HSC Textual Dictionary
HSC Textual Dictionary
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Synonyms and Antonyms
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Request (wiKz‡qó) n. Aby‡iva, Av‡e`b desire, instance, application, appeal decree, enjoin
Behalf (wenvd) n. c‡ÿ, Zid wing, party, part, side, spouse
Leader (wjWvi) n. ‡bZv, m`©vi, `jcwZ chief, head, prince, commander, boss follower
Majority (‡gRwiwU) n. msL¨vwaK¨ championship, advantage, multiplicity minority
Session (‡mkb) n. Awa‡ekb, mfv, ‰eVK meeting, sitting, assembly, club, total starting
Listen (wj‡mb) v. ‡kvbv, kÖeY Kiv obey, hear, hearken, hark, harkens
Instead (Bb&m‡UW) adv. cwie‡Z©, e`‡j
Discussion (wWmKvkb) n. Avjvc, Av‡jvPbv conversation, talk, converse, speech
Even (B‡fb) adv. Ggb wK, ch©šÍ too, also, still, yet odd, uneven
Though (‡`v) adv. hw`I, m‡Z¡Ë although, albeit, when, if
Agree (GwMÖ) v. ivwR nIqv, GKgZ nIqv accede,admit,obey,heed, observe disagree
Carry out (K¨vwi AvDU) adj. m¤úbœ Kiv steered, rowed, paddled, conveyed
Negotiation (wb‡Mvwm‡qkb) n.Avjvc, Av‡jvPbv speaking, interlocution, overture provocation
Further (dvi`vi) adv. also, moreover, besides, prevent
Z`wZwi³, AwaKšÍy, Aci more, in addition
Create (wµ‡qU) v. m„wó Kiv, evbv‡bv make, generate, raise, hatch, originate destroy
Slaughter house (møvUvi nvDR) n. abattoir, butchery, gallows, Iee
KmvBLvbv, NvZ¯’vb
Claimed (‡K¬BgW) v. e‡jwQj, `vwe K‡iwQj demand, assert, call, require, offer disclaim, forfeit
Whoever (n~‡qfvi) pro. ‡Kev, †h-‡Kn whosoever, whichever, who, anybody
Slaughtered (møvUvW©) v. nZ¨v K‡iwQj
Shut down (kvU WvDb) v. eÜ Kiv
Continue (KbwUwbD) v.Pjv, eRvq ivLv, Pvjv‡bv maintain, drive, ride, move, run, walk discontinue
Meet (wgU) v. wgwjZ nIqv, mvÿvr Kiv correspond, assemble, fit, rhyme diverge
Suddenly (mv‡Wbwj) adj. nVvr, AvKw¯§K abruptly, by chance, bump, bang, slap gradually
Capacity (K¨vcvwmwU) n. aviY ÿgZv retention, receptivity, strength, power incapacity
Attending (G‡UbwWs) v. AskMÖnY Kiv accompanying, attendant, following nonattendance
Member (‡g¤^vi) n. m`m¨, mf¨ part, feature, limb, ingredient nonmember
Proceeding (cÖwmwWs) adj. advancing, coming
AMÖmi, GwM‡q hvIqv
Take part in (‡UBK cvU© Bb) v. portion, share, piece, section, segment
Ask, A½, AskMÖnb Kiv
Dissolved (wWmjfW) v. wg‡k hvIqv solved, liquefied, destroyed, latent
Sudden (mv‡Wb) adj. nVvr, AvKw¯§K abrupt, casual, snappy, accidental gradual
Blame (‡eøBg) v. ‡`vlv‡ivc Kiv, defame, slander, calumniate, absolve
wb›`v Kiv, Acev` †`Iqv condemn, badmouth, reprove
Pointed at (c‡q‡›UW) adj. wb‡`©k Kiv sharp, piercing, penetrating, shrewd pointless
Prorogued (‡cÖv‡ivMDW) v. ¯’wMZ ivLv adjourn, defer, cease, prologue
Protested (‡cÖv‡Uó) v. cÖwZev` Kiv, AvcwË Kiv contradict, clamor, against, mind
Observe (AeRvif) v. cvjb Kiv notice, take notice, mark, watch, view break, disrespect
General (‡Rbv‡ij) adj. mvaviY, mve©Rbxb common, ordinary, usual, simple, local, specific
Strike (ֻvBK) v. niZvj hit, lay, injure, slosh, smite, serve miss
Peacefully (wcmdzwj) adv. unopposedly, unanimously, safely, manically
wbwe©‡Nœ, kvwšÍc~Y©fv‡e freely, without opposition
Factory (d¨v±wi) n. KviLvbv workshop, mill, works, manufactory
Responded (‡imcÛ) v. rejoin, answer, reply, ignore
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Armed force (Avg©W †dvm©) n. mk¯¿ evwnbx troops, army, soldier, war, battle
Chest (‡P÷) n. eyK breast, heart, thorax
Suppress (mv‡cÖm) v.`gb Kiv, Pvcv, `wgZ ivLv put down, inhibit, sit on, subdue, curb express, submit
Forever (diGfvi) v. wPiZ‡i to the end of the chapter, ever since temporarily
Learned (jvb©W) v. wk‡LwQj wise, erudite, adept, judicious unconditioned
Sacrifice (‡mwµdvBm) n. wemR©b, AvZ¥Z¨vM immolation, offering, wrinkle, prey
Ourselves (AvIqvi‡mjfm) pro.
