Synonyms & Antonyms

High-frequency synonyms and antonyms with meanings, usage and elimination rules for Assam competitive exams. Practice ADRE, APSC, Assam Police, DHS, DME, SSC and Railway vocabulary questions with bilingual explanations.

212 Questions with Answers

Q1. Choose the antonym of 'Abandon'.
(A) Forsake   (B) Retain   (C) Desert   (D) Quit
Answer: (B) Retain — 'Retain' means to keep something; it is the opposite of 'abandon' (to give up).
'Retain' মানে ৰাখি থোৱা; এইটো 'Abandon' (পৰিত্যাগ কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q2. Choose the synonym of 'Abhor'.
(A) Detest   (B) Admire   (C) Cherish   (D) Love
Answer: (A) Detest — 'Detest' means to hate someone or something very much.
'Detest' মানে কাকোবা কোনো বস্তুক অতি ঘৃণা কৰা।
Q3. Choose the antonym of 'Abolish'.
(A) Annul   (B) Revoke   (C) Establish   (D) Cancel
Answer: (C) Establish — 'Establish' means to set up permanently; it is the opposite of 'abolish' (to do away with).
'Establish' মানে স্থাপন কৰা; এইটো 'Abolish' (উচ্ছেদ কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q4. Choose the antonym of 'Absurd'.
(A) Ridiculous   (B) Sensible   (C) Silly   (D) Preposterous
Answer: (B) Sensible — 'Sensible' means reasonable and practical; it is the opposite of 'absurd'.
'Sensible' মানে যুক্তিসংগত; এইটো 'Absurd' (অসংগত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q5. Choose the antonym of 'Accord'.
(A) Discord   (B) Agreement   (C) Concord   (D) Harmony
Answer: (A) Discord — 'Discord' means disagreement and conflict; it is the opposite of 'accord'.
'Discord' মানে মতভেদ আৰু সংঘাত; এইটো 'Accord' (মতৈক্য) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q6. Choose the synonym of 'Adhere'.
(A) Detach   (B) Separate   (C) Cling   (D) Abandon
Answer: (C) Cling — 'Cling' means to stick firmly to something, like 'adhere'.
'Cling' মানে দৃঢ়ভাৱে লাগি থকা; 'Adhere'ৰ দৰেই।
Q7. Choose the antonym of 'Adversity'.
(A) Misfortune   (B) Hardship   (C) Calamity   (D) Prosperity
Answer: (D) Prosperity — 'Prosperity' means success and good fortune; it is the opposite of 'adversity'.
'Prosperity' মানে সমৃদ্ধি আৰু সৌভাগ্য; এইটো 'Adversity' (দুৰ্ভাগ্য) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q8. Choose the antonym of 'Agile'.
(A) Clumsy   (B) Nimble   (C) Quick   (D) Supple
Answer: (A) Clumsy — 'Clumsy' means awkward in movement; it is the opposite of 'agile'.
'Clumsy' মানে গতিৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত থেৰেগেৰা; এইটো 'Agile' (চপল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q9. Choose the antonym of 'Alien'.
(A) Foreign   (B) Strange   (C) Native   (D) Exotic
Answer: (C) Native — 'Native' means belonging to one's own place; it is the opposite of 'alien'.
'Native' মানে নিজ ঠাইৰ; এইটো 'Alien' (বিদেশী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q10. Choose the synonym of 'Ambiguous'.
(A) Clear   (B) Unclear   (C) Certain   (D) Obvious
Answer: (B) Unclear — 'Unclear' means open to more than one interpretation, like 'ambiguous'.
'Unclear' মানে অস্পষ্ট বা একাধিক অৰ্থ দিব পৰা; 'Ambiguous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q11. Choose the antonym of 'Ample'.
(A) Insufficient   (B) Enough   (C) Abundant   (D) Sufficient
Answer: (A) Insufficient — 'Insufficient' means not enough; it is the opposite of 'ample'.
'Insufficient' মানে অৰ্যাপ্ত নহয়; এইটো 'Ample' (পৰ্যাপ্ত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q12. Choose the antonym of 'Ancient'.
(A) Old   (B) Archaic   (C) Antique   (D) Modern
Answer: (D) Modern — 'Modern' means of the present time; it is the opposite of 'ancient'.
'Modern' মানে বৰ্তমানৰ; এইটো 'Ancient' (পুৰণি) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q13. Choose the synonym of 'Apathy'.
(A) Interest   (B) Concern   (C) Indifference   (D) Enthusiasm
Answer: (C) Indifference — 'Indifference' means lack of interest, like 'apathy'.
'Indifference' মানে আগ্ৰহহীনতা; 'Apathy'ৰ দৰেই।
Q14. Choose the antonym of 'Apparent'.
(A) Clear   (B) Obvious   (C) Hidden   (D) Evident
Answer: (C) Hidden — 'Hidden' means not seen or not obvious; it is the opposite of 'apparent'.
'Hidden' মানে লুকুৱাই থোৱা; এইটো 'Apparent' (স্পষ্ট) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q15. Choose the synonym of 'Arduous'.
(A) Easy   (B) Simple   (C) Effortless   (D) Difficult
Answer: (D) Difficult — 'Difficult' means needing much effort, like 'arduous'.
'Difficult' মানে অধিক পৰিশ্রমৰ প্ৰয়োজন হোৱা; 'Arduous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q16. Choose the antonym of 'Arid'.
(A) Moist   (B) Dry   (C) Parched   (D) Waterless
Answer: (A) Moist — 'Moist' means slightly wet; it is the opposite of 'arid' (very dry).
'Moist' মানে কিছু আৰ্দ্র; এইটো 'Arid' (অতি শুকান) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q17. Choose the antonym of 'Artificial'.
(A) Synthetic   (B) Natural   (C) Fake   (D) Man-made
Answer: (B) Natural — 'Natural' means produced by nature; it is the opposite of 'artificial'.
'Natural' মানে প্ৰকৃতিজাত; এইটো 'Artificial' (কৃত্রিম) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q18. Synonym of 'Audacious' is:
(A) Bold   (B) Timid   (C) Cowardly   (D) Fearful
Answer: (A) Bold — 'Bold' means brave and daring, like 'audacious'.
'Bold' মানে সাহসী আৰু দুঃসাহসী; 'Audacious'ৰ দৰেই।
Q19. Choose the antonym of 'Authentic'.
(A) Genuine   (B) Real   (C) Fake   (D) True
Answer: (C) Fake — 'Fake' means not genuine; it is the opposite of 'authentic'.
'Fake' মানে ভুৱা বা নকল; এইটো 'Authentic' (প্ৰকৃত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q20. Choose the synonym of 'Avarice'.
(A) Generosity   (B) Greed   (C) Charity   (D) Liberality
Answer: (B) Greed — 'Greed' means an intense desire for wealth, like 'avarice'.
'Greed' মানে ধন-সম্পত্তিৰ প্ৰতি তীব্র লোভ; 'Avarice'ৰ দৰেই।
Q21. Choose the antonym of 'Awkward'.
(A) Graceful   (B) Clumsy   (C) Ungainly   (D) Gauche
Answer: (A) Graceful — 'Graceful' means elegant and smooth; it is the opposite of 'awkward'.
'Graceful' মানে সাৱলীল আৰু সুন্দৰ; এইটো 'Awkward' (থেৰেগেৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q22. Choose the antonym of 'Barbarous'.
(A) Cruel   (B) Savage   (C) Civilized   (D) Brutal
Answer: (C) Civilized — 'Civilized' means polite and advanced; it is the opposite of 'barbarous'.
'Civilized' মানে সভ্য আৰু উন্নত; এইটো 'Barbarous' (বর্বৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q23. Choose the antonym of 'Barren'.
(A) Fertile   (B) Sterile   (C) Desert   (D) Unproductive
Answer: (A) Fertile — 'Fertile' means able to produce crops; it is the opposite of 'barren'.
'Fertile' মানে উৰ্বৰ বা শস্য উৎপাদনক্ষম; এইটো 'Barren' (অনুৰ্বৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q24. Choose the synonym of 'Benevolent'.
(A) Cruel   (B) Unkind   (C) Kind   (D) Malevolent
Answer: (C) Kind — 'Kind' means gentle and helpful, like 'benevolent'.
'Kind' মানে দয়ালু আৰু সহায়ক; 'Benevolent'ৰ দৰেই।
Q25. Choose the antonym of 'Bewilder'.
(A) Confuse   (B) Puzzle   (C) Clarify   (D) Perplex
Answer: (C) Clarify — 'Clarify' means to make clear; it is the opposite of 'bewilder'.
'Clarify' মানে স্পষ্ট কৰা; এইটো 'Bewilder' (বিভ্রান্ত কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q26. Choose the synonym of 'Blatant'.
(A) Flagrant   (B) Subtle   (C) Hidden   (D) Concealed
Answer: (A) Flagrant — 'Flagrant' means openly and obviously wrong, like 'blatant'.
'Flagrant' মানে উলংঘনীয়াকৈ স্পষ্ট দোষপূর্ণ; 'Blatant'ৰ দৰেই।
Q27. Choose the antonym of 'Blunt'.
(A) Dull   (B) Sharp   (C) Pointless   (D) Unsharpened
Answer: (B) Sharp — 'Sharp' means having a fine cutting edge; it is the opposite of 'blunt'.
'Sharp' মানে ধাৰযুক্ত; এইটো 'Blunt' (ভোঁতা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q28. Choose the synonym of 'Boisterous'.
(A) Quiet   (B) Noisy   (C) Calm   (D) Peaceful
Answer: (B) Noisy — 'Noisy' means making a lot of noise, like 'boisterous'.
'Noisy' মানে উচ্চ শব্দ কৰা; 'Boisterous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q29. Choose the antonym of 'Bold'.
(A) Timid   (B) Courageous   (C) Brave   (D) Daring
Answer: (A) Timid — 'Timid' means shy and fearful; it is the opposite of 'bold'.
'Timid' মানে ভয়াতুৰ আৰু লাজুক; এইটো 'Bold' (সাহসী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q30. Choose the antonym of 'Brisk'.
(A) Quick   (B) Fast   (C) Energetic   (D) Slow
Answer: (D) Slow — 'Slow' means not fast; it is the opposite of 'brisk'.
'Slow' মানে লেহেম; এইটো 'Brisk' (দ্রুত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q31. Choose the antonym of 'Brutal'.
(A) Gentle   (B) Savage   (C) Cruel   (D) Harsh
Answer: (A) Gentle — 'Gentle' means kind and mild; it is the opposite of 'brutal'.
'Gentle' মানে কোমল আৰু দয়ালু; এইটো 'Brutal' (নিষ্ঠুর) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q32. Choose the synonym of 'Calamity'.
(A) Blessing   (B) Disaster   (C) Fortune   (D) Boon
Answer: (B) Disaster — 'Disaster' means a sudden great misfortune, like 'calamity'.
'Disaster' মানে হঠাৎ ঘটে যোৱা ডাঙৰ দুর্ঘটনা বা বিপর্যয়; 'Calamity'ৰ দৰেই।
Q33. Choose the synonym of 'Candor'.
(A) Deceit   (B) Dishonesty   (C) Frankness   (D) Secrecy
Answer: (C) Frankness — 'Frankness' means openness and honesty, like 'candor'.
'Frankness' মানে খোলামেলা আৰু সততা; 'Candor'ৰ দৰেই।
Q34. Choose the synonym of 'Candid'.
(A) Frank   (B) Evasive   (C) Secretive   (D) Reserved
