 ranks were got by girls, out of 30 girls. Only 10 girls did not get any rank. Mayank took 35th rank from bottom, then what will be the rank of Mayank from top in boys from the class?
(a) 7th (b) 6th (c) 5th (d) 4th
- In the numbers from 100 to 1000, how many times digits 1 comes at the ten’s place?
(a) 9 (b) 10 (c) 90 (d) 900
- Which of the following will be the second digit of the third number from the top when they are arranged in descending order, after the first digit in each number is changed to its next higher digit?
738 429 156 273 894
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 7
- The digits of each of the following five numbers are written in reverse order and five new numbers are obtained 513 726 492 865 149
Which of the following will be the middle digit of the third number from the top when the new numbers are arranged in descending order?
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 6 (d) 9
- Mani is thirteenth from the top and twenty seventh from the bottom in a queue. How many persons are there in the queue?
(a) 33 (b) 37 (c) 35 (d) 39
- In a row of girls, Rita and Monika occupy ninth place from the right end and tenth place from the left end respectively. If they interchange their places, then Rita and Monika occupy seventeenth place from the right and eighteenth place from the left respectively. How many girls are there in the row?
(a) 25 (b) 26 (c) 27 (d) Data inadequate
- In a queue, Shikhar is ninth from the back. Arun’s place is eighth from the front. Nikhil is standing between the two. What could be the minimum number of boys standing in the queue?
(a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 14
- N ranks fifth in a class. S is eighth from the last. If T is sixth after N and just in the middle of N and S, then how many students are there in the class?
(a) 23 (b) 24 (c) 25 (d) 26
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| Word | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | |
| Abate | To lessen/reduce | Diminish, Decrease | Aggravate, Intensify | |
| Abbreviate | To shorten | Condense, Abridge | Expand, Lengthen | |
| Abduct | To kidnap | Kidnap, Seize | Release, Deliver | |
| Abhor | To hate intensely | Detest, Loathe | Love, Admire | |
| Abject | Extremely miserable | Wretched, Hopeless | Noble, Proud | |
| Abjure | To give up/renounce | Forsake, Relinquish | Claim, Assert | |
| Abode | A dwelling place | Home, Residence | – | |
| Abolish | To end officially | Annul, Abrogate | Establish, Create | |
| Abominate | To hate or loathe | Detest, Abhor | Love, Cherish | |
| Abridge | To shorten text | Condense, Shorten | Expand, Lengthen | |
| Abrupt | Sudden and unexpected | Sudden, Blunt | Gradual, Polite | |
| Abscond | To leave secretly | Flee, Escape | Appear, Stay | |
| Absolve | To clear of guilt | Exonerate, Pardon | Condemn, Convict | |
| Abstain | To refrain from | Desist, Avoid | Indulge, Consume | |
| Abstruse | Hard to understand | Obscure, Complex | Simple, Lucid | |
| Abundant | Existing in plenty | Plentiful, Ample | Scarce, Limited | |
| Accede | To agree to | Consent, Comply | Deny, Refuse | |
| Acclimatize | To adjust to climate | Adapt, Adjust | – | |
| Acme | The highest point | Zenith, Peak | Nadir, Bottom | |
| Acumen | Keen insight | Brilliance, Shrewdness | Stupidity, Ignorance | |
| Adamant | Stubborn/Inflexible | Firm, Unyielding | Flexible, Soft | |
| Adherent | A follower/supporter | Disciple, Follower | Opponent, Rival | |
| Admonish | To warn or scold | Counsel, Rebuke | Approve, Applaud | |
| Adroit | Skillful or clever | Dexterous, Skilled | Inept, Clumsy | |
| Adulation | High praise | Flattery, Worship | Criticism, Abuse | |
| Adulterate | To make impure | Corrupt, Contaminate | Purify, Cleanse | |
| Adversity | Hardship/Misfortune | Calamity, Trouble | Prosperity, Success | |
| Affable | Friendly/Good-natured | Genial, Amiable | Surly, Hostile | |
