Antonym -Vocabulary Exercise - 4 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Antonym Exercise

1. Antonym of 'persuade' is - [निर्वाचन কমিশন সচিবালয়ের অধীনে সহকারী পরিচালক-'10]

A. Dissuade B. Argue C. Influence D. Agree

Answer: A. Dissuade

Explanation: To 'persuade' is to induce someone to do something through reasoning or argument. The opposite is to 'dissuade', which is to persuade someone not to take a particular course of action.

• persuade - প্ররোচিত করা

• Dissuade - নিবৃত্ত করা

2. 'Nude' এর antonym কোনটি? [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন (অফিসার)-'09]

A. Naked B. Open C. Concealed D. Exposed

Answer: C. Concealed

Explanation: 'Nude' (or naked, exposed) means unclothed or uncovered. The opposite is 'concealed', meaning kept secret or hidden.

• Nude/Naked - নগ্ন, অনাবৃত

• Concealed - আবৃত, লুকানো

3. 'Natural' শব্দটির antonym কোনটি? [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীন আনসার-'10]

A. Inherent B. Original C. Kindom D. Abnormal

Answer: D. Abnormal

Explanation: 'Natural' means existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. The opposite is 'abnormal', deviating from what is normal or usual.

• Natural - স্বাভাবিক

• Abnormal - অস্বাভাবিক

4. Antonym of the word 'Doctrine' is — [মাদক দ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তর, সহকারী পরিচালক-'19]

A. Belief B. Faith C. Error D. Theory

Answer: C. Error

Explanation: 'Doctrine', 'belief', 'faith', and 'theory' are all related to a set of beliefs or principles. 'Error', a mistake or deviation from accuracy, stands in opposition to the concept of an established belief system.

• Doctrine - মতবাদ, সুপ্রতিষ্ঠিত নীতি

• Belief/Faith - বিশ্বাস

• Error - ভুল, ভ্রান্তি

5. Choose the antonym of the word 'hygienic' - [SUST 03-04]

A. inhygienic B. unhygienic C. non-hygienic D. ilhygienic

Answer: B. unhygienic

Explanation: 'Hygienic' means conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease. The correct antonym is formed with the prefix 'un-', making it 'unhygienic'.

• Hygienic - স্বাস্থ্যকর

• unhygienic - অস্বাস্থ্যকর

6. Antonym of 'legal' is — [RU 05-06]

A. true B. inlegal C. unlegal D. illegal

Answer: D. illegal

Explanation: 'Legal' means relating to the law or permitted by law. The correct antonym is formed with the prefix 'il-', making it 'illegal'.

• Legal - আইনসম্মত, বৈধ

• illegal - বেআইনি, অবৈধ

7. Opposite of 'help' is - [তত্ত্বাবধায়ক প্রকৌশলীর কার্যালয়-'18, RU 05-06, NSTU (B) 13-14]

A. replace B. hinder C. work D. miser

Answer: B. hinder

Explanation: To 'help' is to make it easier for someone to do something. The opposite is to 'hinder', which means to create difficulties for someone, resulting in delay or obstruction.

• Help - সাহায্য করা

• hinder - বাধা দেওয়া

8. An antonym of 'severity' is - [DU (D) 08-09, শিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় (অফিস সহায়ক)-'10]

A. security B. celebrity C. mildness D. separation

Answer: C. mildness

Explanation: 'Severity' is the fact or condition of being severe, harsh, or stern. The opposite is 'mildness', the quality of being gentle and not severe.

• Severity - কঠোরতা, তীব্রতা

• mildness - কোমলতা, মৃদুতা

9. What is the antonym of 'Dexterity'? [RU 09-10]

A. skill B. knack C. adroitness D. clumsiness

Answer: D. clumsiness

Explanation: 'Dexterity' (or skill, adroitness) is skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. The opposite is 'clumsiness', awkwardness in movement or handling things.

• Dexterity - দক্ষতা

• clumsiness - অদক্ষতা, জড়তা

10. What is the antonym of the word 'violence'? [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 09-10]

A. non-violence B. soft C. sympathetic D. caring

Answer: A. non-violence

Explanation: 'Violence' is behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or damage. The direct opposite is 'non-violence'.

• Violence - সহিংসতা

• non-violence - অহিংসা

11. The antonym of 'worldly' is: [CU (B2-B8) 16-17]

A. silly B. spiritual C. callous D. materialistic

Answer: B. spiritual

Explanation: 'Worldly' or 'materialistic' relates to material things rather than religious or spiritual matters. The opposite is 'spiritual'.

• worldly - জাগতিক, পার্থিব

• spiritual - আধ্যাত্মিক

12. The opposite of 'hearty' is: [CU (B2-B8) 16-17]

A. strong B. cruel C. heavy D. cold

Answer: D. cold

Explanation: 'Hearty' means loudly vigorous and cheerful; warm-hearted. A 'cold' demeanor, meaning unemotional or unfriendly, is the opposite.

• hearty - আন্তরিক, উদ্যমী

• cold - শীতল, আবেগহীন

13. Which one is the antonym of the word 'grief'? [RU (Law) 08-09]

A. glee B. trouble C. distress D. pain

Answer: A. glee

Explanation: 'Grief' is deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death. The opposite is 'glee', which is great delight.

• grief - গভীর দুঃখ, শোক

• glee - অপার আনন্দ

14. What is the opposite of 'sullen'? [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 07-08]

A. ugly B. touchy C. slumber D. cheerful

Answer: D. cheerful

Explanation: 'Sullen' means bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy. The opposite is 'cheerful', meaning noticeably happy and optimistic.

• sullen - গোমড়া, বিষণ্ণ

• cheerful - প্রফুল্ল, হাসিখুশি

15. Antonym of 'drowsy' is: [RU (ভূগোল) 09-10]

A. wake up B. woke up C. waking up D. wakeful

Answer: D. wakeful

Explanation: 'Drowsy' means sleepy and lethargic. The opposite adjective is 'wakeful', meaning unable to sleep.

• drowsy - তন্দ্রাচ্ছন্ন

• wakeful - জাগ্রত, অনিদ্র

16. The opposite of 'nobody' is - [RU (E) 12-13]

A. in a body B. anybody C. anyone D. somebody

Answer: D. somebody

Explanation: 'Nobody' means no person. The opposite is 'somebody', meaning some person.

• nobody - কেউই না

• somebody - কোনো একজন

17. Choose the antonym for 'Accept': [RU (ব্যবস্থাপনা) 09-10]

A. reject B. respond C. repudiate D. retort

Answer: A. reject

Explanation: To 'accept' something is to consent to receive it. The direct opposite is to 'reject' it.

• Accept - গ্রহণ করা

• reject - প্রত্যাখ্যান করা

18. What is the antonym of the word 'Baggy'? [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষক নিয়োগ (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা)-'11]

A. Foggy B. Load C. Loose D. Tight

Answer: D. Tight

Explanation: 'Baggy' or 'loose' means loose and hanging in folds. The opposite is 'tight', meaning close-fitting.

• Baggy/Loose - ঢিলেঢালা

• Tight - আঁটসাঁট

19. Antonym of 'Fantasy' is - [RU 03-04, যুব উন্নয়ন অধিদপ্তর-'09, MBSTU (D) 13-14]

A. Illusion B. Dream C. Fact D. Credit

Answer: C. Fact

Explanation: 'Fantasy' is the faculty or activity of imagining things that are impossible or improbable. The opposite is 'fact', a thing that is known or proved to be true.

• Fantasy - কল্পনা

• Fact - বাস্তবতা, সত্য ঘটনা

20. Which word is not synonymous with 'Belief'? [জাতীয় নিরাপত্তা গোয়েন্দা সংস্থা-'10, খাদ্য ও দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা মন্ত্রণালয়-'10]

A. Credence B. Incredible C. Faith D. Conviction

Answer: B. Incredible

Explanation: 'Belief', 'credence', 'faith', and 'conviction' are all synonyms related to trust or confidence in something. 'Incredible' is an adjective meaning impossible to believe.

• Belief/Credence/Faith - বিশ্বাস

• Incredible - অবিশ্বাস্য

21. The antonym of the word 'biased' is - [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন প্রযোজক-'10, PSTU (BSc) 10-11]

A. personal B. interested C. different D. neutral

Answer: D. neutral

Explanation: 'Biased' means unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something. The opposite is 'neutral' or impartial.

• biased - পক্ষপাতদুষ্ট

• neutral - নিরপেক্ষ

22. Choose the antonym of the word 'Felicity' - [সহকারী পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা-'09]

A. misfortune B. joy C. happiness D. good luck

Answer: A. misfortune

Explanation: 'Felicity' means intense happiness or good fortune. The opposite is 'misfortune', meaning bad luck.

• Felicity - পরম সুখ, সৌভাগ্য

• misfortune - দুর্ভাগ্য

23. What is the antonym of the word 'Vicious'? [RU (রাষ্ট্রবিজ্ঞান) 09-10, (D) 18-19]

A. Gentle B. Healthy C. Helpful D. Dangerous

Answer: A. Gentle

Explanation: 'Vicious' means deliberately cruel or violent. The opposite is 'gentle', which means kind, mild, and tender.

• vicious - হিংস্র, দুষ্ট

• gentle - শান্ত, নম্র

24. What is the antonym of the word 'pardon'? [RU (D) 18-19]

A. Condemn B. Appease C. Release D. Exonerate

Answer: A. Condemn

Explanation: To 'pardon' is to forgive or excuse a person, error, or offense. The opposite is to 'condemn', which means to express complete disapproval of, typically in public.

• Pardon - ক্ষমা করা

• Condemn - নিন্দা করা, শাস্তি দেওয়া

25. Which is the antonym of 'Animosity'? [JU (E) 17-18]

A. Odium B. Pretention C. Love D. Affectation

Answer: C. Love

Explanation: 'Animosity' is strong hostility or hatred. The opposite feeling is 'love'.

• animosity - শত্রুতা, বিদ্বেষ

• love - ভালোবাসা, স্নেহ

26. Antonym of 'romantic' is: [RU (অ-বাণিজ্য) 09-10]

A. adventurous B. classic C. history D. stoic

Answer: B. classic

Explanation: In literary terms, 'Romantic' literature, emphasizing emotion and individualism, is often contrasted with 'Classic' literature, which emphasizes reason, order, and traditional forms.

• Romantic - রোমান্টিক, আবেগপ্রবণ

• classic - ধ্রুপদী, উচ্চমার্গীয়

27. Antonym of 'agreement' is - [RU (আন্তর্জাতিক সম্পর্ক) 09-10, JU(F) 16-17]

A. union B. discord C. bargain D. consonance

Answer: B. discord

Explanation: 'Agreement' is harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling. The opposite is 'discord', which is disagreement between people.

• Agreement - চুক্তি, মিল, সম্মতি

• discord - অনৈক্য, বিবাদ

28. Identify one word of the following which does not go with the rest. [CU (D) 08-09]

A. ignorant B. unlettered C. uneducated D. illiterate E. unacknowledged

Answer: E. unacknowledged

Explanation: 'Ignorant', 'unlettered', 'uneducated', and 'illiterate' are all synonyms for lacking knowledge or being unable to read or write. 'Unacknowledged' means not recognized, which is a different concept.

• Ignorant/unlettered/uneducated/illiterate - অজ্ঞ/নিরক্ষর

• unacknowledged - অস্বীকৃত

29. The antonym of the word 'spacious' is - [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-'06, RU (Law) 11-12]

A. wide B. roomy C. narrow D. short

Answer: C. narrow

Explanation: 'Spacious' means having ample space. The opposite is 'narrow', meaning of small width.

• Spacious/roomy - প্রশস্ত

• Narrow - সংকীর্ণ

30. The antonym of the word 'meek' is - [NU (D) 11-12, প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে আবহাওয়া অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী আবহাওয়াবিদ-'18]

A. lazy B. fierce C. strong D. weak

Answer: B. fierce

Explanation: 'Meek' means quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on. A strong opposite is 'fierce', which means having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

• meek - নম্র, বিনয়ী

• fierce - হিংস্র

31. Select the word that means different from the three others. [RU (Law) 11-12]

A. disinterested B. objective C. impartial D. prejudiced

Answer: D. prejudiced

Explanation: 'Disinterested', 'objective', and 'impartial' are all synonyms meaning not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; neutral. 'Prejudiced' is the opposite, meaning having a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason.

