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University Admission: English; MCQ Questions & Answer; Synonym and Antonym (Part-1)
University Admission: English; MCQ Questions & Answer; Synonym and Antonym (Part-1)
1. A synonym for ‘compassion’ is--
(A) indifference
(B) cruelty
t yearning
(D) heartlessness
2. What is the antonym of ‘Iatent’?
(A) lurking
(B) hidden
t obvious
(D) concealed
3. The word ‘Emancipation’ means--
(A) advocate
t liberation
(C) engage
(D) portrait
4. The word ‘Diaspora’ is related to-
(A) appearance
(B) concentration
(C) entrance
t migration
5. The synonym of the word ‘Original’ is-
(A) amusing
(B) artificial
t true
(D) accumulate
6. Which is a synonym of the word Incredible?
(A) Impervious
(B) Probable
(C) Unspectacular
t Inconceivable
7. Choose the closest opposite meaning. She is indeed human.
(A) universal
(B) devilish
t divine
(D) terrestrial
8. The word ‘Paradigm’ means:
(A) Proof
(B) Parallel
(C) Advice
t Example
9. The correct synonym of ‘mediocre’ is-
(A) average
(B) industrious
t ordinary
(D) better
10. The correct antonym of ‘spurious’ is-
(A) cautious
(B) fantastic
(C) modest
t genuine
11. A synonym of ‘accentuate’ is---------.
t emphasize
(B) express
(C) foretell
(D) include
12. The troops mustered in front of the garrison. Here, the word ‘muster’ means------.
(A) to find courage
(B) to summon
t to gather
(D) to come
13. The word ‘Genre’ stands for---
(A) typical religious varities
t categories of creative forms
(C) associated variants
(D) subclasses of folk music
14. ‘Blandishment’ is related to---
t honeyed words
(B) abusive talk
(C) declamatory speech
(D) modest reply
15. ‘Dreams are disguised fulfillments of repressed wishes.’ The best synonym for the bold faced word is------
t subdued
(B) encourage
(C) liberate
(D) accomplish
16. Progress is the antidote to stagnation-------The bold faced words are---
(A) homonyms
(B) synonyms
t antonyms
(D) hyponyms
17. Find the appropriate antonym of ‘Malice’
(A) Bitterness
(B) Animosity
(C) Malevolence
t Kindness
18. ‘Sarcasm’ is-----
(A) a belief in everything that is
(B) a special kind of body movement
(C) a belief that nothing in this world is of any value
t an ironical remark or comment
19. The synonym of ‘Belligerent’ is--
(A) friendly
(B) flexible
t pugnacious
(D) repugnant
20. The antonym of the word ‘Equanimity’ is---
t agitation
(B) aplomb
(C) ataraxy
(D) assurance
21. The sagacity of Mohsin is known to all. Here ‘sagacity’ means------
(A) good looks
(B) hypocrisy
t intelligence
(D) sportiness
22. The ‘odd one’ is:
(A) Brilliant
(B) Luminescent
(C) Bright
t Brittle
23. A greenhouse is where---
t Plants are grown in a protected atmosphere
(B) Plants are grown at 59• F
(C) Farmers grow plants because it is green
(D) Carbon dioxide protects plants and flowers
24. The word ‘Euphemism’ means--
(A) Stating one thing like another
t Description of a disagreeble thing by an agreeble name
(C) Contrast of words made in the same sentence
(D) A statement made emphatic by overstatament
25. Choose the antonym of the word ‘NOTABLE’.
(A) Considerable
(B) Famous
t Insignificant
(D) Provocative
26. Choose the synonym of the word ‘FAIR’.
(A) Share
(B) Status
(C) Unjust
t Impartial
27. The antonym of ‘huge’ is:
(A) heavy
(B) low
t tiny
(D) high
28. The synonym of ‘courteous’ is:
(A) political
t polite
(C) careful
(D) courting
29. What does the word ‘unwind’ mean?
(A) stopping the wind
(B) to be wild
t to relax
(D) to relate
30. ‘Very Primeval’ means-----
t Very ancient
(B) Peak time
(C) Most important
(D) Main example
31. The opposite of accidental---------
t intentional
(B) occupational
(C) sensational
(D) chaotic
32. Choose the odd word from the word list.
(A) Cyclone
(B) Earthquake
t Diverge
(D) Tsunami
33. The synonym of false is--------
t wrong
(B) right
(C) bad
(D) good
34. ‘Tertiary education’ refers to------education.