| Affluence | Wealth/Riches | Prosperity, Wealth | Poverty, Penury | |
| Aggrandize | To increase power/rank | Exalt, Magnify | Degrade, Humiliate | |
| Agile | Able to move quickly | Nimble, Lithe | Clumsy, Slow | |
| Alacrity | Brisk eagerness | Zeal, Readiness | Apathy, Hesitation | |
| Alienate | To make unfriendly | Estrange, Separate | Unite, Reconcile | |
| Alleviate | To make less severe | Relieve, Ease | Aggravate, Worsen | |
| Aloof | Distant or reserved | Detached, Cold | Friendly, Sociable | |
| Altruistic | Unselfishly generous | Benevolent, Kind | Selfish, Greedy | |
| Amalgamate | To mix or combine | Blend, Merge | Separate, Split | |
| Ambiguous | Not clear/Vague | Obscure, Doubtful | Explicit, Lucid | |
| Ameliorate | To improve | Enhance, Amend | Worsen, Deteriorate | |
| Amenable | Willing to follow | Docile, Pliable | Stubborn, Obstinate | |
| Amicable | Characterized by friendship | Friendly, Cordial | Hostile, Bitter | |
| Animosity | Strong hostility | Hatred, Enmity | Friendship, Amity | |
| Anomalous | Abnormal | Irregular, Peculiar | Standard, Normal | |
| Antipathy | Strong dislike | Aversion, Disgust | Liking, Affinity | |
| Ardent | Very enthusiastic | Passionate, Zealous | Apathetic, Cold | |
| Arduous | Difficult/Tiring | Laborious, Tough | Easy, Effortless | |
| Assiduous | Showing great care | Diligent, Sedulous | Lazy, Negligent | |
| Audacious | Bold/Daring | Fearless, Bold | Timid, Cowardly | |
| Augment | To increase | Enlarge, Expand | Decrease, Diminish | |
| Auspicious | Showing future success | Favorable, Propitious | Ominous, Luckless | |
| Austere | Severe or strict | Harsh, Simple | Luxurious, Mild | |
| Avarice | Extreme greed | Greed, Cupidity | Generosity, Charity | |
| Banal | Boring/Commonplace | Trite, Ordinary | Original, Fresh | |
| Belligerent | Hostile/Aggressive | Pugnacious, Warlike | Peaceful, Friendly | |
| Benevolent | Kind and generous | Charitable, Altruistic | Malevolent, Spiteful | |
| Benign | Gentle and kind | Harmless, Mild | Malignant, Cruel | |
| Boisterous | Noisy and energetic | Rowdy, Clamorous | Quiet, Calm | |
| Brusque | Abrupt in speech | Blunt, Short | Polite, Courteous | |
| Callous | Cruel/Insensitive | Heartless, Unfeeling | Kind, Compassionate | |
| Candid | Truthful/Straightforward | Frank, Honest | Deceptive, Evasive | |
| Capricious | Sudden mood changes | Fickle, Whimsical | Stable, Consistent | |
| Castigate | To punish severely | Scold, Reprimand | Praise, Laud | |
| Caustic | Sarcastic/Scathing | Acerbic, Mordant | Gentle, Mild | |
| Chastise | To scold or punish | Reprove, Discipline | Reward, Praise | |
| Chronological | Arranged in time order | Sequential, Timed | Random, Unordered | |
| Circumspect | Cautious/Wary | Prudent, Careful | Rash, Reckless | |
| Clandestine | Secret or hidden | Surreptitious, Furtive | Overt, Open | |
| Clemency | Mercy or lenience | Mercy, Forgiveness | Severity, Cruelty | |
| Cogent | Logical and convincing | Persuasive, Sound | Weak, Incoherent | |
| Coherent | Logical and consistent | Lucid, Rational | Confused, Irrational | |
| Collusion | Secret agreement/conspiracy | Conspiracy, Plot | Honesty, Openness, Legal Cooperation | |
| Complacent | Self-satisfied | Smug, Satisfied | Humble, Modest | |
| Concise | Brief and to the point | Succinct, Short | Verbose, Long | |
| Condone | To overlook or forgive | Forgive, Ignore | Condemn, Punish | |
| Conspicuous | Easily seen/Noticeable | Obvious, Clear | Hidden, Subtle | |
| Copious | Abundant in quantity | Plentiful, Profuse | Meager, Sparse | |
| Corpulent | Fat/Obese | Fleshy, Stout | Thin, Lean | |
| Corroborate | To confirm or support | Verify, Authenticate | Contradict, Deny | |
| Curtail | To reduce or shorten | Diminish, Abbreviate | Extend, Prolong | |
| Dearth | A lack or scarcity | Shortage, Paucity | Abundance, Glut | |
| Debilitate | To make weak | Enfeeble, Weaken | Strengthen, Vitalize | |
