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English Vocabulary
প্রাথমিক শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষার English অংশে সবচেয়ে বেশি প্রশ্ন আসে vocabulary থেকে — synonym, antonym, idiom আর one-word substitution মিলিয়ে ৫-৮টি পর্যন্ত। grammar-এর মতো এখানে নিয়ম নেই ভেবে অনেকে ভয় পান; আসলে vocabulary-রও ‘নিয়ম’ আছে — শব্দের গঠন (root, prefix, suffix) পড়তে জানলে অচেনা শব্দের অর্থও আন্দাজ করা যায়। এই পাঠে বাছাই তালিকার পাশাপাশি সেই গঠন-পাঠের কৌশলও দেওয়া হলো।
Synonyms (সমার্থক শব্দ)
| Word | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| Abolish | cancel, eliminate, annul, do away with |
| Abundant | plentiful, ample, copious, profuse |
| Adamant | stubborn, inflexible, unyielding |
| Adversity | misfortune, hardship, distress |
| Affluent | rich, wealthy, prosperous |
| Aggravate | worsen, intensify, exacerbate |
| Alleviate | relieve, ease, lessen, mitigate |
| Amiable | friendly, pleasant, agreeable |
| Ambiguous | vague, unclear, equivocal |
| Apex | peak, summit, climax, zenith |
| Apprehensive | anxious, worried, fearful |
| Arduous | difficult, laborious, strenuous |
| Audacious | bold, daring, brave, fearless |
| Augment | increase, enlarge, expand |
| Authentic | genuine, real, true, valid |
| Banish | exile, expel, deport |
| Benevolent | kind, generous, charitable |
| Bewilder | confuse, puzzle, baffle |
| Bizarre | strange, weird, odd, peculiar |
| Brittle | fragile, breakable, delicate |
| Cajole | persuade, coax, flatter |
| Candid | frank, honest, sincere, open |
| Catastrophe | disaster, calamity, tragedy |
| Censure | criticize, condemn, blame |
| Chaos | confusion, disorder, turmoil |
| Clandestine | secret, covert, hidden |
| Coerce | force, compel, pressurize |
| Conceal | hide, cover, disguise |
| Conciliate | placate, appease, reconcile |
| Concise | brief, short, succinct |
| Conducive | helpful, favourable, beneficial |
| Confront | face, challenge, oppose |
| Connoisseur | expert, specialist, judge |
| Constrain | force, compel, restrict |
| Corroborate | confirm, support, verify |
| Cordial | warm, friendly, hearty |
| Credible | believable, plausible |
| Crucial | important, vital, critical |
| Curtail | shorten, reduce, cut back |
| Deceive | cheat, mislead, dupe |
| Decipher | decode, interpret, solve |
| Demolish | destroy, raze, dismantle |
| Desolate | deserted, abandoned, lonely |
| Diligent | hardworking, industrious |
| Eloquent | articulate, expressive, fluent |
| Emancipate | liberate, free, release |
| Embellish | decorate, adorn, beautify |
| Enhance | improve, augment, boost |
| Enigma | mystery, puzzle, riddle |
| Ephemeral | short-lived, transient, fleeting |
| Erudite | learned, scholarly, knowledgeable |
| Exemplary | model, ideal, commendable |
| Exonerate | acquit, absolve, clear |
| Exorbitant | excessive, extravagant |
| Expedite | hasten, accelerate, hurry |
| Facilitate | ease, help, simplify |
| Fatigue | tiredness, exhaustion, weariness |
| Feasible | possible, practicable, viable |
| Frugal | economical, thrifty, sparing |
| Furtive | secretive, sneaky, stealthy |
| Gallant | brave, courageous, valiant |
| Genuine | authentic, real, true |
| Gregarious | sociable, outgoing, friendly |
| Hindrance | obstacle, barrier, impediment |
| Hostile | unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive |
| Humble | modest, meek, unpretentious |
| Impeccable | flawless, perfect, immaculate |
| Impede | hinder, obstruct, block |
| Indolent | lazy, sluggish, idle |
| Inevitable | unavoidable, certain, sure |
| Innocuous | harmless, safe, inoffensive |
| Intrepid | fearless, courageous, brave |
| Lethargic | sluggish, lazy, drowsy |
| Lucid | clear, transparent, comprehensible |
| Meticulous | careful, thorough, precise |
| Mitigate | alleviate, lessen, reduce |
| Mundane | ordinary, dull, commonplace |
| Noxious | harmful, poisonous, toxic |
| Obstinate | stubborn, inflexible |
| Ominous | threatening, foreboding |
| Opulent | luxurious, lavish, sumptuous |
| Pacify | calm, soothe, placate |
| Paramount | supreme, foremost, chief |
| Penury | poverty, destitution |
| Perilous | dangerous, risky, hazardous |
| Plethora | abundance, excess, surplus |
| Pragmatic | practical, realistic, sensible |
| Procrastinate | delay, postpone, defer |
| Profound | deep, intense, intellectual |
| Prolific | productive, fertile, fruitful |
| Pristine | pure, unspoiled, untouched |
| Reluctant | unwilling, hesitant |
| Resilient | flexible, tough, adaptable |
| Sanguine | optimistic, hopeful, confident |
