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INTERCONTINENTAL
SPELLING BEE
CATEGORY 4
PRACTICE MATERIAL
Inter-Continental Spelling Bee Practice Materials
Category 4(Grade 4 & 5)
Oral - On Stage rounds
SPELL IT
NO WORD SCRIPT MEANING 1 Voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ a long journey, especially by ship
2 Bough /baʊ/ a large branch of a tree
3 Tutor /ˈtʃuː.tər/ a teacher who works with one student or a small group
4 MEMORY /ˈmem.ər.i/ the ability to remember information, experiences and people
5 ANTHEM /ˈæn.θəm/ a song which has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization or a country, often sung on a special occasion
6 INNOCENT /ˈɪn.ə.sənt/ (of a person) not guilty of a particular crime, or having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life
7 OCCUPATION /ˌɒk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/ a person's job
8 SPRINKLE /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/ to drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface
9 WICKED /ˈwɪk.ɪd/ morally wrong and bad
10 NAUGHTY /ˈnɔː.ti/ badly behaved or disobedient child
11 ESCAPE /ɪˈskeɪp/ to get free from something, or to avoid something
12 QUARREL /ˈkwɒr.əl/ an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups
13 IMAGE /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or something is
14 DEVOTEE /ˌdev.əˈtiː/ a person who strongly admires a particular person or is extremely interested in a subject
15 BACHELOR /ˈbætʃ.əl.ər/ a man who has never married
16 HUSTLE /ˈhʌs.əl/ to make someone move quickly by pushing or pulling them along
17 MELODIOUS /məˈləʊ.di.əs/ very pleasant to listen to
18 QUALM /kwɑːm/ an uncomfortable feeling of doubt about whether you are doing the right thing
19 ZENITH /ˈzen.ɪθ/ the best or most successful point or time
20 NUISANCE /ˈnjuː.səns/ something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you
21 NEIGHBOUR /ˈneɪ.bər/ someone who lives very near to you
22 BRILLIANT /ˈbrɪl.jənt/ very good
23 LUXURY /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/ great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things
24 PARODY /ˈpær.ə.di/ an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with for comic effect
25 HOMAGE /ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/ deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god
26 SAVAGE /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/ extremely violent, wild or frightening
27 COMRADE /ˈkɒm.reɪd/ a colleague or a fellow member of an organization
28 MEAGRE /ˈmiː.ɡər/ (of amounts or numbers) very small or not enough
29 CONVOY /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ a group of vehicles or ships which travel together, especially for protection
30 ARCHITECTURE
/ˈɑː.kɪ.tek.tʃər/ the art and science of designing and making buildings
31 YOUTH /juːθ/ the period of your life when you are young, or the state of being young
32 TRAUMA /ˈtrɔː.mə/ severe emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience
33 BOGGLE /ˈbɒɡ.əl/ to hesitate as if in fear or doubt
34 ADJOURN /əˈdʒɜːn/ to have a pause or rest during a formal meeting or trial
35 EXPLOSIVE /ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/ exploding or able to explode easily
36 MNEMONIC /nɪˈmɒn.ɪk/ something such as a very short poem or a special word used to help a person remember something
37 BOUTIQUE /buːˈtiːk/ a small shop that sells fashionable clothes, shoes, jewellery, etc.
38 EVAPORATE /ɪˈvæp.ər.eɪt/ to cause a liquid to change to a gas, especially by heating
39 CEASE /siːs/ to stop something
40 BLABBER /ˈblæb.ər/ to talk a lot, especially in a way people find annoying or embarrassing
41 SQUAD /skwɒd/ a small group of people trained to work together as a unit
42 SURPASS /səˈpɑːs/ to do or be better than
43 BEWILDER /bɪˈwɪl.dər/ to confuse someone
44 OOZE /uːz/ to flow slowly out of something through a small
opening, or to slowly produce a thick sticky liquid
45 ADJACENT /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ next to or adjoining something else
46 ABRUPT /əˈbrʌpt/ sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant
47 PAMPER /ˈpæm.pər/ indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness
48 RADIANT /ˈreɪ.di.ənt/ shining or glowing brightly
49 IMPLORE /ɪmˈplɔːr/ beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
50 DEVOTED /dɪˈvəʊ.tɪd/ extremely loving and loyal
51 ECCENTRIC /ɪkˈsen.trɪk/ strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way
52 SUBTLE /ˈsʌt.əl/ not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way
53 BENEATH /bɪˈniːθ/ in a lower position than
54 TRIVIAL /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/ having little value
55 VALOUR /ˈvæl.ər/ great courage in the face of danger
56 DIAGNOSIS /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/ a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it
57 COLLEAGUE /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/ one of a group of people who work together
58 RUSTLE /rʌsəl/ a soft sound caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
59 ELABORATE /iˈlæb.ər.ət/ containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
60 CEILING /ˈsiː.lɪŋ/ the upper interior surface of a room
61 Excellent /ˈek.səl.ənt/ extremely good
62 Quaint /kweɪnt/ old-fashioned
63 Fright /fraɪt/ the feeling of fear, especially if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear that happens suddenly
64 SCAFFOLD /ˈskæf.əʊld/ a frame that hangs on the side of a building, ship, etc. for people to work from
65 DROUGHT /draʊt/ a long period when there is little or no rain
66 COLUMN /ˈkɒl.əm/ a tall vertical stone post which is used as a support for a roof
67 ATTIRE /əˈtaɪər/ clothes, especially of a particular or formal type
68 TRIBUTE /ˈtrɪb.juːt/ something that you say, write or give which shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion
69 SEVERE /sɪˈvɪər/ causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.
70 PETITE /pəˈtiːt/ someone who is small and thin in an attractive way
71 SNAFFLE /ˈsnæf.əl/ to take something quickly for yourself, in a way
that prevents someone else from having or using it
72 ESCALATE /ˈes.kə.leɪt/ to make or become greater or more serious
73 FATIGUE /fəˈtiːɡ/ extreme tiredness
74 HECTIC /ˈhek.tɪk/ very busy and fast
75 TEDIOUS /ˈtiː.di.əs/ boring
76 ZEALOUS /ˈzel.əs/ enthusiastic and eager
77 STAUNCH /stɔːntʃ/ very loyal and committed in attitude
78 JUNCTURE /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/ a particular point in time
79 PHARAOH /ˈfeə.rəʊ/ a king of ancient Egypt
80 JARGON /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ special words and phrases, used in works of art
81 REVERIE /ˈrev.ər.i/ (a state of having) pleasant dream-like thoughts
82 KNUCKLE /ˈnʌk.l /̩ one of the joints in the hand where your fingers bend
83 MALADY /ˈmæl.ə.di/ a disorder condition
84 JEALOUSY /ˈdʒel.ə.si/ a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want
85 ROUTE /ruːt/ a particular way or direction between places
86 CHARITY /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ an organisation set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
87 VISION /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ an idea or mental image of something
88 DAMAGE /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/ to harm or spoil something
89 VARIETY /vəˈraɪə.ti/ a different type of something
90 HOVER /ˈhɒv.ər/ to stay in one place in the air, usually by moving the wings quickly
91 CELEBRITY /sɪˈleb.rɪ.ti/ someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business.
92 HERCULEAN /ˌhɜː.kjʊˈliː.ən/ needing great strength and determination.
93 ATHLETICS /æθˈlet.ɪks/ the general name for a particular group of competitive sports, including running, jumping and throwing.
