Bank Job Vocabulary 10.09.19 (Book - Exambd.net) PDF

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Job Vocabulary (Bank & BCS)
Mnemonics
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BANK JOB
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01. Find the opposite word of ‘Anomalous’ ? Sonali, Janata, Rupali, Bangladesh Krishi Bank, HBFC, ICB,
Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank, Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. (Senior Officer) -2018
a) Common b) Analogous
c) Enemy d) Antagonist
Anomalous- (adj) – wbqgewnf~©Z/ †Kv‡bv-bv-†Kv‡bvfv‡e ¯^vfvweK †_‡K wfbœ/ e¨wZµgx;
Common-(adj)– mvaviY; Analogous-(adj)– Abyiƒc/ mv`„k¨/GKB iKg;
Enemy-(n)– kÎæ/ kÎæc‡ÿi †jvK; Antagonist– cÖwZØÜ¦x/ we‡ivax `j|
Synonym of Anomalous: Uncharacteristic, Inconsistent, Abnormal, Irregular.
Mnemonic: AvRKvj mevB Anomalous (e¨wZµgx) †cvlvK †Luv‡R|
Sentence: In a multicultural society is it not anomalous to have a blasphemy law which only
protects one religious faith?
02. The antonym of PRECARIOUS is Agrani Bank Ltd. (SO-Audit)-2017
a) Dangerous b) Safe
c) Cautious d) Easy
Precarious-(adj)– AwbwðZ/ Avk¼vRbK/ ˆèvaxb; Dangerous- (adj)– wec¾bK/ wec`msKyj;
Safe- (adj)– wbivc`/ wec`gy³; Cautious- (adj)– mZK©/ mveavb;
Easy-(adj)– mnR/ ¯^”Q›`/ Avivg`vqK/ Abvqvm/ kvwšÍc~Y©|
Synonym of Precarious: Uncertain, Unsafe, Unsteady, Shaky, Insecure.
Mnemonic: Motorcycle accident-G Zvi Ae¯’v LyeB Precarious (Avk¼vRbK)|
Sentence: 1. Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position.
2. The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
03. The antonym of ‘Soothing’ is- Agrani Bank Ltd. (Officer-Cash)-2017
a) Relaxing b) Gentle
c) Biting d) Calming
Soothing- (adj)– kvšÍ/ cÖkwgZ/ DckwgZ; Relaxing-(adj)– Avivg`vqK/ AgvwqK;
Gentle-(adj)– AgvwqK/ b¤ª ev kvšÍ/ g„`y; Biting- (adj)– hš¿Yv`vqK/ KóKi;
Calming-(adj)– kvšÍ/ cÖkwgZ/ DckwgZ;
Synonym of Soothing: Peaceful, Comforting, Relaxing, Gentle. Antonym: Irritating
Mnemonic: †Mvjgvj bv K‡i Soothing (kvšÍ) n‡q emyb|
Sentence:1. I put on some nice soothing music. 2. Her words had a soothing effect.
04. ADULTERATION National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 01, S – 1, Q-31)
a) consternation b) purification
c) normalization d) approximation
Adulteration-(n)– †fRvj/ AcwgkÖY/ wgkvj; Consternation- (n)– AvZ¼/AvZw¼Z Kiv;
Purification- (n)– cwi‡kvab/ cweÎKiY; Normalization-(n)– ¯^vfvexKiY/ wbqgvbyKiY;
Approximation- (n) – cÖvq mwVK cwigvY/ Avmbœ gvb|
Synonym of Adulteration: Corruption, Ruining, Defilement. Antonym: Purification
Mnemonic: Lv‡`¨ Adulteration (†fRvj) †e‡oB Pj‡Q|
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05. DEPOSITION National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 01, S – 1, Q-32)
a) process of congealing b) process of distilling

c) process of eroding d) process of evolving
Deposition-(n)–(ÿgZv †_‡K) AcmviY/ ivR¨åsk; Process of congealing–i³ RgvU euvavi cÖwµqv;
Process of distilling–cvZ‡bi cÖwµqv; Process of eroding–ax‡i ax‡i ÿq nIqvi cÖwµqv;
Process of evolving–weKwkZ nIqvi cÖwµqv|
Synonym of Deposition: Authentication, Acknowledgment, Declaration, Statement.
Mnemonic: Zv‡K ivR¨ †_‡K Deposition (AcmviY) Kiv n‡jv|
Sentence: Crowds celebrated the dictator's deposition.
06. LOQUACIOUS National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 01, S – 1, Q-34)
a) tranquil b) skeptical
c) morose d) taciturn
Loquacious-(adj)– evPvj/ K_vwcÖq; Tranquil- (adj)– kvšÍ/ PzcPvc;
Skeptical- (adj)–m‡›`ncÖeY/ mskqev`x; Morose- (adj)– welYœ/ iæ¶/ †Mvgov/ gbgiv;
Taciturn-(adj)– Aífvlx/ g„`yfvlx|
Synonym of Loquacious: Talkative, Effusive, Garrulous. Antonym: Taciturn.
Mnemonic: †jvKwU LyeB Loquacious (evPvj) cÖK…wZi|
07. REPINE National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) intensify b) excuse
c) express joy d) feel sure
Repine– cwiZvc Kiv; AZ…ß nIqv; Intensify– ZxeªZi/ MvpZi Kiv ev nIqv;
Excuse– ‰KwdqZ/ Ae¨vnwZ; Express joy– Avb›` cÖKvk Kiv;
Feel sure- wbwðZ †eva Kiv;
Sentence:She was alone and unloved, but she did not repine.
08. Which one of the following is opposite to the word ‘facilitate’ ? Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) Hinder b) Forward
c) Stop d) Throw
Facilitate- (vt) – mnR Kiv/ †Kv‡bv Amyweav ev Kó jvNe Kiv;
Hinder-(vt)– evav †Ìqv/ c_‡iva Kiv; Forward-(adj)– AMÖMvgx/ AMÖeZ©x/ cy‡ivMvgx;
Stop-(n)– _vgv/ MwZ‡iva/ weivg; Throw– Qz‡o gviv / wb‡ÿc Kiv|
Synonym of Facilitate: Ease, Aid, Assist, Make easy, Make possible.
Mnemonic: AwfÁZv KvR‡K Facilitate (mnR) K‡i|
Sentence:1.The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.
2.The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.
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09. The antonym of ‘recollect’ is Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) forget b) misplace
c) compromise d) settle
Recollect- (vt,vi)– ¯§iY Kiv/ g‡b Kiv ev cov; Forget-(vt, vi)– fy‡j hvIqv/ g‡b bv _vKv/ we¯§„Z nIqv;
Misplace-(vt)– A¯’v‡b ev fzj RvqMvq ivLv; Compromise-(vt) – Av‡cv‡m gxgvsmv Kiv;
Settle- (vt, vi)–Dcwb‡ek ¯’vcb Kiv/ emwZ ¯’vcb Kiv|
Synonym of Recollect: Remember, Reminisce, Summon Up, Call To Mind. Antonym: Forget
Mnemonic: 21 †deªæqvwi Avgiv fvlv knx`‡ì cÖwZ Recollect (¯§iY) Kwi|

Sentence:1.Can you recollect his name?
2.As far as I can recollect, his name is Edward.
10. What is the antonym of ‘acquaintance’ ? Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) Hostile b) Indifferent
c) Ignorance d) Familiar
Acquaintance-(n)– cwiPq/ AwfÁZvjä Ávb ev Z_¨; Hostile- (adj)– cªwZK~j/ weiæ×/ kÎæZvc~Y©;
Indifferent- (adj)– wbt¯ú„n/ Abxn/ D`vmxb/ wbiærmyK; Ignorance- (n)– AÁZv/ AbwfÁZv;
Familiar-(adj)– †Kv‡bv wKQz m¤ú‡K© fv‡jv Ávb Av‡Q Ggb/ wKQzi m‡½ mycwiwPZ|
Synonym of Acquaintance: Association, Relationship, Associate. Antonym: Stranger.
Mnemonic: KvRwU m¤ú‡K© Zvi †Kv‡bv Acquaintance (AwfÁZv) †bB|

Sentence:1. It was at the Taylors' party that I first made his acquaintance (first met him).
2.Sadly, my acquaintance with Spanish literature is rather limited.
11. Assets Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) liabilities b) responsibilities
c) estates d) profits
Assets-(n)– m¤ú` ev m¤úwË/ cwim¤ú`; Liability–(n)– `vq/`vwqZ¡/evaëvaKZv;
Responsibility- (n) – `vwqZ¡/ KZ©e¨; Estate– f~-m¤úwË; Rwg;
Profits- (n) – †Kv‡bv wKQz †_‡K cÖvß DcKvi, jvf, mydj|
Synonym of Assets: Possessions, Property, Material Goods, Resources.
Mnemonic: Zvi A‡bK Assets (m¤ú`) i‡q‡Q|

Sentence:1. He'll be a great asset to the team.
2. Her eyes are her best asset ( most attractive feature).
12. Convict Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) charge b) defense
c) acquit d) punish
Convict-(n)– `wÐZ Acivax;-(vt) – †`vlx mve¨¯Í Kiv/ Acivax e‡j ivq †`qv;
Charge- (n)– Kv‡iv weiæ‡× Awf‡hvM Avbv/ Awf‡hvM;
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Defense-(n)– cÖwZiÿv/ AvZ¥iÿv/ iÿY/ AvZ¥cÿ-mg_©b;
Acquit-(vt)– wb‡`©vl e‡j ivq †Ìqv/ Lvjvm †Ìqv/ AvPiY Kiv/ DËxY© nIqv;
Punish- (vt) – kvw¯Í ev `Ð †Ìqv/ (Kv‡iv cÖwZ) K‡Vvi AvPiY/ cÖnvi|
Synonym of Convict: Prisoner, Offender, Condemn, Send Down, Find Guilty.
Mnemonic: wePv‡i Zv‡K Convict (†`vlx mve¨¯Í) Kiv n‡jv|

Sentence:1. He has twice been convicted of robbery/arson.
13. Pride Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) esteem b) submission
c) humility d) courtesy
Pride-(n) – Me©/ `¤¢/ AnsKvi/ AvZœZ…wß; Esteem-(vt)– D”P aviYv †cvlY Kiv/ AZ¨šÍ kÖ×v Kiv
Submission– AvÁvbyewZ©Zv; Humility-(n)– webq/ `xbZv/ web¤ªZv;
Courtesy- (n)– wkóvPvi|
Synonym of Pride: Arrogance, Conceit, Satisfaction, Delight, Self-importance.
Mnemonic: evsjv‡`k Avgvi Pride (AnsKvi)|
Sentence: Pride was his downfall.
14. Get over Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) succumb b) overcome
c) succeed d) outgrow
Get over– Amy¯’Zv ev welYœZv †eva †_‡K gyw³ cvIqv; Overcome- (adj)– civf~Z/ `gb Kiv;
Succumb- (vi)– (cÖ‡jvfb, †Zvlv‡gv` BZ¨vwì) ekxf~Z nIqv/ gviv hvIqv;
Succeed- (vi, vt) – mdj ev K…ZKvh© nIqv/ wmw×jvf Kiv/ DËivwaKvix nIqv;
Outgrow– j¤^vq ev e„w×‡Z KvD‡K Qvwo‡q hvIqv|
Synonym of Get over: Endure, Survive, Recover from, Pass though. Antonym: Succumb
Mnemonic: †m AmyL †_‡K Get over (gyw³) †cj|
15. Tranquil Uttara Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) peaceful b) solitude
c) agitated d) quiet
Tranquil- (adj) – kvšÍ/ PzcPvc; Peaceful-(adj)– kvwšÍc~Y©;
Solitude- (n)– wbR©bZv/GKvwKZ¡/ wbm½Zv; Agitated- (adj)– we¶zä/ D‡ËwRZ/ gvigyLx;
Quiet- (adj)– kvšÍ ev bxie/ f`ª/ b¤ª|
Synonym of Tranquil: Calm, Quiet, Serene, Peaceful, Soothing.
Mnemonic: gybRvwib Lye Tranquil (kvšÍ) †g‡q|
Sentence:1. She stared at the tranquil surface of the water.
2.The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting.
16. The antonym of "Climax" is Bangldesh Krishi Bank Ltd. (Officer) Cash -2017
a) Nadir b) Peak
c) Apex d) Zenith
Climax-(adj)– P~ov/ kxl©; Nadir-(n)–wb¤œZg ev `ye©jZi we›`y;
Peak-(n)– miæ P~ov/ wkLi; (vi) – m‡e©v”P we›`y‡Z †cŠuQv‡bv; Apex-(n)– Pu~ov/ kxl© we›`y/ D”PZg we›`y;
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Zenith- (n) – m‡e©v”P we›`y|
Synonym of Climax: Pinnacle, Culmination, Peak, Best moment. Antonym: Trough
Mnemonic: †m mvd‡jï Climax (P~ovq) †cŠu‡Q‡Q|
Sentence:1. The show climaxed with all the performers singing on stage together.
2.The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.
17. The antonym of "Abundant" is Bangladesh House Building Corporation (SO)-2017
a) Plentiful b) Copious
c) Scanty d) Lavish
Abundant-(adj)– cÖPyi/ A‡Xj/ mg„×; Plentiful-(adj)– cÖPzi/ Ach©vß/ eûj;
Copious- (adj)– wek`/ cÖPyi/ cÖvPzh©c~Y©; Scanty- (adj)– AwZ Aí;
Lavish-(adj)– Ace¨qx/ AwgZe¨qx |
Synonym of Abundant: Plentiful, Copious, Profuse, Rich.
Mnemonic: gywÝM‡Ä Abundant (cÖPzi) cwigvY Avjy Drcv`b nq|
Sentence: 1. There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.
2. Cheap consumer goods are abundant (exist in large amounts) in this part of the world.
18. The antonym of ‘Nimble’. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (ATO)- 2017
a) Inattentive b) liberal
c) humble d) rough
Nimble-(adj)– wÿcÖMvgx/ Zxÿè/ Zz‡Lvo/ wÿcÖ; Inattentive-(adj)– Ag‡bv‡hvMx;
Liberal- (adj)– D`vi/ e`vb¨/ gy³ n¯Í/ cÖPzi; Humble-(adj)– webqx/ b¤ª/ web¤ª/ webxZ/ AgvwqK;
Rough-(adj)– Agm„Y/ LmL‡m; -(adv)– wek„•Ljfv‡e; -(n)– Agm„Y Ae¯’v|
Synonym of Nimble: Lively, Quick, Agile, Dexterous. Antonym: Awkward.
Mnemonic: wPZv Lye Nimble (wÿcÖMvgx) cÖvwY|
Sentence:His nimble mind calculated the answer before I could key the numbers into my
computer.
19. STINGY Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Supervisor)-2017
a) Wasteful b) Democratic
c) Spiteful d) Liberal
Stingy-(adj) – K„cY¯^fve/ e¨qKzÉ; Wasteful-(adj)– AcPqx/ Ace¨qx;
Democratic-(adj) – MYZvwš¿K; Spiteful– wnsmyK/ Clv©civqY;
Liberal-(adj)– D`vi/ e`vb¨/ gy³ n¯Í/ cÖPzi|
Synonym of Stingy: miserly, parsimonious, grudging, Tightfisted. Antonym: Generous
Mnemonic: Avgvi PvPv Lye Stingy (K…cY ¯^fve ) †jvK|
Sentence:He's really stingy and never buys the drinks when we go out.
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20. INSUBORDINATE Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Supervisor)-2017
a) Subservient b) Palpable
c) Pragmatic d) Inclucating
Insubordinate- (adj)– Aeva¨/ AwebxZ; Subservient-(adj)– Aaxb/ `vmfvevcbœ/ webqweMwjZ/ mnvqK;
Palpable-(adj)– Abyfe Kiv hvq ev ¯úk© Kiv hvq bv Ggb/ ¯úóZ †evaMg¨;
Pragmatic-(adj)– eënvwiK dj I g~j¨ m¤^Üxq/ Kvh©wmw×g~jK/ cÖ‡qvMev`x;
Inclucate– wPËwbô Kiv|
Synonym of Insubordinate: Disobedient, Defiant, Unruly, Rebellious. Antonym: Obedient
Mnemonic: w`ß Zvi gv-evevi Insubordinate (Aeva¨) †Q‡j|
21. EXPOSE Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Supervisor)-2017
a) Regard b) Sink
c) Hide d) Propose
Expose- (vt)– Abve„Z Kiv/ †Lvjv ev AmsiwÿZ ivLv/ cÖ`k©b Kiv/ cwiwPZ Kiv;
Regard- (n)– Av‡jvP¨ welq/ cÖm½/ kÖ×v/ m¤§vb; Sink- (vi, vt)– A¯Í hvIqv/ Wz‡e hvIqv;
Hide-(vt, vi)– jyKv‡bv/ †Mvcb ev Av”Qbœ Kiv/ jywK‡q _vKv;
Propose-(vt, vi) – cÖ¯Íve †Ìqv/ we‡ePbvi Rb¨ †ck Kiv|
Synonym of Expose: Picture, Description, Interpretation, Representation.
Mnemonic: †gjvq wewfbœ †Ljv Expose (cÖ`k©b) Kiv nq|
Sentence: 1.The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks
underneath.
2. He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed.
3. The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.
4. The newspaper story exposed him as (showed that he was) a liar.
22. SUBSERVIENT Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Supervisor)-2017
a) Aggressive b) Straightforward
c) Dignified d) Supercilious
Subservient-(adj)– Aaxb/ `vmfvevcbœ/ webqweMwjZ/ mnvqK;
Aggressive-(adj)– KjncivqY/ nvgjvevR/ SMov‡U/ AvµgbvZ¥K;
Straightforward- (adj)– ms‡Mvcb bq Ggb/ mivmwi/ mr/ mnR‡eva¨;
Dignified- (part adj)– m¤§vwbZ/ gh©v`vevb/ M¤¢xi;
Supercilious- (adj)– AeÁv wgwkÖZ J`vmxb¨c~Y©/ Drmw³/ Mwe©Z/ AnsK…Z|
Synonym of Subservient: Obedient, Docile, Submissive, Acquiescent.
Mnemonic: †Kv`vj jvO‡ji Subservient (mnvqK) wn‡m‡e KvR K‡i|
Sentence:The government was accused of being subservient to the interests of the pro-Europe
campaigners.
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23. ALIEN Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Supervisor)-2017
a) Native b) Exiled
c) Natural d) Resident
Alien- (n)– wfbMÖnx/ we‡`wk/ Ab¨ †`‡ki †Kvb †jvK;
Native- (n) – †`wkq/ †`‡kv™¢e/ RvZK / †Kv‡bv ¯’vb ev †`‡k RvZ Ges †mLvbKvi m‡½ m¤úwK©Z e¨w³;
Exile-(n)– wbe©vmb/ wbe©vwmZ e¨w³; Natural-(adj)– cÖK„wZ m¤^Üxq/ cÖvK…wZK/ ¯^vfvweK;
Resident-(adj)– emevmiZ; AvevwmK; (n) – emevmKvix|
Synonym of Alien: Unfamiliar, Unknown, Strange, Foreign, Space invader.
Mnemonic: Avgv‡ì †`‡k A‡bK Alien (we‡`wk) evm K‡i|
Sentence: When war broke out the government rounded up thousands of aliens and put them
in temporary camps.
24. RELINQUISH Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Supervisor)-2017
a) Abdicate b) Renounce
c) Possess d) Deny
Relinquish-(vt)–Z¨vM Kiv/ DrmR©b Kiv; Abdicate- (vt, vi)– †Q‡o †Ìqv/ `vwe Z¨vM Kiv;
Renounce-(vt)– AvbyôvwbKfv‡e cwiZ¨vM Kiv/ A¯^xKvi Kiv/ ¯^xKvi bv Kiv/ Z¨vM;
Possess-(vt)– (†Kv‡bv wKQyi) AwaKvix ev gvwjK nIqv/ e‡k ev wbqš¿‡Y ivLv;
Deny-(vt)– A¯^xKvi Kiv/ mZ¨ e‡j ¯^xKvi bv Kiv|
Synonym of Relinquish: Surrender, Give Up, Abandon, Renounce, Turn Down.
Mnemonic: Lvivc‡K me©`v Relinquish (Z¨vM) Ki‡Z nq|

Sentence:1. He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
2. She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.
25. TRAGIC Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Cashier)-2017
a) Boring b) Mysterious
c) Delightful d) Incredulous
Tragic-(adj) – KiæYimvq/ we‡qvMvšÍ; Boring- (adj) – weiw³Ki ev K¬vwšÍKi;
Mysterious-(adj)– inm¨gq/ inm¨Nb; Delightful-(adj)– Avb›``vqK/ Avb›`gq;
Incredulous-(adj) – AcÖZ¨qx/ Awek¦vmx|
Synonym of Tragic: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Dreadful, Terrible,Heartbreaking.
Mnemonic: Zvi mvd‡jï †cQ‡b Tragic (KiæYimvi) Kvwnbx Av‡Q|

Sentence: 1. His friends were deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of his death.
2. The bomb explosion resulted in a tragic loss of life.
26. ATTAIN Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Cashier)-2017
a) Crave b) Lose
c) Harbor d) Credit
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Attain– AR©b Kiv/ wm× Kiv/ jvf Kiv; Crave- (vt,vi)– e¨vKzjfv‡e Kvgbv Kiv;
Lose-(vt, vi)– nvwi‡q †djv/ g„Zz¨ nIqv; Harbor–†cvZvkÖq/ AvkÖq/ wbivc` ¯’vb;
Credit-(n)– AwMÖg FY/ m¤§vb/ K…wZZ¡/ ¯^xK…wZ|
Synonym of Attain: Accomplish, Conquer, Manage, Arrive At, Reach.
Mnemonic: cixÿvq †m cÖ_g ¯’vb Attain (AR©b) K‡i‡Q|
Sentence:1. He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.
2. We need to identify the best ways of attaining our objectives/goals.
27. SEVERE Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Cashier)-2017
a) Lenient b) Cautious
c) Join d) Strict
Severe-(adj)– Kov/ K‡Vvi/ cÖPÐ/ Zxeª/ cÖej/ `ÿZv/ mvg_©¨/ mij;
Lenient-(adj) – D`vi/ `qvjy/ †Kvgj; Cautious-(adj)– mZK©/ mveavb;
Join- (vt, vi)– hy³ Kiv; Strict-(adj)– k³/ evov AvbyMZ¨ ev mwVK AvPiY cÖZ¨vkx|
Synonym of Severe: Harsh, Brutal, Ruthless, Rigorous, Cruel.
Mnemonic: Kv‡Ri e¨vcv‡i †m LyeB Severe (K‡Vvi)|

Sentence: 1. The government is currently facing severe criticism.
2. There are severe penalties for failing to declare all your income to the tax authorities.
28. PERTINENT Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Cashier)-2017
a) Irrational b) Irregular
c) Insistent d) Irrelevent
Pertinent-(adj) – cÖZ¨ÿ m¤úK©hy³/ cÖvmw½K; Irrational– wePvikw³nxb/ wePvieyw× iwnZ;
Irregular-(adj)– A‰ewaK/ wewaweiæ×/ AwbqwgZ/ Amg/ mvaviY wbq‡gi weiæ×;
Insistent-(adj)– mwbe©Ü/ Riæwi; Irrelevent-(adj) – AcÖvmw½K/ m¤^Ünxb/ AevšÍi|
Synonym of Pertinent: Related, Important, Significant. Antonym: Irrelevant
Mnemonic: AvR‡Ki Av‡jvPbv myPxi mv‡_ Pertinent (cÖvmw½K) wQj bv|

Sentence: Chapter One is pertinent to the post-war period.
29. INSINCERE Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Cashier)-2017
a) Free b) Honest
c) Liberal d) Frank
Insincere-(adj)– AvšÍwiKZvnxb/ wbôvnxb; Free-(adj)– webvg~‡j¨/ gvMbv/ gy³/ ¯^vaxb;
Honest- (adj)– mZëv`x/ mvay; Liberal-(adj)– D`vi/ m`vkq/ gy³n¯Í/ e`vb¨;
Frank-(adj) – AKcU/ gb‡Lvjv/ AgvwqK/ D`vi|
Synonym of Insincere: Dishonest, Disingenuous, Artificial, Deceitful. Antonym: Sincere
Mnemonic: Zvi eënvi LyeB Insincere (AvšÍwiKZvnxb)|

Sentence: And all this praise just because the poor man has died - doesn't it strike you as a bit
insincere?
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30. LUSCIOUS Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Dry b) Sour
c) Ugly d) Stale
Luscious-(adj) –¯^v‡` M‡Ü Z…wßKi/ AvKl©Yxq; Dry-(adj) – ïKbv/ ï®‹/ Rjxq ev®únxb;
Sour- (adj)– UK/ U‡K †M‡Q Ggb/ wLUwL‡U/ KUzfvlx; Ugly-(adj)– KzrwmZ/ wekÖx/ Kziƒc;
Stale-(adj)– (Lv`¨ wel‡q) ïKbv/ evwm/ UvUKv bq Ggb|
Synonym of Luscious: Juicy, Delicious, Succulent, Moist. Antonym: Dry
Mnemonic: wRwbmwU †`L‡Z Lye Luscious (AvKl©Yxq)|

31. EFFEMINACY Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Aggressiveness b) Attractiveness
c) Manliness d) Boorishness
Effeminacy- (n)– †g‡qwj¯^fve/ †g‡qwjcbv; Aggressiveness- (n) – nvgjv`vwiZv;
Attractiveness- (n)– PUK/ AvKl©YxqZv; Manliness- (n)– mvnmxKZv cyiæl;
Boorishness-(n)– wbiÿiZv|
Mnemonic: kvwKj wKQzUv Effeminacy (†g‡qwj¯^fve) c~Y©|
32. PAUCITY Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Surplus b) Scarcity
c) Presence d) Richness
Paucity-(n)– cwigv‡c ev msL¨vq ¯^íZv/ Afve; Surplus-(adj)– evowZ/ DØ„Ë/ Aewkó;
Scarcity- (n)– Afve/ NvUwZ/ `y®úÖvc¨Zv; Presence– Dcw¯’wZ/ cÖZ¨ÿZv;
Richness– cÖvPyh©, PgrKvwiZ¡ BZ¨vw`|
Synonym of Paucity: Scarcity, Rareness, Lack, Dearth.
Mnemonic: Zvi Áv‡bi A‡bK Paucity (Afve) Av‡Q|

Sentence: There is a paucity of information on the ingredients of many cosmetics.
33. OBSTINATE Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Inflexible b) Prominent
c) Pliable d) Fashionable
Obstinate-(adj)– GK¸‡q/ †Rw`/ `y`©gbxq; Inflexible-(adj)– Abgbxq/ (jvÿ) my`„p/ KwVb/ AUj/ K‡Vvi;
Prominent- (adj)– DbœZ/ cÖKU; (e¨w³ m¤^‡Ü) wewkó/ cÖavb;
Pliable-(adj)– mn‡R euvKv‡bv, †cuPv‡bv ev AvKvi cÖ`vb Kiv hvq Ggb/ (gb m¤^‡Ü) mn‡R cÖfvweZ nq;
Ggb/mbg¨/ Avbg¨/ cÖfv‡evb¥yL;
Fashionable-(adj)– †KZv`yi¯Í/ d¨vkb AbymiYKvix/ AvaywbK|
Synonym of Obstinate: Stubborn, Determined, Adamant, Persistent, Adamant.
Mnemonic: gybRvwib Lye Obstinate (†Rw`) †g‡q|

Sentence:1. He can be very obstinate at times. 2. her obstinate refusal to compromise
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34. PRECARIOUS Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Dangerous b) Safe
c) Cautious d) Easy
Precarious- (adj)– AwbwðZ/ Avk¼vRbK/ ˆèvaxb; Dangerous- (adj)– wec¾bK/ wec`msKyj;
Safe- (adj)– wbivc`/ wec`gy³; Cautious- (adj)– mZK©/ mveavb;
Easy-(adj)– mnR/¯^”Q›`/Avivg`vqK/Abvqvm/kvwšÍc~Y©|
Synonym of Precarious: Uncertain, Unsafe, Unsteady, Insecure.
Mnemonic: ivwdi cixÿv †ÌqvUv Precarious (AwbwðZ)|
Sentence: 1.The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
2. Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position.
35. The antonym of the word “Belittle” is Janata Bank Ltd. (AEO)-2017
a) Criticize b) Flatter
c) Exaggerate d) Adore
Belittle-(vt)– Le© Kiv/ g~j¨gvb n«vm Kiv/ gh©v`v nvwb Kiv; Criticize-(vt)– mgv‡jvPbv Kiv;
Flatter-(vt)– PvU~w³ ev PvUyev` Kiv/ †Zvlvg` Kiv; Exaggerate-(vt)– AwZiwÄZ Kiv/ evwo‡q ejv;
Adore-(vt)–c~Rv ev Dcvmbv Kiv/ Mfxifv‡e fvjevmv I kÖ×v Kiv|
Synonym of Belittle: Disparage, Demean, Deride, Put Down. Antonym: Praise
Mnemonic: †m mevi mvg‡b †jvKwU‡K Belittle (gh©v`vnvwb) Kij|
Sentence: Though she had spent hours fixing the computer he belittled her efforts.
36. The antonym of the word “Thrive” is : Janata Bank Ltd. (AEO)-2017
a) Accomplish b) Flourish
c) Plummet d) Stagnate
Thrive-(vt)– weKwkZ nIqv/ mg„×kvjx nIqv; Accomplish-(vt)– mym¤úbœ Kiv/ mvd‡jï m‡½ †kl Kiv;
Flourish-(vt, vi) – m‡ZR †e‡o IVv/ my¯’ mej _vKv/ mÂvjb Kiv;
Plummet-(n)– Ijb/ Ijb `wo/ (vt) – `ªæZ c‡o hvIqv ev †b‡g Avmv;
Stagnate- (vi)– w¯’i nIqv/ wbðj nIqv/ e× ev †¯ªv‡Zvnxb nIqv|
Synonym of Thrive: Prosper, Succeed, Blossom, Increase, Bloom. Antonym: Deteriorate
Mnemonic: evsjv‡`k w`b w`b Thrive (mg„×kvjx) n‡”Q|
Sentence: His business thrived in the years before the war.
37. The word ‘Hypocritical’ in the antonym of Agrani Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017, PÆMÖvg wek¦we`¨vjq BDwbU ÔL-1Õ 2012-13
a) Considerate b) Cunning
c) Wise d) Sincere
Hypocritical-(adj)– fÐvwgc~Y©/ KvcwUK/ KcUx/ KcUPvix; Considerate-(adj)– mywe‡ewPZ;
Cunning- (adj)– a~Z©/ PvjvK; -(n) – a~Z©e¨w³; Wise- (adj)– Ávbx/ cÖvÁ/ AwfÁ/ wePÿY;
Sincere- (adj)– AvšÍwiK/ AK…wÎg|
Synonym of Hypocritical: Insincere, Deceitful, Duplicitous. Antonym: Genuine
Mnemonic: Zvi Hypocritical (fÐvwgc~Y©) AvPiY aiv c‡o‡Q|
Sentence: Their accusations of corruption are hypocritical - they have been just as corrupt themselves.
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38. FALLOW Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017
a) empty b) barbaric
c) desert d) cultivated
Fallow-(adj, n)– cwZZ (Rwg); Empty-(adj)– k~b¨/ Lvwj;
Barbaric- (adj)– ee©‡ivwPZ/ ee©imyjf/ Amf¨; Desert-(vt, vi)– cwiZ¨vM Kiv/ cvjv‡bv/ †jvc cvIqv/ Abye©i;
Cultivated-(adj)– ms¯‹…Z/ cwigvwR©Z/ wkwÿZ|
Synonym of Fallow: Uncultivated, Empty, Unplanted, Empty, Seedless.
Mnemonic: GB Fallow (cwZZ) Rwg‡Z dmj n‡e bv|
Sentence:1. Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.
2. August is a fallow period in British politics.
39. EXACTING Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017
a) elementary b) smooth
c) easy d) effortless
Exacting- (adj)– K‡Vvi/ Kov/ AwaK Pvwn`vm¤úbœ; Elementary- (adj)– cÖv_wgK;
Smooth-(adj)– Kuv‡Pi gZ mgZj wewkó/ gm„Y ev (jvÿ)/ wb¯Íi½ mgy`ª;
Easy-(adj) – mnR/ ¯^”Q›`/ Abvqvm; Effortless-(adj)– D`¨gnxb/ webv-cÖ‡Póvq|
Synonym of Exacting: Demanding, Challenging, Thorough, Exact. Antonym: Easy
Mnemonic: †g‡qwUi Exacting (K‡Vvi) AvPiY mevB‡K wew¯§Z Kij|
Sentence: An exacting training schedule.
40. INCONSEQUENTIAL Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017, BARRON’S GRE (TEST – WL-25,Q-363)
a) illogical b) doubtful
c) incoherent d) important
Inconsequential- (adj)– AwKwÂrKi; Illogical-(adj)– A‡hŠw³K/ b¨vqweiæ×/ Ab¨vh¨;
Doubtful-(adj)– m‡›`nvcbœ/ wØavMÖ¯Í/ AwbwðZ; Incoherent-(adj)– Am¤^Ü/ AmsjMœ;
Important-(adj) – ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ cÖ‡qvRbxq|
Synonym of Inconsequential: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial, Negligible.
Mnemonic: Avgv‡ì Kv‡Q Zvi ¸iæZ¡ wQj Inconsequential (AwKwÂrKi)|

Sentence: Most of what she said was pretty inconsequential.
41.DESICCATED Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017, Probashy Kalyan Bank Ltd.-SO-2014
a) shriveled b) dried
c) dehydrated d) fresh
Desiccated- (vt)– ïwK‡q †djv/ ï®‹ Kiv; Shrivel-(vt, vi) –†KuvPKv‡bv/ KzwÂZ nIqv ev Kiv;
Dried-(adj)– ï®‹/ ïKbv; Dehydrate-(vt) – Rjk~b¨/ Av`ª©Zvgy³;
Fresh-(adj)– UvUKv/ ZvRv/ ZiZvRv/ m`¨/ SiS‡i|
Synonym of Desiccated: Dried, Shrunken Shriveled, Dried out. Antonym: Fresh
Mnemonic: AwZwi³ VvÐv Z¡K Desiccated (ï®‹) K‡i †d‡j|
Sentence: All the party seems to have to offer is the same desiccated old ideas.
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42. TORTUOUS Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017, Probashy Kalyan Bank Ltd.-Officer (Cash)-2014, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 07, S – 2, Q-35)
a) twisting b) compound
c) straight d) manifold
Tortuous -(adj)– AuvKvevKv/ cu¨vPv‡bv; Twisting-(adj) –cvKv‡bv/ cuvP¨v‡bv;
Compound- (n, adj)– `yB ev Z‡ZvwaK mshy³ Ask wb‡q MwVZ;
Straight-(adj)– mij/ wmav/ FRy/ mxgvšÍ‡iLvi mgvšÍivj; -(adv)– †mvRvmywRfv‡e/ mivmwifv‡e/ wej¤^ bv K‡i;
Manifold-(adj) – eûgyLx/ wewea/ bvbvwea/enav|
Synonym of Tortuous: Twisted, Meandering, Convoluted, Twisted. Antonym: Straight
Mnemonic: MÖv‡gi c_wU LyeB Tortuous (AuvKvevKv)|

Sentence: The path to peace seems at last to be clear, although it may be a long and tortuous one.
43. The antonym of ‘Dormant’ is IFIC Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Horrible b) Inactive
c) Tragic d) Active
Dormant-(adj)– myß/ wbw`ªZ/ NygšÍ; Horrible-(adj)– fq¼i/ exfrm/ fqven;
Inactive-(n)– Awµq/ wbw®Œq/ wb‡ðó/ wbiæ`¨g; Tragic-(adj)– KiæYimvq/ we‡qvMvšÍ;
Active-(adj)– mwµq/ wµqvkxj ev Kg©civqY|
Synonym of Dormant: Latent, Inactive, Sleeping, Resting, Undeveloped
Mnemonic: KzKziwU Dormant (NygšÍ) Ae¯’vq i‡q‡Q|

Sentence:1. The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting.
2. These investments have remained dormant for several years.
44. The antonym of ‘famous’ is IFIC Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) distinguished b) immature
c) obscure d) illiterate
Famous-(adj)– weL¨vZ/ mywew`Z; Distinguished– wewkó/ ¯^Zš¿/ m¤§vwbZ;
Immature-(adj)–Acwic°/AcwiYZ; Obscure-(adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q/ weL¨vZ bq/ `y‡e©va¨;
Illiterate-(adj) – wbiÿi/ AÿiÁvbnxb/ AÁ ev g~L©|
Synonym of Famous: Legendary, Prominent, Famed, Well-known, Renowned.
Mnemonic: MxZvÄwj GKwU Famous ( weL¨vZ) eB|

Sentence: I told him categorically that we could never be anything more than friends. Famous
last words! Within a few months we were engaged.
45. DILATE Social Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, BARRON’S GRE (TEST–WL-14,Q-205), GRE BIG BOOK (T– 02, S – 1, Q-31)
a) narrow b) strengthen
c) bend d) push
Dilate-(vt, vi)– cÖmvwiZ nIqv/ e„nËi nIqv; Narrow-(adj– msKxY©/ AcÖk¯Í/ miæ/ Pvcv;
Strengthen-(vt) – kw³kvjx Kiv; Bend-(vt, vi)– euvKv‡bv/ eµvK…wZ Kiv/ †bvqv‡bv; - (n)– euvK/ †gvo;
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Push-(vt, vi) – av°v †Ìqv/ †Vjv †Ìqv|
Synonym of Dilate: Widen, Expand, Enlarge, Open. Antonym: Contract
Mnemonic: evMvbwU w`b w`b Dilate (cÖmvwiZ) n‡”Q|

Sentence: 1. The pupils of the eyes dilate as darkness increases.
2. This drug will dilate the arteries.
46. QUOTIDIAN Social Islami Bank Ltd. (PO) -2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 02, S – 1, Q-38), GRE BIG BOOK (T – 26, S – 2, Q-35)
a) extraordinary b) certain
c) wishful d) secret
Quotidian- (adj)– (R¡i m¤ú‡K©) ˆ`bw›`b/ cÖvZ¨wnK; Extraordinary-(adj)– AmvaviY/ mvaviY bq Ggb wewkó;
Certain-(adj)– wbwðZ/ m‡›`nvZxZ; Wishful-(adj)– B”QzK/ Awfjvlx;
Secret-(adj) – †Mvcb/ †Mvcbxq/ ¸ß/ M~p|
Mnemonic: R¦i †hb Zvi Quotidian (‰`bw›`b) AmyL|

Sentence:Television has become part of our quotidian existence.
47. SPECIOUS Social Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) unfeigned b) significant
c) valid d) agreeable
Specious-(adj)– `yf©vM¨g~jK/ wech©qKvix; Unfeigned-(adj)– AK…wÎg/ AKcU/ AwewgkÖ;
Significant-(adj)– ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ we‡kl Bw½Zc~Y©; Valid-(adj– ‰ea/ AvBbm¤§Z;
Agreeable-(adj)– g‡bvÁ/ cÖxwZKi/ wPËnvix ev g‡bvig|
Synonym of Specious: Hollow, Erroneous, Inaccurate, Fallacious, Baseless.
Sentence: A specious argument/claim
48. ABJURE Social Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) commingle b) arbitrate
c) espouse d) pardon
Abjure-(vt) – (wek¦vm, AwaKvi, cvcvPvi BZ¨vw`) cwinvi Kivi Rb¨ kc_c~e©K ev cÖKv‡k¨ cÖwZkÖæwZ †Ìqv;
Commingle- mnwgwkÖZ Kiv; Arbitrate-(vt, vi) – mvwjk Øviv wb®úwË Kiv;
Espouse-(vt)–mg_©b `vb Kiv (†hgb †Kv‡bv gZev‡ì cÖwZ); Pardon-(vt,vi) – ÿgv Kiv|
Synonym of Abjure: Reject, Give-up.
Mnemonic: Zviv KvRwUi Abjure (cwinvi Kivi cÖwZkÖæwZ) Kij|

Sentence: He abjured his religion/his life of dissipation.
49. CADGE Social Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 02, S – 1, Q-35)
a) conceal b) influence
c) reserve d) earn
Cadge- (vt, vi) – wfÿv Kiv; Conceal- (vt)– †Mvcb Kiv/ jyKvwqZ Kiv;
Influence- (n)– cÖfve/ cÖZvc/ cÖwZcwË/ ÿgZv/ ej/ ˆbmwM©K kw³i wµqv;
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Reserve- (n) – fwel¨r mÂq/ cÖ‡qvR‡b eënv‡ii Rb¨ iwÿZ mvgwiK evwnbx;
Earn- (vt) – DcvR©b Kiv|
Synonym of Cadge: Steal, Sneak, Get Away With, Get, Take.
Mnemonic: †jvKwU Øv‡i Øv‡i Cadge (wfÿv) K‡i|

Sentence: He's always cadging free meals and free trips from/off his clients.
50. The word ‘obverse’ is the antonym of Agrani Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017
a) converse b) reverse
c) Subverse d) perverse
Obverse- (vt) – cÖ`k©b Kiv/ ch©‡eÿY Kiv/ jÿ Kiv; Converse-(vi) – Avjvc/ Av‡jvPbv Kiv/ msjvc Pvjv‡bv;
Reverse-(n)– wecixZ/ ci¯úi we‡ivax; (vt, vi) – AvMv‡Mvov D‡ëcv‡ë †Ìqv;
Subverse– bvkKZv; Perverse-(adj)– (e¨w³i †ÿ‡Î) †¯^”Qvq wec_Mvgx ev b¨vqivóª|
Synonym of Obverse: Face, Facade, Frontage. Antonym: Back.
Mnemonic: Kvj Zviv gvV Obverse (ch©‡eÿY) Ki‡Z hv‡e|
Sentence:1. False humility and its obverse, arrogance, are equally unpleasant.
2. Of course, the obverse of the theory may also be true.
51. SUPINE Bank Asia Ltd. (MT)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 02, S – 4, Q-38)
a) Vigilant b) Flustered
c) Distorted d) Brittle
Supine-(adj)– wPr/ DËvbkq/ wb®‹g©v/ AKg©v; Vigilant-(adj)– mZK©/ ûuwkqvi/ AZ›`ª
Flustered-(adj) – nZf¤^/ wKsKZ©e¨weg~p/ wePwjZ; Distorted-(vt)– weK…Z Kiv
Brittle-(adj)– f½yi/ k³ A_P fvOv hvq Ggb|
Mnemonic: dvwng GKUv Supine (AKg©vi) †XuwK|

Sentence: We walked along the beach, past the rows of supine bodies soaking up the sun.
52. AVER Bank Asia Ltd. (MT)-2017
a) Resign indignantly b) Refuse

c) Recent d) Deny
Aver- (vt)– `„pZvi m‡½ ejv/ njd K‡i ejv;
Refuse- (vt, vi) – cÖZ¨vL¨vb/ AMÖvn¨/ A¯^xKvi Kiv/ Am¤§Z nIqv; Recent- (adj)– mv¤úªwZK AaybvZb;
Deny- (vt)– mZ¨ e‡j ¯^xKvi bv Kiv/ A¯^xKvi Kiv|
Synonym of Aver: Maintain, Declare, Assert, Affirm, Claim.
Sentence: The lawyer averred her client's innocence.
53. OBDURATE Bank Asia Ltd. (MT)-2017
a) complaisant b) similar
c) commensurate d) transitory
Obdurate- (adj)– GK¸u‡q/ Abgbxq/ Aby‡kvPbvnxb;
Complaisant- (adj) – Ac‡ii m‡šÍvl Drcv`‡b AvMÖnx/ †mŠRb¨c~Y©;
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Commensurate-(adj)– h_vcwigvY/ h‡_vchy³; Transitory-(adj) – ÿY¯’vqx/ ¯^í¯’vqx/ ¯^íKvj ¯’vqx;
Similar-(adj)– g‡Zv/ m`„k/ Abyiƒc/ mgZzj¨|
Synonym of Obdurate: Stubborn, Obstinate, Adamant, Pig-headed.
Mnemonic: †g‡qwU LyeB Obdurate (GK¸u‡q) UvB‡ci|

Sentence:1. The President remains obdurate on the question of tax cuts.
2. The union remains obdurate that any redundancies must be voluntary.
54. EFFRONTERY Bank Asia Ltd. (MT)-2017
a) charity b) deference
c) simplicity d) deceitfulness
Effrontery- (n) – J×Z¨/ wbj©¾ mvnm; Charity- (n) – `vbkxjZv/ e`vb¨Zv/ D`viZv;
Deference- (n) –A‡bï B”Qvi Kv‡Q bwZ ¯^xKvi / ekewZ©Zv/ m¤§vb/ kÖ×v;
Simplicity- (n)– mnRZv/ mvij¨; Deceitfulness- (n)– KcUZv/ KvcU¨/ QjbvcoZv|
Synonym of Effrontery: Impudence, Nerve, Confidence.
Mnemonic: Zvi Effrontery (wbj©¾ mvnm) †`‡L mevB nZevK|
Sentence: He was silent all through the meal and then had the effrontery to complain that I
looked bored!
55. ADHERE Bank Asia Ltd. (MT)-2017
a) Detach b) Cleanse
c) Engulf d) Contain
Adhere- (vi)– `„pfv‡e †j‡M _vKv/ †mu‡U _vKv/ wek¦¯Í, AbyMZ, AwePj _vKv;
Detach-(vt)– wehy³ Kiv/ wew”Qbœ Kiv; Contain- (vt)– aviY Kiv;
Cleanse- (vt) – cwi®‹vi Kiv/ we‡kvab Kiv; Engulf- (vt) – MÖvm Kiv (†hgb mvM‡i MÖvm)|
Synonym of Adhere: Stick, Stay, Remain. Antonym: Remove, Disengage.
Mnemonic: Zzwg covq Adhere (†j‡M _vK, mvdj¨) Avm‡eB|

Sentence: A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.
56. POLEMICAL Madhumati Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 01, S – 4, Q-33)
a) imitative b) lavish
c) conciliatory d) attractive
Polemical-(adj)– weev`wcÖq/ weZK©g~jK; Imitative- (adj)– AbyKiYg~jK/ AbyKiYcÖeY;
Lavish- (adj)– Ace¨qx/ AwgZe¨qx; Conciliatory-(adj)– †mŠnv`¨ AR©b K‡i Ggb/ we‡iva `~i K‡i Ggb;
Attractive-(adj)– AvKl©Yxq/ g‡bvni|
Mnemonic: Zv‡ì g‡a¨ Polemical (weZK©g~jK) Av‡jvPbv n‡”Q|

Sentence: A polemical essay.
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57. BLITHE Madhumati Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 01, S – 4, Q-32)
a) grave b) dim
c) sturdy d) lconic
Blithe -(adj)– (Kvwe¨K) nvwmLywk/ cÖdzjø/ Avbw›`Z;
Grave- (adj)– ¸iæZi/ M¤¢xi/ ivkfvix; -(n)– Kei/ mgvwa/ mgvwa ¯Í¤¢; -(vt)– †Lv`vB Kiv;
Dim-(adj)– Aby¾¡j/ A¯úó/ g„`y; Sturdy-(adj)– k³mej/ ewjô/ gReyZ/ cÖej/ `„pv½
Laconic-(adj)– AíK_vq cÖKvwkZ/ ¯^ífvlx|
Synonym of Blithe: Casual, Unconcerned, Unthinking, Amiable, Happy.
Mnemonic: we‡q Kivi ci nvmvb LyeB Blithe (Avbw›`Z)|

Sentence: She shows a blithe disregard for danger.
58. ARRHYTHMIC Madhumati Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) timely b) subordinate
c) terminal d) exhibiting regularly
Arrhythmic- AwbqwgZ; Timely- (adj)– h_vKvjxb/ mg‡qvwPZ;
Subordinate- (adj)–Aa¯Íb/ Aaxb/ †MŠb; (n)–Aa¯Íb Kg©KZ©v; Terminal-(adj)– cÖvwšÍK/ Pig Ae¯’vq †cŠu‡Q‡Q Ggb;
Exhibiting– cÖ`k©bK…Z; Regularly-(adv)– wbqwgZfv‡e|
Mnemonic: ivwKe covïbvq Arrhythmic (Ag‡bv‡hvMx)|

59.AMALGAMATE Madhumati Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 01, S– 4, Q-30),
Islami Bank S.O/P.O-2010, Islami Bank A.O-2010, Bangladesh Bank AD-2012
a) study b) circulate
c) reduce d) seperate
Amalgamate- (vt, vi)– GKwÎZ Kiv/ hy³ Kiv/ wgwkÖZ Kiv;
Study- (n) – covïbv/ †jLvcov/ Aa¨qb/ we`¨vf¨vm; Reduce- (vt, vi)– Kgv‡bv/ n«vm Kiv;
Circulate- (vt) – Qwo‡q cov/ GK ¯’vb †_‡K Ab¨¯’v‡b gy³fv‡e PjvPj Kiv;
Separate-(adj)– c„_K/ Avjv`v/ wfbœ/ wew”Qbœ;- (vt) – Avjv`v ev c„_K Kiv ev nIqv|
Synonym of Amalgamate: Merge, Integrate, Combine, Join Together.
Mnemonic: Zv‡ì mevB‡K Amalgamate (GKwÎZ) Kiv n‡jv|

Sentence: 1.The electricians' union is planning to amalgamate with the technicians' union.
2. The different offices will be amalgamated as/into employment advice centres.
60. FREQUENCY Madhumati Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 01, S – 4, Q-29)
a) unity b) rarity
c) persistency d) moderation
Frequency- (n)– cybtcybt msNUb/ †cŠbtcyb¨; Unity- (n) – HK¨/ GKZv/ mvgÄm¨;
Rarity- (n) – weijZv/ weij/ `yj©f e¯Íy; Persistence-(n) – Abo Ae¯’vb;
Moderation-(n)– mshg/ wgZvPvi/ mshZvPvi/ cwiwgwZ‡eva|
Synonym of Frequency: Incidence, Occurrence, Regularity, Rate.
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Sentence:1. Complaints about the frequency of trains rose by 201% in the last year.
2. It's not the duration of his absences from work so much as the frequency that worries me.
61. BOLSTER One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 22, S – 1, Q-32)
a) condense b) undermine
c) disprove d) cancel
Bolster- (vt)– e¨w³, D‡Ïk¨ ev Z‡Ë¡i cÖwZ cÖ‡qvRbxq mg_©b Ges Drmvn `vb;
Condense- (vt, vi) – Nb Kiv; -(vt) – ms‡ÿc Kiv/ Aí K_vq cÖKvk Kiv;
Undermine- (vt)– wfwË `ye©j Kiv/ µgk `ye©j Kiv; Disprove- (vt)– fzj ev wg_¨v cÖgvY Kiv;
Cancel- (vt, vi) – †K‡U (ev`) †Ìqv/ evwZj Kiv|
Synonym of Bolster: Strengthen, Reinforce, Encourage, Augment, Sustain.
62. EFFEMINACY One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017, Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) aggressiveness b) attractiveness
c) manliness d) boorishness
Effeminacy- (n) – †g‡qwj¯^fve/ †g‡qwjcbv; Aggressiveness- (n)– nvgjv`vwiZv;
Attractiveness- (n) – PUK/ AvKl©YxqZv; Manliness- (n)– mvnmxKZv cyiæl;
Boorishness-(n) – Pvlv‡o/ ee©i/ †Mu‡qv|
Mnemonic: kvwKj wKQzUv Effeminacy (†g‡qwj¯^fve) c~Y©|
63. DIATRIBE One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 21, S – 6, Q-36)
a) sermon b) discourse
c) eulogy d) lecture
Diatribe- (n)– cÖPÐ wb›`vg~jK e³…Zv/ Zxÿè fvlvq frmbv; Sermon- (n) – a‡g©vc‡`k/ wn‡Zvc‡`k/ bwmnZ;
Discourse- (n)– e³…Zv/ fvlY/ a‡g©vc‡`k; Eulogy- (n)– D”PcÖksmv/ D”PcÖksmvmg„× iPbv;
Lecture- (n)– wkÿv †Ìqvi Rb¨ cÖ`Ë e³„Zv/ wZi¯‹vi|
Synonym of Diatribe: Denunciation, Criticism, Tirade, Harangue, Invective.
Mnemonic: Rbmfvq †m Diatribe (cÖPÐ wb›`vg~jK) e³…Zv †`b|