| Sporadic | occasional, intermittent, scattered |
| Subtle | delicate, fine, slight |
| Tedious | boring, monotonous, dull |
| Tenacious | persistent, determined, dogged |
| Trivial | unimportant, petty, minor |
| Ubiquitous | omnipresent, universal, everywhere |
| Vehement | intense, forceful, fierce |
| Vigilant | watchful, alert, attentive |
| Vivid | bright, clear, graphic |
| Wary | cautious, careful, alert |
| Zealous | enthusiastic, passionate, fervent |
Antonyms (বিপরীত শব্দ)
| Word | Antonym |
|---|---|
| Abundant | scarce, scanty |
| Accept | reject, refuse |
| Accurate | incorrect, wrong |
| Advance | retreat, recede |
| Affluent | poor, destitute |
| Aggressive | passive, peaceful |
| Allow | forbid, prohibit |
| Ancient | modern, recent |
| Apex | nadir, base, bottom |
| Approve | condemn, disapprove |
| Artificial | natural, genuine |
| Ascend | descend |
| Barren | fertile, productive |
| Benevolent | malevolent, cruel |
| Bold | timid, cowardly |
| Brave | cowardly, timid |
| Bright | dull, dim, dark |
| Calm | turbulent, agitated |
| Cheap | expensive, costly |
| Clever | foolish, stupid |
| Conceal | reveal, disclose |
| Construct | destroy, demolish |
| Cruel | kind, merciful |
| Dark | bright, light |
| Defeat | victory, triumph |
| Defend | attack |
| Demand | supply |
| Diligent | lazy, idle |
| Discord | harmony, agreement |
| Divine | mortal, earthly |
| Doubt | certainty, confidence |
| Drought | flood, abundance |
| Encourage | discourage, dissuade |
| Eternal | temporary, brief |
| Exceptional | ordinary, common |
| Expand | contract, shrink |
| Famous | obscure, unknown |
| Fertile | barren, sterile |
| Forbid | permit, allow |
| Friend | foe, enemy |
| Generous | miserly, stingy |
| Genuine | fake, artificial |
| Glorious | shameful, ignominious |
| Guilty | innocent |
| Happy | sad, unhappy |
| Harmful | beneficial, harmless |
| Humble | arrogant, proud |
| Hostile | friendly, amicable |
| Immortal | mortal |
| Important | trivial, insignificant |
| Increase | decrease, reduce |
| Inferior | superior |
| Innocent | guilty, culpable |
| Just | unjust, unfair |
| Knowledge | ignorance |
| Liberty | slavery, bondage |
| Loyal | disloyal, faithless |
| Major | minor |
| Malice | kindness, benevolence |
| Modern | ancient, old |
| Mourn | rejoice, celebrate |
| Natural | artificial, fake |
| Noble | ignoble, base |
| Obese | thin, slim |
| Obvious | obscure, vague |
| Optimistic | pessimistic |
| Ordinary | extraordinary, exceptional |
| Patience | impatience |
| Peace | war, conflict |
| Permanent | temporary |
| Polite | rude, impolite |
| Praise | blame, criticize |
| Praiseworthy | blameworthy |
| Prudent | imprudent, reckless |
| Public | private |
| Punctual | late, tardy |
| Rare | common, frequent |
| Refuse | accept, agree |
| Reveal | conceal, hide |
| Rigid | flexible |
| Sacred | profane, secular |
| Sane | insane, mad |
| Scarcity | abundance |
| Sharp | blunt, dull |
| Sincere | insincere, false |
| Smooth | rough |
| Soft | hard |
| Sorrow | joy, happiness |
| Strong | weak |
| Sweet | bitter, sour |
| Tall | short, dwarf |
| Thrifty | extravagant, wasteful |
| Transparent | opaque |
| Triumph | defeat, failure |
| True | false |
| Unique | common, ordinary |
| Vacant | occupied, filled |
| Vain | modest, humble |
| Virtue | vice |
| Wealth | poverty |
| Wisdom | folly, stupidity |
| Wise | foolish |
Idioms & Phrases
| Idiom/Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A bolt from the blue | Sudden unexpected event |
| A drop in the ocean | Very small amount |
| A fish out of water | Uncomfortable / out of place |
| A piece of cake | Very easy |
| A red-letter day | Important / memorable day |
| A storm in a teacup | Big fuss over small matter |
| A white elephant | Costly but useless possession |
| A wild goose chase | Useless pursuit |
| All ears | Listening attentively |
| At a loss | Confused / not knowing what to do |
| At sixes and sevens | Confused / disordered |
| At the eleventh hour | Last moment |
| Beat about the bush | Talk indirectly |
| Behind the scenes | Secretly / privately |
| Bell the cat | Take a dangerous initiative |
| Big shot | Important person |
| Bird’s eye view | Overall view from height |
| Bite the dust | Be defeated / die |
| Black sheep | Disgrace to family |
| Blue blood | Royal/noble descent |
| Break the ice | Start a conversation |
| Bury the hatchet | Make peace / end quarrel |
| By and large | Generally / on the whole |
| By hook or by crook | By any means |
