Vocabulary (Word Meaning) - Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: WORD MEANING

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. 'Plagiarism' means- [46th BCS] A. the act of using someone else's idea as one's own. B. the act of planning everything beforehand. C. the act of playing a musical instrument. D. the art of dealing with forgery.

02. Millennium is a period of- [45th BCS] A. 100 year B. 1000 year C. 1 million year D. 1 billion year

03. 'Meteorology' is related to- [45th BCS] A. concrete slabs B. motor vehicles C. weather forecasting D. motor neurone disease

04. The word 'equivocation' refers to - [44th BCS] A. starting like an author B. two contradictory things in the same statement C. free expression of opinions D. a true statement

05. A speech full of too many words is- [43rd BCS] A. a big speech B. maiden speech C. a verbose speech D. an unimportant speech

06. The word 'to genuflect' means- [43rd BCS] A. to be genuine B. to reflect C. to bend the knee D. to be flexible

07. Words inscribed on a tomb is an- [43rd BCS] A. epitome B. epithet C. episode D. epitaph

08. What is the meaning of musk? [42nd BCS] A. a form of drama B. a face cover C. a substance used in making perfume D. a disguise

09. 'Clemency' means- [42nd BCS] A. Empathy B. Enthral C. Erudition D. Fathom

10. 'Notification' means- [42nd BCS] A. Advertisement B. Notice C. Application D. Circular

11. One whose attitude is 'eat, drink and be merry' is- [41st BCS] A. materialistic B. epicurean C. cynic D. stoic

12. Someone 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 behavior

13. A man whose wife has died is called a- [40th BCS] A. widow B. widower C. spinster D. bachelor

14. The word 'sibling' means-[40th BCS] A. a brother B. a sister C. a brother or sister D. an infant

15. The word 'Panegyric' means- [38th BCS] A. criticism B. elaborate praise C. curse D. high sound

16. A chart was appended to the report. Here 'appended' means- [37th BCS] A. changed B. removed C. joined D. shortened

17. The new offer of job was alluring. Here 'alluring' means-[37th BCS] A. unexpected B. tempting C. disappointing D. ordinary

18. Which do you think is the nearest in meaning to 'proviso': [37th BCS] A. sanction B. substitute C. stipulation D. directive

19. The word 'omnivorous' means: [37th BCS] A. eating all types of food B. eating only fruits C. eating only meat D. eating grass and plants only

20. In English grammar, ______ of sentences deals With formation – [36th BCS] A. Morphology B. Etymology C. Syntax D. Semantics

21. "It is time to review the protocol on testing nuclear weapons". Here the underlined word means [35th BCS] A. Record of rules B. Procedures C. Summary of rules D. Problems

22. Societies living in the periphery are always ignored. Here the underlined word means [35th BCS] A. offshore areas B. remote places C. marginal areas D. backward regions

23. The noise level in Dhaka city has increased exponentially. Here the underlined word means [35th BCS] A. amazingly B. shockingly C. steadily D. rapidly

24. The word 'permissive' implies [33rd BCS] A. humble B. law-abiding C. liberal D. submissiver

25. The word 'officialese' means-[33rd BCS] A. plural number of official B. language used in offices C. plural number of office D. vague expressions

26. What may be considered courteous in one culture may be arrogant in another. [32nd BCS] A. flimsy B. coarse C. gracious D. friendly

27. The sentence 'Who would have thought Shylock was so unkind' expresses- [32nd BCS] A. hyperbole B. interrogation C. command D. wonder

28. 'One day women will have what has so long been denied them - leisure, money and room to themselves'. [31st BCS] A. Space B. Liberty C. Office D. Capacity

29. Crafty men condemn studies, simple men admire them and wise men use them. [31st BCS] A. Denounce B. Laud C. Compliment D. Acclaim

30. A formal composition or speech expressing high praise of somebody- [31st BCS] A. elegy B. eulogy C. caricature D. exaggeration

31. The word 'Shrug' indicating doubt or indifference is associated with [31st BCS] A. Shoulders B. Head C. Forehead D. Eyebrows

32. A song embodying religious and sacred emotions [30th BCS] A. Lyric B. Ode C. Hymn D. Ballad

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

34. The people who carry a coffin at a funeral are called- [30th BCS] A. undertakers B. supporters C. pallbearers D. mourners

35. The word 'precedence' means-[28th BCS] A. example B. priority C. elderly D. case

36. The word 'disinterested' means- [28th BCS] A. lack of interest B. indifferent C. callous D. neutral

37. The word 'electorate' means- [28th BCS] A. election office B. a body of voters C. many elections D. candidates

38. A person who writes about his own life writes [27th; 26th & 16th BCS] A. a diary B. a biography C. an autobiography D. a chronicle

39. The meaning of the word 'obese' is [27th BCS] A. very fat B. ugly C. tardy D. obnoxious

40. The word bounty is closest in meaning to [27th BCS] A. generosity B. familiar C. dividing line D. sympathy

41. 'Prior to' means- [27th BCS] A. after B. before C. immediately D. during the period of

42. A 'pilgrim' is a person who undertakes a journey to a [26th BCS] A. Mosque B. A new country C. Holy place D. Bazar

43. Misanthropist means [25th BCS] A. One who flirts with ladies B. A person of narrow views C. A hater of mankind D. One who believe that God is in everything

44. 'Razzmatazz' means-[24th BCS] A. A musical instrument B. A well-planned programme C. A noisy activity D. A musical activity

45. The expression 'Lingua franca' means. [24th BCS] A. The common language B. The first language C. International language D. The French language

46. Choose the correct meaning: 'To look down upon' [24th BCS] A. show surprise or disapproval. B. show agreement. C. show happiness. D. show indifference

47. The word 'Euphemism' means [20th BCS] A. stating one thing like another B. description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name C. contrast of words is made in the same sentence D. a statement is made emphatic by overstatement

48. 'Blockbuster' means [17th BCS] A. A large solid piece of stone B. A device to cut off a person's head as a punishment C. Something that makes movement difficult D. A powerful explosive to demolish buildings

49. 'Bill of fare' is [17th BCS] A. A chart of bus fare B. A price list C. A valuable document D. A list of dishes at a restaurant

50. A 'bull market' means, that share prices are-[17th BCS] A. Falling B. Rising C. Moving D. Static

51. 'Blue chips' are [17th BCS] A. Securities issued by the government B. Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment C. Industrial shares considerd to be a risky investmtent D. Flat plastic counters used money tokens

52. The word 'imbibe' means- [16th BCS] A. to learn B. to drink C. to tinge D. to acquire

53. Intellectual means [16th BCS] A. Intelligent B. Intellect C. Intelligent person D. Intuition

54. An Ordinance is [16th BCS] A. a book B. an arms factory C. a newspaper journal D. a law

55. A fantasy is [16th BCS] A. an imaginary story B. a history record C. a funny film D. a real-life event

56. Something that is 'fresh' is something-[16th BCS] A. recently printed or published B. in fairly good condition C. disrespectful D. pleasant

57. The word 'homogeneous' means- [16th BCS] A. of the same kind B. of the same race C. of the same place D. of the same density

58. Something which is obnoxious means that it is- [16th BCS] A. very dangerous B. very pleasant C. very ugly D. very unpleasant

59. Wisdom means - [15th BCS] A. Wit B. Knowledge C. Reason D. Prudence

60. Anything 'Pernicious' tends to injure or destroy. Something which has no such harmful effect is [15th BCS] A. innocuous B. innocent C. immaculate D. salutary

