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Contents

Introduction ix
Chapter 1 1
Chapter 2 9
Chapter 3 17
Chapter 4 27
Chapter 5 37
Chapter 6 47
Chapter 7 55
Chapter 8 65
Chapter 9 73
Chapter 10 83
Chapter 11 91
Chapter 12 101
Chapter 13 109
Chapter 14 117
Chapter 15 127

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Chapter 16 135
Chapter 17 143
Chapter 18 151
Chapter 19 159
Chapter 20 169

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Chapter 1

1. She hadn’t eaten all day, and by the time she got home she was
______.
a. blighted
b. confutative
c. ravenous
d. ostentatious
e. blissful

2. The movie offended many of the parents of its younger viewers by

including unnecessary ______ in the dialogue.
a. vulgarity
b. verbosity
c. vocalizations
d. garishness
e. tonality

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3. His neighbors found his ______ manner bossy and irritating, and
they stopped inviting him to backyard barbeques.
a. insentient
b. magisterial
c. reparatory
d. restorative
e. modest

4. Steven is always ______ about showing up for work because he

feels that tardiness is a sign of irresponsibility.
a. legible
b. tolerable
c. punctual
d. literal
e. belligerent

5. Candace would ______ her little sister into an argument by teasing

her and calling her names.
a. advocate
b. provoke
c. perforate
d. lamente
e. expunge

6. The dress Ariel wore ______ with small, glassy beads, creating a
shimmering effect.
a. titillated
b. reiterated
c. scintillated
d. enthralled
e. striated

7. Being able to afford this luxury car will ______ getting a better-
paying job.
a. maximize
b. recombinant
c. reiterate
d. necessitate
e. reciprocate

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8. Levina unknowingly ______ the thief by holding open the elevator
doors and ensuring his escape.
a. coerced
b. proclaimed
c. abetted
d. sanctioned
e. solicited

9. Shakespeare, a(n) ______ writer, entertained audiences by writing

many tragic and comic plays.
a. numeric
b. obstinate
c. dutiful
d. prolific
e. generic

10. I had the ______ experience of sitting next to an over-talkative

passenger on my flight home from Brussels.
a. satisfactory
b. commendable
c. galling
d. acceptable
e. acute

11. Prince Phillip had to choose: marry the woman he loved and ______
his right to the throne, or marry Lady Fiona and inherit the crown.
a. reprimand
b. upbraid
c. abdicate
d. winnow
e. extol

12. If you will not do your work of your own ______, I have no choice
but to penalize you if it is not done on time.
a. predilection
b. coercion
c. excursion
d. volition
e. infusion

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13. After sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty, food-encrusted
dishes became ______.
a. malodorous
b. prevalent
c. imposing
d. perforated
e. emphatic

14. Giulia soon discovered the source of the ______ smell in the room:
a week-old tuna sandwich that one of the children had hidden in
the closet.
a. quaint
b. fastidious
c. clandestine
d. laconic
e. fetid

15. After making ______ remarks to the President, the reporter was
not invited to return to the White House pressroom.
a. hospitable
b. itinerant
c. enterprising
d. chivalrous
e. irreverent

16. With her ______ eyesight, Krystyna spotted a trio of deer on the
hillside and she reduced the speed of her car.
a. inferior
b. keen
c. impressionable
d. ductile
e. conspiratorial

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17. With a(n) ______ grin, the boy quickly slipped the candy into his
pocket without his mother’s knowledge.
a. jaundiced
b. nefarious
c. stereotypical
d. sentimental
e. impartial

18. Her ______ display of tears at work did not impress her new boss,
who felt she should try to control her emotions.
a. maudlin
b. meritorious
c. precarious
d. plausible
e. schematic

19. Johan argued, “If you know about a crime but don’t report it, you
are ______ in that crime because you allowed it to happen.”
a. acquitted
b. steadfast
c. tenuous
d. complicit
e. nullified

20. The authorities, fearing a ______ of their power, called for a

military state in the hopes of restoring order.
a. subversion
b. premonition
c. predilection
d. infusion
e. inversion

21. The story’s bitter antagonist felt such great ______ for all of the other
characters that as a result, his life was very lonely and he died alone.
a. insurgence
b. malevolence
c. reciprocation
d. declamation
e. preference

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22. It is difficult to believe that charging 20% on an outstanding credit
card balance isn’t ______!
a. bankruptcy
b. usury
c. novice
d. kleptomania
e. flagrancy

23. The ______ weather patterns of the tropical island meant tourists
had to carry both umbrellas and sunglasses.
a. impertinent
b. supplicant
c. preeminent
d. illustrative
e. kaleidoscopic

24. Wedding ceremonies often include the exchange of ______ rings

to symbolize the couple’s promises to each other.
a. hirsute
b. acrimonious
c. plaintive
d. deciduous
e. votive

25. Kym was ______ in choosing her friends, so her parties were
attended by vastly different and sometimes bizarre personalities.
a. indispensable
b. indiscriminate
c. commensurate
d. propulsive
e. indisputable

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1. c. Ravenous (adj.) means extremely hungry.

2. a. Vulgarity (n.) means offensive speech or conduct.

3. b. Magisterial (adj.) means overbearing or offensively self-assured.

4. c. Punctual (adj.) means arriving exactly on time.

5. b. To provoke (v.) is to incite anger or resentment; to call forth a

feeling or action.

6. c. To scintillate (v.) means to emit or send forth sparks or little

flashes of light, creating a shimmering effect; to sparkle.

7. d. To necessitate (v.) means to make necessary, especially as a result.

8. c. To abet (v.) means to assist, encourage, urge, or aid, usually an

act of wrongdoing.

9. d. Prolific (adj.) means abundantly creative.

10. c. Galling (adj.) means irritating, annoying, or exasperating.

11. c. To abdicate (v.) means to formally relinquish or surrender power,

office, or responsibility.

12. d. Volition (n.) means accord; an act or exercise of will.

13. a. Malodorous (adj.) means having a foul-smelling odor.

14. e. Fetid (adj.) means having a foul or offensive odor, putrid.

15. e. Irreverent (adj.) means lacking respect or seriousness; not

reverent.

16. b. Keen (adj.) means being extremely sensitive or responsive;

having strength of perception.

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17. b. Nefarious (adj.) means wicked, vicious, or evil.

18. a. Maudlin (adj.) means excessively and weakly sentimental or

tearfully emotional.

19. d. Complicit (adj.) means participating in or associated with a

questionable act or a crime.

20. a. Subversion (n.) means an overthrow, as from the foundation.

21. b. Malevolence (n.) means ill will or malice toward others; hate.

22. b. Usury (n.) is the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates.

23. e. Kaleidoscopic (adj.) means continually changing or quickly

shifting.

24. e. Votive (adj.) means dedicated by a vow.

25. b. Indiscriminate (adj.) means not discriminating or choosing

randomly; haphazard; without distinction.

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26. Phillip’s ______ tone endeared him to his comical friends, but
irritated his serious father.
a. aloof
b. jesting
c. grave
d. earnest
e. conservative

27. Brian’s pale Irish skin was ______ to burn if he spent too much
time in the sun.
a. prone
b. urbane
c. eminent
d. erect
e. daunted

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28. A fan of historical fiction, Joline is now reading a novel about
slavery in the ______ South.
a. decorous
b. rogue
c. droll
d. antebellum
e. onerous

29. Over the years the Wilsons slowly ______ upon the Jacksons’
property, moving the stone markers that divided their lots farther
and farther onto the Jacksons’ land.
a. encroached
b. jettisoned
c. conjoined
d. repudiated
e. teemed

30. Mary became ______ at typing because she practiced every day for
six months.
a. proficient
b. reflective
c. dormant
d. redundant
e. valiant

31. To find out what her husband bought for her birthday, Susan
attempted to ______ his family members about his recent shopping
excursions.
a. prescribe
b. probe
c. alienate
d. converge
e. revere

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32. Juan’s friends found him in a ______ mood after he learned he
would be homecoming king.
a. jovial
b. stealthy
c. paltry
d. gullible
e. depleted

33. His suit of armor made the knight ______ to his enemy’s attack,
and he was able to escape safely to his castle.
a. vulnerable
b. churlish
c. invulnerable
d. static
e. imprudent

34. Choosing a small, fuel-efficient car is a ______ purchase for a

recent college graduate.
a. corrupt
b. tedious
c. unhallowed
d. sardonic
e. judicious

35. Such a ______ violation of school policy should be punished by

nothing less than expulsion.
a. copious
b. flagrant
c. raucous
d. nominal
e. morose

36. With all of the recent negative events in her life, she felt ______
forces must be at work.
a. resurgent
b. premature
c. malignant
d. punctilious
e. antecedent

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37. The ______ rumors did a great deal of damage even though they
turned out to be false.
a. bemused
b. prosaic
c. apocryphal
d. ebullient
e. tantamount

38. When her schoolwork got to be too much, Pam had a tendency to
______, which always put her further behind.
a. dedicate
b. rejuvenate
c. ponder
d. excel
e. procrastinate

39. Racha’s glance was a ______ invitation to speak later in private

about events of the meeting.
a. trecherous
b. scintillating
c. tactful
d. tacit
e. taboo

40. She reached the ______ of her career with her fourth novel, which
won the Pulitzer Prize.
a. harbinger
b. apogee
c. metamorphosis
d. dictum
e. synthesis

41. The ______ townspeople celebrated the soldier’s return to his

home by adorning trees with yellow ribbons and balloons.
a. somber
b. jubilant
c. pitiless
d. cunning
e. unsullied

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42. The governor-elect was hounded by a group of ______ lobbyists
and others hoping to gain favor with her administration.
a. facetious
b. abstruse
c. magnanimous
d. fawning
e. saccharine

43. The mock graduation ceremony—with a trained skunk posing as

the college president—was a complete ______ that offended many
college officials.
a. tempest
b. epitome
c. quintessence
d. travesty
e. recitative

44. The busy, ______ fabric of the clown’s tie matched his oversized
jacket, which was equally atrocious.
a. mottled
b. bleak
c. credible
d. malleable
e. communicable

45. Kendrick’s talent ______ under the tutelage of Anya Kowalonek,

who as a young woman had been the most accomplished pianist in
her native Lithuania.
a. bantered
b. touted
c. flourished
d. embellished
e. colluded

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46. The children were ______ by the seemingly nonsensical clues until
Kinan pointed out that the messages were in code.
a. censured
b. striated
c. feigned
d. prevaricated
e. flummoxed

47. As the ______ in Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is a hero able to

capture the audience’s sympathy by continually professing his love
for Juliet.
a. protagonist
b. enigma
c. facade
d. activist
e. catechist

48. The chess master promised to ______ havoc upon his opponent’s
pawns for taking his bishop.
a. wreak
b. warrant
c. ensue
d. placate
e. endow

49. I have always admired Seymour’s ______; I’ve never seen him
rattled by anything.
a. aplomb
b. confluence
c. propriety
d. compunction
e. nostalgia

50. The soldiers received a military ______ to inspect all their vehicles
before traveling.
a. allotment
b. dominion
c. affectation
d. calculation
e. mandate

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Answers

26. b. Jesting (adj.) means characterized by making jests; joking;

playful.

27. a. Prone (adj.) means a tendency or inclination to something.

28. d. Antebellum (adj.) means belonging to the period before a war,

especially the American Civil War.

29. a. To encroach (v.) means to gradually or stealthily take the rights

or possessions of another; to advance beyond proper or formal
limits; trespass.

30. a. Proficient (adj.) means well versed in any business or branch of

learning; adept.

31. b. To probe (v.) is to examine thoroughly; tentatively survey.

32. a. Jovial (adj.) means showing hearty good cheer; marked with the
spirit of jolly merriment.

33. c. Invulnerable (adj.) means incapable of being damaged or

wounded; unassailable or invincible.

34. e. Judicious (adj.) means being wise or prudent; showing good

judgment; sensible.

35. b. Flagrant (adj.) means conspicuously and outrageously bad,

offensive, or reprehensible.

36. c. Malignant (adj.) means disposed to cause distress or inflict

suffering intentionally; inclining to produce death; an injurious
infiltration.

37. c. Apocryphal (adj.) means of questionable authenticity or doubtful

authority; fictitious, false.

38. e. To procrastinate (v.) is to put off from day to day.

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39. c. Tacit (adj.) means unspoken yet understood.

40. b. Apogee (n.) means the highest or farthest point, culmination; the
point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from
the body it is orbiting.

41. b. Jubilant (adj.) means rejoicing; expressing joyfulness; exulting.

42. d. Fawning (adj.) means attempting to win favor or attention by

excessive flattery, ingratiating displays of affection, or servile
compliance; obsequious.

43. d. Travesty (n.) means a parody; a grotesque imitation with the

intent to ridicule.

44. a. Mottled (adj.) means blotched or spotted with different colors or

shades.

45. c. To flourish (v.) is (of artists) to be in a state of high productivity,

excellence, or influence; to grow luxuriously, thrive; to fare well,
prosper, increase in wealth, honor, comfort or whatever is
desirable; to make bold, sweeping movements.

46. e. To flummox (v.) is to confuse, perplex, bewilder.

47. a. A protagonist (n.) is the main character in a drama.

48. a. To wreak (v.) means to inflict, as a revenge or punishment.

49. a. Aplomb (n.) is self-assurance, composure, poise, especially under

strain.

50. e. Mandate (n.) is a command or authoritative instruction.

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51. As ______ beings we live each day conscious of our shortcomings

and victories.
a. sensational
b. sentient
c. sentimental
d. static
e. senile

52. The curious crowd gathered to watch the irate customer ______
about the poor service he received in the restaurant.
a. antiquate
b. trivialize
c. rant
d. placate
e. fetter

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53. The man’s ______ driving resulted in a four-car pile-up on the
freeway.
a. burdensome
b. charismatic
c. exceptional
d. boastful
e. negligent

54. Ron didn’t know the rules of rugby, but he could tell by the
crowd’s reaction that it was a critical ______ in the game.
a. acclamation
b. conviction
c. juncture
d. enigma
e. revelation

55. My ancestor who lost his life in the Revolutionary War was a
______ for American independence.
a. knave
b. reactionary
c. compatriot
d. nonconformist
e. martyr

56. The ______ sound of the radiator as it released steam became an

increasingly annoying distraction.
a. sibilant
b. scintillating
c. diverting
d. sinuous
e. scurrilous

57. It is helpful for salesmen to develop a good ______ with their

customers in order to gain their trust.
a. platitude
b. rapport
c. ire
d. tribute
e. disinclination

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58. In such a small office setting, the office manager found he had
______ responsibilities that required knowledge in a variety of
different topics.
a. heedless
b. complementary
c. mutual
d. manifold
e. correlative

59. David’s ______ entrance on stage disrupted the scene and caused
the actors to flub their lines.
a. untimely
b. precise
c. lithe
d. fortuitous
e. tensile

60. The settlers found an ideal location with plenty of ______ land for
farming and a mountain stream for fresh water and irrigation.
a. candid
b. provincial
c. arable
d. timid
e. quaint

61. The ______ seventh-grader towered over the other players on his
basketball team.
a. gangling
b. studious
c. mimetic
d. abject
e. reserved

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62. Carson was at first flattered by the ______ of his new colleagues,
but he soon realized that their admiration rested chiefly on his
connections, not his accomplishments.
a. reprisal
b. adulation
c. bulwark
d. rapport
e. retinue

63. For a(n) ______ fee, it is possible to upgrade from regular gasoline
to premium.
a. nominal
b. judgmental
c. existential
d. bountiful
e. jovial

64. Searching frantically to find the hidden jewels, the thieves

proceeded to ______ the entire house.
a. justify
b. darken
c. amplify
d. ransack
e. glorify

65. The ______ deer stuck close to its mother when venturing out into
the open field.
a. starling
b. foundling
c. yearling
d. begrudging
e. hatchling

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66. The police officer ______ the crowd to step back from the fire so
that no one would get hurt.
a. undulated
b. enjoined
c. stagnated
d. permeated
e. delineated

67. Jackson’s poor typing skills were a ______ to finding employment

at the nearby office complex.
a. benefit
b. hindrance
c. partiality
d. temptation
e. canon

68. Through ______, the chef created a creamy sauce by combining

brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a pan and cooking them over
medium-high heat.
a. impasse
b. obscurity
c. decadence
d. diversion
e. liquefaction

69. The defendant claimed that he was innocent and that his
confession was ______.
a. coerced
b. flagrant
c. terse
d. benign
e. futile

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70. Harvey was discouraged that his visa application was ______ due to
his six convictions.
a. lethargic
b. immeasurable
c. nullified
d. segregated
e. aggravated

71. The rebel spies were charged with ______ and put on trial.
a. sedition
b. attrition
c. interaction
d. reiteration
e. perdition

72. Keith was ______ in his giving to friends and charities throughout
the year, not just during the holidays.
a. munificent
b. portly
c. amphibious
d. guileful
e. forensic

73. Calvin reached the ______ of his career in his early thirties when
he became president and CEO of a software company.
a. zephyr
b. plethora
c. vale
d. nocturne
e. zenith

74. Although I’d asked a simple “yes” or “no” question, Irfan’s reply
was ______, and I didn’t know how to interpret it.
a. prodigal
b. irate
c. equivocal
d. voracious
e. harrowing

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75. The high-profile company CEO was given an ______ for speaking
at the monthly meeting of the area business leaders’ society.
a. expiation
b. honorarium
c. inoculation
d. interpretation
e. inquisition

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51. b. Sentient (adj.) means possessing the power of sense or sense-

perception; conscious.

52. c. To rant (v.) means to speak loudly or violently.

53. e. Negligent (adj.) means to habitually lack in giving proper care or

attention; having a careless manner.

54. c. Juncture (n.) is a point of time, especially one that is at a critical

point.

55. e. A martyr (n.) is one who sacrifices something of supreme value,

such as a life, for a cause or principle; a victim; one who suffers
constantly.

56. a. Sibilant (adj.) means characterized by a hissing sound.

57. b. A rapport (n.) is a relationship that is useful and harmonious.

58. d. Manifold (adj.) means many and varied; of many kinds; multiple.

59. a. Untimely (adj.) means happening before the proper time.

60. c. Arable (adj.) means suitable for cultivation, fit for plowing and
farming productively.

61. a. Gangling (adj.) means awkward, lanky, or unusually tall and thin.

62. b. Adulation (n.) means strong or excessive admiration or praise;

fawning flattery.

63. a. Nominal (adj.) means small, virtually nothing, or much below

the actual value of a thing.

64. d. To ransack (v.) means to thoroughly search, to plunder, pillage.

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65. c. A yearling (n.) is a young animal past its first year but not yet
two years old.

66. b. To enjoin (v.) means to issue an order or command; to direct or

impose with authority.

67. b. Hindrance (n.) is an impediment or obstruction; a state of being

hindered; a cause of being prevented or impeded.

68. e. Liquefaction (n.) is the process of liquefying a solid or making a

liquid.

69. a. To coerce (v.) is to force to do through pressure, threats, or

intimidation; to compel.

70. c. To nullify (v.) means to make invalid or nonexistent.

71. a. Sedition (n.) means resistance, insurrection; conduct directed

against public order and the tranquility of the state.

72. a. Munificent (adj.) means extremely generous or liberal in giving;

lavish.

73. e. Zenith (n.) means the highest point of any path or course.

74. c. Equivocal (adj.) means open to two or more interpretations,

ambiguous and often intended to mislead; open to question,
uncertain.

75. b. Honorarium (n.) is payment or reward for services for which

payment is not usually required.

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76. Zachary was doomed to a miserable life, for no matter how much
he had, he always ______ the possessions of others.
a. protracted
b. exalted
c. engendered
d. coveted
e. filibustered

77. Sheila’s grueling hike included passing through numerous ______.

a. terrariums
b. neoprene
c. jurisdictions
d. ravines
e. belfries

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78. The college professor was known on campus as a ______
character—bland but harmless and noble in his ideals.
a. staid
b. stagnant
c. auspicious
d. sterile
e. dogmatic

79. Because he was so ______, the athlete was able to complete the
obstacle course in record time.
a. belligerent
b. nimble
c. demure
d. volatile
e. speculative

80. The toy store’s extensive inventory offered a ______ of toys from
baby items to video games for teenagers.
a. manifold
b. lexicon
c. burrow
d. gamut
e. motif

81. With sunscreen and a good book, April ______ by the pool in her
lounge chair while the children swam.
a. ensconced
b. sustained
c. expelled
d. transcended
e. lolled

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82. NaQuan had a terrible habit of boasting so much about his
smallest accomplishments that his ______ became renowned
throughout the small college campus.
a. vainglory
b. timidity
c. diffidence
d. tempestuousness
e. mockery

83. Only a small number of people in the audience laughed at the

comic’s ______ sense of humor, while the rest found him to be too
sarcastic.
a. consequential
b. avaricious
c. venturous
d. dauntless
e. mordant

84. He has long been a(n) ______ of year-round school, believing it

would significantly improve learning and ease the burden on
working parents.
a. advocate
b. levity
c. detractor
d. epiphany
e. connoisseur

85. Tired of hearing the child whine for more candy, the babysitter
finally ______ and offered him a piece of chocolate.
a. relented
b. abated
c. rendered
d. placated
e. enumerated

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86. Dogs growl and show their teeth in an attempt to ______ the
animal or person they perceive as a threat.
a. bolster
b. waylay
c. cow
d. exacerbate
e. appease

87. In biology class, Sabine observed the slug’s ______, its barely
discernible movement in the tank.
a. parody
b. prescience
c. torpor
d. insight
e. vigor

88. The ______ instinct of a watchdog is to attack strangers who enter

its home.
a. judicious
b. intimate
c. pragmatic
d. melancholy
e. primal

89. The battalion’s ______ was a well-fortified structure near the

enemy lines.
a. labyrinth
b. summary
c. villa
d. vinculum
e. garrison

90. Much to my surprise, my teenage daughter was ______ to the idea

of going out with me on Friday night instead of with her friends.
a. contrite
b. impartial
c. partisan
d. deferential
e. amenable

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91. The enormous waves forced the lobster boat to ______ heavily to
the starboard side, causing crates of lobsters to topple and fall into
the ocean.
a. trifle
b. degenerate
c. list
d. expedite
e. disseminate

92. Walking through the ______ forest in spring was a welcome escape
from the cold, gray winter we had spent in the city.
a. pliant
b. verdant
c. factious
d. bland
e. innocuous

93. Nina called the humane society when she saw her neighbor ______
his dog.
a. mandate
b. forebode
c. maltreat
d. stipulate
e. peruse

94. Meredith used the ______ to steer the horse and keep him in line.
a. jolt
b. bristle
c. chine
d. quirt
e. hearth

95. Oliver was unable to ______ himself from the difficulties he had
caused by forging the documents.
a. reprove
b. pique
c. oust
d. extricate
e. broach

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96. The ______ of our expedition was still so far away that I felt we
would never get there.
a. nadir
b. terminus
c. speculation
d. apex
e. dungeon

97. If he expected to ______ as a doctor, Lou knew he would have to

study hard in medical school and work long hours to gain
experience and skill.
a. perpetrate
b. palliate
c. palpitate
d. prosper
e. mediate

98. Doc Wilson grew up in Florida and was not prepared to face the
______ climate of the Alaskan winter.
a. freshwater
b. gelid
c. compendious
d. subsidiary
e. improvident

99. Marvin’s ______ prevented him from finishing his work and was
evidenced in his large phone bills.
a. loquacity
b. heroism
c. decadence
d. depreciation
e. rescission

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100. The graph clearly showed the company reaching the ______ in
profits during the 1980s when the economy was in a boom period.
a. narthex
b. gullet
c. gamut
d. quiescence
e. vertex

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76. d. To covet (v.) is to wish or long for; to feel immoderate desire for
that which belongs to another.

77. d. A ravine (n.) is a deep narrow canyon.

78. a. Staid (adj.) means of a steady and sober character; prudently

reserved and colorless.

79. b. Nimble (adj.) is quick and light in movement, to be agile.

80. d. A gamut (n.) is an entire range or a whole series.

81. e. To loll (v.) is to lean, recline, or act lazily or indolently; lounge.

82. a. Vainglory (n.) means excessive, pretentious, and demonstrative

vanity.

83. e. Mordant (adj.) means bitingly sarcastic or harshly caustic.

84. a. An advocate (n.) is one who argues for a cause, a supporter or

defender; one who pleads on another’s behalf.

85. a. To relent (v.) means to yield or comply.

86. c. To cow (v.) is to intimidate, frighten with threats or show of

force.

87. c. Torpor (n.) means extreme sluggishness; lethargy or apathy;

dullness.

88. e. Primal (adj.) means primary, the first in order or the original;
primitive.

89. e. A garrison (n.) is a fort or outpost where troops are stationed;

any military post.

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90. e. Amenable (adj.) means disposed or willing to comply; responsive,
willing; responsible to a higher authority, accountable.

91. c. To list (v.) (related to a vessel) is to incline or to cause to lean to

one side.

92. b. Verdant (adj.) means green with vegetation.

93. c. To maltreat (v.) means to treat poorly; abuse.

94. d. A quirt (n.) is a riding whip with a short handle and braided
rawhide leash.

95. d. To extricate (v.) is to release from an entanglement or difficulty,

disengage.

96. b. The terminus (n) is the final point or goal; the final stop on a
transportation line.

97. d. To prosper (v.) means to be successful.

98. b. Gelid (adj.) means icy or extremely cold; possessing a cold or

unfriendly manner.

99. a. Loquacity (n.) is talkativeness; the state of continual talking.

100. e. Vertex (n.) means the highest point of anything; the apex or
summit.

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101. Amie agrees with the ______ that the grass is always greener on
the other side of the fence.
a. perpetuity
b. penchant
c. maxim
d. conformation
e. fortitude

102. Victor Frankenstein’s creature was a(n) ______, detested by

everyone he met.
a. itinerant
b. anathema
c. cosmopolitan
d. mercenary
e. anomaly

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103. Jack Nicholson was at the ______ of his career when he received
the Oscar for Best Actor.
a. detriment
b. pinnacle
c. oligarchy
d. rogue
e. repose

104. Ariana was outstanding as the moderator; she handled the

intensely heated debate with great ______, diplomatically and
tactfully keeping the conversation fair and on track.
a. finesse
b. pretentiousness
c. prowess
d. succor
e. aversion

105. The class endured a loud and lengthy ______ by the teacher on the
subject of submitting written work on time.
a. guile
b. polemic
c. bravado
d. tirade
e. heresy

106. Lauren’s ______ features, what you first noticed about her, were
her stunning black hair and large, dark eyes.
a. savvy
b. affluent
c. predominant
d. universal
e. malicious

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107. Whenever Tom and I would argue he would ______ with his hands
and body to accentuate his point.
a. interject
b. infuse
c. gesticulate
d. conjure
e. encumber

108. Must we be subjected to your ______ complaints all day long?

a. tiresome
b. fearsome
c. awesome
d. gleesome
e. wholesome

109. The new political candidate refused to print ______ about her
aggressive opponent, but that did not stop him from printing lies
about her.
a. dispensation
b. assignation
c. rendition
d. libel
e. compunction

110. Awkwardly tall and prone to tripping over her own feet, Grace felt
her name was truly a ______.
a. misnomer
b. preoccupation
c. universality
d. garrulity
e. benevolence

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111. Although the villagers’ lives were profoundly different from her
own, Jing-Mae felt a deep ______ for the people when she served
in the Peace Corps.
a. reparation
b. affinity
c. injunction
d. exigency
e. analogy

112. Sometimes late at night Sharon would gaze joyfully at her children
as they slept and ______ in their innocence.
a. sneer
b. ostracize
c. revel
d. repudiate
e. antiquate

113. In the famous balcony scene, Romeo ______ Juliet’s beauty in one
of the most romantic soliloquies ever written.
a. sanctions
b. extols
c. peruses
d. beguiles
e. fetters

114. It was ______ to think that it could possibly snow in the middle of
the desert.
a. advantageous
b. philosophical
c. eroding
d. preventative
e. preposterous

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115. Every evening at the restaurant, the reporter would eavesdrop on
the Mayor’s conversations in order to ______ any information that
could make headlines.
a. ignore
b. glean
c. extol
d. extend
e. narrate

116. The surgeon placed a ______ on the femoral artery to bind it

during the long and exhausting surgery.
a. ligature
b. doctrine
c. premise
d. synopsis
e. degeneration

117. By sheer ______ force, the men pushed the truck to the side of the
road and out of danger.
a. virile
b. persnickety
c. meticulous
d. suave
e. contentious

118. Based on his recent poor decisions, it was obvious that Seth lacked
even a ______ of good sense.
a. debasement
b. diversion
c. disapprobation
d. submission
e. modicum

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119. To settle the dispute, the students elected a faculty member to
serve as a(n) ______.
a. maverick
b. dystopia
c. arbiter
d. fiduciary
e. martyr

120. The ______ newspaper accounts of the city scandal caused some
readers to question the truth of the stories.
a. lurid
b. vivacious
c. blithesome
d. prolific
e. amicable

121. The ______ man with amnesia was unable to recognize where
he was.
a. endogenous
b. euphoric
c. nonplussed
d. amicable
e. pliable

122. Justin’s ______ solution to the problem revealed that he did not
spend much time considering the consequences.
a. facile
b. obsolete
c. resilient
d. pristine
e. ardent

123. The events of the evening ______ without difficulty despite the
lack of planning on the part of the host.
a. expired
b. transpired
c. retired
d. ensured
e. extorted

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124. It is every American person’s ______ to live the life he or she
chooses.
a. composite
b. eloquence
c. prerogative
d. allusion
e. demise

125. After the boisterous customers left the café without tipping, Carlos
______ at them through the restaurant’s front window.
a. interjected
b. jostled
c. glowered
d. emulated
e. skulked

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101. c. Maxim (n.) is an established principle or a general truth, often a

condensed version of a practical truth.

102. b. An anathema (n.) is one who is detested or shunned; one who is

cursed or damned; a curse or vehement denunciation; a formal
ban, curse, or excommunication.

103. b. A pinnacle (n.) is the highest level or degree available.

104. a. Finesse (n.) is the subtle, skillful handling of a situation,

diplomacy, tact; refined or delicate performance or execution.

105. d. A tirade (n.) is a long and blusterous speech given especially

when the speaker is denouncing someone or something.

106. c. Predominant (adj.) means most dominant, common, or frequent;

to have surpassing power, influence, or authority.

107. c. To gesticulate (v.) means to use gestures or make motions;

express through motion, especially while speaking.

108. a. Tiresome (adj.) means causing to be weary.

109. d. Libel (n.) is defamatory writing; misrepresentative publication

(writing, pictures, signs) that damages a person’s reputation.

110. a. Misnomer (n.) is a misnaming of a person or place; a wrong or

unsuitable name.

111. b. An affinity (n.) is a natural attraction or liking; a feeling of

kinship, connection or closeness, similarity; relationship by
marriage.

112. c. To revel (v.) is to take great pleasure or delight.

113. b. To extol (v.) means to praise highly, exalt, glorify.

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114. e. Preposterous (adj.) means contrary to common sense or utterly
absurd.

115. b. To glean (v.) means to gather or collect slowly; to learn or

discover bit by bit.

116. a. A ligature (n.) is something that ties or binds up, such as a

bandage, wire, or cord.

117. a. Virile (adj.) means having masculine strength; vigorous or

energetic.

118. e. Modicum (n.) is a small or token amount.

119. c. An arbiter (n.) is one selected or appointed to judge or decide a

disputed issue, an arbitrator; someone with the power to settle
matters at will.

120. a. Lurid (adj.) means glaringly sensational or vivid; shocking.

121. c. Nonplussed (adj.) means greatly perplexed, filled with

bewilderment.

122. a. Facile (adj.) means arrived at or achieved with little difficulty or

effort, thus lacking depth, superficial; performing or speaking
effectively with effortless ease and fluency, adroit, eloquent.

123. b. To transpire (v.) means to come to pass, to occur.

124. c. Prerogative (n.) means an exclusive or special right or privilege.

125. c. To glower (v.) means to stare angrily or sullenly, to look intently

with anger or dislike.

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126. People often referred to Noelle as ______ because she trusted

everyone and even slept with her doors unlocked.
a. naïve
b. elevated
c. boastful
d. panoramic
e. elated

127. Kinnel’s re-election is being threatened by a growing ______ of

disgruntled union members.
a. rogue
b. faction
c. pariah
d. guise
e. anathema

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128. The peasants passed their weary days in much ______ and little
comfort.
a. pertinence
b. renown
c. travail
d. exile
e. repose

129. Lyasia is a ______ of the clarinet; she has performed solos with
many orchestras and bands around the world.
a. neophyte
b. novice
c. virtuoso
d. termagant
e. plethora

130. The children knew that once their father made his decision, the
new rule would be ______ because he would never change his mind.
a. irrevocable
b. articulate
c. premeditated
d. serried
e. discourteous

131. The haunted house displayed ______ scenes in every room,

causing squeamish visitors to scream.
a. preparatory
b. archaic
c. macabre
d. precocious
e. impetuous

132. The concert audience was frustrated by the poor ______ of the
sounds coming from the speakers.
a. modulation
b. recrimination
c. terminus
d. dissidence
e. assertion

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133. Please don’t ______ me my success—I’ve worked hard to earn this
promotion!
a. renege
b. begrudge
c. excise
d. staunch
e. vaunt

134. With an ______ blow of the whistle, the meddling parent

interrupted the game to reiterate the rules of the tournament.
a. industrious
b. illustrious
c. eloquent
d. officious
e. enviable

135. The candidate’s inappropriately sexist remark was met with a

______ of denunciations from the angry crowd.
a. bastion
b. fusillade
c. mélange
d. dichotomy
e. solecism

136. The ______ employee decided to complain publicly about the

unacceptable working conditions.
a. discreet
b. prudent
c. precarious
d. malcontent
e. stupendous

137. The medicine man applied a sweet smelling ______ to the young
brave’s wounds.
a. triad
b. corrosive
c. parcel
d. unguent
e. pungent

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138. The judge dismissed the extraneous evidence because it was not
______ to the trial.
a. pertinent
b. pretentious
c. synonymous
d. abject
e. inalienable

139. The ______ nature of the song is supposed to be reminiscent of

shepherds calling to their flocks at night.
a. vocative
b. endemic
c. surreptitious
d. preternatural
e. inane

140. The ______ child caused great difficulties for her parents and
teachers because she refused to correct her bad behavior even in
the face of punishment.
a. adorable
b. sincere
c. incorrigible
d. lamentable
e. demure

141. The internist decided to treat the ______ with medication, but also
recommended rest and proper nutrition.
a. malady
b. nonentity
c. missive
d. repository
e. nonchalance

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142. It was such a beautiful day that I decided to go for a ______ on my
bike down to the local park.
a. expedition
b. jaunt
c. pilgrimage
d. repast
e. intimation

143. The castaway’s hut was ______ by the natives curious to see who
the intruder was upon their island.
a. beset
b. surmised
c. precluded
d. garnered
e. lauded

144. Sometimes my grandmother would ______ all different types of

thread so she could include more colors in the clothes she sewed.
a. daunt
b. raddle
c. scrabble
d. thrush
e. empower

145. The defense attorney’s choice of words ______ that there were
other possible versions of the crime, but the jury was unconvinced.
a. pervaded
b. insinuated
c. discounted
d. imposed
e. ensconced

146. Ted’s enthusiasm for becoming a professional drum player ______

when he realized he would have to practice several hours a day.
a. waxed
b. waned
c. deranged
d. flouted
e. preempted

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147. Some would say Muzak is a(n) ______ form of music, a kind of
background noise designed to be heard but not listened to.
a. arable
b. degenerate
c. volatile
d. pivotal
e. exemplary

148. The teacher was dismissed for the ______ act of helping his
students cheat on the exam.
a. steadfast
b. meritorious
c. unconscionable
d. pristine
e. fortuitous

149. The reformed criminal could not forget his guilty past; he was in a
living state of ______.
a. perdition
b. tact
c. composure
d. principle
e. veracity

150. The ______ yoga instructor waited patiently for her students to
find the proper pose, which she performed with ease.
a. unabashed
b. lissome
c. cosmopolitan
d. sneering
e. disparaging

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126. a. Naïve (adj.) means lacking worldly experience; possessing a

childlike innocence or simplicity.

127. b. A faction (n.) is a group or clique within a larger group, usually a

minority, acting in unison in opposition to the larger group;
internal dissension, conflict within an organization, nation, or
other group.

128. c. Travail (n.) means hard or agonizing labor.

129. c. Virtuoso (n.) means a master in the technique of some particular

fine art.

130. a. Irrevocable (adj.) means irreversible; not able to be revoked or

recalled.

131. c. Macabre (adj.) means ghastly, horrible, or gruesome.

132. a. Modulation (n.) a regulation by or adjustment to a certain

measure, such as in music or radio waves.

133. b. To begrudge (v.) means to envy the possession or enjoyment of;

to give or allow with reluctance.

134. d. Officious (adj.) means marked by excessive eagerness in offering

unwanted services or advice to others; unofficial.

135. b. A fusillade (n.) is a barrage; a rapid discharge of firearms,

simultaneously or in rapid succession.

136. d. Malcontent (adj.) means dissatisfied, uneasy or discontent; a

rebel.

137. d. An unguent (n.) is any soothing or healing ointment or lubricant

for local application.

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138. a. Pertinent (adj.) means applicable, related to the subject matter at
hand.

139. a. Vocative (adj.) means pertaining to the act of calling.

140. c. Incorrigible (adj.) means bad to the point of being beyond

correction; uncontrollable; impervious to change.

141. a. Malady (n.) is a disease or disorder.

142. b. A jaunt (n.) is usually a short journey taken for pleasure.

143. a. To beset (v.) means to surround on all sides; to annoy or harass

persistently; to decorate with jewels.

144. b. To raddle (v.) means to twist together, to intertwine.

145. b. To insinuate (v.) is to hint or suggest; to intimate.

146. b. To wane (v.) means to diminish in intensity or size.

147. b. Degenerate (adj.) means having declined in quality or value,

reduced from a former or original state, to degrade.

148. c. Unconscionable (adj.) means not restrained by conscience;

unscrupulous.

149. a. Perdition (n.) the most modern use of the word means eternal
damnation, or a hell.

150. b. Lissome (adj.) means lithe or lithesome, usually related to the

body; moving or bending easily or limber.

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151. When we first meet Romeo, he is ______ over his unrequited love
for Rosaline.
a. brooding
b. ogling
c. meandering
d. embellishing
e. groveling

152. Because it had been worn and washed so often, Linus’s favorite t-
shirt was tattered and ______ with holes.
a. salvaged
b. circulated
c. riddled
d. emulated
e. congregated

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153. Henley’s ______ remarks about my presentation did not bother me
because I knew I’d done a good job.
a. derogatory
b. voracious
c. tactile
d. capricious
e. amiable

154. Eels swim using a rapid ______ motion that propels them through
the water.
a. dissipating
b. undulating
c. eradicating
d. objurgating
e. irritating

155. Sick and tired of her boring job, Cecilia began to ______ what it
would be like to quit.
a. ponder
b. disengage
c. negate
d. relinquish
e. alleviate

156. The way my father likes to ______with any salesperson to see if he

can bargain for a lower price is embarrassing.
a. striate
b. variegate
c. capitulate
d. teem
e. wrangle

157. The ______ construction crew built large new buildings all over the
East Coast, wherever the demand for qualified workers took them.
a. laconic
b. irresolute
c. itinerant
d. parietal
e. peremptory

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158. The CEO’s large expense accounts proved she was a ______
spender with the company’s money.
a. injurious
b. ineffectual
c. liberal
d. malignant
e. insolvent

159. Daniela found the unchanging rhythm of the musical piece to be

annoyingly ______.
a. recusant
b. monotonous
c. irreverent
d. coherent
e. redolent

160. The young, thin boy surprised his wrestling opponent with his
______ strength.
a. fraudulent
b. wiry
c. frolicsome
d. pretentious
e. endemic

161. The new actress’s talents were severely ______ by the local critics;
she went on to be a distinguished member of a well-respected
acting company.
a. underrated
b. berated
c. placated
d. dissuaded
e. interred

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162. To hide his insecurity, Barton often acted like a ______ so that he
could make people laugh.
a. buffoon
b. martyr
c. neophyte
d. plebian
e. wraith

163. When Arnold’s grandmother began to complain about the

excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an
______ specialist for a diagnosis.
a. optical
b. oral
c. archeological
d. osteopathic
e. psychological

164. Charlie’s ______ behavior made it clear that he had been highly
educated in matters of etiquette.
a. decorous
b. surreptitious
c. erratic
d. caustic
e. irksome

165. Staring at the ______ crystal blue water of the sea, Eileen thought
she had never seen anything so beautiful.
a. flamboyant
b. appalling
c. devious
d. pristine
e. fiery

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166. Wearing the designer’s latest fashions, the ______ clothing model
sashayed down the runway.
a. jaunty
b. tranquil
c. fanatical
d. recessive
e. contemplative

167. Given his ______ nature, it was appropriate that he decided to be a

trial lawyer after law school.
a. lackluster
b. engrossed
c. penitent
d. litigious
e. obsolete

168. After her relationship ended, Patty, feeling ______, insisted on

playing sad love songs repeatedly.
a. infallible
b. plausible
c. formative
d. mawkish
e. persuasive

169. Sanji went abroad as a ______ young man; when he returned two
years later, he seemed like an experienced man of the world.
a. sardonic
b. egalitarian
c. reticent
d. callow
e. loquacious

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170. Normally distinguished and reserved, Robert would act ______
when he joined his friends to cheer for their old high school team
at annual the homecoming game.
a. indignant
b. oafish
c. poignant
d. reputable
e. obdurate

171. The protesters were concerned that the proposed legislation would
have a(n) ______ effect on the state’s nature preserves.
a. scintillating
b. deleterious
c. insipid
d. punctilious
e. parsimonious

172. Not swayed by his student’s ______ flattery, the professor told him
that his grade would not be changed.
a. forlorn
b. striated
c. undulating
d. unctuous
e. frowsy

173. Tonya found Isaac’s public declarations of his love for her ______
and embarrassing.
a. necrotic
b. intriguing
c. witless
d. malodorous
e. pliant

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174. The young kitten had a ______ look on its face when it noticed the
menacing dog entering the yard.
a. servile
b. diligent
c. scornful
d. pavid
e. optimistic

175. According to pirate lore, a terrible ______ would follow whoever

opened the treasure chest.
a. precursor
b. precession
c. rendition
d. insurgence
e. malediction

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151. a. To brood (v.) is to be in deep thought, to think moodily or

anxiously about something; to cover over, as with wings, in
order to protect; to hang over, as of something threatening,
dark, or menacing, to loom; to be silent or sullen, sulk; to sit on
or hatch eggs.

152. c. To riddle (v.) means to pierce with many holes.

153. a. Derogatory (adj.) means tending to lessen in value, to detract or

diminish; disparaging, belittling, injurious.

154. b. Undulating (adj.) means characterized by a wavelike motion.

155. a. To ponder (v.) is to weigh carefully in the mind.

156. e. To wrangle (v.) means to bicker, dispute, create a noisy

argument.

157. c. Itinerant (adj.) means traveling from one place to another,

usually on a planned course; working in one place for a short
while before moving onto another place to work; wandering.

158. c. Liberal (adj.) means characterized by generosity or a willingness

to give freely in large amounts; untraditional or broad-minded
in beliefs.

159. b. Monotonous (adj.) means tediously lacking in variety; unvarying;

repetitious.

160. b. Wiry (adj.) means thin, but tough and sinewy.

161. a. Underrated (adj.) means undervalued.

162. a. A buffoon (n.) is a ludicrous or bumbling person, a fool; someone

given to clowning and amusing others through ridiculous
behavior; a clown or jester.

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163. d. Osteopathic (adj.) means a system of medicine pertaining to the
bone and skeletal system.

164. a. Decorous (adj.) means characterized by good taste in manners

and conduct, exhibiting propriety or decorum, proper.

165. d. Pristine (adj.) means pure, fresh and clean, as if new; original or
primitive.

166. a. Jaunty (adj.) means sprightly in manner; stylish or smart in

dress.

167. d. Litigious (adj.) means inclined to disagree or dispute, especially

in lawsuits; argumentative.

168. d. Mawkish (adj.) means characterized by excessive sentimentality;

overly emotional.

169. d. Callow (adj.) means lacking maturity or experience; immature,

naïve.

170. b. Oafish (adj.) means acting stupid, goofy, or clumsy.

171. b. Deleterious (adj.) means having a harmful or adverse effect;

destructive, hurtful, noxious.

172. d. Unctuous (adj.) means characterized by insincere earnestness;

oily or fatty in appearance.

173. c. Witless (adj.) means foolish, indiscreet, or silly.

174. d. Pavid (adj.) means timid or fearful.

175. e. Malediction (n.) is a curse or a proclaiming of a curse against

someone; an imprecation.

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176. A(n) ______ spirit only causes more stress and strife; it is better to
forgive and forget.
a. apathetic
b. restorative
c. flaccid
d. vindictive
e. fortuitous

177. When we were renovating the old house, we found a(n) ______ of
$10 and $20 bills hidden inside the old laundry chute.
a. odyssey
b. matrix
c. lament
d. fodder
e. cache

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178. Even though the pilot promised it was safe, Neil was ______ to fly
during a snowstorm.
a. habitual
b. overzealous
c. pavid
d. reluctant
e. salacious

179. Ron has few friends because he is ______ and cares only about
himself.
a. mundane
b. intrepid
c. garrulous
d. voracious
e. egocentric

180. The workers attempted to ______ the supervisor’s authority by

negotiating terms with the clients themselves.
a. contradict
b. instigate
c. resonate
d. placate
e. undermine

181. The student failed his research paper because he chose to ______
material from a another author’s work.
a. authorize
b. stimulate
c. overrule
d. plagiarize
e. meditate

182. The ______ old cowboy had a complexion that spoke of many
years in the desert sun, rounding up wild horses.
a. secular
b. suave
c. turgid
d. wizened
e. truant

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183. The swimmer’s back injury ______ his prospects for a gold medal
at the world championship competition.
a. compelled
b. advanced
c. jeopardized
d. maintained
e. expounded

184. As Ramiro strolled through his old neighborhood, he noticed

sounds and smells that were ______ of his childhood.
a. belligerent
b. malleable
c. reminiscent
d. recondite
e. incessant

185. Lynette had to learn the ______ of the insurance profession before
she felt comfortable describing products to her clients.
a. lexicon
b. classicism
c. juncture
d. cessation
e. asperity

186. Marta had to pay off her ______ to the credit card company before
she could get a mortgage.
a. stipend
b. liability
c. remuneration
d. concession
e. consolidation

187. The local high school issued a ______ on field trips until the bus
was repaired; then traveling could begin again.
a. indispensability
b. divergence
c. moratorium
d. subjection
e. compulsion

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188. With Justine’s ______ nature and passion for art, she would make
an excellent tour guide for the museum.
a. volatile
b. congenial
c. servile
d. fledgling
e. trite

189. Patrice was a(n) ______ girl when she was teenager—long-limbed
and constantly tripping over her own feet.
a. blithe
b. resolute
c. ungainly
d. preternatural
e. conducive

190. The employee’s claim of being out with the flu did not seem very
______ because he returned from sick leave with a deep tan.
a. inattentive
b. inarticulate
c. tactful
d. plausible
e. vulnerable

191. The con man used his ______ to convince the elderly woman to
sign over her life savings to him.
a. estuary
b. melee
c. flagrancy
d. malleability
e. wile

192. Mike proved to be ______ throw after throw, hitting the carnival
dart game’s bull’s eye every time.
a. sedentary
b. temporal
c. mediocre
d. infallible
e. infeasible

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193. Patrick, who was always joking, added ______ to the formal dinner,
which his sedate employer did not appreciate.
a. contemplation
b. ordinance
c. tutelage
d. levity
e. sincerity

194. Sunlight shining through a window was an obvious ______ in the

nearly every one of the artist’s works.
a. disjunction
b. hindrance
c. repugnance
d. motif
e. variance

195. I like listening to Wesley go on about politics and social issues; his
opinions are ______ with my own beliefs.
a. latent
b. explicit
c. consonant
d. ensconced
e. rife

196. Most people will find the film silly and childish in its humor; the
most ______ viewers will find it downright crass and offensive.
a. servile
b. petulant
c. fastidious
d. arcane
e. boisterous

197. Even though he wanted to win the game, the coach felt that he
would be ______ if he let the injured quarterback continue to play.
a. contentious
b. remiss
c. erudite
d. stringent
e. reputable

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198. The goal of any company is to have its product name become
______—constantly at the forefront of the consumer’s mind.
a. garrulous
b. unctuous
c. tremulous
d. ubiquitous
e. portentous

199. During the holiday season, the ______ theme is “Peace on Earth,
Goodwill Toward All.”
a. mitigated
b. arrogant
c. controversial
d. prevalent
e. prestigious

200. Our cottage by the sea offers many days of relaxation with warm
sunshine and soothing ______.
a. zephyrs
b. dervishes
c. stanchions
d. ebbs
e. torques

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176. d. Vindictive (adj.) means revengeful, hateful.