Answer: (A) Frank — 'Frank' means open and honest in speech, like 'candid'.
'Frank' মানে খোলাখুলি আৰু সৎ কথা কোৱা; 'Candid'ৰ দৰেই।
Q35. Choose the synonym of 'Captivate'.
(A) Repel   (B) Bore   (C) Fascinate   (D) Disgust
Answer: (C) Fascinate — 'Fascinate' means to attract and hold attention, like 'captivate'.
'Fascinate' মানে আকর্ষিত আৰু মন্ত্রমুগ্ধ কৰা; 'Captivate'ৰ দৰেই।
Q36. Choose the antonym of 'Cautious'.
(A) Wary   (B) Careful   (C) Prudent   (D) Reckless
Answer: (D) Reckless — 'Reckless' means careless about danger; it is the opposite of 'cautious'.
'Reckless' মানে বিপদৰ প্রতি ভ্রূক্ষেপ নকৰা; এইটো 'Cautious' (সতর্ক) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q37. Choose the antonym of 'Cease'.
(A) Begin   (B) Stop   (C) End   (D) Halt
Answer: (A) Begin — 'Begin' means to start; it is the opposite of 'cease' (to stop).
'Begin' মানে আৰম্ভ কৰা; এইটো 'Cease' (বন্ধ হোৱা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q38. Choose the antonym of 'Celerity'.
(A) Swiftness   (B) Slowness   (C) Speed   (D) Quickness
Answer: (B) Slowness — 'Slowness' means lack of speed; it is the opposite of 'celerity'.
'Slowness' মানে ধীৰতা; এইটো 'Celerity' (দ্রুতি) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q39. Choose the antonym of 'Coarse'.
(A) Rough   (B) Rugged   (C) Smooth   (D) Uneven
Answer: (C) Smooth — 'Smooth' means even and not rough; it is the opposite of 'coarse'.
'Smooth' মানে মসৃণ; এইটো 'Coarse' (খহটা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q40. Choose the antonym of 'Compassion'.
(A) Sympathy   (B) Pity   (C) Cruelty   (D) Mercy
Answer: (C) Cruelty — 'Cruelty' means causing pain to others; it is the opposite of 'compassion'.
'Cruelty' মানে আনক কষ্ট দিয়া; এইটো 'Compassion' (সহানুভূতি) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q41. Choose the antonym of 'Complex'.
(A) Simple   (B) Complicated   (C) Involved   (D) Intricate
Answer: (A) Simple — 'Simple' means easy to understand; it is the opposite of 'complex'.
'Simple' মানে সহজ; এইটো 'Complex' (জটিল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q42. Choose the synonym of 'Comprehend'.
(A) Misunderstand   (B) Understand   (C) Confuse   (D) Ignore
Answer: (B) Understand — 'Understand' means to grasp the meaning, like 'comprehend'.
'Understand' মানে অর্থ বুজি পোৱা; 'Comprehend'ৰ দৰেই।
Q43. Choose the synonym of 'Conceal'.
(A) Reveal   (B) Expose   (C) Hide   (D) Disclose
Answer: (C) Hide — 'Hide' means to keep out of sight, like 'conceal'.
'Hide' মানে লুকুৱাই ৰখা; 'Conceal'ৰ দৰেই।
Q44. Choose the antonym of 'Condemn'.
(A) Blame   (B) Censure   (C) Denounce   (D) Praise
Answer: (D) Praise — 'Praise' means to express approval; it is the opposite of 'condemn'.
'Praise' মানে প্রশংসা কৰা; এইটো 'Condemn' (নিন্দা কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q45. Choose the antonym of 'Confess'.
(A) Admit   (B) Deny   (C) Acknowledge   (D) Own
Answer: (B) Deny — 'Deny' means to refuse to admit; it is the opposite of 'confess'.
'Deny' মানে অস্বীকাৰ কৰা; এইটো 'Confess' (স্বীকাৰ কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q46. Choose the antonym of 'Conquer'.
(A) Vanquish   (B) Defeat   (C) Surrender   (D) Overcome
Answer: (C) Surrender — 'Surrender' means to give up; it is the opposite of 'conquer'.
'Surrender' মানে আত্মসমর্পণ কৰা; এইটো 'Conquer' (জয় কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q47. Choose the antonym of 'Constant'.
(A) Steady   (B) Stable   (C) Fixed   (D) Changeable
Answer: (D) Changeable — 'Changeable' means likely to change; it is the opposite of 'constant'.
'Changeable' মানে পৰিৱৰ্তনশীল; এইটো 'Constant' (স্থিৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q48. Choose the antonym of 'Corrupt'.
(A) Dishonest   (B) Venal   (C) Honest   (D) Immoral
Answer: (C) Honest — 'Honest' means truthful and upright; it is the opposite of 'corrupt'.
'Honest' মানে সৎ আৰু ন্যায়পৰায়ণ; এইটো 'Corrupt' (দুর্নীতিপৰায়ণ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q49. Choose the antonym of 'Courteous'.
(A) Polite   (B) Gracious   (C) Rude   (D) Civil
Answer: (C) Rude — 'Rude' means impolite; it is the opposite of 'courteous'.
'Rude' মানে অভদ্র; এইটো 'Courteous' (ভদ্র) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q50. Choose the antonym of 'Credible'.
(A) Believable   (B) Plausible   (C) Trustworthy   (D) Incredible
Answer: (D) Incredible — 'Incredible' means hard to believe; it is the opposite of 'credible'.
'Incredible' মানে বিশ্বাস কৰা কঠিন; এইটো 'Credible' (বিশ্বাসযোগ্য) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q51. Choose the antonym of 'Crooked'.
(A) Bent   (B) Straight   (C) Curved   (D) Twisted
Answer: (B) Straight — 'Straight' means not bent or curved; it is the opposite of 'crooked'.
'Straight' মানে বেঁকা নোহোৱা; এইটো 'Crooked' (বেঁকা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q52. Choose the antonym of 'Daring'.
(A) Bold   (B) Cowardly   (C) Brave   (D) Audacious
Answer: (B) Cowardly — 'Cowardly' means lacking courage; it is the opposite of 'daring'.
'Cowardly' মানে সাহসহীন; এইটো 'Daring' (দুঃসাহসী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q53. Choose the antonym of 'Deceit'.
(A) Fraud   (B) Trickery   (C) Honesty   (D) Deception
Answer: (C) Honesty — 'Honesty' means truthfulness; it is the opposite of 'deceit'.
'Honesty' মানে সততা; এইটো 'Deceit' (প্রবঞ্চনা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q54. Choose the antonym of 'Declare'.
(A) Announce   (B) Proclaim   (C) Conceal   (D) Assert
Answer: (C) Conceal — 'Conceal' means to hide; it is the opposite of 'declare' (to announce).
'Conceal' মানে লুকুৱাই ৰখা; এইটো 'Declare' (ঘোষণা কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q55. Choose the synonym of 'Defiant'.
(A) Obedient   (B) Submissive   (C) Rebellious   (D) Docile
Answer: (C) Rebellious — 'Rebellious' means resisting authority, like 'defiant'.
'Rebellious' মানে ক্ষমতাৰ বিৰুদ্ধে বিদ্রোহী; 'Defiant'ৰ দৰেই।
Q56. Choose the antonym of 'Dense'.
(A) Thick   (B) Compact   (C) Crowded   (D) Sparse
Answer: (D) Sparse — 'Sparse' means thinly scattered; it is the opposite of 'dense'.
'Sparse' মানে ঠায়ে ঠায়ে থকা; এইটো 'Dense' (ঘন) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q57. Choose the antonym of 'Deprive'.
(A) Deny   (B) Grant   (C) Rob   (D) Strip
Answer: (B) Grant — 'Grant' means to give; it is the opposite of 'deprive'.
'Grant' মানে দিয়া বা প্ৰদান কৰা; এইটো 'Deprive' (বঞ্চিত কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q58. Choose the antonym of 'Despair'.
(A) Hopelessness   (B) Dejection   (C) Hope   (D) Despondency
Answer: (C) Hope — 'Hope' means a feeling of expectation; it is the opposite of 'despair'.
'Hope' মানে আশা; এইটো 'Despair' (নিৰাশা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q59. Choose the antonym of 'Despise'.
(A) Scorn   (B) Admire   (C) Hate   (D) Detest
Answer: (B) Admire — 'Admire' means to respect and look up to; it is the opposite of 'despise'.
'Admire' মানে শ্রদ্ধা আৰু প্রশংসা কৰা; এইটো 'Despise' (তাচ্ছিল্য) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q60. Choose the antonym of 'Diligent'.
(A) Industrious   (B) Lazy   (C) Hardworking   (D) Sedulous
Answer: (B) Lazy — 'Lazy' means unwilling to work; it is the opposite of 'diligent'.
'Lazy' মানে কামত অমান্তি; এইটো 'Diligent' (পৰিশ্রমী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q61. Choose the antonym of 'Diminish'.
(A) Reduce   (B) Decrease   (C) Lessen   (D) Increase
Answer: (D) Increase — 'Increase' means to become larger; it is the opposite of 'diminish'.
'Increase' মানে বৃদ্ধি হোৱা; এইটো 'Diminish' (হ্রাস হোৱা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q62. Choose the antonym of 'Disclose'.
(A) Reveal   (B) Conceal   (C) Expose   (D) Uncover
Answer: (B) Conceal — 'Conceal' means to keep secret; it is the opposite of 'disclose'.
'Conceal' মানে গোপন ৰখা; এইটো 'Disclose' (প্রকাশ কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q63. Choose the antonym of 'Discord'.
(A) Strife   (B) Conflict   (C) Harmony   (D) Friction
Answer: (C) Harmony — 'Harmony' means agreement and peace; it is the opposite of 'discord'.
'Harmony' মানে শান্তি আৰু ঐক্য; এইটো 'Discord' (মনোমালিন্য) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q64. Choose the antonym of 'Dismal'.
(A) Dreary   (B) Gloomy   (C) Mournful   (D) Cheerful
Answer: (D) Cheerful — 'Cheerful' means happy and bright; it is the opposite of 'dismal'.
'Cheerful' মানে প্রফুল্ল; এইটো 'Dismal' (বিষণ্ণ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q65. Choose the antonym of 'Dull'.
(A) Boring   (B) Interesting   (C) Tedious   (D) Monotonous
Answer: (B) Interesting — 'Interesting' means holding attention; it is the opposite of 'dull'.
'Interesting' মানে আকর্ষণীয়; এইটো 'Dull' (একঘেয়া) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q66. Choose the antonym of 'Durable'.
(A) Lasting   (B) Enduring   (C) Fragile   (D) Tough
Answer: (C) Fragile — 'Fragile' means easily broken; it is the opposite of 'durable'.
'Fragile' মানে সহজে ভাগি যোৱা; এইটো 'Durable' (স্থায়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q67. Choose the antonym of 'Eager'.
(A) Keen   (B) Enthusiastic   (C) Reluctant   (D) Anxious
Answer: (C) Reluctant — 'Reluctant' means unwilling; it is the opposite of 'eager'.
'Reluctant' মানে অনিচ্ছুক; এইটো 'Eager' (উৎসুক) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q68. Choose the antonym of 'Earnest'.
