One Word Substitution - Substitution Exercise - 5 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

1. Something that lasts only for a while [সমবায় অধিদপ্তর-১২]

A. Perpetual

B. Vivid

C. Venal

D. Transient

Ans: D

2. Someone who enjoys or is good at talking with people [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর-১১]

A. Commentator

B. Loudmouth

C. Orator

D. Conversationalist

Ans: D

3. Someone who attempts to be united with God through prayer [সহকারী পরিচালক, জাতীয় নিরাপত্তা গোয়েন্দা সংস্থা-১১]

A. Pious

B. Saint

C. Honourary

D. Mystic

Ans: D

4. Anything written in a letter after it is signed [United Commercial Bank-10]

A. Posterity

B. Post diction

C. Postscript

D. Corrigendum

Ans: C

5. A person who believes that pleasure is the chief good [United Commercial Bank-10]

A. Stoic

B. Hedonist

C. Epicure

D. Sensual

Ans: B

6. The tailoring of globally produced products to make them suitable to local tastes and needs [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১১]

A. Globalization

B. Glocalization

C. Localization

D. Commoditization

Ans: B

7. Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted [United Commercial Bank-10]

A. Unbelief

B. Superstition

C. Heresy

D. Nonconformity

Ans: C

8. Medicine which lessens pain

A. Balm

B. Panacea

C. Anodyne

D. Antibiotic

Ans: C

9. Longing for something past [সহকারী জজ নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-১২]

A. Heuristic

B. Nostalgia

C. Outdated

D. Radical

Ans: B

10. An inclination to do kind or charitable acts [National Bank-10]

A. Deference

B. Besmirch

C. Honorary

D. Benevolence

Ans: D

11. Very confident in behaviour, or intended to be noticed, especially by being brightly coloured [IFIC Bank-10]

A. Flamboyant

B. Charlatan

C. Exhibitionist

D. Novice

Ans: A

12. Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others

A. Sadism

B. Malevolence

C. Bigotry

D. Masochism

Ans: A

13. Something that is perceptible by touch [Exim Bank-11, IFIC Bank-12]

A. Contagious

B. Tenacious

C. Tangible

D. Contingent

Ans: C

14. The part of the government which is concerned with making of rules [IFIC Bank-12]

A. Court

B. Legislature

C. Tribunal

D. Bar

Ans: B

15. The policy of extending a country's empire and influence [IFIC Bank-12]

A. Communism

B. Capitalism

C. Imperialism

D. Internationalism

Ans: C

16. Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire [বেসরকারি শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১০]

A. Alluring

B. Elusiveness

C. Tenacity

D. Knotty

Ans: A

17. Money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage [বেসরকারি শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১০]

A. Ornament

B. Honorary

C. Adornment

D. Dowry

Ans: D

18. An act of mass destruction and loss of life [বিএডিসি উপসহকারী পরিচালক-১০]

A. Oregeon

B. Cannibal

C. Holocaust

D. Homicide

Ans: C

19. The right and power to apply the law [বেসরকারি শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১০]

A. Nugatory

B. Jurisdiction

C. Lawrence

D. Judiciary

Ans: B

20. A commonplace remark (গতানুগতিক মন্তব্য) [উপজেলা/থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-১২]

A. Dialogue

B. Platitude

C. Epigram

D. Statement

Ans: B

21. A person who is always dissatisfied [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৮, পরিকল্পনা মন্ত্রণালয়-০৬]

A. Heretic

B. Felon

C. Malcontent

D. Surrogate

Ans: C

22. One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige [উপজেলা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৮]

A. Aristocrat

B. Affluent

C. Maverick

D. Parvenu

Ans: D

23. To do away with a rule [Social Islami Bank-10]

A. Cancel

B. Obliterate

C. Repeal

D. Abrogate

Ans: D

24. A name adopted by an author in his writings [IFIC Bank-12]

A. Pseudonym

B. Nickname

C. Title

D. Nomenclature

Ans: A

25. One who conceals his identity as a writer under an assumed pen-name.

A. pompous

B. plagiarist

C. pseudonym

D. philistine

Ans: C

26. A person with the same name as another [সহকারী জজ-১০, বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-০৯]

A. Nickname

B. Namesake

C. Anonymous

D. Pseudonym

Ans: B

27. To break off proceedings of a meeting for a time [ভোটার তালিকা প্রণয়ন প্রকল্প-০৮]

A. Convene

B. Terminate

C. Adjourn

D. Procrastinate

Ans: C

28. One who is neither intelligent nor dull [Social Islami Bank-10, PSTU (BSc) 12-13]

A. Tolerable

B. Commoner

C. Mediocre

D. Diligent

Ans: C

29. An imaginary state of society is called- [Social Islami Bank-11]

A. Socialism

B. Communism

C. Utopia

D. Europia

Ans: C

30. A person claiming to be superior in culture and intellect to others. [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন (সহকারী প্রকৌশলী)-০৮]

A. highbrow

B. elite

C. aristocrat

D. intellectual

Ans: A

31. Having superior intellectual interests and taste [Exim Bank-11, Trust Bank-12]

A. Elite

B. Highbrow

C. Sophisticated

D. Fastidious

Ans: B

32. A thing kept in the memory of a person [One Bank-12]

A. memento

B. epitaph

C. elegy

D. gift

E. emblem

Ans: A

33. A place where everything is perfect [One Bank-12, বস্ত্র ও পাট মন্ত্রণালয়-২০]

A. Heaven

B. Platoon

C. Cosmos

D. Utopia

E. Utilitarian

Ans: D

34. A person with a long experience of any occupation. [Pubali Bank-14]

A. veteran

B. genius

C. seasoned

D. ambidextrous

Ans: A

35. One who plays a game for pleasure and not professionally [সমবায় অধিদপ্তর-১২]

A. Veteran

B. Player

C. Connoisseur

D. Amateur

Ans: D

36. One who is not easily pleased by anything [ডাক অধিদপ্তর-১১]

A. Maiden

B. Mediaeval

C. Precarious

D. Fastidious

Ans: D

37. The branch of science which deals with the problems of the old [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়-১২]

