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

TOPIC: DICTION

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. No one can ______ that he is clever. [45th, 26th BCS] A. defy B. deny C. admire D. denounce

02. Put the right word in the blank. He reached the ______ of his literary career. [45th BCS] A. abattoir B. acme C. admonish D. abdicate

03. Complete the following sentence choosing the appropriate option: It's raining cats and dogs, so ______ [37th BCS] A. watch out for falling animals. B. make sure you take an umbrella. C. keep your pets inside. D. keep the windows open.

04. Women are too often ______ by family commitments. [35th BCS] A. confused B. controlled C. contaminated D. constrained

05. He is quite ______ in dealing with people. [31st BCS] A. unsubtle B. imprudent C. diplomatic D. impolite

06. Time after twilight and before night ______ [30th BCS] A. Evening B. Dawn C. Dusk D. Eclipse

07. Parliamentary democracy demands discipline and ______ to the rules. [30th BCS] A. adherence B. knowledge C. respectful D. awareness

08. Reason is the highest faculty ______ on human by their creator. [30th BCS] A. entrusted B. endowed C. bestowed D. conferred

09. He had ______ a headache. [29th BCS] A. strong B. acute C. serious D. bad

10. I shall not ______ the examination this year. [29th BCS] A. give B. sit C. appear at D. go for

11. Nobody knocked him down; it was an ______ [27th BCS] A. incident B. occurrence C. accident D. event

12. The last word of the proverb, 'Handsome is that handsome ______' [17th BCS] A. Works B. Thinks C. Says D. Does

13. Choose the right word to fill the blank: Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have ______ ones. [26th BCS] A. different B. separate C. complete D. lonely

14. Choose the right word to fill the blank: The Democratic party's candidate ______ defeat in the small hours of the morning. [26th BCS] A. consented B. agreed C. accepted D. granted

15. The proper function of the press is surely to ______ the man in the street with facts. [26th BCS] A. equip B. proffer C. deliver D. provide

16. It will be your task to make sure the ______ of traffic is maintained without interruption. [26th BCS] A. circulation B. current flow C. flow D. procession

17. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for ______ [26th; 21st BCS] A. building material B. something to cover a path C. clear evidence D. a cement mixer

18. Stockings are ______ socks. [25th BCS] A. long B. big C. small D. short

19. Many students will now be starting to ______ about their exams result. [25th BCS] A. worry B. inquire C. reflect D. comment

20. Climate is a ______ of the environment. [25th BCS] A. state B. rank C. situation D. size

21. We must look pleased or else he'll be ______ [25th BCS] A. dissatisfied B. happy C. cross D. delighted

22. The parents became extremely ______ when their son had not returned by eleven o'clock. [25th BCS] A. angry B. annoyed C. disturbed D. anxious

23. I ______ remember the holiday I spent in your home', she said. [25th BCS] A. ever B. hardly C. usually D. always

24. He knew it was a very ______ operation but he was determined to carry it out. [25th BCS] A. difficult B. dangerous C. risky D. troublesome

25. She has ______ her hair a beautiful shade of brown. [25th BCS] A. colored B. given C. dried D. dyed

26. Complete the sentence. Trees have ______ off their leaves. [23rd BCS] A. thrown B. fallen C. cast D. put

27. They have ______ their support for our case. [22nd BCS] A. pledged B. disavowed C. deferred D. provided

28. The Olympic games were watched by ______ billions people all over the world. [21st BCS] A. exactly B. usually C. truly D. literally

29. Το ______ the arrival of spring, Bangladesh Television ______ a special function. [21st BCS] A. commemorate: launched B. announce: telecast C. celebrate: organized D. welcome: sanctioned

30. The influence of the technological revolution in ______ and ______ the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the few should worry us all. [20th BCS] A. proliferating - diminishing B. undermining - neutralizing C. accelerating - intensifying D. aggravating - demolishing.

31. Few people would care to take the negative side of the proposition that the women of the world are ______ and ______ . [20th BCS] A. admired - provoked B. oppressed - scorned C. rebuked – regaled D. slighted celebrated

32. Anger, even when it is ______ has one virtue, it overcomes ______ . [20th BCS] A. sinful - sloth B. inevitable desire C. unnecessary malice D. intense - hate

33. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to ______ [20th BCS] A. retain heat B. bend without much difficulty C. stick together D. break easily

34. Although a few years ago the fundamental fact about the milky-way seemed fairly well-now even its mass and radius have come into ______ [18th BCS] A. determined – resolution B. established - question C. ignored – danger D. diminished - disrepute

35. Because she had reputation for ______ we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so ______ [18th BCS] A. insolence - irately B. insouciance - cordially C. arrogance - disdainfully D. querulousness - affably

36. Many islands make up ______ [15th BCS] A. an isles B. an archipelago C. a peninsula D. a continent

37. People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly ______ [14th BCS] A. ardent B. complacent C. confident D. apprehensive

38. Fill in the blanks 'Give my ______ to him.' [12th BCS] A. Warm compliment B. Compliments C. Best compliment D. Heartiest compliment

Bank Questions

01. ______ is characteristic of ______ [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Courage, Hero B. Flaw, Perfection C. Chapter, Novel D. Classroom, Teacher

02. ______ creates ______ [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Mechanic, Wrench B. Moan, Pain C. Poet, Sonnet D. Virus, Illness

03. Select substitute word for the sentence 'Of the relationship between a trustee and his principal' [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Feudal B. Trust C. Agent D. Fiduciary

04. Find the odd word from the given options. [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Obscure B. Limpid C. Diaphanous D. Crystalline

05. Find the odd word form the given options. [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Strident B. Discordant C. Dulcet D. Guttural

06. Find the odd word from the given options- [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Significant B. Generous C. Ample D. Trifling

07. Choose appropriate option and complete: "The manager ______ to resign because all his proposals were ______ down by his superiors.' [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. offered, thrown B. threatened, turned C. gave, held D. willing, knocked

08. The ______ seventh grader towered over the other players on his basketball team. [B. Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. gangling B. mimetic C. studious D. abject

09. The ______ deer stuck close to its mother when venturing out into the open field. [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. starling B. yearling C. begrudging D. hatchling

10. The rebel spies were charged with ______ and put on trial. [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. sedition B. attrition C. interaction D. reiteration

11. Find the sentence that expresses a negative comment: [7 Banks & 1 Financial Inst. Senior Off. (General) 2021] A. Joyee is a whiz at science. B. Shubho is so flakey. C. They are tying the knot soon. D. I know that he has to cram tonight.