| Decipher | To decode/understand | Interpret, Decode | Encode, Scramble | |
| Decorum | Proper behavior | Etiquette, Modesty | Impropriety, Rudeness | |
| Deference | Polite respect | Respect, Homage | Disrespect, Contempt | |
| Defile | To make dirty/unholy | Corrupt, Pollute | Purify, Sanctify | |
| Deleterious | Harmful/Damaging | Injurious, Toxic | Beneficial, Healthy | |
| Demure | Quiet and modest | Shy, Reserved | Bold, Aggressive | |
| Denounce | To criticize publicly | Condemn, Attack | Praise, Applaud | |
| Depict | To describe/show | Portray, Illustrate | – | |
| Deprecate | To express disapproval | Belittle, Criticize | Commend, Approve | |
| Deride | To mock or ridicule | Mock, Jeer | Respect, Honor | |
| Desecrate | To treat with disrespect | Violate, Profane | Honor, Sanctify | |
| Desolate | Lonely and empty | Barren, Bleak | Populated, Full | |
| Despondent | Feeling extreme hope | Gloomy, Dejected | Cheerful, Optimistic | |
| Destitute | Extremely poor | Indigent, Needy | Affluent, Wealthy | |
| Deterrent | Something that discourages | Hindrance, Obstacle | Incentive, Stimulus | |
| Detrimental | Causing harm | Harmful, Damaging | Helpful, Beneficial | |
| Devout | Deeply religious | Pious, Sincere | Impious, Insincere | |
| Dexterous | Skillful with hands | Adroit, Nimble | Clumsy, Inept | |
| Diatribe | Bitter verbal attack | Tirade, Harangue | Praise, Eulogy | |
| Diffident | Lacking self-confidence | Shy, Timid | Confident, Bold | |
| Dilatory | Tending to delay | Sluggish, Late | Prompt, Quick | |
| Diligent | Hardworking | Industrious, Assiduous | Lazy, Slothful | |
| Diminish | To become less | Decline, Wane | Increase, Grow | |
| Discord | Lack of agreement | Conflict, Friction | Harmony, Accord | |
| Discreet | Careful/Secretive | Prudent, Cautious | Reckless, Public | |
| Discrepancy | Lack of similarity | Difference, Variance | Similarity, Accord | |
| Disdain | Feeling of contempt | Scorn, Contempt | Respect, Admiration | |
| Disingenuous | Not candid/sincere | Dishonest, Deceitful | Sincere, Honest | |
| Dismal | Depressing/Gloomy | Bleak, Sad | Cheerful, Bright | |
| Disseminate | To spread widely | Scatter, Circulate | Gather, Hide | |
| Divergent | Moving in different directions | Different, Deviating | Convergent, Similar | |
| Docile | Easy to manage | Submissive, Pliable | Stubborn, Obstinate | |
| Dogmatic | Arrogantly certain | Opinionated, Rigid | Flexible, Open | |
| Dormant | Inactive/Sleeping | Latent, Quiescent | Active, Awake | |
| Dubious | Doubtful/Hesitating | Uncertain, Fishy | Certain, Reliable | |
| Duplicity | Double-dealing/Deceit | Deception, Fraud | Honesty, Sincerity | |
| Ebullient | Full of energy/Cheer | Lively, Exuberant | Gloomy, Depressed |
| Eclectic | From diverse sources | Diverse, Varied | Narrow, Uniform |
| Edify | To instruct morally | Teach, Enlighten | Corrupt, Mislead |
| Efface | To erase or wipe out | Expunge, Erase | Create, Build |
| Effervescent | Bubbly/Lively | Vivacious, Fizzy | Flat, Dull |
| Efficacy | Ability to produce result | Power, Success | Inefficiency, Failure |
| Egregious | Outstandingly bad | Shocking, Awful | Excellent, Good |
| Eloquent | Fluent in speech | Persuasive, Vivid | Inarticulate, Dull |
| Elucidate | To make clear | Explain, Clarify | Confuse, Obscure |
| Elusive | Hard to find/catch | Evasive, Slippery | Found, Plain |
| Emancipate | To set free | Liberate, Free | Enslave, Bind |
| Embellish | To decorate/Add detail | Adorn, Garnish | Simplify, Strip |
| Emulate | To match or surpass | Imitate, Copy | – |
| Endorse | To support publicly | Approve, Support | Oppose, Reject |
| Enervate | To weaken someone | Exhaust, Drain | Energize, Revive |
| Enigma | A mystery or puzzle | Riddle, Puzzle | Clue, Solution |
| Enmity | State of hostility | Hatred, Animosity | Friendship, Amity |
| Ephemeral | Lasting a short time | Transient, Brief | Eternal, Lasting |
