Set 1

Question 1

Reverence

Answer 1

Deep respect/admiration

Synonyms: Homage, Dulia, Deference, Veneration, Approbation

Example: He had an immense Dulia for his idol as he was imbued by his persuading skills, clearly intimating he is prowess.

Question 2

Notion

Example: Being apprehensive is out of the question if you’re notioned about the transient and evanescent nature of life

Answer 2

An idea or belief

Synonyms: Conviction, Hunch, Inkling

Question 3

Obscure

Answer 3

Hidden

Synonyms: Dubious, Inconspicuous, Lowly, Anonymous

Question 4

Detour

Answer 4

Roundabout

Question 5

Apparent

Answer 5

Obvious

Synonyms: Conspicuous, Overt, Blatant, Discernible, Palpable

Question 6

Vicissitudes

Answer 6

A change or variation, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

Question 7

Cacophony

Answer 7

A harsh mixture of sounds

Question 8

Ephemeral

Example: Being apprehensive is out of the question if you’re notioned about the transient and ephemeral nature of life.

Answer 8

Lasting for a very short time

Synonyms: Transitory, Fleeting, Evanescent, Fugitive

Question 9

Ameliorate

Example: Getting known about the bad grades ameliorated his already bad mood

Answer 9

To make worse; exacerbate; augment

Question 10

Ruminating

Example: I’ve been ruminating about people’s performance in front of their crushes. The dynamicity is palpable.

Answer 10

To think deeply about something; agonize over; cogitate on

Question 11

Ineffable

Example: The fact that ferocious people sometimes even use acrimony to show they’re indomitable, is ineffable

Answer 11

Too great or extreme to be expressed in words

Question 12

Serene

Example: The way he maintains his serene aura even in chaotic situations gets me every time.

Answer 12

Calm and untroubled; idyllic; halcyon

Question 13

Edifying

Example: Young kids using invective languages just to build elderly network is not an edifying sight

Answer 13

Providing moral or intellectual instruction

Question 14

Anonymous

Answer 14

Something or someone whose identity is unrevealed

Synonyms: Inconspicuous, Obscure, Hidden, Lowly, Surreptitious, Secretive

Question 15

Resilience

Answer 15

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

Question 16

Inclement

Answer 16

Unpleasantly cold or wet weather

Question 17

Indomitable

Answer 17

Impossible to defeat or subdue

Question 18

Dependability

Answer 18

The quality of being trustworthy and reliable

Question 19

Opulence

Example: G20 is gradually bridging the gap between peasants and opulent people

Answer 19

Great wealth or luxuriousness

Question 20

Enticed

Example: I was enticed by her charming beauty, and compelled by her insightful brain, is this supposed to be called a ‘true love’?

Answer 20

Attracted or tempted by offering pleasure or advantage

Question 21

Eviscerate

Answer 21

To deprive something of its essential content

Question 22

Compelling

Answer 22

Evoking interest in a powerful way

Question 23

Detractors

Example: Just take a firm glance and you’ll see a copious number of detractors, and that’s why it is advised to be obstinate instead of being compliant

Answer 23

People who criticise or oppose something

Question 24

Heritage

Answer 24

Valued objects and qualities