Analogy Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Topic: Analogy

Questions:

1. Vacillate : Hesitate

a) Persevere : Waver

b) Impulsive : Deliberate

c) Obstinate : Accommodating

d) Resolute : Indecisive

2. Lengthen : Prolong

a) stretch : extend

b) distance : reduce

c) draw out : shorten

d) reach out : cut short

3. Delay : Retard

a) slow down : hold up

b) deter : accelerate

c) block : obstruct

d) drag : procrastinate

4. Excite : Calm

a) agitate : trouble

b) stimulate : cool down

c) upset : perturb

d) restrain : compose

5. Delay : Expedite

a) related : halt

b) block : obstruct

c) drag : procrastinate

d) detain : dispatch

6. Eager : Indifferent

a) concerned : careful

b) enthusiastic : halfhearted

c) devoted : dedicated

d) anxious : nervous

7. Conscious : Careless

a) Careful : Indifferent

b) Graceful : Ugly

c) Generous : Unkind

d) Well informed : Knowing little

8. Cobbler : Shoes

a) painter : easel

b) spy : plans

c) mechanic : automobile

d) carpenter : saw

9. Patron : Support

a) host : hostility

b) manager : employee

c) counsellor : advice

d) restaurant : reservation

10. Tiger : Zoology :: Mars : ?

a) Astronomy

b) Cryptology

c) Astrology

d) Telescopy

11. Stare : Glance

a) gulp : sip

b) confide : tell

c) scorn : admire

d) participate : observe

12. Heart : human

a) Wall : brick

b) Hand : child

c) Kitchen : house

d) Engine : car

13. VACCINE : PREVENT

a) wound : heal

b) victim : attend

c) antidote : counteract

d) diagnosis : cure

14. Fragile : Break

a) invisible : see

b) quick : control

c) hasty : slow

d) flammable : burn

15. Light : dark :: cold : ---

a) hot

b) heat

c) cool

d) winter

Answers With Explanation:

1. a) Persevere : Waver 

2. a) stretch : extend (Relationship: Synonyms. Lengthen means to Prolong. Stretch means to Extend. সমার্থক শব্দ।)

3. c) block : obstruct (Relationship: Synonyms. Delay means to Retard. Block means to Obstruct. সমার্থক শব্দ।)

4. b) stimulate : cool down (Relationship: Antonyms. Excite is the opposite of Calm. Stimulate is the opposite of Cool down. বিপরীত শব্দ।)

5. d) detain : dispatch (Relationship: Antonyms. Delay is the opposite of Expedite. Detain (আটক রাখা/দেরি করানো) is the opposite of Dispatch (দ্রুত পাঠানো). বিপরীত শব্দ।)

6. b) enthusiastic : halfhearted (Relationship: Antonyms. Eager is the opposite of Indifferent. Enthusiastic is the opposite of Halfhearted. বিপরীত শব্দ।)

7. a) Careful : Indifferent (Relationship: Antonyms. Conscious (senses/aware) vs Careless? Or Conscious vs Unconscious? Here, 'Careful : Indifferent' is the closest antonym pair provided in the key. বিপরীত শব্দ।)

8. c) mechanic : automobile (Relationship: Worker : Object they repair/make. A Cobbler repairs shoes. A Mechanic repairs automobiles. কর্মী ও তার কাজের বস্তু।)

9. c) counsellor : advice (Relationship: Worker : Service provided. A Patron provides support. A Counsellor provides advice. কর্মী ও তার সেবা।)

10. a) Astronomy (Relationship: Subject of study. Tiger is studied in Zoology. Mars is studied in Astronomy. অধ্যয়নের বিষয়।)

11. a) gulp : sip (Relationship: Intensity/Degree. Stare is a fixed look, Glance is a brief look. Gulp is a large swallow, Sip is a small drink. তীব্রতা বা মাত্রার তুলনা।)

12. d) Engine : car (Relationship: Essential functioning part. Heart keeps a human running. Engine keeps a car running. অপরিহার্য অংশ।)

13. c) antidote : counteract (Relationship: Function. Vaccine prevents disease. Antidote counteracts poison. কার্যকারিতা।)

14. d) flammable : burn (Relationship: Characteristic action. Fragile things break easily. Flammable things burn easily. বৈশিষ্ট্য।)

15. a) hot (Relationship: Antonyms. Light is opposite to Dark. Cold is opposite to Hot. বিপরীত শব্দ।)

TOPIC: ANALOGY

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. ICE: COLDNESS , EARTH:? [42nd BCS] A. weight B. jungle C. sea D. gravity

02. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of 'Harm: Damage' [35th BCS] A. Sweet: Sour B. Injure: Incapacitate C. Stout: Weak D. Hook: Crook

03. Tiger: Zoology: : Mars : [34th BCS] A. Astrology B. Cryptology C. Astronomy D. Telescopy

04. Botany is to plants as Zoology is to- [34th BCS] A. Flowers B. Rivers C. Mountains D. Animals

05. Heart: human [32nd BCS] A. Wall: brick B. Hand: child C. Kitchen: house D. Engine: car

06. 'Sky' is to 'bird' as 'water' is to- [29th BCS] A. feather B. fish C. boat D. lotus

07. 'Light' is to 'dark' as 'cold' is to- [28th BCS] A. hot B. heat C. cool D. winter

08. Conscious... Careless. [24th BCS] A. Careful... Indifferent B. Graceful... Ugly C. Generous... Unkind D. Well-informed... Knowing little

09. Assert... Dissent. [22nd BCS] A. Affirm... Object B. Reject... Disapprove C. Acknowledge... Recognize D. Endorse... Ratify

10. Distort... Twist. [22nd BCS] A. Straighten... Bend B. Deform... Reform C. Harmonize... Balance D. Observe... Blur

11. Submission:Yielding. [22nd BCS] A. Subjection : Liberation B. Restrain: Indulge C. Compliant : Acquiescent D. Restriction : Relaxation

12. Eager: Indifferent. [21st BCS] A. Concerned: Careful B. Anxious: Nervous C. Enthusiastic: Half-hearted D. Devoted: Dedicated