Sentence: He launched into a long diatribe against the government's policies.
64. ORIENT One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 21, S – 6, Q-28)
a) hasten b) defile
c) confuse d) decline
Orient- (n)–cÖvP¨ A_©vr Gwkqv; (vt) – c~e©gyL K‡i ¯’vcb Kiv;
Hasten- (vt, vi) – `ªæZPjv ev Kiv/ (†Kv‡bv wKQz) Z¡ivwš^Z Kiv;
Defile- (vt) – †bvsiv/ `~wlZ/ KjywlZ Kiv; Confuse- (vt) – ¸wj‡q †djv/ wek„•Lj Kiv;
Decline- (vt, vi) – cÖZ¨vL¨vb Kiv/ A¯^xKvi Kiv|
Synonym of Orient: Familiarize, Adjust, Learn about, Get used to.
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65. CRASS One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 21, S – 3, Q-30)
a) demanding b) florid
c) refined d) fair
Crass- (adj– ¯’~j/ nuv`v; Demanding- (adj)– Pvwn`v;
Florid-(adj– AZ¨waK AjsK…Z/ eY©vX¨/ cy®új/ ¯^fveZ jvj; Refined- (adj– cwigvwR©Z/ weï×/ myms¯‹…Z;
Fair- (adj)– cÿcvZnxb/ b¨vh¨|
Synonym of Crass: Insensitive, Ridiculous, Blundering, Stupid, Inane, Tactless.
Sentence: He made crass comments about her worn-out clothes.
66. The word ‘acrimonious’ is the antonym of Southeast Bank (AO)-2017, Bangladesh Krishi Bank (SO)-2017
a) amicable b) hostile
c) high d) heaven
Acrimonious-(adj)– (hyw³ZK©, evKweZÐv, kã BZ¨vw` m¤^‡Ü) Zx³/ KUz/ DMÖ/ AeÜzmyjf;
Amicable- (adj)– kvwšÍceÖ Y/ eÜzZ¡c~Y©/ kvwšÍc~Y©;
Hostile-(adj)– cªwZK~j/ weiæ×/ kÎæZvc~Y©/ kÎæfvevcbœ/ hy×wcÖq;
High-(adj)– DuPz/ D”P/ wbP †_‡K eû`~i ch©šÍ we¯Í…Z;
Haven-(n) – AvkÖq ev wekÖvg¯’j/ †cvZvkÖq|
Synonym of Acrimonious: Spiteful, Discordant, Unfriendly, Hostile. Antonym: Harmonious
Mnemonic: Acrimonious (KUz) K_v e‡j KvD‡K wZi¯‹vi Kiv DwPZ bq|
Sentence:Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.
67.ABERRATION Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer (Afternoon)-2017
a) typical behavior b) correct manners

c) straight aim d) full truthfulness
Aberration-(n)– wec_Mgb/ wec`MvwgZv/ wePz¨wZ/†`vl; Typical behavior- wewkó AvPiY ev eënvi;
Correct manners- mwVK bxwZ ev ï× eënvi; Straight aim- mnR evK¨ ev mij jÿ¨;
Full truthfulness- c~Y© mZëvw`Zv|
Synonym of Aberration: Deviation, Abnormality, Irregularity, Oddness. Antonym: Normality
Sentence: I'm sorry I'm late - I had a mental aberration and forgot we had a meeting today.
68. TRIUMPH Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer (Afternoon)-2017
a) excitement b) failure
c) gain d) joy
Triumph-(n) – weRq; Excitement - (n)– D‡ËRbv;
Failure- (n) – e¨_©Zv/ AmdjZv/ wedjZv; Joy- (n)– Avb›`/ Lywk/ Djøvm/ nl©;
Gain- (n) – weËmÂq/ jvf/ gybvdv; (vt, vi) – AR©b Kiv/ †hvM Kiv/ evov‡bv|
Synonym of Triumph: Achievement, Accomplishment, Success, Conquest.
Sentence:1. I believe that sooner or later good must triumph over evil.
2. The Democrats once again triumphed in recent elections.
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69. APPLAUD Janata Bank-Exe. Officer -17, Bangladesh Bank-Officer (Cash)- 16, Meghna Bank-MTO-14,AvB.B.Avi-Xv:we: 2008-09
a) request b) criticize
c) pray d) flatter
Applaud- (vt, vi) – KiZvwj w`‡q Awfb›`b ev mg_©b Rvbv‡bv ev cÖksmv Kiv/ cÖksmv Kiv;
Request- (n)– Aby‡iva/ cÖv_©bv; -(vt) – Aby‡iva Kiv/ Aby‡iva Rvbv‡bv;
Criticise- (vi) – mgv‡jvPbv Kiv/ wb›`v Kiv/ †`vl¸Y wePvi Kiv;
Pray- (vt, vi)– cÖv_©bv Kiv/ wgbwZ Kiv/ Aby‡iva Kiv;
Flatter- (vt)– PvU~w³ ev PvUyev` Kiv/ †Zvlvg` Kiv|
Synonym of Applaud: Clap, Congratulate, Give a round of applause.
Mnemonic: mevi gy‡L Zvi KZB bv Applaud (cÖksmv)|

` Sentence:1. You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.
2. She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech.
70. FRUGALITY Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer (Afternoon) -2017
a) thrift b) generosity
c) degradation d) providence
Frugality- (n) – wgZe¨wqZv; Thrift-(n) – wgZe¨wqZv/ e¨qm‡¼vP;
Generosity-(n)– D`viZv/ `vbkxjZv; Degradation-(n) – c`gh©v`v nvwb / c`åóZv/ AcK…óZv;
Providence-(n) – wgZe¨q/ wgZe¨wqZv|
Synonym of Frugality: Parsimony, Prudence, Economy, Penny-pinching.
Mnemonic: Frugality (wgZe¨wqZv) GKwU fvj¸Y|

Sentence: We had very little money left, so we ate frugally in cheap cafés and bars.
71. EXECRABLE Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer (Afternoon) -2017
a) repulsive b) unhappy
c) blamed d) laudable
Execrable- (adj)– Lye Lvivc/ RNb¨; Repulsive- (adj) – weiw³Ki/ N„Y¨/ exfrm/ weKl©x;
Unhappy- (adj)– AmyLx/ wbivb›`/ `yf©vM¨RbK; Blame- †`vl †Ìqv/ wb›`v Kiv;
Laudable- (adj)– cÖksmvi †hvM¨/ cÖksmvRbK|
Synonym of Execrable: Terrible, Appalling, Disgusting, Repulsive, Very bad.
Mnemonic: A‡bï MxeZ Kiv Execrable (RNb¨) KvR|

Sentence: She's always had execrable taste in men.
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72. The word ‘acrimonious’ is the antonym of Southeast Bank Ltd. (AO)-2017, Bangladesh Krishi Bank (SO)-2017
a) amicable b) hostile
c) high d) heaven
Acrimonious-(adj)– (hyw³ZK©, evKweZÐv, kã BZ¨vw` m¤^‡Ü) Zx³/ KUz/ DMÖ/ AeÜzmyjf;
Amicable-(adj)– kvwšÍceÖ Y/ eÜzZ¡c~Y©/ kvwšÍc~Y©;

Hostile-(adj)– cªwZK~j/ weiæ×/ kÎæZvc~Y©/ kÎæfvevcbœ/ hy×wcÖq;
High-(adj)– DuPz/ D”P/ wbP †_‡K eû`~i ch©šÍ we¯Í…Z;
Heavy- (adj)– fvix/ ¸iæ/ ¸iæfvi/ Mixqvb|

Synonym of Acrimonious: Spiteful, Discordant, Hostile, Unfriendly. Antonym: Harmonious
Sentence: Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.
73. NASCENT United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Descending b) Satisfaction
c) Minute d) Moribund
e) None of these
Nascent-(adj)– Rb¥ wb‡”Q Ggb Drc`¨gvb; Descend- (vt, vi) – AeZiY Kiv/ bvgv;
Satisfaction-(n)– mš‘wó/ cwiZzwó/ cwiZ…wß; Minute- (n)– wgwbU;

Moribund- (adj)– gyg~l©y/ giYvcbœ/ g„ZcÖvq|
Synonym of Nascent: Hopeful, Growing, Blossoming, Emerging.
Sentence: A nascent political party.
74. RECALCITRANT United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Unimportant b) Insoluble
c) Everlasting d) Tractable
e) None of these
Recalcitrant-(adj)– Aeva¨/ Aek¨/ k„•Ljvf½Kvix;
Unimportant- (adj)– ¸iæZ¡nxb/ Zvrch©nxb/ AcÖ‡qvRbxq; Insoluble-(adj)– A`ªve¨/ A`ªeYxq;
Everlasting-(adj)– wbZ¨/ wPi¯’vqx; Tractable-(adj)– AbyMZ/eva¨/ mn‡R wbqš¿Y‡hvM¨

Synonym of Recalcitrant: Intractable, Obstinate. Antonym: Agreeable, Manageable, Obedient.
Mnemonic: AvB‡bi Recalcitrant (Aeva¨) nIqv wVK bq|
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75. SAGACIOUS United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Affectionate b) Incisive
c) Fatuous d) Sedentary
Sagacious- (adj)– my¯’ wePvieyw× m¤úbœ/ wePÿY; Affectionate- (adj)– †¯œngq/ ggZvgq
Incisive- Zx²/ KvUv-KvUv/ Zx²eyw×; Fatuous-(adj)– †evKv/ Roeyw×;
Sedentary-(adj) – (KvR m¤^‡Ü) e‡m e‡m Ki‡Z nq Ggb / AvmbvwkÖZ|
Synonym of Sagacious: Sage, Wise, Learned, Perceptive, Astute.
Mnemonic: evjKwU AZ¨šÍ Sagacious (wePÿY)|
Sentence: A sagacious person/comment/choice.
76. MANNERED United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Unstudied b) Derided
c) Quotidian d) Suave
Mannered-(adj)– Lvivc, fv‡jv Ges Akvjxb AvèKvq`v wewkó;
Unstudied-(adj)– ¯^vfvweK/ mnR/ ¯^”Q›` AvPiY; Derided- (vt) –DcnvmK VvÆv ev AeÁv Kiv;
Quotidian- (adj)– (R¡i m¤ú‡K©) ˆ`bw›`b/ cÖvZ¨wnK;
Suave-(n)– AvPi‡Y gayi I webqx (Z‡e m¤¢eZ AvšÍwiKZvnxb)/ mw¯œ»|
Synonym of Mannered: Affected, Artificial, Elaborate, Put on. Antonym: Genuine
Sentence: His performance as Hamlet was criticized for being very mannered.
77. DOCTRINAIRE United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Salacious b) Iconoclastic
c) Fictitious d) Illustrating
Doctrinaire- (adj) – †Kvb Z‡Ë¡ AÜ wek^vmx/ ZvwË¡K; Salacious- (adj)– Akøxj/ Akvjxb/ KziæwPc~Y©;
Iconoclastic- cÖ_v-we‡ivax; Fictitious-(adj)– KvíwbK/ Aev¯Íe;
Illustrate– `„óvšÍ †Ìqv/ wPÎ ev `„óv‡šÍi mvnv‡h¨ e¨vL¨v Kiv|
Synonym of Doctrinaire: Inflexible, Rigid, Dogmatic, Strict. Antonym: Liberal
Sentence: These principles are doctrinaire (based too much on fixed beliefs that do not
consider practical problems).
78. PANACHE United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017
a) Jauntiness b) Angry
c) Drabness d) Obey
e) None of these
Panache- (n)– eovB fve; Jauntiness- (n) – jNywPËZv;
Angry- (adj) – µz×/ iæó/ ivMx; Drab-(adj)– GK‡N‡q/ bxim/ êwPÎ¨nxb;
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Obey-(vt,vi) – Av‡`k cvjb Kiv/gvbv|
Synonym of Panache: Flamboyance, Confidence, Elegance. Antonym: Clumsiness, Awkwardness.
Sentence: 1. The orchestra played with great panache. 2. He dressed with panache.
Mnemonic: mewKQz‡ZB †hb Zvi Panache (eovBfve) _v‡K|
79. CONCATENATE Standard Bank Ltd. (TAO)-2016
a) Disclaim b) Impede
c) Derail d) Unlink
Concatenate - (vi) – †kÖwYe× Kiv/ msMÖš’b Kiv; Impede- (vt) – evav †Ìqv/ evavMÖ¯Í Kiv;
Disclaim - (vt) – `vwe Z¨vM Kiv/ m¤úK© A¯^xKvi Kiv/ Z¨vR¨ Kiv;
Derail - (vt) – c_ n‡Z Pz¨Z nIqv/ (†Uªb BZ¨vw`) jvBbPz¨Z nIqv|
Mnemonic: jvB‡eªwii mKj eB Concatenate (†kÖwYe× Kiv) _v‡K|
80. ALOOFNESS Standard Bank Ltd. (TAO)-2016
a) Concern b) Exaggeration
c) Complacency d) Simplicity
Aloofness -(n)– D`vmxbZv/ wbwj©ßZv/ AvMÖnnxbZv;
Concern-(n)– mswkøó/ D‡ØM/ †Kv‡bv welq, hv‡Z †KD Drmvnx ev hv Kv‡iv Kv‡Q ¸iæZ¡c~Y©; -(vt)– m¤úK©hy³ Kiv/ mswkøó Kiv;
Exaggeration-(n)– AwZiÄb/ AwZK_b/ AZz¨w³; Complacency-(n)– AvZ¥Zzwó/ cwiZ…wß/ AvZ¥cÖmv`;
Simplicity- (n)– mnRZv/ mvij¨/ mijZv/ AKcUZv|
Synonym of Aloofness: Coldness, Superiority, Detachment. Antonym: Friendliness.
Mnemonic: †m †Ljvayjvq g‡bv‡hvwM wKš‘ covïbvi e¨vcv‡i Zvi e¨vcK Aloofness (D`vmxbZv)|
81. ENIGMATIC Standard Bank Ltd. (TAO)-2016
a) Frenetic b) Unambiguous
c) Genuine d) Antagonistic
Enigmatic-(adj)– `y‡e©va¨/ cÖ‡nwjKvgq/ weåvwšÍKi/ †nuqvwjc~Y©; Frenetic -(adj)– wÿß/ Db¥Ë;
Unambiguous -(adj)– m‡›`nRbK bq/ `¨_©nxb; Genuine- (adj)– LuvwU/ wb‡f©Rvj/ cÖK…Z/ AK…wÎg;
Antagonistic- (adj)– kÎæZvc~Y©/ we‡ivax/ cÖwZ‡hv×v/ ‰eix|
Synonym of Enigmatic: Mysterious, Unknowable, Inscrutable, Unfathomable.
Mnemonic: welqwU LyeB Enigmatic (weåvwšÍKi)|

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Sentence:1. The Mona Lisa has a famously enigmatic smile.
2. He left an enigmatic message on my answering machine.
82. LUCID Standard Bank(TAO)-2016, GRE BIG BOOK (T-23, S-1, Q-32), GRE BIG BOOK (T-21, S-6, Q-33), indiabix.com-ANT-Q-104
a) Ornate b) Arrogant
c) Obscure d) Embroiled
Lucid-(adj)– ¯úó/ mnR‡eva¨; Ornate-(adj)– mymw¾Z/ AjsKvimg„×;
Arrogant-(adj)– D×Z/ AnsKvix/ †µvavwš^Z/ fxlY ivMvwš^Z;
Obscure-(adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q; Embroiled -(adj)– weev‡` Rov‡bv|
Synonym of Lucid: Clear, Logical, Plain, Simple.
Mnemonic: Zvi nv‡Zi †jLv LyeB Lucid (¯úó)|

Sentence:1. She gave a clear and lucid account of her plans for the company's future.
2. The drugs she's taking make her drowsy and confused, but there are times when she's quite lucid.
83. HOLLOW Shajalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2016
a) Solid b) timid
c) echoing d) dull
Hollow- (adj) – duvcv/ k~Y¨Mf©/ wg_¨v/ K…wÎg/ AšÍtmvik~Y¨; Solid- (adj) – Zij ev evqexq AvKv‡i bq Ggb KwVb;
Timid-(adj)– fxiæ/ jvRyK/ gyL‡Pviv; Echoing- (vt) – cÖwZaŸwb Kiv
Dull- (adj)– wb®úÖf/ Aby¾¡j/ †gNv”Qbœ/ ¯’’~jeyw×/ wb‡e©va|
Synonym of Hollow: Empty, Unfilled, Unoccupied, Vacant, Depressed.
Sentence: Hollow blocks are used because they are lighter.
84. VULGAR Shajalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2016
a) satisfied b) refined
c) ecstatic d) strange
Vulgar-(adj)– Awkó/ BZi/ KziæwPc~Y©/ AgvwR©Z/ cÖvK„Z; Satisfied-(adj)– mšÍywó
Refined-(adj– cwigvwR©Z/ weï×/ myms¯‹…Z; Ecstatic-(adj)– cigv›``vqK
Strange-(adj)– ARvwbZc~e©/ A`„óc~e©/ hv Av‡M †`Lv hvqwb|
Synonym of Vulgar: Rude, Offensive, Improper, Naughty, Crude.
Mnemonic: †Q‡jwU A‡bKUvB Vulgar (BZi) cÖK…wZi|

Sentence: 1. I've no idea because there was nothing so vulgar as a price tag in evidence.
2. Isn't it rather vulgar to talk about how much money you earn?
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85. SAVAGE Shajalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO) -2016
a) haphazard b) dangerous
c) civilized d) brutal
Savage-(adj)– Amf¨/ Avw`g/ Ams¯‹…Z/ AZ¨šÍ µz×; Dangerous-(adj)– wec¾bK/ wec`msKyj;
Haphazard-(adj, adv)– wek„•Lj/ cwiKívbvnxb/ G‡jv‡g‡jv;
Civilized-(vt)-Avw`g Ae¯’v †_‡K DbœZi Ae¯’vq Zz‡j G‡b mf¨ Kiv;
Brutal-(adj)– ee©i/ wbôzi|
Synonym of Savage: Barbaric, Brutal, Crude, Harsh, Ferocious. Antonym: Gentle, Tame, Calm.
Mnemonic: †jvKwU A‡bKUv Savage (Amf¨) cÖK…wZi|

Sentence: The child was savaged by a dog.
86. EXTRAVAGANT Shajalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO) -2016
a) frugal b) prodigal
c) timid d) violent
Extravagant- (adj)– Ace¨qx/ AcPqKi; Frugal-(adj)– wgZe¨qx/ wnmvex/ mveavb;
Prodigal-(adj)– AwZe¨qx/ Ace¨qx; Timid-(adj)– fxiæ/ jvRyK/ gyL‡Pviv;
Violent-(adj)– cÖPÐ/ cÖej/ wns¯ª|
Synonym of Extravagant: Profligate, Wasteful, Excessive, Overgenerous. Antonym: Thrifty.
Mnemonic: Extravagant (Ace¨qx) †jvK kqZv‡bi mnì|

Sentence: 1. That was very extravagant of you to buy strawberries out of season.
2. The product does not live up to the extravagant (very great and not realistic) claims of the advertisers.
87. REPULSIVE Shajalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO) -2016
a) foul b) irregular
c) irksome d) attractive
Repulsive- (adj) – weiw³Ki/ N„Y¨/ exfrm/ exKlx©; Foul-(adj)– †bvsiv/ wekÖx/ RNb¨/ `yó;
Irregular- (adj)– A‰ewaK/ wewaweiæ×/ AwbqwgZ/ Amg/ mvaviY wbq‡gi weiæ×;
Irksome- (adj) – weiw³Ki/ †K¬k; Attractive-(adj)– AvKl©Yxq/ g‡bvni/ cÖxwZKi|
Synonym of Repulsive: Disgusting, Revolting, Hideous, Abhorrent.
Mnemonic: Zvi K_vevZ©v Lye Repulsive (weiw³Ki)|

Sentence: I think rats and snakes are repulsive.
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88. The antonym for ‘ENORMOUS’ is Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (AO)-2016, Bmjvwg e¨vsK-2016 ,
Pubali Bank JO (C)-2013, Lywe: g¨v‡bR‡g›U A¨vÛ weR‡bm A¨vW:15-16, indiabix.com-ANT-Q-1
a) Soft b) Average
c) Tiny d) Weak e) Spongy
Enormous-(adj)– wekvj/ cÖPyi/ e„nr; Soft- (n) – big/ †Kvgj/ b¤ª
Average- (n)– Mo/ MocoZv gvb/ ga¨gvb; -(adj)– Mo; -(vt, vi)– Mo wbY©q Kiv|
Tiny-(adj)– AwZÿz`ª/ cuyP‡K/ ÿz`ª; Weak-(adj)– `ye©j/ f½yi
Spongy-(adj) – ¯ú‡Äi g‡Zv big/ mwQ`ª I w¯’wZ¯’vcK|
Synonym of Enormous: Giant, Huge, Massive, Vast, Gigantic. Antonym: Petite.
Mnemonic: †jvKwUi †Mvd wQj Lye Enormous (wekvj)|

Sentence: 1. He earns an enormous salary. 2. I was absolutely enormous when I was pregnant.
89. Moist Bank Asia Ltd. (Probationary Officer)-2016
a) Parchad b) Dry
c) Hard d) Crisp
Moist- (adj)– Av`ª/ m¨vuZm¨vu‡Z; Parched- (adj)– fvRv/ MÖxj Kiv/ †cvov‡bv/ `»/ †iŠ`ª `»;
Dry- (adj)– ï®‹/ Rjxq ev®únxb/ ïK‡bv;

Hard-(adj)– k³/ KwVb/ Abgbxq/ `y‡ev©a¨/ `ytmva¨; - (adv)– m‡Rv‡i/ mKj kw³ cÖ‡qvM K‡i;
Crisp-(adj)– m‡ZR/ gPg‡P;-(vt, vi)– gPg‡P Kiv/ gPg‡P nIqv|

Synonym of Moist: Damp, Humid, Clammy, Soggy.
Mnemonic: RvqMvwU LyeB Moist (müvZmüv‡Z)|

Sentence: Keep the soil in the pot moist, but not too wet.
90. Haughty Bank Asia Ltd. (Probationary Officer)-2016
a) Pitiable b) Scared
c) Humble d) Cowardly
Haughty-(adj) – D×Z/ AnsKvix; Pitiable-(adj)- AbyKíbxq/ KiæY/ †kvPbxq;
Scared-(adj)– fxZ/ AvZw¼Z/ Nve‡o hvIqv; Humble-(adj)– webqx/ b¤ª/ webxZ/ AgvwqK;
Cowardly-(adv)– Kvcyiæ‡lvwPZ/ fxiæ ¯^fv‡ei/ wb›`bxq iK‡gi fxiæ|
Synonym of Haughty: Proud, Arrogant, Overconfident, Conceited, Self-Important.
Mnemonic: Haughty (AnsKvix) gvbyl‡K Avjøvn cQ›` K‡ib bv|

Sentence: She has a rather haughty manner.
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91. Pride Bank Asia Ltd. (Probationary Officer)-2016, ewikvj wek¦we`¨vjq ÔMÕ BDwbU 2014-15
a) Humility b) Shame
c) Humbleness d) Debasement
Pride-(n)– Me©/ `¤¢/ AnsKvi/ AvZ¥Z…wß; Humility-(n)– webq/ `xbZv/ web¤ªZv;
Shame-(n)– j¾v/ kig/ Acgvb; - (vt)– j¾v †Ìqv/ gy‡L PzbKvwj gvLv‡bv;
Humbleness-(n)– web¤ªZv/ b¤ªZv; Debasement- (n)– Aeg~j¨vqb/ AcK…óZv|
Synonym of Pride: Arrogance, Conceit, Satisfaction, Delight, Self-importance.
Mnemonic: Avgvi †`k Avgvi Pride (AnsKvi)|

Sentence: Pride was his downfall.
92. Violent Bank Asia Ltd. (Probationary Officer)-2016
a) Tame b) Humble
c) Gentle d) Harmless
Violent-(adj)– cÖPÐ/ AZz¨MÖ/ cÖej/ wns¯ª; Humble-(adj)– webxZ/ web¤ª/ webqx/ wbiwfgvb;
Tame-(adj) – (RšÍy m¤ú‡K©) †cvlv/ †cvlgvbv/ (e¨w³ m¤ú‡K©) wbR©xe/ AbyMZ;
Gentle-(adj)– b¤ª/ AgvwqK/ f`ª;
Harmless- (adj)– ÿwZ K‡i bv Ggb/ wbixn/ wb‡`©vl|
Synonym of Violent: Aggressive, Brutal, Vicious, Fierce. Antonym: Friendly, Peaceful.
Mnemonic: evB‡i Violent (cÖPÐ) kã n‡”Q|

Sentence: 1. He shouts a lot but I don't think he's ever been physically violent towards her.
2. The more violent scenes in the film were cut when it was shown on television.
93. Overt Bank Asia Ltd. (Probationary Officer)-2016
a) Deep b) Shallow
c) Secret d) Unwritten
Overt-(adj) – cÖZ¨ÿ/ cÖKvk¨; Deep- (adj)– Mfxi/ AMva/ AZj;
Shallow- (adj) – AMfxi/ Mva/ †PUv‡jv/ AvšÍwiK bq Ggb fvjevmv (Ávb);
Secret-(adj)– †Mvcb/ †Mvcbxq/ ¸ß/ M~p; Unwritten-(adj)– AwjwLZ/ †gŠwLK|

Synonym of Overt: Obvious, Evident, Explicit, Plain, Unconcealed.
Mnemonic: †mŠw` Avi‡e Overt (cÖKv‡k¨) nZ¨vKvÐ Kiv nq|

Sentence: He shows no overt signs of his unhappiness.
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94. Please make a through appraisal of the proposal. City Bank Ltd. (PO)-2016
a) detailed b) exhaustive
c) exclusive d) hasty
Through-(adv) – GKcÖvšÍ †_‡K Ab¨ cÖvšÍ/ ïiæ †_‡K †kl; Detail- ÿy`ª/ LywUbvwU/ we‡kl Z_¨ ev DcvË/(vt)
–cy•Lvbycy•Lfv‡e eY©bv Kiv;;

Exhaustive-(adj) – m¤ú~Y©/ cy•Lvbycy•L; Exclusive- (adj)– GK‡PwUqv/ AbvMÖvnx/ wewkó;
Hasty-(adj)– Z¡wiZ/ PURjw`|
Synonym of Through: During, Throughout, From Side To Side, From First To Last.
Sentence: I've got some work to do but I should be through in an hour if you can wait.
95. The houses on this side of the road are more shabby than those in the other side.
City Bank Ltd. (PO)-2016
a) elegant b) tattered
c) poor d) sleek
Shabby-(adj)– RxY©/ †Quov‡Luvov/ gwjb; Elegant- (adj) – iæwPkxj/ AwfRvZ/ iæwP/ gvwR©Z;
Tattered- (e¯¿ m¤ú‡K©) RxY©/ wQbœwfbœ; Poor- (adj)– `wi`ª/ Mwie/ wba©b/ wbt¯^;
Sleek-(adj) – big/ gm„Y I PKP‡K|

Synonym of Shabby: Scruffy, Ragged, Tattered, Grungy, Worn out.
Mnemonic: Zvi Shabby (gwjb) †Pnvivq gvqv fiv|

Sentence:1. Her home is a rented one-bedroom flat in a shabby part of town.
2. The refugees were shabby (wore old clothes in bad condition) and hungry.
96. He is an avid reader and has recently purchased a lot of books. City Bank Ltd. (PO)-2016
a) ardent b) apathetic
c) keen d) solitary
Avid-(adj)– DrmyK/ Db¥yL/ †jvjyc/M„aœy; Ardent- (adj)– AwZkq AvKzj ev Drmvnx
Apathetic-(adj)– mg‡e`bv ev AvMÖnnxb/ D`vmxb; Keen-(adj)– (Drmvn ev Abyfe m¤ú‡K©) Zxeª/ Mfxi/ aviv‡jv;
Solitary-(adj)– wbR©b/ GKvKx/ wbmt½|
Synonym of Avid: Eager, Devoted, Ardent, Fervent, Passionate.
Mnemonic: iv¯Ívq Avid (DrmyK) RbZv wfo K‡i Av‡Q|

Sentence: 1. An avid supporter of the arts. 2. He took an avid interest in the project.
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97. The sole purpose of learning to fight is for you to be able to thwart a blow.
City Bank Ltd. (PO)-2016
a) impede b) exonerate
c) stop d) attract
Thwart- (vt) – e¨_© K‡i †Ìqv/ evav †Ìqv; Impede-(vt)– evav †Ìqv/ evavMÖ¯Í Kiv;
Exonerate-(vt)– (Awf‡hvMvw` n‡Z) gyw³ †Ìqv;
Stop-(vt, vi) – †Kv‡bv wKQz _vwg‡q †Ìqv/ †Kv‡bv KvR e¨vnZ Kiv;
Attract- (vt)– AvKl©Y Kiv/ AvK…ó Kiv/ gy» Kiv|
Synonym of Thwart: Frustrate, Spoil, Ruin, Prevent, Put a stop to.
Mnemonic: †m Avgvi Kv‡R Thwart (evav) w`j|
Sentence: My holiday plans have been thwarted by the strike.
98. The total damage on account of the flood is an astounding figure. City Bank (PO)-2016
a) astonishing b) significant
c) puny d) absoulate
Astounding- (adj)– we¯§qKi; Astonishing-(part, adj)–we®§qKi/ A™¢yZ;
Significant-(adj)– ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ we‡kl Bw½Zc~Y©; Puny-(adj)– ÿz`ª Ges `ye©j/ cuyP‡K/ wcw”P;
Absoulate-(adj)– Pig/ cig/ cwic~Y©/ Amxg/ cÖK…Z|
Synonym of Astounding: Amazing, Surprising, Astound, Beyond belief.
Mnemonic: e¨vcviwU LyeB Astounding (we¯§qKi)|
Sentence: An astounding fact/decision/revelation.
99. STOCK Trust Bank Ltd.- (MTO)– 2016, GRE BIG BOOK (T–20, S– 3, Q-33)
a) Unique b) Unfounded
c) Desirable d) Unhealthy e) Trustworthy
Stock-(n) – gRy`/ Znwej/ fvÐvi; Unique-(adj)– Abb¨/ GKgvÎ/ AwØZxq;
Unfounded-(adj) – wfwËnxb/ wbg~©j/ Ag~jK; Desirable-(adj)– AvKvw•¶Z/ Kvg¨/ evÃbxq;
Unhealthy-(adj)– A¯^v¯’¨Ki/ ¯^v¯’¨nvwbKi/ iæMœ;
Trustworthy-(adj)– wek¦¯Í/ Av¯’vfvRb/ wbf©i‡hvM¨;
Synonym of Stock: Supply, Reserve, Collection, Accumulation.
Sentence: 1 .It is now halfway through winter and food stocks are already low.
2. The local shop has a good stock of postcards and guidebooks.
Mnemonic: †`vKvbwU‡Z cÖPyi Avg Stock (gRy`) Kiv Av‡Q|

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100. DORMANCY Trust Bank Ltd.- (MTO) – 2016, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 20, S – 3, Q-31)
a) Momentum b) Hysteria
c) Availability d) Activity e) Cultivation
Dormancy -(n)– myßve¯’v/ wbw®Œq Ae¯’v; Momentum -(n)– †cÖiYv/ fi‡eM/ MwZ‡eM/ MwZkw³;
Hysteria- (n) – g„Mx‡ivM/ Db¥Ë/ A`g¨ D‡ËRbv/ ¯œvqy ‰eKj¨;
Availability-(n) – mnRjf¨Zv/ cÖvc¨Zv; Activity-(n)– mwµqZv/ Kg©civqYZv/ Kwg©ôZv
Cultivation-(n) – Pvl|
Sentene: 1. The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting.
Mnemonic: dvwn‡gi RwÛm _vK‡jI Zv Dormant (myßve¯’vq) Av‡Q|
101. DISPUTE Trust Bank Ltd.- (MTO)– 2016, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 20, S – 3, Q-29)
a) Accept b) Simplify
c) Frustrate d) Silence
e) Understand
Dispute-(vt, vi) – SMov Kiv/ ZK© Kiv; Accept- (vt, vi)– MÖnY Kiv/ GKgZ nIqv/ †g‡b †bIqv;
Simplify - (vt) – mij Kiv; Frustrate-(vt)– e¨vnZ Kiv/ e¨_© nIqv ev Kiv;
Silence - (n) – bxieZv/ kãnxbZv; Understand-(vt)– eyS‡Z cviv/ Dcjwä Kiv|

Synonym of Dispute: Argument, Disagreement, Clash, Quarrel. Antonym: Agreement
Mnemonic: Ah_v Zzwg Dispute (ZK©) K‡iv bv|

Sentence:1. Few would dispute his status as the finest artist of the period.
2. The circumstances of her death have been hotly disputed.
102. The antonym of ‘ENORMOUS’ is Southeast Bank Ltd.(PO)-2016, Bmjvwg e¨vsK-2016 , Pubali Bank JO (C)-2013,
Lywe: g¨v‡bR‡g›U A¨vÛ weR‡bm A¨vW:15-16, indiabix.com-ANT-Q-1
a) Soft b) Weak
c) Tiny d) Average
Enormous-(adj)– wekvj/ cÖPyi/ e„nr; Soft-(adj)–†Kvgj/ big/ gm„Y/ g„`y;
Weak-(adj)– `ye©j/ f½yi; Tiny-(adj)– AwZÿz`ª/ cuyP‡K/ ÿz`ª;
Average- (n) – Mo/ MocoZv gvb/ ga¨gvb; -(adj)– Mo; -(vt, vi)– Mo wbY©q Kiv|
Mnemonic: Titanic †`L‡Z LyeB Enormous (wekvj) wQj|

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Sentence:1. He earns an enormous salary.
2. I was absolutely enormous when I was pregnant.
103. AMENABLE Pubali Bank Ltd. Junior Officer (Cash) -2016
a) agreeable b) bound
c) unwilling d) submissive
Amenable - (adj)– ms‡e`bkxj/ AbyMZ/ eva¨/ Gw³qvifz³/ kvmb‡hvM¨;
Agreeable- (adj)– AgvwqK/ g‡bvig/ g‡bvÁ/ cÖxwZKi/ wPËnvix;
Bound-(adj)– (†Kv_vI ev †Kvb w`‡K) †h‡Z cÖ¯ÍyZ/ MgbiZ; Unwilling - (adj)– Awb”QzK/ MiivRx,
Submissive - (adj)– webqx/ eva¨/ ek¨/ AbyMZ|

Synonym of Amenable: Agreeable, Acquiescent. Antonym: Unwilling.
Mnemonic: Avgiv Avjøvni cÖwZ Amenable (AbyMZ) ne|

Sentence: 1. She might be more amenable to the idea if you explained how much money it would save.
2. Do you think the new manager will prove more amenable to our proposals?
104. Trust Gi wecixZ kã †KvbwU ? Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (MCG)-2016
a) Mistrust b) Distruct
c) Untrust d) Trustless
Trust-(n)– wek¦vm/ Av¯’v/ fimv; Mistrust-(vt)– Av¯’v/ wek¦vm bv _vKv/ Awek¦vm|
Synonym of Trust: Faith, Belief, Conviction, Expectation, Reliance.
Mnemonic: Trust ( wek¦vm) n‡jv m¤ú‡K©i wfwË|

Sentence: 1. Under the terms of the trust he receives interest on the money, but he cannot get
at the money itself. 2. He works for a charitable trust.
105. Antonym of ‘bankrupt’ IBBL-Field Officer (RDS)-2016, PÆ: wek: BDwbU ÔGBPÕ 2012-13, Rv:wek¦:- R BDwbU 2011-12
a) Thoughtless b) Changeable
c) Show d) Wealthy
Bankrupt-(adj)– †`Dwjqv/ üZme¯^©; -(n)– †h †`bv cwi‡kv‡a m¶g bq;
Thoughtless- (adj)– wPšÍvk~b¨/ AmZK©; Changeable-(adj)– cwieZ©bxq;
Show- (n)– cÖ`k©b/ Dc`k©b; Wealthy-(adj)– m¤ú`kvjx/ weËevb/ abx|
Synonym of Bankrupt: Insolvent, Ruined, Destroy, Penniless, Broke.
Mnemonic: mewKQz nvwi‡q †m GLb Bankrupt (†`Dwjqv)|

Sentence: They feared that the loss would bankrupt them (cause them to become bankrupt).
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106. Antonym for the word ‘enormous’ Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. Field Officer (RDS) -2016,
Southeast Bank Ltd. (PO)-16, Pubali Bank JO (C)-2013, Lywe: g¨v‡bR‡g›U A¨vÛ weR‡bm A¨vW:15-16, indiabix.com-ANT-Q-1
a) Soft b) Weak
c) Tiny d) Average
Enormous-(adj)– wekvj/ cÖPyi/ e„nr; Soft-(adj)– †Kvgj/ big/ gm„Y/ g„`y;
Weak-(adj)– `ye©j/ f½yi; Tiny-(adj)– AwZÿz`ª/ cuyP‡K/ ÿz`ª;
Average- (n) – Mo/ MocoZv gvb/ ga¨gvb;-(adj)– Mo; - (vt, vi)– Mo wbY©q Kiv|
Mnemonic: †jvKwUi †Mvd wQj Lye Enormous (wekvj)|

Sentence: 1. An enormous car/house. 2. He earns an enormous salary.
3. I was absolutely enormous when I was pregnant. 4. You've been an enormous help.
107. What is the antonym of ‘inimical’ Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. Officer (Cash)-2016,
BDBL-2016, 17th BCS, Assist. Judge Preli. Test -07
a) Hostile b) Angry
c) Indifferent d) Friendly
e) Heavy
Inimical- (adj)– cÖwZK~j/ kµfvevcbœ/ we‡ivax/ ¶wZKi; Hostile- (adj)– cªwZK~j/ weiæ×/ kÎæZvc~Y©;
Angry- (adj)– µz×/ iæó/ ivMx; Indifferent-(adj)– wbt¯ú„n/ D`vmxb/ wbiærmyK;

Friendly-(adj)– eÜzZ¡c~Y©/ eÜzfvevcbœ/ mü`q; Heavy-(adj)– fvix/ ¸iæ/ ¸iæfvi/ Mixqvb|
Synonym of Inimical: Contrary, Opposed, Adverse, Hostile, Detrimental, Unfavorable.
Mnemonic: gv`K †meb ¯^v‡¯’i Rb¨ Inimical (ÿwZKi)|

Sentence: Excessive managerial control is inimical to creative expression.
108. TENDER Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2016
a) difficult b) leonine
c) tepid d) hardened
Tender-(adj)– big/ †Kvgj/ m~²; - (vt, vi)– †ck Kiv/ `vwLj Kiv; - (n)– ìcÎ/ Z`viKKvix e¨w³;
Difficult- (adj) – KwVb/ `ytmva¨/ kÖgmva¨; Leonine-(adj) – wmsnm`„k/ wmsn m¤^Üxq

Tepid-(adj)– AíMig/ Cl`yò/ Kzmyg-Kzmyg Mig; Hardened-(adj)– KwVbxf‚Z/ `~M©g/ Kómwnòz|
Synonym of Tender: Caring, Gentle, Warm, Affectionate.
Mnemonic: wkï‡ì Z¡K A‡bK Tender (†Kvgj) nq|

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109. INERT Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2016
a) tight b) immobile
c) moving d) void
Inert-(adj)– Ro/ A‡PZb/ wbw®Œq; Tight- (adj)– k³/ `„p/ Kov/ AvuUmuvU/ msKUc~Y©;
Immobile- (adj)– MwZnxb/ wbðj; Moving- (adj)– PjšÍ/ Pjbkxj;
Void-(adj)– AKvh©Ki/ k~b¨/ wi³|
Synonym of Inert: Still, Lifeless, Static, Unmoving, Motionless.
Mnemonic: wmsnwU GLb Inert (A‡PZb) Ae¯’vq Av‡Q|

110. AVARICE Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2016, BARRON’S GRE (TEST – WL-5,Q-69)
a) cupidity b) conversation
c) indulgence d) generosity
Avarice-(n)– m¤ú‡ì †jvf/ A_©wjáv/ abZ…òv; Cupidity-(n)– †jvf/ jvjmv/ abZ…òv;
Conservation-(n)– msiÿY/ wbZ¨Zv/ iÿv; Indulgence-(n)– cÖkÖq/ jvB/ Avkv;
Generosity-(n) – D`viZv/ `vbkxjZv/ gnZ¡|
Synonym of Avarice: Greed, Cupidity, Acquisitiveness, Materialism.
Mnemonic: Zvi g‡a¨ LyeB Avarice (A_©wjáv) Av‡Q|

Sentence: Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice (an
extremely large amount of money).
111. SPOIL Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2016
a) improve b) blemish
c) destroy d) blight
Spoil-(vt, vi) – jyÉb Kiv/ aŸsm Kiv; Improve-(vt, vi) – DbœwZ mvab/ DbœwZ weavb/ DrKl© weavb;
Blemish-(n)– Kj¼/ ÎæwU; Destroy-(vt)– aŸsm/ bó/ weaŸ¯Í/ eiev`/ cqgvj Kiv;
Blight-(vt)– ¤øvb/ weeY©/ Awbó/ ÿwZ/ aŸsm Kiv|

Synonym of Spoil: Ruin, Blemish, Destroy, Indulge, Mess Up.
Mnemonic: †g‡qwU †Q‡jwUi Rxeb Spoil (aŸsm) K‡i w`j|

Sentence: Mr Harvey, unable for once to do exactly as he wanted, sulked just like a spoilt child.
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112. INDIGENT Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2016, United Commercial Bank MTO - 2011
a) inferior b) wealthy
c) subordinate d) insolvent
Indigent-(adj) – `wi`ª/ wba©b; Inferior - (adj)– wbK…ó/ Aa¯Íb/ b~¨b/ nxb;
Wealthy- (adj)– m¤ú`kvjx/ weËevb/ abx; Subordinate -(adj)– Aa¯Íb/ Aaxb/ †MŠY;
Insolvent-(n)– †h †`bv cwi‡kv‡a m¶g bq; - (adj)– †`Dwjqv/ A¯^”Qj|
Synonym of Indigent: Poor, Impoverished, Penniless, Impecunious.
Mnemonic: K…lKwU LyeB Indigent (`wi`ª)|
113. ENIGMATIC Standard Bank Ltd. Officer (TAO)-2016, Standard Bank Ltd. (TAO)-2016
a) Frenetic b) Unambiguous
c) Genuine d) Antagonistic
Enigmatic-(adj)– `y‡e©va¨/ cÖ‡nwjKvgq/ weåvwšÍKi/ †nuqvwjc~Y©; Frenetic- (adj)–wÿß/ Db¥Ë;
Unambiguous-(adj)– m‡›`nRbK bq/ `¨_©nxb; Genuine- (adj)– LuvwU/ wb‡f©Rvj/ cÖK…Z/ AK…wÎg;
Antagonistic- (adj)– kÎæZvc~Y©/ we‡ivax/ cÖwZ‡hv×v/ ‰eix|

Synonym of Enigmatic: Mysterious, Unknowable, Inscrutable, Unfathomable.
Mnemonic: welqwU LyeB Enigmatic (weåvwšÍKi)|

Sentence:1. The Mona Lisa has a famously enigmatic smile.
2. He left an enigmatic message on my answering machine.
114. LUCID Standard Bank (TAO)-16,GRE BIG BOOK (T–23, S–1, Q-32), GRE BIG BOOK (T–21, S–6, Q-33), indiabix.com-ANT-Q-104
a) Ornate b) Arrogant
c) Obscure d) Embroiled
Lucid- (adj)– ¯úó/ mnR‡eva¨; Ornate -(adj)– mymw¾Z/ AjsKvimg„×;
Arrogant-(adj)– D×Z/ AnsKvix/ †µvavwš^Z/ fxlY ivMvwš^Z;
Obscure-(adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q; Embroiled-(adj)– weev‡` Rov‡bv|
Synonym of Lucid: Clear, Logical, Plain, Simple.
Mnemonic: Zvi nv‡Zi †jLv LyeB Lucid (¯úó)|

Sentence: 1. She gave a clear and lucid account of her plans for the company's future.
2. The drugs she's taking make her drowsy and confused, but there are times when she's quite lucid.
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115. The antonym for ‘INGENIOUS’ is Bank Asia Ltd. (MT/ PO)-2015, Southeast Bank Ltd. (Trainee Officer)-2016
a) Crafty b) Inane
c) Incompetent d) Skillful
Ingenious-(adj) – D™¢veb †KŠkj/ wePÿY/ D™¢vebPZzi/ `ÿ/ cÖwZfvkvjx;
Crafty - (adj)– †KŠkjx/ a~Z©/ wbcyb; Inane -(adj)– dvKv/ Zz”Q/ †evKv/ wkïmyjf/ Acwic°;
Incompetent -(adj)– Abychy³/ A‡hvM¨/ †hvM¨Zvnxb; Skillful-(adj)– `ÿ/ cÖwZfvkvjx|
Synonym of Ingenious: Inventive, Creative, Inspired, Imaginative, Resourceful.
Mnemonic: dvwng GKRb Ingenious (wePÿY) †Q‡j|

Sentence:1. An ingenious idea/method/solution.
2. Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials.
116. TRANSMIT Bangladesh Bank (Officer) Cash-2016
a) show b) reply
c) televise d) withhold
Transmit-(vt)– †cÖiY Kiv/ n¯ÍvšÍi Kiv/ mÂvwiZ Kiv;
Show-(n)– cÖ`k©b/ Dc`k©b; -(vt, vi) – cÖ`k©b Kiv/ †`L‡Z †Ìqv/ `„wó‡MvPi Kiv;
Reply-(vt, vi)– DËi †Ìqv/ cÖZy¨Ëi Kiv/ Reve †Ìqv;

Televise-(vi)– †Uwjwfk‡bi gva¨‡g m¤úªPvi Kiv;
Withhold-(vt)– †VwK‡q ivLv/ w`‡Z A¯^xKvi Kiv/ †cQ‡b †U‡b ivLv/ AvUwK‡q ivLv|
Synonym of Transmit: Broadcast, Spread, Convey, Put out.
Mnemonic: we‡`k †_‡K Kzwiqv‡i cY¨ Transmit (†cÖiY Kiv) nq|

Sentence: 1. Radio Today transmits on 89.6 FM.
1. The information is transmitted electronically to the central computer.
3. Cholera is transmitted through contaminated water.
117. PROFOUND Bangladesh Bank (Officer) Cash-2016, Meghna Bank Ltd.-MTO-2014
a) obscure b) superficial
c) intense d) hidden
Profound- (adj)– myMfxi/ Mfxi/ AšÍwb©wnZ/ cÖMvp/ AMva;
Obscure- (adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q; Intense - (adj)– Zxeª/ Zx²/ cÖMvp;
Superficial-(adj)– c„ô ev DcixZj m¤^Üx/ AMfxi/ evn¨/ fvmvfvmv;
Hidden- (vt, vi)– jyKv‡bv/ †Mvcb ev Av”Qbœ Kiv/ ¸ß/ jy°vwqZ|
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Synonym of Profound: Insightful, Thoughtful, Intense, Philosophical.
Mnemonic: Avgv‡ì cÖwZ gv evevi i‡q‡Q Profound (Mfxi) fv‡jvevmv|

Sentence:1. His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him.
2.The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about profound changes in the lives of women.
3. My grandfather has a profound mistrust of anything new or foreign.
118. DEFAULT Bangladesh Bank (Officer) Cash-2016
a) unlimited b) principal
c) payment d) evasion
Default - (n) – Afve/ Abyc¯’vb; - ( vi) – KZ©e¨ cvj‡b ev nvwRiv w`‡Z e¨_© nIqv/ FY cwi‡kv‡a e¨_© nIqv;
Unlimited- (adj)– mxgvnxb/ Amxg; Principal- (n) – g~jab/ Avmj/ Aa¨ÿ;- (adj)– cÖavb/ g~L¨;
Payment - (n) – cwi‡kva/ `vb/ cÖ`vb; Evasion-(n)– cwinvi/ Gov‡bvi †KŠkj|
Synonym of Default: Evasion, Evade, Defaulting, Failure to pay.
Mnemonic: `ywbqvq fv‡jv gvby‡li Lye Default (Afve)|
119. APPLAUD Bangladesh Bank - Officer (Cash)- 2016, Meghna Bank Ltd. -MTO -2014, AvB.B.Avi-Xv:we: 2008-09,
Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer (Afternoon)-2017
a) criticise b) request
c) pray d) flatter
Applaud-(vt, vi) – KiZvwj w`‡q Awfb›`b ev mg_©b Rvbv‡bv ev cÖksmv Kiv/ cÖksmv Kiv;
Criticise- (vi) – mgv‡jvPbv Kiv/ wb›`v Kiv/ †`vl¸b wePvi Kiv;

Pray- (vt, vi)– cÖv_©bv Kiv/ wgbwZ Kiv/ Aby‡iva Kiv;
Flatter- (vt)– PvU~w³ ev PvUyev` Kiv/ †Zvlvg` Kiv|

Sentence: 1.You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.
120. ACCERATION Bangladesh Bank (Officer) Cash-2016
a) stack b) addition
c) procession d) erosion
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Acceration-(n) – ms‡hvR‡bi gva¨‡g e„w×/ ms‡hvRb/ wee„w×;
Stack-(n)– km¨, Lo, KvV cÖf…wZi Mv`v; - (vt)– Mv`v Kiv/ ¯‘cxK…Z Kiv;
Addition-(n)– †hvM/ msKjb; Procession -(n)– wgwQj/ †kvfvhvÎv;
Erosion-(n)– ÿqmvab/ ÿq|
121. FUSION (Select the word closely opposite in meaning) Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO/ Officer)-2016
a) blend b) separation
c) amalgam d) synthesis
Fusion-(n) – mswgkÖY/ GKwÎZKiY; Blend-(vt, vi) – wgkv‡bv/ wgkÖY Kiv/ wgwkÖZ nIqv;
Amalgam-(n) –cvi` wgkÖ/ †cvKvq LvIqv ùv‡Zi MZ© fivU Kivi Rb¨ †h big Dcv`vb eënvi Kiv nq;
Separation-(n) – we‡”Q`/ wew”QYœZv/ c„_KKiY; Synthesis-(n)– ms‡køl/ ms‡kølY|
Synonym of Fusion: Synthesis, Mixture, Blending, Combination.
Mnemonic: LveviwU‡Z wewfbœ gkjvi Fusion (mswgkÖY) Av‡Q|

Sentence: Their music is described as 'an explosive fusion of Latin American and modern jazz rhythms'.
122. ALLY Trust Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2015, Ly: wek¦: weR‡bm A¨vW: 2015-16, ivwe-È’ BDwbU (we‡Rvo) 15-16, GRE BIG BOOK (T–18, S–1, Q-31)
a) mediator b) felon
c) adversary d) inventor
e) conspirator
Ally-(n)– wgÎkw³/ ˆgÎx‡RvU/ mn‡hvMx; Mediator-(n)– ga¨¯’/ mvwjk;
Felon- (n)– ¸iæZi Aciv‡a Acivax ev †`vlx e¨w³; Adversary-(n)– wecÿ/ kÎæ/ cÖwZØ›Øx;
Inventor - (n) – Avwe®‹viK/ D™¢veK; Conspirator-(adj)– PµvšÍKvix/ lohš¿Kvix|
Synonym of Ally: Assistant, Collaborator, Partner. Antonym: Enemy
Mnemonic: †m Zvi Ally (mn‡hvwM) wn‡m‡e KvR K‡i|

Sentence: 1. North Korea is one of China's staunchest allies.
2. He is generally considered to be the Prime Minister's closest political ally.
123. EMIT: Trust Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2015, GRE BIG BOOK (T–18, S–1, Q-29)
a) absorb b) demand
c) mistake d) prevent
e) require
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Emit- (n) –wbM©Z Kiv/ wb‡ÿc Kiv/ †cÖiY Kiv; Prevent- (n) – wbeviY ev wb‡la Kiv; - (vt) – `~i Kiv;
Absorb -(vt) – †kvlY Kiv/ ï‡l †bIqv/ AvZœxf‚Z Kiv/ MÖvm Kiv/ wbgMœ Kiv;
Demand- (n) – Pvwn`v/ `vwe;- (vt) – Pvwn`v ev `vwe/ Zje Kiv/ cÖ‡qvRb nIqv;
Mistake- (n) – fzj/ åg/ cÖgv`;- (vt) – fzj Kiv/ fzj †evSv;
Require- (vt) – ìKvi cov/ nIqv/ PvIqv|

Synonym of Emit: Produce, Release, Emanate, Give off.
Mnemonic: iv‡Z MvQ Kve©b-WvB A·vBW Emit (wbM©Z) K‡i|

Sentence: 1. The alarm emits infra-red rays which are used to detect any intruder.
2. The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button.
124. REPULSION: Trust Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2015, GRE BIG BOOK (T–19, S–1, Q-28), RMbœv_ wek¦we`¨vjq ÔDÕ BDwbU 2015-16
a) combination b) elongation
c) attraction d) oscillation
e) illumination
Repulsion-(n)– weKl©Y/ weZvob/ AiæwP/ AcQ‡›ì g‡bvfve;
Combination-(n)– mgv‡ek/ mw¤§jb/ wgjb/ wgkÖY/ mshyw³;
Elongation-(n) – `xN©vwqZ KiY/ m¤úªmviY;

Attraction- (n)– AvKl©Y/ cÖmw³/ hv AvKl©Y K‡i/ AvKl©Yxq e¯‘;
Oscillation-(n)– GK Ae¯’v †_‡K Ab¨ Ae¯’vq cyb:cyb cwieZ©b/ †`vjb/ Av‡›`vwjZ nIqv/ Av‡›`vwjZ KiY;
Illumination-(n)– cÖ`xcb/ cÖ‡`¨vZb/ D™¢vmb|
Synonym of Repulsion: Disgust, Nausea, Repugnance. Antonym: Magnetism
Mnemonic: Lvev‡ii cÖwZ Avgvi Repulsion (weKl©Y/ AiæwP) Av‡Q|

Sentence: 1. To feel repulsion. 2. A look of repulsion flashed across her face.
125. TRACTABILITY Trust Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2015, GRE BIG BOOK (T–18, S–1, Q-37)
a) infertility b) implausibility
c) incorrigibility d) impenetrability
e) indefatigability
Tractability- (n)– mn‡R wbqš¿Y‡hvM¨Zv/ cwieZ©b‡hvM¨Zv; Infertility-(n)– Abye©iZv/ eÜ¨vZ¡/ EliZv;
Implausibility- (adj)– Am¤¢ve¨Zv/ m‡›`nRbK (highly imaginative but unlikely);

Incorrigibility- (n)– Kv‡iv AvPiY †`vl ÎæwU BZ¨vw` Ams‡kvab‡hvM¨Zv;
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Impenetrability-(adj)– A‡f`¨/ `y‡f©`¨/ `y®úÖ‡ek¨/ MÖnY/ A‡f`¨Zv;
Indefatigability- (adj)– K¬vwšÍnxb|
126. GIST: Trust Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2015
a) artificial manner b) trivial point

c) informal prece d) eccentric method
e) singular event
Gist -(n)– mvivsk/ ¸iæZ¡c~Y© Ask/ g~j e³e¨/ mvigg©; Artificial manner-(adj)– K„wÎg AvPiY/ †gwK AvPiY;
Trivial Point-(adj)– bMb¨ welq ev Ask/ Zz”Q welq ev Ask/ AwKwÂrKi welq ev Ask;
Informal procedure-(adj)– AbvbyôvwbK cš’v/ N‡ivqv ixwZ;
Eccentric method- Singular-(adj)– AmvaviY/ A™¢yZ|

Synonym of Gist: Substance, Idea, Essence general idea.
Mnemonic: MíwUi Gist (mvigg©) wjL|

Sentence: That was the gist of what he said.
127. The antonym for ‘DEARTH’ is Janta Bank Ltd. (EO/ FO)-2015
a) lack b) abundance
c) poverty d) foreign
Dearth- (n) – Afve/ AbUb/ AvKvj; Lack- (vt, vi) – Afve NUv/ Eb NUv;
Abundance- (n)– AwZcÖvPzh©; Poverty- (n)– `vwi`¨/ `wi`ªZv/ `xbZv/ ˆ`b¨;
Foreign- (n) – we‡`wk/ wfb‡`wk/ ewnivMZ/ ê‡`wkK|

Synonym of Dearth: Lack, Shortage, Scarcity, Drought, Famine, Want, Deficiency.
Mnemonic: †`‡k cvwbi Dearth (AvKvj) c‡o‡Q|