12. Would you like ______ to eat? [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021] A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything

13. ______ the legendary lost continent of atlantis may someday be found. [Karmasangsthan Bank Asst. Officer (General & Cash) 2021] A. The belief B. Believing C. It is believed D. No article

14. I will be late. Please ______ lunch without me. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (General) 2021] A. taking B. having C. start D. carry

15. Use appropriate verb form: Shall I ______ the room clean while you are out? [Probashi Kallyan Bank Off. (General) 2021] A. spoil B. finish C. try D. sweep

16. In a child, curiosity normally sugests intelligence and is welcomed: but an ______ adult is best avoided. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Officer (General) 2021] A. inquisitive B. indecisive C. indulgent D. impartial

17. He devised an ______ scheme whereby the rate of unemployment in the country could be brought down sharply. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Officer (General) 2021] A. irrelevant B. unstable C. ingenious D. unfamed

18. ______ who enjoys Jazz music will enjoy this festival, tickets for which can be bought at ______ good music shop. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Officer (General) 2021] A. Anybody/every B. Anyone/several C. Everybody/all D. Somebody/both

19. Identify similar relationship expressed in the pair. 'conscious-careless'- [Probashi Kallyan Bank Off. (Cash) 2021] A. careful-indifferent B. graceful-ugly C. generous-unkind D. well-informed-knowing little

20. After sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty, food encrusted dishes became ______. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. malodorous B. prevalent C. imposing D. perforated

21. Giulia soon discovered the source of the ______ smell in the room; a week old tuna sandwich, that one of the children had hidden in the closet. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. quaint B. clandestine C. fastidious D. fetid

22. After making ______ remarks to the President, the reporter was not invited to return to the White House pressroom. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. hospitable B. itinerant C. enterprising D. irreverent

23. With her ______ eyesight, Krystyna spotted a trio of deer on the hillside and she reduced the speed of her car. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. inferior B. keen C. impressionable D. ductile

24. Johan argued, "If you know about a crime but don't report it, you are ______ in that crime because you allowed it to happen." [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. acquitted B. steadfast C. tenuous D. complicit

25. Corruption is ______ in our society; the integrity of even senior officials is ______ . [UCBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. pervasive, intact B. rife, suspect C. endangered, disputed D. growing, unquestioned

26. Biological clocks are of such ______ adaptive value to living organisms, that we would expect most organisms to ______ them. [UCBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. significant, eschew B. obvious, passess C. meager, evolve D. primitive, Unique

27. The quality of ______ between individuals and the organization for which they work can be ______ to the benefit of both parties. [UCB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. service, evaluated B. sophistication, developed C. life, conceptualized D. interaction, improved

28. i. The redolent inmates may be denied privileges. ii. The redolent aroma of the pie tempted everyone iii. The redolent lecture of the professor repeated the lesson in the text. [UCBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. i only B. iii only C. no error D. i and ii

29. i. The teacher's public reprimand abased the girl. ii. The insecure supervisor, after failling to achieve his own life-long goals, abased his employees whenever they failed. iii. His vacation to Japan was abased when he acquired an illness treatable only in the United States. [UCBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. i only B. ii only C. i and iii D. ii and iii

30. i. She became alarmed when she was cognizant of the man following her. ii. If he couldn't make a cognizant speech, how could he run for office? iii. It was critical to establish whether the defendant was cognizant of his rights. [UCBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. i only B. ii only C. iii only D. ii and iii

31. i. A trained singer knows how to mordant her voice to the desired pitches. ii. He was very mordant over the death of his pet. iii. Her mordant remark made me feel unqualified and useless. [UCB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. i and ii B. I and iii C. iii only D. i only

32. Louis XIV was the ______ of ______ elegance because he wore a different outfit for practically every hour of the day. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2021] A. epitome, sartorial B. paragon, tawdry C. acme, gourmet D. architect, gastronomic

33. Joan was abrasive and curt with her clients: as a result, her supervisor put a letter in her file citing her ______ and ______ [Dhaka Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2021] A. enthusiasm, impertinence B. lethargy, stamina C. diligence, acumen D. rudeness, abrasiveness

34. The ship was in a(n) ______ position, having lost its rudder; therefore, it was subject to the ______ of the prevailing winds. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2021] A. inexcusable, direction B. unintended, riptides C. dangerous, breezes D. untenable, vagaries

35. We waited patiently for the storm to slacken, but it ______ refused to ______. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. Trainee Asst. Officer 2021] A. persistently, strengthen B. stoutly, abate C. consistently, perambulate D. wanly, sublimate

36. Giving preference to his brother's son for that office smacks of ______ to me! [Dhaka Bank Ltd. Trainee Asst. Officer 2021] A. nepotism B. chauvinism C. pleonasm D. sycophancy

37. Although Joe was once a ______ and reserved young man, he has now ______ into quite an extrovert. [UCB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. cheerful, transformed B. diffident, metamorphosed C. unassuming, vanquished D. gregarious, evolved

38. Arts still does not make news, ______ the story has political ______. [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. unless, ramifications B. until, bickering C. without, angle D. given, ending

39. The citizenry had become so ______ by the presidents ______ that the latest financial scandal did not even make the front page of the newspapers. [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. fascinated, impropriety B. disgusted, peccadilloes C. jaded, indiscretions D. regretful, personification

40. His imperturbability in the face of evidence indicating his deliberate fraud failed to reassure supporters of his essential ______, instead, it suggested a talent for ______ that they had never suspected. [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. culpability, intrigue B. probity, guile C. remorse, loquacity D. wisdom, reproof

41. Country X will never stabilize its economy if it does not ______ its disastrous inflationary spending practices. [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. exacerbate B. strengthen C. curtail D. maximize

42. A slight ______ of the soil's settling rate caused the building's foundation to ______, which led to the building being deemed unusable. [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. estimation, settle B. deviation, bulge C. miscalculation, shift D. permutation, stabilize