13. Submissive: Disobedient. [21st BCS] A. comply: conform B. heed: acquiesce C. observe: defy D. obey: hearken to.

14. Lengthen: Prolong- [21st BCS] A. stretch: extend B. distance: reduce C. draw out: shorten D. reach out: cut short

15. Delay: Retard- [21st BCS] A. postpone: promote B. adjourn: start C. slow down: hold up D. defer: accelerate

16. ANARCHY: GOVERNMENT- [20th BCS] A. penury: wealth B. chaos: disorder C. monarchy: republic D. verbosity: words

17. EXCITE: CALM- [20th BCS] A. restrain: compose B. upset: preturb C. agitate: trouble D. stimulate: cool down

18. DELAY: EXPEDITE- [20th BCS] A. related: halt B. block: obstruct C. drag: procrastinate D. detain: dispatch

19. VACCINE: PREVENT- [20th BCS] A. wound: heal B. victim : attend C. antidote: counteract D. diagnosis : cure

20. CARPENTER: SAW- [18th BCS] A. Stenographer: typewriter B. Painter: brush C. Lawyer: brief D. Seamstress: scissors

21. Stare: Glance- [18th BCS] A. Love:Hate B. Gulp:Sip C. Scorn: Admire D. Confide:Tell

Primary Questions

01. Sin is to confess, as fault is to- [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2022 (3rd Phase)] A. forgive B. admit C. accept D. consider

02. Which one is similar to Adult: Child- [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2022 (3rd Phase)] A. Swine: Saw B. Horse: Mare C. Human: Animal D. Cat: Kitten

03. Light: Blind- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019; Family Planning 2011] A. Speech: Dumb B. Tongue: Sound C. Language: Deaf D. Voice: Vibration

04. AFTER: BEFORE- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019; Family Planning 2011] A. successor: predecessor B. first: second C. contemporary: historic D. present: past

05. Degree:Temperature- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. Time: Length B. Ounce: Weight C. Fathom: Volume D. Mass: Energy

06. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of given pair- Words: Writer [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. laws: policeman B. butter: backer C. chalk: blackboard D. joy: emotion

Bank Questions

01. The analogy of CONFIDENT: HAUGHTY is- [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023; SIBL PO 2021] A. Diminished: Forsaken B. Liberal: Brusque C. Provident: Penurious D. Autonomous: Subordinate

02. The analogy of FOOD: GOURMET is - [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Book: Critic B. Art: Connoisseur C. Sports: Fan D. Craft: Skill

03. Mercenary: Money:: [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Vindictive: Revenge B. Scholarly: Library C. Immaculate: Cleanliness D. Thirsty: Water

04. Lullaby: Song: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2023] A. Narrative: Volume B. Diatribe: Discourse C. Lecture: Tutor D. Invective: Complement

05. REPTILE is to LIZARD as FLOWER is to ______ [ 9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2023] A. Petal B. Stem C. Alligator D. Daisy

06. Which of the following is the analogy of CREASE: FOLDING? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Serration: Braiding B. Hole: Perforation C. Dent: Weakening D. Break: Setting

07. Which one of the following is the analogy of TROPHY: CONTESTANT? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Baton: Runner B. Loan: Cashier C. Honors: Student D. Pride: Parent

08. Which of the following resembles LOGIC: REASONING? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Ethics: Behavior B. Bravery: Charisma C. Sensitivity: Morality D. Creativity: Enthusiasm

09. Which one of the following is the analogy of BENCH: STOOL ? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Room: Veranda B. Cup: Saucer C. Table: Cupboard D. Yardstick: Foot rule

10. Which one of the following is the analogy of LION: ROAR? [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023] A. Snake: Slither B. Art: Connoisseur C. Goat: Bleat D. Craft: Skill

11. Which of the following resembles OATH: PROMISE? [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023] A. Contract: Agreement B. Deed: Attorney C. Title: Estate D. Job: Loyalty

12. NUMERATOR: DENOMINATOR: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2022] A. Fraction: Decimal B. Divisor: Quotient C. Ratio: Proportion D. Dividend: Divisor

13. DEPTH: SEA: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2022] A. Ray: Sun B. Peak: Valley C. Length: Width D. Height: Mountain

14. Liquid: Hydraulics [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022] A. motion: dynamics B. water hydroponics C. data: statistics D. music: eurythmics

15. SCHOLAR: IGNORANT: [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022] A. Hardworking: Lazy B. Knife: Sword C. Courage: Bold D. Luxury: Wealth

16. Cobbler: Leather:: [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022] A. Shirt: Boutique B. Woodcutter: Fumiture C. Television: Engineer D. Mason: Stone

17. Choose the similar word- Sitar Guitar:: Tanpura:- [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. Trumpet B. Violin C. Harmonium D. Mridanga

18. To: too:: loot:- [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. two B. steal C. toot D. lute

19. Whole: hole, pit: [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. pittance B. whale C. donut D. sum

20. Gall: vex:: hex: [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. fix B. jinx C. index D. vixen

21. Choose the pair of the words that expresses a relationship similar to that of "Harm: Damage" [2 Govt. Banks Senior Officer (IT) 2021] A. Sweet: Sour B. Injure: Incapacitate C. Stout: Weak D. Hook: Crook

22. If brave: valiant, then stick: [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (General) 2021] A. coarse B. rough C. tight D. greasy

23. PAIN: SEDATIVE- [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. Comfort: Simulate B. Grief: Consolation C. Trance: Narcotic D. Ache: Extraction

24. SUBSIDY: SUPPORT [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. Assistance: Endowment B. Funds: Fellowship C. Credit: Payment D. Debt: Obligation

25. LIGHT: BLIND:: [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. speech: dumb B. language: deaf C. tongue: sound D. voice : vibration

26. Caravan: desert:: [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. Boat: Cruise B. Book: Newspaper C. Midnight: Noon D. Wheel: Car

27. Hand: Nail- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021] A. Foot: Toe B. Head: Hair C. Paw: Claw D. Ear: Nose

28. Faith: Atheistic- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021] A. Honesty: Ethical B. Difficulty: Sloutful C. Apparel: Nude D. Gymnast: Agile

29. Stockade: Enclosure- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021] A. Keyhole: Lock B. Doorway: Wall C. Pillar: Support D. Brick: Building

30. Which one of the following pairs is similar in relationship to Hiss: Snake? [Southeast Bank Probationary Officer 2020] A. Notes: Music B. Splash: Water C. Trumpet: Elephant D. Cat: Mew

31. Reptile is to Lizard as Flower is to - [Southeast Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020] A. Petal B. Stem C. Alligator D. Daisy

32. ALBUM: PHOTOGRAPHS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Head: Cap B. Shelf: Books C. Bulb: Light D. Pen: Paper