Avgv‡`i wb‡R‡`i
Wounded (IDb‡WW) adj. Nv‡qj, AvnZ defeated, killed, hurt, injured, struck
Martyr (gvU©vi) n. knx`
Everything (Gfwiw_s) pro. mewKQz all nothing
Assist (A¨vwm÷) v. mnvqZv Kiv, mvnvh¨ Kiv help, support, aid, identify, befriend hinder
Loved (jvfW) adj. cÖxwZc~Y©, wcÖq become addicted, addict, be fond of unloved
Means (wgbm) n. gv‡b, A_©, wbwgË sake, behalf, cause, parent
Please (wcøR) adj. `qv K‡i satisfy, content, gratify, glut, feast displease
Relief (wiwjd) n. gyw³ remission, abatement, alleviation tension
Committee (KwgwU) n. mwgwZ, Kwg©`j society, union, board, club
Owner (Ibvi) n. gvwjK master, lord, employer, proprietor
Factory (d¨v±ix) n. KviLvbv workshop, mill, works, manufactory
Worker (IqvK©vi) n. Kg©x, kÖwgK employee, hand, laborer, workman non worker
Participated (cvwU©wm‡c‡UW) v. AskMÖnY Kiv partake, take part, share, engage
Last (jv÷) adj. weMZ, me©‡kl final, ultimate, lattermost, farewell first, intermediate
Wages (I‡q‡Rm) n. ‡eZb, fvZv, gRywi salary, pay, stipend, due, hire, income
Directive (wW‡iKwUf) adj. wb‡`©kbv attribution, directing, standing order
Liberated (wjev‡i‡UW) adj. wegy³, gy³, ¯^vaxb freed, loosened, released dominated, fettered
Custom (Kv÷g) n. kyé tradition, practice, mores, law, usage ready, made
Collected (Kv‡jK‡UW) adj. msM„nxZ, GKwÎZ culled, raised, brought, closely, knit uncollected
Either (AvB`vi) adj. Ab¨Zi other
Remember (wi‡g¤^vi) v. g‡b ivLv, ¯§iY Kiv keep in mind, retain, recall, recollect forget
Amidst (Gwg÷) pre. AšÍ‡i, g‡a¨ amongst, at an interval of, among
Create (wµ‡qBU) v. m„wó Kiv, evbv‡bv make, generate, raise, hatch, originate destroy
Chaos (K¨vqm) n. wek„•Ljv disorder, clutter, confusion, mess order
Confusion (KbwdDkb) n. wØav bewilderment, mess, disorder, chaos understanding, order
Anarchy (A¨vbvwK©) n. AivRKZv disorder, disorganization, clutter order
Loot (jyU) n. AcniY, jyÉb abduction, robbery, larceny, steeling
Responsible (‡imcbwmej) adj. `vwq liable, accountable, answerable irresponsible
Safety (‡mdwU) n. wbivcËv security, surety, revival, indemnity danger
Taint (‡UB›U) v. Kiw¼Z Kiv disinfect
Running (ivwbs) adj. Pvjy, avegvb going, active, current, operable passing, standing
Station (‡÷kb) n. ¯’vb, NvwU space, place, position, location, site
Ready (‡iwW) adj. cÖ¯yZÍ prepared, made, ripe, forward, open unready
Report (wi‡cvU©) n. cÖwZ‡e`b, weeiY narration, relation, response, tidings
Salaries (m¨vjvwim) n. ‡eZb-fvZv pay, wages, stipend, due, earnings
Transferred (UªvÝdvW©) v. n‡q‡Q shifted, removed, withdrawn, driven
Telegram (‡UwjMÖvg) n. ZvievZ©v, `~ievZ©v wire, savor, taste, relish, savories
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Race (‡iBm) n. RvwZ, eY©, esk nation, people, folk, tribe, caste linger
Discrimination (wWmwµwg‡bkb) n. avoidance, pick, selection,
‰elg¨, †f`v‡f` elimination, difference, split
Intensely (B‡›Ubmwj) adj. Zxeªfv‡e severe, acutely, bitter, fierce mild
manifestation (g¨vwb‡d‡÷Bkb) n. exposition, glow, shine,
D™¢vm, cÖKvk expression, radiance, evolution
during (wWDwis) pre. awiqv, †Kvb mgq by, since
Until (AvbwUj) pre. hZÿY ch©šÍ bv, ch©šÍ to, till, up to, by
Acceptance (GK‡mc‡UÝ) n. MÖnY, ¯^xK…wZ receiving, taking, adoption rejection
Speech (w¯úP) n. e³„Zv, fvlY lecture, discourse, oration, address
Become (weKvg) v. NUv, cwiYZ nIqv arrive, happen, befall, fall out, be
Healing (wnwjs) n. Av‡ivM¨, wPwKrmv medication, salve, prescript
Wounds (IDÛm) n. AvnZ, ÿZ, AvNvZ sore, hurt, lesion, cut, bruise, injury
Moment (‡gv‡g›U) n. gyn~Z©, ÿY jiffy, jiff, trice, eyewink, shake inconsequence
Bridge (weªR) n. ‡mZz, weªR deck bridge, culvert
Chasms (K¨vRgm) n. dvUj, MnŸi crack, fracture, nook, cranny
Divide (wWfvBW) v. wef³ Kiv, fvM Kiv split, interrupt, sever, partition multiply, unite
Achieve (A¨vwPf) v. AR©b Kiv, mvab Kiv acquire, attain, gain, get fail
Political (cwjwUKvj) adj.ivR‰bwZK, ivRbxwZK politic, diplomatic, shrewd nonpolitical
Awarded (GIqv‡W©W) adj. cyi¯‹„Z given, bestowed, paid, conferred
Peace (wcm) n. kvwšÍ, wb¯ÍäZv tranquility, quiet, quietness, calm war
Prize (cÖvBR) n. cyi®‹vi award, reward, stakes, payoff disesteem, disrespect
Honor (Abvi) n. m¤§vb, kÖ×v homage, esteem, reverence, dignity dishonor, disrespect