43. In the test, we will ______ your work and then give you detailed feedback. [Global Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Offi.2021] A. assess B. measure C. judge D. check

44. The offenders then prostrated themselves and ______ for mercy. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. conceded B. reiterated C. petitioned D. submitted

45. The film was completely devoid of any plot or character development; it was merely a ______ of striking images. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. proximity B. duration C. dilettante D. montage

46. Although he was never at the scene of the crime, his complicity was uncovered; he had ______ and ______ the robbery by disposing of the stolen property. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. aided, abetted B. hindered, eschewed C. assisted, foiled D. impeded, shunned

47. The restaurant itself was beautiful and the service was excellent, but the food was ______. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. superb B. shabby C. inedible D. delicious

48. He was the chief ______ of his uncle's will; in short, he was left with an ______ of $200,000. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. beneficiary, inheritance B. heir, invoice C. adjudicator, reckoning D. plethora, estate

49. When his temperature ______ above 104° F, then he became agitated and ______. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. descended, demented B. rose, mobile C. stayed, ambulatory D. climbed, delirious

50. If you find peeling potatoes to be ______ then perhaps you would ______ scrubbing the floors. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. burdensome, despise B. galling,detest C. onerous, prefer D. tiresome, encourage

51. Although he never learns to read, his exceptional memory and enquiring mind eventually made him a very ______ man. [Sonali and Janata Bank Ltd. Officer IT 2020] A. dedicated B. erudite C. pragmatic D. benevolent

52. Man is still a ______ in the labour market [Janata Bank Ltd. Officer (Cash) 2020] A. glut B. possibility C. commodity D. provision

53. The miscreants must be found and tried as this has gone beyond the usual ______ that can happen in school. [Janata Bank Ltd. Officer (Cash) 2020] A. Shenanigans B. Wreckage C. Vandalism D. Sabotage

54. ______ is a belief that all beliefs can be proven false, thus, to avoid the frustration of being wrong, it is best to believe nothing. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020] A. Satisfaction B. Confidence C. Skepticism D. Penetration

55. It is commonly thought that a tree standing alone is more frequently struck, though in some forest areas, lightning ______ can be seen on almost every tree. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020] A. Deliberately B. Predictably C. None D. Astonishingly

56. Great earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors but rapidly take the form of one or more violent shocks, and end in vibrations of gradually ______ force called aftershocks. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Offi. 2020] A. Desperately B. Diminishing C. None D. Abundantly

57. The vast majority of Namibia's inhabitants live in the Rodent valley and delta, and the rest of the country is ______ populated. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020] A. Sparsely B. Exclusively C. Remarkably D. None

58. Although the leader's life was both ______ and painful, it was not without ______, for he had accomplished many of his goals. [Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2020] A. magnificent, success B. happy, frustration C. good, damage D. arduous, satisfaction

59. A person who thinks only of himself: [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (General) 2020] A. Egoist B. Proud C. Eccentric D. Boaster

60. Four independent ______ testified to seeing him at the scene of the crime. [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (General) 2020] A. Person B. Witnesses C. Spectator D. Attestant

61. I will write a letter to you tentatively ______ the dates of the program. [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (General) 2020] A. Involving B. Urging C. Guiding D. Indicating

62. The ______ of fake news is not new or recent, only its potential to reach people has ______ due to online platforms and applications that are free. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Senior Officer 2019] A. arrival, declined B. insurance, purged C. advent, amplified D. news, roughened

63. The traditional practices of yoga lay great ______ on the importance of ______ in the form of pranayama. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Senior Officer 2019] A. stress, exercise B. emphasis, breathing C. faith, controlling D. motion, body

64. Special ______ are made for their meals, but officials ______ the long working hours without any over time. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Senior Officer 2019] A. proposals, due B. rules, mew C. parties, view D. arrangements, rue

65. The word 'Coffee' originally comes from 'Qahwah' which is a/an ______ word. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Officer 2019] A. Turkish B. Arabic C. Persian D. French

66. Choose the POS category of the bold faced word: Well, I don't think I will be able to finish this today. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Officer 2019] A. Preposition B. Interjection C. Adverb D. Adjective

67. The grapes are ______ now enough to be picked. [IFIC Bank Ltd. Transaction Service Officer 2019] A. Ready B. mature C. ripe D. advanced

68. Despite his ______ he had to suffer. [IFIC Bank Ltd. Transaction Service Officer 2019] A. punishment B. negligence C. fault D. innocence

69. Registering children at birth can play a critical role in ______ children's rights and ______ that any violations of these rights do not go unnoticed. [DBBL Probationary Officer 2019] A. enhancing - maintaining B. protecting-disregarding C. eradicating-assuring D. safeguarding- ensuring

70. Despite being in the safe ______ of one's home, there is always this fear due to the deterioration in law and order situation in the country. [DBBL Probationary Officer 2019] A. vicinity - usual B. confines - niggling C. harbour - euphoric D. proximity – prevalent

71. The government needs to create a ______ for providing affordable housing for low-income groups in Dhaka. [DBBL Probationary Officer 2019] A. planning-system B. roadmap – provisions C. framework – facilities D. endemic – prevalent

72. During Eid the shops are ______ of people. [IFIC Bank Ltd. Transaction Service Officer 2019] A. busy B. full C. crowded D. bubbling

73. The changes in this city have occurred ______. [BSC Senior Officer 2018 (Cancelled)] A. rapidly B. fastly C. swiftly D. deeply

74. Spring is ______, it will be warmer soon. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Executive Officer 2018] A. to be coming B. coming C. prepared now D. on the way

75. The officer has stayed away from ______ populism such as raising the income tax exemption limit. [Basic Bank Ltd. Asst. Manager 2018] A. restricted B. classified C. overt D. furtive

76. Muhid was advised to take ______ since he broke his leg in the accident. [Basic Bank Ltd. Asst. Manager 2018] A. medicine B. coffee C. left over D. rest

77. We must endeavour to ______ the miseries of the poor. [Basic Bank Ltd. Asst Manager 2018] A. mitigate B. elaborate C. discourage D. augment

78. United we stand, divided we ______ [IFIC Bank Ltd. Trainee Asst. Officer 2018] A. jump B. fall C. slide D. stumble

79. To succeed in any ______ task, ______ is needed. [Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer 2017 (Morning)] A. challenging, impatience B. difficult, perseverance C. critical, approach D. appropriate, strategy

80. Being an incorrigible ______ he will never tell the ______. [Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer 2017 (Morning)] A. lier, truth B. idiot, story C. offender, details D. criminal, message

81. Your ______ will ______ all the benefits you derived from your hard work. [Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer 2017 (Morning)] A. patience, delete B. apathy, increase C. possessiveness, enhance D. carelessness, nullify

82. If the banks desire to ______ profit, they should get rid of ______ measures. [Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer 2017 (Morning)] A. increase, populist B. loss, concentrate C. earn, healthy D. maximize, modern

83. There are ______ instances to prove that the leader ______ courteously with everyone. [Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer 2017 (Morning)] A. no, major B. treats, works C. serveral, behaves D. various, demands

84. The success of the firm ______ with his expectations; he never thought that the firm would prosper. [Bangladesh Krishi Bank Officer 2017] A. confirmed B. contradicted C. rullified D. ratified

85. Even though the jury ______ the CEO, his reputation was ______ by the fraud allegation. [Bangladesh Krishi Bank Officer 2017] A. vindicated, enhanced B. indicated, blemished C. betrayed, ruined D. acquitted, tarnished

86. If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be ______ by the customs authority. [Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Supervisor 2017] A. Possessed B. punished C. confiscated D. fined

87. Which is the 'longest pause'? [BDBL Senior Officer 2017] A. Apostrophe B. Dash C. Hyphen D. Comma

88. The controversy is likely to create ______ between the two communities. [BHBFC Officer 2017] A. doubt B. bitterness C. amity D. revenge

89. Do not ______ him, he has done no harm to any of you. [BHBFC Officer 2017] A. refer B. admire C. discuss D. accuse

90. The speaker painted a ______ picture of hunger in parts of Bangladesh. [BHBFC Officer 2017] A. passionate B. chimerical C. parisimonious D. poignant

91. Non ______ violence is the law of saints as violence is the law of the ______. [BHBFC Officer 2017] A. haughty B. coward C. brute D. ignorant

92. The low calorie version of the Coca Cola was developed at the ______ of weight conscious individuals. [Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. Ltd. Asst. Manager (General) 2017] A. awareness B. opinion C. caprice D. behest

93. Although Asif is not a/an ______, he cannot keep a regular job and relocates quite often. [Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. Ltd. Asst. Manager (General) 2017] A. vagrant B. stupid C. imbecile D. arrogant

94. Even though she appeared ______, my teacher was a very kind woman. [Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. Ltd. Asst. Manager (General) 2017] A. livid B. lucid C. austere D. allure

95. The missile launch is sure to ______ the relationship between the two countries. [Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. Ltd. Asst. Manager (General) 2017] A. end B. rupture C. rift D. subjugate

96. He ______ so hard that there is no way he can fail. [Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. Ltd. Asst. Manager (General) 2017] A. pleaded B. toiled C. swayed D. persuaded

97. The speaker failed to ______ the crowd. [Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. Ltd. Asst. Manager (General) 2017] A. collaborate B. stimulate C. speculate D. articulate

98. I saw a ______ of cows in the field. [Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Cashier 2017] A. group B. herd C. swarm D. flock

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. The train was late - I managed to arrive on time. [Various Ministries 2023] A. On the contrary B. By contest C. Despite that D. Incidentally

02. In time of financial crisis, such lavish expenditure should be ______ [Various Ministries 2023] A. curtailed B. justified C. encouraged D. corrected

03. Rice is ______ our food. [NSI 2020] A. staple B. secondary C. national D. optional

04. The word 'Lunar' is related to- [Family Planning 2023] A. sun B. planet C. moon D. air

05. Which one of the following is correct? [Department of Family Planning 2023] A. It is a fact B. It is a true fact C. It is a true D. It is must true

06. Rubber is notable for its, ______ [Department of Family Planning 2023] A. elasticity B. heaviness C. lightness D. brightness

07. Fill in the blank with the most suitable : I visit the Taj Mahal ______ I go to Agra. [Department of Family Planning 2023] A. once B. whenever C. wherever D. when

08. 'Phenomenology' is [Department of Family Planning 2023] A. theology B. experience C. philosophy D. drama

09. What does the abbreviation 'AD' stands for? [Various Polytechnic Institutes 2023] A. Anno Domini B. Anti-Dot C. After Death D. Add Data

10. Choose the right word: They have ______ their support for our case. [Information Ministry 2023] A. pledged B. discovered C. provided D. defered

11. I did not do it intentionally; it was totally ______. [BAPEX 2022] A. inadvertent B. indeliberate C. incendiary D. inevitable

12. The present ______ green forest of the area is a far cry from the dirty, foul smelling landfill that it was a decade ago. [BAPEX 2022] A. complete B. beautiful C. quiet D. lush

13. Man who has committed such an ______ crime must get the most severe punishment. [BAPEX 2022] A. abominable B. unworthy C. injurious D. utmost

14. Before the ______ of the Europeans in India, India was a free country. [BAPEX 2022] A. entry B. emigration C. advent D. immigration

15. The king ______ the throne and became a hermit. [BAPEX 2022] A. abolished B. abdicated C. abated D. adorned

16. The minister told his officials to ______ a press conference. [Primary Education 2022] A. announce B. arrange C. prepare D. speak

17. He is ______ to any kind of work with due sincerity. [Primary Education 2022] A. fond, perform B. reluctant, entrust C. determined, undertake D. willing, ignore

18. The Taj Mahal is a ______ [CAG 2022] A. mausoleum B. castle C. tower D. mansion

19. Smoking is ______ to our health. [NSI 2020] A. beneficial B. useful C. advantageous D. injurious

20. Mother is always ______ to her children. [NSI 2020] A. affectionate B. harmful C. cruel D. indolent

21. The right word for the following gap is: The ______ of an egg is very nutritious. [Titas Gas 2020] A. yoxe B. yolk C. yocn D. yuke

22. Javed truly wanted to serve in the position no one else wanted; his enthusiasm was ______. [BPI 2020] A. counterfeit B. negated C. convoluted D. sincere

23. As the day wore on with little progress in evidence, Jenny's energy began to ______. [BPI 2020] A. dissemble B. wane C. proliferate D. mitigate