A. Oncology

B. Geriatrics

C. Obstetrics

D. Endocrinology

Ans: B

38. Explicit undertaking to do something. [বেসরকারি প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১১]

A. Agreement

B. Decision

C. Settlement

D. Promise

Ans: D

39. The act of spying

A. Espionage

B. Intelligent

C. Investigation

D. All of these

Ans: A

40. One who travels from place to place [উপজেলা শিক্ষা অফিসার-০৮, BSMRSTU (G) 18-19]

A. Itinerant

B. Mendicant

C. Journeyman

D. Tramp

Ans: A

41. Large scale departure of people [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়-১১]

A. Emigration

B. Migration

C. Immigration

D. Exodus

Ans: D

42. A government by the nobles (অভিজাত শ্রেণীর দ্বারা পরিচালিত শাসনব্যবস্থা) [ভোটার তালিকা প্রণয়ন প্রকল্প-০৮]

A. Democracy

B. Bureaucracy

C. Autocracy

D. Aristocracy

Ans: D

43. Something given or done as an expression of esteem [IFIC Bank-13]

A. Stampede

B. Tribute

C. Verbatim

D. Lullaby

Ans: B

44. The deliberate destruction of the natural environment is - [CU (D) 10-11]

A. herbicide

B. pesticide

C. insecticide

D. ecocide

Ans: D

45. The power of reading the thoughts of others [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক অফিসার-০৯]

A. Psychopathy

B. Psychology

C. Telepathy

D. Telecommunication

Ans: C

46. A person who hates the company of others is -- [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১০]

A. unknown

B. gregarious

C. antisocial

D. unsociable

Ans: D

47. Tending to move away from the center or axis: [RU (H) 13-14]

A. Centrifugal

B. Centripetal

C. Axiomatic

D. Awry

Ans: A

48. A 'Mild-mannered' person is a person who is - [RU (A-unit) 13-14]

A. nervous

B. temperate

C. immoderate

D. unfriendly

Ans: B

49. One who is assertive is - [JU (C2) 13-14, IU (C) 15-16]

A. unwavering

B. forceful

C. violent

D. caring

Ans: A

50. The planting and care of woody plants, especially trees, is known as - [DU (A) 13-14]

A. arboriculture

B. husbandry

C. pisciculture

D. aquaculture

Ans: A

1. The words fish, feed and pond all have something to do with - [CU (D) 12-13]

A. Poultry farming

B. Horticulture

C. Aquaculture

D. Sericulture

E. Pisciculture

Answer: E

2. The study or activity of growing garden plants= [পিএসসির সিনিয়র স্টাফ নার্স-১৬]

A. Agriculture

B. Apiculture

C. Horticulture

D. Viniculture

Answer: C

(Note: Horticulture: উদ্যান-বিদ্যা, ফল ফুল-সবজির চাষ)

3. Investment is always for good returns. Here 'returns' means- [BU (C) 13-14]

A. returning a purchased article

B. getting money as profit

C. enjoying good will

D. economic system

Answer: B

(Note: Returns refer to profit or gain)

4. A cliche is - [BU (D) 13-14, CU (D) 18-19]

A. a novel expression

B. an exception to the rule

C. a universal truth

D. an overused expression

Answer: D

(Note: A cliche is a phrase or opinion that is overused)

5. The word 'Blue-book' means - [CU (E) 13-14, BRUR (E) 16-17, RU (H2) 17-18]

A. Literary work

B. Government Publication

C. Records of Court

D. Copy of Judgement

Answer: B

6. A person who does not want to see the realities of life and tries to escape

A. escapist

B. hovel

C. plunderer

D. scavenger

Answer: A

7. A process involving too much official formality [CU (A1) 14-15]

A. Nepotism

B. Diplomacy

C. Red-tapism

D. Bureaucracy

Answer: C

(Note: Red-tapism: লাল ফিতার দৌরাত্ম্য বা আমলাতান্ত্রিক দীর্ঘসূত্রিতা)

8. A person who performs the art of making statues using clay [Dhaka Bank-11, Trust Bank-12, RU (B-Law) 14-15]

A. Mediator

B. Arbitrator

C. Sculptor

D. Miniature

Answer: C

9. A statement based on supposition is said to be -- [RU (B-Law) 14-15]

A. erroneous

B. hypothetical

C. ambiguous

D. distorted

Answer: B

(Note: Hypothetical: আনুমানিক, কাল্পনিক)

10. A man who is averse to change and progress is said to be - [RU (B-Law) 14-15, 17-18]

A. liberal

B. democratic

C. conservative

D. radical

Answer: C

11. The term "deja vu" is associated with - [BRUR (E) 14-15]

A. amnesia

B. recollection

C. prediction

D. day dreaming

Answer: B

12. The feeling of having seen or experienced something before is called -. [DU (B-EE) 14-15]

A. deja vu

B. surreal

C. bon voyage

D. hallucination

Answer: A

13. Easy to shape in desired form. [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়-১৫]

A. malleable

B. stiff

C. rigid

D. brittle

Answer: A

(Note: Malleable: নমনীয়/পেটালে বাড়ে এমন)

14. Disease that spreads by means of germs carried in the atmosphere. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৪]

A. hygienic

B. limited

C. harmless

D. infectious

Answer: D

15. Giving undue favour to one's own kith and kin [Exim Bank-11, স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়-১৩]

A. Nepotism

B. Favouritism

C. Worldliness

D. Corruption

Answer: A

(Note: Nepotism: স্বজনপ্রীতি)

16. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence = [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়-১৪]