Leader (wjWvi) n. ‡bZv, m`©vi chief, head, prince, boss follower
Prison (wcÖRb) n. KvivMvi, †Rj jail, lockup, limbo, bastilles, duress
Earlier (Avwj©qvi) adv. c~‡e©, Av‡M before, prior, previously, formerly later, subsequently
Negotiated (wb‡Mvwk‡q‡UW) v. bargain, haggle, negotiate,
`iv`wi Kiv, ga¨¯’Zv Kiv arbitrate, mediate
Play (‡cø) n. cvjb Kiv, m¤ú`b Kiv game, freak, pastime, drama
Prominent (cÖwg‡b›U) adj. great, distinguished, noted,
wewkó, jÿYxq, Awfwÿß leading, noticeable, remarkable
Stage (‡÷R) n. ch©vq, Ae¯’v, g period, echelon, bout, turn
Advocate (A¨vW‡fv‡KU) n. DwKj, AvBbRxex pleader, intercessor, syndic
Human (wnDg¨vb) adj. gvbemyjf, gvbexq mortal, cordial, ethnic, ethnical nonhuman
Dignity (wWMwbwU) n. m¤§vb, m¤£g homage, esteem, reverence, laurels
Challenge (P¨v‡jÄ) n. objection, exception, protest, boast,
AvcwË, `c©, AvnŸvb, cÖwZeÜKZv pride, verity, vaunt, dare
Ranging (i¨vbwRs) v. dispose, adjust, order, range,
web¨¯Í Kiv, mvwi‡Z ¯’vb †`Iqv organize, array, set, sort
Repression (wi‡cÖkb) n. `gb, wbcxob, wbMÖn restraint, check, break, subdual
Formally (digvwj) adv. officially informally
h_vwewa, ixwZ Abymv‡i
Public (cvewjK) adj. me©mvavi‡Yi, Rbmvavib open, overt, patent, bare, universal private
Before (we‡dvi) adv. c~‡e©, Av‡M earlier on, in the past, since, prior after, later
Adoring (A¨v‡Wvwis) adj. ‡cÖgc~Y©, wcÖq loving
Countrymen (Kvw›Uªg¨vb) n. compatriot, fellow, countrymen,
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Lesson-3: I Have a Dream (AvB n¨vf& G Wªxg) - Avgvi GKwU ¯^cœ Av‡Q
Grab (MÖve) v. `Lj Kiv, nVvr AuvK‡o aiv be worth, nab, catch, occupy, seize leave
Stretch (‡÷ªP) n. we¯Ívi expansion, tract, expanse shrink
Politely (‡cvjBUwj) adv. mweb‡q blandly, obligingly, humbly impolitely
Avoid (A¨vf‡qW) v. Gov‡bv eliminate, get around, avoid confront, validate
Altogether (AjUz‡M`vi) adv. cy‡ivcywi completely, in full, fully, entirely partly
Insistent (Bbwmm‡U›U) adj. ‡R`x dogged, intense, rush, pressing
Probably (‡cÖv‡eewj) adv. m¤¢eZ perhaps, likely, possibly incredibly
Smacking (¯§vwKs) v. Pvcov‡bv
Loudly (jvDWwj) adv. D”P¯^‡i audibly, aloud, loudly softly
Conversation (Kbfvi‡mkvb) n. K_‡cvK_b colloquy, confabulation, duet
Gristly (wMÖ÷j) n. Ziæbvw¯’ cartilage
Stuck (÷vK) v. we× Kiv pierce, run through, gore, puncture unstuck
Discreetly (wWm‡µUwj) adv. wePÿbZvi mv‡_ carefully, aware indiscreet
Napkin (b¨vcwKb) n. MvgQv towel, nappy
Edge (GR) n. cÖvšÍ side, edge, terminal, extreme centre
Permission (cviwgkb) n. AbygwZ consent, permit, leave, license prohibition
Quietly (‡KvqvBUwj) adv. kvšÍfv‡e calmly loudly, noisily, uniquely
Leave (wjf) v. Z¨vM Kiv give up, forgo, omit, renounce alive, enter
Faster (dv÷vi) adj. AwaKZi `ªyZ later
Gulp (Mví) n. MÖvm devouring, eclipse, swallowing
Consider (KbwmWvi) v. wPšÍv Kiv, we‡ePbv Kiv considering, weigh, envisage disregards
Worthy (Iw_©) adj. Dchy³, †hvM¨ compatible, competent, fit, descent unworthy
Belch (‡ej&P) n. ‡XKzi brash, belch, eructation
Publicly (cvewjKwj) adv. cÖKv‡k¨ in public, avowedly, baldly priestly
Weird (DBqvW©) adj. A™¢zZ strange, curious, odd, kinky normal
Wipe (IqvBc) v. gyQv swab, mob, swab, craze, efface
Sncize (w¯œR) v. nuvwP †`qv blow
Foul (dvDj) adj. fyj, †bvsov messy, dirty, foul, filthy, unclean fair
Scattering (¯‹vUvwis) n. we‡ÿc distraction, dispersion
Experience (G·wcwi‡qÝ) n. AwfÁZv expertise, knowledge, toast inexperience
Messy (‡gwm) adj. A‡MvQv‡jv raunchy, disorderly, careless neat, amicable
Occur (AvKvi) v. NUv, Avmv arrive, happen, befall, fall out, ensue
Phase (‡dBR) n. KvjwefvM, DbœwZi avc period, cycle, stage, term, lift
Represent (wi‡cÖ‡R›U) v. wPwÎZ Kiv prosecute
Critical (wµwUKvj) adj. msKUc~Y© tight, ticklish, troublesome noncritical, uncritical
Transition (UªvbwRkb) n. cwie„wË, cwieZ©b alteration, transfer, exchange
Characterized (K¨v‡iKUvivBRW) v. NUvq
Paced (‡cmW) v. Pjv, gvc Kiv go, suffice, run, walk, continue
Biological (ev‡qvjwRKvj) adj. biologic, material, organic, hylic adoptive
Rxe weÁvb msµvšÍ
Process (‡cÖv‡mm) n. cÖwµqv, c×wZ method, action, mode, procedure
Drive (WªvBf) v. Pvjbv Kiv urge, wield, govern, helm, move attract