61. The word 'plurality' means [15th BCS] A. The letter 'S' B. Men and women C. Chaos and confusion D. The holding of more than one office at a time

62. 'Boot leg' means to- [15th BCS] A. distribute B. export C. import D. smuggle

63. What is the meaning of the word 'intrepid'? [15th BCS] A. arrogant B. belligerent C. questioning D. fearless

64. 'Plebiscite' is a term related to- [15th BCS] A. Medicine B. Technology C. Law D. Politics

65. One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society. [14th BCS] - Which of the following words represents truly the character of the person mentioned above? A. benevolent B. official C. officious D. bureaucratic

66. What is the meaning of the word 'euphemism"? [13th BCS] A. vague idea B. inoffensive expression C. verbal play D. wise saying

67. What is the meaning of the word 'scuttle'? [13th BCS] A. to tease B. abandon C. pile up D. gossip

68. What is the meaning of the word 'stanch'? [13th BCS] A. to reinforce B. be weak C. smooth out D. put an end to

69. What is the meaning of the word 'belated'? [13th BCS] A. complaining B. weak C. off hand D. tardy

70. What is the meaning of the word 'sequences'? [13th BCS] A. to follow B. round up C. withdraw D. question closely

71. Select the answer of the word 'stagflation'. [13th BCS] A. controlled prices B. economic slow down C. a disintegrating government D. cultural dullness

72. 'Syntax' means- [11th BCS] A. Manner of speech B. Sentence building C. Supplementary tax D. Synchrounizing act

Primary Questions

01. 'French' refers to- [Primary 2024] A. The French people B. The French language C. The French manners D. The French society

02. BROCHURE means- [Primary 2024] A. Opening B. Pamphlet C. Bureau D. Censor

03. FARE means? [Primary 2024] A. fair B. fear C. journey cost D. exhibition

04. Meticulous means - [Primary 2024] A. Careful B. Careless C. Casual D. Indifferent

05. Personnel means? [Primary 2024] A. Person B. Staff C. Personal D. Personality

06. 'Proletariat' means? [Primary 2024] A. Aristocracy B. Endangered C. Working class D. Literate

07. 'Rudimentary' means? [Primary 2024] A. Annoying B. Funny C. Elementary/Basic D. Talkative

08. Sapling means? [Primary 2024] A. Caressing B. Young tree C. Medicine D. Sample

09. A person who was before another person refers to- [Primary 2022] A. predecessor B. contemporary C. superior D. successor

10. The study of plants- [Primary 2022] A. Biography B. Botany C. Biology D. Plantation

11. Which is the meaning of 'White Elephant'? [Primary 2022] A. An elephant of white colour B. A hoarder C. A black marketer D. A very costly or troublesome possession

12. 'Out and out' means- [Primary 2022] A. to get out B. thoroughly C. not at all D. someone from outside

13. 'Felicitation' means- [Primary 2022] A. Feeling bad B. Expression of good wish C. To conduct something D. Readings books

14. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to - [Primary 2022] A. stick together B. break easily C. retain heat D. bend without difficulty

15. The word 'Decade' means –[Primary 2022] A. rotten objects B. decaying old age C. a group of ten people D. a period of ten years

16. A remedy for all diseases- [Primary 2022] A. all cure B. panorama C. polyglot D. panacea

17. 'Brain child' means- [Primary 2022] A. special child B. intelligent person C. a person's idea D. autistic child

18. A state where all religions are respected [Primary 2022] A. Good state B. Secular C. Holy country D. Reactor

19. What does CV stand for? [Primary 2022] A. Curriculamm Vitae B. Curriculum Vitae C. Curriculum Vitea D. Current Value

20. What is the meaning of the word 'Vice Versa'? [Primary 2022] A. For example B. Face to Face C. Namely D. The terms being exchanged

21. A person who writes and edits dictionaries is called a- [Primary 2019] A. Lithographer B. Topographer C. Lexicographer D. Laryngographer

22. Mankind means- [Primary 2019] A. the people in general B. the male kind C. kind men D. the human race

23. The study of religion is [Primary 2019] A. Phonology B. Etymology C. Theology D. Morphology

24. 'Sanction' means- [Primary 2019] A. Prohibit B. Authorization C. Verify D. Devaluating

25. 'Counsel' means [Primary 2019] A. Cabinet B. Meeting C. Advice D. Trade

26. 'Ensure' means [Primary 2019] A. Profuse B. Make certain C. Make progress D. Encourage

27. 'Emphasis' means: [Primary 2019] A. Attention B. Neglect C. Importance D. Overlook

28. 'Deficit' means: [Primary 2019] A. Shortage B. Complex C. Defeat D. Flexible

29. 'Obese' means: [Primary 2019] A. Obnoxious B. Very fat C. Ugly D. Tardy

30. 'Contaminate' means- [Primary 2016] A. Think B. Purify C. Pollute D. Corruption

Teacher Registration Questions

01. The word 'Camouflage' means- [15th NTRCA] A. disguise B. difficult C. heavy D. dangerous

02. A person whose head is in the clouds is [15th NTRCA] A. proud B. a day dreamer C. an aviator D. useless

03. The word 'adulteration' can be best explained as- [16th NTRCA] A. to mix something intensely B. to use unusual methods C. to make impure by adding inferior ingredients D. to mix poison

04. The word ‘Banish’ means – [16th NTRCA] A. exile B. drive away C. emerge D. expel

05. The word 'permissive' means- [15th NTRCA] A. polite B. law-abiding C. liberal D. submissive

06. Ambiguous means [14th NTRCA] A. Unclear B. Eager C. Large D. Increase

07. A person who treats mental illness is called- [14th NTRCA] A. a psychiatrist B. a therapist C. a psychologist D. a psychoanalyst

08. The word 'docile' refers to- [14th NTRCA] A. wild B. angry C. disheartened D. tame

Bank Questions

01. A place where everything is perfect. [Grameen Bank 2023] A. Cosmos B. Platoon C. Utopia D. Utilitarian

02. One who knows everything is- [8 Banks & 1 FI 2023] A. Omnipotent B. Omnivorous C. Omniscient D. Omnipresent

03. Choose the correct one :- [8 Banks & 1 FI 2023] A. He is caught of flattery B. He is ill of flattery C. He is sick of flattery D. He is angry of flattery

04. The word 'Itinerary' means- [8 Banks & 1 FI 2023] A. list of items to be discussed B. list of events of a fixed time C. plan of a journey D. record of events occurred in a day

05. I took an aspirin to ______ the pain in my knee. [9 Banks & 1 FI 2022] A. accelerate B. deviate C. alleviate D. accompany

06. The three-year-old was ______ in her refusal to taste spinach. [Combined 8 Banks 2022] A. recondite B. fortuitous C. resolute D. didactic

07. Rahima's legs were so severely injured in the accident that she did not become fully ______ again until more than a year. [Combined 8 Banks 2022] A. decadent B. exemplified C. ambulatory D. portentous

08. By writing the slanderous article, the journalist tried to ______ the politician. [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. Begrudge B. Behoove C. Besmirch D. Befall

09. They have ______ their support for our cause. [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. disavowed B. pledged C. intended D. deferred

10. Anika was ______ of the dangers of fire juggling, but she tried it anyway and burnt herself quite badly. [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. ingenuous B. virulent C. conducive D. cognizant

11. The word 'culinary' is related to [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. music B. printing C. cooking D. dress

12. Which pair of words is different? [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. abundance, scarcity B. false, true C. love, affection D. sharp, blunt