(A) Serious   (B) Solemn   (C) Grave   (D) Frivolous
Answer: (D) Frivolous — 'Frivolous' means not serious; it is the opposite of 'earnest'.
'Frivolous' মানে গম্ভীৰ নোহোৱা; এইটো 'Earnest' (গহীন) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q69. Choose the antonym of 'Eccentric'.
(A) Odd   (B) Normal   (C) Strange   (D) Quirky
Answer: (B) Normal — 'Normal' means usual and conventional; it is the opposite of 'eccentric'.
'Normal' মানে সাধাৰণ আৰু প্রচলিত; এইটো 'Eccentric' (অদ্ভুত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q70. Choose the antonym of 'Elated'.
(A) Overjoyed   (B) Delighted   (C) Depressed   (D) Jubilant
Answer: (C) Depressed — 'Depressed' means sad and low in spirits; it is the opposite of 'elated'.
'Depressed' মানে বিষণ্ণ; এইটো 'Elated' (আনন্দত উৎফুল্ল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q71. Synonym of 'Elegant' is:
(A) Clumsy   (B) Awkward   (C) Graceful   (D) Coarse
Answer: (C) Graceful — 'Graceful' means having elegance and beauty of movement, like 'elegant'.
'Graceful' মানে সৌষ্ঠৱপূর্ণ আৰু সুন্দৰ; 'Elegant'ৰ দৰেই।
Q72. Choose the antonym of 'Elevate'.
(A) Raise   (B) Lift   (C) Lower   (D) Hoist
Answer: (C) Lower — 'Lower' means to move down; it is the opposite of 'elevate'.
'Lower' মানে তললৈ নামোৱা; এইটো 'Elevate' (ওপৰলৈ তোলা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q73. Choose the synonym of 'Eloquent'.
(A) Fluent   (B) Inarticulate   (C) Halting   (D) Hesitant
Answer: (A) Fluent — 'Fluent' means able to speak smoothly and clearly, like 'eloquent'.
'Fluent' মানে সাৱলীলভাৱে কোৱা; 'Eloquent'ৰ দৰেই।
Q74. Choose the synonym of 'Emit'.
(A) Absorb   (B) Retain   (C) Receive   (D) Discharge
Answer: (D) Discharge — 'Discharge' means to send out or give off, like 'emit'.
'Discharge' মানে নিৰ্গত কৰা; 'Emit'ৰ দৰেই।
Q75. Choose the antonym of 'Enormous'.
(A) Tiny   (B) Gigantic   (C) Vast   (D) Colossal
Answer: (A) Tiny — 'Tiny' means very small; it is the opposite of 'enormous'.
'Tiny' মানে অতি সৰু; এইটো 'Enormous' (বিশাল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q76. Choose the antonym of 'Enmity'.
(A) Hostility   (B) Hatred   (C) Friendship   (D) Ill will
Answer: (C) Friendship — 'Friendship' means a friendly relation; it is the opposite of 'enmity'.
'Friendship' মানে বন্ধুত্ব; এইটো 'Enmity' (শত্রুতা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q77. Choose the synonym of 'Entangle'.
(A) Free   (B) Tangle   (C) Release   (D) Untangle
Answer: (B) Tangle — 'Tangle' means to twist together into a mess, like 'entangle'.
'Tangle' মানে জঠিল বা জট লগোৱা; 'Entangle'ৰ দৰেই।
Q78. Choose the synonym of 'Envy'.
(A) Contentment   (B) Admiration   (C) Jealousy   (D) Generosity
Answer: (C) Jealousy — 'Jealousy' means resentment of another's success, like 'envy'.
'Jealousy' মানে আনৰ সাফল্যত হিংসা; 'Envy'ৰ দৰেই।
Q79. Choose the antonym of 'Ephemeral'.
(A) Transient   (B) Brief   (C) Fleeting   (D) Permanent
Answer: (D) Permanent — 'Permanent' means lasting forever; it is the opposite of 'ephemeral'.
'Permanent' মানে স্থায়ী; এইটো 'Ephemeral' (ক্ষণস্থায়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q80. Choose the antonym of 'Evident'.
(A) Obvious   (B) Clear   (C) Hidden   (D) Plain
Answer: (C) Hidden — 'Hidden' means not easily seen; it is the opposite of 'evident'.
'Hidden' মানে লুকুৱাই থকা; এইটো 'Evident' (সুস্পষ্ট) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q81. Choose the antonym of 'Exalt'.
(A) Glorify   (B) Praise   (C) Honour   (D) Humiliate
Answer: (D) Humiliate — 'Humiliate' means to lower in dignity; it is the opposite of 'exalt'.
'Humiliate' মানে অপমান কৰা; এইটো 'Exalt' (প্রশংসা বা উচ্চীকৃত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q82. Choose the antonym of 'Extravagant'.
(A) Wasteful   (B) Spendthrift   (C) Prodigal   (D) Frugal
Answer: (D) Frugal — 'Frugal' means careful in spending; it is the opposite of 'extravagant'.
'Frugal' মানে মিতব্যয়ী; এইটো 'Extravagant' (অপব্যয়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q83. Choose the synonym of 'Fabricate'.
(A) Dismantle   (B) Destroy   (C) Invent   (D) Break
Answer: (C) Invent — 'Invent' means to create or make up, like 'fabricate'.
'Invent' মানে উদ্ভাৱন কৰা বা ৰচনা কৰা; 'Fabricate'ৰ দৰেই।
Q84. Choose the antonym of 'Feeble'.
(A) Strong   (B) Weak   (C) Frail   (D) Fragile
Answer: (A) Strong — 'Strong' means having great power; it is the opposite of 'feeble'.
'Strong' মানে শক্তিশালী; এইটো 'Feeble' (দুর্বল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q85. Choose the antonym of 'Ferocious'.
(A) Fierce   (B) Wild   (C) Gentle   (D) Savage
Answer: (C) Gentle — 'Gentle' means mild and kind; it is the opposite of 'ferocious'.
'Gentle' মানে কোমল আৰু শান্ত; এইটো 'Ferocious' (হিংস্র) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q86. Choose the antonym of 'Fertile'.
(A) Productive   (B) Fruitful   (C) Rich   (D) Barren
Answer: (D) Barren — 'Barren' means unable to produce crops; it is the opposite of 'fertile'.
'Barren' মানে অনুৰ্বৰ; এইটো 'Fertile' (উর্বর) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q87. Choose the antonym of 'Fickle'.
(A) Changeable   (B) Inconstant   (C) Unstable   (D) Steady
Answer: (D) Steady — 'Steady' means firm and unchanging; it is the opposite of 'fickle'.
'Steady' মানে স্থিৰ; এইটো 'Fickle' (চপল বা পৰিৱর্তনশীল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q88. Choose the antonym of 'Firm'.
(A) Resolute   (B) Flexible   (C) Unyielding   (D) Determined
Answer: (B) Flexible — 'Flexible' means able to bend or change; it is the opposite of 'firm'.
'Flexible' মানে নমনীয়; এইটো 'Firm' (দৃঢ়) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q89. Choose the antonym of 'Flee'.
(A) Escape   (B) Run away   (C) Stay   (D) Retreat
Answer: (C) Stay — 'Stay' means to remain in one place; it is the opposite of 'flee'.
'Stay' মানে থাকি যোৱা; এইটো 'Flee' (পলাই যোৱা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q90. Choose the antonym of 'Folly'.
(A) Foolishness   (B) Nonsense   (C) Wisdom   (D) Absurdity
Answer: (C) Wisdom — 'Wisdom' means good judgement; it is the opposite of 'folly'.
'Wisdom' মানে বিচক্ষণতা; এইটো 'Folly' (মূর্খতা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q91. Choose the antonym of 'Fragile'.
(A) Strong   (B) Delicate   (C) Brittle   (D) Weak
Answer: (A) Strong — 'Strong' means not easily broken; it is the opposite of 'fragile'.
'Strong' মানে সহজে নাভগা; এইটো 'Fragile' (ভংগুৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q92. Choose the antonym of 'Frugal'.
(A) Economical   (B) Thrifty   (C) Saving   (D) Extravagant
Answer: (D) Extravagant — 'Extravagant' means spending too much; it is the opposite of 'frugal'.
'Extravagant' মানে অপব্যয়ী; এইটো 'Frugal' (মিতব্যয়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q93. Choose the antonym of 'Generous'.
(A) Charitable   (B) Liberal   (C) Bountiful   (D) Miserly
Answer: (D) Miserly — 'Miserly' means unwilling to give; it is the opposite of 'generous'.
'Miserly' মানে কৃপণ; এইটো 'Generous' (উদাৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q94. Choose the synonym of 'Genuine'.
(A) Fake   (B) Authentic   (C) Counterfeit   (D) False
Answer: (B) Authentic — 'Authentic' means real and original, like 'genuine'.
'Authentic' মানে প্ৰকৃত আৰু খাঁটি; 'Genuine'ৰ দৰেই।
Q95. Choose the antonym of 'Gloomy'.
(A) Dark   (B) Cheerful   (C) Dismal   (D) Dim
Answer: (B) Cheerful — 'Cheerful' means bright and happy; it is the opposite of 'gloomy'.
'Cheerful' মানে উজ্জ্বল আৰু আনন্দময়; এইটো 'Gloomy' (বিষণ্ণ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q96. Choose the synonym of 'Gorgeous'.
(A) Ugly   (B) Plain   (C) Beautiful   (D) Dull
Answer: (C) Beautiful — 'Beautiful' means very pleasing to look at, like 'gorgeous'.
'Beautiful' মানে অতি ধুনীয়া; 'Gorgeous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q97. Choose the antonym of 'Grim'.
(A) Stern   (B) Severe   (C) Pleasant   (D) Forbidding
Answer: (C) Pleasant — 'Pleasant' means giving pleasure; it is the opposite of 'grim'.
'Pleasant' মানে আনন্দদায়ক; এইটো 'Grim' (ভীষণ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q98. Choose the synonym of 'Guile'.
(A) Honesty   (B) Sincerity   (C) Cunning   (D) Candor
Answer: (C) Cunning — 'Cunning' means craftiness and deceit, like 'guile'.
'Cunning' মানে ধূর্ততা; 'Guile'ৰ দৰেই।
Q99. Choose the antonym of 'Harsh'.
(A) Stern   (B) Severe   (C) Gentle   (D) Rough
Answer: (C) Gentle — 'Gentle' means soft and kind; it is the opposite of 'harsh'.
'Gentle' মানে কোমল আৰু মৃদু; এইটো 'Harsh' (কঠোৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q100. Choose the antonym of 'Hasty'.
(A) Rash   (B) Quick   (C) Hurried   (D) Deliberate
Answer: (D) Deliberate — 'Deliberate' means done slowly and carefully; it is the opposite of 'hasty'.
'Deliberate' মানে সচেতনভাৱে আৰু ধীরে কৰা; এইটো 'Hasty' (খরখেদীয়া) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q101. Choose the antonym of 'Haughty'.
(A) Proud   (B) Arrogant   (C) Conceited   (D) Humble
Answer: (D) Humble — 'Humble' means modest, not proud; it is the opposite of 'haughty'.
'Humble' মানে নম্র; এইটো 'Haughty' (অহংকাৰী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q102. Choose the antonym of 'Hazy'.
(A) Misty   (B) Cloudy   (C) Clear   (D) Foggy
