Analogy - Exercise - 3 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: ANALOGY

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. ICE: COLDNESS , EARTH:? [42nd BCS]

A. weight

B. jungle

C. sea

D. gravity

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Coldness" is an inherent property of "Ice". Similarly, "Gravity" is an inherent property of the "Earth".)

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Harm" and "Damage" are synonyms. Similarly, "Injure" and "Incapacitate" are synonyms related to physical harm.)

03. Tiger: Zoology: : Mars : [34th BCS]

A. Astrology

B. Cryptology

C. Astronomy

D. Telescopy

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Tiger" is a subject studied in "Zoology". Similarly, "Mars" (a planet) is a subject studied in "Astronomy".)

04. Botany is to plants as Zoology is to- [34th BCS]

A. Flowers

B. Rivers

C. Mountains

D. Animals

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Botany" is the scientific study of plants. "Zoology" is the scientific study of animals.)

05. Heart: human [32nd BCS]

A. Wall: brick

B. Hand: child

C. Kitchen: house

D. Engine: car

Ans: D

(Explanation: The "Heart" is the central, vital mechanism that powers a "Human". Similarly, the "Engine" is the central mechanism that powers a "Car".)

06. 'Sky' is to 'bird' as 'water' is to- [29th BCS]

A. feather

B. fish

C. boat

D. lotus

Ans: B

(Explanation: The "Sky" is the medium in which a "Bird" moves/flies. "Water" is the medium in which a "Fish" moves/swims.)

07. 'Light' is to 'dark' as 'cold' is to- [28th BCS]

A. hot

B. heat

C. cool

D. winter

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Light" is the antonym of "Dark". Similarly, "Cold" is the antonym of "Hot".)

08. Conscious... Careless. [24th BCS]

A. Careful... Indifferent

B. Graceful... Ugly

C. Generous... Unkind

D. Well-informed... Knowing little

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Conscious" (aware/alert) is the opposite of "Careless". Similarly, "Careful" is the opposite of "Indifferent" (unconcerned).)

09. Assert... Dissent. [22nd BCS]

A. Affirm... Object

B. Reject... Disapprove

C. Acknowledge... Recognize

D. Endorse... Ratify

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Assert" (to state/agree) and "Dissent" (to disagree) are antonyms. "Affirm" (to state/agree) and "Object" (to disagree) follow the same pattern.)

10. Distort... Twist. [22nd BCS]

A. Straighten... Bend

B. Deform... Reform

C. Harmonize... Balance

D. Observe... Blur

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Distort" and "Twist" are synonyms (to change shape). "Harmonize" and "Balance" are also synonyms (to bring into agreement/equilibrium).)

11. Submission:Yielding. [22nd BCS]

A. Subjection : Liberation

B. Restrain: Indulge

C. Compliant : Acquiescent

D. Restriction : Relaxation

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Submission" and "Yielding" are synonyms. "Compliant" and "Acquiescent" are also synonyms meaning willing to obey.)

12. Eager: Indifferent. [21st BCS]

A. Concerned: Careful

B. Anxious: Nervous

C. Enthusiastic: Half-hearted

D. Devoted: Dedicated

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Eager" (keen interest) is the antonym of "Indifferent" (no interest). "Enthusiastic" is the antonym of "Half-hearted".)

13. Submissive: Disobedient. [21st BCS]

A. comply: conform

B. heed: acquiesce

C. observe: defy

D. obey: hearken to.

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Submissive" is the opposite of "Disobedient". "Observe" (follow a rule) is the opposite of "Defy" (break a rule).)

14. Lengthen: Prolong- [21st BCS]

A. stretch: extend

B. distance: reduce

C. draw out: shorten

D. reach out: cut short

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Lengthen" and "Prolong" are synonyms meaning to make longer. "Stretch" and "Extend" are also synonyms.)

15. Delay: Retard- [21st BCS]

A. postpone: promote

B. adjourn: start

C. slow down: hold up

D. defer: accelerate

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Delay" and "Retard" are synonyms meaning to slow down. "Slow down" and "Hold up" are also synonyms.)

16. ANARCHY: GOVERNMENT- [20th BCS]

A. penury: wealth

B. chaos: disorder

C. monarchy: republic

D. verbosity: words

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Anarchy" is the absence of "Government". "Penury" (extreme poverty) is the absence of "Wealth".)

17. EXCITE: CALM- [20th BCS]

A. restrain: compose

B. upset: preturb

C. agitate: trouble

D. stimulate: cool down

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Excite" is the opposite of "Calm". "Stimulate" (excite) is the opposite of "Cool down" (calm).)

18. DELAY: EXPEDITE- [20th BCS]

A. related: halt

B. block: obstruct

C. drag: procrastinate

D. detain: dispatch

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Delay" (slow down) is the antonym of "Expedite" (speed up). "Detain" (hold back) is the antonym of "Dispatch" (send off quickly).)

19. VACCINE: PREVENT- [20th BCS]

A. wound: heal

B. victim : attend

C. antidote: counteract

D. diagnosis : cure

Ans: C

(Explanation: A "Vaccine" works to "Prevent" disease. An "Antidote" works to "Counteract" poison.)

20. CARPENTER: SAW- [18th BCS]

A. Stenographer: typewriter

B. Painter: brush

C. Lawyer: brief

D. Seamstress: scissors

Ans: D

(Explanation: A "Saw" is the primary cutting tool of a "Carpenter". "Scissors" are the primary cutting tool of a "Seamstress". While A and B are also worker/tool pairs, D is the closest functional analogy involving cutting.)

21. Stare: Glance- [18th BCS]

A. Love:Hate

B. Gulp:Sip

C. Scorn: Admire

D. Confide:Tell

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Stare" is a long, intense look, while "Glance" is a brief look. "Gulp" is a large, quick swallow, while "Sip" is a small drink. They represent degrees of intensity.)

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: To 'confess' a sin means to acknowledge it. Similarly, to 'admit' a fault means to acknowledge it).

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

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Child' is the young form of an 'Adult'. Similarly, 'Kitten' is the young form of a 'Cat'. Note: In option A, 'Saw' is likely a typo for 'Sow', which is a female pig, not a young one).

03. Light: Blind- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019; Family Planning 2011]

A. Speech: Dumb

B. Tongue: Sound

C. Language: Deaf

D. Voice: Vibration

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Blind' person is unable to see 'Light'. A 'Dumb' person is unable to produce 'Speech').

04. AFTER: BEFORE- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019; Family Planning 2011]

A. successor: predecessor

B. first: second

C. contemporary: historic

D. present: past

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'After' and 'Before' are antonyms indicating position in time. 'Successor' (one who comes after) and 'Predecessor' (one who comes before) follow the same relationship).

05. Degree:Temperature- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015]

A. Time: Length

B. Ounce: Weight

C. Fathom: Volume

D. Mass: Energy

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Degree' is a unit used to measure 'Temperature'. 'Ounce' is a unit used to measure 'Weight').

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Words' are the raw material used by a 'Writer'. 'Butter' is a raw material used by a 'Baker' (Option B 'backer' is a typo for 'baker')).

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

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Haughty' is an excessive, negative form of being 'Confident'. Similarly, 'Penurious' (stingy) is an excessive, negative form of being 'Provident' (thrifty).)

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Gourmet' is an expert judge or connoisseur of 'Food'. A 'Connoisseur' is an expert judge of 'Art'.)

03. Mercenary: Money:: [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. Vindictive: Revenge

B. Scholarly: Library

C. Immaculate: Cleanliness

D. Thirsty: Water

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Mercenary' is motivated primarily by 'Money'. A 'Vindictive' person is motivated primarily by 'Revenge'.)