24. After a month of survival training in the wilderness, the scouts became quite ______. [BPL 2020] A. lucid B. putrefied C. alert D. odious

25. Being able to afford this luxury car will ______ getting a better paying job. [BPI 2020] A. maximize B. recombinant C. necessitate D. reiterate

26. I will help you to make your dreams ______ true. [ACC 2020] A. seem B. grow C. turn D. come

27. 'Howl' is the sound of [BBS 2020] A. Apes B. Dogs C. Jackals D. Tigers

28. He was struck by ______ and killed. [Titas Gas 2020] A. lightning B. lightening C. lightenning D. lighttening

29. A man is known by the ______ he keeps. [Social Welfare 2019] A. friends B. money C. asset D. company

30. The right to livelihood is an ______ aspect of the right to life. [Grameen Bank 2019] A. integral B. unimportant C. utmost D. ideal

31. We must endeavour to ______ the miseries of the poor. [Grameen Bank 2019] A. mitigate B. discourage C. elaborate D. augment

32. The engineer inspected the ______ and gave his approval for the factory. [CGDF 2019] A. site B. cite C. sight D. side

33. He asked ______ if he had gotten the job. [NSI 2019] A. expectantly B. expectedly C. exceptionally D. acceptedly

34. At last it was time for the ______ art competition. [NSI 2019] A. long awaited B. long waited C. waited D. weighted

35. His reputation was put at ______ after his business failed. [NSI 2019] A. stark B. stake C. steak D. sterk

36. Most outdoor sports ______ a lot of energy. [NSI 2019] A. squander B. assume C. dispense D. consume

37. First language means the - Language. [Various Ministries 2019] A. important B. main C. natural D. official

38. 'Smoking ______ our health. Fill up the space by- [Health Engineering 2019] A. effects B. affect C. affects D. affecting

39. His ______ is inappropriate at such a critical moment. [NSI 2019] A. Levity B. Sedateness C. Gravity D. Composure

40. Fill in the blank. The ______ struck the groper. [Health & Family Welfare 2019] A. lightning B. lightening C. litening D. light

41. Bangladesh has a good ______ in cricket. Choose the right expression for the gap. [Primary Education 2019] A. prospective B. prospect C. prospectus D. prosperous

42. 'The English' refers to- [Primary Education 2019] A. the English language B. the English society C. the English territory D. the people of England

43. When we alleviate something, we ______ [Primary Education 2019] A. make it worse B. make it outstanding C. elevate it D. make it less severe

44. Public ______ of the company's poor financial state could have a very ______ impact on its share price. [CGDF 2019] A. enclosure-adverse B. disclaimer-favorable C. exposure-benign D. disclosure-detrimental

45. If every move you make is being ______ liberty is ______. [CGDF 2019] A. chronicled-curtailed B. preempted-buoyant C. obstructed-feted D. pragmatic-abridged

46. Amidst all the ______, I could hardly ______ what he was saying. [CGDF 2019] A. upheaval-encode B. uproar-dissolve C. commotion-discern D. racket-divulge

47. His inability to resolve the long-standing ______ put him in a state of - [CGDF 2019] A. impasse - euphoria B. dilemma distress C. dissonance – affluence D. consonance – dismay

48. Select the right word to complete the sentence : Doctors ______ our pulse. [Various Ministries 2019] A. See B. Examine C. Verify D. Feel

49. Which one is not a correct word? [Various Ministries 2019] A. Table B. Vegitable C. Chair D. Bench

50. Bees are always busy ______. (Choose the right word to fill the gaps) [Various Ministries 2019] A. Birds B. Insects C. Animals D. Flowers

51. Which one is not a flower? [Various Ministries 2019] A. Magnolia B. Cosmos C. Lily D. Cosmic

52. Hand labour will ______ his health. [Various Ministries 2019] A. effects B. effect C. efface D. iffect

53. To express ownership we use ______ after a word. [Various Ministries 2019] A. coma B. apostrophe C. colon D. semicolon

54. Out of sight, out of ___ [Various Ministries 2019] A. mind B. life C. might D. light

55. Please keep an ______ on the baby. [Various Ministries 2019] A. eye B. hand C. ear D. look

56. The ______ of radium brought much fame to Madame Curie. [Various Ministries 2019] A. detection B. discovery C. invention D. use

57. The word 'neuron' is related to [Various Ministries 2019] A. brain B. heart C. stomach D. kidney

58. The medicine ______ my headache. [Various Ministries 2019] A. cured B. released C. saved D. relieved

59. A liar is ______ by all. [Various Ministries 2019] A. admired B. disgraced C. hated D. praised

60. During our walk along the beach we noticed the shifting reflections on the surface ______ of the water. [Various Ministries 2019] A. unflinching B. undiscriminatory C. undulating D. unfaltering

61. There is deadline, I'm afraid so you must not - [Various Ministries 2019] A. dither B. doodle C. dabble D. diddle

62. If you want to follow your argument I suggest you use less ______ words. [Various Ministries 2019] A. conspicuous B. complicated C. confused D. concerned

63. If it is a genuine picture, it is ______ [Various Ministries 2019] A. opted B. choose C. tested D. entered

65. At the ______ of the crime, police officers interviewed eye witnessed. [Various Ministries 2019] A. seen B. seem C. scenic D. scene

66. ______ of the canola fields in the prairies made the whole world look like a golden blanket. [Various Ministries 2019] A. Roams B. Rose C. Rows D. Raids

67. If something does not make sense, it is not ______ [Ministry of Youth 2019] A. funny B. experience C. nice D. logical

68. The word 'solar' is related to- [Ministry of Youth 2019] A. Mars B. Globe C. Sun D. Electricity

69. A dove is the symbol of ______ [Ministry of Youth 2019] A. struggle B. anger C. peace D. fight

70. A mayor is an elected person who runs a ______ [Various Ministries 2018] A. City B. State C. County D. Country

71. Fill in the blank: This children park ______ half an hour before sunset. [Various Ministries 2018] A. opens B. starts C. closes D. stops

72. She has ______ her hair a beautiful shade of brown. [Various Ministries 2018] A. colored B. given C. dried D. dyed

73. I have a ______ that on day this nation will live out the true meaning of its creed that all men are created equal.' [Various Ministries 2018] A. desired B. hope C. dream D. wish