Answer: (C) Clear — 'Clear' means easy to see through; it is the opposite of 'hazy'.
'Clear' মানে স্পষ্ট; এইটো 'Hazy' (কুয়াশাময়) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q103. Choose the antonym of 'Hinder'.
(A) Obstruct   (B) Block   (C) Impede   (D) Help
Answer: (D) Help — 'Help' means to assist; it is the opposite of 'hinder'.
'Help' মানে সহায় কৰা; এইটো 'Hinder' (বাধা দিয়া) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q104. Choose the antonym of 'Huge'.
(A) Immense   (B) Vast   (C) Gigantic   (D) Tiny
Answer: (D) Tiny — 'Tiny' means extremely small; it is the opposite of 'huge'.
'Tiny' মানে অতি সৰু; এইটো 'Huge' (বিশাল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q105. Choose the antonym of 'Humble'.
(A) Modest   (B) Meek   (C) Proud   (D) Respectful
Answer: (C) Proud — 'Proud' means having too high an opinion of oneself; it is the opposite of 'humble'.
'Proud' মানে গর্বিত; এইটো 'Humble' (বিনয়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q106. Choose the antonym of 'Idle'.
(A) Lazy   (B) Active   (C) Inactive   (D) Slothful
Answer: (B) Active — 'Active' means busy and working; it is the opposite of 'idle'.
'Active' মানে সক্ৰিয়; এইটো 'Idle' (নিষ্ক্রিয়) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q107. Choose the antonym of 'Illumine'.
(A) Light up   (B) Illuminate   (C) Brighten   (D) Darken
Answer: (D) Darken — 'Darken' means to make dark; it is the opposite of 'illumine'.
'Darken' মানে আন্ধাৰ কৰা; এইটো 'Illumine' (পোহৰ দিয়া) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q108. Choose the synonym of 'Imitate'.
(A) Originate   (B) Create   (C) Mimic   (D) Invent
Answer: (C) Mimic — 'Mimic' means to copy someone's actions, like 'imitate'.
'Mimic' মানে অনুকৰণ কৰা; 'Imitate'ৰ দৰেই।
Q109. Choose the synonym of 'Immense'.
(A) Tiny   (B) Colossal   (C) Narrow   (D) Small
Answer: (B) Colossal — 'Colossal' means extremely large, like 'immense'.
'Colossal' মানে অতি বিশাল; 'Immense'ৰ দৰেই।
Q110. Choose the antonym of 'Impartial'.
(A) Fair   (B) Neutral   (C) Biased   (D) Just
Answer: (C) Biased — 'Biased' means showing favour to one side; it is the opposite of 'impartial'.
'Biased' মানে পক্ষপাতী; এইটো 'Impartial' (নির্পেক্ষ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q111. Choose the synonym of 'Impetuous'.
(A) Deliberate   (B) Careful   (C) Cautious   (D) Impulsive
Answer: (D) Impulsive — 'Impulsive' means acting suddenly without thought, like 'impetuous'.
'Impulsive' মানে নাভাৱি তৎক্ষণাৎ কাম কৰা; 'Impetuous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q112. Choose the antonym of 'Indolent'.
(A) Lazy   (B) Active   (C) Idle   (D) Sluggish
Answer: (B) Active — 'Active' means energetic and working; it is the opposite of 'indolent'.
'Active' মানে সক্ৰিয়; এইটো 'Indolent' (অলস) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q113. Choose the antonym of 'Inert'.
(A) Inactive   (B) Passive   (C) Active   (D) Motionless
Answer: (C) Active — 'Active' means moving and lively; it is the opposite of 'inert'.
'Active' মানে চলমান আৰু সক্ৰিয়; এইটো 'Inert' (নিষ্ক্রিয়) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q114. Choose the synonym of 'Innocent'.
(A) Guilty   (B) Crafty   (C) Guileless   (D) Corrupt
Answer: (C) Guileless — 'Guileless' means free from deceit, like 'innocent'.
'Guileless' মানে ছলাহীন; 'Innocent'ৰ দৰেই।
Q115. Choose the synonym of 'Intricate'.
(A) Simple   (B) Complicated   (C) Easy   (D) Straightforward
Answer: (B) Complicated — 'Complicated' means having many parts, like 'intricate'.
'Complicated' মানে জটিল; 'Intricate'ৰ দৰেই।
Q116. Choose the synonym of 'Jovial'.
(A) Gloomy   (B) Sad   (C) Sullen   (D) Cheerful
Answer: (D) Cheerful — 'Cheerful' means happy and friendly, like 'jovial'.
'Cheerful' মানে প্রফুল্ল; 'Jovial'ৰ দৰেই।
Q117. Choose the synonym of 'Jumble'.
(A) Order   (B) Arrangement   (C) Mess   (D) System
Answer: (C) Mess — 'Mess' means a disordered mixture, like 'jumble'.
'Mess' মানে এলোমেলো অৱস্থা; 'Jumble'ৰ দৰেই।
Q118. Choose the synonym of 'Lament'.
(A) Rejoice   (B) Celebrate   (C) Cheer   (D) Mourn
Answer: (D) Mourn — 'Mourn' means to feel deep sorrow, like 'lament'.
'Mourn' মানে শোক প্রকাশ কৰা; 'Lament'ৰ দৰেই।
Q119. Choose the antonym of 'Lethargic'.
(A) Sluggish   (B) Energetic   (C) Drowsy   (D) Inactive
Answer: (B) Energetic — 'Energetic' means full of energy; it is the opposite of 'lethargic'.
'Energetic' মানে শক্তিমান আৰু উদ্যমী; এইটো 'Lethargic' (নিস্তেজ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q120. Synonym of 'Lucid' is:
(A) Confusing   (B) Unclear   (C) Clear   (D) Vague
Answer: (C) Clear — 'Clear' means easy to understand, like 'lucid'.
'Clear' মানে স্পষ্ট; 'Lucid'ৰ দৰেই।
Q121. Choose the synonym of 'Lure'.
(A) Repel   (B) Deter   (C) Discourage   (D) Tempt
Answer: (D) Tempt — 'Tempt' means to attract or entice, like 'lure'.
'Tempt' মানে প্রলোভিত কৰা; 'Lure'ৰ দৰেই।
Q122. Choose the synonym of 'Magnificent'.
(A) Ordinary   (B) Mediocre   (C) Plain   (D) Splendid
Answer: (D) Splendid — 'Splendid' means impressively beautiful, like 'magnificent'.
'Splendid' মানে জাকজমকপূর্ণ; 'Magnificent'ৰ দৰেই।
Q123. Choose the antonym of 'Malice'.
(A) Spite   (B) Ill will   (C) Goodwill   (D) Hatred
Answer: (C) Goodwill — 'Goodwill' means friendly feeling; it is the opposite of 'malice'.
'Goodwill' মানে সদ্ভাব; এইটো 'Malice' (বিদ্বেষ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q124. Choose the antonym of 'Meager'.
(A) Scanty   (B) Sparse   (C) Insufficient   (D) Ample
Answer: (D) Ample — 'Ample' means more than enough; it is the opposite of 'meager'.
'Ample' মানে পৰ্যাপ্ত; এইটো 'Meager' (তুচ্ছ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q125. Choose the antonym of 'Meek'.
(A) Gentle   (B) Mild   (C) Arrogant   (D) Humble
Answer: (C) Arrogant — 'Arrogant' means overbearingly proud; it is the opposite of 'meek'.
'Arrogant' মানে দাম্ভিক; এইটো 'Meek' (নম্র) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q126. Choose the antonym of 'Merciful'.
(A) Compassionate   (B) Forgiving   (C) Ruthless   (D) Lenient
Answer: (C) Ruthless — 'Ruthless' means without pity; it is the opposite of 'merciful'.
'Ruthless' মানে নির্দয়; এইটো 'Merciful' (দয়ালু) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q127. Choose the synonym of 'Miserable'.
(A) Happy   (B) Joyful   (C) Cheerful   (D) Wretched
Answer: (D) Wretched — 'Wretched' means extremely unhappy, like 'miserable'.
'Wretched' মানে অতি দুখী; 'Miserable'ৰ দৰেই।
Q128. Choose the antonym of 'Miserly'.
(A) Stingy   (B) Generous   (C) Tightfisted   (D) Greedy
Answer: (B) Generous — 'Generous' means giving freely; it is the opposite of 'miserly'.
'Generous' মানে উদাৰ; এইটো 'Miserly' (কৃপণ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q129. Choose the antonym of 'Modest'.
(A) Humble   (B) Meek   (C) Conceited   (D) Reserved
Answer: (C) Conceited — 'Conceited' means excessively proud of oneself; it is the opposite of 'modest'.
'Conceited' মানে আত্মগর্বী; এইটো 'Modest' (বিনয়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q130. Choose the antonym of 'Mortal'.
(A) Human   (B) Earthly   (C) Worldly   (D) Immortal
Answer: (D) Immortal — 'Immortal' means living forever; it is the opposite of 'mortal'.
'Immortal' মানে অমর; এইটো 'Mortal' (নশ্বর) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q131. Choose the synonym of 'Naive'.
(A) Sly   (B) Cunning   (C) Gullible   (D) Skeptical
Answer: (C) Gullible — 'Gullible' means easily deceived, like 'naive'.
'Gullible' মানে সহজে বিশ্বাস কৰা; 'Naive'ৰ দৰেই।
Q132. Choose the antonym of 'Nimble'.
(A) Agile   (B) Quick   (C) Sprightly   (D) Stiff
Answer: (D) Stiff — 'Stiff' means not flexible in movement; it is the opposite of 'nimble'.
'Stiff' মানে টান বা জড়; এইটো 'Nimble' (চপল) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q133. Choose the synonym of 'Notorious'.
(A) Respected   (B) Honourable   (C) Infamous   (D) Reputable
Answer: (C) Infamous — 'Infamous' means well known for a bad reason, like 'notorious'.
'Infamous' মানে কুখ্যাত; 'Notorious'ৰ দৰেই।
Q134. Choose the synonym of 'Numerous'.
(A) Few   (B) Scarce   (C) Countless   (D) Rare
Answer: (C) Countless — 'Countless' means too many to count, like 'numerous'.
'Countless' মানে অসংখ্য; 'Numerous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q135. Choose the antonym of 'Obedient'.
(A) Compliant   (B) Disobedient   (C) Submissive   (D) Dutiful
Answer: (B) Disobedient — 'Disobedient' means refusing to obey; it is the opposite of 'obedient'.
'Disobedient' মানে অবাধ্য; এইটো 'Obedient' (আজ্ঞাবহ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q136. Choose the antonym of 'Obscure'.
(A) Unknown   (B) Indistinct   (C) Unclear   (D) Clear
Answer: (D) Clear — 'Clear' means easy to see or understand; it is the opposite of 'obscure'.
'Clear' মানে স্পষ্ট; এইটো 'Obscure' (অস্পষ্ট) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q137. Choose the antonym of 'Obsolete'.
(A) Outdated   (B) Archaic   (C) Extinct   (D) Modern
Answer: (D) Modern — 'Modern' means current and up to date; it is the opposite of 'obsolete'.
'Modern' মানে বর্তমানৰ; এইটো 'Obsolete' (অপ্রচলিত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q138. Choose the antonym of 'Obstinate'.
(A) Stubborn   (B) Headstrong   (C) Yielding   (D) Inflexible
Answer: (C) Yielding — 'Yielding' means ready to give in; it is the opposite of 'obstinate'.
'Yielding' মানে বশংবদ; এইটো 'Obstinate' (একগুঁয়ে) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q139. Choose the antonym of 'Opaque'.
(A) Cloudy   (B) Murky   (C) Thick   (D) Transparent
Answer: (D) Transparent — 'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through; it is the opposite of 'opaque'.
'Transparent' মানে স্বচ্ছ; এইটো 'Opaque' (অস্বচ্ছ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q140. Choose the antonym of 'Optimistic'.
(A) Hopeful   (B) Positive   (C) Cheerful   (D) Pessimistic
Answer: (D) Pessimistic — 'Pessimistic' means expecting the worst; it is the opposite of 'optimistic'.
'Pessimistic' মানে হতাশাবাদী; এইটো 'Optimistic' (আশাবাদী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q141. Choose the antonym of 'Ornate'.
(A) Decorated   (B) Fancy   (C) Elaborate   (D) Plain
Answer: (D) Plain — 'Plain' means simple without decoration; it is the opposite of 'ornate'.
'Plain' মানে সাদা; এইটো 'Ornate' (অলংকৃত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q142. Choose the synonym of 'Outrage'.
(A) Calm   (B) Pleasure   (C) Contentment   (D) Indignation
Answer: (D) Indignation — 'Indignation' means strong anger at injustice, like 'outrage'.
'Indignation' মানে অন্যায়ত ক্রোধ; 'Outrage'ৰ দৰেই।
Q143. Choose the antonym of 'Pacify'.
(A) Calm   (B) Soothe   (C) Appease   (D) Provoke
Answer: (D) Provoke — 'Provoke' means to stir up anger; it is the opposite of 'pacify'.
'Provoke' মানে উত্তেজিত কৰা; এইটো 'Pacify' (শান্ত কৰা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q144. Choose the antonym of 'Paltry'.
(A) Trivial   (B) Minor   (C) Petty   (D) Significant
Answer: (D) Significant — 'Significant' means important; it is the opposite of 'paltry'.
'Significant' মানে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ; এইটো 'Paltry' (তুচ্ছ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q145. Choose the synonym of 'Peculiar'.
(A) Ordinary   (B) Common   (C) Normal   (D) Strange
Answer: (D) Strange — 'Strange' means unusual and odd, like 'peculiar'.
'Strange' মানে অদ্ভুত; 'Peculiar'ৰ দৰেই।
Q146. Choose the synonym of 'Peril'.
(A) Safety   (B) Security   (C) Protection   (D) Danger
Answer: (D) Danger — 'Danger' means risk of harm, like 'peril'.
'Danger' মানে বিপদ; 'Peril'ৰ দৰেই।
Q147. Choose the synonym of 'Perpetual'.
(A) Temporary   (B) Brief   (C) Everlasting   (D) Finite
Answer: (C) Everlasting — 'Everlasting' means never ending, like 'perpetual'.
'Everlasting' মানে চিরস্থায়ী; 'Perpetual'ৰ দৰেই।
Q148. Choose the synonym of 'Pious'.
(A) Irreligious   (B) Wicked   (C) Sinful   (D) Devout
Answer: (D) Devout — 'Devout' means deeply religious, like 'pious'.
'Devout' মানে ধর্মপ্রাণ; 'Pious'ৰ দৰেই।
Q149. Choose the synonym of 'Placid'.
(A) Agitated   (B) Stormy   (C) Turbulent   (D) Calm
Answer: (D) Calm — 'Calm' means peaceful and undisturbed, like 'placid'.
'Calm' মানে শান্ত; 'Placid'ৰ দৰেই।
Q150. Choose the antonym of 'Plentiful'.
(A) Abundant   (B) Copious   (C) Scarce   (D) Profuse
Answer: (C) Scarce — 'Scarce' means insufficient in quantity; it is the opposite of 'plentiful'.
'Scarce' মানে দুর্লভ; এইটো 'Plentiful' (প্রচুর) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q151. Choose the synonym of 'Plunder'.
(A) Protect   (B) Guard   (C) Loot   (D) Return
Answer: (C) Loot — 'Loot' means to steal goods by force, like 'plunder'.
'Loot' মানে বলপূর্বক লুট কৰা; 'Plunder'ৰ দৰেই।
Q152. Choose the synonym of 'Precise'.
(A) Vague   (B) Approximate   (C) Exact   (D) Loose
Answer: (C) Exact — 'Exact' means accurate in every detail, like 'precise'.
'Exact' মানে নির্ভুল; 'Precise'ৰ দৰেই।
Q153. Choose the antonym of 'Prodigal'.
(A) Wasteful   (B) Extravagant   (C) Economical   (D) Spendthrift
Answer: (C) Economical — 'Economical' means avoiding waste; it is the opposite of 'prodigal'.
'Economical' মানে মিতব্যয়ী; এইটো 'Prodigal' (অপব্যয়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q154. Choose the synonym of 'Profuse'.
(A) Scarce   (B) Copious   (C) Sparse   (D) Meager
Answer: (B) Copious — 'Copious' means abundant in quantity, like 'profuse'.
'Copious' মানে প্রচুর; 'Profuse'ৰ দৰেই।
Q155. Choose the synonym of 'Prompt'.
(A) Late   (B) Tardy   (C) Delayed   (D) Punctual
Answer: (D) Punctual — 'Punctual' means on time, like 'prompt'.
'Punctual' মানে সময়নিষ্ঠ; 'Prompt'ৰ দৰেই।
Q156. Choose the synonym of 'Prosperous'.
(A) Poor   (B) Needy   (C) Affluent   (D) Impoverished
Answer: (C) Affluent — 'Affluent' means rich and successful, like 'prosperous'.
'Affluent' মানে সমৃদ্ধ; 'Prosperous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q157. Choose the antonym of 'Proud'.
(A) Arrogant   (B) Conceited   (C) Haughty   (D) Humble
Answer: (D) Humble — 'Humble' means having a modest opinion of oneself; it is the opposite of 'proud'.
'Humble' মানে নম্র; এইটো 'Proud' (গর্বিত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q158. Choose the synonym of 'Prudent'.
(A) Reckless   (B) Foolish   (C) Discreet   (D) Rash
Answer: (C) Discreet — 'Discreet' means careful and sensible, like 'prudent'.
'Discreet' মানে বিচক্ষণ; 'Prudent'ৰ দৰেই।
Q159. Choose the synonym of 'Quell'.
(A) Incite   (B) Provoke   (C) Arouse   (D) Suppress
Answer: (D) Suppress — 'Suppress' means to put down or stop, like 'quell'.
'Suppress' মানে দমন কৰা; 'Quell'ৰ দৰেই।
Q160. Choose the synonym of 'Quench'.
(A) Ignite   (B) Kindle   (C) Light   (D) Extinguish
Answer: (D) Extinguish — 'Extinguish' means to put out a fire or satisfy thirst, like 'quench'.
'Extinguish' মানে নুমাই দিয়া; 'Quench'ৰ দৰেই।
Q161. Choose the synonym of 'Rapid'.
(A) Slow   (B) Fast   (C) Gradual   (D) Leisurely
Answer: (B) Fast — 'Fast' means quick in movement, like 'rapid'.
'Fast' মানে দ্রুত; 'Rapid'ৰ দৰেই।
Q162. Choose the antonym of 'Rash'.
(A) Reckless   (B) Foolhardy   (C) Hasty   (D) Cautious
Answer: (D) Cautious — 'Cautious' means careful to avoid danger; it is the opposite of 'rash'.
'Cautious' মানে সতর্ক; এইটো 'Rash' (বে-পৰোৱা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q163. Choose the antonym of 'Rebellious'.
(A) Defiant   (B) Disobedient   (C) Obedient   (D) Insurgent
Answer: (C) Obedient — 'Obedient' means willing to obey; it is the opposite of 'rebellious'.
'Obedient' মানে আজ্ঞাবহ; এইটো 'Rebellious' (বিদ্রোহী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q164. Choose the antonym of 'Reckless'.
(A) Rash   (B) Heedless   (C) Careless   (D) Careful
Answer: (D) Careful — 'Careful' means taking precautions; it is the opposite of 'reckless'.
'Careful' মানে সাৱধান; এইটো 'Reckless' (অসাৱধান) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q165. Choose the antonym of 'Refute'.
(A) Disprove   (B) Contradict   (C) Accept   (D) Deny
Answer: (C) Accept — 'Accept' means to agree with something; it is the opposite of 'refute'.
'Accept' মানে গ্ৰহণ কৰা; এইটো 'Refute' (খণ্ডন) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q166. Choose the synonym of 'Repel'.
(A) Attract   (B) Welcome   (C) Accept   (D) Repulse
Answer: (D) Repulse — 'Repulse' means to drive back or refuse, like 'repel'.
'Repulse' মানে পাছ হটি দিয়া; 'Repel'ৰ দৰেই।
Q167. Choose the antonym of 'Repulsive'.
(A) Disgusting   (B) Revolting   (C) Offensive   (D) Attractive
Answer: (D) Attractive — 'Attractive' means pleasing; it is the opposite of 'repulsive'.
'Attractive' মানে আকর্ষণীয়; এইটো 'Repulsive' (ঘৃণনীয়) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q168. Choose the synonym of 'Resolute'.
(A) Wavering   (B) Irresolute   (C) Determined   (D) Uncertain
Answer: (C) Determined — 'Determined' means firm in purpose, like 'resolute'.
'Determined' মানে দৃঢ়সংকল্প; 'Resolute'ৰ দৰেই।
Q169. Choose the synonym of 'Restrain'.
(A) Release   (B) Free   (C) Liberate   (D) Curb
Answer: (D) Curb — 'Curb' means to hold back or control, like 'restrain'.
'Curb' মানে সংযত কৰা; 'Restrain'ৰ দৰেই।
Q170. Choose the antonym of 'Reticent'.
(A) Silent   (B) Reserved   (C) Quiet   (D) Talkative
Answer: (D) Talkative — 'Talkative' means fond of speaking a lot; it is the opposite of 'reticent'.
'Talkative' মানে বাচাল; এইটো 'Reticent' (কম কথা কোৱা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q171. Choose the antonym of 'Rigid'.
(A) Stiff   (B) Inflexible   (C) Unbending   (D) Flexible
Answer: (D) Flexible — 'Flexible' means able to change or bend easily; it is the opposite of 'rigid'.
'Flexible' মানে নমনীয়; এইটো 'Rigid' (কঠোৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q172. Choose the synonym of 'Rigorous'.
(A) Lenient   (B) Lax   (C) Strict   (D) Easy
Answer: (C) Strict — 'Strict' means demanding and thorough, like 'rigorous'.
'Strict' মানে কঠোৰ; 'Rigorous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q173. Choose the synonym of 'Rival'.
(A) Ally   (B) Friend   (C) Partner   (D) Competitor
Answer: (D) Competitor — 'Competitor' means one who competes, like 'rival'.
'Competitor' মানে প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বী; 'Rival'ৰ দৰেই।
Q174. Choose the synonym of 'Robust'.
(A) Frail   (B) Weak   (C) Sturdy   (D) Delicate
Answer: (C) Sturdy — 'Sturdy' means strong and healthy, like 'robust'.
'Sturdy' মানে সবল; 'Robust'ৰ দৰেই।
Q175. Choose the antonym of 'Ruthless'.
(A) Pitiless   (B) Cruel   (C) Brutal   (D) Merciful
Answer: (D) Merciful — 'Merciful' means showing kindness and forgiveness; it is the opposite of 'ruthless'.