| Call a spade a spade | Speak plainly / frankly |
| Castle in the air | Daydream / unrealistic plan |
| Cat and dog life | Constant quarreling |
| Catch red-handed | Catch in the act |
| Chip off the old block | Resembling parent |
| Crocodile tears | False sorrow |
| Cut and dried | Settled, decided |
| Cut a sorry figure | Make a poor impression |
| Dark horse | Unknown competitor |
| Donkey’s years | Very long time |
| Drop in the bucket | Insignificant amount |
| Eat humble pie | Apologize humbly |
| Face the music | Bear unpleasant consequences |
| Fair-weather friend | Friend only in good times |
| Feather in one’s cap | Achievement / honor |
| Few and far between | Rare / infrequent |
| From hand to mouth | Just enough to live |
| Get cold feet | Become afraid |
| Give the cold shoulder | Ignore intentionally |
| Go to the dogs | Be ruined |
| Hard and fast | Strict / inflexible |
| Hard nut to crack | Difficult problem/person |
| Heart and soul | Wholeheartedly |
| Hit the nail on the head | Exactly right |
| Hot water | In trouble |
| In a nutshell | Briefly |
| In black and white | In writing |
| In cold blood | Without emotion |
| In the long run | Eventually |
| Iron will | Strong determination |
| Keep one’s fingers crossed | Hope for good luck |
| Kick the bucket | Die |
| Lame excuse | Weak/poor excuse |
| Leave no stone unturned | Try every possible way |
| Let the cat out of the bag | Reveal a secret |
| Lion’s share | Largest portion |
| Make both ends meet | Live within means |
| Make hay while the sun shines | Use opportunity |
| Move heaven and earth | Try one’s utmost |
| Null and void | Invalid |
| Of one’s own accord | Voluntarily |
| Once in a blue moon | Very rarely |
| Out of the blue | Suddenly |
| Out of the woods | Out of danger |
| Pass the buck | Shift responsibility |
| Play second fiddle | Take a subordinate role |
| Pull one’s leg | Tease / joke |
| Put one’s foot down | Take firm stand |
| Rain cats and dogs | Rain heavily |
| Read between the lines | Understand hidden meaning |
| Round the clock | 24 hours |
| Run out of | Exhaust supply |
| See eye to eye | Agree |
| Show the white feather | Show cowardice |
| Snake in the grass | Hidden enemy |
| Spill the beans | Reveal secret |
| Take to one’s heels | Run away |
| Take with a grain of salt | Doubt |
| Through thick and thin | Through good and bad |
| Throw in the towel | Give up |
| To the point | Direct / relevant |
| Turn over a new leaf | Make fresh start |
| Under one’s thumb | Under control |
| Up to the mark | Of good standard |
| Wet blanket | One who spoils joy |
| Win one’s spurs | Achieve fame |
| Win-win situation | Both sides benefit |
| Yellow streak | Cowardice |
One-word Substitutions
| Definition | One Word |
|---|---|
| One who studies stars | Astronomer |
| One who predicts by stars | Astrologer |
| Science of stars | Astronomy |
| One who eats human flesh | Cannibal |
| One who eats everything | Omnivorous |
| One who eats meat only | Carnivorous |
| One who eats plants only | Herbivorous |
| Government by people | Democracy |
| Government by king | Monarchy |
| Government by few | Oligarchy |
| Government by religious heads | Theocracy |
| Place where bees are kept | Apiary |
| Place where birds are kept | Aviary |
| Place where horses are kept | Stable |
| Place where pigs are kept | Sty |
| Place where cattle are kept | Byre |
| Place where bodies are buried | Cemetery |
| Place where coffins are kept | Mortuary |
| Words written on a tomb | Epitaph |
| Speech delivered on the dead | Eulogy |
| One who walks on tightropes | Acrobat |
| Lover of books | Bibliophile |
| Lover of mankind | Philanthropist |
| Hater of mankind | Misanthrope |
| Hater of women | Misogynist |
| Hater of marriage | Misogamist |
| One who studies languages | Linguist |
| One who knows many languages | Polyglot |
| One who studies birds | Ornithologist |
| One who studies animals | Zoologist |
| One who studies plants | Botanist |
| One who studies coins | Numismatist |
| One who studies stamps | Philatelist |
| One who collects fossils | Palaeontologist |
| Life history of a person | Biography |
| Life history written by self | Autobiography |
| One who writes for newspapers | Journalist |
| One who works for free | Volunteer |
| One who walks in sleep | Somnambulist |
| One who talks in sleep | Somniloquist |
| One who cannot make mistakes | Infallible |
| That cannot be defeated | Invincible |
| That cannot be conquered | Unconquerable / Invincible |