04. Lullaby: Song: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2023]

A. Narrative: Volume

B. Diatribe: Discourse

C. Lecture: Tutor

D. Invective: Complement

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Lullaby' is a specific type of 'Song'. A 'Diatribe' (a forceful verbal attack) is a specific type of 'Discourse' (speech/writing).)

05. REPTILE is to LIZARD as FLOWER is to ______ [ 9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2023]

A. Petal

B. Stem

C. Alligator

D. Daisy

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Lizard' is a type of 'Reptile'. A 'Daisy' is a type of 'Flower'.)

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Folding' creates a 'Crease'. 'Perforation' creates a 'Hole'.)

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

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Trophy' is awarded to a winning 'Contestant'. 'Honors' are awarded to a high-achieving 'Student'.)

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

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Logic' is the study/principles of 'Reasoning'. 'Ethics' is the study/principles of 'Behavior'.)

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

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Bench' and a 'Stool' are both for sitting, but a bench is larger/longer. A 'Yardstick' (3 feet) and a 'Foot rule' (1 foot) are both for measuring, but the yardstick is larger.)

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

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Roar' is the sound made by a 'Lion'. 'Bleat' is the sound made by a 'Goat'.)

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

Ans: A

(Explanation: An 'Oath' is a formal 'Promise'. A 'Contract' is a formal 'Agreement'.)

12. NUMERATOR: DENOMINATOR: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2022]

A. Fraction: Decimal

B. Divisor: Quotient

C. Ratio: Proportion

D. Dividend: Divisor

Ans: D

(Explanation: In a fraction, the 'Numerator' corresponds to the 'Dividend' and the 'Denominator' corresponds to the 'Divisor'.)

13. DEPTH: SEA: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2022]

A. Ray: Sun

B. Peak: Valley

C. Length: Width

D. Height: Mountain

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Depth' is a primary dimension of the 'Sea'. 'Height' is a primary dimension of a 'Mountain'.)

14. Liquid: Hydraulics [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022]

A. motion: dynamics

B. water hydroponics

C. data: statistics

D. music: eurythmics

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Hydraulics' is the branch of science dealing with 'Liquid' in motion. 'Dynamics' is the branch of science dealing with 'Motion' and forces.)

15. SCHOLAR: IGNORANT: [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022]

A. Hardworking: Lazy

B. Knife: Sword

C. Courage: Bold

D. Luxury: Wealth

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Scholar' and 'Ignorant' are antonyms regarding knowledge. 'Hardworking' and 'Lazy' are antonyms regarding effort.)

16. Cobbler: Leather:: [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022]

A. Shirt: Boutique

B. Woodcutter: Fumiture

C. Television: Engineer

D. Mason: Stone

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Cobbler' works with 'Leather'. A 'Mason' works with 'Stone'.)

17. Choose the similar word- Sitar : Guitar :: Tanpura:- [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021]

A. Trumpet

B. Violin

C. Harmonium

D. Mridanga

Ans: B

(Explanation: Sitar, Guitar, and Tanpura are all string instruments. 'Violin' is also a string instrument.)

18. To: too:: loot:- [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021]

A. two

B. steal

C. toot

D. lute

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'To' and 'Too' are homophones (sound the same). 'Loot' and 'Lute' are homophones.)

19. Whole: hole, pit: [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021]

A. pittance

B. whale

C. donut

D. sum

Ans: D

(Explanation: The relationship is Synonym: Synonym (or Whole:Part implied in reverse). 'Whole' is a synonym for 'Sum'. 'Hole' is a synonym/related concept for 'Pit'. Alternatively, 'Whole' sounds like 'Hole'. 'Sum' implies a total, 'Pit' implies a void? The most accepted logic here is synonyms: Whole = Sum.)

20. Gall: vex:: hex: [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021]

A. fix

B. jinx

C. index

D. vixen

Ans: B

(Explanation: To 'Gall' is to 'Vex' (annoy). To 'Hex' is to 'Jinx' (curse).)

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Harm' and 'Damage' are synonyms. 'Injure' and 'Incapacitate' are related synonyms.)

22. If brave: valiant, then stick: [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (General) 2021]

A. coarse

B. rough

C. tight

D. greasy

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Brave' is a synonym for 'Valiant'. This question likely contains a typo where 'Stick' should be 'Slick'. If so, 'Slick' is a synonym for 'Greasy'.)

23. PAIN: SEDATIVE- [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021]

A. Comfort: Simulate

B. Grief: Consolation

C. Trance: Narcotic

D. Ache: Extraction

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Sedative' relieves 'Pain' (or distress). 'Consolation' relieves 'Grief'.)

24. SUBSIDY: SUPPORT [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021]

A. Assistance: Endowment

B. Funds: Fellowship

C. Credit: Payment

D. Debt: Obligation

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Subsidy' is a form of 'Support'. A 'Debt' is a form of 'Obligation'.)

25. LIGHT: BLIND:: [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. speech: dumb

B. language: deaf

C. tongue: sound

D. voice : vibration

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Blind' person is unable to perceive 'Light'. A 'Dumb' (mute) person is unable to produce 'Speech'.)

26. Caravan: desert:: [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. Boat: Cruise

B. Book: Newspaper

C. Midnight: Noon

D. Wheel: Car

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Caravan' is a group vehicle/convoy associated with travel in a 'Desert'. A 'Boat' is a vehicle associated with a 'Cruise' (water travel).)

27. Hand: Nail- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. Foot: Toe

B. Head: Hair

C. Paw: Claw

D. Ear: Nose

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Nail' is found on a human 'Hand'. A 'Claw' is found on an animal 'Paw'.)

28. Faith: Atheistic- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. Honesty: Ethical

B. Difficulty: Sloutful

C. Apparel: Nude

D. Gymnast: Agile

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Atheistic' describes a state of having no 'Faith'. 'Nude' describes a state of having no 'Apparel'.)

29. Stockade: Enclosure- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. Keyhole: Lock

B. Doorway: Wall

C. Pillar: Support

D. Brick: Building

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Stockade' is a specific type of 'Enclosure'. A 'Pillar' is a specific type of 'Support'.)

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

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Hiss' is the sound made by a 'Snake'. 'Trumpet' is the sound made by an 'Elephant'.)

31. Reptile is to Lizard as Flower is to - [Southeast Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020]

A. Petal

B. Stem

C. Alligator

D. Daisy

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Lizard' is a type of 'Reptile'. A 'Daisy' is a type of 'Flower'.)

32. ALBUM: PHOTOGRAPHS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. Head: Cap

B. Shelf: Books

C. Bulb: Light

D. Pen: Paper

Ans: B

(Explanation: An 'Album' is designed to hold/display 'Photographs'. A 'Shelf' is designed to hold/display 'Books'.)

33. CONDUCTOR: ORCHESTRA- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. Jockey: Mount

B. Skipper:Crew

C. shlf:Books

D. Driver:Tractor

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Conductor' directs an 'Orchestra'. A 'Skipper' directs a 'Crew'.)

34. SLAPSTICK :LAUGHTER- [BSC Officer General 2019]

A. Horror: Fear

B. Fallacy: Dismay

C. Genre: Mystery

D. Mimicry: Tears

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Slapstick' is a genre intended to cause 'Laughter'. 'Horror' is a genre intended to cause 'Fear'.)

35. ODOMETER: DISTANCE- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. Length: Width

B. Mileage: Speed

C. Area: Size

D. Scale: Weight

Ans: D

(Explanation: An 'Odometer' measures 'Distance'. A 'Scale' measures 'Weight'.)