A. Formalism

B. Statesmanship

C. Hierarchy

D. Protocol

Answer: D

17. One looking only to the dark side of things = [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন-১৪]

A. Optimist

B. Pessimist

C. Theist

D. Atheist

Answer: B

18. An unexpected piece of good fortune. [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক AD-14, BRUR (D) 17-18]

A. turnstile

B. windfall

C. philanthropy

D. benevolence

Answer: B

(Note: Windfall: অপ্রত্যাশিত সৌভাগ্য বা লাভ)

19. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৪]

A. Stall

B. Store

C. Boutique

D. Booth

E. Superstore

Answer: C

20. Habitually silent or talk less (স্বল্পভাষী বা যে কম কথা বলে) [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৪]

A. Taciturn

B. Servile

C. Unequivocal

D. Synoptic

E. Quiet

Answer: A

21. A radiologist is most often employed in: [DU (D) 14-15]

A. power plants

B. workshops

C. finances

D. hospitals

Answer: D

22. Something bought cheaply or for less than the usual price is called --- [CU (C) 07-08]

A. a bargain

B. an inheritance

C. a reward

D. a refund

E. an interest

Answer: A

23. An area or individual that is not well-known is: [RU (A-unit) 14-15]

A. unknown

B. common

C. obvious

D. obscure

Answer: D

(Note: Obscure: অখ্যাত বা স্বল্প পরিচিত)

24. The ability to use language appropriately in different circumstances is called - [SUST (A1) 14-15]

A. communicative capability

B. communicative competence

C. communicative skill

D. linguistic skill

Answer: B

25. Be the embodiment or perfect example of. [Jamuna Bank-14]

A. Idol

B. Characterise

C. Personify

D. Signify

E. Exemplary

Answer: C

26. The closest meaning of 'zoonotic transmission' is - [JnU (A) 14-15]

A. coming from a monkey

B. coming from human being

C. coming from blood

D. coming from an animal

Answer: D

27. He decorated the cake with edible flower. Here 'edible' means - [BU (D) 14-15]

A. A type of flower that can be eaten

B. A type of flower that is not meant to be eaten

C. A type of flower that is only drawn on the cake

D. A type of flower that has a beautiful scent

Answer: A

28. To doctor an animal means- [42nd BCS]

A. To treat it

B. To sterilize it

C. To poison it

D. To cure it

Answer: B

(Note: Here, 'to doctor' means to sterilize/neutering)

29. What is the meaning of 'musk'? [42nd BCS]

A. A form of drama

B. face cover

C. a substance used in making perfume

D. a disguise

Answer: C

30. A man whose wife has died is called a - [40th BCS]

A. widow

B. widower

C. spinster

D. bachelor

Answer: B

31. An extra message added at the end of a letter after it is signed is called- [40th BCS]

A. corrigendum

B. postscript

C. NB

D. RSVP

Answer: B

32. Some one who is capricious is - [40th BCS]

A. easily irritated

B. wise and willing to cooperate

C. exceedingly conceited and arrogant

D. known for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour

Answer: D

33. 'Theocracy' is the rule of- [ইসলামী ব্যাংক শিক্ষানবিশ অফিসার-০৭]

A. Military

B. Nobility

C. Aristocrats

D. Church

Answer: D

34. 'Howl' is the sound of- [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-২০]

A. Apes

B. Dogs

C. Jackals

D. Tigers

Answer: C

35. 'A person habitually silent or talking little' is called: [বেসরকারি ব্যবস্থাপনায় পরিচালিত তফসিলি ব্যাংকসমূহ (অফিসার)-২০]

A. Taciturn

B. Servile

C. Unequivocal

D. Synoptic

Answer: A

36. The word 'illiterate' means a person who does not know how to - [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-২০]

A. read or write

B. read

C. write

D. speak

Answer: A

37. The word 'Omnipotent' refers to one who - [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০১]

A. knows everything

B. has total power

C. is present everywhere

D. eats all types of food

Answer: B

38. The treatment of skin disease is known as [SONALI BANK LTD-২০]

A. Darrnitology

B. Dermitology

C. Dermatology

D. Dormitology

Answer: C

39. The word 'urbane' is related to: [সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় (সহকারী শিক্ষক)-১০]

A. city life

B. manners

C. village life

D. slum dwellers

Answer: B

(Note: Urbane means refined in manner/courteous)

40. Etymology is the branch of... [ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ ও তথ্য প্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয় (সহকারী প্রোগ্রামার)-২০]

A. Economics

B. linguistics

C. statistics

D. history

Answer: B

(Note: Etymology is the study of word origins)

41. A 'sceptic' is one who --- [বাংলাদেশ পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরো (পরিসংখ্যান তদন্তকারী)-২১]

A. is considered to be strange or unusual

B. always expects bad things to happen

C. believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest

D. has doubts about things that other people believe

Answer: D

42. 'A maiden journey' means [বাংলাদেশ নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিবালয়-২১]

A. a journey made by a young man

B. a journey made by a new ship

C. bridegroom

D. the first journey made by a ship

Answer: D

43. Having two possible meanings and not very clear is called [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড-২১]

A. amphibious

B. anonymous

C. confiscate

D. ambiguous

Answer: D

44. The science of teaching is called -- [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক অফিসার-০১]

A. Phonetics

B. Pedagogy

C. Ethics

D. Biology

Answer: B

45. The word 'adulteration' can be best explained as - [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন (সহকারী প্রকৌশলী)-২১]

A. to mix something intensely

B. to use unusual methods

C. to make impure by adding inferior ingredients

D. to mix poison

Answer: C

46. Stage of growth between boyhood and youth. [বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে সহকারী নিয়ন্ত্রক (হিসাব)-২০]

A. infancy

B. teenage

C. adolescence

D. old age

Answer: C

47. A way of making a group of people all think about something at the same time to solve a problem is known as: [বাংলাদেশ কেমিক্যাল ইন্ডাস্ট্রিজ কর্পোরেশন (সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক)-২১]

A. cooperation

B. instruction

C. collaborating

D. brainstorming

Answer: D

48. An organ of body cut off by surgery. [বাংলাদেশ কেমিক্যাল ইন্ডাস্ট্রিজ কর্পোরেশন (সহকারী প্রকৌশলী)-২১]

A. imitation

B. amputation

C. adaptation

D. impartial

Answer: B

49. Yearly celebration of a date or an event. [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-১৯]

A. anniversary

B. birthday

C. jubilee

D. centenary

Answer: A

Here are the 50 questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format starting from 1.

