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VOCABULARY
(Synonyms & Antonyms)
Raihan Sir
Teachers’ Trainer & Senior Faculty
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Former Visi�ng Faculty, NSU
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
LEVEL: 02
01. An antonym of ‘precursor’ is- [A Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. pioneer B. predecessor C. forerunner D. successor
02. The word `vegetarian’ refers to [B Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. plants B. animals C. mammals D. carnivores
03 The antonym of ‘flout’ is: [B Unit (E), DU-2015-16]
A. disregard B. approve C. break D. change
04. Find the antonym for the word `Infatuation’: [C Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. Apathy B. Fascination C. Love D. Interest E. Likeness
05. Find the synonym of the word ‘Collapse’: [C Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. Miracle B. Wonder C. Rise D. Debacle E. Lapse
06. The antonym of the word ‘somber’ is- [D Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. sleepy B. bright C. drab D. dismal
07. ‘Lavatory’ means. [B Unit, JnU-2015-16]
A. a place of discharge from the bowels B. the house of a gypsy
C. a place where official papers are kept D. a shelter for a dog
08. Which phrase contains words that are opposite in meaning to each other? [B Unit, JnU-2015-16]
A. plight and relief B. bright and shiny C. death and dissolution D. war and contention
Choose the word which is SIMILAR in meaning to the capitalized word from question No. 9-11:
[C Unit, JnU-2015-16]
09. TRUCULENT:
A. Turgid B. Pacifist C. Aggressive D. Munificent
10. DISCONCERT:
A. Not singing B. Embarrass C. Inharmonious D. Perforate
11. CHARLATAN:
A. Bilingual B. Deserter C. Imposter D. Revamp
12. Synonym of ‘piety’ is . [H Unit, JU-2015-16]
A. moral B. pity C. holiness D. sacred
13. Antonym of ‘wholesome’ is . [H Unit, JU-2015-16]
A. nutritious B. unhealthy C. hearty D. good
14. Meaning of which word is ÔcÖ_vÕ? [H Unit, JU-2015-16]
A. right B. rite C. write D. writ
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in italics (15-17) :
15. Bangladesh has made considerable progress in the last few decades. [D Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. trivial B. amazing C. absolute D. significant
16. The Taka has dropped by three poisha against the dollar after being steady against the greenback for
more than eight months. [D Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. strong B. stable C. fixed D. certain
17. We have been able to disburse over 20 percent funds allocated against the Word Bank endorsed project.
[D Unit, DU-2015-16]
A. distribute B. procure C. spend properly D. collect
Answer Key : 1.D 02.A 03.B 04.A 05.D 06.B 07.A 08.A 9.C
10.B 11.C 12.D 13.B 14.B 15.D 16.B 17.C
LEVEL: 03
1. An antonym of 'altruism' is- [A Unit DU 2016-17]
A. honesty B. philanthropy C. tolerance D. selfishness
2. A synonym of 'sanguine' is- [A Unit DU 2016-17]
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
LEVEL: 04
Choose the similar word from Question No. (1-3) [JnU C-Unit 2017-2018]
1. AUGUST :
A. Common B. Ridiculous C. Dignified D. Petty
2. DISSEMINATE :
A. Decorate B. Dedicated C. Circulate D. Eliminate
3. INDIGENCE:
A. Autonomy B. Poverty C. Lavish D. Dormant
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
Choose the opposite word from Question No. (4-6) [JnU C-Unit 2017-2018]
4. HOMOGENEOUS:
A. Unattainable B. Diversified C. Obsequious D. Glorious
5. INTRICATE:
A. Complicated B. Opaque C. Sophisticated D. Simple
6. ARTICULATE:
A. Friendship B. Clearly C. Enunciate D. Mumble
7. The synonym of "energetic" is [DU B Unit-2017-2018]