Sentence: A dearth of new homes in the region.
128. SYCOPHANCY Janata Bank Ltd. AEO (Teller)-2015
a) speak harmoniously b) shout harshly

c) push forcefully d) advice candidly
Sycophancy- †Zvlv‡gvw`/ em& hv e‡j Zv Aejxjvq †g‡b †bqv;
Speak harmoniously- m½wZc~Y© ev K_vevZ©vq wVKVvK; Shout harshly- iæÿfv‡e wPrKvi Kiv;
Push forcefully- †Rvic~e©K †Vjv; Advice candidly- †Lvjvg‡b Dc‡`k †Ìqv|

Synonym of Sycophancy: Adulation, Obsequiousness, Sweet Talk. Antonym: Insult.
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Sentence: The Prime Minister is surrounded by sycophants.
129. PREAMBLE Janata Bank Ltd. AEO (Teller)-2015
a) preface b) commencement
c) Postcript d) tender
Preamble- (n)– cÖ¯Ívebv; Preface- (n)– gyLeÜ/ cÖ¯Ívebv/ f‚wgKv/ DcµgwYKv
Commencement- (n) – Avi¤¢; Postcript-(n) – cybð/ AwZwi³, me©‡kl Z_¨;
Tender- (adj)– big/ †Kvgj/ m~²;- (vt, vi)–†ck Kiv/ `vwLj Kiv;- (n)– ìcÎ/ Z`viKKvix e¨w³|
Synonym of Preamble: Introduction, Preface, Foreword, Prelude.
Mnemonic: bZzb fe‡bi Rb¨ bZzb Preamble (cÖ¯Ívebv) ìKvi|
130. BURIED Janata Bank Ltd. AEO (Teller)-2015
a) shown b) marked
c) obscured d) hidden
Buried- mgvwnZ ev Kei †`qv n‡q‡Q Ggb; Shown- cÖ`©wkZ;
Marked- wPwýZ Kiv n‡q‡Q Ggb; Obscured- AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó;

Hidden-(vt, vi)– jyKv‡bv/ †Mvcb ev Av”Qbœ Kiv/ ¸ß/ jyKvwqZ|
Synonym of Buried: Hidden, Covered, Obscured, Masked.
Mnemonic: GLv‡bB evev‡K Buried (mgvwnZ) Kiv n‡q‡Q|
131. ACCRETION Janata Bank Ltd. AEO (Teller)-2015, Bangladesh Bank-Officer (Cash)- 2016
a) erosion b) addition
c) procession d) stIack
Accretion-(n)– ms‡hvR‡bi gva¨‡g e„w×/ ms‡hvRb/ wee„w×; Erosion-(n)– ÿqmvab/ ÿq;
Addition-(n)– †hvM/ msKjb; Procession -(n)– wgwQj/ †kvfvhvÎv;
Stack-(n)– km¨, Lo, KvV cÖf…wZi Mv`v;- (vt)– Mv`v Kiv/ ¯‘cxK…Z Kiv|
Synonym of Accretion: Accrual, Increase, Growth, Accumulation, Enlargement.
Sentence: 1. The fund was increased by the accretion of new shareholders.
2. The room hadn't been cleaned for years and showed several accretions of dirt and dust.
132. PUNCTILIOUS Janata Bank Ltd. AEO(Teller)-2015, Meghna Bank Ltd.-MTO-2014, BARRON’S GRE (TEST–WL-38,Q-567)
a) former b) careless
c) observant d) moderate
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Punctilious -(adj) – †KZv`~i¯Í/ †jdvdv`~i¯Í/ h_vh_/ wkóvPvim¤úbœ;
Former -(adj) –cÖv³b/ mv‡eK/ f‚Zc~e©/ c~e©Zb; Careless-(adj)– hZœnxb/ Amveavb/ AmZK©;
Observant -(adj) – g‡bv‡hvMx/ wbqgKvbyb, ixwZbxwZ BZ¨vw` wbôvi mv‡_ cvjb K‡i Ggb;
Moderate- (adj) – gvSvwi/ mxwgZ/ b¨vqmsMZ/ mshZ/ cwiwgZ|
Synonym of Punctilious: Scrupulous, Assiduous, Meticulous, Conscientious. Antonym: Sloppy
Mnemonic: †m LyeB Punctilious (wkóvPvim¤úbœ) e¨w³|

Sentence: He was always punctilious in his manners.
133. RECULSIVE Janata Bank Ltd. (AEO)-2015
a) gregarious b) obscure
c) joined d) urban
Reclusive- (adj) – GKvKx/ wbtm½/ AvZ¥‡Kw›`ªK;
Gregarious -(adj)– `je× n‡q evm K‡i Ggb/ h~_Pi/ m½wjáy;

Obscure- (adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q; Joined- (vt, vi)– hy³ K‡iwQj;
Join- (vt, vi) – hy³ Kiv; Urban- (adj)– kû‡i/ bMi m¤^Üx|
Synonym of Reclusive: Isolated, Solitary, Withdrawn, Ascetic.
Mnemonic: Avwg Lye Reclusive (wbtm½) †eva KiwQ|

134. SEGREGATE Janata Bank Ltd. (AEO)-2015
a) abolish b) confuse
c) darken d) compile
Segregate-(vt)– c„_K Kiv/ wew”Qbœ Kiv; Abolish -(vt)– D‡”Q` Kiv/ we‡jvcmvab Kiv/ evwZj Kiv;
Confuse-(vt)– ¸wj‡q †djv/ wek„•Lj Kiv; Darken-(vt, vi)– AÜKvi Kiv ev nIqv;
Compile-(vt)– m¼jb Kiv/ msMÖn Kiv/ Z_¨vw` msMÖn K‡i ZvwjKv, cy¯ÍK BZ¨vw`‡Z web¨¯Í Kiv|
Synonym of Segregate: Separate, Isolate, Set Aside, Set Apart. Antonym: Integrate
Mnemonic: bó dj¸‡jv Segregate (c„_K) Ki|

Sentence: 1. A segregated school/society.
2. The systems will have to be able to segregate clients' money from the firm's own cash.
135. INTRACTABLE Janata Bank Ltd. (AEO)-2015
a) wayward b) easygoing
c) bleak d) abstinent
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Intractable- (adj)– mn‡R wbqš¿Y ev ek Kiv hvq bv Ggb/ `yišÍ/ `y`©g/ Aeva¨;
Wayward-(adj)– wbi¼zk/ †¯^”QvPvix/ mn‡R ek gv‡bbv Ggb;
Easygoing -(adj)–¯^”Q›`/ Av‡qmx/ wPšÍvfvebvnxb; Bleak-(adj)– gwjb ev weeY©/ kxZj I wbivb›`;
Abstinent -(adj)– cwinviK/ mshgx/ wgZvPvix|
Synonym of Intractable: Stubborn, Obstinate, Obdurate, Inflexible, Difficult.
Mnemonic: †Q‡jwU LyeB Intractable (`yišÍ)|

Sentence: We are facing an intractable problem.
136. ANOMALOUS Janata Bank- (AEO)-2015, Probashy Kalyan Bank-Officer (Cash) -2014, GRE BIG BOOK (T–25, S–2, Q-34)
a) usual b) vicious
c) connected d) capacious
Anomalous-(adj) – wbqgewnf~©Z/ †Kv‡bv-bv-†Kv‡bvfv‡e ¯^vfvweK †_‡K wfbœ/ e¨wZµgx;
Usual-(adj)– mPivPi N‡U Ggb/ cÖPwjZ/ ¯^vfvweK/ cÖ_vMZ;
Vicious-(adj)– `yó/ cvcc~Y©/ `~wlZ/ KjywlZ/ we‡Ølc~Y©/ Av‡µvkc~Y©;
Connected-(adj)– mshy³/ hy³/ m¤úK©hy³/ RwoZ;
Capacious-(adj)– cÖk¯Í/ mycwimi/ wekvj/ aviYÿgZv m¤úbœ|

Synonym of Anomalous: Irregular, Strange, Abnormal, Inconsistent, Uncharacteristic.
Mnemonic: †cvlvKwU A‡bKUvB Anomalous (e¨wZµgx)|

Sentence: In a multicultural society is it not anomalous to have a blasphemy law which only
137. ACRIMONIOUS Janata Bank Ltd. (AEO)-2015, Shahjalal Islami Bank -Trainee SO -2013
a) legal b) severe
c) harmonious d) cursive
Acrimonious-(adj) – (hyw³ZK©, evKweZÐv, kã BZ¨vw` m¤^‡Ü) Zx³/ KUz/ DMÖ/ Zxeª/ AeÜzmyjf;
Legal-(adj)– ‰ea/ AvBb m¤§Z/ AvBb msµvšÍ/ AvBbvby‡gvw`Z;
Severe-(adj)– Kov/ K‡Vvi/ cÖPÐ/ Zxeª/ cÖej/ `ÿZv/ mvg_©¨/ mij;
Harmonious-(adj)– kÖæwZgayi/ my‡ijv/ m`„k¨fv‡e mw¾Z/ HKZvb;

Cursive- (adj) – Rov‡bv/ †MvUv †MvUv nv‡Zi †jLv wewkó|
Synonym of Acrimonious: Bitter, Spiteful, Hostile, Harsh, Unfriendly.
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Sentence: 1. An acrimonious dispute.
2. Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.
138. Laconic Bangladesh Bank(AD)-2015
a) wicked b) verbose
c) milky d) fragrance
Laconic- (adj)– AíK_vq cÖKvwkZ/ ¯^ífvlx; Wicked-(adj)– g›` ev Lvivc/ bxwZweMwn©Z/ Av‡µvkc~Y©
Verbose- (adj)– evMvo¤îc~Y©/ kãvo¤îc~Y©; Milky-(adj)– `y‡ai/ `y‡ai g‡Zv/ `y»wgwkÖZ;
Fragrance- (n)– myMÜ|
Synonym of Laconic: Terse, Brief, Concise, Economical. Antonym: Long-winded
Mnemonic: Ávbxiv Laconic (¯^ífvlx) nq|

Sentence: She had a laconic wit.
139. Euphonious Bangladesh Bank(AD)-2015
a) strident b) significant
c) lethargic d) distasteful
Euphonious-(adj)– mygayi/ kÖæwZgayi; Strident -(adj) – †Rviv‡jv/ D”Pbv`x/ KK©©k/ Zxÿ;
Significant-(adj)– ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ we‡kl Bw½Zc~Y©; Lethargic-(adj)– `ye©j/ Ajm/ Kuz‡o/ wb‡ðó;
Distasteful- AcQ›`bxq/ AiæwPKi|
Mnemonic: †KvwK‡ji KÉ Lye Euphonious (mygayi)|
140. Ulterior Bangladesh Bank(AD)-2015
a) tipped b) sparkling
c) stated d) rampaging
Ulterior-(adj)– `~ieZ©x/ `~i¯’/ Aci; Tipped- GKcv‡k ev cÖv‡šÍ DVv‡bv ev D‡V hvIqv/ KvZ nIqv;
Sparkling-(adj)– Av‡jvwKZ/ Sjg‡j; Stated- cÖKvwkZ nIqv;

Rampaging- †QvUv‡QvwU Kiv/ ZR©b-MR©b Kiv|
Synonym of Ulterior: Hidden, Concealed, Unknown, Mysterious. Antonym: Transparent
Mnemonic: XvKv †_‡K kÖxg½j Ulterior (`~ieZ©x) ¯’vb|

Sentence: He claims he just wants to help Lisa but I suspect he has an ulterior motive.
141. Craven Bangladesh Bank(AD)-2015
a) greedy b) generous
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c) coward d) brave
Craven- (n, adj)– Kvcyiæl/ fxiæ/ fxZz; Greedy-(adj)– †jvfx/ †jvfvZzi;
Generous-(adj)– D`vi/ mü`q/ `qvjy/ gnr; Coward-(n)– fxiæ/ Kvcyiæl;

Brave-(adj)– mvnmx/ wbf©xK|
Synonym of Craven: Cowardly, Timorous, Fearful, Pusillanimous. Antonym: Bold
Mnemonic: Craven (Kvcyiæl) iv Rxe‡b DbœwZ Ki‡Z cv‡i bv|

Sentence: A craven act of terrorism.
142. EULOGISTIC Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-2015, BARRON’S GRE (TEST – WL-17, Q-255)
a) Brief b) Pretty
c) Stern d) Critical
Eulogistic-(adj)– cÖksmvq c~Y©/ D”PcÖmskv‡hvM¨;
Brief- (n) – mvims‡ÿc/ AvwR©/ mswÿß wee„wZ; -(adj)– mswÿß/ ÿwYK;
Pretty-(adj)– my›ì ev `xwßgq bv n‡qI g‡bvig I AvKl©Yxq/ ïkÖx/ myiƒc/ PgrKvi;

Stern-(adj)– K‡Vvi/ Abgbxq I AvbyMZ¨cÖZ¨vkx; Critical-(adj)– msKUc~Y©/ ¸iæZi|
Mnemonic: evevi KvR wQj mevi Kv‡Q Eulogistic (cÖksmvqc~Y©)|
143. VENERATE Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-2015
a) Severe b) Respect
c) Condem d) Inculate
Venerate- (n) – kÖ×v; - (vt)– kÖ×vKiv; Respect- (n)– m¤§vb/ kÖ×v; - (vt) – m¤§vb Kiv/ kÖ×v Kiv;
Severe- (adj)– Kov/ K‡Vvi/ cÖPÐ/ Zxeª/ cÖej/ `ÿZv/ mvg_©¨/ mij;
Condemn- (vt)– †`vl †Ìqv/ wb›`v Kiv/ `vqx Kiv;
Inculcate- (n)– e×g~j|
Synonym of Venerate: Worship, Adore, Idolize, Esteem, Honor.
Mnemonic: wkÿK‡ì Venerate (kÖ×v) Kiv DwPZ|

Sentence: Robert Burns is Scotland's most venerated poet.
144. DEBONAIR Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-2015, BARRON’S GRE (TEST– WL-12,Q-180)
a) Good-looking b) Balmy
c) Awkward d) Windy
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Debonair- (adj)– cÖdzjø/ †Lvk‡gRvwR/ m`vb›`/ f`ª; Good-looking-(adj) – my›ì/ mykÖx/ my`k©b;
Balmy- (adj) –myevwmZ/ myiwfZ/ w¯œ»;
Awkward-(adj) – †eXc/ †egvbvb/ weiƒc/ A`ÿ/ Avbvwo/ wekÖx;
Windy - (adj)– S‡ov/ evMvo¤îc~Y©/ AnsKvix|
Synonym of Debonair: Suave, Elegant, Charming, Sophisticated, Courteous.
Mnemonic: †jvKwU LyeB Debonair (†Lvk‡gRvwR)|

Sentence: 1. A debonair appearance/manner. 2. A debonair young man.
145. PARALLELISM Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-2015, Agrani Bank -SO-2013
a) Divergrance b) Obliquity
c) Disparity d) Contrast
Parallelism-(n)– mgvšÍivj/ GKB iKg Ae¯’v/ GKBw`‡K hvIqv/ Dcgv/ mv`„k¨;
Divergence -(n)– AcmviY/ c„_K I wfbœ w`‡K Mgb;

Obliquity -(n)– eµZv/ wZh©K MwZ/ åvwšÍ/ åg/ Awbqg; Disparity-(n)– ‰elg¨/ AmgZv;
Contrast- (vt, vi)– Zzjbv Kiv/ êcixZ¨/ êmv`„k¨|
Mnemonic: KvR¸‡jv Parallelism (mgvšÍivj) fv‡e Ki‡Z n‡e|
146. GARRULOUS Bangladesh Development. Bank Ltd.(Officer) -2014
a) talkative b) frank
c) enlightening d) taciturn
Garrulous-(adj) – evPvj/ evKëvMxk; Talkative- (adj) –evPvj/ evKëvMxk;
Frank-(adj)– AKcU/ gb‡Lvjv/ AgvwqK/ D`vi; Enlightening- (adj) – Ávbgq/ wkÿvg~jK;

Taciturn-(adj) –Aífvlx/ g„`yfvlx|
Synonym of Garrulous: Talkative, Chatty, Voluble.
Mnemonic: mygb A‡bK Garrulous (evPvj) cÖK…wZi|
147. HYPERBOLE BDBL-(Officer)-2014, GRE BIG BOOK (T–03, S–3, Q-31), BARRON’S GRE (TEST–WL-23,Q-340)
a) exaggeration b) understatement
c) distortion d) impression
Hyperbole- (n) – AZz¨w³/ AwZiÄb/ AwZk‡qvw³;
Exaggeration- (n)– AwZiÄb/ AwZK_b/ AZz¨w³; Understatement- (n) –¯^í wee„wZ
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Distortion- (n)- weK…wZ; Impression- (n)– Qvc/ gy`ªv/ gy`ªY|
Synonym of Hyperbole: Exaggeration, Overstatement.
Mnemonic: †Kv‡bv wKQz‡ZB Hyperbole (AwZiÄb) fv‡jv bv|

Sentence: The blurb on the back of the book was full of the usual hyperbole - 'enthralling',
'fascinating' and so on.
148. EXTANT Bangladesh Development. Bank Ltd.(Officer) -2014, ICB-Officer/SO-2014 GRE BIG BOOK (T–18, S–1, Q-36)
a) existing b) dynamic
c) fashionable d) lost
Extant-(adj) – A`¨vwc eZ©gvb/ GLbI we`¨gvb; Existing- (adj)– eZ©gvb _vKv/ we`¨gvb _vKv;
Dynamic- (adj) – MwZkxj/ D`¨gx/ cÖvYešÍ/ Kg©kw³c~Y©;

Fashionable- (adj)– †KZv`yi¯Í/ d¨vkb AbymiYKvix/ AvaywbK;
Lost- (adj)– üZ/ nviv‡bv|

Synonym of Extant: Existing, Present, In existence.
Mnemonic: wgk‡ii wcivwgW Extant (GLbI we`¨gvb) Av‡Q|

Sentence: We have some extant parish records from the sixteenth century.
149. AUDACIOUS ICB Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014, GRE BIG BOOK (T – 16, S – 1, Q-30)
a) manifest b) obvious
c) venture d) cowardly
Audacious- (adj)– `ytmvnmx/ Amgmvnmx/ a„ó/ `ywe©bxZ;
Manifest-(adj)– my¯úó/ ¯úóZ cÖZxqgvb/ wek`; Obvious-(adj)– ¯úóZ cÖZxqgvb/ cwi®‹vi/ †mvRv;
Venture- (n) – SuywKc~Y© D‡`¨vM/ cÖhZœ/ ¯úa©vi KvR/ ¯úa©v/ mvnm Kiv;
Cowardly- (adv)– Kvcyiæ‡lvwPZ/ fxiæ ¯^fv‡ei/ wb›`bxq iK‡gi fxiæ|

Synonym of Audacious: Daring, Impudent, Brave, Overconfident, Foolhardy.
Mnemonic: †Q‡j¸‡jv LyeB Audacious (`ytmvnmx)|

Sentence: 1. He described the plan as ambitious and audacious.
2. An audacious remark/suggestion.
150. INADVERTENTLY ICB Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014
a) fearful b) impartial
c) divide d) purposely
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Inadvertently-(adv)– AmZK©fv‡e/ g‡bv‡hvMnxbfv‡e; Fearful-(adj)– fxwZKi/ fqvbK/ fqsKi;
Impartial-(adj)– wbi‡cÿ/ cÿcvZnxb/ mg`k©x/ b¨vqwbô;
Divide- (vt, vi) – c„_K Kiv/ fvOv/ fvM Kiv/ gZv‰bK¨ m„wó Kiv;
Purposely- (adv)– D‡Ïk¨c~Y©fv‡e/ B”QvK„Z|
Synonym of Inadvertently: Involuntarily, Accidentally, Unconsciously, Unintentionally.
Mnemonic: †m Inadvertently (AmZK©fv‡e) KvRwU K‡iwQj|

151. EXTANT ICB Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014, Bangladesh Development. Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2014, GRE BIG BOOK (T–18, S–1, Q-36)
a) existing b) fashionable
c) dynamic d) lost
Extant-(adj) – A`¨vwc eZ©gvb/ GLbI we`¨gvb; Existing-(adj)– eZ©gvb _vKv/ we`¨gvb _vKv;
Dynamic- (adj) – MwZkxj/ D`¨gx/ cÖvYešÍ/ Kg©kw³c~Y©;
Fashionable- (adj)– †KZv`yi¯Í/ d¨vkb AbymiYKvix/ AvaywbK;

Lost- (adj)– üZ/ nviv‡bv|
Synonym of Extant: Existing, Present, In Existence.
Mnemonic: wgk‡ii wcivwgW Extant (GLbI we`¨gvb) Av‡Q|

Sentence: We have some extant parish records from the sixteenth century.
152. Lazy Sonali Bank Ltd. Officer(Cash)-2014
a) Active b) Quarrelsome
c) Slothful d) Slow
Lazy-(adj)– Ajm/ Kg©wegyL; Active-(adj)– mwµq/ Kwg©ô/ wµqvkxj ev Kg©civqY;
Quarrelsome-(adj)– SMov‡U/ eìvMx/ wQ`ªv‡š^lx; Slothful- (adj)– wbw®Œq/ Ajm;

Slow- (adj)– axi/ gš’i MwZ|
Synonym of Lazy: Indolent, Lethargic, Sluggish, Languid. Antonym: Energetic
Mnemonic: Avwmd LyeB Lazy (Ajm)|

Sentence:1. Managers had complained that the workers were lazy and unreliable.
2. We spent a lazy day on the beach sunbathing.
153. Joy Sonali Bank Ltd. Officer(Cash)-2014
a) Dismay b) Happiness
c) Satisfaction d) Indifference
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Joy- (n)– Avb›`; - (vt)– Avb›` Kiv;
Dismay -(n)– `ytL/ nZvkvi AbyfzwZ/ AvZ¼;-(vt)– nZvk Kiv/ AvZw¼Z Kiv;
Happiness - (n)– myL/ Avb›`/ Z„wß; Satisfaction- (n) – mš‘wó/ cwiZzwó/ cwiZ…wß;
Indifference-(n)– D`vmxbZv/ Abxnv/ weZ…òv|
Synonym of Joy: Delight, Happiness, Pleasure, Enjoyment, Ecstasy, Elation.
Mnemonic: gv‡K †c‡q Zvi Lye Joy (Avb›`) n‡”Q|

Sentence: 1. They were filled with joy when their first child was born.
2. Listening to music is one of his greatest joys.
154. PLETHORA Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014
a) profusion b) current
c) balance d) shortage
Plethora-(adj) – cÖPzi/ AvwaK¨; Profusion- (n) – AwZcÖvPzh©/ AwZ‡iK/ AwgZe¨wqZv;
Current-(n)– PjwZ; Balance-(n)– fvimvg¨; Shortage- (n)– KgwZ/ NvUwZ/ AbUb|
Synonym of Plethora: Surplus, Superfluity, Excess, Embarrassment.
Mnemonic: A‡bK wKQziB Plethora (AvwaK¨) fv‡jv nq bv|

Sentence: 1. There's a plethora of books about the royal family.
2. The plethora of regulations is both contradictory and confusing.
155. DISSEMINATED Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014
a) network b) interact
c) concentrated d) acquiant
Disseminated-(vt) – (aviYv, ZË¡ BZ¨vwì) cÖPvi/ weZiY/ Qov‡bv; Network– †bUIqvK©;
Interact– †hvMv‡hvM/ mn‡hvwMZv; Concentrated– †K›`ªxf~Z/ Mvp/ Nb|
Acquaint- (vt) – cwiwPZ Kiv/ DÑvUb Kiv|
Synonym of Disseminated: Dispersed, Spread, Circulated, Distributed, Scattered.
Mnemonic: gnvbex (mv) Bmjvg Disseminated (cÖPvi) K‡i‡Qb|

156. REVEALED Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014, indiabix.com-ANT-Q-107
a) bare b) open
c) concealed d) naked
Revealed-(vt)– `„wó‡MvPi Kiv‡bv/ cÖKvk Kiv/ cÖKvwkZ ev D™¢vwmZ;
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Bare-(adj)– bMœ/ Abve„Z/ wbivfiY/ Lvwj; Open- (adj)– †Lvjv/ Db¥y³/ AevwiZ;
Concealed- (vt, vi) – †Mvcb Kiv/ jywK‡q ivLv/ Ae¨³ ivLv/ †Mvcb;
Naked-(n) – bMœ|
Synonym of Revealed: Exposed, Discovered, Bare. Antonym: Concealed
Mnemonic: Kvj cixÿvi dj Revealed (cÖKvk) Kiv n‡e|
157. AMBIVALENT Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014
a) submissive b) misleading
c) suspect d) decisive
Ambivalent-(adj)– ci¯úi wecixZ ev m`„k `ywU g~j¨, A_© BZ¨vwì †h‡Kvb GKwU ev DfqwU we`¨gvb
Ggb/ ci¯úiwe‡ivax `„wófw½ ev Abyf~wZ/ †`v`yj¨gvb;
Submissive-(adj)– webqx/ eva¨/ ek¨/ AbyMZ; Misleading-(adj)– weåvwšÍKi/ wec_Mvgx;
Suspect-(adj)– m‡›`nfvRb/ m‡›`nRbK; - (vt)– m‡›`n Kiv/ Avk¼v Kiv;
Decisive-(adj)– wb®úwËg~jK/ P‚ovšÍ/ my¯úó|
Synonym of Ambivalent: Unsure, Hesitant, Undecided, Of Two Minds.
Sentence: 1. I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.
2. He has fairly ambivalent feelings towards his father.
158. METICULOUS Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. (SO) -2014, PÆMÖvg wek¦we`¨vjq ÔGÕ BDwbU-13-14, SoIBL-04, Upozila Elec. Offi-04
a) careless b) particular
c) calculated d) planned
Meticulous- (adj) – AwZ hZœkxj/ AwZmZ©K I h_vh_;
Careless- (adj)– hZœnxb/ Amveavb/ AmZK©/ D‡ØMnxb;
Particular- (adj)– Ab¨‡ì ev Ab¨¸‡jvi †_‡K ¯^Zš¿ †Kv‡bv GK/ we‡kl/ jÿYxq;
Calculated- (adj)– MYbvK…Z/ wbiƒwcZ/ c~e©wba©vwiZ;
Planned- (adj)– cwiKwíZ/ c~e©wba©vwiZ|

Synonym of Meticulous: Scrupulous, Careful, Fussy. Antonym: Careless.
Mnemonic: gyCbv evevi cÖwZ Meticulous (AwZhZœkxj)|

Sentence: Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.
159. AMELIORATE Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. Officer (Cashj) -2014, BARRON’S GRE (TEST – WL-2,Q-30)
a) increase b) worsen
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c) clasp d) dissemble
Ameliorate-(vt, vi)– A‡cÿvK…Z fv‡jv Kiv/ A‡cÿvK…Z fv‡jv nIqv;
Increase- (vt, vi)– e„w× Kiv ev cvIqv/ evov ev evov‡bv; - (n) – e„w× ev cÖe„w×;
Worsen- (vt, vi) – AwaKZi g›` nIqv/ Kiv/ Lvivc Kiv;
Clasp- (n)– Kâv/ wLj; - (vt, vi) –`„pfv‡e aiv/ Rwo‡q aiv/ Kâvwì mvnv‡h¨ AvUKv‡bv;
Dissemble-(vt, vi) – Avmj g‡bvfve †Mvcb Kiv/ QÙ‡ek aviY Kiv|
Synonym of Ameliorate: Improve, Reorganize, Modernize, Rearrange, Upgrade.
Mnemonic: Zvi kixi GLb Ameliorate (A‡cÿvK…Z fv‡jv) n‡q‡Q|

Sentence:1. Foreign aid is badly needed to ameliorate the effects of the drought.
2. Travel can ameliorate your understanding of other cultures.
160. CAPRICIOUS Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. Officer (Cashj)-2014
a) redoubtable b) constant
c) phlegmatic d) solitary
Capricious-(adj)– †Lqvwj/ Aw¯’igwZ/ Pcj; Redoubtable - (adj)– `y`©všÍ/ `ya©l©/ Rvu`‡ij/ mvnmx;
Constant-(adj)– w¯’i/ AcwieZ©bxq/ aªæe/ `„p/ w¯’i;
Phlegmatic-(adj)– ¯^fveZB D`vmxb/ wXjv/ kvšÍ; Solitary-(adj)– wbR©b/ GKvKx/ wbmt½|

Synonym of Capricious: Impulsive, Changeable, Whimsical, Unreliable, Unpredictable.
Mnemonic: covïbvq Capricious (†Lqvwj) fvj bv|

Sentence: He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.
161. ANOMALOUS Probashi Kalyan Bank-Officer (Cashj)-2014, Janata Bank Ltd.-AEO-2015, GRE BIG BOOK (T–25, S–2, Q-34)
a) capacious b) vicious
c) connected d) usual
Anomalous- (adj) – wbqgewnf~©Z/ †Kv‡bv-bv-†Kv‡bvfv‡e ¯^vfvweK †_‡K wfbœ/ e¨wZµgx;
Capacious-(adj)– cÖk¯Í/ mycwimi/ wekvj/ aviYÿgZv m¤úbœ;
Vicious-(adj)– `yó/ cvcc~Y©/ `~wlZ/ KjywlZ/ we‡Ølc~Y©/ Av‡µvkc~Y©;

Connected-(adj)– mshy³/ hy³/ m¤úK©hy³/ RwoZ;
Usual-(adj)– mPivPi N‡U Ggb/ cÖPwjZ/ ¯^vfvweK/ cÖ_vMZ|
Synonym of Anomalous: Irregular, Strange, Abnormal, Inconsistent, Uncharacteristic.
Mnemonic: †cvlvKwU A‡bKUvB Anomalous (e¨wZµgx)|
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Sentence In a multicultural society is it not anomalous to have a blasphemy law which only
162. COURTEOUS Probashi Kalyan Bank Ltd. Officer (Cashj) -2014
a) flaccid b) emollient
c) insolent d) scrupulous
Courteous- (adj)– f`ª/ b¤ª/ m¾bmyjf;
Flaccid - (adj)– _j_‡j/ wXjwg‡j; - (n)– _j_‡jfve/ wkw_jZv;
Emollient- (n, adj)– Z¡K †Kvgj K‡i Ggb c`v_©; Insolent-(adj)– D×Z/ a„ó/ AeÁvc~Y©;
Scrupulous-(adj)– we‡eKevb/ ag©fxiæ/ ˆbwZK we‡eKm¤úbœ/ LyuZLyu‡Z|
Synonym of Courteous: Polite, Considerate, Well-mannered. Antonym: Rude
Mnemonic: gyCbv Lye Courteous (f`ª) †g‡q|

Sentence: Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.
163. SAVORY Probashi Kallyan Bank Ltd. Officer (Cashj)-2014
a) sad b) hidden
c) lost d) unpalatable
Savory- (n)– iÜbKv‡R eëüZ cyw`bv RvZxq MvQovwe‡kl/ my¯^v`y/ DËg ¯^v`; MÜhy³;
Sad- (adj)– AmyLx/ welYœ/ welw`Z;

Hidden- (vt, vi)– jyKv‡bv/ †Mvcb ev Av”Qbœ Kiv/ ¸ß/ jy°vwqZ/ †Mvcb;
Lost- (adj)– üZ/ nviv‡bv/ wb‡LuvR;

Unpalatable- (adj)– we¯^v`/ AcÖxwZKi/ AiæwPKi/ Abycv‡`q|
Synonym of Savory: Pungent, Aromatic, Pleasant, Acceptable, Spicy. Antonym: Sweet
Mnemonic: Lvevi¸‡jv AZ¨šÍ Savory (my¯^v`y)|
164. PROFOUND Meghna Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2014, Bangladesh Bank - Officer (Cash)- 2016
a) superficial b) obscure
c) intense d) hidden
Profound- (adj)– myMfxi/ Mfxi/ AšÍwb©wnZ/ cÖMvp/ AMva;
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Superficial-(adj)– c„ô ev DcixZj m¤^Üx/ AMfxi/ evn¨/ fvmvfvmv;
Obscure- (adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q; Intense - (adj)– Zxeª/ Zx²/ cÖMvp;
Hidden- (vt, vi) – jyKv‡bv/ †Mvcb ev Av”Qbœ Kiv/ ¸ß/ jy°vwqZ|
Synonym of Profound: Deep, Weighty, Insightful, Intense, Philosophical.
Mnemonic: ev›`vi cÖwZ Avjøvn ZvÕjvi i‡q‡Q Profound (AMva) fv‡jvevmv|

Sentence: 1. His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him.
2. The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about profound changes in the lives of
women.
3. Those two lines of poetry express perfectly the profound sadness of loss.
165. APPLAUD Meghna Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2014, Bangladesh Bank - Officer (Cash)- 2016, AvB.B.Avi-Xv:we: 2008-09
a) request b) criticise
c) pray d) flatter
Applaud- (vt, vi) – KiZvwj w`‡q Awfb›`b ev mg_©b Rvbv‡bv ev cÖksmv Kiv/ cÖksmv Kiv;
Criticise- (vi) – mgv‡jvPbv Kiv/ wb›`v Kiv/ †`vl¸b wePvi Kiv;

Pray- (vt, vi) – cÖv_©bv Kiv/ wgbwZ Kiv/ Aby‡iva Kiv;
Flatter- (vt) – PvU~w³ ev PvUyev` Kiv/ †Zvlv‡gv` Kiv|


Sentence:1. You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.
166. DISCORDANT Meghna Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2014
a) harash b) different
c) harmonious d) separate
Discordant- (adj) – kÖæwZKUz/ †emy‡iv/ gZ‡f`m~PK; Harsh- (adj)– iƒp/ KK©k/ wbôzi/ K‡Vvi;
Different-(adj)– wfbœ/ AbïKg/ Avjv`v/ c„_K;

Separate-(adj)– c„_K/ Avjv`v/ wfbœ/ wew”Qbœ; - (vt) – Avjv`v ev c„_K Kiv ev nIqv|
Synonym of Discordant: Dissonant, Harsh, Unmusical, Cacophonous, Inharmonious.
Mnemonic: Mvwoi nY© LyeB Discordant (kÖæwZKUz)|
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Sentence: The contemporary dialogue for me struck a slightly discordant note.
167. MOISTURE Meghna Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2014
a) dryness b) delicate
c) dampness d) defect
Moisture -(n) – Av`ªZv/ m¨vuZm¨vu‡Z fve; Dryness-(n)– ï®‹Zv;
Delicate-(adj)– myKzgvi/ †Kvgj/ †cje/ Kgbxq; Dampness-(n)– Rjxq/ †fRv fve/ Av`ªZv/ m¨vuZm¨vu‡Z;
Defect -(n) – µzwUhy³/ ÎæwU/ †`vl/ wePz¨wZ/ LuyZ/ Afve|
Synonym of Moisture: Damp, Wetness, Humidity, Dampness.
Mnemonic: kx‡Z Z¡‡Ki Moisture (Av`ªZv) K‡g hvq|
Sentence:These plants need a rich soil which retains moisture.
168. PUNCTILIOUS Meghna Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2014, BARRON’S GRE (TEST – WL-38,Q-567)
a) former b) careless
c) observant d) moderate
Punctilious -(adj) –†KZv`~i¯Í/ †jdvdv`~i¯Í/ h_vh_/ wkóvPvim¤úbœ;
Former -(adj)–cÖv³b/ mv‡eK/ f‚Zc~e©/ c~e©Zb; Careless-(adj)– hZœnxb/ Amveavb/ AmZK©;
Observant-(adj)– g‡bv‡hvMx/ wbqgKvbyb, ixwZbxwZ BZ¨vw` wbôvi mv‡_ cvjb K‡i Ggb;
Moderate-(adj)– gvSvwi/ mxwgZ/ b¨vqmsMZ/ mshZ/ cwiwgZ|
Synonym of Punctilious: Scrupulous, Assiduous, Meticulous, Conscientious. Antonym: Sloppy
Mnemonic: †m LyeB Punctilious (wkóvPvim¤úbœ) e¨w³|

Sentence: He was always punctilious in his manners.
169. CONCOMITANT Pubali Bank Ltd. JSO (Cash) -2014
a) assistant b) artificial
c) pellucid d) discrete
Concomitant-(adj)– mnMvgx ev Avbylw½K/ mnwe`¨gvb; Assistant-(n)–mvnvh¨Kvix/ mnvqZvKvix/ mnKvix;
Artificial- (adj)– cÖvK…wZK ev ¯^vfvweK bq Ggb/ K…wÎg; Pellucid- (adv) – AZ¨šÍ ¯^”Q/ cwi®‹vi/ wbg©j;
Discrete- (adj) – c„_K/ wehy³/ avivevwnKZvnxb/ AmsjMœ|
Synonym of Concomitant: Attendant, Connected, Related, Associated. Antonym: Unrelated
Mnemonic: AvR‡Ki Av‡jvPbv eZ©gvb cwiw¯’wZi mv‡_ Concomitant (mnMvvgx ev Avbylw½K) wQ‡jv|
Sentence: Any increase in students meant a concomitant increase in funding.
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170. equivocate Pubali Bank Ltd. JSO (Cash) -2014
a) slouch b) sigh
c) stability d) be truthful
Equivocate-(n) – Ø¨_©K/ m‡›`nc~Y©; Slouch-(vi) – kvšÍ Ajm fw½‡Z ùvov‡bv emv ev Pjv;
Sigh- (vt,vi) – `xN©k¦vm †djv; Stability- (n)– `„p ev myw¯’Z Ae¯’v;
Be truthful- mZ¨wbô nIqv|
Synonym of Equivocate: Fudge, Vacillate, Quibble, Prevaricate, Be Evasive.
Mnemonic: welqwU A‡bKUvB Equivocate (Ø¨_©K)|

Sentence:She accused the minister of equivocating, claiming that he had deliberately avoided
telling the public how bad the problem really was.
171. Admonition Pubali Bank Ltd. (Officer/ Senior Officer) -2014
a) warning b) threat
c) fear d) request
Admonition- (n)– Dc‡`k/ Aby‡hvM/ fr©mbv; Warning- (n)– mZK©evYx/ ûwkqvwi;
Threat- (n)– ûgwK/ kvmvwb/ fxwZ cÖ`k©b; Fear- (n) – fq/ AvZ¼/ Avk¼v;
Request- (n)– Aby‡iva/ cÖv_©bv; -(vt) – Aby‡iva Kiv/ Aby‡iva Rvbv‡bv|
Synonym of Admonition: Caution, Warning, Rebuke, Reprimand. Antonym: Approval
Mnemonic: ¸iæRb‡ì Admonition (Dc‡`k) Kv‡R jv‡M|

Sentence: The most common parental admonition must surely be "Don't stay out late".
172. Assuage Pubali Bank Ltd. (Officer/ Senior Officer)-2014
a) resolve b) decrease
c) separate d) irritate
Assuage-(vt) – (`ytL, †e`bv, AbyfzwZ, Kvgbv BZ¨vw`) cÖkwgZ Kiv/ kvšÍ Kiv;
Resolve-(vt, vi) – wm×všÍ MÖnY Kiv/ mgvavb Kiv;
Decrease- (n)– n«vm/ Kgv; -(vt) – n«vm Kiv/ Kg Kiv; Separate- (adj)– c„_K/ Avjv`v/ wfbœ/ wew”Qbœ; -(vt) – c„_K Kiv,
Irritate-(vt) – ivMv‡bv/ µz× Kiv|
Synonym of Assuage: Diminish, Moderate, Allay, Alleviate.
Mnemonic: nvwm `ytL‡K Assuage (cÖkwgZ) K‡i|

Sentence: The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.
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173. Facsimile Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. (JO)-2014
a) repoduction b) sincere
c) original d) engineered
Facsimile- (n)– †jLv/ gy`ªY/ Qwe cÖf…wZi AweKj cÖwZiƒc;
Reproduction- (n) – cybiærcv`b/ cybR©bb;
Sincere-(adj)– AvšÍwiK/ AK…wÎg; Original-(adj)– cÖ_g ev me©cÖ_g/ Avw`/ Avmj;
Engineered- †Kvb wKQz `ÿZvi mv‡_ Kiv n‡q‡Q Ggb|
Synonym of Facsimile: Duplicate, Reproduction, True Copy, Exact Copy.
Mnemonic: QwewU Ab¨ QwewUi Facsimile (AweKj cÖwZiƒc)|

Sentence: A Facsimile of the original manuscript.
174. Synchronized Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. (JO)-2014
a) noisy b) discordant
c) consequent d) adorned
Synchronized-hy‡Mvcr/ mgKvjxb; Noisy- (adj) – †Kvjvnjc~Y©/ ˆn ˆP c~Y©/ †Kvjvnj civqY;
Discordant-(adj)– kÖæwZKUz/ †emy‡iv/ gZ‡f`m~PK; Consequent-(adj)– AbyeZ©x/ AbyMvgx;
Adorned-Aj¼…Z|
Synonym of Synchronized: Synchronize, Harmonized, Coordinated, Corresponding.
175. GRANDIOSE Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2014
a) pretentious b) brilliant
c) egoistic d) modest
Grandiose-(adj)– eo AvKv‡i cwiKwíZ/ mvo¤î/ KZ„©Z¡gq;
Pretentious- (n, adj) – (†hŠw³KZv Qvov) weivU K…wZZ¡ ev ¸iæ‡Z¡i `vwe`vi/ AvZ¥vwfgvbx/ AvZ¥køvNv;
Brilliant-(adj)– †gavex/ AwZDrK…ó/ PgrKvi/ my`ÿ/ `xwßgq; Egoistic- ¯^v_©ci/ AnwgKhy³;
Modest-(adj)– webqx/ Aby×Z wbinsKvi/ mshZ/ cwiwgZ/ b¨vqmsMZ|

Synonym of Grandiose: Extravagant, Flamboyant, Ostentatious, Pretentious.
Sentence: Grandiose plans/schemes/ideas for making money.
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176. INSOUCIANCE Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2014
a) indifferent b) composure
c) interest d) slumber
Insouciance-(n)– J`vmxb¨/ wbiæ‡ØM; Indifferent- (adj) – wbt¯ú„n/ D`vmxb/ wbiærmyK,
Composure-(n) – ‰¯’h©¨/ AvZ¥mseiY/ kvwšÍ,
Interest-(n) – AbyivM/¯ú„nv/ AvKl©Y/ Avmw³/ AvMÖn/ Av‡gv`,
Slumber - (vt, vi)– my‡L ev Aviv‡g wb`ªv hvIqv/ myLwb`ªvq(mgq) AwZevwnZ Kiv|
Synonym of Insouciance: Indifference, Disinterest, Detachment, Casual Manner.
Sentence: I admired his youthful Insouciance.
177. DISCORDANT Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2014, Meghna Bank Ltd. -MTO -2014
a) harsh b) different
c) harmonious d) separate
Discordant- (adj) – kÖæwZKUz/ †emy‡iv/ gZ‡f`m~PK; Harsh- (adj)– iƒp/ KK©k/ wbôzi/ K‡Vvi;
Different- (adj) – wfbœ/ AbïKg/ Avjv`v/ c„_K;
Separate-(adj)– c„_K/ Avjv`v/ wfbœ/ wew”Qbœ; - (vt) – Avjv`v ev c„_K Kiv ev nIqv|
Synonym of Discordant: Dissonant, Harsh, Unmusical, Cacophonous, Inharmonious.

178. USURP Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2014
a) rise rapidly b) usefully

c) produce quickly d) own rightfully
Usurp-(vt)– (Kv‡iv ÿgZv, KZ©„Z¡, c`) Rei`Lj Kiv/ Ab¨vqfv‡e `Lj Kiv;
Rise rapidly - (vt)– `ªæZZvi mv‡_ e„w× cvIqv; Use fully– cwic~Y© eënvi;
Produce quickly- (vt)– `ªæZ Drcv`b Kiv;
Own rightfully– ‰eafv‡e cvIqv/ ‰eafv‡e `Lj Kiv|

Synonym of Usurp: Appropriate, Seize, Assume, Grab, Take over. Antonym: Surrender
Mnemonic: †jvKwU A‡bï Rwg Usurp (Ab¨vqfv‡e `Lj) K‡i|

Sentence: The powers of local councils are being usurped by central government.
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179. DELETERIOUS th
Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2014, Janata Bank Executive Officer-2012, 36 BCS
a) impulsive b) salubrious
c) pathetic d) inclusive
Deleterious- (adj)– ÿwZKi/ AwbóKi/ aŸsmvZ¥K/ AcKviK;
Impulsive- (adj)– Av‡eMcÖe„Ë/ Av‡eMZvwoZ;
Salubrious - (adj)– (we‡klZt Rjevqy m¤^‡Ü)¯^v¯’¨cÖ`/ ¯^v¯’¨Ki;
Pathetic - (adj)– KiæY ev (K_¨) Ae‡Áq;
Inclusive - (adj) – m‡gZ/ –mn/ –e¨vcx/ mvgy`wqK|
Synonym of Deleterious: Harmful, Injurious, Lethal, Poisonous, Toxic. Antonym: Harmless
Mnemonic: gv`K †meb ¯^v‡¯’ï c‡ÿ Deleterious (ÿwZKviK)|

Sentence: These drugs have a proven deleterious effect on the nervous system.
180. The antonym of ‘preserve’ is Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2013
a) protect b) secure
c) measure d) defend e) ruin
Preserve- (vt) – iÿv/ ÎvY Kiv/ msiÿY Kiv;
Protect- (vt)– iÿY/ myiÿv/ wbivcËvweavb/ wbivc` Kiv/ evPv‡bv/ myiwÿZ Kiv;
Secure- (adj)– wbwðšÍ/ D‡ØMgy³/ wbivc`;

Measure - (vt) – cwigvc Kiv/ gvcv; - (n) – gvc/ cwigvc/ cwigvY;
Defend- (vt) – iÿv Kiv/ mg_©b ev cÿvej¤^b Kiv/ AvZ¥i¶v Kiv;
Ruin -(n)– aŸsm/ bvk/ ÿq/ D‡”Q`|
Synonym of Preserve: Protect, Conserve, Maintain, Safeguard, Care For. Antonym: Destroy
Mnemonic: †`‡ki m¤ú` Preserve (iÿv) Ki‡Z n‡e|

Sentence: 1. Apricot preserve. 2. Jars of preserves.
181. The antonym of ‘native’ is Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2013
a) local b) congenial
c) intrinsic d) inborn
e) alien
Native- (n) – †`wkq/ †`‡kv™¢e/ RvZK / ‡Kv‡bv ¯’vb ev †`‡k RvZ Ges †mLvbKvi m‡½ m¤úwK©Z e¨w³;
Local- (adj)– ¯’vbxq/ AvÂwjK;
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Congenial- (adj)– m`„k/ mgcÖK…wZm¤úbœ/ eÜzfvevcbœ/ AbyK‚j/ iæwPm¤§Z;
Intrinsic-(adj)– mnRvZ/ ¯^vfvweK/ mswmw×K/ AšÍw©bwnZ/ ¯^Kxq;
Inborn-(adj)– mnRvZ/ mnR/ ¯^vfvweK/ AšÍR©vZ;
Alien- (n) – wfbMÖnx/ we‡`kx/ fxb †`wk, Ab¨ †`‡ki †Kvb †jvK; -(adj)– PwiÎ I ¯^fv‡ei w`K †_‡K
Avjv`v/ weiæ×/ we‡ivax|
Synonym of Native: Resident, Indigenous, Citizen, National, Inhabitant.
Sentence: 1. a native of Monaco.
2.The red squirrel is a native of Britain.
182. BORROW Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. AO (Grade-3)-2013
a) Lend b) Youth
c) Yield d) Produce
Borrow- (vt)– avi ev KR© Kiv/ avi iƒ‡c MÖnY Kiv;
Lend- (vt)– avi †`qv/ mvgwqKfv‡e eënvi Ki‡Z †Ìqv; Youth - (n)– †hŠeb/ Zviæb¨/ hyeK;
Yield - (vt, vi )– Drcbœ Kiv/ `vb Kiv/ cÖme Kiv;

Produce - (vt, vi)– Drcbœ Kiv/ m„wó Kiv/ Rb¥ †Ìqv;- (n)–cY¨|
Synonym of Borrow: Sponge, Scrounge, Use, Make use of.
Mnemonic: Avwg wKQz UvKv Borrow (avi iƒ‡c MÖnY) K‡iwQjvg|

183. BLESS Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. AO (Grade-3)-2013, Kzwgjøv wek¦we`¨vjq ÔGÕ BDwbU 2015-16
a) Waste b) Curse
c) Tamarind d) House
Bless- (vt) – Avkxe©v` Kiv/ m„wóKZ©vi AbyMÖn cÖv_©bv Kiv;
Waste- (adj)– AcPq/ Ace¨q/ (Rwg m¤^‡Ü) wbõjv cwZZ/ eR©¨; - (vt, vi) – AcPq Kiv/ Ace¨q Kiv;
Curse - (vt) – Awfkvc †Ìqv/ Ag½j Kvgbv Kiv; - (n)– Awfkvc/ `~fv©‡Mï KviY;
Tamarind- (n)–GK ai‡bi k³ MvQ, dj/ †ZuZzjMvQ ev †ZuZzj;

House- (vt) – M„n/ evwo/ Nievwo/ AvkÖq ev evm¯’vb `vb Kiv|
Synonym of Bless: Consecrate, Sanctify, Approve, Exalt. Antonym: Desecrate.
Mnemonic: GB Mi‡g e„wó Bless (Avk©xev`) ¯îƒc|

Sentence: 1. Fortunately we were blessed with fine weather.
2. She is blessed with both beauty and brains.
3. "Here, let me help you with your shopping." "Oh, bless you, dear."
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4. The government has given its blessing to a plan to improve the rights of children.
5. Eventually they got married with her father's blessing.
184. BLUNT Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. AO (Grade -3)-2013, RvZxq wek¦we`¨vjq : M BDwbU 2010-11, Xv:we: ÒM BDwbUÓ 2010-11
a) Sharp b) Ripple
c) Triple d) Select
Blunt-(adj)– †fuvZv/ ¯úóev`x/ bxim/ ¯’~jeyw×; Sharp-(adj)– avi‡jv/ kvwbZ/ Zxÿè;
Ripple- †XD‡qi gZ DPz wbPz; Triple-(adj)– wÎZq/ wÎK/ Îq;
Select-(vt) – cQ›` Kiv/ wbe©vwPZ Kiv|
Synonym of Blunt: Dull, Direct, Frank, Honest, Blunted.
Mnemonic: QzwiwU LyeB Blunt (†fuvZv)|
185. BEND Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. AO (Grade-3)-2013
a) Right b) Tough
c) Elegant d) Straight
Bend -(vt, vi) – euvKv‡bv/ eµvK…wZ Kiv/ †bvqv‡bv; - (n)– euvK/ †gvo,
Right -(adj)– eivei/ †mvRv/GÿzwY/ Awej‡¤^;

Tough-(adj)– KwVb/mn‡R fvO‡e bv ev wQo‡e bv Ggb/kw³kvjx ev Kómwnòz;-(vt, vi)–k³ Kiv/ `„p Kiv;
Elegant-(adj)– iæwPkxj/ AwfRvZ/ iæwP/ gvwR©Z;
Straight-(adj)– mij/ wmav/ FRy/ mxgvšÍ‡iLvi mgvšÍivj;-(adv)–†mvRvmywRfv‡e/mivmwifv‡e/wej¤^ bv K‡i|
Synonym of Bend: Curve, Turn, Corner, Twist, Crook, Curvature.
Mnemonic: abyK †`L‡Z A‡bKUv Bend (euvKv‡bv) nq|

Sentence: The local council was forced to bend to public pressure.
186. ALLYIBBL- AO (Grade-3)-2013, Ly: wek¦: g¨v‡bR‡g›U A¨vÛ weR‡bm A¨vW: 2015-16, ivwe-È’ BDwbU (we‡Rvo)2015-16, Trust Bank-Officer-2015
a) Enemy b) Beautiful
c) Answer below d) Conduct
Ally-(n)– wgÎkw³/ ˆgÎx‡RvU/ mn‡hvMx; Enemy- (n)– kÎæ/ kÎæc‡ÿi †jvK;
Beautiful-(adj)– my›ì/ PgrKvi/ AZ¨šÍ my›ì/ mykÖx;
Conduct-(n)– AvPiY/ c_wb‡`©k/ cwiPvjbv; -(vt, vi)– c_wb‡`©k Kiv/ cwiPvjbv Kiv|
Synonym of Ally: Assistant, Collaborator, Partner. Antonym: Enemy
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Mnemonic: †m Zvi Ally (mn‡hvwM) wn‡m‡e KvR K‡i|

Sentence: 1. North Korea is one of China's staunchest allies.
2. During World War One, Turkey and Germany were allies/Turkey was an ally of Germany.
3. He is generally considered to be the Prime Minister's closest political ally.
187. Find the opposite meaning of the word “TRANSPARENT”

Sonali Bank Ltd. Officer (Cash)-2013, indiabix.com-ANT-Q-70
a) Apparent b) Manifest
c) Opaque d) Explict
Transparent- (adj) – Av‡jvK‡f`¨/ wbfz©j/ m‡›`nnxb/ mnR‡eva¨/ ¯^”Q;
Apparent- ¯^”Q/ ¯úó; Manifest-(adj)– my¯úó/ ¯úóZ cÖZxqgvb/ wek`;

Opaque-(adj)– A¯^”Q/ Av‡jvwb‡ivaK/ Ab”Q;
Explicit- (adj)– cwi®‹vifv‡e Ges cwic~Y©fv‡e cÖKvwkZ/ mywbw`©ó|
Synonym of Transparent: Clear, Apparent, Obvious, Visible, Crystal clear.
Mnemonic: KvP Lye Transparent (¯^”Q) c`v_©|

Sentence:1. Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing.
2. Her blouse was practically transparent!
3.I think we should try to make the instructions more transparent.
188. Select a word that may be considered antonym of ‘coherent’. Agrani Bank Ltd. (SO)-2013
a) external b) trapped
c) permanent d) temporary
e) illogical
Coherent– GKÎ AvmÄbkxj/ m½wZc~Y©/ cÖvÄj; External- (adj)– ewnt¯’/ evwn¨K/ ewng©Yl;
Trapped- g‡bv‡hvMx; Permanent-(adj)– ¯’vqx/ wPi¯’vqx/ `xN©Kvje¨vcx AcwiewZ©Z;
Temporary-(adj)– `xN©¯’vqx bq Ggb/ A¯’vqx/ ÿY¯’vqx; Illogical- A‡hŠw³K|