94 SMASH /smæʃ/ to cause something to break noisily into a lot of small pieces.
95 REFEREE /ˌref.əˈriː/ a person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed.
96 POULTRY /ˈpəʊl.tri/ birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat.
97 ANCHOR /ˈæŋ.kər/ a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to tie a vessel to stay to in the same place
98 PLATEAU /ˈplæt.əʊ/ an area of fairly level high ground
99 GAUGE /ɡeɪdʒ / an instrument for measuring or testing
100 MANSION /ˈmæn.ʃən/ a very large, expensive house
101 CALORIE /ˈkæl.ər.i/ a unit of energy
One word substitution
No Word Meaning 1 Alien a fictional being from another world.
2 Altruist A person who loves every body
3 Amateur One who does something not professionally but for pleasure
4 Ambassador A person representing a state in a foreign country
5 Amnesty Official pardon
6 Amphibian A land animal that breeds in water
7 Anniversary The yearly return of a date of personal or historic importance.
8 Anarchy Absence of government
9 Anniversary The yearly return of a date of personal or historic importance.
10 Anthropology A study of humans within past and present civilizations.
11 Antidote A medicine to counteract the effect of another medicine
12 Antiseptic A medicine that prevents the growth of disease causing bacteria.
13 Antonym A word opposite in meaning to another
14 Appreciate To rise in value
15 Aquarium Vessel in which fish and water plants are kept.
16 Audible Sound which can be heard
17 Audience An assembly of listeners or viewers at a lecture or concert.
18 Autobiography A life history written by oneself
19 Autograph Getting signature of some important person in his handwriting
20 Bilingual A person who speaks two languages
21 Biography A life history written by somebody else
22 Biology The science/study of life and living organisms.
23 Biped Animal having two feet.
24 Bookworm One who devotes a lot of time to reading and studying.
25 Botany The branch of biology dealing with plant life
26 Brittle Hard but liable to be easily broken
27 Carnivorous A flesh eating animal
28 Catalogue A systematic list/ record of similar items like books, records, stamps etc.
29 Cemetery A place for burial of dead bodies.
30 Centenarian A person who is above hundred years
31 Century One hundred years.
32 Colleague A co-worker or a fellow-worker in the same institution
33 Cosmology Science of origin of universe
34 Couplet A stanza having two lines in verse.
35 Deaf One who cannot hear
36 Democracy Government of the people, for the people, by the people
37 Dictionary A book dealing with words in alphabetical order along with their meanings.
38 Dieting A small allowance of food to become slim.
39 Dumb One who cannot speak
40 Ecology Study of environment
41 Edible A thing that is fit to be eaten
42 Epic A long narrative poem usually of historical value.
43 Exile The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
44 Forgery Falsification of documents etc.
45 Galaxy Irregular luminous band of stars.
46 Garage A shed for motor car.
47 Gazette A government publication relating to order, notification etc.
48 Geology Study of Earth
49 Glutton One who eats too much
50 Granary A store house for threshed grain.
51 Herbivorous A plant eating animal.
52 Hydrophobia Extreme fear from water.
53 Illegal That which is against law
54 Illegible A handwriting that cannot be read
55 Illicit That is prohibited by law
56 Illiterate A person who cannot read or write
57 Incredible That which cannot be believed
58 Incurable That which cannot be cured
59 Infection A disease spread by contact
60 Infinite Not limited by person or number.
61 Invisible A thing that cannot be seen with human eyes
62 Jail A place where prisoners are kept.
63 Legal That which is lawful
64 Martyr A person who died for the sake of his country.
65 Matinee A cinema show which is held in the afternoon
66 Myth Purely fictitious narrative usually involving supernatural being etc.
67 Naughty A badly behaved child.
68 Notorious A person with an evil reputation
69 Novice One who is new to a trade or profession
70 Oasis Fertile spot in desert where there is water.
71 Obesity Having lot of fat in one's body.
72 Obituary A notice of death in a newspaper.
73 Optics Study of light
74 Optimist One who looks at the bright side of things; positive thinker
75 Orator One who makes an eloquent public speech.
76 Orphan A person without father and mother.
77 Pedestrian One who goes on foot
78 Philately Study of stamp collection
79 Phobia An extreme or irrational fear of something
80 Pioneer A person who is the first to lead, explore or develop something new.
81 Polygamy Practice of having several wives
82 Port A place where ships seek shelter.
83 Postmortem Medical examination of a dead body
84 Potable Water fit for drinking
85 Quack One who pretends skill in medicine and surgery.
86 Quorum Fixed number of person that must be present to make proceedings valid.
87 Sanctuary A place of refuge recognized as secure.
88 Scribble Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly.
89 Sculpture the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.
90 Soliloquy Speaking himself when alone
91 Solo A performance by one person, either musical, dance, acting or for work.
92 Stable A place where horses are kept.
93 Synonyms Words which have the same meaning
94 Thermometer An instrument for measuring temperature.
95 Tragedy A writing or event which end in death or great sorrow.
96 Universal Belonging to all parts of the world.
97 Utopia A state of highest perfection
98 verbose Expressing in more words than are needed.
99 Veteran Somebody who is considerably experienced in something
100 Volunteer One who works for free
101 Widow A woman whose husband is dead.
102 Zoology A study of animals
Oral - Offline
SYNONYM & ANTONYM
No Word SYNONYM ANTONYM 1 Harsh (R) Rude Kind , gentle , compassionate
2 Flourish (G) Grow Stop, lose, reduce, shorten
3 Assist (H) Help Hurt, injure, hinder, harm
4 Lack (A) Absence Enough, presence, plenty, Existence
5 Annoy (I) Irritate Calm, encourage, comfort
6 Develop (I) Improve Decrease, reduce, damage, Destroy
7 Haste (B) Bustle Calm , quiet , REST, PEACE
8 Suppress (Q) Quell Start, begin, release, lose
9 Admire (P) Praise Blame, silence, neglect, Disrespect
10 Disgust (L) Loathing Love, like, admiration, respect
1. DELAY (O) Obstruct allow, continue, free, release 2. FOE (R) Rival ally, associate, companion 3. HINDER (T) Thwart separate, lose, support, free, allow 4. LAME (C) Crippled unbroken, capable, perfect, healthy
5. RELIEF (E) Ease discontent, unhappiness, upset, irritate 6. DISSUADE (S) Stop go, start, help, beginning 7. TRUST (F) faith doubt, lying, distrust, disbelief 8. PLENTY (L) Luxury misery, sorrow, economy 9. ACCORD (G) Give take, keep, hold, refuse 10. REPULSE (D) Decline increase, rise, growth, accept 11. LAVISH (R) Rich poor, low, weak, needy 12. DELICATE (C) Careful careless , false, loose, rash 13. MINGLE (B) Blend division , separation 14. PREVENT (F) Forbid allow, admit, release, support 15. AMPLE (E) Enough inadequate , insufficient , lacking 16. BOOST (U) Uplift depress , discourage 17. DISCERN (N) Notice disrespect , ignorance , neglect 18. ONSET (A) Arrival departure , disappearance , leave 19. ELEGANT (G) Graceful homely, ugly, inept, irregular 20. MOTIVATE (S) stimulate discourage, halt, block, deter 21. KIND (G) gentle cruel, rough, hard, harsh 22. RECENT (M) modern old, past, future, ancient
23. SCARCE (L) limited unrestricted, unlimited, adequate, sufficient
24. QUICK (F) Fast slow, boring, sluggish
25. WIN (V) Victory failure, loss, weakness
26. THIN (L) Lean fat, chubby, thick, strong
27. SOFT (T) Tender hard, rough, tough
28. HIGH (T) Tall little, short, small
29. VAGUE (F) Faint bright, clear, lively
30. ARRIVE (R) Reach depart, fail, leave
31. ATTRACT (F) Fascinate refuse, repel, bore, disgust, disenchant