| Epitome | A perfect example | Summary, Essence | – |
| Equanimity | Mental calmness | Composure, Peace | Anxiety, Agitation |
| Equitable | Fair and impartial | Honest, Just | Unfair, Biased |
| Equivocal | Ambiguous/Uncertain | Vague, Unclear | Definite, Clear |
| Eradicate | To destroy completely | Uproot, Eliminate | Plant, Create |
| Erratic | Unpredictable | Inconsistent, Fickle | Consistent, Stable |
| Erudite | Having great knowledge | Learned, Scholarly | Ignorant, Unlearned |
| Esoteric | Intended for a few | Private, Obscure | Common, Public |
| Eulogy | Speech of praise | Tribute, Acclaim | Criticism, Slur |
| Euphemism | Mild term for harsh one | Delicacy, Politeness | – |
| Exacerbate | To make worse | Aggravate, Inflame | Alleviate, Soothe |
| Exalt | To praise highly | Glorify, Honor | Humiliate, Degrade |
| Exemplary | Serving as a model | Perfect, Ideal | Worthless, Bad |
| Exonerate | To clear from blame | Absolve, Vindicate | Convict, Accuse |
| Exorbitant | Unreasonably high | Excessive, Pricey | Cheap, Moderate |
| Expedite | To speed up | Quicken, Accelerate | Delay, Hinder |
| Explicit | Stated clearly | Plain, Definite | Vague, Implicit |
| Expunge | To remove completely | Erase, Delete | – |
| Extol | To praise enthusiastically | Laud, Exalt | Criticize, Blame |
| Extraneous | Irrelevant | Unrelated, Foreign | Relevant, Essential |
| Extravagant | Spending excessively | Lavish, Wasteful | Frugal, Thrifty |
| Fabricate | To invent or forge | Create, Invent | Destroy, Demolish |
| Facetious | Treating serious issues with humour | Flippant, Witty | Serious, Grave |
| Fallacy | A mistaken belief | Error, Delusion | Truth, Reality |
| Fastidious | Very attentive to detail | Fussy, Exacting | Careless, Sloppy |
| Feasible | Possible to do | Practical, Viable | Impossible, Vague |
| Fervent | Passionate/Intense | Ardent, Zealous | Apathetic, Indifferent |
| Fickle | Changing frequently | Inconstant, Capricious | Loyal, Constant |
| Flabbergasted | Greatly surprised | Astonished, Amazed | Calm, Indifferent |
| Flagrant | Obviously offensive | Glaring, Shamelss | Subtle, Mild |
| Flamboyant | Noticeable/Stylish | Showy, Vibrant | Plain, Simple |
| Flippant | Not showing respect | Shallow, Glib | Respectful, Serious |
| Florid | Red-faced/Overly fancy | Red, Ornate | Pale, Plain |
| Fortitude | Courage in pain | Bravery, Endurance | Cowardice, Fear |
| Fortuitous | Happening by luck | Lucky, Accidental | Planned, Unlucky |
| Fragile | Easily broken | Delicate, Frail | Strong, Tough |
| Frugal | Thrifty with money | Economical, Stingy | Lavish, Wasteful |
| Furtive | Attempting to avoid notice | Secretive, Sly | Open, Honest |
| Futile | Pointless/Useless | Vain, Fruitless | Useful, Productive |
| Garrulous | Excessively talkative | Chatty, Loquacious | Silent, Taciturn |
| Generic | Common/Not specific | General, Common | Specific, Unique |
| Germane | Relevant to a subject | Pertinent, Related | Irrelevant, Random |
| Giddy | Having vertigo/Playful | Dizzy, Lightheaded | Serious, Steady |
| Glib | Fluent but shallow | Smooth, Easy | Inarticulate, Deep |
| Gluttony | Habitual greed (food) | Excess, Greed | Frugal, Moderation |
| Gratuitous | Uncalled for/Free | Unearned, Free | Justified, Paid |
| Gregarious | Fond of company | Sociable, Outgoing | Reclusive, Shy |
| Guile | Sly or cunning | Cunning, Deceit | Honesty, Candor |
| Gullible | Easily persuaded | Naive, Trusting | Shrewd, Cynical |
| Hackneyed | Lacking significance (trite) | Cliche, Overused | Original, New |
| Haughty | Arrogantly superior | Proud, Pompous | Humble, Modest |
| Hedonist | Pleasure seeker | Epicure, Sensualist | Ascetic, Hermit |
| Heinous | Utterly wicked | Evil, Atrocious | Virtuous, Kind |
| Heresy | Belief against doctrine | Dissent, Unorthodoxy | Conformity, Faith |
| Hiatus | A pause or gap | Break, Interval | Continuity, Link |