33. CONDUCTOR: ORCHESTRA- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Jockey: Mount B. Skipper:Crew C. shlf:Books D. Driver:Tractor

34. SLAPSTICK :LAUGHTER- [BSC Officer General 2019] A. Horror: Fear B. Fallacy: Dismay C. Genre: Mystery D. Mimicry: Tears

35. ODOMETER: DISTANCE- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Length: Width B. Mileage: Speed C. Area: Size D. Scale: Weight

36. If Augment: Increase then- [Rupali Bank Ltd. Officer 2019] A. Cohesion: Coincide B. Coalesce: Combine C. Collapse: Colitde D. Conceal: Concur

37. MONEY: PECULATION- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Radiation: Bomb B. Writing: Plagiarism C. Comment: Insult D. Bank: Cashier

38. EXTORT: OBTAIN- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. plagiarize: borrow B. explode: ignite C. pilfer: steal D. consider: appeal

39. WAITRESS: RESTAURANT- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. doctor: diagnosis B. actor: role C. teacher: school D. driver: truck

40. EYES: TEARS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Sea: Water B. Volcano: Lava C. Heart: Artery D. Hunger: Bred

41. MEDICINE: ILLNESS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. hunger: thirst B. etiquette: discipline C. love: treason D. law: anarchy

42. If Roots: Root, then- [Bangladesh Bank Officer (General) 2019] A. Greens: Green B. Boot: Boots C. Goods: Good D. Moods: Mood

43. Find the correct analogy of Fossil: Anthropology- [BSC Senior Officer 2018] A. Mineral: Disease B. Bee Hive C. Idea: Ideology D. Bat: Zoology

44. Which one of the following pairs is similar in relationship to 'Curiosity: Know'? [Agrani Bank Ltd. Senior Officer 2017] A. Temptation: Conquer B. Wanderlust: Travel C. Starvation: Eat D. Humor: Laugh

45. DISTANCE: MILE- [Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Supervisor 2017] A. Liquid: Litre B. Weight: Scale C. Bushel: Corn D. Fame: Television

46. Conscious: Careless- [Basic Bank Ltd. Asst. Manager 2018] A. careful: indifferent B. graceful: ugly C. generous: unkind D. careful: ugly

47. Vindictive: Mercy- [ICB Assistant Programmer 2017] A. avaricious: greed B. skeptical: trustfulness C. insightful: hope D. modest: dignity

48. Convict: Imprisonment:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Student: School B. Exile: Banishment C. Delinquent: Orphanage D. Prisoner: Court

49. Water: Flood:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Rain: River B. Wind: Sleet C. Snow : Blizzard D. Ice : Floe

50. Belt: Trousers:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Braces: Garters B. Trunk: Tree C. Pillar: Society D. Cables: Bridge

51. Lungs Blood: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Heart: Circulation B. Arteries: Veins C. Carburetor : Car D. Carburetor: Gasoline

52. Habits: Instincts:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Work: Play B. Training: Heredity C. Acquired: Cultivated D. Natural: Unusual

53. Heart Cardiology- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Civics: polity B. History: histology C. Brain: psychology D. Fossils: palaeontology

54. Wet: Dry- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Worse: worst B. Scold: praise C. Weather: temperature D. Rise: walk

55. Shield: Soldier- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Helmet: rider B. Stethoscope: doctor C. Book: author D. Advocate: court

56. Ashes: Fire- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Building: debris B. Current: bygone C. Relics: civilisation D. Bottle: stopper

57. Needle: Thread- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Leader: follower B. Pin: Cushion C. Bat: Ball D. Prick: sew

58. Book is to Publisher as Film is to- [Southeast Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. Producer B. Director C. Actor D. Writer

59. JEER: DERISION:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. fidget: restraint B. cower: menace C. slouch: vigilance D. reprimand: censure

60. HUMILITY: SUPPLICANT:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. espionage: felon B. dogmatism: scholar C. gregariousness: teammate D. resistance: adversary

61. INTEREST: INVEIGLE:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. evaluate: suggest B. foresee: predict C. plan: scheme D. interpret: examine

62. PEST: IRKSOME:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. salesclerk: courteous B. expert: proficient C. enigma: unexpected D. leader: nondescript

63. BARTER: COMMODITIES:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017 A. promote: ranks B. invade: boundaries C. debate: issues D. correspond: letters

64. DEPORT: NATION:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. expel: school B. boycott: store C. confine: prison D. colonize: frontier

65. ITINERARY: TRIP:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. lottery: chance B. signal: light C. agenda: meeting D. railroad: transportation

66. SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. epidemic: contagiousness B. vaccine: virus C. laxative: drug D. anesthetic: numbness

67. TACT: OFFENSIVE:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. manners: sincere B. money: poor C. speech: illiterated D. wine : sober

68. LIONIZE: ADMIRE:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. authorize: betray B. exonerate: suspect C. aggrandize: envy D. vituperate: despise

69. PRUNE: HEDGE:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. shuck: corn B. trim: hair C. cut: bouquet D. reap: crop

70. ANTIBIOTIC: INFECTION:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. hormone: modification B. enzyme: digestion C. narcotic: dependency D. coagulant: bleeding

71. EULOGY PRAISE: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. comedy: laughter B. elegy: lament C. tirade: awe D. epic: contempt

72. CANDLE: WAX:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. metal: corrosion B. leather: vinyl C. curtain: pleat D. tire: rubber

73. COMPLIANT SERVILE:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. trusting: gullible B. cringing: fawning C. pleasant: effortless D. arduous: futile

74. FRAGILE: BREAK:: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. invisible: see B. erratic: control C. flammable: burn D. noxious: escape

75. MUTTER : INDISTINCT : : [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. demand: obedient B. plead: obligatory C. flatter: commendable D. drone: monotonous

76. FAULTFINDER: CRITICIZE:: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. luminary: recognize B. athlete: cheer C. arbitrator: mediate D. pharmacist: prescribe