| That cannot be expressed in words | Inexpressible / Indescribable |
| That cannot be heard | Inaudible |
| That cannot be read | Illegible |
| That cannot be seen | Invisible |
| That cannot be believed | Incredible |
| That cannot be avoided | Inevitable |
| That cannot be cured | Incurable |
| That cannot be corrected | Incorrigible |
| That cannot be eaten | Inedible |
| One who is all-powerful | Omnipotent |
| One who is all-knowing | Omniscient |
| One who is everywhere | Omnipresent |
| Animals living on land and water | Amphibian |
| One who does not believe in God | Atheist |
| One who believes in God | Theist |
| One who is doubtful about God’s existence | Agnostic |
| One who studies the past | Historian |
| One who deals with stocks | Stockbroker |
| One who is unmarried | Bachelor / Spinster |
| One who marries twice | Bigamist |
| One who has many wives | Polygamist |
| One who has one wife | Monogamist |
| Place where coins are made | Mint |
| Place where Christians worship | Church |
| Place where Muslims worship | Mosque |
| Place where Hindus worship | Temple |
| Government building for refuge | Sanctuary |
| Group of singers | Choir |
| Group of sheep | Flock |
| Group of stars | Constellation |
| Group of ships | Fleet |
| One who flees from his country | Refugee |
| One who comes to a new country | Immigrant |
| One who leaves his country | Emigrant |
| One who has lost faith in religion | Apostate |
Foreign Words & Phrases (used in English)
| Word/Phrase | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ad hoc | Latin | for this special purpose |
| ad infinitum | Latin | endlessly |
| ad lib | Latin | extempore, off-the-cuff |
| a la carte | French | from the menu, separately priced |
| a priori | Latin | from cause to effect; assumed |
| au revoir | French | goodbye |
| bonafide | Latin | genuine; in good faith |
| carpe diem | Latin | seize the day |
| cause célèbre | French | famous case |
| de facto | Latin | in fact, in reality |
| de jure | Latin | by law |
| en route | French | on the way |
| ex officio | Latin | by virtue of office |
| e.g. (exempli gratia) | Latin | for example |
| etc. (et cetera) | Latin | and so on |
| fait accompli | French | accomplished fact |
| faux pas | French | social blunder |
| i.e. (id est) | Latin | that is |
| in toto | Latin | in all; entirely |
| incognito | Italian | in disguise |
| laissez-faire | French | non-interference policy |
| magnum opus | Latin | great work |
| modus operandi | Latin | method of working |
| per capita | Latin | per head |
| per se | Latin | in itself |
| persona non grata | Latin | unwelcome person |
| post-mortem | Latin | after death; examination of corpse |
| prima facie | Latin | at first sight |
| pro rata | Latin | in proportion |
| quid pro quo | Latin | something in return |
| raison d’être | French | reason for existence |
| rendezvous | French | meeting place |
| R.S.V.P. | French | please reply |
| status quo | Latin | existing state |
| sub judice | Latin | under judicial consideration |
| tabula rasa | Latin | blank slate |
| tête-à-tête | French | private conversation |
| verbatim | Latin | word for word |
| versus / vs. | Latin | against |
| via | Latin | by way of |
| vice versa | Latin | the other way round |
| viz. (videlicet) | Latin | namely |
সাধারণ ভুল ও সতর্কতা
মনে রাখার কৌশল
তথ্যের সারসংক্ষেপ
- Synonym = সমার্থক; Antonym = বিপরীত
- ‘Abundant’ ↔ Scarce; ‘Affluent’ ↔ Poor; ‘Adamant’ — stubborn
- ‘Alleviate’ — relieve; ‘Aggravate’ — worsen
- ‘Bizarre’ — strange; ‘Cajole’ — persuade; ‘Candid’ — frank
- ‘Ephemeral’ — short-lived; ‘Ubiquitous’ — everywhere
- ‘Frugal’ — economical; ‘Furtive’ — secretive
- ‘Hindrance’ — obstacle; ‘Mitigate’ — alleviate
- ‘Philanthropist’ — lover of mankind; ‘Misanthrope’ — hater of mankind
- ‘Atheist’ — disbelieves in God; ‘Agnostic’ — uncertain
- ‘Omnivorous’ — eats all; ‘Carnivorous’ — eats meat; ‘Herbivorous’ — eats plants
- ‘Apiary’ — bees; ‘Aviary’ — birds; ‘Sty’ — pigs
- ‘Biography’ — life by another; ‘Autobiography’ — by self
- ‘Infallible’ — never mistake; ‘Inevitable’ — unavoidable
- ‘Omnipotent’ — all-powerful; ‘Omniscient’ — all-knowing; ‘Omnipresent’ — everywhere
- ‘Bury the hatchet’ — make peace; ‘Bell the cat’ — take risky initiative
- ‘White elephant’ — costly useless; ‘Dark horse’ — unknown rival
- ‘Ad hoc’ — for special purpose; ‘De facto’ — in reality; ‘Status quo’ — existing state
- ‘Quid pro quo’ — something in return; ‘Persona non grata’ — unwelcome
প্রশ্ন ও উত্তর (১০০+ MCQ)