Puberty (wcDevwU©) n. eqtmwÜ adolescence, juvenescence
Passage (c¨v‡mR) n. DËiY, Mgb, c_ crossing, ascension, landing,passing room
Determinant (wWUviwgb¨v›U) adj. wbav©iK, QK definitive, determinative, table
Fairly (‡dqviwj) adv. wbi‡cÿfv‡e, b¨vh¨fv‡e categorically, fair, neatly, bright immoderately, unfairly
Universal (BDwbfvimvj) adj. mve©Rbxb global, catholic, blanket, ordinary particulan, particular
Duration (wWD‡ikb) n. w¯’wZKvj, †ejv term, time, daytime, littoral, shore
Defining (wWdvBwbs) v. wba©viY Kiv, m½ cÖ`vb preseribe, identify, ascertain
Period (wcwiqW) n. Kvj, mgq, ch©vq time, epoch, day, season, time, hour
Across (A¨v‡µvm) adv. w`‡q, m¤§yLxb, AvovAvwo diagonally, cross, crosswise
Culture (KvjPvi) n. ms¯‹…wZ, PP©v plane, practice, study, exercise unclouthness
Socio-economic (‡mvwmI-B‡Kv‡bvwgK)
Av_© mvgvwRK
Situation (wmPz‡qkb) n. Ae¯’v, cwiw¯’wZ state, condition, status, position
Change (‡PBÄ) n. cwieZ©b, e`j changing, alternative, switch stay
Century-puberty (‡mÂzwi-wcDevwU©) n.
kZvwã eqtmwÜ
Example (G·v¤új) n. D`vniY, `„óvšÍ instance, illustration, case, ideal
Earlier (Avwj©qvi) adv. c~‡e© before, prior, previously, formerly later, subsequently
Sexual (‡m·yqvj) adj. wj½MZ sensual, lustful, carnal asexual
Attitude (A¨vwUwUDW) n. AvPiY, fw½, g‡bvfve behaviour, conduct, treatment
Behaviour (we‡nwfqvi) n. conduct, treatment, attitude, dealing,
AvPiY, e¨envi, ¯^fve act, characteristic, dispositon
Different (wWd&‡i›U) adj. wfbœ, Avjv`v various, several, divers, varied like, same
Among (A¨vgvs) pre. g‡a¨, wfZ‡i in, into, within, between, of
Factor (d¨v±i) n. e¨vcvi multiplier, multiplicator, producer
Responsibility (‡i¯úbwmwewjwU) n. `vwqZ¡ duty, charge, liability, obligation irresponsibility
Education (GWz‡KBkvb) n. wkÿv, wkÿv`vb lesson, learning, instruction, study
Urbanisation (AvievbvB‡Rkb) n. bvMwiKvqb
Spread (‡¯úªW) n. we¯Ívi, cÖmvi expasion, tract, expanse, scope fold, gather
Global (‡Møvevj) adj. wek¦e¨vwc, mve©Rbxb worldwide, universal, cotholic local
Communication (KwgDwb‡KBkvb) n. liaison, communion, rapport,
‡hvMv‡hvM exchange, commerce, bargain
Preparation (wcÖcv‡iBkvb) n. cÖ¯ÍywZ, e¨e¯’v readiness, formulation, concoction resolution
Adulthood (GRën~W) n. mvevjKZ¡ majority, age infancy
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Susceptible (mv‡mcwUej) adj. mg_©, mÿg able, capable, efficient, doughty unsusceptible
Injury (BbRywi) n. AvNvZ, ÿwZ blow, hit, wound, lesion, coup, hurt
Disease (wWwRm) n. AmyL, e¨vwa illness, unhappiness, displeasure good heath
Exert (G·vU©) v. Rvwni Kiv pose, pretend, assert, show off
Consequence (Kb‡mKz‡qÝ) n. dj, cÖfve result, outcome, future, dominance inconsequence
Acquiring (A¨vKzqvwis) v. AR©b Kiv achieve, earn, acquire, attain, gain
Gaining (‡MBwbs) n. AR©b, nIqv being, occurrence, birth, growth fall back, lose, reduce
Possession (‡cv‡Rkb) n-m¤úwË grab, occupation, occupancy
Directly (wW‡i±wj) adv. mivmwi right away, straight away, outright indirectly
Decision (wWwmkb) n. wm×všÍ setting, rating, definition, verdict indecision
Experienced (G·wcwi‡qÝW) adj. AfxÁ, `ÿ expert, veteran, adept, weighed inexperienced
Potential (‡cv‡Ubwkqvj) adj. kw³kvjx, Kvh©Ki strong, potent, dynamic, brawny actual
Promoting (‡cÖv‡gvwUs) v. DbœxZ Kiv, ewa©Z raise, honor, promotion, civilize
Kiv
Enough (Gbvd) adj. h‡_ó, ch©vß sufficient, adequate, ample, enow
Support (mv‡cvU©) n. mg_©b, mnvqZv backing, clinch, confirmation negate
Expect (G·‡c±) v. Avkv Kiv, cÖZ¨vkv Kiv hope, look for, look forward
Presentation (‡cÖ‡Rb‡Ukb) n. Dcnvi, eY©bv gift, present, offering, gratuity
Highlight (nvBjvBU) v. `„wó‡MvPi Kiv background, play down
Solution (mjy¨kb) n. mgvavb resolution, answer, accomplishment problem
Offer (Advi) n. cÖ`vb, Ac©b grant, payment, offering, depositing
Introducing (BbUªywWDwms) v. proposing, ushering, submitting,
cwiPq Kiv‡bv, wel‡q introductory, informing, indicative
Topic (UwcK) n. welq, cÖm½ thing, theme, affair, affairs, object
Infancy (Bbd¨vwÝ) n. ‰kke, wkïKvj childhood, babyhood adulthood
Defining (wWdvBwbs) v. wba©viY Kiv define, prescribe, identify, ascertain
Lesson-3: Why Does a Child Hate School?(‡nvqvB WvR G PvBì †nU ¯‹zj?) wkïiv we`¨vjq AcQ›` K‡i †Kb?