32. DAMAGE (L) Loss advantage, aid, benefit, win, triumph, success
33. HIDE (C) conceal reveal, uncover, expose, disclose, open, show
34. ALTER (C) Change similarity, uniformity, remain, stagnate
35. CONTROL (G) Govern obey, serve, follow, neglect
36. ODD (D) Different alike, common, normal, ordinary, similar
37. DISSUADE (S) Stop continue, advance, aid, begin, go, commence
38. ENTIRE (C) Complete incomplete, missing, partial, deficient
39. VALIANT (B) Brave, bold cowardly, meek, timid, frightened, weak
40. CORDIAL (F) Friendly aloof, distant, hostile, reserved
41. BOLD(B) Brave afraid, cowardly, frightened, timid, fearful
42. HUGE(V) Vast tiny, miniature, restricted, narrow, limited
43. OBEY(F) Follow disobey, ignore, disregard, avoid, elude
44. PLENTY(E) Enough insufficient, inadequate, lacking, shortage
45. PEACE(Q) Quiet disquiet, tumult, turmoil, commotion
46. COURAGE(D) Daring afraid, fearful, cowardly, careful
47. PAUSE(S) Stop start, begin, commence, originate, activate
48. CLEAN(T) Tidy untidy, unclean, dirty, messy
49. FORGIVE(P) Pardon punishment, blame, conviction, penalty
50. RESPECT(H) Honour dishonour, disrespect, disdain, neglect
51. PLEAD [R] Request answer, reply, order, demand
52. BLAZE [G] Glow dark, dull, extinguish, pale
53. POSH [L] Luxury austerity, frugality, misery, economy
54. ACCUSE [B] Blame/brand praise, flattery, applause, retreat
55. HINDER [O] Obstruct help, permit, aid, allow
56. LEAD [G] Guard harm, hinder, yield, follow
57. HEAL [C] Cure break, damage, injure, ruin
58. FINISH [T] Terminate beginning, opening, start, initiation
59. LAUD [P] Praise blame, denounce, despise, criticise
60. REIGN [G] Govern obey, serve, comply, follow
61. LOVE [C] Cherish hate, hurt, reject, scorn
62. MERGE [B] Blend disperse, divide, disconnect
63. SAFE [P] Protected insecure, unsafe, risky, unprotected
64. DENY [B] Ban accept, allow, aid, assist
65. GENTLE [B] Benign cruel, rough, wild, violent
66. BUBBLY [L] Lively lifeless, inactive, apathetic, still
67. DELICIOUS [T] Tasty bland, distasteful, poor, disagreeable
68. GLAD [M] Merry grave, sad, upset
69. CEASE [Q] Quit begin, start, restart, open
70. FAST [B] Brisk slow, dull, clumsy, sluggish
71. NEAT (T) Tidy untidy, dirty, unclean
72. SINK (D) Drown float, ascent
73. CREATE (B) Build destroy, ruin
74. FLY (G) Glide land, walk
75. THIN (L) Lean fat, robust, plump
76. HONEST (S) Sincere insincere, dishonest
77. SIMPLE (E) Easy hard, difficult
78. HEALTHY (S) Strong feeble, fragile
79. MOIST (W) Wet Dry, arid
80. PUT (P) Place displace, remove, take
81. CUTE (P) Pretty Ugly
82. STOP (E) End start, begin, open
83. RICH (W) Wealthy needy, poor
84. LATE (S) Slow fast, active, quick
85. KNOW (L) Learn ignore, lose
86. BRIGHT (L) smart/shinny Dull, dim
87. FAST (Q) Quick slow, delayed
88. BLANK (E) Empty full, filled
89. SHORT (T) Tiny big, large, great
90. NEW (F) Fresh old, stale, worn
91. BELOW (U) Under Above, over
92. SHARP (P) Pointed Blunt
93. DECENT (N) Noble mean, inhuman
94. CATCH (A) Arrest release, free
95. LAST (E) End start, beginning
96. SUCCESS (W) Win fail, defeat
97. EXIT (Q) Quit stay, enter
98. QUIET (S) Silent noisy, talkative
99. RISE (C) climb decline, fall, decent
100. FREE (R) release hold, confine
Root Words
General Roots and Prefixes
NO Root Word Meaning Examples
1. aero air aerobics, aerodynamics, aeronautics, aerate
2. agr Field agriculture, agrarian, agronomy, agribusiness
3. acro high, tip, top acrobat, acrophobia, acronym
4. alt High altitude, altimeter, alto
5. ali, allo, alter other alter, alternate, alternative, altercation, alias, alibi,
alien, alloy
6. Ambi Both Ambivalence
7. Amphi, around, both amphitheater, ambidextrous, ambiguous
8. ann, enn a year annual, anniversary, annuity, biennial, millennium
9. anthropo Man anthropology, misanthrope, philanthropy
10. anti- Against antisocial, antiseptic, antithesis, antibody,
11. Aqua Water aquatic, aquaculture, aquarium, aquamarine, aquifer
12. aster/astra Star
Astrology, astrophysics, astronaut, astronomy,
disaster
13. audi Hear audience, auditory, audible, auditorium
14. auto- Self automobile, automatic, autograph, autonomous
15. bell War antebellum, bellicose, rebel
16. bene- Good,well benefactor, beneficial, benevolent, benefit
17. Biblio book bibliography, Bible
18. bio Life biology, biography, biochemistry, biopsy, biosphere
19. brev Small, short brevity, abbreviate
20. calor heat calorie, caloric, calorimeter
21. chron Time chronology, chronic, chronicle, chronometer,
anachronism
22. cide, cis to kill, to cut fratricide, suicide, incision, excision, pesticide
23. circum- Around circumstance, circumcision, circumference, circulatory
24. con, com Add, with, together,
completely
concatenate, conjoin, combine, convert
25. cosm universe; cosmonaut, cosmos, cosmopolitan, microcosm
26. cracy rule democracy, theocrat, technocracy
27. cred to believe credible, credence, credit, creed
28. civ citizen civic, civil, civilian, civilization
29. dei, div God, god divinity, divine, deity
30. Dem(os) People democracy, demagogue, epidemic, demographic
31. dent, dont tooth dental, denture, orthodontist, periodontal
32. derma Skin hypodermic, dermatology, epidermis, taxidermy
33. dia through, across, between diameter, diagonal, dialogue, dialect, diagnosis,
34. don, donat give donation, donor, pardon, donate
35. dorm sleep dormant, dormitory
36. ego I, self ego, egomaniac, egocentric,
37. intra- Within, into intramural, intramuscular
38. intro- in, into Introvert
39. Kosmos the world (cosmos) cosmology, cosmopolitan
40. lab (L): work labor, laboratory, collaborate, elaborate
41. lexis word lexicon, lexicography, lexicographer
42. liber Free liberty, liberal, liberalize, deliverance
43. liter letters literary, literature, literal, alliteration, obliterate
44. Loc(us) place, area location, local, dislocate, allocate
45. log/logue word/thought catalogue, logic
46. Logos word, study , Speech catalog, prologue, dialogue, logogram
47. luc Light translucent, luminary, luster
48. Luna moon lunar,
49. macro- Large macrocosm, macron, macroscopic
50. Magnus Great, big magnanimous, magnify, magnificent, magnitude
51. man(u) Hand, make, do manufacture, manual, manuscript, manipulate
52. mania obsession maniac, Beatlemania
53. Mare the sea marine, submarine, mariner, maritime
54. mega great, million megaphone, megalith, megacycle
55. mem recall, remember memorial
56. micro- Small microscope, microcosm, microbiology
57. mid middle midnight, midway, midsummer, midyear
58. migra change, move migrate, immigrant, emigrate, migratory
59. min little, small minimum, mini
60. mono One, alone monotheism, monograph
61. multi- Many multitude, multipartite, multiply, multipurpose
62. nat born natal, native, nation, nativity, innate
63. neg No Negative, negation
64. neo-/nov New neologism, neonate, neoclassic, novitiate, neon
65. Nomos Law autonomy, astronomy, gastronomy, economy
66. non-, un- Not nonprofit, nonsense, unnatural, unmanned
67. numer number numeral, numeration, enumerate, innumerable
68. omni All omnipotent, omnipresent, omnivorous
69. op/oper Work operation, cooperate, opus
70. ortho Straight orthodox, , orthopedist, orthography
71. path disease, feeling pathology, sympathy, empathy, antipathy, pathos
72. pater father paternal, paternity, patricide
73. pend, pond: to hang, weigh pendant, pendulum, suspend, appendage
74. Ped (Greek)
Ped (latin)
Child
Foot
pedagogy, pediatrician, encyclopedia
pedal, pedestrian, biped, pedestal
75. phobia, phobos fear phobia, claustrophobia, acrophobia, ergophobia,
76. philo Love philosophy, philanthropist, philharmonic, Anglophile
77. phon Sound phonetic , phonograph, symphony, telephone
78. photo Light photosynthesis, photography , telephoto, photogenic
79. poly- Many polytheist, polygon, polygamy
80. Poli City metropolis, cosmopolitan, police, political
81. post- After postmortem, postwar, post modern
82. pseudo False pseudonym, pseudo-classical, pseudo-intellectual