(A) School level
(B) Madrasa level
(C) College level
t University level
35. Confliet may be described as:
(A) Harmony
(B) Homogenous
t Disagreement
36. What is the meaning of the word ‘access’?
(A) excess
t enter
(C) boot
(D) communicate
37. What is the antonym of ‘tranquil’?
(A) serene
(B) calm
t agitated
(D) placid
38. A synonym of ‘prolong’ is---.
(A) redeem
t protract
(C) curtail
(D) reduce
39. The synonym of “energetic” is----.
t Sprightly
(B) Hasty
(C) Humble
(D) Extreme
40. The antonym of “Elegant” is:
(A) Eulogy
(B) pendant
t awkward
(D) Egoistical
41. The synonym of ‘intrepid’ is------.
(A) coward
(B) indifferent
(C) arrogant
t fearless
42. The antonym of ‘harmonious’ is------.
t discordant
(B) disrespectful
(C) amicable
(D) ruthless
43. The antonym of ‘harmonious’ is------.
(A) defenceless
(B) illiterate
(C) poor
t guarded
44. Choose the word that is most opposite to the word ‘Repulsion’ from the following:
(A) Repugnance
(B) Aversion
(C) Destitution
t Attraction
45. Choose the word closest in meaning to ‘Warning’ from the following.
(A) Attention
(B) Emergency
(C) Victim
t Caution
46. The opposite of ‘rationally’ is--------.
(A) exquisitely
(B) adequately
t unreasonably
(D) imaginatively
47. An antonym of ‘altruism’ is-----.
(A) honesty
(B) philanthropy
(C) tolerance
t selfishness
48. A synonym of ‘sanguine’ is--------
t confident
(B) restless
(C) hopeless
(D) bloody
49. The correct meaning of the word ‘senile’ is---.
(A) serious
t failing
(C) sensible
(D) rigorous
50. What is the synonym of ‘exhausted’?
(A) plenty
(B) stored
(C) animated
t drained
51. What is the antonym of ‘gloomy’?
(A) Dark
t Bright
(C) Grey
(D) Pale
52. ‘Value’ means------.
(A) Principles
B) Punctuality
(C) product
t Judgement
53. Find a synonym of the word ‘tenacious’ from the options given below:
(A) patient
(B) hardworking
t firm
(D) slippery
54. The synonym of ‘sever’ is------.
(A) cut
(B) harm
(C) mischief
t conceal
55. The antonym of ‘divulge’ is------.
(A) reveal
(B) reprimand
(C) admonish
t conceal
(E) cure
56. Speech was given to conceal his thoughts.
(A) reveal
(B) express
t hide
(D) argue
57. Sweet are the uses of adversity.
(A) university
(B) publicity
(C) uncertainty
t difficulty
58. Which one of the following is not a synonym for ‘anxiety’?
(A) disquiet
(B) apprehension
t indifference
(D) unease
59. What is the antonym for ‘turbulence’?
(A)disorder
t tranquility
(C) disturbance
(D) rupture
60. The synonym of the word ‘tumult’ is---.
t commotion
(B) composure
(C) calm
(D) tranquility
61. The antonym of the word ‘Somber’ is-------.
(A) sleepy
t bright
(C) drab
(D) dismal
62. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in (Bangladesh has made considerable progress in last few decades.
(A) trivial
(B) amazing
(C) absolute
t significant
63. The Taka has dropped by three posiha against the dollar after being steady against the greenback for more than eight months.
(A) strong
t stable
(C) fixed
(D) certain
64. We have been able to disburse over 20 percent funds allocated against the World Bank endorsed projects.
(A) distribute
(B) procure
t spend properly
(D) collect
65. Find the synonym of the word ‘Collapse’ is------.
(A) Miracle
t Debacle
(C) Wonder
(D) Rise
(E) Lapse
66. ‘He hardly works’ In this statement ‘hardly’ means---.
