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1. What is the most appropriate Synonym for the word “Cynical”?
(A) distrustful
(B) optimistic
(C) credulous
(D) dupable
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Cynical
Meaning: doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile.
Synonyms: Skeptical, doubtful, distrustful
Antonyms: optimistic, credulous, dupable, deceivable
Usage: “most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city”
2. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Quaint”?
(A) modern
(B) charming
(C) ugly
(D) normal
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Quaint
Meaning: attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
Synonyms: picturesque, charming, sweet
Antonyms: modern, ugly, normal
Usage:” quaint country cottages”
3. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Deployed”?
(A) gather
(B) collect
(C) hoard
(D) position
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Deployed
Meaning: move (troops or equipment) into position for military action.
Synonyms: position, station, post
Antonyms: gather, hoard, collect,
Usage: “forces were deployed at strategic locations”
4. Choose the correct antonym for the word “Detained”-
(A) clasp
(B) release
(C) clutch
(D) seizing
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Detained
Meaning: officially seize and hold (goods).
Synonyms: hold, take into custody, clasp, clutch, seizing
Antonyms: release
Direction (05-06): – Choose the most relevant one word: –
5. Lasting for a very short time –
(A) Ephemeral
(B) Temporary
(C) Short-term
(D) Short-lived
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Lasting for a very short time – Ephemeral
6. A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly –
(A) Parboil
(B) Burn
(C) Sear
(D) Singe
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly – Parboil
Direction (7-8): Choose the correctly spelt word: –
7. (A) Spontaneous
(B) Spountaneous
(C) Spontanieuss
(D) Spontanueus
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
(A) Spontaneous
8. (A) Inartificiel
(B) Inartifficial
(C) Inartificial
(D) Inertificial
Ans. (C)
Explanation: –
(C) Inartificial
Direction (9-10): Choose the most appropriate Idioms: –
9. I thought Senator Davis was working to _____________between the parties on this controversial issue.
(A) bridge the gap
(B) bridges the distance
(C) bridge the gaping
(D) bridges the mileage
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Bridge the gap:
Meaning: If you bridge the gap, you make a connection where there is a great difference.
Example: I thought Senator Davis was working to bridge the gap between the parties on this controversial issue.
10. If it had been her running the company, it might still be OK. She was in at lunch-time, _____________, chatting to that gentleman.
(A) bright as a switch
(B) bright as a button
(C) shining as a button
(D) shining as a switch
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Bright as a button:
Meaning: A person who is as bright as a button is very intelligent or smart.
Example: If it had been her running the company, it might still be OK. She was in at lunch-time, bright as a button, chatting to that gentleman.
আমাদের Objective এবং Descriptive English-এর পেইড ব্যাচে ভর্তি হতে নিচের ফর্মটি পূরণ করুন:
