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

Instructions and Basic Concepts

Instruction: For Synonym and Antonym questions, the answer's part of speech should match the key word's part of speech.

• If the key word is a noun, the answer must be a noun.

• If the key word is an adjective, the answer must be an adjective.

• If the key word is a verb, the answer must be a verb.

• If the key word is an adverb, the answer must be an adverb.

• If the key word is in the past form, the answer should also be in the past form.

1. The correct meaning of the word 'deliberate' is- [RU (E) 13-14, শিল্প মন্ত্রণালয়-১৯] A. known B. intentional C. familiar D. willingly Answer: B. intentional Explanation: 'Deliberate' means done consciously and intentionally. Therefore, 'intentional' (ইচ্ছাকৃত) is the correct synonym. 'Willingly' is an adverb, while 'deliberate' is an adjective.

2. The word 'Lately' is close in meaning to - [CU (H2) 12-13] A. late B. later C. recent D. recently E. always Answer: D. recently Explanation: 'Lately' is an adverb that means in the recent period. 'Recently' (সম্প্রতি) is a direct synonym. 'Recent' is an adjective, 'late' means delayed, and 'later' means at a future time.

3. The synonym of the word 'word' is - [RU (B-Law) 12-13] A. vocable B. name C. noun D. initial Answer: A. vocable Explanation: A 'vocable' is a word, especially one regarded in terms of its form rather than its meaning. Therefore, it's a synonym for 'word' (শব্দ).

Different, Indifferent, Appoint, Disappoint

Note on different vs. indifferent:

• The antonym for indifferent (উদাসীন) is interested (আগ্রহী).

• The antonym for different (ভিন্ন) is similar/analogous (সদৃশ).

Note on appoint vs. disappoint:

• The antonym for appoint (নিয়োগ করা) is sack/fire/dismiss (বরখাস্ত করা).

• disappoint (হতাশ করা) is not the antonym of appoint.

• The antonym for disappointment (হতাশা) is satisfaction (সন্তুষ্টি). Hope is sometimes considered, but the direct opposite of hope is despair (নৈরাশ্য).

Word & Meaning	Synonym	Antonym
different (ভিন্ন)	dissimilar, diverse, unlike, various	similar, akin, analogous
indifferent (উদাসীন)	apathetic, careless, uninterested, callous	enthusiastic, interested
appoint (নিয়োগ করা)	employ, hire, sign up, recruit, engage	dismiss, fire, sack
disappoint (হতাশ করা)	dissatisfy, dishearten, frustrate, thwart	satisfy, gratify, entertain
disappointment (হতাশা)	discontent, frustration, displeasure	satisfaction, pleasure, contentment

4. The antonym of 'different (ভিন্ন)' is - [তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি অধিদপ্তর-১৫] A. indifferent B. callous C. separate D. similar Answer: D. similar Explanation: 'Different' means not the same as another or each other. Its antonym is 'similar' (সদৃশ).

5. What is the synonym for the word 'indifferent (উদাসীন)'? [NU (BBA) 13-14] A. Similar B. Unhappy C. Careless D. Frank Answer: C. Careless Explanation: 'Indifferent' means having no particular interest or sympathy. 'Careless' (উদাসীন) is a close synonym in this context.

6. What is the antonym of 'appoint'? [NU (BBA) 11-12] A. disappoint B. misappoint C. promote D. sack Answer: D. sack Explanation: To 'appoint' someone is to assign them to a job or role. To 'sack' them is to dismiss them from employment, making it the correct antonym.

7. Choose the correct antonym of 'disappointment'? [RU (B-Law) 09-10] A. satisfaction B. praise C. hope D. appointment Answer: A. satisfaction Explanation: 'Disappointment' is the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes. 'Satisfaction' (সন্তুষ্টি) is the fulfillment of one's wishes or expectations, making it the antonym.

8. What is the antonym of 'indifferent'? [DU (D) 06-07, RU (C) 16-17] A. detached B. interested C. different D. related Answer: B. interested Explanation: 'Indifferent' means uninterested or apathetic. Therefore, its direct antonym is 'interested' (আগ্রহী).

9. What is the synonym for the word 'indifferent'? [DU (C) 13-14] A. similar B. unhappy C. apathetic D. frank E. not differing Answer: C. apathetic Explanation: 'Indifferent' means having or showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. 'Apathetic' (অনীহ) shares this meaning.

10. The general public didn't care about the trial and was apathetic about the verdict. [CU (E) 15-16] A. enthusiastic B. enraged C. indifferent D. suspicious Answer: C. indifferent Explanation: The word 'apathetic' means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. 'Indifferent' is a direct synonym.

Initiative, Indigenous, Alien

11. What would be the right antonym for 'initiative'? [36th BCS] A. apathy B. enterprise C. indolence D. activity Answer: A. apathy, C. indolence Explanation: 'Initiative' (উদ্যোগ) is the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do. Its antonyms could be 'apathy' (অনীহা বা ঔদাসীন্য), a lack of interest, and 'indolence' (আলস্য), laziness. Both A and C are correct.

12. What would be the right synonym for 'initiative'? [35th BCS, খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-২১] A. apathy B. enterprise C. indolence D. activity Answer: B. enterprise Explanation: 'Initiative' means the ability to start things independently. 'Enterprise' (উদ্যম) also refers to a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort, and is used to describe readiness to do so.

13. The correct meaning of the word 'indigenous' is - [CU (E) 02-03, ..., JU (D, D2) 13-14] A. native (দেশীয়) B. backward C. insider D. poor Answer: A. native (দেশীয়) Explanation: 'Indigenous' means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. 'Native' is a direct synonym.

14. Antonym of 'Indigenous (দেশীয়)' is - [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়-০৮, RU 09-10, NSTU C 16-17] A. alien B. international C. remote D. domestic (গৃহপালিত, পোষা) Answer: A. alien Explanation: 'Indigenous' refers to something native. 'Alien' refers to something foreign or from another place, making it the correct antonym.

15. The antonym of the word 'domestic' is - [JnU C 11-12, পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর-১৬] A. foreign B. home C. national D. none Answer: A. foreign Explanation: 'Domestic' relates to one's own country. 'Foreign' relates to a country other than one's own, making it the antonym.

16. FOREIGN (antonym) [JU (BBA) 11-12] A. native (দেশীয়) B. habitant C. domicile D. strange Answer: A. native (দেশীয়) Explanation: 'Foreign' means from another country. 'Native' means from a particular place by birth, making it the antonym.

17. The word 'Indigenous' is the meaning of- [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (ক্যাশ অফিসার)-১৫] A. Foreign B. Native C. Local D. Remote Answer: B. Native Explanation: 'Indigenous' and 'Native' both mean originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country. 'Local' is also very similar.

18. The antonym for 'Indigenous' is - [IU(C) 15-16] A. Herbal B. Local C. Foreign D. Home-grown Answer: C. Foreign Explanation: 'Indigenous' means native or local. 'Foreign' means from another country or area, making it the correct antonym.

19. The meaning of 'indigenous (দেশীয়)' is: [RU (BBA) 07-08, (A, Law) 16-17] A. native B. universal C. healthy D. international Answer: A. native Explanation: 'Indigenous' means native to a particular place.

20. Which one is antonym to 'Indigenous'? [IU (G) 04-05] A. Existing B. Alien C. International D. intelligent Answer: B. Alien Explanation: 'Indigenous' means native. 'Alien' means foreign or belonging to another country, making it the antonym.

21. What is the antonym of 'native'? [Medical 15-16, KU (L) 16-17] A. Alien (বিদেশী) B. Congenial C. Inborn D. Local Answer: A. Alien (বিদেশী) Explanation: 'Native' refers to a person born in a specified place. 'Alien' refers to a foreigner, making it the direct antonym.

22. The antonym of the word 'alien' is - [Soyra তেল-18] A. new comer B. native C. adverse D. foreigner Answer: B. native Explanation: 'Alien' means foreign. Its antonym is 'native' (দেশীয়).

23. The antonym of 'alien' is - [CU (D) 06-07, 13-14, স্বাস্থ্য ও পরিবার কল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়-২১] A. native B. foreign C. exotic D. align E. immigrant Answer: A. native Explanation: 'Alien' (বিদেশী), 'foreign', and 'exotic' are synonyms. The antonym is 'native' (দেশীয়).

Various Vocabulary

24. The synonym of the word 'fecund' is: [পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেলের কার্যালয়-২১] A. fertile (উর্বর) B. fake (জাল) C. strong D. fact Answer: A. fertile (উর্বর) Explanation: 'Fecund' means producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile.

25. Antonym of the word 'fecund' is: [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন প্রকৌশলী গ্রেড-II-২১] A. sterile (বন্ধ্যা) B. prolific C. distress D. rich Answer: A. sterile (বন্ধ্যা) Explanation: 'Fecund' means fertile or productive. 'Sterile' means not able to produce children or young, making it the direct antonym. 'Prolific' is a synonym for 'fecund'.

26. The synonym of 'Concord' is- [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] A. Mesmerise B. Intrude C. Thrive D. Harmony Answer: D. Harmony Explanation: 'Concord' means agreement or harmony between people or groups (মিল, ঐক্য). 'Harmony' is a direct synonym.

27. Antonym of the word 'Concord' is- [সিভিল এভিয়েশন অথরিটি-১৭] A. Conflict B. Saintly C. Thrifty (মিতব্যয়ী) D. Harmony Answer: A. Conflict Explanation: 'Concord' means harmony and agreement. 'Conflict' (বিরোধ) means disagreement or argument, making it the antonym.

28. The synonym of the word 'endure' is: [বিকেএসপি প্রশিক্ষক-১৮] A. tolerate B. bear C. close D. last Answer: A, B, D Explanation: 'Endure' means to suffer something painful or difficult patiently. 'Tolerate', 'bear', and 'last' (সহ্য করা, টিকে থাকা) can all be synonyms depending on the context.

29. Antonym of the word 'endure (অধ্যবসায়)' is: [পল্লী সঞ্চয় ব্যাংক-১৮] A. bear B. fade C. last D. close Answer: B. fade Explanation: 'Endure' means to last or persist over time. 'Fade' means to gradually grow faint and disappear, making it an antonym.

30. The synonym of the word 'huge (বিশাল)' is- [১০ম বেসরকারি প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৪] A. sanctified (পবিত্র) B. tiny (ক্ষুদ্র) C. colossal D. momentary Answer: C. colossal Explanation: 'Huge' means extremely large. 'Colossal' (প্রকাণ্ড) is a strong synonym.

31. The antonym of 'huge (বিশাল)' is- [DU (D)18-19 (Shift-3)] A. heavy (ভারী) B. low (নিচু, ক্ষীণ) C. tiny D. high (উচ্চ) Answer: C. tiny Explanation: 'Huge' means very large. 'Tiny' (ক্ষুদ্র) means very small, making it the antonym.

32. The correct synonym for 'insipid' is- [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক AD-১৬, RU (B) 18-19] A. tasteless B. sour (টক) C. trite D. inspired Answer: A. tasteless Explanation: 'Insipid' means lacking flavor or interest; tasteless (বিরস, স্বাদহীন).

33. The correct synonym of the word 'Insipid' is- [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. arrogant B. honesty C. tasteless D. interesting Answer: C. tasteless Explanation: 'Insipid' means lacking taste or vigor. 'Tasteless' (স্বাদহীন) is a direct synonym.

34. The antonym of 'Insipid' is- [উপজেলা খাদ্য নিয়ন্ত্রক (ADD)-১৫] A. exciting B. sanguine C. cold D. dull Answer: A. exciting Explanation: 'Insipid' means dull or boring. 'Exciting' (উত্তেজনাকর) is the opposite.

35. 'Malice' এর Synonym কোনটি? [বিআরডিবি (সহকারী পল্লী উন্নয়ন)-১৭] A. Affection B. Love C. Animosity D. Kindness Answer: C. Animosity Explanation: 'Malice' means the intention or desire to do evil; ill will (বিদ্বেষ). 'Animosity' means strong hostility, making it a synonym.

36. Find the appropriate antonym of 'Malice'. [DU (B) 18-19] A. Bitterness B. Animosity C. Malevolence D. Kindness Answer: D. Kindness Explanation: 'Malice' is the desire to harm someone. 'Kindness' (দয়া) is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate, which is the opposite.

37. What is the synonym of 'lunatic'? [পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেল, উত্তরাঞ্চল, রাজশাহী-২১] A. sane B. hap C. plain D. mad Answer: D. mad Explanation: A 'lunatic' is a mentally ill person (a term now considered dated and offensive). 'Mad' (পাগল) is a synonym.

38. Which one is an antonym for 'lunatic (পাগল)'? [রাষ্ট্রায়ত্ব ৪টি ব্যাংক (অফিসার, ক্যাশ)-১৯] A. sane B. crazy C. lazy D. plain Answer: A. sane Explanation: 'Lunatic' means mad or insane. 'Sane' (সুস্থমস্তিষ্ক) means of sound mind, making it the antonym.

39. The antonym of 'viable' is: [DU (D) 17-18] A. possible B. impracticable C. vulnerable D. honourable Answer: B. impracticable Explanation: 'Viable' means capable of working successfully; feasible. 'Impracticable' (অবাস্তবায়নযোগ্য) means impossible in practice, making it the antonym.

40. What is the synonym of the word 'viable'? [IU (C) 17-18] A. feasible B. edible C. susceptible D. horrible Answer: A. feasible Explanation: 'Viable' means capable of working successfully. 'Feasible' (সম্ভব) also means possible and practical to do easily, making it a synonym.

41. Synonym of REPEAL [RU (D-Unit) 17-18] A. Sanction B. Perpetuate C. Pass D. Cancel Answer: D. Cancel Explanation: 'Repeal' means to revoke or annul a law or congressional act. 'Cancel' (বাতিল করা) is a direct synonym.

42. The synonym of 'repeal' is [PU (B) 16-17] A. disorder B. promulgate C. abolish D. revise Answer: C. abolish Explanation: To 'repeal' a law is to officially end its validity. 'Abolish' (বাতিল করা) has the same meaning.

43. What is the antonym of the word 'repeal'? [JnU (B) 17-18] A. rescind B. abrogate C. gladden D. sanction Answer: D. sanction Explanation: 'Repeal' means to cancel or revoke. 'Sanction' (অনুমোদন করা) means to give official permission or approval for an action, making it the antonym.

44. Choose the synonym of 'Tangible' is - [BSMRSTU (G) 17-18] A. concrete B. abstract C. negative D. harmonious Answer: A. concrete Explanation: 'Tangible' means perceptible by touch; real or actual. 'Concrete' (বাস্তব) is a synonym.

45. Choose the antonym of 'Tangible' is - [JnU (B) 13-14] A. concrete B. manifest C. initial D. abstract Answer: D. abstract Explanation: 'Tangible' means real and touchable. 'Abstract' (ভাববাচক) refers to something existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical existence, making it the antonym.

46. An antonym of 'imminent' is: [DU (D) 14-15] A. pending B. forthcoming C. eminent (বিখ্যাত) D. distant Answer: D. distant Explanation: 'Imminent' means about to happen; impending (আসন্ন). 'Distant' (দূরবর্তী) refers to something far away in time, making it an antonym.

47. What is the synonym of the word 'Imminent'? [IU (G) 16-17] A. Upcoming B. Impure C. Unsteady D. Proud Answer: A. Upcoming Explanation: 'Imminent' means about to happen. 'Upcoming' (আসন্ন) is a synonym.

48. Hirsute (synonym) [JU (D) 12-13] A. fashionable B. hairy C. baby-dress D. fancy Answer: B. hairy Explanation: 'Hirsute' means hairy (লোমশ).

49. Which one is the antonym of 'Hirsute'? [JU (E) 17-18] A. shaggy B. bald (টাক) C. erudite D. glorious Answer: B. bald (টাক) Explanation: 'Hirsute' means having a lot of hair. 'Bald' means having little or no hair on the head, which serves as the antonym.

50. ACUMEN is incompatible with - [AI (F) 16-17] A. perception B. obesity C. stupidity D. retract Answer: C. stupidity Explanation: 'Acumen' means the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions (বিচক্ষণতা). Therefore, it is incompatible with, or the opposite of, 'stupidity' (নির্বুদ্ধিতা).

51. The word 'acumen' means: [RU (A, Law) 16-17] A. desire to learn B. pain C. deep knowledge D. quick understanding ability Answer: D. quick understanding ability Explanation: 'Acumen' is the ability to understand and decide things quickly and well (তীক্ষ্ণ বুদ্ধি).

52. The synonym of acumen is- [JnU (C) 09-10] A. one man B. pinnacle C. sagacity D. ignorance Answer: C. sagacity Explanation: 'Acumen' refers to keen insight and judgment. 'Sagacity' (প্রজ্ঞা) is a synonym.

53. The synonym of mandatory is: [ইসলামী ব্যাংক বাংলাদেশ লিমিটেড-১৯] A. Obligatory B. Secret C. Decipher D. Wise Answer: A. Obligatory Explanation: 'Mandatory' means required by law or rules; compulsory. 'Obligatory' (বাধ্যতামূলক) is a direct synonym.

54. What is the antonym of 'obligatory'? [CU (H2) 17-18] A. compulsory B. mandatory C. casual D. optional Answer: D. optional Explanation: 'Obligatory' means required or compulsory. 'Optional' (ঐচ্ছিক), meaning available to be chosen but not obligatory, is the antonym.

55. Attending meetings is mandatory. The synonym of 'mandatory' is: [IU (B) 16-17] A. not necessary B. necessary C. optional D. compulsory Answer: D. compulsory Explanation: 'Mandatory' means required. 'Compulsory' (বাধ্যতামূলক) is a direct synonym.

56. The word 'mandatory' means- [DU (D) 07-08, বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক(AD)-১৫] A. preference B. optional C. choiceable D. obligatory Answer: D. obligatory Explanation: 'Mandatory' means required or compulsory. 'Obligatory' is a synonym.

57. What is the antonym of the word 'Compulsory'? [সোনালী ব্যাংক অফিসার/ক্যাশ-১৮] A. Mandatory B. Obligatory C. Voluntary D. Complimentary Answer: C. Voluntary Explanation: 'Compulsory' means required by rule. 'Voluntary' (স্বেচ্ছামূলক), meaning done of one's own free will, is the antonym.

58. The antonym of the word 'offspring' is- [DU (E, Elective) 16-17] A. children B. issue C. ancestor D. son Answer: C. ancestor Explanation: 'Offspring' refers to a person's child or children (সন্তানসন্ততি). 'Ancestor' (পূর্বপুরুষ) refers to a person from whom one is descended, making it the antonym.

59. The word 'offspring' means- [JnU (C) 09-10, ..., HSTU (C) 15-16] A. Twins B. Children C. Strength D. Winter E. Fountain Answer: B. Children Explanation: 'Offspring' means a person's child or children.

60. Identify the correct synonym of the word 'harmony' [JUST (C, Food) 16-17] A. Dislike B. Cacophony C. Concord D. Hatred Answer: C. Concord Explanation: 'Harmony' means a state of peaceful existence and agreement. 'Concord' (ঐক্য) is a direct synonym.

61. Antonym of 'Harmony' is- [ডাক বিভাগের পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেলের কার্যালয়ের নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-০৭] A. Admiration B. Discord C. Co-operation D. Co-ordination Answer: B. Discord Explanation: 'Harmony' is agreement and lack of conflict. 'Discord' (অনৈক্য) is disagreement between people, making it the antonym.

62. Select the word having similar meaning with KNOWLEDGE. [JnU (C) 11-12, রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক-১৬] A. Incorrect B. Proper C. Appropriate D. Awareness Answer: D. Awareness Explanation: 'Knowledge' (জ্ঞান) is facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education. 'Awareness' (সচেতনতা) is knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, making it a similar concept.

63. What is the antonym of the word 'ignorance'? [প্রাথমিক ও গণশিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় AD (ATEO)-৯৫] A. Wisdom B. Wise C. Light D. Knowledge Answer: D. Knowledge Explanation: 'Ignorance' (অজ্ঞতা) is the lack of knowledge or information. 'Knowledge' (জ্ঞান) is its direct antonym.

64. What is the synonym of the word 'Calm (শান্ত)'? [RU 05-06] A. Agitate B. Tense C. Excite D. Mitigate Answer: D. Mitigate Explanation: To 'calm' is to make tranquil and quiet. 'Mitigate' (প্রশমিত করা) means to make less severe or painful, which is a close synonym in the sense of soothing or pacifying. The other options are antonyms.

65. Which is the antonym of 'calm'? [BRUR (A) 16-17] A. Sincere B. Yearning C. Revenue D. Aggravate Answer: D. Aggravate Explanation: 'Calm' means to pacify. 'Aggravate' (আরও খারাপ করা) means to make a problem or situation worse, which is the opposite of calming it down.

66. Which is the synonym of the word 'homogeneous'? [বিএডিসি-র সহকারী পরিচালক-২১] A. Heterogeneous B. Scrambled C. Motley D. Similar Answer: D. Similar Explanation: 'Homogeneous' means of the same kind; alike (সমজাতীয়). 'Similar' is a direct synonym.

67. Antonym of the term 'homogeneous'- [IU(H) 17-18] A. diverse B. uniform C. durable D. decaying Answer: A. diverse Explanation: 'Homogeneous' means all of the same kind. 'Diverse' (বৈসাদৃশ্যপূর্ণ) means showing a great deal of variety, making it the antonym.

68. Find the antonym of HETEROGENEOUS [JU (D) 16-17] A. Orthodox B. Similar C. Unlikely D. Pagan Answer: B. Similar Explanation: 'Heterogeneous' means diverse in character or content. The antonym would be something of the same kind, like 'similar' or 'homogeneous'.

69. What is the opposite of 'homogeneous'? [RU (E1) 10-11] A. heterogeneous B. similar C. hetrogeneous D. none Answer: A. heterogeneous Explanation: The direct opposite of 'homogeneous' (সমজাতীয়) is 'heterogeneous' (অসমসত্ত্ব). Note the correct spelling in option A.

70. The word 'ambiguous' is the synonym of— [১৫তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. alien B. certain C. dubious D. dangerous Answer: C. dubious Explanation: 'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation; unclear (দ্ব্যর্থক). 'Dubious' (সন্দেহজনক) also implies uncertainty or doubt.

71. Ambiguous (antonym) [রাষ্ট্রায়ত্ত ৪টি ব্যাংক অফিসার (সাধারণ)-১৯] A. obscure B. opaque C. equivocal D. definite Answer: D. definite Explanation: 'Ambiguous' means unclear or uncertain. 'Definite' (সুনির্দিষ্ট) means clearly stated or decided, making it the antonym. 'Obscure' and 'equivocal' are synonyms.

72. The opposite meaning of 'Hearten' is - [JnU (D) 14-15, BSMRSTU (G) 17-18] A. discourage B. deceive C. deny D. decide Answer: A. discourage Explanation: 'Hearten' means to make more cheerful or confident. 'Discourage' (নিরুৎসাহিত করা) means to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm, making it the antonym.

73. The antonym of the word 'dishearten' is - [১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. discourage B. encourage C. develop D. ameliorate Answer: B. encourage Explanation: 'Dishearten' means to cause someone to lose determination or confidence. 'Encourage' (উৎসাহিত করা) is its direct antonym.

74. 'Plagiarism' means- [RU (E3) 17-18] A. copying unlawfully B. copying lawfully C. writing wrong things D. writing right things Answer: A. copying unlawfully Explanation: 'Plagiarism' (সাহিত্যকর্ম চুরি) is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

75. The opposite of 'plagiarism' is- [BSMRSTU(D) 17-18] A. opportunity B. displacement C. theft D. acknowledgment Answer: D. acknowledgment Explanation: 'Plagiarism' is taking credit for another's work. 'Acknowledgment' (স্বীকৃতি) is recognizing the contribution of the original author, making it an opposite concept.

76. The antonym of the word, 'dexterous' is- [PUST (C, Nutrition) 17-18] A. agile (ক্ষিপ্র) B. nimble (ক্ষিপ্র) C. clumsy D. distrust Answer: C. clumsy Explanation: 'Dexterous' means showing or having skill, especially with the hands (দক্ষ). 'Clumsy' (অদক্ষ) means awkward in movement or handling things, making it the antonym.

77. 'Dexterous' means— [RU (BBA) 09-10] A. clumsy B. skilful C. inept D. achieve (অর্জন করা) Answer: B. skilful Explanation: 'Dexterous' is a synonym for 'skilful' (দক্ষ).

78. Which word means the opposite of 'dearth'? [RU 08-09, ..., 40th BCS] A. lack B. abundance C. poverty D. shortage Answer: B. abundance Explanation: 'Dearth' means a scarcity or lack of something (অভাব). 'Abundance' (প্রাচুর্য) means a very large quantity of something, making it the antonym.

79. The meaning of the 'dearth' is: [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়-১০] A. death B. dark C. blank D. plenty E. scarcity Answer: E. scarcity Explanation: 'Dearth' means a lack or shortage of something. 'Scarcity' (অভাব) is a direct synonym.

80. Antonym of 'enormous' [CU (C1) 16-17, বিমান বাংলাদেশ এয়ারলাইন্স-২১] A. tiny (ক্ষুদ্র) B. soft C. weak D. fragile (ভঙ্গুর) Answer: A. tiny (ক্ষুদ্র) Explanation: 'Enormous' means very large in size or quantity (প্রকাণ্ড). 'Tiny' is its direct antonym.

81. Synonym of 'Enormous' is- [IU (C) 13-14] A. ordinary B. economic C. huge D. evidence Answer: C. huge Explanation: 'Enormous' and 'huge' both mean extremely large.

82. What is the synonym of 'altruism (পরার্থপরতা)'? [DU (B-Elective) 14-15] A. Honesty B. Philanthropy C. Tolerance D. Selfishness Answer: B. Philanthropy Explanation: 'Altruism' is the selfless concern for the well-being of others. 'Philanthropy' (জনহিতৈষণা) is the desire to promote the welfare of others, making it a synonym.

83. An antonym of 'altruism' is [DU (C) 10-11, (A) 16-17] A. honesty B. philanthropy C. tolerance D. selfishness Answer: D. selfishness Explanation: 'Altruism' is selfless concern for others. 'Selfishness' (স্বার্থপরতা) is its direct antonym.

84. The synonym of 'nebulous' - [CU(B2,8) 16-17, BRUR (D) 17-18] A. uncertain B. ambiguity C. obvious D. comprehensible (বোধগম্য) Answer: A. uncertain Explanation: 'Nebulous' means in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy, vague, or ill-defined (অস্পষ্ট). 'Uncertain' is a close synonym.

85. The opposite of 'Nebulous' - [শ্রম অধিদপ্তর-০৯, JU (E) 14-15] A. clear B. vague (অস্পষ্ট) C. unclear D. indistinct Answer: A. clear Explanation: 'Nebulous' means unclear or vague. 'Clear' (স্পষ্ট) is its direct antonym.

86. What is the antonym of 'Taciturn (স্বল্পভাষী)'? [RU (BBA) 09-10] A. aloof B. talkative C. eloquent D. wordy Answer: B, C, D are all valid antonyms. Explanation: 'Taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech. 'Talkative' (বাচাল), 'eloquent' (বাগ্মী), and 'wordy' (বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ) are all antonyms. The most direct opposite is often 'talkative'. The question asks for "the" antonym, implying one best answer, but several fit. Note: Original source might have a single intended answer, but multiple are correct.

87. TACITURN is the most nearly opposite meaning to [JU (B) 15-16] A. Spoken B. Talkative C. Confident D. Leisurely Answer: B. Talkative Explanation: 'Taciturn' means saying little. 'Talkative' (বাচাল) means fond of or given to talking, making it the best opposite.

88. What does 'humility' mean? [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-১৩] A. Modesty B. Humiliation C. Kind-hearted D. Relating to mankind Answer: A. Modesty Explanation: 'Humility' is the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance (নম্রতা). 'Modesty' is a direct synonym.

89. What is the antonym of 'Humility'? [BSMRSTU(A) 12-13] A. Modesty B. Arrogance C. Foggy D. Clear Answer: B. Arrogance Explanation: 'Humility' means humbleness. 'Arrogance' (অহংকার), an exaggerated sense of one's own importance, is the antonym.

90. The synonym of 'antagonist' is- [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তর এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১১] A. Quarrelsome B. Opponent C. Hyperactive D. Belligerent Answer: B. Opponent Explanation: An 'antagonist' is a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary (প্রতিপক্ষ). 'Opponent' is a synonym.

91. What is the antonym of 'antagonist'? [BRUR (A) 15-16] A. Artist B. Percussionist C. Protagonist D. Dentist (দন্তচিকিৎসক) Answer: C. Protagonist Explanation: An 'antagonist' is the opponent of the main character. A 'protagonist' (নায়ক) is the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

92. Find out the synonym of 'extract'. [JU(G) 11-12] A. extra B. remove C. maximize D. extend Answer: B. remove Explanation: To 'extract' something means to remove or take it out, especially by effort or force (বের করা).

93. The antonym of extract is- [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশনের ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৭] A. quest B. select C. insert D. collect Answer: C. insert Explanation: 'Extract' means to take out. 'Insert' (প্রবেশ করানো) means to put in, making it the antonym.

94. Antonym of the word 'amicable' is- [RU (E, Law) 15-16, (E2) 17-18] A. unfriendly B. compensating C. penetrating D. zig-zag (আঁকাবাঁকা) Answer: A. unfriendly Explanation: 'Amicable' means having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ). 'Unfriendly' is a direct antonym.

95. Amicable means -- [উপজেলা মহিলা বিষয়ক কর্মকর্তার কার্যালয়-১২] A. Friendly B. Successful C. Eager D. Mad Answer: A. Friendly Explanation: 'Amicable' and 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ) are synonyms.

96. Amicable শব্দের অর্থ কোনটি? [30th BCS, JnU (C) 15-16, NSI-এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১৯] A. Interesting B. Loving C. Affectionate D. Friendly Answer: D. Friendly Explanation: 'Amicable' means friendly (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ). While related, 'loving' and 'affectionate' are not the most precise synonyms.

97. Which one is the synonym of the word 'amicable'? [DU (D) 96-97, ..., HSTU (B) 13-14] A. rude (অসভ্য) B. sincere C. friendly D. intelligent Answer: C. friendly Explanation: 'Amicable' means characterized by friendliness.

98. Choose the correct antonym for the word 'Amicable'. [IU (G) 14-15] A. Cunning (ধূর্ত) B. Shy (লাজুক) C. Hostile D. Crazy (উন্মাদ) Answer: C. Hostile Explanation: 'Amicable' means friendly. 'Hostile' (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন) means unfriendly or antagonistic, making it the antonym.

99. The synonym of 'Inimical' is- [CU (A) 06-07] A. virtuous (ধার্মিক) B. fickle C. friendly D. hostile E. fussy (খুঁতখুঁতে) Answer: D. hostile Explanation: 'Inimical' means tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন). 'Hostile' is a synonym.

100. The antonym for 'Inimical' is- [27th BCS, ..., বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক অফিসার-১৫] A. hostile (শত্রু) B. friendly C. indifferent D. angry (রাগান্বিত) Answer: B. friendly Explanation: 'Inimical' means hostile or unfriendly. 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ) is its direct antonym.