177. e. A cache (n.) is a hiding place for storing or concealing provisions

or valuables; a secret store of valuables or money, a stash.

178. d. Reluctant (adj.) means unwilling to do what one is being called

to do.

179. e. Egocentric (adj.) means caring only about or interested only in

oneself or one’s needs.

180. e. To undermine (v.) means to subvert in an underhanded way.

181. d. To plagiarize (v.) is to steal thoughts or words in literary

composition.

182. d. Wizened (adj.) means withered or dry, especially with age.

183. c. Jeopardize (v.) means to put in jeopardy or at risk; a hazard or

danger.

184. c. Reminiscent (adj.) means calling to mind or remembering.

185. a. Lexicon (n.) is the vocabulary used in a language, profession,

class, or subject.

186. b. Liability (n.) is a debt or obligation; something for which one is

liable.

187. c. Moratorium (n.) is a temporary suspension or postponement of a

planned activity.

188. b. Congenial (adj.) means having a friendly or pleasant disposition,

sociable; having similar tastes, habits, or temperament; suitable
to one’s needs or nature.

189. c. Ungainly (adj.) means clumsy or awkward.

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190. d. Plausible (adj.) means apparently worthy of belief or praise.

191. e. Wile (n.) means an act or a means of cunning deception.

192. d. Infallible (adj.) means not fallible; completely trustworthy;

certain.

193. d. Levity (n.) is an inappropriate lack of seriousness or lightness of

manner; frivolity.

194. d. Motif (n.) is a recurrent theme or form in an artistic or literary

work.

195. c. Consonant (adj.) means in agreement or accord, harmonious;

having similar sounds.

196. c. Fastidious (adj.) means paying careful attention to detail,

meticulous; difficult to please, exacting; extremely sensitive,
squeamish, especially in regard to matters of cleanliness or
propriety.

197. b. Remiss (adj.) means careless in performing duties.

198. d. Ubiquitous (adj.) means being present everywhere.

199. d. Prevalent (adj.) means widespread or widely accepted;

predominant or extensive.

200. a. A zephyr is a soft, gentle breeze; a breeze that blows from the
west.

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201. When Melinda arrived in the impoverished city, she was

immediately ______ by bands of children begging for food.
a. bedraggled
b. accosted
c. infiltrated
d. rebuked
e. exacerbated

202. According to the terms of the agreement, if Nicole defaulted on

her loan, she would have to ______ her house and car, both which
would become property of the bank.
a. usurp
b. evince
c. debut
d. forfeit
e. stigmatize

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203. Tony was tired of roommate’s petty ______ about his personal life,
so he moved out.
a. appeasements
b. quips
c. quotas
d. rallies
e. iniquities

204. The food at the buffet table was a ______ array of delights that
even the most disciplined dieter would find difficult to resist.
a. tempestuous
b. tantamount
c. truculent
d. temporal
e. tantalizing

205. After fighting the five-alarm fire, the ______ firefighter could not
relax enough to unwind and get some rest.
a. amicable
b. treacherous
c. pliable
d. durable
e. overwrought

206. For years Henry bore the ______ of being the only man in five
generations of his family not to make the varsity baseball team.
a. stigma
b. brunt
c. treatise
d. scintillation
e. punctiliousness

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207. Tabitha found an overpriced dining table at the antique shop and
tried to ______ with the shopkeeper, but he refused to lower the
price.
a. haggle
b. stipulate
c. annunciate
d. ruminate
e. confer

208. The firefighter was ______ in the news for his heroic rescue of a
child from a burning house.
a. mandated
b. inferred
c. reconstituted
d. augmented
e. lauded

209. Although she was on a diet, Hannah intended to ______ in the

feast of Thanksgiving.
a. dilate
b. enervate
c. expunge
d. nullify
e. partake

210. The villagers locked their doors when they heard about the pirates
who were ______ unprotected villages along the island’s coastline.
a. reforming
b. marauding
c. reclaiming
d. conceding
e. recapitulating

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211. I could tell by Angelica’s ______ tone that she was still very angry
with me.
a. ingratiating
b. adjacent
c. oblique
d. acerbic
e. eloquent

212. After years of living at a(n) ______ pace, Paola decided it was time
to slow down and learn how to relax.
a. frenetic
b. pedestrian
c. pretentious
d. colloquial
e. insipid

213. The hospital had an outbreak of chicken pox and was forced to
______ all patients and staff to prevent more infected victims.
a. clandestine
b. saturate
c. germinate
d. quarantine
e. aggregate

214. Living on several acres of land dotted with oak and maple trees
makes autumn leaf-raking a ______ task.
a. fatuous
b. toilsome
c. tardy
d. obsequious
e. fawning

215. Acting in the high school play served to ______ Ander’s appetite
for professional acting.
a. satiate
b. whet
c. purport
d. incriminate
e. corral

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216. It would take many hours of cleaning and repairing for the young
family to transform the ______ into a clean and comfortable little
cottage.
a. territory
b. manor
c. hovel
d. demesne
e. hacienda

217. Ms. Lu allowed her son a great deal of ______ in spending his
birthday money, because she believed it should be his decision.
a. injunction
b. assimilation
c. latitude
d. declamation
e. stimulus

218. It was once believed that alchemists could ______ common metals
to gold.
a. transmute
b. commute
c. execute
d. repute
e. denote

219. The close-up of the actor drinking the popular brand of cola in the
movie was a ______ display of commercialism.
a. dispassionate
b. languid
c. apathetic
d. gratuitous
e. unpunctual

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220. Juneod was ______ after his alibi proved that he could not have
committed the crime.
a. acquitted
b. protracted
c. derided
d. denounced
e. acquainted

221. This summer’s movies are ______ for audiences of escape-the-heat

mindless entertainment—not one film offers a substantive or even
plausible plot.
a. privation
b. dulcet
c. jargon
d. fodder
e. germane

222. The dictator used propaganda and intimidation to ______ the

revolution.
a. prelude
b. intimate
c. congregate
d. irradiate
e. quell

223. Standing on the ______, the preacher greeted the parishioners

every Sunday morning.
a. steeple
b. pillar
c. parvis
d. manifestation
e. sensor

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224. Simona’s ______ with her money caught up with her when she
didn’t have the resources to buy a badly needed new car.
a. miserliness
b. thriftiness
c. wantonness
d. intuition
e. predilection

225. The architect designed the ceiling using wood ______ that would
remain uncovered, creating a rustic ambience in the living room.
a. pediments
b. joists
c. mullions
d. banisters
e. abutments

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201. b. To accost (v.) means to approach and speak to someone, usually

in a bold and aggressive manner as with a demand.

202. d. To forfeit (v.) means to be deprived of or lose the right to by the

act of a crime, offense, fault, breach, or error.

203. b. A quip (n.) is a sarcastic or cutting jest; a witty remark.

204. e. Tantalizing (adj.) means tempting, attractive, often via the

senses.

205. e. Overwrought (adj.) means labored to excess; anxious, agitated.

206. a. Stigma means a mark of infamy or token of disgrace.

207. a. To haggle (v.) means to bargain, such as over a price, or dispute

in a petty way; to wrangle.

208. e. To laud (v.) is to praise, honor, or glorify.

209. e. To partake (v.) is to have a share or take part.

210. b. To maraud (v.) is to rove and raid in quest of plunder.

211. d. Acerbic (adj.) means sour or bitter in taste; sharp or biting in

tone, character, or expression.

212. a. Frenetic (adj.) means wildly excited or agitated, frenzied, frantic.

213. d. To quarantine (v.) means to restrict the entrance to and exit from
any place under observation for infectious disease.

214. b. Toilsome (adj.) means laborious or hard work.

215. b. To whet (v.) means to make more keen or eager.

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216. c. A hovel (n.) is a small crude house; a filthy or disorganized hut
or shed.

217. c. Latitude (n.) is freedom from normal limitations or restraints in

conduct; an angular distance from a plane of reference.

218. a. To transmute (v.) means to change in nature, substance, or form.

219. d. Gratuitous (adj.) means unjustified or unnecessary; of no cost.

220. a. To acquit (v.) means to free or clear from an accusation or

charge; to release or discharge from a duty, obligation, or debt;
to behave oneself in a certain manner.

221. d. Fodder (n.) is a consumable, often inferior resource or item, high

in demand and usually abundant in supply.

222. e. To quell (v.) means to cease or suppress.

223. c. A parvis (n.) is the porch or area before a building (as a church).

224. c. Wantonness (n.) means recklessness; bawdy; merciless.

225. b. Joist (n.) is a small, horizontal beam that supports a ceiling or

floor, usually made of wood, reinforced concrete, or steel.

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226. When the house on the corner burned down, the entire
neighborhood ______ together to help to the victims re-establish
their lives.
a. rallied
b. recited
c. skulked
d. disintegrated
e. expedited

227. The massage therapist’s ______ fingers quickly eased the tension in
Blanche’s back.
a. deft
b. furtive
c. listless
d. tentative
e. blithe

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228. Jade’s parents were in ______ about the decision not to allow her
to drive the family car to the prom; they both agreed that it would
be unsafe.
a. affluence
b. redress
c. refraction
d. discord
e. unison

229. As she walked through the halls of her old grade school, Madeline
became ______, remembering her old friends and teachers.
a. prolific
b. nostalgic
c. credulous
d. precocious
e. ambitious

230. After being cleared of all charges for slander, the attorney was able
to go back to work and ______ his role as a prosecutor.
a. inhibit
b. reprimand
c. remand
d. resume
e. dissipate

231. Ignacio’s pain was so ______ that he called 911.

a. remiss
b. rapacious
c. genteel
d. resolute
e. acute

232. The captain ______ the cargo to keep his ship afloat.
a. rebuked
b. listed
c. disunited
d. flanked
e. jettisoned

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233. The teacher tried to ______ her class of their dependence on the
number lines pasted to the tops of their desks.
a. wane
b. wax
c. whet
d. wean
e. wield

234. The young girl was so full of enthusiasm and ______ that she
infected the room with energy.
a. languidness
b. apathy
c. vivacity
d. blandness
e. tenacity

235. Ricky is a ______ of the local coffee shop; you can find him there
just about every morning.
a. diva
b. relic
c. denizen
d. maverick
e. pariah

236. The child danced with ______ joy at hearing the news that her
father had arrived home from his lengthy business trip.
a. staid
b. unbridled
c. stealthy
d. beneficial
e. restrained

237. Having never left the landlocked Midwest his entire life, Albert
found that swimming in the ocean was quite a(n) ______.
a. familiarity
b. extrovert
c. instinct
d. novelty
e. tabernacle

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238. The rowdy crowd at the music concert ______ Herve, and he
spilled his soda on his pants.
a. jettisoned
b. harrowed
c. jostled
d. lauded
e. superceded

239. Known for his strong command of the courtroom, it was common
knowledge that Judge Disantis considered outbursts from
defendants to be ______.
a. questionable
b. objectionable
c. antisocial
d. pliable
e. visionary

240. Blinded by ______, Nicholas accepted the job offer with the
highest pay but the least possibility of making him happy.
a. ennui
b. heresy
c. infamy
d. avarice
e. temperance

241. It was very unprofessional of you to ______ your assistant in front

of everyone at the meeting; she deserves more respect, and any
criticism of her performance should be done in private.
a. placate
b. augment
c. usurp
d. preclude
e. deride

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242. The log cabin had a(n) ______ feel, so it was often enjoyed by
vacationers from the city throughout the year.
a. abstract
b. ersatz
c. rustic
d. raucous
e. repellent

243. We knew Jana had ______ motives for running for class president:
She wanted the nearby parking space that came with the office.
a. anterior
b. interior
c. inferior
d. posterior
e. ulterior

244. The town board heard many outraged and ______ arguments from
the citizens against the destruction of some wooded areas in order
to build a new mall.
a. tenuous
b. vociferous
c. vacuous
d. satisfied
e. egregious

245. The villainous gang’s hideout was a den of ______ that no one
would dare to enter.
a. innocence
b. habitants
c. iniquity
d. accolades
e. innovation

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246. Indigestion is a common ______ of participating in a hot-dog
eating contest.
a. euphemism
b. penchant
c. corollary
d. juxtaposition
e. itinerary

247. Although it was so ridiculous that no one believed it to be true, the

reporter’s ______ still cost the governor his re-election.
a. hegemony
b. sedition
c. malaise
d. compendium
e. calumny

248. People on the street stopped to ______ over the artist’s rendition
of the Eiffel Tower, amazed by his ability to capture the detail.
a. bedazzle
b. innovate
c. gratify
d. counteract
e. objectify

249. The veteran lieutenant was not happy with his ______ rank behind
the two inexperienced men.
a. tertiary
b. silly
c. unctuous
d. superior
e. fastened

250. The prime minister was admired by all, a(n) ______ even in an
environment of corruption and disdain.
a. admonishment
b. alleviation
c. nonpareil
d. prototype
e. profanation

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226. a. To rally (v.) means to come together for a common purpose or

as a means of support; to recover or rebound.

227. a. Deft (adj.) means quick and skillful in movement, adroit.

228. e. Unison (n.) means a condition of perfect agreement and accord.

229. b. Nostalgic (adj.) is sentimentally yearning for a point in the past.

230. d. To resume (v.) means to take up again after interruption.

231. e. Acute (adj.) means extremely sharp or intense; keenly perceptive

or discerning; of great importance or consequence, crucial; also,
having a sharp tip or point.

232. e. To jettison (v.) is to toss goods overboard to lighten the load of a

ship or aircraft to improve stability; to toss off (a burden).

233. d. To wean (v.) means to detach someone from that to which he is

accustomed or devoted.

234. c. Vivacity (n.) means liveliness, to be fill of life.

235. c. A denizen (n.) is one who frequents a particular place; one who
lives in a particular place, an inhabitant.

236. b. Unbridled (adj.) means without restraint.

237. d. A novelty (n.) is a new or unusual thing or occurrence.

238. c. To jostle (v.) is to push or shove roughly against; to drive with

pushing; to disturb or bump.

239. b. Objectionable (adj.) means unpleasant or offensive.

240. d. Avarice (n.) means an excessive or insatiable desire for material

wealth; inordinate greed.

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241. e. To deride (v.) is to speak of or treat with contempt; to ridicule
scornfully.

242. c. Rustic (adj.) means rural; rough; made from rough limbs or
trees.

243. e. Ulterior (adj.) means lying beyond or outside what is openly

shown or said.

244. b. Vociferous (adj.) means making a loud outcry.

245. c. Iniquity (n.) is wickedness or overwhelming injustice.

246. c. Corollary (n.) means a natural consequence or result; a

deduction or inference that follows from the proof of another
proposition.

247. e. Calumny (n.) means a false statement or accusation uttered

maliciously to harm another’s reputation, slander.

248. e. To objectify (v.) means to stare at amorously.

249. a. Tertiary (adj.) ranking third in order of importance, position, or

value.

250. c. A nonpareil (n.) is a person or thing of peerless excellence.

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251. The queen’s ______ fell ill during his journey and was unable to
negotiate on her behalf when he arrived at the economic summit.
a. penury
b. miscreant
c. emissary
d. denizen
e. zealot

252. Tai was ______ by a series of setbacks that nearly made him miss
his deadline.
a. ensconced
b. relegated
c. beleaguered
d. solicited
e. winnowed

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253. New York boasts many ______ restaurants—places that are elegant
and frequented by famous movie stars, political figures, and other
elite members of society.
a. pungent
b. posh
c. diminutive
d. mediocre
e. middling

254. Patsy was shocked to discover how much higher her IQ was than
the ______.
a. norm
b. stimulation
c. prudence
d. solitude
e. derivative

255. Although she appeared confident, once she began her speech, the
valedictorian’s ______ voice indicated her nervousness.
a. supercilious
b. resonant
c. tenuous
d. placating
e. tremulous

256. Danielle cannot seem to find her niche in life; she has changed her
______ at least three times in the past ten years.
a. automation
b. vocation
c. plethora
d. pliancy
e. combustion

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257. The discovery of the new element was ______; the scientist was
looking for something else.
a. insignificant
b. intrepid
c. eloquent
d. inadvertent
e. emollient

258. A charming painting of a pleasant ______ landscape hung above

Vitaly’s fireplace, in marked contrast to the noise and lights of the
bustling city outside his window.
a. nascent
b. histrionic
c. bucolic
d. indigenous
e. ersatz

259. Aidan, who has always been painfully shy, was very ______ by the
news that he would have to do a presentation in front of his
classmates.
a. discomfited
b. circumvented
c. relegated
d. promulgated
e. castigated

260. Since his parents had little money, Peter was ______ to his uncle
for paying for his college education.
a. alleged
b. provided
c. obliged
d. demented
e. fortified

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261. With great ______, we stepped gingerly onto the planks of the
dilapidated bridge that spanned a rocky stream twenty feet below.
a. trepidation
b. instigation
c. perdition
d. refraction
e. endowment

262. At the risk of sounding like an ______, the teacher assigned extra
homework for the weekend.
a. oaf
b. ogre
c. impost
d. alcove
e. anathema

263. Felix felt that his mother’s request to run her errands was a huge
______ since he would have rather watched a soccer match with his
friends that afternoon.
a. justification
b. imposition
c. preponderance
d. deviation
e. recourse

264. The paper was ______ so that it could be easily removed from the
bound notebook.
a. voracious
b. infectious
c. fickle
d. perforated
e. fluent

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265. The mad scientist ______ the potion with acid, making it not only
useless, but also dangerous.
a. corrugated
b. vitiated
c. implemented
d. instigated
e. titillated

266. Jayne’s paintings were not minimalist, but they were ______, using
only the most elemental and essential elements.
a. elliptical
b. truculent
c. pernicious
d. perfunctory
e. abstemious

267. Wendell’s prolonged illness was the ______ that ignited his interest
in science and led to his illustrious career in medical research.
a. hyperbole
b. catalyst
c. penchant
d. insolence
e. caveat

268. Stopping to admire the ______ in the front yard, the young woman
continued on with her gardening duties.
a. paradigm
b. compost
c. clutter
d. oleander
e. patagium

269. The river, ______ with new-fallen rain, overflowed its banks and
flooded the tiny village in a matter of hours.
a. placated
b. turgid
c. redundant
d. equivalent
e. quarantined

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270. In a(n) ______ expression of pleasure, the infant clapped her hands
and squealed with joy.
a. overt
b. obligatory
c. illusive
d. peremptory
e. turbulent

271. Paula’s ______ humor does not amuse many people; rather many
find it offensive and hurtful.
a. nebulous
b. truncated
c. stoic
d. vitriolic
e. flirtatious

272. The play’s ______ debut was not a good sign for the struggling
producer.
a. unsubstantial
b. inauspicious
c. copious
d. disembodied
e. immaterial

273. At one time it was in ______ for women to wear gloves and hats
whenever they were out in public.
a. gore
b. gauge
c. vogue
d. brawn
e. vain

274. To ensure that Brenda wouldn’t know where we were going for her
birthday, I took the most ______ route I could think of.
a. ardent
b. craven
c. enigmatic
d. circuitous
e. mercurial

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275. The editorial was essentially a(n) ______ to the governor, praising
her for her enactment of a series of environmental laws and for
balancing the state budget for the first time in 20 years.
a. juggernaut
b. imprecation
c. cabal
d. oeuvre
e. encomium

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251. c. An emissary (n.) is an agent sent on a mission to represent the

interests of someone else.

252. c. To beleaguer (v.) is to harass, beset, besiege.

253. b. Posh (adj.) means elegant and fashionable.

254. a. A norm (n.) is an average standard, pattern, or type.

255. e. Tremulous (adj.) means characterized by quivering or

unsteadiness.

256. b. Vocation (n.) means a regular occupation or profession.

257. d. Inadvertent (adj.) means not attentive or heedless; acting

carelessly; unintentional.

258. c. Bucolic (adj.) means of or characteristic of country life or people,

rustic, especially in an idealized sense; of or characteristic of
shepherds or herdsmen, pastoral.

259. a. To discomfit (v.) means to make uneasy, disconcert; to cause to

lose one’s composure; to break up or thwart the plans of,
frustrate.

260. c. Obliged (v.) means to be indebted.

261. a. Trepidation (n.) means nervous uncertainty of feeling.

262. b. An ogre (n.) is, in popular usage, a cruel person, or a monster.

263. b. Imposition (n.) is the act of imposing something such as a burden

or duty; an unfair demand.

264. d. Perforated (adj.) means with a line of holes to facilitate

separation; pierced with a pointed instrument.

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265. b. To vitiate (v.) means to spoil; to make faulty or impure; to
corrupt morally.

266. a. Elliptical (adj.) means characterized by extreme economy of

words or style; of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipsis.

267. b. A catalyst (n.) is something that precipitates or causes a process

or event; (in chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a
chemical reaction without itself being affected in the process.

268. d. An oleander (n.) is a beautiful but poisonous evergreen shrub.

269. b. Turgid (adj.) means swollen.

270. a. Overt (adj.) means apparent, obvious.

271. d. Vitriolic (adj.) means bitterly scathing; caustic.

272. b. Inauspicious (adj.) means not favorable or unfortunate; not

promising success.

273. c. Vogue (n.) means the prevalent way or fashion.

274. d. Circuitous (adj.) means having or taking a roundabout, lengthy,

or indirect course.

275. e. Encomium (n.) means a formal expression of praise, a glowing

tribute.

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276. Claude felt particularly ______ as he carried the large satchel filled
with cash through the dark streets to the bank.
a. inclusive
b. vulnerable
c. reclusive
d. unwieldy
e. torrential

277. Niall’s ______ attitude toward the boss is embarrassing; he does

nearly everything for him except scratch his nose!
a. subservient
b. subversive
c. subtle
d. sundry
e. surly

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278. Although she was a successful professional, Debra’s inability to
accurately complete her taxes made her feel a bit ______.
a. endowed
b. rapturous
c. ravenous
d. obtuse
e. elated

279. Jeremy didn’t want to appear ______, but his brothers simply could
not convince him to change his mind.
a. pitiful
b. scrupulous
c. harmonious
d. obstinate
e. unabated

280. Buying homeowner’s insurance is a wise decision because it

provides ______ if your house should be damaged in a fire.
a. chastisement
b. indemnity
c. clarification
d. resolution
e. annulment

281. Although it was supposed to be written for the general public, the
report was so ______ that only those with inside knowledge of
government workings could understand it.
a. indigenous
b. ebullient
c. truculent
d. pugnacious
e. esoteric

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282. Todd set up a rope to ______ the part of the exhibit that was off-
limits.
a. circumscribe
b. laud
c. efface
d. undulate
e. beguile

283. The loud clap of thunder caused the little dog to ______ all over.
a. slather
b. quake
c. enunciate
d. binge
e. infuse

284. Francois fell into a groggy ______ after having suffered a high
fever for several days.
a. profundity
b. sluggard
c. verve
d. stupor
e. grovel

285. Blaine had a tendency to ______ certain details of his evenings out
when he didn’t want his parents to know where he had been.
a. excel
b. oscillate
c. corroborate
d. juxtapose
e. omit

286. We took pity on the young ______ and brought him to a shelter
where he could find food and warmth.
a. waif
b. perfidy
c. ionic
d. plaintiff
e. troubadour

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287. The fire caused ______ damage to the warehouse, which forced the
owner to demolish the building.
a. sanctified
b. equitable
c. preliminary
d. irreparable
e. pretentious

288. When people are in love, they may find their beloved’s ______—
often annoying to or disparaged by others—to be charming and
endearing.
a. foibles
b. mendacity
c. ennui
d. aplomb
e. penchants

289. Terreh was able to ______ the traffic jam by taking a series of one-
way streets that led to the bridge.
a. staunch
b. diffuse
c. corroborate
d. circumvent
e. juxtapose

290. The risk of cheating on the test was not worth the possible ______
of failing the class.
a. specification
b. gratification
c. ramification
d. narcissism
e. renegade

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291. We found that the gallons of water we had brought on our hike
were ______, and we had to carry the extra bottles home.
a. superannuated
b. extraordinary
c. derivative
d. superfluous
e. untenable

292. Moving all the heavy cinder blocks by hand from the driveway to
the backyard seemed like a(n) ______ task.
a. precipitous
b. poignant
c. onerous
d. salient
e. gallant

293. Claudia’s ______ face gave no clue to her hard, cold heart.
a. winsome
b. gruesome
c. fatuous
d. ironic
e. flaccid

294. Keeping hot peppers in the olive oil ______ it with a spicy kick.
a. contemplates
b. stigmatizes
c. scrutinizes
d. infuses
e. defames

295. She realized mortgage rates had declined and decided it was
______ to continue paying rent when she could now afford a
monthly payment for her own home.
a. referable
b. relative
c. subsequent
d. episodic
e. inexpedient

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296. The deadline has been moved to this Friday, so we must ______
our efforts and complete the project earlier than we had planned.
a. wane
b. ruminate
c. burnish
d. pilfer
e. expedite

297. As the city grew and stretched its borders, it began to feel the
______ problems of urban sprawl and overpopulation.
a. improvident
b. mendacious
c. ersatz
d. concomitant
e. surreptitious

298. Terrance, a dentist, ______ to be with the media, so he could see

the concert for free.
a. facilitated
b. conjugated
c. purported
d. tended
e. placated

299. ______ on a lounge chair by the pool was the very tan owner of the
estate, relaxing in the midday sunshine.
a. Trident
b. Renegade
c. Fraught
d. Renowned
e. Supine

300. Observing his sister’s ______ behavior of riding without a helmet,

Jorge ran to get his mother.
a. contemptuous
b. contented
c. fictitious
d. parlous
e. pensive

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276. b. Vulnerable (adj.) means assailable; capable of receiving injuries;

open to attack.

277. a. Subservient (adj.) means following another’s requests in a

servantlike manner far below that which is called for.

278. d. Obtuse (adj.) means lacking quickness of perception or intellect.

279. d. Obstinate (adj.) means stubborn.

280. b. Indemnity (n.) is protection from loss or damage; immunity from

punishment; compensation for loss or damage.

281. e. Esoteric (adj.) means designed for, confined to, or

understandable only by a restricted number of people, an
enlightened inner circle.

282. a. To circumscribe (v.) is to draw a line around, encircle; to restrict

or confine; to determine the limits of, define.

283. b. To quake (v.) means to shiver or tremble, as from fear or cold; to

shake or vibrate violently.

284. d. Stupor (n.) means profound lethargy, such as one might

experience after being very ill.

285. e. To omit (v.) is to leave out; to neglect, disregard.

286. a. A waif (n.) is a stray; a homeless, neglected wanderer, especially

a homeless child.

287. d. Irreparable (adj.) means not capable of being remedied or

corrected; not reparable.

288. a. A foible (n.) is a minor weakness or character flaw; a distinctive

behavior or attribute peculiar to an individual.

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289. d. To circumvent (v.) is to go around, bypass; to get around or avoid
through cleverness or artful maneuvering; to surround, enclose,
entrap.

290. c. A ramification (n.) is a consequence for an action.

291. d. Superfluous (adj.) means extra; more than is needed, unnecessary.

292. c. Onerous (adj.) is burdensome or troublesome.

293. a. Winsome (adj.) means attractive.

294. d. To infuse (v.) is to instill or cause to penetrate; to inspire.

295. e. Inexpedient (adj.) means not expedient; not suitable or fit for the
purpose; not tending to promote a proposed object.

296. e. To expedite (v.) means to speed up the progress of, accelerate; to

process or execute quickly and efficiently.

297. d. Concomitant (adj.) means occurring or existing concurrently;

accompanying, attendant.

298. c. To purport (v.) means to give false appearance of being.

299. e. Supine (adj.) means lying on the back.

300. d. Parlous (adj.) means dangerous, risky, or extreme.

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301. In an attempt to ______ the enemy, Braveheart rallied hundreds of

fierce warriors.
a. alienate
b. scoff
c. obliterate
d. ostracize
e. minimize

302. The film was completed on schedule despite the ______

circumstances regarding the location and extreme weather
conditions.
a. tenuous
b. imperial
c. cryptic
d. contrived
e. adverse

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303. The postcard advertised a free cruise to anyone who bought a
magazine subscription, but after reading the fine print Sasha found
the cruise was just a ______.
a. petition
b. gimmick
c. compromise
d. reference
e. motif

304. Many employers like to visit college campuses and ______ college
seniors to work for their companies.
a. daunt
b. recruit
c. illuminate
d. dither
e. flout

305. I could tell by Konrad’s ______ manner that he was really sorry for
how he had treated Annette.
a. callous
b. erratic
c. zealous
d. nonchalant
e. contrite

306. The company officials felt the rising cost of health coverage was
______ enough to raise their employees’ insurance premiums.
a. moratorium
b. justification
c. symbolism
d. disposition
e. habitude

307. The ______ of the sheriff’s department ended at the county line.
a. prerequisite
b. emendation
c. alliteration
d. jurisdiction
e. respite

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308. Ralph plays golf every chance he gets; even a weeklong golfing
vacation could not ______ his appetite for the game.
a. initiate
b. satiate
c. relinquish
d. revive
e. employ

309. We could not describe the scene before us; it was filled with such
______ beauty.
a. inexorable
b. unutterable
c. uproarious
d. mnemonic
e. fretful

310. The subject matter was ______ because the mumbling professor
spoke too quickly.
a. obscure
b. magnanimous
c. treacherous
d. vital
e. maximized

311. Arnie becomes so ______ when he talks about painting that it is

hard not to be infected by his enthusiasm.
a. laconic
b. circuitous
c. impertinent
d. ardent
e. recalcitrant

312. The cruise ship’s deliciously appetizing dinner buffets encouraged

______ among the vacationing passengers.
a. gluttony
b. squabbling
c. equivocation
d. restraint
e. queries

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313. As the pressures of her business became overwhelming, Charlotte
chose to ______ her role as PTA president.
a. expedite
b. transgress
c. propagate
d. relinquish
e. retaliate

314. Don’t let Julie’s enthusiasm fool you; she’s just a ______, not a
professional dancer.
a. maverick
b. denizen
c. mercenary
d. maven
e. dilettante

315. Normally, Maya would not have made so many spelling mistakes in
her essay; she is usually ______ about her spelling.
a. sumptuous
b. scurrilous
c. ridiculous
d. scrupulous
e. fatuous

316. It took four men two hours to move the ______ sofa up three
flights of stairs into our apartment.
a. suave
b. garrulous
c. unwieldy
d. pivotal
e. quixotic

317. In the Roman myth, Artemis made a pilgrimage to the ______,

hoping to learn the answer to her dilemma.
a. denouement
b. decorum
c. oracle
d. vizier
e. pillar

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318. Orson was truly a(n) ______: towering over others at six feet nine
inches, he was also one of the most influential and successful
producers in the feature film industry.
a. behemoth
b. anathema
c. demagogue
d. viceroy
e. charlatan

319. Brian was an ______ child, he was sent to the principal’s office on
numerous occasions for his rude classroom behavior.
a. impeccable
b. impertinent
c. observant
d. obscure
e. adjuvant

320. The defendant waited anxiously for the jury to ______ the decision
that would seal his fate.
a. render
b. deprecate
c. rejuvenate
d. disparage
e. prohibit

321. We must ______ the information about the agenda changes

immediately so that the conference attendees have time to adjust
their schedules.
a. burnish
b. disseminate
c. galvanize
d. placate
e. admonish

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322. During the time of the plague in the little village, the forlorn
______ of the church bells was an almost daily sound.
a. prepossession
b. premise
c. delectation
d. knell
e. credence

323. If you can adhere to the ______ rules of a military society, the
Marines may be an excellent career choice.
a. strident
b. raucous
c. stringent
d. pedantic
e. lurid

324. The natural ______ of the canyon cause it to be an everlasting

source of new adventures and beauty.
a. blandishments
b. vicissitudes
c. mores
d. platitudes
e. nebulas

325. A life-long vegetarian, Xiomara ______ when she learned that the
sauce she’d just eaten was made with chicken broth.
a. wavered
b. blanched
c. coalesced
d. stagnated
e. thwarted

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301. c. To obliterate (v.) means to blot out or destroy.

302. e. Adverse (adj.) means acting against or contrary to; unfavorable;

or opposed or opposing.

303. b. A gimmick (n.) is a tricky scheme or gadget.

304. b. To recruit (v.) means to seek to induct or enroll; to enlist.

305. e. Contrite (adj.) means feeling or expressing sorrow or regret for

one’s sins or offenses; penitent.

306. b. Justification (n.) is an explanation or reason that justifies or

shows something to be necessary.

307. d. Jurisdiction (n.) is authority or power; sphere of power or

authority.

308. b. To satiate (v.) means to satisfy fully the appetite or desire of.

309. b. Unutterable (adj.) means inexpressible.

310. a. Obscure (adj.) means not clearly expressed or easily understood;

not easily seen or distinguished.

311. d. Ardent (adj.) means characterized by intense emotion or

enthusiasm, passionate, fervent; glowing or burning like fire.

312. a. Gluttony (n.) is drinking or eating to excess; excessive

indulgence.

313. d. To relinquish (v.) means to give up (something), renounce claim

to.

314. e. A dilettante (n.) is an amateur, one who dabbles in an art or field

of knowledge for amusement; a lover of fine arts, a connoisseur.

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315. d. Scrupulous (adj.) means extremely careful, cautious in action for
fear of doing wrong.

316. c. Unwieldy (adj.) means moved or managed with difficulty, as

from great size or awkward shape.

317. c. An oracle (n.) is a person of great knowledge; the place where

answers are given, as in a sanctuary.

318. a. A behemoth (n.) is a giant; something or someone who is

enormous in size, power, or importance.

319. b. Impertinent (adj.) means improperly bold; rude; lacking good

manners.

320. a. To render (v.) means to give in return in compliance with a duty;

to make or depict.

321. b. To disseminate (v.) means to scatter widely, diffuse, spread

abroad.

322. d. Knell (n.) is the sound of a bell ringing slowly for a funeral or
death.

323. c. Stringent (adj.) means rigid, strict, or exacting.

324. b. Vicissitudes (n.) means a change, especially a complete change, of

condition or circumstances.

325. b. To blanch (v.) means to turn pale, as if in fear; to take the color
from, whiten.

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326. At the beginning of the ceremony, the high school band ______
the arrival of the graduates by playing the alma mater loudly and
with enthusiasm.
a. decried
b. heralded
c. permeated
d. conjured
e. thwarted

327. Although Sophie was afraid of heights, she seemed to have no

______ about driving over bridges.
a. enormity
b. qualms
c. imminence
d. resurrection
e. severity

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328. I will write a rough draft of the proposal, and then you can edit it
for any ______ material so that it is as convincing and concise as
possible.
a. grandiose
b. incontrovertible
c. extraneous
d. abysmal
e. pensive

329. I had to call the repairman because the washing machine was off
______—it began making terrible sounds and failed to clean the
clothes thoroughly.
a. detriment
b. preferment
c. prevision
d. kilter
e. quandary

330. Minnie finally ______ to her sister’s constant barrage of questions

and revealed the identity of her new boyfriend.
a. reiterated
b. succumbed
c. seceded
d. reneged
e. retaliated

331. The meeting is ______; everyone must attend.

a. palatable
b. compulsory
c. reciprocal
d. resilient
e. ancillary

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332. Through the ______ act of volunteering, it is possible to make a
difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
a. dilatory
b. insurmountable
c. diligent
d. rapacious
e. noble

333. The proposed design includes many ______ features that are not
functional and can be eliminated to cut costs.
a. jovial
b. germane
c. kinetic
d. nonchalant
e. extrinsic

334. Carly’s ______ spending on shoes and clothing caused her parents
a great deal of concern because she was no longer saving money
for college.
a. monotypic
b. inconsistent
c. perfunctory
d. immoderate
e. specious

335. The cop was in a ______: Should he chase the criminal or help the
victim?
a. quandary
b. litany
c. tatter
d. discord
e. plethora

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336. The professor studied the ______ physics of ballet dancers and
even published a study on the topic of dancers and movement.
a. creditable
b. kinetic
c. symbolic
d. prevalent
e. monotonous

337. Kyle was able to ______ the difficulties of an uncooperative staff,

an impossible deadline, and a complicated project in order to
present the report to the client.
a. surmount
b. dismount
c. retract
d. expel
e. intercede

338. Philbert’s ______ manner fit in well with the atmosphere of the

posh country club.
a. untoward
b. riotous
c. mundane
d. salacious
e. urbane

339. Elian tried his ______ on the wrong person, and it has finally
landed him in jail.
a. clemency
b. jocularity
c. calamity
d. obsolescence
e. chicanery

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340. There were several ______ buildings on the street, making it
difficult for Margaret to determine which one was the dentist’s
office.
a. nondescript
b. transient
c. impervious
d. zealous
e. impressionable

341. Inflated by his fans’ ______, Evan lost sense of his small-town
roots and began traveling with an entourage.
a. inconstancy
b. insolence
c. haughtiness
d. sufferance
e. idolatry

342. To ______ a congressional bill, the president must use his official
seal on all documents.
a. nullify
b. patronize
c. victimize
d. ratify
e. mollify

343. The drama workshop’s efforts ______ in the final production of a

play written, directed, and acted by the students for the entire
school.
a. finalized
b. languished
c. teemed
d. discerned
e. culminated

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344. There is no way around it: plagiarism is ______ to thievery.
a. tantamount
b. apathetic
c. fatuous
d. unscrupulous
e. indecisive

345. For ______ deeds during her mission overseas, Tyesha was
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
a. inept
b. valorous
c. erroneous
d. malodorous
e. benign

346. Adam read the employee manual so that he might ______ himself
with his new responsibilities at the company.
a. relinquish
b. synthesize
c. orient
d. validate
e. motivate

347. I am ______ of the problems that this solution will cause, but I still
believe that this is the best possible solution.
a. innocuous
b. cognizant
c. precipitous
d. reminiscent
e. belligerent

348. The spectacular presentation by a rainforest adventurer ______

Simon with the desire to travel to South America to see the jungles
for himself.
a. disheartened
b. inhibited
c. imbued
d. reconstituted
e. abhorred

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349. When the senator’s popularity suffered in the polls, he ______ his
decision to raise taxes.
a. recanted
b. pulverized
c. enveloped
d. detracted
e. extenuated

350. Because of the ______ of reliable information, Quentin’s report

was comprised mostly of speculation.
a. dearth
b. diatribe
c. myriad
d. juxtaposition
e. tirade

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326. b. To herald (v.) is to proclaim or announce; to foreshadow.

327. b. A qualm (n.) is a sudden or disturbing feeling.

328. c. Extraneous (adj.) means not vital or essential; not pertinent or

relevant; coming from the outside or an outside source.

329. d. Kilter (n.) is order or good condition.

330. b. To succumb (v.) means to give in, cease to resist.

331. b. Compulsory (adj.) means obligatory, mandatory, required.

332. e. Noble (adj.) means having high, selfless moral standards; of

excellent character.

333. e. Extrinsic (adj.) means not forming an essential part of a thing,

extraneous; originating from the outside, external.

334. d. Immoderate (adj.) means excessive or extreme; exceeding

reasonable limits.

335. a. A quandary (n.) is a difficult situation.

336. b. Kinetic (adj.) means pertaining to motion or caused by motion.

337. a. To surmount (v.) means to overcome by force of will.

338. e. Urbane (adj.) means characterized by refined manners; elegant

or sophisticated.

339. e. Chicanery (n.) is trickery or sophistry used to deceive someone

(especially to extract money).

340. a. Nondescript (adj.) means lacking any distinctive characteristics.

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341. e. Idolatry (n.) is excessive reverence or adoration; the worship of
idols.

342. d. To ratify (v.) means to make valid.

343. e. To culminate (v.) is to come to completion, end; to reach the

highest point or degree, climax.

344. a. Tantamount (adj.) means equal to; having equal or equivalent

value in terms of seriousness.

345. b. Valorous (adj.) means courageous, valiant.

346. c. To orient (v.) means to acquaint (oneself) with the existing

situation or environment; determine one’s position with
reference to new ideas.

347. b. Cognizant (adj.) means fully knowledgeable or informed,

conscious, aware.

348. c. To imbue (v.) is to inspire or pervade with ideas or feelings; to

saturate with color; to permeate.

349. a. To recant (v.) means to renounce formally; to withdraw a former

belief as erroneous.

350. a. Dearth (n.) means a severe shortage or scarce supply, especially

of food; a lack of, insufficient quantity.

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351. Teachers should not only be knowledgeable but also ______;

students should feel comfortable approaching them with questions
or problems.
a. wheedling
b. patronizing
c. laconic
d. affable
e. frugal

352. The pain medication Kristy received after surgery offered relief;
however, the overwhelming feeling of ______ was an unexpected
side effect, and she didn’t like being groggy.
a. extortion
b. compellation
c. acquisition
d. affirmation
e. lethargy

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353. The ski lodge had a window that looked out upon a beautiful
mountain ______.
a. vista
b. melee
c. fray
d. foray
e. frieze

354. The palace’s great hall was rich in history and splendor, the walls
hung with ______ tapestries.
a. mellifluous
b. malleable
c. prudent
d. illusive
e. ornate

355. After weeks of heavy rains, the earth gave way; mud and trees
______ down the mountain swallowing cars and houses in their path.
a. ascended
b. inculcated
c. aspersed
d. hurtled
e. entreated

356. The ______ butter had been left in the refrigerator for years.
a. complacent
b. scandalous
c. riveting
d. dire
e. rancid

357. Several weeks of extremely hot, dry weather ______ the land, so
instead of rowing across a river, we walked across a cracked,
parched riverbed.
a. oscillated
b. desiccated
c. subverted
d. coalesced
e. thwarted

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358. The pitcher’s ______ workout regimen was the most grueling of all
his teammates, and he never took a day off.
a. Spartan
b. spasmodic
c. exclusive
d. turgid
e. truculent

359. Ethan’s responses when he spoke on the telephone were ______

and he nearly always made his customers think he was rude.
a. receptive
b. laconic
c. uncanny
d. suave
e. ponderous

360. I was bored with the ______ conversation of my roommates and

longed for some intellectual stimulation.
a. egregious
b. pronounced
c. vapid
d. intriguing
e. exonerating

361. Ned’s fear was ______ as he watched the 60-foot waves approach
his little boat.
a. futile
b. genteel
c. innovative
d. palpable
e. detrimental

362. Moving swiftly and gracefully through the backyard, the cat
suddenly ______ when she hit the thorny bush.
a. recoiled
b. recuperated
c. invigorated
d. fabricated
e. throttled

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363. Although others were fooled by “Doctor” Winston’s speech, Lily
knew him for what he was: a(n) ______.
a. panacea
b. charlatan
c. prevarication
d. accolade
e. primadonna

364. The task of building the cabin was a ______ one, but Rob was up
to the challenge.
a. laborious
b. venerable
c. archaic
d. cynical
e. unbiased

365. After the neighbor’s stereo woke her up for the fifth night in a row,
Brenda felt ______ to complain.
a. impelled
b. rebuked
c. augmented
d. implicated
e. destined

366. Carter is writing a letter of recommendation that I can include in

my ______ for prospective employers.
a. denunciation
b. panacea
c. dossier
d. incantation
e. restitution

367. ______ laughter came from the upstairs apartment where Trang
was having a graduation party.
a. Scurrilous
b. Deleterious
c. Fatuous
d. Uproarious
e. Malicious

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368. In the middle of his eloquent ______, the audience suddenly broke
into applause.
a. ovation
b. oration
c. inclination
d. provocation
e. illusion

369. I like the ______ style of these essays; they make complex issues
accessible by presenting them in everyday language.
a. colloquial
b. obsolete
c. pristine
d. exacting
e. furtive

370. A diamond ring is the ______ symbol of love and affection.

a. precocious
b. fugacious
c. supplemental
d. quintessential
e. barbarous

371. Allen’s ______ distanced him from his family, but he was still
unwilling to apologize.
a. regeneration
b. contingency
c. equivalence
d. impenitence
e. innovation

372. Nothing will ______ my memory of the night we first met; the
images are forever burned in my mind.
a. appease
b. undulate
c. inculcate
d. efface
e. truncate

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373. With the curtains drawn back, the room was ______ with warm
sunlight.
a. recessed
b. intruded
c. suffused
d. belied
e. taut

374. The devastating drought forced the ______ tribes of the rainforest
to leave their homes and venture into the modern world.
a. indigenous
b. puritanical
c. indigent
d. imminent
e. munificent

375. Jason’s ______ approach to management included narrowing the

salary gap between the CEOs and office workers.
a. stoic
b. apathetic
c. utilitarian
d. endemic
e. proactive

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351. d. Affable (adj.) means easy and pleasant to speak to, approachable;
friendly, warm, gracious.

352. e. Lethargy (n.) is the state of drowsiness or sluggish inactivity.

353. a. Vista (n.) means a view or prospect.

354. e. Ornate (adj.) means richly and artistically finished or stylized.

355. d. To hurtle (v.) is to rush with great speed; to move violently with
great noise; to fling forcefully.

356. e. Rancid (adj.) means rotten or putrid.

357. b. To desiccate (v.) means to dry out thoroughly, become dry; to

make dry, dull, or lifeless.

358. a. Spartan (adj.) means rigorously severe (from the Greek city-
state Sparta known for its austere and rigid lifestyle); marked by
strict self-discipline; characteristically simple or frugal.

359. b. Laconic (adj.) means curt, concise, but expressing much in a few
words; brief and to the point.

360. c. Vapid (adj.) means dull, lacking life, sprit or substance; tedious.

361. d. Palpable (adj.) means tangible, noticeable; easily perceived and

detected.

362. a. To recoil (v.) means to jump back suddenly.

363. b. A charlatan (n.) is someone who makes elaborate, fraudulent

claims to having certain skills or knowledge; a quack, imposter,
fraud.

364. a. Laborious (adj.) means characterized by hard work, exertion, or

perseverance.

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365. a. To impel (v.) is to motivate; push or drive forward; propel.

366. c. A dossier (n.) is a collection of papers giving detailed information

about a particular person or subject.

367. d. Uproarious (adj.) means noisy.

368. b. An oration (n.) is a formal speech for a special occasion.

369. a. Colloquial (adj.) means characteristic of informal spoken

language or conversation; conversational.

370. d. Quintessential (adj.) is the best and purest part of a thing; the
most typical example of a thing.

371. d. Impenitence (n.) is the trait of refusing to repent; unwilling to

show regret for wrongdoing.

372. d. To efface (v.) means to rub out, erase; to cause to dim or make
indistinct; to make or conduct oneself inconspicuously.

373. c. To suffuse (v.) means to cover or fill the surface of, as in to fill
with light.

374. a. Indigenous (adj.) means originating or being native to a specific

region or country; also inherent or natural.

375. c. Utilitarian (adj.) means related to the ethical doctrine that

actions are right because they are useful or beneficial to the
greatest number of people.