77. Month: March- [2013] A. Play: Shakespeare B. Cinema: Name C. Novel: Title D. City: Tokyo

78. Money: Misappropriation- [2013] A. Writing: Plagiarism B. Gold: Theft C. Confidence: Deception D. Germ: Diseases

79. Tooth: Gum- [2013] A. Chest: Ribs B. Bone: Joint C. Heart: Aorta D. Eye: Socket

80. Diamond: Necklace- [2013] A. Cars: Roads B. Flowers: Bouquet C. Gold: Bangle D. Books: Shop

81. SYMPHONY : COMPOSER- [Premier Bank 2012] A. rain: flood B. brag: braggart C. novel: author D. light: switch

82. CIRCLE: ARC- [Premier Bank 2012] A. line: segment B. part: whole C. percent: fraction D. small: big

83 FACADE: BUILDING- [Premier Bank 2012] A. fence: garden B. dial: watch C. neck: bottle D. page: book

84. LISTEN: RECORDING- [Premier Bank 2012] A. carve: statue B. reproduce: plan C. review: book D. view: photograph

85. acrimonious: blasé- [Premier Bank 2012] A. frisky: playful B. gloss: agile C. excuse: barrier D. genuine: invisible

86. Expand: Volume- [One Bank 2012] A. ascend: flight B. proliferate: number C. bend: flexibility D. cool: temperature

87. Relevant: Crucial- [One Bank 2012] A. marginal: unique B. perceptible: obvious C. apparent: real D. peripheral: centra

88. Coward: Brave- [One Bank 2012] A. hero: cynical B. martyr: impatient C. philanthropist: selfish D. agnostic: intuitive

89. Realist: Quixotic:: Diner: Dyspeptic- [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Scholar: Pedantic B. Fool: Idiotic C. Idler: Lethargic D. Tormentor: Sympathetic

90. Shard : Glass:: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Grain: Sand B. Morsel: Meal C. Strand: Rope D. Splinter: Wood

91. Paraphrase: Verbatim:: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Approximation: Precise B. Description: Vivid C. Quotation: Apt D. Interpretation: Valid

92. Oncology: Tumor:: Taxonomy: Classification [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Chronology: Time B. Theology: Tenet C. Oral: Sound D. Philology: Religion

93. Bouquet: Flower:: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Humidor: Tobacco B. Mosaic: Tile C. Tapestry: Color D. Pile: Block

94. HYGROMETER: BAROMETER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. snow: rain B. humidity: pressure C. water: mercury D. temperature: weather

95. EXEMPTION: EXCLUSION- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. discharge: elimination B. debarment: prevention C. immunity: isolation D. forgive: condone

96. CONDUIT: WATER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. behaviour: liquid B. electricity: television C. artery: blood D. dwire: sound

97. ENTREPRENEUR : LABORER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. mediator: conflict B. capitalism: communism C. profits: wages D. arbitrator: capitalist

98. Chose the pair that best express the relationship similar to the words BIRD : FEATHER [Trust Bank 2012] A. Fish: Fin B. Hand: Fingers C. Words: Book D. Country: World

99. BRICK: RECTANGULAR [Pubali Bank 2012] A. cow: milk B. camel: desert C. bee: honey D. egg: oval

100. ANTHROPOLOGY: HUMAN KIND'S DEVELOPMENT [Pubali Bank 2012] A. science: facts B. petrology: transportation C. biology: life system D. graphology: law

101. GOVERNMENT: TAX- [Pubali Bank 2012] A. student: fees B. orange: price C. company: profit D. chairman: parliament

102. IMPECCABLE: FLAW- [Pubali Bank 2012] A. immovable: choice B. intolerable: defect C. irreversible: cure D. infallible: error

103. SQUARE: CUBE- [Pubali Bank 2012] A. triangle : hexagon B. trapezoid : quadrangle C. circle : sphere D. addition : subtraction

104. Which of the following would be analogous to "Refinery: Petroleum"? [Bangladesh Bank 2011] A. mill : grain B. mine : ore C. warehouse : merchandise D. generator : electricity

105. RACQUET : TENNIS- [Janata Bank 2011] A. Driver: Springboard B. Horse : Polo C. Bat: Cricket D. Gun: Hunting

106. CLOTHES: LUGGAGE- [Janata Bank 2011] A. Baggage : train B. Package : post office C. Documents : briefcased D. Airmail : mail carrier

107. DEGREE : TEMPERATURE- [Janata Bank 2011] A. Ounce : Weight B. Fathom : Volume C. Mass : Energy D. Light : Heat

108. POISON : ANTIDOTE- [AB Bank 2011] A. lethargy : tonic B. recovery : cure C. sleep : narcotic D. relapse : stimulant

109. COLOR: SPECTRUM- [UCB 2011] A. tone: scale B. sound:waves C. verse : poem D. dimension : space

110. HEADLONG: FORETHOUGHT- [UCB 2011] A. barefaced:shame B. mealy mouthed:talent C. heartbroken:emotion D. levelheaded:resolve

111. LAWYER: COURTROOM- [UCB 2011] A. participant: team B. commuter: train C. gladiator: arena D. senator: caucus

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. Constitution: Preamble :: [BSCIC 2023] A. Legislation: Assembly B. Book: Preface C. Prelude: Overture D. Opera: Music

02. 'Light is to 'dark' as 'cold' is to [Family Planning 2023] A. hot B. heat C. cool D. winter

03. Fill up: Cricket is a kind of play. It is also a kind of__ [Information Ministry 2023] A. bird B. insect C. flower D. food

04. Choose the correct pair of words from the following: SYMPHONY: COMPOSER: : [BPI 2020] A. Leonardo: music B. Fresco: painter C. Colours: pallet D. Art: appreciation

05. Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to- A. mean B. helpful C. gloomy D. petty

06. Beautiful: ugly. [Health Engineering 2016] A. Eradicate: get rid of B. Joy: sorrow C. Joy: slim D. Conservative: tradition

07. Class: Student- [Health Engineering 2016] A. Team: Player B. Meeting: Teacher C. Common: Ordinary D. Bird: Beast

08. Choose the incorrect analogy: [Various Ministries 2016] A. Fish: Aquarium B. Man: Burrow C. Eskimo: Igloo D. Dog: Kennel

09. The relationship of "envelope: letter" is equivalent to "". [Passport 2016] A. scarf: hat B. box: bag C. blood: heart D. crate: product

10. Life: Death- [Planning 2016] A. Flower: Petals B. Honey: Poison C. Fru)t: Jelly D. Sorrow: Distress

11. 'Good is to bad' as 'white' is to- [Family Planning 2014] A. Dark B. Black C. Grey D. Ebony

12. Recall: Remember:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Counterfeit: Forge B. Behave: Re-enact C. Construct: Terminate D. Predict: Prove