36. If Augment: Increase then- [Rupali Bank Ltd. Officer 2019]

A. Cohesion: Coincide

B. Coalesce: Combine

C. Collapse: Colitde

D. Conceal: Concur

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Augment' and 'Increase' are synonyms. 'Coalesce' and 'Combine' are synonyms.)

37. MONEY: PECULATION- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. Radiation: Bomb

B. Writing: Plagiarism

C. Comment: Insult

D. Bank: Cashier

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Peculation' is the theft/misuse of 'Money'. 'Plagiarism' is the theft/misuse of 'Writing'.)

38. EXTORT: OBTAIN- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. plagiarize: borrow

B. explode: ignite

C. pilfer: steal

D. consider: appeal

Ans: A

(Explanation: To 'Extort' is to 'Obtain' wrongfully. To 'Plagiarize' is to 'Borrow' (ideas) wrongfully.)

39. WAITRESS: RESTAURANT- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. doctor: diagnosis

B. actor: role

C. teacher: school

D. driver: truck

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Waitress' works in a 'Restaurant'. A 'Teacher' works in a 'School'.)

40. EYES: TEARS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. Sea: Water

B. Volcano: Lava

C. Heart: Artery

D. Hunger: Bred

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Tears' are emitted from the 'Eyes'. 'Lava' is emitted from a 'Volcano'.)

41. MEDICINE: ILLNESS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019]

A. hunger: thirst

B. etiquette: discipline

C. love: treason

D. law: anarchy

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Medicine' remedies 'Illness'. 'Law' remedies/prevents 'Anarchy'.)

42. If Roots: Root, then- [Bangladesh Bank Officer (General) 2019]

A. Greens: Green

B. Boot: Boots

C. Goods: Good

D. Moods: Mood

Ans: D

(Explanation: The relationship is Plural: Singular noun forms without changing meaning. 'Roots' to 'Root'. 'Moods' to 'Mood'. Note: 'Goods' and 'Good' have different meanings.)

43. Find the correct analogy of Fossil: Anthropology- [BSC Senior Officer 2018]

A. Mineral: Disease

B. Bee Hive

C. Idea: Ideology

D. Bat: Zoology

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Fossils' are studied in 'Anthropology' (specifically Paleoanthropology regarding humans). 'Bats' are studied in '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

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Curiosity' is the desire to 'Know'. 'Wanderlust' is the desire to 'Travel'.)

45. DISTANCE: MILE- [Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Supervisor 2017]

A. Liquid: Litre

B. Weight: Scale

C. Bushel: Corn

D. Fame: Television

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Mile' is a unit of 'Distance'. 'Litre' is a unit of 'Liquid' (volume).)

46. Conscious: Careless- [Basic Bank Ltd. Asst. Manager 2018]

A. careful: indifferent

B. graceful: ugly

C. generous: unkind

D. careful: ugly

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Conscious' (aware) is the opposite of 'Careless'. 'Careful' is the opposite of 'Indifferent'.)

47. Vindictive: Mercy- [ICB Assistant Programmer 2017]

A. avaricious: greed

B. skeptical: trustfulness

C. insightful: hope

D. modest: dignity

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Vindictive' person lacks 'Mercy'. A 'Skeptical' person lacks 'Trustfulness'.)

48. Convict: Imprisonment:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Student: School

B. Exile: Banishment

C. Delinquent: Orphanage

D. Prisoner: Court

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Convict' undergoes 'Imprisonment'. An 'Exile' (person) undergoes 'Banishment'.)

49. Water: Flood:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Rain: River

B. Wind: Sleet

C. Snow : Blizzard

D. Ice : Floe

Ans: C

(Explanation: An excess/storm of 'Water' causes a 'Flood'. An excess/storm of 'Snow' causes a 'Blizzard'.)

50. Belt: Trousers:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Braces: Garters

B. Trunk: Tree

C. Pillar: Society

D. Cables: Bridge

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Belt' supports 'Trousers'. 'Cables' support a 'Bridge'.)

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

51. Lungs: Blood :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Heart: Circulation

B. Arteries: Veins

C. Carburetor: Car

D. Carburetor: Gasoline

Ans: D

(Explanation: The 'Lungs' oxygenate the 'Blood'. Similarly, the 'Carburetor' mixes air with 'Gasoline' (oxygenates it) for the engine.)

52. Habits: Instincts :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Work: Play

B. Training: Heredity

C. Acquired: Cultivated

D. Natural: Unusual

Ans: C

53. Heart: Cardiology :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Civics: polity

B. History: histology

C. Brain: psychology

D. Fossils: palaeontology

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Cardiology' is the study of the 'Heart'. 'Palaeontology' is the study of 'Fossils'. Psychology studies the mind/behavior, not just the physical brain (Neurology).)

54. Wet: Dry :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Worse: worst

B. Scold: praise

C. Weather: temperature

D. Rise: walk

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Wet' and 'Dry' are antonyms. 'Scold' and 'Praise' are also antonyms.)

55. Shield: Soldier :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Helmet: rider

B. Stethoscope: doctor

C. Book: author

D. Advocate: court

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Shield' physically protects a 'Soldier'. A 'Helmet' physically protects a 'Rider'. A stethoscope is a tool, not protection.)

56. Ashes: Fire :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Building: debris

B. Current: bygone

C. Relics: civilisation

D. Bottle: stopper

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Ashes' are what remains after a 'Fire' is gone. 'Relics' are what remains after a 'Civilisation' is gone/past. Note: Debris is what remains of a building after destruction, but relics/ashes imply a remnant of existence.)

57. Needle: Thread :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Leader: follower

B. Pin: Cushion

C. Bat: Ball

D. Prick: sew

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Needle' leads and the 'Thread' follows it through the fabric. Similarly, a 'Leader' leads and a 'Follower' follows.)

58. Book is to Publisher as Film is to- [Southeast Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. Producer

B. Director

C. Actor

D. Writer

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Publisher' is responsible for the financing, production, and distribution of a 'Book'. A 'Producer' plays the equivalent role for a 'Film'.)

59. JEER: DERISION :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. fidget: restraint

B. cower: menace

C. slouch: vigilance

D. reprimand: censure

Ans: D

(Explanation: To 'Jeer' is to express 'Derision' (contempt). To 'Reprimand' is to express 'Censure' (disapproval). They are synonyms of action and intent.)

60. HUMILITY: SUPPLICANT :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. espionage: felon

B. dogmatism: scholar

C. gregariousness: teammate

D. resistance: adversary

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Humility' is a characteristic attitude of a 'Supplicant' (one asking for something). 'Resistance' is a characteristic attitude of an 'Adversary'.)

61. INTEREST: INVEIGLE :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. evaluate: suggest

B. foresee: predict

C. plan: scheme

D. interpret: examine

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Inveigle' means to get something/interest through deception or flattery; it is a negative, manipulative form of 'Interest'. 'Scheme' is a negative, manipulative form of 'Plan'.)

62. PEST: IRKSOME :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. salesclerk: courteous

B. expert: proficient

C. enigma: unexpected

D. leader: nondescript

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Pest' is by definition 'Irksome' (annoying). An 'Expert' is by definition 'Proficient'.)

63. BARTER: COMMODITIES :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. promote: ranks

B. invade: boundaries

C. debate: issues

D. correspond: letters

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Barter' is the exchange of 'Commodities'. 'Correspond' is the exchange of 'Letters'.)

64. DEPORT: NATION :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. expel: school

B. boycott: store

C. confine: prison

D. colonize: frontier

Ans: A

(Explanation: To 'Deport' is to force someone out of a 'Nation'. To 'Expel' is to force someone out of a 'School'.)