Synonym of Coherent: Logical, Rational, Consistent, Articulate, Lucid, Reasoned.
Sentence: When she calmed down, she was more coherent (able to speak clearly and be understood).
189. The antonym of the word ‘manifest’ is Agrani Bank-Officer(Cash) -2013, BARRON’S GRE (TEST–WL-29,Q-433)
a) limited b) obscure
c) faculty d) varied
e)vital
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Manifest-(adj)– my¯úó/ ¯úóZ cÖZxqgvb/ wek`; Limited-(pp)– wbqwš¿Z/ msKxY©/ mxwgZ;
Obscure- (adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q/ `y‡e©va¨;
Faculty- (n) – Abyl`/ wek¦we`¨vj‡qi wk¶K/ (†Kv‡bv wKQz Kivi gvbwmK) kw³ ev ÿgZv,
Varied- (adj)– wewfbœ/ wewea;
Vital- (adj) –Rxebm¤ú„³/ Rxe‡bi Rb¨ Acwinvh©/ ˆRewbK/ ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ Acwinvh©|

Synonym of Manifest: Obvious, Patent, Apparent, Evident, Visible, Noticeable.
Mnemonic: e¨vcviwU GLb Manifest (my¯úó)|

Sentence: 1. Manifest relief. 2. Manifest lack of interest.
190. Salute is most nearly opposite in meaning to Rupali Bank Ltd. (JO)-2013
a) Espy b) Defame
c) Acquire d) Cogitate
Salute- Awfev`b Kiv/ bg¯‹vi Kiv/ m¤¢vlY; Espy-(vt)– `~i †_‡K †`Lv/ ch©‡eÿY Kiv/ jÿ¨ Kiv;
Defame-(vt)– gvbnvwb Kiv; Acquire-(vt)– AR©b Kiv;
Cogitate- Mxfifv‡e wPšÍv Kiv|

Synonym of Salute: Greeting, Address, Gesture, Salutation, Acknowledgment.
Mnemonic: exi‡ì memgq Salute (Awfev`b) Kiv nq|

Sentence: 1. On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association.
2. We salute you for your courage and determination.
191. Taciturn is most nearly opposite in meaning to Rupali Bank Ltd. (JO)-2013
a) Spoken b) Talkative
c) Leisurely d) Placatory
Taciturn- (adj) – Aífvlx/ g„`yfvlx; Spoken- (vt, vi)– K_vejv/ KvD‡K evavMÖ¯Í Kiv;
Talkative-(adj)– evPvj/ evKëvMxk; Leisurely- (adj)– e¨¯ÍZvnxb;
Placatory- Av‡cvm mnvqK/ kvšÍ|

Synonym of Taciturn: Reticent, Silent, Distant, Quiet, Introverted.
Mnemonic: eyw×gvbiv Taciturn (Aífvlx) nq|

Sentence: He's a reserved, taciturn person.
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192. Indictment is most nearly opposite in meaning to Rupali Bank Ltd. (JO)-2013
a) Eulogy b) Tirade
c) Crime d) None of them
Indictment- (n)–Awf‡hvM/ Awf‡hvMcÎ; Eulogy-(n)– D”PcÖksmv/ D”PcÖksmvmg„× iPbv;
Tirade- (n)– `xN©, †µv‡av`xß ev wZi¯‹vic~Y© e³…Zv; Crime-(n)– Aciva/ Ab¨vq|
Synonym of Indictment: Comment, Reflection, Outcome, Condemnation.
Mnemonic: Zvi weiæ‡× A‡bK Indictment (Awf‡hvM) Av‡Q|

Sentence: 1. This seems to me to be a damning indictment of education policy.
2. The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.
193. Fastidious is most nearly opposite in meaning to Rupali Bank Ltd. (JO)-2013
a) Monotonous b Aloof
c) Easygoing d)Interminable
Fastidious-(adj)– LyuZLyu‡Z, mšÍó Kiv hvq bv Ggb; Monotonous-(adj)– GK‡N‡q/ GKUvbv/ êwPÎ¨nxb;
Aloof- (adj)– wbiæËvc/ D`vmxb/ AvMÖnnxb/ (adv) – Avjv`vfv‡e;
Easygoing - (adj) – ¯^”Q›`/ Av‡qmx/ wPšÍvfvebvnxb;
Interminable- (adj)– AšÍnxb/ Amgvcbxq|

Synonym of Fastidious: Fussy, Finicky, Choosy, Hard to please.
Mnemonic: Zvi Fastidious (LuyZLuy‡Z) ¯^fve GK`gB fv‡jv bv|

Sentence: 1. He is very fastidious about how a suitcase should be packed.
2. They were too fastidious to eat in a fast-food restaurant.
194. Castigate is most nearly opposite in meaning to Rupali Bank Ltd. (JO)-2013
a) Flatten b) Change
c) Extol d) None of them
Castigate - (vt) – K‡Vvi kvw¯Í †Ìqv; Flatten- (vt, vi) – mgZj Kiv ev nIqv/ P¨vcUv
Change- (vt, vi) – cwieZ©b Kiv; -(n) – cwiewZ©Z Ae¯’v; Extol- (vt) – D”P cÖksmv Kiv|
Synonym of Castigate: Criticize, Scold, Chastise, Castigate, Rebuke, Reprimand.
Mnemonic: al©‡Yi Aciv‡a Zv‡K Castigate (K‡Vvi kvw¯Í) †Ìqv n‡jv|

Sentence: Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for poor standards of cleanliness.
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195. Such Lofty dreams can never come true. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Puny b) Humble
c) Insignificant d) Casual
Lofty-(adj) – myDu”P/ êwkó¨c~Y©/ PgrKvi; Puny- (adj)– ÿz`ª Ges `ye©j/ cuyP‡K/ wcw”P;
Humble-(adj)– webqx/ b¤ª/ web¤ª/ webxZ/ AgvwqK; Insignificant-(adj)–Zvrch©nxb/ wbi_©K/ A_©nxb;
Casual- (adj)– AvKw¯§K/ AfvweZc~e©/ nVvr/ ˆbgwËK/ AmZK©|
Synonym of Lofty: haughty, Superior, Disdainful, Snooty, Supercilious.
Mnemonic: AvswUwU †`L‡Z LyeB Lofty (PgrKvi)|

Sentence: 1. A lofty ceiling/mountain/wall.
2. Lofty sentiments/ideals. 3. A lofty attitude/air/tone.
196. All his neighbours are aware of his acrimonious nature. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013,
Janata Bank Ltd.-AEO-2015
a) Informal b) Sympathetic
c) Cooperative d) Charitable
Acrimonious-(adj) –(hyw³ZK©, evKweZÐv, kã BZ¨vw` m¤^‡Ü) Zx³/ KUz/ DMÖ/ Zxeª/ AeÜzmyjf;
Informal- (adj)– A‰bqwgK/ wbqge¨wZ‡iKx;
Sympathetic- (adj)– mnvbyf‚wZkxj/ mge¨_x/ mg`ytLx/ ìw`/ mg‡e`bvc~Y©;

Cooperative- (adj) – mn‡hvwMZvg~jK/ mgevqx;
Charitable- (adj)– ciwnZKi/ ci‡cvKvix/ `qv ev `vwÿY¨gq|

Synonym of Acrimonious: Bitter, Spiteful, Discordant, Hostile, Unfriendly.
Sentence: 1. Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.
197. The place was indeed grotesque. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Good b) Decent
c) Filthy d) Congruous
Grotesque-(adj)– A™¢zZ/ mvgÄm¨nxb; Good-(adj)– fv‡jv/ ZzwóKi;
Decent- (adj)– †kvfb/ h‡_vwPZ/ wkóvPvim¤§Z/ kvjxb/ iæwPm¤§Z;
Filthy- (adv)– weiw³Kifv‡e †bvsiv/ Akøxj/ (K_¨) AwZ‡bvsiv;
Congruous- (adj)– Dc‡hvMx/ gvbvbmB/ msMwZc~Y©|
Synonym of Grotesque: Ugly, Gross, Fantastic, Monstrous.
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Sentence: Spencer's grotesques (paintings of ugly and unpleasant subjects) are his best works.
198. He has a delicate constitution. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Fit b) Ungainly
c) Strong d) Rugged
Delicate-(adj)–myKzgvi/ †Kvgj/ big/ †cje; Ungainly-(adj)– Avbvwo/ KzrwmZ/ †eXc/ †eqvov/ Amy›ì;
Fit-(adj) – Dchy³/ †hvM¨;- (vt, vi) – gvbvbmB/ jvMv;- (n)– g~wQ©Z/ g~Q©vcÖvß nIqv/ Av‡ek;
Strong-(adj) – k³/ my`„p/ cÖej/ cÖPÐ/ mej/ ewjô/ gReyZ;
Rugged -(adj) – K‡Vvi/Ge‡ov †_e‡ov/ eÜzi/ Agm„b/ AgvwR©Z/ iƒp|
Synonym of Delicate: Flimsy, Weak, Insubstantial, Frail. Antonym: Robust.
Mnemonic: ev”Pv‡ì Z¡K Lye Delicate (†Kvgj) nq|

Sentence: 1. Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.
2. Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.
3. Molly's health has always been delicate (She becomes ill easily).
199. Our leader led a very austere life. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Boisterous b) Luxurious
c) Eventful d) Adventurous
Austere- (adj)–mvaviY/ Abvo¤î/ wbivfiY/ K‡Vvi;
Boisterous - (adj) – †Kvjvnjc~Y©/ AgvwR©Z/ Djøvmgq/ DÏvg/ S‡ov/ cÖPÐ;

Luxurious-(adj)– wejvmc~Y©/ wejvmeûj I Avivg`vqK; Eventful- (adj) – NUbveûj/ ¸iæZ¡c~Y©;
Adventurous- (adj) – `ytmvnwmK|

Synonym of Austere: Severe, Strict, Grave, Sober, Ascetic, Rigorous.
Mnemonic: AbyôvbwU Austere(Abvo¤î) fv‡e n‡qwQj|

Sentence: 1. An austere childhood during the war.
2. The courtroom was a large dark chamber, an austere place.
200. Choose the one that best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word:
Optimist. Rupali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2013
a) Romantic b) Idealistic
c) Pessimist d) None of the above
Optimist-(adj) – Avkvev`x, myLev`x; Romantic-(adj)–fvewejvmx/ AjxK/ KíbvcÖeY;
Idealistic-(adj) – fveev`x; Pessimist– wbivkvev`x e¨w³|
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Synonym of Optimist: Romantic, Idealist. Antonym: Realist.
Mnemonic: GPA-5 cvIqvi e¨vcv‡i †m Optimist(Avkvev`x) wQj|

Sentence: She's a born optimist (someone who has always been optimistic).
201. SLY Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2013
a) Clever b) Detect
c) Aristic d) Artless
e) None of them
Sly -(adj)– cÖZviYvc~Y©/ †Mvcb iv‡L ev K‡i Ggb/ PZzi/ a~Z©; Clever-(adj)– PvjvK/ PZzi;
Detect-(vt)– mbv³ Kiv; Aristic-wkím¤§Z;
Artless - mvaviY/ QjvKjvnxb|
Synonym of Sly: Crafty, Clever, Furtive, Tricky, Underhanded.
Mnemonic: Lv‡`¨ †fRvj wgkÖY Sly(cÖZviYvc~Y©) KvR|

Sentence: He drives his mother's car on the sly while she's at work.
202. AMIABLE Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2013
a) Faithful b) Insulted
c) Unfriendly d) Indecent
e) None of them
Amiable- (adj)– †Lvk‡gRvwR/ b¤ª I †mŠnv`©c~Y©/ eÜzfvevcbœ/ mvgvwRK;
Faithful- (adj)– wek¦¯Í/ AbyMZ/ h_vh_; Insulted- (adj)– AcgvwbZ/ jvwÃZ/ Am¤§vwbZ/ Ac`¯’;
Unfriendly- (adj)–AeÜzmyjf/ ‰eix/ eÜzfvevcbœ bq;
Indecent- (adj)– Af`ª/ AgvwR©Z/ Akøxj/ A‡kvfb/ Mwn©Z|

Synonym of Amiable: Affable, Cordial, Friendly, Sociable, Agreeable.
Mnemonic: cvÐv A‡bKUvB Amiable (eÜyfvevcbœ) nq|

Sentence: 1. He seemed an amiable young man.
2. So amiable was the mood of the meeting that a decision was soon reached.
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Find the MISSPELT word.
01. Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. (Officer)-2014 IFIC Bank Ltd.(Trainee Senior Officer)-2019, Sonali Bank Ltd.(Officer-Cash)-2019
a) amateur b) antagonism
c) anticipeted d) bureaucracy
Amateur-(n)– †kŠwLb wPÎ ev msMxZ ev bvU¨ wkíx;
Antagonism-(n)– mwµq we‡ivwaZv/ GKiKg we‡ivwaZvi `„óvšÍ;
Anticipate-(vt)– mgq nIqvi Av‡MB (wKQz) Kiv ev eënvi Kiv/ cÖZ¨vkv Kiv;
Bureaucracy-(n)– AvgjvZš¿|
Anticipeted kãwU fzj,Gi mwVK evbvb n‡e Anticipated.

Sentence: 1. The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's.
2. The army anticipated (= took action in preparation for) the explosion by evacuating the town.
02. Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. (Officer)-2014
a) delirious b) delusive
c) hefty d) Hienious
Delirious-(adj)– åvšÍwPË/ cÖjvcKvix; Delusive-(adj)– AjxK/ åvwšÍRbK/ cÖZviYvg~jK;
Hefty-(adj)– ZvMov; Heinous-(adj)– N„Y¨/ RNb¨/ Mwn©Z|
Hienious kãwU fzj, Gi mwVK evbvb n‡e Heinous.

Sentence: A heinous crime.
a) ferment b) introvert
c) inveigle d) all correct
Ferment-(n)– Ggb †Kv‡bv c`v_©, we‡klZ Lvw¤^qv, hv Ab¨vb¨ c`v_©‡K MwR‡q Zzj‡Z mvnvh¨ K‡i;
Introvert-(n)–AšÍgy©Lx;
Inveigle-(vi)– PvUz evK¨, QjPvZzix BZ¨vwì mvnv‡h¨ cÖZvwiZ Kiv|

Sentence: 1. You make wine by leaving grape juice to ferment until all the sugar has turned to alcohol.
2. Her son tried to inveigle her into giving him the money for a car.
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a) fragrous b) monopoly
c) rational d) demolish
Monopoly-(n)– GKvwaKvi; Rational-(adj)– †hŠw³K/ hyw³msµvšÍ/ wePvieyw×m¤úbœ;
Demolish- (vt)– †f‡O †djv ev aŸsm/ weaŸ¯Í/ Pzigvi Kiv ev Dw”Qbœ/ LÛb Kiv;
Fragrance-(n)– myMÜ|
Fragrous kãwU fzj, Gi mwVK evbvb n‡e Fragrance.

Sentence: 1. The delicate fragrance of roses. 2. A brand new fragrance for men.
05. Find the correctly spelt word - Bangladesh Development Bank-Officer (Cash)-2016, IFIC Bank Ltd.(MTO)-2017
a) Committee b) Comitte
c) Commite d) Comitte
e) Commitee
Committee- (n) – we‡kl KvR m¤úv`‡bi Rb¨ wbe©vwPZ e¨w³eM©/ KwgwU/ mwgwZ|
Sentence: 1. She sits on/is on the school's development committee.
2. The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
06. Choose the correct spelling: Sonali Bank Ltd. Sub-Assistant Enginee (Civil)-2016
a) Credancial b) Credantial
c) Credencial d) Credential
Credentials-(n)– cÖksmv-cÎ/ cÖgvb-cÎ;
Sentence: 1. All the candidates had excellent academic credentials.

2. She was asked to show her press credentials.
07. Pubali Bank Ltd. Junior Officer (Cash)-2016
a) FAVOURIET b) FAVOURET
c) FAVORETE d) FAVOURITE
Favourite-(n)– A‡cÿvK„Z †ewk cQ‡›ì ev wcÖq e¨w³ ev e¯Íy|

Sentence: 1. "What's your favourite colour?" "Green." 2. My favourite book/song.
3. How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my favourites.
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08. Pubali Bank Ltd. Junior Officer (Cash)-2016, Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Afternoon)-2017
a) SUGGEST b) SUGAST
c) SUJEST d) SUGGAST
Suggest-(vt)– civgk© †Ìqv;

Sentence: 1. They were wondering where to hold the office party and I suggested the Italian restaurant.
2. Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?
09. Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. Assistant Officer (General)-2016, Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Ltd.(Cashier)-2017
a) Guarantee b) Gaurantee
c) Garauntee d) Garantee
Guarantee-(n)– `vqx ev Rvwgb nIqv/ m¤¢vebvi cÖwZkÖæwZ|

Sentence: 1. The video recorder comes with/has a two-year guarantee.
2. A money-back guarantee.
10. Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. Assistant Officer (General)-2016
a) Milennium b) Millenium
c) Millennium d) Milenium
Millennium-(n)– mn¯ªvã/ el©mn¯ªK|
Sentence: 1. The corpse had lain preserved in the soil for almost two millennia.
2. How did you celebrate the Millennium?
a) Irresistible b) Irresistibl
c) Irregistible d) Irregistable
Irresistible-(adj)– `~wb©evi/ Awbevh©/ Aeva¨| Ans. A
Sentence: 1. An irresistible offer. 2. She gave me one of those irresistible smiles and I just had to agree.
12. Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. Assistant Officer (General)-2016, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation(Officer)-2017
a) Occurrence b) Occurrance
c) Occurence d) Ocurrance
Occurrence-(n)– NUbv/ msNUb|

Sentence: 1. Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city.
2. The study compares the occurrence of heart disease in various countries.
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a) Liesure b) Leisure
c) Leasure d) Lesiure
Leisure-(n)– AeKvk/ Aemi|

Sentence: 1. Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time .
2. The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts.
14. Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer-2016
a) GRAGARIOUS b) GRAGERIOUS
c) GREGARIOUS d) GRIGAREOUS
Gregarious-(adj)– `je× n‡q evm K‡i Ggb/ h~_Pi/ m½wjáy|

Sentence: Emma's a gregarious, outgoing sort of person.
15. Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer-2016, Pubali Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
a) INTRENSIC b) ENTRENSIC
c) INTRINSIC d) ENTRINSEC
Intrinsic-(adj)– mnRvZ/ ¯^vfvweK/ mswmw×K/ AšÍw©bwnZ/ ¯^Kxq|

Sentence: 1. Works of little intrinsic value/interest
2. Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.
16. Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer-2016, Pubali Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017, Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Afternoon)-2017
a) JOVEAL b) JOVIAL
c) JOVIEL d) JOIVEL
Jovial-(adj)– nvwmLywk/Avgy‡`/ Avb›`c~Y©|

Sentence: 1. He seemed a very jovial chap. 2. A jovial time/evening.
a) TERRER b) TEROR
c) TEEROR d) TERROR
Terror-(n)– AZ¨waK fxwZ/ AvZ¼/ mš¿vm|

Sentence: 1. Lots of people have a terror of spiders.
2. What he said struck terror in my heart (= made me very frightened).
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a) RELIGIAN b) RELIGIOIN
c) RELIGEN d) RELIGION
Religion - (n)– ag©wek¦vm/ ag©/ AvkÖgRxeb|

Sentence: 1. He suddenly got religion when he went to college. 2. Football is a religion for these people.
19. Find the correctly spelt word: Dutch Bank Ltd. (AO)-2016, Southeast Bank Ltd. (PO)-2016
a) Accommodate b) Conscious
c) Hiererchy d) Liaison
e) Incarceration
Accommodate-(vt)– AvevwmZ Kiv; Conscious-(adj)– m‡PZb ev mÁvb;
Hierarchy-(n)– †h msMVb wb¤œZg †_‡K D”PZg ch©vq ch©šÍ µgwef³ KZ…©‡Z¡i wfwË‡Z msMwVZ/µgvwaKviZš¿;
Liaison-(n)– `yB c‡ÿi ms‡hvM ev †hvMv‡hvM|
Incarnation-(n)– †Kv‡bv ¸‡bi Av`k©iƒ‡c we‡ewPZ e¨w³/ AeZvi/ cÖwZg~wZ©;
Hiererchy kãwUi evbvb fyj, mwVK evbvb n‡jv Hierarchy.
Sentence: 1. He believes that he was a Roman warrior in a previous incarnation.
Questions: For each question, identify the correct spelling.

20. Dhaka Bank Ltd. TO(Cash)-2016
a) Genius b) Genious
c) Jinius d) Jinious
e) Zinious
Genius-(n)– cÖwZfv/ m„Rbx ÿgZv|

Sentence: 1. Einstein was a (mathematical) genius. 2. From the age of three, she showed signs of genius.
3. It was such a brilliant idea - a real stroke of genius.
a) Nomini b) Nominee
c) Nominy d) Nomeeni
e) Nomeenee
Nominee -(n)– wbhy³ I g‡bvbxZ e¨w³|

Sentence: 1. All nominees for Treasurer will be considered.
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a) Ecstacy b) Extasy
c) Ecstasy d) Ecstesy
e) Ecstassy
Ecstasy-(n)– cigvb›`/ Ava¨vwZ¥K wmw×jv‡fi Abyf~wZ|
Sentence: She threw her head back as if in ecstasy.
23. Dhaka Bank Ltd. TO(Cash)-2016, Dhaka Bank Ltd. TO(Cash)-2016
a) Lieutenant b) Leutenant
c) Leftenant d) Lieutanant
e) Lieutanent
Lieutenant -(n)– K¨v‡Þb c`gh©v`vi wb‡P †mbvewnbxi Awdmvi|
a) Sugestion b) Suggession
c) Sugastion d) Suggestion
e) Suggastion
Suggestion-(n)– cÖ¯Ívebv/ cÖ¯Íve/ civgk©|
Sentence: 1. I don't know what to wear tonight - do you have any suggestions?
2. She made some very helpful suggestions but her boss rejected them all.
a) Terminate b) Tarminate
c) Terminat d) Tarminat
e) Terminet
Terminate-(vt, vi)– BwZ Uvbv/ mgvß Kiv/ mgvß nIqv|
Sentence: 1. They terminated my contract in October.
2. This train will terminate at the next stop - passengers who wish to continue should change trains.
a) Samary b) Summary
c) Sumery d) Sammary
e) Summury
Summary-(adj)– mswÿß/ mvs‡ÿwcK/mvigg©|
Sentence: At the end of the news, they often give you a summary of the main news stories.
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27. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Engineer) Civil-2017, Probashi Kallyan Bank Ltd.(Senior Officer)-2018
a) Ridiculus b) Rediculous
c) Ridiculas d) Ridiculous
Ridiculous- (adj) – nvm¨Ki/ Dcnvm¨/ D™¢U|

Sentence: 1. Do I look ridiculous in this hat? 2. Don't be so ridiculous!
3. It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read!
28. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Engineer) Civil-2017, Jioint Recruitment Test for 3 Banks (Senior Officer)-2018
a) Presinct b) Precinct
c) Pricinct d) Prescinct
Precinct-(n)– we‡klZ wMR©vi cÖvPxi‡ewóZ A½b/ cÖv½b/ cwimi/ cwimxgv/ GjvKv/ mxgvbv|
Sentence: 1. A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp.
2. The voter turnout in most precincts is expected to be high.
29. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Engineer) Civil-2017
a) Remittance b) Remmitence
c) Remettance d) Remettiance
Remittance-(n)– †cÖwiZ UvKv/ cvVv‡bv UvKv|

Sentence: He sends a small remittance home to her parents each month.
30. Which of the following word is not correctly spelt ? Bang.Krishi Bank(SO)-17, Southeast Bank(AO)-17
a) obssession b) enthusiasm
c) insomnia d) extroversion
Enthusiasm-(n)– cÖej Drmvn; Insomnia-(n)– Awb`ªv;
Extroversion-(n)– ewn©gyLx; Obsession-(n)– †Nvi/ Av‡ek/ Av”Qbœ Ae¯’v|
Obssession kãwUi evbvb fyj, mwVK evbvb n‡jv Obsession.
31. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Morning)-2017
a) erroniously b) erroneously
c) erroneusly d) erroniosly
Erroneously-(n)– åvšÍfv‡e/ fzjµ‡g;
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32. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Morning)-2017, Uttara Bank Ltd.(PO)-2017
a) ocurred b) occurred
c) occurrd d) occurrd
Direction: Choose the correctly spelt word.

33. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Afternoon)-2017
a) DOLOROUS b) DOLUROUS
c) DOLOREUS d) DELORIOUS
Dolorous-(adj)– welv`gq (sad, or causing sadness or emotional suffering).
34. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Afternoon)-2017, Pubali Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
a) SEDATE b) SEDOTE
c) SCEDATE d) SEEDATE
Sedate-(adj)– kvšÍ/ cÖmbœ/ mgvwnZ|

Sentence:1. The speed limit is a sedate 55 mph.
2. The fight against a chemical storage site has transformed a normally sedate village into a battleground.
35. Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer(Afternoon)-2017
a) CANINE b) CANNINNE
c) CANNINE d) CANINEE
Canine-(adj)– KzKzi m¤^Üxq/ Kz°zixq|
Sentence: The city's canine population (= The number of dogs in the city) has grown dramatically over recent years.
36. Identify the correct spelling ? Agrani Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
a) denunciation b) denounciation
c) denuntiation d) denunsiation
Denunciation-(n)– Awf‡hvML¨vcb/ Awfhy³KiY|
37. The correct spelling ? IFIC Bank Ltd.(MTO)-2017, Pubali Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
a) Humourous b) Humourious
c) Humorous d) Humorious
Humorous-(adj)– imvZœK/ mim/ iwmKZvc~Y©|

Sentence: Her latest book is a humorous look at teenage life.
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38. Choose the correctly spelt word.
a) NECTAR b) NECTOR Pubali Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
c) NACTOR d) XACTOR
Nectar-(n)– myav/ Ag„Z/ †h‡Kv‡bv my¯^v`y cvbxq|
Sentence: 1. The bee turns nectar into honey. 2. This wine tastes like nectar (= tastes excellent).
39. Which one is correct spelling ? Agrani Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
a) Athiest b) Freingied
c) Frynkness d) Psychotic
Atheist-(n)– bvw¯ÍK; Psychotic-(adj)– gvbwmK weKvi;
Frankness-(n)– AKcUZv/ AgvwqKZv; Fringed-(vt)– Svji †Ìqv/ Qvji¯îƒc nIqv|
Athiest mwVK evbvb n‡jv Atheist; Freingied mwVK evbvb n‡jv Fringed; Frynkness mwVK evbvb
n‡jv Frankness.
Sentence: 1. A psychotic disorder. 2. His dislike of women bordered on the psychotic.
40. Which of the following spelling is correct ? Bangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2017
a) Phermaceutical b) Pharmaseutical
c) Npharmaseutical d) Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical-(adj)– JlacÖ¯‘ZmsµvšÍ|
Sentence: The pharmaceutical industry.
Find the correctly spelt words.

41. Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Ltd.(Cashier)-2017
a) Benefitted b) Benifited
c) Benefited d) Benefeted
Benefited-(v)– DcK…Z/ jvfevb|
Sentence: I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.
42. Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Ltd.(Cashier)-2017
a) Faithfuly b) Sincerely
c) Truly d) Affectionatly &C
Sincerely-(adv)– AKcUfv‡e/ AvšÍwiKZvi mwnZ; Truly-(adv)– mwZ¨B/ mwZ¨Kvifv‡e/ AvšÍwiKfv‡e
Affectionately-(adv)– cÖxwZc~Y©fv‡e/ †¯œnf‡i; Faithfully-(adv)– Av¯’vmnKv‡i/ wbLuyZfv‡e|
FaithfulyGi mwVK evbvb Faithfully. AffectionatlyGi mwVK evbvb Affectionately.
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Find the correctly spelt words.
43. Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Ltd.(Supervisor)-2017, Sonali Bank Ltd.(Officer-Cash)-2019
a) Ommineous b) Omineous
c) Ominous d) Omenous
Ominous-(adj)– `yj©ÿYhy³/ Ajÿz‡Y/ Aïf|
Sentence: 1. The engine had been making an ominous sound all the way from London.
2. There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed.
44. Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Ltd.(Supervisor)-2017
a) Treachrous b) Trecherous
c) Trechearous d) Treacherous
Treacherous -(adj)– cÖZviK/ wek¦vmNvZK/ Awbf©i‡hvM¨|
Sentence:1.Vargas plays the part of a treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.
2. I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.
45. The correct spelling is Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.(ATO)-2017
a) spontenaous b) spontanious
c) spontenuous d) spontaneous
Spontaneous -(adj)– ¯^Ztù‚Z©|

Sentence: 1. His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.
2. She's such a spontaneous, lively woman.
46. The correctly spelt word is- Bangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd.(Officer) Cash-2017
a) Awetism b) Auotism
c) Autism d) Auetism
Autism-(adj)– wkï‡ì KwVb gvbwmK cxovwe‡kl/ AvZœmse„wZ|
Sentence: Autism is four times more common in boys than in girls.
Choose the incorrectly spelt word

47. Uttara Bank Ltd.(PO)-2017
a) athlete b) auxilliary
c) abscess d) catalogue
Athlete-(n)– gjø/ µxovwe`; Abscess -(n)– †dvov/ †ùvUK/ mc~uR;
Catalogue-(n)– myweb¨¯Í ZvwjKv;-(vt)– ZvwjKvf‚³ Kiv; Auxiliary-(n)– mnvqK|
Auxilliary mwVK evbvb n‡jv Auxiliary.
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48. Choose the incorrectly spelt word Uttara Bank Ltd.(PO)-2017
a) forfeit b) fascinate
c) column d) fulfiled
Forfeit -(n)– †LmviZ/ gvïj/ `Ð/ Rwigvbv; Fascinate-(vt)– gy» Kiv/ cÖejfv‡e AvKl©Y Kiv fascinate
Column-(n)– ¯Í¤¢/ _vg/ gyw`ªZ c„ôvi Djø¤^ wefvM; Fulfilled-(adj)– c~Y©|
Fulfiled mwVK evbvb n‡jv Fulfilled.

Sentence: 1. If you cancel now I'm afraid you forfeit your deposit.
2. Science has always fascinated me. 3. For the first time in my life, I feel really fulfilled.
a) privilege b) moreover
c) managable d) maintenance
Privilege-(n)– we‡klvwaKvi/ cÖvwaKvi; Moreover-(n)– AwaKš‘/ Z`ycwi/ ZvQvov;
Maintenance-(n)– iÿYv‡eÿY/ fiY-†cvlY;
Managable mwVK evbvb n‡jv Manageable.

Sentence: 1. The work has been divided into smaller, more manageable sections.
2. Government targets for increased productivity are described as "tough but manageable".
a) mathmatics b) concealment
c) challenge d) erroneously
Concealment-(n)– Avovj/ jyKv‡bv Ae¯’v/ †Mvcb; Erroneously-(n)– åvšÍfv‡e/ fzjµ‡g;
Challenge-(n)– †kÖôZ¡ cÖgv‡bi Rb¨ cÖwZØw›ØZv/ Ø›`¦h× BZ¨vw`‡Z Avnevb Kiv/ KvD‡K _vg‡Z e‡j cÖnix KZ©„K D”PvwiZ wb‡`©k|
51. The correct spelling is Probashy Kallyan Bank Ltd.(EO-General)-2017
a) Rennaisance b) Renaisance
c) Renaissance d) Rennaissance
Renaissance-(n)– c~YR©b¥/ beRvMiY/ †i‡bmvu; (g‡b ivLyb: Rena--is--sance.)

Sentence: Opera in Britain is enjoying a long-awaited renaissance.
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52. Choose the correctly spelt word Uttara Bank Ltd.(AO-Cash)-2017
a) Jeoppardise b) Jeopardize
c) Jeoarddiz d) Jeoppardize
Jeopardize-(vt)– wec`MÖ¯Í Kiv; Jeopardy-(n)– wec`/ SuzwK|

Sentence: She knew that by failing her exams she could jeopardize her whole future.
a) Facsism b) Facism
c) Fascism d) Fasiom
Fascism-(vt)– (a political system based on a very powerful leader, state control and being extremely proud of
country and race, and in which political opposition is not allowed) – d¨vwmev`|
a) Expettriat b) Expatriat
c) Expetriate d) Expatriate
Expatriate-(vt)– wbe©vwmZ Kiv; -(n)–cÖevmx e¨w³|

Sentence: 1. A large community of expatriates(noun) has settled there.
2. The new leaders expatriated(vt) the ruling family.
a) Etiquette b) Etiquate
c) Etiquete d) Etiquatte
Etiquette-(n)– we‡kl †ckvq ev mgv‡Ri we‡kl ¯Í‡i cÖPwjZ Avè Kvq`v/ b¤ª AvPiY|
Sentence: 1. Social etiquette dictates that men cannot sit while women are standing.
2. Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader.
a) Mustache b) Moustash
c) Moustache d) Mostache
Mustache(US)/Moustache(UK)-(n)– †Muvd/ ¸ç/ †gvP| &C

Sentence: Ranbir Sing had a thick black moustache.
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57. The correct spelling Sonali, Janata, Agrani & Rupali Bank (SO)-2008, Standard Bank Ltd.(TAO)-2018
a) Surveillance b) Survellance
c) Survaillance d) Surveilance
Surveillance-(n)– m‡›`nfvRb e¨w³i Dci Kov bRi/ cvnvov|

Sentence: More banks are now installing surveillance cameras.
2. The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.
The following words are spelt wrong: the addition of a letter to each will make it
correct. Identify the missing letter--
58. Coquete Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation(Officer)-2017
a) i b) o
c) u d) t
Coquette-(n)–(a woman whose behaviour is intended to attract sexual attention by being playful and charming (=
pleasant)) †Qbvj/ wQbvwj †g‡q|
59. Deliquent Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation(Officer)-2017
a) n b) l
c) m d) e
Delinquent-(n, adj)– `y¯‹…wZKvix/ KZ©e¨weg~L|
Sentence: They are carrying out research on the causes of delinquent behaviour among young people.
60. Ameba Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation(Officer)-2017
a) u b) m
c) o d) i
Amoeba-(n)– ÿz`ª GK‡Kvlx cÖvYx/ G¨vwgev|
61. Choose the correct spelling. Probashi Kallyan Bank Ltd.(Senior Officer)-2018
a) Lisense b) Lisence
c) Licence d) Licents
Licence-(n)– †Kv‡bv KvR Kivi AbygwZcÎ/ jvB‡mÝ|

Sentence: 1. He was given licence to reform the organization.
2. It's a German product, made under licence in British factories
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62. Find out the correctly spelt word- Sonali, Janata, Rupali, Bangladesh Krishi Bank, HBFC, ICB, Rajshahi
Krishi Unnayan Bank,Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. (Senior Officer)-2018
a) Reconnnaissnse b) Reconaissance
c) Reconnaisance d) Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance-(n)– †h ‡Kv‡bv ai‡bi KvR ïiæ Kivi c~‡e© cÖv_wgK Rwic|

Sentence: Aerial reconnaissance of the enemy position showed they were ready to attack.
63. Choose the correct spelling Basic Bank Ltd.(Assistant Manager)-2018
a) Lassivious b) Lascivious
c) Lacivoius d) Lasivious
Lascivious-(adj)– KvgyK/ Kv‡gvÏxcK|

Sentence: A lascivious smile.
64. Basic Bank Ltd.(Assistant Manager)-2018
a) Velnerable b) Vulnarable
c) Vulnerable d) Valnerable
Vulnerable-(adj)– ÿwZMÖ¯Í n‡Z cv‡i Ggb/ Avµg¨/ AiwÿZ|

Sentence: 1. I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.
2. It is on economic policy that the government is most vulnerable.
a) Adulterate b) Adeldurate
c) Adulterat d) Adultarate
Adulterate-(vt)– †fRvj †Ìqv/ wgkv‡bv/ `~wlZ|

Sentence: There were complaints that the beer had been adulterated with water.
a) Dicotomy b) Dicotemy
c) Dichotomy d) Dechotomy
Dichotomy-(n)– wØ-fvM/ wØ-fvRb/ ci¯úi we‡ivax `yB fv‡M ev †Rvovq wef³ Kiv|
Sentence: There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and what they do.
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67. The correct spelling of ‘Rhythem’ is IFIC Bank Ltd.(Trainee Assistant Officer)-2018
a) Rhythem b) Rhythm
c) Rhytham d) None
Rhythm-(n)– (KweZv Mv‡bi) Q›`/ wbqwgZ NUbvcÖevn|

Sentence: 1. He beat out a jazz rhythm on the drums.
2. I've got no sense of rhythm, so I'm a terrible dancer.
68. Choose the correct spelling IFIC Bank Ltd.(TAO)-2018
a) Colleague b) Chollegue
c) Culleague d) Calleague
Colleague-(n)– mnKg©x|
Sentence: We're entertaining some colleagues of Ratul's tonight.
69. Identify the correct spelling Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-18, Probashi Kallyan Bank(SO)-18, Janata Bank(AEO)-17
a) Questionair b) Questionoir
c) Questionnaire d) Questionalr
Questionnaire-(n) – cÖkœvejx/gZvgZ Rwic Kv‡R eëüZ cÖkœgvjv|

Sentence: Visitors to the country have been asked to fill in a detailed questionnaire.
70. Choose the correct spelling Sonali Bank Ltd.(Officer-Cash)-2018
a) pretyier b) prettyer
c) pretiyer d) prettier
Prettier-(adj)–PgrKvi/ †ek g‡bvig/ my›ì|

Sentence: 1. That's a pretty hat you're wearing. 2. She's got such a pretty daughter.
71. Sonali Bank Ltd.(Officer-Cash)-2018
a) ugliest b) ugliiest
c) ugleest d) uggliest
Ugliest-(adj)– K`h©/ RNb¨/ KzrwmZ|

Sentence: Yesterday in town I saw the ugliest dog I've ever seen in my life.
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a) Heiritage b) Heritage
c) Heratage d) Heretage
Heritage-(n)– wiK_/ DËivwaKvi|

Sentence: These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of Bangladesh.
a) scurryd b) scurried
c) scurryied d) scuried
Scurried-(vi)– `ªæZ‡e‡M †QvUv|

Sentence: The mouse scurried across the floor.
74. Which spelling is correct ? IFIC Bank Ltd.(Management Trainee Officer)-2018
a) Accommodition b) Accommodation
c) Acommodition d) Accomodition
Accommodation-(n)– wbe©vmb/ A¯’vqx Avevm|

Sentence: 1. There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live) .
2. We have first and second class accommodation (= seats) on this flight.
75. Choose the correct spelling Sonali & Janata Bank Ltd.(Senior Officer-ICT)-2018
a) Corridor b) Cordioor
c) Corridour d) Cooridor
Corridor -(n)– AÆvwjKvi wewfbœ K‡ÿi g‡a¨ ev †ij Mvoxi wewfbœ Kvgivi g‡a¨ ms‡hvM ¯’vcK c_|
Sentence: 1. Her office is at the end of the corridor. 2. The 3 Bigha corridor.
76. Choose the correct spelling Bangladesh Bank (Assistant Director)-2018
a) Enterprener b) Entrepreneur
c) Enterpreneur d) Entrepreneure
Entrepreneur-(n)– D‡`¨v³v/ wkí/evwYR¨ msMVK|

Sentence: He was one of the entrepreneurs of the eighties who made their money in property.
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77. Find the correctly spelt word. Jioint Recruitment Test for 8 Banks (Senior Officer)-2018
a) Quotient b) Quoteienr
c) Quetient d) Quetient
Quotient-(n)– (MwYZ) fvMdj|
Sentence: This is a car with a high head-turning quotient (= a lot of people turn to look at it).
a) Vertebrete b) Vertebratte
c) Vertebrate d) Verrtebrate
Vertebrate-(n,adj)– †giæ`Ðx (cÖvYx)|

Sentence: Birds, fish, mammals, amphibians and reptiles are all vertebrates.
a) Judiceary b) Judiciary
c) Judeacry d) Judiciery
Judiciary-(n)– †Kv‡bv †`‡ki wePviKgÐjx|
Sentence: A member of the judiciary.
a) Waitres b) Waitress
c) Waitrres d) Waittress
Waitress-(n)– Lv`¨ cwi‡ewkKv|
a) Tentamount b) Tanttamount
c) Tantemount d) Tantamount
Tantamount-(adj)– mgcwigvY/ m`„k/ mvwgj|

Sentence:Her refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
82. Choose the correct spelling Jioint Recruitment Test for 3 Banks (Senior Officer)-2018
a) Transeint b) Transient
c) Trancient d) Transent
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Transient - (adj)– ¯^í¯’vqx/ ÿY¯’vqx|
Sentence: 1. A glass of whisky has only a transient warming effect.
2. The city has a large transient population (= many people who are living in it only temporarily).
a) Collosal b) Collossal
c) Colosal d) Colossal
Colossal-(adj)– cÖKvÐ/ wekvj|

Sentence: They were asking a colossal amount of money for the house.
a) Faxsimile b) Fachsimile
c) Facsimile d) Factsimile
Facsimile-(n) – †jLv/ gy`ªY/ Qwe cÖf…wZi AweKj cÖwZiƒc|

Sentence: A facsimile of the original manuscript.
85. Choose the correct spelling Joint Rec. Test for 3 Banks (SO)-2018, Janata Bank Exe. Officer(Morning)-2017
a) Acquaintance b) Aquaintance
c) Aquantence d) Aquaintence
Acquaintance-(n)– AwfÁZvjä Ávb ev Z_¨/ cwiPq|

Sentence: It was at the Taylors' party that I first made his acquaintance (= first met him).
86. Find the correctly spelt word IFICBank Ltd.(Trainee Senior Officer)-2019
a) Sarvent b) Sarvent
c) Servant d) Sarvard
Servant-(n) – f…Z¨/ M„nf…Z¨/ PvKi/ Rb‡meK|

Sentence: Public servants should be incorruptible.
87. Choose the correct spelling IFICBank Ltd.(TSO)-2019, Janata Bank Ltd. Exe. Officer(Morning)-2017
a) Accomodate b) Accommodate
c) Accomodate d) Acommodate
Accommodate-(vt)– AvevwmZ Kiv/ KvD‡K wKQz gÄyi Kiv|
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Sentence: 1. New students may be accommodated in halls of residence.
2.There wasn't enough space to accommodate the files.
88. Find the correctly spelt. Pubali Bank Ltd.(JO)-2019
a) vaccum b) vacum
c) vacuum d) vaccuum
Vacuum-(adj)– m¤ú~Y© evqyk~b¨ ev e¯Íyk~b¨ ¯’vb/ k~b¨|

Sentence: The withdrawal of troops from the area has created a security vacuum which will need to be filled.
a) sanquin b) sanguin
c) sanguine d) sankuine
Sanguine-(adj)– Avkvev`x/ Mv‡qi ev gy‡Li is jvj bq Ggb/ iw³g|

Sentence: They are less sanguine about the prospects for peace.
a) miscellaneous b) miscellanous
c) misellaneous d) miscelaneous
Miscellaneous-(adj)– wewea|
Sentence: Miscellaneous household items.
a) orthopeadic b) orthopedic
c) orthopadic d) orthopaedic
Orthopedic-(adj)– Aw¯’ wPwKrmv welqK|

Sentence: 1. An orthopaedic surgeon/specialist/hospital. 2. An orthopaedic mattress.
92. Pubali Bank Ltd.(JO)-2019
a) brodcaster b) broodcaster
c) boardeaster d) broadcaster
Broadcaster-(n)– †NvlK/ cwi‡ekK|

Sentence: He was a famous broadcaster in the 1930s.
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93. Identify the correct spelling Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.(PO)-2019, Southeast Bank Ltd.(Trainee Officer)-2018
a) conscientious b) consemcious
c) conscentious d) decline
Conscientious -(adj)– we‡eKevb/ we‡eKeyw×m¤úbœ; Decline-(vt, vi)– cÖZ¨vL¨vb ev A¯^xKvi Kiv|

Sentence: Newton is a conscientious student.
Find the correctly spelt word.

a) Acquariam b) Aquarium
c) Acquerium d) Aquarim
Aquarium-(n)– grmvavi/ RxešÍ gvQ I RjR Dw™¢` msiÿY I cÖ`k©‡bi Rb¨ wbwg©Z Rjvavi|
Sentence: She bought a nice Aquarium for her living room.
a) Adulation b) Adlation
c) Aduletion d) Addulation
Adulation- (n)– AwZcÖksmv/ †Zvlv‡gv`/ ¯ÍveKZv|

Sentence: Minelli is a born performer - she loves the excitement and she loves the adulation.
96. Find the correctly spelt word Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (AM-AP)-2019
a) Atomosphere b) Atmosphere
c) Atmosphare d) Atomosphare
Atmosphere- (n)– evqygÐj/ AvengÐj|

Sentence: These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere.
97. No spelling error occurs in : Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (AM-AP)-2019
a) ascientain b) ascertane
c) ascertaain d) ancient
Ancient -(adj)– cÖvPxb/ AZ¨šÍ cy‡iv‡bv|

Sentence: 1. The ancient kingdoms of Mexico. 2. People have lived in this valley since ancient times .
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98. Jioint Recruitment Test for 5 Banks (Officer-Cash)-2019
a) Athletic b) Nephew
c) Manual d) Amature
Athletic-(adj)– gjøµxov ev gjøµxovwe` m¤^Üx/ gjø; Nephew-(n)– fvZz®úyÎ ev fv‡Mœ;
Manual-(adj)– n¯ÍPvwjZ/ nv‡Zi Øviv mvwaZ/ n¯Í|
Amature mwVK evbvb n‡jv Amateur(-(adj)– A‡ckv`vi/ Avbvwo|)

Sentence: He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.
a) Irritate b) Ignorent
c) Turmoil d) Terrible
Irritate-(vt)– wei³ Kiv/ ivMv‡bv; Turmoil-(n)– †Mvj‡hvM/ nv½vgv/ wek„•Ljv/ MÐ‡Mvj;
Terrible-(adj)– fqven/ fxlY/ (K_¨) †kvPbxqfv‡e Lvivc|
Ignorent mwVK evbvb n‡jv Ignorant(-(adj)– AÁ/ AbewnZ/ A‡eva/ wb‡ev©a|)

Sentence: 1. Many teenagers are surprisingly ignorant about current politics.
2. We remained blissfully ignorant of the troubles that lay ahead.
a) Tution b) Passion
c) Fashion d) Ration
Passion-(n)– we‡klZ †cÖg, N„Yv ev †µv‡ai Zxeª Abyf~wZ/ cÖej AbyivM/ Drmvn/ N„Yv;
Fashion-(n)– (wKQz Kivi aib) Kvq`v/ †KZv/ Xs;
Ration-(n)– GK e¨w³‡K cÖ‡`q we‡kl, Lv‡`ï wba©vwiZ cwigvY/ †ikb/ mswefvM|
Tution mwVK evbvb n‡jv Tuition (-(n)– wkÿY/ wkÿv`vb|)

Sentence: All students receive tuition in logic and metaphysic.
a) Lenient b) Nationalism
c) Transfered d) Overhaul
Lenient-(adj)– D`vi/ `qvjy/ †Kvgj; Transfer-(n)– e`wj/ ¯’vbvšÍi;
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Nationalism-(n)– wbR RvwZi cÖwZ Mfxi ggZ¡‡eva/ RvZxqZvev`;
Overhaul-(vt)– (†Kv‡bv wKQzi) Ae¯’v †evSvi Rb¨ LuywU‡q cixÿv Kiv/ bvMvj aiv|
Transfered mwVK evbvb n‡jv Transferred(-(adj)– ¯’vbvšÍwiZ/ AcmvwiZ|)

Sentence: 1. He has been transferred to a psychiatric hospital.
2.We were transferred from one bus into another.
102. Find the correctly spelt word Jioint Recruitment Test for 8 Banks (SO)-2019
a) Eflorescence b) Efllorescence
c) Efflorescence d) Efflorascence
Efflorescence-(n)– Kzmy‡gi Kvj/ cy®úweKvk|
103. Find the correctly spelt word Jioint Recruitment Test for 8 Banks (SO)-2019
a) Adventitous b) Adventitious
c) Adventitus d) Adventituous
Adventitious- (adj)– ‰èvMZ/ ˆ`weK/ AvcwZK|

Sentence: An adventitious event/situation.
104. Jioint Recruitment Test for 8 Banks (SO)-2019
a) Aberrant b) Abbarant
c) Aberant d) Abberant
Aberrant -(adj)– wec_Mvgx/ A¯^vfvweK|

Sentence: Aberrant behaviour/sexuality.
105. Jioint Recruitment Test for 8 Banks (SO)-2019
a) Cappricious b) Caprisious
c) Carisuous d) Capricious
Capricious -(adj)– †Lqvwj/ Aw¯’igwZ/ Pcj|

Sentence: He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.
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01. One who pretends illness to escape duty Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011
a) Truant b) Malingerer
c) Hypocrite d) Concubine
Truant-(n)– ¯‹zj cvjv‡bv †Q‡j‡g‡q; Malingerer-(n)– †ivMfvbKvwi,†h e¨w³ GBiƒc K‡i;
Hypocrite-(n)– fÐ/ eKavwg©K/ †gvbv‡dK; Concubine-(n)– DccZœx/ iwÿZv|
Synonym of Truant: Absentee, Shirker, Shirk, Malinger, Malingerer.
Sentence: I'm sure she thinks I'm a malingerer.
02. The power of reading the thoughts of others Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011
a) Psychopathy b) Telecommunication
c) Psychology d) Telepathy
Telecommunication-(n) – Zvi, †eZvi, †Uwj‡dvb ev wUwfi gva¨‡g msev` cÖ`vb;
Psychology– g‡bvwe`¨v/ g‡bvweÁvb; Telepathy-(n)– †Uwjc¨vw_|
Synonym of Telepathy: Sixth sense, Mind-reading, Extrasensory perception.
03. A poem written on the death of someone loved and lost. Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011
a) Ode b) Elegy
c) Sonnet d) Epic
Ode- (n)– KweZv we‡kl; Elegy-(n)– †kvKMv_v;
Sonnet-(n)– PZz`©kc`x/ †PŠÏ jvB‡bi KweZv;
Epic- (n)– gnvKve¨; (adj)– gnvKvwe¨K|
Synonym of Elegy: Poem, Dirge Speech, Composition, Funeral Song.
04. A place of ideal peace and happiness Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011
a) Elysium b) Utopia
c) Ei Dorado d) Asylum
Elysium-(n)– g„Zzï ci cyYëvb‡ì Avevmf~wg; wPikvwšÍ; Utopia-(n)– KvíwbK/ ¯^M©ivR¨/ ¯^cœivóª;
Asylum-(n)– AvkÖq/ wbivcËv|
Synonym of Asylum: Refuge, Shelter, Protection, Sanctuary, Place of safety.
Mnemonic: G †Zv MÖvg bq †hb Utopia (¯^M©ivR¨)|
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05. A political leader who tries to stir up people. Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011
a) Statesman b) Dictator
c) Demagogue d) Martinet
Statesman-(n)– ivóª cwiPvjbvi my‡hvM¨ I `ÿ e¨w³; Demagogue- (n)– e³…ZvevMxk †bZv;
Dictator- (n)– GKbvqK/ mve©‡fŠg/ ÿgZvcÖvß kvmK; Martinet- (n)– K‡Vvi wbqgwbô e¨w³|
Synonym of Dictator: Ruler, Tyrant, Despot, Autocrat, Authoritarian.
Mnemonic: †kL gywRe wQ‡jb GKRb Demagogue (e³…ZvevMxk †bZv)|
06. A process involving too much official formality Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd.(MTO)-2011
a) Nepotism b) Diplomacy
c) Red-tapism d) Bureaucracy
Nepotism- (n)– ¯^RbcÖxwZ/ AvZ¥xqKiY; Diplomacy- (n)– K~UbxwZ;
Red-tapism– jvj wdZvi †`ŠovZ¥; Bureaucracy-(n)– AvgjvZš¿|
Synonym of Diplomacy: Discretion, Subtlety, Skill, Tact, Negotiation.
07. An office or post with no work but high pay---- Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd.(MTO)-2011
a) Honorary b) Sinecure
c) Gratis d) Ex-officio
Honorary- (adj)– m¤§vbm~PK/ m¤§vwb/ A‰eZwbK;
Sinecure- (n)– †h c‡ì Rb¨ gh©v`v ev m¤§vbx Av‡Q wKšÍy KvR ev `vwqZ¡ †bB;
Gratis- (adv, adj) – webvg~‡j¨/ gvMbv|

Synonym of Honorary: Voluntary, Amateur, For love. Antonym: Paid.
08. A common place remark---- Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd.(MTO)-2011
a) Dialogue b) Platitude
c) Epigram d) Statement
Dialogue- (n) – msjvc/ K‡_vcK‡_vb; Platitude- (n)– gvgywj KLv/ gvgywjZ¡;
Epigram- (n) – Zxÿè, eyw×`xß ev e¨Äbvgq Dw³/ ÿz`ª †køl mg„× KweZv we‡kl;
Statement- (n)– eY©bv/ weeiY|
Synonym of Platitude: Cliché, Inanity, Banality, Dullness, Boredom, Insipidity.
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09. A person who is always dissatisfied ------- Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd.(MTO)-2011
a) Heretic b) Felon
c) Malcontent d) Surrogate
Heretic- (n)–Drc_Mvgx/ e¨Zvwš¿K; Felon-(n)– ¸iæZi Aciv‡a Acivax ev †`vlx e¨w³;
Malcontent-(adj)– Amš‘ó/ Amš‘ó e¨w³; Surrogate-(n) – cÖwZwbwa/ cÖwZf~|
Synonym of Surrogate: Substitute, Deputy, Proxy, Replacement, Stand-in.
10. One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige ----
Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd.(MTO)-2011
a) Aristocrat b) Affluent
c) Maverick d) Parvenu
Aristocrat-(n)– AwfRvZ †kÖwYi †jvK; DPz es‡kv™¢zZ e¨w³; Affluent-(adj)– ‰efekvjx/ weËevb/ cÖvPzh©gq;
Maverick–c‡_ c‡_ Ny‡i †eovq Ggb †jvK/ †Muvov bq Ggb †jvK;