A. Sprightly B. Hasty C. Humble D. Extreme
8. The antonym of "Elegant" is: [DU B Unit-2017-2018]
A. Evlogy B. Pendant C. Awkward D. Egotistical
9. The correct synonym of 'discrepancy' is: [DU B Unit-2017-2018]
A. discreet B. discursive C. disagreement D. discourse
10. The meaning of the word 'nocturnal' is: [DU B Unit-2017-2018]
A. sleepy in the afternoon B. occurring or active at night
C. sleepless during the day D. passive during night
11. The synonym of the word “Valiant” is- [JnU A- Unit, 2017-2018]
A. Ringing B. Cowardly C. Heroic D. Encouraging
12. A philanthropist is one who helps [JnU A- Unit, 2017-2018]
A. the poor and those in need of money B. people earn money in easy ways
C. the government by giving money D. those working for saving animals
13. A synonym of the word 'calculate' is [JnU A- Unit, 2017-2018]
A. conjecture B. surmise C. assess D. suppose
14. What is the synonym of the word 'intimidate'? [JnU A- Unit, 2017-2018]
A. conflate B. frighten C. integrate D. disintegrate
15. 'Composed of' is most similar in meaning to: [JnU D-Unit 2017-2018]
A. covered by B. filled with C. struck by D. made of
16. The murder of a king is called . [JnU D-Unit 2017-2018]
A. regicide B. homicide C. matricide D. patricide
17. What is the synonym of 'Vicissitude"? [JU, BBA, 2017-2018]
A. sorrows B. misfortunes C. changes D. surprises
18. What is the synonym of 'Impetuous"? [JU, BBA, 2017-2018]
A. Violent B. Resourceful C. Pleasing D. Rash
Answer Key : 1.C 02.C 03.B 04.B 05.D 06.D 07.A 08.C 9.C 10.B
11.C 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.C 18.D
LEVEL: 05
1. The troops mustered in front of the garrison. Here, the word ‘muster’ means.
[A Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. to find courage B. to summon C. to gather D. to come
2. Snorkelling is one kind of . [A Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. diving B. driving C. walking D. shooting
3. 'Blandishment' is related to- [B Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. honeyed words B. abusive verse
C. declamatory speech D. modest reply
4. Find the appropriate antonym of 'Malice'. [B Unit- DU, 2018-19]
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
A. Bitterness B. Animosity
C. Malevolence D. Kindness
5. The word ‘Euphemism’ means- [C Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. Stating one thing like another
B. Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
C. Contrast of words made in the same sentence
D. A statement made emphatic by overstatement
6. Choose the antonym of the word ‘NOTABLE’ [C Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. Considerable B. Famous C. Insignificant D. Provocative
7. Choose the synonym of the word ‘FAIR’. [C Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. Share B. Status C. Unjust D. Impartial
8. The antonym of ‘huge’ is: [D Unit- DU, 2018-19 (cancelled)]
A. heavy B. low C. tiny D. high
9. An Ophthalmologist is a doctor of the . [D Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. bones B. nerves C. eyes D. nose and throat
10. The opposite of accidental is . [D Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. intentional B. occupational C. sensational D. chaotic
11. Choose the odd word from word list. [D Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. Cyclone B. Earthquake C. Diverge D. Tsunami
12. The synonym of false is . [D Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. wrong B. right C. bad D. good
13. Conflict may be described as: [D Unit- DU, 2018-19]
A. Harmony B. Homogenous C. Disagreement D. Homologous
14. The antonym of “pristine” is [C Unit- JU, 2018-19]
A. Free B. Sullied C. Abundant D. Wide
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5.B 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. C 10. A
Answer Key :
11. C 12. A 13. C 14. B
LEVEL: 06
1. Synonym of 'Absorbed' (Mfxifv‡e AvK…ó)– [C Unit DU 2004-05]
A. fatigued B. disturbed C. engrossed D. successful
2. A synonym for 'appraise' (g–j¨ wba©viY Kiv) is: [C Unit DU 2001]
A. explain B. perceive C. elaborate D. criticize E. none of these
3. An antonym of 'abstract' (KvíwbK) is: [C Unit DU 2000]
A. Abase B. Concrete C. Abstruse D. Refrain
4. Which one is not synonymous of the word 'applaud' (cÖksmv Kiv): [IER DU 2008-09]
A. Acclaim B. Censure C. Cheer D. Praise
5. A close antonym of 'angry' is- [RvZxq wek¦we`¨vjq, gvbweK kvLv, 2009-10]
A. worried B. cheerful C. contented D. satisfied
6. The word 'altercation' (Kjn) means: [RU 2006-2007]
A. quarrel B. repairing C. replace D. adjustment
7. What is the synonym of the word 'abstain' (wbe„Ë nIqv) – [RU 2005-2006]
A. Continue B. Goon C. Pause D. Last
8. A synonym for 'ascent' (Av‡ivnY) is – [Medical 2005-06]
A. jump B. regress C. further D. low down
9. The word 'analogous' (m`„k) means – [IU 2005-2006]
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
15. The private hospital business is booming in Bangladesh. [DU D-Unit; 2014-15]
A. flourishing B. bursting C. improving D. filling
Answer Key : 1. B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.C
11.B 12.C 13.D 14.D 15.A
LEVEL: 08
LEVEL: 09
LEVEL: 10
LEVEL: 11
A. 'of the same kind' B. 'of the same place' C. 'of the same race' D. 'of the same destiny'
5. What is the antonym of 'honorary' (A‰eZwbK)? [11th BCS]
A. Literary B. Honorable C. Salaried D. Official
6. What is the Synonym of 'hospitality'? (AvwZ‡_qZv) [Medical 2006-07]
A. Pharmacy B. hospital C. Welcome D. sick
7. The antonym of 'hazardous' (wec`¾bK) is: [D Unit DU 2001-02]
A. Certain B. Clear C. Safe D. Risky
8. 'Hut' (KzwUi) synonym – [RU 2004-05]
A. Hoarse B. House C. Cottage D. Palace
9. Choose the pair which is out of place. [DU D Unit 2013-14]
A. ambiguity/clarity B. humane/kind C. colossal/tiny D. worsen/improve
10. The opposite meaning of 'Hearten' is [JnU D- Unit; 2014-15]
A. discourage B. deceive C. deny D. decide
Answer Key : 1. B 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.A
LEVEL: 13
LEVEL: 14
1. What is the synonym of 'jovial' (cÖdjz Ð)? [10th BCS ]
A. Jolly B. Jealous C. Gay D. Happy
2. Antonym of the word 'jovial' (Avgy‡` DrdzjÐ) – [SUST2005-06]
A. Cheerful B. Happy C. Miserable D. Full of beans
3. z Ð) –
Antonym of 'jolly' (cÖdj [RU 2003-2004]
A. glad B. depressed C. cheerful D. chance
4. Select a word having similar meaning with 'Knowledge'. [JnU C- Unit-2011-12]
A. Incorrect B. Proper C. Appropriate D. Awareness
5. 'Knotty' (RwUj, KwVb) –means [RU 2004-2005]
A. Thump B. Separate C. Unfasten D. Rugged
Answer Key : 1.C 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.D
LEVEL: 15
1. The synonym of 'latent' (myß) is– [R. U. 2008-2009]
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
LEVEL: 16
1. An antonym for 'mobile' (Pjbkxj) is: [A Unit DU 2005-06]
A. moving B. divided C. portable D. fixed
2. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'magnanimous' (gnvbyfe). [26th BCS]
A. generous B. unkind C. revengeful D. friendly
3. The synonym of the word 'morose' (†Mvgov, AmvgvwRK) is– [NU 2005-06]
A. Adventurous B. Cheerful C. Vindictive D. Depressed
4. What is the synonym of 'mandatory' (eva¨Zvg–jK)? [RU 2004-05]
A. Happy B. massive C. Reckless D. compulsory
5. 'Marvelous' (PgrKvi) antonym – [RU 2004-05]
A. Ordinary B. Amazing C. Unknown D. Lovely
Answer Key : 1. D 2.A 3.D 4.D 5.A
6. A mediator is- [DU C- Unit-2011-12]
A. a thoughtful person B. a middle man C. someone inclined to meditation
D. a media expert E. a settler of disputes
7. 'Megalomania'(¶gZvi AwZ e¨envi) is a kind of condition in which a person has an exaggerated view of her
or his own- [D Unit DU 2009-10]
A. family B. power C. mental illness D. blue blood
8. What is the correct synonym for 'menacing' (fq cÖ`k©bKvix)? [D Unit DU 1998-99]
A. pleasing B. displeasing C. threatening D. well meaning
9. 'Million' (`k j¶) Gi synonym – [RU 2004-205]
A. Thousand lakh B. Hundred lakh C. Ten lakh D. Five lakh
10. An antonym for ‘masculinity’ is: [RU (Unit E-1) 2010-11]
A. feminine B. feminity C. femininity D. famous
11. "Malignancy" is- [DU A UNIT 2013-14]
A. the feeling of hatred B. the science of maleness
C. the bellef in life after death D. the state of a disease likely to cause death
12. The antonym of "migrant" [DU A UNIT 2013-14]
A. expatriate B. gypsy C. native D. nomad
13. The word 'niche' means: (Dchy³ RvqMv) [B Unit DU 2008-09]
A. statue B. proper place C. humble D. confusion
14. 'Infringe' (j—Nb Kiv): [23rd BCS]
A. Transgress B. Purloin C. Invade D. Intrude
15. 'Niche' means . [DU B Unit-2011-12]
A. surface B. centre C. edge D. hollow
16. 'Noxious' (AwbóKi) means – [RU 2004-2005]
A. Innocuous B. Harmful C. Good D. Harmless
17. 'Numerous' (cÖPzi) – means [RU 2003-2004]
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
LEVEL: 17
LEVEL: 18
LEVEL: 19
1. Choose the antonym for the word 'reckless' (Amveavb): [B Unit DU 2005-06]
A. though ties B. careful C. submissive D. provocative
2. The antonym of the 'radical' (cÖMwZev`x): [C Unit DU 2007-08]
A. Fashionable B. Diabolic C. Myopic D. Extreme E. Conservative
3. Correct meaning of 'ridiculous' (nvm¨Ki) is: [C Unit DU 1995-96]
A. impossible B. knowledgeable C. laughable D. mad
4. A synonym for 'resentment' (weiw³) is: [23rd BCS]
A. Fear B. anger C. Indignation D. panic
5. The antonym for 'recalcitrant' (Aeva¨) – [24th BCS]
A. a Compliant B. Passive C. Indifferent D. Careful
6. The synonym of 'refute' (AmZ¨ e‡j cÖwZcbœ Kiv) is: [RU 2006-07]
A. disprove B. prompt C. laud D. adept
7. What is the synonym of 'redundant' (cÖ‡qvR‡bi AwZwi³)? [RU 2005-06]
A. necessary B. unnecessary C. old fashioned D. reproduced
8. Synonym of 'ready' (cÖ¯Z ‘ )––– [IU 2004-05]
A. slow B. Alert C. Quick D. Clumsy
9. 'Retarded' (gvbwmK ev ˆ`wnK weKv‡k evavcÖvß) – [RU 2003-04]
A. handicapped B. marooned C. encamped D. wounded
10. The word 'remarkable' (weL¨vZ, Avðh©) means – [NU 2002-03]
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VOCABULARY FINAL SUGGESTION (DU ADMISSION TEST / BATCH 2020)
LEVEL: 20
LEVEL: 21
LEVEL: 22
In the following questions (20-24), choose the meaning of the underlined word most appropriate for the
given context: [RU B Unit (Law); 2014-15]
20. She asked him to attend the meeting in his official capacity.
A. legitimate B. officious C. stylistic D. correct
21. She was allegedly poisoned by drinking the remains of the cocktail.
A. drops B. rotten parts C. residue D. small quantity
22. What does the future hold for a student of law?
A. deem B. possess C. grasp D. predict
23. The labour union took a unanimous decision to call off the strike.
A. anonymous B. underhanded C. unidentified D. undivided
24. Make your statement positive and definite and stop being neutral and vacillating.
A. weakening B. escaping C. trembling D. indecision
Answer Key : 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.B 11.A 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.A 16.A
17.A 18.A 19.C 20.A 21.C 22.C 23.D 24.D
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