1. Synonym of ‘Abundant’?
(a) Scarce (b) Plentiful (c) Empty (d) Small
Ans: (b) Plentiful
2. Synonym of ‘Affluent’?
(a) Poor (b) Wealthy (c) Average (d) Happy
Ans: (b) Wealthy
3. Synonym of ‘Adamant’?
(a) Stubborn (b) Soft (c) Flexible (d) Weak
Ans: (a) Stubborn
4. Synonym of ‘Alleviate’?
(a) Worsen (b) Relieve (c) Increase (d) Hide
Ans: (b) Relieve
5. Synonym of ‘Aggravate’?
(a) Soothe (b) Worsen (c) Calm (d) Heal
Ans: (b) Worsen
6. Synonym of ‘Bizarre’?
(a) Ordinary (b) Strange (c) Common (d) Normal
Ans: (b) Strange
7. Synonym of ‘Candid’?
(a) Secretive (b) Frank (c) Indirect (d) Deceitful
Ans: (b) Frank
8. Synonym of ‘Cajole’?
(a) Annoy (b) Persuade / Coax (c) Argue (d) Threaten
Ans: (b) Persuade
9. Synonym of ‘Ephemeral’?
(a) Eternal (b) Short-lived (c) Permanent (d) Forever
Ans: (b) Short-lived
10. Synonym of ‘Ubiquitous’?
(a) Rare (b) Everywhere (c) Unique (d) Limited
Ans: (b) Everywhere
11. Synonym of ‘Frugal’?
(a) Extravagant (b) Economical (c) Wasteful (d) Reckless
Ans: (b) Economical
12. Synonym of ‘Furtive’?
(a) Open (b) Secret (c) Loud (d) Direct
Ans: (b) Secret
13. Synonym of ‘Diligent’?
(a) Lazy (b) Hardworking (c) Slow (d) Careless
Ans: (b) Hardworking
14. Synonym of ‘Indolent’?
(a) Lazy (b) Active (c) Hard (d) Smart
Ans: (a) Lazy
15. Synonym of ‘Lethargic’?
(a) Energetic (b) Sluggish (c) Quick (d) Active
Ans: (b) Sluggish
16. Synonym of ‘Procrastinate’?
(a) Hurry (b) Delay (c) Plan (d) Start
Ans: (b) Delay
17. Synonym of ‘Pragmatic’?
(a) Practical (b) Idealistic (c) Theoretical (d) Foolish
Ans: (a) Practical
18. Synonym of ‘Resilient’?
(a) Weak (b) Flexible/Tough (c) Brittle (d) Soft
Ans: (b)