Parvenu- (n) – fu~B‡duvo e¨w³|
Synonym of Affluent: Rich, Wealthy, Prosperous, Comfortable, Well heeled. Antonym: Poor.
11. The piece of string in the centre of a candle ________ Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) Yoke b) Wick
c) Vane d) Tenor
e) None of these
Yoke- (n)– †Rvqvj/ `vm‡Z¡i wPý; Wick- (n)– †gvgevwZ, jÉb, cÖ`xc cÖf…wZi mwjZv/ mj‡Z;
Vane- (n) – djv/ wcV; Tenor- (n)– (cyiæ‡li) Pov myi/ mßg myi|
Synonym of Tenor: Tone, Gist, Drift, Mood, Sense, Theme, Meaning.
12. A person who performs the art of making statues using clay-- Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) Mediator b) Arbitrator
c) Sculptor d) Miniature
e) None of these
Mediator- (n) – †h ga¨¯’Zv K‡i/ mvwjk; Arbitrator-(n) – (AvBb) ga¨¯’Kvix/ mvwjk wb®úwË Kvix;
Sculptor- (n) – fv¯‹i; Miniature- (n)– AbywPÎ/ AYywPÎ|
Synonym of Miniature: Small, Tiny, Mini, Little, Minuscule, Diminutive.
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13. A person who leaves his or her own country to settle in another __________.
Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) Emigrant b) Immigrant
c) Foreigner d) Traveler
e) None of those
Emigrant - †h e¨vw³ Ab¨ †`‡k evm K‡i/ †`k Z¨vMKvix; Immigrant- (n)– ewnivMZ/ Awfevmx;
Foreigner- (n)– we‡`wk; Traveler-(n)– hvÎx/cw_K/ ch©UK|
Synonym of Immigrant: Émigré, Settler, Migrant, Refugee, Colonizer, Colonist.
13. A dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in try or shallow pot ____________.
Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) Topiary b) Fabrication
c) Gardening d) Bonsai
e) None of these
Topiary-(n) – (cï, cvwL A_ev Ab¨ †Kv‡bv AvKvi `v‡bi D‡Ï‡k¨) jZv¸j¥ QuvUvB;
Fabrication- (n) – wbg©vYKiY, wg_¨vKvwnbx, Rvj `wjj BZ¨vw`;
Gardening- (n)– D`¨vb cvjb; Bonsai- (n)– evgb MvQ|

Synonym of Fabrication: Lie, Untruth, Invention, Production, Manufacture.
14. Something that lasts only for a while _____________. Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) Perpetual b) Vivid
c) Venal d) Transient
e) None of these
Perpetual- (n)– AbšÍ/ AšÍnxb/ weiwZnxb/ avivevwnK; Venal-(adj) –A_©wckvP/ A_©‡jvjyc;
Vivid-(adj)– D¾¡j/ Zxeª/ RxešÍ/ mwµq/ ¯úó I cwi”Qbœ;Transient-(adj)– A¯’vqx/ ÿY¯’vqx|

Synonym of Transient: Brief, Passing, Temporary, Momentary, Ephemeral, Transitory.
Mnemonic: GB `ywbqv Aíw`‡bi Rb¨| `ywbqv Transient (ÿY¯’vqx)|
15. Aperson who helps you break the law ------ Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) Spy b) Collaborator
c) Ally d) Accomplice
Spy- (n) – ¸ßPi/ †Mv‡q›`v/ †h e¨w³ †Mvcb msev` msMÖn K‡i;
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Collaborator-(n) – mn‡hvMx; Ally-(n) – wgÎkw³/ ˆgÎx‡RvU/ mn‡hvMx;
Accomplice- (n) – (we‡klZ `y®‹‡g©i) m½x ev mnvqZvKvix/ mn‡hvMx|
Synonym of Ally: Friend, Partner, Helper, Assistant, Collaborator. Antonym: Enemy.
Mnemonic: dvwng wQ‡jv ivwK‡ei mKj Lvivc Kv‡Ri Accomplice (mn‡hvMx)|
16. One who uses fear as a weapon of power --- Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) Terrorist b) Militant
c) Extremist d) Anarchist
Terrorist- mš¿vmev`x; Militant- (adj)–hy‡×i Rb¨ cÖ¯ÍyZ/ hy×s‡`wn;
Extremist-(n) – Pigcš’x (e¨w³); Anarchist- ‰bivRëv`x|
Synonym of Terrorist: Radical, Fanatic, Activist, Rebel. Antonym: Moderate.
17. One who play’s a game for pleasure and hot professionally-- Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) Veteran b) Player
c) Connoisseur d) Amateur
Veteran- (n) – hy× cÖexY/ eënvie„×; Player- (n) – †L‡jvqvo/ Awf‡bZv;
Connoisseur-(n)– cÖavbZ PviæKjv (AvU©) wel‡q imÁ/ cwÐZ wePviK/ mgS`vi;
Amateur-(n)– A‡ckv`vi µxovwe`/ †kŠwLb wPÎ ev msMxZ ev bvU¨ wkíx|
Synonym of Amateur: Unpaid, Layperson, Proletarian. Antonym: Professional.
18. The branch of medical science which deals with the problems of the old -------
Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) Oncology b) Geriatrics
c) Obstetric d) Endocrinology
Geriatrics- eva©K¨we`¨v/ e„×‡ì wPwKrmv eë¯’v; Obstetric- avÎxwe`¨v|
19. Explicite undertaking to do something ------- Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) Agreement b) Decision
c) Settlement d) Promise
Agreement-(n) – Pzw³/ HK¨/ g‰ZK¨/ HKgZ¨; Decision-(n)– wm×všÍ;
Settlement– Dcwb‡ek ¯’vcb; Dcwb‡ek; Promise-(vt)– cÖwZkÖæwZ †Ìqv/ A½xKvi Kiv|
Synonym of Agreement: Accord, Concord, Contract. Antonym: Disagreement.
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20. A person who performs the art of making status using clay--- Trust Bank Ltd. (AO)-2012
a) Mediator b) Arbitrator
c) Sculptor d) Miniature
e) None of these
Mediator- (n) – ga¨¯’/ mvwjk; Arbitrator- kvwjm/wePvi;

Sculptor- (n) – fv¯‹i; Miniature- (n)– AbywPÎ/ AYywPÎ|
Synonym of Miniature: Small, Tiny, Mini, Little. Minuscule, Diminutive.
21. Incapable of being seen through- Trust Bank Ltd. (AO)-2012
a) Ductile b) Opaque
c) Obsolete d) Potable
e) None of these
Ductile-(adj)–(avZym¤ú‡K©) bgbxq, VvÐv Ae¯’vq hv †cUv‡bv hvq Ges hvi †Kv‡bv AvK…wZ cÖ`vb Kiv hvq;
Opaque-(adj) – A¯^”Q/ Av‡jvwb‡ivaK/ Ab”Q; Obsolete-(adj)– †m‡K‡j/ Avw`g/ AcÖPwjZ;
Potable- (adj)–†cq/cvbxq/ cvb‡hvM|

Synonym of Opaque: Solid, Thick, Obscure, Unclear, Difficult. Antonym: Transparent.
22. Having superior or nintellectual interest and tastes- Trust Bank Ltd. (AO)-2012
a) Elite b) Highbrow
c) Sophisticated d) Fastidious
e) None of these
Elite- (n) – AwfRvZ/ ÿgZv cÖwZfv A_ev my‡hvM myweavi Kvi‡Y mgv‡R DrK…ó e‡j we‡ewPZ †kÖYx;
Highbrow- (n, adj)– (e¨w³ m¤^‡Ü) †kÖô e‡j we‡ewPZ iæwP I ¯ú„nvi AwaKvix/ DuPKcv‡j;
Sophisticated- (adj)– `ywbqv`vwi cÖ`k©b K‡i Ggb/ RwUj/ AZ¨vaywbK;
Fastidious-(adj) – LyuZLyu‡Z, mšÍó Kiv hvq bv Ggb|

Synonym of Sophisticated: Stylish, Difficult, Urbane, Classy, Refined. Antonym: Primitive
23. The part of the government which is concerned with making of rules-
Trust Bank Ltd. (AO)-2012
a) Court b) Legislature
c) Tribunal d) Bar
e) None of these
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Court- (n) – wePvivjq/ wePviKgÐjx/ ivRcÖvmv`; (vt, vi) – cÖYqcÖv_©bv Kiv;
Legislature-(n) – AvBb cÖYqbKvix ms¯’v (†hgb cvj©v‡g›U);
Tribunal- (n) – wePvivjq/ mvgwiK wePvi-cwil`;
Bar-(n) – wkK/ AM©j/ AvBbRxexi evi|
Synonym of Court: Square, Quad, Invite, Risk, Incite, Encourage.
24. The piece of string in the centre of a candle- Trust Bank (AO)-2012, Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) Yoke b) wick
c) Vane d) Tenor
e) None of these
Yoke- (n)– †Rvqvj/ `vm‡Z¡i wPý; Wick- (n) – †gvgevwZ/ jÉb/ cÖ`xc cÖf…wZi mwjZv/ mj‡Z;
Vane- (n)– djv/ wcV; Tenor-(n)– (cyiæ‡li) Pov myi/ mßg myi|
Synonym of Tenor: Mood, Tone, Gist, Sense, Drift, Intention.
25. A Mediator is ----- Bangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd. (Cashier)-2012
a) A thiughful Person b) A Middle man

c) A media expert d) A settler of disputes
Synonym of Mediator: Umpire, Referee, Moderator, Negotiator, Intermediary.
26. ‘Biopgraphy’ means ---- Bangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd. (Inspector)-2012 ,
a) History of books b) List of books

c) Worshiper of books d) Books of biology
27. Something that is percepitable by touch IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012
a) Contagious b) Tenacious
c) Tangible d) Contingent
Contagious-(adj)– msµvgK/ msµvgK †ivMenbKvix;
Tenacious- (adj)– k³ K‡i AuvK‡o iv‡L Ggb/ bv‡Qvoev›`v/ âh©kxj;
Tangible- (adj)– ¯úk© Øviv †evaMg¨/ aiv‡Quvqv hvq bv Ggb;

Contingent- (adj)– AwbwðZ/ AvKw¯§K|
Synonym of Tangible: Concrete, Physical, Real, Solid, Material, Substantial.
28. The part of the government which is concerned with making of rules ------
IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012, Trust Bank Ltd. (AO)-2012
a) Court b) Legislature
c) Tribunal d) Bar
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Court- (n) – wePvivjq/ wePviKgÐjx/ ivRcÖvmv`; (vt, vi) – cÖYqcÖv_©bv Kiv;

Legislature-(n) – AvBb cÖYqbKvix ms¯’v (†hgb cvj©v‡g›U);
Tribunal-(n) – wePvivjq/ mvgwiK wePvi-cwil`;

Bar-(n) –wkK/ AM©j/ AvBbRxexi evi|
Synonym of Tribunal: Court, Trial, Board, Panel, Committee.
29. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined
IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012,
a) Egoist b) Puritan
c) Tyrant d) Fatalist
Egoist- (n)– Ansev`x/ AvZ¥ev`x; Puritan-(n)– bxwZevMxk/ K‡Vvi bxwZcivqY e¨w³;
Tyrant-(n)– Rvwjg/ ˆ¯îkvmK/ cÖRvcxoK; Fatalist-(n)– wbqwZev‡` wek¦vmx e¨w³|
Synonym of Tyrant: Bully, Dictator, Oppressor, Autocrat, Tormenter, Persecutor.
30. A name of adopted by an author in his writings ---- IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012
a) Pseudonym b) Nickname
c) Nomenclature d) Title
e) None of these
Pseudonym-(n)– QÙbvg; Nickname-(n)– cÖK…Z bv‡gi AwZwi³/ cwie‡Z© †Ìqv weK…Z bvg/ Dcbvg;
Nomenclature-(n)– bvgKiYc×wZ/cwifvlv/ bvggvjv;

Title-(n)– bvg/ wk‡ivbvg|
31. The policy of extending a country’s empire and influence--- IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012
a) Communism b) Capatalism
c) Internationalism d) Imperialism
e) None of these
Communism-(n)– mvgëv`/ mgvRZš¿; Capatalism-(n) – cuywRev`
Internationalism-(n)– AvšÍR©vwZKZvev`; Imperialism-(n)– mv¤ªvRëv`|
Synonym of Communism: Maoism, Socialism, Collectivism, Communalism.

32. A person pretending to be somebody he is not -- National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) Magician b) Rogue
c) Liar d) Imposter
e) None of these
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Magician-(n)– Rv`yKi; Rogue-(n)– e`gvk †jvK/ `ye©„Ë;
Liar-(n)– wg_¨vev`x/ †h wg_¨v K_v e‡j; Imposter-(n)– cÖZviK/ fÐ|
Synonym of Imposter: Phony, Fraud, Cheat, Charlatan, Sham, Pretender.
33. One who possesses many talents-- National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) Versatile b) Nubile
c) Exceptional d) Gifted
e) None of these
Versatile-(adj)– bvbvwea wel‡q AvMÖnx I Kzkjx/ eûgyLx/ wewPÎMvgx;
Nubile-(adj)– (†g‡q‡ì m¤^‡Ü) weevn‡hvM¨v/ Av‡e`bgqx igYx;
Exceptional-(adj)– e¨wZµgx/ weij/ A¯^vfvweK/ AmvaviY/ we‡kl;
Gifted-(vt)– cÖfzZ mnRvZ ¸Ym¤úbœ|
Synonym of Versatile: Adaptable, Flexible, Multipurpose,Resourceful. Antonym: Limited
34. One who cannot be corrected-- National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) Incurable b) Incorrigible
c) Hardened d) Invulnerable
e) None of these
Incurable-(adj)– AwPwKrmv/ Abv‡ivM¨; Incorrigible-(adj)– A‡kvabxq/ AcÖwZKvh©;
Hardened- (adj)– KwVbxf‚Z/ `~M©g/ Kómwnòz;

Invulnerable-(adj)– AvûZ ev ev ÿwZMÖ¯Í Kiv hvq bv Ggb/ A‡f`¨/ Abvµg¨|
Synonym of Incorrigible: Habitual, Inveterate, Persistent, Incurable, Hopeless.
35. List of the items or subjects to be considered at a meeting = National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) Schedule b) Timetable
c) Agenda d) Plan
e) None of these
Schedule-(n)– mgqZvwjKv/ Zdwmj; Timetable-(n)– mgqm~wP;
Agenda-(n)– mfvq Av‡jvP¨ welq/ m~wP; Plan-(vt, vi)– cwiKíbv Kiv|
Synonym of Agenda: Program, Plan, Schedule, Outline, Schema, Memo.
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36. The tailoring of globally produced products to make them suitable to local tastes
and needs ---- Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) Globalization b) Glocalization
c) Glycolization d) Widening
e) None of these
37. A mournful poem written on the death of someone loved -- Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) Homage b) Ode
c) Saga d) Elegy
e) None of these
Homage-(n)– kÖ×v/ Af¨_©bv/ kÖ×vÄwj;
Ode-(n)– KweZv we‡kl (Mv_v KweZv)/ AwbqwgZ Q‡›` iwPZ I gnr Abyf~wg cÖKvkK;
Saga-(n)– AvBmj¨vÛxq ev biI‡qRxq exi‡ì ga¨hyMxq exiZ¡Mv_v;

Elegy-(n)– †kvKMv_v|
Synonym of Elegy: Speech, Dirge, Poem, Composition, Funeral song.
38. Someone who enjoys or is good at talking with people-- Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) Loudmouth b) Commentator
c) Conversationalist d) Orator
e) None of these
Loudmouth- evKëvMxk/ AvÇvevR; Commentator-(n) – fvl¨Kvi/ fvl¨‡jLK;
Conversationalist- AvjvccUz e¨w³; Orator-(n)– e³v we‡klZ mye³v|
Synonym of Commentator: Pundit, Critic, Observer. Analyst, Reviewer.
39. Someone who attempts to be united with God through prayer- Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) Pious b) Saint
c) Honorary d) Mystic
e) None of these
Pious-(adj)– avwg©K/ mvay/ mr; Saint-(n)– mšÍ/ c~ZPwiÎ e¨w³;
Honorary-(adj)– m¤§vbm~PK/ m¤§vwb/ A‰eZwbK; Mystic-(adj)– AZxw›`ªq/ giwg/ gg©x|
Synonym of Mystic: Magic, Sage, Spiritual, Medium, Supernatural.
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40. Very confident in behavior, or intended to be noticed, especially by being

brightly coloured-- Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) Flamboyant b) Charlatan
c) Exhibitionist d) Novice
e) None of these
Flamboyant-(adj)– D¾¡j eY©‡kvwfZ/ wPÎwewPÎ/ eY©vX¨/ RuvKv‡jv;
Charlatan-(n)– †h e¨w³ ev ¯^xq gvÎvi AwZwi³ `ÿZv, Ávb ev mÿgZvi fwbZv K‡i;
Exhibitionist- cÖ`k©bKvix; Novice-(n)–wk¶vbwem, wk¶v_x©, AcUz|

Synonym of Flamboyant: Showy, Loud, Gaudy, Lurid, Colorful.
41. A thing kept in memory of a person ONE Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2012
a) memento b) epitaph
c) elegy d) gift
Memento- (n) –¯§viKwPý/ AwfÁvb; Epitaph- (n) – GwcUvd/ mgvwawjwc;
Elegy-(n)– †kvKMv_v; Gift-(n)– Dcnvi `vb|
Synonym of Elegy: Poem, Dirge Speech, Composition, Funeral Song.
42. A place where everything is perfect ONE Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2012
a) Heaven b) Platoon
c) Cosmos d) Utopia
Heaven-(n)– ¯^M©/ ¯^M©‡jvK/ RvbœvZ/ ci‡jvK; Platoon-(n)– †Kv¤úvwbi DcwefvM/ cëb;
Cosmos-(n)– wek^ eªþvÐ/ ˆbivR¨; Utopia-(n)– KvíwbK/ ¯^M©ivR¨/ ¯^cœivóª|
Synonym of Platoon: Squad, Legion, Team, Unit, Section, Group, Detachment.
43. A person who speaks for other ONE Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2012
a) Reporter b) Spokesman
c) Alien d) Supporter
e) Representative
Reporter-cÖwZ‡e`K; Spokesman-(n)– gyLcvÎ;
Alien-(n)– wfbMÖnx/ we‡`kx/ Ab¨ †`‡ki †Kvb †jvK; -(adj)– PwiÎ I ¯^fv‡ei w`K †_‡K Avjv`v/ weiæ×/ we‡ivax;
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Supporter-(n)– mg_©K/ aviK/ †cvlK/ cÖwZcvjK;
Representative- (adj) – bgybv¯îƒc/ cÖwZwbwaZ¡g~jK|
Synonym of Supporter: Fan, Ally, Devotee, Follower, Adherent.
44. One who is different to pain and pleasure. Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (MTO)-2013
a) stoic b) epicure
c) humanitarian d) philanthropist
Stoic-(n)– wMÖK `vk©wbK †R‡bvi gZvej¤^x `vk©wbK/ †h e¨w³i AvZ¥wbqš¿‡Yi D‡jøL‡hvM¨ ÿgZv Av‡Q;
Epicure-(n) –cvb- †fvRbiwmK; Humanitarian-(adj, n) – gvbewn‰Zlx/ †jvKwnZKi/RbwnZKi;
Philanthropist-(n)– Rbwn‰Zlx e¨w³|

Synonym of Humanitarian: Caring, Kind, Gentle, Kindly, Charitable, Compassionate.
45. The history of a man written by others. Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (MTO)-2013
a) biography b) autobiography
c) history d) manuscript
Biography-(n) – Rxebx/ Rxeb-BwZnvm; Autobiography-(n)–AvZ¥Rxebx/ AvZ¥PwiÎ;
History-(n)– BwZnvm/ BwZe„Ë; Manuscript-(n) –cvÐzwjwc/ nv‡Z †jLv eB|
Synonym of Manuscript: Document, Copy, Text, Script.
46. A cure for all diseases-----. Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (MTO)-2013
a) panacea b) cure
c) antibiotic d) remedy
Panacea-(n)– me©‡ivM-wbivgqKvix Ilya/ me©wea m¼U †gvP‡bi Dcvq;
Cure-(n)–wPwKrmv/ Dckg/ Ilya A_ev wPwKrmv c×wZ/ AvZ¥vi cwiPh©v;
Antibiotic-(n,adj) – RxevYy-bvkK ev RxevYy cÖwZ‡ivax;
Remedy-(n)– cÖwZKvi/ cÖwZ‡klK/-(vt)– cÖwZKvi Kiv|
Synonym of Panacea: Cure, Solution, Answer, Cure-all, Magic potion.
47. A person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits-- IFIC Bank Ltd (MTO)-2013
a) Sage b) Sagacious
c) Philistine d) Triumvir
e) None of these
Sage-(n)– Ávbx †jvK/ gnvcÖvÁ; (adj)– Ávbx/ Ávbe„×, Ávb‡Rô¨;
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Sagacious- (adj) – my¯’/ wePvieyw× m¤úbœ/ wePÿY/ KvÐÁvb m¤úbœ;
Philistine-(n)– ms¯‹…wZ weewR©Z Amf¨ gvbyl;
Triumvir-(n)– †hŠ_fv‡e c`vwaKvix wZb e¨w³i †h †Kv‡bv GKRb|
Synonym of Sagacious: Wise, Clever, Erudite, Astute, Knowledgeable.
48. A dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot. IFIC Bank (MTO)-2013
a) Topiary b) Fabrication
c) Gardening d) Bonsai
e) None of these
Topiary-(n)– (cï, cvwL A_ev Ab¨ †Kv‡bv AvKvi `v‡bi D‡Ï‡k¨) jZv¸j¥ QuvUvB;
Fabrication-(n)– wbg©vYKiY, wg_¨vKvwnbx, Rvj `wjj BZ¨vw`;
Gardening-(n)– D`¨vb cvjb; Bonsai-evgb MvQ|
Synonym of Fabrication: Lie, Untruth, Invention, Production, Manufacture.
49. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a

humorous way- IFIC Bank Ltd (MTO)-2013
a) Charade b) Idyll
c) Theocracy d) Prototyping
e) None of these
Charade-(n)– Zvrch©nxb KvR; Idyll-(n)–cwjøwPÎ/ myLv”Qbœ mgq/ Abvwej kvwšÍ I my‡Li mgq;
Theocracy-(n)– ag©ivóª/ cy‡ivwnZ|
Synonym of Charade: Pretense, Simulation, Farce, Imitation.
50. A remedy for all diseases-- IFIC Bank Ltd (MTO)-2013
a) Cure b) Panacea
c) Panorama d) Polyglot
e) None of these
Cure-(n)– wPwKrmv/ Dckg/ Ilya A_ev wPwKrmv c×wZ/ AvZ¥vi cwiPh©v;

Panacea-(n)– me©‡ivM-wbivgqKvix Ilya/ me©wea m¼U †gvP‡bi Dcvq;
Panorama-(n)–we¯Í…Z Aeva `„k¨cU/ µgvMZ Pjgvb `„k¨;

Polyglot-(adj)– eûfvlvq K…wZ we`¨v ev wjwLZ/ eûfvwlK|
Synonym of Panorama: View, Scene, Vista, Scenery, Landscape.
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51. Something given or done as an expression of esteem-- IFIC Bank Ltd (MTO)-2013
a) Verbatim b) Stampede
c) Tribute d) Lullaby
e) None of these
Verbatim-(adv, adj) – Aÿ‡i Aÿ‡i/ AvÿwiK; Stampede- (n)– QÎf½;
Tribute-(n)– kÖ×v; Lullaby-(n)– Nyg cvovwb Mvb|
Synonym of Tribute: Honor, Praise, Esteem, Accolade, Homage, Compliment.
52. A government by the nobles ---- Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Democracy b) Autocracy
c) Bureaucracy d) Aristocracy
Democracy-(n) – MYZš¿/ MYZvwš¿K †`k; Autocracy-(n)– ‰¯îZš¿/ ˆ¯îvPvi/ GKbvqKZš¿;
Bureaucracy-(n)– AvgjvZš¿; Aristocracy-(n)– AwfRvZZš¿/ AwfRvZ kvmK‡Mvôx|
Synonym of Autocracy: Tyranny, Dictatorship, Monocracy, Despotism.
53. Anything written in a letter after it is signed -- Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Posterity b) Postcript
c) Post diction d) Corrigendum
Posterity-(n)– eskaiMY; Corrigendum-(n)– ms‡kvabxq welq|
54. Large scale departure of people -------- Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Migration b) Emigration
c) Immigration d) Exodus
Migration-(n)– AwfcÖvqY/ GK‡Î AwfcÖqvYKvix e¨w³ ev cÖvwYi `j;
Emigration-(n)– †`kvšÍi; Immigration-(n)– Awfevmb;
Exodus-(n)– cÖqvY/ P‡j hvIqv/ eû‡jv‡Ki GKmv‡_ ewn©Mgb|
Synonym of Migration: Voyage, Journey, Movement, Exodus, Passage, Relocation.
55. A song embodying religious and scared emotions---- Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2013
a) Lyric b) Ode
c) Hymn d) Ballad
Lyric- (adj)– Mvb-msµvšÍ/ MxwZKweZv msµvšÍ; Ode-(n)– KweZv we‡kl;
Hymn-(n)– Ckî‡¯ÍvÎ/ Ckîe›`bv;
Ballad-(n)– we‡klZ cÖvPxb †Kv‡bv KvwnbxmsewjZ Mvb ev KweZv|
Synonym of Ode: Verse, Elegy, Epic, Couplet Sonnet, Limerick. Antonym: Prose.
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Synonym
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01. Which of the following is not a synonym of the word ‘repercussion’?
Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2006
a) consequence b) aftermath
c) influence d) ratification e) situation
Repercussion-(n)– cvëv weZvob/ cybivq Qz‡o gviv/ cÖwZaŸwb/ cÖwZwµqv;
Consequence -(n)– djvdj/ cwiYwZ/ †Kvb wKQz avivevwnKfv‡e NU‡Z _vKv;
Aftermath-(n)– cwiYvg/ djvdj/ (Nvm m¤^‡Ü) wØZxq `dvi dmj
Influence-(n)– cÖfve/ cÖZvc/ cÖwZcwË/ ÿgZv/ ej; -(vt)– cÖfve we¯Ívi Kiv/ cÖfvweZ
Ratification-(n)– Abymg_©b/ `„pxKiY; Situation-(n)– †Kvb wKQzi wbw`©ó Ae¯’v|
Synonym of Repercussion: Consequence, Effect, Impact, Aftermath.
Mnemonic: †`qvj †_‡K wbw`©ó `~i‡Z¡ kã Ki‡j Repercussion (cÖwZaŸwb) nq|

Sentence:1. Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.
2. President Kennedy's assassination had far-reaching repercussions.
02. Find the correct synonym of the word ‘discontented’ ? Janata, Sonali & Agrani Offi. (Cash)-2008
a) contented b) happy
c) satisfied d) joyful e) miserable
Discontented-(adj)–AZ…ß/ AmšÍyó; Contented-(adj)– Z…ß/ cwiZ…ß
Happy-(adj)– fvMëvb/ myLx; Satisfied-(adj)– Z…ß/ mšÍyó
Joyful- (adj)– n‡l©vrdzjø/ Avbw›`Z/ mvb›`; Miserable-(adj)– `yt¯’/ `yM©Z/ `y`©kvMÖ¯’/ †kvPbxq|
Synonym of Discontented: Dissatisfied, Unhappy, Malcontent, Displeased.
Mnemonic: Zvi Kv‡R Avwg cy‡ivcywi Discontented (AmšÍyó)|
Sentence: Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading.
03. Indicate the word that expresses: ‘cannot be resisted’ Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2010
a) Incredible b) Invisible
c) Inaudible d) Inevitable e) Irresistible
Resists-(vt, vi)– cÖwZ‡iva Kiv; Incredible-(adj)– Awek¦vm¨/ we¯§qKi
Invisible-(adj)– A`„k¨/ AcÖZ¨ÿ; Inaudible-(adj)– hv †kvbv hvq bv/ AkÖeYxq
Inevitable-(adj)– A`g¨/ Awbevh©/ Acwinvh©/ Aek¨¤¢vex/ hv Aek¨B NU‡e
Irresistible-(adj)– AcÖwZ‡iva¨/ `ywb©evi|
Synonym of Resist: Oppose, Refuse to accept, Defend against, Defy.
Mnemonic: Avgv‡ì Ab¨vq‡K Resists (cÖwZ‡iva) Kiv DwPr|
Sentence: The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days.
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04. Apex Pubali Bank Ltd.(SO)-2012
a) opponent b) postpone
c) obvious d) top e) None of these
Apex-(n) – P~ov/ kxl©we›`y/ D”PZg we›`y; Opponent-(n) – we‡ivax e¨w³
Postpone-(vt) – ¯’wMZ/ g~jZwe ivLv/ Kiv; Obvious-(adj)– ¯úóZ cÖZxqgvb/ cwi®‹vi/ev¯Íe/ Ab¯^xKvh©
Top-(n) – kxl©we›`y/ wk‡ivfvM|
Synonym of Apex: Summit, Top, Climax, Zenith, Peak, Height.
Mnemonic: evsjv‡`k †_‡K me©cÖ_g gymv Beªvwng Gfv‡i‡÷i Apex (P~ovq) D‡V|
05. Ideal Pubali Bank Ltd.(SO)-2012
a) perfect b) bulky
c) weak d) magnitude e) None of these
Ideal-(adj) – Av`k©¯îƒc/ Av`k©; Perfect- (adj) – wbLuyZ/ DrK…ó
Bulky -(adj) – ¯’~jKvq/ ¯’~jvKvi/ wecyj/ †gvUv; Weak -(adj) – †mvRv/ mivmwi
Magnitude-(n) – we¯Ívi/ cÖmvi/ wekvjZ¡/ ¸iæZ¡|
Synonym of Ideal: Perfect, Model, Ultimate, Best.
Mnemonic: gnvbex (mv:) wQ‡jb fv‡jvKv‡Ri Ideal (Av`k©¯îƒc)|

Sentence:1.the ideal employer.
2. She's the ideal person (= exactly the right type of person)for the job.
3. The television also comes in a compact 36 cm screen size, ideal for bedroom or kitchen use.
4. It's the ideal opportunity to meet people.
5. In an ideal world no one would go hungry.
06. Franchise Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.(PO) -2012
a) Privilege b) Utility
c) French d) Frankness
Franchise- (n)– †Kv‡bv †`k ev bvMwiK KZ…©K cÖ`Ë c~Y© bvMwiK AwaKvi/ we‡klZ †fvUvwaKvi/ RbvwaKvi/ we‡kl myweav cÖ`vb
Privilege-(n) – †h AwaKvi ev myweav †Kv‡bv we‡kl e¨w³, †kÖwY, c`vwaKvixi c‡ÿB ïay †fvM¨/ we‡klvwaKvi;
Utility-(n) – Dc‡hvwMZv/ Dc‡hvM; French-(adj) – divwm
Frankness-(n) – AKcUZv/ AgvwqKZv|
Synonym of Franchise: Authorization, Contract, License, Permit, Charter.
Mnemonic: wbDwRj¨v‡Û cÖ_g bvixiv Franchise (†fvUvwaKvi cvq)|
Sentence: 1. A fast-food franchise. 2. A franchise holder.
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07. Panoramic Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.(PO) -2012
a) Narrow b) Limited
c) Restricted d) Scenic
Panoramic-((adj)– `„k¨gq/ g‡bvig; Narrow-(adj) – msKxY©/ AcÖk¯Í/ miæ/ Pvcv;
Limited-(pp) – wbqwš¿Z/ evavcÖvß/ msKxY©/ mxwgZ;
Restricted-(adj) – msiwÿZ / wb‡lavÁv Av‡ivwcZ/ msKxY©;
Scenic-(n) – `„k¨gq/ g‡bvig ˆbmwM©K `„k¨ msewjZ|
Mnemonic: AvR‡Ki cÖK…wZ LyeB Panoramic (g‡bvig)|

Sentence: a wonderful panoramic view of the countryside.
08. Thrive Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.(PO) -2012
a) To survive b) To exist
c) To do well d) To die
Thrive-(vt)– weKwkZ nIqv/ mg„×kvjx nIqv; To survive-(vt)– wU‡K _vKv;
To do well-(vt)– fvjfv‡e weKvk jvf Kiv; To exist-(vt)– we`¨gvb _vKv/ Aw¯ÍZ¡ _vKv;
To die-(vt)– gviv hvIqv|
Synonym of Thrive: Flourish, Prosper, Bloom, Blossom.

Sentence: 1. His business thrived in the years before the war.
2. She seems to thrive on stress.
09. Select a word that may be considered synonym of ‘inadvertent’. Agrani Bank Ltd. SO-2013
a) unintentional b) inadequate
c) inertia d) inundate e) ingest
Inadvertent-(adj) – Amveavb/ Ag‡bv‡hvMx; Unintentional- (adj) – Abwf‡cÖZ;
Inadequate- (adj)– Ach©vß/ h‡_ó bq/ Am‡šÍvlRbK/ AcÖZzj; Inertia- (n)– RoZv;
Inundate- (vt)– cøvweZ Kiv/ cwicøyZ Kiv/ Awff~Z Kiv/ cøvweZ nIqv;
Ingest - (vt) – MjvatKiY Kiv|

Synonym of Inadvertent: Unintentional, Accidental, Unintended, Unplanned.
Mnemonic: †Q‡jUv †jLvcovq LyeB Inadvertent (Ag‡bv‡hvMx)|

Sentence: All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas.
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10. Which of the following is a synonym of acceleration ? Sonali Bank Ltd. Senior Officer-2013
a) Hastening b) Slackening
c) Braking d) Slowly down
Acceleration-(n)– Z¡iY/ Z¡iqY; Hastening– `ªæZ Pjv/ `ªæZ Pvjvb/ Z¡ivwš^Z Kiv
Slackening—wSgywb; Braking– MwZ‡iva

Synonym of Acceleration: Speeding Up, Increase of velocity, Quickening, Hurrying.
Mnemonic: bZyb BwÄb Mvwoi MwZ‡K Acceleration (Z¡ivwš^Z) K‡i|
Sentence:1. An older car will have poor acceleration.
2. High winds significantly hampered the plane's acceleration.
11. Whiat is the synonym for the word ‘APPALL’ Janata Bank Ltd.(EO/FO)-2015
a) deceive b) cover
c) dismay d) confuse
Appall-(vt,vi)– AvZw¼Z Kiv/ gg©vnZ Kiv; Deceive-(vt)– cÖZvwiZ Kiv/ VKv‡bv/ weåvšÍ Kiv;
Cover-(vt) – †X‡K †Ìqv/ †X‡K †djv/ Avovj Kiv/ jywK‡q †djv/ cÖmvwiZ Kiv;
Dismay-(n)– nZvkvi Abyf~wZ ev AvZ¼; Confuse-(vt)– ¸wj‡q †djv/ wek„•Lj Kiv|
Synonym of Appall: Horrify, Shock, Upset, Disgust.
Mnemonic: MZKv‡ji f~wgK¤ú mevB‡K Appall (AvZw¼Z) K‡i‡Q|
12. There are is no reason for you to chide him over such a small issue!
City Bank Ltd.(PO)-2016
a) attack b) loathe
c) reprimand d) help
Chide-(vt) – wZi¯‹vi Kiv/ bvwjk Kiv; Attack-(n)–AvµgY Kiv;
Loathe-(vt) – AZ¨šÍ AcQ›` Kiv/ AwZkq N„Yv Kiv; Reprimand- (vt) – K‡Vvi wZi¯‹vi Kiv
Help-(n) – mvnvh¨/ DcKvi/ mnvqZv/ Abyej|
Synonym of Chide: Scold, Reprimand, Reproach, Rebuke.
Mnemonic: KvD‡K Chide (wZi¯‹vi) Kiv DwPZ bq|

Sentence: She chided him for his bad manners.
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13. Contrary to our initial fear that the impact of the project would be disastrous we
now have reason to believe that this will have salutary effects. City Bank Ltd.(PO)-2016
a) confounded b) beneficial
c) surprising d) negative
Salutary- (adj)– (kixi I g‡bi Rb¨) Kj¨vYKi/ Kj¨vYen/ wnZKi
Confounded- (adj)– weåvšÍ/ nZeyw×/ wew¯§Z; Beneficial-(adj) – jvfRbK/ g½jKi/ wnZKi
Surprising-(adj)– we¯§qKi; Negative - (adj) – bT_©K/ †bwZevPK|
Synonym of Salutary: Productive, Helpful, Constructive, Useful.
Mnemonic: wbqwgZ kixiPP©v Kiv Salutary (kixi I g‡bi Rb¨) Kj¨vbKi|
Sentence:1. A salutary experience. 2. A salutary reminder of the dangers of mountain climbing.
14. I understand if you cannot help’ but to impede, that’s just deplorable!
a) officiate b) postpone
c) delay d) hinder
Impede-(vt)– evav †Ìqv/ evavMÖ¯Í Kiv/ e¨vnZ Kiv;
Officiate-(vi)– †Kv‡bv Awdm ev c‡ì m‡½ mswkøó †_‡K `vwqZ¡ cvjb Kiv;
Postpone- – ¯’wMZ/ g~jZwe ivLv/ Kiv; Delay- (vt, vi) – wej¤^/ †`wi Kiv/ Kvj‡ÿc Kiv;
(vt)
Hinder-(vt)– evav †Ìqv/ wejw¤^Z Kiv/ wewNœZ|

Synonym of Impede: Obstruct, Hold back¸ Hold up, Hinder.
Mnemonic: niZvj gvby‡li ˆ`bw›`b KvRKg©‡K Impede (e¨vnZ) K‡i|
Sentence: Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way.
15. When you see the problem from both perspectives, you’ll find yourself quite
ambivalent about The solution-no longer willing to accept the seemingly obvious.
a) Decided b) hesitant
c) ready d) sure
Ambivalent-(adj)– ci¯úi wecixZ ev m`„k `ywU g~j¨, A_© BZ¨vwì †h †Kv‡bv GKwU ev DfqwU we`¨gvb Ggb
Decide- (vt, vi)– wm×všÍ †bIqv/ gb w¯’i Kiv/ wVK Kiv; Hesitant-(adj)– wØavMÖ¯Í/ wØavwš^Z/ PjwPË;
Ready-(adj)– cÖ¯ÍyZ/ ˆZwi; Sure-(adj)– mywbwðZ/ wbtm‡›`n/ `„pwbðq|
Synonym of Ambivalent: Hesitant, Of two minds, Unsure, Undecided.
Mnemonic: welqwU LyeB Ambivalent (Ø¨_©‡evaK)|
Sentence:1. I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.
2. He has fairly ambivalent feelings towards his father. 3. An ambivalent attitude to exercise.
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16. He sure is a superb swordsman parrying blows with dexterity City Bank Ltd.(PO)-2016
a) dodging b) sending
c) making d) using
Parry- (vt )– †VKv‡bv ev Gwo‡q hvIqv; Dodge (vt, vi) – Gwo‡q hvIqv;
Sending – †cÖlY/ ms‡KZ †cÖi‡Yi cÖYvjx; Superb-(adj) —PgrKvi/ AZz¨K…ó;
Making- (n) – c~Y©weKv‡ki KviY nIqv; Dexterity-(n)– `ÿZv/ wbcybZv|
Synonym of Parry: Escape, Evade, Elude, Dodge.
17. The thief jostled me in a crowd and was thus able to pick my pocket. UCBL (PO)-2016
a) mugged b) bumped
c) assailed d) hindered
Jostle-(vt,vi)– KzbB w`‡q av°v †`qv; Mug-(vt,vi) – wQbZvB Kiv
Bump-(vt) – †Kvb wKQzi mv‡_ av°v LvIqv; Assail-(vt)– cÖPÐ kw³‡Z AvµgY Kiv|
Synonym of Jostle: Push around, Shove, Bump, Push.
Mnemonic: †m †jvKwU‡K Jostle (KbyB w`‡q av°v) w`‡q †d‡j w`j|

Sentence:1. As we came into the arena, we were jostled by fans pushing their way
towards the stage.
2. Photographers jostled and shoved to get a better view of the royal couple.
18. I relinquished my place in line to go back and talk with my friend UCBL (PO)-2016
a) defended b) delayed
c) yielded d) remanded
Relinquish-(vt)– Z¨vM Kiv/ DrmR©b Kiv;
Defend-(vt)– iÿv Kiv/ mg_©b ev cÿvej¤^b Kiv/ AvZ¥i¶v Kiv
Delayed- (adj)– wej¤^/ †`wi/ Kvj‡ÿc; Yield-(vt, vi) – Drcbœ Kiv/ `vb Kiv/ cÖme Kiv/ Z¨vM Kiv;
Remanded-
Synonym of Relinquish: Abandon, Give up, Surrender, Resign.
Mnemonic: Lvivc‡K memgq Relinquish (Z¨vM) Kiv DwPZ|

Sentence:1. He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
2. She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.
3. She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.
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19. The speaker’s address about a career is a little nebulous at this point UCBL (MTO)-2017
a) sententious b) jumbled
c) vague d) tenous e) None of these
Nebulous- (adj)– †gNm`„k/ Svcmv/ A¯úó;
Sententious-(adj)– mswÿß A_P mim fw½‡Z ej‡Z ev wjL‡Z Af¨¯Í;
Jumble- (vi,vt)– Zvj‡Mvj cvKv‡bv; Vague-(adj)– A¯úó/ AveQv/ AwbwðZ
Address-(n)– wVKvbv/ e³e¨/ fvlY|

Synonym of Nebulous: Vague, Tenuous, Unformulated, Indefinable.
Mnemonic: Zvi nv‡Zi †jLv A‡bK Nebulous (A¯úó)|

Sentence: She has a few nebulous ideas about what she might like to do in the future, but
nothing definite.
20. The secretary condoned the workers’ smoking in the corridor UCBL (MTO)-2017
a) disregarded b) overlooked
c) condemned d) ignored e) None of these
Condone-(vt)– (Aciva) ÿgv Kiv/ ÿwZc~iY Kiv;
Disregard -(vt) – AMÖvn¨ Kiv/ cvËv bv †Ìqv/ Agvb¨ Kiv; Over-look– Gwo‡q hvIqv
Condemn-(vt) – †`vl †Ìqv/ wb›`v Kiv/ `vqx Kiv; Ignore-(vt)– D‡cÿv Kiv/ MÖvn¨ bv Kiv|
Synonym of Condone: Excuse, Forgive, Close the eyes to, Overlook.
Mnemonic: †m Zvi Aciva Condone (ÿgv) K‡i w`j|

Sentence: If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop.
21. It is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion. UCBL (MTO)-2017
a) farcical b) generosity
c) preposterous d) incongruous e) None of these
Ludicrous- (adj)– nvm¨Ki/ Dcnvm‡hvM¨; Farcical-(adj)– cÖnmb/ nvm¨Ki NUbvejx
Generosity-(n)– D`viZv/ `vbkxjZv/ gnZ¡; Preposterous-(adj)– m¤ú~Y© A‡hŠw³K/ D™¢U/ Am¤¢e
Incongruous-(adj)– AmgÄm¨/ mvgÄm¨nxb/ msMwZwenxb|

Synonym of Ludicrous: Absurd, Ridiculous, Preposterous, Nonsensical.
Mnemonic: e¨vcviwU LyeB Ludicrous (nvm¨Ki)|

Sentence:1. A ludicrous idea/suggestion. 2. He looked ludicrous in that suit!
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22. If people live in squalor for too long, the ruling elite can count on an insurgency.
UCBL (MTO)-2017
a) sordidness b) filthiness
c) griminess d) dinginess e) None of these
Squalor-(n)– RNb¨ AveR©bveûj Ae¯’vb; Sordidness-(n)– (Ae¯’v m¤ú‡K©) †kvPbxq
Filthiness-(n)– †bvsiv e¯Íy/ gqjv; Griminess-(n)– K‡VviZv/ fqvbK
Dingy-(adj)– †bvsiv/ gwjb/ wbivb›`|
Synonym of Squalor: Dirt, Nastiness¸ Filth, Unpleasantness.
Mnemonic: GwU Squalor (RNb¨ AveR©bv eûj) GKwU RvqMv|
Sentence: It was a dirty, damp, smelly flat - the usual student squalor.
23. What is the synonym of ‘Diligent’ Agrani Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
a) Lethargic b) Weak
c) Dull d) Assiduous
Diligent-(adj)– cwikÖgx/ Aaëmvqx; Lethargic-(adj) – `ye©j/ Ajm/ Kuz‡o/ wb‡ðó/ wb‡¯ÍRfve;
Weak-(adj)– `ye©j/ f½yi; Dull-(adj)– wb®úÖf/ Aby¾¡j/ AÜKviv”Qbœ/ wb‡e©va/ wbim;
Assiduous-(adj)– cwikÖgx/ Aaëmvqx/ wbôvevb|
Synonym of Diligent: Industrious, Assiduous, Meticulous, Hard-working.
Mnemonic: mdj n‡Z n‡j Diligent (Aaëmvqx) n‡Z nq|
Sentence:1. A diligent student. 2. Leo is very diligent in/about his work.
3. Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case.
4. The discovery was made after years of diligent research.
24. Unkempt Bangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2017
a) shrewd b) vile
c) dreadful d) shabby
Unkempt-(adj)– AcwicvwU/ (we‡klZ Pzj m¤^‡Ü) Aweb¨¯Í/ D¯‹Ly¯‹;
Shrewd-(adj)– PvjvK/ wePÿY/ Zxÿèeyw×/ Zz‡Lvo;
Vile-(adj)– j¾vRbK I AiæwPKi/ exfrm/ KzrwmZ/ Mwn©Z/ Lvivc/ wekÖx/ Amvi;
Dreadful-(adj)– fqsKi; Shabby-(adj)– RxY©/ †Quov‡Luvov/ gwjb|
Synonym of Unkempt: Scruffy, Untidy, Messy, Untidy.
Mnemonic: †g‡qwUi Pzj¸‡jv A‡bK Unkempt (D¯‹Ly¯‹)|
Sentence: An unkempt lawn.
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25. Animosity Bangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2017
a) fiasco b) adversity
c) hostility d) predicament
Animosity-(n)– we‡Øl/ mwµq kÎæZv; Fiasco-(n)– †Kv‡bv D‡`¨v‡M Pig e¨_©Zv/ Kj¼Ki cwiYwZ
Adversity-(n)– `yf©vM¨/ ˆè`ywe©cvK/ `ytLhš¿Yv; Hostility-(n)– ‰ei/ êwiZv/ kÎæZv
Predicament– `kv/ `y`©kv/ wecvK|
Mnemonic: dvwng I gvwn‡gi g‡a¨ Animosity (kÎæZv) Pj‡Q|

Synonym of Animosity: Hostility, Hatred, Loathing, Acrimony.
Sentence:1. Of course we're competitive but there's no personal animosity between us.
2. In spite of his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
3. The European Community helped France and Germany forget the old animosities between them.
26. Obedient Bangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2017
a) assiduous b) incorrigible
c) docile d) persistent
Obedient-(adj)– AvÁvbyeZ©x/ eva¨; Assiduous-(adj)– cwikÖgx/ Aaëmvqx/ wbôvevb
Incorrigible-(adj)– A‡kvabxq/ A‡kva¨; Docile-(adj)– mn‡R ek gv‡b Ggb/ eva¨
Persistent-(adj)– Abo Ae¯’vb MÖnYKvix/ †Rw`|
Synonym of Obedient: Respectful, Compliant, Dutiful, Subservient.
Mnemonic: iwng Zvi gv‡qi Obedient (eva¨) mšÍvb|
Sentence:1. Students are expected to be quiet and obedient in the classroom.
2. An obedient dog.
27. The synonym of the word “Narcissism” is : Janata Bank Ltd.(AEO)-2017
a) Notorious b) Selfishness
c) Dignity d) Self-effacing
Narcissism-(n)– †fvMevw`Zv/ AvZ¥iwZ/ ¯^Kvg/ wb‡Ri g‡a¨ GKvšÍ AwfwbweóZv
Notorious-(adj)– e¨vcKfv‡e cwiwPZ/ KzL¨vZ/ KzcwÖ m×
Selfishness-(n)– ¯^v_©ciZv/ ¯^v_©civqYZv/ ¯^v_©wPšÍv; Dignity-(n)– m¤§vwbZ ev gh©v`vc~Y© Ae¯’v/ gh©v`v
Self-effacing– wb‡Ri †jvK Pÿzi Avov‡j iv‡L Ggb|
Mnemonic: †jvKwU me©`v wb‡Ri Narcissism (†fvMevw`Zv) †f‡e KvR K‡i|

Synonym of Narcissism: Egotism, Conceit, Selfishness, Self-absorption.
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28. The synonym of the word ”Articulate” is Janata Bank Ltd.(AEO)-2017
a) Aware b) Garbled
c) Unintelligible d) Eloquent
Articulate- (adj)– ¯úófv‡e ejv/ fvebv I Abyf~wZ‡K ¯úófvlvq iƒc`v‡b mÿg
Aware-(adj) – m‡PZb/ mZK© nIqv ev Kiv; Garbled– fzj aviYv †`qvi Rb¨ Am¤ú~Y© Z_¨ msMÖn Kiv
Unintelligible- (adj)– †evaMg¨ bq Ggb/ A¯úó; Eloquent-(adj)– evKcUz/ evM¥x|
Synonym of Articulate: Eloquent, Coherent, Expressive, Communicative.
Mnemonic: fvl‡Yi e³e¨ me©`v Articulate (¯úófv‡e) ejv DwPZ|

Sentence: 1. An intelligent and highly articulate young woman.
2. She gave a witty, entertaining and articulate speech.
29. THOROUGH Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank (Cashir) -2017
a) Dry b) Strained
c) Rigorous d) Shrill
Thorough- (adj)– me©‡Zvfv‡e m¤ú~Y©/ Avbycyw•LK/ cy•Lvbycy•L; Dry-(adj) – ï®‹/ Rjxq ev®únxb
Strained-(pp) – (we‡kl Abyf~wZ ev eënvi m¤^‡Ü) AvšÍwiKZvk~b¨/ AbxnvMÖ¯Í
Rigorous-(adj)– K‡Vvi/ cÖPÐ/ Zxeª; Shrill-(adj)– Zxÿè/ KK©k/ KY©we`vix/ D”Pbv`x|

Synonym of Thorough: Methodical, Meticulous, Systematic, Scrupulous.
Sentence:1. A thorough revision of the manuscript.
2.They did a thorough search of the area but found nothing.
30. RESENT Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank (Cashir) -2017
a) Heal b) Deceive
c) Dislike d) Strike
Resent- (vt) – wZ³Zv Abyfe Kiv/ ivMvwš^Z nIqv/ AmšÍyó nIqv;
Heal-(vt)– (we‡klZ ÿZ m¤^‡Ü) wbivgq nIqv ev Kiv/ miv‡bv/ †ivMgy³ Kiv
Deceive-(vt)– cÖZvwiZ Kiv/ VKv‡bv/ †avKv †Ìqv/ weåvšÍ Kiv;
Dislike-(vt)– AcQ›` Kiv; -(n)– AcQ›`; Strike-(n)– ag©NU; (vt, vi)– AvNvZ Kiv/ Nywl †Ìqv|
Mnemonic: gywn‡Zi Kv‡R Zvi gv Resent (AmšÍyó) n‡jv|

Sentence: She bitterly resented her father's new wife.
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31. “Crowded” is synonymous to Bangladesh House Building Corporation (SO)-2017
a) Jam-packed b) Jammed
c) Vacant d) Forlorn
Crowded-(part adj) – RbvKxY©; Jam-packed-(vt)– Mv`v‡bv/ †V‡m fiv
Jam-(vt,vi)– Mv`vMvw` Kiv ev VvmvVvwm Kiv; Vacant-(adj)– k~Y¨/ wi³/ Lvwj/ duvKv
Forlorn-(adj)– AmyLx/ g„ZfvM¨/ wbtmnvq|

Synonym of Crowded: Full, Jam-Packed, Packed, Swarming.
Mnemonic: e½eÜzi fvl‡Y †mvnivIqv`©x D`¨vb Crowded (RbvKxY©) wQj|

Sentence: By ten o'clock the bar was crowded.
32. Which one of the following is the synonym of ‘Propel’ ?
Probashi Kallyan Bank Ltd.(EO-General)-2017
a) Modify b) Jettison
c) Burst d) Drive
Propel-(vt) – m¤§y‡L Pvjv‡bv/ cÖPvwjZ Kiv; Modify- (vt)– e`‡j †Ìqv/ cwieZ©b mvab Kiv/ e`jv‡bv
Jettison-(vt)– cwiZ¨vM Kiv/ cwinvi Kiv/ fvi Kgv‡bvi Rb¨ RvnvR †_‡K gvjcÎ cvwb‡Z †d‡j †Ìqv;
Burst-(vt)– dvUv/ we‡ùvwiZ nIqv; Drive- (n)– †gvUi Mvwo‡Z ågY (ev‡m bq)|
Sentence:1. A rocket propelled through space. 2. The film propelled him to international stardom.
3. The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power.
33. The word ‘Jaunt’ is synonymous to ----- Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd.(SO)-2017
a) Short drive b) Irresistible force

c) Refuse d) Solitary
Jaunt-(n)– mswÿß ågY ev cÖ‡gv`wenvi;
Irresistible force-(n) – AcÖwZ‡iva¨ kw³;
Refuse-(vt, vi) – cÖZ¨vL¨vb/ AMÖvn¨/ A¯^xKvi Kiv/ Am¤§Z nIqv;
Solitary-(adj)– wbR©b/ GKvKx/ wbmt½/ wbR©b|

Synonym of Jaunt: Excursion, Day out, Outing, Stroll.
Mnemonic: MZKvj Zviv Jaunt (mswÿß ågb) Ki‡Z †M‡Q|

Sentence: He's always jaunting off around the world on business trips, leaving his wife to
cope with the babies by herself.
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025
Odd Man Out
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01. Find the alien word Agrani Bank Ltd. (SO)-2010
a) Venturesome b) Plucky
c) Pusillanimous d) Valorous
e) Spunky
Venturesome-(adj)– (e¨w³ m¤^‡Ü) SuywK wb‡Z cÖ¯ÍyZ/ AKz‡Zvfq/ SuywKc~Y©/ wec`msKzj;
Plucky-(adj)– mvnmx/ †ZwR; Pusillanimous-(adj)– fxiæ/ `ye©jwPË;
Valorous -(adj)– mvnmx; Spunky-(adj)– mvnmx/ †ZwR; Ans. C
Synonym of Pusillanimous: Timid, Cowardly, Fearful, Nervous. Antonym: Brave.
Sentence: He's too pusillanimous to stand up to his opponents.
a) Reproach b) Commend
c) Chide d) Rebuke
e) Scold
Reproach-(vt)– (`ytLx ¯^fv‡ei A_ev `ytLev`x †jvK‡ì) wb›`v Kiv; (n)– wb›`v/ fr©mbv/ KUzevK¨;
Commend-(vt)– cÖmskv Kiv/ †hvM¨ e‡j mycvwik Kiv/ wek¦v‡mi m‡½ KvD‡K wKQy Ac©Y Kiv;
Chide-(vt)– wZi¯‹vi Kiv/ bvwjk Kiv; Rebuke-(n)– wZi¯‹vi/ fr©mbv; (vt)– wZi¯‹vi ev fr©mbv Kiv;
Scold-(vt,vi)– Zxeª fvlvq Zxi¯‹vi Kiv/ wLwUwgwU ev wLwPwgwP Kiv| Ans. B
Synonym of Commend: Praise, Acclaim, Extol, Laud, Mention, Entrust. Antonym: Denigrate.
Sentence: 1. The judge commended her for/on her bravery.
2. For a low-budget film, it has much to commend it (it deserves praise).
3. It says on the back cover of the book 'highly commended'.
a) Bustling b) Tranquil
c) Serene d) Halcyon
e) Placid
Bustling-(adj)– kke¨¯Í/ e¨¯ÍevwMk; Tranquil-(adj)– kvšÍ/ PzcPvc;
Serene-(adj)– kvšÍ/ †gŠb/ b¤ª; Halcyon-(adj)– kvšÍ/ kvwšÍc~Y©;
Placid-(adj)– kvšÍ/ †mŠ¤§/ cÖmb| Ans. A
Synonym of Bustling: Busy, Active, Lively, Bustle, Full of life.
Sentence:1.This used to be a bustling (full of busy activity) town but a lot of people have
moved away over recent years.
2. The house, usually bustling with activity, was strangely silent.
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a) Thrifty b) Parsimonious
c) Niggardly d) Skinflint
e) Prodigal
Thrifty-(adj)– wgZe¨qx/ wnmvwe; Parsimonious-(adj)– e¨qKzÉ/ K…cY;
Niggardly-(adv)–K…c‡YvwPZ/ Awb”QvK„Zfv‡e mvgvb¨ cwigv‡b cÖ`Ë ev cÖ`vb K‡i Ggb;
Skinflint-(adj)– nvoKÄyl/ nviwKc‡U; Prodigal-(adj)– AwZe¨qx/ Ace¨qx| Ans. E
Synonym of Prodigal: Wasteful, Reckless, Dissolute, Extravagant. Antonym: Cautious.
Sentence: There have been rumours that he has been prodigal with company funds.
a) Sage b) Cretin
c) Imbecile d) Dullard
e) Ninny
Sage-(n)– Ávbx †jvK/ gnvcÖvÁ (adj)– Ávbx/ Ávbe„×, Ávb‡Rô¨; Cretin-(n)– gvbwmK cÖwZeÜx;
Imbecile- (adj)– Roeyw×/ Aíeyw×/ wb‡e©va; (n)– nuv`v/ nv`vivg/ wb‡e©va;
Dullard-(n)– ¯’~jeyw×m¤úbœ †jvK/ wb‡e©va e¨w³/ g~L© †jvK;
Ninny-(n)– nvev/ †evKvivg| Ans. A
Synonym of Sage: Wise, Sagacious, Clever, Erudite, Astute, Knowledgeable.
Sentence: My sage old grandfather.
06. Which of the following is not a synonym of ‘consent’?

Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Senior Officer-2001
a) concede b) Permit
c) grant d) accede
e) refuse
Concede-Permit-(vt, vi) – AbygwZ `vb Kiv/ evav m„wó bv Kiv; -(adj)– AbygwZcÎ;
Grant-(vt)– cÖ`vb Ki‡Z m¤§Z nIqv/ ¯^xKvi Kiv ev †g‡b †bIqv;
Accede-(vt)– ivwR nIqv/ †g‡b †bIqv;
Refuse-(vt, vi)– cÖZ¨vL¨vb/ AMÖvn¨/ A¯^xKvi Kiv/ Am¤§Z nIqv| Ans. E
Synonym of refuse: Repudiate, Decline, Reject, Snub, Turn down. Antonym: Accept.
Sentence: 1. He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.
2. He's in trouble but he's refused all (my offers of) help.
3. On cold mornings the car always refuses to start.
4. The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom.
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07. a) Obscure b) Limpid Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
c) Diaphanous d) Gossamer
e) Crystalline
Obscure-(adj)– AÜKvigq/ ¸ß/ A¯úó/ A¯^”Q; Limpid-(adj)– wbg©j/ ¯^”Q;
Diaphanous-(adj)– ¯^”Q/ wbg©j; Gossamer-(n)– gvKomvi myZv ev Rvj;
Crystalline-(adj)– ùwUK-wbwg©Z/ ùwUK-m`„k/ AwZ ¯^”Q| Ans. A
Synonym of Obscure: Unclear, Vague, Ambiguous, Murky, Doubtful, Unintelligible.
Sentence:1. Official policy has changed, for reasons that remain obscure.
2. His answers were obscure and confusing.
08. a) Trifling b) Significant Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
c) Substantial d) Generous
e) Ample
Trifling-(adj)– Zz”Q/ mvgvb¨/ AwKwÂrKi; Significant-(adj)– ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ we‡kl Bw½Zc~Y©;
Substantial-(adj)– my`„p/ msnZ/ D‡jøL‡hvM¨; Generous-(adj)– D`vi/ mü`q;
Ample-(adj)– eo AvKv‡ii/ cÖk¯Í/ cÖPzi/ h‡_ó/ ch©vß| Ans. A
Synonym of Trifling: Trivial, Petty, Small, Slight, Unimportant, Insignificant.
Sentence: It was such a trifling sum of money to argue about!
09. a) Controlling b) Totalitarian Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
c) Authoritarian d) Strict
e) Apartheid
Totalitarian-(adj)– mgMÖZvev`x/ †h ivR‰bwZK `j GKwU `j wfbœ Ab¨ cÖwZØ›Øx `j‡K gvb‡Z ivwR bq;
Authoritarian-(adj)– KZ©„Z¡ev`x/ KZ…©Z¡civqY/ cÖfzZ¡civqY; Controlling-(adj)– wbqvgK/wb‡ivaK;
Strict-(adj)– k³/ Kov AvbyMZ¨ ev mwVK AvPiY cÖZ¨vkx; Apartheid-(n)– eY©ev`/ eY©‰elg¨| Ans. E
Synonym of Totalitarian: Dictatorial, Despotic, Tyrannical, Oppressive. Antonym: Democratic.
Sentence: The long-awaited dismantling (end) of apartheid.
10. a) Dulcet b) Discordant Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
c) Strident d) Raucous
e) Guttural
Dulcet-(adj)– (we‡klZ kã m¤ú‡K©) mywgó/ mygayi; Discordant-(adj)– kÖæwZKUz/ †emy‡iv/ gZ‡f`m~PK;
Strident-(adj)– †Rviv‡jv/ D”Pbv`x/ KK©©k/ Zxÿè; Raucous-(adj)– (aŸwb m¤^‡Ü) KK©k/ cyiæl;
Guttural-(n, adj)– (†h aŸwb) KÉ †_‡K Drcbœ (Ggb cÖZxqgvb nq)| Ans. A
Synonym of Dulcet: Sweet, Melodic, Pleasant, Soothing, Melodious. Antonym: Harsh
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11. a) Acidulous b) Vitriolic IFIC Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
c) Polite d) Waspish
e) Acerbic
Acidulous- Vitriolic-(adj)– †LvPv †Ìqv/Mv‡q R¡vjv aiv‡bv/weaŸsmx
Polite-(adj)– wkóvPvix/ mykxj/ gvwR©Z/ webqx; Waspish-(adj)– we‡Ølc~Y©/ wLUwL‡U;
Acerbic- Ans. C
Synonym of Polite: Gracious, Courteous, Respectful, Well-Mannered. Antonym: Rude.
Sentence:1. I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her. 2. He was too polite to point out my mistake.
3. She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation.
12. a) Disheveled b) Primp IFIC Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
c) Tousled d) Clumsy
e) Rumpled
Dishevel-(adj)– Avjy_vjy/ A‡MvQv‡jv; Primp-(adj)– cwicvwU/ wdUdvU
Tousled-(vt)– wek„•Lj Kiv/ A‡MvQv‡jv ev G‡jv‡g‡jv Kiv; Clumsy-(adj)– K`vKvi/ AgvwR©Z;
Rumpled-(vt)– `ygov‡bv/ †KuvPKv‡bv/ Gjv‡bv; Ans. B
Synonym of Tousled: Messy, Tangled, Ruffled, Windswept. Antonym: Tidy.
Sentence:1. Naomi stood in front of them, her face flushed, her hair tousled.
2. He came to breakfast, all tousled, in last night's clothes.
13. a) Recalcitrant b) Stubborn IFIC Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
c) Obstinate d) Pliable
e) Intractable
Recalcitrant-(adj)– Aeva¨/ Aek¨/ k„•Ljvf½Kvix; Stubborn-(adj)– GKMuy‡q/ †Rw`/ msKíe×/ `ytmva¨;
Obstinate-(adj)– GK¸‡q/ †Rw`/ `y`©gbxq;
Pliable-(adj)– mn‡R euvKv‡bv, cüvPv‡bv ev AvKvi cÖ`vb Kiv hvq Ggb/ mybg¨/ Avbg¨;
Intractable-(adj)– mn‡R wbqš¿Y ev ek Kiv hvq bv Ggb/ `yišÍ/ `y`©g| Ans. D
Synonym of Pliable: Flexible, Supple, Workable, Elastic, Malleable, Bendable.
Sentence: 1. Some kinds of plastic become pliable if they're heated.
2. He wanted a sweet, pliable, obedient wife.
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14 a) Fledgling b) Neophyte Mercantile Bank Ltd. (TO)-2013
c) Greenhorn d) Sacrilege
Fledgling-(n)– ZiæY AbwfÁ e¨w³/ bexb/ bevMZ; Greenhorn-(n)–AbwfÁ e¨w³/†evKv;
Neophyte-(n)– be¨ `xwÿZ/ †Kv‡bv ag©g‡Z Aaybv`xwÿZ e¨w³;
Sacrilege-(n)– ag©‡`ªvwnZv/ Aag©vPiY/ åóvPvi| Ans. D
Synonym of Sacrilege: Profanity, Disrespect, Irreverence, Blasphemy.

Sentence: 1. Muslims consider it sacrilege to wear shoes inside a mosque.
2. It would be a sacrilege to put a neon sign on that beautiful old building.
15. a) Conundrum b) Riddle Mercantile Bank Ltd. (TO)-2013
c) Enigma d) Brainteaser
e) None of these
Conundrum-(n)– KwVb cÖkœ/ auvav; Riddle-(n)– cÖ‡nwjKv/ auvav/ †gvUv QuvKwb A_ev Pvjywm;
Enigma-(n)– auvav/ †nuqvwj/ cÖ‡nwjKv; Brainteaser- auvavi †Ljv| Ans. E
Synonym of Conundrum: Puzzle, Mystery, Problem, Riddle, Challenge.
Sentence: Arranging childcare over the school holidays can be quite a conundrum for working
parents.
16. a) Demur b) Dither Mercantile Bank Ltd. (TO)-2013
c) Balk d) Validate
e) None of these
Demur- (vi)– AvcwË DÌvcb Kiv/ BZ¯ÍZ Kiv/ Avk¼v cÖKvk Kiv;
Dither-(vi)– (K_¨) BZ¯ÍZ Kiv/ (n)– wØavMÖ¯Í/ bvf©vm/ wm×všÍnxb Ae¯’v;

Balk-(n)– †PŠKvYv `xN© KvôLÐ/ AšÍivq/ cÖwZeÜK/-(vt, vi)–AšÍivq m„wó Kiv/ wewNœZ/LwÐZ Kiv;
Validate- (vt)– êa Kiv| Ans. D

Synonym of Validate: Legalize, Authorize, Confirm, Corroborate, Certify, Authenticate.
Sentence:1. It is a one-year course validated by London's City University.
2. The data is validated automatically by the computer after it has been entered.
17. a) Arbitrary b) Discern Mercantile Bank Ltd. (TO)-2013
c) Indiscriminate d) Capricious
e) None of these
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Arbitrary-(adj)– B‡”Q LywkgZ/ Hw”QK/ ˆ`weK;
Discern-(vt)– †PvL A_ev †evakw³ Øviv wbY©q Kiv/ †`Lv ev Dcjwä Ki‡Z cviv
Indiscriminate-(adj)– evQwePvinxb/ wbwe©‡kl/ †fèyw×nxb;
Capricious-(adj)– †Lqvwj/ Aw¯’igwZ/ Pcj| Ans. B
Synonym of Discern: Detect, Recognize, Determine, Separate, Distinguish, Discriminate.
Sentence:1. I could just discern a figure in the darkness.
2. It is difficult to discern any pattern in these figures.
18. Which among the following words is not similar to ‘profession’ in meaning ?
Agrani Bank Ltd. Officer (Cash)-2013
a) occupation b) vocation
c) living d) training
e) work
Occupation-(n)– †ckv/ eëmv, evwYR¨ BZ¨vw`/ e„wË; Vocation-(n)– e„wË/ eëmvq/ †ckv
Living-(n)– RxweKv; -(adj)– RxweZ; Training-(n)– cÖwk¶Y/ nv‡Z Kj‡g wkÿv;
Work- KvR/ Kg©/ e„wË; Ans. D
Synonym of Training: Teaching, Guidance, Education, Exercise, Instruction, Preparation.
Sentence:1. A training course. 2. A teacher-training college.
3. New staff have/receive a week's training in how to use the computers.
19. Find the word that does not match in meaning of ‘grateful’. Agrani Bank Ltd. (SO)-2013
a) appreciate b) thankless
c) gratitude d) indebted
e) owe
Appreciate-(vt,vi)–mwVKfv‡e g~j¨vqb Kiv/ Dcjwäc~e©K Dc‡fvM Kiv; Thankless-(n)–AK…ZÁ/ cÖksmvnxb;
Gratitude-(n)– K…ZÁZv; Indebted-(adj)– FYx/ FYe×/ K…ZÁZvcv‡k Ave×;
Owe-(vt, vi)– (Kv‡iv Kv‡Q †Kv‡bv wKQzi Rb¨) FYx _vKv/ Kv‡iv K…ZÁZvcv‡k Ave× _vKv _vKv| Ans. B
Synonym of Indebted: Grateful, Thankful, Obliged, Beholden, Owing a favor.
Sentence: 1. The value of our house has appreciated by 50% in the last two years.
2. Our house has appreciated (in value) by 50% in the last two years.
20. a) Conscript b) Recruit Basic Bank Ltd. Assistant Manager-2013
c) Novice d) Rookie
e) Conduit
Conscript- (vt)– eva¨Zvg~jKfv‡e A_ev †Rvi K‡i KvD‡K †mbvevwnbx‡Z fwZ© Kiv;
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Recruit-(n)– †Kv‡bv m•N, `j BZ¨vwì bZzb m`m¨, we‡klZ bemsM„nxZ ˆmwbK/ isiæU/ bevMZ/bemsMÖn;
Novice-(n)– (we‡klZ mbœ¨vmx ev mbœ¨vwmbx nIqvi Rb¨) GL‡bv †h wkÿvMÖn‡Y wbhy³ Ges AwfÁZvnxb/
beeªZx/ wkÿvbexk;
Rookie-(n)– (†mbvevwnbx‡Z cÖPwjZ Ac.) bZzb fwZ© Kiv AbwfÁ †mbv/ isiæU
Conduit-(n)– Zij c`v_© wb®‹vk‡bi Rb¨ bj ev bvjv/ B‡jKwUª‡Ki Zvi cÖf…wZi AveiK bj| Ans. E
Synonym of Conscript: Draft, Enlist, Enroll, Draftee, Rookie, Recruit.
Sentence: Over half the army was composed of conscripts.
21. a) Traduce b) Disparage Basic Bank Ltd. AssistantManager-2013
c) Denigrate d) Devoid
e) Vilify
Traduce- (vt)– Kj¼ iUv‡bv;
Disparage-(vt)– Aeg~j¨vqb Kiv/ AeÁv Kiv/ nxbZiÑ †Kv‡bv wKQyi m‡½ Zzjbvmn Am¤§vb Kiv;
Denigrate-(vt) – gvbnvwb/ Kvwjgv‡jcb Kiv; Devoid-(adj)– wenxb/ ewR©Z;
Vilify-(vt) – KvD‡K Acev` †Ìqv/ Kj¼ cÖPvi Kiv| Ans. D
Synonym of Disparage: Belittle, Mock, Ridicule, Criticize, Vilify, Laugh at.
Sentence: Their apartment is devoid of all comforts.
22. a) Arduous b) Onerous IBBL (PO)-2017, Basic Bank AM-2013
c) Grueling d) Laborious
e) Endearing
Arduous-(adj)– cwikÖgmva¨/ `ytmva¨/ KóKi; Onerous-(n)– Kómva¨/ ¸iæfvi;
Grueling-(adj)–KwVb/ wbt‡kwlZ K‡i Ggb/ cwikÖvwšÍKi; Laborious -(adj)– KóKi/ cwikªgmva¨;
Endearing- †¯œnmÂviK/ †¯œngq| Ans. E
Synonym of Arduous: Difficult, Hard, Tough, Grueling, Onerous, Strenuous, Demanding.
Sentence: An arduous climb/task/journey.
23. a) Repeal b) Validate IBBL (PO)-2017, Basic Bank AM-2013
c) Quash d) Rescind
e) Annul
Repeal-(vt)– evwZj Kiv/ cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv; Validate- (vt)– êa Kiv;
Quash- (vt)– evwZj Kiv/ AvBbZ AMÖnY‡hvM¨ †NvlYv Kiv/ mgvwß Uvbv;
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Rescind-(vt)– (AvBb, Pzw³ BZ¨vw`) evwZj Kiv; Annul-(vt)– AvBb ev Pzw³ evwZj nIqv| Ans. B
Synonym of Repeal: Cancel, Revoke, Abolish, Retract, Annul. Antonym: Enact.
Sentence: We're campaigning for a/the repeal of the abortion laws.
24 a) Propensity b) Conceivable IBBL (PO)-2017, Basic Bank AM-2013
c) Plausible d) Credible
e) Probable
Propensity-(n)– ¯^vfvweK cÖeYZv/ Db¥yLZv/ cÖe„wË; Conceivable-(adj)– Kíbvmva¨;
Plausible-(adj)– AvcvZ`„wó‡Z h_v_© ev hyw³m½Z/ mZ¨m¼vk/ mZ¨vfvmiƒc;
Credible-(adj)– wek^vm‡hvM¨; Probable-(adj)– m¤¢ve¨/ m¤¢vebxq| Ans. A
Synonym of Propensity: Tendency, Partiality, Proclivity, Penchant, Susceptibility.
Sentence: 1.She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much.
2. He's well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion.
25 a) Conscript b) Recruit IBBL (PO)-2017, Basic Bank AM-2013
c) Novice d) Rookie
e) Conduit
Conscript- (vt)– eva¨Zvg~jKfv‡e A_ev †Rvi K‡i KvD‡K †mbvevwnbx‡Z fwZ© Kiv;
Recruit-(n)– †Kv‡bv m•N, `j BZ¨vwì bZzb m`m¨, we‡klZ bemsM„nxZ ˆmwbK/ isiæU/ bevMZ/bemsMÖn;
Novice-(n)– (we‡klZ mbœ¨vmx ev mbœ¨vwmbx nIqvi Rb¨) GL‡bv †h wkÿvMÖn‡Y wbhy³ Ges AwfÁZvnxb/
beeªZx/ wkÿvbexk/ wkÿv_©x;
Rookie-(n)– (†mbvevwnbx‡Z cÖPwjZ Ac.) bZzb fwZ© Kiv AbwfÁ †mbv/ isiæU;
Conduit- (n)– Zij c`v_© wb®‹vk‡bi Rb¨ bj ev bvjv/ B‡jKwUª‡Ki Zvi cÖf…wZi AveiK bj| Ans. E
Synonym of Conscript: Draft, Enlist, Enroll, Draftee, Rookie, Recruit.
Sentence: Over half the army was composed of conscripts.
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01. The word ‘evasive’ means----- Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2001, Agrani Bank Ltd. Officer 2010
a) elusive b) serene
c) pensive d) mistaken
Evasive-(adj)– Gwo‡q †h‡Z m‡Pó; Elusive-(adj)– cjvqbci/ we¯§„wZcÖeY
Serene-(adj)– kvšÍ/ cÖkvšÍ/ wbg©j; Pensive-(adj)–wPšÍvgMœ/ welYœ/ Mfxi fvebvq wbgMœ
Mistaken-(adj)– åvšÍ / fyj Kiv/ fyj †evSv|
Synonym of Evasive: Hard to pin down, Elusive, Slippery, Equivocal, Ambiguous.

Sentence:1. By the time the pilot realised how close the plane was to the building, it was too
late to take evasive action.
2. The Minister was her usual evasive self, skilfully dodging reporters' questions about her
possible resignation.
02. The word ‘plethora’ means: Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2001
a) despair b) aversion
c) excess d) scarcity
Plethora-(adj)– cÖPzi/ AwZcÖvPzh©/ AwZkh¨/ i‡³ jvj KwYKvi AvwaK¨RwbZ †ivM
Despair-(n)– ‰bivk¨/ nZvkv/ wbivkv; -(vt)– nZvk ev wbivk nIqv;
Aversion-(n)– weiƒcZv/ Abxnv/ êgyL¨/ AiæwP/ weiw³; Excess-(n)– evowZ/ gvÎvwaK¨;
Scarcity-(n)– `y®úÖvc¨Zv/ AvKvj|
Synonym of Plethora: Excess, Surplus, Superfluity, Overabundance. Antonym: Shortage.

Sentence: 1. There's a plethora of books about the royal family.
2. The plethora of regulations is both contradictory and confusing.
03. The word ‘disregard’ means: Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2001, BASIC Bank– 2002
a) admit b) evade
c) ignore d) improve
Disregard- (vt)– AMÖvn¨ Kiv/ cvËv bv †Ìqv/ Agvb¨ Kiv; -(n)– AMÖvn¨KiY/ Ae‡njv
Admit- (vt, vi)– (KvD‡K ev wKQz) cÖ‡ek Ki‡Z †Ìqv/ fwZ© Kiv;
Evade-(vt)– †KŠk‡j Gov‡bv/ †KŠk‡j cwinvi Kiv; Ignore- (vt)– D‡cÿv Kiv/ AMÖvn¨ Kiv
Improve- (vt)– DbœwZ mvab/ DrKl©weavb|
Synonym of Disregard: Ignore, Pay no attention to, Disrespect, Close the eyes to.
Sentence: He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again.
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04. Choose the word that is neareast in the meaning to the word ‘economize’.
a) Accumulate b) Minimize
c) Save d) Reduce
e) Decrease
Economize- (vt, vi)– wgZe¨qx nIqv/ e¨q m‡¼vP Kiv;
Accumulate- (vt, vi)– msL¨v ev cwigv‡Y e„w× cvIqv ev evov‡bv/ cyÄxf~Z Kiv Rgv‡bv;
Minimize- (vt) – b~¨bZg cvwigvY ev gvÎvq ch©ewmZ Kiv ev g~j¨vqb Kiv
Save-(vt, vi) – mÂq Kiv/ iÿv Kiv/ D×vi Kiv/ evPvu‡bv; Reduce- (vt, vi) – Kgv‡bv/ n«vm Kiv
Decrease-(vt, vi)– n«vm Kiv/ Kgv‡bv;-(n)– n«vm/ Kgv|
Synonym of Economize: Spend less, Scrimp and save, Cut back, Be careful.
Sentence: 1. You could economize on food by not eating in restaurants all the time.
2. A lot of companies are trying to economize by not taking on new staff.
05. His explainations were considered inadequate. Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) deemed b) thought
c) careful d) Discussed
Considered-(adj)– we‡ewPZ; Deemed- g‡b Kiv/ we‡ePbv Kiv; Thought-(n)– wPšÍv/ wPšÍvkw³
Careful-(adj)– mZK©/ ûuwkqvi/ g‡bv‡hvMx; Discussed-(adj)– A‡ewÿZ/ wePvwiZ|
Synonym of Considered: Measured, Painstaking, Well thought-out, Careful.

Sentence: It is my considered opinion that he should be promoted.
06. I could barely make out the traffic signs through the rain Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) discern b) violate
c) obey d) wait for
Make out- AMÖMwZ mvab Kiv/ m¤úK© Pvwj‡q hvIqv;
Discern– gv‡b `„k¨gvb nIqv/ gvbwmKfv‡e †evSv‡Z cviv;
Violate-(vt)– (cÖwZkÖæwZ, Pzw³ BZ¨vw`) f½/ j•Nb Kiv/ (we‡e‡Ki) weiæ‡× KvR Kiv
Obey-(vt,vi)– Av‡`k cvjb Kiv/ gvbv; Wait for-(vt,vi)– A‡cÿv Kiv/ cÖZxÿvq _vKv|
Sentence: Boys at that age are only interested in making out with girls.
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07. We kept notes of everything that transpired at the meeting Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) Decided b) recorded
c) happened d) finished
Transpired- (adj)– cÖKvk/ cÖKvwkZ; Decided- (adj)– my¯úó/ mywbw`©ó
Recorded- bw_fz³/ wjwcfz³; Happened- NUv; Finished-mgvß|
Synonym of Transpire: Become obvious, Become known, Become apparent, Be revealed.

Sentence: No one is willing to predict what may transpire at the peace conference.
08. He leapt at the opportunity to serve his country. Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) refused b) ridiculed
c) forfeited d) seized
Leapt at- Rvc‡U aiv, MÖnY Kiv, P¨v‡jÄ †bIqv; Refused- cÖZ¨vL¨vZ/ A¯^xK…Z
Ridiculed- AemwnZ/ DcmwnZ; Forfeited- Rã/ ev‡Rqvß;
Seized- (part, adj)– RãK…Z/ AwaK…Z|

Sentence: When I offered her the job, she leapt at it.
09. A congenial work work environment enables a worker to perform without any
inhibition. Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) productive b) cordial
c) solitary d) easy
Congenial- (adj)– 1. m`„k/ mgcÖK…wZ m¤úbœ/ mgg‡bvfvevcbœ; 2. Dc‡hvMx/ iæwPm¤§Z;
Productive-(adj)– dj`vqK/ Drcv`bÿg/ Kvh©µg; Cordial-(adv)– AvšÍwiK/ Dò/ mü`q;
Easy-(adj)– mnR/ ¯^”Q›`/ Abvqvm|
Synonym of Congenial: Friendly, Affable, Amiable, Hospitable, Agreeable.

Sentence: Congenial company/surroundings.
10. The young boy aspires to be like his famous father Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) regrets b) qualifies
c) wishes d) fails
Aspires-(vi )– AvKzjfv‡e Kvgbv Kiv/ D”PvKv•Lv ZvwoZ nIqv; Regrets- AbyZvc/ cwiZvc/ Av‡ÿc;
Qualifies- mxgve× Kiv/ cwiwgZ Kivb/‡hvM¨ nIqv ev Kiv; Wishes- Kvgbv/ B”Qv/ AvKv•ÿv;
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Fails-(vt) – b~¨b nIqv/ †`Dwjqv nIqv/ nZvk Kiv|
Synonym of Aspire: Desire, Want, Hope, Seek, Aim, Wish.

Sentence: 1. Few people who aspire to fame ever achieve it.
2. As a child, he aspired to be a great writer.
11. The sweets were distributed among the school girls. Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) collected b) apportioned
c) diminished d) exhausted
Distributed- AvewÈZ/ewÈZ; Collected– msMÖnxZ/ GKwÎZ/ mg‡eZ/ kvšÍ
Apportioned- Ask fvM Kiv; Diminished– n«vmK…Z/ n«vmcÖvß
Exhausted -(adj)– wbt‡kwlZ/ KøvšÍ/ Aembœ|
Synonym of Distributed: Circulated, Dispersed, Spread, Disseminated, Scattered.

Sentence: The books will be distributed free to local schools.
12. A commotion broke out during Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) applause b) vote
c) disorder d) discussion
Commotion- (n) – ‰n ˆP/ D‡ËRbv;
Applause- (n)– mg_©b ev Awfb›`bÁvcK Zzgyj nl©aŸwb ev KiZvwj
Vote-(n)– †Kvb e¨w³ ev e¯‘i c‡ÿ ev wec‡ÿ gZvgZ ev B”Qvi Awfe¨w³/ †fvU; -(vt, vi)– †fvU †Ìqv|
Disorder-(n)– wek„•Ljv/ †Mvjgvj; Discussion-(n)– Av‡jvPbv/ Mfxifv‡e wePvi/ weZK©|
Synonym of Commotion: Uproar, Hubbub, Disorder, Tumult.
Sentence:1. His arrival caused quite a commotion.

2. He looked up to see what all the commotion was about.
13. CREDIBLE Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) Unstable b) Reliable
c) Amazing d) Fearsome
Credible-(adj)– wek^vm‡hvM¨; Unstable-(adj)– Aw¯’i/ A¯’vqx;
Reliable- (adj) – wbf©i‡hvM¨/ wek¦vm‡hvM¨;
Amazing- (adj) – we®§qvwff~Z/ we¯§qwenŸj K‡i †Zv‡j Ggb|
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Synonym of Credible: Believable, Probable, Realistic, Trustworthy.
Sentence:1. They haven't produced any credible evidence for convicting him.
2. The story of what had happened to her was barely (= only just) credible.
14. RAPPORT Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007, Bangladesh Rural Development Board - 2004
a) Relationship b) Build
c) Statement d) Against
Rapport-(n)– mnvbyf~wZc~Y© m¤úK©/ †mŠnv`©¨c~Y© m¤úK©; Relationship-(n) – m¤úK©/ m¤^Ü;
Build- (vt, vi)– wbg©vY/ ˆZwi Kiv/ Mov/ evbv‡bv; Statement-(n)– eY©bv/ weeiY;
Against-(vt, vi)– weiæ‡×/ wec‡ÿ|
Synonym of Rapport: Relationship, Affinity, Empathy, Understanding.

Sentence:1. We'd worked together for years and developed a close/good rapport.
2. She has an excellent rapport with her staff.
15. APPRAISE Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) Admire b) Recommend
c) Evaluate d) Catch
Appraise- (vt)– g~j¨ wba©viY Kiv/ ÿgZv ev mgv‡jvPbv Kiv;
Admire- (vt) – gy» `„wó‡Z ZvKv‡bv/ kÖ×v‡eva Kiv/ cQ›` Kiv;
Recommend-(adj)–¯^c‡¶ ejv/ mycvwikK…Z; Evaluate- (vt) – g~j¨vqb Kiv|
Catch- (vt, vi)– aiv/ jy‡d †bIqv/ †MÖdZvi Kiv|
Synonym of Appraise: Evaluate, Assess, Consider, Judge, Value.

Sentence:1. At the end of training, trainee teachers are asked to appraise their own performance.
2. In co-operation with other professionals, social workers will appraise the individual's needs.
3. He coolly appraised the situation, deciding which person would be most likely to succeed.
4. The ring was appraised at $40, 000.
16. ASCENT Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) Odor b) Decline
c) Agree d) Climb
Ascent- (n)– Av‡ivnY/ Av‡ivnYc_; Odor- MÜ/ Nªvb
Decline- (n) – cÖZ¨vL¨vb/ A¯^xK…wZ/ Aeÿq/ AcPq; Agree- (vt,vi)– m¤§Z nIqv;
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Climb- (vt, vi)– Av‡ivnY Kiv/ AeZib Kiv|
Synonym of Ascent: Rise, Climb, Incline, Way up.

Sentence: 1. She made her first successful ascent (= climb) of Everest last year.
2. We struggled up the slippery ascent (= slope).
17. ACQUISITION Eastern Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2007
a) Purchase b) Distribute
c) Surrender d) Inquiry
Acquisition- (n) – MÖnY/ AR©b; Purchase- (n) – µq Kiv
Distribute- (vt) – weZiY Kiv/ eÈb Kiv/ †kÖwYKiY Kiv;
Surrender - (vt, vi) – AvZ¥mgú©Y Kiv/ mgc©b Kiv/ ek¨Zv ¯^xKvi Kiv/ DmR©b/ wemR©b Kiv
Inquiry- (n) – wRÁvmv/ AbymÜvb/ cÖkœ|
Synonym of Acquisition: Achievement, Acquirement, Gaining, Attainment.
Sentence:1.The museum has been heavily criticized over its acquisition of the
four-million-dollar sculpture.
2. I like your earrings - are they a recent acquisition (= did you get them recently)?
18. INDUSTRIOUS Sonali, Janata, Agrani & Rupali Bank (SO)-2008, Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq R BDwbU 2011-12
a) laid-back b) large
c) active d) lethargic
e) None of them
Industrious- (adj) – cwikÖgx/ Aaëmvqx/ K…ZkÖg; Laid-back-(adj) – mij/ w¯’i/ ¯^vfvweK;
Large- (adj) – weivU/ eo AvKv‡ii; Active- (adj)– Kg©V/ Kg©civqY/ wµqvkxj;
Lethargic- (adj)– A¯^vfvweKfv‡e wb`ªvjy/ Ajm/ wb‡ðó|
Synonym of Industrious: Hard-working, Productive, Diligent, Active, Assiduous.

Sentence:1. Ibrahim is an industrious worker.
2. She's extremely competent and industrious.
19. IMPULSE Sonali, Janata, Agrani & Rupali Bank (SO)-2008, Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq R BDwbU 2011-12
a) desire b) revulsion
c) disgust d) dislike
e) None of them
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Impulse- (n) – †eM/ cÖ‡Yv`bv/ †cÖiYv; Desire-(n)– Kvgbv/ B”Qv/ evmbv;
Revulsion- (n) – g‡bvfv‡ei AvKw¯§K cwieZ©b/ iƒcvšÍi; Disgust- (n)– weivM/ wb`viæb weiw³/ we¯^v`;
Dislike- (vt) – AcQ›` Kiv; -(n)– AcQ›`|
Synonym of Impulse: Desire, Urge, Wish, Fancy, Inclination, Whim.

Sentence:1. I had this sudden impulse to shout out "Rubbish!" in the middle of her speech.
2. "I didn't know you were looking for some new shoes." "Oh, I wasn't - I just bought them on impulse."
20. TRANSITORY Sonali, Janata, Agrani & Rupali Bank (SO)-2008, Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq: R BDwbU-2011-12, Asst.
th
Engineer- Gono purto-2005, Rv: we:- L BDwbU 2011-12, 36 BCS
a) lucid b) transient
c) relevant d) clear
e) None of them
Transitory-(adj)– ÿY¯’vqx/ ¯^í¯’vqx/ ¯^íKvj ¯’vqx; Lucid-(adj)– ¯úó/ mnR‡eva¨;
Transient-(adj)– ÿY¯’vqx/ ¯^í¯’vqx; Relevant-(adj)– cÖvmw½K/ m¤ú„³/ m¤úK©xq;
Clear- (adj) – ¯úófv‡e/ mywbw`©ó/ my¯úó|
Synonym of Transitory: Temporary, Momentary, Short-lived, Ephemeral, Transient.

Sentence: The transitory nature of life.
21. FRUGAL Sonali, Janata, Agrani & Rupali Bank (SO)-2008, Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq R BDwbU 2011-12,
ivRkvnx wek¦we`¨vjq :fvlv wefvM : 2010-11
a) waste b) wild
c) economical d) hasty
e) None of them
Frugal-(adj)– wgZe¨qx/ wnmvwe/ mveavb; Waste-(adj)– AcPq/ Ace¨q/ (Rwg m¤^‡Ü) wbõjv cwZZ/ eR©¨;
Wild-(adj)– eb¨/ ey‡bv; Economical-(adj)– wgZe¨qx/ wnmvwe;
Hasty-(adj)– Z¡wir/ e¨¯ÍMwZ|
Synonym of Frugal: Prudent, Economical, Careful, Parsimonious.

Sentence:1. Dalia lives a frugal lifestyle. 2. A frugal meal of bread and soup.
22. ELUCIDATE Sonali, Janata, Agrani & Rupali Bank (SO)-2008, Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq R BDwbU 2011-12
a) confuse b) perplex
c) extreme d) expound
e) None of them
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Elucidate-(vt)– e¨vL¨v Kiv/ wePvi-we‡kølY Kiv; Perplex-(vt)– nZ eyw× K‡i †Ìqv;
Confuse-(vt)– ¸wj‡q †djv/ wek„•Ljv Kiv/ wKsKZ©e¨weg~p nIqv;
Extreme-(n)– Pigmxgv/ PiggvÎv; Expound-(vt)– e¨vL¨v Kiv| Ans. D
Synonym of Elucidate: Illuminate, Explicate, Clarify, Make clear.

Sentence:1. I don't understand. You'll have to elucidate.
2. The reasons for the change in weather conditions have been elucidated by several scientists.
23. To replicate means Sonali, Janata, Agrani & Rupali Bank, RAKUB (Officer)-2008
a) To understand b) To enunciate
c) To be serious d) To motivate
e) To copy
Replicate-(vt)– c~bive„wË Kiv/ cÖwZiæc ev AweKj Kiv; Understand -(vt, vi)– eySv/ eyS‡Z cviv;
Enunciate -(vt,vi) – ¯úóiƒ‡c e¨vL¨v Kiv; Motivate-(vt)– DØy×/cÖ‡Yvw`Z Kiv;
Copy-(vt)– cÖwZwjwc Kiv/ AbyKiY Kiv/ bKj Kiv;
24. He showed great enthusiasm contrary to what his supervisor had expected.
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008
a) According to b) Guided by
c) Opposite to d) Instead to
Synonym of Contrary: Different, Opposing, Dissimilar, Converse, Differing, Opposite.
Sentence: He doesn't really mean it - he's just being contrary.
25. AMBIGUOUS Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank-04, Premier Bank Ltd.–03
a) Large b) Increase
c) Unclear d) Eager
Ambiguous- (adj) – Ø¨_©K/ A¯úó; Large- (adj)– e„nr/ `xN©/ AwZe„nr/ my`xN©/ weivU/ eo AvKv‡ii
Increase-(vt, vi)– e„w× Kiv ev cvIqv/ evov ev evov‡bv; -(n)– e„w× ev cÖe„w×;
Unclear – A¯úó/ †evSv hvq bv Ggb / Ø¨_©K; Eager-(adj)– AvMÖnx/ DrmyK/ AvKzj|
Synonym of Ambiguous: Vague, Hazy, Uncertain, Confusing, Indistinct, Unclear.

Sentence:1. His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.
2. The wording of the agreement is ambiguous. 3. The government has been ambiguous on this issue.
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26. SOLICIT Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008, Uttara Bank A. O. (Cash) - 2011
a) Legal b) Give
c) Bright d) Seek
Solicit -(vt, vi)– Ki‡Rv‡i / KvZifv‡e cÖv_©bv Kiv/ Aby‡iva Kiv/ mwbe©Ü Kiv;
Legal-(adj)– ‰ea/ AvBb m¤§Z/ AvBb msµvšÍ/ AvBbvby‡gvw`Z
Give-(vt, vi)– Ac©Y Kiv/ `vb Kiv; Bright- (adj)– D¾¡j/ Av‡jvKgq/ ¯^”Q
Seek-(vt)– PvIqv ev cÖv_©bv Kiv ev A‡š^lY Kiv|
Synonym of Solicit: Importune, Request, Petition for, Seek.

Sentence:1. To solicit donations for a charity
2. It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favours.
27. COUNSEL Islami Bank Bangladesh-(PO)-2008, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank-04 & Premier Bank-03, RMbœv_ wek¦we`¨vjq (B1-BDwbU)
-2017-18/ RvZxq Kwe KvRx bRiæj Bmjvg wek^we`¨vjq wm-BDwbU) weÁvb, gvbweK, gv`ªvmv-2017-18/ RMbœv_ wek^we`¨vjq (K-BDwbU)-2012-13
a) Cabinet b) Meeting
c) Advice d) Trade
Counsel– civgk©, Dc‡`k; Cabinet-(n)– Avjgvwi
Meeting-(n)– mfv/ mgv‡ek; Advice-(n)– Dc‡`k/ civgk©
Trade -(n)– evwYR¨/ †Kbv‡ePv|
Synonym of Counsel: Guidance, Direction, Encourage, Warning.

Sentence:1. I should have listened to my father's wise counsel, and saved some money for future.
2. The judge addressed counsel.
28. RELENT Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank - 2004
a) Link b) Borrow
c) Succumb d) Yield
Relent– †Kvgj / big nIqv, m`q nIqv; wbôzi AwfcÖvq Z¨vM Kiv,
Link- (n) – 1. wkK‡ji AvsUv ev Kov/ ci¯úi mshy³ e¯‘i †h †Kv‡bv Ask 2. (mvav (pl)) kv‡U©i
nvZvms‡hvMKvix e¯Íy. 3. ms‡hvM mvabKvix e¨w³ ev e¯Íy
Succumb– (cÖ‡jvfb,†Zvlv‡gv` BZ¨vwì) ekxf~Z nIqv
Yield - (vt, vi )– Drcbœ Kiv/ `vb Kiv/ cÖme Kiv|
Synonym of Relent: Concede, Take a softer line, Surrender, Give up.
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Sentence:1. Her parents eventually relented and let her go to the party.
2. The security guard relented and let them through.
29. ARDENT Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank–2004,
Bmjvgx wek¦we`¨vjq (we-BDwbU)-2017-18
a) Large b) Eager
c) Convinced d) Unnecessary
Ardent- (adj)– AwZkq AvKzj ev Drmvnx / AvMÖnx;

Large- (adj)– e„nr/ `xN©/ AwZe„nr/ my`xN©/ weivU/ eo AvKv‡ii;
Eager-(adj)– AvMÖnx/ DrmyK/ AvKzj; Convinced- (n) – `„p cÖZ¨q
Unnecessary- (adj)– AcÖ‡qvRbxq/ Avek¨K/ evûj¨/ A‡nZzK|
Synonym of Ardent: Passionate, Enthusiastic, Devoted, Keen, Eager.

Sentence: 1. An ardent supporter of Manchester United.
2. An ardent feminist.
30. PROLIFERATION Janata Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2009
a) Protection b) Transaction
c) Transmission d) Decay
e) Increase
Proliferation- (n) – `ªæZ we¯Ívi ev `ªæZ eskwe¯Ívi/ eske„w×
Protection- (n)– msiÿY/ ZË¡veavb; Transaction- (n) – †jb‡`b
Transmission-(n) – cÖPvi/ †cÖiY; Decay-(vt)– ¶q nIqv/ Lvivc nIqv
Increase- (vt, vi) – e„w× Kiv ev cvIqv/ evov ev evov‡bv; -(n)– e„w× ev cÖe„w×|
Synonym of Proliferation: Abundance, Increase, Creation, Production, Propagation.

Sentence: The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
31. GENERIC Janata Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2009
a) Common b) Gentle
c) Benevolent d) Genre
e) Bigot
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Generic-(adj) – eskMZ/ †Kv‡bv †kÖwY ev †Mvôxi Rb¨ mvgwMÖKfv‡e cÖ‡hvR¨ Ggb;
Common- (adj)– mvaviY; Gentle-(adj)– AgvwqK/ b¤ª ev kvšÍ/ g„`y
Benevolent- (adj) – `qvjy/ m`q; Genre-(n)– RvZ/ esk
Bigot -(adj)– †Muvovwg/AÜ f³ ev wek^vmx|
Synonym of Generic: Common, Basic, Standard, General.

Sentence: The new range of engines all had a generic problem with their fan blades.
32. INDISPENSABLE Janata Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2009
a) Inconsiderate b) Inefficient
c) Crucial d) Unimportant
e) Inaccurate
Indispensable -(adj) – Acwinvh©/ Acwinibxq;
Inconsiderate - (adj) – Awe‡ePK/ Acwibvg`k©x/ we‡ePbvnxb
Inefficient-(adj) – A`¶/ `ÿ bq Ggb; Crucial- (adj) – AZ¨šÍ ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ msKUc~Y©/ gxgvsmvm~PK
Unimportant-(adj) – AcÖ‡qvRbxq; Inaccurate -(adj)– wbf©yj bq Ggb|
Synonym of Indispensable: Obligatory, Requisite, Necessary.

Sentence:1. This book is an indispensable resource for researchers.
2. His long experience at the United Nations makes him indispensable to the talks.
33. WRATH Janata Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2009
a) Warm b) Prompt
c) Divine d) Malign
e) Anger
Wrath- (n)– Zxeª †µva/ fqvbK †ivl/ ivM; Warm-(adj)– Cl`òz/ nvjKvMig
Prompt- (adj)– mZ¡i/ PUcU/ Awejw¤^Z/ `ªæZ; Divine-(adj)– Hk¦wiK/ †èmyjf/ ˆè/ wè¨/ ¯^M©xq
Malign- (adj)– ÿwZKi/ AcKvix; Anger-(n)– †µva/ ivM/ †ivl|
Synonym of Wrath: Anger, Rage, Fury.

Sentence: The people feared the wrath of God.
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34. MEAGER Janata Bank Ltd.(Officer)-2009
a) Scanty b) Proportionate
c) Unstable d) Adequate
e) Ancillary
Meager-(adj) – AcÖPyi/ Amg„×/ `ye©j; Scanty-(adj)– AwZ Aí;
Proportionate-(adj)– AvbycvwZK/ mgvbycvwZK/ Zzj¨; Unstable-(adj)– Aw¯’i/ A¯’vqx;
Adequate -(adj)– ch©vß/ h‡_ó; Ancillary-(adj)– mnvqK/ Aaxb/ AšÍf©~³|
Synonym of Meager: Scanty, Skimpy, Inadequate, Insufficient

Sentence: 1. A meagre salary. 2. The prisoners existed on a meagre diet.
35. Select the similar meaning of the word GRATIS Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2009,
Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq R BDwbU 2011-12, Pubali Bank-JO(Cash)-12, Rajshahi Kri. Unn.Bank S0-11, RbmsL¨v I cwievi Kj¨vY Kg©KZ©v -09
a) Gratifying b) Free
c) Gracious d) With charge
E) None of these
Gratis- (adv, adj) – webvg~‡j¨/ gvMbv; Gratifying- (adj)– mš‘ó/ Lywk
Free- (adj) – webvg~‡j¨/ gvMbv/ gy³/ ¯^vaxb; Gracious- (adj)– m`q/ D`vi/ f`ª
With Charge- (adj) – g~j¨mn|
Synonym of Gratis: Gratuitous, Free, Complimentary, Without payment.

Sentence: I'll give it to you, gratis!
36. The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years ago, were
outmoded. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2009, Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vj BDwbU C 2014-15
a) unnecessary b) pointless
c) out-of-date d) worthless
Outmoded-(adj)–Pj †bB Ggb/ d¨vkb ewnf©~Z; Unnecessary-(adj)–AcÖ‡qvRbxq/ Abvek¨K/ evûj¨/ A‡nZzK;
Pointless-(adj)– wbi_©K/ D‡Ïk¨nxb/ A_©nxb; Out-of-Date-(adj)– AbvaywbK/ †m‡K‡j;
Worthless-(adj)– A_©nxb/ g~j¨nxb/ AKv‡Ri| Ans. C
Synonym of Outmoded: Passé, Old-fashioned. Antonym: Fashionable.

Sentence: Outmoded working practices are being phased out.
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37. Although Zahid is too much inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a
willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his application.

a) foolishly b) reluctantly
c) constantly d) stubbornly
Obdurate- (adj) – GK¸‡q, cvlvYü`q; Foolishly- g~L©Zvc~Y©fv‡e
Reluctantly- (adv) – Awb”QzKfv‡e/ Abxnfv‡e; Constantly- (adv) – me©`v/ AweiZ
Stubborn- (adj) – GKMuy‡q/ †Rw`/ msKíe×/ `ytmva¨|

Sentence: 1. The President remains obdurate on the question of tax cuts.
3. Several obdurate facts/differences remain, preventing a compromise solution.
38. You cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student
Teaching assignment. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008
a) required b) optional
c) preferred d) advisable
Prerequisite-(adj)– Ab¨ wKQzi cÖ‡qvRb wn‡m‡e Avek¨Kxq/ c~ev©ek¨K; Required- cÖ‡qvRbxq/ Aek¨K
Optional- (adj) – ˆbe©PwbK/ Hw”QK; Preferred- Dc¯’vwcZ Kiv/ †ck Kiv
Advisable- (adj)– weÁ/ myeyw×c~Y©/ hyw³hy³|
Synonym of Prerequisite: Requirement, Precondition, Condition, Must.

Sentence: 1. Passing a written exam is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course.
2. Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project.
3. They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of be ing lent the money.
39. Excited about winning the award, Mariam walked up to the podium and delivered
An animated acceptance speech. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008
a) abbreviated b) courteous
c) reserved d) lively
Animated- (adj) – RxešÍ/ mcÖvb/ cÖvYešÍ/ cÖvYmÂvi Kiv; Abbreviated- mswÿß/ mvivsk
Courteous- (adj)– f`ª/ b¤ª/ m¾bmyjf;
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Reserved- (adj) – (e¨w³ A_ev Pwi‡Îi †ÿ‡Î) ¸iæM¤¢xi/ Pvcv ¯^fv‡ei
Lively- (adj) – Avb‡›`v”Qj/ nvwkLywk|
Synonym of Animated: Lively, Vigorous, Vivacious, Dynamic, Vibrant, Energetic.

Sentence:1. There was an extremely animated discussion on the subject.
2. They must have been having an interesting conversation - they both looked very animated.
40. The intermittent rain soaked the garden many different times during the day.
a) protracted b) periodic
c) incredulous d) light
Intermittent- (adj)– mweivg/ welg R¡i; Protracted- (vt)– `xN©vwqZ Kiv
Periodic- (adj)– wbw`©ó mgq AšÍi AšÍi N‡U Ggb/ ch©ve„Ë; Incredulous- (adj) – AcÖZ¨qx/ Awek¦vmx
Light-(adj)– Av‡jvKwewkó/ D¾¡j/ nvjKv/ jNy/ wd‡K/ Mvp bq Ggb|
Synonym of Intermittent: Irregular, Alternating, Discontinuous, Blinking, Sporadic.

Sentence: 1. An intermittent rain. 2. An intermittent noise.
3. Although she made intermittent movie appearances, she was essentially a stage actress.
41. The doctors were pleased that their theory had been fortified by the new research.
a) reinforced b) altered
c) disputed d) developed
Fortified – kw³kvjx KiY/ myiwÿZ/ kw³ ivovb; Reinforced- Pv½v KiY/ `„pZi KiY/ †Rvi`vi KiY;
Altered-(vt)– cwieZ©b Kiv/ cwiewZ©Z Kiv; Disputed-(adj)– weZwK©Z
Developed-(vt, vi)– eo nIqv/ DbœZ nIqv/ cwic° nIqv|
Synonym of Fortified: Prepared, Equipped, Carrying weapons.

Sentence: 1. They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts.
2. The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right.
3. He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.
42. The news about toxic waste dumping aroused the anger if the many listeners of a
new broadcast. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008
a) informed b) appeased
c) provoked d) deceived
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Aroused- (vt) – RvMv‡bv/ mwµq Kiv/ D‡`ª ev Kiv; Informed-(pp) – AewnZ/ ÁvwcZ/ IqvwKenvj
Appeased- kvšÍ Kiv/ cÖkwgZ Kiv; Provoked- KzwcZ/ cÖ‡KvwcZ
Deceived- cÖZvwiZ/ QwjZ|
Synonym of Arouse: Stimulate, Produce, Awaken, Provoke.

Sentence:1. It's a subject which has aroused a lot of interest.
2. Our suspicions were first aroused when we heard a muffled scream.
43. The spokeperson must articulate the philosophy on an entire company so that
outsider can understand it completely. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008
a) trust b) refine
c) verify d) express
Articulate-(adj)–¯úófv‡e ejv/ fvebv I Abyf~wZ‡K ¯úófvlvq iƒc`v‡b mÿg
Trust- (n) – wek¦vm/ Av¯’v/ fimv; Refine-(vt) – cwi‡kvab Kiv/ weï× Kiv
Verify- (vt) – mZ¨Zv/ h_v_©Zv hvPvB/ cixÿv/ mZ¨vL¨vb Kiv;
Express - (vt) – cÖKvk Kiv|
Synonym of Articulate: Communicative, Eloquent, Coherent, Clear.

Sentence:1. An intelligent and highly articulate young woman.
2. She gave a witty, entertaining and articulate speech.
44. The air in the rainforest was humid, making the heat seem even more somethering
than before Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008
a) hot b) damp
c) hazy d) volatile
Humid- (adj)– (we‡klZ evZvm I Rjevqy m¤^‡Ü) Av`ª©/ müvZ müv‡Z
Hot- (adj) – Mig/ Zß/ Eò/ E‡ËwRZ; Damp– †fRv evZvm ev m¨vuZ‡mu‡Z
Hazy- (adj)– Kzqvkv”Qbœ/ A¯úó/ AwbwðZ;
Volatile-(adj)–cwieZ©bkxj/ Ujvqgvb/ cÖv‡Yv”Qj/ DØvqx/ PjwPË|
Synonym of Humid: Moist, Damp, Wet, Muggy.

Sentence: 1. New York is very hot and humid in the summer.
2. A hot and humid climate.
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45. The mayor tailored his speech to suit the crowd of homeless people gathered
outside his office. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2008
a) intoned b) expanded
c) faltered d) shorted
Tailored- ìwRKZ©©„K ˆZqvwi Kiv; Intone- (n)– GKUvbv my‡i Ave„wË Kiv;
Expanded- m¤úªmvwiZ/ AvqË; Faltered- †nuvPU LvIqv/ AvgZv-AvgZv Kiv;
Short- (n)– Lv‡Uv/ †eu‡U/ †QvU|
Synonym of Tailored: Modified, Customized, Adapted, Personalized.

Sentence: A tailored (= close-fitting) suit.
46. The meaning of maiden in ‘maiden speech’ is Rupali Bank Ltd (SO)-2010
a) first b) late
c) delivered by a lady d) meaningful
e) meaningless
Maiden speech-(adv)– cvjv©‡g‡›U bevMZ m`‡mï cÖ_g fvlY; First-(adj)– cÖ_g/ cqjv/ Avw`/ Av`¨
Late- (adv)– h_vmg‡qi ci/ †`wi‡Z/ wej‡¤^; Meaningful- (adj)– A_©c~Y©/ A_©en;
Meaningless-(adj)– A_©nxb/ D‡Ïk¨nxb|
47. The meaning of the word ‘complacent’ is: Rupali Bank Ltd (SO)-2010, B R C Investment Corporation-2007
a) satisfied b) austere
c) simple d) unhappy
e) encourage
Complacent-(adj)– mšÍywó; Satisfied-(adj) – mšÍyó/ cÖdzjø,
Austere-(adj)– mvaviY/ Abvo¤î/ wbivfiY/ K‡Vvi; Simple-(adj)– mnR/ mvaviY/ Abvo¤î
Unhappy-(adj)– AmyLx/ wbivb›`/ `yf©vM¨RbK; Encourage-(vt)– DrmvwnZ Kiv|
Synonym of Complacent: Satisfied, Content, Unworried, Smug.

