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Sentence Structure A complete solution for English Grammar Sentence Structure 101

Simple : The sun done by the teacher was very hard. Rule-8: So + Adjective + that clause hy³ Complex
Complex : The Tajmahal that was built many years sentence-Gi Sub-ordinate clause-wU hw` Negative
sentence nq, †m‡¶‡Î simple sentence-G iƒcvš‡Í ii wbqg:
ago still looks very charming. i) So+ adjective-Gi ¯’‡j Too + adjective e‡m|
Simple : The Tajmahal built many years ago still ii) Sub-ordinate clause-Gi verb-Infinitive-G cwiewZ©Z

looks very charming. n‡q Too + adjective-Gi c‡i e‡m|
iii) Subordinate clause-Gi Negative form, Affirmative
wbgœewY©Z Sentence-Gi †¶‡Î Who, which, that I G‡`i c‡i e¨eüZ
be verb, am/ is/ are/ was / were BZ¨vw` D‡V hvq| Adjective mn form-G iƒcvšÍwiZ nq| †hgb:
Aewkó evK¨vsk Main clause-Gi object-Gi c‡~ e© e‡m| †hgb:
Complex : He was so tired that he couldn’t move.
Complex : Salam is boy who is very intelligent. Simple : He was too tired to move
Simple : Salam is a very intelligent boy Complex : The master of Aesop was so lazy that he
Complex : Tareq is a boy who is good.
Simple : Tareq is a good boy couldn’t rise early.
Complex : The fox is an animal which is very cunning. Simple : The master of Aesop was too lazy to rise early.
Simple : The fox is very cunning animal. Complex : The baby was so little that he couldn’t walk.
Simple : The baby was too little to walk
wbgœewY©Z Sentence-Gi †¶‡Î:
Who/ which / that Ges Subordinate clause-Gi Subject I Rule-9: So + that hy³ Complex sentence-Gi Sub-ordinate
Verb D‡V hvh| AZtci Subordinate clause-Gi subject-Gi clause-wU Øviv hw` †Kv‡bv Kv‡Ri D‡Ïk¨ e¨³ nq, †m‡¶‡Î Complex
possessive form-Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g e‡m| Main clause-Gi sentence-†K Simple sentence-G cwieZ©b Kivi wbqg:
verb †_‡K Aewkó evK¨vsk AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| †hgb: i) Main clause AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K Ges Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g e‡m|
ii) So  that D‡V wM‡q Sub-ordinate clause-Gi gj~ Verb-Gi
Complex : The answer that he wrote was not correct.
Simple : His answer was not correct c‡~ e© to ev in order to hy³ n‡q Main clause-Gi c‡i e‡m| †hgb:
Complex : The advertisement that he displayed was
Complex : He works hard so that he could prosper in life.
very attractive. Simple : He works hard to / in order to prosper in life.
Simple : His advertisement was very attractive. Complex : The farmers irrigate their lands so that
Complex : The suggestion that he gave me was not correct.
Simple : His suggestion was not correct. could get good crops.
Simple : The farmers irrigates their lands to /in
wbgœewY©Z Sentence-Gi †¶‡Î:
Relative pronoun-who /which / that Ges G‡`i cieZ©x order to get good crops.
Verb D‡V hvh| Noun in apposition iƒ‡c Subordinate Complex : We eat so that we may life.
clause e¨eüZ nq| Main clause AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| †hgb: Simple : We eat to / in order to live.

Complex : Akbar who was the Emperor of Delhi was illiterate. Rule-10: Complex Sentence-Gi Sub-ordinate clause
Simple : Akbar, Emperor of Delhi was illiterate. hw` Although / though / Even if ev Even though Øviv
Complex : Mr. Abu Taher who is the Headmaster of m~wPZ nq, †m‡¶‡Î Complex sentence-†K simple
sentence-G cwieZ©b Kivi wbqg:
B. B. High school is a learned man. i) Although/ Though / Even though / Even if-Gi cwie‡Z©
Simple : Mr. Abu Taher, Headmaster of B.B High
Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g In spite of ev Despite e‡m|
school, is a learned man. ii) Sub ordinate clause-Gi subject-Gi possessive form nq
Complex : Omar who was the Caliph of Islam was a
Ges Subject wnmv‡e In spite of ev Despite-Gi c‡i e‡m|
mighty ruler. iii) Sub ordinate clause-Gi verb-am, is, are, was, were n‡j
Simple : Omar, Caliph of Islam, was a mighty ruler.
Zv‡`i cwie‡Z© being Ges have, has, had n‡j Zv‡`i cwie‡Z©
wbgœewY©Z Sentence-Gi †¶‡Î: having Ges Ab¨vb¨ Verb-Gi †¶‡Î g~j verb-Gi ing-form nq|
Sub-ordinate clause-Gi AšÍ©MZ Relative pronoun-who, iv) Main clause AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| †hgb:
which, that Ges verb D‡V wM‡q Zr¯’‡j GKwU Preposition e‡m
ev Relative Pronoun-who, which Ges that D‡V wM‡q Complex : Although the man has vast riches, he wants more.
Relative Pronoun-Gi cieZ©x Verb-Gi ing-form nq| †hgb: Simple : In spite of his having vast riches, the man

Complex : A lady who carried a white umbrella was wants more.
standing there. Complex : Although the man is poor, he is honest
Simple : In spite of his being poor, the man is honest.
Simple : A lady with a white umbrella was standing there; Complex : Though the man looks cruel, he is kind:
: A lady carrying a white umbrella was Simple : In spite of his looking cruel, the man is kind.
standing there. Complex : Though he worked hard, he could not

Complex : The mangoes which come from Rajshahi pass the examination.
are sweet. Simple : In spite of his working hard, he could not

Simple : The mangoes of Rajshahi are sweet; pass the examination.
: The mangoes coming from Rajshahi are sweet.
N:B: Subordinate clause-G Subject wnmv‡e hw` It Ges verb
wnmv‡e hw` Present continuous tense e¨eüZ nq, †m‡¶‡Î
Complex Sentence-†K Simple Sentence-G cwieZ©‡bi mgq:
Complex Sentence-Gi Subordinate clause-G e¨eüZ Subject,
‘it’ Ges g~j verb-Gi c‡~ e© e¨eüZ to be verb D‡V hvq| †hgb:

Complex : Though it was raining, I went out for a walk.
Simple : in spite of raining, I went out for a walk

102 Sentence Structure A complete solution for English Grammar Sentence Structure

Rule-11: Complex sentence-Gi subordinate clause-Gi 13. I am sure that I shall pass the examination.
AšÍM©Z Noun clause-wU hw` Conjunction, ‘that’ Øviv m~wPZ nq, 14. This is the bottle which is used for water.
†m‡¶‡Î Noun clause-Gi cwie‡Z© mggv‡bi †Kv‡bv Noun e¨envi 15. It is certain that he will come.
K‡i Complex sentence-†K simple sentence-G cwieZ©b Kiv 16. I have no time that I can waste in idle talks.
hvq| G‡¶‡Î Sub-ordinate clause-Gi Subject-wU possessive 17. When I went there, I found him absent.
form-G cwiewZ©Z nq| †hgb: 18. As he was tired, he refused to go.
19. He is so weak that he cannot walk.
Complex : He admitted that he was a guilty. 20. The rumour that he has failed, is not true.
Simple : He admitted he guilt. 21. Although I am willing to help you, I cannot do it.
Complex : That he is honest is known to all 22. Although he is poor, he is honest.
Simple : His honesty is known to all 23. We went to the house, where my uncle lived.
24. He cannot tell us when he will return.
Rule-12: Complex sentence-Gi sub-ordinate clause 25. He worked hard so that he could pass the examination.
hw` when w`‡q m~wPZ nq Ges When †Kv‡bv Pjgvb mg‡qi 26. When I was five years old, I was admitted in a school.
D‡jøL K‡i, †m‡¶‡Î Complex sentence-†K Simple 27. When the lunch was over, the guests went away.
sentence-G cwieZ©b Kivi wbqg: 28. As he was lazy, he could not prosper.
i) When-Gi cwie‡Z© at the time e¨eüZ nq| 29. He was glad when. he received your letter.
ii) Sub-ordinate clause-Gi Subject-Gi Possessive 30. I know what his intention is.
31. He wants that, I should go.
form Ges gj~ Verb-Gi ing-form nq| 32. That he is honest is known to all.
ii) Sub-ordinate clause-Gi Verb-Gi c~‡e© e¨eüZ Auxiliary 33. I know where he was born.
Answer Key:
verb D‡V hvq Ges Main clause AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| †hgb: 1. I know the place of his working.
2. A rich man should feel for the poor.
Complex : When he was digging the earth, a snake came out. 3. He admitted his mistake.
Simple : At the time of his digging the earth, a 4. He is sorry to hear of your failure.
5. The box is too old to be used.
snake came out. 6. Turning to the left you will find the shop.
Complex : When the boy was climbing a tree, he fell down. 7. She led a spotless life.
Simple : At the time of his climbing a tree, the boy 8. I desire to go.
9. I bought a costly pen.
fell down. 10. I don’t know his father’s name.
Complex : When I was eating, the phone rang. 11. I have no money to spare.
Simple : At the time of my eating, the phone rang. 12. Tourists need a comfortable hotel.
13. I am sure of passing the examination.
Rule-13: When hy³ complex sentence-Gi When hw` †Kv‡bv 14. This bottle is used for water.
gynZ~ ©, w`b, gvm, FZ,z eQi BZ¨vw`‡K wb‡`©k K‡i, †m‡¶‡Î When-Gi ¯’‡j 15. He will certainly come.
¯^í mg‡qi †¶‡Î at FZz ev gv‡mi †¶‡Î in Ges †Kv‡bv e¨w³i eqm D‡jøL 16. I have no time to waster in idle talks.
_vK‡j at the age of e¨eüZ nq| Main clause AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| 17. Going there, I found him absent.
sub-ordinate clause-Gi Subject I Verb D‡V hvq| †hgb: 18. Being tired, he refused to go.
19. He is too weak to walk.
Complex : He woke up, when it was day light. 20. The rumour of his failure is not true.
Simple : At day light, he woke up 21. In spite of my willingness to help you. I can not do it.
Complex : When it was spring, the cuckoo sings. 22. In spite of being poor, he is honest.
Simple : In spring, the cuckoo sings. 23. We went to my uncle’s house.
Complex : When Samira was four, she went to school. 24. He cannot tell us the time of his return.
Simple : At the age of four, Samira went to the school 25. He worked hard to pass the examination.
Complex : When it was 1980, I was in Canada. 26. I was admitted in school at the age of five.
Simple : In 1980, I was in Canada. 27. The lunch being over, the guests went away.
Exercise: 28. He could not prosper because of his laziness.
Transform the following Complex sentence into 29. He was glad to receive your letter.
Simple ones. 30. I know his intention.
Exercise: 31. He wants me to go.
1. I know where he works. 32. His honesty is know to all.
2. A man who is rich, should feel for the poor. 33. I know his birth place.
3. He admitted that he was mistaken.
4. He is sorry to hear that you have failed.
5. The box is so old that it cannot be used.
6. You will find the shop if you turn to the left.
7. She led a life which was spotless.
8. I desire that I should go.
9. I bought a pen which was costly.
10. I don’t know what his father’s name is.
11. I have no money that I can spare.
12. Tourists need a hotel which is comfortable.

Sentence Structure A complete solution for English Grammar Sentence Structure 103

Section Transformation of Degree iii) Adjective-Gi Positive degree-Comparative degree-†Z
cwiewZ©Z nq Ges Comparative degree-i c‡i than e‡m|
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iv) Affirmative Sentence wU Negative Sentence G
1. Positive degree †_‡K Comparative Degree-†Z cwiewZ©Z nq| †hgb:
cwieZ©‡bi wbqg:
Positive : Karim is as good as Rahim.
* No other city in Bangladesh is so big as Dhaka. Comparative : Rahim is not better than Karim.
Positive : Ripon is as tall as Shipon.
Giƒc No other †hv‡M MwVZ Positive degree-†K Comparative : Shipon is not taller than Ripon.
Sentence-†K Comparative degree-†Z iƒcvšÍ‡ii wbqg: Positive : A bus can run as fast as a rickshaw.
i) Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g e¨eüZ No other Ges Adjective-Gi Positive Comparative : A rickshaw cannot run faster than a bus.
degree-Gi c‡~ e© I c‡i e¨eüZ as ... as ev so ... as D‡V hvq|
ii) Positive degree-i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ †k‡li Noun-wU Comparative * Zaman is not as wise as Kamal. Giƒc Not as ... as
degree-i †¶‡Î Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g Subject wnmv‡e e¨eüZ nq| hy³ Positive degree-i Sentence-†K Comparative
iii) Adjective-Gi Positive degree, Comparative degree- degree-†Z iƒcvš‡Í ii wbqg:
†Z cwiewZ©Z nq|
iv) Adjective-Gi ci Comparative degree-Gi ci i) Positive degree-i Adjective-Gi ce~ ©eZx© as ev so-Gi
Than any other ev than all other e‡m| ¯’‡j less Ges cieZ©x as-Gi ¯’‡j than e‡m|
v) No other-Gi ci †_‡K verb-Gi ce~ ©eZx© evK¨vsk than
all other-Gi c‡i e‡m| ii) Verb-Gi c‡i e¨eüZ Not D‡V wM‡q Sentence wU
Affirmative Sentence G cwiewZ©Z nq| wØZxq wbqg:
Positive : No other city in Bangladesh is so big as Dhaka.
Comparative : Dhaka is bigger than any city in iii) Sentence-Gi †k‡l e¨eüZ Noun-wU Sentence-Gi
c_Ö ‡g e‡m Ges Sentence-Gi c_Ö ‡g e¨eüZ Noun-wU
Bangladesh. Or, Dhaka is bigger than Sentence-Gi †k‡l e‡m|
all other cities in Bangladesh.
Positive : No other metal is so useful as iron. iv) Adjective-Gi Positive Degree, Comparative Degree-
Comparative : Iron is more useful than any other metal. †Z iƒcvšÍwiZ nq Ges Comparative Degree-i ci than e‡m|
Or, Iron is more useful than all other metals.
v) Positive Degree-i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ Negative-Gi not D‡V
* Very few metals are as/ so precious as gold. Giƒc wM‡q Sentence-wU Affirmative G cwiewZ©Z nq| †hgb:
Few ev Very few hy³ Positive degree-i Sentence-†K
Comparative degree-†Z iƒcvšÍ‡ii wbqg: Positive : Karim is not as strong as Salam.
Comparative : Karim is less strong than Salam.
i) Adjective-Gi Positive degree-i c~‡e© I c‡i e¨eüZ
as ... as ev so ... as Ges Sentence-Gi c_Ö ‡g e¨eüZ Or, Salam is stronger than Karim.
few ev very few D‡V hvq| Positive : Oranges are not so delicious as mangoes.
Comparative : Oranges are less delicious than mangoes.
ii) Positive degree-i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ †k‡li Noun wU
Comparative degree-i †¶‡Î Sentence-Gi c_Ö ‡g Or, mangoes are more delicious than
Subject wnmv‡e e¨eüZ nq| oranges.
Positive : Rita is not as intelligent as Gita.
iii) Adjective-Gi Positive degree- comparative degree- Comparative : Rita is less intelligent than Gita.
†Z cwiewZ©Z nq Ges Zvi c‡i than most other e‡m| Or, Gita is more intelligent than Rita.
Exercise:
iv) few ev very few-Gi ci †_‡K Verb-Gi c~e©eZx© evK¨vsk
than most other-Gi c‡i e‡m| †hgb: bx‡Pi Sentence-¸‡jv‡K positive degree †_‡K Comparative
degree-†Z cwieZ©b Ki:
Positive : Very few metals are as precious as gold.
Comparative : Gold is more precious than most other metals. 1. Your book is not as fine as mine.
Positive : Very few animals are so ferocious as the tiger. 2. I am as strong as he.
Comparative : The tiger is more ferocious than most 3. No other metal is as useful as iron.
4. A lion is as ferocious as a tiger.
other animals. 5. Few historians write as correctly as Joshi.
Positive : Very few subjects are so easy as English. 6. This razor is not as sharp as that one.
Comparative : English is easier than most other subjective. 7. He is as obedient to me as to you.
8. Few metals are as precious as gold.
* Karim is as good as Rahim. Giƒc As – as hy³ 9. A bird cannot fly as fast as an aeroplane.
Positive degree-i Affirmative Sentence-†K 10. Mangoes are not so cheap as Jack fruits.
Comparative degree-†Z cwieZ©b Kivi wbqg: 11. This sum is as hard as that.
12. Karim is as clever as Rahim.
i) Adjective-Gi c‡~ e© I c‡i e¨eüZ as ... as D‡V hvq| 13. Very few cities of the world are as big as London.
ii) Positive degree-Gi †¶‡Î e¨eüZ †k‡li Noun wU 14. You are as wise as I.
15. Zaman has not so much money as Kamal.
c_Ö ‡g Ges cÖ_g Noun wU †k‡l e‡m| 16. The man is as cunning as a fox.
17. No flower is as lovely as the rose.
18. No animal on land is as large as an elephant.

104 Sentence Structure A complete solution for English Grammar Sentence Structure

Answer Key: * Dhaka is bigger than all other cities in
1. My book is finer than yours.
2. He is not stronger than I. Bangladesh Giƒc Than any other ev all other †hv‡M
MwVZ Comparative degree-i Sentence-†K Positive
Or, I am not less strong than he. degree-†Z iƒcvšÍ‡ii wbqg:
3. Iron is more useful than any other metal. i) Comparative Degree-i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ than any
other ev than all other D‡V hvq|
or, Iron is more useful than all other metals. ii) Adjective-Gi Comparative degree-Positive
4. A tiger is not more ferocious than a lion. Or, A degree-†Z iƒcvšwÍ iZ nq Ges Zvi Av‡M I c‡i h_vµ‡g
so Ges as e‡m|
lion is not less ferocious than a tiger. iii) Sentence-Gi c_Ö ‡g No other e‡m|
5. Joshi writes more correctly than most other historians. iv) No other-Gi ci KZ©vi cwiwPwZ A_vr any other ev all
6. That razor is sharper than this one. other-Gi cieZ©x evK¨vsk e‡m|
7. He is not more obedient to you than to me. v) me‡k‡l cÖ`Ë Sentence-Gi Subject e‡m| †hgb:
8. Gold is more precious than most other metals.
9. An aero plane flies faster than a bird. Comparative : Dhaka is bigger than all other cities in
10. Mangoes are less cheap than Jackfruits. Bangladesh.
11. That sum is not harder than this.
12. Rahim is not cleverer than Karim. Or, Karim is Positive : No other city in Bangladesh is so big
as Dhaka.
not less clever than Rahim.
13. London is bigger than most other cities of the world. Comparative : Chittagong is bigger than any other
14. I am not wiser than you. sea-port in Bangladesh.

Or, You are not less wise than I. Positive : No other sea-port in Bangladesh is so
15. Zaman has less money than Kamal. Or, Kamal big as Chittagong.

has more money than Zaman. Comparative : Tamal is more intelligent than all other
16. A fox is not more cunning than the man. Or, The boys in the class.

man is not less cunning than a fox. Positive : No other boy in the class is so
17. The rose is lovelier than all other flowers. intelligent as Tamal.
18. An elephant is larger than any other animal on land.
* Gold is more precious than most other metals.
2. Comparative degree †_‡K Positive degree-†Z
cwieZ©b cwieZ‡bi wbqg: Giƒc Than most other ev Than few other hy³
Comparative degree-i Sentence-†K Positive
* ‘Karim is wiser than Rahim’. Giƒc ‘than’ hy³ Comparative degree-†Z cwieZ©b Kivi wbqg:
degree-i Sentence-†K Positive degree-†Z cwieZ©b Kivi wbqg: i) Sentence-Gi c_Ö ‡g very few ev few e‡m|
ii) Comparative Degree –i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ than most
i) Sentence-Gi †k‡l e¨eüZ Noun-wU Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g Ges other ev than few other D‡V hvq|
Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g e¨eüZ Noun-wU Sentence-Gi †k‡l e‡m| iii) Few ev Very few-Gi c‡i most other-Gi cieZ©x
evK¨vsk e‡m|
ii) Adjective-Gi Comparative degree-Positive degree-†Z cwiewZ©Z nq| iv) Adjective-Gi Comparative degree-Positive degree-
iii) Comparative degree-i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ than D‡V hvq Ges †Z iƒcvšÍwiZ nq Ges Zvi Av‡M I c‡i So Ges as e‡m| me
†k‡l cÖ`Ë Sentence-Gi Subject wU e‡m| †hgb:
Adjective-Gi Positive degree-i c~‡e© as ev so Ges c‡i as e‡m|
iv) Affirmative sentence wU Negative sentence G Comparative : Gold is more precious than most other metals.
Positive : Very few metals are as precious as gold.
cwiewZ©Z nq| †hgb: Comparative : Iron is more useful than most other metals.
Positive : Very few metals are so useful as iron.
Comparative : Mina is wiser than Rina. Comparative : Sheikh Mujib was more popular than
Positive : Rina is not so/as wise as Mina.
Comparative : Shima is better than Rima. most other leaders in Bangladesh.
Positive : Rima is not so/ as good as Shima. Positive : Very few leaders in Bangladesh were

NB: Subejct-Gi ¯’vb cwieZ©b bv K‡iI ïay Negative so popular as Sheikh Mujib.
sentence-†K Affirmative sentence G cwieZ©b K‡i
Positive degree-†Z iƒcvšÍwiZ Kiv hvq| †hgb:

Comparative : Karim is not more intelligent than Rahim.
Positive : Karim is as intelligent as Rahim.
Comparative : Mina is not more beautiful than Rina.
Positive : Mina is as beautiful as Rina.

Sentence Structure A complete solution for English Grammar Sentence Structure 105

* Karim is not less strong than Rahim. Giƒc No less ... 3. Positive degree †_‡K Superlative degree-†Z cwieZ©b:
than ev Not less ... than h³y Comparative degree-i NB: A‡_©i cwieZ©b bv K‡i me ai‡bi Positive degree-i Sentence-
Sentence-†K Positive degree-†Z cwieZ©‡bi wbqg:
†K Superlative degree iƒcvšÍwiZ Kiv hvq bv| †KejgvÎ No
i) Acivci me wbqg AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K ïay No less ev Not other Ges few ev very few hy³ Positive degree-i
less D‡V wM‡q Zr¯’‡j as ev at least as e‡m Ges than Sentence-†K Superlative degree-†Z iƒcvšÍwiZ Kiv hvq|
D‡V wM‡q Zr¯’‡jI as e‡m| †hgb:
cwieZ©‡bi wbqg
Comparative : Karim is not less strong than Rahim.
Positive : Karim is as strong as Rahim. No other girl in class is as intelligent as Rita.

Or, Karim is at least as strong as Rahim. * Giƒc No other †hv‡M MwVZ Positive degree-i Sentence-
Comparative : Mr. Zaman is not less wise than Mr. Aman. †K Superlative degree-†Z iƒcvšÍwiZ Kivi wbqg:
Positive : Mr. Zaman is as wise as Mr. Aman.
i) Positive degree-i †¶‡Î Adjective-Gi c‡~ e© I c‡i e¨eüZ as ....
Or, Mr. Zaman is at least as wise as Mr. Aman. as....ev so..... as Ges Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g e¨eüZ No other D‡V hvq|
Exercise:
ii) Positive degree –i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ †k‡li Noun wU Superlative
bx‡Pi Comparative degree-i Sentence-¸‡jv‡K Positve degree –i †¶‡Î Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g Subject wnmv‡e e¨eüZ nq|
degree-†Z cwieZ©b Ki:
iii) Adjective-Gi Positive degree, Superlative
1. Sabina is more beautiful than Mina. degree-†Z cwiewZ©Z nq Ges Zvi c‡~ e© The e‡m|
2. Karim is not better than Rahim. Giƒc †¶‡Î Superlative degree-i Sentence-Gi MVbt
3. The pen is mightier than the sword. Subject + verb + adjective-Gi Superlative degree +
4. You are older than I. No other-Gi ci †_‡K verb-Gi ce~ ©eZ©x evK¨vsk| †hgb:
5. Dina is wiser than Rina.
6. He is more cunning than a fox. Positive : No other girl in the class is as intelligent as Rita.
7. Shagar is more attentive than Matin. Superlative: Rita is the most intelligent girl in the class.
8. This box is heavir than that. Positive : No other city in Bangladesh is as large as Dhaka.
9. Rabindranath is more famous than most other Superlative: Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Positive : No other girl in the class is as tall as Samira.
poets in the world. Superlative: Samira is the tallest girl in the class.
10. A tiger was not braver than the Shere-e-Bangla. * Very few/ few metals are so precious as gold.
11. Abdul is less intelligent than Rahim.
12. Apu is not taller than Tapu. Giƒc Few ev Very few †hv‡M MwVZ Positive degree-i
13. The Sonargaon is more expensive than most other hotels. Sentence-†K Superlative degree-†Z iƒcvšÍ‡ii wbqg:
14. This pen writes better than yours. i) Positive degree-i †¶‡Î Adjective-Gi c‡~ e© I c‡i
15. Gold is more precious than all other metals. e¨eüZ as ... as ev so ... as Ges Sentence-Gi c_Ö ‡g
16. Pluto is farther than all other planets from the earth. e¨eüZ few ev very few D‡V hvq|
17. Gani Mia is poorer than any other farmer in the village. ii) Positive degree-i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ †k‡l Noun wU Superlative
18. Karim has more money than his brother. degree-i †¶‡Î Sentence-Gi cÖ_‡g Subject wnmv‡e e¨eüZ nq|
19. He is not more intimate to you than to me. iii) Adjective-Gi Positive degree-Superlative degree-†Z
20. Rima and Shima were not less wise than Lima. iƒcvšÍwiZ nq Ges Zvi c‡~ e© ‘one of the’ e‡m|
Answer Key: iv) Few ev Very few-Gi ci †_‡K Verb-Gi c~e©eZx© evK¨vsk
1. Mina is not as beautiful as Sabina. Adjective-Gi Superlative degree-i c‡i e‡m|
2. Karim is as good as Rahim.
3. The sword is not as mighty as the pen. Positive : Few metals are as precious as gold.
4. I am not so old as you. Superlative: Gold is one of the most precious metals.
5. Rina is not so wise as Dina. Positive : Very few animals in the world are so
6. A fox is not so cunning as he.
7. Matin is not so attentive as Shagar. ferocious as the tiger.
8. That box is not so heavy as this. Superlative: The tiger is one of the most ferocious
9. Very few poets in the world are as famous as
animals in the world.
Rabindranath. Positive : Few poets and dramatists in the world
10. The Sher-e-Bangla was as brave as a tiger.
11. Abdul is not so intelligent as Rahim. are as great as Shakespeare.
12. Apu is as tall as Tapu. Superlative: Shakespeare is one of the greatest
13. Very few hotels are as expensive as the Sonargaon.
14. Your pen does not write so good as this one. poets and dramatists in the world.
15. No other metal is so precious as gold.
16. No other planet is as far as Pluto from the earth.
17. No other farmer is the village is as poor as Gani Mia.
18. Karim’s brother has not so much money as Karim.
19. He is as intimate to me as to you.
20. Lima was as wise as Rima and Shima.
Or Rima and Shima were as wise as Lima.

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Exercise: * Superlative degree-i c‡i hw` of all ev of any _v‡K,
Zvn‡j Ab¨vb¨ mKj wbqg AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K, ïay of all ev of
bx‡Pi Positive degree-i Sentence-¸‡jv‡K Superlative any D‡V hvq| †hgb:
degree-†Z cwieZ©b Ki:
Superlative: The Arabian Nights is the most popular
1. No other accident was as terrible as that. of all stories.
2. Very few men are as brave as Matin.
3. No other country in the world is as dear to me as Bangladesh. Positive : No other story is so popular as the
4. No other animal living on land is as large as the elephant. Arabian nights.
5. No other man in the village is as wise as Mr. Zaman.
6. Very few pictures of the world are as great as this. Superlative: The Padma is the largest of all rivers in
7. Few subjects are as large as Baitul Mukarram in Dhaka. Bangladesh.
8. No other mosque is as large as Baitul Mukarram in Dhaka.
9. No other food is as nutritious as milk. Positive : No other river in Bangladesh is so large
10. Few metals are so precious as gold. as the Padma.
11. No other dramatist is as great as Shakespeare.
12. No other story book is so popular as the Arabian Nights. * Superlative degree-i Adjective-Gi c~‡e© hw` One of
13. Few poets of this sub-continent are as great as Nazrul. the _v‡K, †m †¶‡ÎI Ab¨vb¨ mKj wbqg AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K|
14. Very few animals are so cunning as the fox. ïay Positive degree-i No other-Gi ¯’‡j few ev very
15. Very few cars are so comfortable as Mercedes. few e‡m, Verb-Gi Singular form-Plural form G
Answer Key: cwiewZ©Z nq Ges very few I few-Gi cieZ©x Noun
1. That was the most terrible accident. Pronoun-Gi Plural Number nq| †hgb:
2. Matin is one of the bravest men.
3. Bangladesh is the dearest country to me in the world. Superlative: Nazrul is one of the greatest poets of Bangladesh.
4. The elephant is the largest of all animals living on land. Positive : Very few poets of Bangladesh are so/as
5. Mr. Zaman is the wisest man is in the village.
6. This is one of the greatest pictures of the world. great as Nazrul.
7. History is one of the easiest subjects. Or, Few poets of Bangladesh are zo / as
8. Baitul Mukarram is the largest mosque in Dhaka. great as Nazrul.
9. Milk is the most nutritious food. Superlative: Japan is one of the most developed
10. Gold is one of the most precious metals. countries in the world.
11. Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist. Positive : Very few countries in the world are as /
12. The Arabian Nights is the most popular of all story books. so developed as Japan.
13. Nazrul is one of the greatest poets of this sub-continent. Exercise:
14. The fox is one of the most cunning animals.
15. Mercedes is one of the most comfortable cars. bx‡Pi Sentence-¸‡jv‡K Superlative degree †_‡K
Positive degree-†Z cwieZ©b Ki:
4. Superlative degree †_‡K Positive degree-†Z
cwieZ©b: cwieZ©‡bi wbqg: 1. Calcutta is the largest city in India.
2. Apu is the youngest boy of this class.
* Nasima is the best girl in the class. Giƒc Superlative 3. Akbar was one of the greatest kings of India.
degree-i Sentence-†K Positive degree-†Z cwieZ©‡bi wbqg: 4. The Rockefeller center is the biggest building in the world.
5. Rabindra Nath Tagore is one of the greatest
i) Sentence-Gi c_Ö ‡g No other e‡m|
ii) Superlative degree-i ci †_‡K Sentence-Gi Aewkó poets of the world.
6. Iron is the most useful of all metals.
evK¨vsk No other-Gi c‡i e‡m| 7. Gold is the most precious metal.
iii) Adjective-Gi Superlative degree, Positive degree-†Z 8. Rahim is the best boy in the class.
9. The Taj is one of the greatest wonders of the world.
iƒcvšwÍ iZ nq Ges Zvi c‡~ e© I c‡i h_vµ‡g as ... as ev so ... as e‡m| 10. Milk is the most nutritious food.
iv) Superlative degree-i Sentence-Gi †¶‡Î c`Ö Ë 11. Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist.
12. America is one of the richest countries in the world.
Subject wU me‡k‡l e‡m| †hgb: 13. Student life is the most valuable part of man’s life.
14. Honesty is the best policy.
Superlative: Nasima is the best girl in the class. 15. Humming bird is the smallest bird in the world.
Positive : No other girl in class is so/ as good as Nasima. Answer Key:
Superlative: Karim is the oldest man in the village. 1. No other city in India is so large as Calcutta.
Positive : No other man in the village is so/ as old as Karim. 2. No other boy of this class is so young as Apu.
Superlative: Mr. Abu Taher is the noblest person in our village. 3. Very few kings of India were as great as Akbar.
Positive : No other person in our village is so/as 4. No other building in the world is so big as the

noble as Mr. Abu Taher. Rockfeller center.
5. Very few poet of the world are as great as

Rabindra Nath Tagore.

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6. No other metal is so useful as iron. iii) Than any other ev Than all other D‡V hvq Ges Zvi
7. No other metal is so precious as gold. cieZ©x evK¨vs‡ki c‡~ e© of all h³y n‡q Adjective-Gi
8. No other boy in the class is so good as Rahim. Superlative degree –i c‡i e‡m|
9. Very few wonders of the world are as great as the Taj.
10. No other food is so nutritious as milk. Comparative : The cow is more useful than all other
11. No other dramatist is so great as Shakespeare. domestic animals.
12. Very few countries in the would are as rich as America.
13. No other part of man’s life is so valuable as Superlative : The cow is the most useful of all
domestic animals.
student life.
14. No other policy is so good as honesty. Comparative : Dhaka is larger than any other city in
15. No other bird in the world so small as Humming bird. Bangladesh.

5. Comparative degree †_‡K Superlative degree- Superlative : Dhaka is the largest of all cities in
†Z cwieZ©b: Bangladesh.
NB: A‡_©i cwieZ©b bv K‡i me ai‡bi Comparative Or, Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
degree-i Sentence-†K Superlative degree-†Z
iƒcvšÍwiZ Kiv hvq bv| †KejgvÎ any other, all other Ges Comparative : Sabina is better than any other girl in the class.
most other I few other hy³ Comparative degree-i Superlative : Sabina is the best of all girls in the class.
Sentence-†K Superlative degree-†Z iƒcvšÍwiZ Kiv hvq|
cwieZ©‡bi wbqg: NB: than any other ev than all other-Gi cwie‡Z© of all bv
ewm‡qI Superlative degree †Z cwieZ©b Kiv hvq| †hgb:
* Than most other ev Than few other hy³
Comparative degree-i Sentence-†K Superlative Comparative : Karim is better than any other boy in the class.
degree-†Z cwieZ©‡bi wbqg: Superlative : Karim is the best of all the boys in the class.

i) c`Ö Ë Subject I Verb-Gi Ae¯’vb AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| Or, Karim is the best boy in the class.
ii) Adjective-Gi Comparative degree- Superlative Exercise:

degree-†Z iƒcvšÍwiZ nq| bx‡Pi Comparative degree-i Sentence-¸‡jv‡K Superlative
iii) Verb-Gi c‡i one of the + Adjective-Gi degree-†Z cwieZ©b Ki:

Superlative degree e‡m| 1. The cow is more useful than all other domestic animals.
iv) Comparative degree-i †¶‡Î e¨eüZ Than most 2. Dhaka is larger than any other city in Bangladesh.
3. Hamlet is more popular than most other dramas.
other ev than few other D‡V wM‡q Zvi cieZ©x evK¨vsk 4. They are wiser than all others.
Adjective-Gi Superlative degree c‡i e‡m| †hgb: 5. Chittagong is bigger than any other sea-port of Bangladesh.
6. Gold is more precious than other metals.
Comparative : Dhaka is bigger than most other 7. Sabuj is more intelligent than most other boys.
cities in Bangladesh. 8. Della was better than any other housewives.
9. Foreign travel is more pleasant than most other things.
Superlative : Dhaka is one of the bigger cities in 10. Akbar was greater than all other kings of India.
Bangladesh. 11. Saber is taller than most other boys in the class.
12. He is more competent than most other men for the post.
Comparative : Kamal is more intelligent than most 13. The rose is lovelier than most other flowers.
other boys in the class. 14. The Bay of Benal is more turbulent than most

Superlative : Kamal is one of the most intelligent other seas in the world.
boys in the class. 15. Runa is more intelligent than any other girl I

Comparative : Iron is more useful than most other metals. have ever found.
Superlative : Iron is one is the most useful metals. Answer Key:
1. The cow is the most useful of all domestic animals.
* Than any other ev than all other hy³ Comparative degree-i 2. Dhaka is the largest of all cities in Bangladesh.
Sentence-†K Superative degree-†Z iƒcvšwÍ iZ wbqg: 3. Hamlet is one of the most popular dramas.
4. They are the wisest of all.
i) Subject I Verb-Gi Ae¯’vb AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| 5. Chittagong is the biggest sea-port of Bangladesh.
ii) Adjective-Gi Comparative degree-Superlative 6. Gold is one of the most precious metals.
7. Sabuj is one of the most intelligent boys.
degree-†Z iƒcvšÍwiZ nq Ges Zvi c‡~ e© ‘the’ e‡m| 8. Della was the best of all housewives.
Or Della was the best housewife.
9. Foreign travel is one of the most pleasant things.
10. Akbar was the greatest of all kings of India.
11. Saber is one of the tallest boys in the class.
12. He is one of the most competent men for the post.
13. The rose is one of the loveliest flowers.
14. The Bay of Bengal is one of the most turbulent

seas in the world.
15. Runa is the most intelligent girl I have ever found.

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6. Superlative degree †_‡K Comparative degree- Exercise:
†Z cwieZ©b cwieZ©‡bi wbqg:
bx‡Pi Sentence-¸‡jv‡K Superlative degree †_‡K Comparative
* Mr. Jamal is the oldest man in our village. Giƒc degree-†Z cwieZ©b Ki:
Superlative degree-i Sentence-†K Comparative
degree-i Sentence G cwieZ©‡bi wbqg: 1. Shamim is the best boy in the class.
2. This is the largest building in the city.
i) Subject I verb-Gi Ae¯’vb AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| 3. Swapan is the cleverest of all the brothers.
ii) Adjective-Gi Superlative degree-Comparative 4. The room is the most ventilated one in the building.
5. Akbar was the greatest king of India.
degree-†Z cwiewZ©Z nq Ges Zvi c‡~ e© e¨eüZ the D‡V hvq| 6. I am the happiest man in the village.
iii) Comparative degree-Gi ci than any other ev 7. Rafiq is the poorest of all the boys.
8. The rose is the nicest of all flowers.
than all other e‡m| 9. Mr. Zaman is the oldest man in the village.
iv) AZ:ci Superlative degree-i cieZ©x evK¨vsk e‡m| †hgb: 10. English is one of the most living languages of the world.
11. Chittagong is the largest sea- port in Bangladesh.
Superlative : Mr. Jamal is the oldest man in our village. 12. He is one of the most compertent teachers.
Comparative : Mr. Jamal is older than any other man 13. History is one of the easiest subject.
14. A Banyan tree is one of the biggest trees in Bangladesh.
in our village. 15. A Cobra is one of the most poisonous snakes.
Or, Mr. Jamal is older than all other 16. The Meghna is the deepest river in Bangladesh.
men in village. 17. The Muslim of Dhaka was the finest cloth in the world.
Superlative : Walking is the best exercise for the old. 18. The virtuous are the happiest men of the earth.
Comparative : Walking is better than any other 19. The Humming bird is the smallest bird in the world.
exercise for the old. 20. The birth of Bangladesh is the most memorable
Or, Walking is better than all other
exercises for the old. event in the history of Bangladesh.
Superlative : Dhaka is the biggest city in Bangladesh. Answers:
Comparative : Dhaka is bigger than any other city in Bangladesh. 1. Shamim is better than all other boys in the class.
Or, Dhaka is bigger than all other cities 2. This is larger than all other buildings in the city.
in Bangladesh. 3. Swapan is cleverer than all other brothers.
4. The room is more ventilated one than any other
* Adjective-Gi Superlative degree-i c‡~ e© hw` one of the
_v‡K, †m‡¶‡Î mKj wbqg AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| ïay Comparative room in the building.
degree-i ci than most other e‡m| †hgb: 5. Akbar was greater than all other kings of India.
6. I am happier than all other men is the village.
Superlative : Nasima is one of the tallest girls in our class. 7. Rafiq is poorer than all other boys.
Comparative : Nasima is taller than most other girls in our class. 8. The rose is nicer than all other flowers.
Superlative : Gold is one of the most precious metals. 9. Mr. Zaman is older than any other man is the village.
Comparative : Gold is more precious than most other metals. 10. English is more living than most other languages

* Adjective-Gi Superlative degree-i c‡i hw` of all ev of of the world.
any _v‡K Zvn‡j †m‡¶‡ÎI mKj wbqg AcwiewZ©Z _v‡K| ïay 11. Chittagong is larger than all other sea-ports in Bangladesh.
Comparative degree-i c‡i of all-Gi cwie‡Z© than all 12. He is more competent than most other teachers.
other Ges of any-Gi cwie‡Z© than any ohter e‡m| †hgb: 13. History is easier than most other subject.
14. A banyan tree is bigger than most other trees in Bangladesh.
Superlative : Mr. Karim is the wisest of all men in 15. A Cobra is more poisonous than most other snakes.
our village. 16. The Meghna is deeper than all other rivers in Bangladesh.
17. The Muslim of Dhaka was finer than any other
Comparative : Mr. Karim is wiser than all other men
in our village. cloth in the world.
18. The virtuous are happier than all other men on the earth.
Superlative : Akbar was the greatest of all kings of India. 19. Humming bird is smaller than all other birds in the world.
Comparative : Akbar was greater than all other kings of India. 20. The birth of Bangladesh is more memorable than any
Superlative : Samira is the best of any girl in the class.
Comparative : Samira is better than any other girl in the class. other event in the history of Bangladesh.

NB: No other, any other-Gi cieZ©x Noun I
Pronoun-Gi Singular number nq|
‡hgb: No other city in Bangladesh is so big as Dhaka.

Dhaka is bigger than any other city in Bangladesh.

Avevi All other, most other, many other, some
other, very few, few I one of the-i cieZ©x Noun I
Pronoun-Gi Plural number nq| †hgb:

The iron is more useful than most other metals.
The rose is the lovelier than all other flowers.
Japan is one of the richest countries in the world.
Very few animals are so ferocious as the tiger.

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Section Miscellaneous Problems 5. Most solo musicians play ———— sheet music
21 Run-on Sentence in front of them.
A. without B. not having C. lacking D. and no

Comma (,) KL‡bvB `ywU Independent clause-†K Avjv`v Ki‡Z 6. Desertification is the creation of deserts where

cv‡i bv| `y‡Uvi gv‡S `vwo ev †mwg‡Kvjb w`‡Z n‡e, bZzev fyj n‡e| ——— had existed before.

Inc : It’s hot, I need an umbrella. A. never B. no one C. none D. not one
Cor : It’s hot and I need an umbrella. 7. Glass snakes are actually legless lizards, —— snakes.

A. no B. not C. nor D. none

Negation
8. There is ———— truth to the old expression

Infinitive I Gerund-Gi Av‡M not em‡j Zvi mv‡_ do/does/did †hvM Kiv

"Lightning never strikes the same place twice."

hv‡e bv| compound auxiliary (would have, must have)-Gi †¶‡Î A. without B. none C. no D. not

not gv‡S e‡m| not sentence negative Kivi Rb¨ verb mv‡_ e¨eüZ nq 9. —— single person can be said to have invented

Avi No-Gi ci me©`v noun e‡m| A_©vr ‘no’ Adj-Gi g‡Zv KvR K‡i| `ywU the automobile.

Expression g‡b ivLvi g‡Zv no longer Avi not anymore. A. There was not a B. Nor a

Inc : I told the man don’t to come. C. Not one of D. No
Cor : I told the man not to come.
Inc : He would havenot spent the money. 10. A serious study of physics is impossible ———
Cor : He would not have spent the money.
Inc : Not gasoline was left in the tank. — some knowledge of mathematics.
Cor : No gasoline was left in the tank.
A. not with B. no C. not having D. without
Exercise: Problems on Negative Word
Answers with Explanations
1. Early carpenters, having ———— nails, had to
1. [A] no Ges not `yUvB noun-†K modify Ki‡Z use Kiv nq|

GUv depend Ki‡e sentence-Gi meaning-Gi Dci|

2. [D] Not use nq sentence-†K affirmative †_‡K

use wooden pegs to secure their constructions. negative Kivi Rb¨|

A. no B. not C. without D. neither 3. [B] `ywU sub Ges finite verb _vKv‡Z GKUv conjunction jvM‡e|

2. Old Faithful is the most famous but ———— the 4. [A] question 2-Gi explanation †`L|

most powerful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. 5. [C] meaning Abmy v‡i answer Ki‡Z n‡e|

A. none of B. no C. nothing D. not 6. [C]

3. Joseph Priestly, the discoverer of oxygen, had 7. [B] question 2-Gi explanation †`L| Avi coma’ i

little —— interest in science until he met

c‡i sentence-wU wQj which are not shakes| hv

Benjamin Franklin in Paris.

A. and not B. or no C. but not D. nor any reduced Ki‡j not snakes _vK‡e|

4. Mobile homes were ———— counted as 8. [C] question 1-Gi explanation †`L|

permanent houses until the 1960 census. 9. [D] H

A. not B. nor C. no D. none 10. [D] meaning Abymv‡i answer Ki‡Z n‡e|

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Omission of Necessary Words Tiny Paradox

cix¶vq Avgiv memgq †Póv Kwi †h option-wU A‡c¶vK…Z msw¶ß A_©vr a) on the whole = †gv‡Ui Dci|

shorter or more concise †m option-wU Ans Ki‡Z| G‡¶‡Î b) as a whole = one thing and not as separate parts.
†Lqvj ivL‡Z n‡e, †Kv‡bv necessary word †hb ev` bv hvq| c) Wholly = completely/ totally.

Inc : People who read rapidly can easily and often a) On the whole, your idea is good.
have overlooked important details. b) The festival is great for the country as a whole.
c) The news is wholly correct.
Cor : People who read rapidly can easily overlook
and often have overlooked important details Go on = hv n‡”Q Zv Pvwj‡q hvIqv|
Go on to = hv n‡”Q Zv bv K‡i KvR cwieZ©b Kiv|
Inc : He always has and will eat like a pig.
Cor : He always has eaten and will eat like a pig. Inc : After discussing the economy, the minister
went on talking about the foreign policy
GLv‡b auxiliary-¸‡jv different nIqv‡Z verb common †bqv
hvq bv KviY can/will-Gi ci verb-Gi present form e‡m Avi Cor : After discussing the economy, the minister
went on to talk the foreign policy.

In time = wbw`©ó mg‡qi wKQy Av‡M|
On time = KvuUvq KvUu vq Avmv|

have/has-Gi ci v3 e‡m| hw` Avgv‡K †KD 12 Uvq Avmvi Rb¨ e‡j Ges Avwg hw` wVK 12
GKBiKgfv‡e bx‡Pi evK¨¸‡jv j¶ Kwi,
Uvq Avwm Zvn‡j on time Avi wKQy Av‡M Avm‡j ej‡ev in time.
Inc : He is impressed and enthusiastic about us.
Cor : He is impressed by and enthusiastic about us. 1. We want to start the meeting –––. So don’t be late.
Inc : I am uninterested and bored by shopping. 2. Why are you never –––? You always keep us waiting.
3. I nearly missed the flight. I got to the air port just –––.
Cor : I am uninterested in and bored by shopping. g~j K_v
nj preposition-Gi appropriate use hv‡Z ev` bv hvq| Answers: a. on time b. on time c. in time

Inc : He is more interested in getting a job than a rich wife. Give/Set Exam  wk¶‡Ki †¶‡Î
Cor : He is more interested in getting a job than in a rich wife.
Inc : There are fewer cars in rural area than urban area. Take/Sit Exam  student-Gi †¶‡Î|
Cor : There are fewer cars in rural area than in urban area.
The teacher gives/sets the exam.
Double Negative Error The students took/ sat for the exam.
GKB sentence-G GKwUi †ewk Negative word e¨envi Kiv
hv‡e bv| bZzev fyj n‡e| Errors of Idiom
wb‡gœv³ idiomatic expressions-¸‡jv m¤ú‡K© mZ©K _vK‡Z n‡e
Inc : He hardly never meets with Rana. hv cix¶vq cÖvqB Av‡m|
Cor : He hardly ever meets with Rana.
Use: Different from Avoid: different than
Use: Die of Avoid: Die from
Use: Try to Avoid: Try and
Use: Except for Avoid: Excepting for
Use: In regard to Avoid: In regards to
Use: Plan to Avoid: Plan on
Use: Prior to Avoid: Prior than
Use: Type of Avoid: Type of a

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Words Often Misused Altogether/all together: All together means as a
group. Altogether means entirely, completely.
Accept/except: These two words are often The walrus waited until the oysters were all together
confused. Accept means to take or receive; to take or on the beach before he ate them.
receive; to give a favorable response to something; to There was altogether too much sand in those oysters.
regard as proper. Except, when used as a verb, Among/between: Use among when you are
means to preclude or exclude. (Except may also be discussing more than two persons or things;
used as a preposition or a conjunction) between, when you are limiting yourself to only two
Benedick will accept the gnome-tossing award on persons or things.
Berenice’s behalf. The oysters were between Berenice and Benedick
The necromancer’s deeds were so nefarious that he has always been a bit kinky.
was accepted from the general pardon. In other Amount/number: Use amount when you are
words, they pardoned everyone except him. referring to mass, bulk, or quantity. Use number
Affect/effect: Affect, used as a verb, means to when the quantity can be counted.
influence or impress, and to feign or assume. Effect, We were amazed by the amount or henbane the troll
use as a verb, means to cause or bring about. could eat without getting sick.
When Berenice bounced the troll against the We were amazed by the number of hens the troll
balustrade, she effected a major change in behavior. could eat without getting sick.
The blow affected him conspicuously, denting his And etc. The and is unnecessary. Cut it
skull and his complacency. Beingz as/being that: These phrases are nonstandard;
To cover her embarrassment about the brawl, avoid them. Use since or that.
Berenica affected an air of nonchalance. Beside/besides: These words are often confused.
Effect and affect are also used as nouns. Effect as a Beside is always a prepositions. It means “next to” or,
noun means result, purpose, or influence. Affect, a sometimes, “apart from.” Watch out for possible
much leas common noun, is a psychological term ambiguities or ambiguous possibilities. “No one was
referring to an observed emotional response. seated at the Round Table beside Sir Bedivere” has
Did being bounced against the balustrade have  two possible meanings.
cial effect on the troll? No one was seated at the Round Table beside Sir
The troll’s affect was flat. So was his skull. Bedivere. [There were empty seats on either side of
Aggravate: Aggravate means to worsen or exacerbate. Bedivere; however, Sir Kay, Sir Gawain, and Sir
Do not use it as a synonym for annoy or irritate. Galahad were sitting across from him on the other
There will aggravate his condition if he tries to toss side of the table]
any gnomes so soon after his operation. No one was seated at the Round Table beside Sir
The professor of herbology was irritated [not Bedivere. [Poor Bedivere was all alone]
aggravated] by the mandrakes screams. Besides, when used as a preposition, means “in
Aln’t. Ain’t is nonstandard. Avoid it. addition to” or “other than”
Already/all ready: These expressions are trequently Besides oysters, the walrus and the carpenter have
confused. Already means previously; all ready means eaten counties cockies and mussels and clams.
completely prepared.
The mandrakes have already been dug up.
Now the mandrakes are all ready to be replanted.
Alright. Use all right instead of the misspelling alright.
(is that all right with you?)

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Who will go to the bear-baiting besides Berenice and Imply/infer: People often use these words

Benedick? interchangeably to mean hiht at or suggest. However,
Besides also is used as an adverb. At such times, It imply and infer have precise meaings that you need to
means moreover or also. tell apart. Imply means to suggest something without
The troll broke the balustrade-and the newel post besides. coming right out and saying it. Infer means to draw a
Conscious/conscience: Do not confuse these conclusion, basing it on some soft of evidence.
words. Conscious, an adjective, means aware and When Auntie Em said, “Myl That’s a big piece of pie.
alert; it also means deliberate. Young lady, “ did she mean to imply that Dorothy was
Don’t talk to Berenice before she’s had her morning being a glutton in taking such a huge slice?
cup of coffee, she isn’t really conscious until she has Dorothy inferred from Auntie Em’s comment that
some caffeine in her system. she’d better not ask for a second piece.
When Ludovic laced the professor’s potion with strychnine, Imogen inferred from the fresh dent in the froll’s skull
was he making a conscious attempt to kill the prof? that Berenice had been bouncing him off the
Conscience, a noun means one’s sense of right and wrong. balustrade again.
Don’t bother appealing to ore’s conscience; he has none. Loose/lose: These are not synonyms. Loose is
Could of. This phrase is nonstandard. Substitute could have. primarily an adjective meaning free or inexact or not
Former/latter: Use former and latter only when you firmly fastened (“a loose prisoner,” “a loose
discuss two items. (Former refers to the first item in a translation,” “a loose tooth.” As a verb, loose means
to set free or let fly.
Loose the elephantal

series of two; latter, to the second) When you discuss The elf loosed his arrows at the ores.
a series of three or more items, use first and last. Lose is always a verb.
Who was madder, the March Hare or the Hatter? If the elf loses any more arrows in the bushes, he
Was it the former , or was it the latter (the Hatter)? won’t have any left to loose at the ores.
Though the spoon, the knife, and the fork each asked Hey, bay, lose the sidekick, and you and I can have a
the dish to elope, everyone knows the dish ran away good time.
with the first. Principal/principle: Do not confuse the adjective
Hanged/hung: Both words are the past participle of principal, meaning chief, with the noun principle, a rule
the verb hang. However, in writing formal English, or law.
use hanged when you are discussing someone’s Bernice’s principle (that is, her chief rule of conduct)
execution; use hung when you are talking about the is “The bigger they are, the harder they bounce.”
suspension of an object. In a few cases, principal is used as a noun; the
Ludovic object to being hanged at dawn, saying he principal of a loan (the main sum you borrowed); the
wouldn’t get up that early for anybody’s execution, principal in a transaction (the chief person involved in
much less his own. the deal); the principal of a school (originally the head
The stoking were hung from the chimney with care. teacher). Don’t worry about these instances. If you
can substitute the word rule for the noun in your
sentence, then the word you want is principle.

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12. This year will be difficult for this organization because .

Section Cliffs TOEFL A. they have less money and volunteers than
22 they had last year

B. it has less money and fewer volunteers than it

1. After the funeral, the residents of the apartment building  had last year

A. sent faithfully flowers all weeks to the cemetery C. the last year it did not have as few and little

B. sent to the cemetery each week flowers faithfully volunteers and money

C. sent flowers faithfully to the cemetery each week D. there are fewer money and volunteers that in

D. sent each week faithfully to the cemetery flowers the last year there were

2. Because the first pair of pants did not fit properly, 13. The teachers have had some problems deciding 

he asked for . A. when to the students they shall return the final papers

A. another pants B. others pants B. when are they going to return to the students

C. the others ones D. another pair the final papers

3. The committee has met and . C. when they should return the final papers to the students

A. they have reached a decision D. the time when the final papers they should

B. it has formulated themselves some opinions return for the students

C. its decision was reached at 14. She wanted to serve some coffee to her guests;

D. it has reached a decision however, 
4. Alfred Adams has not . A. she hadn’t many sugar

A. lived loneliness in times previous B. there was not a great amount of the sugar

B. never before lived sole C. she did not have much sugar

C. ever lived alone before D. she was lacking in amount of the sugar

D. before lived without the company of his friends 15. There has not been a great response to the sale, ?
John’s score on the test is the highest in the class;  16. B. hasn’t there
5. A. he should study last night A. does there
6. B. he should have studied last night 17. C. hasn’t it
7. C. he must have studied last night 18. D. has there
D. he must had to study last night
Henry will not be able to attend the meeting Captain Henry,  crept slowly through the

tonight because. underbrush.
A. he must to teach a class
B. he will be teaching a class A. being remote from the enemy,
C. of he will teach a class
D. he will have teaching a class B. attempting to not encounter the enemy,

Having been served lunch,  C. trying to avoid the enemy,
A. the problem was discussed by the members
D. not involving himself in the enemy,
of the committee
B. the committee members discussed the problem Tommy was one 
C. it was discussed by the committee members
A. of the happy childs of his class

B. of the happiest child in the class

C. child who was the happiest of all the class

D. of the happiest children in the class

 he began to make friends more easily.

A. Having entered school in the new city, it was found that

B. After entering the new school,

the problem C. When he had been entering the new school,

D. Upon entering into the new school,
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the 19. It is very difficult to stop the cultivation of
members of the committee
marijuana because 
8. Florida has not yet ratified the Equal Rights
A. it grows very carelessly
Amendment, and  B. of it’s growth without attention
A. several other states hasn’t either C. it grows well with little care

B. neither has some of the others states D. it doesn’t care much to grow

C. some other states also have not either 20. The fact that space exploration has increased
D. neither have several other states
dramatically in the past thirty years 
9. The chairman requested that  A. is an evidence of us wanting to know more of
A. the members studied more carefully the problem
our solar system
B. the problem was more carefulness studied
B. indicates that we are very eager to learn all
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied
we can about our solar system

D. the members study the problem more carefully C. how we want to learn more about the solar system

10. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops, and . D. is pointing to evidence of our intention to know a

A. Florida also B. Florida too lot more about what is called our solar system

C. Florida is as well D. so does Florida 21. Many of the current international problems we

11. The professor said that  are now facing 

A. the students can turn over their reports on the Monday A. linguistic incompetencies

B. the reports on Monday could be received from B. are the result of misunderstandings

the students by him C. are because of not understanding themselves

C. the students could hand in their reports on Monday D. lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding

D. the students will on Monday the reports turn in each other

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22. Mr. Roberts is a noted chemist  33. The bank sent a notice to its customers which

A. as well as an effective teacher contained 

B. and too a very efficient teacher A. a remembrance that interest rates were to

C. but he teaches very good in addition raise the following month

D. however he teaches very good also B. a reminder that a raise in interest rates was

23. Public television stations are different from the month following

commercial stations  C. to remember that the interest rates were

A. because they receive money differently and going up next month

different types of shows D. a reminder that the interest rates would rise

B. for money and program types the following month

C. in the areas of funding and programming 34.  was the day before yesterday.

D. because the former receives money and has A. The France’s Independence Day
programs differently from the latter
B. The day of the French independence
24. Manufacturers often sacrifice quality  C. French’s Independence Day

A. for a larger profit margin D. France’s Independence Day
B. in place of to earn more money 35. It was not until she had arrived home 
C. to gain more quantities of money
remembered her appointment with the doctor.
D. and instead earn a bigger amount of profit
A. when she B. that she
25. Automobile production in the United States  C. and she D. she
A. have taken slumps and rises in recent years
36. George would certainly have attended the
B. has been rather erratic recently
proceedings __
C. has been erratically lately A. if he didn’t get a flat tire
D. are going up and down all the time B. if the flat tire hadn’t happened
26. A major problem in the construction of new buildings ___

A. is that windows have been eliminated while air C. had he not had a flat tire

conditioning systems have not been perfected D. had the tire not flattened itself

B. is they have eliminated windows and still don’t 37.  received law degrees as today.

have good air conditioning A. Never so many women have

C. is because windows are eliminated but air B. Never have so many women
conditioners don’t work good C. The women aren’t ever

D. is dependent on the fact that while they have D. Women who have never

eliminated windows, they are not capable to 38. The students liked that professor’s course because 
produce efficient air conditioning systems
A. there was few if any homework
27. John said that no other car could go 
B. not a lot of homework
A. so fast like his car
C. of there wasn’t a great amount of homework
B. as fast like his car
D. there was little or no homework
C. as fast like the car of him
39. George  he could improve his test scores,
D. as fast as his car
but he did not have enough time to study.
28. Her grades have improved, but only 
A. knew to B. knew how
A. in a small amount B. very slightly
C. knew how that D. knew how to
C. minimum D. some
40.  he would have come to class.
29. While attempting to reach his home before the storm, 
A. If Mike is able to finish his homework
A. the bicycle of John broke down
B. it happened that John’s bike broke down B. Would Mike be able to finish his homework

C. the storm caught John C. If Mike could finish his homework

D. John had an accident on his bicycle D. If Mike had been able to finish his homework

30. The changes in this city have occurred  41. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he

A. with swiftness B. rapidly could contribute 

C. fastly D. in rapid ways A. one other fifty dollars B. the same amount also

31. The attorney told his client that  C. another fifty D. more fifty dollars
A. they had little chance of winning the case
42. The people at the party were worried about Janet

B. the case was of a small chance to win because no one was aware  she had gone.

C. it was nearly impossible to win him the case A. where that B. of where

D. the case had a minimum chance to be won by him C. of the place where D. the place

32. One of the professor’s greatest attributes is  43. Fred’s yearly income since he changed professions has 

A. when he gives lectures A. nearly tripled

B. how in the manner that he lectures B. got almost three times bigger

C. the way to give lectures C. almost grown by three times

D. his ability to lecture D. just about gone up three times

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44. Nancy hasn’t begun working on her Ph.D.  57. The facilities of the older hospital 

working on her master’s. A. is as good or better than the new hospital

A. still because she is yet B. are as good or better that the new hospital

B. yet as a result she is still C. are as good as or better than the new hospital

C. yet because she is still D. are as good as or better than those of the new hospital

D. still while she is already 58. Our flight from Amsterdam to London was

45. The director of this organization must know _____ delayed  the heavy fog.

A. money management, selling, and able to A. because of B. because

satisfy the stockholders C. on account D. as result

B. how to manage money, selling his product, 59. The teacher suggested that her students 
experiences with ESP.
and be able to satisfy stockholders
A. write a composition on their
C. how to manage money, sell his product, and
B. to write composition about the
satisfy the stockholders
C. wrote some compositions of his or her
D. money management, selling, the idea of being
D. had written any compositions for his
able to satisfy the stockholders
60. Of the two new teachers, one is experienced and 
46. The cyclist  he crossed the main street. 61. A. the others are not B. another is inexperienced
47. A. looked with caution after C. the other is not D. other lacks experience
B. had looked cautiously before I understand that the governor is considering a
C. was looked cautious when new proposal 
D. looks cautious when A. what would eliminate unnecessary writing in

Here  notebook and report that I promised government

you last week. B. who wants to cut down on the amount of

A. is the B. are the C. was the D. has been a Writing in government

48. Neither Jane nor her brothers  a consent C. that would eliminate unnecessary paperwork in
form for tomorrow’s field trip. government

A. need B. needs C. is needing D. has need D. to cause that the amount of papers written in

49. Cuba is  sugar-growing areas in the world. government offices will be reduced

A. one of the larger B. one of largest 62. The doctor told his receptionist that he would

C. one of the largest D. largest return 

50. The skiers would rather  through the A. as early as it would be possible

mountains than go by bus. B. at the earliest that it could be possible

A. to travel on train B. traveled by train C. as soon as possible

C. travel by train D. traveling by the train D. at the nearest early possibility

51. That magnificent  temple was constructed 63. George belongs to the 
A. class of the upper middle
by the Chinese.
B. upper middle class
A. eight-centuries-old B. eight-century’s-old
C. class from the center up
C. old-eight-centuries D. eight-century-old
D. high medium class
52. There were two small rooms in the beach house,
64. A good student must know 
 served as a kitchen.
A. to study hard
A. the smaller of which B. the smallest of which
B. to be a good student
53. C. the smaller of them D. smallest of that C. how to study effectively
Pioneer men and women endured terrible D. the way of efficiency in study
hardships, and . 65. Jane changed her major from French to business 
A. so do their children B. neither did the children A. with hopes to be able easier to locate employment
C. also the childs D. so did their children B. hoping she can easier get a job

54. Last year, Matt earned  his brother, who C. with the hope for being able to find better a job

has a better position. D. hoping to find a job more easily

A. twice as much as B. twice more than 66. He has received several scholarships 

C. twice as many as D. twice as more as A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability

55. , he would have been able to pass the exam. B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic

A. If he studied more C. because of his academic and artistic ability

B. lf he were studying to a greater degree D. as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy

C. Studying more 67. Harvey will wash the clothes, .
D. Had he studied more A. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, dusting the furniture

56. Mr. Duncan does not know  the lawn B. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and

mower after they had finished using it. dusting the furniture

A. where did they put B. where they did put C. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture

C. where they put D. where to put D. to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture

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68.  that new information to anyone else but the sergeant. 78. The more she worked, 

A. They asked him not to give A. the less she achieved

B. They asked him to don’t give B. she achieved not enough

C. They asked him no give C. she did not achieve enough

D. They asked him to no give D. she was achieving less

69.  he would have signed his name in the corner. 79.  the best car to buy is a Mercedes Benz.
A. Because of its durability and economy,
A. If he painted that picture
B. Because it lasts a long time, and it is very economical,
B. If he paints that picture
C. Because of its durability and it is economical,
C. If he had painted that picture
D. Because durably and economy wise it is
D. If he would have painted that picture
better than all the others,
70. The doctor insisted that his patient  80. When Henry arrived home after a hard day at work, 
A. that he not work too hard for three months
B. take it easy for three months A. his wife was sleeping B. his wife slept
C. taking it easy inside of three months C. his wife has slept D. his wife has been sleeping
D. to take some vacations for three months 81. He gave .
A. to the class a tough assignment
71. The manager was angry because somebody .
B. the class a tough assignment
A. had allowed the photographers to enter the building
C. a tough assignment for the class
B. had let the photographers to enter into the building
D. an assignment very tough to the class
C. permitting the photographers enter the building 82. People all over the world are starving .
D. the photographers let into the building without
A. greater in numbers B. in more numbers
the proper documentations
C. more numerously D. in greater numbers

72. Richard was asked to withdraw from graduate 83. It was not until she arrived in class  realized

school because  she had forgotten her book.

A. they believed he was not really able to A. and she B. when she C. she D. that she

complete research 84. John has not been able to recall where 

B. he was deemed incapable of completing his research A. does she live B. she lives

C. it was decided that he was not capable to C. did she live D. lived the girl

complete the research 85. Ben would have studied medicine if he  to

D. his ability to finish the research was not a medical school.

believed or trusted A. could be able to enter B. had been admitted

73. The committee members resented  C. was admitted D. were admitted

A. the president that he did not tell them about the meeting 86. He entered a university 

B. the president not to inform them of the meeting A. when he had sixteen years

C. the president’s not informing them of the meeting B. when sixteen years were his age

D. that the president had failed informing C. at the age of sixteen

themselves that there was going to be a meeting D. at age sixteen years old

74.  did Arthur realize that there was danger. 87. The jurors were told to 
A. Upon entering the store
B. When he entered the store A. talk all they wanted B. make lots of expressions
C. After he had entered the store
D. Only after entering the store C. speak freely D. talk with their minds open

75. The rabbit scurried away in fright  88. Those students do not like to read novels  text
A. when it heard the movement in the bushes
B. the movement among the bushes having been heard books.
C. after it was hearing moving inside of the bushes
D. when he has heard that something moved in the bushes A. in any case

76. George did not do well in the class because  B. forgetting about

C. leaving out of the question

D. much less

89. He  looked forward to the new venture.

A. eagerly

A. he studied bad B. with great eagerness

C. eagerness

B. he was not good study wise D. in a state of increasing eagerness

C. he was a badly student 90. The families were told to evacuate their houses

D. he failed to study properly immediately .
77. This university’s programs  those of Harvard. A. at the time when the water began to go up

A. come second after B. are second only to B. when the water began to rise

C. are first except for C. when up was going the water

D. are in second place from D. in the time when the water raised

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Answers with Explanations 20. [B] A fyj, KviY non-count noun ‘evidence’-Gi Av‡M

1. [C] Modifier sequence-Gi mgm¨v| Sentence-G Modifier- singular article e¨eüZ nq bv| C fjy KviY evK¨wU

Gi sequence n‡e modifier of manner, modifier of place Am¤úY~ ©; D kãeûj|

Ges †k‡l modifier of time. Kv‡RB mwVK DËi C. 21. [B] KviY Independent clause-wU GiKg Many of the

2. [D] another + singular count: A_© one more. international problems are the result of

3. [D] Collective noun hw` group wn‡m‡e KvR K‡i Zvn‡j verb misunderstand-ings~Gi mv‡_ Dependent clause

n‡e singular. A mwVK bq, KviY ‘committee’ singular wKšÍy (that) we are now facing †hvM n‡q‡Q|

‘have’ plural verb B kã¸eûj Ges plural reflexive pronoun 22. [A] GLv‡b A mwVK| KviY as well as _vKv‡Z parallel
‘themselves’ e¨envi Kivi Kvi‡Y mwVK bq| C mwVK bq KviY
structure e¨envi Ki‡Z n‡e| myZivs as well as Gi Av‡M GKwU
GwU passive form-G Av‡Q hv parallel bq Ges †k‡l AcÖ‡qvRbxq
4. prep. at Av‡Q| D mwVK KviY committee (singular noun) Øviv 23. noun phrase Av‡Q ZvB Gi c‡iI GKwU noun phrase n‡e|
5. followed n‡q‡Q Ges verbGi singular form ‘has’ Av‡Q| 24. [C] sentence-Gi parallel sequence wVK Av‡Q|
[C] A fjy , KviY lonelynessly †Kv‡bv word bq| B fyj, [A] ev‡K¨ D‡Ïk¨ eySv‡Z for Ges KviY eySv‡Z because of
KviY ‘not’ Ges never double negetive word _vKvq 25. e‡m| Manufacturers †Kvb D‡Ïk¨ wb‡qB quality sacrifice
‘sole’ ~Gi A_© cv‡ë hvq| D fjy , KviY GwU kãeûj| K‡i| ZvB for em‡e| option E I nZ hw` because of profit
Kv‡RB Ackb C best| making _vKZ|
[C] ‘Must+perfective’ hyw³gj~ K wm×všÍ †`q| Kv‡RB, [B] ev‡K¨i subject singular (production); Kv‡RB has n‡e|
†h‡nZz Jhon’s best result K‡i‡Q †m Aek¨B c‡owQj| C n‡e bv; KviY, be (linking verb)-Gi ci adverb n‡e bv|

6. [B] KviY future progressive Øviv Avmbœ KvR †evSvq| A mwVK 26. [A] wØZxq clause-wU passive form-G _vKvq ZZ… xq clause-
wU‡ZI passive form n‡e| B n‡e bv KviY GLv‡b they e¨env‡ii
bq, KviY must mvaviYZ infinitive Øviv followed nq bv|
gva¨‡g pronoun antecedent agreement-Gi problem nq |
7. [B] dangling modifier-Gi ci modified noun-wUB
27. [D] Equal imprison-Gi rule Abhy vqx| as ----- as
(the committee) n‡e|
8. [D] negative agreement Abyhvqx neither + auxiliary + sub. nq| 28. [B] improved verb-wU adverb Øviv modified n‡e|
9. [D] Sentence-wU‡Z subjunctive form cÖ‡qvRb nIqvq 29. [D] Dangling modifier-Gi ci subject-John em‡e|
30. [B] GUvB best| A I D kãeûj Ges C ÔlastlyÕ †Kv‡bv word †bB|
requested that + verb in simple form n‡e|

10. [D] affirmative agreement rule: so + auxiliary + 31. [A] cÖ_g clause past nIqvq wØZxq clause-wUI past n‡e Ges

sub. Abyhvqx D mwVK| A I B fyj KviY auxiliary †bB| C non-count noun (chance) little Øviv modified n‡q‡Q|

fyj KviY does-Gi cwie‡Z© is Av‡Q| 32. [D] GKwU ‘attributer’ GKwU static quality hvi mv‡_

11. [C] GLv‡b principal clause-wU past tense-G _vKvq †Kv‡bv ¯^vfvweK ¸Y ev ag© (ability to lecture) em‡e|

sub-ordinate clause-wU sequence of tense-Gi wbqg 33. [D] verb ‘contained’ noun ‘reminder’ Øviv followed
Abyhvqx past tense-G n‡e| ZvB A I D n‡Z cv‡i bv|
n‡q‡Q, ev‡K¨i Parallal structure wVK Av‡Q Ges
option B passive voice-G _vKvq GwU redundant|
adjective (following) noun-Gi c‡~ e© e‡m‡Q|
12. [B] Organization: singular hvi Rb¨ cÖ‡qvRb GKwU 34. [D] Noun (France) possessive form-G e¨eüZ n‡e|
singular verb ‘has’ Ges ‘less’ e¨eüZ nq non-count
13. noun Ges fewer e¨eüZ nq count noun-Gi mv‡_| 35. [B] Gap-G GKwU clause marker _vK‡e| until----
[C] Embedded question-Gi rule Abhy vqx question 36. when-GB e¨envi redundant ZvB until ---- that n‡e|
[C] AZxZ mg‡qi Unreal conditional-Gi rule Abhy vqx
word (when)+ subject + verb.
Had+sub+V3 .... would have+V3 nq| B n‡e bv| KviY GLv‡b
14. [C] much + non-count noun mwVKfv‡e e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q| wrong vocabulary use n‡q‡Q|

15. [D] Tag question msµvšÍ mgm¨v| Main clause ~Gi
auxiliary ‘has’ Ges clause-wU negative Kv‡RB tag-G 37. [B] sentence-Gi structure-wU n‡e| adverbial (never) +
auxiliary (have) + subject (so many) women +
Aek¨B has e¨eüZ n‡e Ges affirmative n‡e|
verb (received).
16. [C] A fyj, KviY captain hw` enemy †_‡K remote-G 38.
_vKZ Z‡e †m slowly crept Ki‡Zv bv| B fyj KviY to 39. [D] ‘because’-Gi ci GKwU m¤úY~ © evK¨ em‡e Ges non-
encounter infinitive-Gi gv‡S fjy fv‡e ‘not’ e¨eüZ
n‡q‡Q| D fyj KviY k‡ãi fjy e¨envi| One can ‘involve count noun ‘homework’-Gi c‡~ e© little e‡m‡Q|
[B] ‘know how’ Øviv †evSvq †Kv‡bv wel‡q e¨envwiK Ô†evaMg¨ZvÕ|
oneself in something’ but one cannot ‘involve
‘know how’-Gi ci verb bv _vK‡j ‘to’ e¨eüZ nq bv|

oneself in a person or people’ 40. [D] GLv‡b conditional-Gi rule n‡”Q if+subject+past

17. [D] One of the-Gi ci plural noun c‡Ö qvRb| GLv‡b perfect ---- + {would could might} + have+ (verb

children (plural) Av‡Q| in past participle)

18. [B] Dangling modifier wn‡m‡e mwVKfv‡e KvR K‡i‡Q Ges 41. [C] A n‡e bv, KviY one other n‡e bv; n‡e one
another; B-†Z redundancy nq| D n‡e bv, KviY fifty
enter-Gi ci noun mwVKfv‡e Av‡Q|
dollars more n‡e|
19. [C] A fyj, KviY ÔcarelesslyÕ ïay gvbyl ev cïi †¶‡Î e¨eüZ

nq| B fyj KviY ÔitÕs’ GLv‡b possessive pronoun wn‡m‡e 42. [B] aware-Gi ci preposition wn‡m‡e of Av‡m Ges

e¨eüZ nq wb| mwVKwU its. D fyj KviY ïaygvÎ person-B GLv‡b GKwU clause marker c‡Ö qvRb| C fjy KviY ‘the

ÔcareÕ wb‡Z cv‡i hv Marijuana cv‡i bv| place where’ is redundant|

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43. [A] GUvB best| B, C Ges D written Bswjk-Gi rule 66. [C] A fjy , KviY mwVK rule n‡jv not only ---- but also. B fjy

Abyhvqx informal Ges kãeûj| KviY “both ----- as well as” is redundant. D kãeûj|

44. [C] still, yet Ges already Ab¨vb¨ Ack‡b fjy fv‡e e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q| 67. [C] mwVK parallel structure n‡jv will+ (verb in simple

45. [C] ïagy vÎ GLv‡bB parallel construction wVK Av‡Q| form) --- wash --- iron ----- prepare ---- dust|

(how to manage .... sell ...... satisfy) 68. [A] Negative indirect command-Gi mwVK A_© n‡”Q

46. [B] Option A mwVK bq; KviY, After hy³ Clause-wU verb + indirect object + not + infinitive.

past perfect tense-G nq| Option B-†Z mwVK tense 69. [C] Past condition-Gi mwVK form n‡”Q if ---- past

e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q| ZvB mwVK DËi B| Option C mwVK bq; perfect --- modal+ perfective

KviY, GLv‡b passive verb e¨eüZ n‡e bv| Option D 70. [B] subjective sentence-Gi form-G insisted that +

mwVK bq; KviY, Avgiv gap Gi c~e©eZx© Ask †_‡K eyS‡Z (verb in simple form)
cvwi GLv‡b AZx‡Zi K_v ejv n‡q‡Q; A_P Option D-†Z 71. [A] AZx‡Z ‘manager’ ‘angry’ nevi c~‡e© wKQy N‡UwQ‡jv|
Kv‡RB evKx Ask past perfect (had allowed) n‡e| Avi
Verb Gi present form Av‡Q| allow/ permit + n/p+ infinitive nq|
47. [B] Subject (notebook and report) plural Kv‡RB plural
verb (are) cÖ‡qvRb| Ab¨vb¨ me Ack‡b singular verb Av‡Q| 72. [B] capable of completing A_ev able to complete mwVK|
48. [A] either ...... or, neither ...... nor, not only ...... 73. [C] resent-Gi c‡i memgq Gerund (informing) e‡m|
but also G‡`i‡K ejv nq correlatives Ges G¸‡jv hLb 74. [D] Adverbial msµvšÍ| mwVK structure n‡”Q Adverbial (only)

`wy U subject-‡K hy³ K‡i ZLb verb Zvi wbKUeZ©x noun ---- + auxiliary (did) + subject (Arthur) + verb (realize).

ev pronoun-†K follow Ki‡e| †h‡nZz verb-Gi wbKUeZ©x 75. [A] parallel structure n‡e rewired ....... heard.
subject n‡jv brothers ZvB verb-wU plural n‡e| AZGe 76. [D] A fyj, KviY verb (studied) Adverb (badly) Øviv modified
n‡e| ÔwiseÕ verb ev noun-Gi mv‡_ hy³ nq bv| C fyj KviY
option B. (needs), C. (is needing) Ges D. (has
ÔstudentÕ Adjective (bad) Øviv modified n‡e|
need) mwVK bq| myZivs mwVK DËi n‡jv A|
49. [C] A fyj, KviY A‡b‡Ki g‡a¨ Zzjbv Kiv n‡j superlative nq| 77. [B] GLv‡b ‘second only to’ Øviv †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q| Harvard’s
programs n‡”Q best Ges This university’s programs
B Ges D fjy KviY superlative-Gi c~‡e© ‘the’ article e‡m|

50. [C] would rather-Gi ci verb-Gi simple form e‡m| are second best.

51. [D] ‘eight-century-old noun’-Gi Av‡M e‡m Adj. wn‡m‡e 78. [A] GwU GKwU double comparative. mwVK form-wU nj the

52. KvR Ki‡Q| Kv‡RB GwU plural ev possessive n‡Z cv‡i bv| 79. more ---- the less.
[A] `wy U e¯‘i gv‡S Zzjbv Ki‡j comparative n‡e| ZvB smaller n‡e|
[A] parallel structure e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q| durability (noun) ...

53. [D] ‘so’ auxiliary verb-Gi c~‡e© e‡m Ges auxiliary 80. economy (noun)
54. verb GLv‡b past form-G Av‡Q| 81.
55. [A] GwU GKwU multiple number comparative, rule-wU n‡”Q: [A] Part progressive-Gi rule Abymv‡i when ...... simple past

sub. + v. + number multiple + as + much + as + n/pn. ..... past progressive D had been sleeping _vK‡j mwVK nZ|

[D] GKwU past condition, mwVK sequence n‡e had [B] GLv‡b evK¨wU `yBfv‡e n‡Z cv‡i| He gave the class a

studied ....... would have been able. tough assignment A_ev He gave a tough assignment

to the class GLv‡b mwVK B.

56. [C] embedded question-Gi mgm¨v| sentence-Gi 82. [D] AwaK msL¨vq Gi translation n‡jv in greater
numbers. hv gyL¯Í ivL‡Z n‡e|
structure n‡e ... question word + sub. + verb.
57. [D] logical comparison ‘as good as’ e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q 83. [D] it was not until-GB phrase-Gi c‡i memgq ‘that’
e‡m| GLv‡b when e¨envi redundant|
Ges Ôthose ofÕ ‘the facilities of’ ewy S‡q‡Q| 84. [B] embedded question-Gi rule Abyhvqx question
58. [A] B, C Ges D-Gi c‡i cÖ‡qvRbxq preposition ‘of’ †bB|
word+ subject + verb|
59. [A] GwU GKwU subjunctive construction rule-wU n‡e
85. [B] Past condition| hLb conditional perfect (would
suggest that + verb in simple form.
have studied) result clause wn‡m‡e e¨eüZ nq ZLb
60. [C] `yR‡bi †fZi GKRb‡K wbw`©ó K‡i †evSv‡bv n‡”Q ZvB

other-Gi c‡~ e© the Avm‡e| past perfect (had been admitted)-Gi c‡~ e© ÔifÕ

61. [C] GLv‡b noun (a new proposal)-†K replace Kivi clause marker e‡m| structure-wU n‡jv would +

Rb¨ GKwU relative pronoun (that) c‡Ö qvRb| A mwVK perfective ... if ... + past perfect|

bq| KviY ÔwhatÕ-Gi antecedent _v‡K bv| B ÔwhoÕ 86. [C] English rule-G age cKÖ vk Kivi wZbwU expression

pronoun e¨w³i cwie‡Z© e¨eüZ nq| D kãeûj| Av‡Q| (i) when he was sixteen (years old) (ii) at

62. [C] GUvB best; A, B I D kãeûj| (age) sixteen Ges (iii) at the age of sixteen|

63. [B] Social class-¸‡jv cKÖ vk Kivi Rb¨ ïay wb‡gœv³ 87. [C] A kãeûj, speech-Gi †¶‡Î make ...... expression

kãmgn~ e¨eüZ nq: lower class, lower middle class, nq bv ZvB B n‡e bv| D fjy , KviY ‘with their minds

middle class, upper middle class and upper class open’ (having open minds) Øviv †evSvq Ôwbi‡c¶

64. [C] know how+ (verb in infinitive) n‡”Q mwVK structure. g‡bvfveÕ| talk-Gi mv‡_ hvi e¨envi illogical|

65. [D] A fyj, KviY verb-†K modify Ki‡Z Adv. (earily) e¨eüZ 88. [D] GKwU †_‡K Ab¨wU Av‡iv AcQ›`bxq †evSv‡Z much less nq|
n‡e ÔeasierÕ bq| GQvov ‘hopes to be able’ n‡e bv| n‡e 89. [A] B I D kãeûj| C - †Z eagernessly bv‡g †Kv‡bv kã †bB|
‘hopes of being able’ B-‡ZI mwVK| Adv. †bB| C fyj 90. [B] n‡e| A, D kãeûj (the time .... when) Kiv Av‡Q|
KviY idiom n‡e| ‘hope of being’, hope for being bq|
C-†Z word order-Gi problem|

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13. Prices for bikes can run  $250.