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376. If people continue to ______ the rainforests, soon they will

disappear from the earth.
a. dominate
b. frolic
c. laminate
d. neglect
e. provoke

377. My parents always seem to worry and ______ more about money
when tax season is approaching.
a. proximate
b. quibble
c. supplicate
d. dabble
e. alienate

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378. While the king and the members of his court lived in the most
opulent luxury, the peasants in his kingdom lived in the most
______ poverty.
a. abject
b. incessant
c. relinquished
d. erratic
e. lugubrious

379. Samantha had an ______ trust in her grandfather, who was an

honorable man and kind to everyone he met.
a. implicit
b. insecure
c. irreverent
d. irresolute
e. astringent

380. Antonello searched the forest around his campsite for small
branches to ______ the fire, so he could eventually cook his dinner.
a. stifle
b. kindle
c. suppress
d. dissipate
e. prohibit

381. Although I meant it as a compliment, Zander ______ my remark as

an insult.
a. construed
b. eradicated
c. truncated
d. permeated
e. redacted

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382. The sailor’s ______ complexion bespoke his many sunny days at
the lookout post.
a. swarthy
b. syncopated
c. pallid
d. wan
e. pasty

383. Tanya is a ______ person, trusted by all who know her.

a. porous
b. voracious
c. spurious
d. specious
e. veracious

384. After the third relative was hired to an upper-level position, several
people quit the company, claiming that ______ caused a decline in
employee morale.
a. carrion
b. explicitness
c. skepticism
d. devotion
e. nepotism

385. Genevieve’s stunning debut performance at the city opera has

earned her ______ from some of the city’s toughest critics.
a. antipathy
b. insinuations
c. destitution
d. lamentations
e. accolades

386. The shaggy neon couch was a(n) ______ in the conservative room
decorated with earth tones.
a. incongruity
b. insinuation
c. temerity
d. reiteration
e. intonation

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387. Harris tried to ______ his fear of flying when he boarded the
plane, but he could not curb his anxiety.
a. accelerate
b. expound
c. maximize
d. employ
e. repress

388. Gabi found that whenever she was confused about an idea or issue,
writing about it would help ______ her true feelings.
a. vacillate
b. elucidate
c. wheedle
d. deprecate
e. indoctrinate

389. After the powerful windstorm, Marie discovered a splintered and

fallen tree limb had ______ the vinyl lining of her swimming pool.
a. extenuated
b. calculated
c. retaliated
d. lacerated
e. curtailed

390. Johnny’s good behavior in class yesterday was ______ by his

disruptive outbursts in Math this morning.
a. abated
b. negated
c. reiterated
d. mandated
e. nominated

391. Jason and Joshua made ______ plans to meet in the cafeteria to
study for the test, provided Jason’s class ended on time.
a. beguiling
b. tenuous
c. assured
d. tentative
e. promotional

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392. The professor’s lectures were filled with excessive ______, lasting
much longer than was necessary to convey his ideas.
a. verbiage
b. herbage
c. maliciousness
d. portent
e. intrigue

393. Ming’s blatant lie revealed that he suffered no ______ about being
dishonest to his parents.
a. compunction
b. repudiation
c. vindication
d. evanescence
e. veracity

394. Diane, always teasing, was known for her ______ , but as a result,
nobody knew when to take her seriously.
a. jocularity
b. servitude
c. logic
d. austerity
e. inclemency

395. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” said Haines. “There is no

such thing as a(n) ______ who is not a corrupt and cruel ruler.”
a. imbroglio
b. pedant
c. despot
d. agnostic
e. archetype

396. During his ______ in office the mayor made several controversial
decisions about city planning.
a. treatise
b. integration
c. teem
d. flout
e. tenure

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397. Recovering from the tragedy, Helena found the ______ sunrise
reassuring, as it gave her something to rely on each and every
morning.
a. hidden
b. clairvoyant
c. cognizant
d. deft
e. quotidian

398. Flaws in Claire’s opponent’s chess game showed him to be ______,

and Claire knew her victory was assured.
a. predatory
b. indistinguishable
c. ornery
d. vincible
e. resolute

399. The ad didn’t mention a specific salary; it just said “compensation

______ with experience.”
a. compulsory
b. manifest
c. prolific
d. commensurate
e. precluded

400. The ______ she felt for shopping made it impossible for her to
walk by a sale window without stopping.
a. providence
b. blunder
c. omission
d. repulsion
e. estrus

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376. d. To neglect (v.) means to be careless about; to fail to care for or to

do; to be remiss about.

377. b. To quibble (v.) means to find fault or criticize for petty reasons.

378. a. Abject (adj.) means wretched, degraded, debased; of the most

contemptible or miserable kind; showing utter resignation or
humiliation, groveling, servile.

379. a. Implicit (adj.) means unquestioning or trusting without doubt;

understood rather than directly stated; implied.

380. b. Kindle (v.) means to cause to burn with flames; to ignite; to set
on fire.

381. a. To construe (v.) is to interpret or understand; to make sense of,

explain the meaning of.

382. a. Swarthy (adj.) means having a dark hue, especially a dark or

sunburned complexion.

383. e. Veracious (adj.) means truthful, honest; habitually disposed to

speak the truth.

384. e. Nepotism (n.) is favoritism for kin when conferring jobs, offices,
or privileges.

385. e. An accolade (n.) is an award or special acknowledgement

signifying approval or distinction.

386. a. Incongruity (n.) is the quality of being inappropriate or

unbecoming; not consistent in character.

387. e. To repress (v.) means to keep under or restrain; to curb or

subdue.

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388. b. To elucidate (v.) means to make clear or manifest; to free from
confusion or ambiguity.

389. d. To lacerate (v.) is to rip, tear, or mangle.

390. b. To negate (v.) means to nullify, invalidate, or deny.

391. d. Tentative (adj.) means provisional or uncertain; not fixed or set.

392. a. Verbiage (n.) means the use of many words without necessity.

393. a. Compunction (n.) means a feeling of uneasiness or regret caused

by a sense of guilt, remorse; a pang of conscience at the thought
or act of committing a misdeed.

394. a. Jocularity (n.) is the state of being jocular, which is characterized

by joking or jesting.

395. c. A despot (n.) is someone who rules with absolute power; a

dictator or tyrant.

396. e. Tenure (n.) means the term during which a thing is held; often
used in connection with career positions.

397. e. Quotidian (adj.) means occurring or returning daily.

398. d. Vincible (adj.) means conquerable, capable of being defeated or

subdued.

399. d. Commensurate (adj.) means corresponding in size, degree, or

extent; proportionate.

400. e. An estrus (n.) is an irresistible impulse or passion.

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401. The owners of the bed-and-breakfast were extremely ______ to

their guests, who enjoyed elegant meals, prompt service, and
beautifully decorated rooms.
a. hospitable
b. hostile
c. remiss
d. gallant
e. indomitable

402. Homeless people often lead a(n) ______ lifestyle because they
repeatedly get uprooted from the streets and alleys where they live.
a. aristocratic
b. platonic
c. analytic
d. nomadic
e. ballistic

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403. Linda’s ______ for picking the right stocks made her a very
wealthy woman.
a. knack
b. reception
c. rendition
d. impropriety
e. concourse

404. Computers and word processing software have made the art of
hand-writing letters virtually ______.
a. barren
b. boisterous
c. obsolete
d. dignified
e. relevant

405. Marco has an irresistibly ______ manner that many young women
find charming and attractive.
a. obstinate
b. staid
c. bland
d. supple
e. suave

406. Chantel kept the ______ of her beloved foremost in her mind as
she traveled to countries far and wide in her quest to find him.
a. prelude
b. armistice
c. hirsute
d. presage
e. visage

407. The cozy beach cottage was only ______ for summer tenants
because it lacked the insulation to make a winter stay comfortable.
a. stagnant
b. erroneous
c. resilient
d. habitable
e. ineffective

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408. The settlers decided to build their town at the ______ of two
rivers; that settlement became the city of Pittsburgh.
a. veneer
b. lexicon
c. hiatus
d. tirade
e. confluence

409. Furious that Lou had lied about his references, Noi ______ her
decision to promote him to assistant manager.
a. elevated
b. incriminated
c. complied
d. rescinded
e. fortified

410. To prove your theory, you need to design an experiment that will
provide ______ evidence.
a. perfunctory
b. elusive
c. noxious
d. empirical
e. lamentable

411. Rachel’s mother was appalled by the amount of ______ humor on

television during hours when young children were still awake.
a. fraudulent
b. senile
c. proportional
d. lascivious
e. laborious

412. The scared boy on the roller coaster made sure his seatbelt was
______ across his body.
a. slack
b. taut
c. trite
d. striated
e. curt

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413. The female fox’s ______ over her burrow indicates that she has just
birthed her young.
a. vendetta
b. preening
c. vigilance
d. sepulcher
e. rendezvous

414. After Ginger banged her head, she noticed that a large lump began
to ______ from her forehead.
a. invade
b. provoke
c. sustain
d. obtrude
e. elevate

415. The devoted fans paid ______ to the late singer by placing flowers
on his memorial and by holding burning votive candles.
a. tariffs
b. accouterment
c. retrospection
d. appraisement
e. homage

416. Losing his entire business to the flood, Bill’s only ______ was to
file bankruptcy.
a. dross
b. enigma
c. fervor
d. imprecation
e. recourse

417. The new evidence convinced the District Attorney to overturn

Martin’s conviction and ______ him.
a. appropriate
b. truncate
c. elucidate
d. exonerate
e. protract

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418. Christopher hired a tree-trimming crew to cut the ______
branches of the pine tree that were scraping the side of his house.
a. fastidious
b. lateral
c. nebulous
d. abject
e. recessive

419. We both knew our summer romance was ______ , and we would
just be memories in each other’s minds by the winter.
a. restorative
b. tempting
c. temporal
d. understated
e. indecisive

420. The dissatisfied workers spread their ______ attitudes among

themselves until there was a danger of a full-scale rebellion against
the owners of the factory.
a. paradoxical
b. monochromatic
c. benign
d. virulent
e. portentous

421. The junkyard was littered with ______ objects, making it unsightly
to the neighborhood behind it.
a. otiose
b. obtuse
c. jovial
d. decorative
e. buoyant

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422. Although Maya’s ______ sensibilities are quite different from mine,
I think she is a remarkable interior decorator and I recommend her
highly.
a. aesthetic
b. dialectical
c. reclusive
d. synthetic
e. mercurial

423. The meticulous art student arranged her paint colors by a

darkening ______ on her palette.
a. limitation
b. gradation
c. moratorium
d. juncture
e. tincture

424. J.P. recalled running through the ______ of tall rows of corn stalks
that dominated his grandfather’s summer garden.
a. terminals
b. temperament
c. labyrinth
d. basin
e. deference

425. Peter displayed an air of ______ when the officer asked him if he
knew the speed limit.
a. omniscience
b. obstinacy
c. nescience
d. obstetrics
e. platitude

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401. a. Hospitable (adj.) means treating guests kindly and generously;

being agreeable, receptive or of an open mind.

402. d. Nomadic (adj.) means roaming from place to place or wandering.

403. a. Knack (n.) is a natural talent; a clever way of doing something.

404. c. Obsolete (adj.) means antiquated, disused; discarded.

405. e. Suave (adj.) means having a smooth and pleasant manner.

406. e. Visage (n.) means the face, countenance, or look of a person.

407. d. Habitable (adj.) means acceptable for inhabiting.

408. e. Confluence (n.) means a flowing or coming together; a gathering

or meeting together at a point or juncture; a place where two
things come together, the point of juncture.

409. d. Rescinded (v.) means revoked.

410. d. Empirical (adj.) means relying on, derived from, or verifiable by;
experimental or observational rather than theory.

411. d. Lascivious (adj.) means lewd, lustful, or wanton.

412. b. Taut (adj.) means stretched tight.

413. c. Vigilance (n.) means alert and intent mental watchfulness in

guarding against danger.

414. d. To obtrude (v.) means to stick out, push forward.

415. e. Homage (n.) is respect paid publicly; reverence rendered;

deference.

416. e. Recourse (n.) means a last option or way out.

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417. d. To exonerate (v.) means to free from blame or guilt, absolve; to
release from a responsibility or obligation, discharge.

418. b. Lateral (adj.) means pertaining to or extending from the side.

419. c. Temporal (adj.) means enduring for a short time; transitory.

420. d. Virulent (adj.) means exceedingly noxious, deleterious, or

hateful.

421. a. Otiose (adj.) means needless, functionless; unemployed or

useless.

422. a. Aesthetic (adj.) means concerning or characterized by an

appreciation of beauty or good taste; characterized by a
heightened sensitivity to beauty, artistic.

423. b. Gradation (n.) is the changing of a color, shade, or tint to

another by gradual degrees; the process of bringing to another
grade in a series; a stage or degree in such a series.

424. c. Labyrinth (n.) is a maze of paths or a complicated system of

pathways in which it is challenging to find the exit; something
extremely complex in structure or character.

425. c. Nescience (n.) is ignorance, or the absence of knowledge.

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426. I have tried for years to get close to my brother Rae, but he has
always remained ______.
a. cognizant
b. assiduous
c. vociferous
d. aloof
e. accommodating

427. In his later years, the once wildly successful gambler lost his
fortune, and became a homeless ______ on the streets of Las
Vegas.
a. granger
b. miser
c. strategist
d. vagabond
e. speculator

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428. ______ animals are able to survive easily in the wilderness because,
for example, they can live on berries or insects.
a. Omnipotent
b. Omnivorous
c. Luminous
d. Lavish
e. Precarious

429. Sally had planted the seeds in the greenhouse three weeks ago;
they would begin to ______ any day now.
a. germinate
b. revolve
c. tint
d. ratify
e. modulate

430. Julia’s parents gave her one ______ regarding her new job: It could
not interfere with her schoolwork.
a. procession
b. consensus
c. manifestation
d. provision
e. reprieve

431. Despite enthusiastic efforts from the supporting cast, the critics
agreed the star of the play gave a ______ performance, ruining the
chance of lucrative box office sales.
a. infallible
b. vigorous
c. victorious
d. felicitous
e. lackluster

432. The tenor’s ______ voice filled the concert hall.

a. sinuous
b. timid
c. tenuous
d. sonorous
e. striated

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433. After the fire, there were ashes in every ______ of the old
farmhouse.
a. belfry
b. reprieve
c. tangent
d. orifice
e. tribunal

434. Luanne experiences serious ______ whenever she climbs several

flights of steep stairs.
a. vertigo
b. inebriation
c. exoneration
d. fallacy
e. plethora

435. The ______ of the successful product idea was attributed to the
extraordinarily creative company president.
a. demise
b. genesis
c. symmetry
d. repletion
e. dominion

436. When the company reached it’s ______ of hiring one hundred
college graduates, they proceeded to recruit older, more
experienced candidates.
a. quota
b. hybrid
c. detriment
d. fiasco
e. malady

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437. After her extended illness, Delia experienced a long period of
______ when she did not want to work, exercise, or clean.
a. languor
b. arrogance
c. insolence
d. forethought
e. recompense

438. Floyd has a distinctive ______ to his voice—easily recognizable

over the phone.
a. viscosity
b. brawn
c. timbre
d. diadem
e. ingenuity

439. The house was consumed in flames and not a ______ of it

remained after the fire.
a. vestige
b. visage
c. vestibule
d. vicissitude
e. viceroy

440. David felt as if the family picnic would be a(n) ______ time to talk
with his grandmother about her plans for the holidays.
a. opportune
b. disastrous
c. unctuous
d. trite
e. surly

441. The children were ______ for eating the whole batch of cookies
before dinner.
a. indignant
b. belittled
c. chagrined
d. eluded
e. admonished

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442. During his routine, the stand-up comic refused to be shaken by the
heckler who ______ him every few minutes.
a. ignored
b. abetted
c. enforced
d. gibed
e. cited

443. Going away for spring break was not in the ______ of possibility,
since neither Helga nor Olga had any money.
a. fascism
b. fulcrum
c. introversion
d. realm
e. nadir

444. Oscar ______ his sister not to tell their mother what he had done,
for he knew his punishment would be severe.
a. beguiled
b. vied
c. exhorted
d. maligned
e. corroborated

445. ______ were in order as James performed brilliantly on stage in his

first role as an understudy.
a. Pathos
b. Ignominies
c. Kudos
d. Subsidies
e. Statutes

446. The Boston Tea Party happened because the Americans believed
the British tea taxes were ______ the rights of the colonists.
a. trespassing
b. reviling
c. sublimating
d. transgressing
e. entreating

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447. The old bridge’s steel ______ were rusty and in need of repair.
a. piers
b. campaniles
c. manacles
d. girders
e. spindles

448. The budding flowers, warm breezes, and birth of young animals
suggest the much-welcomed ______ atmosphere in the country
after a long, hard winter.
a. venial
b. menial
c. venal
d. vernal
e. verbal

449. Since she had not exercised in five years, Margarita attempt to jog
five miles on her first day of cardio-training was a little ______.
a. pessimistic
b. irrelevant
c. trivial
d. quixotic
e. relieved

450. The legal internship program was developed under the ______ of
the district attorney’s office.
a. bastion
b. propensity
c. aegis
d. faction
e. cacophony

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426. d. Aloof (adj.) means physically or emotionally distant; reserved,

remote.

427. d. A vagabond (n.) is a wanderer; a person who does not have a

permanent home.

428. b. Omnivorous (adj.) means feeding on both animal and vegetable

substances; having an insatiable appetite for anything.

429. a. To germinate (v.) means to begin to grow or sprout; to cause to

come into existence or develop.

430. d. A provision (n.) is a stipulation or qualification; a stock of

supplies.

431. e. Lackluster (adj.) means lacking liveliness or brightness; dull.

432. d. Sonorous (adj.) means producing sound; impressive or grand in

effect.

433. d. An orifice (n.) is an opening, a hole; a perforation; a mouth or

hole through which something may pass.

434. a. Vertigo (n.) is dizziness often caused by experiencing heights.

435. b. Genesis (n.) is the origin, beginning, or foundation; the act of

forming something new; the first event in a series of events.

436. a. A quota (n.) is a proportional share.

437. a. Languor (n.) is a lack of energy or interest; a feeling of being

without spirit; sluggishness.

438. c. Timbre (n.) is the quality of a tone, as distinguished from

intensity and pitch.

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439. a. Vestige (n.) means a visible trace, mark, or impression, of
something absent, lost, or gone.

440. a. Opportune (adj.) means well-timed or convenient.

441. e. To admonish (v.) means to reprove kindly but seriously; to warn

or counsel; to instruct or remind, as of a forgotten
responsibility.

442. d. To gibe (v.) means to taunt or jeer; to utter a taunting or

sarcastic remark.

443. d. A realm (n.) is a knowledge domain that you are interested in; a
kingdom or domain.

444. c. To exhort (v.) means to urge strongly with a stirring argument,

appeal, or advice; to make an urgent appeal.

445. c. Kudos (n.) are complimentary remarks; expressions of praise.

446. d. To transgress (v.) means to go beyond the limit or bounds of;

usually in connection with a law.

447. d. A girder (n.) is a large horizontal beam, made of wood, steel, or

concrete, to support weight or span an opening.

448. d. Vernal (adj.) means belonging to or suggestive of the spring.

449. d. Quixotic (adj.) means idealistic without regard for practicality.

450. c. Aegis (n.) means sponsorship or patronage; guidance or

direction; or protection.

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451. Frank feels such ______ towards his ex-business partner that he
cannot stand to be in the same room with him.
a. iniquity
b. collusion
c. avarice
d. pallor
e. animosity

452. Ronaldo celebrated the gathering of his ______ on Thanksgiving

Day and spoke with relatives he had not seen in a long time.
a. commonwealth
b. surrogates
c. representatives
d. kindred
e. infidels

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453. After sitting in the contentious board meeting for two hours,
Allen’s necktie began to feel like a ______ around his neck.
a. decorum
b. garland
c. noose
d. renegade
e. monstrosity

454. Even though he hated to work holidays and weekends, Trevor

hoped that his paycheck would serve as ______ for the time spent
away from his family.
a. metamorphism
b. restitution
c. enunciation
d. proclamation
e. kismet

455. Amanda’s parents were shocked by her ______ decision to quit her
job without notice and move to Hollywood.
a. conscientious
b. affable
c. placid
d. languid
e. impetuous

456. The catlike movements of the sneaky ______ served him well when
he picked pockets among the tourists on the crowded boardwalk.
a. forerunner
b. knave
c. vigilante
d. dignitary
e. bureaucrat

457. The student’s ______ language offended many others in the class.
a. obsequious
b. studious
c. scanty
d. surreptitious
e. scurrilous

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458. In winter, the frost on a car’s windshield can be ______ to the
driver.
a. lurid
b. obstructive
c. cynical
d. purified
e. salvageable

459. The prom was a ______ royal ball with so many handsome young
men and beautiful young ladies dressed to the ultimate formality.
a. affable
b. virtual
c. corrosive
d. deleterious
e. inevitable

460. As the roller coaster inched to the top of the hill, Helena could feel
her heart begin to ______.
a. exfoliate
b. dominate
c. reattribute
d. palpitate
e. ventilate

461. Paul’s ______ humor is sometimes lost on those who take his
comments too literally.
a. piquant
b. wry
c. florid
d. placid
e. negligible

462. Hearing her sister approach, Marie-Helene attempted to appear

______ as she quickly hid the birthday gift behind her back.
a. flamboyant
b. stoic
c. pivotal
d. crass
e. nonchalant

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463. The knight sought to ______ his broadsword in such a menacing
fashion as to frighten his attacker away.
a. warrant
b. procure
c. placate
d. wield
e. ensue

464. At the banquet, the disappearance of the woman’s jeweled bracelet

from her wrist appeared to be the ______ of an accomplished thief.
a. attrition
b. sledge
c. sleight
d. dismastment
e. regalia

465. Something went ______ in our experiment, and instead of creating

a green odorless vapor, we ended up with a noxious red liquid that
stunk up the laboratory for days.
a. hoary
b. awry
c. listless
d. derogatory
e. dilatory

466. When the movie star slipped out the back door of the hotel, the
paparazzi adroitly gathered their ______ and raced around the
building to catch her.
a. pandemonium
b. tenor
c. paraphernalia
d. venue
e. propaganda

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467. Since Shane won the lottery, he has been living a life of ______
luxury, buying whatever he desires and traveling around the world
in his 100-foot yacht as he is waited on hand and foot by a bevy of
butlers, cooks, and maids.
a. arrant
b. vitriolic
c. ribald
d. seditious
e. fatuous

468. Confronted by his mother, the ______ four-year-old could not lie
about scribbling on his bedroom walls with purple and blue
markers.
a. guileless
b. inauspicious
c. untarnished
d. indiscriminate
e. vexed

469. The artist attempted to ______ the painting by adding people

dressed in bright colors in the foreground.
a. excoriate
b. amplify
c. eradicate
d. vivify
e. inculcate

470. The artist drew the picture with such ______ that it was possible to
count every blade of grass that he painted.
a. blasphemy
b. philosophy
c. nicety
d. consensus
e. purveyance

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471. The highly publicized nature of the trial caused the judge to
______ the jury in order to shield members from evidence that
might sway their verdict.
a. quarantine
b. retract
c. sequester
d. integrate
e. assimilate

472. Jillian was ______ by the contradictory diagnoses she received and
decided she needed a third opinion.
a. intimidated
b. effaced
c. girded
d. usurped
e. bemused

473. Because he was antsy from having eaten too much candy, little
William was unable to ______ himself in a respectable manner
during the ceremony.
a. garner
b. quell
c. surmise
d. comport
e. subjugate

474. The chemistry professor believed her students could do better on

their exams by searching for their own answers, and encouraged
the class to apply the ______ method to prepare.
a. punctilious
b. nonconformist
c. salubrious
d. heuristic
e. determinate

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475. Bea was known for her loud and domineering personality and was
considered a ______ by many who knew her.
a. banality
b. debutante
c. scapegoat
d. trifle
e. virago

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451. e. Animosity (n.) means bitter, open hostility or enmity; energetic

dislike.

452. d. Kindred (n.) is a group of people related to each other by birth

or marriage.

453. c. A noose (n.) is a loop with slipknot, tightening when pulled.

454. b. Restitution (n.) is a restoration of what is lost or taken away,

especially unjustly.

455. e. Impetuous (adj.) means impulsive or passionate; characterized by

sudden emotion or energy.

456. b. Knave (n.) is a dishonest, deceitful, or unreliable person.

457. e. Scurrilous (adj.) means grossly indecent or vulgar; offensive.

458. b. Obstructive (adj.) means blocking, hindering; obscuring.

459. b. Virtual (adj.) means being in essence or effect, but not in actual
fact.

460. d. To palpitate (v.) is to flutter or move with slight throbs.

461. b. Wry (adj.) means ironic, cynical, or sardonic.

462. e. Nonchalant (adj.) means casual, indifferent.

463. d. To wield (v.) means to use, control, or manage, as a weapon, or

instrument, especially with full command.

464. c. A sleight (n.) means a trick or feat so deftly done that the
manner of performance escapes observation.

465. b. Awry (adj.) means off-course, amiss; turned or twisted toward

one side, askew; not functioning properly.

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466. c. Paraphernalia (n.) are miscellaneous articles needed for
particular professions, information, or operation.

467. a. Arrant (adj.) means complete, absolute, utter.

468. a. Guileless (adj.) means to be without guile; straightforward;

honest; frank.

469. d. To vivify (v.) means to give or bring life to; to animate.

470. c. Nicety (n.) means precision, accuracy; a subtle distinction or

detail; the state of being nice.

471. c. To sequester (v.) means to separate, segregate, seclude; cause to

withdraw or retire, as with juries.

472. e. Bemused (adj.) means deeply absorbed in thought; bewildered or

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements.

473. d. To comport (v.) means to conduct or behave (oneself) in a certain

manner; to agree, accord, or harmonize.

474. d. Heuristic (adj.) means stimulating further investigation;

encouraging learning through discoveries made by a student.

475. e. Virago (n.) means a bold, impudent, turbulent woman.

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476. Even though he was only in kindergarten, Joel was very ______
and could intuit when his teacher was not pleased with his
behavior.
a. obtuse
b. oblivious
c. inept
d. perceptive
e. indolent

477. During his many years of hard work, Paul was promoted several
times and began to rise through the bank’s ______ of employees.
a. declassification
b. surplus
c. hierarchy
d. principality
e. dominion

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478. The heat was absolutely ______, making everyone irritable, sweaty,
and uncomfortable.
a. taciturn
b. salient
c. replete
d. prosaic
e. oppressive

479. The biology students were assigned the task of testing the ______ ,
but did not have enough time to prove its validity.
a. lexicon
b. hypothesis
c. motif
d. platitude
e. genesis

480. It had rained all afternoon, but the fans were still ______ that the
baseball game would still be played.
a. pessimistic
b. sadistic
c. optimistic
d. domineering
e. truant

481. If you have any special needs or requests, speak to Val; she’s the
one with the most ______ around here.
a. synergy
b. clout
c. affinity
d. guile
e. infamy

482. Because Virgil had been so ______ as a child, he had an extremely

difficult time adjusting when he enrolled in the military academy.
a. fettered
b. intrepid
c. coddled
d. pallid
e. odious

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483. Far from being a ______, Bob gets up at dawn every morning to
prepare for a long day at work after which he attends classes in
evening.
a. moderator
b. drone
c. replica
d. sycophant
e. sluggard

484. The vulgarity used by the football fans at the stadium was ______
and eventually lead to a penalty for the team.
a. rakish
b. quiescent
c. sagacious
d. reproachable
e. mundane

485. After the debate, Karim ______ upon many of the campaign issues
in a series of detailed editorials.
a. expounded
b. ebbed
c. doffed
d. temporized
e. wrought

486. Since the judge hearing the case was related to one of the
defendants, she felt she could not offer a truly ______ opinion.
a. unbiased
b. indifferent
c. unilateral
d. uninterested
e. understated

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487. Abdul found his ten-hour shifts at the paper clip factory repetitive
and ______.
a. fatuous
b. nebulous
c. malleable
d. indelible
e. wearisome

488. Jonelle is a(n) ______ of the kind of student we seek: someone who
is both academically strong and actively involved in the
community.
a. paradox
b. exemplar
c. catalyst
d. mandate
e. harbinger

489. Tomas is a(n) ______ businessman who knows a good opportunity

when he sees it.
a. insolent
b. astute
c. mercurial
d. indifferent
e. volatile

490. Sean would ______ whenever it became his turn to do the dishes.
a. premeditate
b. palter
c. reform
d. distend
e. ponder

491. The barnyard scene outside the 4-H tent made a charming ______
for visitors to the state fair.
a. melee
b. tabloid
c. tableau
d. rant
e. tangent

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492. The jellyfish, known for its shimmering ______, is one of nature’s
most intriguing creatures.
a. resonance
b. opulence
c. didactics
d. omniscience
e. translucence

493. A decade after the ______, the members of the tribe began to drift
home again, hoping to rebuild the community they had fled during
the war.
a. kowtow
b. redaction
c. cloister
d. diaspora
e. chimera

494. After performing a ______ of the cow, scientists determined that it

did not have mad cow disease, and there was no need to notify the
board of health.
a. extrapolation
b. interrogation
c. interment
d. elongation
e. vivisection

495. Charged with moral ______, the judge was called off the case even
though he denied receiving bribes from the plaintiff’s counsel.
a. lassitude
b. restitution
c. turpitude
d. torpor
e. vicissitude

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496. I knew from Inga’s ______ reply that she was offended by my
question.
a. sinuous
b. vivacious
c. sinister
d. garrulous
e. brusque

497. The cult leader’s ______ obeyed his every instruction.

a. predecessors
b. sycophants
c. narcissists
d. panderers
e. elocutionists

498. The ______wallpaper in his living room makes it difficult to find

curtains and furniture that will match it.
a. blunt
b. fatuous
c. verbose
d. variegated
e. meticulous

499. Homer’s Odyssey was not translated into many people’s ______ until
after the invention of the printing press.
a. caste
b. epicure
c. vernacular
d. debutant
e. nomenclature

500. Don Quixote describes the adventures of a(n) ______ knight who
believes that windmills are giants and the barmaid Dulcinea is a
princess.
a. gregarious
b. eloquent
c. fickle
d. errant
e. steadfast

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501. The ______ espionage plot was so sophisticated it was impossible
to believe it was the work of teenage computer hackers.
a. simple
b. vaporized
c. byzantine
d. mystical
e. fusty

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476. d. Perceptive (adj.) means having the ability to understand and be

sensitive to.

477. c. Hierarchy (n.) is a series or system of people or things that are

graded or ranked; a group of persons in authority.

478. e. Oppressive (adj.) means unreasonably burdensome; heavy.

479. b. Hypothesis (n.) is a proposition, believed to be probable, which is

adopted to explain certain facts and which can be further tested.

480. c. Optimistic (adj.) means taking the most hopeful view; feeling
that everything in nature is for the best.

481. b. Clout (n.) means influence, pull, or sway; power or muscle; a

strike or blow, especially with the fist.

482. c. To coddle (v.) means to treat with excessive indulgence or

tenderness, to baby or pamper. It also means to cook in water
just below the boiling point.

483. e. A sluggard (n.) is a person who is habitually lazy or idle.

484. a. Reproachable (adj.) means needing rebuke or censure; in a

manner that is severe or cutting.

485. a. To expound (v.) means to explain in detail, elaborate; to give a

detailed statement or account of.

486. a. Unbiased (adj.) means completely impartial to, as in judgment.

487. e. Wearisome (adj.) means fatiguing or tiresome.

488. b. An exemplar (n.) is one who is worthy of imitation, a model or

ideal; a typical or representative example.

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489. b. Astute (adj.) means having or showing intelligence and
shrewdness; keen, discerning.

490. b. To palter (v.) is to act insincerely; to haggle; to play tricks;

equivocate.

491. c. A tableau (n.) is an arrangement of inanimate figures

representing a scene from real life.

492. e. Translucence (n.) means the property or state of allowing the

passage of light.

493. d. A diaspora (n.) is a dispersion of people from their original

homeland, or the community formed by such a people; the
dispersion of an originally homogeneous group or entity, such
as a language or culture.

494. e. Vivisection (n.) means the dissection of an animal, particularly

for scientific research.

495. c. Turpitude (n.) means depravity; any action that violates accepted
standards.

496. e. Brusque (adj.) means abrupt, curt, or blunt in a discourteous

manner.

497. b. A sycophant (n.) is a servile flatterer, especially of those in

authority or influence.

498. d. Variegated (adj.) means marked with different shades or colors.

499. c. Vernacular (n.) means the language of one’s country.

500. d. Errant (adj.) means wandering, roving, especially in search of

adventure; straying beyond the established course or limits.

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501. c. Byzantine (adj.) means highly complicated, intricate or involved;
characterized by elaborate scheming and intrigue, devious; of or
relating to or characteristic of the Byzantine Empire or ancient
Byzantium, especially its architectural style; of or relating to the
Eastern Orthodox Church.

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Big Book
ANALOGY
Solution
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TEST 1

01. SEDATIVE : DROWSINESS:: AB Bank MT- 2011, United Commercial Bank- Officer -2011

a) epidemic: contagiousness b) vaccine: virus

c) laxative: drug d) anesthetic: numbness
e) therapy: psychosis
Answer : Sedative - ¯œvqyweK D‡ËRbv I gvbwmK Aw¯’iZv cÖkgb Kivi Jla, Drowsiness - Z`ªvjyfve,
Epidemic - gnvgvix, Contagiousness - msµgY, Vaccine – wUKv, Virus - msµvgK †iv‡Mi RxevYy,
Laxative - ‡iPK/ cvqLvbv big K‡i Ggb Jla, Drug - Jla, Anesthetic - Abyf~wZbvkK c`v_©, Numbness -
Abyf~wZ k~Y¨Zv/AmvoZv, Therapy - wPwKrmv /ZË¡/ gZev`, Psychosis - iæMœ gvbwmK Ae¯’v|
Sedative (Ny‡gi Jla) Øviv †hgb Drowsiness (Nyg Nyg fve) Av‡mÕ wVK †Zgwb Anesthetic (Aek Kivi Jla)
Øviv Numbness (AekZv) ev Aek nq| Ans. D

02. LAWYER: COURTROOM:: United Commercial Bank- Officer -2011, JnU(IBA-BBA) Set-1: 2009- 10

a) participant: team b) commuter: train

c) gladiator: arena d) senator: caucus
e) patient: ward
Answer : Lawyer - AvBbRxwe, Courtroom - Av`vjZ Kÿ, Participant - KvR K‡g© AskMÖnYKvix, Team -
`j/‡L‡jvqvi, Commuter - ci¯úi wewbgqKvix, Train - avivevwnK †kÖYx, Gladiator- cÖvPxb †iv‡g kvmK I
mvgšÍ cÖfz‡`i g‡bvićbi Rb¨ gjøf~wg‡Z cÖvYcb hy‡× cÖwkÿb cÖvß µxZ`vm/ gjø †hv×v, Arena - cÖvPxb †iv‡g
gjøhy‡×i iY‡ÿÎ/ Kg©‡ÿÎ, Senator - mfvK‡ÿi m`m¨, Caucus - †Kvb we‡kl cwjwUK¨vj cvwU©i wgwUs, Patient -
axi/ mwnòz, Ward - iÿv Kiv|
Lawyer-Gi Kv‡Ri RvqMv n‡”Q Courtroom, Avi Gladiator Gi hy‡×i RvqMv Arena. ev,
Courtroom (Av`vjZ) ‡hgb Lawyer (AvBbRxex) Gi Kv‡Ri ¯’vb; †Zgwb Gladiator (cÖvPxb †iv‡gi †ckv`vi
gjø‡hv×v) Gi Kv‡Ri ¯’vb n‡jv Arena (iY‡ÿÎ)| Ans. A

03. CURIOSITY : KNOW :: AB Bank MT- 2011

a) temptation: conquer b) starvation: eat

c) wanderlust: travel d) humor: laugh
e) survival: live
Answer : Curiosity – Rvbvi Zxeª AvKv•Lv, Know - Rvbv, Temptation- cÖ‡jvfb, Conquer – RqKiv,
Starvation - ÿzavZ©, Wanderlust - LyeB ågYwcÖq/ågY ÿzav, Travel - ågY Kiv, Humor - iwmK, Survival
- wU‡K _vKv/†e‡Pu _vKv|
Curiosity gv‡b (Know) Rvbvi wccvmv ev AvKv•Lv; Avi Wanderlust (ågY wccvmv) gv‡b (Travel) ågY Gi
AvKv•Lv| Ans. C
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04. FRUGAL: MISERLY::
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a) confident: arrogant b) courageous: pugnacious
c) famous: aggressive d) rash: foolhardy
e) quite: timid
Answer : Frugal- wgZe¨qx/ wn‡mwe, Miserly- K…cbZv, Confident- AvZ¥wek¦vmx, Arrogant- D×Z¨,
Courageous- mvnmx, Pugnacious- ÿwZKi, Aggressive- wÿßZv, Rash- nVKvix, Foolhardy- nVKvixZvc~Y©,
Quite- cwic~Y©fv‡e, Timid- fxiæ|
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Ans. A

05. ANTIDOTE: POISON:: AB Bank MT- 2011

a) cure: recovery b) narcotic: sleep

c) stimulant: relapse d) tonic: lethargy
e) resuscitation: breathing
Answer : Antidote - wel/‡ivM cÖwZ‡laK Jla, Poison - wel, Cure - Av‡ivM¨/wbivgq, Recovery – D×vi,
Narcotic - wb`ªvKviK, Sleep - Nyg, Stimulant - DÏxcK/D‡ËRK, Relapse - (e` Af¨vm, cÖgv`, ‡ivM BZ¨vw`‡Z)
cybivq cwZZ ev wjß nIqv, Tonic - kw³ ea©K/ejea©K Jla , Lethargy - K¬vwšÍ, Resuscitation - bZzb Rxeb
`vb, Breathing - k¦vmwµqv|
Antidote (cÖwZ‡laK Jla)-Gi gva¨‡g Poison (wel) `~i Kiv nq; Avi Tonic (kw³ea©K) Gi gva¨‡g Lethargy
(K¬vwšÍ) `~i Kiv nq| Ans. D

06. STYGIAN: DARK::

a) abysmal: low b) cogent: contentious
c) fortuitous: accidental d) reckless: threatening
e) cataclysmic: doomed
Answer : Stygian - NyUNy‡U AÜKvi, Dark - AÜKvi, Abysmal - AZj/ AšÍnxb, Low - bxPz ev wb¤œgyLx,
Cogent - AKvU¨, Contentious- SMov‡U, Fortuitous - ‰bwgwËK/ AcÖZ¨vwkZ, Accidental - AvcwZK/
AvKw¯§K, Reckless - DÏvg/ †ec‡ivqv, Threatening - fxwZKi, Cataclysmic - fqvbK, Doomed - `ÛcÖvß|
AwZwi³ Dark (AÜKvi) nIqv‡K Stygian (NyUNy‡U AÜKvi) e‡j; Avi AwZwi³ Low (bxPz) nIqv‡K Abysmal
(‡ewk Mfxi) e‡j| Ans. A

07. WORSHIP: SACRIFICE:: United Commercial Bank- Officer -2011, JnU (IBA- BBA) Set- 1: 2009- 10

a) generation: pyre b) burial: mortuary

c) weapon: centurion d) massacre: invasion
e) prediction: augury
Answer : Worship - c~Rv ev ag© AvP©bv, Sacrifice - Z¨vM ¯^xKvi, Generation - cªRb¥, Pyre- wPZv / g„Z‡`n
†cvov‡bvi Rb¨ e¨eüZ Kv‡Vi ¯‘c, Burial - `vdb/ mgvwa¯’KiY, Mortuary – kevMvi/keKÿ, Weapon -
nvwZqvi, Centurion - ‡mbvcwZ, Massacre- nZ¨vKvÛ, Invasion – AwZwi³ Avµgb/AvNvZ, Prediction-
fwel¨Øvbx, Augury - fwel¨Øvbx Kivi we`¨v|
Worship (c~Rv ev AP©bv) Kivi Rb¨ Sacrifice (DrmM©) Kivi ÿgZv _vK‡Z n‡e; Prediction (†Kvb wKQzi
fwel¨Øvbx) Kivi Rb¨ Augury (fwel¨r ejvi ÿgZv) _vK‡Z n‡e| Ans. E

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08. EVANESCENT: DISAPPEAR::
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a) transparent: penetrate b) onerous: struggle
c) feckless: succeed d) illusory: exist
e) pliant: yield
Answer : Evanescent- wejxqgvb/ we¯§„wZcÖeY, Disappear- A`„k¨ nIqv, Transparent- ¯^”Q, Penetrate -
cª‡ek Kiv‡bv, Onerous- Kómva¨/¸iæfvi, Struggle- msMÖvg, Feckless - Amnvq, Succeed- mdj, Illusory-
weågRbK, Exist - we`¨gvb _vKv, Pliant- AbyMZ/eva¨MZ, Yield- ivRx nIqv/ ek¨Zv|
Evanescent (wejxqgvb) wRwbm Disappear (A`„k¨) nq; Avi Pliant (eva¨MZ) iv Yield (ekgvbv) nq| Ans. E

09. UPBRAID : REPROACH::

a) dote : like b) lag : stray
c) vex : please d) earn : desire
e) recast : explain
Answer : Upbraid - cÖPÛ wb›`v/ wZi¯‹vi, Reproach - wZi¯‹vi Kiv, Dote - Lye cQ›` Kiv, Like - cQ›` Kiv,
Lag - Av‡¯Í Pjv, Stray - wec`Mvwg, Vex - DZ¨³ Kiv, Please - mš‘ó Kiv, Earn - Avq Kiv, Desire -
evmbv/B”Qv/AwfcÖvq, Recast - c~bM©Vb/bZzb K‡i mvRv‡bv, Explain - e¨vL¨v Kiv|
Upbraid I Reproach mgv_©K kã hvi A_© wZi¯‹vi Kiv; Avi Dote I Like mgv_©K kã hvi A_© AwZwi³
fvjevmv ev cQ›` Kiv| ev,
Reproach Gi Zxeª gvÎv n‡jv Upbraid; Avi, Like Gi Zxeª gvÎv n‡jv Dote. Ans. A

10. FRAGILE: BREAK:: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017]

a) invisible: see b) erratic: control

c) flammable: burn d) noxious: escape
e) industrial: manufacture
Answer : Fragile- f½yi, Break- fv½v, Invisible – A`„k¨, See- ‡`Lv, Erratic – Lvg‡Lqvjx/ AwbqwgZ,
Control- wbqš¿Y, Flammable- ‡h wRwbm R¡j‡Z mÿg/ `vn¨, Burn- R¡jv, Noxious - ÿwZKi, Escape -
cjvqb/Ae¨vnwZ, Industrial- wkíRvZ, Manufacture -Drcv`b|
Fragile (f½yi) wRwbm mn‡R Break (fv‡½); Avi Flammable (`vn¨) wRwbm mn‡R Burn (cy‡o)| Ans. C

11. MUTTER: INDISTINCT:: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017]

a) demand: obedient b) plead: obligatory

c) flatter: commendable d) drone: monotonous
e) confirm: proven
Answer : Mutter- weoweo Kiv, Indistinct- A¯úó, Demand- Pvwn`v, Obedient- eva¨MZ, Plead- Avnevb
Kiv, Obligatory- eva¨Zv g~jK, Flatter- ‡Zvlv‡gv`, Commendable- cÖksmv g~jK, Drone -GK‡N‡q K_v ejv,
Monotonous -weiw³ Kiv, Confirm -wbwðZ, Prove -cÖgvY |
Indistinct (A¯úó fv‡e K_v ejv) A_© Mutter (weoweo Kiv); Monotonous (weiw³Ki K_v ejv) gv‡b Drone
(GK‡N‡q K_v ejv)| Ans. D

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12. FAULTFINDER: CRITICIZE::
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a) luminary: obedient b) athlete: cheer
c) arbitrator: mediate d) pharmacist: prescribe
e) dawdler: toil
Answer : Faultfinder- hviv †`vl †Luv‡Rb, Criticize- mgv‡jvPbv, Luminary- Av‡jvKgq, Obedient-
eva¨MZ, Athlete- µxovwe`, Cheer- Djøvm, Arbitrator - wgwU‡q †`qv/ ga¨¯’ZvKvix, Avi Mediate- ga¨¯’Zv
Kiv, Pharmacist- K¤úvDÛvi, Prescribe- wba©viY Kiv, Dawdler- ‡eKvi, Toil- cwikÖg / LvUzwb|
Criticize (mgv‡jvPbv) Kvixiv me mgq Faultfinder (‡`vl †Luv‡Rb); Avi Arbitrator (ga¨¯’vKvwi) iv me mgq
Mediate (ga¨¯’Zv K‡ib)| Ans. C

13. PEST: IRKSOME::

a) salesclerk: courteous b) expert: proficient
c) enigma: unexpected d) leader: nondescript
e) accuser: indicted
Answer : Pest- KxUcZ½/ weiw³Ki e¨w³/wec` evjvB, Irksome- weiw³Ki, Salesclerk- weµq ‡Kivwb,
Courteous- webxZ, Expert- `ÿe¨w³, Proficient- `ÿ/ wbcyb/ Kzkjx e¨w³, Enigma- ‡nuqvwj/ inm¨/ weåvwšÍ,
Unexpected- AcÖZ¨vwkZ, Leader- `jcwZ/ †bZv/ AwabvqK, Nondescript- AewY©Z, Accuser- Awf‡hv³v/
ev`x, Indicted- mvRv/ Awfhy³ Kiv |
Pest (wec` evjvB) memgq Irksome (weiw³Ki) nq; Avi Proficient (Kzkjx e¨w³) memgq expert (`ÿ) nq|
Ans. B
14. PROLOGUE: NOVEL::
a) preamble: statute b) sketch: drawing
c) movement: symphony d) index: book
e) blueprint: building
Answer : Prologue- Kv‡e¨i cÖ¯Ívebvg~jK Ask/ cÖ¯Ívebv/ †MŠiPw›`ªKv, Novel - Dcb¨vm, Preamble- AvbyôvwbK
`wj‡ji cÖ¯Ívebv, Statute- msm` KZ…K
© Aby‡gvw`Z wewae× AvBb/ msweavb, Sketch- bKkv, Drawing -A¼Y,
Movement- Av‡›`vjb, Symphony - HKZvb, Index -m~Px, Book- eB, Blueprint –cwiKíbv, Building-
`vjvb|
Novel (Dcb¨vm) Gi f~wgKv n‡”Q Prologue (Kv‡Ri cÖ¯Ívebvg~jK Ask); Avi Statute (msweavb) Gi f~wgKv n‡”Q
Preamble (AvbyôvwbK `wj‡ji cÖ¯Ívebv)| Ans. A

15. EXPAND: VOLUME:: [Bangladesh Bank Officer-(General Side)-2015, One Bank- 2012]

a) ascend: fight b) proliferate: number

c) bend: flexibility d) cool: temperature
e) deflect: heading
Answer : Expand - we¯Í…Z Kiv, Volume - AvqZb, Ascend- Av‡ivnb Kiv, Fight- msMÖvg, Proliferate -
msL¨v evov‡bv, Number - msL¨v, Bend - evKv‡bv, Flexibility - bgbxqZv Cool- VvÛv, Temperature-
ZvcgvÎv, Deflect- wewbgq Kiv, Heading- wk‡ivbvg|
Volume (AvqZb) evov‡bv gv‡b Expand (we¯Í…Z Kiv); Number (msL¨v) evov‡bv gv‡b Proliferate (cÖPzi
cwigv‡Y Drcv`b Kiv)| Ans. B
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a) possible: occur b) simultaneous: coincide
c) comprehensive: expect d) synthetic: create
e) constant: stabilize
Answer : Contiguous -msjMœ, Abut - ‡Nulv, Possible - m¤¢e, Occur -NU‡e, Simultaneous - hyMc_/
GKB mg‡q NU‡Q Ggb, Coincide-KvKZvjxqfv‡e/ hyMcr msNwUZ nIqv, Comprehensive -e¨vcK, Expect -
Avkv, Synthetic- K…wÎg, Create- m„wó Kiv/ ˆZwi Kiv/ D™¢veb Kiv, Constant -aªæe, Stabilize -w¯’i|
Contiguous I Abut mgv_©K kã hvi A_© msjMœ ev cÖv‡šÍ _vKv; Avi Simultaneous I Coincide mgv_©K kã
hvi A_© GKB mg‡q NUv| Ans. B