83. psych Mind psychology, psyche, psychopath, psychiatrist
84. pyro Fire pyrotechnic
85. sol Alone sole, soliloquy, solitaire, solitude
86. string, strict draw tight stringent, strict, restrict, constrict, boa constrictor
87. struct Build construct, destruction, structure, instruct, obstruct,
88. sub under, below submerge, submarine, substandard, subvert,
subdivision
89. sume take, use consume, assume
90. tact Touch tactile, intact, contact, tact
91. tele-
Far off, distance, from
afar telepathy, telegraph, television, telephone,
92. term end, boundary, limit exterminate
93. Terra the earth terrestrial, territory, terrain, terrace
94. theo, the God theology, theist, polytheist, pantheism, atheist
95. Therm (o) Heat thermal, thermometer, thermocouple
96. tox poison toxic, intoxicate, antitoxin
97. urb City urban, suburb, urbane, suburban
98. vac Empty vacant, vacation, vacuum, evacuate, vacate
99. vita Life vital, vitality, vitamins, revitalize
100. zoo Animal zoology, zodiac, zoomorphism
Written Rounds
PHONIMIC AWARENESS
Write the correct word of the given script using the clue given.
NO SCRIPT MEANING WORD
1. /hɑːt/ the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
Heart
2. /ˈtʃɪz.əl/ a tool with a long metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting wood, stone, etc.
Chisel
3. /kləʊk/ a loose outer piece of clothing without sleeves, that fastens at the neck, and is worn instead of a coat
Cloak
4. /ˈprɪt.i/ pleasant to look at Pretty
5. /ˈkʊʃ.ən/ a pillow or pad stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.
Cushion
6. /əˈlaʊ/ to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening
Allow
7. /ˈdjuː.ti/ something that you have to do because it is part of your job
Duty
8. /ˈtɒf.i/ a hard, chewy , often brown sweet that is made from sugar
Toffy
9. /bæŋk/ sloping raised land, especially sloping raised land, especially along the sides of a river
Bank
10. /tʌŋ/ the principal organ of taste Tongue
1. /ˈlʌv.li/ pleasant or enjoyable
2. /ˈwep.ən/ any object used in fighting or war
3. /ˈpɑː.ti/ a social event where a group of people meet to celebrate a special occasion
4. /draɪv/ operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
5. /ˈtrʌb.l /̩ problems or difficulties
6. /ˈpɒk.ɪt/ a small bag for carrying things in, which is made of cloth and sewn on a piece of clothing
7. /ɪˈnʌf/ as much as is necessary
8. /əˈtrækt/ to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by their good qualities
9. /striːt/ a road in a city, town or village which has buildings that are usually close together along one or both sides
10. /ˈmaɪ.ti/ very large, powerful or important
11. /ˈfɑː.mər/ someone who owns or takes care of an area of land used for growing crops
12. /ɪtʃ/ to have or cause an uncomfortable feeling on the skin which makes you want to rub it with your nails
13. /ˈhæp.i/ feeling, showing or causing pleasure or satisfaction
14. /ˈwʊl.ən/ made of the soft, thick hair which grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals
15. /ˈtaɪ.di/ having everything ordered and arranged in the right place
16. /ˈsɜː.vənt/ a person who is employed in another person's house
17. /ˈkɒm.ə.di/ a film, play or book which is intentionally funny
18. /əˈmaʊnt/ a collection or mass especially of something which cannot be counted
19. /kraʊd/ a large group of people who have come together
20. /hɜːb/ /hɜːb/ a type of plant whose leaves are used in making medicine
21. /kɑː.tən/ a box made from thick cardboard, for storing goods
22. /ˈeɪ.bl /̩ clever or good at what you do
23. /əbˈteɪn/ to get something
24. /dez.ət/ an area, often covered with sand or rocks
25. /gæŋ/ a group of young men, who spend time together, often fighting with other groups
26. /rɔː/ (of food) not cooked
27. /ˈgæð.ər/ to collect several things, often from different places or people
28. /hɜːt/ to feel pain in a part of your body
29. /ˈhjuː.mən/ of or typical of people
30. /ˈhʌr.i/ to move or do things more quickly than normal
31. /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ a round vegetable which grows underground
32. /rəʊd/ a long hard surface built for vehicles to travel along
33. /ˈθʌn.dər / the sudden loud noise which comes from the sky
34. /θrəʊ/ to send something through the air with force
35. /əˈpɪər / to become noticeable or to be present
36. /əˈlaʊ/ to make it possible for someone to do something
37. /dwɔːf/ a creature like a little man with magical powers
38. /ɪˈnʌf/ as much as is necessary
39. /kæmˈpeɪn/ a planned group of activities which are intended to achieve a particular aim
40. /səkˈsiːd/ if you achieve something that you have been aiming for
41. /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/ without a pause or interruption
42. /tʃɜːn/ to mix something, especially a liquid, with great force
43. /ˈpɒm.pəs/ too serious and full of importance
44. /ˈsep.ər.ət/ existing or happening independently or in a different physical space
45. /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/ behaviour, especially a child's, which is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage
46. /skriːm/ to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note
47. /ˈrɪð.əm/ a strong pattern of sounds, words or musical notes
48. /ˈel.ə.kwənts/ giving a clear, strong message
49. /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/ liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people
50. /ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ the process of teaching or learning in a school or college
51. /sɪˈkjʊər/ positioned or fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall, or break
52. /kwest/ a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult
53. /məʊˈtel/ a hotel by the side of a road
54. /ˈlɜː.nɪd/ describes someone who has studied for a long time and has a lot of knowledge
55. /ˈmeʒ.ər/ to discover the exact size or amount of something, or to be of a particular size
56. /əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/ a plan for how something will happen
57. /ˈkʌr.ənt/ of the present time
58. /ˈθɪə.ri/ a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based
59. /ˈsiː.zən/ one of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn or winter
60. /ˈfeð.ər/ one of the many soft light things which cover a bird's body
61. /kənˈsjuːm/ to use fuel, energy or time, especially in large amounts
62. /ɪˈluː.ʒən/ an idea or belief which is not true
63. /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/ able to read and write
64. /ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/ doubting that something is true or useful
65. /nəʊ ˈmæd.ɪk/ move from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time
66. /ˈker.ə.siːn/ used as fuel for heaters and oil lamps
67. /ˈpæs.ɪv/ not acting to influence or change a situation; allowing other people to be in control
68. /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/ a person who does something, especially helping other people
69. /ˈklʌs.tər/ a group of similar things that are close together, sometimes surrounding something
70. /ˈfɪg.mənt/ something which seems real but is not
71. /ˈhɜː.bɪ.vɔːr/ an animal that eats only plants
72. /ˈlaɪ.ə.bl /̩ having (legal) responsibility for something or someone
73. /ɔːˈgʌst/ having great importance and especially of the highest social class
74. /ˈven.dər/ someone who is selling something
75. /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/ a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing
76. /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/ most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst
77. /bɑːˈbeə.ri.ən/ a member of a group of people from a very different country or culture that is considered to be less socially advanced
78. /ˈwɪð.ər/ to become weak and dry and decay
79. /ˈdek.eɪd/ a period of ten years
80. /ˈtræŋ.kwɪl/ calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry,
etc.