13. Anthology: Poems:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Antipasto: Hors-d'oeuvre B. Volume: Book C. Encyclopaedia: Words D. Thesaurus: Synonyms

14. Manumit: Enslave:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Large: Vivid B. Gigantic: Massive C. Repel: Attract D. Barren: Infertile

15. Indigenous: Foreign:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Indifferent: Interested B. Resident: Nomadic C. Native: Extraneous D. Partial: Whole

16. Explosive: Volcano:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Cold: Mountain B. Arid: Desert C. Humid: Valley D. Misty: Morning

17. ACCOUNTANT ACCURATE [Social Welfare 2014] A. Judge: Incorruptible B. Journal: Ledger C. Books: Accounts D. Verse: Poem

17 (duplicated in list). TREE: ROOTS None of these- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Building: Foundation B. Shirt: Sleeve C. Entrance: Exit D. Smoke: Chimney

18. HOT: WARM- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Frozen: Cold B. Silly: Sad C. Upsetting: Funny D. Black: Grey

19. ENVELOP: SURROUND- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Efface: Confront B. House : Dislodge C. Loiter: Linger D. Distend: Struggle

20. APPRENTICE: MASTER- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Slave: Owner B. Employee: Employer C. Novice: Novitiate D. Pupil: Teacher

21. Break: Car- [Electrical Adviser 2012] A. Diesel: Engine B. Conscience: Man C. Stop: Horse D. Thinkes: Does

22. Ocean: Bay- [Water Transport 2007] A. Island: Inlet B. Archipelago: Atoll C. Continent: Peninsula D. Head land: Promontory

23. 'Odometer' is to 'mileage' as 'compass' is to - [Drug Admin 2011] A. speed B. hiking C. needle D. direction

24. COLLEAGUES: PROFESSION :: [Family Planning 2011] A. rivals: team B. exiles: country C. kinsfolk: family D. kinsfolk: family (Option duplicated, but logic applies to C/D)**

25. Elated is to despondent as enlightened is to__ [Drug Admin 2011] A. aware B. ignorant C. miserable D. tolerant

26. Yard is to inch as quart is to____ [Drug Admin 2011] A. gallon B. milk C. ounce D. liquid

27. ARMY: LOGISTIC- [Drug Admin 2011] A. business: strategy B. war: logic C. soldier: students D. team: individual

28. Analogy of CARDIOLOGY: HEART:: [Family Planning 2011] A. Pathology: maps B. Apology: sorrow C. Pharmacology: Drug D. Pharmacology: Drug (Option duplicated)**

29. Optimist is to cheerful as pressimist is to-[Drug Admin 2011] A. gloomy B. petty C. mean D. helpful

30. Astronomy: Stars:: Biology: [Drug Admin 2010] A. Oceans B. Plants C. Planets D. Earth

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: D Hints: Ice-এর বৈশিষ্ট্য হলো coldness (শৈত্য), তেমনি earth-এর বৈশিষ্ট্য gravity (মাধ্যাকর্ষণ)।

02. Ans: B Hints: Harm (ক্ষতি করা): Damage (ক্ষতি করা, ধ্বংস করা)। অর্থাৎ শব্দ দুটি সমার্থক। Option-গুলোর মধ্যে sweet (মিষ্টি/মধুর): sour (টক), যা বিপরীত; injure (আঘাত করা, ক্ষতি করা): incapacitate (অক্ষম করা, দুর্বল করা), অর্থাৎ আঘাতের ফলে অক্ষম বা দুর্বল হওয়া; Stout (অদম্য, শক্তিশালী): weak (দুর্বল), antonymous; hook (বাঁকানো, বঁড়শি) : crook (বাঁকানো দণ্ড) synonymous হলেও এরা ক্রিয়া নয়। সুতরাং (খ) সঠিক।

03. Ans: C Hints: Tiger zoology বা প্রাণীবিদ্যার আলোচ্য বিষয়। তেমনি mars বা মঙ্গল গ্রহ astronomy বা জ্যোতির্বিদ্যার আলোচ্য বিষয়-বস্তু।

04. Ans: D Hints: Botany বা উদ্ভিদবিদ্যায় plant বা চারাগাছ নিয়ে অধ্যয়ন করা হয় অর্থাৎ উদ্ভিদ জগত নিয়ে আলোচনা করা হয়। তেমনি zoology বা প্রাণীবিদ্যায় animals বা প্রাণীজগত নিয়ে আলোচনা করা হয়।

05. Ans: D Hints: Human-এর বেঁচে থাকার জন্য heart অপরিহার্য। তেমনি car-এর চলার জন্য engine অপরিহার্য।

06. Ans: B Hints: Bird (পাখি) sky (আকাশ)-এ ওড়ে। Water-এ fish সাঁতার কাটে।

07. Ans: A Hints: Light ও dark-পরস্পর বিপরীত অর্থবোধক শব্দ। Cold-এর বিপরীত শব্দ hot (Adj)।

08. Ans: A Hints: Conscious (সচেতন), careless (অসচেতন)। Careful (সতর্ক), indifferent- (উদাসীন)। এরা বিপরীতার্থক শব্দজোড়।

09. Ans: A Hints: Assert অর্থ দৃঢ়ভাবে বলা আর dissent অর্থ ভিন্নমত পোষণ করা। Affirm অর্থ দৃঢ়ভাবে বলা আর object অর্থ আপত্তি করা।

10. Ans: C Hints: Distort অর্থ বিকৃত করা এবং twist অর্থ মোচড়ানো বা বিকৃত করা। Harmonize বা মিল করা এবং balance বা ভারসাম্য বজায় রাখা, যা প্রায় সমার্থক অর্থ বহন করে।

11. Ans: C Hints: yielding (নমনীয়) ও submission (নমনীয়তা বা বশ্যতা স্বীকার) সমার্থক শব্দ। তেমনি acquiescent (অনুবর্তী) ও compliant (সম্মত) সমার্থক শব্দ।

12. Ans: C Hints: শব্দ দুটি বিপরীত অর্থবোধক - আগ্রহী ও উদাসীন। অপশন গুলোর মধ্যে অন্য শব্দগুলোর অর্থ হলো concerned: careful-মনোযোগী : সতর্ক, anxious: nervous-উদ্বিগ্ন ও ভীত, enthusiastic: উদ্যমী ও half- hearted-নিরুদ্যম, dedicated : devoted-উৎসর্গীকৃত ও নিয়োজিত। বিপরীত শব্দ জোড় হিসেবে একমাত্র option 'গ' সঠিক।