Sentence: 1. A complacent smile/attitude.
2. We can't afford to become complacent about any of our products.
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48. The term ‘cereal’ is used to mean Rupali Bank Ltd (SO)-2010
a) fish b) series
c) order d) grain
e) queue
Cereal -(n) – km¨`vbv/ †h †Kv‡bv cÖKvi Lv`¨km¨; Fish-(n) – gvQ/ grm¨/ gxb
Series-(n) – aviv; Order- (n)– web¨vm/ µg; -(vt) – Av‡`k †Ìqv
Grain -(n) – km¨KYv/ km¨`vbv; Queue -(n) – jvBb / mvwi|
49. The meaning of the word ‘craft’ is Rupali Bank Ltd (SO)-2010, AvBBAviÔXv:we:Õ99-2000
a) skill b) moral
c) fabric d) sketch
e) outline
Craft-(n) – `¶Zvwbf©i †ckv/ wkí-‡KŠkj; Skill-(n)– `¶Zv/ we‡kl GK ai‡bi `ÿZv
Moral- – ‰bwZK/ bxwZNwUZ/ ˆbwZKZv; Fabric -(n)– myZv
Sketch-(n)– bKkv; Outline-(n)– AvKvi ev mxgvbv wPwýZKvix †iLv|
Synonym of Craft: Expertise, Dexterity, Technique, Skill, Ability.

Sentence: 1. The craft of furniture making/boat building/glass blowing.
2. Craft workers (= skilled workers)
50. ‘en route’ means-- Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. AO (G-3)-2010
a) through the route b) through the way
c) on the way d) in the way
51. The word ‘Lucrative’ means-------- Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. AO (G-3)-2010,
Sonali Bank Officer (Cash) -2013, Xv:we: Òwe BDwbUÓ05-06
a) good looking b) oily
c) professional d) profitable
Lucrative -(adj)– jvfRbK/ AvKl©Yxq; Good looking -(adj)– †`L‡Z fvj
Oily-(adj)– †ZjmsµvšÍ/ †Z‡ji g‡Zv/ †ZjwgwkÖZ; Professional-(adj)– †ckv`vi/ †ckvMZ
Profitable-(adj)– jvfRbK|
Synonym of Lucrative: Profitable, Rewarding, Worthwhile, Productive.

Sentence: The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies.
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52. INGENUOUS Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011, Janata Bank AEO-11, JB-JO-11
Pubali Bank-JO-11,Bang. Comm. Bank-06, Eastern Bank-05
a) sophisticated b) clever
c) cunning d) devious
e) None of these
Ingenuous -(adj)– AKcU, mijwPË; Clever-(adj)– PvjvK;
Sophisticated-(adj)– `ywbqv`vwi cÖ`k©b K‡i Ggb/ RwUj/ AZ¨vaywbK
Cunning-(adj)– a~Z©; Devious-(adj)– †Nviv‡bv/ mwc©j/ Amij|
Synonym of Ingenuous: Honest, Candid, Innocent, Simple, Sincere, Frank.

Sentence: It has to be said it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look
after his luggage.
53. DILIGENT Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011, Janata Bank AEO - 2011
a) laid back b) large
c) Industrious d) lethargic
e) None of these
Diligent- (adj) –cwikÖgx/ Aaëmvqx; Laid back– Ajm/ axi;
Large- (adj)– e„nr/ `xN©/ AwZe„nr/ my`xN©/ weivU/ eo AvKv‡ii;
Industrious- (adj)– K‡Vvi cwikªgx; Lethargic-(adj)– Ajm/ wb‡¯ÍR|
Synonym of Diligent: Industrious, Assiduous, Meticulous, Hard-working.

Sentence:1. A diligent student. 2. Leo is very diligent in/about his work.
3. Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case.
4. The discovery was made after years of diligent research.
54. HYPOTHETICAL Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011, Janata Bank (AEO)-2011, Xv:we: ÒN BDwbUÓ 2010-11
a) logical b) alternative
c) assumed d) reasonable
e) None of these
Hypothetical-(adj)– cÖgvwYZ bq Ggb wRwbm/ Abygvbwbf©i/ DccÖ‡gqg~jK;
Logical-(adj)–†hŠw³K/ hyw³ev`x; Alternative-(adj)–weKí/ `yB‡qi AwaK m¤¢ve¨ wRwb‡mi g‡a¨ †h †Kv‡bv GKwU
Assumed– AbywgZ/ aviYvK…Z; Reasonable-(adj)– hyw³civqY/ hyw³m¤§Z/ hyw³ev`x|
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Synonym of Hypothetical: Theoretical, Imaginary, Supposed.
Sentence:1. A hypothetical example/situation.
2.This is all very hypothetical but supposing Jackie got the job, how would that affect you?
55. ENHANCE Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011
a) doubt b) improve
c) indolent d) agree
e) None of these
Enhance-(vt)– evov‡bv/ e„w× Kiv(†hgbÑg~j¨, AvKl©Y, kw³ BZ¨vw`);
Doubt-(n)– m‡›`n/ mskq/ AwbðqZv; Improve-(vt)– DbœwZ mvab/ DrKl©weavb;
Indolent-(adj)– Ajm/ wb‡ðó/ cwikÖg wegyL; Agree-(vt,vi)– m¤§Z nIqv|
Synonym of Enhance: Improve, Augment, Increase, Develop, Boost.

Sentence: These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.
56. INFLATED Janata Bank Ltd. (JO)-2011, Janata Bank AEO - 2011
a) exorbitant b) reasonable
c) sensible d) low
e) None of these
Inflated-(vt)– AZ¨waK/ AwZiwÄZ Kiv; Exorbitant-(adj)–gvÎvwZwi³/ AZ¨waK;
Reasonable-(adj)–†hŠw³K/ hyw³m½Z;
Sensible-(adj)– wePvieyw× m¤úbœ/ myeyw×m¤úbœ/ KvÐÁvb m¤úbœ/ my‡eva;
Low-(n)– wb¤œ¯iÍ / wb¤œ|
Synonym of Inflated: Exaggerated, Magnified, Extravagant, Overstated, Puffed up.

57. His craven behavior makes him an object of mockery.
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (TO)-2011, Bangladesh Krishi Bank Officer - 2011
a) indecent b) Cowardly
c) mean d) silly
Craven-(n, adj)– Kvcyiæl/ fxiæ/ fxZz; Indecent-(adj)– Af`ª/ AgvwR©Z/ Akøxj/ A‡kvfb/ Mwn©Z
Cowardly-(adv)– Kvcyiæ‡lvwPZ/ fxiæ ¯^fv‡ei/ wb›`bxq iK‡gi fxiæ
Mean-(adj)– wekÖx/ N„Y¨/ RNb¨/ wb›`bxq; Silly-(adj)– †evKv‡U/ `ye©j‡PZv|
Synonym of Craven: Cowardly, Gutless, Fearful, Weak, Timorous, Pusillanimous.

Sentence: A craven act of terrorism.
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58. The opposition made a strident demand for putting the bill to vote.
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (TO)-2011, Bangladesh Krishi Bank Officer - 2011
a) courageous b) brave
c) vociferous d) powerful
Strident -(adj)– †Rviv‡jv/ D”Pbv`x/ KK©©k/ Zxÿè; Courageous-(adj)– mvnmx/ exiZ¡c~Y©
Brave-(adj)– mvnmx/ wbf©xK; Vociferous-(adj)– D”Pbv`x/ nÆ‡MvjKvix;
Powerful-(adj)– kw³kvjx/ cÖej/ ewjô|
Synonym of Strident: Vociferous, Loud, Discordant, Raucous.

Sentence:1. A strident newspaper article.
2. They are becoming increasingly strident in their criticism of government economic policy.
59. During negotiations, the Managing Director remained obdurate.

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (TO)-2011
a) adamant b) tough
c) co-operative d) flexible
Obdurate- (adj) – GK¸‡q/ Abgbxq/ Aby‡kvPbvnxb;
Adamant-(n)– KvUv ev fvOv hvq bv e‡j Kw_Z cv_i we‡kl/ ˆnwiK; (pred, adj)– Abgbxq/ AewPjwPË/ `„pm¼í
Tough- (adj)– KwVb/ mn‡R fvO‡e bv ev wQo‡e bv Ggb/ kw³kvjx ev Kómwnòz; -(vt, vi)– k³ Kiv/ `„p Kiv|
Co-operative- (adj)– mn‡hvwMZvg~jK/ mgevqx/ mn‡hvwMZv cÖ`v‡b B”QzK;
Flexible- (adj – bgbxq/ bgbkxj/ bg¨|

Sentence:1. The President remains obdurate on the question of tax cuts.
3. Several obdurate facts/differences remain, preventing a compromise solution.
60. In comoparison to the history of the world, human life is very transient.
Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank (Officer)-2011
a) meaningless b) poignant
c) short-lived d) arbitrary
Transient- (adj) – ÿY¯’vqx/ ¯^í¯’vqx; Meaningless- (adj) – A_©nxb/ D‡Ïk¨nxb
Poignant- (adj)– Zxÿè/ gg©‡f`x/ `ytL D‡`ªKKvix/ `ªæZ †evSv hvq Ggb
short-lived - (adj) – ¶Y¯’vqx/ ¯’vqx bq; Arbitrary-(adj) – B‡”Q LywkgZ / Hw”QK / ˆ`weK|
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Synonym of Transient: Transitory, Momentary, Short-lived.
Sentence:It's an organization set up to provide money and help for transients.
61. The employees who believe that they may be affected by the new policy should
Contact the authority. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank (Officer)-2011
a) will have been effected b) may be affected

c) will be affective d) will have been affected
62. Mr. Arman was instigated by his colleagues to speak against the director in the
meeting. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank (Officer)-2011
a) provoked b) followed
c) restrained d) protected
Instigated- cÖ‡ivwPZ; Provoked- KzwcZ/ cÖ‡KvwcZ
Followed- (n) – Abym„Z; Restrained-mshgx/ mshZ
Protected- (vt) – myiwÿZ/ iwÿZ|
Synonym of Instigated: Prompt, Initiate, Originate, Start, Bring about, Activate.

Sentence: 1. The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.
2. The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.
63. A child unusual or remarkable talent. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank (Officer)-2011
a) scholar b) diligent
c) freak d) prodigy
Child- (n) – ARvZ ev beRvZ gvbewkï/ evjK ev evwjKv
Scholar- (n) – cvVkvjvi co–qv/ wkÿv_©x/ e„wËcÖvß wkÿv_©x; Diligent- (adj) – Aaëmvqx/ cwikÖgx
Freak- (n) – A¯^vfvweK ev D™¢U fve, Kvh© ev NUbv/ †Lqvj/ wejvm
Prodigy- (n) – gnvwe¯§q/ Ac~e©e¯Íy/ A™¢yZe¯Íy|
Synonym of Child: Kid, Baby, Infant, Adolescent.

Sentence: 1. an eight-year-old child. 2. As a child I didn't eat vegetables.
3. A small group of children waited outside the door. 4. Me, I'm a child of the sixties.
64. Some sponges resemble plants. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank (Officer)-2011
a) look like b) look up
c) see like d) look after
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Synonym of Resemble: Look like, Be similar to, Look a lot like, Remind you of.
Sentence: 1. You resemble your mother very closely.
2. After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield.
65. Which is similar in meaning of the word ‘ENLARGE’ ? Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq R BDwbU 2011-12
Karmasangsthan Bank (DataEntry Officer)-2011, Pubali Bank JO (Cash)-2013
a) Shrink b) Large
c) Contract d) Expand
Enlarge- (vt)– we¯Í…Z ev cÖmvwiZ Kiv/ eo Kiv; Shrink-(vt, vi) – msKywPZ Kiv/ nIqv
Contract-(n)– Pzw³/ †Kv‡bv KvR m¤úv`b Kivi Pzw³, -(vt,vi)– Pzw³ Kiv/ msKywPZ Kiv/ m¤úK© ¯’vcb Kiv/ Kgv‡bv
Large-(adj)– eo AvKv‡ii/ weivU; Expand-(vt, vi)– cÖmvwiZ Kiv ev nIqv|
Synonym of Enlarge: Expand, Make bigger, Increase, Extend.

Sentence: 1. They've enlarged the kitchen by building over part of the garden.
66. Which is the meaning of ‘Bona fide’ ? Karmasangsthan Bank (Data Entry Officer)-2011
a) Bonus b) Genuine cultivator
c) False belief d) Good faith
Bona Fide – LuvwU/ wb‡f©Rvj; Bonus- (n) – mPivPi cÖvc¨ A‡_©i AwZwi³ hv cvIqv hvq|
Synonym of Bona Fide: Genuine, Authentic, Above-board, Legitimate.

Sentence: Make sure you are dealing with a bona fide company.
67. Durable means Karmasangsthan Bank (Data Entry Officer)-2011
a) Enduring b) Fragile
c) Reduce d) Duration
Durable-(adj)– †UKmB/ gReyZ; Enduring-(adj)– ¯’vqx/ ¯’vqx _vKv
Fragile-(adj)– f½yi/ Pzb‡iv/ bk¦i; Reduce-(vt, vi)– Kgv‡bv/ n«vm Kiv
Duration-(n)– w¯’wZKvj/ ¯’vwqZ¡|
Synonym of Durable: Strong, Long-lasting, Robust, Sturdy.

Sentence:1. The machines have to be made of durable materials.
2. The resolution calls for a durable peace settlement.
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68. The meaning of the word ‘species’ is Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. Senior Officer (General)-2011
a) ingredient use in cooking b) sample of creation
c) group of human being d) group of animals, plants etc.
e) sample of any living organism

Synonym of Species: Kind, Type, Variety, Group.
Sentence:1. Mountain gorillas are an endangered species.
2. Over a hundred species of insect are found in this area.
3. (FIGURATIVE HUMOROUS) Women film directors in Hollywood are a rare species.
69. The meaning of the word ‘orchestrate’ is Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. Senior Officer (General)-2011
a) organize a orchestra party b) meeting requirments
c) stage-manage d) applying special musical skill
e) editing an orchestra music
Synonym of Orchestrate: Coordinate, Arrange, Organize, Plan.
70. The meaning of the word ‘precedence’ is :

Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd. Senior Officer (General)-2011
a) priority b) tenure of the President
c) even that never happened d) a metter to deal with
e) a case of reference
Synonym of Precedence: Priority, Superiority, Preference, Primacy.

Sentence:1. Precedence must be given to the injured in the evacuation plans.
2. Fluency and communication take precedence over grammar when speaking.
3. The order of precedence for titled nobility in Britain is duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron.
71. What is the appropriate meaning of the word ‘redundant’

Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Senior Officer-2011
a) few b) many
c) mostly d) abundant
e) unnecessary
Redundant -(adj)– AcÖ‡qvRbxq/ cÖ‡qvRbvwZwi³/ Abvek¨K/ evowZ;
Few-(adj)– wKQz msL¨K/ Aí; Many-(adj)– eû/ A‡bK
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Mostly-(adv)– cÖavbZ/ cÖvqmevB/ mvaviY; Abundant-(adj)– cÖPzi/ A‡Xj
Unnecessary- (adj)– AcÖ‡qvRbxq/ Abvek¨K/ evûj¨/ A‡nZzK |
Synonym of Redundant: Superfluous, Surplus, Unnecessary, Outmoded, Disused.

Sentence: In the sentence, "She is a single unmarried woman", the word "unmarried" is redundant.
72. The word ‘ecological’ is related Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Senior Officer-2011
a) atmospheric b) biological
c) environmental d) demographic
e) geographical
Ecological – ev¯‘we`¨v; Atmospheric-(adj)– evqygÐjxq
Biological-(adj)– RxeweÁvb msµvšÍ; Environmental-(adj)– cvwicvwk^©K/ cwi‡ek m¤úwK©Z
Demographic-(adj)– RbmsL¨vZvwË¡K|
Synonym of Ecological: Environmental, Natural, Biological, Conservation.

Sentence: The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster.
73. To ‘fill the bill’ is an expression meaning:

Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) Officer-2011
a) To satisfy all requirments b) To pay the full price

c) To equip oneself d) To settle one’s choice
e) To add something
74. The word ‘wild’ means-- Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-2011,

Bangladesh Karmasangsthan Bank Off. (Gen/cash)-2012
a) mild b) feeble
c) untamed d) angry
Wild-(adj) – eb¨/ ey‡bv; Mild-(adj)– big ev kvšÍ cÖK„wZi/ †Kvgj
Feeble-(adj)– AgvwqK/ f`ª; Untamed-(adj)– eb¨
Angry-(adj)– µz×/ iæó/ ivMx|
Synonym of Wild: Untamed, Natural.

Sentence:1. Wild flowers/grasses. 2. A herd of wild horses.
3. A wild mountainous region. 4. Wild horses wouldn't drag me to a party tonight.
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75. The meaning of the word ‘unruly’ is-- Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-2011
a) discord b) compliance
c) disobedient d) disciplined
Unruly-(adj)– D”Q…•Lj/ `yišÍ/ Aeva¨/ `y`©všÍ; Discord-(n)– gZv‰bK¨/ SMov
Compliance-(n)– c‡ii B”Qvc~i‡Y m¤§wZ/ †g‡b †bIqv/ m¤§wZ †Ìqv
Disobedient-(adj)– Aeva¨; Disciplined-(adj)– wbqgvbyeZ©x/ k„•Ljvc~Y©|
Synonym of Unruly: Disobedient, Uncontrollable, Unmanageable, Disruptive.

Sentence: 1. An unruly class of adolescents. 2. An unruly mop of black hair.
76. The meaning of the word ‘adverse’ is__. Bangladesh Bank (Officer)-2011
a) hostile b) dangerous
c) unique d) favourable
Adverse- (adj) – cÖwZK~j/ weiæ×/ êix; Hostile- (adj – cÖwZK~j/ weiæ×/ kÎæZvc~Y©/ kµfvevcbœ/ hy×wcÖq;
)
Dangerous-(adj) – wec¾bK/ wec`msKyj; Unique- (adj)– Abb¨/ GKgvÎ
Favourable-(adj)– AbyK~j/ mnvqK/ myweavRbK|
Synonym of Adverse: Unfavorable, Unpleasant, Undesirable, Difficult.

Sentence:1. The match has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
2. They received a lot of adverse publicity/criticism about the changes.
3. So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects.
77. PROLIFIC Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) Plenty b) Conceptual
c) Fertile d) Predominant
Prolific-(adj)– cÖPzi cwigv‡Y Drcv`bkxj; Plenty-(n)– cÖPyi/ A‡Xj; -(adv)– †ek h‡_ó
Conceptual-(adj)– KíbvmsµvšÍ/ aviYvmsµvšÍ; Fertile-(adj)– De©i/ djbkxj
Predominant-(adj)– cÖej/ cÖavb/ cÖfvekvjx|
Synonym of Prolific: Creative, Fertile, Inexhaustible, Abundant, Plentiful.

Sentence: 1. He was probably the most prolific songwriter of his generation.
2. Rabbits and other rodents are prolific (= have a lot of babies).
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01. Such an -------------- act of hostility can lead to war. Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2001
a) overt b) isolated
c) erratic d) occasional
Overt-(adj)– cÖZ¨ÿ/ cÖKvk¨; Isolated-(adj)– c„_K/ wew”Qbœ
Erratic-(adj)–AwbwðZ/ AwbqwgZ;
Occasional-(adj)– wbqwgZ bq/ gv‡S gv‡S N‡U ev †`Lv hvq Ggb/ AvKw¯§K|
GLv‡b Ggb ai‡bi kÎæZvc~Y© Kv‡Ri K_v ejv n‡q‡Q, hv hy× †W‡K Av‡b| ZvB a), b) Ges d) ev`|
ev‡Kï A_©t kÎæZvi GB ai‡bi cÖKvk¨ KvR hy‡×i w`‡K †V‡j w`‡Z cv‡i|
02. Her ---------- should not be confused with miserliness; as long as I have known her,
she has always been willing to assist those who are in need.
a) intemperance b) intolerance
c) apprehension d) frugality
Intemperance-(n)– Amshg/ AwgZvPvi/ cvbvmw³; Intolerance-(n)– AmwnòyZv
Apprehension-(n)– Dcjwä/ †PZbv/ †eva/ Avk¼v; Frugality-(n)– wgZe¨wqZv|
ev‡Kï A_©t Zvi wgZe¨wqZv‡K K…cYZvi mv‡_ GK Kiv DwPZ bq; Avwg hZ`~i Zv‡K wPwb, hviv `wi`ª †m me©`v
Zv‡ì‡K mvnvh¨ Ki‡Z B”QzK|
03. For centuries animals have been used as -------- for people in experiments to asses
the effects of therapeutic and other agents that might later are used in humans.
a) examples b) surrogates
c) companions d) benefactors
Examples- D`vniY/ `„óvšÍ; Surrogates- cÖwZwbwa;
Companions- mnPi/ m½x; Benefactors- c„ô‡cvlK/ DcKvix|
ev‡Kï A_©t kZvãxi cÖvwY¸‡jv eZ©gv‡b gvby‡li M‡elYvi Kv‡R eëüZ n‡”Q hvi cÖfve gvby‡li wPwKrmv Ges
Ab¨vb¨ mn‡hvMxi †ÿ‡Î eëüZ n‡”Q|
04. Employees had become so injured to the caprices of top management’s personnel
policies that they greeted the announcement of a company-wide dress code with
________ . Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2007
a) Astonishment b) Impassivity
c) Confusion d) Resentment
Astonishment- we¯§q/ Avðh©; Impassivity- (n) – wbwe©KviZ¡
Confusion- (n) – wek„•Ljv/ †Mvjgvj/ weåvwšÍ; Resentment - (n)– Amš‘wó/ weiw³|
ev‡Kï A_©t †Kv¤úvwbi DaŸ©Zb Kg©KZ©v‡ì Lvg‡Lqvwj‡Z Kg©xiv GZB Af¨¯Í †h, Zviv bZzb †Wªm †Kv‡Wi
†NvlYv‡K ------- fv‡e wb‡q‡Q|
†h‡nZy Top management Gi g‡a¨ Carpice ev nVvr nVvr D™¢U B”Qvi D`q nq ZvB Dress code bZzb
wm×v‡šÍ †KD Avðh© ev wØavMÖ¯Í n‡e bv| eis GUv‡K D`vmxb fv‡eB wb‡e|
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05. No one can _____ that he is clever. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. Assistant Officer (G-3)-2008
a) defy b) admire
c) deny d) denounce
Defy- (vt)– cÖKv‡k¨ we‡ivwaZv Kiv/ ¯úa©v †`Lv‡bv/ Agvb¨ Kiv;
Admire- (vt) – gy» `„wó‡Z ZvKv‡bv/ kÖ×v‡eva Kiv/ cQ›` Kiv
Deny- (vt) – mZ¨ e‡j ¯^xKvi bv Kiv/ A¯^xKvi Kiv;
Denounce- (vt) – (KvD‡K) Rbmg‡ÿ Awfhy³ Kiv/ dvwm‡q †Ìqv|
ev‡Kï A_©t †m PvjvK, GwU †KD A¯^xKvi Ki‡Z cvi‡e bv|
06. The philosopher claimed that a person who must consciously ___________ his or
her own indifference before helping another is behaving more nobly than one
whose basic disposition allows such an act to be performed without _______.
a) feign ------ enthusiasm b) censure ------- comment
c) embrace ------ duplicity d) overcome -------- deliberation
Feign-(vt)– fvb Kiv/ D™¢veb Kiv; Enthusiasm-(n)– cÖej Drmvn
Censure-(vt)– (KvD‡K wKQzi Rb¨) mgv‡jvPbv Kiv; Comment-(n)– gšÍe¨/ UxKv/ mgv‡jvPbv
Embrace-(vt, vi)– Avwj½b Kiv/ AšÍf©~³ Kiv/ MÖnY Kiv; Duplicity-(n)– KcUZv/ kVZv
Overcome-(adj)– civf~Z/ `gb;
Deliberation-(n)– wePviwe‡ePbv/ gš¿Yv/ civgk©/ weZK©|
07. The senator’s attempt to convince the public that he is not interested in tuning
for a second term is _________ given the extremely _________ fund-raising
activities of his campaign committee. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2009
a) futile------- clandestine b) sincere -------- visible

c) specious ----------- apathetic d) disingenuous ----- public
Futile- (adj) – wbõj/ e„_v; Clandestine - (adj) – †Mvcb/ ¸ß;
Sincere-(adj) – AvšÍwiK/ AK…wÎg; Visible- (adj)– `„k¨gvb/ cÖZ¨ÿ
Specious- (adj)– AvcvZ `„wó‡Z h_v_© ev mZë‡j g‡b nq (wKšÍy Avm‡j Zv bq) Ggb
Apathetic- (adj) – mg‡e`bv ev AvMÖnnxb/ D`vmxb; Disingenuous- (adj)– Amij / KywUj/ KcU
Public- – RbmvaviY ev me©mvaviY m¤^Üxq/ me©Rbxb/ cÖKvk¨|
08. Although a change in management may appear to ________ a shift in a company’s
fortunes more often than not its impact is ________. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2009
a) hinder ------ measurable b) promote ------ demonstrable

c) accelerate ------- profound d) aggur ------ inconsiderable
Hinder– evav †Ìqv/ e¨vnZ Kiv/ wejw¤^Z Kiv; Measurable- (adj) – cwigvcbxq/ cwi‡gq
Promote- (vt) – c‡`vbœwZ `vb Kiv/ msewaZ© Kiv;
Demonstrable- (adj) – cÖwZcv`b‡hvM¨/ cÖwZcv`bxq;
Accelerate - (vt, vi) – MwZe„w× Kiv/ Z¡ivwš^Z Kiv;
Profound- (adj)– myMfxi/ Mfxi/ AšÍwb©wnZ/ cÖMvp/ AMva; Aggur- fwel¨revYx Kiv
Inconsiderable-(adj)– we‡ePbvi A‡hvM¨/ Zz”Q/ mvgvb¨/ ¯^í|
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09. While many people utilize homeopathic remedies to treat health problems, other
people do not ________ such alternative treatments, _________ conventional
medical treatments instead. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2009
a) distrust ----- employing b) embrace ------ eschewing

c) reject ---- envisioning d) countenance ------ relying
Distrust-(n) – m‡›`n/ Awek^vm; Employ- wb‡qvM;
Embrace- (vt, vi) – Avwj½b Kiv/ AšÍf©~³ Kiv/ MÖnY Kiv; Eschewing- weiZ _vKv
Reject- (vt)– cÖZ¨vL¨vb Kiv/ evwZj Kiv; Envisioning- Kíbv Kiv;
Countenance- (n) – cÖmbœ/ AcÖmbœ gyLfve/ (Avbyôv.) mg_©b; (vt) – mg_©b `vb Kiv
Relying- wbf©i Kiv|
10. The significance of the Magna Carta lies not in its ____ provisions, but in its
Broader impact : it made the king subject to the law. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2010
a) Specific b) Revolutionary
c) Implicit d) Controversial
Specific-(adj) – wek` I ¯úóiƒ‡c wbw`©ó/ mywbw`©ó/ mvaviY bq;
Revolutionary- (n) – ‰ecøweK/ wecøex;
Implicit- (adj) – Bkviv-Bw½‡Z cÖKvwkZ/ wbwnZ/ AweZwK©Z/ Amskq;
Controversial- (adj)– weZwK©Z/ weZK© Zzj‡Z cv‡i Ggb|
ev‡Kï A_©t Magna Carta Gi ¸iæZ¡ êcøweK AvB‡bi avivi g‡a¨B mxgve× wQj bv wKšÍy Gi ¸iæZ¡ n‡”Q Gi
gva¨‡g m¤ªvU‡K AvB‡bi AvIZvq wb‡q Avmv m¤¢e n‡q‡Q|
11. This poetry is not______; it is more likely to appeal to an international audience

than is poetry with strictly regional themes. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2010
a) Familiar b) Provincial
c) Technical d) Democratic
Familiar- (adj) – †Kv‡bv wKQz m¤ú‡K© fv‡jv Ávb Av‡Q Ggb/ wKQzi m‡½ mycwiwPZ
Provincial- (adj)– cÖv‡`wkK/ AvÂwjK; Technical-(adj)– cÖhyw³MZ/ cÖv‡qvwMK †KŠkjmsµvšÍ
Democratic- (adj) – MYZvwš¿K|
ev‡Kï A_©t GB KweZv AvÂwjK/ cÖv‡`wkK KweZv bq; Gi Av‡e`b n‡”Q AvšÍR©vwZK †kÖvZv‡ì Rb¨ hwÌ GB
KweZvi Av‡jvP¨ welq AvÂwjK|
12. Experienced employers recognize that business students who can ______________
different points of view are ultimately more effectively as managers than are the
brilliant and original students who _____dogmatically to their own formulations.
a) Discredit ----- revert b) Assimilate ----- adhere
c) Impose --- refer d) Advocate ----- relate
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Discredit– Am¤§vb; Revert-(vi) – (Av‡Mi Ae¯’vq, wel‡q) cÖZ¨veZ©b Kiv;
Assimilate-(vt,vi) – (fve wPšÍv BZ¨vw`)AvZ¥¯’ Kiv;
Adhere-(vi)– `„pfv‡e †j‡M _vKv/ †mu‡U _vKv/ wek¦¯Í, AbyMZ, AwePj _vKv;
Impose- (vt,vi) – (Ki `vwqZ¡ BZ¨vw`) Av‡ivc Kiv/ Pvcv‡bv;
Refer- (vt,vi) – eë¯’v MÖnY ev wm×v‡šÍi Rb¨ (†diZ) cvVv‡bv/ wb‡q hvIqv/ Ac©Y Kiv;
Advocate- (n)– mg_©K/ cÖe³v/ (AvBb.) DwKj; (vt) – mg_©b Kiv;
Relate- (vt, vi) – (Mí BZ¨vw`) ejv/ m¤úwK©Z Kiv)/ (Z_¨, AwfÁZv BZ¨vwì) eY©bv †Ìqv|
ev‡Kï A_©t AwfÁ gvwjKiv g‡b K‡ib †h, eëmvq QvÎiv hviv wewfbœ ai‡bi wel‡q AvZ¥¯’ K‡i Zviv †h mKj
†gavex QvÎ ïay Zv‡ì †gŠwjK welq¸‡jvi mv‡_ †j‡M _v‡K Zv‡ì †P‡q `ÿ eë¯’vcK|
13. The form and physiology of leaves vart according to the ___________ in which
they develop: for the example, leaves display a wide range of adaptations to
different degrees of light and moisture Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. PO (G-3)-2010
a) relationship b) species
c) sequence d) environment
Relationship-(n)– m¤úK©/ m¤^Ü/ AvZ¥xqZv; Species- (n)– (Rxe) cÖRvwZ/ gvbe cÖRvwZ
Sequence- (n)– µg/ Abyµg/ Avbyc~e©; Environment- (n)– PZycvk^©/ cwi‡ek|
14. One theory about intelligence sees ________ as the logical structure underlying
thinking and insists that since animals are mute, they must be _____ as well.
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. PO (G-3)-2010
a) behavior, inactive b) instinct, cooperative
c) heredity, thoughtful d) language, mindless
Behavior - AvPiY/eënvi; Inactive- (adj) – Awµq/ wbw®Œq/ wbiæ`¨g/ wb‡ðó
Instinct- (n) – mnRcÖK…wZ/ DcÁv/ mnRvZ cÖe„wË/ †cÖiYv; Cooperative- mnKvix;
Heredity- (n)– eskMwZ; Thoughtful- (adj)– wPšÍvkxj/ wPšÍvKyj;
Language- (n)– fvlv/ gvby‡li g‡bvfve Abyf~wZ cÖKv‡ki aŸwb-wbf©i gva¨g;
Mindless- (adj)– Ag‡bv‡hvMx/ AmZK©|
15. Though ___ in her personal life, Edna St. Viuncent Millay was nonetheless ______
about her work, usually producing several pages of complicated rhyme in a day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. PO (G-3)-2010
a) jaded -------- feckless b) verbose ------ ascetic
c) vain --------- humble d) impulsive -------- disciplined
Jaded- (adj)– nvwÇmvi/ Kvwnj/ cwikÖvšÍ; Feckless-(adj)– e¨_©/ Aÿg/ `vwqZ¡nxb
Verbose- (adj) – evMvo¤îc~Y©/ kãvo¤îc~Y©; Ascetic- (n) – Zc¯^x/ mbœ¨vmx; (adj)– AvZ¥wb‡ivax/ K‡Vvi
Vain-(adj)– wbõj/ e„_v/ Ab_©K; Humble- (adj) – webqx/ b¤ª/ web¤ª/ webxZ/ AgvwqK
Impulsive- (adj)– Av‡eMcÖe„Ë/ Av‡eMZvwoZ;
Disciplined- (adj) – wbqgvbyeZ©x/ k„•Ljvc~Y©|
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16. The bank cashier’s __________ of the funds was not discovered until the auditors
Examined the accounts. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyan Bank (SO)-2011
a) extradition b) embezziement
c) patronage d) an ingenious
Extradition- Avmvgx n¯ÍvšÍi; Embezziement—AvZ¥mvr
Patronage- (n) – c„ô‡cvlKZv/ mg_©b/ Drmvn`vb|
17. The poetry of Malarme is not clear and easily accessible but rather vague and ___.
Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyan Bank (SO)-2011
a) opaque b) redundant
c) lucid d) hasty
Opaque- (adj) – A¯^”Q/ Av‡jvwb‡ivaK/ Ab”Q;
Redundant -(adj) – AcÖ‡qvRbxq/ cÖ‡qvRbvwZwi³/ Abvek¨K/ evowZ
Lucid- (adj) – ¯úó/ mnR‡eva¨; Hasty- (adj) – Z¡wir/ e¨¯ÍMwZ|
18. Though ________ towards his own needs, he was always _______ towards others.
Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MT)-2011
a) miserly, magnanimous b) charitable, monotonous

c) profligate, irresistible d) improvident, audacious
e) None of these
Miserly- (adj) – K…cY/ e¨qKzÚ; Magnanimous- (adj) – gnvbyfe/ D`vi
Charitable- (adj) – ciwnZKi/ ci‡cvKvix; Monotonous- (adj) – GK‡N‡q/ GKUvbv/ êwPÎ¨nxb
Profligate – Bw›`ªqmy‡L myLx nIqv / j¤úU; Irresistible- A`g¨/ `y`©g;
Improvident- (adj)– Ace¨qx/ A`~i`k©x/ AcwiYvg`k©x;
Audacious- (adj) – `ytmvnmx/ Amgmvnmx/ a„ó|
19. ________ the businessman have welcomed the move, there has been strong ______
From many a quarter. Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MT)-2011
a) While, opposition b) When, rivalry

c) Though, approval d) In spite of, non-cooperation
e) None of these
While-(n) – ÿY/ wKQzÿ‡Yi/ wKQzKv‡ji Rb¨; Opposition- (n) – ‰ecixZ¨/ we‡ivwaZv/ cÖwZ‡iva
When- (adv) – †Kvb mg‡q, KLb; Rivalry- (n)– cÖwZØw›ØZv/ cÖwZ‡hvwMZv/ Ø›Ø
Though- (conj) – hwÌ/ h`¨wc; Approval- (vt, vi) – AbygwZ †Ìqv/ mg_©b/ Aby‡gv`b
In spite of- m‡Ë¡I|
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20. The co-ordinator has no choice but to _________ because the committee has vote’s
To _____ his veto. Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MT)-2011
a) object, dominate b) abdicate, overrule
c) refrain, exceed d) compromise, override
e) None of these
Object- (n) – e¯‘/ D‡Ïk¨; Dominate- (vt, vi) – KZ…Z
© ¡ Kiv/ kvmb Kiv/ AvwacZ¨ Kiv
Abdicate-(vt, vi)– †Q‡o †Ìqv/ `vwe Z¨vM Kiv;
Overrule- (vt) – (D”PZi KZ©„‡Z¡i e‡j) evwZj ev LvwiR Kiv;
Refrain- (vt) – weiZ _vKv/ wbi¯Í nIqv; Exceed- (vt) – KvD‡K AwZµg Kiv/ Qvwo‡q hvIqv;
Compromise- (vt) – Av‡cv‡m gxgvsmv Kiv;
Override-(vt) – (A‡bï AwfgZ, wm×všÍ, B”Qv, AwaKvi BZ¨vw`) c``wjZ Kiv ev AMÖvn¨ Kiv|
ev‡Kï A_©t Co-ordinator Gi c`Z¨vM Qvov Avi †Kvb Dcvq _vKj bv| †Kbbv KwgwU Zvi †fv‡Ui
ÿgZv‡K evwZj K‡i‡Q|
21. His ________ the students was complemented with plenty of ________.
Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MT)-2011
a) stern attitude towards, love b) stern, nastiness
c) of, sternness d) malice, affetion
e) None of these
Love- (n) – Avì/ÑhZœ/ †¯œnÑggZv/ †cÖg/ fv‡jvevmv;
Stern- (adj) – K‡Vvi/ Abgbxq I AvbyMZ¨cÖZ¨vkx; Nastiness- K`h©Zv
Sternness- (n) – `„pZv/ K‡VviZv; Malice- (n) – Aïf Kvgbv/ we‡Øl|
ev‡Kï A_©t QvÎ‡ì cÖwZ nZvi K‡Vvi AvPiY (Stern attitude) fvjevmvi (Love) Øviv cywl‡q hvq|
22. ______ she has a silly and ______ sense of humor. Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MT)-2011
a) In spite of his young age, mature b) Though it was youth, trivial
c) Despite her age, adolescent d) Despite her age, youthful
e) None of these
Mature-(vt, vi) – cwic° nIqv ev Kiv/ c~Y©KvjcÖvß nIqv; - (adj) – c~Y©KvjcÖvß/ mZK©/ c~bv© ½;
Trivial- (adj) – bMb¨/ Zz”Q/ MZvbyMwZK/ mvgvb¨/ AwKwÂrKi;
Adolescent- (adj)– behyeK/ behyeZx; Youthful-(adj) – ZviæY¨/ †hŠeb|
ev‡Kï A_©t Zvi eqm nIqv (Age) m‡Ë¡I (Despite) Zvi g‡a¨ wkïmyjf (Silly) Ges Zviæ‡Yï
(Youthful) `xwß i‡q‡Q|
23. The practice of storytelling for entertainment and instruction was at one time so
Widespread that it virtually became __________. Bank Asia Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) rigorous b) universal
c) elevating d) uncommon
e) unknown
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Rigorous- (adj) – K‡Vvi/ cÖPÐ/ Zxeª; Universal-(adj)- me©Rbxb/ mve©‡jŠwKK/ wek¦Rbxb
Elevating- Dc‡i DVv; Uncommon-(adj)– AmvaviY/ Amvgvb¨/ Abb¨mvaviY/ weij
Unknown- (adj) – AÁvZ/ AcwiwPZ|
24. The advertised property, which ________ vast amd unspoiled stretches, will
Undoubtedly _____ potential buyers. Bank Asia Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) abuts ------- interfere with b) overlooks ------ infuriate

c) spans --------- appeal to d) erodes ------- inspire
e) precludes -------- assemble
Abuts- cÖvšÍ/ mgmxgvhy³ nIqv; Overlooks- D‡cÿv Kiv/ `„wó‡Z bv cov
Infuriate- (vt)– †µv‡a wÿß nIqv; Spans- gaëZ©x mgq; Erodes- ÿq Kiv
Inspire- (vt) – DØy× Kiv/ AbycvÖ wYZ Kiv; Precludes- evav †Ìqv/ cÖwZ‡iva Kiv
Assemble- (vt, vi) – mgvMZ/ mg‡eZ nIqv/ wgwjZ nIqv|
ev‡Kï A_©t weÁwßi †h m¤úwË‡Z eo Ges Kjylgy³ `vM †Lqvj Kiv nqwb, Zv ¯^vfvweKfv‡eB m¤¢ve¨ †µZv‡ì
D‡ËwRZ ivL‡e|
25. Out of countless news items, this one seems to be different as it summarizes
stories by the _________ reporters on ________ celebrities from the sports
entertainment, or business areas. Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) affluent ------ displaying b) influential ----- profiling

c) effective ------ parading d) dominating ---- narrating
e) None of these
Affluent- (adj) – ‰efekvjx/ weËevb/ cÖvPzh©gq; Displaying- cÖ`k©K/ cÖKvkK
Influential- (adj) – cÖfvekvjx;
Effective- (adj)– djcÖm~/ Kvh©Ki/ g‡b `vM KvU‡Z mÿg/ ev¯ÍweK/ we`¨gvb
Dominating- RvnuvevR; Narrating- ejb|
26. Once the audience began to applaud and laugh at his jokes, the comedian felt
more _______ and his delivery became less __________. Dhaka Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2011
a) professional ----- engaging b) excited ----- interesting

c) relaxed ------ inhibited d) uncomfortable ---- reserved
e) None of these
Professional- (adj)- †ckvMZ/ †ckvRxex/ e„wËgvb; Engaging- (adj) – AvKl©Yxq
Excited- (adj) – D‡ËwRZ; Interesting- (adj) – AvKl©Yxq/ †KŠZzn‡jvÏxcK
Relaxed- (adj)– cÖkgb/ Avivg/ wbiæ‡ØM/ Kg©PÂjZv; Inhibited- `gb Kiv
Uncomfortable- (adj)– A¯^w¯ÍKi; Reserved- (vt) – msiÿY K‡i ivLv|
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27. Despite assorted effusion to the contrary, there is no necessary link between
scientific skill and humanism, and quite possibly, there may be something of a __
between them. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2011
a) dichtomy b) congruity
c) reciprocity d) generosity
Dichotomy- cv_©K¨/ †f`v‡f`; Congruity- (n)- wgj/ m½wZ/ h_vh_Zv
Reciprocity- G‡K A‡bï Rb¨; Generosity-(n)– D`viZv/ `vbkxjZv/ gnZ|
28. It would be difficult for one so ______ to be led to believe that men are equal and
that we must disregard race, color and creed. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2011
a) tolerant b) democratic
c) broadminded d) intolerant
Tolerant- (adj) – mnbkxj/ mwnòz; Democratic- (adj) – MYZvwš¿K
Broadminded- (adj)–D`viü`q/ A‡bï gZvgZ Rvb‡Z;
Intolerant- (adj) – Amwnòz/ Amnbkxj|
29. They wasted all the money on purchase of some ______ items.
Bangladesh Bank. Officer (Cash)-2011
a) excellent b) important
c) significant d) quality
e) trivial
Excellent- (adj)– PgrKvi; Important- (adj)–¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ Zvrch©c~Y©/ ¸iæZi
Significant- (adj) – we‡kl A_©c~Y©/ ¸iæZ¡c~Y©; Quality - (n) – ‰ewkó¨g~jK ¸Y ev ag©
Trivial- (adj) – bMb¨/ Zz”Q/ MZvbyMwZK/ mvgvb¨/ AwKwÂrKi|
30. When he found the wallet his face glowed but soon it faded as the wallet
was---------. Bangladesh Bank. Officer (Cash)-2011
a) Empty b) Vacant
c) Recovered d) Stolen
e) Expensive
Empty- (adj) – k~b¨/ Lvwj; Vacant- (adj) – k~b¨/ wi³/ Lvwj/ duvKv
Recovered- D×…Z; Stolen- AcüZ; Expensive- (adj) – e¨qmva¨/ e¨qeûj/ `vwg|
31. Before adapting to changes in value, many prefer to ________, to ___________ the
Universally agreed on principles that have been upheld for centuries.
a) innovate --- protect b) resist ------- defend
c) ponder ----- subvert d) vacillate ------ publicize
e) revert ------ ignore
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Innovate- (vi) – cwieZ©b Avbv ev mvab Kiv;
Protect- (vt)– iÿY/ myiÿv/ wbivcËvweavb/ wbivc` Kiv/ evPv‡bv/ myiwÿZ Kiv
Resist-(vt,vi)– we‡ivwaZv Kiv/ cÖwZ‡iva Kiv;
Defend- (vt) – iÿv Kiv/ mg_©b ev cÿvej¤^b Kiv/ AvZ¥i¶v Kiv
Ponder- (vt, vi)– we‡ePbv Kiv/ †f‡e †`Lv; Subvert-(vi) – gvby‡li Av¯’v/ wek^vm
Vacillate- (vi) – wØav Kiv/ Av‡›`vwjZ/ †`v`yj¨gvb nIqv;
Publicize- (vt)– cÖPvi Kiv/ RbM‡Yi †MvPixf~Z Kiv;
Revert-(vi) – (Av‡Mi Ae¯’vq, wel‡q) cÖZ¨veZ©b Kiv;
Ignore- (vt) – D‡cÿv Kiv/ MÖvn¨ bv Kiv|
32. He is so _______ that everyone is always ________ to help him in his work.
a) helpful, reluctant b) aloof, cooperative
c) adamant, enthusiastic d) miserly, ignorant
e) magnanimous, eager
Helpful- (adj)– DcKvix/ mnvqK; Reluctant- (adj)– Awb”QyK/ wegyL/ Abxn/ bvivR
Aloof- (adj)– wbiæËvc/ D`vmxb/ AvMÖnnxb; (adv) – Avjv`vfv‡e; Cooperative- mnKvix
Adamant-(n)- KvUv ev fvOv hvq bv e‡j Kw_Z cv_i we‡kl/ ˆnwiK;(pred, adj)- Abgbxq/ AewPjwPË/ `„p
Enthusiastic- (adj) – cÖej Drmvnx/ AZz¨rmvnx; Miserly- (adj) – K…cY/ e¨qKzÚ
Ignorant- (adj) – AÁ/ AbwfÁ/ wb‡e©va; Magnanimous- (adj) – gnvbyfe/ D`vi
Eager-(adj)– DrmyK/ AvMÖvnvwš^Z/ AvKzj|
33. Due to ________ rainfall this year, there will be ______ cut in water supply.
a) enough, substantial b) meager, list
c) sufficient, no d) surplus, abundant
e) abundant, considerable
Enough- (adj) – h‡_ó/ ch©vß; Substantial- (adj) – gReyZ ev `„pfv‡e wbwg©Z/ mviMf©/ wecyj/ mycPÖ zi
Meager- (adj) – AcÖPyi/ Amg„×/ `ye©j; List- (n)– ZvwjKv; (n) – (Rvnv‡Ri) KvZ nIqv Ae¯’v
Sufficient- (adj) – h‡_ó/ ch©vß; No- (adj) – bv/ bq; Surplus - (n)– evowZ ev DØ„Ë/ DØZ
Abundant- (adj) – cÖPzi/ A‡Xj; Abundant- (adj)– cÖPzi/ A‡Xj
Considerable- (adj) – ¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ we‡ePbv‡hvM¨|
34. We can ______ to travel by air, but we _____ train journey. Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) plan, enjoy b) aspire, commute
c) afford, prefer d) decide, undertook
e) decline, accepted
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Plan- (vt, vi) – cwiKíbv Kiv; Enjoy- (vt)– Dc‡fvM Kiv/ Avb›` jvf Kiv
Aspire- (vi) – D”PvKv•ÿv-ZvwoZ nIqv/ AwfKv•ÿx nIqv;
Commute- (vt, vi) – wewbgq Kiv/ ågb Kiv; Afford- (vt) – (mgq ev A_©e¨‡qi) mvg_© _vKv
Prefer- (n) – cQ›` Kiv; Decide-(vt,vi) – gxgvsmv ev wb®úwË Kiv/ dqmvjv Kiv/ wm×všÍ †bIqv
Undertook- ïiæ Kiv; Decline- (vt, vi) – cÖZ¨vL¨vb Kiv/ A¯^xKvi Kiv
Accepted- (vt, vi)– †bIqv/ MÖnY Ki‡Z m¤§Z nIqv/ GKgZ nIqv/ †g‡b nIqv|
35. I shall _______ him if he ________ to me for his misconduct. Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) pardon, commits b) forgive, apologizes
c) reprimined, commands d) punish, abuses
e) forgive, refrains
Pardon- (vt,vi) – ÿgv Kiv; Commits- mgcY© Kiv;
Forgive- (vt, vi) – ÿgv Kiv/ gvd Kiv; Apologize- gvd Kiv;
Commands- Av‡`k/ ûKzg; Punish- (vt) – kvw¯Í ev `Û †Ìqv/ (Kv‡iv cÖwZ) K‡Vvi AvPiY/ cÖnvi
Abuses- Aceënvi; Forgive- (vt, vi) – ÿgv Kiv/ gvd Kiv;
Refrains- ayqv|
36. The Deputy Manager ________ to resign because all his proposals were _______
down by his superiors Premier Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2012
a) offered, thrown b) gave, held
c) began, kept d) willing, knocked
e) threatened, turned
Offered- Awc©Z; Thrown- wbwÿß/ wbwnZ; Gave- cÖ`vb Kiv/ `vb Kiv;
Held- M„nxZ/ aiv; Began- ïiæ Kiv/ Avi¤¢ Kiv; Kept- cvjb Kiv
Willing- (adj)- ‡¯^”QvcÖ‡Yvw`Z/ B”QzK; Knocked- AvNvZ Kiv/ civwRZ Kiv
Threatened- kvmvb/ fxwZcÖ`k©b Kiv; Turned- cwiYZ/ cÖgvwbZ|
ev‡Kï A_©t Deputy g¨v‡bRvi Resign Kivi Rb¨ Threat Kij; KviY Zvi mKj Proposal Zvi
Superiors KZ©„K Turned down (evwZj) n‡qwQj|
37. Life, as the film demonstrates, is too complex for ______ endings.
Trust Bank Ltd. Assistant Officer-2012
a) superficial b) intricate
c) Straightforward d) occult
e) None of these
Superficial- (adj) – c„ô ev DcixZj m¤^Üx/ AMfxi/ evn¨/ fvmvfvmv,
Intricate- (adj) – RwUj/ `yM©g/ `y‡e©va¨/ KzU;
Straightforward-(adj) –ms‡Mvcb bq Ggb/ mivmwi/ mr/ mnR‡eva¨;
Occult- (adj)– ¸ß, M~p/ AwZcÖvK„Z/H›`ªRvwjK|
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38. In the days of the last owner, the stately home was run on a ______ scale; no guest
left without remarking on the quality and ______ of food and drink.
a) lavish ------- profusion b) ornate ---- paucity
c) modest ------- plenty d) Opulent ---- dearth
e) None of these
Lavish- (adj) – Ace¨qx/ AwgZe¨qx; Profusion– AwZcÖvPzh©/ AwZ‡iK
Ornate - (adj)– mymw¾Z/ AjsKvimg„×; Paucity- (n) – `y®úªvc¨Zv/ Afve/ cwigv‡c ev msL¨vq ¯^íZv
Modest- (adj) – webqx/ Aby×Z wbinsKvi/ f`ª; Plenty -(n) – cÖPyi/ A‡Xj; -(adv) – †ek/ h‡_ó
Opulent- abx; Dearth- (n) – Afve/ AbUb/ AvKvj|
39. When he was young he __________ ideas of becoming a doctor, however, he was
_____ by his father who wanted him to join the family business.
a) harbored ----- backed b) entertained ---- dissuaded
c) produced --- critical d) repudiated ----- deterred
e) None of these
Harbore- wbivc` mgy‡`ªi Zxi; Backed- mvnvh¨ cÖvß;
Entertained- jvjb Kiv; Dissuaded- †Kvb wKQy bv Ki‡Z DrmvwnZ Kiv
Produce- Drcbœ Kiv; Critical- (adj) – msKUc~Y©/ ¸iæZi|
40. For several days she had a feeling of tiredness and general ____and feared that
these vague symptoms might ______ the onset of something more serious.
a) pain ---- indicate b) malaise --- portend
c) weakness ------ tender d) senility ----- reflect
e) None of these
Pain- (n)– †`‡ni ev g‡bi †e`bv/ hš¿Yv; Indicate-(vt) – wb‡`©k Kiv/ m~wPZ Kiv;
Malaise- (n)– Amy¯’Zv †eva/ Aw¯’iZv; Portend- (vt) – ms‡KZm~PK/ Bw½Zen/ Akwbm‡¼Z †Ìqv
Weakness-(n)– `ye©jZv/ kw³nxbZv/ Akw³/ AÿgZv/ ÎæwU/ †`vl;
Tender - (adj)– big/ †Kvgj/ m~²; - (vt, vi)– †ck Kiv/ `vwLj Kiv; - (n)– ìcÎ/ Z`viKKvix e¨w³
Senility- (n)– RivMÖ¯ÍZv/ fxgiwZ; Reflect- (vt, vi)– cÖwZdwjZ Kiv/ cÖwZwe¤^ Kiv|
41. Waste management is a _______ problem for the modern city, a problem that is
never likely to be addressed unless we change our _______ attitude to recycling.
a) growing ----- flexible b) minor ------- positive
c) trivial ----- ambivalent d) perennial ---- lax
e) None of these
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Flexible- (adj)– bgbxq/ bgbkxj/ bg¨;
Minor- (adj) – ÿy`ªZi/ Kg¸iæZ¡c~Y©/ †QvU Lv‡Uv/ mvgvb¨/ †MŠY;
Positive- (adj)– wbwðZ/ mywbw`©ó/ m‡›`nvZxZ/ `„p wbðq;
Trivial- (adj) – bMb¨/ Zz”Q/ MZvbyMwZK/ mvgvb¨/ AwKwÂrKi;
Ambivalent- (adj) –ci¯úiwe‡ivax `„wófw½ ev Abyf~wZ/ †`v`yj¨gvb;
Perennial- (adj)– ev‡iv‡g‡m/ `xN©¯’vqx; Lax- (adj)– AvjMv/ wXjv/ †Kvgj/ wkw_j|
42. Scientists have not been entirely successful in _____ fears that genetically modified
crop pose a threat to consumers, although the issue does not seem as ___ it once
was. IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012
a) mitigating ----- simple b) arousing ----- poisonous
c) dispelling ---- controversial d) generating ----- frightening
e) None of these
Mitigating- wbe©vcK/ wbeviK; Simple- (adj)– mnR/ mvaviY/ Abvo¤î
Arousing- mwµq Kiv/ mwµq nIqv;

ev‡Kï A_©t Rb¥MZfv‡e iƒcvšÍwiZ dmj eënviKvix‡ì Rb¨ fxwZi KviY; weÁvbxiv GB fq‡K Dispel ev
weZvwoZ Ki‡Z cy‡ivcywi mdj bv n‡jI GUv g‡bKiv Kiv n‡”Q bv †h, GB welqwU Av‡Mi g‡Zv GZUv weZwK©Z
ev Controversial.
43. In the days of the last owner, the stately home was run on a ____ scale; no guest
left without remarking on the quality and _______ of food and drink.
IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012, Trust Bank Ltd. Assistant Officer-2012
a) lavish ---- profusion b) ornate ----- paucity
c) modest --- plenty d) opulent ------- dearth
e) None of these
Lavish- (adj) – Ace¨qx/ AwgZe¨qx; Profusion– AwZcÖvPzh©/ AwZ‡iK
Ornate - (adj)– mymw¾Z/ AjsKvimg„×; Paucity- (n) – `y®úªvc¨Zv/ Afve/ cwigv‡c ev msL¨vq ¯^íZv
Modest- (adj) – webqx/ Aby×Z wbinsKvi/ f`ª; Plenty -(n) – cÖPyi/ A‡Xj; -(adv) – †ek/ h‡_ó
Opulent- abx; Dearth- (n) – Afve/ AbUb/ AvKvj|
44. A two –year old child is without ____ or ____; she reacts simply and instinctively
to the people around her. IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012
a) guile ---- artific b) insight--- intuition
c) caprice ---- illusion d) fear ---- tremulousness
e) None of these
Guile- (n) – cÖZviYv/ Qjbv/ a~Z©vwg; Insight- (n) – AšÍ`©„wó
Intuition- (n) – m‡PZb hyw³ZK© ev wePvi we‡kølY Qvov †Kv‡bv wKQzi AeëwnZ Ávb/ ¯^Áv
Caprice- (n) – †LqvjLywk/ Pvcj¨/ †gRvRgwR©/ Aw¯’iwPË¡Zv;
Illusion- (n) – gvqv/ †gvn/ weåg/ AjxKZv; Fear- (n)– fq/ AvZ¼/ Avk¼|
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45. With such a _______ of options, it is difficult for a high school student to choose
which colleges to apply to, and choosing a course from a _____ excess of options
can place the students in a dilemma. IFIC Bank Ltd. (TO)-2012
a) variety ----- divergent b) plethora ---- similar
c) range ------ same d) number ---- alike
e) None of these
Variety- (n)– wewPÎZv/ êwPÎ¨; Divergent- †Kvb †K›`ª nB‡Z wewfbœ w`‡K hvB‡Z‡Q Ggb
Plethora – (adj) – cÖPzi; Similar- (adj)– g‡Zv/ m`„k/ Abyiƒc/ mgag©x/ mgZzj¨
Range- (n)– mvwi ev wbw`©ó µgweb¨vm/ Puv`gvwii †ÿÎ; Same-(adj)– GKB/Awfbœ/ m`„k;
Number- (n) – msL¨v/ cwigvY ev A¼; Alike- (pred, adj)–GKB iKg/ m`„k|
46. He must always be the center of attention; he would rather be criticized than ___.
Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) ignored b) selfish
c) remembered d) praised
e) different
Ignored- D‡cwÿZ; Selfish- (adj) – ¯^v_©ci/ ¯^vw_©K/ ¯^v_©civqY
Remembered- a¨vZ; Praised- (adj) – cÖkswmZ;
Different-(adj) – wfbœ/ AbïKg|
47. Whales hurt nothing and no one in their peaceful migrations through the earth’s
seas, yet are savsgely hunted by man, who _________superior need.
a) assumes b) perpetuates
c) retains d) assimilates
e) manifests
Assumes- AšÍf©y³ Kiv/ `Lj Kiv; Perpetuates- wPi¯’vqx Kiv;
Retains- ivLv/ g‡b ivLv; Assimilates- A½xf~Z Kiv/ nRg Kiv;
Manifests- ¯úó Kiv/ Awfe¨w³ Kiv|
48. Because of his inherent _______ Harry steered clear of any job that he suspected
could turn out to be a travail. Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) impudence b) insolence
c) eminence d) indolence
e) integrity
Impudence- wbj¾©Zv/ Pvcj¨; Insolence- (n) - J×Z¨/ a„óZv/ cÖMjfZv/ `vw¤¢KZv
Eminence- (n) – L¨vwZ/ wewkóZv; Indolence- (n)– Avjm¨/ kÖgwegyLZv
Integrity- (n) – PvwiwÎK mijZv I mZZv/ A‡f`¨Zv/ ï×Zv/ mZ¨kxjZv|
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49. During their famous clash, Jung was ambivalent about Freud so he attacked the
father of modern psychoanalysis even as he -------- him Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) Enlightened b) chastened
c) revered d) Despised
e) understood
Enlightened- (adj) – AÁZv gy³/ ms¯‹vigy³; Chastened- gvwR©Z Kiv/ mshZ Kiv
Revered- c~Rv Kiv/ m¤§vb Kiv; Despised- AeÁv Kiv/ AkÖ×v Kiv;
Understood- (vt, vi) – †evSv/ eyS‡Z cviv/ Dcjwä Kiv|
50. Her concerns for the earthquake victims _____ her reputations as a callous person.
a) restored b) rescinded
c) created d) proved
e) belied
Restored- †givgZK…Z/ †diZK…Z; Rescinded- evwZj Kiv/ KvwUqv †djv
Created- wbwg©Z/ m„ó; Proved- cÖwZcbœ/ cÖwZcvw`Z|
ev‡Kï A_©t cÖ_‡g ejv n‡q‡Q f~wgK¤ú KewjZ‡ì Rb¨ Zvi D‡ØM ev DrKÉv wQj| ZvB ¯^vfvweKfv‡eB GKRb
wb`©q e¨w³ wn‡m‡e Zvi cwiwPwZ wg_¨v cÖgvY (Belie) n‡e|
51. Some commit suicide they are unbable to tolerate _______ changes in their lives
Though some are born with a ________ to commit suicide. National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) Sentiment/ unfavorable b) resolution/ adverse
c) Tendency/catastrophic d) forecast/ miserable
e) None of these
Sentiment-(n) – ü`qvbyf~wZ/ fvecÖeYZv/ fvewejvwmZv;
Unfavorable- (adj)– cÖwZK~j/ AmyweavRbK; Resolution- (n)– `„pZv/ cÖ¯Íve/ wm×všÍ
Adverse- (adj)– cÖwZK~j/ AbyK~j/ weiæ×/ êix; Tendency- (n) – cÖeYZZv/ †SuvK
Catastrophic- me©bvkv; Forecast- (vt)– c~e©vfvl †Ìqv/ fwel¨rØvYx Kiv;
Miserable- (adj) – `yt¯’/ `yM©Z/ AwZô|
52. In life there are few situations that appear before us with a hard, practical edge
which raise issues of life-threatening ________ and therefore demand to be
addressed with cool, clear-heated __________. National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) existence/ involvement b) immediacy/ practicality
c) evidence/ cognizance d) illustrations/ expedience
e) None of these
Existence- Aw¯’Z¡/ we`¨gvbZv; Involvement- (n)– mswkøóZv/ m¤ú„³Zv
Immediacy- mijZv/ AKcUZv; Evidence-(n)– mvÿ¨cÖgvY/ mn‡R †`Lv hvq Ggb
Cognizance- (n)– AvBb (†Kv‡bv wKQz m¤ú‡K©) AeMwZ/ m‡PZb Ávb;
Illustrations- wPÎY/ e¨vL¨v; Expedience- Dc‡hvwMZv|
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53. If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you can not do so
by being under stated, tentative or ________. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) hyperbolic b) restrained
c) argumentative d) authoritative
Hyperbolic- hv Av‡Q Zvi †_‡K evwo‡q ejv; Restrained– mshgx/ mshZ
Argumentative- (n)– ZK©wcÖq/ ZK©cÖeY;
Authoritative- (adj) – AwaKvi Av‡Q Ggb/ AvwaKvwiK|
54. The resoning in this editorial is so _______ that we can not see how any one can be
deceived by it. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) coherent b) astute
c) cogent d) specious
Coherent– GKÎ AvmÄbkxj/ m½wZc~Y©/ cÖvÄj; Astute - (adj) – Zx²eyw×/ a~Z©/ wePÿY/ PZzi
Cogent- (adj) – †Rviv‡jv Ges `„p;
Specious- (adj)– AvcvZ `„wó‡Z h_v_© ev mZë‡j g‡b nq (wKšÍy Avm‡j Zv bq) Ggb|
55. If you are seeking _________ that will resolve all our ailments, you are
undertaking an impossible task. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) a precedent b) a panacea
c) an abstraction d) a direction
Precedent- (n)– bwRi/ c~e©wb`©kb/ c~e©`„óvšÍ;
Panacea- (n)– me©‡ivM-wbivgqKvix Ilya/ me©wea m¼U †gvP‡bi Dcvq;