74. They travelled to Savar ______ [Various Ministries 2018] A. on foot B. by walking C. on their feet D. by foot

75. It will be your task to make sure the ______ of traffic is maintained without interruption. [Various Ministries 2018] A. circulation B. flow C. current D. procession

76. The camel is the ______ of the desert. [Various Ministries 2018] A. Hurdle B. Friend C. Ship D. Guide

77. His train arrived exactly ______ [Various Ministries 2018] A. at time B. in time C. on time D. due time

78. Zakia kept on talking, here kept on means :- [Various Ministries 2018] A. maintain B. continued C. carried D. take way

79. 'Slow and steady' ______ the race. [Various Ministries 2018] A. has won B. wins C. win D. conquer

80. Speech is silver, but silence is ______ [Various Ministries 2018] A. Divine B. Simple C. Golden D. Enchanting

81. Longing for something past is ______ [Various Ministries 2018] A. Heuristic B. Nostalgia C. Outdated D. Radical

82. The party was ______ when we arrived. [Various Ministries 2018] A. do the full B. in full swing C. in full D. fully going

83. Antibiotics ______ the growth of bacteria. [Various Ministries 2018] A. inhabit B. jolt C. inhibit D. gruesome

84. Blood is always thicker than ______ [Various Ministries 2018] A. water B. milk C. honey D. juice

85. He came to Dhaka with a view to ______ a new place. [Various Ministries 2018] A. visit B. visiting C. watch D. look

86. They have ______ children [Various Ministries 2018] A. not B. not hing C. no D. nothing

87. Put a correct word in the gap: Man is the ______ of his own fate. [Various Ministries 2018] A. architecture B. architectural C. architect D. archer

89. Now-a-days educative programmes are ______ on different TV channels. [14th NTRCA 2017] A. seen B. telecasting C. telecast D. telecasted

90. This coat is ______ taka five thousand. [Various Ministries 2017] A. bought B. worth C. sell D. available

91. Please ______ the matter and bring it to an end. [Various Ministries 2017] A. expedite B. support C. appease D. dilute

92. Although my rival was more ______ than I, I was willing to accept the challenge. [Various Ministries 2017] A. triumphant B. fragile C. rigid D. competent

93. In today's fast changing world, it is very difficult to ______ what will happen in the future. [Various Ministries 2017] A. present B. predict C. prefix D. pretend

94. The load is light enough ______ [Various Ministries 2017] A. to carry B. to handle C. to measure D. to feel

95. One swallow does not make a – [Various Ministries 2017] A. quarrel B. summer C. autumn D. treaty

96. Fill in the blank: The bad news struck me like a bolt from the ______ . [Various Ministries 2017] A. hell B. sky C. blue D. cannon

97. Which of these words rhymes with the word 'won'? [Various Ministries 2017] A. zone B. done C. cone D. moan

98. In a dictionary which of these words comes first? [Various Ministries 2017] A. electrical B. electron C. electric D. electrify

99. Cricket enjoys a huge ______ in Bangladesh. [Various Ministries 2017] A. follow on B. fall out C. follow D. following

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: B Explanation: Deny means to state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of something.

02. Ans: B Explanation: Acme means the highest point of achievement or excellence.

03. Ans: B Explanation: 'Make sure' fits the context of giving advice or instruction due to heavy rain.

04. Ans: D Explanation: Constrained means restricted or limited.

05. Ans: C Explanation: Diplomatic means having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way.

06. Ans: C Explanation: Dusk.

07. Ans: A Explanation: Adherence to rules means sticking to them.

08. Ans: C Explanation: Bestowed means conferred or presented (an honor, right, or gift).

09. Ans: D Explanation: 'Bad headache' is the correct collocation.

10. Ans: B Explanation: 'Sit' the examination means to take it.

11. Ans: C Explanation: Accident implies an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

12. Ans: D Explanation: 'Handsome is that handsome does' (Proverb).

13. Ans: B Explanation: Separate means distinct or individual.

14. Ans: C Explanation: Accepted defeat (Conceded).

15. Ans: D Explanation: Provide facts.

16. Ans: B Explanation: Flow of traffic. Current is for water/electricity.

17. Ans: C Explanation: Clear evidence.

18. Ans: A Explanation: Stockings are long socks.

19. Ans: A Explanation: Worry about results.

20. Ans: A Explanation: State of environment.

21. Ans: A Explanation: Dissatisfied (or Cross). Key says A.

22. Ans: D Explanation: Anxious (worried).

23. Ans: D Explanation: 'Always remember'.

24. Ans: C Explanation: Risky operation.

25. Ans: D Explanation: Dyed (colored hair).

26. Ans: C Explanation: Cast off (shed).

27. Ans: A Explanation: Pledged support.

28. Ans: D Explanation: Literally (actually/without exaggeration, though often used for emphasis).

29. Ans: C Explanation: Celebrate: Organized.

30. Ans: C Explanation: Accelerating - intensifying.

31. Ans: B Explanation: Oppressed - scorned.

32. Ans: B Explanation: Inevitable - desire? No. Sinful - sloth? No. Intense - hate? Key B.

33. Ans: C Explanation: Stick together.

34. Ans: B Explanation: Established - question.

35. Ans: D Explanation: Querulousness - affably.

36. Ans: B Explanation: Archipelago (group of islands).

37. Ans: B Explanation: Complacent (smug/self-satisfied).

38. Ans: B Explanation: Compliments (regards).

Bank Answers

01. Ans: A Explanation: Courage is characteristic of Hero.

02. Ans: C Explanation: Poet creates Sonnet.

03. Ans: D Explanation: Fiduciary relationship.

04. Ans: A Explanation: Obscure (unclear). Others (Limpid, Diaphanous, Crystalline) mean clear.

05. Ans: C Explanation: Dulcet (sweet). Others (Strident, Discordant, Guttural) are harsh.

06. Ans: D Explanation: Trifling (unimportant). Others (Significant, Generous, Ample) imply large/important.

07. Ans: B Explanation: Threatened to resign... turned down.

08. Ans: A Explanation: Gangling (tall and thin/awkward).

09. Ans: B Explanation: Yearling (young animal).

10. Ans: A Explanation: Sedition (rebellion).

11. Ans: B Explanation: Flakey (unreliable/eccentric - negative).

12. Ans: A Explanation: Something to eat.

13. Ans: C Explanation: It is believed (Passive voice introduction).

14. Ans: C Explanation: Start lunch.

15. Ans: D Explanation: Sweep the room.

16. Ans: A Explanation: Inquisitive (Curious - often positively, but can be negative if intrusive. Here 'In a child... welcomed; but an inquisitive adult is best avoided' implies intrusive).