(A) very hard
t rarely
(C) rather
(D) perhaps
67. Find the antonym for the word ‘Infatuation’.
(A) Fascination
(B) Love
(C) interest
t Apathy
(E) Likeness
68. An antony of ‘eerie’ is-------.
(A) bizarre
t ordinary
(C) supercilious
(D) weird
69. The antonym of ‘flout’ is----.
(A) disregard
t approve
(C) break
(D) change
70. A ‘dirge’ is a song to be sung at-------.
(A) weddings
(B) reunions
t funerals
(D) temples
71. Find a synonym for the word ‘vigorous’ from the options given below:
(A) important and necessary
(B) shaping and quivering
t strong and energetic
(D) harmful and dangerous
72. The word ‘vegetarian’ refers to-----.
t plants
(B) animals
(C) mammals
(D) carnivores
73. Which of the following words best replace ‘Revealed’ in the sentence: Studies have revealed that infections are associated with cancers
t found
(B) warned
(C) emphasized
(D) told
74. An antonym of ‘precursor’ is---.
(A) pioneer
(B) predecessor
(C) forerunner
t suceessor
75. 15-year-old Anurudh Ganesan has invented a portable refrigeration system that enables doctors to transport vaccines safely and effectively. A synonym of the underlined word is.
t mobile
(B) molecular
(C) potential
(D) mortal
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the keyword in italics.
76. It was an indiscreet action on their part.
(A) unfair
(B) secret
t imprudent
(D) hasty
77. The bank charges an exorbitant rate of interest.
(A) moderate
t excessive
(C) fair
(D) increasing
78. What is a proper antonym for ‘waver’?
t determine
(B) sway
(C) vary
(D) develop
79. What is the synonym of the word ‘tacit’?
(A) spoken
t implicit
(C) open
(D) written
80. The word ‘Brittle’ means----.
(A) strong
t Wiry
(C) Enduring
(D) Resistant
(E) Maximizing
Find the synonym of the following words:
81. Degrading
(A) Damning
t Lowering
(C) Corrupting
(D) Maximizing
82. Ardous
(A) Hazardous
t Difficult
(C) Different
(D) Secure
(E) Tedious
83. Perilous
(A) Risky
(B)Greedy
(C) Curative
t Secure
(E) Dire
84. Perfect
(A) Spotless
(B) Immaculate
(C) Sheer
(D) Superb
t Flawed
85. The word “apparent” means------.
(A) uncertain
(B) confusing
t obvious
(D) surprising
86. The word “fabricate” is nearest in meaning to------.
t manufacture
(B) demolish
(C) refresh
(D) arrange
87. To be utopian is to be----.
(A) pessimistic
(B) curious
t visionary
(D) far-seeing
88. Said opted for a peripatetic existence which saw him travel all over the world. Here “peripatetic” means---
(A) settled
(B) unfortunate
t unsettled
(D) exciting
89. The antonym of “central” is-----.
(A) essential
(B) fundamental
t peripheral
(D) centripetal
90. What does the word “commonplace” mean?
(A) A common place
(B) Cheap
(C) Ubiquitous
t Ordinary
91. When you think someone is “introspective”, you think s/he is----.
(A) selfish
t thoughtful
(C) rude
(D) reserved
92. Choose the pair which is out of place.
(A) ambiguity/clarity
t humane/kind
(C) colossal/tiny
(D) worsen/improve
93. The synonym for ‘Nepotism’ is-----.
(A) Terrorism
(B) Disposition
(C) Neatness
t Favouritism
94. Which of the following is a positive attribute?
(A) haughty
(B) conceited
(C) irritable
t unassuming
95. An antonym of ‘efficacy’ is------------.
t Uselessness
(B) representation
(C) reproduction
(D) efficiency
96. “llluminate” means---.
(A) deviant
t brighten
(C) illegal
(D) deceptive
97. “The experiment has been a resounding success.” Here “resounding” means.
