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

1. Antonym of 'epilogue' ( উপসংহার): [IU (B) 06-07, DU (D) 15-16]

A. analogue

B. monologue

C. dialogue

D. prologue

Answer: D. prologue

Explanation: A prologue or prelude is a ভূমিকা (introduction). Its opposite is an epilogue (উপসংহার).

• Analogue - সাদৃশ্যপূর্ণ বস্তু

• Monologue - স্বগতোক্তি

• Dialogue - সংলাপ

• Coda - সমাপ্তি অংশ

2. What is the antonym of 'Prelude'? [IU 10-11, DU (A) 15-16]

A. epilogue

B. coda

C. scene

D. prologue

Answer: A. epilogue

3. COMPLIANCE (Antonym) [CU (D1) 15-16]

A. disobedience

B. disturbance

C. curse

D. power

Answer: A. disobedience

Explanation: 'Compliance' means সম্মতি (obeying). Antonym: 'disobedience' (অবাধ্যতা).

4. ANNIHILATE (Antonym) [CU (D1) 15-16]

A. arrive

B. establish

C. elicit

D. deprive

Answer: B. establish

Explanation: 'Annihilate' means সম্পূর্ণরূপে ধ্বংস করা. Antonym: 'establish' (প্রতিষ্ঠা করা).

5. BIASED (Antonym) [CU (D1) 15-16]

A. nefarious

B. neutral

C. nepotism

D. depressed

Answer: B. neutral

Explanation: 'Biased' means পক্ষপাতদুষ্ট. Antonym: 'neutral' (নিরপেক্ষ).

• Nefarious - জঘন্য

• Nepotism - স্বজনপ্রীতি

6. The jury returned a non-guilty verdict, defying the judge's order for a conviction. (synonym) [CU (E) 13-14, (D1) 15-16]

A. altering

B. disregarding

C. defecting

D. defending

Answer: B. disregarding

Explanation: 'Defy' means অবজ্ঞা করা. Synonym: 'disregarding'.

7. Antonym of 'facilitate' is ---- [DU (EMBA) 10-11, Medical 15-16, IU (D) 16-17]

A. hallow

B. hide

C. hamper

D. hold

Answer: C. hamper

8. Find out the antonym of 'facilitate'. [JU (A) 11-12]

A. aid

B. face

C. ease

D. obstruct

Answer: D. obstruct

Explanation: 'Facilitate' means সহজতর করা. Antonyms: 'hamper/obstruct' (বাধা দেওয়া).

9. Which one is antonym to 'Discrete'? [JU (F) 04-05]

A. Separate

B. Discourage

C. Indiscrete

D. Empty

Answer: C. Indiscrete

10. The opposite of 'discrete' [RU (A) 06-07]

A. joint

B. pair

C. orderly

D. continuous

Answer: A. joint

11. What is the opposite of 'Discrete'? [IU (G) 15-16]

A. Orderly

B. Famous

C. Grouped

D. Joking

Answer: C. Grouped

Explanation: 'Discrete' means স্বতন্ত্র/পৃথক. Antonyms: 'joint/grouped'.

12. The antonym of 'booming' is -- [BRUR (D) 12-13, IU (G) 15-16]

A. Explosive

B. Shrinking

C. Peaking

D. Sliming

Answer: B. Shrinking

Explanation: 'Booming' means দ্রুত বৃদ্ধি (economic growth). Antonym: 'shrinking' (সংকুচিত হওয়া).

13. The antonym of the word 'Recalcitrant' is- [24th BCS, KU 05-06, BSMRSTU (F) 15-16]

A. compliant

B. passive

C. indifferent

D. careful

Answer: A. compliant

Explanation: 'Recalcitrant' means অবাধ্য. Antonym: 'compliant' (বাধ্য/বিনয়ী).

14. The opposite of 'inflation' is- [DU (C) 11-12, IU (B) 15-16]

A. strangulation

B. stagflation

C. depression

D. deflation

E. expansion

Answer: D. deflation

Explanation: 'Inflation' means মুদ্রাস্ফীতি. Antonym: 'deflation' (মুদ্রা সংকোচন).

15. Choose the antonym of the word 'gentle'? [10th BCS, RU 06-07, BRUR (D) 14-15]

A. Harsh

B. Clever

C. Modest

D. Rude

Answer: D. Rude

Explanation: 'Gentle' means নম্র. Antonym: 'rude' (অসভ্য) or 'harsh'.

16. What is the antonym of 'scanty'? [RU (D) 09-10, IU (B) 17-18]

A. unlimited

B. limited

C. inflation

D. continuous

Answer: A. unlimited

Explanation: 'Scanty' means স্বল্প/অপ্রতুল. Antonym: 'unlimited' (অসীম/প্রচুর).

17. What is the antonym of the word 'monotonous' is - [NU (Hons) 12-13, IU (C) 15-16]

A. Excess

B. Interesting

C. Monopoly

D. Critical

Answer: B. Interesting

Explanation: 'Monotonous' means একঘেয়ে. Antonym: 'interesting' (মজাদার).

18. The antonym of the word 'barren' is - [JnU (D) 09-10, RU (E) 16-17]

A. waste

B. sterile

C. plain

D. fertile

Answer: D. fertile

Explanation: 'Barren' means অনুর্বর. Antonym: 'fertile' (উর্বর).

19. What would be the right antonym for 'hibernate'? [35th BCS]

A. dormancy

B. sluggishness

C. liveliness

D. democracy

Answer: C. liveliness

Explanation: 'Hibernate' means শীতনিদ্রায় থাকা (inactive). Antonym: 'liveliness' (প্রাণবন্ততা).

20. What is the antonym of 'humble'? [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-১৪]

A. wild

B. violent

C. rude

D. calm

Answer: C. rude

Explanation: 'Humble' means বিনয়ী. Antonym: 'rude' (উদ্ধত/অসভ্য).

21. An antonym of 'efficacy' is - [DU (A) 14-15]

A. uselessness

B. efficiency

C. reproduction

D. representation

Answer: A. uselessness

Explanation: 'Efficacy' means কার্যকারিতা. Antonym: 'uselessness' (অকার্যকারিতা).

22. The antonym of 'central' is - [DU (B-Elective) 14-15]

A. essential

B. fundamental

C. peripheral

D. centripetal

Answer: C. peripheral

Explanation: 'Central' means কেন্দ্রীয়. Antonym: 'peripheral' (প্রান্তিক).

23. Perilous (Antonym) [DU (C) 14-15]

A. Risky

B. Greedy

C. Curative

D. Secure

E. Dire

Answer: D. Secure

Explanation: 'Perilous' means বিপজ্জনক. Antonym: 'secure' (নিরাপদ).

24. Perfect (Antonym) [DU (C) 14-15]

A. Spotless

B. Immaculate

C. Sheer

D. Superb

E. Flawed

Answer: E. Flawed

Explanation: 'Perfect' means নিখুঁত. Antonym: 'flawed' (ত্রুটিপূর্ণ).

25. What is a proper antonym for 'waver'? [DU (D) 14-15]

A. determine

B. sway

C. vary

D. develop

Answer: A. determine

Explanation: 'Waver' means দ্বিধা করা. Antonym: 'determine' (স্থির করা).

26. Which one is the antonym of 'Precise'? [KU (A) 16-17, JU (G) 17-18]

A. Incorrect

B. Indecent

C. Indistinct

D. Vague

Answer: A. Incorrect

Explanation: 'Precise' means নির্ভুল/যথাযথ. Antonym: 'incorrect' (ভুল) or 'vague' (অস্পষ্ট).

27. The antonym of 'Dissolve' is - [JnU (A) 14-15]

A. Hidden

B. Easy

C. Expose

D. Tough

Answer: C. Expose

Explanation: 'Dissolve' can imply disappearing. Antonym: 'expose' (প্রকাশ করা).

28. Antonym for 'depressed' is - [JnU (B) 14-15]

A. distressed

B. encouraged

C. crestfallen

D. impressed

Answer: B. encouraged

Explanation: 'Depressed' means হতাশ. Antonym: 'encouraged' (উৎসাহিত).

29. The antonym of IMITATE [JnU (C) 14-15]

A. alter

B. distort

C. diverge

D. impersonate

Answer: C. diverge

Explanation: 'Imitate' means অনুকরণ করা (follow). 'Diverge' means ভিন্ন পথে যাওয়া.

30. The antonym of MEEK [JnU (C) 14-15]

A. mild

B. gentle

C. savage

D. domesticated

Answer: C. savage

Explanation: 'Meek' means নম্র. Antonym: 'savage' (হিংস্র).

31. The antonym of OBSOLETE [JnU (C) 14-15, CU D 17-18]

A. venerable

B. modern

C. out of date

D. antiquated

Answer: B. modern

Explanation: 'Obsolete' means সেকেলে/অপ্রচলিত. Antonym: 'modern' (আধুনিক).

32. What is the antonym of 'Quiescent' is - [RU (B) 16-17]

A. active

B. asleep

C. deactivated

D. fallow

Answer: A. active

Explanation: 'Quiescent' means নিশ্চল/সুপ্ত. Antonym: 'active' (সক্রিয়).

33. The opposite of 'subsequent' is- [RU (A) 14-15]

A. consequent

B. ensuing

C. following

D. preceding

Answer: D. preceding

Explanation: 'Subsequent' means পরবর্তী. Antonym: 'preceding' (পূর্ববর্তী).

34. The antonym of the word 'Meager' (অপ্রচুর) is - [JnU (D) 14-15]

A. enough

B. miser

C. little

D. scant

Answer: A. enough

Explanation: 'Meager' means অপ্রচুর/সামান্য. Antonym: 'enough' (যথেষ্ট).

35. Find the antonym of 'earnest' [JU (B) 17-18]

A. ardent

B. serious

C. flippant

D. sincere

Answer: C. flippant

Explanation: 'Earnest' means আন্তরিক/গুরগম্ভীর. Antonym: 'flippant' (চটুল/হালকা মেজাজের).

36. What is the antonym of 'awful' is [RU (A) 14-15]

A. unpleasant

B. awake

C. wonderful

D. terrible

Answer: C. wonderful

Explanation: 'Awful' means ভয়ানক. Antonym: 'wonderful' (চমৎকার).

37. The synonym of the 'obdurate' is- [24th BCS, IU (A) 12-13, RU (E) 14-15]

A. stubborn

B. deceitful

C. swindler

D. sly

Answer: A. stubborn

Explanation: 'Obdurate' means একগুঁয়ে. Synonym: 'stubborn'.

38. The antonym of the word 'Expel' is- [RU (B) 06-07]

A. Banish

B. Dismiss

C. Admit

D. Eject

Answer: C. Admit

Explanation: 'Expel' means বহিষ্কার করা. Antonym: 'admit' (ভর্তি করা/প্রবেশ করতে দেওয়া).

39. The antonym of 'indifference' is [16th BCS, RU (E) 16-17]

A. ardour

B. compassion

C. anxiety

D. concern

Answer: A. ardour

Explanation: 'Indifference' means উদাসীনতা. Antonym: 'ardour' (আগ্রহ/উদ্দীপনা).

40. What is the antonym of 'weal'? [RU (B) 14-15]

A. wary

B. woe

C. war

D. wither

Answer: B. woe

Explanation: 'Weal' means সুখ/মঙ্গল. Antonym: 'woe' (দুঃখ).

41. What is the antonym of 'segregation' (পৃথকীকরণ)? [DU (C) 06-07, BRUR (E) 14-15]

A. integration

B. separation

C. depression

D. sadness

E. tensed

Answer: A. integration

Explanation: 'Segregation' means পৃথকীকরণ. Antonym: 'integration' (একত্রীকরণ).

42. Find the antonym : DESICCATE (শুকানো) [DU (E) 16-17]

A. Lengthen

B. Hallow

C. Exonerate

D. Saturate

Answer: D. Saturate

Explanation: 'Desiccate' means শুষ্ক করা. Antonym: 'saturate' (সিক্ত করা).

43. The antonym of 'spiritual' is - [JnU (E) 16-17]

A. divine

B. metaphysical

C. sacred

D. fleshly

Answer: D. fleshly

Explanation: 'Spiritual' means আধ্যাত্মিক. Antonym: 'fleshly' (জাগতিক/শারীরিক).

44. What is the antonym of 'Malicious' (বিদ্বেষপরায়ণ)? [JU (I) 12-13]

A. boastful

B. indifferent

C. kind

D. energetic

Answer: C. kind

Explanation: 'Malicious' means ক্ষতিকর/বিদ্বেষপূর্ণ. Antonym: 'kind' (দয়ালু).

45. OMINOUS (Antonym) [DU (C) 11-12, IU (G) 16-17]

A. Abundant

B. Adept

C. Wasteful

D. Favourable

E. formidable

Answer: D. Favourable

Explanation: 'Ominous' means অশুভ. Antonym: 'favourable' (অনুকূল/শুভ).

46. Antonym of the word 'symmetry' is- [RU (A) 09-10, JU (E2) 13-14]

A. asymmetry

B. non-symetry

C. not-symmetry

D. none

Answer: A. asymmetry

Explanation: 'Symmetry' means প্রতিসাম্য. Antonym: 'asymmetry' (অপ্রতিসাম্য).

47. A close antonym of 'acquire' is- [NU English 10-11]

A. obtain

B. relinquish

C. receive

D. get

Answer: B. relinquish

Explanation: 'Acquire' means অর্জন করা. Antonym: 'relinquish' (ত্যাগ করা).

48. Find the correct antonym of unkempt. [SUST 10-11]

A. tidy

B. genuine

C. applause

D. untidy

Answer: A. tidy

Explanation: 'Unkempt' means অপরিচ্ছন্ন. Antonym: 'tidy' (পরিপাটি).

49. The antonym of 'noble' is - [CU D 10-11, DU B-unit 12-13]

A. unnoble

B. ennoble

C. non-noble

D. ignoble

Answer: D. ignoble

Explanation: 'Noble' means মহৎ. Antonym: 'ignoble' (হীন/নীচ).

50. The antonym of 'nefarious' is - [CU (B-1) 10-11]

A. lackadaisical

B. eccentric

C. exemplary

D. corrigible

E. hypocritical

Answer: C. exemplary

Explanation: 'Nefarious' means জঘন্য. Antonym: 'exemplary' (আদর্শস্থানীয়).

51. The antonym of 'indictment' is- [DU 10-11]

A. harangue

B. eulogy

C. tirade

D. punishment

Answer: B. eulogy

Explanation: 'Indictment' means অভিযোগ. Antonym: 'eulogy' (প্রশংসা).

52. The antonym of 'solitary' is- [IU 10-11]

A. cheerless

B. decorate

C. secluded

D. accompanied

Answer: D. accompanied

Explanation: 'Solitary' means নিঃসঙ্গ. Antonym: 'accompanied' (সঙ্গীসহ).

53. The antonym of 'scarcity' is- [DU (C) 08-09, IU (H-Law) 13-14]

A. courage

B. abundance

C. bonafide

D. pertinent

E. neutral

Answer: B. abundance

Explanation: 'Scarcity' means অভাব. Antonym: 'abundance' (প্রাচুর্য).

54. Which one is antonym of 'leisure' (অবসর)? [IU 10-11]

A. free

B. freedom

C. independent

D. busy

Answer: D. busy

Explanation: 'Leisure' is free time. Antonym: 'busy' (ব্যস্ততা).

55. An antonym for 'mobile' is- [DU (A) 05-06, MBSTU (B) 11-12]

A. fixed

B. moving

C. portable

D. divided

Answer: A. fixed

Explanation: 'Mobile' means সচল. Antonym: 'fixed' (স্থির).

56. The antonym of 'juvenile' (কৈশোর) is -- [DU (C) 08-09, CoU (B) 17-18]

A. mature

B. adult

C. old

D. young

E. child

Answer: B. adult

Explanation: 'Juvenile' means কিশোর/তরুণ. Antonym: 'adult' (প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক).

57. Opposite word of Diversity is: [JU 09-10, HSTU (A) 13-14]

A. Variegate

B. Similarity

C. Deflect

D. Variation

Answer: B. Similarity

Explanation: 'Diversity' means বৈচিত্র্য. Antonym: 'similarity' (সাদৃশ্য/মিল).

58. The antonym of Amplify is - [JU (IBA) 09-10, MBSTU (D) 15-16]

A. distract

B. infer

C. decrease

D. fruitful

Answer: C. decrease

Explanation: 'Amplify' means বৃদ্ধি করা/বিবর্ধিত করা. Antonym: 'decrease' (কমানো).

59. The antonym of the word 'Hackneyed' is- [JU (C-Unit) 09-10]

A. Timely

B. carried

C. banned

D. original

Answer: D. original

Explanation: 'Hackneyed' means গতানুগতিক/মামুলি. Antonym: 'original' (মৌলিক/নতুন).

60. The antonym of 'Piquant' is- [JU (C-Unit) 09-10]

A. Biting

B. Insipid

C. Keen

D. Sharp

Answer: B. Insipid

Explanation: 'Piquant' means ঝাঁঝালো/মজাদার. Antonym: 'insipid' (বিস্বাদ/নীরস).

61. Antonym of 'grandeur' (মহিমা) is - [SUST (A) 08-09]

A. vastness

B. splendor

C. smallness

D. shabbiness

Answer: D. shabbiness

Explanation: 'Grandeur' means জাঁকজমক/মহিমা. Antonym: 'shabbiness' (জীর্ণতা).

62. The antonym for 'cacophony' is- [DU (A) 06-07]

A. irony

B. euphony

C. telephony

D. symphony

Answer: B. euphony

Explanation: 'Cacophony' means শ্রুতিকটু শব্দ. Antonym: 'euphony' (শ্রুতিমধুর শব্দ).

63. An antonym for 'weary' (ক্লান্ত) is- [DU (A) 05-06, BSMRSTU (E) 13-14, PUST (C) 15-16]

A. tired

B. angry

C. fresh

D. smooth

Answer: C. fresh

Explanation: 'Weary' means ক্লান্ত. Antonym: 'fresh' (সতেজ).

64. An antonym of CONCRETE is - [DU (C) 02-03, RU 07-08, 09-10]

A. Cement

B. Abstract

C. Alloy

D. Refrain

E. Solid

Answer: B. Abstract

Explanation: 'Concrete' means মূর্ত/বাস্তব. Antonym: 'abstract' (বিমূর্ত).

65. The antonym of 'opaque' is- [DU (C) 02-03, CU (J) 16-17, (A) 17-18, RU (C1) 18-19]

A. transparent

B. dark

C. hazy

D. obscure

Answer: A. transparent

Explanation: 'Opaque' means অস্বচ্ছ. Antonym: 'transparent' (স্বচ্ছ).

66. 'Panacea' means- [39th BCS]

A. widespread disease

B. gland

C. fresh

D. cure all

Answer: D. cure all

Explanation: 'Panacea' means সর্বরোগহর ঔষধ (cure-all).

67. The correct antonym of the word 'ominous' is- [DU (D) 06-07, (A) 09-10]

A. auspicious

B. portent

C. unlucky

D. spacious

Answer: A. auspicious

Explanation: 'Ominous' means অশুভ. Antonym: 'auspicious' (শুভ).

68. Choose the antonym for the word 'reckless' [DU 05-06]

A. careful

B. thoughtless

C. submissive

D. provocative

Answer: A. careful

Explanation: 'Reckless' means বেপরোয়া. Antonym: 'careful' (সতর্ক).

69. The antonym of 'plaintiff' is- [DU (B) 03-04, BSMRSTU (E) 17-18, RU (E) 18-19]

A. complainant

B. defendant

C. sorrowful

D. witness

Answer: B. defendant

Explanation: 'Plaintiff' means বাদী. Antonym: 'defendant' (বিবাদী).

70. Choose the word that is opposite of 'relaxed' [DU 01-02, PUST (A) 13-14]

A. tensed

B. easy going

C. happy

D. contented

Answer: A. tensed

Explanation: 'Relaxed' means শিথিল/চাপমুক্ত. Antonym: 'tensed' (উদ্বেগাকুল).

71. The correct antonym of the word 'shrivel' is: [DU (D) 07-08]

A. embrace

B. expand

C. explode

D. enslave

Answer: B. expand

Explanation: 'Shrivel' means সংকুচিত হওয়া/শুকিয়ে যাওয়া. Antonym: 'expand' (প্রসারিত হওয়া).

72. The correct antonym of the word 'amazing' is- [DU (D) 05-06, BSMRSTU (D) 14-15]

A. deceitful

B. clever

C. ordinary

D. shocking

Answer: C. ordinary

Explanation: 'Amazing' means বিস্ময়কর. Antonym: 'ordinary' (সাধারণ).

73. Identify the correct antonym of the word 'reticent'. [DU (D) 04-05]

A. reserved

B. a person who talks less

C. dumb

D. talkative

Answer: D. talkative

Explanation: 'Reticent' means স্বল্পভাষী/চুপচাপ. Antonym: 'talkative' (বাচাল).

74. The correct antonym for 'superficial' (ভাসাভাসা) is --- [DU (D) 11-12, MBSTU (B) 13-14]

A. careless

B. indifferent

C. sufficient

D. deep

Answer: D. deep

75. Find the correct antonym of 'Superficial' (ভাসাভাসা) [DU (D) 02-03, JnU (B) 05-06]

A. artificial

B. sufficient

C. indifferent

D. deep

Answer: D. deep

Explanation: 'Superficial' means অগভীর/ভাসাভাসা. Antonym: 'deep' (গভীর).

76. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'irreversible'? [CU 07-08]

A. temporary

B. occasional

C. changeable

D. permanent

E. irrevocable

Answer: C. changeable

Explanation: 'Irreversible' means অপরিবর্তনীয়. Antonym: 'changeable' (পরিবর্তনযোগ্য).

77. The antonym of 'Retreat' is- [KU (SS) 11-12, CoU D 12-13]

A. Return

B. Advance

C. Treat

D. Go

Answer: B. Advance

78. An antonym of 'advancing' is- [DU (D) 03-04]

A. forwarding

B. retreating

C. running

D. progressing

Answer: B. retreating

Explanation: 'Advance' means অগ্রসর হওয়া. Antonym: 'retreat' (পিছু হটা).

79. The antonym of 'apostate' is — [CU (D) 04-05]

A. loyal

B. poverty

C. turncoat

D. false

Answer: A. loyal

Explanation: 'Apostate' means স্বধর্মত্যাগী/বিশ্বাসঘাতক. Antonym: 'loyal' (বিশ্বস্ত/অনুগত).

80. The antonym of 'famous' is- [15th BCS, RU 07-08, CU F 11-12]

A. opaque

B. illiterate

C. immature

D. obscure

Answer: D. obscure

Explanation: 'Famous' means বিখ্যাত. Antonym: 'obscure' (অখ্যাত).

81. The antonym of 'Honorary' is - [11th BCS, CU 06-07, RU 06-07]

A. Official

B. Honourable

C. Salaried

D. Literary

Answer: C. Salaried

Explanation: 'Honorary' means অবৈতনিক. Antonym: 'salaried' (বেতনভুক্ত).

82. The antonym of the word 'pretty' (সুন্দর) is- [NU (Hons) 11-12]

A. fearful

B. ugly

C. fair

D. mean

Answer: B. ugly

Explanation: 'Pretty' means সুন্দর. Antonym: 'ugly' (কুৎসিত).

83. What is the opposite meaning of 'Striking'? [খাদ্য ও দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা মন্ত্রণালয়-১২]

A. Spectacular

B. Excellent

C. Exquisite

D. Ordinary

Answer: D. Ordinary

Explanation: 'Striking' means লক্ষণীয়/চমৎকার. Antonym: 'ordinary' (সাধারণ).

84. What is the opposite to 'affectation'? [JnU (A) 10-11]

A. Artifice

B. Hypocrisy

C. Naturalness

D. Pretence

Answer: C. Naturalness

Explanation: 'Affectation' means ভান/কৃত্রিমতা. Antonym: 'naturalness' (স্বাভাবিকতা).

85. The antonym of 'bondage' is- [IFIC Bank (TAO)-18]

A. liberty

B. thraldom

C. enslavement

D. serfdom

Answer: A. liberty

86. The antonym of 'liberty' is- [RU (A) 07-08]

A. confinement

B. bondage

C. slavery

D. chain

Answer: B. bondage

Explanation: 'Liberty' means স্বাধীনতা. Antonym: 'bondage' (দাসত্ব/বন্দিত্ব).

87. Which one of the following words is connected with a 'violent storm'? [ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় 'ঘ' ইউনিট-০৬]

A. tempest

B. blizzard

C. whirlwind

D. monsoon

Answer: A. tempest

Explanation: 'Tempest' means প্রচণ্ড ঝড়.

88. What is the antonym of the word 'eminent'? [NSI এর ফিল্ড অফিসার-'19]

A. Famous

B. Sad

C. Happy

D. Unknown

Answer: D. Unknown

Explanation: 'Eminent' means বিখ্যাত/বিশিষ্ট. Antonym: 'unknown' (অখ্যাত).

89. The antonym of the word 'awesome' is - [প্রাথমিক ও গণশিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের হিসাবরক্ষক (উপানুষ্ঠানিক)-'18]

A. grand

B. daunting

C. majestic

D. disgusting

Answer: D. disgusting

Explanation: 'Awesome' means চমৎকার/ভীতিজাগানো. Antonym: 'disgusting' (বিরক্তিকর/জঘন্য).

90. The antonym of 'bless' is - [কম্পট্রোলার এন্ড অডিটর জেনারেল এর অডিটর-'15, COU (B) 15-16]

A. blame

B. abuse

C. curse

D. scold

Answer: C. curse

Explanation: 'Bless' means আশীর্বাদ করা. Antonym: 'curse' (অভিশাপ দেওয়া).

91. The opposite of 'dismay' is - [SUST (B) 10-11, COU (B) 12-13, বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক এর অফিসার-2014]

A. understanding

B. anguish

C. joy

D. satisfaction

Answer: C. joy

Explanation: 'Dismay' means হতাশা/আতঙ্ক. Antonym: 'joy' (আনন্দ).

92. What is the antonym of the word 'Somber'? [JnU (D) 17-18, ১০ম বেসরকারি শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-'14]

A. Bright

B. Dark

C. Dismal

D. Gloomy

Answer: A. Bright

Explanation: 'Somber' means বিষণ্ণ/অন্ধকারাচ্ছন্ন. Antonym: 'bright' (উজ্জ্বল/প্রফুল্ল).

93. What is the antonym of 'Celibacy'? [RU (ব্যবসা-বাণিজ্য) 05-06, RAKUB (S.O)-11]

A. Virginity

B. Chastity

C. Union

D. Singleness

Answer: C. Union

Explanation: 'Celibacy' means চিরকৌমার্য. Antonym: 'union/marriage' (বিবাহ).

94. Antonym of 'Novice' is - [RU (অ-বাণিজ্য) 07-08]

A. Learner

B. Apprentice

C. Tyro

D. Master

Answer: D. Master

Explanation: 'Novice' means শিক্ষানবিশ/নবীন. Antonym: 'master' (দক্ষ/গুরু).

95. An antonym for 'familiar' is - [DU (D) 03-04, RU (অ-বাণিজ্য) 07-08]

A. similar

B. strange

C. formal

D. unfriendly

Answer: B. strange

96. Antonym for 'familiar' is - [RU (ব্যবসা) 06-07]

A. similar

B. stranger

C. formal

D. unknown

Answer: D. unknown

Explanation: 'Familiar' means পরিচিত. Antonym: 'strange/unknown' (অপরিচিত).

97. Dogs are usually submissive to their masters. (Choose the opposite meaning of the underlined word) [RU 06-07]

A. ungrateful

B. disgraceful

C. disobedient

D. unhappy

Answer: C. disobedient

Explanation: 'Submissive' means অনুগত. Antonym: 'disobedient' (অবাধ্য).

98. The argument is logical. (Choose the opposite meaning of the underlined word) [RU 06-07]

A. unfair

B. unacceptable

C. immoral

D. irrational

Answer: D. irrational

99. The opposite of 'rational' is - [বিসিএস নন-ক্যাডার]

A. unrational

B. non rational

C. disrational

D. irrational

Answer: D. irrational

Explanation: 'Rational' means যৌক্তিক. Antonym: 'irrational' (অযৌক্তিক).

