LIC AAO 2016: English Test – Day 11

stain – stigma means a mark of shame or discredit, or a stain

dwell – to reside means to occupy a place as one’s home, or to dwell

greedy – covetous means having an inordinate desire for wealth, or greedy

advantageous – beneficial means causing benefit, or advantageous

style – flare means a fire or blaze used to signal; flair means talent

careless – negligent means marked by neglect, or careless

Irreverent – showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

reserved – aloof means distant in feeling, or reserved

supple – lissome means supple or flexible