| Homogeneous | Of the same kind | Uniform, Alike | Varied, Mixed |
| Hyperbole | Exaggeration | Overstatement | Understatement |
| Hypocrisy | Faking virtue | Deceit, Insincerity | Sincerity, Honesty |
| Iconoclast | One who attacks beliefs | Rebel, Radical | Believer, Traditionalist |
| Idiosyncrasy | A peculiar habit | Quirk, Oddity | Normality, Standard |
| Ignominious | Deserving public shame | Shamelss, Disgraceful | Glorious, Noble |
| Imminent | About to happen | Impending, Looming | Distant, Future |
| Immutable | Unchangeable | Fixed, Rigid | Mutable, Variable |
| Impair | To damage or weaken | Harm, Worsen | Improve, Heal |
| Impeccable | Faultless | Flawless, Perfect | Imperfect, Bad |
| Impecunious | Having little money | Poor, Penniless | Wealthy, Rich |
| Impede | To delay or prevent | Hinder, Block | Aid, Facilitate |
| Impetuous | Acting without thought | Rash, Hasty | Cautious, Careful |
| Implausible | Not seeming reasonable | Unlikely, Absurd | Likely, Realistic |
| Implicit | Suggested though not plain | Implied, Hinted | Explicit, Stated |
| Impoverished | Made poor | Needy, Destitute | Wealthy, Rich |
| Impromptu | Done without rehearsal | Offhand, Spontaneous | Planned, Prepared |
| Inadvertent | Not resulting from planning | Accidental, Unintentional | Planned, Intentional |
| Inane | Silly/Stupid | Foolish, Mindless | Wise, Serious |
| Inarticulate | Unable to speak clearly | Mumbled, Blurred | Fluent, Clear |
| Incapacitate | To prevent from functioning | Disable, Weaken | Enable, Empower |
| Incessant | Never stopping | Constant, Non-stop | Intermittent, Rare |
| Inchoate | Just beginning/Not developed | Early, Nascent | Developed, Ripe |
| Incisive | Intelligently analytical | Acute, Sharp | Dull, Vague |
| Incorrigible | Beyond reform | Hopeless, Incurable | Amendable, Reformable |
| Incredulous | Unwilling to believe | Skeptical, Doubtful | Trusting, Believing |
| Indict | To formally charge | Accuse, Charge | Exonerate, Clear |
| Indifferent | Having no interest | Apathetic, Neutral | Concerned, Biased |
| Indolent | Wanting to avoid work | Lazy, Slothful | Active, Busy |
| Inept | Having no skill | Clumsy, Awkward | Skilled, Adroit |
| Inevitable | Certain to happen | Unavoidable, Sure | Avoidable, Doubtful |
| Inexorable | Impossible to stop | Relentless, Harsh | Yielding, Kind |
| Infamous | Well known for bad quality | Notorious, Bad | Famous, Good |
| Ingenious | Clever/Original | Creative, Brilliant | Stupid, Dull |
| Ingenuous | Innocent and unsuspecting | Naive, Simple | Sly, Deceitful |
| Inherent | Existing as a natural part | Innate, Natural | External, Acquired |
| Innocuous | Not harmful | Safe, Harmless | Toxic, Harmful |
| Inscrutable | Impossible to understand | Mysterious, Hidden | Clear, Open |
| Insipid | Lacking flavor or vigor | Dull, Tasteless | Zesty, Tasty |
| Instigate | To bring about/provoke | Incite, Urge | Discourage, Stop |
| Insular | Narrow-minded/Ignorant | Petty, Narrow | Broad, Global |
| Intangible | Unable to be touched | Ethereal, Abstract | Physical, Tangible |
| Intermittent | Not continuous | Sporadic, Periodic | Continuous, Constant |
| Intrepid | Fearless | Bold, Brave | Timid, Cowardly |
| Inundate | To overwhelm with things | Flood, Swamp | Drain, Empty |
| Inveterate | Habitual | Chronic, Ingrained | Temporary, New |
| Irascible | Easily angered | Irritable, Grouchy | Calm, Even |
| Jaded | Tired/Bored from excess | Weary, Bored | Fresh, New |
| Jargon | Technical language | Slang, Lingo | – |
| Jovial | Cheerful and friendly | Happy, Merry | Gloomy, Sad |
| Judicious | Done with good judgment | Wise, Prudent | Rash, Foolish |
| Juxtapose | Place side by side | Compare, Contrast | Separate, Divide |
| Kindle | To set fire/Arouse | Light, Stir | Extinguish, Calm |
| Knell | Sound of a bell (death) | Toll, Ring | – |
| Laconic | Using few words | Brief, Terse | Verbose, Wordy |
| Lament | To mourn | Grieve, Weep | Celebrate, Rejoice |
| Languid | Weak or slow moving | Listless, Slow | Energetic, Fast |
| Latent | Existing but hidden | Dormant, Hidden | Active, Open |
| Laud | To praise highly | Extol, Hail | Criticize, Blame |
| Lavish | Rich or elaborate | Luxurient, Lush | Sparse, Cheap |
| Lethargic | Drowsy/Lacking energy | Sluggish, Slow | Active, Lively |
| Lithe | Thin and graceful | Agile, Flexible | Rigid, Clumsy |
| Loquacious | Tending to talk a lot | Talkative, Chatty | Silent, Taciturn |
| Lucid | Easy to understand | Clear, Plain | Vague, Obscure |
| Luminous | Full of light | Bright, Glowing | Dim, Dull |
| Magnanimous | Very generous/forgiving | Kind, Noble | Mean, Selfish |
| Malevolent | Wishing evil | Malicious, Cruel | Kind, Benevolent |
| Malign | Speak evil of | Slander, Harm | Praise, Honor |
| Malleable | Able to be shaped | Flexible, Pliable | Inflexible, Rigid |
| Mendacious | Untruthful | Lying, False | Honest, Truthful |
| Mercurial | Subject to mood swings | Fickle, Erratic | Constant, Steady |
| Meticulous | Very careful/precise | Thorough, Exact | Sloppy, Careless |
| Mitigate | To make less severe | Soothe, Ease | Worsen, Intensify |
| Mollify | To appease or soothe | Calm, Pacify | Anger, Enrage |
| Morose | Sullen and ill-tempered | Gloomy, Sad | Happy, Cheerful |
| Munificent | Very generous | Liberal, Rich | Mean, Stingy |
| Nadir | The lowest point | Bottom, Base | Zenith, Peak |
| Nascent | Just beginning | Emerging, Young | Mature, Dying |
| Nefarious | Wicked or criminal | Evil, Sinful | Kind, Virtuous |
| Negligent | Failing to take care | Careless, Lax | Careful, Attentive |
| Nonchalant | Feeling calm/relaxed | Cool, Casual | Anxious, Concerned |
| Notorious | Famous for something bad | Infamous, Bad | Famous, Good |
| Novice | A beginner | Learner, Rookie | Expert, Veteran |
| Noxious | Harmful/Poisonous | Lethal, Toxic | Healthy, Safe |
| Nuance | Subtle difference | Shade, Tone | – |
| Obdurate | Stubbornly refusing | Rigid, Hard | Pliable, Kind |
| Oblivious | Not aware of surroundings | Heedless, Blind | Alert, Aware |
| Obscure | Not discovered/Unclear | Hidden, Vague | Lucid, Clear |
| Obsequious | Obedient to a servile degree | Servile, Fawning | Independent, Proud |
| Obstinate | Stubbornly holding opinion | Tenacious, Rigid | Yielding, Docile |
| Obviate | To remove/Prevent | Preclude, Block | Aid, Allow |
| Odious | Extremely unpleasant | Hateful, Vile | Pleasant, Lovely |
| Officious | Asserting authority (annoying) | Meddlesome, Bossy | Shy, Retiring |
| Ominous | Giving impression of evil | Gloomy, Threatening | Hopeful, Bright |
| Onerous | Burdensome | Heavy, Tough | Easy, Light |
| Opulent | Wealthy and luxurious | Rich, Grand | Poor, Destitute |
| Ostentatious | Designed to impress | Showy, Pretentious | Plain, Modest |
| Pacify | To quell anger/Excitement | Calm, Soothe | Agitate, Provoke |
| Palpable | Able to be felt/touched | Clear, Tangible | Subtle, Hidden |
| Panacea | A solution for all | Remedy, Cure | – |
| Paradigmn | A typical example | Pattern, Model | – |
| Parsimonious | Very unwilling to spend | Stingy, Frugal | Generous, Liberal |
| Paucity | Smallness of quantity | Dearth, Lack | Plenty, Surplus |
| Pedantic | Obsessed with minor rules | Formal, Stiff | Simple, Plain |
| Penitent | Feeling sorrow/regret | Sorry, Contrite | Proud, Callous |
| Pensive | Engaged in deep thought | Thinking, Dreamy | Carefree, Shallow |
| Perfunctory | Done with minimum effort | Cursory, Careless | Thorough, Careful |
| Pernicious | Having a harmful effect | Harmful, Deadly | Kind, Healthy |
| Perspicacious | Having keen insight | Shrewd, Sharp | Dull, Slow |
| Pertinent | Relevant to the matter | Related, Germane | Irrelevant, Random |
| Pervasive | Spreading widely | Common, General | Rare, Scarce |
| Petulant | Childishly sulky | Peevish, Irritable | Patient, Calm |