Section Barron’s TOEFL A. as high as B. as high to
C. so high to D. so high as

23 14. According to the conditions of my scholarship,

1. Political demonstrations on American campuses after finishing my degree, .

have abated . A. my education will be employed by the university

A. after 1970 B. in 1970 B. employment will be given to me by the university

C. for 1970 D. since 1970 C. the university will employ me

2. Ancient civilizations such as those of the D. I will be employed by the university

Phoenicians and the Mesopotamians  15. Travelers  their reservations well in advance if

goods rather than use money. they want to fly during the Christmas holidays.

A. use to trade B. is used to trade A. had better to get B. had to get better

C. used to trade D. was used to trade C. had better get D. had better got

3. Most Americans don’t object  them by their 16. Right nineteen from New York and Washington is

first names. now arriving at .

A. that I call B. to my calling A. Gate Two B. The Gate Two

C. for calling D. that I am call C. The Two Gate D. Second Gate

4. North Carolina is well known not only for the 17.  1,000 species of finch have been identified.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park  for A. As many as B. As many

the Cherokee Indian settlements. C. As much as D. Much as

A. also B. and C. but also D. because of 18. The greater the demand,  the price.
5. General Grant had General Lee  him at
A. higher B. high C. the higher D. the high
Appomattox to sign the official surrender of the 19. The Continental United States is  that
Confederate forces.
there are four time zones.
A. to meet B. met C. meet D. meeting
A. much big B. too big C. so big D. very big
6. If a ruby is heated it. ______ temporarily lose its color.
A. would B. will C. does D. has 20. Benjamin West contributed a great deal to American art .
A. painting, teaching, and lecturing
7.  small specimen of the embryonic fluid is
removed from a fetus; it will be possible to determine B. painting, as a teacher and lecturer
C. painting, teaching, and as a lecturer
whether the baby will be born with birth defects.
A. A B. That a C. If a D. When it is a D. painting, a teacher, and a lecturer

8. All of the people at the AAME conference are _______. 21. Most insurance agents would rather you 
anything about collecting claims until they investigate
A. mathematic teacher’s B. mathematic teachers
the situation.
C. mathematics teacher D. mathematics teachers
9. To generate income, magazine publishers must decide A. do B. not do C. don’t D. did not

whether to increase the subscription price or  22. Upon hatching, 
A. young ducks know how to swim
A. to sell advertising
B. swimming is known by young ducks
B. if they should sell advertising
C. the knowledge of swimming is in young ducks
C. selling advertising

D. sold advertising D. how to swim is known in young ducks

10. If it  more humid in the desert of the Southwest, 23. The observation deck at the World Trade Center
 in New York.
the hot temperatures would be unbearable.

A. be B. is C. was D. were A. is highest than any other one

11.  Java Man, who lived before the first Ice B. is higher than any other one

Age, is the first manlike animal. C. is highest that any other one

A. It is generally believed that D. is higher that any other one

B. Generally-believed it is 24. A seventeen-year-old is not  to vote in an election.

C. Believed generally is A. old enough B. as old enough

D. That is generally believed C. enough old D. enough old as

12. For the investor who  money, silver or 25.  is necessary for the development of strong

bonds are good options. bones and teeth.

A. has so little a B. has very little A. It is calcium B. That calcium

C. has so few D. has very few C. Calcium D. Although calcium

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26. After the assassination attempt, President Reagan’s 38.  the formation of the sun, the planets,

doctor suggested that he  a short rest at and other stars began with the condensation of an

Camp David. interstellar cloud.

A. will take B. would take C. take D. took A. It accepted that B. accepted that

27. Only after food has been dried or canned . C. It is accepted that D. That is accepted

A. that it should be stored for later consumption 39. The speaker is .

B. should be stored for later consumption A. very well acquainted with the subject

C. should it be stored for later consumption B. recognized as an authority who knows a great

D. it should be stored for later consumption deal in terms of the subject

28. Not until a monkey is several years old  to C. someone who knows well enough about the subject

exhibit signs of independence from its mother. which he has undertaken to do the speaking

A. it begins B. does it begin D. a person who has close awareness of the

C. and begin D. beginning subject that he speaks about so much

29. Almost everyone fails  on the first try. 40. The Consumer Price index lists .
A. in passing his driver’s test
A. how much costs every car
B. to pass his driver’s test
B. how much does every car cost
C. to have passed his driver’s test
C. how much every car costs
D. passing hi driver’s test
D. how much are every car cost
30. Since Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s father never

approved of  Robert Browning, the couple 41. The Ford Theater where Lincoln was shot .

eloped to Italy, where they lived and wrote. A. must restore B. must be restoring

A. her to marry B. her marrying C. must have been restored D. must restored

C. she marrying D. she to marry 42. Fast-food restaurants have become popular

31. Please write out the answers to the questions at because many working people want .

the end of  . A. to eat quickly and cheaply

A. eighth chapter B. eight chapter B. eating quickly and cheaply

C. chapter eight D. chapter the eight C. eat quickly and cheaply
D. the eat quickly and cheaply
32. Although the weather in Martha’s Vineyard isn’t

 to have a year-round tourist session, it 43. After seeing the movie Centennial .

has become a favorite summer resort. A. the book was read by many people

A. goodly enough B. good enough B. the book made many people want to read it

C. good as enough D. enough good C. many people wanted to read the book

33.  to go to the grocery store every day? D. the reading of the book interested many people

A. Do people in your country like 44. , Carl Sandburg is also well known for his

B. People in your country like multivolume biography of Lincoln. .

C. May people in your country liked A. An eminent American poet
D. Have people in your country like
B. He is an eminent American poet
34. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to .
C. An eminent American poet who is
A. the driving of a car B. when you drive a car
D. Despite an eminent American poet
C. driving a car D. when driving a car
35. Although most adopted persons want the right to 45. The examiner made us  our identification in

know who their natural-parents are, some who order to be admitted to the test center.

have found them wish that they  the A. showing B. show C. showed D. to show

experience of meeting. 46. Doctoral students who are preparing to take their

A. hadn’t B. didn’t have had qualifying examinations have been studying in the

C. hadn’t had D. hadn’t have library every night  the last three months.

36. Canada does not require that U.S. citizens obtain A. since B. until C. before D. for

passports to enter the country, and . 47. Having been selected to represent the Association of
A. Mexico does neither B. Mexico doesn’t either American Engineers at the International Convention, .

C. neither Mexico does D. either does Mexico A. the members applauded him
37. Costner’s going to be nominated to receive the B. he gave a short acceptance speech
C. a speech had to be given by him
Academy Award for best director, ? D. the members congratulated him
A. won’t he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. Isn’t he

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48.  of the play Mourning Becomes Electra 60. Thirty-eight national sites are known as parks,

introduces the cast of characters and hints at the plot. another eighty-two as monuments, and 

A. The act first B. Act oneC. Act first D. First act A. the another one hundred seventy-eight as

49. As soon as  with an acid, salt, and historical sites

sometimes water, is formed. B. the other one hundred seventy-eight as

A. a base will react B. a base reacts historical sites

C. a base is reacting D. the reaction of a base C. seventy-eight plus one hundred more as

50. The Internal Revenue Service  their tax historical sites

forms by April l5 every year. D. as historical sites one hundred seventy-eight
A. makes all Americans file 61. When a body enters the earth’s atmosphere, it travels .

B. makes all Americans to file A. very rapidly B. in a rapid manner

C. makes the filing of all Americans C. fastly D. with great speed

D. makes all Americans filing 62. Put plants  a window so that they will get

51. Although one of his ships succeeded in sailing all the way back enough light.

to Spain past the Cape of Good Hope, Magellan never A. near to B. near of C. next to D. nearly

completed the first circumnavigation of the world, and . 63. Employers often require that candidates have not
only a degree in engineering .
A. most of his crew didn’t too
A. but two years’ experience
B. neither most of his crew did
B. also two years’ experience
C. neither did most of his crew
C. but also two years’ experience
D. most of his crew didn’t also
D. but more two years’ experience
52. To answer accurately is more important than .
64. Richard Nixon had been a lawyer and 
A. a quick finish B. to finish quickly
before he entered politics.
C. finishing quickly D. you finish quickly
A. served in the Navy as an officer
53. Weathering  the action whereby surface
B. an officer in the Navy
rock is disintegrated or decomposed.
C. the Navy had him as an officer
A. it is B. is that C. is D. being
D. did service in the Navy as an officer
54. A telephone recording tells callers . 65. If one of the participants in a conversation wonders

A. what time the movie starts  no real communication has taken place.
B. what time starts the movie A. what said the other person
C. what time does, the movie start B. what the other person said
D. the movie starts what time C. what did the other person say

55. The people of Western Canada have been considering D. what was the other person saying

 themselves from the rest of the provinces. 66. The salary of a bus driver is much higher .

A. to separate B. separated A. in comparison with the salary of a teacher

C. separate D. separating B. than a teacher

56. It costs about sixty dollars to have a tooth . C. than that of a teacher

A. filling B. to fill C. filled D. fill D. to compare as a teacher

57. Not until a student has mastered algebra  the 67. Professional people appreciate  when it is
principles of geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
necessary to cancel an appointment.
A. he can begin to understand
A. you to call them B. that you would call them

B. can he begin to understand C. your calling them D. that you are calling them

C. he begin to understand 68. The assignment for Monday is to write a 

D. begins to understand about your hometown.

58. Although Margaret Mead had several assistants A. five-hundred-word composition

during her long investigations of Samoa, the bulk B. five-hundred-words composition

of the research was done by _______ alone. C. five-hundreds-words composition

A. herself B. she C. her D. hers D. five-hundreds-word composition

59. Several of these washers and dryer are out of order and . 69. Farmers look forward to  every summer.

A. need to be repairing A. participating in the county fairs

B. repairing is required of them B. participate in the county fairs

C. require that they be repaired C. be participating in the county fairs

D. need to be repaired D. have participated in the county fairs

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70. A computer is usually chosen because of its 83. A student should tell a dorm counselor if 

simplicity of operation and ease of maintenance live with his roommate again next year.

 its capacity to store information. A. he’d rather not B. he won’t rather

A. the same as B. the same C. he’ll rather not D. he’d rather didn’t

C. as well as D. as well 84. It is the first time that the Princess of Wales has

71. Many embarrassing situations occur  a been to the United States,  ?
C. because of D. because A. isn’t she B. hasn’t she C. isn’t it D. hasn’t it
misunderstanding. 85.
 two waves pass a given point
A. for B. of
simultaneously, they will have no effect on each
72. Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and .
other’s subsequent motion.

A. so does Uranus B. so has Uranus A. So that B. They are C. That D. If

C. so is Uranus D. Uranus so 86. A child in the first grade tends to be  all of

73. ______ that gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill the other children in his class.

and that the California Gold Rush began. A. the same old to B. the same age than

A. Because in 1848 B. That in 1848 C. as old like D. the same age as

C. In 1848 that it was D. It was in 1848 87. Most foreign students don’t like American coffee, and __

74. The crime rate has continued to rise in American A. I don’t too B. either don’t I
cities despite efforts on the part of both C. neither don’t I D. neither do I

government and private citizens to curb . 88. We had hoped  the game, but the other
team played very well.
A. them B. him C. its D. it A. State University to win B. that State University win

75. Frost occurs in valleys and on low grounds  C. that State University would win

on adjacent hills. D. State University’s winning

A. more frequently as B. as frequently than 89. This plant is  big that it should really be moved outside.
C. more frequently than D. frequently than
A. so B. too C. such D. very

76 It is important that the TOEFL Office  your 90. Unlike most Europeans, many Americans 

registration. a bowl of cereal for breakfast every day.

A. will confirm B. confirm A. used to eating B. are used to eat

C. confirms D. must confirm C. are used to eating D. use to eat

77. As a safety precaution, all city cabdrivers carry only 91. Often a team of engineers is .

enough money to make change for a ____ bill. A. work on one project B. on one project work

A. ten-dollar B. ten-dollars C. working on one project D. to working on one project

C. tens-dollar D. tens-dollars 92.  in the world export diamonds.

78.  that the English settled in Jamestown. A. Only little nations B. Only few nations
A. In 1607 that it was B. That in 1607 C. Only a little nations D. Only a few nations
C. Because in 1607 D. It was in 1607 93. A vacuum will neither conduct heat nor .
A. transmit sound waves B. transmitting sound waves
79. Staying in a hotel costs  renting a room in a
C. sound waves are transmitted

dormitory for a week. D. the transmission of sound waves

A. twice more than B. twice as much as 94. To relieve pain caused by severe burns, prevent

C. as much twice as D. as much as twice infection, and treat for shock,

80. When friends insist on  expensive gifts, it A. taking immediate steps

makes most Americans uncomfortable. B. to take immediate steps

A. them to accept B. their accepting C. taken steps immediately

C. they accepting D. they accept D. take immediate steps

81. Gilbert Stuart is considered by most art critics  95. All the cereal grains  grow on the prairies
and plains of the United States.
greatest portrait painter in the North American colonies.
A. but rice B. except the rice
A. that he was B. as he was
C. but for rice D. excepting rice
C. who was the D. the
96. Warning:  or operate heavy equipment
82. As a safety measure, the detonator for a nuclear
while taking this medication.

device may be made of , each of which is A. Please no drive

controlled by a different employee. B. Would you please no driving
A. two equipments B. two pieces of equipments C. Please don’t drive

C. two pieces of equipment D. two equipment pieces D. Have you please not driven

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97. Burrowing animals provide paths for water in soil, 109. The decomposition of microscopic animals at the

and so do the roots of plants . bottom of the sea results in an accumulation of

A. decaying and they dying  in porous rocks.

B. when they die and decay A. the oil B. oil C. an oil D. oils

C. they die and decay 110. The U.S. postal service policy for check approval

D. when they will die and decay includes a requirement that two pieces of

98.  a busy city, Pompeii was virtually destroyed identification .

by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. A. must present B. presented

A. Once B. It was once C. be presented D. for presentation

C. Once it was D. That once 111. Nerve impulses  to the brain at a speed of

99. In his autobiography, The Education of Henry Adams, about one hundreds yards per second.

Adams attempted to show that his generation . A. sending sensations B. to send sensations

A. did not know how to live in a technological society C. send sensations D. sensations

B. did not know living in a technological society 112. Although exact statistics vary because of political
changes,  separate nation states are
C. was not knowing how live in a technological society
included in the official lists at any one time.
D. had not known living in a technological society
A. more than two hundred
100. The FDA was set up in 1940 _____ that maintain
B. as much as two hundred
standards for the sale of food and drugs.
C. many as two hundred
A. to enforce the laws B. to enforcing laws
D. most that two hundred
C. enforcing laws D. enforced the laws
101. Green and magenta are complementary colors located 113.  owe much of their success as a group to
their unusual powers of migration.
opposite each other on the color wheel, ______.
A. That birds B. A bird
A. and blue and yellow so
C. The bird D. Birds
B. and too blue and yellow
C. and so blue and yellow, do 114. Research in the work place reveals that people

D. and so are blue and yellow work for many reasons .

102. Double stars orbit ______. A. money beside B. money besides
A. each to the other B. each other C. beside money D. besides money

C. each other one D. other each one 115. Seals can  because they have a thick
103. John F. Kennedy was the youngest president of layer of blubber under their fur.
A. keep them warm B. keep themselves warm
the United States and  to be assassinated.
C. they keep warm D. keep their warm
A. the fourth B. fourth C. four D. the four
116. Both liquids and gases flow freely from a
104. Oscillatona, one of the few plants that can move
container because they have .
about,  a wavy; gliding motion.
A. not definite shape B. none definite shape
A. having B. has C. being D. with
C. nothing definite shape D. no definite shape

105.  a teacher in New England, Webster wrote 117. One of Shaw’s , Pygmalion, was the story that

the Dictionary of the American Language. formed the basis for the musical play My Fair Lady.

A. It was while B. When A. greatest work B. greatest works

C. When was D. While C. the greatest work D. the greatest works

106. The consistency of protoplasm and that of glue ______. 118. Although the scientific community had hoped that

A. they are alike B. are similar to the field of transplantation , the shortage

C. are similar D. the same of organ donors has curtailed research.

107. The lights and appliances in most homes use A. progress B. had progressed

alternating current . C. would progress D. progressing

A. instead direct current 119. The seed heads of teasel plants raise the nap on

B. instead of direct current coarse tweed cloth  than do the machine

C. that instead direct current tools invented to replace them.

D. for direct current instead A. more efficiently B. efficiently

108. When Franklin Roosevelt decided to run for a fourth C. more efficient D. most efficient

term, the opposition said that he was . 120.  unknown quantities is the task of algebra.

A. so old B. too old C. oldest D. very older A. To found B. Find C. The find D. Finding

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121. The yearly path of the sun around the heavens . 132. The two main  are permanent magnets

A. is known as the ecliptic B. known as the ecliptic and electromagnets.

C. it is known to be ecliptic D. knowing as the ecliptic A. kinds of magnets B. kind of magnets

122. A dolphin  a porpoise in that it has a longer nose. C. kind magnets D. kinds magnets

A. different B. differs 133. The Supreme Court does not hear a case unless

, except those involving foreign ambassadors.

C. different than D. differs from A. a trial B. already tried

123.  like MacDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken have C. it already trying D. it has already been tried

used franchising to extend their sales internationally. 134. According to a recent survey, _______ doctors

A. Chain’s restaurants B. Chains restaurants do not have a personal physician.
C. Chain restaurant D. Chain restaurants A. a large amount of B. large amount of
C. a large number of D. large number of
124. Uranus is just  to be seen on a clear night 135. There are many beautifully preserved historic buildings .

with the naked eye. A. in Beacon Street in Boston

A. bright enough B. enough brightly B. in Beacon Street at Boston

C. as enough bright D. bright as enough C. on Beacon Street in Boston

125. Before Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, D. at Beacon Street on Boston

many people died . 1. Answers with Explanations
A. infected with simple bacteria
[D] ‘Since’ present perfect sentence-G specific time-
B. from simple bacterial infections 2. Gi Av‡M e‡m| GwU ‘beginning when?’ cÖ‡kœi DËi †`q|
C. infections were simple bacteria [C] AZx‡Zi AwbqwgZ Af¨vm †evSv‡Z used to + v.
(present form) e¨eüZ nq|
D. infecting of simple bacteria 3. [B] Ôobject toÕ GKwU verb phrase hvi c‡i memgq v+ing em‡e|
[C] correlative/cumulative/copulative conjunction-
126. That most natural time units are not simple multiples 4. Gi structure Abhy vqx not only .... but also n‡e|

of each other  in constructing a calendar.

A. it is a primary problem B. is a primary problem 5. [C] Causative verb-Gi rule Abyhvqx have + complement +

C. a primary problem is D. a primary problem verb in base form n‡e| (usually person)

127. An abstract painter and a pioneer of Surrealism, 6. [B] Conditional sentence-G real condition-Gi structure n‡jv:

 and symbolic images. if + subject + simple present tense ...... +

A. Miro’s works are characterized by bright colors subject + will/can/may/must/should + [verb in
B. the works of Miro are characterized by bright colors simple form]
C. Miro is famous for works characterized by bright colors 7. or, subject + [verb in simple form]
D. bright colors characterize the works of Miro
128.  the plow is being displaced by new [C] Conditional sentence-G real condition-Gi structure n‡jv:

if + subject + simple present tense ...... + subject +
will/can/may/must/should + [verb in simple form]

techniques that protect the land and promise or, subject + [verb in simple form]

more abundant crops. 8. [D] ‘mathematics’ singular hv adj wn‡m‡e e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q Ges

A. As a whole B. Wholely plural verb ‘are’-Gi mv‡_ plural noun ‘teachers’ n‡e|

C. On a whole D. The whole 9. [A] parallel structure Abyhvqx to increase .... to sell

129. In excess of 80 percent of the UN’s budget is 10. [D] conditional sentence-G present unreal conditions

used  the economic development of member -Gi structure n‡jv:

nations. if + subject + simple past tense ........ + subject +

A. support B. supporting would/could/might + [verb in simple form]

C. the support D. to support 11. [A] ‘that’-Gi Antecedent wn‡m‡e Ôit ......' e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q

130. The bacteria in milk is destroyed when  to at Ges Gi Av‡M I c‡i `wy U mwVK clause Av‡Q| B I C fyj

least 62°C. KviY ‘is’ verb-wU repeat Kiv n‡q‡Q| D fyj KviY `ywU

clause marker n‡q hvq|

A. it be heated B. it heated 12. [B] non-count noun (money)-Gi mv‡_ little e¨eüZ n‡e|

C. it is heated D. it will be heated 13. [A] ‘As high as’ GKwU idiom hv Øviv LiP ev D”PZvi mxgv †evSvq|

131. In order for people who spoke different 14. [D] dangling modifier-Gi wVK c‡iB modified e¨w³/e¯‘wU em‡e|

languages to engage in trade , they often 15. [C] had better-Gi ci v-Gi base form e‡m|

developed a simplified language called pidgin. 16. [A] noun-Gi c‡i cardinal number (two) e‡m| B I C

A. with each the other B. with each to the other fjy KviY cardinal number-Gi mv‡_ ‘the’ e‡m bv| D fyj

C. with each another D. with each other KviY ordinal number-Gi c‡~ e© the e‡m|

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17. [A] ‘as many as’ e¨eüZ nq wbw`©ó msL¨vi c‡~ e© hv Øviv wbw`©ó cwigvb 48. [B] Avgiv number e¨env‡ii †¶‡Î wbš§³ `ywU structure

†evSvq| B fyj KviY ‘as many’ Øviv Awbw`©ó cwigvY †evSvq| AbymiY Ki‡Z cvwi:

18. [C] double comparative-Gi rule Abhy vqx “the comparative i. noun + Cardinal number- †hgb Act one

degree....., the comparative degree.....” structure-wU ii. the + ordinal number + noun- †hgb the first Act

Abymib Ki‡Z nq| 49. [B] ‘As soon as’-Gi ci GKwU noun I Indefinite tense e‡m|

19. [C] Cause †evSv‡Z result clause-Gi c~‡e© adjective- 50. [A] Causative verb ‘make’-Gi ci verb in base form (file) e‡m|

Gi mv‡_ so e‡m| 51. [C] Negative agreement-G neither + affirmative

20. [A] Parallel structure Abyhvqx verb + sub n‡e| A I D fyj KviY also I too-Gi c‡~ e©

21. [B] GLv‡b would g~j verb| Ab¨¸‡jv n‡ebv KviY would rather + negative verb em‡e bv|

N/P + verb (past) n‡e wKš‘ option-G †Kv‡bv verb (past) †bB| 52. [B] parallel structure Abmy v‡i than Gi Av‡M to+v1
22. [A] dangling modifier-Gi ci modified noun-wU e‡m| _vKvq, c‡iI to+v1n‡e|
23. [B] comparative-Gi ci usually ‘than’ e‡m|
53. [C] Sub. (weathering)-Gi verb ‘is’

24. [A] ‘enough’ adj-Gi c‡i e‡m| 54. [A] embedded question-G question word + sub + verb n‡e|

25. [C] GKwU verb (is) _vKvq GKwU subject (Calcium) em‡e| 55. [D] verb ‘consider’-Gi ci memgq gerund e‡m|

26. [C] subjunctive sentence-G suggest-Gi ci v1 e‡m| 56. [C] GwU GKwU causative verb-Gi cÖkœ| Have-Gi †¶‡Î

27. [C] ev‡K¨i cÖ_‡g negative expression (no, not, none...), mwVK structure n‡jv have + receiver + v3| GLv‡b

negative adverbial expression (hardly, scarcely...), tooth receiver nIqvq filled e¨eüZ n‡e|

so, only BZ¨vw` emv‡bv n‡j evK¨wU‡Z inversion nq| 57. [B] Negative phrase (Not until) Øviv sentence ïiæ
G‡¶‡Î evK¨wU MVb Ki‡Z nq Gfv‡e:
n‡j: auxiliary + sub + main verb --- n‡e|

28. Negative word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + ..... 58. [C] verb-Gi obj. wn‡m‡e e¨eüZ n‡j pronoun-Gi
objective form e¨eüZ nq|
29. ZvB should it n‡e| 59. [D] ‘Need to be’-Gi ci verb-Gi past participle e‡m|
30. [B] ‘Not until’-negetive phrase Øviv evK¨ ïiæ n‡q‡Q 60. [B] wZbwU sub-†K µgvš^‡q †evSv‡Z 'oneanother
31. e‡j Auxiliary sub. (it)-Gi Av‡M em‡e| the other' Gfv‡e mvRv‡Z nq|
32. [B] fail Gi ci infinitive nq| 61. [A] Adj. (rapid)-Gi ci ly h³y n‡q Adv. (rapidly) v-†K
33. [B] verb + preposition-Gi ci gerund e‡m| modify K‡i‡Q| C fyj KviY Adv. ‘fast’-Gi ci ly h³y n‡e bv|
34. [C] Cardinal number noun-Gi c‡i e‡m| 62. [C] Prepositional idiom ‘next to’ w`‡q Ô‰bKU¨Õ †evSvq|
[B] ‘good’ (adj)-Gi ci enough (adj) em‡e| 63. [C] not only --- but also n‡e|
[A] Question sentence ‘auxiliary’ (do) Øviv ïiæ n‡e|
[C] parallesism Gi wbqg Abhy vqx riding a bicycle Gi 64. [B] Parallel structure Abyhvqx a lawyer ...... an officer.