17. SUITCASE: LUGGAGE::

a) gift: package b) necklace: garment
c) room: house d) hat: millinery
e) faucet: sink
Answer : Suitcase- gvjcÎ, Luggage- gvjcÎ, Gift- Dcnvi, Package- cyUwj, Necklace- nvi/ wdZv,
Garment - Rvgv, Room- Kÿ, House- evwo, Hat- Uzwc, Millinery- Qv`/wdZvmn gwnjv‡`i Uzwc, Faucet -
Kj, Sink -‡ewmb|
Luggage GKai‡bi Suitcase (gvjcÎ); Avi millinery (wdZv mn gwnjv‡`i Uzwc) GK ai‡bi hat (Uywc)|
Ans. D
18. PROHIBITIVE: PURCHAISE::
a) preventive: heal b) laudatory: praise
c) admonitory: fear d) peremptory: dispute
e) imperative: comply
Answer : Prohibitive - †Kv‡bv wKQzi e¨envi ev Ace¨envi ev µq wbeviK, Purchaise - µqK…Z e¯‘,
Preventive - cÖwZ‡laK, Heal - Av‡ivM¨, Laudatory - cÖksmvZ¥K, Praise - cÖksmv, Admonitory -
Dc‡`kcÖ`, Fear - fq, Peremptory- my`„p, Dispute - weZK©, Imperative - AbyÁvm~PK, Comply- ‡g‡b
†bIqv/ gZ †`Iqv|
Prohibitive (µq wbeviK) wRwbm Purchaise (µq) Kiv hvq bv; Peremptory (my`„p) wel‡q †Kvb Dispute
(we‡ea) Kiv hvq bv| Ans. D

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TEST 2

01. JUDGE: GAVEL::

a) detective: uniform b) doctor: stethoscope
c) referee: whistle d) soldier: insignia
e) lecture: podium
Answer : Judge -wePviK, Gave - wePvi‡Ki nvZzwo, Detective - ‡Mv‡q›`v, Uniform -GKB cÖK…wZi/ †Kv‡bv
msMV‡bi mKj m`m¨‡`i GKB cwi‡aq †cvlvK, - Doctor Wv³vi, Stethoscope -ü` hš¿ cixÿv Kivi bj,
Referee - ‡idvwi, Whistle - euvwk, Soldier - ‰mb¨/‡hv×v, Insignia - c` gh©v`vi wPý, Lecture - e³…Zv,
Podium - gÂ|
Judge (wePviK) wePvi Kv‡R Gave (nvZzwi) e¨envi K‡i; Avi Referee (‡idvwi) †Ljvi gv‡V whistle (evwku)
e¨envi K‡i| Ans. C

02. ORGAN: KIDNEY::

a) skeleton: kneecap b) bone: rib
c) neuron: synapse d) abdomen: stomach e) blood: aorta
Answer : Organ-A½, Kidney- e„°, Skeleton -K¼vj, Kneecap -nuvUzi gvjv, Bone- Aw¯’/ nvo, Rib- ey‡Ki
cvRi, Neuron-¯œvqy, Synapse-¯œvqyi ms‡hvM ¯’j, Abdomen-‡cU, Stomach-cvK¯’jx, Blood-i³, Aorta-
agbx|
Kidney (e„°) GK ai‡bi Organ (A½); Avi, Rib (ey‡Ki cvRi) GK ai‡bi Bone (nvo)| Ans. B

03. SOOT: COMBUSTION:: [JnU-E Unit (BBA) : 2015–16]

a) lint: brushing b) gravel: crushing

c) gristle: tenderizing d) rubbish: housecleaning
e) sawdust: woodcutting
Answer : Soot - QvB, Combustion - `nb ev Av¸b Rvjv‡bv, Lint - ÿZ¯’v‡b †`Iqvi big Kvco, Gravel -
bywo cv_i, Crushing - P~Y©Kiv/fv½v, Gristle - ‡Kvgj Aw¯’, Tender - jwjZ, Rubbish - AveR©bv/gqjv,
Sawdust - KvV KvUvi d‡j ‰Zwi Kv‡Vi ¸wo, Woodcutting - KvV KvUv |
Combustion (`nb) Gi djvdj Soot (QvB); Avi Woodcutting (KvV KvUv) Gi djvdj Sawdust (Kv‡Vi
¸wo)| Ans. E

04. PURIFY: IMPERFECTION::

a) align: adjustment b) weary: boredom
c) disagree: controversy d) verify: doubtfulness e) hone: sharpness
Answer : Purify- weï×Kiv/ ÎæwUgy³ Kiv, Imperfection- ‡`vl gy³, Align- jvB‡b `vov‡bv/ mvwie× Kiv,
Adjustment - e¨envi Dc‡hvMx mgš^q mvab, Weary - K¬všÍ, Boredom - weiw³/ K¬vwšÍ, Disagree -AgZ/
A¯^xKvi, Controversy - weZK©, Verify- hvPvB/ mZ¨Zv, Doubtfulness- m‡›`nhy³, Hone -kvb †`Iqv,
Sharpness - avi/ Zx²|
Purify (weï×KiY) Gi gva¨‡g Imperfection (‡`vlgy³) `~i Kiv nq; Avi Verify (hvPvB) Gi gva¨‡g
Doubtfulness (m‡›`nhy³) `~i Kiv nq| Ans. D
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05. CENTRIFUGE : SEPARATE ::
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a) thermometer : calibrate b) statue : chisel
c) floodgate : overflow d) colander : drain
e) television : transmit
Answer : Centrifuge - c`v_© c„_K Kivi Kv‡R e¨eüZ hš¿, Separate- c„_K Kiv, Thermometer - ZvcgvÎv
gvcvi hš¿, Calibrate - e›`yK BZ¨vw`i b‡ji †fZ‡ii e¨vm, Statue- g~wZ©, Chisel - evUvwj, Floodgate - Xvjy
wbM©gb c_, Overflow - Dc‡P cov, Colander - Pvjybx, Drain - bvjv/ cÖevwnZ Kiv/ wb®‹vkb Kiv/ ﮋ Kiv,
Transmit- mÂvwiZ Kiv/ †Kvb wKQzi †fZi w`‡q †h‡Z †`Iqv|
Centrifuge (c`v_© c„_K Kivi Kv‡R e¨eüZ hš¿) e¨eüZ nq Separate (c„_K Kivi) Rb¨; Avi, Colander
(Pvjybx) e¨eüZ nq Drain (cÖevwnZ) Kivi Rb¨ | Ans. D

06. MOCK: IMITATE::

a) Satirize: Charm b) Condense: Summarize
c) Placate: Assuage d) Adapt: Duplicate
e) Taunt: Challenge
Answer : Mock - Kv‡iv †Kvb KvR bKj K‡i Zv‡K wb`©q fv‡e Dcnvm Kiv, Imitate - bKj Kiv, Satirize -
e¨½vZ¡K KweZv †jLv, Charm - gy» Kiv, Condense - Nb, Summarize - mvivsk Kiv, Placate - kvšÍ Kiv,
Assuage - cÖkwgZ Kiv, Adapt - `ÿ, Duplicate - bKj/ cÖwZiæc, Taunt- AvcwËKi/ AcgvbRbK gšÍe¨/
Kv‡ivI AbyfzwZ‡Z AvNvZ †`Iqvi gZ gšÍe¨, Challenge - cÖwZØ›`xZvi AvnŸvb Kiv|
Imitate ‡_‡K Mock ‰Zwi nq; Challenge n‡Z Taunt ‰Zwi nq| Ans. E

07. MALADROIT : SKILL ::

a) intemperate : anger b) unreasonable : intuition
c) sluggish : fatigue d) glib : profoundity
e) morose : depression
Answer : Maladroit- A`ÿ, Skill - `ÿ, Intemperate - AmshZ/ myivm³, Anger -ivM/ ‡µva,
Unreasonable - A‡hŠw³K, Intuition - cÖe„wË, Sluggish - axiMwZ m¤úbœ, Fatigue - K¬vwšÍ, Glib - evKcUz,
Profundity - Áv‡bi MfxiZv, Morose - welYœ, Depression - welbœZv|
Maladroit, Skill Gi wecixZ kã; Avi Glib, Profundity Gi wecixZ kã| Ans. D

08. EQUIVOCATION : AMBIGUOUS ::

a) mitigation : serve b) contradiction : peremptory
c) platitude : banal d) explanation : unintelligible
e) precept : obedient
Answer : Equivocation - ب_©K, Ambiguous - ب_©K, Mitigation -cÖkgb, Serve - ‡mev Kiv,
Contradiction - gZcv_©K¨, Peremptory - Riæix, Platitude - gvgywj/ wbqg/ MZvbyMwZK, Banal -
MZvbyMwZK, Explanation - e¨vL¨v/ weeiY, Unintelligible - A¯úó, Precept - ‰bwZK wkÿv, Obedient -
eva¨/ AbyMZ|
Equivocation Ges Ambiguous mgv_©K kã hvi gv‡b ب_©K; Avi Platitude Ges Banal mgv_©K kã hvi gv‡b
wbqg/MZvbyMwZK| Ans. C

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09. VOLATILE : TEMPER ::
182
a) prominent : notoriety b) ready : wait
c) catastrophic : disaster d) gentle : heart
e) expressive : song
Answer : Volatile - Aw¯’i/ †`v`yj¨gvb, Temper - ivM/ ‡µva/ ‡gRvR, Prominent - weL¨vZ, Notoriety -
KzL¨vZ, Ready - cÖ¯‘Z, Wait - A‡cÿv, Catastrophic- me©bvkv, Disaster - `~‡h©vM, Gentle - f`ª, Heart -
AšÍi/ ürwcÛ, Expressive - fvec~Y©, Song - Mvb|
Temper n‡jv Volatile Gi GKwU ch©vq; Avi Wait n‡jv Ready Gi GKwU ch©vq| Ans. B

10. SURGEON: DEXITERITY::

a) engineer: clarity b) sailor: navigation
c) magistrate: precedent d) industrial: capital
e) acrobat: agility
Answer : Surgeon- kj¨wPwKrmv, Dexiterity- `ÿZv, Engineer - BwÄwbqvi, Clarity - ¯^”QZv, Sailor -
bvweK, Navigation - w`Kwb‡`©kbv, Magistrate -kvmK, Precedent - c~e©eZ©x bRxi/`„óvšÍ, Industrial- wkí
msµvšÍ, Capital -g~jab, Acrobat - `oevwRKi/KmiZevR, Agility -ZrciZv|
Surgeon (kj¨wPwKrmvi) Rb¨ Dexiterity (`ÿZvi) cÖ‡qvRb nq; Avi, Acrobat (`oevwR)-‡Z Agility
(ZrciZvi) cÖ‡qvRb nq| Ans. E

11. PRUNE: HEDGE:: Bank ASIA-2017, Kaplan GRE Test 12- Q 2

a) shuck: corn b) hair : trim

c) cut: bouquet d) reap: crop
e) shave: mustache
Answer : Prune - my›`i K‡i †Svc KvuUv, Hedge- evMvb/†eovi cÖv‡šÍ †QvU †QvU †Svc/ MvQ, Shuck -ev`vg ev
wSby‡Ki evB‡ii AveiY miv‡bv, Corn - kl¨ `vbv, Hair - Pzj, Trim - QuvUv, Cut- KvUv, Bouquet - ‡Zvov/ dz‡ji
†Zvov, Reap - dmj KvUv, Crop - kl¨ `vbv, Shave - Kvgv‡bv, Mustache - ‡Muvd|
Hedge my›`i K‡i QvuUv n‡jv Prune; Avi, Hair (Pzj) my›`i K‡i QvuUv n‡jv Trim (QuvUv)| Ans. B

12. PHOTOGRAPH: LIGHT::

a) script: scene b) film: negative
c) recording: sound d) rehearsal: sound
e) concert: song
Answer : Photograph - Qwe, Light - Av‡jv, Script - Aÿi/ wjwLZ cÎvw`, Scene - `„k¨, Film - Pjw”PÎ,
Negative - Pjw”P‡Îi †b‡MwUf, Recording - aviY Kiv, Sound - kã, Rehearsal - Abykxjb, Sound - kã,
Concert - HK¨/ HKZvb, Song - Mvb|
Light (Av‡jv) w`‡q Photograph (Av‡jvKwPÎ / Qwe) aiv nq; Avi Sound (kã) w`‡q Recording (aviY Kiv)
nq| Ans. C

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13. ANTIBIOTIC: INFECTION::
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a) hormone: modification b) enzyme: digestion
c) narcotic: dependency d) coagulant: bleeding
e) stimulant: relaxation
Answer : Antibiotic - cÖwZ‡laK, Infection - Nuv/ ÿZ, Hormone -ni‡gvb, Modification - iƒcvšÍi,
Enzyme - cvPK im, Digestion - nRg, Narcotic - Nyg Avbvi Jla, Dependency - wbf©ikxjZv,
Coagulant - ‡h c`v‡_©i Rb¨ Zij Nb nq/ i³ civ eÜ Kivi hš¿, Bleeding - i³ÿiY, Stimulant - D‡ËRK,
Relaxation - Avivg/ wk_xj|
Antibiotic (cÖwZ‡laK) w`‡q Infection (Nuv/ ÿZ) cÖwZ‡iva Kiv nq; Avi Coagulant (i³ civ eÜ Kivi hš¿)
w`‡q Bleeding (i³ÿiY) eÜ Kiv nq| Ans. D

14. EULOGY: PRAISE::

a) comedy: laughter b) epic: contempt
c) tirade: awe d) elegy: lament e) parody: respect
Answer : Eulogy - ¯‘wZ we`¨v/cÖksmvev`, Praise - cÖksmv, Comedy -wgjbvZ¡K bvUK, Laughter - nvwm/D”P
nvm¨, Epic - gnvKve¨, Contempt - N„Yv Kiv, Tirade - Aciva c~Y© `xN© †Rviv‡jv e³e¨, Awe - kÖ×v/fw³
wgwkÖZ, Elegy - ‡kvK Mv_v, Lament - ‡kvK, Parody - e¨½vZ¡K iPbv, Respect - kÖ×v|
Eulogy I Praise mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© cÖksmv; Elegy I Lament mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© †kvK| Ans. D

15. DAMP: VIBRATION::

a) drench : moisture b) concentrate : extraction
c) boil : liquid d) seal : perforation
e) stanch : flow
Answer : Damp - wb‡¯ÍR, Vibration - µgvMZ SvKzwb/ K¤úb, Drench - wm³ Kiv, Moisture - ‡muZ‡m‡Z
Ae¯’v/ Av`ªZv, Concentrate - ‡K›`ªxf~Z Kiv, Extraction - DrcvUb/ wbh©vm, Boil - wm×, Liquid - Zij, Seal
-‡gvni/ Mvjv, Perforation - wQ`ªKiY/ wQ`ª, Stanch- i³ cÖevn eÜ Kiv/ Rj‡ivaK, Flow- cÖevn|
Damp (wb‡¯ÍR) Gi g‡a¨ Vibration (K¤úb) _v‡K bv; Avi Stanch (Rj‡ivaK) Gi g‡a¨ Flow (cÖevn) _v‡K
bv| Ans. E

16. ABRADED : FRICTION:: [JnU- E Unit (BBA) – 2015 – 2016]

a) refined : distillate b) anodized : metal

c) diluted : gas d) strengthened : pressure e) vaporized : heat
Answer : Abraded- N‡l Zy‡j ‡djv, Friction - Nl©Y, Refined -cwi‡kvwaZ, Distillate - cvZb/‡PvjvB,
Anodized - gwiPv‡ivax, Metal - avZz, Diluted - ZijxK…Z, Gas - M¨vm, Strengthened - kw³kvjx Kiv,
Pressure - Pvc, Vaporized - ev¯úvwqZ, Heat - Zvc|
Abraded (N‡l Zz‡j †djv) Gi Rb¨ Friction (Nl©Y) jv‡M; Avi Vaporized (ev®úwqZ) Gi Rb¨ Heat (Zvc)
jv‡M| Ans. E

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17. QUARRY : STONE::
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a) fell : timber b) dredge : canal
c) assay : gold d) bale : hay e) mold : clay
Answer : Quarry- cv_i Lwb, Stone - cv_i, Fell- cvnvo, Timber- KvV, Dredge - bvjvi Zjv cwi¯‹vi Kiv,
Canal - Lvj/ bvjv, Assay - avZz weï× KiY, Gold - ¯^Y©, Bale -Rvwgb, Hay - msiÿ‡Yi Rb¨ Li KvUv, Mold
-AuvwPj, Clay - Kv`v|
Quarry (cv_‡ii Lwb) n‡Z Ston (cv_i) cvIqv hvq; Avi Fell (cvnvo) n‡Z Timber (KvV) cvIqv hvq|
Ans. A
18. CREDULOUS : DUPE::
a) wealthy : monarch b) insensitive : boor
c) argumentative : lawyer d) spontaneous : extrovert
e) extravagant : miser
Answer : Credulous - mij wek¦vmx, Dupe - AwZwi³ wek¦v‡mi d‡j cÖZvwiZ nIqv, Wealthy - m¤ú`kvjx,
Monarch - m¤ªvU, Insensitive- Ams‡e`x, Boor - Amf¨ e¨w³, Argumentative - hyw³ZK©g~jK, Lawyer -
AvBbRxex, Spontaneous -¯^ZùzZ/© mvejxj, Extrovert - ‡h A‡b¨i fvj Pvq, Extravagant- AmshZ, Miser-
K…cY|
Credulous (mij wek^vmx) MY Dupe (AwZwi³ wek^v‡mi d‡j cÖZvwiZ) nb| Avi Boor (Amf¨ e¨w³) iv AwZwi³
Insensitive (Ams‡e`x) nq| Ans. B

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TEST 3
01. ANIMAL : CAT ::
a) apple : pear b) club : player
c) furniture : chair d) landscape : tree e) body : toe
Answer : Animal - cÖvYx, Cat - weovj, Apple - Av‡cj, Pear - ‡Rvov, Club - mwgwZ/ msN, Player -
‡L‡jvqvo, Furniture - AvmevecÎ, Chair - ‡Pqvi, Landscape - f~`„k¨, Tree -MvQ, Body - kixi, Toe -
cv‡qi Av½yj|
Cat (weovj) GK ai‡bi Animal (cÖvYx); Avi Chair (‡Pqvi/ †K`viv) GK ai‡bi Furniture (AvmevecÎ)|
Ans. C
02. CURTAIN: STAGE::
a) footlight : orchestra b) lid: jar
c) upholstery : sofa d) veil : face e) screen : film
Answer : Curtain- c`©v, Stage- gÂ, Footlight - i½g‡Âi cv` cÖ`xc, Orchestra -ev`K‡`i ¯’vb/ev`K `j,
Lid -XvKbv, Jar -Kjmx/fuvo, Upholstery -Zzjv/‡Qveovi Dc‡i AveiY, Sofa -‡mvdv, Veil -c`©v/‡NvgUv, Face -
gyL, Screen -c`©v, Film -QvqvQwe|
Stage (gÂ) XvKvi Rb¨ Curtain (c`©v) cÖ‡qvRb nq; Avi Face (‡Pnviv) XvKvi Rb¨ Veil (‡bKve/ ‡NvgUv) cÖ‡qvRb
nq| Ans. D

03. INSOMNIA : SLEEP::

a) dyslexia : read b) hemophilia : bleed
c) hyperactivity : move d) paranoia : hallucinate e) malnutrition : eat
Answer : Insomnia -Awb`ªv/wb`ªvnxbZv, Sleep -Nyg, Dyslexia - covi e¨vNvZ, Read- cov/Aa¨qb Kiv,
Hemophilia - i³ÿiY cÖeYZv, Bleed - i³cov, Hyperactivity - ¯^vfvweK ¯Í‡ii Zzjbvq D”PZi Kvh©Kjvc,
Move- miv‡bv, Paranoia -gw¯Í®‹ weK…wZ we‡kl, Hallucinate -KwíZ e¯‘ †`Lv, Malnutrition -Acywó, Eat -
LvIqv|
Sleep (Nyg) Gi wecixZ Insomnia (Awb`ªv); Avi Read (cov) Gi wecixZ Dyslexia (covi Amyweav)| Ans. A

04. JEER: DERISION::

a) fidget : restraint b) cower : menace
c) slouch : vigilance d) Reprimand : Censure e) frown : adversity
Answer : Jeer - we`ªæc Kiv, Derision - AeÁv Kiv/ Dcnvm, Fidget - AwbqwgZ MwZ/ A¯^vfvweK MwZ,
Restraint - wbqš¿Y Kiv, Cower - R‡ovm‡ov nIqv, Menace - wfwZcÖ`k©b Kiv, Slouch - Ajm fw½‡Z Pjv,
Vigilance - mZK© cÖniv, Reprimand - wZi¯‹vi Kiv, Censure - wZi¯‹vi Kiv, Frown - åæfw½ / åæKzwUKiv /
åæ †KvPKv‡bv, Adversity - cÖwZK~j Ae¯’v|
Jeer I Derision mgv_©K kã hvi A_© we`ªæc/AeÁv Kiv; Avi Reprimand I Censure mgv_©K kã hvi A_©
wZi¯‹vi Kiv| Ans. D

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05. HUMILITY : SUPPLICANT::
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a) espionage : felon b) dilettantism : connoisseur
c) dogmatism : scholar d) gregariousness : teammate
e) resistance : adversary
Answer : Humility - webqx, Supplicant - AbybqKvix, Espionage -¸ßPie„wË/‡Mv‡q›`vwMwi, Felon -¸iæZi
Aciv‡a †`vlx e¨w³, Dilettantism - cj¦eMÖvnxZv, Connoisseur - mgS`vix, Dogmatism - hyw³nxb
gZev`/cÖkœvZxZfv‡e wKQz †g‡b †bIqv, Scholar - cwÛZ, Gregariousness - hy_e×Zv, Teammate - `jfz³,
Resistance - cÖwZ‡iva Kivi ÿgZv, Adversary - cÖwZØ›Øx|
Humility (webqx) Supplicant (AbybqKvix)-i ‰ewkó¨| Avi Resistance (cÖwZ‡iva) Adversary (cÖwZØÜx)i
ˆewkó¨| Ans. E

06. INTEREST : INVEIGLE::

a) evaluate : suggest b) foresee : predict
c) plan : scheme d) interpret : examine
e) neglect: persecute
Answer : Interest -my`/ myweav/ Ask/ e„w×, Inveigle -cÖZvwiZ Kiv, Evaluate -g~j¨ wba©viY, Suggest -cÖ¯Íve
Kiv, Foresee -cwiYvg `kx© nIqv, Predict -fwel¨ØvYx Kiv, Plan -cwiKíbv, Scheme -µgweb¨vm/ cwiKíbv,
Interpret -e¨vL¨v Kiv, Examine -cixÿv Kiv, Neglect -D‡cÿv Kiv, Persecute - jvÃbv Kiv|
Interest w`‡q Inveigle Kiv hvq; Avi Neglect Kivi gva¨‡g Persecute Kiv hvq| Ans. E

07. BARTER : COMMODITIES:: [JnU-E Unit(BBA)-2015–16, Pubali Bank SO–11, IBA-MBA Admission:01-02, RU EMBA- 07]

a) arbitrate : suggest b) invade : boundaries

c) debate : issues d) correspond : letters
e) promote : ranks
Answer : Barter - Av`vb cÖ`vb, Commodities - cY¨, Arbitrate - wePvi, Suggest - cÖ¯Íve †`Iqv,
Boundaries - mxgvbv, Debate - weZK©, Issues - welq, Correspond - Av`vb cÖ`vb, Letters - wPwV,
Promote - DrK…óZi c‡` ¯’vcb Kiv, Ranks - c`ex|
Commodities (cY¨) Barter (Av`vb cÖ`vb) nq; Avi Letter (wPwV) Correspond (Av`vb cÖ`vb) nq| Ans. D

08. PARRY : QUESTION::

a) return : affection b) shirk : duty
c) confront : dread d) hurl : insult
e) surrender : temptation
Answer : Parry -evav †`Iqv/ ‡div‡bv, Question - cÖkœ, Return - †diZ †`Iqv/ wdwi‡q Avbv, Affection -
‡¯œn/ ggZv, Shirk -wcQz nUv, Duty - KZ©e¨wbô¨, Confront - m¤§ywLb Kiv/ nIqv, Dread - fq, Hurl - wb‡ÿc
Kiv/ m‡e‡M Qz‡o gviv, Insult - Acgvb Kiv, Surrender - AvZ¥mgc©b Kiv, Temptation - cÖ‡jvf‡bi e¯‘/
cÖ‡jvfb|
Question (cÖkœ) †_‡K Parry (Gov‡bv) hvq bv; Avi Duty (KZ©e¨wbô¨) †_‡K Shirk (wcQz nUv) hvq bv| Ans. B

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09. DISGUISE : IDENTIFICATION::
187
a) equivocation : ambiguity b) façade : decoration
c) forgery : wealth d) camouflage: detection
e) manipulation: advantage
Answer : Disguise - QÙ‡ek, Identification - kbv³Kib, Equivocate - A‡bK A_© nq Ggb K_v ejv,
Ambiguity - ب_©KZv, Façade - AÆvwjKvi m`‡ii ewnf©vM, Decoration - m¾v/Aj¼iY, Forgery - Rvj
`wjj, Wealth - m¤ú`, Camouflage - iYm¤^j jywK‡q ivLvi †KŠkj, Detection - D`NvUb/¸ß,
Manipulation- wb‡Ri c‡ÿ myweaRbK Kiv, Advantage - my‡hvM myweav|
Disguise (QÙ‡ek) †K Identification (kbv³KiY) Kiv hvq bv; Forgery (Rvj `wjj) w`‡q Wealth (m¤ú`)
cvIqv hvq bv| Ans. C

10. BIRD : FEATHERS: : DU- C Unit -2015-16, IBA-MBA Admission Test- 02-03, Pubali Bank– 05,IFIC Bank Ltd–08

a) mammal : spine b) hand : fingers

c) branch : fruit d) limb : fur e) fish : scales
Answer : Bird -cvwL, Feathers -cvjK, Mammal -¯Íb¨cvqx Rxe, Spine -‡giæ`Û, Hand -nvZ, Fingers -
Av½yj, Branch -kvLv, Fruit - dj, Limb -A½, Fur -ckg/cïi †jvg, Fish -gvQ, Scales -Avuk|
Feathers (cvjK) Øviv Bird (cvwL) Gi ‡`n Ave„Z _v‡K| Avi Scales (Avuk) Øviv Fish (gvQ) Gi ‡`n Ave„Z
_v‡K| Ans. E

11. ELBOW : JOINT::

a) cell : tissue b) corpuscle : blood
c) muscle : bone d) skull : skeleton e) heart : organ
Answer : Elbow - KzbB, Joint - ms‡hvM, Cell - †Kvl, Tissue - Kjv, Corpuscle- i³KwYKv, Blood- i³,
Muscle -‡ckx, Bone - nvo, Skull - gv_vi Lywj, Skeleton- K¼vj, Heart- ürwcÛ, Organ -A½|
Elbow (KybB) n‡jv Joint (ms‡hvM) A½| Avi Heart (ürwcÛ) †`‡ni Af¨šÍixb organ (A½)| Ans. E

12. ENDOW : INCOME::

a) emit : signal b) endorse : approval
c) enchant : magic d) embark : voyage e) endure : hardships
Answer : Endow - ‡Kv‡bv cÖwZôv‡b wbqwgZ Av‡qi Rb¨ UvKv ev m¤úwË `vb Kiv, Income -Avq, Emit -wewKiY
Kiv/wbtm„Z, Signal - ms‡KZ, Endorse - mvq †`Iqv, Approval - Aby‡gv`b, Enchant - cyjwKZ Kiv, Magic
- Rv`y †`Lv‡bv, Embark- Av‡ivnb, Voyage - RjhvÎv, Endure - mn¨ Kiv, Hardships - K‡Vvi msMÖvg/Kó|
Income (Avq) Gi Rb¨ Endow Ki‡Z nq ; Avi Hardships (K‡Vvi cwikÖg) Gi Rb¨ endure Ki‡Z nq|
Ans. E
13. BOMBAST : POMPOUS::
a) prose : economical b) circumlocution : patient
c) prattle : succinct d) verbiage : mundane e) tirade : critical
Answer : Bombast - duvKveywj, Pompous - kãvo¤^ic~Y©/ evMvo¤^i, Prose -M`¨, Economical - A_©‰bwZK,
Circumlocution - Nywi‡q K_v ejv, Patient- ‰ah©kxj, Prattle - eKeK Kiv, Succinct - mswÿß, Verbiage -
M`¨eûj, Mundane - cvw_©e, Tirade - wZi¯‹vi, Critical- msKUc~Y© |
Bombast (duvKveywj) Gi wecixZ kã Pompous (evMvo¤^ic~Y©) K_v ejv; Avi Prattle (eKeK) Kiv Gi wecixZ
kã succinct (mswÿß) K_v ejv| Ans. C
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14. CARET : INSERTION::
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a) pound : heaviness b) tongs : extraction
c) comma : pause d) quotation : agreement
e) clip : attachment
Answer : Caret -¯^‡Y©i cwigv‡bi GKK/wPý, Insertion - mwbœweó e¯‘, Pound- cvDÛ/ IRb gvcvi GKK,
Heaviness- ¸iæZ¡/ wbweoZv, Tongs -GK ai‡bi hš¿, Extraction - wb®‹vkb, Comma- weivgwPý, Pause-
weiZx, Quotation -D×…wZ, Agreement -Pzw³, Clip -Qwei KvUv Ask/ AuvKovBqv aiv, Attachment -ms‡hvRb|
Insertion (mwbœweó e¯‘) †Z we‡kl Caret (wPý) Gi cÖ‡qvRb nq; Attachment (mshyw³) †Z Clip (AvsUv)-i
cÖ‡qvRb nq| Ans. E

15. OPAQUE : LIGHT::

a) inaudible : sound b) unbreakable : plastic
c) reflective : mirror d) nonporous : liquid
e) viscous : fluid
Answer : Opaque - Am”Q, Light -Av‡jv, Inaudible - AkÖve¨, Sound - kã, Unbreakable - Af½yi,
Plastic - cøvw÷K, Reflective - cÖwZdjbkxj, Mirror - Avqbv, Nonporous - wQ`ªhy³ bq, Liquid - Zij,
viscous - AvVv‡jv, Fluid - Zij|
Opaque (Am”Q) e¯‘‡Z Light (Av‡jv)Õi cÖ‡qvRb nq; Avi Mirror ev Avqbvq Reflective (cÖwZdjb)-Gi
cÖ‡qvRb nq| Ans. C

16. FEARLESS : DAUNT::

a) perplexed : enlighten b) nondescript : neglect
c) avaricious : motivate d) impassive : perturb
e) tranquil : pacify
Answer : Fearless - fqnxb, Daunt - wbiærmvn Kiv/fq †`Lv‡bv, Perplexed -nZeyw×, Enlighten -
Av‡jvwKZ, Nondescript - Zz”Q, Neglect - Gov‡bv/ Zvw”Qj¨, Avaricious -A_©‡jvjyc, Motivate- ‡cÖiYv,
Impassive -Av‡eMnxb, Perturb -wePwjZ/ DwØMœ, Tranquil -kvšÍ, Pacify -kvšÍ Kiv|
Fearless (fqnxb) †K Daunt (fq †`Lv‡bv) hvq bv; Avi Impassive (Av‡eMnxb) †K Perturb (DwØMœ Kiv) hvq
bv| Ans. D

17. QUERULOUS : COMPLAIN::

a) humble : fawn b) prodigal : spend
c) treacherous : trust d) laconic : talk
e) culpable : blame
Answer : Querulous- bvwjk, Complain- bvwjk Rvbv‡bv, Humble - webqx / b¤ª/ webxZ, Fawn - (e¨w³
m¤ú‡K©) nxbgb¨Zvc~Y© †Zvlv‡gv` Kiv, Prodigal - e¨vcK, Spend -e¨vq, Treacherous -wek¦vm NvZK, Trust -
wek¦vm, Laconic -¯^ífvlx, Talk -K_v, Culpable -wb›`bxq, Blame -`vq|
Querulous (bvwjk) Gi gva¨‡g Complain (bvwjk Rvbv‡bv) nq; Avi Laconic (Aí K_vq A_©c~Y©) Gi gva¨‡g
Talk (K_vejv) nq| Ans. D

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TEST 4

01. DRAWBRIDGE : CASTLE::

a) lawn : house b) gangway : ship
c) aisle : stage d) hallway : building
e) sidewalk : garage
Answer : Drawbridge -‡h weªR Zz‡j †bIqv hvq/ `~‡M©i Pvicv‡k †eóbKvix Lv‡ji Dci ¯’vwcZ †h †mZz †U‡b
†Zvjv hvq, Castle -`~M©, Lawn -PË¡i, House -Ni, Gangway -‡h c_ Zz‡j †bIqv hvq/cvk¦© wmwo, Ship -
RvnvR, Aisle -Pvi †`Iqv‡ji gvS eivei c_, Stage -g , Building- `vjvb, Sidewalk- dzUcvZ, Garage-
‡gvUvi M¨v‡iR/ ‡gvUi Mvwo †givgZ Kivi ¯’vb|
Castle (`~M©) G †XvKvi iv¯Ív‡K Drawbridge ‡hUv †U‡b †Zvjv hvq; Avi ship G †XvKvi iv¯Ív‡K Gangway e‡j
†hUv †U‡b ‡Zvjv hvq| Ans. B
02. INSULIN : PANCREAS::
a) bile : liver b) menthol : eucalyptus
c) oxygen : heart d) honey : bee
e) vanilla : bean
Answer : Insulin -Bbmywjb, Pancreas -AMœvkq, Bile -wcË, Liver -hK…Z, Menthol -GKcÖKvi Kcy©i,
Eucalyptus -A‡÷ªwjqvi e„ÿ we‡kl, Oxygen - Aw·‡Rb, Heart- n«`wcÛ/ ü`q, Honey- gay, Bee- ‡gŠgvwQ,
Vanilla - jZv we‡kl/f¨vwbjvi im, Bean -wkg/KovBïuwU|
Pancreas (AMœvkq) †_‡K Insulin (Bbmywjb) wbtm„Z nq; Avi Liver (hK…Z) †_‡K Bile (wcË) wbtm„Z nq|
Ans. A
03. EAGLE : TALON
a) fang : snake b) hoof : horse
c) quill : porcupine d) tusk : elephant
e) claw : panther
Answer : Eagle - CMj, Talon -bLi, Fang -dbv, Snake -mvc, Hoof - cïi ÿzo, Horse -‡Nvov, Quill -
mRviæi KvUv, Porcupine -mRviæ, Tusk - nvwZi `uvZ, Elephant -nvwZ, Claw -_vev, Panther -wPZvevN|
Talon (bLi) nj Eagle (CMj) Gi _vevi bL; Avi Claw (_vev) n‡jv Panther (wPZv evN) Gi _vevi bL|
Ans. E
04. ARTICULATE : CLEARLY:: IBA -MBA Admission Test- 2001-02

a) orate : strongly b) shout : loudly

c) lecture : willfully d) malign : incoherently
e) jest : belligerently
Answer : Articulate -¯úó fv‡e, Clearly- cwi®‹vifv‡e, Orate - e³…Zv, Strongly - `„pfv‡e, Shout -
wPrKvi, Loudly - D”P¯^‡i/‡Rv‡o, Lecture - Dc‡`kg~jK e³…Zv, Willfully- B”QvK…Z fv‡e, Malign -wb›`v,
Incoherently -AhvwPZ fv‡e, Jest- cwinvm / we`ªæc, Belligerently -hy×hy× fve wb‡q|
Articulate (¯úó fv‡e) gv‡b Clearly (cwi®‹vifv‡e) K_v ejv; Avi Shout (wPrKvi) gv‡b Loudly (‡Rv‡o) K_v
ejv| Ans. B
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05. NUANCE : DISTINCTION::
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a) remnant : preservation b) shade : spectrum
c) hint : suggestion d) trace : existence
e) splinter : disintegration
Answer : Nuance - mvgvb¨ cv_©K¨, Distinction - cv_©K¨, Remnant - aŸsmve‡kl, Preservation - msiÿY,
Shade- Qvqv, Spectrum - eY©vjx, Hint -Cw½Z †`Iqv, Suggestion -civgk©, Trace - ‡LvR/ wPý cvIqv/ mÜvb
cvIqv, Existence -Aw¯ÍZ¡, Splinter - UzKiv/ KuywP, Disintegration - wefvRb|
Nuance I Distinction mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© mvgvb¨ cv_©K¨; Avi Hint I Suggestion mgv_©K kã, hvi A_©
Bw½Z Kiv| Ans. C

06. URBANE : GAUCHERIE::

a) confident : coterie b) calculating : imposture
c) diffident : goodwill d) fearful : destruction
e) guileless : chicanery
Answer : Urbane -AvaywbK/kû‡i, Gaucherie -‡Mu‡qv, Confident - AvZ¥wek¦vmx, Coterie - ‡Mvôx,
Calculating - wnmvex, Imposture - cÖZviK, Diffident- AvZ¥wek^vmnxb, Goodwill - mybvg/myL¨vwZ, Fearful
- fq KvZz‡i, Destruction - aŸsm, Guileless - mvay/mij, Chicanery - fÛ|
Urbane (kû‡i) iv KL‡bv Gaucherie (‡Mu‡qv) nq bv; Avi Guileless (mvay) iv KLbI Chicanery (fÛ) nq
bv| Ans. E

07. VOTING : ROLL CALL::

a) termination : cloture b) amendment : constitution
c) majority : concession d) quorum : filibuster
e) investigation : legislation
Answer : Voting- ‡fvU Kiv/ gZ cÖ`vb Kiv, Roll Call- nvwRiv Abyhvqx bvg WvKv/ †ivj-Kj, Termination -
mgvß Kiv/ev` †`Iqv, Cloture -‡h ZvwjKv Abymv‡i ev` †`Iqv nq, Amendment -ms‡kvab, Constitution -
msweavb, Majority- msL¨vwaK¨/ AwaKvsk, Concession - we‡kl myweav/AwaKvi `vb, Quorum -‡Kvb mfvi Rb¨
wbw`©ó msL¨K m`m¨, Filibuster - j¤^v e³…Zv w`‡q wm×všÍ MÖn‡Y weNœ NUv‡bv/mfvi Kv‡R evav †`Iqv, Investigation
-AbymÜvb, Legislation -kvmbZš¿|
Voting (‡fvU Kiv) nq Roll call (nvwRiv wba©viY_© bvg WvKv) †`‡L; †Zgwb Termination (ev` †`Iqv) nq
Cloture (‡h ZvwjKv Abymv‡i ev` ‡`qv nq) †`‡L| Ans. A

08. DEMUR : QUALMS::

a) placate : pique b) obligate : benevolence
c) atrophy : rehabilitation d) manipulate : experience
e) waver : irresoluteness
Answer : Demur -wØav, Qualms -mskq, Placate -kvšÍ Kiv, Pique - AvZ¥ m¤§v‡b AvNvZ Kiv, Obligate -
we‡ivwaZv, Benevolence -`qvjy, Atrophy -AcywóRwbZ ÿq, Rehabilitation -cyY©evmb, Manipulate - wbcyb
fv‡e cwiPvjbv Kiv, Experience -AwfÁZv, Waver -‡`v`yj¨gvb, Irresoluteness -‡`v`yj¨gvb|
Demur I Qualms mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© wØav/ mskq; Avi Waver I Irresoluteness mgv_©K kã, hvi A_©
‡`v`yj¨gvb| Ans. E
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09. MISER : THRIFT::
191
a) performer : artistry b) chauvinist : patriotism
c) mimic : ridicule d) politician : compromise
e) scientist : discovery
Answer : Miser -K…cY, Thrift -wgZe¨qx, Performer - AwfbqKvix/ AskMÖnYKvix, Artistry -wkí ˆbcyb¨,
Chauvinist -‡`k‡cÖwgK/ DMÖev`x, Patriotism -‡`k‡cÖg, Mimic - AbyKiYKvix, Ridicule -cwinvm Kiv,
Politician -ivRbxwZwe`, Compromise -gvwb‡q Pjv, Scientist -weÁvbx, Discovery -Avwe¯‹vi Kiv|
Miser I Thrift mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© K…cb/wgZe¨qx; Avi Chauvinist I Patriotism mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© ¯^‡`k
†cÖg| Ans. B

10. FORGERY : COUNTERFEIT:: Agrani Bank SO-2013

a) duplicity : testimony b) arson : insurance

c) embezzlement : fraud d) theft : punishment
e) murder : life
Answer : Forgery - RvwjqvwZ, Counterfeit -‡gwK/bKj, Duplicity - KcUZv/kVZv, Testimony -
mvÿ¨/cÖgvY, Arson -Av¸b jvMv‡bv, Insurance -wbðqZv, Embezzlement -AvZ¥mvr Kiv, Fraud -wg_¨v
cÖZviYv Kiv, Theft -Pzwi, Punishment -kvw¯Í, Murder -Lyb, Life -Rxeb|
Forgery I Counterfeit mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© RvwjqvwZ Kiv; Embezzlement I Fraud mgv_©K kã, hvi A_©
cÖZviYv Kiv| Ans. C

11. NICOTINE : TOBACCO:: th

BIBM- Evening MBM 19 Batch- 2010

a) calcium : bone b) iodine : salt

c) protein : meat d) pulp : fruit
e) caffeine : coffee
Answer : Nicotine - Zvgv‡Ki wel, Tobacco - ZvgvK, Calcium -K¨vjwmqvg, Bone - nvo, Iodine -
Av‡qvwWb, Salt - jeb, Protein - ‡cÖvwUb, Meat - gvsm, Pulp - kuvm/gÛ, Fruit - djg~j, Caffeine -
K¨v‡dBb/Pv‡qi cvZv ev Kwdi gv‡S we`¨gvb ˆRe †hŠM, Coffee - Kwd|
Nicotine _v‡K Tobacco ev Zvgv‡K; Avi Caffeine _v‡K Coffee-‡Z|
A_ev, Tobacco (ZvgvK)-Gi cÖavb Dcv`vb Nicotine (wb‡KvwUb) Ges Coffee (Kwd)-Gi cÖavb Dcv`vb
Caffeine (K¨v‡dBb)| Ans. E

12. CANDLE : WAX:: [Bank ASIA-2017]

a) metal : corrosion b) leather : vinyl

c) curtain : pleat d) tire : rubber
e) wood : ash
Answer : Candle - ‡gvgevwZ, Wax - ‡gvg, Metal - avZz, Corrosion -ÿq, Leather - Pvgov, Vinyl -
wfbvBj/bgbxq cøvw÷K, Curtain - c`©v, Pleat - ‡Lvcv, Tire - PvKv, Rubber -ivevi, Wood - KvV, Ash - QvB|
Wax (‡gvg) †_‡K Candle (‡gvgevwZ) ‰Zwi nq; Avi Rubber (ivevi) †_‡K Tire (Uvqvi) ˆZwi nq| Ans. D

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13. BIT : DRILL
192
a) nut : bolt b) nail : hammer
c) blade : razor d) stapler : paper
e) chisel : stone
Answer : Bit - muvovwki gyL, Drill - wQ`ª Kiv, Nut- GK ai‡bi hš¿ hv w`‡q †Kvb h‡š¿i ms‡hvM Kv‡R e¨eüZ nq,
Bolt- eëz, Nail - ‡c‡iK, Hammer - nvZzwo, Blade-‡eøW, Razor-ÿzi, Stapler- GK cÖKvi KvMR AvUKvevi
n¯ÍPvwjZ hš¿ we‡kl, Paper- KvMR, Chisel - evUvwj, Stone - cv_i|
Drill (muvovwki gyL) G Bit (wQ`ª Kiv) _v‡K; Avi Razor (ÿzi) G Blade (‡eøW) _v‡K| Ans. C

14. MISJUDGE : ASSESS::

a) misconstrue : interpret b) misconduct : rehearse
c) misinform : design d) misguide : duplicate
e) misperceive : explain
Answer : Misjudge -fzj wePvi, Assess - Rwigvbv wba©viY, Misconstrue -Ace¨vL¨v, Interpret -e¨vL¨v Kiv,
Misconduct -Ab¨vqPvix/Aavwg©K, Rehearse -gnov/Abykxjb Kiv, Misinform -fzj msev`, Design -Avíbv,
Misguide -wec‡_ Pvjbv, Duplicate -bKj, Misconstrue -fzj e¨vL¨v, Explain -e¨vL¨v|
Misjudge (fzj wePvi) Gi d‡j Assess (Rwigvbv wba©viY) nq; Avi interpret (fzj A_© Kiv) Gi d‡j
Misconstrue (e¨vL¨v Kiv) wedj nq| Ans. A

15. COMPLIANT : SERVILE::

a) trusting : gullible b) cringing : fawning
c) pleasant : effortless d) adventurous : courageous
e) arduous : futile
Answer : Compliant -Av‡`k Abymv‡i Kvh©, Servile - `vm, Trusting - wek¦vm †hvM¨, Gullible - mn‡R
VKv‡bv hvq Ggb, Cringing - `vm myjf AvPiY Kiv, Fawning - PvUzKvwiZvi gva¨‡g Kv‡iv AbyMÖn jv‡fi †Póv,
Pleasant- AvivgcÖ`/ w¯œ», Effortless- Abvqvm, Adventurous- `ytmvnwmK, Courageous- mvnmx/
mvnwmKZvc~Y©, Arduous -cwikÖg mva¨, Futile -Ab_©K/ Zz”Q|
Compliant (Av‡`k Abymv‡i Kvh©) Ki‡j Servile (`vm) n‡Z nq; Avi Trusting (wek^vm †hvM¨) †ewk n‡j
Gullible (mn‡R VKv‡bv hvq Ggb/ mn‡R ‡auvKv †`Iqv) n‡Z nq| Ans. A

16. ASTRINGENT : CONTRACTION::

a) Anesthetic : Insensibility b) analgesic : pain
c) coagulant : euphoria d) stimulant : drowsiness
e) emollient : irritation
Answer : Astringent -ms‡KvPb, Contraction -ms‡KvPb, Anesthetic - †PZbv bvkK, Insensibility -
AmvoZv, Analgesic -‡e`bvnxbZv, Pain -‡e`bv, Coagulant - hv Øviv Zij Nb nq, Euphoria - Pig my‡Li
Ae¯’v/Kíbv, Stimulant - DÏxcK, Stimulant- Z›`ªv”Qbœfve/ PUKv/ wb`ªvjyZv, Emollient - DckgKvix,
Irritation - R¡vjvZb|
Astringent I Contraction mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© ms‡KvPb; Avi Anesthetic I Insensibility mgv_©K kã,
hvi A_© g~L©Zv| Ans. A

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17. NOMINAL : FIGUREHEAD::
193
a) absolute : autocrat b) cloistered : bishop
c) military : tribunal d) statutory : defendant
e) monolithic : legislature
Answer : Nominal - bvggvÎ, Figurehead - ‡bZv/Rvnv‡Ri mvg‡bi Ask, Absolute - m¤ú~Y©/cig,
Autocrat - ˆ¯^i kvmK, Cloistered - AvkÖ‡g wbtm½ Rxeb hvcb, Bishop - hvhK, Military - ‡mbvevwnbx,
Tribunal - wePvivjq, Defendant - ev`x, Legislature - AvBb cÖYqbKvix cwil`|

Figurehead (‡bZv) n‡jv Nominal (bvggvÎ) ‡bZv; Avi Autocrat (GK bvqK) n‡jv Absolute (wbi¼zk)
kvmK | Ans. A

18. PHILOSOPHER : COGITATE::

a) linguist : prevaricate b) politician : capitulate
c) scholar : extemporize d) misanthrope : repeat
e) iconoclast : attack
Answer : Philosopher -`vk©wbK, Cogitate -Mfxi fv‡e wPšÍv Kiv, Linguist -fvlvwe`, Prevaricate -cÖZviYv
Kiv, Politician -ivRbxwZwe`, Capitulate -AvZ¥mgc©b, Scholar - cwÛZ, Extemporize- Dcw¯’Z gZ iPbv
Kiv, Misanthrope - gvbe we‡Ølx, Repeat -cybive„wË, Iconoclast -wecøex, Attack -AvµgY|

Philosopher (`vk©wbK)-iv Cogitate (Mfxifv‡e) wPšÍv K‡i; Avi Iconoclast (wecøex)-iv Attack (AvµgY)
K‡i| Ans. E