| Philanthropic | Seeking to help others | Generous, Kind | Selfish, Mean |
| Placate | To make less angry | Calm, Appease | Enrage, Upset |
| Plethora | An excessive amount | Surplus, Glut | Scarcity, Lack |
| Pragmatic | Dealing with things sensibly | Realistic, Logical | Idealistic, Visionary |
| Precarious | Not securely held | Risky, Unsafe | Safe, Secure |
| Preclude | To prevent | Block, Hinder | Allow, Assist |
| Precocious | Early developer | Gifted, Bright | Slow, Backward |
| Predilection | A preference for | Liking, Bias | Dislike, Aversion |
| Pretentious | Attempting to impress | Showy, Grand | Sincere, Modest |
| Prodigal | Spending money freely | Wasteful, Lavish | Thrifty, Frugal |
| Prolific | Producing much | Fruitful, Rich | Barren, Empty |
| Prudent | Acting with care | Wise, Careful | Rash, Foolish |
| Pugnacious | Eager to fight | Warlike, Hostile | Friendly, Kind |
| Quaint | Attractively old-fashioned | Sweet, Odd | Modern, Plain |
| Quandary | State of uncertainty | Dilemma, Puzzle | Certainty, Ease |
| Querulous | Complaining/Whining | Petulant, Sad | Happy, Content |
| Quiescent | In a state of rest | Dormant, Still | Active, Busy |
| Quixotic | Idealistic/Impractical | Visionary, Dreamy | Realistic, Practical |
| Rancor | Bitterness/Resentfulness | Spite, Hatred | Amity, Love |
| Recalcitrant | Resisting authority | Unruly, Wild | Obedient, Calm |
| Rectify | To put right | Correct, Fix | Worsen, Break |
| Redundant | Not needed/Superfluous | Extra, Surplus | Essential, Necessary |
| Refute | Prove to be wrong | Disprove, Deny | Confirm, Agree |
| Reiterate | To say again | Repeat, Restate | – |
| Relegate | To lower in rank | Demote, Lower | Promote, Raise |
| Relinquish | Give up voluntarily | Resign, Abandon | Keep, Retain |
| Remorse | Deep regret | Guilt, Sorrow | Satisfaction, Pride |
| Renounce | Formally abandon | Reject, Quit | Claim, Accept |
| Replete | Full/Well-supplied | Full, Loaded | Empty, Vague |
| Reprehensible | Deserving blame | Guilty, Bad | Noble, Good |
| Repudiate | Refuse to accept | Reject, Deny | Accept, Believe |
| Resilient | Able to recover quickly | Tough, Strong | Weak, Soft |
| Resolute | Admirably purposeful | Firm, Sure | Wavering, Weak |
| Respite | A short rest | Break, Pause | Work, Strain |
| Reticent | Not revealing thoughts | Shy, Silent | Talkative, Bold |
| Robust | Strong and healthy | Sturdy, Tough | Fragile, Weak |
| Salubrious | Health-giving | Healthy, Good | Unhealthy, Toxic |
| Sanction | Permission/Penalty | Support, Law | Ban, Veto |
| Sanguine | Optimistic/Positive | Hopeful, Happy | Gloomy, Sad |
| Sardonic | Mocking/Cynical | Sarcastic, Harsh | Kind, Sincere |
| Scrupulous | Diligent and thorough | Precise, Honest | Careless, Lazy |
| Sedentary | Sitting much | Inactive, Idle | Active, Mobile |
| Serene | Calm and peaceful | Placid, Quiet | Chaotic, Noisy |
| Skeptical | Not easily convinced | Doubtful, Cynical | Trusting, Sure |
| Sporadic | Happening at intervals | Random, Occasional | Continuous, Regular |
| Spurious | Not being what it claims | Fake, False | Genuine, Real |
| Stoic | Enduring pain without complaint | Calm, Firm | Emotional, Weak |
| Suave | Charming and elegant | Smooth, Polite | Rude, Clumsy |
| Superfluous | Unnecessary | Surplus, Extra | Needed, Basic |
| Surreptitious | Kept secret | Hidden, Sly | Open, Honest |
| Sycophant | Person acting obsequiously | Flatterer, Toady | – |
| Taciturn | Reserved in speech | Silent, Quiet | Chatty, Loud |
| Tangible | Perceptible by touch | Real, Solid | Abstract, Vague |
| Tantamount | Equivalent in value | Equal, Alike | Different, Unequal |
| Tenable | Able to be maintained | Valid, Sound | Unsound, Weak |
| Tenuous | Very weak or slight | Thin, Flimsy | Strong, Firm |
| Terse | Sparing in words | Brief, Short | Wordy, Verbose |
| Timid | Lacking courage | Shy, Fearful | Bold, Brave |
| Tirade | Long, angry speech | Harangue, Rant | – |