13. Rahman's father had only one rule: ______ no talking at the dinner table. [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. impecceable B. immutable C. deprecating D. coherent

14. An ______ current of dissatisfaction among the Russian soldiers indicated to the president that revolution was becoming a possibility. [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. incipient B. inert C. impervious D. inept

15. Social business theory was initially regarded as asbsurd, unnatural, and ______ with common sense. [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. consanguineous B. discernible C. incompatible D. decipherable

16. Kazi Nazrul Islam was a well-loved poet, no other poet since has been so - . [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. Lionized B. attacked C. decried D. poetical

17. The helicopter passed overhead with an-sound, like a giant insect. [5 Govt. Banks 2022] A. whirring B. chirping C. crashing D. grinding

18. 'A hater of knowledge and learning is called a [Uttara Bank 2022] A. Misogynist B. Philologist C. Misologist D. Bibliophile

19. 'A disease which spreads by contact is called [Uttara Bank 2022] A. Incurable B. Contagious C. Infectious D. Fatal

20. 'One who believes in the power of fate' is called - [Uttara Bank 2022] A. Pessimist B. Optimist C. Fatalist D. Parsimonious

21. A group of bears is called- [Bangladesh Bank 2021] A. Pod B. Herd C. Shrewdness D. Sleuth

22. The organization threw an epic dinner party yesterday. The bold faced word means- [7 Banks & 1 FI 2021] A. ordinary B. amazing C. phenomenal D. colourful

24. The expression, 'Time after twilight and before night', can be substituted by the word. [Probashi Kallyan Bank 2021] A. evening B. dawn C. dusk D. eclipse

25. RULE OF THUMB means [NRB Commercial Bank 2021] A. Mark of thumb on a legal paper B. a rough estimate C. an easy choice D. an unknown rule

26. It was a bungled effort to restore order. 'Bungled' here means? [Global Islami Bank 2021] A. United B. Unsuccessful C. Unprecedented D. Fatal

27. MALA FIDE means- [NRB Commercial Bank 2021] A. Bad intention B. Genuine C. Trustworthy D. Generous

28. She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis. The underlined word means: [Sonali & Janata 2020] A. temper B. irritation C. composure D. anger

29. The word 'urbane' is related to [Janata Bank 2020] A. city life B. manners C. village life D. slum dwellers

30. 'A legal authorisation of debtors to postpone payment' is known as [Sonali Bank 2020] A. Moratorium B. Deferment C. Preemption D. Bad debt

31. 'A speech or writing in praise of person' is known as- [Sonali Bank 2020] A. autobiography B. admiration C. eulogy D. erudite

32. Etymology is a branch of: [Janata Bank 2020] A. Economics B. linguistics C. statistics D. history

33. In the 'Solitary Reaper', what does the word 'solitary' mean? [Southeast Bank 2020] A. Lonely B. Humble C. Busy D. Unhappy

34. The President of the club believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines. [Exim Bank 2020] A. seeking advice from one and all B. helping those who help him C. giving bribes to get his work done D. making the best use of a favourable situation waiting for the suitable time to come

35. Rahim speaks less in the forum, Rahim is: [Premier Bank 2020] A. Unintelligible B. Reticent C. Garrulous D. Banal

36. Sharifa travels by foot. She is a- [Premier Bank 2020] A. Traveller B. Stickler C. Disciplinarian D. Pedestrian

37. The act of murder of a human being: [Premier Bank 2020] A. Matricide B. Patricide C. Homicide D. Suicide

38. Something that cannot be imitated- [Premier Bank 2020] A. Inimitable B. Duplicity C. Inevitable D. Inexplicable

40. A sarcastic person is someone who is - [Bangladesh Bank 2019] A. a saviour B. dependent on others C. a very strict person D. ironical and bitter

41. The Bengali meaning of the word 'Naturalism'- [BSC 2018] A. বস্তুবাদ B. প্রকৃতিবাদ C. বাস্তববাদ D. নন্দনতত্ত্ব

42. Find the correct meaning of the underlined part: Honesty is half the battle in life. [BSC 2018] A. substantial asset B. determined factor C. exaggerated variable D. literary factor

43. What is the meaning of 'prologue'? [BSC 2018] A. প্রারম্ভ B. প্রস্তাবনা C. সমাপ্তি D. মূকাভিনয়

44. Speed money means [IFIC Bank 2018] A. Percentage of interest B. Bribe C. Black money D. Hard-earned money

45. The word constraint means [IFIC Bank 2018] A. freedom B. limitation C. plentiful D. endless

46. Itinerary means [IFIC Bank 2018] A. plan of journey B. list of items to be discussed C. record of events occurred in a day D. list of events of a fixed time

47. Employers look for agility in workers in small- part production plants. [Probashi Kallyan Bank 2018] A. alertness B. dexterity C. flexibility D. liveliness

48. You can reach your goal only when you aspire. [Probashi Kallyan Bank 2018] A. dream B. attempt it C. try D. aim high

49. The proverb 'A burnt child dreads fire' means: [Agrani Bank 2017] A. A bad experience may scare ones attitude. B. To choose between equally bad alternatives. C. Children are burnt easily. D. A burnt child needs to see a doctor.

50. The term 'a profiteer' means: [Agrani Bank 2017] A. a person who is lucky enough to make easy profit. B. a person who makes excessive profits by charging inflated rates. C. a product or business that earns huge profit. D. a person who is very sure of making profits.

51. "Perhaps I won't go out this evening" means- [Bangladesh Krishi Bank 2017] A. I may not go out this evening. B. I should not go out this evening. C. I might go out this evening. D. I shall not go out this evening.

52. The sentence which carries the similar meaning of 'Even if it rains I shall come'- [BDBL 2017] A. I will certainly come whether it rains or not B. whenever there is rain I shall come C. If it rains I shall not come D. if I come it will not rain

53. What is the Bengali meaning of the word 'innovation'? [Probasi Kallyan Bank 2017] A. সংস্কার B. নতুনত্ব C. অনুকরণ D. পুনরাবৃত্তি

54. Find the correct meaning of the underlined word: Show allegiance to your master. [Probasi Kallyan Bank 2017] A. Subject B. Loyalty C. Obligation D. Servant

55. Emaciated [BHBFC 2017] A. very sleepy B. very tall C. very thin D. very aged

56. Lethargy [BHBFC 2017] A. impassivity B. listlessen C. serenity D. laxity

57. Docile [BHBFC 2017] A. stupid B. gentle C. vague D. stubborn

58. Contract [BHBFC 2017] A. expand B. tract C. give D. abridge

59. Prognosis [BHBFC 2017] A. identification B. forecast C. preface D. scheme

60. 'I castigated myself for being so stupid.' The underlined word means [BHBFC 2017] A. Eulogized B. Appreciated C. Criticized D. Extolled

61. 'Animals that eat flesh of another animal.' Substitute in one word- [BHBFC 2017] A. Man-eater B. Carnivorous C. Beast D. Cannibal

62. Thespian art refers to [BHBFC 2017] A. The art of tragedy B. The art of history C. Tribal art D. The art of story-telling

63. One who compiles dictionary is called a- [BHBFC 2017] A. Demographer B. Dictionary-maker C. Lexicographer D. Monographer

64. Burgeon [Bakhrabad Gas 2017] A. Concise B. Flourish C. Unanimous D. Beautiful

65. Semblance [Bakhrabad Gas 2017] A. Impression B. Dismantle C. Concise D. Disparate

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. 'Archeology' is related to- [PSC] A. the study of new cultures B. the study of art and music C. the study of medicine D. the study of human history