(A) moderate
(B) somewhat
t huge
(D) quick
98. The antonym of “migrant” is----.
(A) expatriate
(B) gypsy
t native
(D) nomad
99. Choose the mis-matched pair.
(A) immune, protected
(B) nervous, disturbed
t neurotic, stable
(D) net, mesh
100. The synonym of ‘commemorate’ is-------.
(A) overlook
(B) memorize
t observe
(D) assert
101. The antonym of ‘assail’ is-------.
(A) attack
t befriend
(C) prevail
(D) fly
102. The antonym for ‘delicious’ is------.
(A) appetizing
(B) scrumptious
(C) dainty
t displeasing
(E) toothsome
103. The word ‘off-spring’ means-
(A) Twins
t Children
(C) Strength
(D) Winter
(E) Fountain
104. Antonym of ‘tedious’ is---.
(A) boring
(B) monotonous
(C) tiresome
t refreshing
(E) dull
105. Which do you think is the nearest in meaning to ‘proviso’?
(A) sanction
(B) substitute
(C) directive
(D) supply
t stipulation
106. Antonym of ‘dogma’ is------.
(A) doctrine
(B) principle
(C) tenet
t unbelief
(E) rule
107. Synonym of ‘paradox’ is----.
(A) exaggeration
(B) hyperbole
t contradiction
(D) invective
(E) poetic device
108. The word “amenable” means-----------.
(A) moveable
(B) durable
t agreeable
(D) answerable
109. The antonym of ‘dormant’ is----.
(A) latent
t active
(C) sluggish
(D) torpid
110. The antonym of ‘blasphemous’ is------.
(A) irreverent
t respectful
(C) rigid
(D) frivolous
111. The antonym of ‘stubborn’ is------.
t agreeable
(B) obstinate
(C) difficult
(D) irritable
112. Which pair of words is synonymous?
t waste, trash
(B) reduce, rubbish
(C) recycle, destroy
(D) conserve, consume
113. ‘Contaminate’ means-----.
(A) purify
t pollute
(C) corruption
(D) think
114. “Niche” means----.
(A) surface
(B) centre
(C) edge
t hollow
115. The antonym of ‘booming’ is-----.
(A) explosive
(B) peaking
(C) slimming
t shrinking
(E) growing
116. A synonym of subsequent’ is---------.
(A) antecedent
(B) recent
t consequent
(D) current
(E) existent
117. The opposite of ‘inflation’ is--------.
(A) strangulation
(B) stagflation
(C) deperssion
t deflation
Find the antonyms of the following
118. DOCILE
(A) Complex
t Unruly
(C) Optimistic
(D) Fatuous
119. OMINOUS
(A) Abundant
(B) Adept
(C) Wasteful
t Favourable
120. NOCTURNAL
t Diurnal
(B) good
(C) Puny
(D) Spacious
121. AUTOGRAPHY
(A) Graph paper
(B) Out of graph
t Writing about
(D) Graphical thing
122. BAD BLOOD
(A) Wrong blood
(B) Poisonous
t Enmity
(D) Friendship
123. DESPISE
(A) Command
(B) Infuriate
t Abhor
(D) Facilitate
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined words? Questions:
124. The white blood cell count in one’s body may fluctuate by 50 percent during a day.
(A) undulate
(B) multiply
(C) diminish
t vary
125. Ultrasonic waves are bevond the range of sound a human can hear.
(A) outside
(B) with
t over
(D) around
126. Indicate the synonym of the word ‘Auspicious’
(A) supernatural
(B) suspicious
t fortunate
(D) fearful
127. Indicate the synonym of the word ‘Shabby’.
(A) smart
(B) fair
t unsmart
(D) honourable
128. The word ‘stupendous’ means-----.
(A) stupid
(B) expensive
(C) ugly
t huge
129. Indicate the synonym of ‘Assemble’
t unite
(B) disperse
(C) separate
(D) split
Find the synonym of the following
130. ADULTERATION
(A) refining
(B) sanitization
t contamination
(D) adulthood
131. ABORTIVE
(A) fruitful
(B) successful
(C) consuming
t unsuccessful
132. Find the antonym of BLUNT.
(A) time
(B) fickle
t sharp
(D) shallow
133. ‘Indignation’ means----.
