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1. What is the most appropriate Synonym for the word “Engulfed”?
(A) Swamp
(B) Overflow
(C) Drown
(D) Flood
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Engulfed
Definition: (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
Synonyms: Inundate, Flood, Deluge, Immerse, Swamp
Antonyms: Deluge, Drown, Flood, Gulf, and Inundate, Overflow.
Usage: “The cafe was engulfed in flames”
2. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Panders”?
(A) Annoy
(B) Satisfy
(C) Disturb
(D) Disappoint
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Panders
Definition: gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste).
Synonyms: Indulge, Gratify, Satisfy, Cater to, Give in to
Antonyms: Anger, Annoy, Disappoint, Disturb
Usage: “Newspapers are pandering to people’s baser instincts”
3. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym of the word “Wobbly”?
(A) Rickety
(B) Shaky
(C) Confident
(D) Rocky
Ans. (C)
Explanation: –
Wobbly
Definition: tending to move unsteadily from side to side.
Synonyms: Unsteady, Unstable, Shaky, Rocky, Rickety
Antonyms: Balanced, Certain, Confident
Usage: “The car had a wobbly wheel”
4. Choose the correct antonym for the word “Acrimony”-
(A) Good will
(B) Resentment
(C) Bitterness,
(D) Rancor
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Acrimony
Definition: Bitterness or ill feeling.
Synonyms: Bitterness, Rancor, Resentment, Ill feeling, Ill will, Bad blood.
Antonyms: Good will, Love,
Usage: “The AGM dissolved into acrimony”.
5. Choose the most appropriate one word for “A person who is unable to pay debts”-
(A) Criminous
(B) Insolvent
(C) Defaulter
(D) Culprit
Ans (B)
Explanation: –
The most appropriate one word for “A person who is unable to pay debts” is “Insolvent”
6. What is the most appropriate one word for “A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of drama”
(A) Outcome
(B) Denouement
(C) Epilogue
(D) Postscript
Ans (C)
Explanation: –
the most appropriate one word for “A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of drama” is “Epilogue”
7. Choose the correctly spelt word: –
(A) Posible
(B) Possible
(C) Possiblle
(D) Posibale
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
(B) Possible
8. Choose the correctly spelt word: –
(A) Giudence
(B) Giudance
(C) Guidance
(D) Guidence
Ans. (C)
Explanation: –
(C) Guidance
9. Choose the most appropriate Idioms: –
If something like a discussion is_____________, it doesn’t stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents.
(A) All over the map
(B) All above the draft
(C) All over the plan
(D) All above the map
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
All over the map
Meaning: In a disorganized or confused state.
Example: If something like a discussion is all over the map, it doesn’t stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents.
10. Choose the most appropriate Idioms: –
Now that we have completed all the legal formalities, let’s_______________.
(A) get the show closer
(B) see the shows from ground
(C) get these shows
(D) get the show on the road
Example: –
Get the show on the road
Meaning – Putting up a plan or idea into action.
Example – Now that we have completed all the legal formalities, “let’s get the show on the road”.
আমাদের Objective এবং Descriptive English-এর পেইড ব্যাচে ভর্তি হতে নিচের ফর্মটি পূরণ করুন:
