Vocabulary (Synonym & Antonym)

Which word is closest in meaning to ‘Franchise’?

a)      Utility

b)      Frankness

c)       Privilege

d)      Superficial

Ans. c [38^th BCS]

Which one is the correct antonym of ‘frugal’?

a)      Extraordinary

b)      Spendthrift

c)       Economical

d)      Authentic

Ans. b [38^th BCS]

The literary term ‘euphemism’ means-

a)      Vague idea

b)      In offensive expression

c)       A sonnet

d)      Wise saying

Ans. b [38^th BCS]

The word ‘Panegyric’ means

a)      Criticism

b)      Elaborate praise

c)       Curse

d)      High sound

Ans. b [38^th BCS]

A chart was appended to the report. Here ‘appended’ means-

a)      changed

b)       removed

c)       Joined

d)      shortened

Ans. c [37^th BCS]

The new offer of job was alluring. Here “alluring” means-

a)      unexpected

b)      tempting

c)       disappointing

d)      ordinary

Ans. b [37^th BCS]

The word ‘omnivorous’ means-

a)      eating all types of food

b)      eating only fruits

c)       eating only meat

d)      eating grass and plants only

Ans. a [37^th BCS]

Which do you think is the nearest in meaning to ’proviso’-

a)      sanction

b)      substitute

c)       stipulation

d)      directive

Ans. c [37^th BCS]

Select the word that is the most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word: DELETERIOUS

a)      toxic

b)      spurious

c)       harmless

d)      lethal

Ans. c [37^th BCS]

What would be the right antonym for ‘initiative’

a)      Apathy

b)      Indolence

c)       Enterprise

d)      Activity

Ans. a [36^th BCS]

Give the antonym of the word ‘transitory’

a)      Temporary

b)      Permanent

c)       Transparent

d)      Short-lived

Ans. b [36^th BCS]

‘Venerate’ means _____.

a)      Defame

b)      Abuse

c)       Respect

d)      Accuse

Ans. c [36^th BCS]

What would be the right synonym for ‘initiative’?

a)      Apathy

b)      Indolence

c)       Enterprise

d)      Activity

Ans. c [35^th BCS]

“It is time to review the protocol on testing nuclear weapons.” Here the underlined word means-

a)      Record of rules

b)      Summary of rules

c)       Procedures

d)      Problems

Ans. a [35^th BCS]

Let us begin by looking at the minutes of the meeting. Here the underlined word means-

a)      Time record

b)      Time frame

c)       Written record

d)      Written analysis

Ans. c [35^th BCS]

The noise level in Dhaka city has increased exponentially. Here the underlined word means-

a)      Amazingly

b)      Shockingly

c)       Steadily

d)      Rapidly

Ans. d [35^th BCS]

Societies living in the periphery are always ignored. Here the underlined word means-

a)      offshore areas

b)      marginal areas

c)       remote places

d)      backward regions

Ans. b [35^th BCS]

What would be the best antonym of ‘hibernate’?

a)      Dormancy

b)      Liveliness

c)       Sluggishness

d)      Democracy

And. b [35^th BCS]