81. /ˈfluː.ənt.si/ speaking a language easily, well and quickly
82. /ˈrɪŋ.kl /̩ a small line in the skin caused by old age
83. /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/ describes information, music, an image, etc. that is recorded or broadcast using computer technology
84. /kəˈmɑːn.dər/ an officer who is in charge of a military operation, or an officer of a particular rank in the Navy
85. /ˈkʊk.i/ a sweet biscuit
86. /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active
87. /ˈruː.mər/ an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented
88. /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ/ to provide people or living things with food in order to make them grow and keep them healthy
89. /ləʊm/ high-quality earth that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying plant material
90. /ˈdʒel.əs/ unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want
91. /ˈlɔːn.dər/ to wash, dry, and iron clothes, sheets, etc
92. /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control
93. /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried
94. /kənˈsiːl/ to prevent something from being seen or known about
95. /ˈɡær.ɑːʒ/ a building where a car is kept, built next to or as part of a house
96. /stɑːv/ to (cause someone to) become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat
97. /ˈtʃʌk.l /̩ to laugh quietly
98. /əˈtaɪər/ clothes, especially of a particular or formal type
99. /əˈplɔːz/ the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech
100. /ˈvɪs.kəs/ describes a liquid that is thick and sticky and does not flow easily
1. LOVELY
2. WEAPON
3. PARTY
4. DRIVE
5. TROUBLE
6. POCKET
7. ENOUGH
8. ATTRACT
9. STREET
10. MIGHTY
11. FARMER
12. ITCH
13. HAPPY
14. WOOLLEN
15. TIDY
16. SERVANT
17. COMEDY
18. AMOUNT
19. Crowd
20. Herb
21. CARTON
22. Able
23. obtain
24. DESERT
25. GANG
26. Raw
27. GATHER
28. HURT
29. HUMAN
30. HURRY
31. POTATO
32. ROAD
33. THUNDER
34. THROW
35. APPEAR
36. ALLOW
37. DWARF
38. ENOUGH
39. CAMPAIGN
40. SUCCEED
41. CONTINUOUS
42. CHURN
43. POMPOUS
44. SEPARATE
45. MISCHIEF
46. SCREAM
47. RHYTHM
48. ELOQUENCE
49. Popular
50. Education
51. Secure
52. Quest
53. Motel
54. Learned
55. Measure
56. Arrangement
57. Current
58. Theory
59. Season
60. Feather
61. Consume
62. Illusion
63. Literate
64. Skeptical
65. Nomadic
66. Kerosene
67. PASSIVE
68. VOLUNTEER
69. CLUSTER
70. FIGMENT
71. HERBIVORE
72. LIABLE
73. AUGUST
74. VENDOR
75. ARGUMENT
76. ULTIMATE
77. BARBARIAN
78. WITHER
79. DECADE
80. TRANQUIL
81. FLUENCY
82. WRINKLE
83. DIGITAL
84. COMMANDER
85. COOKIE
86. STIMULATE
87. RUMOUR
88. NOURISH
89. LOAM
90. JEALOUS
91. LAUNDER
92. DOCILE
93. SOLACE
94. CONCEAL
95. GARAGE
96. STARVE
97. CHUCKLE
98. ATTIRE
99. APPLAUSE
100. VISCOUS
Jumbled words
NO WORD MEANING ANSWER
1. TMSUP a remaining piece STUMP
2. NIENATC very old ANCIENT
3. STVREA suffer or die from hunger STARVE
4. BASURD stupid or unreasonable ABSURD
5. IFANT lose consciousness briefly FAINT
6. ULLNIYF make legally invalid NULLIFY
7. EQUNCH satisfy thirst QUENCH
8. VSRAOU enjoy the taste of food SAVOUR
9. ERUSNE makes certain something will occur ENSURE
10. IEOXCT strikingly unusual EXOTIC
1. SREPRSUE the force you produce when you press something
2. MGRIATE to move from one place to another
3. OLMECLUE the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms
4. VNLOEUTOI a gradual process of change and development
5. ELEKTSON the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body
6. NITAAT to reach or succeed in getting something; to achieve
7. TVIACNOA a period of the year when schools or colleges are closed
8. CRPEIOUS of great value because of being rare, expensive or important
9. TINEIORR the inside part of something
10. IRRTSEEG to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record
11. EETNS strained to stiffness.
12. CVSDROEI to get first sight or knowledge of as something previously unknown
13. RFSCCIIEA to make an offering of to deity, especially by presenting on an altar
14. TVSPIIEO free from doubt or hesitation
15. CDNMIIEE a substance possessing curative properties
16. IELAMDM a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do
17. CNSIREE honest and saying or showing what you really feel or believe
18. MROSAN a large sum of money which is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner, or sometimes for an animal
19. LRZDZEI rain in very small light drops
20. RPTLYUO birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat
21. ENOWPA any object used in fighting or war, such as a gun, bomb, sword, etc
22. CHTATH to make a roof for a building with straw or reeds
23. NAUTQTIY the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured or is fixed
24. CLEATK to try to deal with something or someone
25. LBSIGIN a brother or sister
26. PISRKENL to drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface
27. UAFLT a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame
28. EPCRFET complete and correct in every way, of the best possible type or without fault
29. LTDCIAEE needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged
30. OMPACRE to examine or look for the difference between two or more things
31. IERBDESC to say or write what someone or something is like
32. ORVPIDE to give someone something that they need
33. IGHNUTN chasing and killing an animal or bird for food, sport or profit
34. SESEXRP to show a feeling, opinion or fact
35. URSFCAE the outer or top part or layer of something
36. UCTSMO a way of behaving or a belief which has been established for a long time
37. OCNTARST an obvious difference between two or more things
38. QERURIE to need or make necessary
39. FLOIFAIC relating to a position of responsibility
40. ODMLSE almost never
41. EWFELAR physical and mental health and happiness of a person
42. PASKLRE to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light
43. UGIVOR strength, energy or enthusiasm
44. SRUEG a sudden and great increase
45. ELTAICS describes material that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size
46. RACFE a humorous play or film where the characters become involved in unlikely situations
47. UMBEHL not proud or not believing that you are important
48. ACTUNIO great care and attention
49. RVREEE to very much respect and admire someone or something
50. REEPNAINL lasting a very long time
51. LAEEGNT graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour
52. ASITER a way of criticising people or ideas in a humorous way
53. ORPHIIBT to prevent a particular activity by making it impossible
54. NVIEST to put money, effort, time etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage
55. PPSOITEO completely different
56. IAFMILAR well known from long or close association