19. Synonym of ‘Audacious’?
(a) Bold (b) Timid (c) Cautious (d) Afraid
Ans: (a) Bold
20. Synonym of ‘Authentic’?
(a) Fake (b) Genuine (c) Copy (d) Imitation
Ans: (b) Genuine
21. Synonym of ‘Bewilder’?
(a) Clarify (b) Confuse (c) Inform (d) Solve
Ans: (b) Confuse
22. Synonym of ‘Concise’?
(a) Long (b) Brief (c) Detailed (d) Vague
Ans: (b) Brief
23. Synonym of ‘Conceal’?
(a) Reveal (b) Hide (c) Show (d) Open
Ans: (b) Hide
24. Synonym of ‘Demolish’?
(a) Build (b) Destroy (c) Restore (d) Save
Ans: (b) Destroy
25. Synonym of ‘Eloquent’?
(a) Silent (b) Articulate (c) Mute (d) Confused
Ans: (b) Articulate
26. Synonym of ‘Enigma’?
(a) Solution (b) Mystery (c) Clarity (d) Answer
Ans: (b) Mystery
27. Synonym of ‘Hostile’?
(a) Friendly (b) Unfriendly (c) Polite (d) Kind
Ans: (b) Unfriendly
28. Synonym of ‘Impede’?
(a) Help (b) Hinder (c) Speed (d) Cause
Ans: (b) Hinder
29. Synonym of ‘Innocuous’?
(a) Harmful (b) Harmless (c) Toxic (d) Dangerous
Ans: (b) Harmless
30. Synonym of ‘Mundane’?
(a) Extraordinary (b) Ordinary (c) Heavenly (d) Special
Ans: (b) Ordinary
31. Antonym of ‘Abundant’?
(a) Plentiful (b) Scarce (c) Ample (d) Copious
Ans: (b) Scarce
32. Antonym of ‘Accept’?
(a) Reject (b) Take (c) Receive (d) Agree
Ans: (a) Reject
33. Antonym of ‘Ascend’?
(a) Climb (b) Descend (c) Rise (d) Up
Ans: (b) Descend
34. Antonym of ‘Brave’?
(a) Bold (b) Cowardly (c) Strong (d) Valiant
Ans: (b) Cowardly
35. Antonym of ‘Cheap’?
(a) Costly (b) Inexpensive (c) Affordable (d) Free
Ans: (a) Costly
36. Antonym of ‘Cruel’?
(a) Kind (b) Harsh (c) Mean (d) Severe
Ans: (a) Kind
37. Antonym of ‘Demand’?
(a) Supply (b) Need (c) Want (d) Request
Ans: (a) Supply
38. Antonym of ‘Famous’?
(a) Renowned (b) Obscure (c) Popular (d) Known
Ans: (b) Obscure
39. Antonym of ‘Generous’?
(a) Kind (b) Miserly (c) Liberal (d) Helpful
Ans: (b) Miserly
40. Antonym of ‘Humble’?
(a) Meek (b) Arrogant (c) Modest (d) Simple
Ans: (b) Arrogant
41. Antonym of ‘Innocent’?
(a) Guilty (b) Pure (c) Honest (d) Naive
Ans: (a) Guilty
42. Antonym of ‘Optimistic’?
(a) Hopeful (b) Pessimistic (c) Cheerful (d) Sure
Ans: (b) Pessimistic
43. Antonym of ‘Permanent’?
(a) Temporary (b) Eternal (c) Forever (d) Lasting
Ans: (a) Temporary
44. Antonym of ‘Sincere’?
(a) Honest (b) Insincere (c) True (d) Genuine
Ans: (b) Insincere
45. Antonym of ‘Wisdom’?
(a) Knowledge (b) Folly (c) Sense (d) Intelligence
Ans: (b) Folly
46. Antonym of ‘Transparent’?
(a) Clear (b) Opaque (c) See-through (d) Glass
Ans: (b) Opaque
47. ‘A bolt from the blue’ means —
(a) Sudden unexpected event (b) Loud thunder (c) Lightning (d) Storm
Ans: (a)
48. ‘A piece of cake’ means —
(a) Difficult (b) Very easy (c) Delicious (d) Costly
Ans: (b) Very easy
49. ‘A white elephant’ means —
(a) Costly but useless (b) Big animal (c) Wealth (d) Lucky
Ans: (a)
50. ‘At the eleventh hour’ means —