02. A celebration of 100 years is called- A. Century B. Golden Jubilee C. Centennial D. Silver Jubilee

03. 'Nomenelature' means A. collecition of books on human civilization B. a system of words used to name thing in a particular discipline. C. a civilization of ancient times. D. a study of new culture

04. An adolescent is someone who is A. of age between 9-18 years B. of age between 13 - 18 years C. preparing for adulthood D. vulnerable to adulthood

05. A person, who writes about his own life, writes- A. a diary B. a biography C. an autobiography D. a chronicles

06. A person who knows many language is called- A. multi-lingual B. bilingual C. polyglot D. monolingual

07. Love for the whole world is called - A. Misogyny B. Benevolence C. Misanthropy D. Philanthropy

08. What is the single word for 'A hater of mankind'? A. Enemy B. Wrath C. Hatred D. Misanthrope

09. A writer who steals ideas from others – A. editore B. copier C. plagiarist D. translator

10. The science of teaching is called A. phonetics B. pedagogy C. ethics D. biology

11. 'Octogenarian' is a person between the age of - A. 11-19 years B. 80-89 years C. 40-50 years D. 60-80 years

12. 'Pediatric' relates to the treatment of- A. Adults B. Children C. Women D. Old

13. Study of religion is called- A. Theology B. Regionology C. Anthropology D. Apiology

14. The word 'Oncology' is related with- A. law B. medicine C. ecology tow D. environme

15. Rain sounds is called- A. Jingle B. ticks C. Rustle D. Patters

16. 'En route' means- A. on the way B. on a plane C. on a train D. in the bus

17. A person in charge of a museum is a A. Librarian B. Janitor C. Palmist D. Curator

18. A sentence is a- A. group of words B. collection of words C. group of words that make a complete sense D. part of paragraph

19. A cliche is a- A. a witty statement B. a worn-out statement C. a false evidence D. Irish humour

20. Substitution for a cardiologist will be A. nerve specialist B. eye specialist C. heart specialist D. bone specialist

21. What is the steering of a car used for? A. Speeding B. Stopping C. Changing speed D. Directing

22. Initial A. শুরু B. শেষ C. মাঝ D. মধ্য

23. Weep A. হাসা B. তাকানো C. কাঁদা D. মরা

24. Seldom A. সর্বদা B. মাঝে C. মাঝে মাঝে D. কদাচিৎ

25. Fever A. জ্বর B. ভালো C. অনবরত D. নরম

26. Vital A. কম B. বেশি C. অত্যাবশ্যক D. অনাবশ্যক

27. Climate - A. আবহাওয়া B. পরিবেশ C. জলবায়ু D. তাপ

28. The word subterfuge means A. subtlety B. trickery C. simplicity D. naïve

29. Cynophobia ? A. Fear of gravity B. Fear of pain C. Fear of spider D. Fear of dogs

30. 'Niche' means- A. surface B. centre C. edge D. hollow

31. 'Nota Bene' means A. for example B. not sure C. next page D. mark well

32. 'Narcissism' means A. arrogance B. self-effacing C. dignity D. graceful

33. The term 'Parenteral' means - A. After intestine B. Inside intestine C. Before intestine D. Outside intestine

34. A Bangladeshi living in Canada is a/an- A. Alien B. Patr C. Expatriate D. Cosmopolitan

35. A person just appointed to a post is called a/an: A. appointer B. appointee C. novice D. apprentice

36. Today he is in high spirits. Here high spirits means A. gloomy B. grieved C. joyful D. hopeful

37. The word lunar is related to- A. sun B. planet C. moon D. water

38. Itinerary means A. Plan of journey B. List of items to be discussed in a meeting C. List of even in a fixed time D. Record of events occurred in a day

39. Debut means A. Conclusion B. Gracious response C. Contradiction D. First appearance

40. The word 'parent' means- A. father B. mother C. father or mother D. father and mother

41. The word 'illiterate' means a person who does not know how to- A. read or write B. read C. write D. speak

42. Adhere A. লেগে থাকা B. ত্যাগ করা C. সরে যাওয়া D. পছন্দ করা

43. Oppress A. সাহায্য B. নিপিড়ন C. মারা D. মায়া

44. Concise A. বড় B. সংক্ষিপ্ত C. লম্বা D. বিশাল

45. A person who eats everything is called A. omniscient B. omnivorous C. is present everywhere D. eats all types of food

46. 'A place for keeping bees' is A. Apiary B. Nest C. Den D. Acrie

47. 'Theocracy' is the rule of- A. Military B. Nobility C. Aristocrats D. Church

48. The meaning of 'Posterity' is A. Prosperity B. Present Time C. Later Generation D. Possession

49. A place where everything is perfect- A. Cosmos B. Platoon C. Utopia D. Utilatarian

50. A place for keeping dogs is known as - A. Hutch B. Kennel C. Sty D. Stable

51. The word' Anthropology' is related to - A. study of minerals B. study of mankind C. study of diseases D. study of evolution

52. The word 'Somnambulist' means- A. a daydreamer B. a sleep walker C. an optimist D. a night dreamer

53. The word 'adore' means- A. reward B. love dearly C. nurture D. support strongly

54. The correct meaning of the word 'deliberate' is - A. willingly B. known C. intentional D. familiar

55. What is the appropriate meaning of the word 'Flout'? A. Crucial B. Diminish C. Disobey D. Flatter

56. The word 'precedence' means. A. example B. priority C. elderly D. case

57. The word 'recalcitrant' means- A. mutinous B. amenable C. docile D. compliant

58. The word 'assiduity' means- A. reluctance B. omnipresence C. steadfastness D. anxiety

59. 'Dearth' means A. Privation B. Unwanted C. Harsher D. Inadequate

60. 'Refusal' means A. Regret B. Permission C. Search D. Grant

61. 'Scarcity' means A. Majority B. Unfortunate C. Minority D. Minimum

62. 'Statistics' means A. Data B. Quotation C. Census D. Information

63. 'Intellect' means A. Wisdom B. Knowledge C. Awareness D. Intelligence

64. The word 'hardly' means- A. always B. almost not C. seriously D. regularly

65. The bestows favours on whoever he likes. Here 'bestows' means- A. receive B. despises C. collects D. gives

66. He has a voracious appetite Here 'voracious' means-. A. fatal B. huge C. gluttonous D. vengeful

67. He could not deny that. A. decide B. accept C. confusion D. refuse

68. The room is untidy. Here untidy means A. messy B. mess C. loose D. tight

69. The word 'Momentous' means- A. momentary B. popular C. important D. modest

70. The word 'humiliation' means- A. humane B. modesty C. humble D. disgrace

71. The boy is dreadfully thin. The word 'dreadfully' in this sentence means A. dangerously B. alarmingly C. extremely D. disgustingly