57. DCEILNE to gradually become less, worse, or lower
58. EHSITTAE to pause before you do or say something
59. ERGCA a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed and attractive way
60. RARBRIE a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
61. NIDEX a sign or measure of something
62. TASTSU an accepted or official position, especially in a social group
63. IPRUVOSE happening or existing before something or someone else
64. RCDUE simple and not skilfully done or made
65. ARTIELR a box on wheels that is pulled by a car
66. OCNTENIU to go on with a particular action or in a particular condition
67. MOTEDCSI belonging or relating to the home, house or family
68. RCEOVRE to get back something lost, especially health, ability, possessions, etc
69. NREOEUGS showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money
70. CSEUSCS the achievement of the results wanted or hoped for
71. ODARE to love someone very much, especially in an admiring or respectful way
72. LDEEGN a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not always true
73. IMETENN famous, respected or important
74. DRECIT praise, approval or honour
75. SURAECF the outer or top part or layer of something
76. EMRMOY the ability to remember information, experiences and people
77. BTIRUTE an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration
78. AUTITHROY the moral or legal right or ability to control
79. NITINCST the way people or animals naturally react or behave
80. CFATURER if something hard, such as a bone cracks or breaks
81. EDDIATEC to give your energy, time, etc. completely
82. EMNCEA something that is likely to cause harm
83. NFCEOTTI small pieces of coloured paper which you throw at a celebration
84. PTEITION a formal letter to a court of law requesting a particular legal action
85. EOSVLNT a liquid in which solids will dissolve
86. OMTLYE consisting of many different types and therefore appearing strange or of low quality
87. RICCIUT a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow
88. TNENCAY the right to use land or live in a building in exchange for rent
89. RARWTAN justification or authority for an action, belief, or feeling
90. CIHNE a job or position which is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like
91. INHRED to limit the development of something
92. RGEYDE wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need
93. FTIIENNI without limits
94. ENISRCE not pretending or lying
95. AETLENR lasting forever or for a very long time
96. OTSUCM a practice followed by people of a particular group or region
97. ESLONM serious and without any humour
98. OCCNDEE to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
99. VADAECN move forwards in a purposeful way
100. ARSTENG unusual or unexpected
1. PRESSURE
2. MIGRATE
3. MOLECULE
4. EVOLUTION
5. SKELETON
6. ATTAIN
7. VACATION
8. PRECIOUS
9. INTERIOR
10. REGISTER
11. TENSE
12. DISCOVER
13. SACRIFICE
14. POSITIVE
15. MEDICINE
16. DILEMMA
17. SINCERE
18. RANSOM
19. DRIZZLE
20. POULTR Y
21. WEAPON
22. THATCH
23. QUANTITY
24. TACKLE
25. SIBLING
26. SPRINKLE
27. FAULT
28. PERFECT
29. DELICATE
30. COMPARE
31. DESCRIBE
32. PROVIDE
33. HUNTING
34. EXPRESS
35. SURFACE
36. CUSTOM
37. CONTRAST
38. REQUIRE
39. OFFICIAL
40. SELDOM
41. WELFARE
42. SPARKLE
43. VIGOUR
44. SURGE
45. ELASTIC
46. FARCE
47. HUMBLE
48. CAUTION
49. REVERE
50. PERENNIAL
51. ELEGANT
52. SATIRE
53. PROHIBIT
54. INVEST
55. OPPOSITE
56. FAMILIAR
57. DECLINE
58. HESITATE
59. GRACE
60. BARRIER
61. INDEX
62. STATUS
63. PREVIOUS
64. CRUDE
65. TRAILER
66. CONTINUE
67. DOMESTIC
68. RECOVER
69. GENEROUS
70. SUCCESS
71. ADORE
72. LEGEND
73. EMINENT
74. CREDIT
75. SURFACE
76. MEMORY
77. TRIBUTE
78. AUTHORITY
79. INSTINCT
80. FRACTURE
81. DEDICATE
82. MENACE
83. CONFETTI
84. PETITION
85. SOLVENT
86. MOTLEY
87. CIRCUIT
88. TENANCY
89. WARRANT
90. NICHE
91. HINDER
92. GREEDY
93. INFINITE
94. SINCERE
95. ETERNAL
96. CUSTOM
97. SOLEMN
98. CONCEDE
99. ADVANCE
100. STRANGE
PHRASAL VERBS
Complete the phrasal verbs using the clues given in brackets.
1. He broke _____________ while his parents were having a fight. [ to interrupt ]
2. After the dismissal, he turned _____________ the supervisor. [ to go bad against someone ]
3. Even though we waited for a long time, he did not turn __________. [ to arrive somewhere ]
4. The fire force tried hard to put _____________ the fire. [ extinguish ]
5. Antony turned _____________ the pages to find an interesting story. [ to move something so
that you can see the other side ]
6. I feel that everything will turn _____________ fine one day. [ to happen in a particular way ]
7. Mary Catherine looked _____________ her old mother with great patience. [ nursed ]
8. The cricket match was put _____________ due to heavy rain. [ Postponed ]
9. Many do not get __________ the books they lend others. [ to return to a place or position ]
10. His careless driving brought _____________ the accident. [ to cause something ]
My mother gets _____________ very early in the morning. [ wake up ]
12. The main gate was closed, so we got _____________ through the back gate. [ to enter ]
13. Jeffry went _____________ his friend’s office yesterday. [ visited ]
14. The efficient manager is able to get _____________ the problems created by the employee
[ to find solution ]
15. The meeting _____________ on for three hours. [ continued ]
16. The cap seller took _____________ his hat to tempt the monkey. [ remove ]
17. I got _____________ up with his tedious talk. [ bored or annoyed with ]
18. His failure in the business _____________ him down completely. [ to be mentally ill ]
19. They need a new stenographer to take _________ the speech of the minister. [write down]
20. The small child too________ the new remote control car. [separate something into pieces]
21. You can walk _____________ a job easily, if you are efficient. [ to get work very easily ]
The old lady laid _____________ some money for her grand child’s marriage. [ to keep
something in reserve to use later ]
23. Many villages have been _____________ off due to heavy floods. [ to separate from
something ]
24. Peter advised him to open _____________ and share his problems with his close friend, so
that he may feel relieved. [ to speak without hiding anything ]
25. We never expected that granny could catch ___________ the new mobile so fast. [ develop
understanding or knowledge of something ]
26. It took him several months to get _____________ the injuries. [ to get well after an illness ]
27. The schools try their best to turn _____________ good results. [ to produce ]
28. Vasco-da-Gama _____________ off to find out a new sea route. [ start a journey ]
29. She can get _____________ in Delhi as she is very fluent in Hindi. [ to deal with a difficult
situation ]