13. Ans: C Hints: Submissive-বাধ্য, disobedient অবাধ্য। Observe-পালন করা, defy-অমান্য করা।

14. Ans: A Hints: Lengthen, prolong-দীর্ঘ করা। এরা synonymous; তেমনি stretch-প্রসারিত করা, extend -বিস্তৃত করা।

15. Ans: C Hints: Delay-দেরি করা/বিলম্ব করা, retard-গতি মন্থর করা, slow down-গতি কমানো, hold up-থামিয়ে রাখা, synonymous।

16. Ans: C Hints: Anarchy (নৈরাজ্য): government (শাসন); শব্দের মধ্যে বিপরীত সম্পর্ক বিদ্যমান। তেমনি monarchy ও republic এর মধ্যে বিপরীত সম্পর্ক বিদ্যমান। Penury ও wealth বিপরীতমুখী হলেও শাসন ব্যবস্থা নয়।

17. Ans: D Hints: Excite-উত্তেজিত করা, calm-শান্ত করা। Stimulate-উদ্দীপ্ত করা; cool down-শান্ত করা।

18. Ans: D Hints: Delay – দেরি করা; expedite – ত্বরান্বিত করা। Detain - আটকে রাখা, dispatch- ছেড়ে দেওয়া।

19. Ans: C Hints: Vaccine-এর কাজ রোগ প্রতিরোধ করা (prevent)। তেমনি antidote (প্রতিষেধক)-এর কাজ প্রতিরোধ করা (counteract)।

20. Ans: D Hints: Carpenter, saw দিয়ে কাজ করে। তেমনি seamstress (মহিলা দর্জি) scissors ব্যবহার করে।

21. Ans: B Hints: Stare ও glance উভয়েই দেখা কিন্তু এক নয়। Gulp (গিলে ফেলা) ও sip (চ চুমুক দিয়ে খাওয়া) পান করা কিন্তু এক নয়।

Primary Answers

01. Ans: B Explanation: Sin (পাপ) স্বীকার করতে হয় (confess). Fault (দোষ) ও স্বীকার করতে হয় (admit).

02. Ans: D Explanation: Adult (প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক) এর বাচ্চা Child. Cat এর বাচ্চা Kitten.

03. Ans: A Explanation: Light is perceived by sight, blind lacks sight. Speech is produced by voice, dumb lacks speech.

04. Ans: A Explanation: After and Before are opposites. Successor and Predecessor are opposites.

05. Ans: B Explanation: Degree is the unit of Temperature. Ounce is a unit of Weight.

06. Ans: B Explanation: Words are used by a Writer. Butter is used by a Baker.

Bank Answers

01. Ans: C Explanation: Confident (আত্মবিশ্বাসী) and Haughty (উদ্ধত) are related (positive vs negative intensity). Provident (বিচক্ষণ) and Penurious (কৃপণ) follow similar pattern.

02. Ans: B Explanation: A Gourmet appreciates Food. A Connoisseur appreciates Art.

03. Ans: A Explanation: Mercenary works for Money. Vindictive acts for Revenge.

04. Ans: B Explanation: Lullaby is a type of Song. Diatribe is a type of Discourse.

05. Ans: D Explanation: Lizard is a Reptile. Daisy is a Flower.

06. Ans: B Explanation: Crease is a line made by Folding. Hole is made by Perforation.

07. Ans: C Explanation: Contestant receives Trophy. Student receives Honors.

08. Ans: A Explanation: Logic is based on Reasoning. Ethics is based on Behavior (or governs it).

09. Ans: D Explanation: Bench and Stool are seats (Bench has back? No, bench is long, stool is single without back). Yardstick and Foot rule are measuring tools.

10. Ans: C Explanation: Lion roars. Goat bleats.

11. Ans: A Explanation: Oath is a Promise. Contract is an Agreement.

12. Ans: D Explanation: Numerator and Denominator are parts of a fraction. Dividend and Divisor are parts of division.

13. Ans: D Explanation: Depth is measured in Sea. Height is measured in Mountain.

14. Ans: A Explanation: Hydraulics deals with Liquid. Dynamics deals with Motion.

15. Ans: A Explanation: Scholar is learned, Ignorant is unlearned (Opposites). Hardworking and Lazy are opposites.

16. Ans: D Explanation: Cobbler works with Leather. Mason works with Stone.

17. Ans: B Explanation: Sitar, Guitar, Tanpura, Violin are string instruments.

18. Ans: D Explanation: To and Too (Homophones). Loot and Lute (Homophones).

19. Ans: D Explanation: Whole contains Hole. Pit (sum? No. Pit/sum?).

20. Ans: B Explanation: Gall and Vex are synonyms (annoy). Hex and Jinx are synonyms (spell/curse).

21. Ans: B Explanation: Harm and Damage are synonyms. Injure and Incapacitate are synonyms (hurt).

22. Ans: C Explanation: Brave and Valiant are synonyms.

23. Ans: B Explanation: Sedative relieves Pain? No, Sedative causes sleep/calm. Analgesic relieves pain. Sedative relieves Anxiety/Wakefulness. Wait. Pain:Sedative. Maybe relationship is 'relieved by'. Grief is relieved by Consolation.

24. Ans: D Explanation: Subsidy is a type of Support. Debt is a type of Obligation.

25. Ans: A Explanation: Light is needed for sight (Blind lacks it). Speech is needed for speaking (Dumb lacks it).

26. Ans: A Explanation: Caravan travels across desert. Boat/Cruise travels across water/ocean.

27. Ans: C Explanation: Hand has Nail. Paw has Claw.

28. Ans: C Explanation: Atheistic lacks Faith. Nude lacks Apparel.

29. Ans: C Explanation: Stockade is an Enclosure. Pillar is a Support.

30. Ans: C Explanation: Hiss is sound of Snake. Trumpet is sound of Elephant.

31. Ans: D Explanation: Reptile : Lizard :: Flower : Daisy (Category : Member).

32. Ans: C Explanation: Album holds Photographs. Bulb holds Light

33. Ans: B Explanation: Conductor leads Orchestra. Skipper leads Crew.

34. Ans: A Explanation: Slapstick causes Laughter. Horror causes Fear.

35. Ans: D Explanation: Odometer measures Distance. Scale measures Weight.

36. Ans: B Explanation: Augment and Increase are synonyms. Coalesce and Combine are synonyms.

37. Ans: B Explanation: Peculation is theft of Money. Plagiarism is theft of Writing.

38. Ans: A Explanation: Extort is to Obtain by force. Plagiarize is to Borrow (steal) ideas.

39. Ans: C Explanation: Waitress works in Restaurant. Teacher works in School.

40. Ans: B Explanation: Tears come from Eyes. Lava comes from Volcano.

41. Ans: D Explanation: Medicine cures Illness. Law cures/prevents Anarchy.

42. Ans: A Explanation: Roots (plural) : Root (singular). Greens : Green. (Greens = leafy vegetables, Green = color). Meaning change. Roots/Root (Plant part). Boot/Boots (Footwear). Goods/Good (Products/Moral). Moods/Mood. A seems best fit for plural/singular with meaning shift.