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TEST 5

01. PEDIATRICS : CHILDREN::

a) dermatology : skin b) pathology : medicine
c) meteorology : forecasts d) neurology : psychologists
e) ecology : environmentalists
Answer : Pediatrics -wkï wPwKrmv we`¨v, Children -wkï, Dermatology - Pg©‡ivM we`¨v, Skin -Pvgov,
Pathology- ‡ivMwe`¨v, Medicine -Jla, Meteorology- ‡RvwZ©we`¨v, Forecasts-c~e©vfvm, Neurology-¯œvqy
we`¨v, Psychologists - g‡bv‡ivM wekvi`, Environmentalists - cwi‡ekwe`, Ecology- ev¯‘ms¯’vb we`¨v|
Pediatrics (wkï wPwKrmv we`¨v) n‡jv Children (wkï) †`i wPwKrmv we`¨v; Avi Dermatology (Pg© †ivM we`¨v)
n‡jv Skin (Z¡‡Ki) wPwKrmv we`¨v| Ans. A

02. CREASE : FOLDING::

a) hole : perforating b) serration : braiding
c) dent : weakening d) break : setting
e) gouge: cracking
Answer : Crease -fuv‡Ri `vM/fvR Kiv, Folding -fuvR, Hole -wQ`ª, Perforating -wQ`ª Kiv, Serration -
Kiv‡Zi gZ `uvZ hy³, Braiding -‡evbv, Dent -AvNv‡Zi Øviv †h MZ© nq, Weakening -`~e©j Kiv, Break -fv½v,
Setting -¯’vcb, Gouge -wQ`ªKiv, Cracking -fv½v|
Folding (fuvR) Ki‡j Crease (fuv‡Ri `vM) nq; Avi Hole (MZ©) Ki‡j Perforating (wQ`ª Kiv/ wQ`ªKiY) nq|
Ans. A
03. DAGGER : SCABBARD::
a) bow : quiver b) pistol : holster
c) lasso : saddle d) rifle : sight
e) spear : shaft
Answer : Dagger -Qzwi, Scabbard -Lvc, Bow - abyK, Quiver -Kw¤úZ nIqv, Pistol - wc¯Íj, Holster -
wc¯Í‡ji Lvc, Lasso - dvum/`wo, Saddle -wRb (‡Nvovi wc‡Vi), Rifle -ivB‡dj, Sight - `„wó, Spear - ek©v,
Shaft - el©vi `Û|
Dagger (Qzwi) _v‡K Scabbard (Lvc) G; Avi Pistol (wc¯Íj) _v‡K Holster (wc¯Í‡ji Lvc) G| Ans. B

04. SUBPOENA : WITNESS::

a) suborn : judge b) tax : worker
c) elect : officer d) conscript : soldier
e) hire : laborer
Answer : Subpoena -¯^vÿxi Rb¨ Zje Kiv, Witness -¯^vÿx, Suborn -Nyl †`Iqv, Judge -wePviK, Tax -
Ki, Worker -Kg©x, Elect - g‡bvbxZ e¨w³, Officer - Kg©KZ©v, Conscript -‡Rvi K‡i ˆmb¨ wb‡qvM, Soldier -
‰mb¨, Hire -fvov, Laborer - kÖwgK|
Subpoena Rvwi Kiv nq Witness ev mvÿx‡`Iqv Rb¨; Avi Conscript Rvwi Kiv nq Soldier †`i Rb¨ |
Ans. D
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05. LUBRICATE : ABRASION::
a) burnish : decomposition b) vent : distillation
c) tamp : adhesion d) seal : leakage
e) irrigate : drainage
Answer : Lubricate - wcw”Qj, Abrasion- Agm„Y/Nl©Y, Burnish - PvKwPK¨, Decomposition -c‡P hvIqv,
Vent - †XvKvi duvK, Distillation - cvZb, Adhesion - AvVv w`‡q jvMv‡bv, Seal - mxj †gvni, Leakage -
wQ`ª/‡Mvcb welq duvm nIqv, Irrigate -‡mP, Drainage -wb®‹vmb/bvjv|
Lubricate (wcw”Qj) w`‡q Abrasion (Agm„bZv) `~i Kiv nq; Avi Seal (wmj‡gvni) w`‡q Leakage (wQ`ª) `~i Kiv
nq| Ans. D

06. ASTROLOGY : ASTRONOMY::

a) alchemy : chemistry b) homeopathy : zoology
c) mythology : classics d) pedagogy : philosophy
e) phenomenology : linguistics
Answer : Astrilogy- ‡R¨vwZl kv¯¿, Astronomy - MÖnweÁvb, Alchemy -imvqb msµvšÍ we`¨v, Chemistry-
imvqb, Homeopathy -GK ai‡bi wPwKrmvwe`¨v, Zoology - cÖvYxwe`¨v, Mythology - ‡cŠivwbK Kvwnbx msµvš¿
we`¨v, Classics- MÖxK I j¨vwUb fvlvq iPbv, Pedagogy -cvwÛZ¨, Philosophy - `k©b we`¨v,
Phenomenology- cÖcÂweÁvb, Linguistics - fvlvwe`¨v|
Astrilogy (‡R¨vwZl kv¯¿) n‡jv Astronomy (MÖnweÁvb) Gi kvLv; GKB fv‡e Alchemy (imvqb msµvšÍ we`¨v)
n‡jv Chemistry (imvqb) Gi kvLv| Ans. A

07. MALAPROPISM : VERBAL::

a) heresy : moral b) hoax : cognitive
c) gaffe : social d) feint : martial
e) perjury : legislative
Answer : Malapropism -k‡ãi Ace¨envi, Verbal -‡gŠwLK, Heresy - cÖPwjZ a‡g©i weiæ‡×, Moral -
‰bwZK/b¨vh¨, Hoax -Qj, Cognitive - gvbwmK (c×wZ), Gaffe - nVKvwiZv, Social - mvgvwRK, Feint - fvb
Kiv, Martial - cvw_©e, Perjury -Av`vj‡Z wg_¨v mvÿ¨`vb, Legislative -AvBb cÖYq‡bi ÿgZv wewkó¨|
Malapropism (k‡ãi Ace¨envi) n‡jv Verbal (‡gŠwLK) AccÖ‡qvM KvR ; Avi Gaffe (nVKvwiZv) n‡jv Social
(mgvwRK) m¤ú‡K©i AccÖ‡qvM ev AmgxPxb KvR| Ans. C

08. PLUCK : QUIT::

a) verve : flinch b) gall : skimp
c) pride : grovel d) charm : smile
e) poise : waver
Answer : Pluck -‡Zvjv/ DrcvUb Kiv, Quit -Z¨vM Kiv/ ‡Q‡o hvIqv, Verve- DÏxcbv, Flinch -e¨_vq/f‡q
KzK‡o hvIqv, Gall -ev‡R/D×Z e¨envi, Skimp -wgZe¨qx nIqv, Pride -Me©, Grovel -`v‡mi gZ AvPiY,
Charm -gRv/Avb›`, Smile -nvwm, Poise -IRb Kiv, Waver -Ujgj Kiv|
Pluck GK ai‡bi Quit ; Avi Pride GK ai‡bi Grovel. Ans. C

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09. PARENTHESIS : EXPLANATION:: Pubali Bank S.O - 2012

a) synopsis : affection b) apostrophe : annotation

c) synthesis : interpolation d) ellipsis : omission
e) asterisk : exaggeration
Answer : Parenthesis - eÜbx, Explanation - e¨vL¨v, Synopsis - mswÿß weeiY, Affection -Uvb/fvjjvMv,
Apostrophe - wjß wPý, Annotation - wUKv wUàbx, Ellipsis - ev‡K¨ †Kvb †Kvb c‡`i Abyw³, Omission -
µzwU weP~¨wZ Qvo, Synthesis- ms‡kølK, Interpolation- ‡ÿcK/ cÖ‡ÿc, Asterisk - ZviKvwPý, Exaggeration-
AwZiÄb|
Parenthesis (eÜbx) eySvq Explanation (e¨vL¨v); Avi Ellipsis (ev‡K¨ †Kvb †Kvb c‡`i Abyw³) eySvq
Omission (†Kvb wKQy bv _vKv)| Ans. D

10. CENSUS : POPULATION:: Pubali Bank SO-12, SO-11, Islami Bank A.O(G-3)-2011, IBA (MBA):01-02

a) itinerary : journeys b) inventory : merchandise

c) roster : audience d) slate : incumbents
e) manifest : debts
Answer : Census - Av`gïgvwi, Population - ‡jvKmsL¨v, Itinerary -hvÎvi ZvwjKv, Journeys - hvÎv,
Inventory - gRy`, Merchandise - cY¨`ªe¨, Roster - ZvwjKv, Audience - `k©K, Slate - K‡Vvifv‡e
mgv‡jvPbv Kiv, Incumbents - Av‡ivwcZ, Manifest - Bk‡Znvi, Debts - FY|
Population (RbmsL¨v)Õi Census (Av`gïgvwi) nq; Avi Merchandise (cY¨ `ªe¨)Õi Inventory (ZvwjKv)
nq| Ans. B

11. INEVITABLE : CHANCE::

a) absolute : variability b) candid : openness
c) certain : regularity d) relaxed : diligence
e) sincere : hesitancy
Answer : Inevitable -Aek¨¤¢vex/Awbevh©, Chance -my‡hvM/n‡Z cv‡i bvI cv‡i, Absolute -Pig / m‡›`nvZxZ,
Variability -cwieZ©bkxj/ cwiewZ©Zv, Candid - PZzi, Openness -mijZv, Certain - wbwðZ, Regularity -
wbqggvwdK, Relaxed -kvšÍ, Diligence - Aa¨vemq, Sincere - m‡PZb, Hesitancy - wØav|
Inevitable (Awbevh©) welq bv NUvi Chance (my‡hvM) bvB; Absolute (m‡›`nvwZZ) Gi Variability
(cwiewZ©bkxjZv) bvB| Ans. A

12. DART : MISSILE::

a) skiff : boat b) planet : star
c) page : volume d) finger : thumb
e) car : truck
Answer : Dart -†QvU Zxi/el©v, Missile - eo †ÿcYv¯¿, Skiff -‡QvU †bŠKv/ †WvOv/ GK R‡bi nv‡Z ˆeVv evIqv
†QvU †bŠKv, Boat - ‡bŠKv, Planet - MÖn, Star - Zviv, Page - c„ôv, Volume - MÖ‡š’i LÛ/ AvqZb, Finger -
Av½yj, Thumb - ey‡ov Av½yj, Car -Mvwo, Truck -GK ai‡bi gvjevnx Mvwo|
Dart (ek©v) n‡jv GK cÖKvi †QvU Missile (†ÿcbv¯¿); Avi Skiff (‡WvOv) n‡jv GK cÖKvi †QvU Boat (‡bŠKv)|
Ans. A

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13. DECIBEL : SOUND::
a) gallon : water b) lumen : light
c) band : signal d) weight : mineral
e) scale : music
Answer : Decibel - k‡ãi GKK, Sound -kã, Gallon -Zi‡ji GKK, Water -cvwb, Lumen - Av‡jvi
GKK, Light - Av‡jv, Band - ev`¨, Signal - ms‡KZ, Weight - IRb, Mineral - LwbR c`v_©, Scale - gvcbx,
Music - myi/ev`¨|
Sound (kã) cwigvc Kiv nq Decibel (k‡ãi GKK) wn‡m‡e; Avi Light (Av‡jv) cwigvc Kiv nq Lumen
(Av‡jvi GKK) wn‡m‡e| Ans. B

14. STICKLER : APPROXIMATION::

a) leader : guidance b) connoisseur : anachronism
c) sluggard : indolence d) purist : adulteration
e) scientist : theorizing
Answer : Stickler -‡Rw`/GK¸‡q, Approximation - cÖvq mwVK cwigvb, Leader -‡bZv, Guidance -
wb‡`©kbv, Connoisseur - Kjv/my‡ii mgS`vi, Anachronism -Kv‡ji mv‡_ AmvgÄm¨Zv, Sluggard - Ajm,
Indolence - Ajm, Purist - weï×Zvev`x, Adulteration - ‡fRvj, Scientist - weÁvbx, Theorizing- gZ MVi
Kiv/ aviYv Kiv|
Stickler (GK¸u‡q) iv Approximation (cÖvq mwVKcwigvY) Pvqbv Zviv mwVK cwigvb Pvq; Purist (weï×Zvev`x)
iv Adulteration (†fRvj) Pvqbv Zviv LuvwU Pvq| Ans. D

15. SYNONYMOUS : MEANING::

a) interchangeable : function b) equivocal : interpretation
c) coincidental : cause d) ambidextrous : skill
e) bilingual : language
Answer : Synonymous -mgv_©K, Meaning -A_©, Interchangeable- wewbgq †hvM¨, Function - wµqv/
Kg©/ ¸Y, Equivocal - ب_©K, Interpretation - e¨vL¨v, Coincidental - KvKZvjxq, Cause - KviY,
Ambidextrous - me¨mvPx, Skill - `ÿ, Bilingual- wØfvlxK, Language- fvlv|
GKB Meaning (A_©) n‡j Synonymous (mgv_©K) nq; Avi GKB Function (KvR) n‡j Interchangeable
(wewbgq †hvM¨) nq| Ans. A

16. INSIPIDE : INVENTION:: BIBM Evening MBM 19th Batch- 2010

a) ironic : gravity b) realistic : originality

c) generic : artistry d) foppish : affection
e) prosaic : imagination
Answer : Inspide - ‡KŠZznj, Invention - Avwe®‹vi, Ironic - e¨½c~Y©, Gravity - Mv¤¢xh©/ ¸iæZ¡, Realistic -
ev¯Íeev`x, Originality -weï×Zv, Generic - RvZxMZ, Artistry- KviæKvh©, Foppish -‡cvlv‡Ki e¨vcv‡i
LuyZLy‡Z, Affection - Uvb, Prosaic - bxim/M`¨gq, Imagination - Kíbv/ Abygvb|
Inspide (‡KŠZynj) ‡_‡K Invention (Avwe®‹vi) nq; Avi Prosaic (M`¨gq) ‡_‡K Imagination (Abygvb) nq|
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17. STREAM : EDDY::
a) trend : anomaly b) shove : punch
c) assault : defeat d) force : motion
e) illness : symptom
Answer : Stream -‡¯ªvZ, Eddy -N~wY©Rj, Trend -‡hUv n‡q G‡m‡Q, Anomaly -e¨wZµgK, Shove -KbyB
w`‡q ¸Zv gviv, Punch -Nywl gviv, Assault -cÖPÛ AvµgY, Defeat -nviv‡bv, Force -ej cÖ‡qvM, Motion -MwZ,
Illness -Amy¯ÍZv, Symptom -jÿY|
Stream (‡¯ªvZ) Gi e¨wZµg n‡jv Eddy (N~wY©Rj); Avi Trend (cÖeYZv/ cÖeY nIqv) Gi e¨wZµg n‡jv
Anomaly (Awbqg)| Ans. A

18. PIRATE : TAKE::

a) burgle : steal b) forget : copy
c) renege : promise d) liberate : free
e) retreat : withdraw
Answer : Pirate - `my¨, Take -‡bqv, Burgle -wmu‡aj †Pvi, Steal -Pzwi, Forget -fz‡j hvIqv, Copy -
bKj/Abywjwc, Renege - `jZ¨vMx, Promise -Iqv`v, Liberate- gyw³ `vb Kiv, Free- ¯^vaxbZv, Retreat -wd‡i
hvIqv, Withdraw - Zz‡j †bIqv|
Pirate iv A‡b¨i wRwbm Take K‡i; Avi Forget Burgle iv A‡b¨i wRwbm steal K‡i| Ans. A

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TEST 6
01. SKELETON : ANIMAL::
a) ivory : piano b) peel : fruit
c) ore : mine d) mast : ship e) farming : building
Answer : Skeleton - K¼vj, Animal - cÖvYx, Ivory - nvwZ/ Rjnw¯Íi `uv‡Zi Dcv`vb, Piano -GK cÖKvi
ev`¨hš¿/wcqv‡bv, Peel -‡Lvmv Qvov‡bv, Fruit -dj, Ore -LwbR, Mine- Lwb/ AvKi, Mast - gv¯‘j, Ship -RvnvR,
Farming -Lvgvi, Building -AÆvwjKv|
Skeleton n‡jv Animal (cÖvYx) †`‡ni K¼vj; Avi Ore (LwbR) n‡jv Mine (Lwb) Gi AvKwiK avZz| Ans. C

02. OUTSKIRTS : TOWN:: Pubali Bank Senior Officer – 2011, IBA (MBA) Admission:01-02

a) rung : ladder b) trunk : tree

c) water : goblet d) margin : page e) hanger : airplane
Answer : Outskirts - cÖvšÍ mxgvbv/ kniZwj, Town - kni, Rung - gB‡qi avc, Ladder - gB, Trunk -
Mv‡Qi ¸uwo, Tree - MvQ, Water - cvwb, Goblet - GK ai‡bi cvÎ, Margin - cÖvšÍmxgv, Page - c„ôv, Hanger -
hvnvi Dci †Kvb e¯‘ Szjv‡bv nq/wegvb ivLvi ¯’vb, Airplane - wegvb/ D‡ovRvnvR|
Outskirts (kniZwj) n‡jv Town (kni) Gi cÖvšÍ‡`k; Avi Margin (cÖvšÍmxgv) n‡jv Page (c„ôv) Gi cÖvšÍ‡`k|
Ans. D
03. AMORPHOUSNESS : DEFINITION::
a) lassitude : energy b) spontaneity : awareness
c) angularity : intricacy d) rectitude : drabness
e) precision : uniformity
Answer : Amorphousness -wbw`©ó AvKvi wenxb, Definition -msÁv, Lassitude - K¬vwšÍ, Energy -kw³,
Spontaneity - mvejxjfve, Awareness - mZK©Zv/ m‡PZbZv, Angularity- KzwUjZv/ Nyic¨vP, Intricacy -
RwUjZv, Rectitude -‡Kvb wewkóZv/ ¯^fv‡ei DMÖZv, Drabness -b¨vqcivqbZv/gayZv, Precision - ¯úóZv,
Uniformity -mvg¨Zv|
Amorphousness (AvKvi wenxb) Gi Definition (msÁv) ‡bB; Avi Lassitude (K¬všÍfve) Gi Energy (kw³)
‡bB| Ans. A

04. COLLUSION : CONSPIRATORS::

a) conclusion : messengers b) revision : correspondents
c) identification : Arbitrator’s d) attribution : interpreters
e) cooperation : partners
Answer : Collusion -msNl©/loh‡š¿i D‡Ï‡k¨ †Mvcb Pzw³, Conspirators -lohš¿Kvix, Conclusion -
Dcmsnvi, Messengers -`~Z, Revision -cybtcVb, Correspondents- cwÎKvq msev``vZv, Identification -
cwiPq, Arbitrator’s -ga¨¯ÍZv, Attribution- Av‡ivcb, Interpreters- Abyev`K/ †`vfvlx, Cooperation -
mn‡hvwMZv, Partners -m½x/Askx`vi|
Conspirators (lohš¿Kvix) Collusion (loh‡š¿i D‡Ï‡k¨ †Mvcb Pzw³) K‡i; Avi Partners (Askx`vi)
Cooperation (mn‡hvwMZv) K‡i| Ans. E
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05. DIVERT : SHUNT::
a) file : collate b) collide : dent
c) guess : calibrate d) retard : brake
e) inspect : magnify
Answer : Divert -wePz¨wZ/ wegyL, Shunt - Ny‡i hvIqv, File - ZvwjKv, Collate - wewfbœ Drm n‡Z Z_¨ msMÖn K‡i
we‡kølY Kiv, Collide - av°v LvIqv, Dent -AvNv‡Zi d‡j m„ó MZ©, Guess -Abygvb, Calibrate - cwigvc m¤^Üxq,
Retard - ‡iva Kiv/ `gb Kiv, Brake -MwZ‡ivaK/ `gb/ cÖwZ‡iva, Inspect- cixÿv Kiv/ cwi`k©b Kiv,
Magnify- evov‡bv|
Divert I Shunt mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© n‡jv MwZc_ cv‡ë †`Iqv/ Ab¨w`‡K mwi‡q †bqv; Retard I Brake mgv_©K
kã, hvi A_© cÖwZ‡iva/ `gb/ MwZ cÖwZ‡iva Kiv| Ans. D

06. EQUIVOCATE : COMMITMENT::

a) procrastinate : action b) implicate : exposition
c) expostulate : confusion d) corroborate : falsification
e) fabricate : explanation
Answer : Equivocate -GKvwaK A_© nq GB fv‡e K_v ejv, Commitment -Aw½Kvi, Procrastinate- `xN©m~Îx
nIqv, Action- wµqvdj, Implicate -weRwoZ, Exposition- e¨vL¨v, Expostulate -DrmM©, Confusion -
m‡›`n, Corroborate - (‡Kvb e³e¨, wek¦vm ev ZË¡‡K) mZ¨ e‡j `„pfv‡e mg_©b Kiv, Falsification- RvjKiY /
wg_¨v eY©Yv cÖ`vb, Fabricate -Rvj Kiv, Explanation - e¨vL¨v|
Equivocate (m‡›`n RbK) wel‡qi mwVK Commitment (Aw½Kvi) bvB; Avi Procrastinate (`xN©m~ÎxZvi) mwVK
Action (wµqvdj) bvB| Ans. A

07. ARMADA : VEHICLES::

a) drill : recruits b) planning : logistics
c) infantry : cavalry d) fusillade : projectiles
e) supply : munitions
Answer : Armada -‡hLv‡b cwienb ivLv nq, Vehicles -cwienb, Drill - wQ`ª Kiv/ wei³ Kiv, Recruits -
wb‡qvM Kiv, Planning -cwiKíbv, Logistics -wRwbmcÎvw`, Infantry -c`vwZK ˆmb¨ evwnbx, Cavalry -‰mb¨,
Fusillade -Awew”Qbœ ¸wjel©Y, Projectiles - cÖ‡ÿcK, Supply - mieivn, Munitions - hy‡×i DcKiY|
Armada-‡Z A‡bK Vehicles _v‡K; Avi Fusillade G A‡bK Projectiles _v‡K| Ans. D

08. LACONIC : SPEECH::

a) believable : excuse b) unyielding : attitude
c) austere : design d) somber : projectiles
e) supply : munitions
Answer : Laconic -¯^ífvlx, Speech -e³…Zv, Believable -wek¦vm¨, Excuse -AhynvZ, Unyielding -‡Muvqvi,
Attitude- AvPiY/ e¨envi, Austere -AZ¨šÍ KwVb/ mvavwm‡a, Design -bKkv/ AwfmwÜ, Somber -‡kvKvnZ/
welbœ, Projectiles -cÖ‡ÿcK, Supply - mieivn, Munitions -hy‡×i DcKiY|
whwb Kg Speech (K_v) e‡jb Zv‡K Laconic (¯^ífvlx) e‡j; whwb Kg Design (AwfmwÜ) K‡ib Zv‡K Austere
(mvavwm‡a) e‡j| Ans. C

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09. GROW : BURGEON::
a) beat : palpitate b) transport : enrapture
c) flourish : thrive d) rot : decay
e) evolve : multiply
Answer : Grow -e„w×/Rb¥v‡bv, Burgeon -kvLv cÖkvLv we¯Ívi Kiv/Kzuwo, Beat -AvNvZ, Palpitate -AvNvZ/ayK
ayK, Transport- ¯’vbvšÍwiZ Kiv, Enrapture- AcwiwgZ Avb‡›`i D‡`ªK Kiv, Flourish -S¼vi, Thrive- DbœwZ
jvf Kiv, Rot -cuPv, Decay -ÿq, Evolve- D‡b¥wlZ nIqv, Multiply- ¸Y Kiv / msL¨vq evov‡bv |
`ªæZ Grow (e„w×) ‡K Burgeon (we¯Ívi) e‡j; Avi `ªæZ Beat (AvNvZ) †K Palpitate (Nb Nb AvNvZ) e‡j|
Ans. A

10. GADGETS : TOOLS::

a) blankets : linen b) leaflets : posters
c) trinkets : jewelry d) sockets : bulbs e) ringlets : hair
Answer : Gadgets - hš¿cvwZ/ †h †Kvb †QvU Kj, Tools - hš¿cvwZ, Blankets - K¤^j, Linen - wj‡jb,
Leaflets - wjd‡jU, Posters - ‡cv÷vi, Trinkets - AjsKvi, Jewelry - AjsKvi, Sockets - ‡KvUi, Bulbs -
‰e`y¨wZK evwZ, Ringlets - AjK, Hair - Pzj|
we‡kl ai‡bi Tools (hš¿cvwZ) †K Gadgets (hš¿cvwZ/ †h †Kvb †QvU Kj) e‡j; Avi we‡kl ai‡bi Jewelry
(AjsKvi) †K Trinkets (ÿz`ª AjsKvi) e‡j| Ans. C

11. LISTEN : RECORDING:: Premier Bank Ltd. 2012, Bangladesh Bank-2006

a) crave : statue b) reproduce : plan

c) review : book d) frame : painting e) view : photograph

Answer : Listen -‡kvbv, Recording -aviY Kiv, Crave - cÖv_©bv Kiv, Statue -g~wZ©, Reproduce -cybM©Vb,
Plan - cwiKíbv, Review- cixÿv/ wePvi, Book- eB, Frame- KvVv‡gv/ MVb, Painting- wPÎv¼b, View -
‡`Lv/cÖ`k©b, Photograph -Av‡jvKwPÎ|
Recording (aviY Kiv) nq Listen (‡kvbv)Õi Rb¨; Avi Photograph (Av‡jvKwPÎ) Kiv nq View (†`Lv)Õi
Rb¨| Ans. E

12. CENSORSHIP : INFORMATION::

a) frugality : constraint b) sampling : measurement
c) sanitation : disease d) cultivation : erosion
e) philanthropy : generosity

Answer : Censorship - `vwqZ¡, Information - Z_¨, Frugality - wgZe¨wqZv, Constraint- eva¨Zv,

Sampling- Av`k©, Measurement - cwigvc, Sanitation - ¯^v¯’¨wewa, Disease- ‡ivM, Cultivation- Pvl,
Erosion- ÿq, Philanthropy- wek^cÖxwZ, Generosity-D`viZv/e`vb¨Zv/gnZ¡|
Lvivc Information (Z_¨) bv Qov‡bvi Rb¨ Censorship (`vwqZ¡) Kiv nq; Lvivc Disease (‡ivM) bv Qov‡bvi
Rb¨ Sanitation (¯^v¯’¨wewa) Kiv nq| Ans. C
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13. DELUGE : DROPLET::
a) beach : wave b) desert : oasis
c) blizzard : icicle d) landslide : pebble
e) cloudburst : puddle
Answer : Deluge -gnvcøveb, Droplet - wQ‡U‡dvUv, Beach- mvM‡ii DcK~j, Wave- ‡XD/ Zi½, Blizzard-
cÖej Zzlvi el©v, Icicle - ‡KvYvK…wZ Zzlvi KYv, Desert -giæf~wg, Oasis - giæ`¨vb, Landslide - f~wgaŸm,
Pebble - wkjvLÛ, Cloudburst - e„wó, Puddle - †Wvev|
Deluge n‡jv gnvcøveb (eo), Avi Droplet n‡jv wQ‡U‡dvUv (†QvU); Landslide n‡jv f~wgaŸm (eo), Avi Pebble
n‡jv wkjvLÛ (†QvU)| Ans. D

14. SPEAK : RETICENT::

a) spend : parsimonious b) excel : audacious
c) commend : irate d) work : servile
e) invent : diffident
Answer : Speak - K_v ejv, Reticent - bxieZv/¯^ífvlx, Spend - e¨q Kiv, Parsimonious - wgZe¨qx,
Excel - ‡kÖôZv jvf Kiv, Audacious - `ytmvnmx, Commend- cÖksmv Kiv, Irate - µz×, Work- KvR, Servile
-nxb, Invent - D™¢veb Kiv, Diffident - Awek¦vmx|
Kg Speak (K_v ejv) ‡K Reticent (¯^ífvlx) e‡j; Avi Kg Spend (e¨q) Kiv‡K Parsimonious (wgZe¨qx)
e‡j| Ans. A

15. PATRIOTIC : CHAUVINISTIC::

a) impudent : intolerant b) furtive : surreptitious
c) incisive : trenchant d) receptive : gullible
e) verbose : prolix
Answer : Patriotic -‡`k‡cÖgg~jK, Chauvinistic - DMÖ‡`k‡cÖgg~jK, Impudent - ‡envqv, Intolerant-
Amwnòz, Furtive - ‡Pviv/ cÖ”Qbœ, Surreptitious -¸ß, Incisive - e¨½Kvix, Trenchant- Zxeª/ Zx², Receptive
- aviYÿg/ mn‡R wek¦vm K‡i, Gullible - mn‡R wek¦vm K‡i, Verbose- cjøweZ, Prolix- evK-evûj¨ c~Y©/
AwZcjøweZ|

Patriotic n‡jv †`k‡cÖgg~jK, Avi Chauvinistic n‡jv DMÖ †`k‡cÖgg~jK; Verbose n‡jv cjøweZ Avi Prolix
n‡jv AwZ cjøweZ/ evK-evûj¨c~Y©| Ans. D

16. BOUQUET : FLOWERS:: th

BIBM-Evening MBM 19 Batch-2010, IBA-BBA Admission Test- 2003-04

a) forest : trees b) husk : corn

c) mist : rain d) woodpile : logs
e) drift : snow

Answer : Bouquet -dz‡ji †Zvov, Flower -dzj, Forest- eb/ R½j, Trees- Dw™¢`/ e„ÿ, Husk - Zzl, Corn
-fzÆv, Mist -Kzqvkv, Rain- e„wó, Woodpile -Kv‡Vi Mv`v, Log - KvôLÛ, Drift- evZv‡m fvmv, Snow - Zzlvi|
Flowers (dzj) Gi †Zvov‡K Bouquet (dz‡ji †Zvov) e‡j; Avi Logs (KvVLÛ) Gi ¸”Q‡K Woodpile (Kv‡Vi
Mv`v) e‡j| Ans. D
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17. ENDEMIC : REGION::
a) homogeneous : population b) inborn : individual
c) hybrid : species d) sporadic: time
e) aberrant: norm
Answer : Endemic -AvÂwjK/ ¯’vbxq/ †`kMZ, Region- cÖ‡`k/ GjvKv, Homogeneous - mRvwZ,
Population - RbmsL¨v, Inborn-mnRvZ/ Rb¥MZ, Individual - ¯^Zš¿/ e¨w³MZ, Hybrid - msKi, Species -
cÖRvwZ, Sporadic -wewÿß, Time - mgq, Aberrant - wec_Mvgx, Norm - Av`k©|
‡Kvb Region Gi mZš¿ ˆewkó¨‡K Endemic (¯’vbxq) e‡j; †Kvb Individual (e¨w³) Gi mZš¿ ˆewkó¨‡K Inborn
(mnRvZ) e‡j| Ans. B

18. PECCADILLO : SIN::

a) provocation : instigation b) anxiety : fear
c) perjury : corruption d) penury : poverty
e) admonishment : castigation
Answer : Peccadillo -Pwi‡Îi `ye©j w`K/ ‡`vl-ÎæwU, Sin-cvc, Provocation-weiw³, Instigation-D¯‹vwb,
Anxiety - D‡ØM, Fear-fq, Perjury - kc_ f½, Corruption-`ybx©wZ, Penury - `xbZv, Poverty - `vwi`ª,
Admonishment - wZi¯‹vi †`Iqv, Castigation - K‡Vvi kvw¯Í/ Zxeª N„Yv Kiv|
Peccadillo (Pwi‡Îi `ye©j w`K) gv‡b †QvU Sin (cvc); Avi Admonishment (wZi¯‹vi) gv‡b nvjKv
Castigation (Zxeª N„Yv)| Ans. E

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TEST 7
01. SCALPEL : SURGEON::
a) laser : agronomist b) magnet : ecologist
c) syringe : geologist d) telescope : astronomer
e) microscope : geometrician
Answer : Scalpel -Qzwi/ kj¨QzwiKv, Surgeon - A¯¿ wPwKrmK/ kj¨ wPwKrmK, Laser- ‡jRvi, Agronomist -
K…wlwe`, Magnet - Pz¤^K, Ecologist - ev¯‘e¨we`¨v, Syringe - wcPKvix, Geologist - f~weÁvbx, Telescope -
`~iexÿYhš¿, Astronomer - ‡R¨vwZ©we`, Microscope - AbyexÿY hš¿, Geometrician -R¨vwgwZ‡eËv|
Scalpel (kj¨QzwiKv) n‡jv Surgeon (kj¨ wPwKrmK) Gi e¨envi Kiv hš¿; Telescope (`~iexÿY hš¿) n‡jv
Astronomer (‡R¨vwZ©we`) Gi e¨envi Kiv hš¿| Ans. D

02. APPLE : FRUIT: Bangladesh Bank-2006

a) egg : chicken b) rung : chair

c) wool : fabric d) fuse : dynamic e) wick : candle
Answer : Apple- Av‡cj, Fruit- dj, Egg- wWg, Chicken- gyiMx, Rung - gB Gi cvi, Chair - ‡Pqvi/
†K`viv, Wool- cï‡jvg, Fabric- Mv_uywb/ e¯¿, Fuse-Zv‡c M‡j hvIqv, Dynamic-ej ev MwZ m¤^Üxq, Wick-
evwZi cj‡Z, Candle - †gvgevwZ|
Apple (Av‡cj) n‡jv GK cÖKvi Fruit (dj); Avi Wool (Dj/cï‡jvg) n‡jv GK cÖKvi Fabric (e‡¯¿i
eybvwb/Mv_uywb)| Ans. C

03. ENVELOPE : LETTER:: Bangladesh Bank-2006

a) scarf : hat b) box : bag

c) crate: produce d) neck: head
e) blood: heart
Answer : Envelope - Lvg, Letter-wPwV, Scarf -Pv`i/Iobv, Hat- Uzwc, Box- ev·, Bag- _‡j, Crate - Szwo,
Produce - Drcbœ Kiv, Neck-Mjv, Head- gv_v, Blood- i³, Heart- ü`q/ ü`wcÛ|
Letter (wPwV) †K Envelope (Lvg)-G cvVv‡bv nq; Avi Produce (Drcv`b Kiv) †Kvb wRwbm‡K Crate (Szwi)-‡Z
cvVv‡bv nq| Ans. C

04. PANEGYRIC : EULOGIZE::

a) ballad : stigmatize b) ode : criticize
c) lampoon : satirize d) tirade : entertain
e) treatise : dispute
Answer : Panegyric - cÖksmvev`, Eulogize - ¯‘wZev`/cÖksmvev`, Ballad - MxwZKv, Stigmatize - Kvwjgv
†jcb, Ode - MxwZKve¨, Criticize - mgv‡jvPbv, Lampoon -we`ªæcvZ¥K, Satirize -e¨½Kv‡e¨i gva¨‡g AvµgY,
Treatise - kv¯¿, Entertain- ‡cvlY Kiv/ AvkÖq †`qv/ we‡bv`b Kiv, Treatise- kv¯¿, Dispute - we‡iva|
Panegyric I Eulogize mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© n‡jv cÖksmv ev D”P cÖksmv; Lampoon I Satirize mgv_©K kã,
hvi A_© n‡jv we`ªcvZ¥K e¨w³MZ Avµgb ev e¨½Kv‡e¨i gva¨‡g AvµgY| Ans. C

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05. OVERDOSE : PRESCRIPTION::
a) deprivation : materialism b) indiscretion : convention
c) affliction : sympathy d) adventure : sympathy
e) drug : medicine

Answer : Overdose -AwZgvÎv, Prescription - e¨e¯’vcÎ, Deprivation-eÂbv, Materialism -cÖK…wZev`,

Indiscretion-Awe‡ePbv/ Amveavb/ AmZK©Zv, Convention - m‡¤§jb mfv, Affliction-Kó, Sympathy-
mnvbyf~wZ, Adventure-`ytmvnwmK KvR, Sympathy- mnvbyf~wZ, Drug- Jla, Medicine- Jla/ wPwKrmv kv¯¿|
Jl‡ai Overdose bv nIqvi Rb¨ Prescription cÖ‡qvRb; Avi Indiscretion bv nIqvi Rb¨ Convention
cÖ‡qvRb| Ans. B

06. FRESCO : WALL::

a) fountain : courtyard b) parquetry : floor
c) thatch : roof d) statuary : passage
e) gargoyle : gutter

Answer : Fresco - cÖvPxi wPÎ, Wall - cÖvPxi, Fountain - ‡dvqviv, Courtyard- DVvb/ evwoi cÖv½b,
Parquetry - Avíbv, Floor- N‡ii †g‡S, Thatch -ZvjcvZv, Roof -Qv`, Statuary- fv¯‹i, passage - hvhvei/
ågY/ NUbv/ cwieZ©b/ AwfcÖqvY, Gargoyle - Qv` †_‡K cvwb wb®‹vk‡bi †Pv½v, Gutter - b`©gv|
Wall (cÖvPxi) G Fresco (cÖvPxi wPÎ) AvuKv nq; Avi Floor (N‡ii †g‡S) ‡Z Parquetry (Avíbv) Kiv nq|
Ans. B

07. HAMMER : ANVIL::

a) knocker : door b) stick : gong
c) hand : drum d) pestle : mortar e) gavel : lectern

Answer : Hammer -nvZzwo, Anvil -hvi Dci wKQz ivwLqv nvZzwo †`Iqv nq/ Kvgv‡ii †bnvB, Knocker - `iRvi
Kov, Door- `iRv, Stick -Qwo, Gong-N›Uv, Hand- nvZ, Drum - XvK, Pestle -glvj, Mortar-we‡õviK,
Gavel- mfvcwZi nvZywo, Lectern- fvlY †`qvi mgq e¨env‡ii Rb¨ GK cÖKvi †njv‡bv †W¯‹|
Anvil (Kvgv‡ii †bnvB) G Hammer (nvZzwo) e¨eüZ nq; Avi Mortar (we‡õviK) G Pestle (gkvj) e¨eüZ
nq| Ans. D

08. RELEVANT : CRUCIAL:: One Bank-2012, Bangladesh Bank-2006, IBA MBA Admission Test- 2001-02

a) marginal : unique b) perceptible : obvious

c) apparent : real d) peripheral : central e) possible : desirable

Answer : Relevant – cÖvmw½K, Crucial - AZšÍ ¸iæZ¡c~Y©, Marginal - cÖvšÍxq, Unique - Abycg, Perceptible
- ‡evaMg¨, Obvious - m¤¢ve¨, Apparent - `„k¨gvb/AvcvZ, Real - ev¯Íe/Avmj/ev¯ÍweK, Peripheral - mxgvšÍeZ©x,
Central - ‡K›`ªxq, Possible - m¤¢ve¨, Desirable - Kvg¨|
Relevant (cÖvmw½K) e¯‘ A‡bK †ewk Crucial (AZ¨šÍ ¸iæZ¡c~Y©) nq; †Zgwb Perceptible (‡evaMg¨) e¯‘ A‡bK
†ewk Obvious (m¤¢ve¨) nq| Ans. B

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09. PERFUNCTORILY : INSPIRATION::
a) insolently : veneration b) ardently : passion
c) phlegmatically : composure d) surreptitiously : obsession
e) haltingly : reluctance
Answer : Perfunctorily - Ae‡nwjZfv‡e Kiv KvR, Inspiration- Aby‡cÖiYv, Insolently - AcgvbRbKfv‡e,
Veneration - Mfxi kÖ×v/ fw³, Ardently - cÖLifv‡e, Passion - Av‡eM, Composure - ‰ah©¨,
Surreptitiously - ARvb‡Z, Obsession - Av‡ek/ †Nvi, Haltingly- ‡_‡g †_‡g, Reluctance - Awb”Qv|
Perfunctorily (Ae‡nwjZfv‡e KvR)Gi wecixZ n‡jv Inspiration (Aby‡cÖiYv); Avi Insolently
(AcgvbRbKfv‡e) Gi wecixZ n‡jv Veneration (Mfxi kÖ×v fw³)| Ans. A

10. ADULT : CHILD::

a) horse : mare b) cat : kitten
c) swine : sow d) human : animal
e) cow : herd
Answer : Adult- cÖvß eq¯‹, Child- wkï, Horse- ‡Nvov / NUK, Mare - ‡NvUKx, Kitten - weovjQvbv,
Swine - ïKi, Human- gvbexq, Animal- RxeRš‘ / cï, Sow - ecb Kiv, Herd - cïi`j/cvj|
Child (wkï) eo n‡q Adult (cÖvß eq¯‹) nq; Avi Kitten (weovj Qvbv) eo n‡q Cat (weovj) nq| Ans. B

11. CLOT : DISSOLVED::

a) enthusiast : influenced b) cartoon : distorted
c) crowed : dispersed d) chain : disengaged
e) disciple : inspired
Answer : Clot -Nbxf~Z, Dissolved - `ªexf~Z, Enthusiast - ‡KŠZznjx, Influenced - cÖfvweZ, Cartoon-
i½wPÎ/ bKkv, Distorted - weK…Z, Crowed - wfo, Dispersed- QÎf½, Chain - wkKj, Disengaged-
AcÖe„Ë, Disciple - wkl¨, Inspired - AbycvÖ wYZ|
Clot (Nbxf~Z nIqv) Gi wecixZ Dissolved (`ªexf~Z Kiv); Avi Crowed (wfo) Gi wecixZ Dispersed
(QÎf½ Kiv)| Ans. C

12. GLOSSARY : TEXT:: Begum Rokeya University- B Unit- 2013-14

a) bibliography : source b) abstract : dissertation

c) legend : map d) index : catalog
e) abbreviation : footnote
Answer : Glossary UxKvMÖš’ /‡Kvb eB‡qi †k‡l †`qv kã †Kvl, Text - MÖš’ A_ev gyw`ªZ cvV¨ e¯‘i g~j
Ask/cÖK…Z cvV¨vsk, Bibliography - ‡Kv‡bv GKRb †jLK ev wbw`©ó wel‡qi MÖš’ I iPbvi ZvwjKv, Source -
Drm/g~j, Abstract - weg~Z©/fveg~jK/wb®‹vwlZ Kiv/c„_K Kiv, Dissertation - M‡elYvg~jK `xN© wbeÜ, Legend -
gy`ªv ev †g‡Wj DrKxY© wjwc, Map - gvbwPÎ/bKkv/wel`fv‡e eY©bv Kiv, Index - ZvwjKv/m~wPcÎ, Catalogue -
myweb¨¯Í ZvwjKv, Abbreviation - ms‡ÿc, Footnote - cv`UxKv|

Glossary n‡jv Text (MÖš’ A_ev gyw`ªZ cvV¨ e¯‘i g~j Ask/cÖK…Z cvV¨vsk)Gi †k‡l †`qv k‡ãi e¨vL¨v m¤^wjZ
ZvwjKv; Legend gv‡b Map (g¨vc, Qwe)-‡Z e¨vL¨vg~jK eY©bv| Ans. C
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13. FERVOR: ZEALOT::
a) antipathy : philanthropist b) improvidence : spendthrift
c) concision : politician d) determination : ecology e) nonchalance : acrobat

Answer : Fervor - AvMÖn, Zealot - ‡Mvov/ag©vÜ, Antipathy - we‡Øl, Philanthropist - gvbe †cÖwgK,
Improvidence - A`~i`kx©, Spendthrift - Ace¨qx, Concision - mswÿßiƒc, Politician - ivRbxwZwe`,
Determination- msKí, Ecology - ev¯‘ms¯’vb, Nonchalance - J`vmxb¨, Acrobat - `ievwRKi|

Zealot-iv AwZwi³ Fervor nq; Avi Spendthrift-iv AwZwi³ Improvidence nq| Ans. B

14. SHARD : POTTERY: : Pubali Bank Ltd) Officer/JO(Cash)-2014

a) flint : stone b) flange : wheel

c) cinder : coal d) fragment : bone e) tare : grain

Answer : Shard -Ask/dvj/gvwUi cv‡Îi fv½v UzKiv, Pottery -g„rwkí, Flint- PKg‡K cv_i, Stone- cv_i,
Flange -PvKvi Dc‡ii w`K, Wheel -PvKv, Cinder -A½vi, Coal -Kqjv, Fragment -LÛ, Bone -nvo, Tare-
KoZv/ wi³‡ZŠj/ Mevw`i Lv`¨iæ‡c e¨eüZ Z…Y, Grain- kl¨|

Pottery fv½‡j Shard ‰Zwi nq; Bone (nvo) fv½‡j Fragment ‰Zwi nq | Ans. D

15. FERTILIZE : GROW:: Bangladesh Bank-2006

a) immunize : resist b) nourish : enrich

c) heat : burn d) graft : multiply e) prune : dwarf

Answer : Fertilize -De©i, Grow -e„w× Kiv, Immunize - cÖwZ‡laK †`Iqv, Resist -cÖwZ‡iva, Nourish-
cvjb Kiv/ cylv, Enrich -mg„×, Heat -Zvc, Burn -‡cvov, Graft-Mv‡Qi Kjg euvav, Multiply- msL¨v e„w× Kiv/
e„w× Kiv/ ¸Y Kiv, Prune - Avjy‡evLviv/ †LRyi, Dwarf - evgb|

Fertilize (De©i) Ki‡j Grow (e„w×) nq; Avi Immunize (cÖwZ‡laK) w`‡j Resist (cÖwZ‡iva) nq| Ans. A

16. ATTENTIVE : OFFICIOUS::

a) doubtful : ambiguous b) absorbed : engrossed
c) refined : snobbish d) magisterial : authoritative
e) impromptu : spontaneous

Answer : Attentive- g‡bv‡hvMx, Officious- KZ…Z

© ¡civqb, Doubtful-mw›`nvb, Ambiguous-ب_©K,
Absorbed-‡kvwlZ, Engrossed-wbgw¾Z, Refined-†kvab, Snobbish - AnsKvix, Magisterial- Mwe©Z/ kvmK
msµvšÍ, Authoritative-cÖvgvwbK/wbf©i‡hvM¨/KZ…©Z¡m¤úbœ, Impromptu-Dcw¯’ZgZ, Spontaneous-¯^Z:ùzZ©|

Attentive - iv Officious nq; Avi Magisterial (kvmK) -iv Authoritative (KZ…Z

© ¡m¤úbœ) nq| Ans. C

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a) dispassionate : equanimity b) macabre : interest
c) perfidious : loyalty d) brilliant : gullibility
e) lavish : extravagance

Answer : Exorbitant - AZ¨waK, Moderation - cwiwgZ, Dispassionate- wb®‹vg/ kvšÍ, Equanimity-

g‡bi w¯’iZv, Macabre - fxwZc~Y©, Interest -AvMÖn, Perfidious - D×Z, Loyalty -AvbyMZ¨, Brilliant- D¾j/
PKP‡K, Gullibility- AÜwek^vm, Lavish - gy³n‡¯Í `vb Kiv, Extravagance -AcPq|

Exorbitant (AZ¨vwaK) Gi wecixZ Moderation (cwiwgZ); Avi Perfidious (D×Z) Gi wecixZ Loyalty
(AvbyMZ¨)| Ans. C

18. BLANDISHMENT : COAX::

a) medal : honor b) budget : save
c) diary : reminisce d) concert : play e) plea : threaten

Answer : Blandishment - ‡Zvlvg`, Coax -wgwó K_vi Øviv Zzó Kiv, Medal -c`K, Honor -m¤§vb,
Budget- ev‡RU, Save -msiÿY, Diary - w`bcwÄ, Reminisce - c~e©¯§„wZ, Concert- m½xZvbyôvb, Play-
bvUK/ †Ljv, Plea - AvcwË, Threaten -KvD‡K fq †`Lv‡bv|

Blandishment I Coax mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© n‡jv wgwó K_vq Zyó Kiv; Avi Medal I Honor mgv_©K kã, hvi
A_© m¤§vb| Ans. A

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Gi 1991-92
I Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©, we¯ÍvwiZ e¨vL¨vmn