Cruel (µz‡qj) adj. wbôzi, wb`©q brutal, bloody, relentless, inhumane kind, pleasant
Outworn (AvDUIb©) adj. RivRxb©, APj ragged, outdated, constipate
Sleighing (‡¯øBs) v. ‡QuvovQzwo
Dismay (wWm‡g) n. AvZ¼ panic, fear, terror, awe, fright, scare elate
Drooping (Wªwcs) v. X‡j cov, AvbZ nIqv collapse, set on, gravitate, decline
Spend (‡¯úÛ) v. e¨q Kiv expend, lay out, put out, consume save
Anxious (A¨vskvm) adj. DwØMœ, wPwšÍZ concerned, worried, perturbate unconcerned
Nor (bi) con. Ges bv or, nor yet
Delight (wWjvBU) n. Avb›` pleasure, joy, thrill, pastime, gaiety disenchant, displease
Bower (evIqvi) n. Avevm residency, habitant, home, dwelling
Dreary (‡Wªqvix) adj. welYœ sad, bored, depressed, dusky interesting, cheerful
Shower (kvIqvi) n. Sibv, avivmœv‡bi hš¿ spring, falls, fountain, fount soaker, torrent
Cage (‡KBR) n. LuvPv, KvivMvi grate, frame, jail, prison, lockup release
Fear (wdqvi) n. fq, Avk¼v awe, dread, fright, horror, alarm fearlessness, bravery
Annoy (Gbq) v. wei³ Kiv, R¡vjvZb Kiv bother, pester, molest, displease, rub please, satisfy
Tender (‡UÛvi) adj. ‡mœnc~Y©, big loving, motherly, affectionate, soft hearty, tough, strong
Wing (DBs) n. Wvbv, cvLv feather, fin, limb, van, fan, propeller crawl
Forget (di‡MU) v. fy‡j hvIqv unlearn, pass into oblivion, oblivion mind, remember
Youthful (Bqy¨_dzj) adj. ZiæY, †ZRx young, youngling, juvenile, vernal old
Bud (evW) n. Kzuwo, gyKzj bloom, burgeon, blossom, loafer
Nipped (wbcW) v. wPgwU KvUv, webó Kiv pinch, nip, perish, overturn, destroy
Blossom (‡eøvRg) n. cy®ú, dzj bloom, flower, dandelion, dahlia wither, struggle
Blown (‡eøvDb) v. e‡q hvIqv blooming, abloom, bloomy, corrupt
Stripped (w÷ªcW) v. bó nIqv covered
Joy (Rq) n. Avb›`, Lywk, dwjZ Kiv please, delight, rejoicing, gladness sadden, sorrow
Springing (w¯úªsBs) v. jump, dive, plunge, rush to, leap,
Svc †`qv, jvdv‡bv, DjøvwmZ turn up, appear, come, break
Sorrow (m‡ivI) n. welv`, `ytL grief, gloom, melancholy, penance joy, pleasure, delight
Dismay (wWm‡g) n. AvZ¼ panic, fear, terror, dismay, awe elate, chirp, joyous
Arise (A¨vivBR) v. DVv, D™¢yZ nIqv grow, rise, wake, climb, come off fall, go to bed
Appear (Gwcqvi) v. arrive, take place, occur, enter, look, disappear
Avmv, Avwef~©Z nIqv, `„k¨gvb nIqv look through, seem, come, spring
Gather (M¨v`vi) v. msMÖn Kiv, GKÎ nIqv collect, excerpt, take out, settle spread
Grief (wMÖd) n. welv`, `y`©kv gloom, melancholy, sorrow, misery joy
Destroy (wWmUªq) v. aŸsm Kiv, webó Kiv shatter, annihilate, obliterate, wreck build, conserve
Mellow (‡g‡jvI) v. cwic° Kiv, †Kvgj Kiv melt, mollify, ripen, temper, gentle harsh, frenetic
Blast (eøvó) n. we‡ùviY explosion, burst, detonation
Winter (DB›Uvi) adj. kxZKvj wintery, wintry, wisterly, brumal heat
Invoking (Bb‡fvwKs) v. WvKv, Avnevb Kiv call, invoke, summon, bid, bray
Bright (eªvBU) adj. D¾¡j, eyw×gvb brilliant, light, dazzling, shiny, clear dimmed, dull
Significance (wmMwbwdK¨vÝ) n. ¸iæZ¡, Zvrch© sharpness, quickness, bearing, sense insignificance
Shift (wkd&U) n. cwieZ©b, e`j, cvjv change, changing, alternative
Move (gyf) n. c`‡ÿc, MwZ, cwiewZ©Z nIqv step, pass, plod, footing, footstep refrain, rest, stay
Innocence (B‡bv‡mÝ) n. wbixnZv, mijZv harmlessness, gentleness, meekness guilt
Stanza (÷¨vbRv) n. KweZvi ¯ÍeK verse, staff
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Remaining (wi‡gBwbs) adj. Aewkó, evKx residual, odd, other, due, owing gone
Endure (GbwWDi) v. mn¨ Kiv, †UKv undergo, bear, pass through, tolerate enjoy
Joyless (Rq‡jm) adj. wbivb›` bleak, somber, dismal, funereal joyous
Dreary (wWª‡qix) adj. welYœ, wbivb›` sad, bored, depressed, dusky interesting
Refer (‡idvi) v. D‡jøL Kiv, wb‡`©k Kiv mention, note, allude, notice, speak
Request (wiKz‡qó) n. Aby‡iva, Av‡e`b desire, application, appeal, prayer decree, enjoin