30. The new car broke _____________ the very next day it was bought. [ to stop working ]
31. People in the remote area found it difficult to get ___________ with the scarcity of water.
The power went ____________ suddenly while the programmes were going on. [ stopped ]
33. The examiner went _____________ the answer sheets very carefully. [ to examine ]
34. The officer wished the team to _____________ on their brilliant performance this season
too. [ continue ]
35. Robert decided to fight _____________ to attain what all he lost. [ to defend and get back
what you lost ]
36. The poem ‘The Enchanted Shirt’ _______ of a king searching for a happy man. [ to describe
the details of an event ]
37. Some thieves broke _____________ the house when all went out shopping. [ to enter into a
building illegally ]
38. Jenny _____________ at getting a very high score in the competitive exam. [ to try to
achieve ]
39. He _____________ for a parker pen as a present. [ request to have ]
40. The one month Personality Development class winds __________ today. [ come to an end ]
41. Everyone _____________ in to make Harry’s send off party a grand success. [ helped ]
42. Dynamites were used to _____________ up the bank vault. [ explode ]
43. Only my best friend _____________ me up when I decided to join the army. [ support ]
44. The marathon was getting interesting when the champion began to _____________ up with
the leader. [ get to the same point as ]
45. The manager asked the customer to do _____________ with his old ATM card. [ discard ]
46. My teacher _____________ out the wrong answers on the sheet. [ draw a line across ]
47. Jason _____________ up with a fractured leg following his bike accident. [ eventually
concluded ]
48. The keys must have ______ out of his pocket while he was playing in the park. [ unfasten ]
49. Shirley really ____________ after her mother when it comes to her enchanting personality.[
resembles ]
50. Everybody knows Tim is a bit of a ________ off displaying all his fancy gadgets. [ brag or
want to be admired ]
51. Roger was so confused that he finally had to _____________ down the job offer. [ refuse ]
52. This is an excellent chance for you to excel in your field. So, just take your time to
_________ it over. [ consider ]
53. My mother always _____________ around the mall before she settles on anything she
wants to buy. [ compare prices ]
54. By the second day of the trekking, we had _____________ out of water and was beginning
to feel thirsty. [ have no more ]
55. Anson had promised to _____________ me back the thousand rupees by Sunday evening. [
reimburse / refund ]
56. I seemed to have _____________ up the accounts in all this confusion. Is there any way to
set things right now? [ mistake one thing for another ]
57. Rose has to get ________________ with her colleagues in her office if she hopes to get a
promotion. [ be on good terms ]
58. David has to _________ on his career now by avoiding his other distractions. [ concentrate ]
59. The politician continued with his speech after the applause ________ down. [ calm down ]
60. This necklace has been _____________ down in our family for generations. [ give something
used to someone else ]
PHRASAL VERBS ANSWERS
1. in
2. against
3. up
4. out
5. over
6. out
7. after
8. off
9. back
10. about
11. up
12. in
13. round
14. over
15. went
16. off
17. fed
18. broke
19. down
20. apart
21. into
22. away
23. cut
24. up
25. on
26. over
27. out
28. set
29. through
30. down
31. on
32. out
33. through
34. keep
35. back
36. tells
37. into
38. aimed
39. asked
40. up
41. chipped
42. blow
43. backed
44. catch
45. away
46. crossed
47. ended
48. fallen
49. takes
50. show
51. turn
52. think
53. shops
54. ran
55. pay
56. mixed
57. along/on
58. focus
59. died
60. handed
COMPLETE THE IDIOMS
Complete the idioms using the clues given in brackets:
1. The prisoner might try to escape from the prison. So better keep an ________________
on him. ( check regularly )
2. I am really tired. I think I’ll hit the ___________________. ( go to bed )
3. In spite of the bad circumstances he kept his _______________ up. (confident in a
difficult situation )
4. Let’s keep our ___________________ crossed in today’s match. You never know what
the result will be. (hope for the best )
5. The media often makes a ___________________ out of molehill. ( make something seen
much more important than it really is )
6. He is out of his mind. He is ___________________. ( crazy )
7. The train arrived on the ___________________. ( exactly at a given time )
8. He was probably ___________________ your leg. ( tense someone by making them
believe some exaggerated fact )
9. You will have to pay the ___________________ for bunking the class. ( face the
consequences for something you have done )
10. It’s raining cats and ___________________. It is not safe to drive under this
circumstance. ( raining very hard )
11. Within two years, he has reached the top of the ______________________. ( head of
his position )
12. I always stick to my ______________________. ( faithful to the course )
13. The candidate cut a poor ______________________ in the interview. ( produced a poor
impression )
14. The steel company had a good ______________________ record. ( high level of quality )
15. His speech on ‘Informatics’ fell ______________________. (cause no interest)
16. Entering into a partnership with him will be like cutting your own ______ _________. (
ruin yourself )
17. Get out with your bag and ______________________. ( with all belongings )
18. When he came of ______________________, he inherited his father’s properly. (of
twenty )
19. He can never set the ______________________ on fire. ( do some remarkable thing)
20. We must ______________________ together during crisis. (working together )
21. The entrance exam was as easy as a ___________________. ( very easy )
22. I finished the work at the ___________________ hour. ( at the last hour )
23. She caught my ___________________ in the party. ( attract one’s attention )
24. I changed my ___________________. I cancelled my leave. ( decide to do something
different from what had been decided earlier )
25. I am feeling ___________________ because I haven’t yet got a job in spite of attending
so many interviews. ( depressed )
26. The company is doing good business. Hence I have my ___________________ full. (
extremely busy )
27. Please don’t get on my ___________________. Leave me alone. ( irritate someone )
28. It is always better to keep strangers at ___________________ length. ( at a distance )
29. I have to hit the ________________. So I will not come to the theatre.( study )
30. I would like to ___________________ on it before I give you as an answer. ( take time to
think something before making a decision )
31. My son is the __________________ of my eye. ( have great affection )
32. He didn’t __________________ up for the meeting. ( appear )
33. The arrangements for the inaugural ceremony are in full __________________. ( very
active )
34. He is every __________________ a trustworthy person. ( completely )
35. My presentation is not ready, I am all fingers and __________________. ( do things
incorrectly )
36. I wrote the examination to the best of my __________________. (as good as possible )
37. This philosophy is very interesting. But the __________________ test will come when it
is put to practice. (prone how effective or useful something it)
38. It is better to get your act __________________ to do good business. (organize affairs
more effectively)
39. He __________________ up a row on seeing a shadow. (made a great noise)
40. She was as good as __________________. (very good)
41. I gave him a piece of my __________________ for irritating me. ( scolded him)
42. All his efforts ended in __________________. (came to nothing)
43. He was born with a silver __________________ in his mouth. (in luxury)
44. His __________________ ran cold while watching the movie ‘Dracula’. (Horrified)
45. There is no point in keeping oneself in __________________. (ignorance)
46. He has too many __________________ in the fire and so never gets time to spend with
his family. (engaged in too many enterprises at the same time)
47. Your demand is out of __________________ to grant. ( impossible)
48. I smell a __________________. (suspect something)
49. Facebook, Orkut and Twitter have become all the __________________ these days.
(become very popular)
50. After attending the 15 day camp, he is all __________________ and bone. ( very thin )
51. Ron’s parents promised to send him abroad if he __________________ the
examination. (get very high score)
52. Mark is a successful business man. But his immoral character may become his
__________________ heel. ( Weak spot that could cause one’s downfall)
53. Teachers are working against the __________________ to finish off the portions before
the examination. (you are rushed and lacking time)
54. After surviving the terrorist attack, he is afraid of his own __________________. (very
nervous or easily frightened )
55. The new textile shop is coming up with innovative advertising techniques to stay ahead
of __________________. (more successful than rivals)
56. We should __________________ up for protecting our environment. (maintain)
57. He is a world class wrestler. But he’s all __________________ and no brain. (physically
very strong but not very intelligent)
58. The dam issue has become a serious affair between states. The negotiation attempts
only added __________________ to the flames. ( make the situation worse)
59. As he has got an all __________________ from his doctor, Yuvaraj Singh started playing
cricket again. (make sure that everything is all right)
60. The problem faced by women in India is a hard nut to __________________. (difficult
problem to solve)
COMPLETE THE IDIOMS ANSWERS
1. eye
2. hay
3. chin
4. fingers
5. mountain
6. nuts
7. dot
8. pulling
9. piper
10. dogs
11. tree
12. guns
13. figure
14. track
15. flat
16. throat
17. baggage
18. age
19. world
20. stand
21. pie
22. eleventh
23. eye
24. mind
25. blue
26. hands
27. nerves
28. arm’s
29. books
30. sleep
31. apple
32. turn
33. swing
34. inch
35. thumbs
36. ability
37. acid
38. together
39. kicked
40. gold
41. mind
42. smoke
43. spoon
44. blood
45. dark
46. irons
47. question
48. rat
49. rage
50. skin
51. aced
52. Achilles’
53. clock
54. shadow
55. pack
56. stand
57. brawns
58. fuel
59. clear
60. crack
Cross word puzzle
1.