Gi 1991-92
Gi Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©, we¯ÍvwiZ e¨vL¨vmn

Gi 1991-92
A`¨vewa Avmv Gi Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©, we¯ÍvwiZ e¨vL¨vmn

Gi 1991-92
Gi Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©, we¯ÍvwiZ e¨vL¨vmn

Gi 2000-01
Gi Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©, we¯ÍvwiZ e¨vL¨vmn

I Gi 2001-02
Avmv Gi Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©, we¯ÍvwiZ e¨vL¨vmn

(10th-37th)- Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©, we¯ÍvwiZ

e¨vL¨vmn

Gi (Test 01-Test 27) Gi Rvbv-ARvbv kãvewji A_©,

we¯ÍvwiZ e¨vL¨vmn

Gi I

Avi wK PvB!
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TEST 15

a) gas : vapor b) music : harmony

c) ruler : height d) negative : exposure
e) element : compound
Soldier - ˆmwbK, Army - Avwg©/ ‡mbvevwnbx, Gas - M¨vm, Vapor - ev®ú, Music - m½xZ,
Harmony- mv`„k¨/ wgj/ HKZvb, Ruler -kvmK, Height - D”PZv, Negative - ‡bwZevPK, Exposure -
Abve„ZKiY, Element - Dcv`vb, Compound - RwUj/ Dcv`vbmg~n GKÎ K‡i bZzb wKQz ‰Zwi Kiv|
Soldier (ˆmwbK) n‡jv Army (‡mbvevwnbx) Gi m`m¨; Avi Element (Dcv`vb) n‡jv Compound (†hŠM) Gi
m`m¨|

a) erase : drawing b) smudge : writing

c) confuse : puzzle d) crumble : construction
e) decrease : volume
Slur - ms‡ÿ‡c D‡jøL/ A¯úó D”PviY, Speech - e³…Zv, Erase - gywQqv †djv, Drawing - AuvKv,
Smudge - gh©v`vnvbx/ A¯úó, Writing - †jLv, Confuse -nZeyw×, Puzzle - nZeyw×/mgm¨v, Crumble -‡f‡½
¸‡ov n‡q hvIqv, Construction -wbg©vY/MVb †KŠkj, Decrease -Kgv, Volume - MÖ‡š’i LÛ/ AvqZb|
Slur n‡jv A¯úó Speech ; Avi Smudge n‡jv A¯úó Writing.

a) bus : passenger b) airplane : cargo

c) bicycle : frame d) tugboat : barge
e) automobile : chassis
Locomotive - ‡ij Mvwoi BwÄb/evnb, Flatcar-A railroad freight car without sidesor roof,
Bus -evm, Passenger -hvÎx, Airplane -G‡iv‡cøb, Cargo - Rvnv‡Ri †evSvB gvj, Bicycle - evBmvB‡Kj,
Frame -KvVv‡gv, Tugboat- hy×evnb, Barge - eo ‡bŠKv, Automobile - ‡gvUiMvox, Chassis - ‡gvUiMvox,
†iwWI BZ¨vw`i g~j KvVv‡gv|
Flatcar n‡jv GKai‡bi Locomotive (evnb); Avi Barge (hy×RvnvR) nj GKai‡bi Tugboat (hy×evnb)|

a) breath : exhale b) amble : move

c) stain : blotch d) warm : sear
e) teach : educate
Trickle - †dvUv †dvUv cvwb †djv, Gush - cÖej †e‡M †ei nIqv, Breath - k¦vm-cÖk¦vm, Exhale -ev®ú
wbt¯^viY Kiv, Amble - ax‡i Pjv, Move - miv‡bv, Stain - Kj¼/j¾v, Blotch -‡duvov, Warm - Dò, Sear -
†cvov‡bv, Teach - wkÿv †`Iqv, Educate - wkÿv`vb Kiv|
Trickle (†dvUv †dvUv cvwb †djv) Gi wecixZ n‡jv Gush (cÖej †e‡M †ei nIqv); Avi Warm (Dò) Gi wecixZ
n‡jv Sear (Sj‡m †djv)|
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a) symbol : algebra b) joke : riddle
c) sign : direction d) mime : story
e) lie : truth
Charade- cª‡nwjKv/ †nuqvwj, Word - kã, Symbol - wPý, Algebra - exRMwYZ, Joke - ‡KŠZzK,
Riddle - ‡nqvwj/ mgm¨v, Sign - wPý/ Bw½Z, Direction - wb‡`©kbv, Mime - g~Kvwfbq, Story- Mí, Lie -
wg_¨v, Truth - mZ¨|
Charade- n‡jv Ggb Awfbq hvi Øviv `k©Kiv †Kvb Bw½Zevnx Word Gi aviYv cvq; Avi Mime n‡jv Ggb Awfbq
hvi Øviv `k©Kiv †Kvb B½xZevnx Story Gi aviYv cvq|

a) ring : finger b) tassel : wrist

c) cravat : waist d) sash : neck
e) poncho : arm
Epaulet- ‡bŠ ev ¯’jevwnbxi Awdmv‡ii Kvu‡ai Aj¼iY, Shoulder - Kvua, Ring - AvswU, Finger -
Av½yj, Tassel -myZvi †MvQv, Wrist -Kwâ, Waist - ‡Kvgi, Sash -Pv`i, Neck -Mjv, Arm -evû|
Epaulet _v‡K Shoulder G; Avi Ring _v‡K Finger G|

a) landmark : tradition b) code : solution

c) fingerprint : identity d) symptom : disease
e) jargon : Profession
Vernacular - gvZ…fvlv, Place - ¯’vb, Landmark -mxgv‡iLv, Tradition -HwZn¨, Code -
mswnZv/AvBbvw`i msMÖn cy¯ÍK, Solution -mgvavb, Fingerprint -Av½y‡ji Qvc, Identity -cwiwPwZ, Symptom -
wb`k©b/ jÿY, Disease -‡ivM, Jargon - Acfvlv, Profession - †ckv|
Vernacular n‡jv ‡Kvb Place Gi we‡kl fvlv; Avi Jargon n‡jv ‡Kvb Profession ev †ckv Gi we‡kl fvlv|

a) liquid : gallons b) exercise : energy

c) steam : pressure d) lamp : watts
e) thermometer : degrees
Heat - DËvc, Calories- DËv‡ci gvc we‡kl, Liquid - Zij, Gallons - cÖvq 5 wjUvi cwigvY,
Exercise - e¨vqvg, Energy - kw³, Steam - ev®ú, Pressure - Pvc, Lamp - cÖ`xc, Watts -we`y¨rkw³i
GKK, Thermometer - _v‡g©vwgUvi/Zvc gvcvi hš¿, Degrees - Zv‡ci GKK|
Heat (DËvc gvcv) nq Calorise (cÖ‡qvRbxq cwigvY Zvc) w`‡q; Avi Liquid (Zij) gvcv nq Gallons (cÖvq ‡mi
IRb) w`‡q|

a) basic : simplistic b) classic : musical

c) cosmic : planetary d) runic : mysterious
e) endemic : patriotic
Martial - mvgwiK, Military - mvgwiK, Basic - ‡gŠwjK, Simple - mvaviY, Classic - DrKl©‡evaK,
Musical - my‡ijv, Cosmic - wek¦Rbxb, Planetary - MÖn m¤^Üxq, Runic - inm¨gq, Mysterious - inm¨gq,
Endemic - ¯’vbxq/‡`kMZ, Patriotic - †`kZ¡‡evaK|

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a) dentist : organs b) optometrist : nerves

c) oncologist : joints d) cardiologist : bones e) podiatrist : feet
Dermatologist - Pg©‡ivM we‡klÁ, Skin - Z¡K, Dentist - `uv‡Zi Wv³vi, Organs -A½,
Optometrist- A person who practices optometry, Nerve -¯œvqy, Joints - wMV/ mwÜ, Cardiologist -
ü`‡ivM, Bones -nvo, Podiatrist - cv‡qi †ivM we‡klÁ, Feet- PiYhyMj|
Dermatologist (Pg© weÁvbx) iv Skin (Z¡K) Gi wPwKrmv K‡i; †Zgwb podiatrist (PiY hyM‡ji wPwKrmK) iv feet
(PiY hyMj) Gi wPwKrmv K‡i|

a) patient : surgeon b) deputy : sheriff

c) secretary : executive d) clerk : judge e) groom : jockey
Understudy- cÖwZbU/ Ab¨ Awf‡bZvi ¯’‡j Awfbq Kiv, Star - ZviKv/ cÖL¨vZ I RbwcÖq Awf‡bZv,
Patient - ‡ivMx, Surgeon - kj¨wPwKrmK, Deputy - cÖwZwbwa, Sheriff - cÖavb AvBb cÖ‡qvMKvix, Secretary -
m¤úv`K, Executive - Kvh©wbe©vnx, Clerk - ‡Kivbx, Judge - wePviK, Groom - ei, Jockey - †NvomIqvi|
Star-Gi ¯’jvwfwl³ nIqv n‡jv Understudy; Avi Sheriff-Gi ¯’jvwfwl³ nIqv n‡jv Deputy.

a) envious : proud b) admiring : idolatrous

c) joyous : virtuous d) furtive : forthright e) vicious : deceptive
Suspicious - m‡›`ncÖeY, Paranoid- fxZz/åg-evZzjZvi jÿbvµvšÍ e¨w³, Envious -wnsmy‡U,
Proud -‡MŠievwš^Z, Admiring - kÖ×v, Idolatrous- Pig fw³/ cig fw³kxj, Joyous -Avbw›`Z, Virtuous -
avwg©K, Furtive -‡Pviv/cÖ”Qbœ, Forthright - mij, Vicious - `yó, Deceptive - cÖZviYvc~Y©|
Paranoid (fxZz/ åg-evZzjZvi jÿYvµvšÍ e¨w³) ev †ivMxiv Suspicious (m‡›`n cÖeY) nq; Avi Idolatrous
(cig fw³kxj) iv Admiring (DcvmK) nq|

a) refrigerator : milk b) well : water

c) orchard : fruit d) incubator : infant e) tank : fuel
Greenhouse - Kv‡uPi M„n, Plant - PvivMvQ, Refrigerator - `ªe¨vw` wkZj Kivi hš¿/ ‡iwd«Rv‡iUi,
Milk - `ya, Well - K~c/Drm, Water - cvwb, Orchard - d‡ji evMvb, Fruit - dj, Incubator - wWg dzUv‡bvi
hš¿, Infant - ev”Pv, Tank - ‡PŠev”Pv, Fuel - R¡vjvbx|
Greenhouse (Kv‡uPi M„n) GLv‡b Plant (PvivMvQ) †K cÖ‡qvRbxq cywó w`‡q euvwP‡q ivLv nq; ‡Zgwb Incubator
(wWg dzUv‡bvi hš¿) G Infant (ev”Pv) †K cÖ‡qvRbxq cywó w`‡q euvwP‡q ivLv nq|

a) discordant : sound b) dilapidated : construction

c) disreputable : personality d) contagious : illness
e) nauseating : odor
Anachronistic - mg‡qi mv‡_ Am½wZg~jK, Time - mgq, Discordant - †emy‡iv, Sound - kã,
Dilapidated - fMœcÖvq, Construction - wbg©vY, Disreputable - AL¨vwZc~Y©, Personality - e¨w³Z¡,
Contagious - msµvgK, Illness - Amy¯’Zv, Nauseating - ewg ewg fve, Odor - MÜ|
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a) glacier : ice b) rain : cloud

c) wind : dune d) delta : swamp
e) lava : island
River - b`x, Gorge- Mjbvjx/ Lv`, Glacier -ei‡di b`x/ wngevn, Ice -eid, Rain -e„wó, Cloud -
‡gN, Wind- evZvm, Dune - evwjqvwo, Delta - e-Øxc, Swamp-RjvRwg/we‡ji Rwg, Lava-jvfv, Island-Øxc|
River (b`x)-Gi cÖev‡ni gv‡S Gorge (Lv`) Gi gZ m„wó nq; Avi Wind (evZvm) Gi cÖev‡ni gv‡S Dune
(evwjqvwo) Gi m„wó nq|

a) striate : band b) camouflage : target

c) inscribe : drawing d) freckle : face
e) wrinkle : angel
Stipple - we›`y w`‡q Qwe AuvKv, Dot - we›`y, Striate- ‡Wviv KvUv/ †iLvwOZ, Band - wdZv/ cwÆ,
Camouflage - iYm¤¢vi jywK‡q ivLvi †KŠkj, Target - jÿ¨e¯‘, Inscribe - DrmM© Kiv, Drawing -wPÎ,
Freckle - Zvgv‡U `v‡M Ave„Z Kiv, Face - gyLgÛj/‡Pnviv, Wrinkle - KzÂb, Angel - †KvY|
Stipple A_© dot w`‡q Qwe AvuKv; Avi Striate gv‡b Band ev †Wviv KvUv w`‡q Qwe AvuKv|

a) pedant : simplicity b) skinflint : thrift

c) prodigal : energy d) daredevil : strength
e) egotist : honesty
Gourmand - †cUzK, Appetite - ÿyav, Pedant -we`¨vwfgvbx e¨w³, Simplicity- mijZv/ AKcUZv,
Skinflint- K…cb, Thrift - wgZe¨wqZv, Prodigal- AwgZe¨qx, Energy-kw³, Strength-kw³ej/`„pZv, Egotist-
AvZ¥vwfgvbx, Honesty- mvayZv/mZ¨evw`Zv|
Gourmand (†cUzK)-‡`i Appetite (ÿzav) †ewk; Avi Skinflint (K…cb)†`i Thrift (wgZe¨wqZv) ‡ewk|

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a) manuscript : page b) gratuity : check

c) dividend : debt d) subpoena : writ
e) client : fee
Royalty - ‡c‡U›U e¨env‡ii Rb¨ †c‡U›UgvwjK‡K cÖ‡`q A_©, Payment- cÖ`vb/ cvwikÖwgK/ cyi®‹vi,
Manuscript - cvÛywjwc, Page -c„ôv, Gratuity - Mwe©Z, Check - `gb Kiv/ kvmb Kiv, Dividend - Kviev‡ii
jf¨vsk, Debt - †`bv/FY, Payment - cÖ`Ë A_©, Subpoena- GK ai‡bi †jLv/ (AvBb) Av`vj‡Z nvwRi nIqvi
Rb¨ wjwLZ ûKzg, Writ -Av‡`k/Av`vjZ †NvwlZ weavb, Client - g‡°j/ AbyMZ Rb, Fee - cvwikÖwgK/ `wÿYv|
Royalty n‡jv GK ai‡bi Payment Av‡`k, Avi Subpoena GK ai‡bi Writ.

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TEST

JnU (BBA- Marketing) Set- 1 : 09- 10, Pubali Bank-06, Warid Telecom–06, Bangladesh Commerce Bank–06, Mercantile Bank–06, Eastern Bank–05

a) emotion : feeling b) echo : sound

c) film : scene d) microscope : hearing
e) iris : vision
Reflection- cÖwZdwjZ, Light- Av‡jv, Emotion- Av‡eM, Feeling- Abyf~wZ, Echo- cÖwZaŸwb,
Sound- kã, Film- Pjw”PÎ, Scene- `„k¨, Microscope-AbyexÿY, Hearing-kÖeY, Iris-ivgaby, Vision- ¯^c|
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Light(Av‡jv) Gi d‡j Reflection(cÖwZdwjZ) nq; Avi Sound(kã) Gi d‡j Echo(cÖwZaŸwb) nq|

a) slice : cake b) peel : peach

c) mince : onion d) core : apple e) stew : prune
Carve- (gvsm) ‡K‡U UzKiv UzKiv Kiv, Turkey- e„nr cvwL we‡kl hvi gvsm Lv`¨ wn‡m‡e we‡kl mgv`„Z,
Slice- UzKiv/ dvwj, Cake- wcVv, Peel- ‡Lvmv Qvov‡bv, Peach- GK ai‡bi dj/wcm dj, Mince- UzK‡iv Kiv,
Onion- wcquvR, Core- d‡ji cÖavb Ask, Stew- Aí R¡v‡j ivbœv Kiv, Prune- KvUuQuvU Kiv|
Turkey †K Crave Kiv nq; Avi Cake (wcVv/we¯‹zU) †K Slice (UzKiv) Kiv nq|

Pubali Bank S.O - 2012

a) stone : magenta b) flower : violet

c) pear : orange d) lettuce : green e) vine : cherry
Gem- Rni/ gwY, Turquoise- bxj e‡Y©i gwY/ iZœ, Stone- cv_i, Magenta- GK ai‡bi is,
Flower- dzj, Violet- myMwÜhy³ cy®ú we‡kl, Pear- bvkcvwZ, Orange- Kgjv‡jey, Lettuce- GK ai‡bi meyR
cvZv, Green- meyR, Vine- GK ai‡bi Dw™¢`, Cherry – GK ai‡bi dj |
Turquoise (bxj e‡Y©i iZœ) n‡jv GK ai‡bi Gem (`vgx cv_i); Avi Violet (myMwÜhy³ cy®ú we‡kl) n‡jv GK
ai‡bi wgwó ¯^v`hy³ Flower (dzj)|

a) potpourri : medley b) collage : tapestry

c) color : painting d) linoleum : marble e) mosaic : glass
Parquet- Kv‡Vi ‰Zwi †g‡S, Wood- KvV, Potpourri - Ab¨vb¨/wewfbœ, Medley- wgwkÖZ, Collage -
K‡jR, Tapestry - Kvc‡oi e¨emv, Color- is, Painting - wPÎv¼b, Linoleum - ‡g‡S Ave„Z gm„„Y AveiY,
Marble - gg©i cÖ¯Íi, Mosaic - GK ai‡bi ˆkwíK KvuP, Glass – KuvP|
Parquet (Kv‡Vi ˆZwi †g‡S) ‰Zwi nq Wood (KvV) w`‡q; Avi Mosaic (iw½b cv_‡i KviæKvh©) ˆZwi nq Glass
(KvuP) w`‡q|
7 Ò nvj RvRvDj Bn&mvwb Bjøvj Bn&mvb - fvj Gi cÖwZdj fvj Qvov Avi wK n‡Z cv‡i !Ó
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a) impregnable : defy b) inconsistent : persuade
c) indomitable : subdue d) imperturbable : mollify
e) intractable : understand
Implacable- kvšÍ Kiv hvq bv Ggb, Appease- kvšÍ, Impregnable- wbivc`, Defy- Agvb¨ Kiv,
Inconsistent- AavivevwnK, Persuade- cÖfvweZ Kiv, Indomitable-A`g¨/GK¸‡q, Subdue- wbqš¿Y Kiv/`gb
Kiv, Imperturbable-kvšÍ/axi, Mollify-kvšÍ, Intractable-wbqš¿Y Kiv hvq bv, Understand-‡evaMg¨|
Implacable (kvšÍ Kiv hvq bv Ggb) Gi wecixZ n‡jv Appease (kvšÍ); Avi Indomitable (A`g¨) Gi wecixZ
n‡jv Subdue (`gb Kiv)|

a) coagulation : brittle b) combustion : flammable

c) digestion : edible d) putrefaction : rotten e) fermentation : liquid
Homogenization- mymgš^q, Uniform- Awfbœ/ mymgš^q, Coagulation- RgvU evav/ NbxKiY,
Brittle- `ye©j/ f½yi, Combustion- `nb, Flammable- cÖ¾jb, Digestion- nhg Kiv, Edible- Lvevi †hvM¨,
Putrefaction- cPb/ Mjb, Rotten- cPv, Fermentation- ‡Kvb Zij `ªe¨, Liquid- Zij|
Homogenization I Uniform mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© mymgš^q ev Awfbœ; Avi Putrefaction I Rotten mgv_©K
kã, hvi A_© cPb/cPv|

a) pragmatism : philanthropist b) expertise : connoisseur

c) indiscretion : misanthrope d) enthusiasm : dilettante e) imperviousness : fanatic
Selflessness- civ_©ciZv, Altruist-D`viZv/ civ_©ev`x, Pragmatism- ev¯Íeev`x, Philanthropist-
gvbeZvev`x, Expertise- `ÿZv, Connoisseur- imcwÛZ, Indiscretion- D`vmxb, Misanthrope- gvebwe‡Ølx,
Enthusiasm- AvMÖnx, Dilettante- ‡mŠwLb, Imperviousness- LuvwU, Fanatic- cÖPÛ LuvwU/ f³|
Altruist-iv Selflessness nq; Avi Connoisseur-iv Expertise nq|

a) ethics : etiquette b) epistemology : knowledge

c) logistical : truth d) rhetoric : reasoning e) theology : morals
Aesthetics- ‡mŠ›`h© weÁvb, Beauty- ‡mŠ›`h©, Ethics- ‰bwZKZv, Etiquette- fvj e¨envi,
Epistemology- ÁvbZZË¡, Knowledge- Ávb, Logistical- wbf©i, Truth- mZ¨, Rhetoric - Aj¼ieûj fvlv,
Reasoning- ‡hŠw³K, Theology- avwg©KZv, Morals- ‰bwZKZv|
Aesthetics (†mŠ›`h© weÁvb) n‡jv Beauty (‡mŠ›`h©) Gi PP©vi weÁvb; Epistemolog (ÁvbZË¡) n‡jv
Knowledge (Ávb) PP©vi ZË¡|

a) fortune : success b) mace : authority

c) ensign : ship d) unicorn : myth e) medal : badge
Cornucopia - cÖvPz‡h© cwic~Y© fvÛvi, Abundance - cÖvPzh©, Fortune - ‡mŠfvM¨, Success - mvdj¨,
Mace - KZ…‡© Z¡i wPý, Authority - KZ…Z
© ¡, Ensign - cwiPq wPý, Ship - ‡bŠKv, Unicorn - KvíwbK GKk„w½ Ak^,
Myth - ‡cŠivwYK Mí, Medal - Dcvwa, Badge - wPý|
Cornucopia nj cÖvPz‡h© cwic~Y© fvÛvi, Avi Abundance n‡jv cÖPzi; Mace n‡jv KZ…‡© Z¡i wPý, Avi Authority
n‡jv KZ…©Z¡|
8 Ò nvj RvRvDj Bn&mvwb Bjøvj Bn&mvb - fvj Gi cÖwZdj fvj Qvov Avi wK n‡Z cv‡i !Ó
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Mutual Trust Bank (MTO)-11, JU(BBA) Set- 1 : 2009- 10, Dutch Bangla Bank–2009, Eastern Bank–2005

a) contract : agreement b) deed : attorney

c) title : estate d) job : loyalty e) truce : warfare
Oath- kc_, Promise- Iqv`v/ K_v †`Iqv, Contract- Pzw³, Agreement- Pyw³, Deed - Pzw³,
Attorney - DwKj, Title - Dcvwa/wk‡ivbvg, Estate - f~m¤ú`, Job - KvR, Loyalty - AvbyMZ¨, Truce - kvšÍ Kiv,
Warfare - hy×|
Promise (Iqv`v/K_v †`Iqv) hLb AvbyôvwbK Kiv nq ZLb Zv‡K Oath (kc_) e‡j; Avi Contract (Pzw³) hLb
AvbyôvwbK Kiv nq ZLb Zv‡K Agreement (Pzw³) e‡j|

Pubali Bank SO-12, Islami Bank PO-11, AO-11, Warid Telecom–06, Eastern Bank-05

a) loom : weave b) soap : wash

c) bed : sleep d) bait : fish e) match : fire
Needle- myB, Knit- ‡evbv, Loom - ZuvZ, Weave - Kvco †evbv, Soap - mvevb, Wash - ‡aŠZ Kiv,
Bed- weQvbv, Sleep- Nyg, Bait- ‡Uvc/cÖ‡jvfb, Fish- gvQ, Match - `xckjvKv, Fire - Av¸b|
Needle (myB) n‡jv Knit (‡evbv) Gi hš¿; Avi Loom (ZuvZ) n‡jv Weave (Kvco ‡evbv) Gi hš¿|

Eastern Bank – 2005

a) medicine : treatment b) laundry : hamper

c) gasoline : pump d) coat : factory e) toothpaste : cleanliness
Mail- WvK/WvKwPwV, Mailbox- WvKev·, Medicine- Jla, Treatment- wPwKrmv, Laundry- Kvco
†avqv ev ¯¿x Kivi Rb¨ †h †`vKv‡b †`Iqv nq, Hamper - XvKbv jvMv‡bv Szwo, Gasoline- M¨v‡mvwjb, Pump-cv¤ú,
Coat - ‡KvU©/†cvkvK, Factory - KviLvbv, Toothpaste - `vuZ cwi®‹vi Kivi Jla, Cleanliness - cwi®‹vi|
Mail ivLv nq Mailbox-G; Avi Laundry ivLv nq Hamper-G|

a) speed : collision b) consolation : sorrow

c) proposition : solution d) sparker : ignition e) texture : surface
Astringent - ms‡KvPb, Pucker - fvR Kiv/ †KvPKv‡bv/ KzwÂZ Kiv ev nIqv, Speed - MwZ,
Collision - AvNvZ, Consolation - kvšÍbv, Sorrow- `ytL, Proposition- cwiKíbv, Solution- mgvavb,
Sparker- ùzwj½, Ignition- SjK/ `xcb, Texture - ‡evbv wRwbm, Surface - DcwifvM|
Astringent, Pucker K‡i; Avi Sparker, Ignition K‡i|

a) vertigo : dizziness b) asthma : respiration

c) obesity : food d) anemia : vitality e) tension : pain
Hemorrhage- i³ÿiY, Bleeding- i³ÿiY, Vertigo- gv_v wSg wSg Kiv, Dizziness- gv_v
†Nviv, Asthma- GRgv GK ai‡bi †ivM, Respiration- k¦vmcÖk^vm, Obesity- ‡gvUv, Food- Lvevi, Anemia-
GK ai‡bi KxU, Vitality- cÖvYešÍ Kiv/ DÏwg, Tension- Uvb/ ¯œvqweK Pvc, Pain- e¨_v|
Hemorrhage I Bleeding mgv_©K kã,hvi A_© n‡jv i³ÿiY; Avi Vertigo I Dizziness mgv_©K kã,hvi A_©
gv_vwSg wSg Kiv|
9 Ò nvj RvRvDj Bn&mvwb Bjøvj Bn&mvb - fvj Gi cÖwZdj fvj Qvov Avi wK n‡Z cv‡i !Ó
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a) adapt : mutineer b) sacrifice : politician
c) restrain : libertine d) defy : traitor
e) stint : benefactor
Indulge- B”Qvc~iY, Ascetic- K‡Vvi Zvc¯^x, Adapt- Lvc LvIqv‡bv, Mutineer- we‡`ªvnx, Sacrifice-
ewj`vb, Politician- ivRbxwZwe`, Restrain- mshZ Kiv, Libertine- PwiÎnxbv, Defy - we‡`ªvnx, Traitor-
wek¦vmNvZK, Stint- K…cYZvi mv‡_ mieivn mxgve×KiY, Benefactor- c„ô‡cvlK|
Ascetic (‡KvVi Zvc¯^x) Gi d‡j Indulge (B”Qv c~iY) nq; Avi Libertine (PwiÎnxY) `~ixKi‡Yi d‡j Restrain
(mshZ) nq|
ev, Indulge n‡j Ascetic nIqv hvq bv; Avi Restrain n‡j Libertine nIqv hvq bv|

Islami Bank P.O - 2011

a) abscond : depart b) bilk : cheat

c) topple : stabilize d) deplete : drain
e) boost : elevate
Lurk- IZ‡c‡Z _vKv, Wait- A‡cÿv Kiv, Abscond- ‡divix/ Mv XvKv †`Iqv, Depart- Z¨vM Kiv/
cÖ¯’vb Kiv, Bilk- cÖZviK, Cheat- cÖZviK, Topple- ‡f‡½ civ, Stabilize- w¯’i _vKv, Deplete- wKQz †kl n‡q
hvIqv, Drain- b`©gv, Boost- DbœwZ mvab, Elevate- DbœwZ Kiv|
Lurk GK a‡i‡bi Wait -‡K e‡j; Avi Abscond GK ai‡bi Depart -‡K e‡j|

a) persistent : daunted b) careful : meticulous

c) curious : questioning d) blithe : willful
e) occupied : engaged
Interested- AvMÖnx, Agog- e¨vKzj, Persistent- AvMÖnx, Daunted- fxZ Kiv/ `gb Kiv, Careful-
hZœkxj, Meticulous- LyuZ Lyu‡Z, Curious- DrmyK, Questioning- AvMÖnx, Occupied- e¨¯Í, Engaged- hy³
_vKv, Blithe- cÖdzj,ø Willful- ‡m”QvPvix|
AwZwi³ Interested nIqv‡K Agog e‡j; Avi AwZwi³ Careful (hZœkxj) nIqv‡K Meticulous e‡j|

a) authority : subordinate b) patriotism : coward

c) ideology : rebel d) responsibility : renegade
e) convention : maverick
Dogma- Abykvmb/ gZev`/ AÜwek^vm ev †Mvov gZev`, Iconoclast- cÖwZgv f½ Kvwi/ cÖwZgvP~Y©Kvix,
Authority- KZ©ve¨w³, Subordinate- Awab¯’, Patriotism- ‡`k †cÖg, Coward- fxZz, Ideology- wek¦vm,
Rebel- we‡`ªvnx, Responsibility- `vwqZ¡kxjZv, Renegade- we‡`ªvnx, Convention - m‡¤§jb/ PjwZ cÖ_v ev
ixwZ, Maverick- hvhvei/ cÖPwjZ gZ †cvlY K‡ib bv Ggb †jvK|
Dogma Gi wecixZ ˆewkó¨ Iconoclast; Avi Convention Gi wecixZ ˆewkó¨ Maverick.

10 Ò nvj RvRvDj Bn&mvwb Bjøvj Bn&mvb - fvj Gi cÖwZdj fvj Qvov Avi wK n‡Z cv‡i !Ó
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TEST 17

a) flower : bee b) canal : otter

c) nest : bird d) acorn : squirrel e) bait : fish
Web- gvKomvi evmv, Spider- gvKovmv, Flower- dzj, Bee- ‡gŠgvwQ, Canal- Lvj, Otter- ‡fuv`i,
Nest- cvwLi evmv, Bird- cvwL, Acorn- IK& e„‡ÿi dj, Squirrel- KvV weovj, Bait- ‡Uvc, Fish- gvQ|
Web n‡jv Spider (gvKomvi ) evmv; Avi Nest n‡jv Bird (cvwLi) evmv|

a) convertible : automobile b) soldier : army

c) student : school d) chlorine : water e) paper : wood
Four-Poster- c`v© ev Pv`i UvOv‡bvi Rb¨ PviLywU Iqvjv LvU, Bed - weQvbv, Convertible-
cwieZ©bxq/¸Uv‡bv hvq Ggb Qv`Ajv ågYMvox, Automobile- A‡Uv‡gvevBj, Soldier- ‰mwbK, Army- ‡mbv/
ˆmb¨evwnbx, Student-QvÎ, School-¯‹zj/ we`¨vjq, Chlorine-‡KøvwiY, Water- cvwb, Paper-KvMR, Wood-KvV|
Four-Poster GK ai‡bi Bed ‡K e‡j; Avi Convertible GK ai‡bi Automobile -‡K e‡j|

a) scaffold : hinge b) brace : corner

c) strut : buttress d) lattice : division e) girder : skyscraper
Bone- nvo, Body- kixi/ †`n, Scaffold- Acivwa‡`i wbw`©ó ¯’vb, Hinge- w`K, Brace- mg_©b Kiv,
Corner- ¯’vb, Strut- mg_©b Kiv/ nvUv, Buttress- mg_©b Kiv, Lattice- Rvj, Division- wefvM, Girder- ‡eóK,
Girder- Qv` †VKv‡bv †`evi Rb¨ KvV; †jvnv; ev B¯úv‡Zi evwo ev weg/ evwo ev †mZz BZ¨vw`‡Z e¨eüZ B¯úv‡Zi ˆZwi
KvVv‡gv, Skyscraper- AvKvkPz¤^x/ AvKvk¯úk©x/ BgviZ|
Bone n‡”Q Body Gi g~j KvVv‡gv; Avi Girder n‡”Q Skyscraper Gi KvVv‡gv|

a) tongs : hollow b) spatula : Flat

c) beater : tined d) cleaver : indented e) skewer : rounded
Scoop- Pvg‡Pi gZ e¯‘/ nvZj/ nvZv, Concave- AeZj/ aby‡Ki b¨vq wfZi w`‡K eµvhy³, Tongs-
GK ai‡bi ev`¨ hš¿, Hollow- Lvwj, Spatula- P¨vÞv PvgP, Flat- mgZj, Beater- Lvevi wgwkÖZ Kivi hš¿,
Tined- GK ai‡bi †gUvj, Cleaver- PvjvK, Indented- B”Qv ev jÿ¨, Skewer- k¼z, Rounded- ‡MvjvK…wZ|
Scoop Gi ‰ewkó¨ Concave nIqv; Avi Spatula Gi ˆewkó¨ Flat nIqv|

a) notes : score b) military : insignia

c) proportions : recipe d) program : computer e) silversmith : hallmark
Synbols- cÖZxK, Rebus- inm¨RbK/ GK ai‡bi auvav hv‡Z Abycw¯’Z kã ev evK¨vskwU Qwe ev bKkv
†`‡L Abygvb Ki‡Z nq, Notes- UxKv/ †bvU/ mswÿß weeiY, Score- ‡¯‹vi/ wnmve, Military- ‡mbv kw³, Insignia-
‡jv‡Mv ev wPý, Proportions- AbycvZ/ cwigvb, Recipe- c_, Program- Kvh©µg/ Kg©m~wP, Computer- MYbv
hš¿/ Kw¤úDUvi, Silversmith- ‡iŠc¨wkwí, Hallmark- ‰ewkó¨|
Synbols Gi gv‡S Rebus _v‡K; Avi Notes Gi gv‡S Score _v‡K|
11 Ò nvj RvRvDj Bn&mvwb Bjøvj Bn&mvb - fvj Gi cÖwZdj fvj Qvov Avi wK n‡Z cv‡i !Ó
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a) exult : honest b) deliberate : secretive
c) giggle : innocent d) rage : irate e) whisper : confidential
Gush- cÖej †e‡M †ei nIqv, Effusive- Aev‡a wbM©gbkxj, Exult- weRq Djøvm, Honest- mr,
Deliberate- B”QvK…Z, Secretive- ‡Mvcbxq, Giggle- f‡q nvmv/ wdKwdK K‡i nvmv/ wdKwd‡K nvwm, Innocent-
wb®úvc, Rage- cÖPÛ †µva, Irate- µz×/ ivM, Whisper- Av‡¯Í Av‡¯Í K_v ejv, Confidential- e¨w³MZ ev ¸ß|
Effusive (Aev‡a wbM©gbkxj) †K Gush (cÖej †e‡M †ei nIqv) e‡j| Avi AwZwi³ Irate (ivM) †K Rage (cÖPÛ
‡µva) e‡j|

a) tempo : movement b) figure : portrait

c) light : shadow d) verse : stanza e) coda : sonata
Peroration- e³…Zvi †kl Ask ev Dcmsnvi, Speech- e³…Zv, Tempo- MwZ, Movement- PjvPj,
Figure- AvKvi, Portrait- eY©bv Kiv, Light- Av‡jv, Shadow- Qvqv, Verse- KweZvi jvBb, Stanza- KweZvi
¯ÍeK, Coda- m½x‡Zi †kl Ask, Sonata- hš¿msMxZ we‡kl |
Speech (e³…Zv) Gi mgvwß n‡jv Peroration (e³…Zvi †kl Ask); Avi, Sonata (hš¿m½xZ we‡kl) Gi mgvwß
n‡jv Coda (m½x‡Zi ‡kl Ask)|

a) splice : rope b) cleavage : crystal

c) infraction : law d) frequency : wave e) hibernation : activity
Interregnum- AivRKKvj, Government- miKvi, Splice- GKwÎZ nIqv/ †hvM †`Iqv, Rope-
jvBb/ Zvi, Cleavage- GK ai‡bi c_, Crystal- ‡cqvjv; RM BZ¨vw` evbv‡bv hvq Ggb cyiæ KvuP, Infraction-
fv½v, Law-AvBb, Frequency-K¤úv¼, Wave-Zi½, Hibernation-kxZhvcbZv, Activity-Kvh©Kjvc/ mwµqZv|
Interregnum n‡jv Government-bv _vKv; Hibernation n‡jv Activity-bv _vKv|

IBA-BBA Admission Test- 2003-04

a) chase : metal b) patch : quilt

c) gild : gold d) crave : knife e) stain : glass
Embroider - m~PxKg©, Cloth - Kvco, Chase - avZzi Dci bKkv Kiv, Metal- avZz, Patch- GjvKv,
Quilt - AveiY, Gild - ‡mvbvi m`„k¨ e¯‘, Gold - ‡mvbv, Crave- PvIqv, Knife- Qzwi, Stain - `vM|
Cloth(Kvco)-Gi Dci Embroider(m~PxKg©) Kiv nq; Metal (avZzi) Dci Chase (bKkv) Kiv nq|

a) amnesia : effort b) delirium : confusion

c) paralysis : pain d) hallucination : numbness e) fever : calm
Coma - Mvpwb`ªv, Unconsciousness - A‡PZbZv/ AÁZv, Amnesia- ¯§„wZ kw³ †jvc cvIqv,
Effort - ‡Póv, Delirium - cÖjvc/ wPËweåg, Confusion - m‡›`n/ weåvwšÍ, Paralysis- Aek ‡ivM, Pain–Kó,
Hallucination- ‡gvn, Numbness - Abyf~wZkxj, Fever- Av‡eM, Calm- kvšÍ|
Coma (Mvp wb`ªv) †K, Unconsciousness (A‡PZbZv/AÁZv) e‡j; Avi Delirium (wPËweåg) †K Confusion
(m‡›`n/ weåvwšÍ) e‡j|
12 Ò nvj RvRvDj Bn&mvwb Bjøvj Bn&mvb - fvj Gi cÖwZdj fvj Qvov Avi wK n‡Z cv‡i !Ó
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a) bridge : river b) antiseptic : surgery
c) dam : water d) pressure : air e) bucket : well
Tourniquet- i³ e‡Üi cÖwµqv, Blood- i³, Bridge- ‡mZz, River- b`x, Antiseptic- cwi¯‹vi Kiv,
Surgery– KvUv †Qiv, Dam- evua, Water- cvwb, Pressure- Pvc, Air- evqy, Bucket- dz‡ji †Zviv, Well- Drm|
Blood (i³) cÖevn evav‡K Tourniquet (i³ e‡Üi cÖwµqv) e‡j; Avi Water(cvwb) cÖev‡ni evav‡K Dam (evua)
e‡j|

a) mountain : tunnel b) ground : sky

c) net : trapeze d) pedestal : statue e) pole : banner
Foundation- wfwË, House- evwo, Mountain- P~yov, Tunnel- myi½, Ground- f~wg, Sky- AvKvk,
Net- Rvj, Pedestal- cÖwZg~wZ©i cv`f~wg, Statue - g~wZ©, Pole- Kvó`Û, Banner- cZvKv|
House (evwo) ˆZwi Ki‡Z Foundation (wfwË) cÖ‡qvRb nq; Statue (g~wZ©) ˆZwi Ki‡Z Pedestal (cÖwZg~wZ©i
cv`f~wg) cÖ‡qvRb nq|

RvZxq Kwe bRiæj wek¦we`¨vjq BDwbU ÔNÕ - 2016-17

a) numismatist : coins b) astrologer : predictions

c) geneticist : chromosomes d) cartographer : maps e) pawnbroker : jewelry
Philatelist- WvKwU‡KU msMÖnYKvix, Stamps- wUwKU/ gy`ªY/ Qvc, Numismatist- gy`ªv I c`K
msMÖvnK, Coins- gy`ªv/ cqmv, Astrologer- MYK, Predictions- Abygvb Kiv, Geneticist- wRbmsµvšÍ,
Chromosomes- wRb, Cartographer- w`K wbY©qKvix, Maps - gvbwPÎ, Pawnbroker - ‡cvÏvi/ eÜKxgnvRb,
Jewelry - Mqbv|
Philatelist (WvKwU‡KU msMÖnbKvix) Stamps (wUwKU)Gi eY©bv K‡ib; Avi Numismatist (gy`ªv I c`K msMÖvnK)
Coins (gy`ªv) Gi eY©bv K‡ib|

a) perfume : essence b) botany : chrysanthemum

c) philosophy : metaphysics d) pitch : black e) color : brightness
Insect -wKU cZ½, Butterfly- cÖRvcwZ, Perfume - myMwÜ, Essence- myMwÜ, Botany- Dw™¢`weÁvb,
Chrysanthemum- P›`ªgwjøKv, Philosophy- `k©b, Metaphysics- `k©b kv¯¿/ mËvi cÖK…wZ I Ávb msµvšÍ,
Pitch- gvV, Black- Kvj, Color- is, Brightness- D¾¡jZv|
Butterfly GK ai‡bi Insect ; Avi Metaphysics GK ai‡bi Philosophy (`k©b kv¯¿)|

a) officious : deny b) propitious : conjure

c) audacious : allude d) avaricious : dispel e) disingenuous : mislead
Pernicious- ÿwZKi, Injure- AvNvZ, Officious- AvbyôvwbK, Deny- A¯^xKvi Kiv, Propitious-
~ , Conjure- Rvwi Kiv, Audacious- kÖebxq, Allude-c‡ivÿ fv‡e D‡jøL Kiv, Avaricious- ‡jvfx,
AbyKj
Dispel- Avovj Kiv, Disingenuous- Amij/ KcU, Mislead- fzj c‡_ PvwjZ Kiv |
Injure (AvNvZ) †c‡j †mUv Pernicious (ÿwZKi) nq ; Avi Mislead (fzj c‡_ Pj‡j) †mUv Disingenuous
(Amij) nq|

13 Ò nvj RvRvDj Bn&mvwb Bjøvj Bn&mvb - fvj Gi cÖwZdj fvj Qvov Avi wK n‡Z cv‡i !Ó
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a) endure : courage b) tire : monotony
c) question : perception d) waver : resolution
e) flatter : charm
Flag- cZvKv/ Sz‡j cov/ Drmvn, Vogor- cÖvYkw³/ †ZR, Endure- mn¨ Kiv, Courage- mvnm, Tire-
¯^v`nxb, Monotony- GK‡Nu‡qwg, Question- cÖkœ, Perception- Abygvb, Waver- Ujgj Kiv, Resolution-
mgvavb/ w¯’im¼í, Flatter- ‡Zvlv‡gv` Kiv, Charm- Avb›`|
Vogor Gi Afv‡e Flag (Sz‡jcov) nq; Avi Resolution Gi Afv‡e Waver nq|

a) adumbrate : insinuate b) indulge : mollycoddle

c) aggrandize : venerate d) relent : deflate
e) upstage : demoralize
Embarrass- j¾v, Mortify- j¾v, Adumbrate- Clr c~e©vfvl †`qv, Insinuate- ev` †`qv,
Indulge- cÖkªq †`Iqv, Mollycoddle- cÖkÖq †`Iqv, Aggrandize- e„w× cvIqv, Venerate- kÖ×v, Relent-
weMwjZ nIqv, Deflate- AebwZ, Upstage- fvj Ae¯’vb ev DrmvwnZ Kiv, Demoralize- wbiærmvwnZ Ki|
Embarrass I Mortify mgv_©K kã,hvi A_© j¾v; Indulge I Mollycoddle Avi mgv_©K kã, cÖkÖq †`Iqv|

a) leaven : volume b) pulverize : fragility

c) absorb : brilliance d) homogenize : fluidity
e) conduct : charge
Distil- ‡kvab Kiv, Purity- weï×Zv, Leaven- MuvRvb/ Lvwgi, Volume- AvqZb/ wecyj cwigvY,
Pulverize- PzY-© weP~Y©, Fragility- f½yi, Absorb- eyS‡Z cviv, Brilliance- ‡gav, Homogenize-GKRvZxq/
AcwieZ©bkxj, Fluidity- cwieZ©bkxj, Conduct- cwiPvjbv Kiv, Charge- ‡`vlv‡ivc Kiv|
Distill (‡kvab) Ki‡j Purity (weï×Zv) nq; Avi Leaven (MvRv‡bv) Ki‡j Volume (e„nr AvqZb) nq|

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a) pervade : encompass b) search : find

c) gather : win d) agree : keep e) accumulate : raise
Study - Aa¨qb Kiv, Learn - wkÿv Kiv, Pervade - e¨vcKfv‡e Qwo‡q cov, Encompass - PZzw`©K
wN‡i †djv/ AšÍf~©³, Search - AbymÜvb Kiv, Find - Lyu‡R cvIqv/ ‡LuvRv, Gather - msMÖn Kiv/ GKwÎZ Kiv, Win
- Rqx nIqv, Agree - ivwR nIqv ev mg©_b Kiv/ GKgZ nIqv, Keep - iÿv Kiv/ivLv, Accumulate - GK‡Î
R‡ov Kiv, Raise - e„w× Kiv/ Drcv`b Kiv|
Study (Aa¨qb Kiv) n‡j Learn (wkÿv Kiv) nq Ges Search (AbymÜvb Kiv) n‡j Find (Lyu‡R cvIqv) nq|
A_ev,
Study I Learn mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© Aa¨vqb/cov‡kvbv; Avi Search I Find Avi mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© †LuvRv|

a) den : lions b) meadow : sheep

c) herd : cattle d) nest : birds e) coop : chicken
Corral- ‡Lvqvi, Horses- ‡Nvov, Den- ¸nv/ ¸ß Avevm, Lions- wmsn, Meadow- meyR Nv‡m fiv
gvV, Sheep - ‡fov, Herd- Qvbv, Cattle- QvMj Qvbv, Nest- evmv, Birds- cvwL, Coop- gyiMxi LuvPv, Chicken-
gyiMx |
Horse (‡Nvov) ivLv nq Corral (‡Lvqvi) G; Avi Chicken (gyiMx) ivLv nq Coop (gyiMxi LvuPv) †Z|