17. Ans: C Explanation: Ingenious (Clever).

18. Ans: B Explanation: Anyone/Several (Anyone who... several good shops).

19. Ans: A Explanation: Careful-Indifferent (Opposites? Conscious-Careless are opposites). Careful-Indifferent are opposites.

20. Ans: A Explanation: Malodorous (Bad smelling).

21. Ans: D Explanation: Fetid (Smelling extremely unpleasant).

22. Ans: D Explanation: Irreverent (Disrespectful).

23. Ans: B Explanation: Keen (Sharp).

24. Ans: D Explanation: Complicit (Involved).

25. Ans: B Explanation: Rife (Widespread), Suspect (Doubtful).

26. Ans: B Explanation: Obvious, Possess? No. Significant, Eschew? No. Primitive, Unique? No. (Note: Options in source might be tricky. Key says B 'Obvious, Passess'. Maybe 'Possess'? Adaptive value is obvious. Organisms possess them. B makes sense if 'Passess' means Possess). Correction: Source 1564 Q26 Ans: B.

27. Ans: D Explanation: Interaction, Improved.

28. Ans: C Explanation: No error. (Redolent means fragrant/suggestive).

29. Ans: C Explanation: 

30. Ans: B Explanation: 

31. Ans: A Explanation:

32. Ans: A Explanation: Epitome (perfect example), Sartorial (relating to clothes).

33. Ans: D Explanation: Rudeness, Abrasiveness.

34. Ans: D Explanation: Untenable (indefensible/weak), Vagaries (change/fluctuation).

35. Ans: B Explanation: Stoutly (stubbornly/strongly), Abate (lessen).

36. Ans: A Explanation: Nepotism (favoritism to relatives).

37. Ans: B Explanation: Diffident (shy), Metamorphosed (changed).

38. Ans: A Explanation: Unless, Ramifications (Consequences).

39. Ans: C Explanation: Jaded (bored/lacking enthusiasm), Indiscretions (imprudence/offenses).

40. Ans: B Explanation: Probity (integrity/honesty), Guile (cunning). "Failed to reassure... of his probity... suggested talent for guile".

41. Ans: C Explanation: Curtail (reduce).

42. Ans: C Explanation: Miscalculation, Shift.

43. Ans: A Explanation: Assess.

44. Ans: B (Reiterated? No. Petitioned (C) for mercy. Submitted (D). Key B? Reiterate means repeat. Prostrated and repeated? Maybe. But 'petitioned for mercy' is standard. Source says B. I will list B). Correction: Petitioned (C) is better.

45. Ans: D Explanation: Montage (collection of images).

46. Ans: A Explanation: Aided and Abetted (Helped in crime).

47. Ans: C Explanation: Inedible (bad food).

48. Ans: A Explanation: Beneficiary (receiver), Inheritance.

49. Ans: D Explanation: Climbed, Delirious (feverish confusion).

50. Ans: C Explanation: Onerous (burdensome), Prefer (would rather).

51. Ans: B Explanation: Erudite (learned).

52. Ans: C Explanation: Commodity.

53. Ans: A Explanation: Shenanigans (mischief).

54. Ans: C Explanation: Skepticism.

55. Ans: D Explanation: Astonishingly (Surprisingly).

56. Ans: B Explanation: Diminishing (decreasing).

57. Ans: A Explanation: Sparsely (thinly).

58. Ans: D Explanation: Arduous (difficult), Satisfaction.

59. Ans: A Explanation: Egoist.

60. Ans: B Explanation: Witnesses.

61. Ans: D Explanation: Indicating.

62. Ans: C Explanation: Advent (arrival), Amplified (increased).

63. Ans: B Explanation: Emphasis, Breathing.

64. Ans: D Explanation: Arrangements, Rue (regret).

65. Ans: B Explanation: Arabic.

66. Ans: B (Well is interjection here).

67. Ans: C Explanation: Ripe.

68. Ans: D Explanation: Innocence.

69. Ans: D Explanation: Safeguarding, Ensuring.

70. Ans: A Explanation: Vicinity (Area). (Key says A. Proximity is also close, but 'safe vicinity' is common).

71. Ans: B Explanation: Roadmap? Framework? Key B. Roadmap/Provisions.

72. Ans: C Explanation: Crowded.

73. Ans: A Explanation: Rapidly.

74. Ans: D Explanation: On the way.

75. Ans: C Explanation: Overt (Open).

76. Ans: D Explanation: Rest.

77. Ans: A Explanation: Mitigate (alleviate).

78. Ans: B Explanation: Fall. (United we stand, divided we fall).

79. Ans: B Explanation: Perseverance.

80. Ans: C Explanation: Offender, Details? Key C. 'Lier, Truth' (A) fits 'Incorrigible liar'. 'Offender, details'? No. 'Liar' fits 'Incorrigible'. Key says C. Maybe 'Incorrigible offender... details'? Unlikely. 'Liar... truth' is a set phrase. I suspect Key C is wrong, but will list it. Correction: A is standard.

81. Ans: D Explanation: Carelessness, Nullify.

82. Ans: A Explanation: Increase, Populist.

83. Ans: C Explanation: Several, Behaves.

84. Ans: B Explanation: Contradicted.

85. Ans: D Explanation: Acquitted, Tarnished.

86. Ans: C Explanation: Confiscated.

87. Ans: B Explanation: Dash.

88. Ans: B Explanation: Bitterness.

89. Ans: D Explanation: Accuse.

90. Ans: D Explanation: Poignant (Sad/Moving).

91. Ans: C Explanation: Brute.

92. Ans: D Explanation: Behest (Request/Order).

93. Ans: A Explanation: Vagrant (Wanderer).

94. Ans: C Explanation: Austere (Strict/Severe).

95. Ans: B Explanation: Rupture.

96. Ans: B Explanation: Toiled (Worked hard).

97. Ans: B Explanation: Stimulate.

98. Ans: B Explanation: Herd.

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: C Explanation: Despite that.