1. The branch of science that studies cells is called - [বেসামরিক বিমান ও পর্যটন মন্ত্রণালয় (অফিসার)-২১]

A. cytology

B. entomology

C. homoplasty

D. hormonology

Answer: A

2. 'Pay careful attention to something' is meant by the word: [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড-২১]

A. look

B. see

C. feel

D. heed

Answer: D

3. The act of doing deliberate damage to something is called:

A. sabotage

B. sabbath

C. saboteur

D. subpar

Answer: A

4. A tank in which fish are kept is called an- [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তর (সহকারী পরিচালক)-২১]

A. aquacade

B. aquarium

C. aquatint

D. aqua tone

Answer: B

5. Person who looks at the dark side of everything. [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর, ফার্মাসিস্ট-২১]

A. optimist

B. idealist

C. pessimist

D. Naturalism

Answer: C

6. A person who performs tricks with hands is called a- [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন (উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী)-২১]

A. conspirator

B. magician

C. conjurer

D. juggler

Answer: C

7. A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things.

A. trickster

B. imposter

C. magician

D. mountebank

Answer: A

8. The doctor who treats diseases of the brain is known as a/an- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯]

A. pathologist

B. cardiologist

C. nephrologist

D. neurologist

Answer: D

9. A person who writes and edits dictionaries is called a - [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৯]

A. Lithographer

B. Topographer

C. Lexicographer

D. Laryngographer

Answer: C

10. 'Deciduous' trees are trees that - [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক (ঢাকা বিভাগ)-১৯]

A. lose the leaves annually

B. are extremely big

C. have small leaves

D. have fleshy leaves

Answer: A

11. A girl who is going to be married is: [সমন্বিত ৭টি ব্যাংক ও আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠান (অফিসার)-১৮]

A. Wife

B. Bride

C. Bridegroom

D. Beloved

Answer: B

12. If you write about your father's life, you are writing: [RU A2 19-20]

A. a diary

B. a chronicle

C. a biography

D. an autobiography

Answer: C

13. The expression 'distinctive qualities' means those qualities of a person which - [DU C 19-20]

A. are the same as those of others

B. make him/her different from others

C. emphasise honesty in him/her

D. depend on his/her instincts

Answer: B

14. Who is a netizen? [RU A1 19-20]

A. one who uses the internet

B. a bad citizen

C. One who is not a citizen of a country

D. a citizen of Nottingham

Answer: A

15. A medicine or substance that controls the effects of a poison or disease is called a/an- [সমন্বিত ৮টি ব্যাংক ও আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠান (অফিসার)-১৯]

A. anaesthesia

B. panacea

C. placebo

D. antidote

Answer: D

16. 'Geriatrics' is the branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care of— [39th BCS]

A. newly-weds

B. newborn babies

C. old women

D. old people

Answer: D

17. When we want to mean a government by the richest class we use the term-. [39th BCS]

A. Aristocracy

B. Oligarchy

C. Plutocracy

D. Cryptocracy

Answer: C

18. The word 'culinary' is related to - [39th BCS]

A. printing

B. cooking

C. dress

D. musical instruments

Answer: B

19. Love for the whole world is called - [39th BCS]

A. philanthropy

B. misogyny

C. benevolence

D. misanthropy

Answer: A

20. A person who believes that laws and governments are not necessary is known as- [39th BCS]

A. a militant

B. an anarchist

C. a terrorist

D. an extremist

Answer: B

21. A person who always doubts is called a/an: [সহকারী পরিচালক (পরিসংখ্যান), বাংলাদেশ পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরো-২১]

A. anarchist

B. stoic

C. sceptic

D. pessimist

Answer: C

22. The word 'Paranoid' is connected with- [43rd BCS]

A. philosophy

B. psychology

C. anthropology

D. theology

Answer: B

23. A man who catches fish as a hobby is called a/an- [42nd BCS (বিশেষ)]

A. fisherman

B. angler

C. hunter

D. fishmonger

Answer: B

24. A disease that cannot be cured is called a/an- [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড-২১]

A. incurable disease

B. uncurable disease

C. incorrigible disease

D. discurable disease

Answer: A

25. 'Sedative' means - [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড (সহকারী পরিচালক)-২১]

A. to criticize

B. a drug used to calm a person or animal or to make them sleep

C. very energetic behaviour of people

D. in a frightening, violent and powerful way

Answer: B

26. One millionth of a second is called: [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড-২১]

A. nano-second

B. micro-second

C. mini-second

D. mili-second

Answer: B

27. Drawing or writing on a wall, etc., in a public place is called: [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯]

A. graffiti

B. painting

C. wall writing

D. chika mara

Answer: A

28. The doctor who treats kidney patients is called a/an- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯]

A. pathologists

B. neurologist

C. nephrologist

D. Cardiologist

Answer: C

29. One who treats cancer patients is called a/an- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯]

A. pathologist

B. neurologist

C. oncologist

D. neurologist

Answer: C

30. The scientific study of the treatment of tumors in the body is- [PSC নন-ক্যাডার-১৫]

A. oncology

B. cardiology

C. Neurology

D. Ophthalmology

Answer: A

31. A speech delivered without previous preparation is called- [28th BCS]

A. verbose

B. maiden

C. extempore

D. straightforward

Answer: C

32. The social environment in which people work or live is called: [PSC নন-ক্যাডার (বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়)-২১]

A. workplace

B. work setting

C. context

D. milieu

Answer: D

33. A person who thinks and talks too much about himself is called a/an- [জাতীয় নিরাপত্তা গোয়েন্দা সংস্থা (NSI)-এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১৯]