43. Ans: C Explanation: Fossil is studied in Paleontology (not Anthropology, but related to history). Anthropology studies Humans. Idea is studied in Ideology? No. Bat in Zoology. This is direct. Fossil is subject of Paleontology. Anthropology studies Man. Wait. Fossil : Anthropology :: ? Maybe "Evidence : History"? C Idea : Ideology. Ideology deals with Ideas.

44. Ans: B Explanation: Curiosity leads to Know. Wanderlust leads to Travel.

45. Ans: A Explanation: Distance is measured in Miles. Liquid is measured in Litres.

46. Ans: A Explanation: Conscious and Careless are opposites (loosely). Careful and Indifferent are opposites.

47. Ans: B Explanation: Vindictive lacks Mercy. Skeptical lacks Trustfulness.

48. Ans: B Explanation: Convict is sent to Imprisonment. Exile is sent to Banishment.

49. Ans: C Explanation: Excess Water causes Flood. Excess Snow causes Blizzard.

50. Ans: D Explanation: Belt holds up Trousers. Cables hold up Bridge.

51. Ans: D Explanation: Lungs process Air (not blood directly, but oxygenate). Carburetor processes Gasoline. Heart:Circulation (Organ:Function). Lungs:Blood? Maybe Lungs oxygenate blood. Carburetor mixes gas/air. D is best fit.

52. Ans: B Explanation: Habits are Acquired. Instincts are Hereditary (Inherited). Training (Acquired) : Heredity (Natural).

53. Ans: D Explanation: Heart is studied in Cardiology. Fossils are studied in Palaeontology.

54. Ans: B Explanation: Wet and Dry are antonyms. Scold and Praise are antonyms.

55. Ans: A Explanation: Shield protects Soldier. Helmet protects Rider.

56. Ans: C Explanation: Ashes are remains of Fire. Relics are remains of Civilisation.

57. Ans: B Explanation: Needle and Thread work together. Pin and Cushion work together. (Or Bat and Ball). But Needle goes into Thread? No, Thread into Needle. Pin into Cushion. B is closest action.

58. Ans: A Explanation: Publisher produces Book. Producer produces Film.

59. Ans: B Explanation: Jeer expresses Derision. Cower expresses Menace? No. Fidget : Restraint? No. Reprimand : Censure. Jeer and Derision are synonyms (action/meaning). Reprimand and Censure are synonyms.

60. Ans: D Explanation: Supplicant shows Humility. Adversary shows Resistance.

61. Ans: B Explanation: Inveigle is to Interest/persuade by deception. Predict is to Foresee. Plan : Scheme. (Scheme is devious plan). Interest : Inveigle (Action to get). Foresee : Predict.

62. Ans: A Explanation: Pest is Irksome. Salesclerk is Courteous? Not necessarily. Expert is Proficient. Enigma is Unexpected? Leader is Nondescript? B is definition. Pest is defined as irksome. Expert is defined as proficient.

63. Ans: C Explanation: Barter is exchange of Commodities. Debate is exchange of Issues/Arguments. Or Correspondence : Letters. Barter deals with Commodities. Debate deals with Issues.

64. Ans: B Explanation: Deport from a Nation. Boycott from a Store? Expel from School. A is better fit. Key says B. Boycott store (refuse to deal). Deport nation (expel from). Expel school (expel from). A matches structure.

65. Ans: C Explanation: Itinerary is plan for Trip. Agenda is plan for Meeting.

66. Ans: D Explanation: Sedative causes Drowsiness. Anesthetic causes Numbness.

67. Ans: A Explanation: Tact avoids being Offensive. Manners avoid being Sincere? No. Money : Poor? No. Manners : Sincere? Maybe. A is key.

68. Ans: D Explanation: Lionize means Admire (intensely). Vituperate means Despise/Revile. (Synonyms of intensity).

69. Ans: B Explanation: Prune a Hedge. Trim Hair.

70. Ans: D Explanation: Antibiotic treats Infection. Coagulant treats Bleeding.

71. Ans: B Explanation: Eulogy is a song/speech of Praise. Elegy is a song of Lament.

72. Ans: D Explanation: Candle is made of Wax. Tire is made of Rubber.

73. Ans: A Explanation: Servile is excessively Compliant. Gullible is excessively Trusting.

74. Ans: C Explanation: Fragile object will Break. Flammable object will Burn.

75. Ans: D Explanation: Mutter is Indistinct. Drone is Monotonous.

76. Ans: C Explanation: Faultfinder Criticizes. Arbitrator Mediates.

77. Ans: D Explanation: March is a Month. Tokyo is a City.

78. Ans: A Explanation: Misappropriation of Money. Plagiarism of Writing.

79. Ans: D Explanation: Tooth sits in Gum. Eye sits in Socket.

80. Ans: C Explanation: Necklace is made of Diamond? Or Diamond is in Necklace. Gold is in Bangle. Flowers in Bouquet. C or B. Diamond is a stone. Gold is metal. Bangle made of gold. Necklace made of diamonds. C is material relationship.

81. Ans: C Explanation: Composer writes Symphony. Author writes Novel.

82. Ans: A Explanation: Arc is part of Circle. Segment is part of Line.

83. Ans: A Explanation: Facade is front of Building. Face? Dial is face of Watch. Page is part of Book. Fence is front of Garden? No. Dial : Watch is best 'face' analogy. Source says A (Fence:Garden)? Facade is the face. Fence surrounds. Dial is the face. B seems better. Key A.