• disinterested/objective/impartial - নিরপেক্ষ

• prejudiced - পক্ষপাতদুষ্ট

32. Which is the antonym of 'Transparent'? [বাংলাদেশ বিদ্যুৎ উন্নয়ন বোর্ড, সহকারী পরিচালক-'05, BADC-এর সহকারী পরিচালক-'18]

A. Opaque B. Clear C. Honest D. None of the above

Answer: A. Opaque

Explanation: 'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. The opposite is 'opaque', meaning not able to be seen through.

• Transparent - স্বচ্ছ

• Opaque - অস্বচ্ছ

33. What is the antonym of 'limpid'? [নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়-'06, তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে সহকারী পরিচালক-'18, RU (C) 17-18]

A. bright B. transparent C. muddy D. watery

Answer: C. muddy

Explanation: 'Limpid' or 'transparent' means completely clear (especially of a liquid). The opposite is 'muddy', meaning full of or covered with mud; not clear.

• Limpid - স্বচ্ছ, নির্মল

• muddy - কর্দমাক্ত, ঘোলা

34. Correct antonym of CELIBATE is - [RU (D, বাণিজ্য) 10-11]

A. soft B. married C. unsmart D. lonely

Answer: B. married

Explanation: A 'celibate' person abstains from marriage and sexual relations. The opposite state is being 'married'.

• Celibate - অবিবাহিত, ব্রহ্মচারী

• married - বিবাহিত

35. Which pair does not possess the same kind of relationship? [RU (G) 09-10]

A. excess and surplus B. food and famine C. law and rule D. compulsory and binding

Answer: B. food and famine

Explanation: The pair 'food and famine' shows an antonymous relationship (abundance vs. scarcity). All other pairs consist of synonyms.

• excess/surplus - উদ্বৃত্ত (synonyms)

• law/rule - আইন, নিয়ম (synonyms)

• compulsory/binding - বাধ্যতামূলক (synonyms)

36. Which phrase contains words that are opposite in meaning to each other? [JnU (B) 15-16]

A. war and contention B. bright and shiny C. death and dissolution D. plight and relief

Answer: D. plight and relief

Explanation: A 'plight' is a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. 'Relief' is a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress. They are opposites.

• plight - দুর্দশা

• relief - স্বস্তি, ত্রাণ

37. Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning? [DU (D) 01-02, PSC নন-ক্যাডার-'08]

A. hopes and aspirations B. heat and warmth C. reproduction and death D. bullets and bayonets

Answer: C. reproduction and death

Explanation: 'Reproduction' (the creation of new life) and 'death' (the end of life) are direct opposites. The other pairs contain words with similar meanings.

• Reproduction - প্রজনন

• death - মৃত্যু

38. Which phrase contains words opposite to each other in meaning? [SUST B 06-07, 13-14, 23rd BCS]

A. Hopes and aspirations B. Heat and dust C. Reproduction and death D. Emerged and advanced

Answer: C. Reproduction and death

Explanation: 'Reproduction' and 'death' are opposite concepts (creation of life vs. end of life).

39. Which phrase contains words that are opposite to each other in meaning? [DU 00-01, JnU (B) 14-15]

A. death and dishonour B. beauty and youth C. conflict and resolution D. chastity and purity

Answer: C. conflict and resolution

Explanation: A 'conflict' is a serious disagreement or argument. A 'resolution' is the action of solving a problem or dispute. They represent an opposition.

• conflict - দ্বন্দ্ব, সংঘাত

• resolution - সমাধান

40. Find out the odd pair. [NU (R&M) 11-12, JnU (F) 12-13, CU (H) 12-13]

A. accept, reject B. Happy, pleased C. short, long D. correct, wrong

Answer: B. Happy, pleased

Explanation: The pair 'Happy, pleased' consists of synonyms. All other pairs (accept/reject, short/long, correct/wrong) are antonyms.

• Happy/pleased - খুশি (synonyms)