Mood (gyW) n. ‡gRvR, wµqvfve temperament, temper, humor
Phrase (‡d«R) n. evK¨, eywj sentence, saying, speech, idiom
Metaphor (‡gUv‡dvi) n. iƒcK, Dcgv allegory, typical, parabole, image
Comparison (Kg‡cwiRb) n. Zzjbv, Dcgv compare, parallel, analogy, balance
Another (Gbv`vi) adj. Ab¨ second, other, different, diverse the same
Provide (‡cÖvfvBW) v. bargain, take steps, withhold
mieivn Kiv, †hvMvb, cÖ`vb shift, take, measures
Clearer (wK¬qvivi) adj. AviI ¯úó, mvd clean, obvious, evident, explicit blur
Description (wWmwµckb) n. eY©bv, weeiY narration, statement, portrayal, story
Actually (GKPz¨qvwj) adv. cÖK…Zc‡ÿ, e¯ÍyZ indeed, really, truly, south to say apparently
Happily (n¨vwcwj) adv. my‡L, Lywk g‡b comfortably, gladly sadly, unhappily
Couple (Kvcj) n. `¤úwZ, Rywo pair, married, couple, equal, twin uncouple
Importance (B¤úU©¨vÝ) n. ¸iæZ¡, K`i gravity, weight, worth, respect unimportance
Joyful (Rqdyj) adj. Avb›``vqK, Avb›`gq delightful, pleasing, lovely, joyful sorrowful
Learning (jvwb©s) v. wkÿv, Ávb education, learn, study, instruction
Needed (bx‡WW) v. cÖ‡qvRb, Afve nIqv want, lack, delivered optional, elective
Gradually (MÖvRyqvwj) adv. ax‡i ax‡i slowly, softly, slow, serially rapidly
Cultural (KvjPvivj) adj. mvs¯‹…wZK
Particularly (cvwU©Kzjviwj) adv. especially, in particular, specially, unexceptionally
we‡klZ, we‡klfv‡e moreover, exceptionally, minutely
Pertaining (cvi‡UBwbs) adj. msµvšÍ regarding, concerning
Pregnancy (‡cÖMb¨vwÝ) n. Mf©ve¯’v
Activities (A¨vKwUwfwUm) n. wµqvKjvc operations, actions, functions, deeds
Include (BbK¬zW) v. AšÍfy©³ Kiv comprise, cover, comprehend exclude
Discussion (wWmKvkb) n. Avjvc, Av‡jPbv conversation, talk, converse
Effectively (B‡dKwUfwj) adv. Kvh©Kixfv‡e practically, proudly, successfully ineffectively
Related (wi‡j‡UW) adj. mswkøó, RwoZ involved, adhering, united, engaged unrelated
Reproductive (wi‡cÖvWvKwUf) adj. generative, reconstructive
cybiærcv`bkxj, eske„w×Ki
Counseling (KvD‡Ýwjs) v. civgk© Kiv counsel, advise, teach, exhort
Offer (Advi) n. cÖ`vb, Ac©b, DrmM© grant, payment, offering, payoff
Peer-to-peer (wcqvi Uz wcqvi) n. mgKÿ e¨w³
†_‡K mgKÿ e¨w³, cvi¤úwiK, mncvVx
Support (mv‡cvU©) n. mg_©b, mnvqZv, Aej¤^b backing, clinch, confirmation negate
Training (‡Uªwbs) n. wkÿvcÖvwß, cÖwkÿb education, teaching, instruction
Early (Avwj©) adv. wkNª, evj¨ quickly, shortly, promptly, express late, middle
Government (Mfb©g¨v›U) n. miKvi regime, state, administration, reign
Organization (AM©vbvB‡Rkb) n. formation, economy, institution, chaos
msMVb, cÖwZôvb institute, establishment, house, club
Through (_ªy) pre. Øviv, gvidZ by, with, per, via
Project (‡cÖv‡R±) n. Kvh©µg, AwfcÖvq programe, programme, intent, plan
Aim (GBg) n. jÿ¨ destination, target, object, objective
Increase (BbwµR) n. e„w× rise, increment, enhancement, rise, decrease, decrement
Access (G‡·m) n. cÖ‡ek, AwfMgb entry, entrance, entree, penetration
Quality (‡KvqvwjwU) n. ¸Y, `ÿZv, gvb attribute, exorcism, virtue, ability inferiority
Service (mvwf©m) n. ‡mev serving, worship, ministry, office disservice
Understand (AvÛvi÷¨vÛ) v. eyS‡Z cviv catch, catch on, get at, get on to, get misconstrue
Potentially (‡cv‡Ubwkqvjx) adv. mv¤¢ve¨
Harmful (nvg©dzj) adj. ÿwZKviK losing, detrimental, exaggerated harmless, innocuous
Effect (B‡d±) n. djvdj outcome, payoff, upshot, yielding cause
Maternal (g¨vUvibvj) adj. gvZ…msµvšÍ motherly paternal, filial
Mortality (gU©vwjwU) n. g„Zz¨nvi fatality, transience, transiency, immortality
Declined (wWK¬vBÛ) adj. cwZZ, Kgv fallen, fallow, abject, desolate, shed
Nearly (wbqviwj) adv. cÖvq, KvQvKvwQ almost, most, near, just, close, right
Percent (cvi‡m›U) n. kZvsk
Remain (wi‡gBb) v. _vKv, Aewkó _vKv stay, lie, be, stand, keep, remain, change
Death (‡W_) n. g„Zz¨ dying, demise, expiry, departure birth