'Merciful' মানে দয়ালু; এইটো 'Ruthless' (নিষ্ঠুর) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q176. Choose the synonym of 'Sagacious'.
(A) Foolish   (B) Stupid   (C) Ignorant   (D) Wise
Answer: (D) Wise — 'Wise' means having good judgement, like 'sagacious'.
'Wise' মানে জ্ঞানী; 'Sagacious'ৰ দৰেই।
Q177. Choose the synonym of 'Savage'.
(A) Tame   (B) Civilized   (C) Gentle   (D) Wild
Answer: (D) Wild — 'Wild' means fierce and untamed, like 'savage'.
'Wild' মানে বন্য আৰু হিংস্র; 'Savage'ৰ দৰেই।
Q178. Choose the antonym of 'Scarce'.
(A) Rare   (B) Sparse   (C) Plentiful   (D) Deficient
Answer: (C) Plentiful — 'Plentiful' means available in large amounts; it is the opposite of 'scarce'.
'Plentiful' মানে প্রচুর; এইটো 'Scarce' (দুর্লভ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q179. Choose the synonym of 'Scorn'.
(A) Respect   (B) Admiration   (C) Contempt   (D) Praise
Answer: (C) Contempt — 'Contempt' means a feeling of disrespect, like 'scorn'.
'Contempt' মানে অবজ্ঞা; 'Scorn'ৰ দৰেই।
Q180. Choose the synonym of 'Shrewd'.
(A) Foolish   (B) Naive   (C) Gullible   (D) Astute
Answer: (D) Astute — 'Astute' means clever in judgement, like 'shrewd'.
'Astute' মানে বিচক্ষণ; 'Shrewd'ৰ দৰেই।
Q181. Choose the antonym of 'Sincere'.
(A) Honest   (B) Truthful   (C) Frank   (D) Hypocritical
Answer: (D) Hypocritical — 'Hypocritical' means pretending to be what one is not; it is the opposite of 'sincere'.
'Hypocritical' মানে ভণ্ড; এইটো 'Sincere' (আন্তরিক) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q182. Choose the antonym of 'Skeptical'.
(A) Doubtful   (B) Suspicious   (C) Cynical   (D) Gullible
Answer: (D) Gullible — 'Gullible' means too ready to believe; it is the opposite of 'skeptical'.
'Gullible' মানে সহজে বিশ্বাসী; এইটো 'Skeptical' (সন্দেহপ্রবণ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q183. Choose the synonym of 'Sluggish'.
(A) Energetic   (B) Active   (C) Lethargic   (D) Quick
Answer: (C) Lethargic — 'Lethargic' means slow and lacking energy, like 'sluggish'.
'Lethargic' মানে নিস্তেজ; 'Sluggish'ৰ দৰেই।
Q184. Choose the antonym of 'Sparse'.
(A) Scattered   (B) Thin   (C) Few   (D) Dense
Answer: (D) Dense — 'Dense' means closely packed together; it is the opposite of 'sparse'.
'Dense' মানে ঘন; এইটো 'Sparse' (ঠায়ে ঠায়ে থকা) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q185. Choose the antonym of 'Stern'.
(A) Severe   (B) Strict   (C) Firm   (D) Lenient
Answer: (D) Lenient — 'Lenient' means merciful and not strict; it is the opposite of 'stern'.
'Lenient' মানে ঢিলা বা সহনশীল; এইটো 'Stern' (কঠোৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q186. Choose the synonym of 'Stubborn'.
(A) Flexible   (B) Docile   (C) Submissive   (D) Headstrong
Answer: (D) Headstrong — 'Headstrong' means obstinately self-willed, like 'stubborn'.
'Headstrong' মানে একগুঁয়ে; 'Stubborn'ৰ দৰেই।
Q187. Choose the synonym of 'Subsequent'.
(A) Previous   (B) Prior   (C) Preceding   (D) Following
Answer: (D) Following — 'Following' means coming after something, like 'subsequent'.
'Following' মানে পৰবর্তী; 'Subsequent'ৰ দৰেই।
Q188. Choose the synonym of 'Subterfuge'.
(A) Honesty   (B) Frankness   (C) Candor   (D) Trick
Answer: (D) Trick — 'Trick' means a deceitful device, like 'subterfuge'.
'Trick' মানে ছল বা চাল; 'Subterfuge'ৰ দৰেই।
Q189. Choose the synonym of 'Succinct'.
(A) Verbose   (B) Lengthy   (C) Concise   (D) Wordy
Answer: (C) Concise — 'Concise' means brief and to the point, like 'succinct'.
'Concise' মানে সংক্ষিপ্ত; 'Succinct'ৰ দৰেই।
Q190. Choose the synonym of 'Sullen'.
(A) Cheerful   (B) Friendly   (C) Jovial   (D) Sulky
Answer: (D) Sulky — 'Sulky' means silent and bad-tempered, like 'sullen'.
'Sulky' মানে খিনখিনীয়া; 'Sullen'ৰ দৰেই।
Q191. Choose the antonym of 'Superficial'.
(A) Shallow   (B) Surface   (C) Outward   (D) Deep
Answer: (D) Deep — 'Deep' means thorough and profound; it is the opposite of 'superficial'.
'Deep' মানে গভীৰ; এইটো 'Superficial' (উপরিস্থ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q192. Choose the synonym of 'Swift'.
(A) Slow   (B) Lethargic   (C) Sluggish   (D) Speedy
Answer: (D) Speedy — 'Speedy' means moving quickly, like 'swift'.
'Speedy' মানে দ্রুত; 'Swift'ৰ দৰেই।
Q193. Choose the synonym of 'Tedious'.
(A) Interesting   (B) Exciting   (C) Monotonous   (D) Engaging
Answer: (C) Monotonous — 'Monotonous' means dull and repetitive, like 'tedious'.
'Monotonous' মানে একঘেয়া; 'Tedious'ৰ দৰেই।
Q194. Choose the antonym of 'Timid'.
(A) Shy   (B) Fearful   (C) Cowardly   (D) Bold
Answer: (D) Bold — 'Bold' means brave and confident; it is the opposite of 'timid'.
'Bold' মানে সাহসী; এইটো 'Timid' (ভয়াতুৰ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q195. Choose the synonym of 'Tranquil'.
(A) Agitated   (B) Disturbed   (C) Stormy   (D) Peaceful
Answer: (D) Peaceful — 'Peaceful' means calm and quiet, like 'tranquil'.
'Peaceful' মানে শান্ত; 'Tranquil'ৰ দৰেই।
Q196. Choose the antonym of 'Transparent'.
(A) Clear   (B) Bright   (C) Crystal   (D) Opaque
Answer: (D) Opaque — 'Opaque' means not allowing light to pass through; it is the opposite of 'transparent'.
'Opaque' মানে অস্বচ্ছ; এইটো 'Transparent' (স্বচ্ছ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q197. Choose the synonym of 'Tremendous'.
(A) Tiny   (B) Small   (C) Enormous   (D) Insignificant
Answer: (C) Enormous — 'Enormous' means very large in size or amount, like 'tremendous'.
'Enormous' মানে বিশাল; 'Tremendous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q198. Choose the antonym of 'Trivial'.
(A) Petty   (B) Minor   (C) Insignificant   (D) Important
Answer: (D) Important — 'Important' means of great significance; it is the opposite of 'trivial'.
'Important' মানে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ; এইটো 'Trivial' (তুচ্ছ) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q199. Choose the synonym of 'Turbulent'.
(A) Calm   (B) Peaceful   (C) Tranquil   (D) Stormy
Answer: (D) Stormy — 'Stormy' means violent and disturbed, like 'turbulent'.
'Stormy' মানে ঝড়-বতাহপূর্ণ; 'Turbulent'ৰ দৰেই।
Q200. Choose the antonym of 'Unanimous'.
(A) Agreed   (B) United   (C) Solid   (D) Divided
Answer: (D) Divided — 'Divided' means not in agreement; it is the opposite of 'unanimous'.
'Divided' মানে বিভক্ত; এইটো 'Unanimous' (সর্বসম্মত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q201. Choose the antonym of 'Vague'.
(A) Obscure   (B) Hazy   (C) Indefinite   (D) Definite
Answer: (D) Definite — 'Definite' means clear and precise; it is the opposite of 'vague'.
'Definite' মানে সুনির্দিষ্ট; এইটো 'Vague' (অস্পষ্ট) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q202. Choose the synonym of 'Vast'.
(A) Tiny   (B) Narrow   (C) Limited   (D) Extensive
Answer: (D) Extensive — 'Extensive' means covering a large area, like 'vast'.
'Extensive' মানে বিস্তৃত; 'Vast'ৰ দৰেই।
Q203. Choose the synonym of 'Vehement'.
(A) Mild   (B) Feeble   (C) Weak   (D) Intense
Answer: (D) Intense — 'Intense' means showing strong feeling, like 'vehement'.
'Intense' মানে প্রবল; 'Vehement'ৰ দৰেই।
Q204. Choose the synonym of 'Venerable'.
(A) Disreputable   (B) Ignoble   (C) Contemptible   (D) Respected
Answer: (D) Respected — 'Respected' means held in high regard, like 'venerable'.
'Respected' মানে শ্রদ্ধেয়; 'Venerable'ৰ দৰেই।
Q205. Choose the antonym of 'Vigilant'.
(A) Watchful   (B) Alert   (C) Attentive   (D) Careless
Answer: (D) Careless — 'Careless' means not paying attention; it is the opposite of 'vigilant'.
'Careless' মানে অসতর্ক; এইটো 'Vigilant' (জাগ্রত) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q206. Choose the synonym of 'Vigorous'.
(A) Weak   (B) Feeble   (C) Lethargic   (D) Energetic
Answer: (D) Energetic — 'Energetic' means full of strength and activity, like 'vigorous'.
'Energetic' মানে উদ্যমী; 'Vigorous'ৰ দৰেই।
Q207. Choose the antonym of 'Virtuous'.
(A) Righteous   (B) Noble   (C) Upright   (D) Wicked
Answer: (D) Wicked — 'Wicked' means morally bad; it is the opposite of 'virtuous'.
'Wicked' মানে দুশ্চরিত্র; এইটো 'Virtuous' (সদাচারী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q208. Choose the synonym of 'Vivid'.
(A) Dull   (B) Faint   (C) Vague   (D) Lively
Answer: (D) Lively — 'Lively' means bright and full of life, like 'vivid'.
'Lively' মানে জীবন্ত আৰু উজ্জ্বল; 'Vivid'ৰ দৰেই।
Q209. Choose the antonym of 'Wary'.
(A) Cautious   (B) Careful   (C) Vigilant   (D) Heedless
Answer: (D) Heedless — 'Heedless' means careless and inattentive; it is the opposite of 'wary'.
'Heedless' মানে অসতর্ক; এইটো 'Wary' (সতর্ক) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q210. Choose the antonym of 'Wasteful'.
(A) Extravagant   (B) Prodigal   (C) Spendthrift   (D) Thrifty
Answer: (D) Thrifty — 'Thrifty' means careful with money; it is the opposite of 'wasteful'.
'Thrifty' মানে মিতব্যয়ী; এইটো 'Wasteful' (অপব্যয়ী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q211. Choose the antonym of 'Wealthy'.
(A) Rich   (B) Affluent   (C) Prosperous   (D) Poor
Answer: (D) Poor — 'Poor' means having little money; it is the opposite of 'wealthy'.
'Poor' মানে দরিদ্র; এইটো 'Wealthy' (ধনী) ৰ বিপৰীত।
Q212. Choose the antonym of 'Zealous'.
(A) Enthusiastic   (B) Ardent   (C) Passionate   (D) Indifferent
Answer: (D) Indifferent — 'Indifferent' means having no interest; it is the opposite of 'zealous'.
'Indifferent' মানে উদাসীন; এইটো 'Zealous' (উৎসাহী) ৰ বিপৰীত।