(A) humiliation
t anger
(C) lacking dignity
(D) none
134. Pensive means------.
(A) costly
t thoughtful
(C) spoiled
(D) written
135. The antonym of ‘desolate’ is-------.
t populous
(B) isolated
(C) abandoned
(D) disfigured
136. The synonym of the word ‘Gruesome’ is
(A) Dreadful
(B) Frightful
(C) Horrific
t All of the above
137. Antony of the word ‘Pungent’.
(A) Tide
(B) Rain
(C) Overpowering
t Bland
138. ‘Aroma’ means--------
(A) Food
(B) Fruits
(C) Colorless
t Fragrance
139. Select the phrase which is most nearly opposite to the capitalised word in meaning: RETALIATE
(A) stand still
t turn the other cheek
(C) improve relations with
(D) entertain the views of
140. Choose the word closest in meaning to the word absorbed-
(A) fatigued
(B) disturbed
t engrossed
(D) successful
141. A synonym for ‘hostillity’ is------.
t enmity
(B) cruelty
(C) hospitality
(D) friendship
142. Choose the word closest in meaning to ‘anxiously’.
t worriedly
(B) unhappity
(C) slowly
(D) hesitantly
143. Choose the word that means the opposite of ‘reluctantly’.
(A) unwillingly
(B) not willingly
t eagerly
(D) not eagerly
144. What is the meaning of ‘doubtful’ in the following sentence? Because of a long drought farmers are doubtful about the prospect of a good yield.
(A) feraful
t pessimistic
(C) debating
(D) uncertain
145. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalised word. ‘ANALYSIS’
(A) dialysis
(B) electrolysis
(C) parenthesis
t synthesis
146. What is the correct antonym of ‘panic’?
(A) sit
(B) laugh
(C) dance
t relax
147. What is the correct synonym of ‘isolation’?
(A) loneliness
t separation
(C) depression
(D) sadness
148. What is the correct synonym of ‘isolation’?
(A) pleasing
(B) displeasing
t threatening
(D) well-meaning
149. Which one of the following words is the antonym of ‘loss’?
(A) Bereavement
t Acquisition
(C) Misfortune
(D) None of the above
150. An antonym of ‘ordinary’ is------.
(A) superb
(B) nice
t unusual
(D) normal
151. The synonym of “strengthen” is--------.
t toughen
(B) reconstruct
(C) weaken
(D) powerful
152. Meaning of the word ‘shun’ is--
(A) Proud
t Avoid
(C) Skill
(D) None
153. The word ‘current’ means
(A) convenient
(B) seasonal
(C) shortened
t present-day
154. What does the word ‘amicable’ mean?
t friendly
(B) Very intimate
(C) Hostile
(D) Inviting
155. Antonym of the word ‘Flawlessness’ is------.
(A) Excellence
t Imperfectness
(C) Accurateness
(D) Faultlessness
(E) Precision
156. Antonym of the word ‘Approach’.
(A) Come
t Retreat
(C) Decrease
(D) Move
157. Rich countries can sometimes afford to take measures to offset cultural intrusion. Which of the following words best describes the meaning of underlined word?