100. Antonym of 'elegance' is - [RU (বাণিজ্য) 07-08, HSTU (C) 08-09, MBSTU (D) 13-14, (B) 15-16]

A. dominance

B. ugliness

C. non-sense

D. charming

Answer: B. ugliness

Explanation: 'Elegance' means সৌন্দর্য/লাবণ্য. Antonym: 'ugliness' (কুশ্রীতা).

101. The antonym of 'memory' is - [JnU (D) 10-11]

A. memorable

B. forgetfulness

C. remembrance

D. recollection

Answer: B. forgetfulness

Explanation: 'Memory' means স্মৃতি. Antonym: 'forgetfulness' (বিস্মৃতি).

102. ADULTERATED (Antonym) [RU 03-04, যুব উন্নয়ন অধিদপ্তর (সহকারী পরিচালক)-'15, RU (B-Law) 16-17]

A. pure

B. solid

C. deviation

D. delay

Answer: A. pure

Explanation: 'Adulterated' means ভেজালযুক্ত. Antonym: 'pure' (বিশুদ্ধ).

103. What is the antonym of 'unco'? [BSMRSTU (D) 16-17]

A. unusual

B. natural

C. clumsy

D. boorish

Answer: B. natural

Explanation: 'Unco' means অদ্ভুত/অস্বাভাবিক. Antonym: 'natural' (স্বাভাবিক).

104. The opposite of 'lovely' is — [RU (বাণিজ্য) 07-08]

A. hideous

B. exquisite

C. enchanting

D. pleasing

Answer: A. hideous

Explanation: 'Lovely' means মনোরম. Antonym: 'hideous' (কুৎসিত/বীভৎস).

105. What is the antonym of 'specific'? [RU (বাণিজ্য) 07-08]

A. Definite

B. Precise

C. General

D. Natural

Answer: C. General

Explanation: 'Specific' means নির্দিষ্ট. Antonym: 'general' (সাধারণ/সামগ্রিক).

106. Antonym of 'Exacerbate' is - [RU (আন্তর্জাতিক সম্পর্ক) 07-08]

A. bewilder

B. alleviate

C. intimate

D. contemplate

Answer: B. alleviate

Explanation: 'Exacerbate' means খারাপ করা/তীব্র করা. Antonym: 'alleviate' (উপশম করা).

107. DIVISIVE (Antonym) [RU (বাণিজ্য) 07-08]

A. Multiplying

B. Derisive

C. Forseeing

D. Unifying

Answer: D. Unifying

Explanation: 'Divisive' means বিভেদ সৃষ্টিকারী. Antonym: 'unifying' (ঐক্য সৃষ্টিকারী).

108. STATIONARY (Antonym) [RU (বাণিজ্য) 07-08]

A. scientific

B. sentimental

C. mobile

D. staple

Answer: C. mobile

Explanation: 'Stationary' means স্থির. Antonym: 'mobile' (সচল).

109. VIRTUOUS (Antonym) [RU (বাণিজ্য) 07-08]

A. moral

B. courageous

C. dauntless

D. evil

Answer: D. evil

Explanation: 'Virtuous' means পুণ্যবান/সৎ. Antonym: 'evil' (অসৎ/পাপী).

110. The antonym of 'organize' is — [JnU (D) 07-08]

A. gathering

B. scattering

C. dispersing

D. disorganize

Answer: D. disorganize

Explanation: 'Organize' means সংগঠিত করা. Antonym: 'disorganize' (বিশৃঙ্খল করা).

111. What is the antonym of 'cease'? [কন্ট্রোলার জেনারেল ডিফেন্স ফাইন্যান্স-'12, KU 06-07, BRUR (F) 13-14]

A. start/initiate

B. attractive

C. withdraw

D. sure

Answer: A. start/initiate

Explanation: 'Cease' means থামা/বন্ধ হওয়া. Antonym: 'start/initiate' (শুরু করা).

112. An antonym of 'hungry' is - [JnU (D) 07-08]

A. satiated

B. angry

C. feeling

D. thirsty

Answer: A. satiated

Explanation: 'Hungry' means ক্ষুধার্ত. Antonym: 'satiated' (পরিতৃপ্ত).