Abstraction-(n)–me wb®‹vkb/ weg~Z©b; Direction- (n)– MwZc_/ Pjvi w`K/ KZ©e¨Kg©|
56. The young man was quickly promoted when his employers saw how ________ he
was. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) indigent b) indifferent
c) assidous d) lethargic
Indigent- (adj) – `wi`ª/ wba©b; Indifferent-(adj) – wbt¯ú„n/ D`vmxb/ wbiærmyK
Assidous- (adj)– cwikÖgx/ Aaëmvqx;
Lethargic- (adj)– A¯^vfvweKfv‡e wb`ªvjy/ Ajm/ wb‡ðó|
57. Because it arrives so early in the season, before many of the birds, the robin has
been called the _______ of spring. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) hostage b) autocrat
c) harbinger d) new corner
Hostage- (n)– `vwe †gUv‡bvi cÖwZkÖæwZ¯îƒc iwÿZ e¨w³/ kixieÜK/ wRw¤§
Autocrat - (n) – GKbvqK/ ˆ¯îkvmK/ mxgvnxb ÿgZvi AwaKvix kvmK

Harbinger- (n)– AMÖ`~Z|
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58. Although the economy suffers down trends, it also has strong _______ and self
correction tendencies. Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) unstable b) recidivist
c) inauspicious d) recuperative
Unstable- (adj)– Abew¯’Z/ w¯’wZnxb/ boe‡o; Recidivist- (n)– AcivacÖeY e¨w³/ A‡kva¨ Acivax
Inauspicious- (adj)– Aïf/ AKj¨vYm~PK; Recuperative- (adj)– Av‡ivM¨jv‡fi mnvqK|
59. In his address the principle exhorted the teacher to discover and _______ each
Students ________ talents. Bangladesh Bank (AD)-2012
a) suppress, unrecognized b) redirect, spurious
c) belittle, dormant d) develop, intrinsic
e) None of them
Suppress- (vt) – `gb Kiv/ Pvcv †Ìqv;
Unrecognized- (adj) – †Pbv nqwb ev ¯^xK…wZ jvf K‡iwb Ggb/ A¯^xK…Z
Redirect- wVKvbv e`jv‡bv; Spurious- (adj)– wg_¨v/ †fRvj/ Rvj
Belittle- (vt)– Le© Kiv/ †QvU Kiv/ gh©v`v nvwb Kiv; Dormant- (adj) – myß/ wbw`ªZ/ NygšÍ/ wbw®Œq
Develop- (vt, vi) – eo nIqv/ c~Y©Zi/ cK¡Zi nIqv;
Intrinsic-(adj)– mnRvZ/ ¯^vfvweK/ mswmw×K/ AšÍw©bwnZ/ ¯^Kxq|
60. You must get some fresh _______ for our visitors, this, this loaf terribly ________.
a) milk, salty b) bread, stale
c) fruits, sweet d) butter, good
e) None of them
Milk- (n) – `ya/ `y»; (vt) – `ya †`vqv/ mv‡ci wel msMÖn Kiv;
Salty- (adj)– †bvbZv/ jeYv³/ †jvbv; Bread- (n) – iæwU/ cvDiæwU/ Lv`¨/ RxweKv/ A_© cqmv
Stale- (adj)– ïKbv/ evwm/ UvUKv bq Ggb; Fruits- (n) – dj/ djg~j;
Sweet - (adj) – gayi/ wgó/ wgVv; Butter- (n) – gvLb/ bbx|
61. Few could have _____ the _____ results of our season; we won seven games and
lost only two. Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) meditated ----- presumptuous b) appropriated --- lackluster
c) predicted ------- stellar d) identified ---- elastic
e) None of these
Meditate- ga¨¯’Zv; Presumptuous – (adj) – AnsK…Z/ cÖK…ó
Appropriated-AwaKvi Kiv/ wb‡Ri Kiv; Lackluster - (adj)– wb®úÖf/ `yhwZnxb
Predicted- MwYZ; Stellar- (adj)– bÿÎ m¤^Üxq/ bvÿwÎK;
Identified- kbv³ Kiv/ wba©viY Kiv; Elastic- (adj)– bgbxq I w¯’wZ¯’vcK|
ev‡Kï A_©t Lye Kg †jvKB GB †gŠmy‡gi Stellar result ¸‡jv Predict Ki‡Z †c‡iwQj; Agiv mvZwU
†Ljvq wR‡ZwQjvg Avi †n‡iwQjvg gvÎ `yBwU †Ljvq|
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62. Because of past abrasion with his superiors, some _____ if he would be willing to
_____ at all. Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) speculated ------ validate b) doubted -------- obey
c) liquidated ------- acquiesce d) questioned ------ provide
e) None of these
Speculated- PgKcÖ`; Validate- (vt)– ‰ea Kiv; Doubted-m‡›`n Kiv;
Liquidated- Zij Kiv/ eÜ Kiv; Acquiesce- (vt)– m¤§Z ev ivwR nIqv/ mvq †Ìqv
Questioned- cÖkœwe× (Kiv);
Provide- (vt, vi) – h_vh_ cÖ¯‘wZ MÖnY Kiv/ cÖwZcvjb/ fiY‡cvlY Kiv|
ev‡Kï A_©t Zvi Past abrasion ev gb Lvivc AvPi‡Yi Rb¨ †KD †KD GUv m‡›`n K‡iwQj (Doubted)
†h †m †¯^”Qvq (Willingly) gvb¨ (Obey) K‡i wKbv|
63. Having inherited a staff known for _____ resources, the new chairman had no
choice but to introduce a number of more ____ practices. Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) Defining ----- fraudulent b) harboring ----- diverse
c) Neglecting ------ proficient d) squandering ---- efficient
e) None of these
Defining- wba©viY Kiv; Fraudulent- (adj)– cÖZviYvc~Y©/ Qjbv/ cÖeÂYv/ QjPvix
Harboring- AvkÖq †Ìqv/ AvkÖq jIqv; Diverse-(adj)– bvbviKg/ wewfbœ/ GKvwaK
Neglecting- (adj)– Ae‡nwjZ; Proficient-(adj)– ey¨rcbœ/ `ÿ/ wbcyY;
Squandering-(adj) – DobP‡o/ DobP‡Ð; Efficient- (adj)– my`ÿ|
ev‡Kï A_©t eskvbyµwgKfv‡eB Staff ev DobPÐx (Squandering) Gi g‡Zv Resource eënvi KiZ e‡j
bZzb †Pqvig¨vb Av‡iv wKQy bZzb Efficient practice Pvjy Ki‡jb|
64. Idone deficiency is __________ in the remote mountain regions; however, it is no

longer_______________in the lowlands where iodized salt is available.
Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) recorded ---- unusual b) rare --- sporadic
c) eradicated ---- common d) endemic ------ prevalent
e) None of these
Recorded- bw_fy³/ wjwcfz³; Unusual- (adj) – A¯^vfvweK/ A™¢~Z/ Amvgvb¨
Rare- (adj) – `yj©f/ A¯^vfvweK/ hv mPivPi †`Lv hvq bv;
Sporadic - (adj) – GLv‡b †mLv‡b ev gv‡S gv‡S N‡U wKsev †`Lv hvq bv Ggb/ wewÿß
Eradicated- wbg~©j Kiv; Common- (adj)– mvaviY;
Endemic- (adj) – †Kv‡bv ‰`wkK; Prevalent -(adj) –mvaviY/ e¨vcK/cÖPwjZ|
ev‡Kï A_©t Av‡qvwW‡bi AfveRwbZ mgm¨v Remote mountain regions G Endemic ev me©Î
gnvgvixi g‡Zv Qwo‡q c‡o‡Q| wKšÍy Lowlands ch©vß Av‡qvwWb Av‡Q †mLv‡b GUv No longer
Prevalent.
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65. Despite the attacks of her cowokers, Seema never ___ the bad feelings and instead
kept her ---- inside. Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd.(PO)-2012
a) disposed ---- anger b) malinged ---- frolic
c) predated ----- fury d) reciprocated ------- aggression
e) None of these
Disposed- (vt, vi) – †kl Kiv/ cwiZ¨vM Kiv/ Ae¨vnwZ cvIqv;
Anger- (n) – †µva/ ivM/ †ivl; Malinged- wb›`bxq/ ÿwZKi
Frolic- (vt) – dzwZ© Kiv/ nvwkLywk; Fury- (n) – cÖPÐ D‡ËRbv/ we‡klZ †µva/ PÐZv/ †ivl
Reciprocated- wewbgq Kiv/wewbgq †Ìqv;
Aggression- (n)– webv D¯‹vwb‡Z êix AvPiY/ nvgjv/ AvMÖvmb|
ev‡Kï A_©t mnKg©x‡ì AvµgYvZ¥K AvPiY m‡Ë¡I mxgv Zvi Bad feelings ¸‡jvi cÖwZ‡kva †bqwb eis †m
Zvi ivM †K †fZ‡i †P‡c †i‡LwQj|
66. Some commit suicide because they are unable to tolerate_____ changes in their
lives though some are born with a ______ to commit. Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) unfavorable/ sentiment b) adverse/ resolution
c) catastrophic/ tendency d) miserable/forecast
e) None of these
Unfavorable- (adj)– cÖwZK~j/ AmyweavRbK; Sentiment-(n)– ü`qvbyf~wZ/fvevbyf~wZ
Adverse- (adj) – cÖwZK~j/ weiæ×/ êix; Resolution- (n)– `„pZv/ cÖ¯Íve/ wm×všÍ
Catastrophic- wech©qg~jK; Tendency- (n) – cÖeYZv/ †SuvK
Miserable- (adj) – `yt¯’/ `yM©Z/ AwZô; Forecast- (vt)– c~e©vfvl †Ìqv/ fwel¨rØvYx Kiv|
67. The invigilating team entered the country with ____ nations of the country as ____
country where many parents are alleged to have sold their children in exchange for
food. Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) paradoxical/ an abounding b) incongruous/ an opulent
c) preconceived/ an impoverished d) unwarranted/ an impotent
e) None of these
Paradoxical- Am½wZ; Incongruous- †eLvàv; Opulent- cÖvPzh©
Preconceive- c~e©vbygvb; Impoverished- (adj) – `wi`ªxK…Z/ `wi`ª n‡q c‡o‡Q Ggb
Unwarranted- Ab¨vh¨/ AbwaKvi; Impotent- (adj)– Aÿg/ wbexh©/ Amg_©|
68. Located amidst the green hills of the country, what might have otherwise been
____ tourist spot in ____ part of the south assumed the overtones of the battlefield.
Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) an impressive/ an alien b) a blood-shattered/ an estranged
c) a combatant/ a war torn d) a peaceful/ a hostile
e) None of these
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Impressive-(adj)– ü`qMÖvnx/ wPËvKl©K; An Alien- we‡`kx/ ewnivMZ/ wfb‡`kx
An Estranged- wew”Qbœ; Combatant- †hv×v;
A War Torn- hy×weRq Peaceful-(adj)– kvwšÍc~Y©;
A Hostile- kÎæZv|
69. In spite of the _____ view of the country dismantled by war its development
blocked by illiteracy, locals like to _____ their nationalism in each and every case.
Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2012
a) sickening/ unveil b) diverse/ exhibit
c) chaotic/display d) pleasing/ conceal
Sickening- (adj)– weiw³Ki/ weZ…òvKi/ ewg Av‡m Ggb;
Unveil- (vt, vi)– D`NvUb Kiv/ cÖKvk/ e¨³ Kiv; Diverse-(adj)– bvbviKg/ wewfbœ/ GKvwaK
Exhibit - – †`Lv‡bv, cÖ`k©bKiv, cÖ`wk©Z e¯‘; Chaotic- (adj) – ‰bivwR¨K/ wek„•Lj/ weåvwšÍKi
Display- (vt)– cÖ`k©b Kiv/ Rvwni Kiv; Pleasing– g‡bvgy»Ki / gayi
Conceal- (vt)– †Mvcb Kiv/ jyKvwqZ Kiv|
70. For the poor the inflow of foreign money means not _____ but rising prices,
unplanned urbanization, pollution, corrupt politicians, an influx of foreigners
and a sense of ____. EXIM Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
a) revelry-- dissention b) prosperity ------ alienation
c) affluence--- well-being d) degradation --- elation
Revelry- (n) – ‰n ‰P K‡i Avb›` Dc‡fvM; Prosperity- (n) – mg„w×/ mvdj¨/ DbœwZ/ †mŠfvM¨
Alienation- (n) – we‡”Q`/ wew”QbœZv/ wew”QbœZv‡eva; Affluence- (n) – ‰efe/ cÖvPzh©/ mg„w×
Well-being- my¯’Zv/ Kj¨vY; Degradation– c`gh©v`v nvwb Kiv;
Elation- (n) – Aby‡cÖiYv|
ev‡Kï A_©t ê‡`wkK gy`ªv e„w× `wi`ª‡ì wbKU Dbœq‡bi cÖKvk bq eis Zv g~j¨ùxwZ, AcwiKwíZ bMivqY,
`yb©xwZ, cÖevmx e„w× Ges ai‡Yi `~i‡Z¡i cÖKvk|
71. The progress of the disease is ____; it spreads ___ without any symptoms in the
early stages. EXIM Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
a) dramatic ----- swiftly b) acute ---- treacherous
c) blatant --- sporadically d) insidious ---- stealthily
e) None of these
Dramatic- (adj) – bvUK m¤^Üxq/ bvUKxq/ PgKcÖ` (NUbv); Swiftly- `ªæZfv‡e
Acute- (adj)– Zx²/m~², weP¶Y; Treacherous - (adj) – wek¦vmNvZK;
Blatant- (adj)– ¯’~j I D”PKÉ/ Akvjxb I wbj©¾ fw½‡Z g‡bv‡hvM AvKl©Y Kiv
Sporadically- hv gv‡S gv‡S N‡U/ †`Lv hvq;
Insidious- (adj) – †Mvc‡b/ Ajwÿ‡Z AwbóKi/Qjbvci/ wek^vmNvZK;
Stealthily– †Mvcbfv‡e/ Pzwcmv‡i|
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72. Moin was such an outstanding orator, that his contemporaried were to dazzled by
his ___ to question his ___ philosophy. EXIM Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
a) persona --- superfluous b) guile --- intriguing
c) enthusiasm--predominant d) rhetoric----fundamental
e) None of these
Persona- (n) – †PZbvi ewntcÖKvk/ fvebvi Awfe¨w³; Superfluous- (adj)– cÖ‡qvRbvwZwi³/ Ab_©K
Guile- (n) – cÖZviYv/ Qjbv/ a~Z©vwg; Intriguing- (adj)– KzPz‡U/ KzPzwUqv
Enthusiasm- (n)– cÖej Drmvn; Predominant - (adj) – cÖej/ cÖavb/ cÖfvekvjx
Rhetoric- (n)– Aj¼vi/ AjsKvieûj fvlv;
Fundamental- (adj) – †gŠwjK/ g~jMZ/ cÖviw¤¢K|
73. Aftre coming to know that her friends had in formed the supervisor about her
____. Sarah felt _____. EXIM Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
a) tardinss --- indignant b) flaws ---- jubilant
c) oversights ----- euphoric d) accomplishments ----- belligerent
e) None of these
Tardinss- axiMwZm¤úbœ; Indignant-(adj) – iæó/ ÿyä/ N„YvwgwkªZ/ †µvahy³;
Flaws- ÎæwU/ LuyZ; Jubilant- (adj) – Avb‡›` wPrKviiZ/ weRqvb‡›` Drdzjø
Oversights- †Kvb wKQz jÿ¨ bv Kivi Kvi‡Y †h fzj nq; Euphoric-g½j I Avb›``vqK Ae¯’v
Accomplishments- K…wZZ¡, mgvwß; Belligerent- (adj) – hy×iZ/ hya¨gvb|
ev‡Kï A_©t mvivi eÜz Zvi mycvifvBRvi Gi Kv‡Q Zvi Tardinss m¤ú‡K© ejvq mviv Indignant †eva
Ki‡jv|
74. The board of directors were not fooled by the manager’s ____ arguments; his plan
was obviously. EXIM Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
a) cogent - brilliant b) hackneyed --- banal
c) specious -- untenable d) lucid ---- intelligible
e) None of these
Cogent- (adj) – †Rviv‡jv Ges `„p; Brilliant- (adj) – †gavex/ AwZDrK…ó/ PgrKvi/ my`ÿ/ `xwßgq
Hackneyed- (adj)– AwZ cÖPwjZ/ AwZeëüZ/ eënviRxY©;
Banal- (adj) – gvgyywj/ MZvbyMwZK/ Zz”Q;
Specious- (adj)– AvcvZ `„wó‡Z h_v_© ev mZë‡j g‡b nq (wKšÍy Avm‡j Zv bq) Ggb
Untenable- (adj)– Amg_©b‡hvM¨; Lucid- (adj) – ¯úó/ mnR‡eva¨;
Intelligible- (adj) – †evaMg¨/ eyw×MÖvn¨|
ev‡Kï A_©t cwiPvjbv cl©` g¨v‡bRv‡ii hyw³‡Z cÖZvwiZ nbwb; cwiKíbvwU Avm‡jB ev¯Íevqb‡hvM¨|
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75. Rubel was understandably upset that he had lost the position, but he was ____ by
the conviction that he had done nothing to ____ the dismissal. EXIM Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2013
a) consoled-- merit b) warmed ------- avoid
c) saddened ----- earn d) miffed--delay
e) None of these
Upset– gg©vnZ/ DjUv‡bv; Console- mvšÍ¡bv †Ìqv;
Merit-(n)– cÖksmbxq ¸Y ev †hvM¨Zv/ DrKl©; Warmed- DòZi Kiv/ D‡ËwRZ Kiv
Avoid- (vt) – Gwo‡q Pjv; Saddened- gb; - (vt) – DcvR©b Kiv
Earn- (vt) – DcvR©b Kiv; Miffed- (vt)– wei³ ev R¡vjvZb Kiv/ Amš‘ó Kiv
Delay- (vt, vi) – wej¤^/ †`wi Kiv/ Kvj‡ÿc Kiv|
73. When we attempted to catch an octopus, it quickly ______ into its lair and defied
all our attempts to ___ it. Exim Bank Ltd.Officer (Cash)-2013
a) retracted - remove b) renounced - retrieve
c) revolted – instigate d) retreated --- dislodge
e) None of these
Retract- e³e¨/ gZvgZ cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv; Remove-(vt) – `~i Kiv; -(n) – AcmviY
Renounce-(vt) – AvbyôvwbKfv‡e cwiZ¨vM Kiv; Retrieve- (vt, vi) – wd‡i cvIqv/ ï× Kiv;
Revolt- we‡`ªvn Kiv; Instigate- (vt) – cÖ‡ivwPZ/ DrmvwnZ Kiv/ DmKvwb †Ìqv
Retreat- wd‡i hvIqv; Dislodge- (vt)– mwi‡q †Ìqv/ evm¯’vb †_‡K DrLvZ Kiv|
74. His colleagues _______ him for the embezzlement of the company’s funds by ____
on his unscrupulous reputation. Exim Bank Ltd.Officer (Cash)-2013
a) framed ---- capitalizing b) denounced ----- cautioning
c) ensnared ---- manipulating d) evoked ------ building
e) None of these
Embezzlement-AvZ¥mvr; Framed- MVb Kiv/ AvKvi;
Denounce- (vt) – (KvD‡K) Rbmg‡ÿ Awfhy³ Kiv/ dvwm‡q †Ìqv;
Caution- (vt) – mZK© Kiv; (n) – mZK©Zv Aej¤^b/ g‡bv‡hvM `vb
Ensnare-(vt) – duv‡` †djv; Manipulate- wb‡Ri Rb¨ Kv‡R jvMv‡bv
Evoke- (vt)– †W‡K Avbv/ ¯§„wZ‡Z RvwM‡q †Zvjv; Building - feb/wbg©vb|
75. These essays are intellectually _______ and represent various levels of complexity.
Premier Bank Ltd. Junior Officer (Cash)-2013, Agrani Bank Ltd. Senior Officer (Cancelled)-2015
a) revealing b) modern
c) superior d) demanding
e) persistent
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Modern- (adj)– AvaywbK/ AaybvZb
Superior- (adj)– †kÖô/ DrK…ó; Demanding- (adj)– Pvwn`v
Persistent- (adj)– Abo Ae¯’vb MÖnYKvix/ cybtcb NUbkxj|
76. Success comes to those who are vigilant not to permit _____ from the chosen path
a) diversion b) deviation
c) obstruction d) alienation
e) distraction
Diversion- (n) – MwZ cwieZ©b/ wfbœgyLxKiY/ †mZz cwiZ©‡bi Rb¨ hvbevnb‡K weKí c‡_ PvwjZ KiY/ Av‡gv`cÖ‡gv`/ we‡bv`b
Deviation- (n) – wePz¨wZ/ ¯^vfvweK c_ †_‡K m‡i Avmv/ cv_©K¨;
Obstruction- Alienation- we‡”Q`/ wew”QbœZv/ wew”QbœZv‡eva
Distraction- (n)– wPËwe‡ÿc/ weiw³Ki/ g‡bv‡hvM bóKvix †Kv‡bv wKQz|
77. Sahin’s behavior is worthy of ________ by all youngsters.

a) trial b) emulation
c) following d) exploration
e) experiment
Trial- (n) – cixÿvÑwbixÿv/ wePvi we‡ePbv; Emulation- (n) – mgKÿ nIqvi mvabv
Following- (adj) – cieZ©x/ AbyeZ©x/ AbyMvgx;
Exploration- (n)– Z_¨ AvniYg~jK ågY ev Z`‡šÍi D‡Ï‡k¨ AbymÜvb
Experiment- (n) – cixÿv/ M‡elYv; (vt) – cixÿv ev M‡elYv Kiv|
78. On his sudden demise, my emotions were so complicated that it was ________
how I felt. Premier Bank Ltd. Junior Officer (Cash)-2013
a) unreasonable b) impossible
c) intolerable d) unimaginable
e) inexplicable
Unreasonable- (adj) – Ab¨vh¨/ hyw³nxb/ AmsMZ/ AcwiwgZ/ A‡hŠw³K
Impossible- (adj)– Am¤¢e/ mva¨vZxZ; Intolerable-(adj)– Amn¨/ `ytmn/ `ywe©ln/ Amnbxq
Unimaginable-(adj)– AKíbxq/ KíbvZxZ/ Afvebxq;
Inexplicable- (adj) – e¨vL¨vi AZxZ/ Ae¨v‡L¨q|
79. He is so ______ of his own idea that he will not entertain any suggestion from
others Premier Bank Ltd. Junior Officer (Cash)-2013, Agrani Bank Ltd. Senior Officer (Cancelled)-2015
a) hopeful b) enchanted
c) enamored d) jealous
e) possessed
Hopeful- (adj)– Avkvev`x; Enchanted- gvqvgq/ gy»; Enamored- †cÖggy»
Jealous – Clv©civqY; Possessed-Avweó |
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80. His poor health is the main ________ to his promotion this year.
Sonali Bank Ltd. Officer and Officer (Cash)-2013
a) obstacle b) danger
c) road block d) worry
Obstacle- (n) - evav/ cÖwZeÜK; Danger-(n) - wec`/ SuywK/ Avk¼v/ k¼v
Worry- (n)– A¯^w¯Í/ `ywðšÍv/ gvbwmK cxob‡eva|
81. In spite of its limited, the magazine had a strong ______ on political though in the
country. Sonali Bank Ltd. Officer and Officer (Cash)-2013
a) circulation, influence b) appeal, repression
c) value, surreal d) dimension, intensity
Circulation- (n)– cwiågY/ cwÎKvi cÖPvi msL¨v;
Influence- (n)– cÖfve/ cÖZvc/ cÖwZcwË/ ÿgZv/ ej; -(vt) – cÖfve we¯Ívi Kiv/ cÖfvweZ
Appeal (vt, vi)– Aby‡iva Kiv/ AvKl©Y Kiv/ mwbe©Ü Av‡e`b Kiv;
Repression- (n)– `gbxwZ/ `gb/ wbcxob; Value- (n) – g~j¨/ `vg/ DcKvwiZv
Surreal- civev¯Íe; Dimension- (adj, n)– ‰`N©¨, cÖ¯’, ev D”PZv-G‡ì †h †Kv‡bv GKwU/ gvÎv/ e¨vwß
Intensity- (n)– ZxeªZv/ cÖPÐZv/ Zx²Zv/ wbweoZv|
82. Despite the haeat and rain, the patrol advanced ______ towards the hill where the
enemy were believed to be ______. Exim Bank Ltd. Officer (IT)-2013
a) hurriedly- abhorrent b) sluggishly-wandering
c) doggedly- waiting d) indolently – present
Hurriedly- ZvovZvwo/ `ªæZ Abhorrent- N„wYZ/ weZ…òvRbK
Sluggishly- Av‡¯Í/ gš’iMwZ‡Z; Wandering- (adj) – c_åó/ hvhvei
Doggedly- †Kvb KvR Kiv KwVb nIqv m‡Ë¡I Zv `„pmsKífv‡e Kiv
Waiting- (vt) – A‡cÿv Kiv; Indolently- (adv) – Ajmfv‡e, wb‡ðófv‡e;
Present– Dc¯’vcb Kiv/Dcw¯’Z nIqv|
83. His one _____ and so it is not surprising that as he aged he became increasingly___
Exim Bank Ltd. Officer (IT)-2013
a) generosity--- emaciated b) greed-disillusioned
c) gluttony--- corpulent d) impersonate- carping
Generosity-(n)– D`viZv/ `vbkxjZv/ gnZ; Emaciated- (adj) – K…k/ ÿxYKvq/ ¤øvb/ Kvwnj
Greed - (n) – †jvf/ A_©wjáv;
Disillusioned- (vt) – †gvngy³ Kiv/ AjxK aviYv †_‡K Pz¨Z Kiv/ myL¯^cœ †f‡O †Ìqv
Gluttony- (n)– AwZ‡fvRb; Corpulent- (adj) – ¯’yj Ges fvix
Impersonate- (vt)– (†Kv‡bv f~wgKvq) Awfbq Kiv/ wb‡R‡K Agvbyl e‡j cwiPq †Ìqv/ mvRv
Carping- (n) – LuyZLuyZ/ †`vlMÖvnx|
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84. Punishment for transgressions of the law ceases to have a __________ effect if the
Punishment is frequently ____. Exim Bank Ltd. Officer (IT)-2013
a) positive--- applied b) deterrent--- waived
c) profound --- commuted d) prevalent---lenient
e) None of these
Positive- (adj)– wbwðZ/ mywbw`©ó/ m‡›`nvZxZ/ `„p wbðq; Applied- (part, adj)– eënvwiK/ dwjZ
Deterrent- cÖwZeÜK; Waive- gIKzd Kiv;
Profound- (adj)– myMfxi/ Mfxi/ AšÍwb©wnZ/ cÖMvp/ AMva; Commute- wewbgq Kiv
Prevalent - (adj) – eûj cÖPwjZ; Lenient- (adj)– D`vi/ `qvjy/ †Kvgj |
85. Many students will now be starting to _______ about their exam result.
Exim Bank Ltd. Officer (IT)-2013
a) worry b) reflect
c) Inquire d) comment
Worry- (n)– Aš^w¯Í/ `ywðšÍv/ gvbwmK cxob‡eva; Reflect- (vt, vi)– cÖwZdwjZ Kiv/ cÖwZwe¤^ Kiv
Inquire- †LuvRv; Comment- (n) – gšÍe¨/ UxKv/ mgv‡jvPbv/ (vi) – wKQz m¤ú‡K© gšÍe¨|
86. ________ your shoes before entering the room. Exim Bank Ltd. Officer (IT)-2013
a) put out b) put off
c) put away d) put on
e) None of these
Put out- evwZ wbfv‡bv; Put off- RyZv/ †cvkvK Ly‡j †djv;
Put away-cwiZ¨vM Kiv; Put on- cwiavb Kiv|
ev‡Kï A_©t iæ‡g XzK‡Z n‡jv RyZv -------- Ki‡Z n‡e| wbðqB eyS‡Z cvi‡Qb RyZv Lyj‡Z n‡e| ZvB put
off n‡e|
87. The teacher ordered Kamal to leave the room and ______ him to return
Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. TO (Cash)-2013
a) stopped b) refused
c) forbade d) challenged
Stopped- (adj) – eÜ/ _vgv/ ¯’wMZ/ wbe„Ë/ cÖkwgZ; Refuse- (n) – RÄvj/ AveR©bv;
Forbade- wb‡la Kiv; Challenge- cÖwZØwÜZvq AvnŸvb|
88. I hope you must have ______ by now that failures are the stepping stones to
success. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. TO (Cash)-2013
a) known b) felt
c) decided d) realised
Known - (adj) – cwiwPZ/ Rvbv/ AeMZ nIqv; Felt- (n) – ckwg e¯¿we‡kl;
Decided- (adj) – my¯úó/ mywbw`©ó; Realised- (adj)– wm×/ wbiƒwcZ/ Abyf~Z|
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89. Cholera is mainly _______ through contaminated food and drinks.
Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. TO (Cash)-2013
a) conducted b) transferred
c) circulated d) transmitted
Conduct- (vt, vi) – cwiPvjbv Kiv/ c_wb‡`©k Kiv; Transfer- (n) – e`wj/ ¯’vbvšÍi
Circulate- cÖevwnZ Kiv; Transmit- (vt) – †cÖiY Kiv/ n¯ÍvšÍi Kiv|
90. He was not willing to accept the _______. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. TO (Cash)-2013
a) wrong b) blame
c) fault d) sorry
Wrong- (adj) – fzj/ †ewVK/ A‡hŠw³K/ A‰bwZK; Blame- (vt)– †`vl †Ìqv/ †`vlv‡ivc Kiv
Fault- (n) – ÎæwU/ †`vl; Sorry- (adj) – AbyZß nIqv/ Aby‡kvPbv †eva Kiv|
91. They have _______ up the deficit. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. TO (Cash)-2013
a) covered b) filled
c) made d) pulled
Cover- (vt) – †X‡K †Ìqv/ †X‡K †djv;
Fill- (vt, vi) – c~iY Kiv/ c~Y© nIqv; (n) – cwic~Y© mieivn/ c~Y© cwigvY
Made- (vt) – ‰Zwi/ wbg©vY A_ev Drcv`b Kiv
Pull- (vt, vi) – Uvbv/ †U‡b †bIqv/ †U‡b †Zvjv|
92. You need ______ shoes for walking in the hills

Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TO)-2013, Midland Bank Ltd. (TAO)-2015
a) good b) comfortable
c) satisfactory d) sturdy
Good- (adj) – fv‡jv/ ZzwóKi; Comfortable- (adj) – Avivg`vqK/ Av‡qwk/ ¯^w¯Íc~Y©
Satisfactory-(adj) – m‡šÍvlRbK/ mšÍywóKi;
Sturdy - (adj)– k³mej/ ewjô/ gReyZ/ cÖej/ `„pv½|
ev‡Kï A_©t GKwU k³ RyZvi cÖ‡qvRb eywS‡q‡Q evK¨wU‡Z|
93. The reward is a _____ of her service to mankind

Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TO)-2013, Midland Bank Ltd. (TAO)-2015
a) momento b) memorial
c) recognition d) witness
Memorial- (n) – ¯§„wZ‡mŠa, ¯§„wZ¯Í¤¢/ ¯§viK/ ¯§„wZiÿvKi
Recognition- (n) – cÖZ¨wfÁv/ kbv³KiY/ ¯^xK„wZ;
Witness- (n) – mvÿx/ cÖZ¨ÿ`k©x|
ev‡Kï A_©t GB cyi¯‹viwU Zvi gvbeRvwZi †mevi ¯^xK„wZ¯îƒc|
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94. Though they did not speak to each other much, there was a ------- understanding
between them. Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (TO)-2013, Midland Bank Ltd. (TAO)-2015
a) placid b) contractual
c) tacit d) verbal
Placid- (adj)– kvšÍ/ †mŠ¤§/ cÖmbœ;
Tacit- (adj)– Aby³/ bxie/ †gŠb/ gvbm/ kvšÍ;
Verbal- (adj)– kãNwUZ, evPK/c`vbycw`K/ AvÿwiK|
ev‡Kï A_©t hwÌ wb‡R‡ì gv‡S †Zgb GKUv K_v e‡j bv ZeyI Zv‡ì g‡a¨ †gŠb (Tacit) †evSv‡cvov
Av‡Q|
95. The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a _______ to the whole
community. First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2014
a) boon b) bane
c) brawn d) broach
Broach- (vt, vi) – RvnvR ev †bŠKvi cvk¦‡© `k †XD ev evZv‡mi w`‡K †div‡bv; (n) – †duvob KvUv; (n) – Av‡jvP¨ welq, Dc¯’vcb Kiv|
ev‡Kï A_©t mv¤úªwZK e„wócvZ Avgv‡ì Rjvavi¸‡jv c~Y© K‡iwQj, hv mgMÖ m¤úª`v‡qi cÖwZ Avkxe©v` wQj|
96. Let us not to be too ______ about the outcome; something could go wrong
First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2014, Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) sanguine b) serene
c) scrupulous d) scuttle
Sanguine - (adj) – Avkvev`x/ iw³g/ gy‡Li is jvj Ggb; Serene- (adj) – kvšÍ/ wbg©j/ w¯’i/ kvwšÍc~Y©;
Scuttle – cwiZ¨vM Kiv, eR©b Kiv|
ev‡Kï A_©t djvdj m¤ú‡K© Lye †ewk Avkvev`x bv nB, †Kv_vI fzj n‡Z cv‡i|
97. By their use of the internet, people are able to _______ their opinion to new
audience across the globe. First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2014
a) direct b) distribute
c) dissuade d) disseminate
Distribute- (vt) – weZiY Kiv/ eÈb K‡i †Ìqv; Dissuade- (vt) – †Kv‡bv KvR Kiv †_‡K weiZ Kiv;
Disseminate- (vt) – aviYv, ZË¡ BZ¨vw` cÖPvi Kiv/ weZiY Kiv|
ev‡Kï A_©t B›Uvi‡bU eënv‡ii gva¨‡g RbMY wek¦e¨vcx Zv‡ì gZvgZ bZzb †kÖvZv‡ì Kv‡Q †cŠQv‡Z cv‡i|
98. You must have an _______ motive for your behavior, since there is no obvious
reason for it. First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2014
a) utmost b) uncanny
c) ulterior d) underlying
Utmost- (adj) – Pig/ me©vwaK/ cig;
Underlying- (adj) – wb¤œew¯’Z
ev‡Kï A_©t †Zvgvi AvPi‡Y Aek¨B AwfmwÜ _vK‡Z n‡e, hwÌ Gi †Kvb wbw`©ó KviY bvB|
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99. The murderer felt no _______ for his crime.
First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (PO)-2014, Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017
a) rescind b) relevance
c) remorse d) repress
Rescind- (vt) – (AvBb, Pzw³ BZ¨vw`) evwZj Kiv;
Remorse- (n) – Mfxi Aby‡kvPbv ev AbyZvc/ we‡eK`skb;
Repress-(vt) – `wg‡q ivLv/ †P‡c ivLv|
ev‡Kï A_©t Lywb Zvi Aciv‡ai Rb¨ †Kvb Aby‡kvPbv Abyfe K‡iwb|
100. According to corporate circles Bengal corporation is pushing through the merger to
create a financially ________ company in the processed foods business, the group’s
thrust area since the 1990’s. Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2014
a) acceptable b) powerful
c) leading d) straight
e) huge
Acceptable- Powerful- (adj)– kw³kvjx/ cÖej/ ewjô;
Straight-(adj)– mij/ wmav/ mxgvšÍ‡iLvi mgvšÍivj; -(adv)– †mvRvmywRfv‡e/ mivmwifv‡e/ wej¤^ bv K‡i
Huge- (adj) – wekvj/ wecyj/ AZ¨šÍ|
101. Irony can, after a fashion, become a mode of escape; to laugh at the terrors of life is
in some sense to ______ them. Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2014
a) overstate b) revitalize
c) corroborate d) evade
e) license
Overstate- Revitalize- (vt)– beRxeb mÂvi Kiv/ mÄxebxkw³ cybiæ×vi Kiv
Corroborate- (vt)– (†Kv‡bv e³e¨, wek¦vm ev ZË¡‡K) mZ¨ e‡j `„pfv‡e mg_©b Kiv
Evade - (vt) – †KŠk‡j Gov‡bv/ †KŠk‡j cwinvi Kiv;
License- (vt) – AbygwZ †Ìqv/ ÿgZv †Ìqv|
102. The ______ of evidence was on the side of plaintiff since all but one witness
testified that his story was ________. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank. (SO)-2014
a) paucity, accurate b) propensity, far-feteched
c) accuracy, insufficient d) preponderance, correct
Paucity- (n) – `y®úªvc¨Zv/ Afve/ cwigv‡c ev msL¨vq ¯^íZv;
Accurate- (adj) – h_vh_/ mZ©K/ wbf©yj; Propensity- (n)– ¯^vfvweK cÖeYZv
Insufficient- (adj) – Ach©vß/ AcÖZzj/ AcÖPzi
Correct- (adj)– mwVK/ wbf©yj/ LuvwU|
ev‡Kï A_©t Z_¨ cÖgv‡Yi AvwaK¨ wQj ev`xi c‡ÿ, KviY GKRb Qvov evKx me mvÿxB mvÿ¨ w`‡qwQj †h, Zvi
Awf‡hvMwU wQj mwVK|
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103. The child was so _____ by her indulgent parents that she pouted and become
______ when she did not receive all their attention. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank. (SO)-2014
a) spoiled, sullen b) protected, insecure

c) Sheltered, elated d) pampered, tranquil
Spoiled- (n)– A‡K‡Rv/ ÿwZMÖ¯Í;
Sullen- (adj)– Pvcv †µvagy³/ AšÍt‡Kvcx/ †Mvgovgy‡Lv/ ÿgvnxb/cÖZxc/ weiƒc
Protected- (vt) – myiwÿZ/ iwÿZ; Elated - (adj)– AbycÖvwYZ;
Tranquil- (adj) – kvšÍ/ PzcPvc|
ev‡Kï A_©t Indulgent parents evjKwU‡K GZ cÖkÖq w`‡qwQj †h, hLb evjKwU Zvi wcZvgvZvi g‡bv‡hvM
AvKl©Y Ki‡Z cviZ bv ZLb †m Am‡šÍvlf‡i gyL dzwj‡q e‡m _vKZ Ges †Mvgov n‡q †hZ|
104. The_____ pittance that the destitute receive from the government cannot keep
them from _____. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank. (SO)-2014
a) indulgent, desolation b) meticulous, despair

c) meager, poverty d) small, crime
Indulgent- (adj) – cÖkÖqc~Y©/ cÖkÖqx/ cÖkÖq`vZv; Desolation-
Meticulous- (adj) – AwZ hZœkxj/ AwZmZ©K I h_vh_;
Despair- (n) – nZvkv/ ˆbivk¨/ wbivkv; Meager- (adj) – AcÖPyi/ Amg„×/ `ye©j;
Poverty- (n) – `vwi`ª¨/ `wi`ªZv/ `xbZv; Small- (adj) – ‡QvU/ ÿz`ª/ Lv‡Uv
Crime- (n) – Aciva/ Ab¨vq|
ev‡Kï A_©t †h Meager cwigvY †eZb miKv‡ii KvQ †_‡K Destitute (wbtm¤^j) iv MÖnY K‡i Zv Zv‡K
`vwi`ª¨ n‡Z iÿv Ki‡Z cv‡i bv|
105. We were amused that a man who had so far been the most _______ of public
speakers could _____ the audience and bring them cheering to their feet.
Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank. (SO)-2014
a) enthralling, anger b) accomplished, humour

c) pedestrian, electrify d) masterful, bore
Enthralling- Anger- (n)– †µva/ ivM/ †ivl; Accomplished-
Humour- (n)– nvmïm/ im/ iwmKZv/ im‡eva;
Pedestrian–(n)– c_Pvix/ cv‡q †n‡U Pjv cw_K; Bore-(vt)– GK‡N‡qwg Øviv KvD‡K K¬všÍ ev wei³ Kiv|
ev‡Kï A_©t Avgiv AevK n‡qwQjvg †h, GKRb e¨w³ whwb G hver ch©šÍ wQ‡jb e³v‡ì g‡a¨ mvaviY wZwb
wKfv‡e cvi‡jb `k©K‡ì AZ¨šÍ D‡ËwRZ Ki‡Z Ges `k©K‡ì‡K `vwi‡q KiZvwj w`‡q Zv‡K Awfb›`b
Rvbv‡Z|
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106. The______ of time had left the castle ______, it towered high, looking much the
same as it must have done centuries ago. Rajshahi Krishi Unnoyon Bank. (SO)-2014
a) repairs, destroyed b) lack, defended
c) ravages, untouched d) status, lonely
Lack- (vt, vi) – Afve NUv/ Eb NUv Defended- (adj) – iwÿZ/ mgw_©Z;
Lonely – wbtm½, wbf„Z|
ev‡Kï A_©t hyM hyM a‡i mg‡qi aŸsmvZ¥K cwiYvg `~M©wU‡K ¯úk© Ki‡Z cv‡iwb eis `~M©wU mgq‡K Rq K‡i
AÿZ Ae¯’vq ùvwo‡q Av‡Q|
107. The fire in the museum resulted in ______ damage. Sonali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2014
a) intensive b) expensive
c) abrasive d) extensive
Intensive- (adj) – Mfxi/ cÖMvp/ wbweo/ msnZ; Expensive- (adj) – e¨qmva¨/ e¨qeûj/ `vwg
Extensive- (adj) – we¯Í…Z/ e¨vcK/ wekvj|
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Job Vocabulary (Bank & BCS)

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a) process of congealing b) process of distilling

07. REPINE National Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

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Mnemonic: 21 †deªæqvwi Avgiv fvlv knx`‡`i cÖwZ Recollect (¯§iY) Kwi|

Mnemonic: KvRwU m¤ú‡K© Zvi †Kv‡bv Acquaintance (AwfÁZv) †bB|

Mnemonic: Zvi A‡bK Assets (m¤ú`) i‡q‡Q|

Mnemonic: wePv‡i Zv‡K Convict (†`vlx mve¨¯Í) Kiv n‡jv|

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22. SUBSERVIENT Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Supervisor)-2017

Mnemonic: Lvivc‡K me©`v Relinquish (Z¨vM) Ki‡Z nq|

Mnemonic: Zvi mvd‡j¨i †cQ‡b Tragic (KiæYimvi) Kvwnbx Av‡Q|

Mnemonic: Kv‡Ri e¨vcv‡i †m LyeB Severe (K‡Vvi)|

Mnemonic: AvR‡Ki Av‡jvPbv myPxi mv‡_ Pertinent (cÖvmw½K) wQj bv|

Mnemonic: Zvi e¨envi LyeB Insincere (AvšÍwiKZvnxb)|

Mnemonic: wRwbmwU †`L‡Z Lye Luscious (AvKl©Yxq)|

Mnemonic: kvwKj wKQzUv Effeminacy (†g‡qwj¯^fve) c~Y©|

32. PAUCITY Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017

Mnemonic: Zvi Áv‡bi A‡bK Paucity (Afve) Av‡Q|

Mnemonic: gybRvwib Lye Obstinate (†Rw`) †g‡q|

Mnemonic: Avgv‡`i Kv‡Q Zvi ¸iæZ¡ wQj Inconsequential (AwKwÂrKi)|

Mnemonic: MÖv‡gi c_wU LyeB Tortuous (AuvKvevKv)|

Mnemonic: KzKziwU Dormant (NygšÍ) Ae¯’vq i‡q‡Q|

Mnemonic: MxZvÄwj GKwU Famous ( weL¨vZ) eB|

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Mnemonic: evMvbwU w`b w`b Dilate (cÖmvwiZ) n‡”Q|

Mnemonic: R¦i †hb Zvi Quotidian (‰`bw›`b) AmyL|

Mnemonic: Zviv KvRwUi Abjure (cwinvi Kivi cÖwZkÖæwZ) Kij|

Mnemonic: †jvKwU Øv‡i Øv‡i Cadge (wfÿv) K‡i|

Mnemonic: dvwng GKUv Supine (AKg©vi) †XuwK|

a) Resign indignantly b) Refuse

Mnemonic: †g‡qwU LyeB Obdurate (GK¸u‡q) UvB‡ci|

54. EFFRONTERY Bank Asia Ltd. (MT)-2017

55. ADHERE Bank Asia Ltd. (MT)-2017

Mnemonic: Zzwg covq Adhere (†j‡M _vK, mvdj¨) Avm‡eB|

Mnemonic: Zv‡`i g‡a¨ Polemical (weZK©g~jK) Av‡jvPbv n‡”Q|

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Mnemonic: we‡q Kivi ci nvmvb LyeB Blithe (Avbw›`Z)|

Mnemonic: ivwKe covïbvq Arrhythmic (Ag‡bv‡hvMx)|

Mnemonic: Zv‡`i mevB‡K Amalgamate (GKwÎZ) Kiv n‡jv|

Mnemonic: kvwKj wKQzUv Effeminacy (†g‡qwj¯^fve) c~Y©|

Mnemonic: Rbmfvq †m Diatribe (cÖPÐ wb›`vg~jK) e³…Zv †`b|

a) typical behavior b) correct manners

Mnemonic: mevi gy‡L Zvi KZB bv Applaud (cÖksmv)|

70. FRUGALITY Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer (Afternoon) -2017

Mnemonic: Frugality (wgZe¨wqZv) GKwU fvj¸Y|

71. EXECRABLE Janata Bank Ltd. Executive Officer (Afternoon) -2017

Mnemonic: A‡b¨i MxeZ Kiv Execrable (RNb¨) KvR|

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Acrimonious-(adj)– (hyw³ZK©, evKweZÐv, kã BZ¨vw` m¤^‡Ü) Zx³/ KUz/ DMÖ/ AeÜzmyjf;

Amicable-(adj)– kvwšÍceÖ Y/ eÜzZ¡c~Y©/ kvwšÍc~Y©;

Heavy- (adj)– fvix/ ¸iæ/ ¸iæfvi/ Mixqvb|

73. NASCENT United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017

Satisfaction-(n)– mš‘wó/ cwiZzwó/ cwiZ…wß; Minute- (n)– wgwbU;

74. RECALCITRANT United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017

Everlasting-(adj)– wbZ¨/ wPi¯’vqx; Tractable-(adj)– AbyMZ/eva¨/ mn‡R wbqš¿Y‡hvM¨

Mnemonic: AvB‡bi Recalcitrant (Aeva¨) nIqv wVK bq|

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76. MANNERED United Commercial Bank Ltd. (MTO)-2017

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