(a) 11 am (b) Last moment (c) Early morning (d) Mid-day
Ans: (b) Last moment
51. ‘Bell the cat’ means —
(a) Ring a bell (b) Take risky initiative (c) Catch cat (d) Bell-rope
Ans: (b)
52. ‘Bury the hatchet’ means —
(a) Hide weapon (b) Make peace (c) Start war (d) Bury
Ans: (b)
53. ‘Break the ice’ means —
(a) Smash ice (b) Start conversation (c) Cool off (d) Freeze
Ans: (b)
54. ‘Crocodile tears’ means —
(a) Real tears (b) False sorrow (c) Big tears (d) Tears of joy
Ans: (b)
55. ‘Cut a sorry figure’ means —
(a) Look sad (b) Make poor impression (c) Sad face (d) Apology
Ans: (b)
56. ‘Dark horse’ means —
(a) Black horse (b) Unknown competitor (c) Lucky horse (d) Race horse
Ans: (b)
57. ‘Eat humble pie’ means —
(a) Eat pie (b) Apologize humbly (c) Be sad (d) Diet
Ans: (b)
58. ‘Face the music’ means —
(a) Listen music (b) Bear consequences (c) Front concert (d) Be brave
Ans: (b)
59. ‘In a nutshell’ means —
(a) In a small place (b) Briefly (c) In hiding (d) Wholly
Ans: (b) Briefly
60. ‘In cold blood’ means —
(a) When cold (b) Without emotion (c) In winter (d) Pale
Ans: (b)
61. ‘Let the cat out of the bag’ means —
(a) Release cat (b) Reveal secret (c) Forget (d) Free
Ans: (b)
62. ‘Lion’s share’ means —
(a) Lion food (b) Largest portion (c) Risk (d) Hunger
Ans: (b)
63. ‘Make both ends meet’ means —
(a) Connect ends (b) Live within means (c) Travel (d) Reach
Ans: (b)
64. ‘Once in a blue moon’ means —
(a) Often (b) Very rarely (c) Daily (d) Never
Ans: (b) Very rarely
65. ‘Pull one’s leg’ means —
(a) Hurt (b) Tease/joke (c) Trip (d) Help
Ans: (b)
66. ‘Rain cats and dogs’ means —
(a) Cats fall (b) Rain heavily (c) Strange rain (d) Animals
Ans: (b)
67. ‘See eye to eye’ means —
(a) Look closely (b) Agree (c) Disagree (d) Argue
Ans: (b)
68. ‘Snake in the grass’ means —
(a) Snake (b) Hidden enemy (c) Garden (d) Danger of snake
Ans: (b) Hidden enemy
69. ‘Spill the beans’ means —
(a) Drop beans (b) Reveal secret (c) Cook (d) Waste
Ans: (b) Reveal secret
70. ‘Take to one’s heels’ means —
(a) Walk (b) Run away (c) Catch (d) Wear shoes
Ans: (b) Run away
71. ‘Turn over a new leaf’ means —
(a) Plant tree (b) Make fresh start (c) Read (d) Begin month
Ans: (b) Make fresh start
72. ‘Wet blanket’ means —
(a) Wet cloth (b) One who spoils joy (c) Cold person (d) Sick
Ans: (b)
73. One who studies stars —
(a) Astrologer (b) Astronomer (c) Geographer (d) Physicist
Ans: (b) Astronomer
74. One who predicts future by stars —
(a) Astronomer (b) Astrologer (c) Geographer (d) Scientist
Ans: (b) Astrologer
75. One who eats human flesh —
(a) Vegetarian (b) Cannibal (c) Carnivore (d) Omnivore
Ans: (b) Cannibal
76. Government by people —
(a) Monarchy (b) Democracy (c) Oligarchy (d) Theocracy
Ans: (b) Democracy
77. Government by king —
(a) Democracy (b) Monarchy (c) Theocracy (d) Anarchy
Ans: (b) Monarchy
78. Place where bees are kept —