t counterbalance
(B) barter
(C) normalize
(D) monitor
(E) prevent
158. The antonym of “spiteful” is----.
(A) malicious
(B) malignant
(C) rancorous
t benevolent
159. An antonym of ‘severity’ is---.
(A) security
(B) celebrity
t mildness
(D) separation
160. Which word does not rhyme with ‘brow’?
(A) crow
(B) through
(C) crew
t now
161. The synonym of ‘Vigilant’ is:
(A) Tired
(B) Fickle
(C) Wicked
t Watchful
(E) Steady
162. The antonym of ‘Searcity’ is:
(A) Courage
t Abundance
(C) Bonafide
(D) Pertinent
163. The antonym of ‘Juvenile’ is :
(A) Mature
t Adult
(C) Old
(D) Young
164. The correct antonym of the word ‘shrivel’ is----.
(A) embrace
t expand
(C) explode
(D) enslave
165. Choose the correct synonym for ‘buceaneer’.
(A) bachelor
(B) presenter
t pirate
(D) butcher
Identify the pair that does not fit
166. (A) ambiguous/obvious
(B) brutal/human
(C) fantastic.beliveable
t colossal/gigantic
167. (A) obnoxious/likable
(B) excitable/calm
(C) spontaneous/deliberate
t determined/resolute
168. He was never bright at maths. Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word.
t good
(B) weak
(C)poor
(D) shiny
169. The synonym of ‘engender’ is------.
(A) man
(B) overturn
(C) trick
(D) female
t produce
170. The synonym of ‘desultory’ is---.
(A) organized
t disorganized
(C) drive
(D) romantic
171. The synonym of ‘termination’ is-----.
t end
(B) rare
(C) cultivation
(D) activation
172. The synonym of’ satisfaction’ is:
(A) triumph
(B) achievement
(C) conquer
t contentment
Select the word or phrase that has a meaning most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in question
173. Radical
t fashionable
(B) diabolic
(C) myopic
(D) extreme
174. Sagacity
(A) Incredulity
(B) Belligerence
t Stupidity
(D) Tolerance
175. Flamboyant
(A) Lateral
t Dull
(C) Maverick
(D) Antique
176. Your mood seems to be very meditative this evening. Here “meditative” means
(A) gleeful
(B) desperate
t thoughtful
(D) stern
177. What is the synonm of ‘incredible’?
(A) unlikely
(B) unthinking
(C) unacceptable
t unbelievable
178. “Subterfuge” means
t deception
(B) smartness
(C) very clever
(D) frank
179. “Epitome” means--.
(A) very strange
t a perfect example of something
(C) beauty
(D) architecture
180. What is the synonym of ‘impediment’?
(A) solution
t barrier
(C) answer
(D) criticize
181. What is the antonym of ‘segregation’?
t integration
(B) separation
(C) depression
(D) sadness
182. Which word does not describe someone’s mood?
(A) angry
(B) upset
t clever
(D) happy
183. The closest meaning of the word “progressive” in the sentence “Prof. Chowdhury is a progressive man.” is
(A) prosperous
(B) has progressed
(C) aggressive
t open to changes
184. Choose the pair that is out of place.
(A) light/darnkess
(B) fast/slow
t computer/internet
(D) dry/humid
185. Many intellectuals suffered martyrdom duringt the Liberation War. Here “martyrdom” stands for
(A) threat of death
(B) confinement
t death
(D) imprisonment
186. The word “lucrative” means----.
(A) good looking
(B) oily
(C) professional
t profitable
187. The correct antonym of the word ‘amazing’ is--.
(A) deceitful
(B) clever
t ordinary
(D) shocking
188. A synonm of ‘functional’ is---.
t practical
(B) passive
(C) peculiar
(D) pedantic
189. What does ‘wander’ mean?
(A) surprise
(B) miracle
(C) tread
t walk aimlessly
190. A thrifty buyer purchases fruits and vegetables in seasons.
(A) healthy
(B) thief
t careful
(D) disinterested
191. Choose the synonym of ‘serene’.
(A) severe
(B) dark
t calm
(D) serious
192. The frown on the man’s face showed that he was displeased. In the sentence ‘frown’ can be replaced by
(A) look of fear
t look of anger
(C) look of delight
(D) look of surprise
193. My father will discipline me for my actions. Here ‘discipline’ means---.
(A) reward
(B) reproach
(C) reprove
t punish
194. The synonym of ‘impromptu’ is----.
t extempore
(B) prepared
(C) improper
(D) direct
195. The antonym of ‘plaintiff’ is------.
(A) complainant
t defendant
(C) sorrowful
(D) witness
196. The word ‘irrevocable’ in the sentence, ‘Lead poisoning in the city is causing irrevoable harm to our children’ means----.
(A) irrelevant
t irresistible
(C) irreparable
(D) irreplaceable
197. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the word TRIVIAL?
(A) unexpected
(B) uncertain
(C) unusual
t unimportant
198. A synonym for ‘hindrance’ is---.
(A) solution
t barrier
(C) answer
(D) criticize
199. He raised his eyebrows at my explanation.
(A) show happiness
(B) show agreement
t show disapproval
(D) show indifference
200. Among the following, the word that does not rhyme is---.
(A) due
(B) few
(C) new
t who
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