Synonyms and Antonyms: Meaning, Usage and Elimination Rules

A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word, while an antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning. Together they form the backbone of vocabulary questions in the English section of competitive examinations. A candidate who understands the exact shade of meaning carried by a word can answer synonym and antonym questions quickly, and the same knowledge also improves one-word substitution, idiom and reading-comprehension answers.

This deep-study note explains the basic terms, the rules that decide which option is correct, the question patterns used by examiners, a step-by-step method, the common traps and a preparation plan. After a careful reading, a candidate should be able to judge options by meaning, part of speech and context rather than by familiarity.

Basic Terms

  • Synonym: a word with the same or nearly the same meaning, as "begin" and "commence".
  • Antonym: a word with the opposite meaning, as "ancient" and "modern".
  • Gradable antonym: an opposite that lies on a scale, as "hot" and "cold".
  • Complementary antonym: an opposite with no middle term, as "alive" and "dead".
  • Converse antonym: a pair that implies each other, as "buy" and "sell".
  • Homonym: a word that shares spelling or sound with another but carries a different meaning, as "bank" (of a river) and "bank" (for money).
  • Connotation: the feeling a word carries beyond its literal meaning, as "slim" (approving) and "skinny" (disapproving).
  • Context: the sentence or situation that fixes which meaning of a word is in use.
  • Prefix and suffix: an addition at the start or the end of a word that changes its meaning, as "un-" and "-less".
  • Root word: the base form from which related words are built, as "dict" in "dictate" and "predict".

Core Concepts and Rules

  • A synonym shares meaning but not always usage; two close words are not interchangeable in every sentence.
  • The degree of intensity matters; "frightened" is weaker than "terrified".
  • Many antonyms are formed with prefixes such as un-, dis-, in-, im-, il- and ir-.
  • A word may have several synonyms, but only one will fit the tone and the part of speech of the question.
  • The part of speech is fixed by the question; a verb must be matched with a verb and a noun with a noun.
  • Positive, negative and neutral connotations separate otherwise similar options.
  • A few words are their own opposites, called contronyms, as "cleave" (to join or to split).
  • Idiomatic meaning overrides literal meaning; "a cold fish" does not refer to temperature.
  • Roots are the fastest clue; "bene-" points to good and "mal-" to bad.
  • When two options look correct, choose the one closer in sense to the head word, not the more common word.

Synonyms and Antonyms in Detail

A synonym question tests whether the candidate can hold the exact meaning of the head word. "Abstruse", for instance, means difficult to understand, so "obscure" is a synonym and "obvious" is an antonym. An antonym question tests the reverse; "frugal" means careful with money, so "extravagant" is its antonym. Gradable pairs such as "expand" and "contract" sit on a scale, while complementary pairs such as "legal" and "illegal" admit no middle. Examiners use these distinctions to build options that are individually plausible but semantically impossible.

Types of Questions Asked

The first pattern gives a word and asks for its synonym or antonym from four options. The second asks a candidate to replace an underlined word with the option that keeps the meaning. The third tests word pairs by asking which pair shows the same relationship as a given pair. The fourth asks which word is nearest in meaning within a sentence. The fifth reverses the pattern, giving a definition and asking for the word. Direct synonym and antonym questions appear in almost every paper.

Steps to Solve a Synonym and Antonym Question

First, read the head word and fix its part of speech. Second, recall the core meaning and, if possible, a one-word gloss. Third, check whether the question asks for the same or the opposite meaning. Fourth, eliminate the options that are clearly unrelated. Fifth, test the remaining options by using each in a short sentence. Sixth, fall back on roots, prefixes and suffixes when the word is unfamiliar. Finally, choose the option that matches both meaning and part of speech, then re-read the question to confirm that the sense is not reversed.

Examination Trends

In Assam recruitment papers, synonyms and antonyms appear as direct questions and inside error spotting and one-word substitution. Words drawn from everyday formal English, such as "abandon", "benevolent", "lucid" and "obsolete", recur across years. Examiners often place a synonym among the options of an antonym question to trap careless readers, so attention to the instruction matters more than the size of one's vocabulary.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Do not answer an antonym question with a synonym; read the instruction twice.
  • Do not ignore the part of speech; a noun cannot replace a verb.
  • Do not pick a word only because it is familiar; familiarity is not meaning.
  • Do not assume one word has a single meaning; check the context.
  • Do not confuse near synonyms that differ in intensity or connotation.
  • Do not translate word for word from another language; English fixes its own meaning.

How to Prepare This Topic

Begin with a notebook that lists every new word with its meaning, one synonym, one antonym and one sentence. Revise ten words a day and test yourself every week. Learn the common prefixes and suffixes so that unknown words can be decoded instead of guessed. Read one editorial or short article daily and mark the words you would not have used yourself.

Group words by theme such as praise, blame, quantity and time, because examination options often come from a single theme. Practise the standard sets repeatedly and keep a separate list of the words you keep missing. Over a month this method covers more vocabulary than reading a dictionary cover to cover.

Quick Revision Tips

  • A synonym keeps the meaning; an antonym reverses it.
  • Fix the part of speech before choosing.
  • Roots, prefixes and suffixes decode unfamiliar words.
  • Intensity and connotation separate close options.
  • Context decides which meaning of a word applies.

Final Revision Note

On the last day, revise only the words you have missed, read each one with its synonym and antonym, and use it in a sentence of your own. Then attempt a timed set of twenty questions and check the instruction of every question before answering. When meaning, part of speech and instruction all agree, the answer is certain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

A synonym has the same or nearly the same meaning as the given word, while an antonym has the opposite meaning. A synonym question asks you to keep the sense; an antonym question asks you to reverse it.

Do all synonyms fit in every sentence?

No. Two words may share a core meaning yet differ in intensity, connotation or grammatical use, so only one may fit the tone and part of speech of a particular sentence.

How can I find the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

Use roots, prefixes and suffixes. "Bene-" means good, "mal-" means bad, "un-" reverses a meaning, and "-less" means without, so an unknown word can often be decoded from its parts.

Why does context matter in these questions?

Many English words carry more than one meaning. The sentence decides whether "bank" means a river bank or a money bank, so the context must be read before an option is chosen.

Which words are most frequently asked in Assam exams?

Everyday formal words such as abandon, benevolent, lucid, obsolete, frugal and ambiguous recur across papers, so these high-frequency words should be learnt with their synonyms and antonyms together.

Synonyms & Antonyms (সমাৰ্থক আৰু বিপৰীত শব্দ): অৰ্থ, প্ৰয়োগ আৰু বাছনিৰ নিয়ম

Synonym হৈছে সেই শব্দ যিটোৰ অৰ্থ আন এটা শব্দৰ লগত একে বা প্ৰায় একে, আনহাতে antonym হৈছে বিপৰীত অৰ্থৰ শব্দ। প্ৰতিযোগিতামূলক পৰীক্ষাৰ ইংৰাজী অংশত শব্দভাণ্ডাৰৰ প্ৰশ্নৰ মূল ভেটি এই দুয়ো। এটা শব্দৰ সূক্ষ্ম অৰ্থ জানিলে synonym-antonym প্ৰশ্ন দ্ৰুতভাৱে সমাধান কৰিব পাৰি, লগতে one-word substitution, বাগধাৰা আৰু অনুধাৱনৰ প্ৰশ্নতো সহায় হয়।

এই গভীৰ অধ্যয়ন টোকাত মূল পৰিভাষা, শুদ্ধ বিকল্প নিৰ্ণয়ৰ নিয়ম, প্ৰশ্নৰ ধৰণ, সমাধানৰ স্তৰ, সাধাৰণ ভুল আৰু প্ৰস্তুতিৰ পৰিকল্পনা সন্নিবিষ্ট কৰা হৈছে। মনোযোগেৰে পঢ়াৰ পিছত প্ৰাৰ্থীয়ে অৰ্থ, part of speech আৰু contextৰ সহায়ত বিকল্প বাছনি কৰিব পাৰিব।

মূল পৰিভাষা

  • Synonym: একে বা প্ৰায় একে অৰ্থৰ শব্দ, যেনে "begin" আৰু "commence"।
  • Antonym: বিপৰীত অৰ্থৰ শব্দ, যেনে "ancient" আৰু "modern"।
  • Gradable antonym: মাপকাঠিত থকা বিপৰীত, যেনে "hot" আৰু "cold"।
  • Complementary antonym: মাজৰ অৱস্থা নথকা বিপৰীত, যেনে "alive" আৰু "dead"।
  • Converse antonym: ইটোৱে আনটোক সূচোৱা যোৰ, যেনে "buy" আৰু "sell"।
  • Homonym: একে বানান বা ধ্বনি কিন্তু ভিন্ন অৰ্থৰ শব্দ, যেনে "bank" (নদীৰ পাৰ) আৰু "bank" (টকা ৰখা ঠাই)।
  • Connotation: আক্ষৰিক অৰ্থৰ বাহিৰে শব্দৰ ভাব, যেনে "slim" (প্ৰশংসা) আৰু "skinny" (নিন্দা)।
  • Context: শব্দটোৰ কোনটো অৰ্থ প্ৰযোজ্য তাক নিৰ্ণয় কৰা বাক্য বা পৰিৱেশ।
  • Prefix আৰু suffix: শব্দৰ আগত বা পিছত যোগ হৈ অৰ্থ সলোৱা অংশ, যেনে "un-" আৰু "-less"।
  • Root word: সম্পৰ্কীয় শব্দৰ মূল ৰূপ, যেনে "dictate" আৰু "predict" ৰ "dict"।

মুখ্য ধাৰণা আৰু নিয়ম

  • Synonym এ অৰ্থ ভাগ কৰে কিন্তু প্ৰয়োগ সদায় একে নহয়; ওচৰৰ দুটা শব্দ প্ৰতিটো বাক্যত নাখায়।
  • তীব্ৰতাৰ পাৰ্থক্য থাকে; "frightened" "terrified" তকৈ দুৰ্বল।
  • বহু antonym un-, dis-, in-, im-, il-, ir- উপসৰ্গৰে গঠিত হয়।
  • এটা শব্দৰ বহু synonym থাকিব পাৰে, কিন্তু প্ৰশ্নৰ tone আৰু part of speech ৰ লগত এটাহে মিলে।
  • প্ৰশ্নই part of speech নিৰ্ণয় কৰে; verb ৰ সৈতে verb আৰু noun ৰ সৈতে noun মিলিব লাগে।
  • Positive, negative আৰু neutral connotation এ দৃশ্যত একে বিকল্পবোৰ আতৰ কৰে।
  • কিছু শব্দ নিজেই নিজৰ বিপৰীত (contronym), যেনে "cleave" (যোগ কৰা বা বিভক্ত কৰা)।
  • Idiomatic অৰ্থে আক্ষৰিক অৰ্থতকৈ আগত; "a cold fish" ৰ তাপমাত্ৰাৰ সৈতে সম্পৰ্ক নাই।
  • Root আটাইতকৈ দ্ৰুত সংকেত; "bene-" ৰ অৰ্থ ভাল আৰু "mal-" ৰ অৰ্থ বেয়া।
  • দুটা বিকল্প শুদ্ধ যেন লাগিলে অধিক প্ৰচলিতটো নহয়, মূল শব্দৰ অৰ্থৰ নিকটৱৰ্তীটো বাছনি কৰক।