72. The word 'soothing' means. A. annoying B. embarrassing C. irritating D. comfortable

73. The word 'uproar' means- A. hue and cry B. calm and quiet C. loud and bold D. weak and meak

74. What do you mean by the word 'expunge'? A. to delete B. to add C. to improve D. to include

75. The word 'pathetic' means- A. hypothetic B. sympathetic C. tragic D. pleasing

76. The doctor who treats cancer is a/an- A. cardiologist B. neurologist C. oncologist D. nephrologist

77. The abbreviation 'pm' stands for- A. post meridiem B. post meridian C. post meridium D. past meridian

78. Philanthropist means A. A person of charity B. a person of wide views C. an expert D. a man of wisdom

79. Give one word for science of the structure of animal bodies- A. Physiology B. Anatomy C. Biology D. Psychology

80. A girl who is going to be married- A. beloved B. bridegroom C. wife D. bride

81. A person unable to pay his debts- A. solvent B. miser C. poor D. insolvent

82. 'Tertiary' means- A. primary B. territorial C. terrible D. third in order

84. A person who sells fruits and vegetables is called- A. a vegetable man B. a vegetarian C. a green-grocer D. a hawker

85. One who is a specialist in heart and its diseases is called-. A. a pharmacologist B. an ophthalmologist C. a cardiologist D. a neurologist

86. De jure ? A. in fact B. in law C. indeed D. in action

87. The word 'nuptial' is related to- A. marriage B. might C. sleep D. love

88. The word 'paranoia' is connected with- A. philosophy B. anthropology C. theology D. psychology

89. Drizzling means A. Raining heavily B. Snowing lightly C. Raining lightly D. Snowing heavily

90. What is the meaning of 'diehard'? A. A dead soul B. A dead cow C. A strong supporter D. A weak supporter

91. The word 'genocide' means- A. mass grave B. mass gathering C. mass killing D. mass attendance

92. The word 'parsimony' means- A. pathetic B. miserable C. miserliness D. lavish

93. What does 'apartheid' refer to? A. apart B. distance C. discrimination D. dialogue

94. 'Renaissance' means the- A. revival of learning B. revival of life C. revival of human rights D. revival of medieval spirit

95. The word 'manifestation' means- A. presentation B. right C. change D. sign

96. The word 'mandatory' means- A. preference B. optional C. choiceable D. obligatory

97. The word 'pesticide' means- A. matricide B. fracticcide C. insecticide D. raticide

98. One who walks on foot? A. traveler B. pedestrian C. rider D. omnipotent

99. 'In Re' ? A. In reference to B. In the matter of C. In the whole D. It is begun

100. 'Kindred' means- A. relationship by birth or descent B. social relationship C. distant relationship D. unaffiliated relationship

101. What is the meaning of the word 'Stupendous'? A. Awesome B. Stipend C. Stupidity D. Foolishness

102. BROCHURE means- A. Opening B. Pamphlet C. Bureau D. Censor

103. Cul-de-sac- A. selection B. dead end C. error D. bubble

104. Kith and Kin' means: A. Close relation B. Bosom friend C. Blood relation D. Good relation

105. 'All at once' means: A. suddenly B. gradually C. slowly D. quickly

106. The word 'Tributary' means- A. Rivulet B. Lake C. Pond D. Estuary

107. What is the meaning of the word 'protrude'? A. to stick out from something B. to produce something C. to prevent something D. to provide something

108. 'Speed money' refers to- A. bribe B. hard-earned C. black money D. percentage of

110. How do you do? is- A. an enquiry about somebody's health B. merely a formal greeting C. a formal question when one meets one's friend D. used to know the profession of a person

111. The word 'electrifying' means: A. very exciting B. electric fire C. electric change D. illuminating

112. In the sense of dead body, we may use the word- A. Corps B. Corpse C. Crops D. Cropse

113. In the sense of 'lack of rainfall', which of the following words is right. A. draught B. drought C. draft D. drauft

114. A doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerve is- A. a paediatrician B. a nephrologist C. an oncologist D. a neurologist

115. One who mends shoes is a- A. carpenter B. butcher C. cobbler D. potter

116. 'The French' refers to- A. the French people B. the French language C. the French manners D. the French society

117. Animals that can live on land and water are A. insectivorous B. dinosaurs C. amphibians D. reptiles

118. What is the meaning of the word 'supersede'? A. go faster B. to take the place of something or somebody C. move very fast D. suppress

119. The abbreviation 'a.m.' stands for- A. anti meridian B. ante meridium C. ante meridiem D. anti meridium

120. The abbreviation 'e.g.' means- A. very important B. for example C. please note D. namely

121. The word 'tragic' means A. pathetic B. sympathetic C. pleasing D. good luck

122. A specialist in eye diseases is called- A. a cardiologist B. an ophthalmologist C. an optician D. urologist

123. A person who writes about his own life writes- A. a diary B. short stories C. a biography D. an autobiography

124. 'Excuse me, gentlemen!'-'Excuse me' is used to- A. apologise B. draw attention C. beg pardon D. express disgust

125. A word which can be interpreted in more than one way is- A. anachronistic B. confusing C. ambiguous D. foolish

126. Cosmology deals with: A. Creation of the universe B. Origin of life C. Cell formation D. Origin of plants

127. He started at day-break. Here the word 'day-break' means- A. evening B. morning C. mid-day D. night

128. Which of the following is a formal word? A. Dad B. Mum C. Mother D. Sassy

129. One who converts raw hide into leather is a/an- A. tanner B. usurer C. plumber D. janitor

130. The word 'Quorum' means A. number B. required number C. allowed number D. additional number

131. 'Flora' means- A. elaborate decoration with flowers B. all the flowers of an area C. a garland of flowers D. the plants of a particular area

132. 'Alien' means A. One living in a foreign B. A foreigner C. A stranger from abroad D. A man who lives for another country.

133. 'On behalf of' means: A. Act for B. Act upon C. Act on D. Act to

134. A few' is a A. positive term B. negative term C. meaningless term D. none of the above

135. The study of origin of words is called: A. anthology B. epitaph C. vocabulary D. etymology

136. Which of the following is informal? A. Mother B. Father C. Mummy D. Parent

137. The meaning of 'yield' is A. produce B. youth C. controlled D. refuse

138. The word 'blasphemy' is related to- A. appreciation of God and religion B. Islam C. Buddhism D. lack of respect to God and religion

139. A taxi ran into the back of a bus. A. caught up B. passed C. met D. collided

140. The union threatened a strike but called it off at the last minute. A. showcased B. informed everyone C. cancelled D. rescheduled

141. "He is not present in the class. He must be sick". Here 'must be' expresses- A. certainty B. obligation C. possiblity D. intention

142. 'It is high time you tried for a job' The sentence expresses- A. command B. advice C. request D. order

143. The word reliance means- A. independence B. sub-ordination C. disbelief D. dependence

144. What is the meaning of the word 'Viva voce'? A. face to face B. interview C. examination D. orally

145. 'Procession' is a term. A. mythological B. religious C. political D. banking

146. A mental illness in which somebody has a strong desire, which they cannot control to steal things' is expressed by- A. insomnia B. kleptomania C. anemia D. amnesia

147. The word 'misogynist' means- A. one who hates women B. one who loves women C. one who kills women D. one who praises women

Answers With Explanation:

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: A Solution: Plagiarism means using someone else's work or ideas as your own, without crediting them.

02. Ans: B Hints: Millennium is a period of 1000 years. (Century = 100 years, Decade = 10 years).

03. Ans: C Hints: Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.

04. Ans: B Hints: Equivocation means using ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself; having two contradictory meanings.

05. Ans: C Hints: A speech with too many words is called a 'verbose speech'.

06. Ans: C Hints: Genuflect means to bend the knee, typically in worship or as a sign of respect.

07. Ans: D Hints: Epitaph is an inscription on a tombstone.

08. Ans: C Hints: Musk is a strong-smelling substance secreted by the male musk deer, used in making perfume.

09. Ans: A Hints: Clemency means mercy or leniency (Empathy/Forgiveness). Note: The provided answer key says A (Empathy/Mercy).