65. ITINERARY: TRIP :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. lottery: chance

B. signal: light

C. agenda: meeting

D. railroad: transportation

Ans: C

(Explanation: An 'Itinerary' is the plan/schedule for a 'Trip'. An 'Agenda' is the plan/schedule for a 'Meeting'.)

66. SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. epidemic: contagiousness

B. vaccine: virus

C. laxative: drug

D. anesthetic: numbness

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Sedative' causes 'Drowsiness'. An 'Anesthetic' causes 'Numbness'.)

67. TACT: OFFENSIVE :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. manners: sincere

B. money: poor

C. speech: illiterated

D. wine : sober

Ans: B

(Explanation: Someone with 'Tact' is not 'Offensive'. Someone with 'Money' is not 'Poor'. It indicates a lack of the second quality.)

68. LIONIZE: ADMIRE :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. authorize: betray

B. exonerate: suspect

C. aggrandize: envy

D. vituperate: despise

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Lionize' means to admire intensely (treat as a celebrity). 'Vituperate' means to despise/criticize intensely. Both are intense forms of the second word.)

69. PRUNE: HEDGE :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. shuck: corn

B. trim: hair

C. cut: bouquet

D. reap: crop

Ans: B

(Explanation: To 'Prune' a 'Hedge' is to cut it to maintain shape/growth. To 'Trim' 'Hair' is to cut it to maintain shape/growth.)

70. ANTIBIOTIC: INFECTION :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. hormone: modification

B. enzyme: digestion

C. narcotic: dependency

D. coagulant: bleeding

Ans: D

(Explanation: An 'Antibiotic' stops/combats 'Infection'. A 'Coagulant' stops/combats 'Bleeding'.)

71. EULOGY: PRAISE :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. comedy: laughter

B. elegy: lament

C. tirade: awe

D. epic: contempt

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Eulogy' is a speech expressing 'Praise'. An 'Elegy' is a poem/song expressing 'Lament' (sorrow).)

72. CANDLE: WAX :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. metal: corrosion

B. leather: vinyl

C. curtain: pleat

D. tire: rubber

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Candle' is primarily made of 'Wax'. A 'Tire' is primarily made of 'Rubber'.)

73. COMPLIANT: SERVILE :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. trusting: gullible

B. cringing: fawning

C. pleasant: effortless

D. arduous: futile

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Servile' is an excessive, negative form of being 'Compliant'. 'Gullible' is an excessive, negative form of being 'Trusting'.)

74. FRAGILE: BREAK :: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. invisible: see

B. erratic: control

C. flammable: burn

D. noxious: escape

Ans: C

(Explanation: Something 'Fragile' is easy to 'Break'. Something 'Flammable' is easy to 'Burn'.)

75. MUTTER : INDISTINCT :: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. demand: obedient

B. plead: obligatory

C. flatter: commendable

D. drone: monotonous

Ans: D

(Explanation: To 'Mutter' is to speak in a way that is 'Indistinct'. To 'Drone' is to speak in a way that is 'Monotonous'.)

76. FAULTFINDER: CRITICIZE :: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. luminary: recognize

B. athlete: cheer

C. arbitrator: mediate

D. pharmacist: prescribe

Ans: C

(Explanation: The function of a 'Faultfinder' is to 'Criticize'. The function of an 'Arbitrator' is to 'Mediate'.)

77. Month: March- [2013]

A. Play: Shakespeare

B. Cinema: Name

C. Novel: Title

D. City: Tokyo

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'March' is a specific example of a 'Month'. 'Tokyo' is a specific example of a 'City'.)

78. Money: Misappropriation- [2013]

A. Writing: Plagiarism

B. Gold: Theft

C. Confidence: Deception

D. Germ: Diseases

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Misappropriation' is the specific theft/misuse of 'Money'. 'Plagiarism' is the specific theft/misuse of 'Writing'.)

79. Tooth: Gum- [2013]

A. Chest: Ribs

B. Bone: Joint

C. Heart: Aorta

D. Eye: Socket

Ans: D

(Explanation: The 'Tooth' sits inside the 'Gum'. The 'Eye' sits inside the 'Socket'.)

80. Diamond: Necklace- [2013]

A. Cars: Roads

B. Flowers: Bouquet

C. Gold: Bangle

D. Books: Shop

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Necklace' can be made of/arranged with 'Diamonds'. A 'Bouquet' is made of/arranged with 'Flowers'. While Gold makes a Bangle, Diamond/Flower are individual units making a collection (Necklace/Bouquet).)

81. SYMPHONY : COMPOSER- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. rain: flood

B. brag: braggart

C. novel: author

D. light: switch

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Symphony' is created by a 'Composer'. A 'Novel' is created by an 'Author'.)

82. CIRCLE: ARC- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. line: segment

B. part: whole

C. percent: fraction

D. small: big

Ans: A

(Explanation: An 'Arc' is a part of a 'Circle'. A 'Segment' is a part of a 'Line'.)

83. FACADE: BUILDING- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. fence: garden

B. dial: watch

C. neck: bottle

D. page: book

Ans: B

(Explanation: The 'Facade' is the face/front of a 'Building'. The 'Dial' is the face of a 'Watch'.)

84. LISTEN: RECORDING- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. carve: statue

B. reproduce: plan

C. review: book

D. view: photograph

Ans: D

(Explanation: You 'Listen' to a 'Recording'. You 'View' a 'Photograph'.)

85. acrimonious: blasé- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. frisky: playful

B. gloss: agile

C. excuse: barrier

D. genuine: invisible

Ans: A

86. Expand: Volume- [One Bank 2012]

A. ascend: flight

B. proliferate: number

C. bend: flexibility

D. cool: temperature

Ans: B

(Explanation: To 'Expand' is to increase in 'Volume'. To 'Proliferate' is to increase in 'Number'.)

87. Relevant: Crucial- [One Bank 2012]

A. marginal: unique

B. perceptible: obvious

C. apparent: real

D. peripheral: centra

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Crucial' is a more intense form of 'Relevant'. 'Obvious' is a more intense form of 'Perceptible'.)

88. Coward: Brave- [One Bank 2012]

A. hero: cynical

B. martyr: impatient

C. philanthropist: selfish

D. agnostic: intuitive

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Coward' and 'Brave' are antonyms. 'Philanthropist' (generous giver) and 'Selfish' are antonyms.)

89. Realist: Quixotic :: Diner: Dyspeptic- [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Scholar: Pedantic

B. Fool: Idiotic

C. Idler: Lethargic

D. Tormentor: Sympathetic

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Quixotic' (impractical/idealistic) is the opposite of a 'Realist'. 'Tormentor' is the opposite of 'Sympathetic'. Note: A 'Diner' being 'Dyspeptic' (having indigestion) is not a direct opposite relationship like Realist/Quixotic. The prompt format A:B :: C:D suggests Realist:Quixotic matches Tormentor:Sympathetic as opposites.)

90. Shard : Glass :: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Grain: Sand

B. Morsel: Meal

C. Strand: Rope

D. Splinter: Wood

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Shard' is a sharp, broken piece of 'Glass'. A 'Splinter' is a sharp, broken piece of 'Wood'.)

91. Paraphrase: Verbatim :: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Approximation: Precise

B. Description: Vivid

C. Quotation: Apt

D. Interpretation: Valid

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Paraphrase' is a loose rewording, while 'Verbatim' is exact word-for-word. They are opposites in precision. 'Approximation' is loose, 'Precise' is exact.)

92. Oncology: Tumor :: Taxonomy: Classification [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Chronology: Time

B. Theology: Tenet

C. Oral: Sound

D. Philology: Religion

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Oncology' is the science/study of 'Tumors'. 'Taxonomy' is the science of 'Classification'. Note: The prompt has Taxonomy in the question. The answer matches the field to the subject. 'Chronology' deals with 'Time'.)