Abiy ƒc format 'driving a car' n‡e| 65. [B] Embedded question-G question word + sub.+ v n‡e|

35. [C] AZxZ B”Qv †evSv‡Z wish-Gi ci had + p.p. nq|
36. [B] Negative agreement-Gi rule Abyhvqx sub + 66. [C] Unequal comparison-G ‘than that’ Øviv the
salary eySv‡bv n‡q‡Q| B fyj KviY ÔThe salaryÕ-i mv‡_
negative auxiliary + either.
‘teacher’-†K Zzjbv Kiv n‡q‡Q|
37. [D] Tag question. Main clause affirmative +
67. [C] verb ‘appreciate’-Gi ci complement wn‡m‡e Gerund e‡m|
(Costner is going) nIqvq tag negative n‡e|

38. [C] that-Gi antecedent wn‡m‡e it Av‡Q| 68. [A] adj. (five-hundred-word)-Gi plural nq bv|

39. [A] Ab¨ Ackb¸‡jv‡Z redundancy n‡q‡Q| 69. [A] verb phrase ‘look forward to’Gi ci gerund e‡m|

40. [C] Embedded question-Gi rule Abyhvqx question 70. [C] ‘as well as’ and-Gi g‡Zv ci¯úi m¤ú‡K© †evSvq| A

word (how)+ sub + v n‡e| I B comparison-G e¨eüZ nq| D Am¤úY~ ©|

41. [C] AZxZ Avek¨K Abygvb †evSv‡Z must + have + participle nq| 71. [C] cause refer Ki‡Z noun (a misunderstanding)-Gi c‡~ e©

42. [A] verb want-Gi ci infinitive e‡m| because of e‡m| D n‡e bv, KviY because-GKwU clause marker|

43. [C] Dangling modifier-Gi ci modified noun-wU em‡e| 72. [C] Affirmative agreement-Gi rule Abyhvqx affirmative

44. [A] Modified noun-Gi c‡~ e© modifier phrase em‡e statement (and + so + aux/be verb) + subject n‡e|

†hLv‡b sub. I verb _vK‡e bv| 73. [D] ev‡K¨ that (clause marker) _vKvq Gi c‡~ e© clause `iKvi|

45. [B] Causative verb ‘make’-Gi ci verb-Gi base form e‡m| 74. [D] Antecedent ‘the crime’ abstract noun hvi pronoun n‡e it|

46. [D] Since + mgq for + msL¨v + mgq 75. [C] unequal comparison-G adv.Gi ci than e‡m Ges GKvwaK

47. [B] Dangling modifier-Gi ci modified sub-wU e‡m| syllable wewkó Adv.-Gi c‡~ e© compare Ki‡Z more e‡m|

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76. [B] subjunctive-Gi rule Abyhvqx It + be + important (Adj.) + 106. [C] `wy U noun-Gi g‡a¨ Zjz bv †evSv‡Z noun `wy Ui c‡i

that + sub + verb in base form (adjective) n‡e| similar e‡m| A is redundant. B wØZxq noun-wUi c~‡e©

77. [A] Adj-Gi plural nq bv| ‘similar to’ e‡m| D v. †bB|

78. [D] that-Gi antecedent ‘it’ Ges Gi Rb¨ `ywU clause jvM‡e| 107. [B] †Kv‡bv wKQyi replacement †evSv‡Z noun-Gi c~‡e©

79. [B] Multiple number comparison-Gi rule Giƒc: sub + ‘instead of’ e‡m|

v + number multiple + as + (much many) + as .... 108. [B] ‘too old’ Øviv AwZwi³ eqm †evSvq| A ‘so’ e¨eüZ nq

80. [B] verb ‘insist’-Gi c‡i gerund e‡m Ges gerund †Kv‡bv result †evSv‡Z C superlative-Gi c‡~ e© the e‡m|

possessive pronoun (their) Øviv indicate Kiv nq| D comparative-Gi c~‡e© Adv. e‡m bv|

81. [D] superlative-Gi c~‡e© the e¨eüZ nq| 109. [B] Non-count noun-Gi plural n‡e bv ev Gi mv‡_

82. [C] non-count noun (equipment)-†K plural Ki‡Z article em‡e bv|

n‡j ordinal number + pieces of + noun n‡e| 110. [C] Subjunctive clause-G noun ‘requirement’-Gi

83. [A] sub.-Gi wb‡Ri negative preference †evSv‡Z ci v. in base form (be) em‡e|

would rather not e¨eüZ nq| 111. [C] Sentence-G GKwU main v. _vK‡e|

84. [C] tag question-G c_Ö g sub-†K refer Kiv nq| Kv‡RB 112. [A] ÔAvbgy vwbK msL¨vÕ †evSv‡Z ‘specific number’-Gi c~‡e©

‘It is’-Gi tag n‡e ‘isn’t’ it’ ‘more than’ e‡m|

85. [D] conditional sentence-G m¤¢vebv †evSv‡Z condition-G 113. [D] plural verb. ‘owe’-Gi c~‡e© plural subject em‡e|

present form I result-G future form Ges Gi c~‡e© if e‡m| 114. [D] besides = near Ges besides = in addition to| beside

86. [D] equal comparison-G the same ....... as nq| Ges besides `yUvB †h noun-†K modify K‡i Zvi Av‡M e‡m|

87. [D] negative agreement-G neither + positive auxiliary 115. [B] sub. I complement GKB e¨w³ n‡j reflexive pronoun e‡m|

+ sub n‡e| 116. [D] Noun phrase ‘definite shape’-Gi c‡~ e© adj (no)

88. [C] AZx‡Zi unfulfilled desire †evSv‡Z had hoped + em‡e| A Adv. ‘not’ v. -Gi c~‡e© e‡m|

that .... + would + v. in base form nq| 117. [B] ‘One of’-Gi c‡i noun plural n‡e| D n‡e bv|

89. [A] 'so ....... that' †Kv‡bv KviY †evSv‡Z Adj-Gi c‡~ e© so KviY ‘one of’ -Gi ci possessive noun Av‡Q|

e‡m| B I D adj-Gi c‡~ e© e‡m wKš‘ Zv cause †evSvq bv| 118. [C] AZx‡Z Ac~Y© B”Qv †evSv‡Z had hoped+that .... +

C noun-Gi c~‡e© e‡m| would + v. in base form nq|

90. [C] ‘be/become/get/used to’-Gi ci gerund e‡m| 119. [A] wZb syllable wewkó Adv.-Gi c‡~ e© more e¨envi K‡i

91. [C] auxiliary ‘be verb'-Gi ci v+ing nq| comparative Kiv nq|

92. [D] count noun-Gi c~‡e© a few e‡m| A I B fyj| KviY 120. [D] Gerund ev infinitive sentence-G sub. nq| A fyj

ÔonlyÕ Ges ‘little’ I ÔfewÕ DfqB negative word e‡j KviY ÔTo foundÕ Øviv †evSvq cÖwZôv Kiv, D×vi Kiv bq|

only-i ci little ev few n‡e bv| 121. [A] sub + verb + obj ... wVKg‡Zv Av‡Q|

93. [A] parallel structure Abyhvqx conduct ...... transmit. 122. [D] differ Gi ci preposition from jvM‡e|

94. [D] parallel structure Abhy vqx take nq| 123. [D] Adj (chain) wn‡m‡e e¨envi nIqvq Gi mv‡_ ÔsÕ †hvM n‡e bv|

95. [A] ‘but’ preposition wn‡m‡e e¨eüZ n‡j ÔexceptÕ A_© †evSvq| 124. [A] enough + noun A_ev adjective / adverb +

96. [C] negative imperative sentence-G would you enough e¨eüZ nq|

please not ev please don’t-Gi ci v. in base form e‡m| 125. [B] die from nq †Kv‡bv †iv‡M gviv †M‡j|

97. [B] fwel¨r NUbv †evSv‡Z when-Gi ci present simple form e‡m| 126. [B] that Øviv evK¨ ïiæ n‡j cieZx© clause-wU‡Z sub bv

98. [A] ‘Once’ Øviv AZx‡Zi †Kv‡bv mgq‡K †evSv‡bv nq| Ges e‡m mivmwi verb e‡m|

‘Once a busy city’ dangling modifier-Gi KvR K‡i‡Q| 127. [C] Dangling modifier-Gi wbqg Abhy vqx|

99. [A] †Kv‡bv wel‡q ability †evSv‡Z ‘know how’-Gi ci infinitive e‡m| 128. [A] ev‡K¨i ïiæ‡Z as a whole e‡m|

100. [A] †Kv‡bv D‡Ïk¨ †evSv‡Z infinitive e‡m| 129. [D] e¨envi nIqv A‡_© be + used to + verb (base) nq|

101. [D] affirmative agreement-Gi rule Abyhvqx so + be v + sub n‡e| 130. [C] GLv‡b passive form `iKvi, ZvB GwU mwVK|

102. [B] cvi¯úwiK KvR †evSv‡Z ‘each other’ e¨eüZ nq| 131. [D] `By c‡¶i wfZi †evSv‡Z each other nq|

103. [A] Ordinal number noun-Gi c‡~ e© e‡m Ges Gi c‡~ e© the e‡m| 132. [A] `yBwUi K_v ejv‡Z c‡i me plural n‡e|

104. [B] ‘that’ clause marker _vKvq ev‡K¨ `ywU verb cÖ‡qvRb| 133. [D] ‘unless’ clause marker _vKvq Gi c‡i clause `iKvi|

105. [D] GKB mg‡qi `ywU NUbv †evSv‡Z ÔwhileÕ e¨eüZ nq| D 134. [C] phrase wVK memgq Ggbfv‡e nq a large ....... of

n‡q‡Q Reduced adverb clause-Gi wbqg Abhy vqx hv Avi count noun e‡j amount nq bv|

sentence structure Aa¨v‡q i‡q‡Q| 135. [C] street (moK)-Gi Av‡M on nq Avi city-Gi Av‡M in nq|

Accurate
English

Section 01

Vocabulary

Memorizing Part G me‡P‡q Challenging n‡jv Vocabulary g‡b ivLv|
AwfÁZvi Av‡jv‡K wb‡P K‡qKwU Guideline †`Iqv n‡jv hv Technically A‡bK
Time save Ki‡e| ZeIy cÖwZwU Student Zvi wbR¯^ c×wZ Follow Ki‡Z cv‡i|
Vocabulary Rvbvi Rb¨ Bs‡iwR ˆ`wbK cwÎKv cov hvq Ges †mLvb †_‡K
Unknown word list ˆZwi Ki‡j AviI fv‡jv nq|

Primary Intermediary Previous One Word
level level Years’ Substitutes

Questions

How To Read?

i. evi evi Word ¸‡jv co‡Z n‡e|
ii. Highlight the Unknown wordswb‡Pi Word ¸‡jvi g‡a¨ me¸‡jv ARvbv

bq, †h¸‡jv Unknown ‡m¸‡jv Highlight Ki|
iii. Write down what you have read.
iv. Consistently revise w`‡Z n‡e| A_©vr Intermediary covi Av‡M Primary

level fv‡jvgZ revise w`‡Z n‡e|

Accurate English Section 01 Vocabulary 128

Part 01– Primary Level

Headword Meaning Synonyms Antonyms

Abandon verb Z¨vM Kiv Forsake, Desert, Renounce, Abjure Retain, Hold, Maintain, Conserve

Abhor verb NY„ v Kiv Scorn, Despise, Disdain, Disrespect Adore, Favor, Glorify

Abrogate verb ¶gZve‡j evwZj Kiv, ¯’wMZ Kiv Abolish, Annihilate, Annul Enact, Validate, Establish, Restore

Absurd adj A‡hŠw³K, nvm¨Ki Irrelevant, Ridiculous Ludicrous, Conscious, Cautious, Sensible

Acrimony noun †gRvR ev AvPiYMZ wZ³Zv, DMÖZv Bitterness, Harshness, Sharpness Sweetness, Mildness, Pleasing,
Satisfying

Adroit adj `¶, wbcYy , †KŠkjx Skill, Dexterous, Adept, Proficient Fatuous, Inane, Gauche

Adulterate verb †fRvj †gkv‡bv Contaminate, Sully, Spoil, Pollute Purify, Refine, Decontaminate

Alienate verb we‡iva mw„ ó Kiv, wew”Qbœ Kiv Divide, Isolate, Estrange, Separate Reconcile, Harmonize, Negotiate,
Conciliate

Allocate verb fvM K‡i †`qv, eÈb Assign, Distribute, Apportion, Allot Acquire, Withhold, Keep

Ally noun wgÎc¶ Amicable, Friendly, Cordial, Cooperative Antagonist, Adversary, Opponent,
Inimical

Alternative noun weKí Option, selection, Choice, Substitute Compulsion, Conventional,

Amalgamate Obligation, Restraint

verb R‡ov Kiv, GKwÎZ Kiv Coalesce, Consolidate, Amass, Sever, Segment, Isolate,

Assemble, Integrate, Merge Segregate, split up

Ambiguous adj ب_©‡evaK, weåvwšÍg~jK Equivocal, Vague, Equivocal, Cryptic Definite, Clear, Understandable,

Intelligible

Amenable adj eva¨ Tractable, Docile, Complain, Obliging Refractory, Antipathy, Hostility,

Animosity

Amidst prep g‡a¨, gvSLv‡b Among, During, Mid, Between, Out, Beyond, Elsewhere, Absent

Anarchy noun ˆbivR¨, AivRKZv Mess, Chaos, Clutter, Jumble Calm, Serene, Relaxed

Anomaly noun A¯^vfvweK ev e¨wZµgx Exception, Aberration, Deviation, Typical, Guidance, normality
e¯‘ Abnormality, Peculiarity

Antique adj cvÖ PxbKvj †_‡K we`¨gvb, Archaic, Obsolete, Outdated, ancient Modern, Innovative, Non-

AZx‡Zi wb`k©b traditional

Apartheid noun eYe© v`, eY‰© elg¨ Racism, Discrimination, Separation Equality, Fairness, Impartiality

Apathy noun D`vmxbZv Nonchalant, Indifference, Unconcern, Ardent, Zealous, Passionate,

Lethargy Feverish

Apprehend verb (1) `wy ðšÍv, (2) †MÖdZvi (1) anxiety, Misgiving (2) arrest, (3) (1) unconcern, (2) release, (3)

Kiv, (3) eyS‡Z cviv understand misunderstand

Ardor noun ceÖ j AvMÖn Enthusiasm, Passion, Ardency, Mania Languor, Indifference, Unconcern,

Apathy

Arrogance noun J×Z¨ Conceit, Haughtiness, Narcissism, Humility, Modesty, Meekness,

Egotism Humbleness

Articulate verb ¯úó D”PviY Kiv Enunciate, Pronounce, Say, Utter Mumble, Mutter, Murmur

Ascent verb Av‡ivnb Kiv Climb, Rise, Ascend, Mount Descent, Dive, Drop, Fall

Assembly noun mfv, m‡¤§jb, mgv‡ek Meeting, Coven, Congregation, Disperse, Scatter, Disseminate

Assert verb †Rvi w`‡q ejv Aver, Affirm, Declare, Express Deny, Repudiate, Disavow

Assiduous adj cwikªgx Persevering, Diligent, Industrious Indolent (Ajm), Sluggish, Inactive

Astonish verb we¯§q wenej Kiv, PgrK…Z Kiv Surprise, Astound, Wonder, Miracle Bore, Dull, Calm
Astute adj
Attend verb PZiz , †KŠkwj, PvjvK Shrewd, Keen, Sly, Canning Inane, Awkward, Gauche
Audacious adj
g‡bvwb‡ek Kiv Visit, Join, Be present at Be absent, Ignore, Neglect
Austere adj
Avaricious adj `ty mvnmx, a„ó Bold, Haughty, Daring, Fearless Timid, Apprehensive, Courteous

Barely adv (f`ª), Coward

K‡Vvi AvZ¥mshgx Ascetic, Abstemious, Abstinent, Hedonistic, Luxurious, Excited

cPÖ Û A_©-†jvfx Covetous, Greedy, Covetous, Rapacious Munificent (`vbkxj), Generous,

Bounty, Charitable

wi³fv‡e, bvggvÎ, ¯^í Merely, Hardly, Scarcely, Scantily Easily, Readily, Simply, Smoothly

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Bellicose adj gvig‡y Lv, h×y evR Belligerent, Martial, Militant, Combative Pacific, Non-violent, Peaceable,
Antimilitarist (kvwšÍwcqÖ )

Bewilder verb nZf¤^ Kiv, weåvšÍ Kiv Befuddle, Confuse, Puzzle, Perplex Explain, Analyze, Clarify, Define

Bigotry noun AÜwek¦vm, †Mvuovwg, AmwnòzZv Fanaticism, Dogmatic, Narrow-mind, Broad-mind, Tolerance,
Blur noun Acceptance, Liberalism
Insularity
Spotlessness, Shining, Immaculate
A¯úó Qvc, cÖ‡jc Mark, Spot, Dot, Fleck, Dim, Obscure

Brevity noun msw¶ßZv,¯^í¯’vwqZ¡ Pithiness, Transient, Shortness Stability, Durability, Permanence

Brittle adj f½yi, mn‡R webó Fragile, Breakable, Gimcrack, Delicate Sturdy, Well-built, Hefty, Lusty

Bulk noun cwigvb, AvqZb, ¯‘c Mass, Volume, Scale, Vastness Small, Retail, Miniature

Bulky adj ¯’jz Kvq, wecyj Cumbersome, Large, Ponderous Compact, Close, Solid, Tight

Camouflage QÙ‡ek, KcUv‡ek Disguise, Submerge, Evasive, Unearth, Disclose, Candid,

noun Chicanery, Trickery Guileless (Qjbvnxb)

Canny adj ûwkqvi, PZzi, wePÿb Crafty, Clever, Shrewd, Efficient, Naive, ignorant, Artless, Stupid,

Cautious, Wise, Prudent, Circumspect Imbecile, Unsophisticated

Capricious adj Lvg‡Lqvwj Mercurial, Fickle, Arbitrary, Mercurial Firm (`p„ ), Steadfast, Resolute

Chaotic adj Am½wZcY~ © Confusing, Inconsistent, Disorderly Coherent, Logical, Rational

Chasm noun Mfxi dvUj, `¯y Íi e¨eavb Breech, Distance, Crack, Difference Unity, Harmony, Union,

Cherish verb jvjb Kiv, h‡Zœ cvjb Treasure, Take care, Love, Value Abandon, Denounce, Disparage

Clarify verb cwi®‹vi Kiv Elucidate, Make clear, Explain Bewilder, Mystify, Puzzle

Cohesion noun G‡u U _vKv, mmy ½wZ Unity, Solidity, Unity, Togetherness Disarray, Disorder, Mess, Muddle

Complement Am¤úY~ ©Zv cY~ © Kiv Balance, Set off, Supplement, Clash, Fight, Confrontation

noun/verb Dcjwäi ÿgZvm¤úbœ Complete,Thorough, Extensive Sketchy, Incomplete, cursory
e¨vcK
Comprehensive

adj

Concrete adj g~Z©, ev¯Íe Real, Tangible, Material, Solid Insubstantial, Flimsy, Frail

Conjecture verb Kíbv Kiv, Abgy vb Kiv Guess, Fancy, Hypothesis, Assume Assert, Affirm, Declare, Claim

Conquerable Rq Kiv hvq Ggb Assailable, Defeatable Insurmountable, Impregnable,

noun Unsurpassable (A‡Rq/AbwZµg¨)

Consolidation m`y p„ KiY, msnZKiY Merge, Amalgamate, Integrate Fragmentation, Split up

noun (1) m‡y ijv (2) g‡Zi wgj (1) mellifluous, Melodious (2) (1) cacophonous (2) discord,

Consonance harmony, Consensus Conflict, Dispute (hwy ³ LÐb Kiv),

noun

Controversy

Contentment cwiZ…wß, m‡šÍvl Satisfaction, Pleasure, Complacent Unhappy, Depressed, Miserable
AvKw¯§K, AwPšÍc~e©
noun Accidental,Unforeseen, Predictable, Foreseeable,

Contingent adj

Contraband adj A‰ea, wbwl× Unpredictable, Unforeseeable Unsurprising
Illicit, Unlawful, Smuggled Lawful, Legitimate, Rightful

Contribution noun Ae`vb Role, Offering, Donation, Grant, charity Alms, Debt, Deduct

Convenient adj Dc‡hvMx, myweavRbK Suitable, Expedient, Acceptable, Satisfying Inconvenient, Ill-timed, Unsuitable

Counterfeit adj Rvj, K…wÎg Pokka, Spurious, Mendacious, Pirated Authentic, Real, Actual

Crass adj AgvwR©Z, Af`ª Coarse, Misdemeanor, Stupid, Refined, Polished, Decorous,
Sophisticated
Misconduct (`ye¨©envi)

Craven adj fxiæ, Kvciy æl Dastard, Coward, Gutless Brave,Gallant,Valiant, Audacious

Credulous adj wek¦vm cÖeY Gullible, Gullible, Naive, Unsuspecting Dubious, Suspicious, Incredible

Crimson noun i³eY© Red, Maroon, Ruby, Reddish Black, Green, Blue

Crude adj wbôzi, wb`©q, iæÿ Raw, Unpolished, Vulgar, Savage Polished, Glossy, Shiny

Curiosity noun D`MÖxe, DrmyK Inquisitiveness, Interest, Eagerness Apathy, Indifference, Unconcern

Cursory verb `ªZy †PvL eyjv‡bv Hasty, Swift , Perfunctory, Desultory Slow, Unhurried, Steady

Curtail verb msw¶ß Kiv Shorten, Lessen, Abridge, Minimize Lengthen, Extend, Proliferation

Dauntless adj AK‡z Zvfq Resolute, Intrepid, Fearless Timid, Fearful, Nervous, Scared

Deficit noun Afve, NvUwZ Shortfall, Shortage, Arrears, Loss Surplus, Excess, Glut

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Degrade verb gh©v`vnvwb Kiv, m¤§vb nvwb Kiv Degenerate, Lower, Humiliate, Lesser Respect, Esteem, Appreciation

Delusion noun cÖeÂbv, gvqv-†gvn, P¶iz åg Illusion, Hallucination, Fantasy Reality, Actuality, Truth

Denounce verb †`vlv‡ivc Kiv Vilify, Blame, Condemn, Censure Extol, Commend, Acclaim, Exalt

Depart verb c¯Ö ’vb Kiv, ewnM©Z nIqv Leave, Set off, Quit, Decamp Arrive, Enter, Come

Deploy verb ‡gvZv‡qb Kiv Set, Install, Situate, Establish Lose, Mislay, Misplace

Depression noun welv`, gbgiv fve Despair, Melancholy, Hopelessness Happiness, Pleasure, Satisfaction

Detain verb AvU‡K ev †VwK‡q ivLv, Delay, Retard, Hinder, Hold, Keep Make free, Deliver, Eradicate
wej¤^ Kiv

Differentiate verb Avjv`v Kiv Separate, Distinguished, Discrete Unite, Join, Connect, Bond

Dignity noun m¤§vbxZ ev gh©v`vc~b© Ae¯’v Self-respect, Nobility, Majesty Disgrace, Degradation, Shame

Dilemma noun Dfq msKU, wØavwš^Z Ae¯’v Waver, Predicament, Trouble Be determined, Devote,
Designate

Diminish verb n«vmKiv, n«vmcÖvß nIqv Decrease, Dwindle, Decline, Abate Intensify, Increase, Raise

Directive verb/adj wb‡`©kbv †`Iqv/ wb‡`©kbvg~jK Command, Instruction, Order Objection, Challenge, Opposition

Discrimination noun ‰elg¨, cv_©K¨Kib Prejudice, Bias, Unfairness Impartiality, Equal, Just

Discursive adj G‡jv‡g‡jv, A‡MvQv‡jv Desultory, Ruffled, Unkempt, Disheveled Organized, Unruffled, Arranged

Divulge verb cKÖ vk Kiv, dvmu Kiv Overt, Reveal, Disclose, Proclaim Conceal, Covert, Obscure

Drawback noun Amyweav, evav Disadvantage, Defect, Demerit Advantage, Convenience, Favor

Drought noun Abve„wó, ﮋZv, ¯^íZv Aridity, Dearth, Dryness, Dearth, Affluence, Bounty, Plenty, Myriad

Eccentric adj A™¢Zy Strange, Odd, Bizarre, Queer Ordinary, Conventional, Normal

Elementary adj cvÖ _wgK Basic, Fundamental, Essential Secondary, Advanced, Complex

Elucidate verb e¨vL¨v Kiv, we‡kølY Kiv Clarify, Explicate, Expound Obscure, Doubtful, Unclear

Emancipation noun gwy ³ Liberation, Liberty, Release, Enslavement, Slavery, Servitude,
Bondage
Independence

Eminent adj cLÖ ¨vZ, wewkó Outstanding, Distinguished, Prominent, Common, Insignificant,

Stable, Renowned Unimportant, Ordinary

Engender verb Drcv`b Kiv Generate, Produce, Create, Breed Obliterate, Destroy, Expire, Void

Ephemeral adj ¶Y¯’vqx Evanescent, Fleeting, Temporary Everlasting, Enduring, Persist

Equitable adj b¨vqm½Z Fair, Just, Reasonable Unfair, Unjust, Biased, Partial

Evacuate verb Lvwj Kiv, AcmiY Kiv Vacate, Empty, Discharge, Clear Occupy, Possess, Engaged

Evaluate verb gj~ ¨vqb Kiv Estimate, Assess, Judge, Estimate Ignorance, Unconsciousness,
Unawareness, Misjudge

Exaggerate verb AwZiwÄZ Kiv Hyperbolize, Amplify, Overstate, Understate, Downplay, Underrate,
Overemphasize Downgrade

Exception noun e¨wZµg Exclusion, Elision, Exemption Example, Regularity, Usualness

Exile verb wbev©mb, wbev©wmZ Kiv Banish, Deport, Expel, Expatriate Habitation, Inclusion, Welcome

Exotic adj we‡`kx, AcwiwPZ Alien, Foreign, Tropical, Nonnative Indigenous, Local, Original,
Native

Explicit adj cwi®‹vi I cwicY~ ©fv‡e cÖKvwkZ Straightforward, Specific, Comprehensive Implicit, Implied, Hinted, Insinuated

Expunge verb ev` †`qv, wejßy Kiv, gy‡Q †djv Eradicate, Eliminate, Efface, Erase Insert, Put, Place, Fit

Extraneous adj AcvÖ mw½K Impertinent, Irrelevant, Immaterial Germane, Relevant, Pertinent

Fantasy noun Aev¯Íe Kíbv Fancy, Imagination, Daydream, Wish Reality, Actuality, Fact, Truth

Flamboyant adj eYv© X¨, D¾¡j, DrmegLy i Ornate, Showy, Vivid, Vibrant Simple, Shabby, Worn out

Fluctuate adj wØavMÖ¯Í Oscillate, Vacillate, Wavering Steadfast, Constant, Persistent,

Forfeit verb ev‡Rqvß Kiv, Rwigvbv Kiv Mulct, Fine, Sanction, Penance Reward, Prize, Award, Present

Forgo verb †Q‡o †`Iqv, Z¨vM Kiv Give up, Forsake, Abandon Claim, Assert, Declare, Avow

Formidable adj fxwZKi, ``~ ©všÍ Ominous, Dreadful, Fearful, Alarming Enjoyable, Entertaining, Amusing,
Pleasurable

Fortunate adj fvM¨evb, †mŠfvM¨c~Y©, ïf Lucky, Blessed, Charmed Unfortunate,Disadvantage

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Foul adj ‡bvsiv, RNb¨, cw~ ZMÜ Filthy, Rotten, Dirty, Mucky Clean, Neat, Smooth, Clear

Fretful adj wLUwL‡U, iæwPevMxk Petulant, Peevish, Morose, Agreeable, Willing, Appealing

Friction noun Nl©b, we‡iva, Nlv Wear and Tear, Resistance, Fraction Smoothness, Easy, Effortless

Frugal noun wn‡mex Economical, Prudent, Thrifty, Sparing Spendthrift,Extravagant,Profligate

Furtive adj †Pviv, ¸ß, jyKvwqZ Clandestine, Secret, Sneaky, Surreptitious Frank, Candid, Straightforward, Plain-
spoken

Futile adj e¨_©, AKvh©Ki Vain, Abortive, Supple, Pliable Effectual,Successful, Productive,

Genesis noun DrcwË Origin, Proceed, Generation Destroy, Demolish, Eliminate

Gigantic adj wekvj, e„nr Enormous, Mammoth, Vast Tiny, Minute, Microscopic, Small

Glorious adj `y¨wZgq, PgrKvi gwngvwš^Z Magnificent, Wonderful, Distinguished, Shameful, Disgraceful,

Triumphant Dishonorable, Discreditable

Gracious adj m`q, webqx Polite, Courteous, Benign, Hospitable Haughty, Boast, Arrogant

Grateful adj KZ… Á Thankful, Obliged, Indebted Ungrateful, Unthankful, Ungracious

Gratify verb Lywk Kiv Indulge, Delight, Satisfy, Delight Displease, Irk, Vex, Annoy

Greedy adj ‡jvfx, †jvfvZzi Voracious, Insatiable, Avaricious, Covetous Altruistic, Unselfish, Compassionate

Hamper verb evav †`qv, e¨vnZ Kiv Hinder, Impede, Handicap, Interrupt Facilitate, Ease, Promote

Handicap noun ˆ`wnK ev gvbwmK weKv‡k Retard, Disadvantage, Disturbance Advantage, Profit, Gain, Good
evav, cÖwZeÜK

Harbinger noun AMÖMvgx, AMÖ`Z~ Pioneer, Originator, Promoter Follower, Assistant, Companion

Heresy noun cÖPwjZ g‡Zi weiæ‡× wek¦vm‡cvlY Deviation, Dissent, Apostasy Orthodoxy, Dogma, Doctrine,

Heterogeneous adj wewea Dc`v‡bi wgkªY Motley, Conglomeration Homogeneous, Uniform,
Resemblance, Identical

Husband verb wgZe¨wqZvi mv‡_ cwiPvjbv Kiv Conserve, Preserve, Protect, Prolong Waste, Squander, Misuse

Hygiene noun ¯^v¯’¨wewa, cwi®‹vi cwi”QbœZv Sanitation, Sterility, Purity Filthy, Dirty, Unhygienic, Grungy

Illiterate noun wbiÿi, gL~ © Uneducated, Ignorant, Unenlighten Literate, Educated, Taught

Illusion noun †gvn, åg, wg_¨v, Hallucination, Delusion, Mirage, Reality, Actuality,

Imbibe verb AvZ¥mvr Kiv Absorb, Digest, Assimilate, Embezzle Eject, Disgorge, Discharge, Emit

Immediate verb Ae¨ewnZ, Avmbœ Instant, Direct, Urgent, Prompt Gradual, Later, Away, Distant

Immutable adj cwieZ©‡bi D‡aŸ©, AcwieZ©bxq Irreversible, Fixed, Steadfast, Static Alterable, Changeable, Variable

Impediment noun evav Barrier,Hindrance, Obstacle Support, Immune, Help, Aid

Implement verb ev¯ÍevwqZ Kiv, Kv‡h© cwibZ Kiv Carry out, Fulfil, Execute, Enact, Apply Abandon, Fail, Leave, Shirk

Inaugurate verb Avi¤¢ Kiv Commence, Outset Inception, Terminate, Finish, End, Abort
Nascent

Indeed adv cKÖ …Zc‡ÿ, ev¯ÍweKc‡ÿ Absolutely, Certainly, Really, Surely Perhaps, Doubtfully, Dubiously

Indulge verb ckÖ ªq †`qv, cwiZß… Kiv Gratify, Humor, Satisfy, Accommodate Deny, Refrain, Abstain, Forbear

Innocuous adj ¶wZ K‡i bv Ggb Safe, Nontoxic, Edible, Innocent Deleterious, Harmful, Injurious

Insipid adj ¯^v`nxb, bxim, GK‡N‡u q Tasteless, Savorless, Banal, Palatable, Tasty, Interesting

Pedestrian

Insolent adj `vw¤¢K, D×Z Braggart, Arrogant, Offensive, Humble, Modest, Respectful,
Temerity, Ascendancy Submissive

Insouciant adj AbywØMœ, D`vmxb, Abvm³ Indifference, Carefree, Nonchalant, Perturbed, Worry, Concern

Integrity noun mvaZy v, mZ¨kxjZv Honesty, Congruity, Rectitude, Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, Duplicity

Morality, Righteousness

Intensely adv Zxeªfv‡e Extremely, Highly, Exceedingly, Somewhat, Lightly, Softly, Gently

Intimidate verb fxZ, wbiærmvwnZ Kiv Daunt, Tense, Frighten, Terrify Encourage, Valiant, Dare

Intrinsic adj AšÍwbw© nZ Introvert, Substantive, Inherent, Extrinsic, Exterior, Superficial, Alien
Innate, Inborn

Invalid adj Aÿg, Ak³, A‡K‡Rv Void, Null, Feeble, Incapacitated Valid, Sound, Bona fide, Logical

Investigate verb Abmy Üvb Kiv Examine, Explore, Analyze, Inspect Leave, Let, Quit, Split

Invidious adj we‡ØlcY~ © Malicious,Rancorous,Detestable Charitable, Kindness, Affection

Jeopardize verb wecbœ Kiv Imperil, Endanger, Menace (wec`), Shield, Protect, Defend, Safeguard
Plight (``y ©kv)

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Jubilant adj Elated, Ecstatic, Overjoyed, Delighted
AZ¨šÍ DjøvwmZ Dejected, Downcast (gbgiv)

Judgment noun wePvi Decision, Verdict, Assessment, crestfallen, Melancholy
Indecision, Irresolution,
Evaluation Hesitancy, Ambivalence
Prompt, Quick, Swift, Fast
Lethargic adj Ajm, axiMwZm¤úbœ, wb‡¯ÍR Laggard, Tardy, Inert, Dilatory Honest, Ethical, Moral, Principled
Adore, Love, Cherish
Licentious adj `yðwiÎ Nefarious, Vicious, Wicked, Depraved Help, Assist, Give, Support
Impotent, Fruitless, Unproductive,
Loathe verb weivM †cvlb Kiv, AcQ›` Kiv Hate, Dislike, Abhor, Detest Unfruitful
Cruel, Tightfisted, Brutal, Savage
Loot verb jyU Kiv Thieve, Snatch, Booty, Plunder
Minority, Few, Insufficient
Lucrative adj jvfRbK Profitable, Beneficial, Gainful, Ingenious, Inventive
Remunerative Optional, Voluntary, Incidental,
Elective
Magnanimous gnvbyfe Generous, Liberal, Charitable, Benevolent, Fumble, Bungle, Spoil, Ruin
wmsnfvM Altruistic, Philanthropic, Indulgent, Clement Harsh, Cacophonous, Raucous
adj
Maximum, Most, Mass, Plurality Veracity, Authenticity, Fidelity,
Majority noun
Careless, Slapdash, Imprecise
Maladroit adj A`¶, AwbcyY, Re_y ey Awkward, Inept, Clumsy Colossal, Gigantic, Gargantuan
Free, Hobby, Fun, Entertainment,
Mandatory adj eva¨Zvg~jK Obligatory, Compulsory, Binding, Avocation
Required, Necessary, Statutory Deteriorate, Worsen, Intensify,
Aggravate
Manipulate verb `¶Zvi mv‡_ Pvjv‡bv Operate tactfully, Operate, Work
Mesmerizing, Fascinating
Mellifluous adj m‡y ijv, kÖæwZgayi Melodious, Symphony, Euphony Diffidence, Selflessness
Attention, Notice, Awareness
Mendacity noun wg_¨vevw`Zv Falsehood, Fallacity, Fabrication Separation, Disconnection,
Detachment, Dissociation
Meticulous adj Kv‡Ri cÖwZ AwZ hZœkxj Painstaking, Careful, Diligent, Scrupulous Fact, Gospel, Certainty, Actuality
Few, Lacking, Miniature, Tiny
Minuscule adj AwZ ¶`z ª Infinitesimal, Tiny, Midget, Puny Inconsiderate, Uncooperative,
Unhelpful
Mission noun jÿ¨ Errand, Assignment, Delegation, Novel, Up-to-date, Latest, New
Facilitate, Ease, Expedite
Undertaking Impotent, Powerless, Feeble
Ruin, Toxic, Injury, Poison
Mitigate verb Dckg Kiv, ZxeªZv Ameliorate, Alleviate, Palliate,
Kgv‡bv (DbœwZi w`‡K) Assuage, Improve Criticism, Condemnation,

Monotonous adj GK‡N‡u q Stodgy, Pedestrian, Tedious Degradation (m¤§vbnvwb)

Narcissism noun AvZ¥‡cªg, AwZAvZ¥wek¦vmx Self-love, Hubris, Egotism, Self-regard Relax, Calm, Compose, Pacific
Definite, Specific, Exact, Concrete
Negligence noun Ag‡bv‡hvM, D‡cÿv Carelessness, Perfunctory, Superficial
Dissimilar, Disparate, Divergent
Nexus adj ci¯úi m¤^Ü, eÜb Link, Bond, Tie, Connection
Adversary, Antagonist, Combatant
Notion noun aviYv, wek¦vm, g‡bvfve View, Opinion, Idea, Perception Misleading, Deceptive,
Confusing, Ambiguous
Numerous adj A‡bK, eûwe` Many, Countless, Several

Obliging adj c‡ivcKvix, mvnvh¨ K‡i Ggb Helpful, Kind, Gracious,
Obsolete adj
Accommodating, Amiable

cvÖ Pxb, cyiv‡bv Archaic, Outmoded, Primitive, Ancient

Obstruct verb evav †`qv, c_‡iva Kiv Hinder, Impede, Halt, Block

Omnipotent adj me©kw³gvb Al-mighty, Supreme, Invincible

Panacea noun me©vwaK †ivM wbivgqKvix Jla, Antidote, Remedy, Drug
me©vwaK msKU †gvP‡bi Dcvq

Panegyric noun ckÖ smv, ¯‘wy Z Eulogy, Encomium, Praise, Elevation

Panic noun AvZ¼ Awful, Lurid (fqvbK), Scare, Fearful
Paradoxical adj
GKB e¨w³ ev wel‡qi Conflicting, Contradictory,
Parallel verb ci¯úi wecixZg~Lx Ae¯’vb Ambivalent, Confusing

Partisan adj mgvšÍivj, Zzjbv, mgvšÍivj Match, Similar, Equivalent
Pedagogic adj
m¤úK©h³y

c¶cvZcY~ ©, mg_©K Biased, Supporter, Advocate, Prejudiced

wk¶vg~jK Didactic, Educational, Instructional,

Scholastic

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Pedestrian noun Passer-by, Walker, stroller Transport, Shipment, Transit
c_Pvix

Penetrable adj †f` K‡i Ggb, Permeable, Vulnerable, Susceptible, Impervious, Invincible,
c‡Ö ek‡hvM¨
Conquerable Indestructible, Unconquerable

Penury noun `vwi`ª Indigence, Destitution, Beggary, Scarcity Opulence, Abundance, Affluence,
Perfidy adj Profusion
Pernicious adj wek¦vmNvZKZv, cÖZviYv Betrayal, Delude, Deceive, Treacherous, Fidelity, Integrity, Allegiance
Perpetual adj
Pinnacle noun Dupe Advantageous, Nutritious,
Organic, Wholesome
¶wZKi, aesmvZ¥K Noxious, Deleterious, Mischievous, Temporary, Tentative, Interim,
Provisional
Vicious, Evil Bottom, Base, Nadir, Abyss,

wPi¯’vqx Perennial, Everlasting, Eternal,

Imperishable

m‡e©v”P ¯’vb, P~ov, kxl© we›`y Summit, Zenith, Apex, Acme, Peak

Pragmatic adj ev¯Íem¤§Z Realistic, Empirical, Practical Idealistic, Unrealistic, Impractical

Presence noun Dcw¯’wZ Existence, Habitation, Substance Absence, Distance

Prestige noun m¤§vb Honor, Respect, Status, Reputation Disgrace, Disrepute, Stigma,
Rapture noun cigvb›`, D”Q¡vm Ecstasy, Delight, Rapture, Euphoria Disgrace
Rebuke verb Reproach, Reprove, Chide, Criticize Crestfallen, Agony, Trauma,
Reclusive noun wZi®‹vi Kiv Isolated, Lonesome, Solitary Torment
wbR©bevmx Applaud, Acclaim, Salute,
Welcome
Gregarious, Affable, Sociable

Redundant adj c‡Ö qvR‡bi AwZwi³ Unnecessary, Superfluous, Adequate, Deficient, Lacking,
Wanting
Excessive, Inessential

Regret noun Zxeª Ab‡y kvPbv Remorse, Penitence, Repent, Be Happiness, Remorseless,
Relinquish verb contrite Unconcern, Shamelessness
c`Z¨vM Kiv, `vwe Z¨vM Renounce, Abdicate, Release, Quit Claim, Affirm, Avow, Assert
Kiv

Reluctant adj Awb”QKy Loath, Averse, Resistant, Unwilling Enthusiastic, Ready, Willing,
Fervor

Repellent adj NY„ ¨, weiw³Ki Repugnant, Disgusting, Repellent, Favorable, Pleasant, Enjoyable,
Replicate verb bKj Kiv Obnoxious Satisfying
Reproach verb frmbv Kiv Imitate, Emulate, Echo, Mirror, Clone Initiate, Inaugurate, Create,
Manufacture, Origination, Source
Upbraid, Castigate, Chastise Laud, Commend, Praise, Applaud

Resentment noun †¶vf, ivM Indignation, Bitterness, Acrimony, Wrath Joy, Happiness, Delight, Calmness,
Cheer
Retreat verb wcwQ‡q Avmv, cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv Recede, Withdraw, Retire Forward, Onward, Ahead

Revenge verb cwÖ Z‡kva †bqv Vengeance, Retaliation, Reprisal Pardon, Condone, Mercy,

Remission

Rhetorical adj evKcUz Eloquent, Oratorical, Persuasive Garbled, Inarticulate, Unclear,
Sagacity noun Indistinct
Salubrious adj weP¶YZv, weÁZv Circumspect, Prudent, Cautious,
¯^v¯’¨Ki Judicious Stupidity, Heedless, Foolishness,
Brainlessness
Wholesome, Salutary, Hygienic,
Healthful Unhealthy, Harmful, Damaging,
Injurious

Sanguine adj Avkvev`x Optimistic, Hopeful, Prospective Pessimistic, Cynic, Defeatist

Scatter verb Qwo‡q †`qv Disperse, Spread, Dissipate, Disband Amass, Amalgamate

Schedule noun mgqmw~ P Time-table, Plan, Scheme, Agenda Disorder, disorganize

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Serenity noun Calmness, Tranquility, Placid, Quiet Agitate, Upset, Perturb, Bustles
kvšÍ Ae¯’v

Sever verb wew”Qbœ Kiv Cut, Split, Bisect, Disjoin Attach, Combine, Connect

Skeptic noun mskqev`x Dubious, Incredulous, Cynic, Doubter Convinced, Believer, Follower,

Spurious adj Rvj, K…wÎg Fake, Artificial, Counterfeit, Apocryphal Authentic, Bonafide, Genuine

Squalid adj †bvsiv Sordid, Filthy, Dirty, Shabby Tidy, Neat, Clean, Fresh

Stingy adj Kc… Y Miser, Penny pincher, Frugal, Generous, Bountiful, Philanthropic,
Stubborn adj GK¸u‡q, †R`x Parsimonious Munificent
Obstinate, Headstrong, Obdurate Flexible, Malleable, Pliable,
Ductile

Succinct adj msw¶ß wKšÍy h_vh_ Concise, Brief, Terse, Succinct, Crisp Discursive, Verbose, Lengthy

Supercilious adj D×Z, †eqv`e Haughty, Rude, Arrogant, Disdainful Affable, Modest, Unpretentious

Surfeit noun AvwaK¨ Plethora, Surplus, Plenty, Profusion Scarcity, Shortage, Lack, Dearth

Tact verb ‡KŠkj, myeyw× Diplomacy, Thoughtfulness, Policy Clumsiness, Stupidly

Taint noun ÎæwU Fault, Spot, Stigma, Shame Purity, Spotlessness, Clarity

Tangible adj e¯‘MZ, aiv-†Qvqv hvq Ggb Palpable, Touchable, Substantial Abstract, Unreal, Imaginative,
Taunt verb Fictitious
Tedious adj we`ªæc Kiv Jeer, Deride, Mock at, Criticize Applaud, Praise, Commend,
Timid adj Admire
K¬vwšÍKi, weiw³Ki Tiresome, Boring, Dull, Monotonous, Interesting, Appealing,
fxiæ, jvRKy Humdrum Enchanting
Timorous, Shy, Pusillanimous Intrepid, Audacious

Torture verb AZ¨vPvi Beat, Injure, Hurt, Cripple Care, Fondle, Adore

Transmit verb cvVv‡bv Send, Transfer, Transport, Air Receive, Collect, Get, Obtain

Treason noun wek¦vmNvZKZv Perfidy, Treachery, Betrayal Loyalty, Obedience, Faithfulness

Trivial adj Z”z Q, g~j¨nxb Paltry, Trifling, Banal, Minor Significant, Prominence

Unceasing adj Aweivg, AbeiZ Ceaseless, Incessant, Uninterrupted Sporadic, Periodic, Intermittent

Vague adj A¯úó, Awbw`©ó, AwbwðZ Indistinct, Nebulous, Obscure Distinct, Certain, Sure, Definite

Venerate verb kª×v Kiv Esteem, Respect, Admire, Acclaim Scorn, Detest, Loathe, Despise

Verbose adj kãeûj Prolix, Diffuse, Wordy, Voluble Laconic, Succinct, Terse, Pithy

(msw¶ß)

Vigilant adj mZK© cÖniviZ, RvMÖZe¯’v Alert, Watchful, Wary, Circumspect Negligent, Remiss, Irresponsible

Vindicate verb Awf‡hvM n‡Z gwy ³ †`qv Acquit, Discharge, Exonerate, Exculpate Prove guilty, Indict, Condemn,

Convict, Sentence

Visible adj `k„ ¨Z Perceptible, Observable, Noticeable Invisible, Undeletable, Unnoticed

Volatile adj cwieZ©bkxj Alterable, Modifiable, Changeable Stable, Firm, Solid, Steady

Wage noun ‡eZb Salary, Payment, Remuneration Poverty, Penury, Impoverishment

Whimsical adj Lvg‡Lqvwj Fickle, Mercurial, Capricious Steady, Firm, Unmoving

Wit noun Dcw¯’Zewy ×, iwmKZv Intelligence, Ingenuity, Witticism Dullness, Stupidity, Foolishness

Worthy adj ckÖ smvi †hvM¨, cÖksmbxq Valuable, Praiseworthy, Admirable Lamentable, Valueless, Worthless

Zealot noun AÜ mg_©K, †Muvov †gŠjev`x Fanatic, Bigot, Militant, Extremist Skeptic, Nonpartisan, Moderate

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Accrue verb ew„ × cvIqv, Rgv nIqv Enhance, Dignify, Augment, Accumulate Lessen, Depreciate, Reduce, Scatter

Acquainted adj cwiwPZ, wkwÿZ Conversant, Apprised, Familiar, Informed Ignorant, Uninformed, Unaware, Unknowing

Acrid adj Zxeª, DMÖ Sharp, Bitter, Pungent, Harsh Sweet, Delicious, Sugary, Saccharine

Advertent adj B”QvK…Z, m‡PZb Intentional, Deliberate, Alert, Watchful Neglected, Unintentional, Unaware

Aid verb mn‡hvwMZv Kiv Assist, Abet, Co-operate, Support Obstruct, Bar, Oppose, Hinder

Aloof adj c„_Kfv‡e ev `‡~ i Apart, Withdrawn, Detached, Distant Near, Adjacent, Adjoined, Close

Altruism noun c‡ivcKvwiZv Generosity, Kindness, Benevolence, Selfishness, Animosity, Acrimony,
Ambitious adj D”PvKv•¶x,D”Pvwfjvmx Philanthropy Antipathy, Egoism
Ample adj
cPÖ iz , ch©vß Aspiring, Determined, Enthusiastic, Unmotivated, Lethargic, Unassuming,
Energetic Satisfied

Abundant, Sufficient, Plentiful, Copious Scanty, Scarce, Exiguous, Insufficient

Amplify verb ewa©Z Kiv Expand, Magnify, Enlarge, Maximize Curtail, Shrink, Abridge, Abbreviate

Anecdote noun msw¶ß wKš‘ gRvi Mí Stony, Tale, Yarn, Episode Fairy tale

Anomalous adj wbqgewnf©~Z, A¯^vfvweK Irregular, Abnormal, Erratic, Exceptional Usual, Normal, Formal, Ordinary

Anonymous adj bvgnxb, †ebvgx Unnamed, Unidentified, Nameless, Pseudo Signed, Identified, Known, Onymous

Anxious adj DwØMœ, Aw¯’i Alarmed, Worried, Tensed,Nervous Relaxed, Carefree, Calm, Cool

Arduous adj `ty mva¨, KóKi Strenuous, Onerous, Exhausting Easy, Facile, Simplistic, Superficial

Aristocrat adj AvwfRvZ¨ cY~ © Upper class, Blue blood, Patrician, Common people, Plebian, Proletariat

Ascend verb Av‡ivnY Kiv Climb, Scale, Soar, Escalate Descend, Fall, Drop, Slump

Aspire verb D”Pvwfjvmx nIqv Crave, Yearn, Seek, Aim Dislike, Hate, Dispise, Loathe

Assemble verb GKwÎZ nIqv, R‡ov Congregate, Accumulate, Amass, Disperse, Distribute, Disband,
nIqv Heap up Scatter

Atheism noun wbixk^iev`, bvw¯ÍK¨ Non-belief, Skepticism, Athcism, Faith, Trust, Believe, Confidence,
Atrocious adj AZ¨šÍ wbôzi, ee©i Negativism Theism

Monstrous, Vile, Rawness, Barbaric Sympathetic, Magnificent, Inoffensive

Attrition noun Nl©b RwbZ, ÿq Attenuation, Abrasion, Debiliation Building, Strengthening

Autocrat noun GKbvqK, ˆ¯^ikvmb Dictator, Tyrant, Despotic Servile, Subservient, Slavish

Avarice noun cPÖ Û A_©wjáv Cupidity, Stinginess, Frugality, Parsimony Generosity, Philanthropy, Munificent

Avid adj Db¥yL, DrmyK, †jvjyc Eager, Keen, Greedy Lukewarm, Indifferent, Apathetic

Baleful adj ¶wZKi, fxwZKi Ominous, Malevolent, Injurious, Malignant Auspicious, Advantageous, Favorable

Barbarous adj ee©i, Amf¨ Savage, Brutal, Atrocious, Cruel Civilized, Humane, Merciful

Beget verb Drcbœ Kiv Generate, Breed, Engender, Generate Destroy, Halt, Smash, Wipe out

Berate verb Zxeª fr©mbv Kiv Scold, Chide, Rebuke, Revile Praise, Complement, Laud

Biased adj c¶cvZcY~ © Discriminating , Partial, Interested, Neutral, Unprejudiced, Impartial,
Bolster verb Nepotistic Unbiased
Borrow verb
Drmvn †hvMv‡bv, mg_©b †`qv Support, Encourage, Brace Discourage, Repulse, Hinder,
Neglect, Undermine
FY Kiv ev avi Kiv Adopt, Hire, Pledge, Rent
Lend, Forfeit, Pay

Brag verb eovB Kiv, Me© Kiv Boast, Vaunt, Show off, Exult Modest, Meek, Deprecate

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Headword Meaning Synonyms Antonyms
Brawl noun
Callous adj Zgz jy SMov, hy× Bicker, Quarrel, Scuffle Agreement, Harmony, Calm, Peace
Callow adj wb`©q
Candor noun Cruel, Impervious , Soulless, Spiritless Sympathetic, Compassionate, Kind
Acwic°, AbwfÁ
Capacious adj AKcUZv, mijZv, Immature, Naive, Unsophisticated, Crude Experienced, Mature
Captivate verb
Captivity noun wbi‡c¶Zv Fairness, Forthrightness, Bluntness, Diplomacy, Partial, Deceit
Cardinal adj RvqMveûj Probity
Carnal adj gy» Kiv, †gvwnZ Kiv
Cataclysm noun ew›``kv Spacious, Commodious, Expandable Small, Cramped, Squeezed
caÖ vb, AZ¨vek¨K
Catastrophe noun Bw›`ªqMZ, †`nMZ Mesmerize, Fascinate, Magnetize, Allure Repel, Disappoint, Depress
Caustic adj gnvwec`
Censurable adj Imprisonment, Custody, Dependence Freedom, Independence, Sovereignty
Pig wech©q Chief, Principal, Essential, Leading Minor, Inferior, Trivial
Cessation noun ÿvixq, ÿqKi
Corporeal, Bodily, Physical Mental, Brain, Rational, Moral
Chary adj wb›`bxq
Chummy adj Catastrophe, Disaster, Calamity, Favorable weather, Miracle,
Circuitous adj weiwZ, Aemvb Debacle Blessing

Clamor noun mveavbx Calamity, Disaster, Adversary, Debacle Blessing, Boon, Grace, Favor
Climax noun wgïK, eÜzmjy f
eË„ vKvi, †Nvivb Abrasive, Acerbic, Acrid, Acid Mild, Slight, Moderately, Bland
Collapse noun Culpable, Reprimandable, Guilty
Colleague noun ‰n ˆP Praiseworthy, Commendable,
Compulsion noun Pig mxgv ev cwiYwZ Sporadic, Abeyance, Interruption, Admirable, Laudable
Recess
Concession noun aesk, Pig, wech©q Wary, Scrupulous, Circumspect Incessant, Continuation,
Concise adj mnKgx©, mn‡hvMx Continuity, Persistence
Conducive adj
Rei`w¯Í Reckless, Careless, Heedless, Hasty
Conduct verb
Constitute verb Qvo Friendly, Gregarious, Intimate, Close Lonesome, Unsociable, Unfriendly
msw¶ß
MVbg~jK, DcKvix Roundabout, Circular, Tortuous, Twisty Straightforward, Uncomplicated,
Easy, Direct
cwiPvjbv Uproar, Hubbub, Shout Quiet, Noiseless, Silence
MVb Kiv, ¯’vcb Kiv Culmination, Capstone, xtremity, Base, Anticlimax, Nadir, Bottom
Acme, Apex
Debacle, Calamity, Disaster, Adversary Victory, Triumph, Victory, Win, Conquest

Associate, Partner, Ally,Assistance Opponent, Enemy, Foe, Adversary

Pressure, Coercion, Tension, Duress Self-devoted, Independence, Liberty,
Freedom
Compromise, Discount, Allowance
Brief, Precise, Succinct, Terse Denial, Disagreement

Prolong, Lengthy, Wordy

Wholesome, Constructive, Contributory, Destructive, Adverse,Unfavorable,
Promotive Worhtless

Lead, Perform Denial, Retention, Neglect

Form, Compose, Comprise Destroy, Disperse, Seperate

Contamínate verb Kjwy lZ Kiv, `~wlZ Kiv Defile, Adulterate, Pollute, Infect Purify, Cleanse, Upgrade
Contempt noun N„Yv, AeÁv, Zvw”Qj¨ Kiv Scorn, Disgrace, Mock at, Neglect
Admire, Appreciate, Esteem,
Continence noun AvZ¥-mshg Self-control, Self-restraint, Forbearance Praise

Contrast noun ‰emv`„k¨, ˆelg¨, c`Ö k©b Opposite, Dissimilarity, Contradiction, Hedonist, Intemperance, Wildness,
Indulgence
Convict noun Differentiation
Conviction noun Similarity, Resemblance, Similitude,
`wÛZ Acivax Criminal, Proven, Guilty, Culprit Uniformity

`p„ wek¦vm Firm belief, Credence, Confidence, Victim, Free
Reliance
Distrust, Disbelief, Unbelief, Doubt

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Cope verb ZË¡veavqb Kiv Manage, Contend, Oversee, Handle Disagree, Disparage, Refuse

Corrosive adj ¶wZKi, ¶qKvix e¯‘ Adversarial, Injurious, Destructive, Wholesome, Beneficial, Favorable,
Cramped adj Healthful
Venomous
Spacious, Enormous, Ample
Mv`vMvw` Stuffed, Crowded, Packed,Narrow

Crease noun fvuR cov, KPz Kv‡bv Wrinkle, Pucker, Cockle, Crinkle Smooth, Untwist, Flatten

Dazzling adj we¯§qKi Stunning, Amazing, Astounding, Unremarkable, Natural, Dull,
Dedicate verb DrmM© Kiv Mysterious Odinary

Devote, Consecrate, Donate Withhold, Alienate, Hold, Keep

Deescalate verb n«vm Kiv, Kgv‡bv Abate, Diminish, Reduce, Curtail Intensify, Magnify, Enhance, Increase

Deliberate adj mywPwšÍZ, †¯^”QvKZ… Intentional, Considerate,Cautious, Hurried, Careless, Heedless
Delicate adj my¯^v`y, †Kvgj Concerned
Rough, Uncouth, Callous
Elegant, Dainty, Soft, Delicious

Deprecate verb weiæ‡× ejv Disapprove, Condemn, Disfavor, Endorse, Approve, Sanction
Object

Desolate adj Rbgvbeïb¨, weae¯Í Deserted, Bleak, Barren, Abandond Populous, Congested, Crowded,
Despicable adj Am¤§vbRbK, N„Y¨ Jam-packed
Ignoble, Humiliated, Wretched,
Beastly Praiseworthy, Honorable, Respectable

Dictatorial adj GKbvqKmyjf Tyrannical, Despotic, Autocratic Democratic, Representative,
Dilapidated adj aŸsmcvÖ ß Parliamentary, Republican
Ruined, Decayed, Crumbling,
Damaged Renovated, Modernize, Restore,
Refurbish

Diplomacy noun KU~ bxwZ, KU~ ‡KŠkj Tact, Negotiation, Delicacy Impoliteness, Rudeness

Disciple noun f³, Abmy vix Apprentice, Follower, Pupil, Follower Leader, Chief, Principal, Commander

Disparage verb AeÁv Kiv Denigrate, Depreciate, Belittle Applaud, Commend, Eulogize

Disparity noun AmgZv, ˆeòg¨ Inequality, Dissimilarity, Imbalance, Similarity, Harmony, Agreement
Disquiet noun D‡ØM, `wy ðšÍv Discrimination

Unease, Unhappiness, Turmoil, Worry Ease, Simplicity, Calm, Peace

Doctrine noun gZev`, gZaviv Principle, Theory, Dogma,Concept Ambiguity, Unbelief

Domination noun KZ…©Z¡, AvwacZ¨ Control, Command, Influence, Subordination, Inferiority,
Dominion Subservience, Submission

Durable adj †UKmB, ¯’vqx, gReZy Enduring, Lasting, Abiding, Stable Fragile, Perishable, Tenuous,
Frangible
Edge noun cvÖ šÍ Rim, Margin, Border, Outline
Center, Middle, Nucleus, Core

Elaborate adj we¯ÍvwiZ, wek`fv‡e Explain, Embellish, Careful, Detailed Plain, Unelaborate, Simple,

m¤úbœ Kiv Uncomplicated

Elastic adj bgbxq, w¯’wZ¯’vcK Flexible, Resilient, Pliable Rigid (k³), Unyielding, Stiff

Embody verb ev¯Íe iƒc `vb Kiv, Include, Materialize, Symbolize, Disembody, Bodiless, Exclude,
Disintegrate
AšÍf©z³ Kiv Incorporate

Encumber verb c_‡iva Kiv, evav †`qv Burden, Hinder, Obstruct, Retard Free, Allow, Advance, Aid

Endurance noun mwnòZz v, ˆah© Tolerance, Vulnerability, Tenacity Frailty, Shaky, Intolerance

Enlist verb ZvwjKvf³z Kiv Enroll, Join, Engage, Assign Reject, Remove, Discharge

Erudition noun cvwÛZ¨ Scholarship, Wisdom, Intellectuality, Ignorance, Illiteracy, Stupidity,
Esoteric adj `y‡e©va¨
Studiousness Foolishness

Abstruse, Mystical, Cryptic,Obscure Familiar, Obvious, Common

Evade verb ‡KŠk‡j Gov‡bv, †KŠk‡j Dodge, Avoid, Elude, Blench Confront, Encounter, Face, Accept
cwinvi Kiv

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Headword Meaning Synonyms Antonyms
Exasperate verb
wei³ Kiv Exacerbate , Provoke, Enrage, Irritate Assuage, Appease, Pacify

Excessive noun gvÎvwZwi³, AcwiwgZ Plethora, Superfluous, Ample, Moderate, Exiguous, Economical,
Exorbitant Insufficient
Exclusive adj wewkó, Abb¨, eR©bKi
Exemplary adj AbyKiYxq Prohibitive, Restrictive, Select, Classy Inferior, Poor, Unfashionable
Exorbitant adj
Expand verb AZ¨vwaK, gvÎvwZwi³ Model, Ideal, Admirable Avoidable, Needless,
e„w× Kiv, cÖmvwiZ Kiv Unnecessary, Preventable

Excessive, Unnecessary, Enormous, Reasonable, Indispensable,

Extreme Integral, Mild

Extend, Stretch ,broaden, Amplify Shrink, Abridge, Condense, Diminish

Expedite verb Z¡ivwš^Z Kiv, mnR Kiv Facilitate, Hasten, Dispatch, Promote Impede, Retard, Complicate, Hinder

Expose verb cKÖ vk Kiv, cÖ`k©b Kiv Unmask, Exhibit, Uncover, Leak Conceal, Hide, Cover

Expound verb e¨vL¨v we‡kølY Kiv Explain, Interpret, Clarify,Illustrate Abridge, Obscure, Complicate

Extinct adj wbev©wcZ, Aaybvwbw¯Œq, wejyß Died out, Destroyed, Archaic, Abolished Living, Livelihood
Usual, Common, Unexceptional
Extraordinary adj AmvaviY Exceptional, Remarkable,
Noteworthy, Unique Complicated, Complex, Difficult, Hard

Facile adj mnR, bgbxq Affable, Fluent, Effortless, Flexible

Familiar adj cwiwPZ, AeMZ Intimate, Acquainted, Frequent, Usual Strange, Rare, Unknown

Feasible adj ev¯Íevqb‡hvM¨ Practicable, Viable , Worthwhile, Impossible, Unfeasible, Impractical,
Feat noun exiZ¡c~Y© Kg©, K…wZZ¡ Practical Nonviable
Feud noun Failure, Defeat, Forfeit, Crash
Flimsy adj Ø›Ø, Kjn Accomplishment, Achievement,
Foe noun Exploit, Triumph Agreement, Settlement, Concurrence,
Foresee verb Accord
Fortitude noun Argument, Quarrel, Squabble, Dispute Brawny, Sturdy, Muscular, Burly
Amicable, Friendly, Ally, Amity
cvZjv Thin, Slight, Insignificant, Slim
Misinterpret, Neglect,
kÎæ, wec¶ Adversary, Enemy, Antagonist, Misunderstand, Overlook
Challenger Cowardice , Timidity, Funk

AvMvg Rvbv, Av‡MB †evSv Foreshadow, Predict, Anticipate,

Foretell

mvnm, `p„ Zv, mwnòZz v Courage, Bravery, Audacity, Boldness

Fusion noun GKxfeb, Mjb, mswgkÖY Association, Synthesis,Conjunction Division, Disconnection, Separation

Gainsay verb cwÖ Zev` Kiv, A¯^xKvi Contravene, Oppose, Deny, Object Agree, Support, Negotiate, Approve
Kiv

Genre noun cKÖ vi, iKg, aib Style, Manner, Brand, Category Absolute
Germane adj Extraneous, Irrelevant, Immaterial,
cvÖ mw½K, h_vh_ Pertinent, Relevant, Appropriate, Superfluous
Glorify verb Defame, Belittle , Malign, Smear
Suitable
Govern verb Abandon, Obey, Consent
†MŠievwš^Z Kiv, ¯‘wZ Kiv Dignify, Elevate, Ennoble, Exalt,

Worship

kvmb Kiv, cwiPvjbv Kiv Control, Determine, Rule

Gravity noun gva¨vKl©Y kw³, M¤¢xi fve Magnitude, Seriousness Frivolity, Levity, Siliness

Grief noun hšY¿ v, AZ¨šÍ `ty L Woe, Agony , Torture, Torment, Happiness, Weal
Guilty adj
Hatred noun Welt, Contusion Innocent, Guiltless, Faultless,
Unimpeachable
†`vlx, Acivax, wb›`bxq Wicked, Sinful, Blameworthy, Love, Fondness, Tenderness, Intimacy

Indefensible

NY„ v, Zxeª weivM Abomination, Hate, Abhorrence, Allienation

Hazy adj A¯úó Unclear, Vague, Misty, Foggy Clear, Sunny, Simple, Plain

Heritage noun DËivwaKvi Legacy, Inheritance, Bequest Obtained, Gained, Earned, Acquired

Hilarious adj Djvø wmZ Cheerful, Convivial, Jolly, Bright Despondent, Dispirited, Discourage

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Homage noun Respect, Reverence Disregard, Dishonor, Criticism
kÖ×v, Af¨_©bv

Honorary adj A‰eZwbK Voluntary, Unpaid Salaried, Mercenary, Money-
Husbandry noun Kw… l, e¨e¯’vcbv Farming, Land-management, Tillage oriented, Grasping, Covetous

Squandering

Hypocrisy noun KcUZv, fÛvgx Deceit, Cant, Sanctimony, Duplicity Honesty, Integrity, Morality

Idle adj kªgwegyL, Ajm Indolent, Lazy, Slothful, Sluggish Active, Energetic, Lively, Vigorous

Ignominious adj j¾vKi, AcgvbKi Disgraceful, Humiliating, Inglorious Honorable, Reverend, Righteous,
Ignorant adj AÁ, g~L© Uneducated, Stupid, Foolish Respectable

Literate, Wise, Clever, Learned

Illicit adj A‰ea, wbwl× Unlawful, Forbidden, Prohibited, Legal, Lawful, Valid, Legitimate
Illustrious adj cwÖ m×, gnvb Disallowed Unknown, Obscure, Unimportant
Impeccable adj wb®úvc, wb¯‹j¼ Stained, Impure, Adulterated
Prominent, Notable,Distinguished,
Remarkable, Eminent

Faultless, Immaculate, Sinless

Imply verb Bw½Z †`qv Hint, Indicate, Specify, Stipulate Illustrate, Interpret

Imprudent adj Aweg„l¨Kvix, nVKvix Rash, Hasty, Reckless Prudent, Wise, Sage, Judicious

Inception noun m~Pbv Introduction, Initiation,Inauguration , Conclusion, End, Finish, Cessation
Incipient adj cvÖ _wgK, cÖviw¤¢K Launch Ending, Conclusion, Final

Initial, Embryonic, Inceptive, Beginning

Incongruity noun AmvgÄm¨, Am½wZ Strangeness, Absurdity, Discrepency Consistency, Uniformity, Regularity,
Indigent adj `wi`ª, Afvex Stability
Ineluctable adj Impoverished, Needy, Underprivileged, Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous, Rich
Awbevh©, Aek¨¤¢vex Deprived
Inevitable, Inescapable, Inexorable, Avoidable , Preventable, Stoppable
Unavoidable

Insensate adj A‡PZb, AÁvb Comatose, Unconscious,Insensible Aware, Cautious, Concerned

Intimacy noun NwbôZv, AšÍi½Zv Proximity, Familiarity,Acquaintance Distant, Faraway, Remote, Far

Inventive adj D™¢vebx kw³ m¤úbœ Innovative, Creative, Ingenious, Maladroit, Inept, Clumsy, Unskillful
Invoke verb Impede, Restrict, Reply
Pioneering

AvnŸvb Kiv, cÖv_©bv Kiv Beg, Pray, Conjure, Plead

Irrigate verb Rjmieivn Kiv Water, Hose down, Inundate, Soak Collect, Gather

Keen adj Zx¶,è m²~ eyw× Sharp, Acute, Intense, Severe Dull, Blunt, Tedious, Monotonous,
Unrelieved

Lash verb Zxeª mgv‡jvPbv Kiv Flak, Censor, Chastise Esteem, Respect, Admiration,
Laudable adj Acclaim, Approbation
ckÖ smvi †hvM¨, Praiseworthy, Commendable,
ckÖ smvRbK Thankworthy Despicable, Contemptible,
Loathsome, Hateful, Detestable

Luster noun J¾¡j¨ Brightness, Glow, Shine, Gleam Dullness, Dimness, Gloominess,
Malediction adj Awfkvc Imprecation, Curse, Hex, Jinx Colorlessness

Blessing, Favor, Grace, Benediction

Mentor noun weÁ civgk©`vZv Counselor, Instructor, Adviser, Educator Pupil, Student

Merciful adj `qvjy, e`vb¨ Benign, Benevolent, Compassionate, Selfish, Greedy, Covetous,

Altruistic Avaricious

Messy adj †bvsiv, wek•„ Ljv Cluttered, Littered, Untidy, Chaotic Organized, Systematic, Tidy, Clean

Misanthrope noun gvbewe‡Øl One who hates mankind, Cynic, Hater Humanitarian, Philanthropy

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Headword Meaning Synonyms Antonyms
Joyous, Cherry, Affable,
Miserable adj AZ¨š,Í `ty Lx, ``y ©kvMÖ¯’ Abject, Distressed, Sorrow,Anxiety Patriotic, Loyal, Devoted, Faithful
Few, Scarce, Meager, Sparse
Mutinous adj we‡`ªvnx mjy f Rebellious, Revolting, Repugnant, Vile
Ordinary, Real
Myriad adj cPÖ zi, eûmsL¨K Numerous, Multiple, Copious, Corroborate, Confirm, Verify, Ratify
abundant, Fictitious Thoughtful, Reflective, Mediative
Memory, Recollection,
Mythic adj KvíwbK Imaginary, Fictional, Fabled Remembrance

Negate verb weiæ‡× ejv, A¯^xKvi Kiv Controvert, Contradict, Disavow, Deny 
Untimely, Ill-timed, Mistimed,
Negligent adj Ag‡bv‡hvMx Inattentive, Careless, Incautious Inappropriate
Stay, Wait, Bide, Lodge
Oblivion noun we¯§„wZ Forgetfulness, Stupor, Dry, Parched, Dried, Crisp
Unconsciousness, Insensibility Careless, Inattentive, Incautious, Negligent

Odor noun MÜ, L¨vwZ Smell, Scent, Fame, Aroma Detractor, Persecutor, Critic, Disparager
Profuse, Plentitude, Prolific
Opportunity adj my‡hvM-myweav Well- timing, Occasion, Moment, Abhorrence, Hatred, Loathing, Detestation
Option, Scope, Chance Secure, In offensive, Safe, Reliable
Safeguard, Protection, Precaution
Orbit verb ågY Kiv Travel, Tour, Course, Revolution Refined, Cultivated, Cultured, Stylish
Innocuous, Antidote, Harmless, Nontoxic
Overflow verb cvø weZ nIqv Spill, Inundate, Flood, Jam-packed Continue, Ongoing, Continuous, Sustained
Certain, Safe, Secure, Sheltered
PAINSTAKING noun hZœkxj, Kómwnòz, Careful, Scrupulous, Assiduous
cwikÖgx Vague, Indistinct, Indefinite, Indeterminate
Permit, Allow, Authorize, Sanction
Patron noun RbwnZKi, DcKviK Sponsor, Donor, Benefactor, Financier Trivial, Unimportant, Trite, Insignificant
Turpitude, Fraud, Corruption
Paucity adj ¯^íZv, b~¨bZv Lack, Dearth, Scarcity,Insufficiency Persuade, Allow, Permit, Entitle
Barren, Unproductive, Infertile,
Penchant noun iæwP, cQ›`, †SvuK Inclination, Liking, Fondness, Preference Unfruitful, Sterile, Arid, Desert
Subdue, Hush up, Suppress
Perilous adj wec¾bK Hazardous, Risky, Dangerous, Unsafe Opponent, Rival, Foe, Antagonist

Pitfall noun dvu`, wec`, Suwz K Hazard, Trap,drawback, Catch Permit, Sanction, Empower
Misfortune, Fail, Decline, Lessen
Plebeian adj AgvwR©Z, Af`ª Vulgar, Ill-bred, Proletarian, Commoner Soothe, Smooth, Plane, Flat

Poisonous adj welv³ Virulent, Dleterious, Noxious Tardy, Dilatory, Late, Belated
Enlightening, Informing, Notifying,
Postpone verb ¯’wMZ Kiv Delay, Put off, Defer, Reschedule Briefing

Precarious adj wbivcËvnxb Uncertain, Doubtful, Unstable,
Unpredictable

Precise adj h_vh_, wbw`©ó Accurate, Specific, Exact, Accurate

Preclude verb wbeviY Kiv, evav ‡`qv Prevent, Prohibit, Hinder, Impede

Pressing adj AwZ Riæwi Urgent, Crucial, Acute, Desperate

Probity noun mZZv, mvaZy v Integrity, Rectitude, Honesty, Decency

Prohibit verb evav †`qv,wb‡la Kiv Forbid, Deter, Inhibit, Resist

Prolific adj cPÖ iz Drcv`bkxj Proliferous, Proliferative, Fertile,

Productive

Promulgate verb cPÖ vi Kiv, †NvlYv †`qv Proclaim, Disseminate, Publicize

Proponent noun mg_©K Supporter, Advocate, Promoter,
Campaigner

Proscribe verb wbwl× †NvlYv Kiv Ban, Forestall, Forbid, Prohibit

Prosperity noun DbœwZ, mvdj¨ Progress, Flourish, Thrive, Advancement

Provoke verb D‡ËwRZ Kiv Incite, Excite, Stimulate, Instigate,
Sway, Foment

Punctual adj mgqwbô Timely, Prompt, Well timed, Appropriate

Puzzling adj nZeyw×Ki, wenŸj Perplexing, Confused, Bewildering,

Baffling

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Headword Meaning Synonyms Antonyms

Rage noun †µva, w¶ßZv Ire, Wrath, Furious, Displeasure Delight, Satisfaction, Gratification,
Rancor noun wnsmv, kÎZv Goodwill

Malice, Spitefulness, Hatred, Loathing Affection, Warmth, Gentleness

Random adj G‡jv‡g‡jv Purposeless, Aimless, Haphazard Systematic, Methodical, Organized,
Orderly

Reasonable adj †hŠw³K Logical, Sanity, Sensible, Rational Preposterous, Absurd, Ridiculous,
Rebuff verb A¯^xKvi Kiv Ludicrous
Reduce verb Repudiate, Renounce, Reject,
n«vm Kiv Decline Acknowledge, Recognize, Identify,
Slash, Cut , Lessen, Decrease Remember

Produce, Construct, Build

Refractory adj Aeva¨ Unruly, Intractable, Obstinate, Amenable, Cooperative,
Obdurate Compliant, Biddable

Refute verb hyw³ LÛb Kiv, AcÖgvY Kiv Confute, Dispute, Disagree, Disprove Agree, Accept, Approve, Sanction

Regime noun kvmb, kvmbe¨e¯’v Rule, System, Administration Anarchy, Lawlessness, Nihilism,
Disorder

Remit verb n«vm cvIqv Dwindle, Diminish, Curtail, Reduce Increase, Grow, Enlarge, Climb

Requisite adj c‡Ö qvRbxq, Acwinvh© Indispensable, Coercive, Necessary, Voluntary, Unrequired, Optional,

Essential Elective

Rescind verb evwZj Kiv Cancel, Revoke, Repeal, Annul Validate, Prove, Substantiate, Verify

Retain verb a‡i ivLv Withhold, Reserve, Maintain, Preserve Release, Cede, Surrender, Relinquish

Revamp verb cby M©wVZ Kiv Modernize, Refurbish, Renovate, Destroy, Demolish, Wreck, Ruin
Redecorate

Reviving adj mRxeKviK Invigorating, Refreshing, Revitalizing, Tiring, Droop, Dangle, Sag
Rigor noun K‡VviZv, `p„ Zv Resuscitate

Hardship, Rigidity, Diligence, Precision Softness, Quiet, Gentle, Moderate

Rigorous adj K‡Vvi, KwVb, wb`©q Severe, Strict, Tough, Stern Mild, Compassionate

Savage adj wb`©q, cvkweK Brutal, Atrocious, Inhuman, Compassionate, Kind,
Scandal noun Kj¼, mby vgnvbx Ferocious Considerate, Humane

Disgrace, Defamation Credit, Honor, Distinction, Recognition

Schooling noun covïbv Education, Training Ignorance, Illiteracy, Darkness,
Blindness

Scrap noun ewR©Zvsk Spare, Bit, Castoff, Fragment Slab, Adopt, Whole

Slander verb Kzrmv iUbv Kiv Malign, Defame Compliment, Tribute, Accolade,
Commendation, Praise
Slavery noun `vmZ¡ Bondage, Repressed, Oppressed, Liberty, Sovereignty, Freedom
AvKw¯§K n«vm cvIqv Servitude, Yoke, Dependent
Slump verb Increase, Enhance, Augment,
Droop, Lapse, Blunder, Slip Dignify
Sophisticated Rough, Bumpy, Rocky, Irregular
Avawy bKZg, Kw… Îg Circumspect, Advanced,Upgraded,
adj Subtle

Spiteful adj kÎæZvcY~ © Hostile, Inimical, Detrimental, Friendly, Ally, Amicable, Cordial
Deleterious

Splendid adj PgrKvi, RgKv‡jv Impressive, Gorgeous, Aesthetic, Shabby, Cheap, Scruffy,
Split verb wew”Qbœ nIqv Bright Ramshackle

Sever, Detach, Uncouple, Seperate Unite,amalgamate, Fuse, Unify

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Headword Meaning Synonyms Antonyms
Stagnant adj Static, Steady, Fixed, Invariable Mobile, Moving, Evolving
w¯’i, wbðj

Starve verb Abvnv‡i Kó cvIqv Famish, Unfed, Hungry Glut, Embrace

Sterile adj Abye©i, wbõj Barren, Hollow, Arid, Parched Fecund, Productive, Fruitful

Sterilize verb RxevYgy y³ Kiv Disinfect, Purify, Cleanse,Fumigate Pollute, Infect, Contaminate

Stimulate verb D‡ËwRZ Kiv, cÖ‡Yvw`Z Arouse, Motivate , Inspire, Actuate Tedious , Dampen, Discourage
Kiv

Stipulate verb kZ©v‡ivc Kiv Conditional, Bargain Free, Unconditional

Stupefy verb nZewy × Kiv Stun, Daze (auvavu ), Shock, Terrify Airy, Fresh, Spacious, bright

Surmount KvwU‡q DVv, AwZµg Overcome, Surpass, Revive, Exceed Unconquered, Losing, Unsuccessful
Kiv
verb

Surrender verb mgcY© Kiv, Z¨vM Kiv Submission, Hand over, Submit, Retain, Maintain, Conserve
Tacit adj AKw_Z Give in
Thoughtful adj mywe‡ePK
Thrifty adj Implied, Unspoken, Unsaid, Expressed, Explicit, Clear,
Titanic adj wgZe¨qx, K…cY Undeclared Straightforward
Transitory adj wekvj, cÖKvÛ
Trend noun Considerate, Heedful, Prudent, Selfish, Unyielding, Unconcerned
Tyro noun ¶Y¯’vqx Circumspect
ceÖ YZv, †SvuK
Frugal, Parsimony, Miserliness, Prodigal, Extravagant , Lavish,
wk¶vYexk Cheapness Wasteful

Immense, Tremendous, Enormous, Small, Tiny, Minuscule
Monstrous, Mammoth

Transient, Momentary, Temporary, Permanent , Imperishable, Eternal,

Interim Lifelong

Tendency, Inclination, Propensity, Indifferent, Uninvolved,

Proneness Uninterested

Novice, Layman Master, Lord, Ruler, Monarch

Ugly adj Krz wmZ, K`vKvi Hideous, Monstrous, Ghastly, Glamorous, Lovely, Attractive,
Unanimous adj me©m¤§Z Gruesome Adorable
Uprising noun
we‡`ªvn, Afz¨Ìvb Agreed, Concordant, Undivided, Discordant, Conflicting,
Congruent Contradictory, Opposing

Rebellion, Revolution Calm, Harmony

Uproarious adj ˆn‰Pc~Y©, n‡Æv‡Mvj Boisterous, Clamorous, Din, Peace, Tranquility, Quietness,
Calmness
Hubbub (ˆn ˆP)

Urge verb Zvov †`qv Encourage, Impel, Press Disgust, Deterrent

Vanquish verb civfZ~ ev civ¯Í Kiv Defeat, Overcome, Overpower Yield, Surrender, Give in

Vex verb R¡vjvZb Kiv, wei³ Tease, Irritate, Annoy,Irk Please ,Pacify, Amuse, Charm,
Kiv Comfort

Vital adj cvÖ YešÍ, ¸iæZ¡c~Y© Vibrant, Crucial, Significant,Critical Insignificant, Trivial, Minor,
Optional
Vociferous wPrKvi, †PPu v‡gwPc~Y© Loud, Noisy, Rowdy, Clamorous Silence, Calm, Quiet, Whisper

adj †cUKz , †jvfx Gluttonous, Greedy, Craving, Glut Satiable, Full, Quenched

Voracious adj

Wanton adj Aeva¨, Dk•„ Lj Reckless, Unrestrained, Frisky, Carefree Disciplined , Systematic, Trained

Wither verb ïwK‡q hvIqv, weeY© nIqv Wilt, Dry up, Fade, Shriveled,Pallid Bloom, Florid

Zealous adj DÏxcbvgq, AvMÖnx Enthusiastic, Eager, Fervent , Ardent Apathetic, Indifferent,

Uninterested, Callous

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Part 03– Previous Years’ Questions

Dhaka University C Unit 2019–2020

1. Which is a synonyms of the word Incredible?

A. Impervious B. Probable C. Unspectacular D. Inconceivable D

Explanation: Incredible gv‡b n‡jv Awek¦vm¨ Ges Inconceivable gv‡bI Awek¦vm¨|

2. Choose the closest opposite meaning: She is indeed human.

A. universal B. devilish C. divine D. terrestrial C

Explanation: ev‡K¨ human kãwU negative meaning-G e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q (ÎæwUcY~ © w`K eSy v‡Z)| hvi opposite meaning nq divine.

3. The word ‘Paradigm’ means:

A. Proof B. Parallel C. Advice D. Example D

Explanation: Paradigm gv‡b n‡jv Ô`ó„ všÍ wKsev D`vniYÕ| ZvB Answer n‡e ‘Example’.

Dhaka University C Unit 2018–2019
1. The word `Euphemism’ means-

A. Stating one thing like another B. description of disagreeable thing by an agreeable name

C. Contrast of words made in the same sentence D. A statement made emphatic by overstatement B

Explanation: Euphemism A_© myfvlY; mwZ¨Kvi k‡ãi cwie‡Z© Ab¨ †Kv‡bv k‡ãi e¨envi|

2. Choose the antonym of the word `NOTABLE’

A. Considerable B. Famous C. Insignificant D. Provocative C

Explanation: Notable = jÿYxq; Considerable = we‡ePbv‡hvM¨; Famous= weL¨vZ; Insignificant = Zvrch©nxb; Provocative = D®‹vwbgj~ K|

3. Choose the synonym of the word `FAIR’

A. Share B. Status C. Unjust D. Impartial D

Explanation: Fair = b¨vh¨; Share = Ask; Status = Ae¯’v; Unjust = Ab¨vh¨; Impartial= cÿcvZnxb|

Dhaka University C Unit 2017–2018

1. The antonym of ‘harmonious’ is

A. discordant B. disrespectful C. amicable D. ruthless A

Explanation: Harmonious = wgjwewkó; Discordant = we‡ivacY~ ©; disrespectful = AvkÖ×cY~ ©; Amicable = kvwšÍcY~ ©; Ruthless = wbg©g|

2. The synonym of ‘intrepid’ is

A. coward B. indifferent C. fearless D. arrogant C

Explanation: intrepid = AKz‡Zvfq; coward = fxiæ; Indifferent = D`vmxb; fearless = wbf©xK; arrogant = D×vZ¨|

Dhaka University C Unit 2016–2017

1. The synonym of ‘sever’ is:

A. cut (KvUv) B. harm (ÿwZ Kiv) C. mischief (Awbó Kiv)

D. unite (GKwÎZ Kiv) E. extreme (Pig mxgv) A
D
Explanation: ‘sever’ k‡ãi A_© n‡jv- ÔKvUv, wQb/œ wew”Qbœ Kiv|Õ cÖ`Ë cÖ‡kœ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. The antonym of ‘divulge’ is:

A. reveal (cKÖ vk Kiv) B. reprimand (wZi¯‹vi Kiv) C. admonish (wZi¯‹vi Kiv)

D. conceal (‡Mvcb Kiv) E. cure (Av‡ivM¨ jvf)

Explanation: ‘divulge’ k‡ãi A_© n‡jv- ÔcÖKvk KivÕ| cÖ`Ë cÖ‡kœ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2015–2016

1. Find the antonym for the word 'Infatuation' (‡gvnMÖ¯’)

A. Fascination (‡gvn/AvMÖn) B. Love (fv‡jvevmv) C. Interest (AvMÖn)

D. Apathy (Abxnv) E. Likeness (cQ›`/fv‡jvjvMv) D

Explanation: 'Infatuation' k‡ãi A_© n‡jv †gvn/AvMÖn| cÖ`Ë c‡kœ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. Find the synonym of the word 'Collapse':

A. Miracle (‰`e NUbv) B. Debacle (aŸsm/wech©q) C. Wonder (we¯§q)

D. Rise (DÌvb) E. Lapse (mvgwqK †jvc) B
D
Explanation: Collapse k‡ãi A_© n‡jv aŸsm/wech©q| cÖ`Ë cÖ‡kœ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

3. What dose the word ‘Obese’ mean?

A. Emaciated (ÿqcvÖ ß) B. Slim (cvZjv) C. Healthy (¯^v¯’¨evb)

D. Fat (†gvUv) E. Serious (M¤¢xi)

Explanation: Obese k‡ãi A_© n‡jv ¯’zj/fxlb †gvUv| cÖ`Ë cÖ‡kœ Gi A_© Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

4. 'Spare time' means B. Siesta time C. Extended time
A. Make time E. Too much time
D. Extra time D

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Dhaka University C Unit 2014–2015

1. ‘Diversify’ (wewPÎ Kiv) means

A.branch out (wewPÎKiY) B. contract (Pwz ³) C.continue (Pjgvb)

D.stop (eÜ) E. divide (c_„ K Kiv) A
E
Explanation: “Diversify’’ hvi A_© ÔwewPÎKiYÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. The word ‘Brittle’ means

A.Strong (kw³kvjx) B. Wiry (Zviwbwg©Z) C.Enduring (¯’vqx)

D.Resistant (cwÖ Z‡ivaK) E. Fragile (f½iy /hv mn‡R †f‡½ hvq Ggb)

Explanation: “Brittle’’ hvi A_© Ôf½yi ev mn‡RB †f‡½ hvq GgbÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

3. Degrading

A. Damning (wb›`v Kiv) B. Lowering (‡nq Kiv) C.Corrupting (`by x©wZ)

D. Minimizing (KvUQvU) E. Maximizing (me©vwaKiY) B

Explanation: “Degrading’’ hvi A_© Ô‡QvU KivÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2013–2014

1. The antonym for ‘Delicious’ is-

A.appetizing (ÿaz v) B. scrumptious (Ac~e©) C.displeasing (¯^vanxb)

D.dainty (my¯^v`y) E. toothsome (m¯y ^v`y) C
C
Explanation: “Delicious’’ hvi A_© Ômy¯^v`yÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. What is the synonym for the word ‘Indifferent’?

A.similar (GKB iK‡gi) B. unhappy (AmyLx) C.apathetic (D`vmxb)

D.frank (†Lvjv †gjv) E.not differming (c_„ K bq)

Explanation: “Indifferent’’ hvi A_© ÔD`vmxbÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2012–2013

1. ‘Testimony’ in the passage implies:

A.hypothesis (mZ¨ e‡j ¯^xKZ„ ) B. test case (cwiÿxZ †gvKÏgv) C.evidence (cgÖ vY)

D.glamour (†mŠ›`h©) E. denial (A¯^xKvi) C
C
Explanation: “Testimony’’ hvi A_© Ô¯^vÿ¨; cÖgvYÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q| C

2. ‘Acquisition’ in the passage implies:

A.lacking (Afve) B. loss (ÿwZ) C.gaining (AwR©Z)

D.dearth (Afve) E.want (Pvwn`v)

Explanation: “Acquistion’’ hvi A_© ÔAwR©ZÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

3. ‘Synonym of ‘paradox’ is

A.exaggeration (AwZiÄb) B. hyperbole (R¨vwgwZK civew„ Ë) C.contradiction (cwÖ Zev`)

D.invective (fr©mbv) E.poetic device (Kve¨ agx© hš¿)

Explanation: “paradox’’ hvi A_© ÔKvíwbK; ¯^we‡ivaxÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2011–2012

1. A synonym of ‘subsequent’ is-

A.antecedent (c~e©eZx©) B.peaking (mv¤úªwZK) C.slimming (cieZx©)

D.current (ceÖ vn) E.existent (Aw¯ÍZ¡) C

Explanation: “Subsequent’’ hvi A_© ÔcieZx©Õ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2009–2010

 Instruction: Find the SYNONYM of the following (Questions 1-2)

1. Pungent

A. Tide (†¯ªvZ) B. Rain (e„wó) C. Overpowering (kw³kvjx; ejevb)

D. Bland (g`„ y; kvšÍ) E. Good (fv‡jv) C

Explanation: Pungent hvi A_© Ôkw³kvjx; ejevbÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡h‡Q|

2. Aroma

A. Food (Lv`¨) B. Fruits (dj) C. Colorless (isnxb)

D. Fragrance (mMy Ü) E. Utility (Kvh©KvwiZv) D

Explanation: "Aroma" hvi A_© ÔmMy ÜÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

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 Instruction: Find the ANTONYM of the following (Questions 3 -4)

3. Flawlessness

A. Excellence (Kw… ZZ¡, gnË¡) B. Imperfectness (Am¤ú~Y©Zv; fzj) C. Accurateness (wbfz©jZv)

D. Faultlessness (wbfz©jZv) E. Precision (mwVKZv) B
B
Explanation: "Flawlessness" hvi A_© Ôweï×, Lvu wUÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

4. Approach

A. Come (Avmv) B. Retreat (wd‡i hvIqv; n‡U hvIqv) C. Decrease (Kgv‡bv)

D. Move (bov; Pjv) E. Reward (ciy ®‹vi)

Explanation: "Appraoch" hvi A_© ÔAMÖmi nIqv; wbKUeZ©x nIqvÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2008–2009

1. The synonym of 'Vigilant' is: B. Fickle (cwieZ©bkxj) C. Wicked (`óy z)

A. Tired (K¬všÍ)

D. Watchful (mZK©) E. Steady (`„p) D
C
Explanation: "Vigilant" hvi A_© Ôg‡bv‡hvMx; mZK©Õ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q| B
B
2. The synonym of 'benevolent' is: B

A. Spiteful (wnsmKy ) B. Empathetic (‡Rvov‡jv) C. Grateful (K…ZÁ)

D. Heinous (RNb¨) E. Daring (mvnmx)

Explanation: "Benevolent" hvi A_© Ô`qvj,y D`viÕ Gi mgv_©K kã PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

3. The synonym of 'Pitfall' is:

A. Opportunity (m‡y hvM mwy eav) B. Shortcoming (ÎæwU weP¨z wZ) C. Artistic (KviæKvh©)

D. Profligacy (`yðwiÎ) E. Enduring (mwnòz)

Explanation: "Pitfall" hvi A_© Ôfzj-åvwšÕÍ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

4. The antonym of 'Scarcity' is: B. Abundance (cvÖ Pzh©Zv) C. Bona fide (LuvwU)

A. Courage (mvnm)

D. Pertinent (cvÖ mw½K) E. Neutral (wbi‡cÿ)

Explanation: "Scarcity" hvi A_© ÔAfveÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

5. The antonym of 'Juvenile' is: B. Adult (cvÖ ß eq¯‹) C. Old (eׄ )

A. Mature (cY~ ©eq¯‹)

D. Young (ZiæY; Aíeq¯‹) E. Child (wkïmšÍvb)

Explanation: "Juvenile" hvi A_© ÔZiæY, wK‡kviÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2007–2008

1. The synonym of 'engender' is:

A. man (gvbyl) B. overturn (D‡ë †`qv) C. trick (‡KŠkj)

D. female (gwnjv) E. produce (Drcv`b Kiv) B

Explanation: "Engender" hvi A_© ÔDrcv`b KivÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. The synonym of 'desultory' is:

A. organized (msMwVZ Kiv) B. disorganized (k„•Ljv bó Kiv) C. drive (Pvjv‡bv; Zvov‡bv)

D. romantic (Kvwe¨K) E. methodical (myk•„ Lj) B

Explanation: "Desultory" hvi A_© ÔG‡jv‡g‡jvÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

3. The synonym of 'termination' is:

A. end (‡kl) B. rare (K`vwPr) C. cultivation (Pvlvev`)

D. activation (mwµqZv) E. modification (cwieZ©b) A

Explanation: "Termination" hvi A_© ÔmgvwßÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

4. The synonym of 'satisfaction' is:

A. triumph (weRq; Djøvm) B. achievement (AR©b) C. conquer (Rq)

D. contentment (mš‘wó) E. pleasure (Avb›`)

Explanation: "Satisfaction" hvi A_© Ômš‘wóÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q| D

 Instruction: Select the word or phrase that has a meaning most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in question (question 5 - 7)

5. Radical B. Diabolic (kqZvbmjy f) C. Myopic (ÿxY`w„ ó)

A. Fashionable (cPÖ wjZ ixwZMZ)

D. Extreme (Po‚ všÍ mxgv) E. Conservative (iÿYkxj) A

Explanation: "Radical" hvi A_© Ô‡gŠwjK; gj~ MZÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

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6. Sagacity

A. Incredulity (Awek¦vm¨) B. Belligerence (hy×evR) C. Stupidity (wbe©yw×Zv)

D. Tolerance (m‡n¨i mxgv) E. Independence (¯^vaxb) C

Explanation: "Sagacity" hvi A_© ÔÁvb; wePÿYZvÕ|

7. Flamboyant

A. Lateral (cvkvcvwk mw¾Z) B. Dull (MZvbMy wZK) C. Maverick (c‡_ c‡_ N‡y i †eovq Ggb †jvK)

D. Antique (ciy vZb, cvÖ Pxb) E. Loud (D”P¯^i) B

Explanation: "Flamboyant" hvi A_© ÔRgKv‡jvÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2006–2007

1. What is the synonym of 'impediment'?

A. solution (mgvavb) B. barrier (cwÖ ZeÜKZv) C. answer (DËi)

D. criticize (mgv‡jvPbv) E. opportunity (m‡y hvM) B

Explanation: "Impediment" hvi A_© Ôevav cÖwZeÜKZvÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. What is the antonym of 'segregation'?

A. integration (GKÎxKiY) B. separation (c„_K) C. depression (D`vmxbZv)

D. sadness (welYœZv) E. tensed (DwØMœ) A

Explanation: "Segregation" hvi A_© Ôc_„ K; wew”QbœKiYÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2004–2005

1. The synonym for 'Skepticism' is:

A. doubt (m‡›`n) B. skating people (hviv ei‡di Dci w`‡q P‡j)

C. symptoms (‡iv‡Mi DcmM©) D. diminutive (ÿ`z ª) E. wonderful (AmvaviY) A

Explanation: "Skepticism" hvi A_© Ômskqev`Õ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. Bourse

A. Fish market (gv‡Qi evRvi) B. New market (bZzb evRvi) C. Stock exchange (‡kqvi evRvi)

D. Central bank (‡K›`ªxq e¨vsK) E. Scheduled bank (Zdwmj e¨vsK) C

Explanation: "Bourse" hvi A_© Ô‡hLv‡b †kqvi †Kbv‡ePv nqÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

3. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the word "INTRICATE"?

A. individual (¯^Zš¿) B. beautiful (my›`i) C. lengthy (m`y xN©)

D. complicated (RwUj) E. turned (cwiYZ) D

Explanation: "INTRICATE" hvi A_© ÔRwUjÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

 Instruction: Find the ANTONYM of the following (from question 4 - 8):

4. HASTY

A. expensive (e¨qeûj) B. costly (`vwg) C. unhealthy (A¯^v¯’¨Ki)

D. firm (`„p) E. slow (axiMwZ) E

Explanation: "HASTY" hvi A_© Ô`ªæZÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

5. FACTITIOUS

A. untruthful (AmZ¨) B. spontaneous (¯^ZtùZ‚ ©) C. peaceful (kvwšÍcY~ ©)

D. superstitious (Kzms¯‹vi) E. magnified (weewa©Z Kiv) B

Explanation: "FACTITIOUS" hvi A_© Ô‡¯^”QvK…Z bqÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

6. DIVISIVE

A. multiplying (¸Y Kiv) B. derisive (e¨½cY~ ©) C. farseeing (cwiYvg`k©x)

D. acceptable (MÖnY‡hvM¨) E. unifying (GZÎ Kiv, hy³ Kiv) E

Explanation: "DEVISIVE" hvi A_© ÔwefvR¨Õ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

7. CONSONANT

A. restored (c~‡e©i Ae¯’vq Avbv) B. wordless (kãwenxb) C. opposed (we‡ivwaZv)

D. by chance (nVvr) E. contagious (msµvgK †ivM) C

Explanation: "CONSONANT" hvi A_© ÔHK¨ZvwbKÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

8. STATIONARY

A. scientific (weÁvb m¤§Z) B. sentimental (fvecÖeY) C. mobile (MwZgq)

D. staple (caÖ vb cY¨`ªe¨) E. writing materials (‡jLvi Dcv`vb) C

Explanation: "STATIONARY" hvi A_© Ôwbðj; w¯’iÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

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Dhaka University C Unit 2003–2004

1. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the word TRIVIAL?

A. unexpected (AcZÖ ¨vwkZ) B. uncertain (A¯^vfvweK) C. unusual (AwbwðZ)

D. unimportant (Z”z Q, ¸iæZ¡nxb) E. healthy (¯^v¯’¨evb) D
B
Explanation: "TRIVIAL" hvi A_© Ômvgvb¨; Z”z QÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. A synonym for HINDRANCE is–

A. solution (mgvavb) B. barrier (evav) C. answer (DËi)

D. criticize (mgv‡jvPbv) E. opportunity (m‡y hvM)

Explanation: "HINDRANCE" hvi A_© ÔevavÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2002–2003

1. Choose the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word OPAQUE.

A. Feverish (R¦ivµvšÍ) B. Monstrous (weivU) C. Inclined (‡SuvK)

D. Resolved (mgvavb; w¯’i Kiv) E. Transparent (¯^”Q) E
B
Explanation: "OPAQUE" hvi A_© ÔA¯^”QÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|
E
2. An antonym of CONCRETE is: B
C
A. Cement (k³ Kiv) B. Abstract (Awbw`©ó) C. Alloy (avZe mswgkÖY; Lv`) A

D. Refrain (weiZ _vKv) E. Solid (KwVb; Lvu wU) D
C
Explanation: "CONCRETE" hvi A_© ÔcÖK…Z, mwy bw`©óÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q| C
C
Dhaka University C Unit 2001–2002 A

1. A synonym for 'appraise' is–

A. explain (e¨vL¨v Kiv) B. perceive (eyS‡Z cviv) C. elaborate (wek` e¨vL¨v)

D. criticize (mgv‡jvPbv Kiv) E. None of these

Explanation: Appraise hvi A_© Ôg~j¨ wbiæcY KivÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. An antonym of 'abstract' is–

A. Abase (nxb Kiv) B. Concrete (`„k¨gvb) C. Abstruse (`y‡e©va¨)

D. Refrain (weiZ _vKv) E. None of these

Explanation: "Abstract" hvi A_© ÔwegZ~ ©, Awbw`©óÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z n‡q‡Q|

3. Choose the word closest in meaning to the word absorbed.

A. fatigued (welYœ, K¬všÍ) B. disturbed (wei³) C. engrossed (wbgMœ)

D. successful (mdj) E. None of these

Explanation: "Absorbed" hvi A_© ÔwbgMœ KivÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

4. A synonym for hostility is–

A. enmity (kÎæZv) B. cruelly (wbôiz Zv) C. hospitality (AwZw_civqYZv)

D. friendship (eÜZz ¡) E. None of these

Explanation: "Hostility" hvi A_© ÔkÎæZvÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University C Unit 2000–2001

1. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word, Analysis–

A. dialysis (mgm¨vq cxwoZ †iv‡Mi Rb¨ we‡kl e¨e¯’v) B. electrolysis (Zwor we‡kølY)

C. parenthesis (evK¨ ev kã eÜbx) D. synthesis (ms‡kølY)

Explanation: "Analysis" hvi A_© Ôwe‡kølYÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2019–2020
1. What is the antonym of ‘latent’?

A. lurking B. hidden C. obvious D. concealed

Explanation: Latent gv‡b jyKvwqZ/myß; obvious gv‡b m¯y úó|

2. A synonym for ‘compassion’ is .

A. indifference B. cruelty C. yearning D. heartlessness

Explanation: Compassion gv‡b mg‡e`bv/`i`; yearning gv‡b AvKjz Zv/`i`|

Dhaka University A Unit 2014–2015

1. The word “Apparent” means D. surprising (we¯§qKi)
D. arrange (Av‡qvRb Kiv)
A. uncertain (AwbwðZ) B.confusing (wØavwš^Z) C. obvious (¯úóZ)

Explanation: “Apparent” hvi A_© Ô¯úóZÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. The word “Fabricate” is nearest in meaning to

A .manufacture (wbg©vY Kiv) B. demolish (†f‡½ †djv) C. refresh (m‡ZR)

Explanation: “Fabricate” hvi A_© Ôwbg©vY KivÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Accurate English Section 01 Vocabulary 148

Dhaka University A Unit 2013-14

1. ‘Flourish’ means the opposite of

A. boom (¸Äb) B. decline (AebwZ nIqv) C. unfold (D‡b¥vwPZ Kiv) D. grow (e„w× cvIqv) B

Explanation: ‘Flourish’ hvi A_© ÔDbœwZ jvf KivÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. The antonym of “Migrant’’

A. expatriate (wbe©vwmZ Kiv) B. gypsy (hvhvei/Awfevmx) C. native (¯^‡`kxq) D.nomad (hvhvei/Awfevmx) C

Explanation: “Migrant” hvi A_© hvhvei Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2012-13

1. The word ‘Constraint’ D. endless (AdyišÍ) B
D. irritable (wLUwL‡U) A
A. freedom (¯^vaxbZv) B. limitation (mxgve×Zv) C. plentiful (cPÖ iz )

Explanation: Constraint hvi A_© Ômxgve×ZvÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. ‘The’ antonym of ‘Stubborn’ is

A. agreeable (cÖŠwZei; g‡bvig) B. obstinate (GK¸‡u q) C .difficult (Kómva¨)

Explanation: Stubborn hvi A_© ÔGK¸‡u qÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2011-12

1. ‘The antonym of ‘prosperity’ is

A. diversity (we‡f` bvbvwea) B. adversity (cÖwZK~jZv) C. property (m¤úwË) D. posterity (cieZ©x eskai) B

Explanation: prosperity hvi A_© Ômvdj¨ jvf DbœwZÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. ‘The Synonym of ‘brittle’ is

A. Soft (big) B. tough (k³) C .Strong (k³) D. fragile (f½yi) D

Explanation: Brittle hvi A_© Ôf½yiÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2010-11

 Direction: From the answer choices find out the SIMILAR word for the words in capital letters:

1. Indignation

A.humiliation (Acgvb) B. anger (ivM; †µva) C .spoiled (bó) D. written (wjwLZ) B

Explanation: indignation hvi A_© ÔN„YvwgwkªZ †µvaÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. Pensive

A. Subtlety (PvZzh©) B. Thoughtful (wPšÍvkxj) C. Spoiled (bó Kiv) D. written (†jLv) B

Explanation: Pensive hvi A_© ÔwPšÍvkxjÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

3. The word ‘subterfuge’ means

A. Subtlety (PvZzh©) B. Cunning (a~Z©) C. Simplicity (mijZv) D. Trickery (cZÖ viYv) D

Explanation: Subterfuge hvi A_© ÔcÖZviYv K‡i †`vl gwy ³Õ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

4. The antonym of ‘desolate’ is–

A. Populous (Rbeûj) B .isolated (c_„ K K‡i ivLv) C. Abandoned (cwiZ¨v³) D. Disfigured (†Pnviv weK…Z Kiv) A

Explanation: Desolate hvi A_© Ôwbtm½Õ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2009-10

1. The antonym of the word ‘ominous’ is

A. Auspicious B. Potent C. Unlucky D.Evil A

Explanation: “Ominous” hvi A_© ÔAïf ms‡KZÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q| Option ¸‡jv‡Z c`Ö Ë Word

mg~‡ni Meaning †hgb: A. mwy eavRbK, B. kw³kjx, C. nZvfvM¨, D. `óy |

2. The synonym of the words ‘Gruesome’ is

A. Dreadful (fqsKi) B. Frightful (AvZsK) C. Horrific (AvZsK) D.All of the above C

Explanation: “Gruesome” ‘hvi A_© fqvbKÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2008-09

1. Choose the correct antonym of ‘outset’

A. Setting out (Avi¤¢ Kiv) B. end (†kl) C. opening (Avi¤¢) D. plan (cwiKíbv) B
D
Explanation: “Outset” hvi A_© Avi¤¢ÕGi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. The word “impediment’’ is a synonym for

A. obstacle (evav †`Iqv) B. impertinent (†eqv`e)

C. embankment (evav w`‡q iÿv Kiv) D. Progress (DbœwZ)

Explanation: “Impediment” hvi A_© evav †`IqvÕGi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

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Dhaka University A Unit 2007-08

1. Choose the correct synonym “interconnected”

A. intricacy (RwUj) B. interdependent (ci¯úi wbf©ikxj)

C. combined (wgwjZ Kiv) D. interlinked (wgjb; ci¯úi MÖwý w`qv †hvM Kiv) D
B
Explanation: “interconnected” hvi A_© ÔwgjbÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. Choose the correct antonym ‘exact’

A. nearly (KvQvKvwQ) B. approximate (cÖvq; wbKUeZ©x) C. closely (KvQvKvwQ) D. so so (Av‡iv wKQz)

Explanation: “Exact” hvi A_© h_vh_ÕGi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2006-07

1. The synonym for ‘indigenous’ is

A. aboriginal (Avw`g; ‡`kxq) B. foreign (we‡`wk) C. exotic (we‡`wkq) D. non-native (we‡`wkq) A
C
Explanation: “Indigenous” hvi A_© ¯^‡`wkKÕGi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. Choose the correct antonym for ‘fantasy’

A. Plain (¯úó) B. true (mZ¨) C. real (ev¯Íe) D. correct (wVK)

Explanation: “fantasy” hvi A_© D™¢U Kíbv Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 2004-05

1. A synonym for ‘Gaily’ is

A. sadly (`ytwLZ mnKv‡i) B.happily (Avb‡›`i mv‡_) C. eagerly (AvMÖ‡ni mv‡_) D. quickly (`ªyZZvi mv‡_) B
D. smooth (gm„Y) C
Explanation: “Gaily” hvi A_© ÕDjøvm mnKv‡iÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. An antonym for ‘Weary’ is

A. tired (K¬vwšÍKi) B.angry (ivMx) C. fresh (mRxe)

Explanation: “Weary” hvi A_© Ôweiw³KiÕ Gi wecixZv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University A Unit 1999-2000

1. The word ‘Thrive’ means-

A. to survive (wU‡K _vKv) B. to exist (we`¨gvb _vKv) C. obvious (Aek¨B/m¯y úó) D. surprising (Avðh©RbK) C

Explanation: “Thrive” hvi A_© ÔDbœwZ jvf KivÕ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

2. What is the correct synonym for “menacing?”

A. Pleasing (mšÍó Kiv) B. displeasing (AmšÍó) C. threatening (fqvbK) D. well meaning (fvj A_©) C

Explanation: “Menacing” hvi A_© Ôfqven wec`Õ Gi mgv_©K kã Rvb‡Z PvIqv n‡q‡Q|

Dhaka University B Unit 2019–2020
1. The word ‘Emancipation’ means-

A. advocate B. liberation C. engage D. portrait B

Explanation: Emancipation gv‡b Ôgyw³Õ; Liberation gv‡bI gwy ³|

2. The synonym of the word ‘original’ is-

A. amusing B. artificial C. true D. accumulate C

Explanation: Original gv‡b Avmj; true gv‡bI Avmj|

3. The word ‘Diaspora’ is related to-

A. appearance B. concentration C. entrance D. migration D

Explanation: Diaspora kãwU migration Gi mv‡_ m¤úK©hy³|

Dhaka University B Unit 2018–2019

1. Progress is the antidote to stagnation.

The bold faced words are

A. homonyms B. synonyms C. antonyms D. hyponyms C

Explanation: Stagnation (w¯’iZv) Ges Antidote (cÖwZ‡laK)| kã `ywU wecixZ A_© cÖKvk Ki‡Q|

2. Find the appropriate antonym of ‘Malice’.

A. Bitterness B. Animosity C. Malevolence D. Kindness D

Explanation: Malice = we‡Øl; Bitterness = wZ³Zv; Animosity = kÎæZv; Malevolence = cikÖxKvZiZv; Kindness = `qv|

3. The verb from of the noun ‘Humanity’ is

A. Human B. Humane C. Humanitarian D. Humanize D

Explanation: Humanity (noun); Human (Adj); Humane (Adj); Humanitarian (Adj); Humanize (verb)

Dhaka University B Unit 2017–2018

1. The synonym of “energetic” is 

A. Sprightly B. Hasty C. Humble D. Extreme A

Explanation: Energetic = Kg©kw³cY~ ©; Sprightly = PÂj; Hasty = Z¡wiZ, e¯‘MwZ; Humble = weRqx; Extreme = PiggvÎv| myZivs

Option ‘A’ Correct.