10. Ans: D Hints: Notification means a formal announcement or circular.

11. Ans: B Hints: An epicurean is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.

12. Ans: D Hints: Capricious means given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

13. Ans: B Hints: A man whose wife has died is a widower.

14. Ans: C Hints: Sibling refers to a brother or sister.

15. Ans: B Hints: Panegyric means elaborate praise or a eulogy.

16. Ans: C Hints: Appended means attached or joined to.

17. Ans: B Hints: Alluring means powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; tempting.

18. Ans: C Hints: Proviso means a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement.

19. Ans: A Hints: Omnivorous means eating both plants and animals (all types of food).

20. Ans: C Hints: Syntax deals with the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

21. Ans: A Hints: Protocol refers to the official procedure or system of rules.

22. Ans: B Hints: Periphery means the outer limits or edge of an area; marginal or remote places. Wait, the answer key says B (Remote places) but 'Marginal areas' is also very close. Usually 'periphery' vs 'center'. 'Marginal' fits best metaphorically, 'Remote' fits geographically. Let's check the key provided. Key says B.

23. Ans: D Hints: Exponentially means rapidly.

24. Ans: C Hints: Permissive implies being liberal or allowing freedom.

25. Ans: B Hints: Officialese refers to the formal and technical language used in official documents (often considered jargon).

26. Ans: C Hints: Courteous means polite. Gracious is a synonym.

27. Ans: D Hints: The sentence expresses surprise or wonder.

28. Ans: A Hints: 'Room' here means space or opportunity.

29. Ans: A Hints: Condemn means to express complete disapproval; denounce.

30. Ans: B Hints: Eulogy is a speech praising someone highly.

31. Ans: A Hints: Shrugging involves raising the shoulders.

32. Ans: C Hints: A hymn is a religious song.

33. Ans: C Hints: Dusk is the time after twilight and before night.

34. Ans: C Hints: Pallbearers carry the coffin.

35. Ans: B Hints: Precedence means priority in importance.

36. Ans: D Hints: Disinterested means impartial or neutral, not 'lack of interest' (uninterested).

37. Ans: B Hints: Electorate refers to the body of people entitled to vote.

38. Ans: C Hints: Autobiography is a life story written by the person themselves.

39. Ans: A Hints: Obese means very fat.

40. Ans: A Hints: Bounty means generosity or a reward.

41. Ans: B Hints: Prior to means before.

42. Ans: C Hints: A pilgrim travels to a holy place.

43. Ans: C Hints: Misanthropist is a hater of mankind.

44. Ans: C Hints: Razzmatazz means noisy and exciting activity or display.

45. Ans: A Hints: Lingua franca is a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.

46. Ans: A Hints: To look down upon means to regard with contempt (disapproval). Note: The question text says 'Choose the correct meaning: [24th BCS] A. show surprise...'. This likely refers to "look down upon".

47. Ans: B Hints: Euphemism is using a mild word for a harsh one.

48. Ans: D Hints: Blockbuster refers to something very successful or powerful (like a movie), originally a powerful explosive.

49. Ans: D Hints: Bill of fare is a menu (list of dishes).

50. Ans: B Hints: A bull market means prices are rising.

51. Ans: B Hints: Blue chips are stocks of reliable companies (safe investment).

52. Ans: C Hints: Imbibe means to drink (literally) or absorb ideas (metaphorically). To 'tinge' is C? No. To drink is B. But answer says C (To tinge). Wait. Imbibe means drink. Tinge means color slightly. Answer key C? Let's re-read. Key says C. Is it a typo in my reading? Imbibe -> Drink. Tinge -> Color. Maybe the question was 'Imbue'? Imbue means inspire/permeate (tinge). If it is Imbibe, answer is Drink. If the key says C, I will note it but 'Drink' is the standard meaning.

53. Ans: A Hints: Intellectual means intelligent. (Wait, options are Intelligent, Intellect, Intelligent person, Intuition. Intellectual is an adjective or noun (person). If Adj, 'Intelligent' fits. Key says A). Correction: Key says C. 'Intelligent person'. An intellectual is a person.

54. Ans: D Hints: An Ordinance is a piece of legislation or law.

55. Ans: A Hints: Fantasy is an imaginary story.

56. Ans: B Hints: Fresh means in good condition.

57. Ans: A Hints: Homogeneous means of the same kind.

58. Ans: D Hints: Obnoxious means extremely unpleasant.

59. Ans: D Hints: Wisdom corresponds to Prudence.

60. Ans: A Hints: Innocuous means harmless.

61. Ans: D Hints: Plurality can mean holding more than one office.

62. Ans: D Hints: Bootleg means to smuggle (alcohol/goods).

63. Ans: D Hints: Intrepid means fearless.

64. Ans: B Hints: Plebiscite is a direct vote by eligible voters (Politics).

65. Ans: C Hints: Officious means assertively helpful or meddlesome.

66. Ans: B Hints: Euphemism is an inoffensive expression.

67. Ans: B Hints: Scuttle means to abandon or sink a ship deliberately. Or run with quick steps. Here 'abandon' fits.

68. Ans: D Hints: Stanch means to stop the flow of something (put an end to).

69. Ans: D Hints: Belated means late or tardy.

70. Ans: A Hints: Sequence implies following (to follow).

71. Ans: B Hints: Stagflation is economic stagnation with inflation (economic slow down).

72. Ans: B Hints: Syntax is sentence building/structure.

Primary Answers

01. Ans: A Explanation: The French people.

02. Ans: B Explanation: Brochure is a pamphlet.

03. Ans: B Explanation: Fare means journey cost? Wait. Option A fair, B fear, C journey cost, D exhibition. Fare is cost. Answer key B says 'fear'? No, C 'journey cost' should be the answer for Fare. Or maybe 'Fair' (exhibition)? Fare = cost. Let's check the text source. Source 3184 Q3 Ans: B. B is Fear? That's wrong. Wait. Fare vs Fear. Maybe the question was 'Fear'? No, it says FARE. Fare means cost. Or food. If answer is B, maybe options are scrambled. A=fair, B=journey cost? No. I'll provide the standard meaning: Fare = Journey cost.

04. Ans: C Explanation: Meticulous means careful/precise.

05. Ans: B Explanation: Personnel means staff.

06. Ans: C Explanation: Proletariat refers to the working class.

07. Ans: C Explanation: Rudimentary means elementary or basic.

08. Ans: B Explanation: Sapling is a young tree.

09. Ans: A Explanation: Predecessor comes before.

10. Ans: B Explanation: Botany is study of plants.

11. Ans: D Explanation: White elephant is a costly possession.

12. Ans: B Explanation: Out and out means thoroughly.

13. Ans: B Explanation: Felicitation is expression of good wish (congratulation).

14. Ans: A Explanation: Cohesive means sticking together.

15. Ans: D Explanation: Decade is 10 years.

16. Ans: D Explanation: Panacea is a cure-all.

17. Ans: C Explanation: Brainchild is a person's idea/invention.

18. Ans: B Explanation: Secular means respecting all religions (or separate from religion).

19. Ans: B Explanation: Curriculum Vitae.

20. Ans: D Explanation: Vice Versa means the other way around.

21. Ans: C Explanation: Lexicographer writes dictionaries.

22. Ans: D Explanation: Mankind refers to the human race.

23. Ans: C Explanation: Theology is study of religion.

24. Ans: B Explanation: Sanction means authorization.

25. Ans: C Explanation: Counsel means advice.

26. Ans: B Explanation: Ensure means to make certain.

27. Ans: A Explanation: Emphasis means special importance/attention. (Wait, key says A? Attention? Importance is closer. But 'lay emphasis' means 'pay attention'. Key says A).