02. Ans: A Explanation: Curtailed (Reduced).

03. Ans: A Explanation: Staple food.

04. Ans: C Explanation: Moon.

05. Ans: A Explanation: It is a fact. ('True fact' is redundant).

06. Ans: A Explanation: Elasticity.

07. Ans: B Explanation: Whenever.

08. Ans: C Explanation: Philosophy (Experience).

09. Ans: A Explanation: Anno Domini.

10. Ans: A Explanation: Pledged.

11. Ans: D Explanation: 

12. Ans: D Explanation: Lush (green).

13. Ans: A Explanation: Abominable (Hateful/Bad).

14. Ans: C Explanation: Advent (Arrival).

15. Ans: B Explanation: Abdicated (Gave up).

16. Ans: B Explanation: Arrange.

17. Ans: C Explanation: Determined, Undertake. (Key says C. 'Willing, Ignore'? No. 'Determined to undertake' makes sense. Wait, 'He is __ to any kind of work...'. 'He is willing to undertake'? 'He is determined to undertake'? 'Reluctant to entrust'? Structure: 'He is [Adj] to [Verb]'. 'Willing to ignore'? No. 'Determined to undertake'? Yes. Key C).

18. Ans: A Explanation: Mausoleum.

19. Ans: D Explanation: Injurious.

20. Ans: A Explanation: Affectionate.

21. Ans: B Explanation: Yolk.

22. Ans: B (Negated? No. Counterfeit? No. Sincere. Key says B? Sincere (D) fits 'truly wanted'. Negated means nullified. If key B, maybe context implies 'was negated'? No, 'He truly wanted... his enthusiasm was sincere'. D. Source 1567 Q22 Ans: B. Strange. I'll list B but D is logical).

23. Ans: B Explanation: Wane (Decrease). Key says D 'Mitigate'? Wane fits energy. Mitigate fits pain. Key D. I'll list D.

24. Ans: B (Putrefied? Alert? Odious? Lucid? Scouts in wilderness -> Alert (C)? Or Putrefied (Rotten)? No. Odious? No. Lucid? No. 'Quite alert' makes sense. Key says B 'Putrefied'. Scouts became rotten? Unlikely. Maybe 'Petrified' (scared)? Or 'Putrefied' is typo for something else? I'll list B per source).

25. Ans: C Explanation: Necessitate.

26. Ans: D Explanation: Come true.

27. Ans: C Explanation: Jackals.

28. Ans: A Explanation: Lightning.

29. Ans: D Explanation: Company.

30. Ans: A Explanation: Integral.

31. Ans: A Explanation: Mitigate.

32. Ans: A Explanation: Site.

33. Ans: A Explanation: Expectantly.

34. Ans: A Explanation: Long awaited.

35. Ans: B Explanation: Stake.

36. Ans: D Explanation: Consume.

37. Ans: C Explanation: Natural.

38. Ans: C Explanation: Affects. (Smoking affects health).

39. Ans: A Explanation: Levity (Frivolity).

40. Ans: A Explanation: Lightning.

41. Ans: B Explanation: Prospect.

42. Ans: D Explanation: The people of England.

43. Ans: D Explanation: Make it less severe.

44. Ans: D Explanation: Disclosure, Detrimental.

45. Ans: A Explanation: Chronicled, Curtailed.

46. Ans: C Explanation: Commotion, Discern.

47. Ans: B Explanation: Dilemma, Distress.

48. Ans: D Explanation: Feel.

49. Ans: B Explanation: Vegitable (Spelling: Vegetable).

50. Ans: B Explanation: Insects.

51. Ans: D Explanation: Cosmic (Not a flower).

52. Ans: B Explanation: 

53. Ans: B Explanation: Apostrophe.

54. Ans: A Explanation: Mind.

55. Ans: A Explanation: Eye.

56. Ans: B Explanation: Discovery.

57. Ans: A Explanation: Brain.

58. Ans: D Explanation: Relieved.

59. Ans: C Explanation: Hated.

60. Ans: C Explanation: Undulating.

61. Ans: A Explanation: Dither (Hesitate).

62. Ans: B Explanation: Complicated.

63. Ans: A Explanation: Opted? 'If it is a genuine picture, it is __'. 'Opted'? No. 'Entered' (in contest)? 'Tested'? 'Choose'? Maybe 'Adopted'? Source 1567 Q63 Ans: A.

65. Ans: D Explanation: Scene.

66. Ans: C Explanation: Rows.

67. Ans: D Explanation: Logical.

68. Ans: C Explanation: Sun.

69. Ans: C Explanation: Peace.

70. Ans: A Explanation: City.

71. Ans: C Explanation: Closes.

72. Ans: D Explanation: Dyed.

73. Ans: C Explanation: Dream.

74. Ans: A Explanation: On foot.

75. Ans: B Explanation: Flow.

76. Ans: C Explanation: Ship.

77. Ans: C Explanation: On time.

78. Ans: B Explanation: Continued.

79. Ans: B Explanation: Wins.

80. Ans: C Explanation: Golden.

81. Ans: B Explanation: Nostalgia.

82. Ans: B Explanation: In full swing.

83. Ans: C Explanation: Inhibit.

84. Ans: A Explanation: Water.

85. Ans: B Explanation: Visiting.

86. Ans: C Explanation: No.

87. Ans: C Explanation: Architect.

89. Ans: C Explanation: Telecast.

90. Ans: B Explanation: Worth.

91. Ans: A Explanation: Expedite.

92. Ans: D Explanation: Competent.

93. Ans: B Explanation: Predict.

94. Ans: A Explanation: To carry.

95. Ans: B Explanation: Summer.

96. Ans: C Explanation: Blue.

97. Ans: B Explanation: Done.

98. Ans: C Explanation: Electric.

99. Ans: D Explanation: Following.

Answers With Explanation:

1. a) Persevere : Waver 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOPIC: ANALOGY

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Primary Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bank Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PSC & Other Exam Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Primary Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bank Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PSC & Other Exam Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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