93. Bouquet: Flower :: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Humidor: Tobacco

B. Mosaic: Tile

C. Tapestry: Color

D. Pile: Block

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Bouquet' is an artistic arrangement composed of 'Flowers'. A 'Mosaic' is an artistic arrangement composed of 'Tiles'.)

94. HYGROMETER: BAROMETER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. snow: rain

B. humidity: pressure

C. water: mercury

D. temperature: weather

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Hygrometer' measures humidity. A 'Barometer' measures pressure. The relationship is Tool : Tool matching Measured : Measured.)

95. EXEMPTION: EXCLUSION- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. discharge: elimination

B. debarment: prevention

C. immunity: isolation

D. forgive: condone

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Exemption' means being free from an obligation (immunity). 'Exclusion' means being kept out (isolation). The pair represents synonyms or related concepts of removal/separation.)

96. CONDUIT: WATER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. behaviour: liquid

B. electricity: television

C. artery: blood

D. wire: sound

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Conduit' (pipe) carries 'Water'. An 'Artery' carries 'Blood'.)

97. ENTREPRENEUR : LABORER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. mediator: conflict

B. capitalism: communism

C. profits: wages

D. arbitrator: capitalist

Ans: C

(Explanation: An 'Entrepreneur' earns 'Profits'. A 'Laborer' earns 'Wages'.)

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

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Feathers' cover the body of a 'Bird'. 'Scales' usually cover a fish, but 'Fin' is the characteristic appendage. However, looking at the options, Fish:Scale is not there. Fish:Fin is the closest part-to-whole anatomical feature.)

99. BRICK: RECTANGULAR [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. cow: milk

B. camel: desert

C. bee: honey

D. egg: oval

Ans: D

(Explanation: The shape of a 'Brick' is typically 'Rectangular'. The shape of an 'Egg' is typically 'Oval'.)

100. ANTHROPOLOGY: HUMAN KIND'S DEVELOPMENT [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. science: facts

B. petrology: transportation

C. biology: life system

D. graphology: law

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Anthropology' is the study of 'Human kind's development'. 'Biology' is the study of 'Life systems'.)

101. GOVERNMENT: TAX- [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. student: fees

B. orange: price

C. company: profit

D. chairman: parliament

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Government' collects 'Tax' from citizens. A school/institution collects 'Fees' from a 'Student'.)

102. IMPECCABLE: FLAW- [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. immovable: choice

B. intolerable: defect

C. irreversible: cure

D. infallible: error

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Impeccable' means having no 'Flaw'. 'Infallible' means making no 'Error'.)

103. SQUARE: CUBE- [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. triangle : hexagon

B. trapezoid : quadrangle

C. circle : sphere

D. addition : subtraction

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Cube' is the 3D version of a 'Square'. A 'Sphere' is the 3D version of a 'Circle'.)

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

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Refinery' processes 'Petroleum' into usable products. A 'Mill' processes 'Grain' into flour.)

105. RACQUET : TENNIS- [Janata Bank 2011]

A. Driver: Springboard

B. Horse : Polo

C. Bat: Cricket

D. Gun: Hunting

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Racquet' is the primary tool used to hit the ball in 'Tennis'. A 'Bat' is the primary tool used in 'Cricket'.)

106. CLOTHES: LUGGAGE- [Janata Bank 2011]

A. Baggage : train

B. Package : post office

C. Documents : briefcase

D. Airmail : mail carrier

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Luggage' is a container used to carry 'Clothes' while traveling. A 'Briefcase' is a container used to carry 'Documents'.)

107. DEGREE : TEMPERATURE- [Janata Bank 2011]

A. Ounce : Weight

B. Fathom : Volume

C. Mass : Energy

D. Light : Heat

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Degree' is the unit of measure for 'Temperature'. 'Ounce' is a unit of measure for 'Weight'.)

108. POISON : ANTIDOTE- [AB Bank 2011]

A. lethargy : tonic

B. recovery : cure

C. sleep : narcotic

D. relapse : stimulant

Ans: A

(Explanation: An 'Antidote' counteracts 'Poison'. A 'Tonic' counteracts 'Lethargy' (tiredness/weakness).)

109. COLOR: SPECTRUM- [UCB 2011]

A. tone: scale

B. sound:waves

C. verse : poem

D. dimension : space

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Spectrum' is the entire range of 'Colors'. A 'Scale' is the entire range of musical 'Tones'.)

110. HEADLONG: FORETHOUGHT- [UCB 2011]

A. barefaced:shame

B. mealy mouthed:talent

C. heartbroken:emotion

D. levelheaded:resolve

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Headlong' (impulsive/rash) implies a lack of 'Forethought'. 'Barefaced' (shameless/impudent) implies a lack of 'Shame'.)

111. LAWYER: COURTROOM- [UCB 2011]

A. participant: team

B. commuter: train

C. gladiator: arena

D. senator: caucus

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Lawyer' performs/fights their case in a 'Courtroom'. A 'Gladiator' fights in an 'Arena'.)Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

51. Lungs: Blood :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Heart: Circulation

B. Arteries: Veins

C. Carburetor: Car

D. Carburetor: Gasoline

Ans: D

(Explanation: The 'Lungs' oxygenate the 'Blood'. Similarly, the 'Carburetor' mixes air with 'Gasoline' (oxygenates it) for the engine.)

52. Habits: Instincts :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Work: Play

B. Training: Heredity

C. Acquired: Cultivated

D. Natural: Unusual

Ans: C

53. Heart: Cardiology :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Civics: polity

B. History: histology

C. Brain: psychology

D. Fossils: palaeontology

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Cardiology' is the study of the 'Heart'. 'Palaeontology' is the study of 'Fossils'. Psychology studies the mind/behavior, not just the physical brain (Neurology).)

54. Wet: Dry :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Worse: worst

B. Scold: praise

C. Weather: temperature

D. Rise: walk

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Wet' and 'Dry' are antonyms. 'Scold' and 'Praise' are also antonyms.)

55. Shield: Soldier :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Helmet: rider

B. Stethoscope: doctor

C. Book: author

D. Advocate: court

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Shield' physically protects a 'Soldier'. A 'Helmet' physically protects a 'Rider'. A stethoscope is a tool, not protection.)

56. Ashes: Fire :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Building: debris

B. Current: bygone

C. Relics: civilisation

D. Bottle: stopper

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Ashes' are what remains after a 'Fire' is gone. 'Relics' are what remains after a 'Civilisation' is gone/past. Note: Debris is what remains of a building after destruction, but relics/ashes imply a remnant of existence.)

57. Needle: Thread :: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017]

A. Leader: follower

B. Pin: Cushion

C. Bat: Ball

D. Prick: sew

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Needle' leads and the 'Thread' follows it through the fabric. Similarly, a 'Leader' leads and a 'Follower' follows.)

58. Book is to Publisher as Film is to- [Southeast Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. Producer

B. Director

C. Actor

D. Writer

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Publisher' is responsible for the financing, production, and distribution of a 'Book'. A 'Producer' plays the equivalent role for a 'Film'.)

59. JEER: DERISION :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. fidget: restraint

B. cower: menace

C. slouch: vigilance

D. reprimand: censure

Ans: D

(Explanation: To 'Jeer' is to express 'Derision' (contempt). To 'Reprimand' is to express 'Censure' (disapproval). They are synonyms of action and intent.)

60. HUMILITY: SUPPLICANT :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. espionage: felon

B. dogmatism: scholar

C. gregariousness: teammate

D. resistance: adversary

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Humility' is a characteristic attitude of a 'Supplicant' (one asking for something). 'Resistance' is a characteristic attitude of an 'Adversary'.)