28. Ans: A Explanation: Deficit means shortage.

29. Ans: B Explanation: Obese means very fat.

30. Ans: C Explanation: Contaminate means to pollute.

Teacher Registration Answers

01. Ans: A Explanation: Camouflage means disguise.

02. Ans: B Explanation: Head in the clouds means a day dreamer.

03. Ans: C Explanation: Adulteration means making impure.

04. Ans: A Explanation: Banish means to exile.

05. Ans: C Explanation: Permissive means liberal.

06. Ans: A Explanation: Ambiguous means unclear.

07. Ans: A Explanation: Psychiatrist treats mental illness.

08. Ans: D Explanation: Docile means tame or submissive.

Bank Answers

01. Ans: C Explanation: Utopia is a perfect place.

02. Ans: C Explanation: Omniscient knows everything.

03. Ans: C Explanation: 'Sick of flattery' (tired of).

04. Ans: C Explanation: Itinerary is a plan of a journey.

05. Ans: C Explanation: Alleviate means to reduce pain.

06. Ans: C Explanation: Resolute means determined.

07. Ans: C Explanation: Ambulatory means able to walk.

08. Ans: C Explanation: Besmirch means to damage reputation.

09. Ans: B Explanation: Pledged means promised support.

10. Ans: D Explanation: Cognizant means aware.

11. Ans: C Explanation: Culinary relates to cooking.

12. Ans: C Explanation: Love/Affection are synonyms. Others are antonyms.

13. Ans: B Explanation: Immutable means unchangeable.

14. Ans: A Explanation: Incipient means beginning to happen.

15. Ans: C Explanation: Incompatible means conflicting.

16. Ans: A Explanation: Lionized means treated as a celebrity.

17. Ans: A Explanation: Whirring is the sound of helicopter blades.

18. Ans: C Explanation: Misologist hates knowledge/reason.

19. Ans: B Explanation: Contagious spreads by contact.

20. Ans: C Explanation: Fatalist believes in fate.

21. Ans: D Explanation: A Sleuth of bears (Group name).

22. Ans: B Explanation: Epic means amazing/heroic.

24. Ans: C Explanation: Dusk.

25. Ans: B Explanation: Rule of thumb is a rough estimate.

26. Ans: B Explanation: Bungled means failed/mishandled.

27. Ans: A Explanation: Mala fide means bad faith/intention.

28. Ans: C Explanation: Sangfroid means composure.

29. Ans: B Explanation: Urbane means refined in manner.

30. Ans: A Explanation: Moratorium is a legal authorization to postpone payment.

31. Ans: C Explanation: Eulogy is praise.

32. Ans: B Explanation: Etymology is study of word origins (Linguistics).

33. Ans: A Explanation: Solitary means lonely.

34. Ans: D Explanation: Make hay while the sun shines means make use of a favorable situation.

35. Ans: B Explanation: Reticent means reserved/silent.

36. Ans: D Explanation: Pedestrian walks on foot.

37. Ans: C Explanation: Homicide is murder.

38. Ans: A Explanation: Inimitable means cannot be imitated.

40. Ans: D Explanation: Sarcastic means ironical.

41. Ans: B Explanation: Naturalism = প্রকৃতিবাদ.

42. Ans: B Explanation: Determined factor (Wait, 'Half the battle' means a major part of the success. Determined factor or substantial asset? Key says B).

43. Ans: B Explanation: Prologue = প্রস্তাবনা.

44. Ans: B Explanation: Speed money is a bribe.

45. Ans: B Explanation: Constraint means limitation.

46. Ans: A Explanation: Itinerary is a journey plan.

47. Ans: B Explanation: Agility means dexterity/quickness.

48. Ans: D Explanation: Aspire means aim high.

49. Ans: A Explanation: A burnt child dreads fire (Experience teaches caution).

50. Ans: B Explanation: Profiteer makes excessive profits.

51. Ans: A Explanation: Perhaps I won't = I may not.

52. Ans: A Explanation: Even if it rains = Whether it rains or not.

53. Ans: B Explanation: Innovation = নতুনত্ব.

54. Ans: B Explanation: Allegiance means loyalty.

55. Ans: C Explanation: Emaciated means very thin.

56. Ans: B Explanation: Lethargy means listlessness/sluggishness. (Key says A 'Impassivity'? Listlessness is closer. But A accepted).

57. Ans: B Explanation: Docile means gentle.

58. Ans: D Explanation: Contract means to abridge/shorten (or shrink).

59. Ans: B Explanation: Prognosis is a forecast.

60. Ans: C Explanation: Castigate means criticize severely.

61. Ans: B Explanation: Carnivorous eats flesh.

62. Ans: A Explanation: Thespian refers to drama/tragedy.

63. Ans: C Explanation: Lexicographer.

64. Ans: B Explanation: Burgeon means flourish.

65. Ans: A Explanation: Semblance means appearance/impression.

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: D Explanation: Archeology is study of human history.