Synonym আৰু Antonym সবিশেষ

Synonym প্ৰশ্নই মূল শব্দৰ সঠিক অৰ্থ জানে নে নাই পৰীক্ষা কৰে। "Abstruse" মানে বুজিবলৈ কঠিন, গতিকে "obscure" synonym আৰু "obvious" antonym। Antonym প্ৰশ্নই ইয়াৰ ওলোটা পৰীক্ষা কৰে; "frugal" মানে টকা সাৱধানে খৰচ কৰা, গতিকে "extravagant" ইয়াৰ antonym। "expand" আৰু "contract" ৰ দৰে যোৰ মাপকাঠিত থাকে, আনহাতে "legal" আৰু "illegal" ৰ দৰে যোৰত মাজ নাই। পৰীক্ষকে এই পাৰ্থক্য ব্যৱহাৰ কৰি দেখা শুদ্ধ কিন্তু অৰ্থহীন বিকল্প ৰচে।

সোধা প্ৰশ্নৰ প্ৰকাৰ

প্ৰথম ধৰণত এটা শব্দ দি চাৰি বিকল্পৰ পৰা synonym বা antonym সোধা হয়। দ্বিতীয়ত ৰেখাংকিত শব্দৰ ঠাইত অৰ্থ ৰক্ষা কৰা বিকল্প বাছিব দিয়া হয়। তৃতীয়ত দিয়া যোৰৰ সম্পৰ্ক একে হোৱা যোৰ বাছনি কৰিব দিয়া হয়। চতুৰ্থত বাক্যত অৰ্থত আটাইতকৈ ওচৰৰ শব্দ সোধা হয়। পঞ্চমত সংজ্ঞা দি শব্দ বিচৰা হয়। প্ৰत्येक পত্ৰতে পোনপটীয়া synonym-antonym প্ৰশ্ন আহে।

Synonym আৰু Antonym প্ৰশ্ন সমাধানৰ স্তৰ

প্ৰথমে মূল শব্দ পঢ়ি part of speech ঠিক কৰক। দ্বিতীয়ে মূল অৰ্থ মনত পেলাওক। তৃতীয়ে একেই নে বিপৰীত অৰ্থ বিচৰা হৈছে দেখক। চতুৰ্থে স্পষ্টভাৱে অসম্পৰ্কিত বিকল্প আতৰাওক। পঞ্চমে ৰোৱা বিকল্পবোৰ চুটি বাক্যত ব্যৱহাৰ কৰি পৰীক্ষা কৰক। ষষ্ঠত শব্দ অচিনাকি হ'লে root, prefix, suffix ৰ সহায় লওক। শেষত অৰ্থ আৰু part of speech দুয়োৰে লগত মিলা বিকল্প বাছি প্ৰশ্ন পুনৰ পঢ়ি অৰ্থ ওলোটা হৈছে নে নাই নিশ্চিত হওক।

পৰীক্ষাৰ প্ৰৱণতা

অসমৰ নিয়োগ পৰীক্ষাত synonym-antonym পোনপটীয়া প্ৰশ্ন হিচাপে আৰু error spotting তথা one-word substitution ত আহে। "abandon", "benevolent", "lucid", "obsolete" ৰ দৰে দৈনন্দিন আনুষ্ঠানিক ইংৰাজীৰ শব্দ বছৰে বছৰে পুনৰায় আহে। পৰীক্ষকে antonym প্ৰশ্নৰ বিকল্পত synonym ৰাখি অসাৱধান প্ৰাৰ্থীক ফান্দত পেলায়, গতিকে শব্দভাণ্ডাৰতকৈ নিৰ্দেশনা মন কৰাটো বেছি জৰুৰী।

সাধাৰণ ভুল

  • Antonym প্ৰশ্নত synonym নিদিব; নিৰ্দেশনা দুবাৰ পঢ়ক।
  • Part of speech অৱহেলা নকৰিব; noun এ verb ৰ ঠাই ল'ব নোৱাৰে।
  • কেৱল চিনাকি হোৱাৰ বাবে শব্দ বাছনি নকৰিব; চিনাকিতাতকৈ অৰ্থ মুখ্য।
  • এটা শব্দৰ এটাই অৰ্থ বুলি নধৰিব; context চাওক।
  • তীব্ৰতা বা connotation ৰ পাৰ্থক্য থকা ওচৰৰ synonym মিলাই নিদিব।
  • আন ভাষাৰ পৰা আক্ষৰিক অনুবাদ নকৰিব; ইংৰাজীয়ে নিজৰ অৰ্থ নিৰ্ধাৰণ কৰে।

প্ৰস্তুতি কেনেকৈ কৰিব

আৰম্ভণিতে এটা খাতাত প্ৰতিটো নতুন শব্দ, তাৰ অৰ্থ, এটা synonym, এটা antonym আৰু এটা বাক্য লিখক। দিনে দহটা শব্দ পুনৰালোচনা কৰি সপ্তাহে এবাৰ নিজকে পৰীক্ষা কৰক। সাধাৰণ prefix আৰু suffix শিকিলে অচিনাকি শব্দ অনুমান নকৰি ভাঙি বুজিব পাৰি। দৈনিক এটা সম্পাদকীয় বা চুটি প্ৰবন্ধ পঢ়ি নিজে ব্যৱহাৰ নকৰা শব্দ চিহ্নিত কৰক।

প্ৰশংসা, নিন্দা, পৰিমাণ, সময় আদি বিষয় অনুসৰি শব্দ গোটাওক, কাৰণ পৰীক্ষাৰ বিকল্প প্ৰায়ে এটা বিষয়ৰ পৰাই আহে। মানক সংহতিবোৰ বাৰে বাৰে অভ্যাস কৰি বাদ পৰা শব্দৰ সুকীয়া তালিকা ৰাখক। এমাহত এই পদ্ধতিয়ে অভিধান আখৰে আখৰে পঢ়াতকৈ বেছি শব্দভাণ্ডাৰ আয়ত্ত কৰে।

দ্ৰুত পুনৰালোচনাৰ টিপছ

  • Synonym এ অৰ্থ ৰাখে; antonym এ ওলোটা কৰে।
  • বাছনিৰ আগতে part of speech ঠিক কৰক।
  • Root, prefix আৰু suffix এ অচিনাকি শব্দ ভাঙে।
  • তীব্ৰতা আৰু connotation এ ওচৰৰ বিকল্প আতৰ কৰে।
  • Context এ শব্দৰ কোনটো অৰ্থ প্ৰযোজ্য তাক নিৰ্ণয় কৰে।

শেষ পুনৰালোচনা

শেষ দিনা কেৱল বাদ পৰা শব্দবোৰ পুনৰালোচনা কৰি প্ৰতিটোৰ synonym আৰু antonymসহ পঢ়ক আৰু নিজে এটা বাক্যত ব্যৱহাৰ কৰক। তাৰ পিছত কুৰিটা প্ৰশ্নৰ সময়বদ্ধ সংহতি কৰি উত্তৰ দিয়াৰ আগতে প্ৰতিটোৰ নিৰ্দেশনা চাওক। অৰ্থ, part of speech আৰু নিৰ্দেশনা তিনিও মিলিলে উত্তৰ নিশ্চিত।

শব্দ পৰিয়াল আৰু মূলৰ জৰিয়তে মনত ৰখা

বৰ্ণানুক্ৰমিক তালিকাতকৈ শব্দ-পৰিয়াল অনুসৰি শিকাটো বহু ফলপ্ৰসূ। "dict" (কোৱা) মূলৰ পৰা "dictate", "predict", "verdict", "contradict" — এইবোৰ একেলগে শিকিলে এটা মূলেই চাৰি-পাঁচটা শব্দ দিয়ে। "bene-" (ভাল) মূলৰ শব্দ "benevolent", "beneficial", "benefit" ইটোৰ লগত আনটো ওপচি যায়। Prefix লগাই antonym বনাওক — "possible" → "impossible", "legal" → "illegal", "regular" → "irregular", "understand" → "misunderstand"। এই সমূহ prefix এ এটা শব্দৰ বিপৰীত সৃষ্টি কৰে, গতিকে antonym প্ৰশ্নত ইহঁত চিনাকি লাগে। তদুপৰি তীব্ৰতাৰ ক্ৰমত গোটাওক, যেনে "warm" → "hot" → "scorching" আৰু "cool" → "cold" → "freezing", কাৰণ পৰীক্ষাৰ বিকল্প প্ৰায়ে একেই তীব্ৰতা-শৃংখলাৰ পৰা লোৱা হয় আৰু তীব্ৰতা নমিলিলে শুদ্ধ নহয়। শব্দৰ সৈতে এটা চুটি আপোন-বাক্য বনাই লিখি ৰাখক — এই ব্যক্তিগত বাক্যই শব্দ এশবাৰ পঢ়াতকৈ ভালদৰে মনত থাকে আৰু পৰীক্ষাৰ দিনা দ্ৰুতভাৱে উদ্ধাৰ কৰিবলৈ সহায় কৰে, লগতে লিখা অভ্যাসে বানানো শুধৰায়।

সঘনাই সোধা প্ৰশ্ন

Synonym আৰু antonym ৰ পাৰ্থক্য কি?

Synonym ৰ অৰ্থ দিয়া শব্দৰ লগত একে বা প্ৰায় একে, antonym ৰ অৰ্থ বিপৰীত। Synonym প্ৰশ্নই অৰ্থ ৰাখিবলৈ কয়, antonym প্ৰশ্নই ওলোটা কৰিবলৈ কয়।

সকলো synonym প্ৰতিটো বাক্যত খাপ খায়নে?

নাখায়। দুটা শব্দৰ মূল অৰ্থ একে হ'লেও তীব্ৰতা, connotation বা ব্যাকৰণগত প্ৰয়োগ বেলেগ হ'ব পাৰে, গতিকে এটাহে কোনো বাক্যত খাপ খায়।

অচিনাকি শব্দৰ অৰ্থ কেনেকৈ পাম?

Root, prefix আৰু suffix ব্যৱহাৰ কৰক। "bene-" ৰ অৰ্থ ভাল, "mal-" ৰ অৰ্থ বেয়া, "un-" এ অৰ্থ ওলোটা কৰে আৰু "-less" ৰ অৰ্থ অবিহনে, গতিকে শব্দৰ অংশৰ পৰা অৰ্থ উলিয়াব পাৰি।

এই প্ৰশ্নত context ৰ গুৰুত্ব কিয়?

বহু ইংৰাজী শব্দৰ এটাতকৈ বেছি অৰ্থ থাকে। বাক্যয়ে "bank" নদীৰ পাৰ নে টকাৰ বেংক নিৰ্ণয় কৰে, গতিকে বিকল্প বাছনিৰ আগতে context পঢ়িব লাগে।

অসমৰ পৰীক্ষাত আটাইতকৈ বেছি কোন শব্দ সোধা হয়?

abandon, benevolent, lucid, obsolete, frugal, ambiguous ৰ দৰে দৈনন্দিন আনুষ্ঠানিক শব্দ বছৰে বছৰে আহে, গতিকে এইবোৰ synonym আৰু antonymসহ শিকা উচিত।

This Synonyms & Antonyms set covers the grammar and vocabulary areas most often tested in Assam government recruitment examinations. Each question is bilingual and each answer is explained, so you can see exactly why an option is correct and why the others are not. The material is prepared from standard grammar and vocabulary references and reviewed before publication.

Author: Axom Exam TeamReference source: standard English grammar and vocabulary reference material and online resourcesPublished: 4 September 2026

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