A. selfish

B. egocentric

C. egotism

D. egoist

Answer: D

34. 'A person in a family who lived a long time ago' is called : [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯]

A. Ancestor

B. Follower

C. Relative

D. Successor

Answer: A

35. A - makes no difference between man and man in spreading his love. [১৮তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন]

A. philanderer

B. philistine

C. philosopher

D. philanthropist

Answer: D

36. Substitute in one word : "The study and treatment of mental illness." [PSC নন-ক্যাডার-১৮]

A. Psychology

B. Psychosis

C. Psychiatry

D. Psycholinguistics

Answer: C

37. A lame duck organization is one which needs —. [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় (সিভিল স্টাফ অফিসার)-১৮]

A. authority

B. staff

C. power

D. support

Answer: D

38. The concluding part of a literary work is called. [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় প্রধান শিক্ষক (নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা)-১২]

A. Epigraph

B. Epitaph

C. Conclusion

D. Epilogue

Answer: D

39. People who believe anything told to them are called. [পেট্রোলিয়াম কর্পোরেশন (সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক)-১২]

A. Faithful

B. Credible

C. All-believing

D. Credulous

Answer: D

40. He is such a Samaritan. It means - [খাদ্য ও দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা মন্ত্রণালয় (রিসার্চ অফিসার)-১২]

A. He is very clever

B. He is a fool

C. He is a helpful person

D. He is a bad man

Answer: C

41. Longing for something past is-- [বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয় (অফিসার)-১১]

A. Heuristic

B. Nostalgia

C. Outdated

D. Radical

Answer: B

42. A person who knows several foreign languages well is called- [26th BCS]

A. spokesman

B. linguist

C. geologist

D. polyglot

Answer: B

(Note: Polyglot is more precise, but Linguist is the standard answer in this context).

43. A cock crews but a crow ---. [পল্লী উন্নয়ন ও সমবায় বিভাগ-১৯]

A. coos

B. caws

C. lows

D. bleats

Answer: B

44. A cardiologist is a doctor who treats-. [DU (D, unit) 18-19]

A. cancer

B. heart patients

C. leprosy

D. dengue fever

Answer: B

45. An ophthalmologist is a doctor of the -. [DU (D) 18-19]

A. bones

B. nerves

C. eyes

D. nose and throat

Answer: C

46. A bibliophile is a person who: [RU (A) 18-19]

A. love the Holy Bible

B. studies a lot

C. collects old books

D. loves or collects books

Answer: D

47. A hater of knowledge and learning is- [BSMRSTU D 18-19]

A. Bibliophile

B. Philologist

C. Misogynist

D. Misologist

Answer: D

48. Who is a misogynist? A man who- [RU (A1) 18-19]

A. hates women

B. hates children

C. is afraid of women

D. adores women

Answer: A

49. What you will call the people who are trying to settle in foreign countries by leaving their own? [RU (E2) 18-19]

A. immigrant

B. refugee

C. invader

D. colonist

Answer: A

50. The word 'apiculture' is related to: [RU (A) 18-19]

A. the culture of apple

B. the culture for fish

C. the culture of bees for honey

D. the culture of agriculture

Answer: C

1. The word 'ringleader' is connected with : [RU (A2) 18-19]

A. politics

B. sports

C. business

D. crime

Answer: D

(Note: Ringleader: দলপতি, usually related to crime or trouble)

2. What is the general term for psychological treatment? [কারা অধিদপ্তর (উপজেলা প্রশিক্ষক)-০৬]

A. Psychology

B. Psychopathy

C. Psychotherapy

D. Psychoanalysis

Answer: C

3. The— analyses handwriting to determine character, personality, or aptitudes. [ইসলামিক ফাউন্ডেশন (ইসলামিক মিশন)-০৩]

A. gerontologist

B. entomologist

C. anthropologist

D. graphologist

Answer: D

(Note: Graphologist: হস্তলিপি বিশারদ)

4. What is the word which means, 'a flash of light which is followed by a thunder'? [পরিকল্পনা বিভাগ-১৯]

A. thunderstorm

B. avalanche

C. lightning

D. lightish

Answer: C

5. The word 'Geriatric' means- [অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়-১৭]

A. Adults

B. Children

C. Old people

D. Women

Answer: C

6. 'Pedagogue' is related to- [NSTU (C) 16-17]

A. Politics

B. Marriage

C. Disease

D. Education

Answer: D

(Note: Pedagogue: শিক্ষক)

7. 'Infallible' is a person - [Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (BBA) 15-16]

A. Who cannot make a mistake

B. Who does not get tired

C. Who believes in paying debts

D. None of the above

Answer: A

(Note: Infallible: অভ্রান্ত/ভুল করে না এমন)

8. 'Audible' means [Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (B) 17-18]

A. can be heard

B. can be watched

C. can be discerned

D. can be felt

Answer: A

9. The term 'a profiteer' means: [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় (অফিসার)-১৭]

A. a person who is lucky enough to make easy profit.

B. a person who makes excessive profits by charging inflated rate.

C. a product or business that earns huge profit.

D. a person who is very sure of making profits.

Answer: B

(Note: Profiteer: মুনাফাখোর/কালোবাজারি)

10. The word 'foreclosure' is a synonymous with the expression: [তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি বিভাগ (সহকারী প্রোগ্রামার)-১৯]

A. foreclosure of a borrower's right to take further bank loan.

B. foreclosure of a borrower's right to redeem a mortgage.

C. prior closure of a borrower's loan account.

D. repayment of loan before the due date.

Answer: B

(Note: Foreclosure: বন্ধকী সম্পত্তি বাজেয়াপ্তকরণ)

1. 'Kindred' means—

A. relationship by birth or descent

B. social relationship

C. distant relationship

D. unaffiliated relationship

Answer: A. relationship by birth or descent

Explanation: 'Kindred' (জ্ঞাতি) refers to one's family and relations.