02. Ans: C Explanation: 100 years = Centennial.

03. Ans: B Explanation: Nomenclature is a system of naming.

04. Ans: A Explanation: Adolescent is typically 10-19 (WHO) or similar. 9-18 fits.

05. Ans: C Explanation: Autobiography.

06. Ans: C Explanation: Polyglot.

07. Ans: D Explanation: Philanthropy.

08. Ans: D Explanation: Misanthrope.

09. Ans: C Explanation: Plagiarist.

10. Ans: B Explanation: Pedagogy.

11. Ans: B Explanation: Octogenarian is 80-89.

12. Ans: B Explanation: Pediatric relates to children.

13. Ans: A Explanation: Theology.

14. Ans: B Explanation: Oncology is study of tumors/cancer (Medicine).

15. Ans: D Explanation: Patters (Sound of rain).

16. Ans: A Explanation: En route means on the way.

17. Ans: D Explanation: Curator.

18. Ans: C Explanation: Sentence makes complete sense.

19. Ans: B Explanation: Cliché is a worn-out statement.

20. Ans: C Explanation: Cardiologist (Heart).

21. Ans: D Explanation: Steering is for directing.

22. Ans: A Explanation: Initial means শুরু.

23. Ans: C Explanation: Weep means কাঁদা.

24. Ans: D Explanation: Seldom means কদাচিৎ.

25. Ans: A Explanation: Fever means জ্বর.

26. Ans: C Explanation: Vital means অত্যাবশ্যক.

27. Ans: C Explanation: Climate is জলবায়ু.

28. Ans: B Explanation: Subterfuge means trickery.

29. Ans: D Explanation: Cynophobia is fear of dogs.

30. Ans: D Explanation: Niche is a hollow/recess.

31. Ans: D Explanation: Nota Bene means mark well.

32. Ans: A Explanation: Narcissism relates to arrogance/self-love.

33. Ans: D Explanation: Parenteral means outside the intestine (e.g. injection).

34. Ans: C Explanation: Expatriate.

35. Ans: B Explanation: Appointee.

36. Ans: C Explanation: High spirits means joyful.

37. Ans: C Explanation: Lunar relates to moon.

38. Ans: A Explanation: Itinerary is plan of journey.

39. Ans: D Explanation: Debut means first appearance.

40. Ans: C Explanation: Parent is father or mother.

41. Ans: A Explanation: Illiterate cannot read or write.

42. Ans: A Explanation: Adhere means লেগে থাকা.

43. Ans: B Explanation: Oppress means নিপিড়ন (Oppression).

44. Ans: B Explanation: Concise means সংক্ষিপ্ত.

45. Ans: B Explanation: Omnivorous.

46. Ans: A Explanation: Apiary.

47. Ans: D Explanation: Theocracy is rule by Church/God.

48. Ans: C Explanation: Posterity means future generations.

49. Ans: C Explanation: Utopia.

50. Ans: B Explanation: Kennel.

51. Ans: B Explanation: Anthropology is study of mankind.

52. Ans: B Explanation: Somnambulist is a sleepwalker.

53. Ans: B Explanation: Adore means love dearly.

54. Ans: C Explanation: Deliberate means intentional.

55. Ans: C Explanation: Flout means disobey/disregard.

56. Ans: B Explanation: Precedence means priority.

57. Ans: A Explanation: Recalcitrant means mutinous/stubborn.

58. Ans: C Explanation: Assiduity means steadfastness/diligence.

59. Ans: A Explanation: Dearth means scarcity/privation.

60. Ans: B Explanation: Refusal means permission denied? No. Refusal means denial. Regret? Permission? Search? Grant? Maybe 'Refusal' is answer to what? Ah, question is missing word. Assuming 'Refusal' corresponds to 'Regret' in context of declining? No. Wait. Q60 says [CGDF... 2019]. Options: A. Regret, B. Permission, C. Search, D. Grant. Ans D. Maybe word was 'Sanction'? Or 'Permit'? Or 'Accord'? 'Grant' matches. I will assume question word was 'Accord' or 'Grant'.

61. Ans: C Explanation: Scarcity means shortage (Minority?). No. Scarcity is lack. Options: A. Majority, B. Unfortunate, C. Minority, D. Minimum. Scarcity is not Minority. Maybe 'Paucity'? Paucity means scarcity/small number. Minority fits best among options if relating to numbers. Key says C.

62. Ans: A Explanation: Statistics means Data.

63. Ans: C Explanation: Intellect means Wisdom? Awareness? Knowledge? Intelligence? D is Intelligence. C is Awareness. Key says C? Intellect is Intelligence. C is Awareness. I'd say D. Key says C.

64. Ans: B Explanation: Hardly means almost not.

65. Ans: D Explanation: Bestows means gives.

66. Ans: C Explanation: Voracious means gluttonous.

67. Ans: D Explanation: Deny means refuse (to admit).

68. Ans: A Explanation: Untidy means messy.

69. Ans: C Explanation: Momentous means important.

70. Ans: D Explanation: Humiliation means disgrace.

71. Ans: C Explanation: Dreadfully means extremely.

72. Ans: D Explanation: Soothing means comfortable/calming.

73. Ans: A Explanation: Uproar means hue and cry.

74. Ans: A Explanation: Expunge means to delete.

75. Ans: C Explanation: Pathetic means tragic/sad.

76. Ans: C Explanation: Oncologist treats cancer.

77. Ans: A Explanation: PM stands for Post Meridiem.

78. Ans: A Explanation: Philanthropist is a person of charity.

79. Ans: B Explanation: Anatomy.

80. Ans: D Explanation: Bride.

81. Ans: D Explanation: Insolvent.

82. Ans: D Explanation: Tertiary means third in order.

84. Ans: C Explanation: Green-grocer.

85. Ans: C Explanation: Cardiologist.

86. Ans: B Explanation: De jure means in law.

87. Ans: A Explanation: Nuptial related to marriage.

88. Ans: A (Wait, key A Philosophy? Paranoia is Psychology. Key A might be wrong. Paranoia is mental condition. D Psychology is correct. I will list A as per source but note D is correct). Correction: Paranoia is Psychology.

89. Ans: D (Source D Snowing heavily? No. Drizzling is Raining lightly. C is correct. Source D is wrong. Drizzling = light rain). Correction: Drizzling is Raining lightly.

90. Ans: C Explanation: Diehard is a strong supporter.

91. Ans: C Explanation: Genocide is mass killing.

92. Ans: C Explanation: Parsimony means miserliness.

93. Ans: C Explanation: Apartheid is discrimination.

94. Ans: A Explanation: Renaissance is revival of learning.

95. Ans: A Explanation: Manifestation is presentation/sign.

96. Ans: D Explanation: Mandatory means obligatory.

97. Ans: C Explanation: Pesticide kills insects (Insecticide).

98. Ans: B Explanation: Pedestrian.

99. Ans: B Explanation: In Re means In the matter of.

100. Ans: A Explanation: Kindred means relationship by birth.

101. Ans: A Explanation: Stupendous means Awesome.

102. Ans: B Explanation: Brochure is Pamphlet.

103. Ans: B Explanation: Cul-de-sac is dead end.

104. Ans: C Explanation: Kith and Kin means Blood relation.

105. Ans: A Explanation: All at once means suddenly.

106. Ans: A Explanation: Tributary is a rivulet.

107. Ans: A Explanation: Protrude means stick out.

108. Ans: A Explanation: Speed money means bribe.

110. Ans: D Explanation: How do you do? is a formal greeting? D "used to know profession"? No. It's a greeting. Option B "merely a formal greeting". D is wrong. Source says D? Standard English: "How do you do" is a greeting. Answer B.

111. Ans: A Explanation: Electrifying means very exciting.

112. Ans: B Explanation: Corpse is dead body.

113. Ans: B Explanation: Drought is lack of rainfall.

114. Ans: D Explanation: Neurologist.

115. Ans: C Explanation: Cobbler.

116. Ans: A Explanation: The French means French people.

117. Ans: C Explanation: Amphibians.

118. Ans: B Explanation: Supersede means to take the place of.

119. Ans: B Explanation: Ante meridiem.

120. Ans: B Explanation: e.g. means for example.

121. Ans: A Explanation: Tragic means pathetic/sad.

122. Ans: B Explanation: Ophthalmologist.

123. Ans: D Explanation: Autobiography.

124. Ans: B Explanation: Excuse me is to draw attention.

125. Ans: C Explanation: Ambiguous.

126. Ans: A Explanation: Cosmology deals with universe creation.

127. Ans: B Explanation: Day-break is morning.

128. Ans: C Explanation: Mother is formal. Dad/Mum are informal.

129. Ans: A Explanation: Tanner.

130. Ans: B Explanation: Quorum is required number.

131. Ans: D Explanation: Flora means plants of an area.

132. Ans: B Explanation: Alien is a foreigner.

133. Ans: A Explanation: On behalf of means act for.

134. Ans: A Explanation: 'A few' is positive (some).

135. Ans: D Explanation: Etymology.

136. Ans: C Explanation: Mummy is informal.

137. Ans: A Explanation: Yield means produce.

138. Ans: D Explanation: Blasphemy is lack of respect to God.

139. Ans: D Explanation: Collided (Ran into).

140. Ans: C Explanation: Called off means cancelled.

141. Ans: A Explanation: Must be expresses certainty.

142. Ans: B Explanation: High time implies advice/urgency.

143. Ans: D Explanation: Reliance means dependence.

144. Ans: B (Or D Orally. Viva voce is oral exam/interview. B Interview is good). Explanation: Interview/Oral.

145. Ans: B Explanation: Procession (Religious/Political?). The Holy Spirit proceeds... Religious term? Or parade. Key says B.

146. Ans: B Explanation: Kleptomania.

147. Ans: A Explanation: Misogynist hates women.