Across 2. To examine all the parts of something in order to understand it
5. To look into a situation (often a crime, but it can also be a mystery
8. To notice or watch
9. To figure out something unknown by considering all its known aspects and reasoning it through
10. To consider the evidence and then decide what is true or correct (OR to end something)
Down
1. Related to the mind
3. To look closely at something
4. Shown or made known
6. Different sides or ways of looking at something
7. To make a logical guess that something is true based on the evidence, although the evidence is not clear
enough to be absolutely certain
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2 3
4
5 6 7
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10
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Across
2. A very strong wish to continuously get more of something
4. To take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force
8. Not even or smooth
9. To think that something is true, correct or real
10. become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat
Down
1. Happening or doing something often
3. to (cause to) feel frightened
5. Suitable or safe for eating
6. A natural ability to be good at something
7. Not proud or not believing that you are important
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5 6 7
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10
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Across
2. Beautiful, powerful or causing great admiration and respect
3. A type of question which describes something in a difficult and confusing way
7. A strong column made of stone, metal or wood which supports part of a building
9. Birds, such as chickens that are bred for their eggs and meat
10. Calm, kind or soft
Down
1. A group of countries ruled by a single person, government or country
4. To get first sight or knowledge of as something previously unknown
5. Describes land that can produce a large number of good quality crops
6. A word or form which expresses more than one
8. To disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way
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2
3 4 5
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8 9
10
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Across
3. Busy with or ready to perform a particular activity
4. Not dirty
7. Freedom from war and violence
9. Describes someone’s face or skin if it has less colour than usual
10. full of light, shining
Down
1. Peaceful and quiet
2. To get or be given something
5. To fill, exist in
6. To provide something that is wanted or needed
8. A quality which makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something
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3
4
5 6
7 8
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10
5. Across
3. Clothes, especially fine or formal ones
5. A brief, incomplete view or look
7. Extreme anger 8. to not be caught by someone
9. Boring, especially in appearance; having little colour and excitement
Down
1. To swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake
2. Produce or provide a natural or industrial product
3. To respect and approve of someone or their behavior
4. To take something in, especially gradually 6. a private teacher who teaches a single pupil or a
very small group
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1. Answers
Across Down
2. Analize 1. Mental
5. Investigate 3. Examine
8. Observe 4. Revealed
9. Deduce 6. Aspects
10. Conclude 7. Infer
2. Answers
Across 2. GREED — a very strong wish to continuously get more of something
4. CONQUER — to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force
8. ROUGH — not even or smooth
9. BELIEVE — to think that something is true, correct or real
10. STARVE — become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat
Down
1. REGULAR — happening or doing something often
3. SCARE — to (cause to) feel frightened
5. EDIBLE — suitable or safe for eating
6. TALENT — a natural ability to be good at something
7. HUMBLE — not proud or not believing that you are important
3. Answers
Across 2. MAJESTIC — beautiful, powerful or causing great admiration and respect
3. RIDDLE — a type of question which describes something in a difficult and confusing way
7. PILLAR — a strong column made of stone, metal or wood which supports part of a building
9. POULTRY — birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat
10. GENTLE — calm, kind or soft
Down
1. EMPIRE — a group of countries ruled by a single person, government or country
4. DISCOVER — to get first sight or knowledge of as something previously unknown
5. FERTILE — describes land that can produce a large number of good quality crops
6. PLURAL — a word or form which expresses more than one
8. VANISH — to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way
4. Answers
Across 3. ACTIVE — busy with or ready to perform a particular activity
4. CLEAN — not dirty 7. PEACE — freedom from war and violence
9. PALE — describes someone’s face or skin if it has less colour than usual
10. BRIGHT — full of light, shining
Down
1. CALM — peaceful and quiet
2. RECEIVE — to get or be given something
5. OCCUPY — to fill, exist in
6. SUPPLY — to provide something that is wanted or needed
8. CHARM — a quality which makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something
5. Answers
Across
3. ATTIRE — clothes, especially fine or formal ones
5. GLIMPSE — a brief, incomplete view or look
7. FURY — extreme anger 8. ELUDE — to not be caught by someone
9. DRAB — boring, especially in appearance; having little colour and excitement
Down 1. BATHE — to swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake
2. YIELD — produce or provide a natural or industrial product
3. ADMIRE — to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour
4. ABSORB — to take something in, especially gradually
6. TUTOR — a private teacher who teaches a single pupil or a very small group
Edit the Passage
The following passages contains5 mistakes correct the mistakes and rewrite the correct version of this
passage.
Passage 1 On cold, wet morning, my class was filled with excitement. Someone had discover that the next day was
our teacher's birthday. Our teacher was the kindest person that ever existed. Thus it was no surprise she
was the favourite teacher to the pupils. Everyone wanted to get her a present. I, very much wanted to
shown any appreciation too. That afternoon, I spend the whole afternoon shopping for a present. After
a long search, I finally made on my mind. The next day I gave her a bouquet of beautiful roses and she
exclaimed with pleasure.
Answers
On cold, wet morning, my class was filled with excitement. Someone had discovered that the next day
was our teacher's birthday. Our teacher was the kindest person that ever existed. Thus it was no
surprise she was the favourite teacher with the pupils. Everyone wanted to get her a present. I, very
much wanted to show any appreciation too. That afternoon, I spent the whole afternoon shopping for a
present. After a long search, I finally made up my mind. The next day I gave her a bouquet of beautiful
roses and she exclaimed with pleasure.
Answers 1. had discovered 2. with 3. show 4. spent 5. up
Passage 2
“Either you or your friend Shalu have stolen my note book”, shouted Shreya. Neither I nor my friend
were your culprit, said Shalu. We both are not in the class since morning. We are out for the annual day
function. But who are the culprit then? asked Shreya. I don’t know that but we both were not guilty.
Answers
“Either you or your friend Shalu has stolen my note book”, shouted Shreya. Neither I nor my friend is
your culprit, said Shalu. We both are not in the class from morning. We were out for the annual day
function. But who is the culprit then? asked Shreya. I don’t know that but we both are not guilty.
1. Has 2. Is 3. Were 4. Is 5. Are
Passage 3.
More of the fun and excitement in our life comes from the use for our senses. Senses open up a world which is full of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and things to touch. The sharp your senses and the more you use it, more enjoyable each of these world becomes for you. For instant, a painter can see shades and shapes which little gifted people can see.
Answers
Much of the fun and excitement in our life comes from the use of our senses. Senses open up a world which is full of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and things to touch. The sharper your senses and the more you use them, more enjoyable each of these worlds becomes for you. For instance, a painter can see shades and shapes which less gifted people can see.
Passage 4
Have you ever ate a food that might kill you? That is what thousands of Koreans have done every year when they sit down to a delicious meal of fugu fish. In English, fugu is known like puffer fish. There are above 120 species of puffers in the world’s oceans. They are relative small, and they have spikes who pop up when they sense danger. Through this spikes the puffers can inject a deadly venom into their attackers, and it is this venom that makes the fugu such a potentially dangerous fish.
Answers: Have you ever eaten a food that might kill you? That is what thousands of Koreans do every year when they sit down to a delicious meal of fugu fish. In English, fugu is known as puffer fish. There are over 120 species of puffers in the world’s oceans. They are relatively small, and they have spikes who pop up when they sense danger. Through these spikes the puffers can inject a deadly venom into their attackers, and it is this venom that makes the fugu such a potentially dangerous fish.
Passage 5
All of us enjoy to watch movies. We don’t think about how a film created while we watch it. However,
behind every success film there is a lengthy, creative process who involves a variety of different
activities. Usually this process begins by what is called the ‘treatment’.
Answers: All of us enjoy watching movies. We don’t think about how a film is created while we watch it.
However, behind every successful film there is a lengthy, creative process which involves a variety of
different activities. Usually this process begins with what is called the ‘treatment’.