61. INTEREST: INVEIGLE :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. evaluate: suggest

B. foresee: predict

C. plan: scheme

D. interpret: examine

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Inveigle' means to get something/interest through deception or flattery; it is a negative, manipulative form of 'Interest'. 'Scheme' is a negative, manipulative form of 'Plan'.)

62. PEST: IRKSOME :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. salesclerk: courteous

B. expert: proficient

C. enigma: unexpected

D. leader: nondescript

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Pest' is by definition 'Irksome' (annoying). An 'Expert' is by definition 'Proficient'.)

63. BARTER: COMMODITIES :: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017]

A. promote: ranks

B. invade: boundaries

C. debate: issues

D. correspond: letters

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Barter' is the exchange of 'Commodities'. 'Correspond' is the exchange of 'Letters'.)

64. DEPORT: NATION :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. expel: school

B. boycott: store

C. confine: prison

D. colonize: frontier

Ans: A

(Explanation: To 'Deport' is to force someone out of a 'Nation'. To 'Expel' is to force someone out of a 'School'.)

65. ITINERARY: TRIP :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. lottery: chance

B. signal: light

C. agenda: meeting

D. railroad: transportation

Ans: C

(Explanation: An 'Itinerary' is the plan/schedule for a 'Trip'. An 'Agenda' is the plan/schedule for a 'Meeting'.)

66. SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. epidemic: contagiousness

B. vaccine: virus

C. laxative: drug

D. anesthetic: numbness

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Sedative' causes 'Drowsiness'. An 'Anesthetic' causes 'Numbness'.)

67. TACT: OFFENSIVE :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. manners: sincere

B. money: poor

C. speech: illiterated

D. wine : sober

Ans: B

(Explanation: Someone with 'Tact' is not 'Offensive'. Someone with 'Money' is not 'Poor'. It indicates a lack of the second quality.)

68. LIONIZE: ADMIRE :: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017]

A. authorize: betray

B. exonerate: suspect

C. aggrandize: envy

D. vituperate: despise

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Lionize' means to admire intensely (treat as a celebrity). 'Vituperate' means to despise/criticize intensely. Both are intense forms of the second word.)

69. PRUNE: HEDGE :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. shuck: corn

B. trim: hair

C. cut: bouquet

D. reap: crop

Ans: B

(Explanation: To 'Prune' a 'Hedge' is to cut it to maintain shape/growth. To 'Trim' 'Hair' is to cut it to maintain shape/growth.)

70. ANTIBIOTIC: INFECTION :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. hormone: modification

B. enzyme: digestion

C. narcotic: dependency

D. coagulant: bleeding

Ans: D

(Explanation: An 'Antibiotic' stops/combats 'Infection'. A 'Coagulant' stops/combats 'Bleeding'.)

71. EULOGY: PRAISE :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. comedy: laughter

B. elegy: lament

C. tirade: awe

D. epic: contempt

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Eulogy' is a speech expressing 'Praise'. An 'Elegy' is a poem/song expressing 'Lament' (sorrow).)

72. CANDLE: WAX :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. metal: corrosion

B. leather: vinyl

C. curtain: pleat

D. tire: rubber

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Candle' is primarily made of 'Wax'. A 'Tire' is primarily made of 'Rubber'.)

73. COMPLIANT: SERVILE :: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017]

A. trusting: gullible

B. cringing: fawning

C. pleasant: effortless

D. arduous: futile

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Servile' is an excessive, negative form of being 'Compliant'. 'Gullible' is an excessive, negative form of being 'Trusting'.)

74. FRAGILE: BREAK :: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. invisible: see

B. erratic: control

C. flammable: burn

D. noxious: escape

Ans: C

(Explanation: Something 'Fragile' is easy to 'Break'. Something 'Flammable' is easy to 'Burn'.)

75. MUTTER : INDISTINCT :: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. demand: obedient

B. plead: obligatory

C. flatter: commendable

D. drone: monotonous

Ans: D

(Explanation: To 'Mutter' is to speak in a way that is 'Indistinct'. To 'Drone' is to speak in a way that is 'Monotonous'.)

76. FAULTFINDER: CRITICIZE :: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017]

A. luminary: recognize

B. athlete: cheer

C. arbitrator: mediate

D. pharmacist: prescribe

Ans: C

(Explanation: The function of a 'Faultfinder' is to 'Criticize'. The function of an 'Arbitrator' is to 'Mediate'.)

77. Month: March- [2013]

A. Play: Shakespeare

B. Cinema: Name

C. Novel: Title

D. City: Tokyo

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'March' is a specific example of a 'Month'. 'Tokyo' is a specific example of a 'City'.)

78. Money: Misappropriation- [2013]

A. Writing: Plagiarism

B. Gold: Theft

C. Confidence: Deception

D. Germ: Diseases

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Misappropriation' is the specific theft/misuse of 'Money'. 'Plagiarism' is the specific theft/misuse of 'Writing'.)

79. Tooth: Gum- [2013]

A. Chest: Ribs

B. Bone: Joint

C. Heart: Aorta

D. Eye: Socket

Ans: D

(Explanation: The 'Tooth' sits inside the 'Gum'. The 'Eye' sits inside the 'Socket'.)

80. Diamond: Necklace- [2013]

A. Cars: Roads

B. Flowers: Bouquet

C. Gold: Bangle

D. Books: Shop

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Necklace' can be made of/arranged with 'Diamonds'. A 'Bouquet' is made of/arranged with 'Flowers'. While Gold makes a Bangle, Diamond/Flower are individual units making a collection (Necklace/Bouquet).)

81. SYMPHONY : COMPOSER- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. rain: flood

B. brag: braggart

C. novel: author

D. light: switch

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Symphony' is created by a 'Composer'. A 'Novel' is created by an 'Author'.)

82. CIRCLE: ARC- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. line: segment

B. part: whole

C. percent: fraction

D. small: big

Ans: A

(Explanation: An 'Arc' is a part of a 'Circle'. A 'Segment' is a part of a 'Line'.)

83. FACADE: BUILDING- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. fence: garden

B. dial: watch

C. neck: bottle

D. page: book

Ans: B

(Explanation: The 'Facade' is the face/front of a 'Building'. The 'Dial' is the face of a 'Watch'.)

84. LISTEN: RECORDING- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. carve: statue

B. reproduce: plan

C. review: book

D. view: photograph

Ans: D

(Explanation: You 'Listen' to a 'Recording'. You 'View' a 'Photograph'.)

85. acrimonious: blasé- [Premier Bank 2012]

A. frisky: playful

B. gloss: agile

C. excuse: barrier

D. genuine: invisible

Ans: A

86. Expand: Volume- [One Bank 2012]

A. ascend: flight

B. proliferate: number

C. bend: flexibility

D. cool: temperature

Ans: B

(Explanation: To 'Expand' is to increase in 'Volume'. To 'Proliferate' is to increase in 'Number'.)

87. Relevant: Crucial- [One Bank 2012]

A. marginal: unique

B. perceptible: obvious

C. apparent: real

D. peripheral: centra

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Crucial' is a more intense form of 'Relevant'. 'Obvious' is a more intense form of 'Perceptible'.)

88. Coward: Brave- [One Bank 2012]

A. hero: cynical

B. martyr: impatient

C. philanthropist: selfish

D. agnostic: intuitive

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Coward' and 'Brave' are antonyms. 'Philanthropist' (generous giver) and 'Selfish' are antonyms.)