Decrease (wWwµR) n. n«vm, jvNe loss, reducing, decrement, fall increase, increment
Serious (wmwiqvm) adj. ¸iæZ¡c~Y©, M¤¢xi important, significant, great, grave frivolous, playful
Complication (Kgwcø‡KBkvb) n. RwUjZv complexity, perplexity, complicacy
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Authentic (A‡_bwUK) adj. LuvwU pure, true, sterling, sincere fake, false
Determined (wWUvigvBÛ) adj. wba©vwiZ destined, determinate, definite undetermined
Chance (PvÝ) n. my‡hvM, m¤¢vebv possibility, opportunity, advantage
Impulse (Bgcvjm) v. D×z× Kiv inspire, inject, enlighten, awaken aversion
Principle (wcÖwÝcvj) n. bxwZ, ZË¡ ethics, morals, morality, moral
Economic (B‡Kv‡bvwgK) adj. A_©‰bwZK, financial, monetary, economic loss-making
Avw_©K
Reason (wiRb) n. KviY cause, motive, sake, occasion
Above (G‡evf) adv. Dc‡i over, upon, on, atop, upstairs below
Provision (cÖwfkb) n. weavb, e¨e¯’v law, rule, dispensation, hedonism deprivation
Imply (BgcøvB) v. A_© cÖKvk Kiv connote, expose, expound, mean
Explain (G·‡cøBb) v. e¨vL¨v Kiv interpret, illustrate, set forth bewilder
Lesson-3 Rights to Health and Education (ivBUm& Uz †nj&_& A¨vÛ GWz‡KBkvb) - ¯^v¯’¨ I wkÿvi AwaKvi
mgvRwe`¨vMZ
Geographical (wRIMÖvwdK¨vj). ‡fЇMvwjK
Impacts (Bgc¨v±m) n. cÖfve power, force
Cruelties (µz‡qjwUR) n. wbôziZv inhumanity
Songwriter (msivBUvi) n. MxwZKvi
Playwright (‡cøBivBU) n. bvU¨Kvi dramatist, dramaturge
Director (wW‡iB±i) n. cwiPvjK manager, beak
Autobiographer (AI‡Uvev‡qvMÖvdvi) n.
AvZ¥Rxebx †jLK
Childhood (PvBìûW) n. ‰kkeKvj babyhood adulthood
Paternal (c¨vUvibvj) adj. ‰cZ…K ancestral filial
Grandmother (MÖvÛgv`vi) n. `vw`gv
Victim (wfKwUg) n. wkKvi prey, hunt
Abuse (GweDR) n. Ace¨envi misbehavior protect
Experience (G·‡cvwi‡qÝ) n. AwfÁZv taste, knowledge inexperience
Traumatized (UªgvRvBW) v. AvNvZRwbZ hit, injure
Literary (wjUvivwi) adj. mvwnZ¨ m¤úwK©Z historical
Career (K¨vwiqvi). ‡ckv vocation dawdle
Remarkable (wigv‡K©ej) adj. AmvaviY unusual, tremendous ordinary
Range (‡iBbR) n. cwimi extent, reach
Interest (B›Uv‡i÷) n. AvMÖn self, part bore
Dancer (WvbmvÕi) n. b„Z¨wkíx ballerina
Singer (wmsMvÕi) n. MvqK musician
Editor (BwWUi) n. m¤úv`K performer
Addition (A¨vwWkb) n. ‡hvM culling, run-on subtraction
Acted (A¨vK‡UW) n. AwfbxZ played
Stage (‡÷BR) n. g theater
Film (wdjg) n. PjwPÎ movie
Popular (ccyjvi) n. RbwcÖq exoteric, pop unpopular
Incorporated (Bb‡Kv‡c©v‡i‡UW) v. AšÍf~³ © blend mingle
Poetic (‡c‡qwUK) adj. Kwemyjf prosaic
Stylistic (mUvBwjmwUK) adj. ‰kjxMZ
Qualities (‡KvqvwjwUm) n. ¸Yvejx attribute virtue
Vernacular (fvb©vKyjvi) n. ¯’vbxq fvlv mother tongue
Serious (wmwiqvm) adj. ¸iæZ¡c~Y© important playful
Humour (wnDgvi) n. nvm¨im mood, temper
Discrimination (wWmwµwg‡bBkb) n. ‰elg¨ avoidance
Civil (wmwfj) adj. ‡emvgwiK civilian, polite side read
Committed (Kwg‡UW) adj. cÖwZÁe× done, made
Campaigner (K¨v‡¤úBbvi) n. cÖexb ˆmwbK campaigner
Human (wnDg¨vb) adj. gvbyl mortal, cordial nonhuman
Right (ivBUm) n. AwaKvi real, effect
Justice (RvmwUm) n. wePvi fair play, right injustice
Peace (cxQ) n. kvwšÍ frangibility war
Particularly (cvwU©Kyjviwj) adj. we‡klfv‡e seclusion, particularly generality
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Arrive (A¨vivBf) v. ‡cŠuQv reach, get at, get in, come in leave
Evidence (Gwf‡WÝ) n. cÖgvY, bwRi proof, standard, testimony
Suggest (mv‡R÷) v. mycvwik, evZjv‡bv point out, bring, back, give a hint contraindicate
Narrator (b¨v‡iUi) n. K_K teller, speaker, story-taller
Compare (Kg‡cqvi) v. Zzjbv Kiv liken, assimilate, balance
General (‡Rbv‡ij) adj. mvaviY common, ordinary, usual, normal local, specific, particular
Statement (‡÷BUg¨v›U) n. wee„wZ, weeiY assertion, affirmation, narration
Imply (BgcøvB) v. A_© cÖKvk Kiv connote, expose, expound