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a) narrative : volume b) lecture : tutor

c) paragraph : page d) diatribe : discourse e) invective : compliment
Lullaby - wkï‡`i Nygcvovwb Mvb, Song- Mvb, Narrative- eY©bvg~jK, Volume- wecyj
cwigvY/AvqZb/LÛ, Lecture- e³…Zv, Tutor- wkÿK, Paragraph- Aby‡”Q`, Page- c„ôv, Diatribe- cÖPÛ
wb›`vg~jK e³e¨, Discourse - Av‡jvPbv ev e³…Zv, Invective - K‡Vvifv‡e wb›`v, Compliment - cÖksmv/ kÖ×v|
Lullaby (Nygcvovwb Mvb) GKai‡bi Song (Mvb); Avi, Diatribe (cÖPÛ wb›`vg~jK e³e¨) GKai‡bi Discourse
(Av‡jvPbv/e³…Zv)|

a) glue : attaching b) anchor : sailing

c) drill : boring d) pedal : propelling e) ink : printing
Die- gy`ªv evbv‡bvi avZe QuvP/ gviv hvIqv, Shapping- iƒcvqb, Glue- AvVv RvZxq c`v_©,
Attaching- msjMœ Kiv, Anchor- Dc¯’vcK/ ‡bv½i †djv/ ‡bv½‡ii mvnv‡h¨ RvnvR‡K msiwÿZ Kiv, Sailing-
bvweK, Drill- wQ`ª KviK hš¿, Boring- wQ`ª Kiv, Pedal- cwiPvjbv Kiv, Propelling- cwiPvjbv Kiv, Ink- Kvwj,
Printing- Qvcv‡bv|
Die w`‡q Shapping Kiv nq; Avi Drill w`‡q Boring Kiv nq|
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a) vindictive : revenge b) scholarly : library

c) immaculate : cleanliness d) thirsty : water e) belligerent : invasion
Mercenary - †Kej A‡_©i Rb¨ KvR K‡i Ggb, Money- UvKv, Vindictive - cÖwZwnsmvcivqY,
Revenge- cÖwZ‡kva †bIqv, Scholarly- cvwÛZ¨c~Y©, Library - MÖš’vMvi, Immaculate - wb®‹jsK, Cleanliness
- cwi”QbœZv/ cweÎZv, Thirsty - Z„òvZ©, Water cvwb, Belligerent - hy×iZ, Invasion - ewnivµgY|
†h Mercenary(A‡_©i Rb¨ KvR K‡i Ggb) Zvi D‡Ïk¨ Money(UvKv); †h Vindictive(cÖwZwnsmv civqb) Zvi
D‡Ïk¨ Revenge (cÖwZ‡kva †bIqv)|

a) dedication : signatories b) sobriety : executors

c) sensitivity : literati d) recklessness : warriors e) allegiance : partisans
Authoritativeness- cÖvgvb¨Zv/ KZ…©Z¡civqYZv, Pundits - cwÛZ, Dedication - AvZ¥wb‡e`b,
Signatories - AvZ¥wb‡e`b, Sobriety- gvwjK, Executors - `vwqZ¡kxj e¨w³, Sensitivity- Av‡eMcÖeY,
Literati- wkwÿZ, Recklessness - ‡ec‡ivqv, Warriors- ‡hv×v, Allegiance- AvbyMZ¨/ KZ©e¨/ wbôv,
Partisans- cÿvej¤^x/ ‡Mvov mg_©K|
Authoritativeness (KZ…Z
© ¡civqYZv) n‡jv Pundits Gi ˆewkó¨, Avi, Allegiance (AvbyMZ¨) n‡jv Partisans
†Mvov mg_©K Gi ˆewkó¨|

a) lever : handle b) axle : wheel

c) buttress : wall d) beam : rivet e) well : pipe
Strut- ‡MvuR, Wing - Wvbv, Lever- D‡Ïk¨ Dcvq ev kw³, Handle- nvZ w`‡q †Qvuqv/ nvZj, Axle-
Aÿ`Ð/ †h `Û‡K †K›`ª K‡i PvKv †Nv‡o, Wheel- PvKv, Buttress- ‡`qv‡j †Vm †`Iqv, Wall- ‡`qvj, Beam-
KwoKvV/ Kwo, Rivet- AvKl©Y Kiv/ wbe× Kiv, Well- K~c, Pipe- c_|
Wing (Wvbv) †K kw³kvjx Kivi Rb¨ †`Iqv nq Strut (‡MvuR); Avi, Wall (‡`qvj) †K kw³kvjx Kivi Rb¨ †`Iqv
nq Buttress (†Vm)|

a) equivocate : directness b) elaborate : originality

c) boggle : imagination d) manipulate : repression e) coddle : permissiveness
Fawn- K…Z`v‡mi gZ e¨envi Kiv/ nxbgb¨Zvc~Y© †Zvlvg` ev PvUzKvixZvi gva¨‡g KviI AbyMÖn jv‡fi
†Póv, Imperiousness- ms‡e`bnxbZv/ J×Z¨/ a„óZv, Equivocate- ب_©‡evaK evK¨ e¨envi Kiv, Directness-
mivmwiZv/ mZ¨evw`Zv/ mZZv, Elaborate- wek` Kiv, Originality- LvuwU, Boggle- fq †c‡q Pg‡K IVv,
Imagination- Kíbv, Manipulate- wbqš¿Y Kiv, Repression- AZ¨vPvi Kiv, Coddle- Amnbxq ev bó nIqv,
Permissiveness- mnbxq|
Fawn I Imperiousness mgv_©K kã; Avi Equivocate I Directness mgv_©K kã |

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a) tent : ground b) shirt : hanger
c) window : sill d) sheet : mattress e) cloud : earth
Teblecloth- ‡Uwe‡ji Av”Qv`be¯¿, Table- ‡Uwej, Tent - Zvey, Ground - gvV, Shirt - Kvco,
Hanger - Kvco ivLvi e¯‘, Window - Rvbvjv, Sill - ZvK, Sheet- Pv`i, Mattress- Mw`/ ‡ZvlK, Cloud -
‡gN, Earth - c„w_ex|
Table (‡Uwej)Gi Dci Teblecloth (‡Uwe‡ji Av”Qv`be¯¿); Mattress (‡ZvkK) Gi Dci Sheet (Pv`i) e¨envi
Kiv nq|

a) leather : shoe b) brush : palette

c) chisel : wood d) marble : sculptor e) hammer : carpenter
Canvas- Qwe AvuwKevi cU, Painter- wPÎwkíx, Leather- Pvgov, Shoe- RyZv, Brush- Zzwj/ wPÎK‡ii
Zzwj, Palette- wPÎK‡ii is wgkÖ‡bi Rb¨ †QvU Z³vwe‡kl, Chisel- MVb, Wood- Kv‡Vi ev·, Marble- gg©i/
gv‡e©j, Sculptor- fv¯‹h©, Hammer- nvZzo, Carpenter- KvVwgw¯¿|
Painter (wPÎwkíx) Canvas (Qwe AvuwKevi cU) e¨envi K‡i; Avi Sculptor (fv®‹i) Marble (gv‡e©j/ gg©i)
e¨envi K‡i|

a) limousine : automobile b) chandelier : candle

c) tuxedo : wardrobe d) diamond : rhinestone e) yacht : harbor
Mansion- mye„nr AÆvwjKv, Residence- evm¯’vb/ evmfeb, Limousine- wejvmeûj Mvwo,
Automobile- ‡gvUi Mvwo, Tuxedo- Kv‡Vi ev·, Wardrobe- Kv‡Vi ev·, Diamond- nxiv, Rhinestone-
`vgx avZz, Yacht- RvnvR, Harbor- ‡cvU©|
Mansion n‡”Q wejvmeûj Residence; Avi Limousine n‡”Q wejvmeûj Automobile.

a) rudder : anchor b) boat : ship

c) patio : terrace d) hatch : hold e) basement : attic
Door- `iRv, Room- Ni/ Kÿ, Rudder - nvj, Anchor - ‡bv½i, Boat - ‡bŠKv, Ship - RvnvR,
Patio - wbw`©ó GjvKv, Terrace - wbw`©ó GjvKv, Hatch- `yB iæ‡gi ga¨eZ©x †`qv‡ji duvK, Ggb dv‡Ki Dc‡ii
¯’vbvšÍi‡hvM¨ XvKbv, Hold- aviY/ weiZ ivLv/ cY¨ ivLvi Rb¨ Rvnv‡Ri Af¨šÍ‡ii Ask we‡kl/ †Lvj/ ¸wß,
Basement - bx‡Pi Zjv, Attic- Dc‡ii Zjv|
Room (Ni/Kÿ)-G Door(`iRv); Avi, Hold (cY¨ ivLvi Rb¨ Rvnv‡Ri Af¨šÍ‡ii Ask we‡kl/ †Lvj)-G Hatch
(`yB iæ‡gi ga¨eZ©x †`qv‡ji duvK, Ggb dv‡Ki Dc‡ii ¯’vbvšÍi‡hvM¨ XvKbv) _v‡K|

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a) ceremony : sermon b) agenda : advertisement

c) poetry : recitation d) instrumentation : conductor e) plot : story
Choreography - e¨v‡j b„‡Z¨i cÖYqb Kjv, Dance - b„Z¨, Ceremony- Abyôvb, Sermon -

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a‡g©vc‡`k, Agenda - Av‡jvP¨m~Px/welq, Advertisement - weÁvcb/‡NvlYv †`qv, Poetry - Kve¨iPbv ZË¡
260,
Recitation - KweZv Ave„wË, Instrumentation - HKZvbmsMx‡Z wewfbœ ev`¨h‡š¿i Rb¨ msMx‡Zi web¨vm,
Conductor - †h e¨w³ MvqK`j ev ev`K`j cwiPvjbv K‡i Plot - M‡íi Kvwnbx, Story - Kvwnbx|
Choreography (e¨v‡j b„‡Z¨i cÖYqb Kjv) Qvov Dance (b„Z¨) nq bv; Plot (M‡íi Kvwnbx) Qvov Story (Kvwnbx)
nq bv|

a) petrify : Stone b) centrifuge : liquid

c) saturate : fluid d) corrode : acid e) incinerate : fire
Evaporate- ev®ú n‡q D‡o hvIqv, Vapor- ev®ú, Petrify- f‡q cv_i nIqv, Stone- cv_i, Liquid-
Zij, Saturate- ‡fRv, Fluid- Zij, Corrode- ÿq K‡i †djv, Acid- A¤ø ev wZ³, Incinerate- cy‡o hvIqv,
Fire- Av¸b|
Evaporate (ev®ú n‡q D‡o hvIqv) n‡jv Vapor (ev®ú) Gi ˆewkó¨; Avi Incinerate (cy‡o hvIqv) n‡jv Fire-
(Av¸b) Gi ˆewkó¨|

a) retaliate : antipathy b) dampen : ardor

c) entrust : reliability d) counsel : reluctance e) withhold : appreciation
Assuage- kvšÍ Kiv/ Kgv‡bv, Sorrow- `ytL/ Av‡ÿc, Retaliate- cÖwZ‡kva †bIqv, Antipathy-
cÖwZ‡kva †bIqv, Dampen- bxim Kiv, Ardor- AvKzwZ, Entrust- wek¦¯ÍZv, Reliability- wek¦¯ÍZv, Counsel-
civgk© †`Iqv, Reluctance- AbvMÖn †`Lv‡bv, Withhold- w`‡Z A¯^xKvi, Appreciation- civgk© †`Iqv|
Sorrow (`ytL) †K Assuage (Kgv‡bv) nq; Avi Ardor (AvKzwZ) †K Dampen (`gv‡bv) nq|
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a) reflect : luminous b) burnish :lustrous

c) heckle : raucous d) repulse : odious e) braid : sinuous
Numb - Aek, Insensible - ms‡e`bkxj bq Ggb, Reflect - cÖwZdwjZ Kiv/cÖwZ”Qwe/wPšÍv Kiv,
Luminous - mgy¾¡j, Burnish - cvwjk Kiv, Lustrous - LyeB D¾¡j, Hackle - cvwLi Mjvi j¤^v cvjK,
Raucous- Lvivc/ KK©k, Repulse- weiw³fve Avmv/ nwU‡q †`qv ev Zvov‡bv, Odious - AZ¨waK N„YvRbK/wb›`bxq,
Braid - c¨vPvu‡bv m~Zv ev Kvco/ ‡QvU Pz‡ji †ewb (‡Q‡j‡`i), Sinuous - AvuKv evuKv/ mwc©j|
Numb (Aek) n‡j Insensible (ms‡e`bkxj bq Ggb) nq; Burnish (cvwjk Kiv) n‡j Lustrous (LyeB D¾¡j
nq)|

a) refractory : intransigence b) laconic : volubility

c) sordid : aspiration d) cursory : accumulation e) derisive : subordination
Audacious- mvnmx/ `ytmvnmx, Trepidation- D‡ËwRZ g‡bvfve/ fq, Refractory- Lvev‡ii ¯’vb,
Intransigence- bxPz gvbwmKZv, Laconic- ¯^ífvlx, Volubility- evPvjZv, Sordid- ‡bvsiv ¯’vb, Aspiration-
AvKv•Lv, Cursory- msÿxß, Accumulation- e„w× Kiv, Derisive- AcÖmw½K, Subordination- AaxbZv|
Audacious (mvnmx)-‡`i, Trepidation(fq) _v‡Kbv, Laconic (¯^ífvlx)-‡`i Volubility(evPvjZv) _v‡Kbv|

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a) jamb : door b) sand : concrete

c) yeast : bread d) shaving : wood e) ashes : coal
Filing- DLvi ¸ov/dvBwjK/ avZz AcmviY, Metal- avZz, Jamb- ‡PŠKv‡Vi evRy, Door- `iRv, Sand-
evjy, Concrete- KwVb, Yeast- e¨v‡½i QvZv, Bread- cvDiæwU, Shaving- Kv‡Vi avZz †ÿŠiKg©, Wood- KvV,
Ashes- QvB, Coal- Kqjv|
Metal (avZz) †K Filing (avZz AcmviY) Kiv nq; Avi Wood (KvV) †K Shaving (‡ÿŠiKg©) Kiv nq|

a) meadow : soil b) egg : bird

c) medium : bacterium d) lair : predator e) kernel : seed
Host- AwZw_ †meK/ wbgš¿YKZ©v, Parasite - ciRxex/cif‚K, Meadow- Nvm fiv, Soil- gvwU, Egg-
wWg, Bird- cvwL, Medium- ga¨g, Bacterium- RxevYy, Lair- wg_y¨K, Predator- GK ai‡bi cÖvYx †h Ac‡ii
Lvevi Pzwi K‡i Lvq, Kernel- exR, Seed- exR|
Host-†`i Parasite cÖ‡qvRb nq, Bacterium-†`i Medium cÖ‡qvRb nq|

a) violin : concerto b) overture : musical

c) duet : ensemble d) lyric : poem e) aria : opera
Soliloquy- ¯^M‡Zvw³, Play- ‡Ljv/ bvUK, Violin- ev`¨ hš¿, Concerto- KvR (m½xZ), Overture -
cª¯Ívebv/ Avi¤¢/ Avjvc-Av‡jvPbv, Musical- m½xZ, Duet- ‰ØZ, Ensemble- mfv, Lyric- Pqb, Poem- Kwe,
Aria – MxZ, Opera- MxwZ bvU¨|
Soliloquy (¯^M‡Zvw³) GK ai‡bi Play (bvUK); Avi Aria (MxZ) GK ai‡bi, Opera (MxwZ bvU¨)|

a) concert : orchestration b) filter : camera

c) sale : deed d) earthquake : vibration e) television : signal
Meeting – mvÿvr/ mfv/ mgv‡ek, Minutes- wgwbU/ mfvi Kvh© weeiYx, Concert- cÖ`k©b Kiv,
Orchestration - mymgš^qmvab, Filter - cwi®‹vi Kiv, Camera - Qwe †Zvjvi hš¿, Sale – weµq‡hvM¨, Deed -
Kvh©, Earthquake - f~wgK¤ú, Vibration - K¤úb, Television - ‡QvU c`©v, Signal - wb`k©b|
Minutes n‡jv Meeting Gi Kvh©weeiYx; Avi Deed n‡jv Sale Gi Kvh©weeiYx|

a) expand : swell b) descend : plummet

c) add : accelerate d) cool : solidify e) stretch : flex
Contract - Pzw³/ msKzwPZ Kiv/ ms‡KvPb †hvM¨, Implode - †K›`ªxf~Z Kiv, Expand - e„w× cvIqv ev
†dvjv, Swell - e„w× cvIqv, Descend - AeZiY Kiv, Plummet - `ªæZ c‡o hvIqv, Add - mshy³ Kiv,
Accelerate - MwZ e„w×, Cool - VvÛv, Solidify - k³, Stretch - we¯Í…wZ Kiv, Flex - evuKv Kiv|
Contract Øviv Implode ‡evSvq; Avi Descend Øviv Plummet ‡evSvq|

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a) admonish : warning b) defend : doubt
c) criticize : justification d) comprehend : benefits e) unite : whole
Apprise- Rvbv‡bv, Information- Z_¨, Admonish- mZK© Kiv, Warning- mZK©, Defend- iÿv
Kiv, Doubt- m‡›`n Kiv, Criticize- mgv‡jvPbv Kiv, Justification- g~j¨vqb Kiv, Comprehend- e¨vcK,
Benefits- jvf, Unite- cy‡ivcywi, Whole- meUzKy|
Apprise (Rvbv‡bv) n‡jv Information (Z_¨) cÖ`vb Kiv; Avi Admonish (mZK© Kiv) n‡jv Warning (mZK©)
cÖ`vb Kiv|

a) data : hypothesis b) research : findings

c) approximations : calculations d) queries : answers e) quibbles : objections
Minutiae- ÿz`ª weeiY, Details- we¯ÍvwiZ, Data-Z_¨, Hypothesis-cixÿv, Research- M‡elYv
Kiv, Findings-M‡elYv, Approximations-AvbygvwbK, Calculations- wnmve, Queries- Aby‡lvab Kiv,
Answers- DËi, Quibbles - ب_©K K_v, Objections- cªwZev`/ AvcwË |
Minutiae (ÿz`ª weeiY) †K Details (we¯ÍvwiZ Kiv) nq; Avi Quibbles (ب_©K K_v) †K Objections (cÖwZev`
Kiv) nq|

a) perceptive : analysis b) effortless : expression

c) focused : thought d) spontaneous : behavior e) fanatical : belief
Frenetic- ÿxß e¨w³, Movement- Pjv‡div/ Av‡›`vjb, Perceptive- `„wófw½, Analysis- we‡kølY
Kiv, Effortless- K¬všÍxnxb, Expression-fve, Focused-g‡bv‡hvMx, Thought- gZvgZ, Spontaneous-¯^Z:ù~Z,©
Behavior – AvPiY, Fanatical- ‡Muvovgx, Belief- wek^vm |
Movement ‡ewk n‡j Zv‡K Frenetic ejv nq; Avi Belief ‡ewk n‡j Zv‡K Fanatical ejv nq|

a) bile : liver b) vitamin : mineral

c) insulin : sugar d) milk : nutrient e) clot : blood
Venom - Zij wel, Toxin - wel, Bile - wcË, Liver - dzmdzm, Vitamin - cywó, Mineral - ivmvqwbK
c`v_©/ LwbR, Insulin- wPwb RvZxq c`v_©, Sugar- wPwb, Milk- `ya, Nutrient- cywóKi, Clot - Zij RgvU evav
wcÛ, Blood- i³|
Venom (Zij wel) Toxin (wel) nq; Avi Milk (`ya) Nutrient (cywóKi) nq|

a) perform : shy b) watch : alert

c) decide : astute d) drink : thirsty e) read : knowledgeable
Exercise- Abykxjb Kiv, Strong- k³, Perform- cÖ`k©b Kiv, Shy- jvRyK, Watch- ‡`Lv, Alert-
mZK©, Decide- wm×všÍ †bIqv, Astute- PvjvK, Drink- cvb Kiv, Thirsty- Z…òv_©, Read- cov‡kvbv,
Knowledgeable- Ávbx|
Exercise (Abykxjb) Ki‡j Strong (k³) nq; Avi Read (cov‡kvbv) Ki‡j Knowledgeable (Ávbx) nq|

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a) hero : cynical b) martyr : impatient

c) philanthropist : selfish d) agnostic : intuitive e) traitor : careful
Coward- fxZy, Brave- mvnmx, Hero - mvnmx e¨w³/exicyiæl, Cynical - m‡›`nKvix, Martyr -
wb‡ew`Z cÖvY/knx`, Impatient - Aw¯’i cÖvY, Philanthropist- gvbe wn‰Zlx, Selfish- ¯^v_©ci, Agnostic -
bvw¯ÍK, Intuitive - wek¦vmx, Traitor - wek¦vm NvZK, Careful - mZK© nIqv|
Coward (fxZy) n‡jv Brave (mvnmx)-Gi wecixZ; Philanthropist (gvbe wn‰Zlx) n‡jv Selfish (¯^v_©ci) Gi
wecixZ|

a) byline : article b) copyright : song

c) dedication : book d) rehearsal : dance e) title : work
Credits- m¤§vb/ mvayPwiÎ, Movie - Pjw”PÎ, Article - ‡jLvi Ask, Copyright – bKj Kiv, Song -
Mvb, Dedication – DrmM©, Book – eB, Rehearsal - Abykxjb, Dance – bvP, Title- Dcvwa, Work- KvR |
Movie (Pjw”PÎ) Ki‡j Credits (m¤§vb/mvayPwiÎ) cvIqv hvq; Avi Work (KvR) Ki‡j Title (Dcvwa) cvIqv hvq|

a) anthology : collection b) encyclopedia : knowledge

c) dissertation : collaboration d) brochure : solicitation e) precis : paragraph
Compendium- mswÿß mvi/ mvigg©, Summary- mvigg©, Anthology- msMÖn/ Pqb, Collection-
msMÖn, Encyclopedia– Ávb fvÛvi, Knowledge– Ávb, Dissertation- M‡elYvg~jK `xN© wbeÜ/ we¯ÍvwiZ iPbv,
Collaboration– mn‡hvwMZv, Brochure– wjwLZ `wjj, Solicitation– cÖgvY, Precis– wbw`©ó, Paragraph -
‡jLvi wbw`©ó Ask|
Compendium I Summary mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© mvigg©; Anthology I Collection mgv_©K kã, hvi A_©
msMÖn|

a) conspire : plot b) coincide : contradict

c) secrete : conceal d) infiltrate : influence e) frame : incriminate
Cohabit- mnve¯’vb Kiv, Reside- evm Kiv, Conspire- PµvšÍ Kiv, Plot- Kzgš¿Yv/ PµvšÍ,
Coincide – AweKj wgwj‡q hvIqv, Contradict – cÖwZev` Kiv/A¯^xKvi Kiv/wecixZ, Secrete - ‡Mvcb Kiv,
Conceal– jyKv‡bv, Infiltrate– AbygwZ †`Iqv, Influence– cÖfvweZ Kiv, Frame- QK, Incriminate– cª‡qvM|

Cohabit (mnve¯’vb Kiv) †K Reside (evmKiv) Kiv e‡j; Conspire (lohš¿ Kiv) †K Plot (Kzgš¿Yv/PµvšÍ) e‡j|

a) crescendo : music b) friction : heat

c) ripple : liquid d) glare : light e) meter : measurement

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Cacophony- KK©k, Sound- kã, Crescendo- µgvš^‡q Zxeª iƒc, Music- m½xZ, Friction264
–
Avjv`v, Heat - Mig, Ripple - ‡dvjv, Liquid - Zij, Glare - ‡PvL avuav‡bv Av‡jv, Light- Av‡jv, Meter –
cwigvc Kiv hš¿, Measurement – cwigvc Kiv|
Sound (kã) †ewk n‡j Cacophony (KK©k) nq; Avi Light (Av‡jv) †ewk n‡j Glare (‡PvL auvav‡bv Av‡jv) nq|

a) epithet : correspond b) oration : publish

c) conservation : expand d) concession : placate e) sentence : prosecute
Stratagem- ‡KŠkj, Deceive- cÖZviYv Kiv, Epithet – WvK bvg, Correspond - ‡jLv/ †hvMv‡hvM,
Oration – e³…Zv, Publish – cÖPvi Kiv, Conservation – msiÿY, Concession - Av‡jvPbvi ci †Kvb wRwbm
¯^xKvi Kiv ev †g‡b †bIqv, Placate- kvšÍ Kiv/ Avk^¯Í, Expand– e„w× Kiv, Sentence– kvw¯Í, Prosecute- ‡`vlx|
Stratagem (‡KŠkj)-G Deceive (cÖZviYv Kiv) nq; Concession (Av‡jvPbvi gva¨g)-G Placate (Av¯^¯Í Kiv)
nq|

a) illusory : reality b) impulsive : purposefulness

c) precipitate : speed d) cunning : duplicate e) imaginary : mind
Specious- hyw³msMZ wKš‘ fyj/ AvcvZ`„wó‡Z mZ¨ e‡j g‡b nq wKš‘ Avm‡j Zv bq, Genuineness -
ï×Zv, Illusory- gvqv ev weåg RbK, Reality - ev¯ÍeZv, Impulsive – Av‡eMZwoZ/ Av‡eMcÖe„Ë,
Purposefulness - AvMÖnx, Precipitate - DuPz ¯’vb †_‡K bxPzu ¯’v‡b m‡e‡M wb‡ÿc Kiv, Speed - MwZ, Cunning -
PvjvK, Duplicate - bKj, Imaginary– KvíwbK, Mind– ¯§„wZ/ gb|
Specious (hyw³msMZ wKš‘ fyj) Gi wecixZ Genuineness (ï×Zv); Illusory (gvqv ev weågRbK) Gi wecixZ
Reality (ev¯ÍeZv)|

a) exclamation : importance b) proclamation : consent

c) diatribe : abuse d) question : insistence e) provocation : betrayal
Declamation- cÖwZev` Kiv, Grandiloquence- SMov¯^i cUy/ evMvo¤^ic~Y©, Exclamation –
RqaŸwb, Importance - ¸iæZ¡c~Y©, Proclamation - ‡NvlYv †`Iqv, Consent – AbygwZ †`Iqv, Diatribe-K_vi
AvµgY, Abuse – Mvwj, Question – cÖkœ, Insistence - ‡j‡M _vKv/mgvavb Kiv, Provocation – we‡`ªvnx,
Betrayal – we‡`ªvnx|
Declamation (cÖwZev`) Ki‡Z Grandiloquence (evMvo¤^ic~Y©) n‡Z nq; Avi Diatribe (K_vi Avµgb) Ki‡Z
Abuse (MvjvMvwj) w`‡Z nq|

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TEST 20

a) enumerate : count b) speak : communicate

c) drive : ride d) enter : leave e) computer : estimate
Multiply- ¸Y, Divide- fvM, Enumerate – we¯ÍvwiZ, Count– wnmve Kiv, Speak - ejv,
Communicate - ‡hvMv‡hvM Kiv, Drive- Pvjvb, Ride- Pov, Enter – cÖ‡ek Kiv, Leave – Z¨vM Kiv,
Computer– MYbv hš¿, Estimate – wnmve Kiv|
Multiply (¸Y) I Divide (fvM) GKwU Av‡iKwUi wecixZ; Avi Drive (Pvjvb) I Ride (Pov) GKwU Av‡iKwUi
wecixZ|

a) isolationist : unreserved b) pacifist : aggressive

c) miser : liberal d) bigot : biased
e) procrastinator : unmanageable
Recluse- wbtm½/ GKvšÍevmx, Withdrawn- AcmvwiZ/ cðvrc`, Isolationist– GKvwKZ¡ev`x,
Unreserved– AmsiwÿZ/ ALÐ, Pacifist– kvwšÍwcÖq, Aggressive– AvµgYvZ¡K, Miser–K…cY, Liberal–D`vi,
Bigot- ‡Muvov, Biased- cÿcvwZ, Procrastinato- Aeva¨, Unmanageable – Aeva¨|
Recluse- iv Withdrawn nq; Avi Bigot- iv Biased nq|

a) functionary : administration b) archivist : documents

c) referee : laws d) physician : research e) raconteur : stories
Curator –ZË¡veavqK/ hv`yNi iÿK, Art- wkí, Functionary- Kvh©wbe©vnK, Administration-
cÖkvmb, Archivist- Z_¨ iÿK, Documents- `wjj, Referee – wbqš¿K, Laws – AvBb, Physician – M‡elK,
Research – M‡elYv Kiv, Raconteur – eY©bv Kiv, Stories – Mí|
Curator Gi KvR Art iÿv Kiv; Archivist Gi KvR Documents iÿv Kiv|

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a) organ : worship b) patent : invent

c) calipers : regulate d) manuscript : edit e) sextant : Navigate
Abacus - A¨vevKvm/cÖvPxb MYbv hš¿, Calculate - MYbv Kiv, Organ - A½/‡`nhš¿, Worship -
c~Rv, Patent - ¯úóZ cÖZxqgvb, Invent - D™¢veb Kiv, Calipers - e¨vm gvwcevi hš¿, Regulate - wbqš¿Y Kiv,
Manuscript - cvÛywjwc, Edit - m¤úv`bv Kiv, Sextant - Rvnv‡Ri Ae¯’vb wbY©‡qi hš¿, Navigate - gvbwPÎ I
hš¿cvwZi mvnv‡h¨ Rvnv‡Ri Ae¯’vb wbY©q Kiv|
Abacus Øviv Calculate(MYbv Kiv) Kiv hvq; †Zgwb Sextant Øviv mgy‡`ª ev AvKv‡k RvnvR ev wegv‡bi
Ae¯’vb/`~iZ¡ Navigate Kiv hvq|
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a) miscalculate : solution b) improvise : suggestion
c) slur : pronunciation d) delete : change e) digress : subject
Stray- wec`Mvgx/ `jåó, Group- `j, Miscalculate- fzjMYbv, Solution- mgvavb, Improvise-
DbœwZ Kiv, Suggestion- Dc‡`k, Slur- Acgvb Kiv, Pronunciation- D”PviY, Delete-ev` †`Iqv, Change-
cwieZ©b Kiv, Digress- c_Py¨Z nIqv/ AcÖvmw½KZv, Subject- welq|
Group ‡_‡K †ei nIqv‡K Stray e‡j; Avi Subject ‡_‡K †ei nIqv‡K Digress e‡j|

a) warn : danger b) immerse : dampness

c) feint : thrust d) dodge : blow e) invest : bankruptcy
Escape- ‡e‡P hvIqv/Ae¨vnwZ/cjvqb, Capture- aiv, Warn – mZK© Kiv, Danger – wec`,
Immerse - Mfxi, Dampness–K`©gv³, Feint–cwiKíbv, Thrust - ‡Rvi †`Iqv, Dodge–av°v Gov‡bv/nVvr m‡i
wM‡q AvNvZ Gov‡bv, Blow-AvNvZ, Invest–e¨q Kiv, Bankruptcy-‡`Iwjqv nIqv|
Capture Gov‡bv‡K Escape e‡j; Avi Blow Gov‡bv‡K Dodge e‡j|

a) seam : fabric b) corona : sun

c) cordon : crowed d) petal : flower e) moat : castle
Levee- b`xi eva, River- b`x, Seam - ‡mjvB Kiv, Fabric- Kvco, Corona – iwk¥, Sun– m~h©,
Cordon- A¯’vqx †eov/ mvgwqK †eówb, Crowed- wfo, Petal -cvcwo, Flower- dzj, Moat- LvZ, Castle- `~M©|
River (b`x) †Z Levee (b`xi euva) †`Iqv nq; Avi Crowed (wfo) n‡j Cordon (mvgwqK †eówb) †`Iqv nq |

a) energetic : delirium b) jovial : conviviality

c) fickle : affection d) martial : anarchy e) paranoid : suspicion
Mercurial- Zrci/ cÖvbešÍ, Mood- ‡gRvR/ g‡bi fve, Energetic – D‡Ïvgx, Delirium – D‡Ïvgx,
Jovial – eÜzZ¡c~Y©, Conviviality – eÜyZ¡c~Y©, Fickle- Aw¯’i/ Pcj/ `„pfv‡e AbyMZ bq Ggb, Affection-
‡¯œn/AbyivM/gvqv, Martial – KwVbn¯Í, Anarchy - AivRKZv, Paranoid – m‡›`nc~Y©, Suspicion – m‡›`nc~Y©|
Mercurial, Mood Gi mv‡_ m¤úwK©Z hv cwiewZ©Z nq; Affection, Fickle Gi mv‡_ m¤úwK©Z hv cwiewZ©Z nq|

a) limn : lines b) parse : sentence

c) hear : sounds d) run : steps e) stint : savings
Enunciate- D”PviY, Words - kã, Limn- A¼b, Lines- ‡iLv, Parse – ev‡K¨i Ask, Sentence –
evK¨, Hear - ‡kvbv, Sounds – kã, Run - ‡`Šo, Steps – c`‡ÿc, Stint- _vwg‡q ivLv, Savings – mÂq|
Words- (kã) w`‡q Enunciate (D”PviY) Kiv nq; Avi Lines (‡iLv) w`‡q Limn (A¼b) Kiv nq|

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a) sugar : saccharin b) porcelain : tile
c) photograph : painting d) music : tape e) signal : whistle
Butter - gvLb, Margarine - bKj gvLb, Sugar - wPwb, Saccharin - bKj wPwb, Porcelain -
wmivwgK, Tile - AveiY, Photograph - Qwe, Painting - AvuKv, Music– m½xZ, Tape – m½xZ hš¿, Signal –
Bkviv Kiv, Whistle – GK cÖKvi evuwk evRv‡bv|
Butter (gvLb) Gi bKj n‡jv Margarine (bKj gvLb); Avi Sugar (wPwb) Gi bKj n‡jv Saccharin (bKj
wPwb)|

a) archaic : diction b) pastoral : composition

c) muffled : sound d) haunting : tune e) unconcerned : interest
Muted- wbtkã Kiv/ bxie/ †evev, Color- is/ iw½b/ eY©, Archaic - cyivZb, Diction – D”PviY,
Pastoral – ‡glcvjK ev cjøxRxeb welqK/ hvRK m¤^Üxq, Composition– msMxZ MVb, Muffled- Pvcv/eÜ,
Sound- AvIqvR/ kã, Haunting-¯§ibxq/ Ny‡i wd‡i g‡b Avmv, Tune–KÚ, Unconcerned – Am‡PZb,
Interest – m‡PZb|

a) sandal : foot b) collar : blouse

c) earring : ear d) mitten : hand e) suspenders : trousers
Muffler - gvdjvi/MjveÜ, Neck - Mjv, Sandal – PwU RyZv, Foot – cv‡qi cvZv, Collar - Mjv,
Blouse - ‡g‡q‡`i †cvlvK, Earring – Kv‡bi `yj, Ear - Kvb, Mitten - `¯Ívbv we‡kl, Hand - nvZ,
Suspenders – Sywj‡q ivLv, Trousers – c¨v›U|
Muffler (MjveÜ) Neck (Mjv)-G cov nq; Avi Sandal (PwU RyZv) Foot (cv‡qi cvZv)-G cov nq|

a) germ : bacteria b) organism : medium

c) sample : growth d) nutrient : liquid
e) tree : root
Plant- PvivMvQ, Soil- gvwU, Germ - RxevYy, Bacteria – GK ai‡bi RxevYy, Organism - Rxe,
Medium – ga¨g/ gva¨g, Sample - bgybv, Growth – e„w×, Nutrient – cywó, Liquid –Zij, Tree- MvQ,
Root- wkKo|
Plant (PvivMvQ) Gi cÖvY Soil (gvwU) †Z; Avi Tree (MvQ) Gi cÖvY Root (wkKo) G|

a) symphony : musician b) bread : crumb

c) wall : brick d) shoe : heel e) building : architect
Pottery - g„Zwkwí/ gvwUi evmbcÎ, Shard- g„Zcv‡Îi fv½v UzKiv, Symphony– HKZvb m½xZ,
Musician – m½xZÁ, Bread- cvDiæwU, Crumb- ‡QvU UyKiv, Wall - ‡`qvj, Brick - BU, Shoe - RyZv, Heel –
RyZvi Ask, Building - `vjvb evox, Architect – ¯’cwZ|
Pottery (gvwUi evmbcÎ) fv½‡j Shard (g„Zcv‡Îi fv½v UzKiv) ejv nq; Bread (cvDiæwU) UzKiv Ki‡j Crumb
(‡QvU UyKiv) ejv nq|

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a) distillation : vinegar b) assay : gold
c) desalinization : salt d) condensation : vapor
e) reaction : catalyst
Purification - weï×KiY, Dross - gqjv/ AveR©bv, Distillation – cwiï× Kiv/ wejebxKiY,
Vinegar – gmjøv, Assay – cixÿv Kiv, Gold - ‡mvbv, Desalinization - bxjeY©xKiY, Salt - jeb,
Condensation – NYZ¡, Vapor – ev®ú, Reaction – cÖwZwµqv, Catalyst – c×wZ|
Purification K‡i, Dross gy³ Kiv nq; Avi Desalinization K‡i Salt gy³ Kiv nq|

a) prevarication : statement b) infidelity : marriage

c) camouflage : infiltration d) espionage : diplomacy
e) padding : damage
Disguise - QÙ‡ek, Recognition - wPb‡Z cviv, Prevarication – fzjfv‡e Dc¯’vcb Kiv,
Statement – e³e¨, Infidelity – AvbyMZ¨nxb, Marriage – we‡q, Espionage – eyw×gË¡v, Diplomacy–
eyw×gË¡v, Padding- VvmvVvwm/†cwWs Kivi Dcv`vb, Damage - ÿwZ nIqv|
Disguise Ki‡j Recognition Kiv hvq bv; Padding Ki‡j Damage nq bv|

a) rapids : river b) blizzard : snowstorm

c) cloudburst : rainfall d) mist : fog
e) surf : sea
Gust- `gKv evZvm,Wind- evZvm, Rapids – cwi®‹vi cvwb, River – b`x, Blizzard – Zzlvo So,
Snowstorm – Zzlvo So, Cloudburst- eR&ªcvZ, Rainfall- e„wócvZ, Mist - Kyyqvkv, Fog - Kyqvkv, Surf - ‡XD,
Sea – mvMi|
Gust (`gKv evZvm) w`‡q Wind (evZvm) ïiæ nq; Avi Cloudburst (eR&ªcvZ) w`‡q Rainfall (e„wócvZ) kiæ
nq|

a) rehabilitate : addiction b) preserve : dereliction

c) belittle : imperfection d) discredit : reputation
e) discern : discrimination
Disabuse- fzj aviYv, Error- fzj, Rehabilitate- cbyev©mb Kiv, Addiction- AbyiwZ/ cÖeYZv/
Avmw³, Preserve–msMÖn Kiv, Dereliction– D`vmxb, Belittle- fzj, Imperfection- fzj, Discredit– j¾v,
Reputation–PvwiwÎK ˆewkó¨, Discern–‰elg¨, Discrimination–‰elg¨|
Error ‡_‡K gy³ Kivi Rb¨ Disabuse Kiv nq; Addiction‡_‡K gy³ Kivi Rb¨ Rehabilitate Kiv nq|

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TEST 21
01. THERMOMETER : TEMPERATURE: :
a) plane : thickness b) wrench : torque
c) camera : exposure d) compass : direction
e) grindstone : sharpness
Answer : Thermometer - ZvcgvÎv cwigvcK hš¿, Temperature - ZvcgvÎv, Plane - mgZj, Thickness -
miæ, Wrench - ‡gvPovBqv Uvbv, Torque - N~Y©b ev cvK m„wó‡Z mÿg kw³we‡kl, Exposure - `„wó‡MvPi,
Sharpness - ¯úó, Compass - cwimi ev mxgv wbY©q hš¿, Direction - jÿ¨/ MwZc_/ Pjvi w`K, Grindstone -
kvb cv_i, Sharpness - ZxÿèZv|
Thermometer (ZvcgvÎv cwigvcK hš¿) w`‡q Temperature (ZvcgvÎv) gvcv nq; Avi Compass (cwimi ev
mxgv wbY©q hš¿) w`‡q Direction (Pjvi w`K) wbY©q nq| Ans. D

02. FOOLPROOF : FAIL::

a) translucent : filter b) viscous : smear
c) volatile : explode d) airtight : leak
e) taut : break
Answer : Foolproof - ‡evKv‡`i I fzj nq bv Ggb mnR/ Ae¨_©/ †gvÿg, Fail- e¨_©, Translucent- cwi¯‹vi,
Filter- weï× Kiv, Viscous - AvVv‡jv, Smear - AveiY, Volatile- cwieZ©bkxj, Explode- we‡ùvwiZ,
Airtight - evqy‡ivax, Leak- wQ`ª, Taut- `xN©vwqZ Kiv, Break- ‡f‡½ †djv|
Foolproof wRwb‡m Fail nq bv; Airtight wRwb‡m Leak nq bv| Ans. D

03. SUFFOCATE : OXYGEN::

a) restrict : supplies b) rob : money
c) inhibit : drives d) imprison : freedom
e) starve : nutrients
Answer : Restrict - Ave× Kiv, Supplies- mieivn Kiv, Rob - me‡j niY Kiv, Money - UvKv, Inhibit- n«vm
Kiv, Drives - Pvjv‡bv, Imprison - gy» Kiv, Freedom - ¯^vaxbZv|
Suffocate(k¦vm‡iva) Ki‡j Oxygen(Aw·‡Rb)-Gi NvUwZ nq, Starve(D‡cvm) Ki‡j Nutrients(cywó)Gi NvUwZ
nq| Ans. E

04. ORCHESTRA : MUSIC::

a) vocalist : song b) poet : anthology
c) actor : cues d) choreographer : ballet
e) troupe : drama
Answer : Orchestra- ev`K `j, Music- Mvb, Vocalist – MvqK, Song - Mvb, Poet - Kwe, Anthology –
msMÖn Kiv/ Kve¨-msKjb, mvwnZ¨-msKjb, Actor – Awf‡bZv, Choreographer – bv‡Pi `„k¨/b„Z¨ cwiPvjK,
Ballet – bvP, Troupe - bvU¨`j, Drama - bvUK|
Orchestra (ev`K `j) Music (Mvb) K‡ib; Avi Troupe (bvU¨`j) Drama (bvUK) K‡ib| Ans. E

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a) lion : den b) fish : seine
c) lamb : shears d) scorpion : sting e) lobster : claw
Answer : Bird - cvwL, Snare - duv`, Lion - wmsn, Den - evmv, Fish - gvQ, Seine - Rvj, Lamb - gvsm,
Shears - ‡K‡U †djv, Scorpion – welv³ KxU, Sting - wms, Lobster – wPswo|
Snare (duv`) w`‡q Bird (cvwL) aiv nq; Avi Seine (Rvj) w`‡q Fish (gvQ) aiv nq | Ans. B

06. RESOLUTENESS : WILL::

a) zeal : conviction b) honor : restitution
c) esteem : adoration d) anguish : hesitation e) sorrow : compassion
Answer : Resoluteness- `„p msKíe×, Will- B”Qv, Zeal- cÖej AvMÖn/ m‡ZRZv I DÏxcbv, Conviction-
D‡ËRbv/ `„p Av¯’v, Honor–m¤§vb †`Lv‡bv, Restitution – ms‡kvab Kiv, Esteem– kÖ×v, Adoration – kÖ×v
Kiv, Anguish - `ytL, Hesitation – BZ¯ÍZ Kiv, Sorrow - `ytL, Compassion– KiæYv|

Resoluteness (`„p msKíe×) _vK‡j Will (B”Qv) c~iY nq; Zeal (cÖej AvMÖn) _vK‡j Conviction (`„p wek¦vm)
c~iY nq| Ans. A

07. MILLER : GRAIN::

a) carpenter : awl b) forger : furnace
c) tanner : hide d) vintner : wine e) mason : cement
Answer : Miller- KjPvjK, Grain- km¨, Carpenter - QzZvi/ KvVwgw¯¿, Awl – gywP‡`i m~P, Forger - bKj,
Furnace – Pz‡jv, Tanner- Pvgov ivLvi hvqMv, Hide- cïPg©/ Pvgov, Wine - myiv, Mason – ivRwg¯¿x, Cement
– BU ev cv_i Muvw_evi gkjv|
Miller- ‡`i KvuPvgvj Grain ; Tanner- ‡`i KuvPvgvj Hide. Ans. C

08. DIDACTIC : INSTRUCT::

a) pedantic : contend b) comic : amuse
c) theatrical : applaud d) imperative : obey e) rhetorical : recite
Answer : Didactic- wkÿvg~jK/ bxwZMf©/ bxwZg~jK, Instruct- wkÿv‡`qv/ ‡kLv‡bv/ wb‡`©k/ Av‡`k †`Iqv,
Pedantic – A¯úó, Contend – m¤ú`, Comic- nvm¨ imvZ¥K, Amuse- Avb›``vqK, Theatrical – bvUKxq/
gRv`vi, Applaud – nvZ Zvwj, Imperative - ¸iæZ¡c~Y,© Obey – gvb¨ Kiv, Rhetorical – AjsK…Z/evMvo¤^ic~Y©,
Recite – Ave„wZ Kiv|
Didactic (wkÿvg~jK) n‡j Zv Instruct (‡kLv‡bv) nq; Avi Comic (nvm¨ imvZ¥K) n‡j Zv Amuse (Avb›``vqK)
nq| Ans. B

09. GARRULOUS : TALKATIVE::

a) suspicious : unreliable b) cantankerous : obtuse
c) cloying : sweet d) reflective : insightful e) prudent : indecisive
Answer : Garrulous- evPvj, Talkative- evPvj/ whwb †ewk K_v e‡j, Suspicious- m‡›`nc~Y©, Unreliable–
m‡›`nc~Y©, Cantankerous- ivMx, Obtuse- ‡evKv, Cloying- wgwógq, Sweet- wgwó, Reflective-PZzi,
Insightful - PZzi, Prudent – wePÿY, Indecisive- wePÿY|
Garrulous I Talkative mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© evPvj; Cloying I Sweet mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© wgwó| Ans. C

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10. TORANDO : AIR::
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a) whirlpool : water b) sinkhole : ground
c) forest : fire d) gusher : oil e) thunderbolt : lighting
Answer : Torando- So, Air- evZvm, Whirlpool- N~wY©‡¯ªvZ, Water – cvwb, Sinkhole- gvwUi wb‡Pi As‡ki
wkjv ÿ‡qi d‡j f~M‡f©i MZ©, Ground – f~wg, Forest – R½j, Fire – Av¸b, Gusher- ‡h ‰Zj K~c †_‡K wb‡R
wb‡R ‰Zj wbM©Z nq, Oil - ‰Zj, Thunderbolt- eRª, Lighting – Av‡jvwKZ Kiv|
Air (evZvm) Gi N~Y©qb‡K Torando (So) e‡j; Avi Water (cvwb) i N~Y©qY‡K Whirlpool (N~wY©‡¯ªvZ) e‡j|
Ans. A
11. SINGER : CHOIR::
a) flower : bouquet b) leaf : forest
c) flute : reed d) line : sculpture
e) rhythm : time
Answer : Singer- MvqK, Choir- MvqKe„›`, Flower- dzj, Bouquet- dz‡ji †Zvov, Leaf - cvZv, Forest - eb,
Flute–Møvm, Line- mvwi, Sculpture – gywZ©, Rhythm - MwZ, Time – mgq|
Singer (MvqK) Gi mgvin‡K Choir (MvqKe„›`) e‡j; Flower (dzj) Gi mgvin‡K Bouquet (dz‡ji †Zvov) e‡j|
Ans. A
12. PIGMENT : COLOR::
a) sizing : fabric b) spice : flavor
c) steel : alloy d) fertilizer : soil e) rock : energy
Answer : Pigment- is Gi Dcv`vb, Color- is, Sizing - cwigvY, Fabric - Kvco, Spice- gkjv, Flavor-
¯^v`/ Lv`¨`ª‡e¨i MÜ, Steel – GK cÖKvi avZz, Alloy – msKi avZz ev wgkÖ avZz, Fertilizer – De©i, Soil – f~wg,
Rock – cv_i, Energy – kw³|
Pigment n‡jv Color (is) Gi Dcv`vb; Avi Spice (gkjv) n‡jv Flavor (Lv`¨`ª‡e¨i ¯^v` ev MÜ) Gi Dcv`vb|
Ans. B
13. LABYRINTH : TORTUOUS::
a) ornament : decorative b) editorial : refutable
c) portrait : accurate d) poster : startling e) pageant :
retrospective
Answer : Labyrinth- ‡MvjK avuav, Tortuous- AvuKvevKv, Ornament- Aj¼vi, Decorative- mvRm¾v/
‡kvfvcÖ`/ †kvfvea©K, Editorial - `„wó fw½, Refutable – hyw&³ LÐb Kiv, Portrait – wPÎ, Accurate - mwVK,
Poster - ‡`qv‡j AvUKv‡bv Qwe, Pageant – cÖ`k©b Kiv, Retrospective – cÖ`k©b Kiv|
Labyrinth (‡MvjK avuav) Tortuous (AvuKvevKv) nq ; Ornament (Aj¼vi) Decorative (mfvcÖ`) nq|
Ans. A
14. PRATE : SPEAK::
a) digress : conclude b) probe : examine
c) soar : travel d) wheedle : coax e) saunter : walk
Answer : Prate- wbi_©K K_v/ ev‡R K_v, Speak- K_v ejv, Digress - Pjgvb, Conclude – mgvwß, Probe –
cixÿv Kiv, Examine – cixÿv Kiv, Soar–ågY Kiv, Travel– ågY Kiv, Wheedle – Avivg`vqK, Coax –
Avivg`vqK, Saunter- ax‡i nvUv/ Ajmfv‡e Ny‡o †eov‡bv, Walk - nvUv|
Prate n‡jv wbi_©K Speak- K_v ejv; Avi Saunter n‡jv Ajmfv‡e Walk. Ans. E

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a) caress : affection b) protect : security
c) harangue : bombast d) annoy : consideration
e) reassure : doubt
Answer : Perturb- wei³ ev wePwjZ Kiv, Serenity- w¯œ»Zv, Caress- ¯úk©, Affection- Av‡eM, Protect-
iÿv Kiv, Securit- iÿv Kiv ev evuPv‡bv, Harangue- D”P¯^‡i e³…Zv †`qv, Bombast – kãvo¤^i, Annoy- wei³
KvR, Consideratio- we‡ePbv Kiv, Reassure- Av¯’v Rb¥v‡bv, Doubt- m‡›`n |
Perturb (wei³ ev wePwjZ Kiv) Gi wecixZ Serenity (w¯œ»Zv); Avi Reassure (Av¯’v Rb¥v‡bv) Gi wecixZ
Doubt (m‡›`n) | Ans. E

16. FURTIVE : STEALTH::

a) loquacious : intelligent b) immoral : contrition
c) pontifical : reverence d) whimsical : caprice
e) arduous : endurance
Answer : Furtive - ¸ß, Stealth- ¸ß/ †Mvcb c×wZ, Loquacious - evPvj, Intelligent – eyw×gvb, Immoral
- A‰bwZK, Contrition - AbyZvc, Reverence – Mfxi fw³, Whimsical- Lvg‡Lqvjx, Caprice- Lvg‡Lqvjx,
Arduous – kÖgmva¨, Endurance – ‰ah©¨|
Furtive (¸ß) I Stealth (¸ß) mgv_©K kã; Whimsical (Lvg‡Lqvjx) I Caprice (Lvg‡Lqvjx) mgv_©K kã|
Ans. D
17. TENDER : ACCEPTANCE: :
a) publish : wisdom b) exhibit : inspection
c) scrutinize : foresight d) authorize : approval
e) declare : observation
Answer : Tender- jwjZ/ myKzgvi/ †Kvgj/ †ck Kiv/ `vwLj Kiv, Acceptance- MÖnY/ ¯^xK…wZ, Publish – cÖKvk
Kiv, Wisdom –Ávb, Exhibit- ‡`Lv‡bv, Inspection- cwi`k©b, Scrutinize–Z`šÍ Kiv, Foresigh–Z`šÍ Kiv,
Authorize – m¤§Z nIqv, Approval - m¤§Z nIqv, Declare - ‡NvlYv †`Iqv, Observation–ch©‡eÿY Kiv|
Tender ‡K Acceptance Kiv nq; Avi Exhibit ‡K Inspection Kiv nq| Ans. B

18. PLUTOCRACY : WEALTH::

a) democracy : freedom b) aristocracy : land
c) gerontocracy : age d) technocracy : ability
e) autocracy : birth
Answer : Plutocracy – abZš¿, Wealth- m¤úwË/ abm¤ú`, Democracy – MYZš¿, Freedom – ¯^vaxbZv,
Aristocracy – AvwfRvZ¨, Land – f~wg, Gerontocracy- eva©K¨ we`¨v, Age – eqm, Technocracy – cÖhyw³,
Ability - ‡hvM¨Zv, Autocracy – GKbvqKZš¿/ ˆ¯^ivPvi, Birth – Rb¥|
Plutocracy (abZš¿) n‡jv Wealth (m¤úwË) welqK we`¨v; Avi Gerontocracy (eva©K¨ we`¨v) n‡jv Age (eqm)
msµvšÍ we`¨v| Ans. C

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01. DEPORT : NATION: : One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017

a) expel : school b) boycott : store

c) confine : prison d) colonize : frontier e) quarantine : hospital
Answer : Deport- weZvwoZ, Nation- †`k, School- ¯‹zj, Expel- ewn®‹vi, Boycott – ewn®‹vi Kiv, Store –
gRyZ Kiv, Confine - ‡ndvRZ, Prison - KvivMvi, Colonize – emevm Kiv, Frontier - ‡kl mxgvbv,
Quarantine – we‡kl K‡i Rvnv‡Ri mv‡_ bM‡ii †hvMv‡hvM eÜ K‡i †`qv, Hospital – nvmcvZvj|
Nation ev †`k †_‡K Deport (weZvwoZ) Kiv nq; Avi School ‡_‡K Expel ev ewn®‹vi Kiv nq| Ans. A

02. VESSEL : BLOOD::

a) tank : oil b) sewer : plumbing
c) sprinkler : water d) compressor : air e) pipeline : gas
Answer : Vessel - we‡klZ Zij c`v‡_©i cvÎ/ i³evnx wkiv, Blood - i³, Tank - ‡PŠev”Pv, Oil - ‰Zj, Sewer
- ‡WªBb/bvjv, Plumbing – cwigvc Kiv/ R‡ji Kj BZ¨vw` †givgZ Kiv, Sprinkler - gqjv, Water - cvwb,
Compressor – Aveׯ’vb, Air – evZvm, Pipeline – M¨vm cÖev‡ni jvBb, Gas - ev®ú|
Vessel (i³evnx wkiv) w`‡q Blood (i³) mÂvjb Kiv nq; Pipeline (M¨vm cÖev‡ni jvBb) w`‡q Gas (ev®ú)
mÂvjb Kiv nq| Ans. E

03. ITINERARY : TRIP: : One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017, DU ( C-Unit) : 2009- 10

a) lottery : chance b) signal : light

c) agenda : meeting d) railroad : transportation e) university : education
Answer : Itinerary - ågYkxj, Trip- ågY, Lottery – my‡hvM, Chance – my‡hvM cvIqv, Signal - Bkviv,
Light – Av‡jv, Agenda - Av‡jvP¨m~wP, Meeting - mvÿvr, Railroad - ‡ijc_, Transportation – Pjgvb ¯’vb,
University – wek¦we`¨vjq, Education – wkÿv|
Trip G Itinerary _v‡K; Avi Meeting G Agenda _v‡K| Ans. C
04. TACT : OFFENSIVE: : One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017

a) manners : sincere b) money : poor

c) speech : illiterate d) wine : sober e) friends : cheerful
Answer : Tact- ‡KŠkj, Offensive- Avµgbkxj, Manners – e¨envi, Sincere - mr, Money- UvKv, Poor-
Mwie, Speech – e³e¨, Illiterate – AÁ, Wine – Af`ª, Sober – f`ª, Friends – eÜ, Cheerful – nvwmLywk|
Tact bv _vK‡j Offensive nq ; Avi Money (UvKv) bv _vK‡j Poor (Mwie) nq| Ans. B
05. EPIDERMIS : MAMMAL::
a) blanket : bed b) root : plant
c) topsoil : farm d) bark : conifer e) bread : sandwich
Answer : Epidermis- Pvgovi evB‡ii w`K, Mammal-¯Íb¨cvqx cÖvYx, Blanket – K¤^j, Bed - weQvbv, Root -
wkKo, Plant - MvQ, Topsoil - gqjv, Farm - KwVb, Bark – evKj/ Mv‡Qi Qvj, Conifer- ‡`e`viæ MvQ, Bread -
iæwU, Sandwich – iæwU RvZxq `ªe¨|
Mammal (¯Íb¨cvqx cÖvYx) Gi Epidermis (Pvgovi evB‡ii w`K) evB‡i _v‡K; Avi Conifer (‡`e`viæ MvQ) Gi
Bark (evKj/ Mv‡Qi Qvj) Mv‡Qi evB‡i _v‡K | Ans. D
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a) membrane : impenetrable b) weakness : durable
c) blemish : flawless d) fallacy : convincing e) liability : solvent
Answer : Anomaly- Awbqg/ e¨wZµg, Membrane– eva©K¨/ Rxe‡`‡ni ev Dw™¢‡`i wewfbœ wSwjø,
Impenetrable– AcÖ‡ek¨, Weakness - `~e©j, Durable- ‡UKmB, Blemish-Kjw¼Z/ `vM/ ÎæwU/ ‡`vl,
Flawless- wbLuyZ, Fallacy – fzj gZev`, Convincing– wek¦vm‡hvM¨, Liability- `vwqZ¡, Solvent– ¯^”Qj|
Anomaly I Paradigmatic-ci¯úi wecixZ; Ges Blemish(Kjw¼Z) I Flawless (wbLuyZ) ci¯úi wecixZ|
Ans. C

07. LIONIZE : ADMIRE: : One Bank Ltd. (SCO)-2017

a) authorize : betray b) aggrandize : envy

c) exonerate : suspect d) vituperate : despise e) emulate : belittle
Answer : Lionize- m¤§vb Kiv, Admire- cÖksmv Kiv, Authorize– AbygwZ †`qv, Betray–cÖZviYv Kiv,
Aggrandize – AwZiwÄZ, Envy– wnsmv Kiv, Exonerate –ÿgv Kiv, Suspect–m‡›`n Kiv, Vituperate- wb›`v
Kiv, Despise – N„bv Kiv, Emulate–AbymiY Kiv, Belittle–mgv‡jvPbv Kiv/ ghv©`v nvwb Kiv/ Le© Kiv|
Admire ( cÖksmv Kiv) n‡j Lionize (m¤§vb Kiv) nq; Despise (N„bv Kiv) n‡j Vituperate (wb›`v Kiv) nq|
Ans. D
08. TERSENESS : SUPERFLUOUS::
a) randomness : observable b) elegance : simple
c) arbitrariness : just d) spontaneity : studied e) flexibility : stable
Answer : Terseness- evûj¨ ewR©Z/ mswÿß Ges jvMmB, Superfluous- AwZwi³, Randomness – Pjgvb,
Observable - `„k¨gvb, Elegance - AmvaviY, Simple - mvaviY, Arbitrariness– A‡hŠw³K, Just – ‡Kej/ m‡e
gvÎ, Spontaneity- mZù~Z©Zv, Studied- PwP©Z/ B”QvK…Z, Flexibility – bgbxqZv, Stable – ‡UKmB/ ¯’vqx|
Terseness I Superfluous GKwU AciwUi wecixZ; Elegance I Simple GKwU AciwUi wecixZ| Ans. B

09. SUBMISSION : OBEISANCE::

a) dilemma : frustration b) fear : foreboding
c) boredom : listlessness d) modesty : blush e) affection : embrace
Answer : Submission- wb‡e`b, Obeisance- Awfev`b, Dilemma – BZ¯ÍZ, Frustration - nZvk, Fear -
fq, Foreboding – Abygvb Kiv, Boredom – GK¸‡qvwg/ weiw³ Kiv, Modesty - bgbxq, Blush – jw¾Z,
Affection- ‡¯œn, Embrace - Avwj½b|
Obeisance (Awfev`b) Kiv n‡jv Submission (wb‡e`b) Kiv; Embrace (Avwj½b) Kiv n‡jv Affection (‡¯œn)
Kiv| Ans. E

10. CLIENTELE : CUSTOMERS::

a) army : civilians b) boycott : merchants
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Answer : Clientele - ‡µZve„›`/ g‡°je„›`/ ‡i‡¯Ívivu, w_‡qUvi BZ¨vw`i c„ô‡cvlKe„›`, Customers - †µZv/
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‡µZvmvaviY, Army – ‡mbvevwnbx, Civilians – mvaviY gvbyl, Boycott – ewn®‹vi Kiv, Merchants – e¨emv,
Contest – cÖwZ‡hvMx, Umpires – wbqš¿K, Testimony – mvÿx, Lawyers – DwKj, Faculty- Abyl`/ †Kvb wKQz
Kivi ÿgZv/ wek¦ we`¨vj‡qi mgMÖ wkÿK gÛjx, Acceptance- ¯^xK…wZ/ MÖnY|
‡ekx †ekx Customers(†µZv) Clientele (‡i‡¯Ívivu, w_‡qUvi BZ¨vw`i c„ô‡cvlKe„›`) †K †cÖiYv ev Drmvn †hvMvq,
Avi, ‡ekx †ekx Acceptance(¯^xK…wZ) Faculty(wek¦ we`¨vj‡qi mgMÖ wkÿK gÛjx) †K †cÖiYv ev Drmvn †hvMvq|
Ans. E

11. ARTICULATE : SPEECH::

a) meticulous : power b) graceful : movement
c) dissenting : thought d) fawning : respect e) engaging : acceptance
Answer : Articulate – ¯úó K‡i ejv, Speech- e³…Zv/ evKkw³/ evPb, Meticulous – mZwK©Z, Power–
ÿgZv, Graceful– AvKl©Yxq, Movement–Pjv‡div, Dissenting–we‡ivwaZv Kiv/ wfbœgZ †cvlY Kiv, Thought-
gZ, Fawning- ‡Zvlv‡gv`x, Respect– m¤§vb †`Iqv, Engaging- wbhy³ Kiv, Acceptance- MÖnY/ ¯^xK…wZ|
¯úó fv‡e Speech Kiv‡K Articulate e‡j; Avi Thought Gi we‡ivwaZv Kiv‡K Dissenting e‡j| Ans. C

12. COLOSSUS : FIGURINE::

a) epic : grandeur b) sculptor : statue
c) squirrel : chipmunk d) boulder : pebble
e) sofa : bench
Answer : Colossus- AwZKvq wekvjg~wZ©, Figurine- ÿz`ªg~wZ©, Epic - gnvKve¨, Grandeur - gwngv/ wekvjZv,
Sculptor- fv¯‹i, Statue- g~wZ©, Squirrel – KvVweovj, Boulder – cv_i/ kxjvLÛ, Pebble – bywo cv_i, Sofa –
emvi Avmb, Bench – wePvivmb/ ‡eÂ|
Colossus (AwZKvq wekvjg~wZ©) Gi wecixZ Figurine (ÿz`ªg~wZ©); Boulder (kxjvLÛ) Gi wecixZ Pebble (bywo
cv_i)| Ans. D

13. LEAF : OAK::

a) bulb : tulip b) berry : fruit
c) tree : forest d) stem : flower e) needle : pine
Answer : Leaf- cvZv, Oak- IK MvQ, Bulb- g~j, Tulip- GK cÖKvi dzj, Tree- MvQ, Forest- R½j, Berry-
Rv‡gi gZ imv‡jv dj, Fruit- dj, Stem- Dw™¢‡`i KvÛ, Flower- dzj, Needle- myB, Pine- mije„ÿ|
Oak (IKMvQ)-G Leaf (cvZv) _v‡K, Stem (Dw™¢‡`i KvÐ)-G Flower (dzj) _v‡K| Ans. D

14. LATENCY : RESPONSE::

a) term : pregnancy b) incubation : disease
c) interval : periodicity d) duration : process e) fluctuation : equilibrium
Answer : Latency - myßve¯’v, Response- mvov †`qv, Term – mgq ev kZ©, Pregnancy – Mf©aviY,
Incubation – cÖwZ‡iva, Disease - ‡ivM, Interval – wbw`©ó mgq, Periodicity– wbw`©ó mgq, Duration - mgq,
Process – c×wZ, Fluctuation- DVvbvgv, Equilibrium- mvg¨ve¯’v|
Latency (myßve¯’v) n‡jv Response (mvov †`qv) Gi wecixZ; Fluctuation (DVvbvgv) n‡jv Equilibrium
(mvg¨ve¯’v) Gi wecixZ| Ans. E

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a) substantiate : pledge b) reiterate : belief
c) revel : promise d) precipitate : procedure e) repeal : legislation
Answer : Retract- Dw³ ev cÖwZkÖæwZ wdwi‡q †bIqv/ cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv, Statement- wjwLZ wee„wZ/ Dw³/ e³e¨,
Substantiate – cixÿv Kiv, Pledge – cÖwZÁv Kiv, Reiterate- cybive„wË, Belief- wek^vm, Revel – Avb›` Kiv/
Avb‡›` mgq KvUv‡bv, Promise – cÖwZÁv Kiv, Precipitate - `ªæZ, Procedure – c×wZ, Repeal – i` Kiv|
Statement e³e¨/ wee„wZ †K Retract (cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv), Avi, Belief (wek¦vm) †K Reiterate(cybive„wË Kiv) nq|
Ans. B
16. JUGGERNAUT : CRUSH::
a) quisling : betray b) incubus : hatch
c) sphinx : destroy d) sibyl : mislead e) paragon : purify
Answer : Juggernaut- ‡h wek¦v‡mi e‡k ev †h Kv‡Ri Rb¨ A‡bK †jvK‡K nZ¨v Kiv nq ev A‡bK †jvK AvZœ`vb
K‡i/ `~icvjøvi wekvj hvbevnb/ RMbœv_ ‡`e, Crush- `gb Kiv/ civwRZ Kiv/ aŸsm Kiv, Quisling- ‡`k‡`ªvnx/
wek¦vmNvZK, Betray- cÖZviYv Kiv/ wek¦vm f½ Kiv, Incubus – Nygv‡bvi mgq †evevq aiv GK ai‡bi †ivM, Hatch-
evmv/ wW‡g Zv †`Iqv, Sphinx - `vbex we‡kl/ inm¨gq e¨w³, Destroy – bó Kiv, Sibyl– Abygvb Kiv, Mislead–
wec_Mvgx, Paragon – m¤ú~Y© wbLuyZ e¯‘ ev e¨w³, Purify– ï× Kiv|
Juggernaut-Gi ˆewkó¨ n‡jv Crush(aŸsm Kiv), Quisling(‡`k‡`ªvnx/ wek¦vmNvZK) Gi ˆewkó¨ n‡jv
Betray(cÖZviYv Kiv/ wek¦vm f½ Kiv)| Ans. A

17. FRUGAL : PENURIOUS::

a) temperate : sober b) ethical : sarcastic
c) cynical : sarcastic d) compliant : obsequious e) loathsome : malevolent
Answer : Frugal- wgZe¨qx, Penurious- `wi`ª/ K…cb, Temperate - ivwM, Sober – kvšÍ, Ethical – ‰bwZK,
Sarcastic – e¨½vZ¥K, Cynical – m‡›`nev`x, Sarcastic– m‡›`nev`x, Compliant- webqx/ Av‡`k Abymv‡i Kvh©,
Obsequious - PvUzKvi, Loathsome - Lvivc, Malevolent – Lvivc|
Penurious (`wi`ª)-iv Frugal (wgZe¨qx) nq; Avi, Obsequious (PvUzKvi)-iv Compliant (Av‡`k Abymv‡i Kvh©
m¤úv`bKvix) nq| Ans. D

18. DEPART : ABSCOND::

a) store : secrete b) close : occlude
c) speak : harangue d) intervene : interfere e) cover : eclipse
Answer : Depart- Z¨vM Kiv/¯’vb Z¨vM Kiv, Abscond- AvZ¥ ‡Mvcb Kiv, Store-Rgv Kiv, Secrete- ‡Mvcb Kiv,
Close – eÜ Kiv, Speak - ejv, Harangue – mgv‡jvPbv Kiv, Intervene – n¯Í‡ÿc Kiv, Interfere – n¯Í‡ÿc
Kiv, Cover – jyKv‡bv, Eclipse – jyKv‡bv|
Abscond (cjvqb) I Depart (¯’vb Z¨vM Kiv) mgv_©K; Store(Rgv Kiv) I Secrete(‡Mvcb Kiv) mgv_©K|
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TEST 23
01. NURTURE : CHILD::
a) cultivate : crop b) quench : fire
c) marvel : infant d) secure : profession
e) delimit : obligation
Answer : Nurture- cvjb Kiv, Child- ev”Pv, Cultivate- Pvl Kiv, Crop – dmj, Quench – n«vm Kiv, Fire
– Av¸b, Marvel - AmvaviY/ we¯§qKi, Infant – wkï, Secure– wbivc`, Profession - ‡ckv, Delimit - mxgvnxb,
Obligation - `vwqZ¡|
Child (ev”Pv) Nurture (cvjb Kiv) nq; Crop (dmj) Cultivate (Pvl Kiv) nq | Ans. A

02. SAW : CARPENTER: : Bangladesh Bank AD-2012

a) brush : painter b) typewriter : author

c) trowel : bricklayer d) wagon : farmer
e) scissors : tailor
Answer : Saw- KivZ, Carpenter- Kv‡Vi wgw¯¿, Brush- Zzwj, Painter – iswgw¯¿, Typewriter - ‡jLvi hš¿,
Author - ‡jLK, Trowel- KwYK, Bricklayer- ivRwgw¯¿, Wagon – whwb K…wl KvR K‡ib, Farmer – K…lK,
Scissors- KvuwP, Tailor- `wR©|
Saw (KivZ) w`‡q Carpenter (KvVz‡i/KvV wgw¯¿) Kv‡U; Avi Scissors (KuvwP) w`‡q Tailor (`wR©) Kv‡U| Ans. E

03. EPITAPH : TOMBSTONE::

a) pedestal : statue b) prologue : play
c) melody : song d) salutation : letter
e) motto : shield
Answer : Epitaph - mgvwa ¯Í‡¤¢ DrwKY© evYx, Tombstone - mgvwa cÖ¯Íi, Pedestal – c_, Statue – g~wZ©,
Prologue - ïiæ, Play - ‡Ljv, Melody- gyQ©bv, Song- msMxZ, Salutation- ¯^vMZg, Letter – wPwV, Motto -
bxwZevK¨, Shield - Xvj |
Epitaph (mgvwa ¯Í‡¤¢ DrwKY© evYx) Tombstone (mgvwa cÖ¯Íi) G ‡jLv nq; Motto (bxwZevK¨) Shield (Xvj) G
†jLv nq| Ans. E

04. SIMPER : SMILE::

a) babble : talk b) thought : blank
c) look : espy d) leer : ogle
e) wink : eye
Answer : Simper- wdK wdK K‡i nvmv, Smile- nvmv, Babble- weoweo Kiv, Talk – K_v ejv, Thought -
gZvgZ, Blank - Lvwj, Look – g‡b nIqv, Espy - ‡Mv‡q›`v, Leer - ‡Uiv`„wó, Ogle - ‡Pv‡Li Kv‡jv ej, Wink –
Nb Nb †Pv‡Li cvZv †djv‡bv, Eye - ‡PvL|
Simper n‡jv wdK wdK K‡i Smile (nvmv); Avi Babble n‡jv weoweo K‡i Talk (K_v ejv)| Ans. A
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05. EGG : CHICKEN ::
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a) pearl : oyster b) roe : salmon
c) shell : clam d) skin : shark
e) tusk : walrus
Answer : Egg - wWg, Chicken- gyiwMi ev”Pv, Pearl – gy³v, Oyster - kvgyK, Roe - gv‡Qi wWg, Salmon- gvQ
we‡kl, Shell - AveiY, Skin – Z¡K, Shark – nv½i, Tusk – nvwZi `uvZ, Walrus – wmÜz‡NvUK|
Chicken (gyiwM) Egg (wWg) ‡`q; Avi Salmon (m¨vgb gvQ) Roe (gv‡Qi wWg) ‡`q| Ans. B

06. GLIMMER : DAZZLE ::

a) delineate : disclaim b) recede : abandon
c) recite : harangue d) muse : reflect
e) murmur : resound
Answer : Glimmer-A¯úófv‡e R¡jv, Dazzle-‡PvL auvav‡bv, Delineate – e¨vL¨v Kiv, Disclaim - `vwe Z¨vM
Kiv, Recede – Z¨vM Kiv, Abandon – Z¨vM Kiv, Recite – cÖKvk Kiv, Harangue – mgv‡jvPbv Kiv, Muse –
wPšÍv Kiv, Reflect – g‡b Kiv, Murmur- Kj Kj kã/ ¸Äb/ Abyf~wZi Pvcv cÖKvk, Resound- cÖwZaŸwbZ Kiv|
Glimmer (A¯úó fv‡e R¡jv) †Z Dazzle (‡PvL auvav‡bv) nq bv; Avi Murmur (Kj Kj kã) †Z Resound
(cÖwZaŸwbZ Kiv) nq bv| Ans. E

07. RESCIND : LAW : :

a) postpone : performance b) withdraw : candidacy
c) default : debt d) demote : hierarchy
e) retire : position
Answer : Rescind- evwZj, Law- AvBb, Withdraw- Zz‡j †bqv, Postpone – mgq cwieZ©b Kiv,
Performance – m¤úv`b, Withdraw- Zz‡j †bqv/ cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv, Candidacy- cÖv_©xZv, Default – A_© cwi‡kv‡a
Amg_© nIqv, Debt - FY, Demote – Agvb¨ Kiv, Hierarchy – Av‡`k, Retire – KvR †_‡K Aemi †bIqv,
Position – Ae¯’vb|
Law (AvBb) Rescind (evwZj) Kiv nq ; Candidacy (cÖv_©xZv) Withdraw (cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv) nq| Ans. B

08. ENTANGLE : INVOLVE::

a) caution : fear b) compel : force
c) grill : question d) replicate : copy
e) waver : adhere
Answer : Entangle - duv‡` AvUKv‡bv/ Sv‡gjvq Rwo‡q cov, Involve - RwoZ, Caution – fq cvIqv, Fear –
fq cvIqv, Compel - ‡Rvic~e©K, Force - ‡Rvi Kiv, Grill - Rvbvjvi Rvdwi/ AZ¨šÍ LyuwU‡q KwVbfv‡e cÖkœ Kiv,
Question – cÖkœ, Replicate - Qvcv, Copy – bKj Kiv, Waver - BZ¯ÍZ Kiv, Adhere – `„pfv‡e †j‡M _vKv|
Entangle n‡jv Sv‡gjvq Involve nIqv; Avi Grill n‡jv AZ¨šÍ LyuwU‡q I KwVbfv‡e Question Kiv| Ans. C

09. ALCHEMY : SCIENCE ::

a) sideshow : carnival b) forgery : imitation
c) burlesque : comedy d) ploy : tactic
e) nostrum : remedy
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Answer : Alchemy- imvqb, Science- weÁvb, Sideshow - Drme, Carnival - Drme, Imitation - AbyKiY,
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Burlesque – AbyKiY Kiv, Comedy – nvmv‡bv, Ploy – c×wZ, Tactic – Dcvq, Nostrum- nvZz‡o Jla,
Remedy- cÖwZKvi|
Alchemy (imvqb) n‡jv Ggb Science (weÁvb) hv pure bq; Avi Nostrum (nvZz‡o Jla) n‡jv Ggb
Remedy (cÖwZKvi) hv real bq| Ans. E

10. ANXIOUS : REASSURANCE::

a) resentful:gratitude b) perplexed:clarification
c) inured:imagination d) vociferous:suppression
e) abstemious:indulgence
Answer : Anxious - D‡ËwRZ/ DØMœ/ wPwšÍZ, Reassurance - Avk^vm, Resentful - ‡µva, Gratitude – ab¨ev`
Rvbv‡bv, Perplexed- RwUj, Clarification- ¯^”QZv/ e¨vL¨v, Inured – cÖwkwÿZ, Imagination – KvíwbK,
Vociferous – AkvšÍ Kiv, Suppression – wbqš¿Y Kiv, Abstemious - wgZvPvix, Indulgence – ÿgv|
Anxious (DwØMœ/ D‡ËwRZ e¨w³) Reassurance (Avk^vm) cÖZ¨vkv K‡ib, Perplexed (wKsKZ©e¨weg~p e¨w³)
Clarification(¯^”QZv ev e¨vL¨v) cÖZ¨vkv K‡ib| Ans. B

11. STANZA : POEM::

a) pirouette : ballet b) rhyme : verse
c) duet : chorus d) act : opera e) mimicry : pantomime
Answer : Stanza- ‡køvK/ ¯ÍeK, Poem- KweZv, Pirouette - ‡Nviv, Ballet – GK ai‡bi bvP, Rhyme - KweZv,
Verse – KweZvi jvBb, Duet – ‰ØZ, Chorus – mw¤§wjZ, Act- Awfbq Kiv, Opera- MxwZbvU¨, Mimicry -
AbyKiY, Pantomime – Zvgvkv|
Poem (KweZv) G Stanza (¯ÍeK) _v‡K; Avi Opera (MxwZbvU¨) †Z Act (Awfbq Kiv) _v‡K| Ans. D

12. COIN : DENOMINATION::

a) book : title b) officer : rank
c) house : architecture d) doctor : profession e) tree : wood
Answer : Coin- gy`ªv, Denomination- Dcvwa †`qv/ (‰`N©¨, cÖ¯’, IRb, msL¨v BZ¨vw`i) GKK, Book – eB,
Title – wk‡ivbvg, Officer- Kg©Pvix, Rank- c`gh©v`v, House - evmv, Architecture – ¯’vcZ¨ we`¨v, Doctor -
wPwKrmK, Profession - ‡ckv, Tree - MvQ, Wood – KvV|
Coin (gy`ªv) wewfbœ GKK Denomination _v‡K; Officer (Kg©KZ©v)-‡`i wewfbœ Rank (c`gh©v`v) _v‡K| Ans. B

13. EMBELLISH : AUSTERE::

a) condense : illusive b) alter : remarkable
c) train : clumsy d) adulterate : pure e) refine : unique
Answer : Embellish - AjsK…Z Kiv, Austere – AjsKvinxb, Condense – n«vm Kiv, Illusive– wg_¨v, Alter
– cwieZ©b, Remarkable – ¯§iYxq, Train – wkÿv, Clumsy – A‡kvfb, Adulterate - ‡fRvj, Pure – LvuwU,
Refine – cwiï× Kiv, Unique – AwØZxq|
Embellish (AjsK…Z Kiv) Gi wecixZ Austere (AjsKvinxb); Adulterate (‡fRvj) Gi wecixZ Pure (LvuwU)|
Ans. D

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a) assessment : taxes b) computer : programs
c) insurance : risks d) resume : careers e) dossier : reports
Answer : Portfolio- `ßi/ gš¿xi `ßi, Securities- wbivcËv, Assessment – wnmve Kiv, Taxes - Ki,
Computer – Kw¤úDUvi, Programs - ‡cÖvMÖvg, Insurance – Av¯^¯Í Kiv, Risks – wec`, Resume – cybivq MÖnY
Kiv, Careers – Rxeb, Dossier- `wjj¸”Q, Reports- cÖwZ‡e`b|
Portfolio (gš¿xi `ßi)-G Securities (wbivcËv) _v‡K; Dossier (`wjj¸”Q)-G Reports (weeiY †ck Kiv/
cÖwZ‡e`b) _v‡K| Ans. E
15. EXHORT : SUGGEST::
a) crave : accept b) goad : direct
c) instruct : teach d) tamper : adjust e) conspire : plan
Answer : Exhort- DrmvwnZ Kiv, Suggest- mycvwik Kiv, Crave – AvKv•Lv, Accept – MÖnY Kiv, Goad-
‡cÖiYv/ DÏxcbv, Direct- mivmwi/ wb‡`©kbv †`Iqv, Instruct – c_ †`Lv‡bv, Teach - ‡kLv‡bv, Tamper – n¯Í‡ÿc
Kiv, Adjust – mgvavb Kiv, Conspire – PµvšÍ Kiv, Plan – cwiKíbv Kiv|
Exhort (DrmvwnZ) Ki‡Z Suggest (mycvwik) Ki‡Z nq; Avi Goad(‡cÖiYv) †RvMv‡Z Direct(wb‡`©kbv) w`‡Z nq|
Ans. B
16. CLAY : PORCELAIN::
a) glass : china b) fire : ash
c) slag : iron d) flax : linen e) sand : sediment
Answer : Clay- Kv`vgvwU, Porcelain-wPbvgvwUi evmb‡Kvmb, Glass – Kv‡Pi Møvm, China - ‡cøU, Fire – Av¸b,
Ash – QvB, Slag – avZz`Û, Iron – B¯¿x, Flax- kb, Linen- m~wZ e¯¿/ cvU ev k‡bi Kvc‡o ˆZwi †cvkvK, Sand -
evwj, Sediment – GKwÎZ Kiv|
Porcelain (wPbvgvwUi evmb‡Kvmb) ˆZwi nq Clay (Kv`vgvwU) ‡_‡K; Avi Linen (m~wZ e¯¿) ˆZwi nq Flax (kb)
‡_‡K| Ans. D
17. SERMON : HOMILETICS::
a) argument : logic b) baseball : athletics
c) word : language d) student : pedagogy e) album : philately
Answer : Sermon- ag©xq Dc‡`k, Homiletics- ag©cÖPvi we`¨v, Argument- hyw³, Logic- hyw³, Baseball-
ej, Athletics - ‡L‡jvqvi, Word–kã, Language - fvlv, Student – QvÎ, Pedagogy – wkÿv cÖwZôvb|
Sermon I Homiletics mgv_©K kã,hvi A_© ag©xq Dc‡`k; Avi Argument I Logic mgv_©K kã, hvi A_© hyw³|
Ans. A
18. MATRIX : NUMBERS::
a) gas : molecules b) volume : liquid
c) crystal : atoms d) interaction : regents e) stratum : layer
Answer : Matrix- KvVv‡gv/ (MwY‡Zi AvqZ‡ÿÎKvi Dc‡i bx‡P Ges cvkvcvwk msL¨v mg~‡ni GKwU msL¨v wnmv‡e MY¨),
Numbers- msL¨v, Gas – evq~, Molecules - Aby, Volume - AvqZb, Liquid - Zij, Crystal- ùwUK/
(weÁvb)- K‡qKwU c`v‡_©i Abyi cÖvK…wZK wbq‡g mywbw`©ó AvKvi aviY, Atoms- cigvby, Interaction – G‡K Ac‡ii
Dci wµqvkxj, Regents – ivRcÖwZwbwaZ¡, Stratum - kvLv, Layer – AveiY|
Matrix n‡jv Numbers Gi GKwU AvKvi ; Avi Crystal n‡jv Atoms (cigvby) Gi GKwU AvKvi| Ans. C
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01. APPLE : SKIN::
a) potato : tuber b) melon : rind
c) tomato : fruit d) maize : cob e) rhubarb : leafstalk
Answer : Apple- Av‡cj, Skin- Z¡K/ wQjKv, Potato- Avjy, Tuber– K›`/ Ij/ Avjy, Melon- ZigyR, Rind-
‡Lvmv/ewniveiY, Tomato–U‡g‡Uv, Fruit-dj, Maize– f~Æv, Cob– Kqjv RvZxq †Mvj Pv½i, Rhubarb- cxZg~jx|
Apple (Av‡cj)-Gi Z¡K‡K Skin (wQjKv) e‡j; Melon (ZigyR)-Gi Z¡K‡K Rind (‡Lvmv/ ewniveiY) e‡j|
Ans. B
02. FIRE : INFERNO::
a) speech : shout b) wind : temperature
c) storm : hurricane d) whale : minnow e) plant : flower
Answer : Fire- Av¸b, Inferno- biK/ wekvj AwMœKvÛ hv wbqš¿‡Yi evB‡i, Speech – e³e¨, Shout - ‡Rv‡i kã
Kiv, Wind - evZvm, Temperature – ZvcgvÎv, Storm-So, Hurricane- cÖPÛ So, Whale - wZwg, Plant -
MvQ, Flower – dzj|
Inferno n‡jv wekvj AvK…wZi Fire (Av¸b/ AwMœKvÛ); Avi Hurricane n‡jv wekvj AvK…wZi/ cÖPÛ Storm (So)|
Ans. C
03. BODYGUARD : PERSON::
a) police : officer b) teacher : pupil
c) mayor : city d) soldier : country e) secretary : office
Answer : Bodyguard-‡`niÿx, Person-e¨w³, Police-cywjk, Officer–Kg©KZ©v, Teacher- wkÿK, Pupil–
QvÎ, Mayor–cÖwZwbwa, City-kni, Soldier-‰mwbK, Country-‡`k, Secretary–m¤úv`K, Office–Kvh©vjq|
Bodyguard (‡`niÿx) Person (e¨w³) †K cvnviv ‡`q; Avi Soldier (‰mwbK) Country (‡`k)‡K cvnviv †`q|
Ans. D
04. LOPE : RUN::
a) uncover : lose b) view : see
c) sigh : moan d) chew : drink e) drawl : speak
Answer : Lope- Li‡Mv‡ki gZ jvwd‡q jvwd‡q †`Šov‡bv, Run- ‡`Šov‡bv, Uncover- AvjMv, Lose- wXjv,
View- gZvgZ, See- ‡`Lv, Sigh- j¾v, Moan- bxieZv, Chew- wPev‡bv, Drink- cvb Kiv, Drawl- GK cÖKv‡i
K_v ejvi fw½, Speak- K_v ejv|
Lope n‡jv Run (‡`Šov‡bv)Õi GK ai‡bi fw½; Avi Drawl n‡jv Speak (K_v ejv)Õi GK ai‡bi fw½| Ans. E
05. HOAX : DECEIVE::
a) scandal : vilify b) lottery : disburse
c) gimmick : wheedle d) filibuster : delay e) boast : cajole
Answer : Hoax- ‡avKv, Deceive- cÖZviYv Kiv, Scandal - Aegvbbv, Vilify – Aegvbbv Kiv, Lottery –
Av‡qi my‡hvM, Disburse – e¨q Kiv, Gimmick – Qjbv Kiv, Wheedle – Qjbv Kiv, Filibuster- ‡`wi Kiv,
Delay- wej¤^ Kiv, Boast – cÖZviYv Kiv, Cajole – cÖZviYv Kiv|
Hoax (‡avKv) I Deceive (cÖZviYv Kiv) mgv_©K kã; Filibuster (‡`wi Kiv) I Delay (wej¤^ Kiv) mgv_©K kã|
Ans. D
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a) turret : chimney b) dome : roof
c) column : entrance d) foyer : ballroom e) foundation : building
Answer : Alcove- GKvšÍ ¯’vb/ wbf…Z Kÿ/ QvqvKzÄ, Recess- wbf…Zvevm/ ¸ß¯’vb/ AeKvk, Turret - UvIqvi,
Chimney– wUDe, Dome- cÖvmv`/ M¤^yR/ M¤^yRvK…wZi, Roof- Qv`, Column- ‡jLv, Entrance– cª‡ek,
Foundation– ¯’vcbv, Building- `vjvb, Foyer- ‡nv‡U‡ji jwe, Ballroom- ‡nv‡U‡ji iæg|
Recess (wbf…Zv¯’vb) _v‡K Alcove (QvqvKz‡Ä) G; Avi Dome (M¤^yR) _v‡K Roof (Qv`) G| Ans. B

07. BALLAST : INSTABILITY::

a) buoy : direction b) purchase : slippage
c) lathe : metal d) pulley : leverage e) hoist : elevator
Answer : Ballast- gvbwmK w¯’iZv, Instability– Aw¯’iZv, Buoy - fvlv, Direction – w`K, Purchase- µq
Kiv/ g~j¨(we‡klZ evwl©K ev jv‡fi wfwˇZ), Slippage- mvgvb¨ ev ch©vqµwgK g~j¨ n«vm, Lathe- †h h‡š¿ KvV ev
avZe LÛ a‡i †i‡L wewfbœ AvKvi ‡`Iqv nq, Metal- avZz, Pulley - wmwo, Leverage - wmwo, Hoist - wmwo,
Elevator – wmwo|
Ballast(gvbwmK w¯’iZv) K‡g ‡M‡j Zv‡K e‡j Instability (Aw¯’iZv); Purchase(g~j¨) K‡g ‡M‡j Zv‡K e‡j
Slippage. Ans. B

08. MUFFLE : SOUND::

a) assuage : grief b) maul : object
c) extract : flavor d) endure : agony e) conceal : secret
Answer : Muffle- kã‡K Pvcv †`qv, Sound- kã, Assuage- `ytL, †e`bv, Kvgbv‡K cÖkwgZ Kiv, Grief- ‡kvK,
Maul – Lvivc e¨envi, Object– D‡Ïk¨/ welq, Extract – wbR©vm, Flavor– myMwÜ, Endure– mn¨ Kiv, Agony –
Kó, Conceal – jyKv‡bv, Secret - ‡Mvcb Kiv|
Muffle n‡jv Sound (kã) †K Pvcv †`Iqv; Avi Assuage n‡jv Grief (‡kvK) †K Pvcv †`Iqv| Ans. A

09. MITIGATE : SEVERE::

a) compile : available b) restore : new
c) contribute : charitable d) venerate : reverent e) qualify : general
Answer : Mitigate- cÖPÐZv/ ZxeªZv ev †e`bv cÖkwgZ Kiv, Severe- cÖej/ gvivZ¡K, Compile – msMÖn Kiv,
Available – mnRjf¨, Restore – mvRv‡bv, New - bZzb, Contribute - `vb, Charitable - `vb, Venerate –
m¤§vb Kiv, Reverent – m¤§vb Kiv, Qualify- DËxY© nIqv, General- mvaviY|
Severe ‡K Mitigate (cÖkwgZ) Ki‡Z nq, General ‡K Qualify Ki‡Z nq| Ans. E

10. BABBLE : TALK: :

a) chisel : sculpt b) harmonize : sing
c) scribble : write d) hint : imply e) quibble : elude
Answer : Babble- no eo K‡i ejv, Talk- K_v ejv, Chisel - AvKvi, Sculpt - AvKvi, Harmonize - wgj,
Sing – jÿ¨Yxq, Scribble- wnwRwewR †jLv, Write- ‡jLv, Hint - AvjvgZ, Imply – cÖ‡qvM Kiv, Quibble –
mgv‡jvPbv Kiv, Elude – Gwo‡q hvIqv|
Talk (K_v) ej‡Z ZvovZvwo Ki‡j Babble (noeo K‡i ejv) nq; Write (‡jLv) ZvovZvwo wjL‡j Scribble
(wnwRwewR †jLv) nq | Ans. C
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11. SYLLABUS : COURSE::
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a) rules : jury b) map : destination
c) recipe : ingredients d) appetizer : meal e) agenda : meeting
Answer : Syllabus- cvV¨m~wP, Course- MwZc_ ev w`K/ µg, Rules – AvBb, Jury – ivq †`Iqvi we‡kl
e¨w³MY, Map – gvbwPÎ, Destination – jÿ¨, Recipe – c×wZ, Ingredients – Dcv`b, Appetizer– ÿzav,
Meal – Lvevi, Agenda- Av‡jvP¨ m~wP, Meeting- mvÿvr|
Syllabus (cvV¨m~wP) wewfbœ Course (µg) G wba©viY Kiv nq; Agenda (Av‡jvP¨ m~wP) wewfbœ Meeting (mvÿvr)
G wba©viY Kiv nq| Ans. E

12. VARNISH : WOOD::

a) etch : glass b) tarnish : silver
c) wax : linoleum d) burnish : metal e) bleach : fabric
Answer : Varnish- KvV ev avZz wbwg©Z wRwbmcÎ D¾¡j ev gm„Y Kivi Rb¨ AvVv‡jv cÖ‡jc we‡kl/ evwb©k , Wood-
KvV, Etch - bKkv, Glass - KuvP, Tarnish - `vM, Silver – a~mi, Wax- ‡gvg/ myZv k³ Kivi Rb¨ Zvi Dci ‡gv‡gi
cÖ‡jc †`Iqv, Linoleum- wZwmi †Z‡ji cÖ‡jchy³ GK cÖKvi Kvco †Lv`vBK…Z gy`ªY/ †g‡S XvKvi Rb¨ gwmbv ev
wZwmi †Z‡ji cÖ‡jchy³ GK cÖKvi k³ Kvco, Burnish – SKSK Kiv, Metal - avZz, Bleach– Ggb c`v_© hv
Kvco‡K eY©nxY K‡i, Fabric– Kvco|
Wood (KvV) †K Varnish Kiv nq; Avi Linoleum †K Wax Kiv nq| Ans. C

13. PITCH : SOUND::

a) color : light b) mass : weight
c) force : pressure d) energy : heat e) velocity : time
Answer : Pitch - (mw½Z ev e³…Zvi †ÿ‡Î)- D”PMÖvg ev jNyMÖvg; k‡ãi ˆewkó¨, Sound- kã, Color- is, Light-
Av‡jv, Mass - cwigvY, Weight - fvi, Force - Pvc, Pressure – Pvc †`qv, Energy – kw³, Heat - Zvc,
Velocity - MwZ, Time – mgq|
Sound Gi wewfbœ ai‡bi Pitch _v‡K; Avi Light Gi wewfbœ ai‡bi Color _v‡K| Ans. A

14. DISCOMFITED : BLUSH::

a) nonplussed : weep b) contemptuous : sneer
c) affronted : blink d) sullen : groan e) aggrieved : goat

Answer : Discomfited- civwRZ Kiv/ bv¯Ívbvey`, Blush- j¾vq gy‡Li Aviw³gZv, Nonplussed– Kvu`v,
Weep – Kuv`v, Contemptuous- AeÁvm~PK, Sneer- nvmv/ we`ªæc Kiv, Affronted - Aciva, Blink- ‡PvL gviv,
Sullen - ‡Rw`, Groan – Kuv`v, Aggrieved - ‡Zvl|

Discomfited (civwRZ Kiv) n‡j Blush (j¾vq gy‡Li Aviw³gZv) nq; Contemptuous (AeÁvm~PK) n‡j
Sneer (we`ªæc Kiv) nq| Ans. B
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15. INVINCIBLE : SUBDUED::
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a) inconsistent : expressed b) impervious : damaged
c) imprudent : enacted d) bolted : separated
e) expensive : bought
Answer : Invincible- A‡Rq, Subdued- `gb Kiv / c`vbZ, Inconsistent - AavivevwnK, Expressed –
cÖKvk Kiv, Impervious- A‡f`¨, Damaged- evwZj/bó, Imprudent – Awe‡ePK, Bolted – AvUKv‡bv,
Separated – Avjv`v Kiv, Expensive – e¨qeûj, Bought – µqKiv|
Invincible ‡K Subdued (`gb Kiv) hvq bv; Avi Impervious ‡K Damaged (bó) Kiv hvq bv| Ans. B

16. STRIATED : GROOVE::

a) adorned : detail b) woven : texture
c) engraved : curve d) constructed : design
e) braided : strand
Answer : Striated - †mvRv j¤^v `vMhy³/ †iLvw¼Z, Groove - LuvR/ GK‡N‡q Kvh©µg/ LuvR KvUv, Adorned –
mvRv‡bv, Detail – we¯ÍvwiZ, Woven - Zvi/ †evbv, Texture - eybU/ Kvc‡o myZvi eqb web¨vm, Engraved – ev`
†`Iqv/ AšÍwj©wLZ, Curve – evKv‡bv/ evuK/ eµZv, Constructed – wbwg©Z/ MwVZ, Design – cwiKíbv/ bKkv,
Braided- webybx/ cvZv-KvUv, Strand- ‡Kk¸”Q/ †h mg¯Í †d‡mv myZv, Zš‘ ev Zvi cvwK‡q `wo ˆZwi Kiv nq|
Striated(†iLvw¼Z) K‡i Groove(LuvR) Kiv nq; Braided(webybx) K‡i Strand Kiv nq| Ans. E

17. DOGGEREL : VERSE::

a) burlesque : play b) sketch : drawing
c) operetta : symphony d) fable : narration
e) limerick : sonnet
Answer : Doggerel- ev‡R KweZv/ AwbqwgZ Q‡›`i g~j¨nxb KweZv, Verse- c`¨/ KweZv, Burlesque- we‡bv`b
Abyôvb/ nvm¨Ki AbyKiY/ †KŠZyKRbK AbyKiY, Play- bvUK, Sketch – A¼b Kiv, Drawing– A¼b Kiv,
Operetta – GK ai‡bi m½xZ, Symphony – HK¨Zvb m½xZ, Fable – Mí, Narration – eY©bv Kiv, Limerick
– GK ai‡bi KweZv, Sonnet – KweZv|
Doggerel n‡”Q GK ai‡bi Verse (KweZv); Avi Burlesque (nvm¨Ki AbyKiY) n‡”Q GK ai‡bi Play (bvUK)|
Ans. A
18. DROLL : LAUGH::
a) grisly : flinch b) bland : tire
c) shrill : shriek d) coy : falter
e) wily : smirk
Answer : Droll- nvm¨Ki/ gRvi †jvK, Laugh- ‡KŠZzK, Grisly- wefrm/ Mv QgQ‡g, Flinch- f‡q wcwQ‡q hvIqv/
cðvrc` nIqv, Bland- AvPiY I K_vevZ©vq webqx I bgª, Tire- K¬všÍ nIqv/ AvMÖnnxb Kiv Shrill- D”P¯^i, Shriek–
Kuv`v, Coy- jvRyK, Falter- `ye©j Kiv, Wily– fvb Kiv, Smirk– fvb Kiv|
Droll (gRvi †jvK) Gi ˆewkó¨ n‡”Q Laugh (‡KŠZzK) Kiv; Avi, Grisly (Mv QgQ‡g) Gi ˆewkó¨ n‡”Q Flinch
(f‡q wcQv‡bv) Kiv| Ans. A

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