| Torpid | Mentally/physically inactive | Dull, Slow | Lively, Active |
| Tranquil | Free from disturbance | Calm, Peaceful | Stormy, Loud |
| Transient | Lasting short time | Brief, Passing | Permanent, Fixed |
| Trepidation | Feeling of fear | Alarm, Fear | Calm, Security |
| Trite | Overused/Lacking originalty | Banal, Dull | New, Fresh |
| Trivial | Of little value | Petty, Small | Vital, Major |
| Ubiquitous | Present everywhere | Common, Global | Rare, Unique |
| Uncouth | Lacking manners | Rude, Vulgar | Polite, Refined |
| Undermine | To weaken | Damage, Erode | Support, Strengthen |
| Unilateral | Done by one side | Single, One-way | Bilateral, Mutual |
| Urbane | Courteous/Sophisticated | Suave, Refined | Boorish, Rude |
| Usurp | Take position illegally | Seize, Grab | Relinquish, Give |
| Vacillate | Wavering between choices | Hesitate, Dither | Decide, Resolve |
| Vacuous | Lacking intelligence | Empty, Silly | Bright, Full |
| Vague | Uncertain/Unclear | Obscure, Dim | Clear, Sharp |
| Venerate | Regard with respect | Revere, Honor | Despise, Scorn |
| Veracity | Conformity to facts | Truth, Accuracy | Lying, Falsehood |
| Verbose | Using too many words | Wordy, Talkative | Concise, Terse |
| Vex | Make someone annoyed | Irritate, Bother | Please, Soothe |
| Viable | Capable of working | Feasible, Possible | Impossible, Vague |
| Vicarious | Experienced through others | Indirect, Secondhand | Direct, Personal |
| Vigilant | Keeping careful watch | Alert, Wary | Careless, Lax |
| Vilify | Speak ill of | Slander, Abuse | Praise, Laud |
| Vindicate | Clear of blame | Exonerate, Absolve | Accuse, Blame |
| Virtuoso | Highly skilled person | Expert, Master | Amateur, Rookie |
| Virulent | Bitterly hostile | Toxic, Deadly | Kind, Healthy |
| Volatile | Liable to change easily | Erratic, Fickle | Stable, Steady |
| Voracious | Wanting great quantities | Greedy, Hungry | Full, Satisfied |
| Wane | To decrease in power | Decline, Sink | Wax, Grow |
| Wary | Showing caution | Careful, Alert | Rash, Blind |
| Waver | Become unsteady | Falter, Shake | Stay, Fix |
| Wily | Skilled at gaining advantage | Sly, Crafty | Honest, Simple |
| Winsome | Attractive in appearance | Sweet, Lovely | Ugly, Plain |
| Wistful | Having regretful longing | Sad, Dreamy | Happy, Joyful |
| Wither | Become dry and shrivelled | Fade, Shrivel | Bloom, Grow |
| Wrath | Extreme anger | Rage, Fury | Love, Calm |
| Zealous | Great energy/enthusiasm | Ardent, Eager | Indifferent, Lazy |
| Zenith | The highest point | Apex, Peak | Nadir, Bottom |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How long should I take to master this 250-word vocabulary list?
Consistency is key. We recommend the “25 Words a Day” method. By dedicating 30 minutes daily to learning, reviewing, and using these words in sentences, you can master the entire list in just 10 days.
2. Why is it important to learn synonyms and antonyms together?
Competitive exams often test your ability to understand word relationships. Learning a word alongside its synonym and antonym helps you build “contextual anchors,” allowing you to recall the word’s meaning more easily during high-pressure testing.
3. Will this list cover all topics in my competitive English paper?
This list focuses on high-frequency vocabulary, which appears most often in entrance exams. While this builds a strong foundation for synonyms and antonyms, we recommend supplementing this with regular practice of RC (Reading Comprehension) and grammar exercises to maximize your overall English score.
4. What is the best way to memorize these 250 words?
Do not just rote-memorize. Try creating your own sentences using each word, use flashcards for active recall, and try to spot these words in newspapers or academic journals. Seeing them in real-world contexts significantly improves retention.
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