2. The Shatgambuj mosque is an Islamic edifice. The word 'edifice' means: [RU (A2) 17-18]

A. a large monument

B. a beautiful heritage

C. a large impressive building

D. a big religious symbol

Answer: C. a large impressive building

Explanation: 'Edifice' (ইডিফিস) means a large, impressive building, often a grand structure like a palace or temple (সুরম্য অট্টালিকা).

3. 'A prodigy' is - [DU (B) 05-06, CU (B) 18-19]

A. an extra-ordinary person

B. a wasteful person

C. a common man

D. a musician

Answer: A. an extra-ordinary person

Explanation: A 'prodigy' (প্রডিজি) is a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities (বিশেষত অল্পবয়স্ক কোনো ব্যক্তি যার আশ্চর্যজনক প্রতিভা বা গুণ রয়েছে).

4. A 'Dictum' refers to a - [CoU 09-10]

A. well known statement

B. a false statement

C. a negative statement

D. a true statement

Answer: D. a true statement

Explanation: A 'dictum' is a short statement that expresses something that people believe is true or should be followed; a proverb or maxim (প্রবচন, নীতিবাক্য).

5. What is the meaning of the word 'putsch' (পুৎশ)? [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর]

A. baby bear

B. sweet biscuit

C. spoiled food

D. a political overthrow (রাজনৈতিক অভ্যুত্থান)

Answer: D. a political overthrow (রাজনৈতিক অভ্যুত্থান)

Explanation: 'Putsch' (পুৎশ) means a violent attempt to overthrow a government; a political coup (বেআইনীভাবে রাষ্ট্রক্ষমতা দখলের জন্য আকস্মিক এবং হিংসাত্মক প্রচেষ্টা).

6. 'Flora' means - [C.U. Admission Test, TU (BBA) 13-14, RU (B-Law) 17-18]

A. all the flowers of an area

B. elaborate decoration with flowers

C. a garland of flowers

D. all the plants of a particular area

Answer: D. all the plants of a particular area

Explanation: 'Flora' refers to all the plant life present in a particular region or time.

7. The plants and vegetation of a region - [বিভিন্ন নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা]

A. Fauna

B. Flora

C. Landscape

D. Climate

Answer: B. Flora

Explanation: Flora = The plants of a particular region (উদ্ভিদকুল). Fauna = The animals of a particular region (প্রাণিকুল). Vegetation = Plants in general (গাছপালা). Landscape = The visible features of an area of land (ভূদৃশ্য).

8. 'Corpus' means - [বিভিন্ন নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা, BRDB সহকারী পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা, CU (F) 14-15]

A. a dead body

B. a collection of written texts

C. red or white cells in blood

D. one of the technical branches of an army

Answer: B. a collection of written texts

Explanation: Corpus = a collection of written texts, especially the entire works of a particular author or a body of writing on a particular subject (কোনো লেখকের সমগ্র রচনাবলি). Corpse = a dead body (শবদেহ). Corps = a main subdivision of an army in the field (সেনাবাহিনীর বিশেষ শাখা).

9. Camouflage (ক্যামোফ্লাজ) is - [CoU 08-09]

A. an important means of defence

B. a tribe

C. an insect

D. a kind of vegetable

Answer: A. an important means of defence

Explanation: 'Camouflage' means disguise, especially the use of coloring or materials to make animals or buildings blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen (ছদ্মবেশ). It is used as a means of defence.

10. Rain sound is called - [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশনের বিভিন্ন পদে নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা]

A. Jingle

B. Ticks

C. Rustle

D. Patters

Answer: D. Patters

Explanation: Patters = the sound of rain falling (বৃষ্টির টাপুর টুপুর শব্দ). Jingle = a light ringing sound (ঝনঝন শব্দ). Rustle = the sound of dry leaves moving (মর্মর শব্দ). Ticks = the sound a clock makes (ঘড়ির টিকটিক শব্দ).

11. 'Narcissism' means — [JU 08-09]

A. drug addiction

B. the habit of admiring one's own appearance

C. resisting anything harmful

D. law abiding

Answer: B. the habit of admiring one's own appearance

Explanation: 'Narcissism' (নার্সিসিজম) is the excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance (আত্মপ্রেম, নিজের চেহারা ও গুণের প্রতি অতিরিক্ত মুগ্ধতা).

12. If someone has a chequered career, he or she has - [DU (B) 07-08]

A. had a brilliant career

B. had a career marked by periods of good and bad luck

C. had an unhappy career

D. done very well in life

Answer: B. had a career marked by periods of good and bad luck

Explanation: 'Chequered' means having a history with many successful and unsuccessful periods (উত্থান-পতনময়).

13. Mrs. 'Y' is known as a shoplifter in a Chittagong commercial centre. In this sentence, 'shoplifter' refers to - [CU (E) 11-12]

A. a smuggler

B. a thief in the guise of a customer

C. a buyer of all new things

D. a daily visitor

E. a wealthy woman who loves shopping

Answer: B. a thief in the guise of a customer

Explanation: A 'shoplifter' (দোকান-চোর) is a person who steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer (ক্রেতার ছদ্মবেশে দোকান থেকে যে জিনিসপত্র চুরি করে).

14. 'Comprehension' means — [NU (Hons) 09-10]

A. A passage in an examination paper.

B. Question and answer written in English.

C. The ability to understand completely.

D. The ability to write correctly.

Answer: C. The ability to understand completely.

Explanation: 'Comprehension' is the ability to understand something (কোনো কিছু সম্পূর্ণরূপে বোঝার ক্ষমতা বা শক্তি).

15. 'Mammal' means -- [NU (Hons) 09-10, CU (A) 15-16]

A. An animal that lives on milk.

B. A reptile living on milk.

C. An animal that feeds its baby with its milk.

D. All of the above.

Answer: C. An animal that feeds its baby with its milk.

Explanation: A 'mammal' (স্তন্যপায়ী) is a warm-blooded vertebrate animal that has hair or fur, secretes milk to feed its young, and (typically) bears live young (যে প্রাণী তার সন্তানকে নিজের দুধ পান করিয়ে লালন-পালন করে).

16. 'Scourge' means — [CU 06-07]

A. a person or thing that causes suffering

B. blessing

C. contribution

D. aftermath

E. consequences

Answer: A. a person or thing that causes suffering

Explanation: A 'scourge' (স্কোর্জ) is a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering (এমন কোনো ব্যক্তি বা বস্তু যা ব্যাপক দুঃখকষ্টের কারণ হয়).

17. Dessert is - [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর, BSMRSTU (A, E) 14-15]

A. course of fruit, etc. at the end of a meal

B. barren land

C. go away from

D. to be rewarded

Answer: A. course of fruit, etc. at the end of a meal

Explanation: Dessert = The sweet course eaten at the end of a meal (আহারের শেষে পরিবেশিত মিষ্টান্ন). Desert = (noun) a barren area of land (মরুভূমি); (verb) to abandon (পরিত্যাগ করা).

18. An 'erratic' person is one who is — [KU (S) 07-08, IU (B) 14-15, IU 10-11]

A. pleasant

B. honest

C. rational

D. unreliable

Answer: D. unreliable

Explanation: An 'erratic' person is someone who is not regular or consistent; unpredictable and unreliable (খামখেয়ালী, অবিশ্বাস্য).

19. The word 'decade' means — [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় প্রধান শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা]

A. rotten objects

B. decaying old age

C. a group of ten people

D. a period of ten years

Answer: D. a period of ten years

Explanation: A 'decade' is a period of ten years (দশক).

20. A 'decade' is a period of/the same as: [DU (B) 15-16, RU (A2) 17-18, JKKNIU (D) 18-19]

A. twelve years

B. ten years

C. twenty years

D. thirty years

Answer: B. ten years

Explanation: A 'decade' is a period of ten years (দশক).

21. 'Millennium' is a period of — [রাষ্ট্রায়ত্ত ব্যাংক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা, IU (F) 17-18]

A. 100 years

B. 500 years

C. 1000 years

D. 2500 years

Answer: C. 1000 years

Explanation: A 'millennium' (মিলেনিয়াম) is a period of a thousand years (সহস্রাব্দ).

22. 'Decennial' means consisting of or occurring every — [RU (A3) 11-12]

A. five years

B. ten years

C. six years

D. twenty years

Answer: B. ten years

Explanation: 'Decennial' means recurring every ten years (দশ বছর পর পর ঘটে এমন).

23. A person whose age is in the sixties is called a/an - [RU (A-c) 15-16]

A. Octogenarian

B. Eightish

C. 80-year-old

D. Sexagenarian

Answer: D. Sexagenarian

Explanation: A 'Sexagenarian' is a person who is from 60 to 69 years old.

24. A person whose age is in the eighties is called - [PUST (C-unit) 16-17]

A. Octogenarian

B. Sixtish

C. 60-year-old

D. Quadragenarian

Answer: A. Octogenarian

Explanation: An 'Octogenarian' is a person who is from 80 to 89 years old.

25. Octogenarian is a person between the age of - [জনশক্তি ও কর্মসংস্থান ব্যুরোর অধীনে বিভিন্ন পদে নিয়োগ]

A. 11-19 years

B. 80-89 years

C. 40-50 years

D. 60-80 years

Answer: B. 80-89 years

Explanation: An 'Octogenarian' is a person who is from 80 to 89 years old.

26. Which of the following refers to a person? [PUST (B-unit) 16-17]

A. octagon

B. octave

C. octogenarian

D. octopus

Answer: C. octogenarian

Explanation: An octogenarian is a person in their 80s. The other terms mean: Octagon: a figure with eight sides (অষ্টভুজ). Octave: a series of eight musical notes (অষ্টক). Octopus: a sea creature with eight arms (অক্টোপাস).

27. The word 'unprecedented' is closest in meaning to: [CU 06-07]

A. without any example set before

B. having precedence

C. having many previous models

D. with an excellent example

Answer: A. without any example set before

Explanation: 'Unprecedented' (অনপ্রেসিডেন্টেড) means never done or known before; without a previous instance (অভূতপূর্ব, নজিরবিহীন).

28. 'Fatal' means - [JU 09-10]

A. that which ends in happiness.

B. that which ends in sorrow.

C. that which ends in death.

D. that which ends in trouble.

Answer: C. that which ends in death.

Explanation: 'Fatal' (ফ্যাটাল) means causing or leading to death; deadly (মারাত্মক).

29. 'Mayhem' means - [Directorate of Jute বিভিন্ন পদে নিয়োগ]

A. a bizarre situation (আজব পরিস্থিতি)

B. a May Day event.

C. Confusion and fear caused by violent behaviour.

D. a sudden collapse

Answer: C. Confusion and fear caused by violent behaviour.

Explanation: 'Mayhem' (মেহেম) means violent or extreme disorder; chaos (মারামারি, হট্টগোল, বিশৃঙ্খলা).

30. 'Asparagus' means — [সহকারী থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার]

A. A chart of bus fare (বাসের ভাড়া)

B. A price list (মূল্য তালিকা)

C. A valuable food

D. A valuable menu

Answer: C. A valuable food

Explanation: 'Asparagus' (অ্যাসপারাগাস) is a tall plant of the lily family with fine, feathery leaves, whose young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable (শতমূলী, যা একটি মূল্যবান খাদ্য ও ঔষধি).

31. A person who works seriously and with care is - [CU (E) 11-12]

A. is conscious

B. is conscientious

C. has conscience

D. has consciousness

Answer: B. is conscientious

Explanation: 'Conscientious' (কনশিয়েনসাস) means wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly (কর্তব্যনিষ্ঠ, বিবেকবান).

32. A judgement made before all the facts are known must be called --. [CU (E) 12-13]

A. harsh

B. deliberate

C. sensible

D. premature

E. mature

Answer: D. premature

Explanation: A 'premature' judgement is one made too early, before one has all the necessary information (অপরিপক্ক বিচার).

33. A person who is appointed by two parties to solve a dispute - [Commerce Bank-08]

A. judge

B. arbitrator

C. advocate

D. barrister

Answer: B. arbitrator

Explanation: An 'arbitrator' (আর্বিট্রেটর) is an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute (মধ্যস্থতাকারী, সালিস).

34. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool = [Trust Bank-11]

A. Imbecility

B. Senility

C. Dotage

D. Superannuation (বার্ধক্যজনিত)

Answer: C. Dotage

Explanation: Dotage = the period of life in which a person is old and weak, often behaving foolishly (অতি বার্ধক্যজনিত ভীমরতি). Senility = the condition of being senile, or having the weakness or diseases of old age (বার্ধক্য, জরা). Imbecility = stupidity (নির্বুদ্ধিতা).

35. A person who reads and thinks a lot - [Cu (D) 12-13]

A. spiritual

B. intellectual

C. witty

D. angry

Answer: B. intellectual

Explanation: An 'intellectual' is a person who enjoys serious study and thought.

36. A knowledgeable person with reasoning power = [PSTU-15]

A. Expert

B. Intellectual

C. Snob

D. Literate (সাক্ষর)

Answer: B. Intellectual

Explanation: An intellectual (বুদ্ধিজীবী) is a person possessing a highly developed intellect and reasoning power. A snob (দাম্ভিক) is a person who has an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth.

37. What is the single word for 'the inability to see things clearly when they are far away'? [বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে সহকারী স্টেশন মাস্টার]

A. myopia

B. myeloma

C. myalgia

D. anemia

Answer: A. myopia

Explanation: Myopia (মায়োপিয়া) is the medical term for nearsightedness, a condition where distant objects appear blurry (ক্ষীণদৃষ্টি). The other terms mean: Myeloma (a type of cancer), Myalgia (muscle pain), Anemia (lack of red blood cells).

38. Myopia is connected with -

A. ears

B. eyes

C. lungs

D. legs

Answer: B. eyes

Explanation: 'Myopia' (মায়োপিয়া), also known as nearsightedness, is a condition of the eyes where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry (চোখের রোগ-ক্ষীণদৃষ্টি/স্বল্পদৃষ্টির কারণে দূরের জিনিস স্পষ্ট দেখা যায় না).

39. A place of ideal peace and happiness

A. Asylum

B. Utopia

C. El Dorado

D. Elysium

Answer: D. Elysium

Explanation: Asylum: আশ্রয়-নিরাপদ স্থান (a place of refuge and safety). Utopia: কল্পলোক, রামরাজত্ব (an imagined place where everything is perfect). El Dorado: স্বর্ণপুরী (a mythical land of gold). Elysium: স্বর্গীয় সুখের স্থান (a place of ideal or blissful happiness).

40. A heavy unnatural slumber [Medical ভর্তি পরীক্ষা-০৫-০৬]

A. Nap

B. Insomnia

C. Coma

D. Stupor

Answer: D. Stupor

Explanation: Nap: অল্পনিদ্রা (a short sleep, especially during the day). Insomnia: অনিদ্রারোগ (the condition of being unable to sleep). Coma: গভীর অচেতন অবস্থা (a state of deep unconsciousness). Stupor: অচেতন অবস্থা, জড়তা, অনুভূতিহীন অবস্থা (a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility), which perfectly describes a heavy, unnatural slumber.

41. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়-১০]

A. Swamps

B. Archipelago

C. Hinterland

D. Isthmus

Answer: C. Hinterland

Explanation: Swamp: জলাভূমি, বিল (an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects). Archipelago: দ্বীপপুঞ্জ (a group of islands). Hinterland: পশ্চাদ্ভূমি, অনুন্নত পশ্চাদঞ্চল (the remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers). Isthmus: যোজক (a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses).

42. One who promotes the idea of absence of government of any kind, when everyman should be a law unto himself. [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১০]

A. Anarchist

B. Belligerent

C. Iconoclast

D. Agnostic

Answer: A. Anarchist

Explanation: Anarchist: নৈরাজ্যবাদী (a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy, or the absence of government). Belligerent: যুদ্ধবাজ, যুদ্ধরত (hostile and aggressive). Iconoclast: প্রতিমা পূজারী-বিরোধী (a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions). Agnostic: অজ্ঞেয়বাদী (a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence of God).

43. A man who pays too much attention to his clothes and personal appearance

A. Snob

B. Duffer

C. Dandy

D. Licentious

Answer: C. Dandy

Explanation: Snob: যে ব্যক্তি নিম্নবর্গের লোককে অবজ্ঞা করে (a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth). Duffer: নির্বোধ লোক (an incompetent or stupid person). Dandy: বাবু, সৌখিন পুরুষ (a man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance). Licentious: লম্পট, অসংযত (promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters).

44. The piece of string in the centre of a candle [Dhaka Bank-11, Trust Bank-12]

A. Yoke

B. Wick

C. Vane

D. Tenor

Answer: B. Wick

Explanation: Yoke: A wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two animals. Wick: মোমবাতির সলিতা, বাতির পলতে (the string in the center of a candle that is lit). Vane: বায়ুপতাকা (a blade that rotates in the wind). Tenor: কার্যধারা, ভাবার্থ (the general meaning or course of something).

45. A dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot

A. Topiary

B. Fabrication

C. Gardening

D. Bonsai

Answer: D. Bonsai

Explanation: Topiary: গুল্মলতা ছাঁটার শিল্প (the art of clipping shrubs into ornamental shapes). Fabrication: নির্মাণকার্য (the action of manufacturing or inventing something). Gardening: উদ্যান রচনা (the activity of growing and cultivating a garden). Bonsai: The art of growing ornamental, artificially dwarfed trees or shrubs in pots.