(a) Aviary (b) Apiary (c) Sty (d) Stable
Ans: (b) Apiary
79. Place where birds are kept —
(a) Apiary (b) Aviary (c) Sty (d) Stable
Ans: (b) Aviary
80. Lover of mankind —
(a) Misanthrope (b) Philanthropist (c) Misogynist (d) Philosopher
Ans: (b) Philanthropist
81. Hater of women —
(a) Misanthrope (b) Misogynist (c) Misogamist (d) Philanthropist
Ans: (b) Misogynist
82. One who studies coins —
(a) Philatelist (b) Numismatist (c) Botanist (d) Linguist
Ans: (b) Numismatist
83. One who studies stamps —
(a) Numismatist (b) Philatelist (c) Botanist (d) Cartographer
Ans: (b) Philatelist
84. Life history of self —
(a) Biography (b) Autobiography (c) Memoir (d) Diary
Ans: (b) Autobiography
85. One who walks in sleep —
(a) Somnambulist (b) Somniloquist (c) Insomniac (d) Sleepwalker
Ans: (a) Somnambulist
86. That cannot be heard —
(a) Invisible (b) Inaudible (c) Illegible (d) Incurable
Ans: (b) Inaudible
87. That cannot be read —
(a) Invisible (b) Inaudible (c) Illegible (d) Inedible
Ans: (c) Illegible
88. That cannot be avoided —
(a) Inevitable (b) Inflexible (c) Insolvent (d) Inevitable
Ans: (a) Inevitable
89. That cannot be cured —
(a) Incurable (b) Inedible (c) Invincible (d) Incorrigible
Ans: (a) Incurable
90. All-knowing —
(a) Omnipotent (b) Omniscient (c) Omnipresent (d) Omnivorous
Ans: (b) Omniscient
91. All-powerful —
(a) Omnipotent (b) Omniscient (c) Omnipresent (d) Omnivorous
Ans: (a) Omnipotent
92. One who is everywhere —
(a) Omnipotent (b) Omniscient (c) Omnipresent (d) Omnivorous
Ans: (c) Omnipresent
93. Animal living on land and water —
(a) Aquatic (b) Amphibian (c) Reptile (d) Mammal
Ans: (b) Amphibian
94. One who doesn’t believe in God —
(a) Theist (b) Atheist (c) Agnostic (d) Apostate
Ans: (b) Atheist
95. ‘Ad hoc’ means —
(a) Permanent (b) For special purpose (c) By law (d) Generally
Ans: (b)
96. ‘De facto’ means —
(a) By law (b) In reality (c) Fake (d) Past
Ans: (b) In reality
97. ‘De jure’ means —
(a) By law (b) In reality (c) Without law (d) Future
Ans: (a) By law
98. ‘Status quo’ means —
(a) New state (b) Existing state (c) Past (d) Change
Ans: (b) Existing state
99. ‘Per capita’ means —
(a) Per head (b) Per family (c) Per year (d) Per day
Ans: (a) Per head
100. ‘Quid pro quo’ means —
(a) Free (b) Something in return (c) Forever (d) Past
Ans: (b)
101. ‘Bonafide’ means —
(a) Fake (b) Genuine (c) Doubtful (d) Mixed
Ans: (b) Genuine
102. ‘Prima facie’ means —
(a) After judgement (b) At first sight (c) Behind scenes (d) In dispute
Ans: (b) At first sight
103. ‘Carpe diem’ means —
(a) Catch fish (b) Seize the day (c) Catch dream (d) Sleep well
Ans: (b) Seize the day
104. ‘Verbatim’ means —
(a) Word for word (b) Loud (c) Verbal only (d) Written
Ans: (a) Word for word
105. ‘Vice versa’ means —
(a) Same way (b) The other way round (c) Wrong way (d) Sideways
Ans: (b) The other way round