84. Ans: D Explanation: Listen to Recording. View Photograph.

85. Ans: A Explanation: Acrimonious (bitter) : Blasé (indifferent). Opposites? No. Frisky : Playful (Synonyms). Acrimonious and Blase are unrelated. Wait. Maybe synonyms? No. Acrimonious is angry. Blasé is unimpressed. Maybe A. Frisky : Playful. (Synonyms).

86. Ans: D Explanation: Expand increases Volume. Cool decreases Temperature? No. Ascend increases Flight. Bend increases Flexibility. Cool decreases Temperature. A and D involve change. Expand leads to Volume change.

87. Ans: B Explanation: Relevant is less than Crucial (degree). Perceptible is less than Obvious.

88. Ans: C Explanation: Coward is not Brave. Philanthropist is not Selfish.

89. Ans: D Explanation: Realist is not Quixotic. Diner is not Dyspeptic? No. Tormentor is not Sympathetic.

90. Ans: D Explanation: Shard is a piece of Glass. Splinter is a piece of Wood.

91. Ans: A Explanation: Paraphrase is Approximation. Verbatim is Precise.

92. Ans: D Explanation: Oncology studies Tumor. Philology studies Religion? No. Theology studies Tenet? No. Philology studies Language. D is wrong. C Oral : Sound? A Chronology : Time. Oncology is study of Tumors. Chronology is study of Time? (Ordering). D Philology : Religion is definitely wrong. Key says D? A is best. Key A.

93. Ans: B Explanation: Bouquet is made of Flowers. Mosaic is made of Tiles.

94. Ans: B Explanation: Hygrometer measures Humidity. Barometer measures Pressure.

95. Ans: A Explanation: Exemption and Exclusion are synonyms. Discharge and Elimination are synonyms.

96. Ans: C Explanation: Conduit carries Water. Artery carries Blood.

97. Ans: C Explanation: Entrepreneur seeks Profits. Laborer seeks Wages.

98. Ans: A Explanation: Bird has Feathers (covering). Fish has Fin? No, Scales. Fin is for movement. Wing is for movement. Feather is covering. A is Fish:Fin. Not covering. Maybe part-whole.

99. Ans: D Explanation: Brick is Rectangular. Egg is Oval.

100. Ans: C Explanation: Anthropology studies Human development. Biology studies Life system.

101. Ans: C Explanation: Government collects Tax. Company collects Profit.

102. Ans: D Explanation: Impeccable has no Flaw. Infallible has no Error.

103. Ans: C Explanation: Square is 2D, Cube is 3D. Circle is 2D, Sphere is 3D.

104. Ans: A Explanation: Refinery processes Petroleum. Mill processes Grain.

105. Ans: C Explanation: Racquet is used in Tennis. Bat is used in Cricket.

106. Ans: C Explanation: Luggage consists of Clothes? No. Documents are carried in Briefcase. Clothes carried in Luggage.

107. Ans: A Explanation: Degree measures Temperature. Ounce measures Weight.

108. Ans: A Explanation: Antidote counteracts Poison. Tonic counteracts Lethargy.

109. Ans: A Explanation: Spectrum consists of Colors. Scale consists of Tones.

110. Ans: A Explanation: Headlong (hasty) lacks Forethought. Barefaced (shameless) lacks Shame.

111. Ans: C Explanation: Lawyer works in Courtroom. Gladiator works in Arena.

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: B Explanation: Preamble is introduction to Constitution. Preface is introduction to Book.

02. Ans: A Explanation: Light/Dark (Antonyms). Cold/Hot (Antonyms).

03. Ans: B Explanation: Cricket is an Insect. (Also a game, play on words).

04. Ans: B Explanation: Symphony is created by Composer. Fresco is created by Painter.

05. Ans: C Explanation: Optimist is Cheerful. Pessimist is Gloomy.

06. Ans: B Explanation: Beautiful and Ugly are antonyms. Joy and Sorrow are antonyms.

07. Ans: A Explanation: Class consists of Students. Team consists of Players.

08. Ans: B Explanation: Man does not live in Burrow. Fish in Aquarium (Yes). Eskimo in Igloo (Yes). Dog in Kennel (Yes). B is incorrect.

09. Ans: D Explanation: Envelope contains Letter. Crate contains Product.

10. Ans: B Explanation: Life and Death are opposites. Honey and Poison are opposites (symbolically sweet vs deadly). Or Fruit/Jelly? Flower/Petal? B is best contrast.

11. Ans: B Explanation: Good/Bad (Antonyms). White/Black (Antonyms).

12. Ans: A Explanation: Recall and Remember are synonyms. Counterfeit and Forge are synonyms.

13. Ans: D Explanation: Anthology collects Poems. Thesaurus collects Synonyms.

14. Ans: C Explanation: Manumit (free) is opposite of Enslave. Repel is opposite of Attract.

15. Ans: C Explanation: Indigenous and Foreign are antonyms. Native and Extraneous are antonyms.

16. Ans: B Explanation: Explosive is associated with Volcano (eruption). Arid is associated with Desert.

17. Ans: A Explanation: Accountant should be Accurate. Judge should be Incorruptible.

17. Ans: A (Tree:Roots). Explanation: Building has Foundation. Tree has Roots.

18. Ans: A Explanation: Hot is intense Warm. Frozen is intense Cold.

19. Ans: C Explanation: Envelop means Surround. Loiter means Linger.

20. Ans: D Explanation: Apprentice learns from Master. Pupil learns from Teacher.

21. Ans: B Explanation: Break stops Car. Conscience stops Man.

22. Ans: C Explanation: Bay is part of Ocean? No, Bay is body of water. Peninsula is land. Ocean is water. Continent is land. Relationship: Ocean/Bay (Water). Continent/Peninsula (Land).

23. Ans: D Explanation: Odometer indicates Mileage. Compass indicates Direction.

24. Ans: C Explanation: Colleagues share Profession. Kinsfolk share Family.

25. Ans: B Explanation: Elated (Happy) : Despondent (Sad) - Antonyms. Enlightened (Knowing) : Ignorant (Unknowing) - Antonyms.

26. Ans: C Explanation: Yard and Inch are length units. Quart and Ounce are volume units.

27. Ans: A Explanation: Army needs Logistics. Business needs Strategy.

28. Ans: C (Repeated) Explanation: Cardiology studies Heart. Pharmacology studies Drug.

29. Ans: A (Repeated) Explanation: Pessimist is Gloomy.

30. Ans: B Explanation: Astronomy studies Stars. Biology studies Plants.