1. Ascend ?

Rise

Climb

Descend

Fall

Answer: Descend

Explanation:


2. Compatriot ?

Brethren

Countryman

Outsider

Insider

Answer: Outsider

Explanation:


3. Dispute ?

Strengthen

Impute

Quarrel

Concede

Answer: Concede

Explanation:


4. Diminish ?

Increase

Decline

Decrease

Shrink

Answer: Increase

Explanation:


5. Slander ?

Cruel

Crude

Smooth

Fierce

Answer: Crude

Explanation:


6. Reluctant ?

Hesitant

Eager

Unwilling

Uncertain

Answer: Eager

Explanation:


7. Apex ?

Force

Asset

Base

Pinnacle

Answer: Base

Explanation:


8. Convenience ?

Enjoyment

Hindrance

Assistance

Satisfaction

Answer: Hindrance

Explanation:


9. Predecessor ?

processor

lessor

oppressor

successor

Answer: successor

Explanation:


10. Vigilant ?

careful

careless

visible

elusive

Answer: careless

Explanation: