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

101. The meaning of the word 'obese' is — [27th BCS, ..., বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১৬] A. very fat B. ugly (কুৎসিত) C. tardy D. obnoxious Answer: A. very fat Explanation: 'Obese' means grossly fat or overweight (স্থূলকায়).

102. What does the word 'Obese' mean? [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তরের ইন্সপেক্টর-০৯, DU (C) 15-16] A. Fat B. Slim C. Healthy D. Emaciated E. Serious Answer: A. Fat Explanation: 'Obese' is a stronger term for 'fat' (মোটা).

103. The antonym of 'obesity' is — [RU 10-11] A. very fat B. tall C. short D. thin Answer: D. thin Explanation: 'Obesity' is the state of being grossly overweight. 'Thin' refers to the opposite state, being lean.

104. Antonym of the word 'obese' is- [গৃহায়ন ও গণপূর্ত মন্ত্রণালয়-১১] A. thin B. tubby C. plump D. portly Answer: A. thin Explanation: 'Obese' means very fat. 'Thin' (পাতলা) is the antonym. 'Tubby', 'plump', and 'portly' are all synonyms for being overweight.

105. What is the synonym of 'Queer'? [CU (F) 13-14] A. Integrated B. Orderly C. Abnormal D. Urgent E. Old Answer: C. Abnormal Explanation: 'Queer' means strange or odd (অদ্ভুত). 'Abnormal' (অস্বাভাবিক) is a synonym.

106. What is the antonym of 'Queer'? [12th BCS, ..., ATEO-95] A. Integrated B. Orderly C. Abnormal D. Odd Answer: B. Orderly Explanation: 'Queer' means strange or unusual. 'Orderly' (সুশৃঙ্খল), meaning neat and methodical, can be seen as an antonym in the sense of being normal or expected.

107. Synonym of 'equivocal'? [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন-০৯] A. obstacle B. illusory C. indolent D. ambiguous Answer: D. ambiguous Explanation: 'Equivocal' means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous (দ্ব্যর্থক).

108. What is the antonym of 'equivocal'? [18th BCS, ..., IU (B) 16-17] A. mistaken B. azure C. quiet D. clear Answer: D. clear Explanation: 'Equivocal' means ambiguous or uncertain. 'Clear' (স্পষ্ট) is its direct antonym.

109. Choose the correct antonym for 'Vague (অস্পষ্ট)'. [BU (C) 15-16] A. imprecise B. arguable C. equivocal D. definite Answer: D. definite Explanation: 'Vague' means of uncertain or unclear meaning. 'Definite' (সুনির্দিষ্ট) means clearly defined, making it the antonym.

110. The antonym of 'vague'? [সংসদ সচিবালয় (সহকারী পরিচালক)-০৬] A. imperfect B. well defined C. expressive D. distinct Answer: B. well defined Explanation: 'Vague' means unclear. Something that is 'well defined' is clear and precise, making it the antonym.

111. What is the synonym of 'vague (অপরিষ্কার, ঝাপসা)'? [IU (H) 14-15] A. specific B. clear C. transparent D. indefinite Answer: D. indefinite Explanation: 'Vague' means not clearly expressed or understood. 'Indefinite' also means not clearly defined, making it a synonym.

113. Choose the correct antonym for 'Vague (অস্পষ্ট)'. [JnU (B) 06-07, IU (H) 14-15] A. unclear B. clear C. indefinite D. confusing Answer: B. clear Explanation: 'Vague' means unclear. 'Clear' (স্পষ্ট) is the direct antonym.

114. The Chairman's impromptu remarks caused his political party much embarrassment. The underlined word means- [RU (B) 14-15, PUST (C) 14-15] A. unrehearsed B. forceful C. unrestrained D. absurd Answer: A. unrehearsed Explanation: 'Impromptu' means done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed (পূর্বপ্রস্তুতিহীন).

115. The synonym of 'impromptu' is — [DU (B) 03-04] A. extempore B. prepared C. improper D. direct Answer: A. extempore Explanation: 'Impromptu' and 'extempore' are synonyms, both meaning spoken or done without preparation.

116. Give the antonym of impromptu (পূর্বপ্রস্তুতিহীন) [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো (সহকারী পরিচালক)-৭৭] A. extempore B. spontaneous C. rehearsed D. neutral Answer: C. rehearsed Explanation: 'Impromptu' means done without rehearsal. 'Rehearsed' (পূর্বপ্রস্তুত) is its direct antonym.

117. 'Extempore' (Synonym) [DU (B) 03-04, 32nd BCS, ...] A. Planned B. Improvise C. Impromptu D. Immediate Answer: C. Impromptu Explanation: 'Extempore' and 'impromptu' are synonyms meaning done without preparation.

118. An antonym of 'extempore (উপস্থিত)' is- [MU (B) 12-13, COU (B) 13-14] A. prompt B. immediate C. spontaneous D. prepared Answer: D. prepared Explanation: 'Extempore' means without preparation. 'Prepared' (প্রস্তুত) is its antonym.

119. What is the opposite word of 'anarchy'? [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১০, RU (E, Law)15-16] A. confusion B. order C. honesty D. poverty Answer: B. order Explanation: 'Anarchy' is a state of disorder due to absence of authority (নৈরাজ্য). 'Order' (শৃঙ্খলা) is its antonym.

120. What is the antonym of 'Anarchy'? [বিআরটিসি'র সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক-১৯] A. Unrest B. Instability C. Peace D. Lawlessness Answer: C. Peace Explanation: 'Anarchy' is a state of lawlessness and disorder. 'Peace' (শান্তি) is an antonym.

121. The antonym of 'chaos (বিশৃঙ্খলা)' is [JU (G) 09-10, RU (A, Law) 15-16] A. system B. order C. peace D. calm Answer: B. order Explanation: 'Chaos' is complete disorder and confusion. 'Order' (শৃঙ্খলা) is the most direct antonym.

122. The synonym of the word 'Anarchy' is: [RU (A-Law) 14-15] A. lawlessness B. order C. discipline D. democracy Answer: A. lawlessness Explanation: 'Anarchy' (নৈরাজ্য) and 'lawlessness' are synonyms.

123. Termination (সমাপ্তি) means - [JUST (A) 10-11, Medical 14-15] A. to start B. to end C. to begin D. to continue Answer: B. to end Explanation: 'Termination' is the action of bringing something to an end.

124. The synonym of 'terminate' is- [DU (C) 07-08] A. end B. modification C. cultivation D. activation E. rare Answer: A. end Explanation: To 'terminate' something is to bring it to an end.

125. The opposite of 'terminate'- [পেট্রোলিয়াম কর্পোরেশন (AD)-০১, ...] A. depart B. prevent C. begin D. change Answer: C. begin Explanation: To 'terminate' is to end. To 'begin' (শুরু করা) is its opposite.

126. Antonym of 'Optimist' is- [RU (BBA) 04-05, MBSTU (C) 14-15] A. Fundamentalist B. Idealist C. Activist D. Pessimist Answer: D. Pessimist Explanation: An 'optimist' (আশাবাদী) is a person who is hopeful about the future. A 'pessimist' (হতাশাবাদী) is a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things, making it the antonym.

127. Synonym of 'optimist' is- [পিএসসির সহকারী পরিচালক, CU (A) 16-17, ...] A. Despair B. Hopeful C. Pessimist D. Change Answer: B. Hopeful Explanation: An 'optimist' is someone who is 'hopeful' (আশাবাদী) and confident about the future.

128. Which one is the antonym of 'pessimist'? [RU 07-08] A. believer B. pious C. honest D. optimist Answer: D. optimist Explanation: A 'pessimist' (হতাশাবাদী) expects bad outcomes. An 'optimist' (আশাবাদী) expects good outcomes.

129. Find the synonym of hostile (প্রতিকূল): [JnU (A) 10-11] A. Fussy (খুঁতখুঁতে) B. Dreadful C. Antagonistic D. Amicable Answer: C. Antagonistic Explanation: 'Hostile' means showing or feeling opposition or dislike. 'Antagonistic' (বিরোধী) is a synonym.

130. The antonym of the word 'hostile' [DU (A) 06-07, ..., JKKNIU (A) 16-17] A. indifferent B. friendly C. rude D. inimical Answer: B. friendly Explanation: 'Hostile' means unfriendly. 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ) is its direct antonym.

131. The antonym of 'Hostile' is --- [বাংলাদেশ বিদ্যুৎ উন্নয়ন বোর্ড-১৬] A. Friendly B. Cruel C. Dangerous D. Alarming Answer: A. Friendly Explanation: 'Hostile' (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন) is the opposite of 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ).

132. What is the antonym of 'Impediment'? [সংসদ সচিবালয় (সহকারী পরিচালক)-০৫] A. hindrance B. helpful C. obstacle D. useful Answer: B. helpful Explanation: An 'impediment' is a hindrance or obstruction (প্রতিবন্ধক). Something 'helpful' (সহায়ক) would be the opposite.

133. What is the synonym of 'Impediment'? [IU ('E') 06-07, 09-10] A. Congenial B. Hindrance C. Suitable D. Soft Answer: B. Hindrance Explanation: 'Impediment' and 'hindrance' are synonyms meaning an obstruction or barrier (বাধা).

134. A synonym for 'hindrance' is [DU (c) 03-04, ..., IU (G) 13-14] A. solution B. barrier C. answer D. criticize E. opportunity Answer: B. barrier Explanation: A 'hindrance' is something that provides resistance or obstruction. A 'barrier' (বাধা) is a synonym.

135. An antonym for 'obstacles' is - [DU 99-00, ..., KU (LLM) 16-17] A. impediments B. hindrances C. hurdles D. supports Answer: D. supports Explanation: 'Obstacles', 'impediments', and 'hindrances' are all synonyms for barriers. 'Supports' (সমর্থন) represents the opposite.

136. TRANSIENT (Synonym) [বাংলাদেশ বেতার ট্রান্সমিটার-০১] A. hostile B. permanent C. supportive D. temporary Answer: D. temporary Explanation: 'Transient' means lasting only for a short time (ক্ষণস্থায়ী). 'Temporary' is a direct synonym.

137. TRANSIENT (Antonym) [RU (BBA) 03-04, COU (C) 13-14] A. permanent B. prevent C. forecast D. immature Answer: A. permanent Explanation: 'Transient' means temporary. 'Permanent' (স্থায়ী) is its direct antonym.

138. Give the antonym of the word 'transitory'? [DU (D) 11-12, 36th BCS] A. temporary B. permanent C. transparent D. short-lived Answer: B. permanent Explanation: 'Transitory' means not permanent; temporary (ক্ষণস্থায়ী). 'Permanent' is the antonym.

139. The antonym for 'Transient' is - [BSMRSTU (F, Architecture) 14-15] A. Clash B. Removed C. Temporary D. Perpetual Answer: D. Perpetual Explanation: 'Transient' means fleeting. 'Perpetual' (চিরস্থায়ী) means never ending or changing, making it an antonym.

140. The synonym of 'transient' is: [RU (A-Law) 13-14, CU (A2) 14-15] A. fleeting B. tarnishing C. long-lasting D. eternal Answer: A. fleeting Explanation: 'Transient' and 'fleeting' (ক্ষণস্থায়ী) both mean lasting for a very short time.

141. Synonym of 'transitory'? [PDB, JU (D)11-12] A. lucid (স্বচ্ছ) B. transient C. relevant D. clear Answer: B. transient Explanation: 'Transitory' and 'transient' are synonyms meaning not permanent.

142. Transitory is opposite of — [JU (A) 11-12] A. Permanent B. clear C. excessive D. conversant Answer: A. Permanent Explanation: 'Transitory' means temporary, so its opposite is 'Permanent' (স্থায়ী).

143. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Here 'eternal' refers to- [স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তর-০৫] A. temporary B. obvious C. vigilant D. everlasting Answer: D. everlasting Explanation: 'Eternal' means lasting or existing forever; without end (চিরন্তন). 'Everlasting' is a synonym.

144. Which one is not an antonym of the word 'eternal'? [SUST (A) 06-07, (B) 13-14] A. ephemeral B. fleeting C. evanescent D. perpetual Answer: D. perpetual Explanation: 'Eternal' and 'perpetual' are synonyms. 'Ephemeral', 'fleeting', and 'evanescent' are all antonyms, as they mean short-lived.

145. The antonym of 'perpetual' is - [RU (DBA) 03-04, ..., HSTU (C) 14-15] A. solid B. genuine C. lengthy D. serious E. momentary Answer: E. momentary Explanation: 'Perpetual' means everlasting. 'Momentary' (ক্ষণস্থায়ী), meaning lasting for a very short time, is the antonym.

146. PERPETUAL (antonym) [RU 03-04, ..., HSTU (C) 14-15] A. Permanent B. eternal C. everlasting D. momentary Answer: D. momentary Explanation: 'Perpetual' (চিরস্থায়ী) means permanent. 'Momentary' (ক্ষণস্থায়ী) is its antonym.

147. The antonym of the word 'perpetual (চিরকালীন)' is - [IU (G) 09-10, MBSTU D 16-17] A. eternal B. ephemeral C. riddle D. axiom Answer: B. ephemeral Explanation: 'Perpetual' means lasting forever. 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, making it the antonym.

148. Which one is the synonym of 'Hospitality'? [RU (D)10-11, ..., Medical 06-07] A. Pharmacy B. Sick C. Hospital D. Welcome Answer: D. Welcome Explanation: 'Hospitality' is the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers (আতিথেয়তা). 'Welcome' is a key component and can be used as a synonym in this context.

149. Which one is antonym to 'Hospitality'? [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর (পরিদর্শিকা)-০৯] A. Sick B. pharmacy C. freshness D. lack of welcome Answer: D. lack of welcome Explanation: 'Hospitality' is a warm welcome. Therefore, a 'lack of welcome' is its opposite.

150. The synonym of 'atheist (নাস্তিক)' is - [বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক (কর্মকর্তা)-১৫] A. non-believer B. believer C. mystic (মরমি) D. worshipper (উপাসক) Answer: A. non-believer Explanation: An 'atheist' is a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. A 'non-believer' is a direct synonym.

151. The antonym of 'atheist (নাস্তিক)' is - [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় (সহকারী পরিচালক)-১৩, IU (E) 15-16] A. agonistic B. idealist C. believer D. non-believer Answer: C. believer Explanation: An 'atheist' does not believe in God. A 'believer' (আস্তিক) does, making it the antonym.

152. Antonym of 'DISPARITY' is - [RU (C) 10-11] A. stable B. destructive C. complacency D. Likeness Answer: D. Likeness Explanation: 'Disparity' means a great difference or inequality (বৈসাদৃশ্য). 'Likeness' or similarity is its antonym.

153. What is the synonym of 'disparity'? [... PUST (C) 14-15, ...] A. argumentation B. belittlement C. difference D. harmony Answer: C. difference Explanation: 'Disparity' means a lack of similarity or equality; inequality. 'Difference' (পার্থক্য) is a direct synonym.

154. Choose the correct synonym of the word 'Tedious' [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক(সহকারী পরিচালক)-১৯] A. amusing B. dull C. exciting D. quick Answer: B. dull Explanation: 'Tedious' means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous (একঘেয়ে, বিরক্তিকর).

155. Antonym of 'Tedious' is- [IU 09-10, MBSTU (D) 14-15] A. Refreshing B. Hygienic C. Coarse D. Plain spoken (স্পষ্টভাষী) Answer: A. Refreshing Explanation: 'Tedious' means boring and tiresome. 'Refreshing' (সতেজকারক) means welcome and stimulating, making it an antonym.

156. Antonym of 'tedious' is: [... PUST (B) 14-15, ...] A. boring B. monotonous C. tiresome D. refreshing E. dull Answer: D. refreshing Explanation: 'Tedious' means boring. 'Refreshing' (সতেজকারক) is the opposite.

157. 'Sluggish' means--- [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন (সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক)- १५] A. Active B. Cunny C. Lethargic D. Purified Answer: C. Lethargic Explanation: 'Sluggish' means slow-moving or inactive. 'Lethargic' (অলস) is a synonym.

158. What is the antonym of 'Sluggish'? [27th BCS, ..., CU (A1) 14-15, ...] A. Animated B. Dull C. Heavy D. Slow Answer: A. Animated Explanation: 'Sluggish' means slow and inactive. 'Animated' (প্রাণবন্ত), meaning full of life and excitement, is its antonym.

159. DESPISE (Synonym) [DU (C) 11-12] A. Command B. Infuriate C. Abhor D. Facilitate E. Fluctuate Answer: C. Abhor Explanation: To 'despise' someone is to feel a deep repugnance or hatred for them. To 'abhor' (ঘৃণা করা) has the same meaning.

160. The antonym of 'despise (ঘৃণা করা)' is -- [JU (G) 11-12] A. appease B. wrinkle C. admire D. create Answer: C. admire Explanation: 'Despise' means to hate. 'Admire' (প্রশংসা করা), meaning to regard with respect or warm approval, is its antonym.

161. Antonym of 'despise' is: [RU (E) 11-12, RU (F-Law) 15-16] A. Admire B. Dislike C. Power D. Base Answer: A. Admire Explanation: The opposite of despising (hating) someone is admiring them.

162. The opposite of the word 'temporal' is- [JnU (D) 15-16] A. material B. spiritual C. temporary D. permanent (স্থায়ী, চিরস্থায়ী) Answer: B. spiritual Explanation: 'Temporal' means relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs (পার্থিব). 'Spiritual' (আধ্যাত্মিক) is its direct antonym.

163. Which is the antonym of 'Material'? [NU (BBA) 12-13] A. Sickle (কাস্তে) B. Wraith (ভূত) C. Spiritual D. Flashy (লোক দেখানো) Answer: C. Spiritual Explanation: 'Material' refers to the physical, worldly world. 'Spiritual' (আধ্যাত্মিক) refers to the non-physical realm of the spirit, making it the antonym.

164. 'Temporal' means - [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের টেলিভিশন প্রকৌশলী-০৩] A. temporary B. tempting C. religious D. worldly Answer: D. worldly Explanation: 'Temporal' means relating to worldly affairs (পার্থিব).

165. 'Temporal' means — [KU (LLM) 06-07] A. worldly B. unearthly C. divinely D. timely Answer: A. worldly Explanation: 'Temporal' means secular or worldly (পার্থিব), as opposed to sacred or spiritual.

166. Synonym word for 'avid' is - [IU (B) 15-16] A. invincible B. intolerable C. visible D. eager (আগ্রহী) Answer: D. eager (আগ্রহী) Explanation: 'Avid' means having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. 'Eager' is a synonym.

167. The opposite of 'avid' is - [CU (D) 11-12] A. independent B. inquisitive C. indifferent D. request humbly Answer: C. indifferent Explanation: 'Avid' means very eager or enthusiastic. 'Indifferent' (উদাসীন), meaning having no interest, is its opposite.

168. What is the synonymous word of 'augment'? [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১১] A. Beautify B. Increase C. Segment D. Calm Answer: B. Increase Explanation: To 'augment' means to make something greater by adding to it; increase (বৃদ্ধি করা).

169. AUGMENT contradicts [JU (F) 16-17] A. diminish B. heighten C. majestic D. obstinate Answer: A. diminish Explanation: 'Augment' means to increase. 'Diminish' (হ্রাস করা), meaning to make smaller, is the contradiction or antonym.

170. What is the synonym of 'Diligent'? [BRUR (B) 14-15, ..., কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১৬] A. Lethargic B. Weak C. Dull D. Assiduous (অধ্যবসায়ী) Answer: D. Assiduous (অধ্যবসায়ী) Explanation: 'Diligent' means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work. 'Assiduous' (পরিশ্রমী) is a synonym.

171. The antonym of 'Diligent' is- [CU (A) 11-12, (H) 12-13] A. lazy B. shy (লাজুক) C. brave (সাহসী) D. hard-working E. assiduous Answer: A. lazy Explanation: 'Diligent' means hard-working. 'Lazy' (অলস) is its antonym.

172. Diligent is opposite of— [JU (A) 11-12] A. simple B. cheap C. indolent D. garrulous Answer: C. indolent Explanation: 'Diligent' means hard-working. 'Indolent' (অলস) means lazy, making it the opposite.

173. INDUSTRIOUS (synonym) [শ্রম অধিদপ্তর-০৬, JU (A) 11-12] A. laid-back B. large C. active D. lethargic Answer: C. active Explanation: 'Industrious' means diligent and hard-working (পরিশ্রমী). 'Active' is a good synonym.

174. The antonym of 'Industrious' is: [CU (D) 10-11] A. stupid B. harsh C. indolent D. complex E. inexpensive Answer: C. indolent Explanation: 'Industrious' means diligent. 'Indolent' (অলস), meaning lazy, is the antonym.

175. Affluent people have an obligation to care for their neighbours. Substitute the underlined word [RU (B-Law) 10-11, JnU (D) 10-11] A. hard working B. large C. religious D. wealthy Answer: D. wealthy Explanation: 'Affluent' means having a great deal of money; wealthy (ধনী).

176. The correct meaning of the word 'affluent' is- [CU (D) 02-03] A. wealthy B. affable C. large D. overpopulated Answer: A. wealthy Explanation: 'Affluent' means wealthy or rich.

177. Give the antonym of the word 'affluent'? [NU (MBA) 05-06] A. fluent B. poor C. not much D. rich Answer: B. poor Explanation: 'Affluent' means wealthy. 'Poor' (দরিদ্র) is its direct antonym.

178. BANKRUPT (synonym) [JU (G) 11-12] A. wealthy B. ruined C. affluent D. comfortable Answer: B. ruined Explanation: To be 'bankrupt' (দেউলিয়া) is to be declared in law as unable to pay one's debts, essentially being financially 'ruined'.

179. The antonym of 'Bankrupt' is - [CU (H) 12-13] A. thoughtless B. changeable C. frequent D. show E. wealthy Answer: E. wealthy Explanation: 'Bankrupt' means financially ruined. 'Wealthy' (ধনী) is the antonym.

180. DESTITUTE (antonym) [শ্রম অধিদপ্তর-০৬, JU (G) 11-12] A. impoverished B. debt (দেনা) C. wealthy D. indigent Answer: C. wealthy Explanation: 'Destitute' means extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself (নিঃস্ব). 'Wealthy' is its antonym.

181. Antonym for 'impoverished' is - [NU (BBA) 13-14] A. poor B. needy C. wealthy D. destitute Answer: C. wealthy Explanation: 'Impoverished' means made poor. 'Wealthy' (ধনী) is the antonym.

182. 'Destitute' is most similar in meaning to - [MU (C) 13-14] A. affluent B. desolate C. impoverished D. meticulous Answer: C. impoverished Explanation: 'Destitute' and 'impoverished' are synonyms for being extremely poor.

183. Correct antonym of DESTITUTE [RU (BBA) 10-11, স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীন কারা পরিদর্শক-০৬] A. bold B. talkative C. affluent D. necessary Answer: C. affluent Explanation: 'Destitute' means extremely poor. 'Affluent' (ধনী), meaning wealthy, is the antonym.

184. synonym of the word 'dejection' is - [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা অধিদপ্তর-১৫, IU (B)14-15] A. happiness B. sadness C. disease (অসুস্থতা) D. calmness (স্থিরতা) Answer: B. sadness Explanation: 'Dejection' is a sad and depressed state; low spirits (বিষণ্ণতা). 'Sadness' is a direct synonym.

185. Choose the antonym of 'exhilaration'. [RU (Law)10-11] A. change B. cheering C. animating D. dejection Answer: D. dejection Explanation: 'Exhilaration' is a feeling of great happiness and excitement (উল্লাস). 'Dejection' (বিষণ্ণতা), a state of low spirits, is the antonym.

186. The antonym of 'polite' is -- [SESIP এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১২] A. civil B. rude C. confuse D. courteous Answer: B. rude Explanation: 'Polite' means having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people (ভদ্র). 'Rude' (অসভ্য) is its antonym.

187. The synonym of 'polite' is- [RU (BBA) 09-10, DU (D) 18-19 (shift-1)] A. submissive B. gentle C. obedient D. courteous Answer: D. courteous Explanation: 'Polite' and 'courteous' (ভদ্র) are synonyms, both referring to respectful behavior.

188. The antonym of the word 'tacit' is- [শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয়-০৯] A. sluggish B. tricky C. spoken D. flawless Answer: C. spoken Explanation: 'Tacit' means understood or implied without being stated (মৌন). 'Spoken' (কথিত) is its antonym.

189. What is the synonym of the word 'tacit'? [DU (D) 14-15] A. spoken B. implicit C. open D. written Answer: B. implicit Explanation: 'Tacit' means understood without being directly stated. 'Implicit' (অন্তর্নিহিত) has the same meaning.

190. The antonym of the word, 'Adequate' is - [NU (BBA) 12-13] A. insufficient B. unlimited C. sufficient D. endless Answer: A. insufficient Explanation: 'Adequate' means satisfactory or acceptable in quantity or quality (পর্যাপ্ত). 'Insufficient' (অপর্যাপ্ত) is its antonym.

191. The appropriate synonym of 'Adequate' is - [IU (Law) 04-05, 05-06] A. inadequate B. sufficient C. little D. large Answer: B. sufficient Explanation: 'Adequate' and 'sufficient' (যথেষ্ট) are synonyms.

192. The word 'Benevolent' means - [... BRUR (B) 12-13, JU (A, A5) 13-14] A. honest (সৎ) B. kind C. unkind D. cruel Answer: B. kind Explanation: 'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly (দয়ালু).

193. The antonym of 'Benevolent' is — [KU 07-08, RU 07-08, IU (C) 14-15] A. Malicious B. Tense C. Philanthropic D. Generous Answer: A. Malicious Explanation: 'Benevolent' means kind and charitable. 'Malicious' (বিদ্বেষপূর্ণ), meaning intending to do harm, is its antonym.

194. The synonym of 'feasible (সম্ভবপর)' is [CU (D1) 15-16] A. constant B. possible C. Impractical D. Theoretical (তাত্ত্বিক) Answer: B. possible Explanation: 'Feasible' means possible to do easily or conveniently.

195. Which is the antonym of the word 'feasible'? [CU (E)10-11, 13-14] A. constant B. possible C. Impractical D. Theoretical (তাত্ত্বিক) Answer: C. Impractical Explanation: 'Feasible' means practical and possible. 'Impractical' (অবাস্তব) is its antonym.

196. কোনটি feasible এর সমার্থক শব্দ? [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৫] A. Realistic B. Practical C. Impossible D. Difficult Answer: B. Practical Explanation: 'Feasible' (সম্ভবপর) and 'Practical' (বাস্তব) are synonyms, both referring to what can be done in practice.

197. The synonym of 'Bonafide (খাঁটি, অকৃত্রিম)' is - [RU (D-Law) 12-13, HSTU (C) 15-16] A. honest B. similar C. bondage D. spurious (ভেজাল) Answer: A. honest Explanation: 'Bonafide' means genuine, real, or sincere. 'Honest' (সৎ) is a close synonym in the sense of being without deceit.

198. The antonym of 'Bonafide' is- [... RU (Law) 07-08, ...] A. bondage B. similar C. honest D. spurious Answer: D. spurious Explanation: 'Bonafide' means genuine. 'Spurious' (ভেজাল), meaning fake or false, is its antonym.

199. The synonym of 'Bonafide' is — [... রপ্তানি উন্নয়ন ব্যুরো-১০] A. artificial (কৃত্রিম) B. permanent C. imaginary D. genuine Answer: D. genuine Explanation: 'Bonafide' (খাঁটি) and 'genuine' (প্রকৃত) are synonyms for something that is real and authentic.

200. The editor of the newspaper needed to be sure the article presented the right information, so his review was meticulous. (Synonym) [CU (E) 15-16] A. delicate B. painstaking C. superficial D. objective E. careless Answer: B. painstaking Explanation: 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. 'Painstaking' (কঠোর পরিশ্রমী) shares this meaning.