89. Realist: Quixotic :: Diner: Dyspeptic- [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Scholar: Pedantic

B. Fool: Idiotic

C. Idler: Lethargic

D. Tormentor: Sympathetic

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Quixotic' (impractical/idealistic) is the opposite of a 'Realist'. 'Tormentor' is the opposite of 'Sympathetic'. Note: A 'Diner' being 'Dyspeptic' (having indigestion) is not a direct opposite relationship like Realist/Quixotic. The prompt format A:B :: C:D suggests Realist:Quixotic matches Tormentor:Sympathetic as opposites.)

90. Shard : Glass :: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Grain: Sand

B. Morsel: Meal

C. Strand: Rope

D. Splinter: Wood

Ans: D

(Explanation: A 'Shard' is a sharp, broken piece of 'Glass'. A 'Splinter' is a sharp, broken piece of 'Wood'.)

91. Paraphrase: Verbatim :: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Approximation: Precise

B. Description: Vivid

C. Quotation: Apt

D. Interpretation: Valid

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Paraphrase' is a loose rewording, while 'Verbatim' is exact word-for-word. They are opposites in precision. 'Approximation' is loose, 'Precise' is exact.)

92. Oncology: Tumor :: Taxonomy: Classification [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Chronology: Time

B. Theology: Tenet

C. Oral: Sound

D. Philology: Religion

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Oncology' is the science/study of 'Tumors'. 'Taxonomy' is the science of 'Classification'. Note: The prompt has Taxonomy in the question. The answer matches the field to the subject. 'Chronology' deals with 'Time'.)

93. Bouquet: Flower :: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012]

A. Humidor: Tobacco

B. Mosaic: Tile

C. Tapestry: Color

D. Pile: Block

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Bouquet' is an artistic arrangement composed of 'Flowers'. A 'Mosaic' is an artistic arrangement composed of 'Tiles'.)

94. HYGROMETER: BAROMETER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. snow: rain

B. humidity: pressure

C. water: mercury

D. temperature: weather

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Hygrometer' measures humidity. A 'Barometer' measures pressure. The relationship is Tool : Tool matching Measured : Measured.)

95. EXEMPTION: EXCLUSION- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. discharge: elimination

B. debarment: prevention

C. immunity: isolation

D. forgive: condone

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Exemption' means being free from an obligation (immunity). 'Exclusion' means being kept out (isolation). The pair represents synonyms or related concepts of removal/separation.)

96. CONDUIT: WATER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. behaviour: liquid

B. electricity: television

C. artery: blood

D. wire: sound

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Conduit' (pipe) carries 'Water'. An 'Artery' carries 'Blood'.)

97. ENTREPRENEUR : LABORER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012]

A. mediator: conflict

B. capitalism: communism

C. profits: wages

D. arbitrator: capitalist

Ans: C

(Explanation: An 'Entrepreneur' earns 'Profits'. A 'Laborer' earns 'Wages'.)

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

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Feathers' cover the body of a 'Bird'. 'Scales' usually cover a fish, but 'Fin' is the characteristic appendage. However, looking at the options, Fish:Scale is not there. Fish:Fin is the closest part-to-whole anatomical feature.)

99. BRICK: RECTANGULAR [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. cow: milk

B. camel: desert

C. bee: honey

D. egg: oval

Ans: D

(Explanation: The shape of a 'Brick' is typically 'Rectangular'. The shape of an 'Egg' is typically 'Oval'.)

100. ANTHROPOLOGY: HUMAN KIND'S DEVELOPMENT [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. science: facts

B. petrology: transportation

C. biology: life system

D. graphology: law

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Anthropology' is the study of 'Human kind's development'. 'Biology' is the study of 'Life systems'.)

101. GOVERNMENT: TAX- [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. student: fees

B. orange: price

C. company: profit

D. chairman: parliament

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Government' collects 'Tax' from citizens. A school/institution collects 'Fees' from a 'Student'.)

102. IMPECCABLE: FLAW- [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. immovable: choice

B. intolerable: defect

C. irreversible: cure

D. infallible: error

Ans: D

(Explanation: 'Impeccable' means having no 'Flaw'. 'Infallible' means making no 'Error'.)

103. SQUARE: CUBE- [Pubali Bank 2012]

A. triangle : hexagon

B. trapezoid : quadrangle

C. circle : sphere

D. addition : subtraction

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Cube' is the 3D version of a 'Square'. A 'Sphere' is the 3D version of a 'Circle'.)

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

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Refinery' processes 'Petroleum' into usable products. A 'Mill' processes 'Grain' into flour.)

105. RACQUET : TENNIS- [Janata Bank 2011]

A. Driver: Springboard

B. Horse : Polo

C. Bat: Cricket

D. Gun: Hunting

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Racquet' is the primary tool used to hit the ball in 'Tennis'. A 'Bat' is the primary tool used in 'Cricket'.)

106. CLOTHES: LUGGAGE- [Janata Bank 2011]

A. Baggage : train

B. Package : post office

C. Documents : briefcase

D. Airmail : mail carrier

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Luggage' is a container used to carry 'Clothes' while traveling. A 'Briefcase' is a container used to carry 'Documents'.)

107. DEGREE : TEMPERATURE- [Janata Bank 2011]

A. Ounce : Weight

B. Fathom : Volume

C. Mass : Energy

D. Light : Heat

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Degree' is the unit of measure for 'Temperature'. 'Ounce' is a unit of measure for 'Weight'.)

108. POISON : ANTIDOTE- [AB Bank 2011]

A. lethargy : tonic

B. recovery : cure

C. sleep : narcotic

D. relapse : stimulant

Ans: A

(Explanation: An 'Antidote' counteracts 'Poison'. A 'Tonic' counteracts 'Lethargy' (tiredness/weakness).)

109. COLOR: SPECTRUM- [UCB 2011]

A. tone: scale

B. sound:waves

C. verse : poem

D. dimension : space

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Spectrum' is the entire range of 'Colors'. A 'Scale' is the entire range of musical 'Tones'.)

110. HEADLONG: FORETHOUGHT- [UCB 2011]

A. barefaced:shame

B. mealy mouthed:talent

C. heartbroken:emotion

D. levelheaded:resolve

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Headlong' (impulsive/rash) implies a lack of 'Forethought'. 'Barefaced' (shameless/impudent) implies a lack of 'Shame'.)

111. LAWYER: COURTROOM- [UCB 2011]

A. participant: team

B. commuter: train

C. gladiator: arena

D. senator: caucus

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Lawyer' performs/fights their case in a 'Courtroom'. A 'Gladiator' fights in an 'Arena'.)

PSC & Other Exam Questions

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

01. Constitution: Preamble :: [BSCIC 2023]

A. Legislation: Assembly

B. Book: Preface

C. Prelude: Overture

D. Opera: Music

Ans: B

(Explanation: The 'Preamble' is the introductory part of a 'Constitution'. A 'Preface' is the introductory part of a 'Book'.)

02. 'Light' is to 'dark' as 'cold' is to [Family Planning 2023]

A. hot

B. heat

C. cool

D. winter

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Light' is the antonym of 'Dark'. 'Cold' is the antonym of 'Hot'.)

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Cricket' is a homonym; it refers to a sport (play) and also an 'Insect'.)

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

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Symphony' is a work of art created by a 'Composer'. A 'Fresco' (a type of mural painting) is a work of art created by a 'Painter'.)

05. Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to-

A. mean

B. helpful

C. gloomy

D. petty

Ans: C

(Explanation: An 'Optimist' is generally 'Cheerful'. A 'Pessimist' is generally 'Gloomy'.)

06. Beautiful: ugly. [Health Engineering 2016]

A. Eradicate: get rid of

B. Joy: sorrow

C. Joy: slim

D. Conservative: tradition

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Beautiful' and 'Ugly' are antonyms. 'Joy' and 'Sorrow' are antonyms.)

07. Class: Student- [Health Engineering 2016]

A. Team: Player

B. Meeting: Teacher

C. Common: Ordinary

D. Bird: Beast

Ans: A

(Explanation: A 'Class' is made up of 'Students'. A 'Team' is made up of 'Players'.)

08. Choose the incorrect analogy: [Various Ministries 2016]

A. Fish: Aquarium

B. Man: Burrow

C. Eskimo: Igloo

D. Dog: Kennel

Ans: B

(Explanation: Fish live in an Aquarium, Eskimos (Inuit) traditionally use Igloos, Dogs use Kennels. 'Man' does not typically live in a 'Burrow' (rabbits do); men live in houses/homes.)

09. The relationship of "envelope: letter" is equivalent to "". [Passport 2016]

A. scarf: hat

B. box: bag

C. blood: heart

D. crate: product

Ans: D

(Explanation: An 'Envelope' contains a 'Letter'. A 'Crate' contains a 'Product' for transport.)

10. Life: Death- [Planning 2016]

A. Flower: Petals

B. Honey: Poison

C. Fruit: Jelly

D. Sorrow: Distress

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Life' and 'Death' are opposite concepts. 'Honey' (symbolizing sweetness/life) and 'Poison' (symbolizing death/harm) are opposing concepts in this context.)

11. 'Good is to bad' as 'white' is to- [Family Planning 2014]

A. Dark

B. Black

C. Grey

D. Ebony

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Good' and 'Bad' are direct antonyms. 'White' and 'Black' are direct antonyms.)

12. Recall: Remember:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014]

A. Counterfeit: Forge

B. Behave: Re-enact

C. Construct: Terminate

D. Predict: Prove

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Recall' and 'Remember' are synonyms. 'Counterfeit' and 'Forge' are synonyms.)

13. Anthology: Poems:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014]

A. Antipasto: Hors-d'oeuvre

B. Volume: Book

C. Encyclopaedia: Words

D. Thesaurus: Synonyms

Ans: D

(Explanation: An 'Anthology' is a collection of 'Poems'. A 'Thesaurus' is a collection of 'Synonyms'.)

14. Manumit: Enslave:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014]

A. Large: Vivid

B. Gigantic: Massive

C. Repel: Attract

D. Barren: Infertile

Ans: C

(Explanation: To 'Manumit' (free) is the opposite of 'Enslave'. To 'Repel' is the opposite of 'Attract'.)

15. Indigenous: Foreign:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014]

A. Indifferent: Interested

B. Resident: Nomadic

C. Native: Extraneous

D. Partial: Whole

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Indigenous' (native) is the antonym of 'Foreign'. 'Native' is the antonym of 'Extraneous' (external/foreign origin).)

16. Explosive: Volcano:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014]

A. Cold: Mountain

B. Arid: Desert

C. Humid: Valley

D. Misty: Morning

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Volcano' can be described as 'Explosive'. A 'Desert' can be described as 'Arid' (dry). It describes a characteristic quality.)

17. ACCOUNTANT: ACCURATE [Social Welfare 2014]

A. Judge: Incorruptible

B. Journal: Ledger

C. Books: Accounts

D. Verse: Poem

Ans: A

(Explanation: An 'Accountant' is expected to be 'Accurate'. A 'Judge' is expected to be 'Incorruptible'.)

17 (duplicated). TREE: ROOTS [Social Welfare 2014]

A. Building: Foundation

B. Shirt: Sleeve

C. Entrance: Exit

D. Smoke: Chimney

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Roots' support and anchor a 'Tree' from below. A 'Foundation' supports and anchors a 'Building' from below.)

18. HOT: WARM- [Social Welfare 2014]

A. Frozen: Cold

B. Silly: Sad

C. Upsetting: Funny

D. Black: Grey

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Hot' is a more intense version of 'Warm'. 'Frozen' is a more intense version of 'Cold'.)

19. ENVELOP: SURROUND- [Social Welfare 2014]

A. Efface: Confront

B. House: Dislodge

C. Loiter: Linger

D. Distend: Struggle

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Envelop' and 'Surround' are synonyms. 'Loiter' and 'Linger' are synonyms.)

20. APPRENTICE: MASTER- [Social Welfare 2014]

A. Slave: Owner

B. Employee: Employer

C. Novice: Novitiate

D. Pupil: Teacher

Ans: D

(Explanation: An 'Apprentice' learns from a 'Master'. A 'Pupil' learns from a 'Teacher'.)

21. Break: Car- [Electrical Adviser 2012]

A. Diesel: Engine

B. Conscience: Man

C. Stop: Horse

D. Thinkes: Does

Ans: B

(Explanation: A 'Brake' (typo in question: 'Break') stops or controls a 'Car'. A 'Conscience' controls or restrains a 'Man'.)

22. Ocean: Bay- [Water Transport 2007]

A. Island: Inlet

B. Archipelago: Atoll

C. Continent: Peninsula

D. Head land: Promontory

Ans: C

(Explanation: A 'Bay' is a body of water partially enclosed by land, smaller than an 'Ocean' but part of it. A 'Peninsula' is a piece of land projecting into water, smaller than a 'Continent' but attached to it. Alternatively, relation is Whole : Part projecting/indenting. Ocean -> Bay (indentation). Continent -> Peninsula (projection).)

23. 'Odometer' is to 'mileage' as 'compass' is to - [Drug Admin 2011]

A. speed

B. hiking

C. needle

D. direction

Ans: D

(Explanation: An 'Odometer' indicates 'Mileage' (distance). A 'Compass' indicates 'Direction'.)

24. COLLEAGUES: PROFESSION :: [Family Planning 2011]

A. rivals: team

B. exiles: country

C. kinsfolk: family

D. kinsfolk: family

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Colleagues' are members of the same 'Profession'. 'Kinsfolk' are members of the same 'Family'.)

25. Elated is to despondent as enlightened is to__ [Drug Admin 2011]

A. aware

B. ignorant

C. miserable

D. tolerant

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Elated' (happy) is the antonym of 'Despondent' (sad). 'Enlightened' (knowledgeable) is the antonym of 'Ignorant'.)

26. Yard is to inch as quart is to____ [Drug Admin 2011]

A. gallon

B. milk

C. ounce

D. liquid

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Inch' is a smaller unit making up a 'Yard'. 'Ounce' is a smaller unit making up a 'Quart'.)

27. ARMY: LOGISTIC- [Drug Admin 2011]

A. business: strategy

B. war: logic

C. soldier: students

D. team: individual

Ans: A

(Explanation: 'Logistics' is the detailed organization of an 'Army'. 'Strategy' is the detailed organization/planning of a 'Business'.)

28. Analogy of CARDIOLOGY: HEART:: [Family Planning 2011]

A. Pathology: maps

B. Apology: sorrow

C. Pharmacology: Drug

D. Pharmacology: Drug

Ans: C

(Explanation: 'Cardiology' is the study of the 'Heart'. 'Pharmacology' is the study of 'Drugs'.)

29. Optimist is to cheerful as pressimist is to-[Drug Admin 2011]

A. gloomy

B. petty

C. mean

D. helpful

Ans: A

(Explanation: An 'Optimist' is generally 'Cheerful'. A 'Pessimist' is generally 'Gloomy'.)

30. Astronomy: Stars:: Biology: [Drug Admin 2010]

A. Oceans

B. Plants

C. Planets

D. Earth

Ans: B

(Explanation: 'Astronomy' is the study of 'Stars' (and other celestial bodies). 'Biology' is the study of life, which includes 'Plants'.)

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