Amusement (A¨vwgDRg¨v›U) n. cwiZ…wß satisfaction, gratification, satiety boredom
Annoyance (A¨vb‡qÝ) n. weiw³ nagging, molestation, bother pleasure
Clump (K¬v¤ú) n. Svo, †Svc bush, thicket, chandelier, coppice
Weave (I‡qf) v. eybv knit, sow, fabricate, entwine unweave
Tranquil (‡Uª¼zqvj) adj. cÖkvšÍ unruffled, sedate, sober-sided noisy, agitated
Expression (G·‡cÖkb) n. Awfe¨w³ evolution, vent, manifestation misconstruction
Bracket (eªv‡KU) n. eÜwb brace, cincture
Dark (WvK©) adj. AÜKvi black, murky, murk, sable, dismal light, day
Freely (wd«wj) adv. Aev‡a free, at large, fair, bald-headed parsimoniously
Various (‡fwiqvm) adj. wewfbœ, wewea different, several, diverse, varied same
Periodically (wcwiIwWKvwj) adv. wbw`©ó mgq ci constantly, frequently
Adjacent (A¨vW‡R‡m›U) adj. mwbœwnZ adjoining, neighboring, contiguous distant
Inundated (Bbvb‡W‡UW) adj. cøvweZ flooded, overflowed
Permanently (cvigv‡b›Uwj) adv. ¯’vwqfv‡e abidingly, evermore, aye, ay, ever temporally
Seasonally (wmRbvwj) adv. ‡gŠmyg Abyhvqx
Equivalent (GKzB‡f‡j›U) adj. mgZzj¨ , mg equiponderant, identical, identical unlike
Complex (Kg‡cø·) adj. RwUj complicated, intricate, perplexing simple
Major (‡gRi) adj. gyL¨, ¸iæZi main, chief, leading, key, major minor
Distant (wWmU¨v›U) adj. `~ieZ©x outlying, distant, remote, faraway close
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Kiv
Move (gyf) n. bovPov Kiv pas, plod rest, stand
Grow (‡MÖŠ) v. Rb¥v‡bv fall, be, turn shrink, decrease
Shines (kvBbm&) v. Av‡jv †`Iqv luster, light
Trudge (UªvR) v. Aembœ fv‡e trudge, pull
Carriage (K¨vwiR) n. hvÎxevnx evnb carry, carrying
Symbol (wmge&j) n. cÖZxK token, emblem
Passage (c¨v‡mR) n. Mgb crossing, ascension room
Stanza (÷¨vbRv) n. ¯ÍeK verse, stanza
Describes (wWmµvBe) eY©bv Kiv describe, recount
Stage (‡÷BR) n. g period, bout
Grain (‡MÖBb) n. Lv`¨ km¨ crop, corn
Leap (jxc) v. jvd ‡`Iqv jump, bump drop
Merely (‡gqviwj) adv. wbQK sheer, absolutely
Wonder (IAvbWvi) n. we®§q surprise, amazement
Maintain (‡gBb‡UBb) v. eRvq ivLv protect, save destroy, deny
Remaining (wi‡gBbxs) adj. evwK _vKv reaming, owing, other gone
Awe (I) n. fq I kÖ×v honor, dignity
Encourage (GbKv‡iBR) v. DZmvwnZ Kiv cheer, spur discourage
Reader (ixWvi) n. cvVK recite, pulpit Writer
Same (‡mBg&) adj. GKB one, very, same, alike different, other
Objects (Ae‡R±) n. e¯‘ subject
Abstract (A¨ve&mUª¨v±) adj. weg~Z© summary, essence concrete
Concept (Kb‡mÞ) n. aviYv notion, idea misconception
Concrete (KbµxU) adj. ¯úk¨MÖvn¨ figured, concrete abstract
Spring (w¯úªs) v. emšÍ autumn
Behind (evnvBÛ) adv. ‡cQ‡b behind, back in front, ahead
Exit (Gw·U) n. we`¨gvb _Kv exit, departure be born, enter
Meek (gxK) adj. b¤œ, b¤ª modest, polite assertive
Mild (gvBj&W) adj. big light, blonde, easy intense
Woods (DW&m)& n. eb, R½j Jungle, forest
Dark (WvK©) n. Auvavi dark, sable, eclipse light, day
Deep (Wxc) adj. Mfxi profound, rooted shallow
Promises (cÖwgR) n. cÖwZÁv Kiv pledge, vow
Mile (gvBj) n. `~i‡Z¡i GKK mile
Heedless (nxW‡jm) adj. AmZK© unwary, unwitting heedful
Hay (‡nB) n. Lo straw, hay
Cared (‡KqvW©) v. hZœ wbZ care, take
Allows (AjvD) v. AbygwZ †`qv allow, bear deny, forbid
Tuneful (wUDbdzj) adj. myihy³ tuneful, musical tuneless
Turning (Uvwb©s) n. euvK bent, spin, bend entrance
Such (mvP) adj. ‡hgb like, that
Grace (‡MÖBm) n. AbyMÖn charm, favor unseemliness
Painter (‡cBbUvi) n. wPÎKvi limner
Engraver (Bb‡MÖBfvi) n. ‡Lv`Kvi chaser, carver
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Confine (KbdvBb) v. cyiv, AvUKv‡bv put into, fill, stuff, enter, prevent free
Projection (‡cÖv‡RKkb) n. Awf‡ÿc depression
Ignore (BM‡bvi) v. AMÖvn¨ Kiv override, overpass, discard, bypass know, notice
Artist (AvwU©÷) n. wkíx masterpiece, artisan, artificer
Provide (‡cÖvfvBW) v. give, provide for withhold
cÖ`vb, mieivn Kiv, †hvMvb
Incorporating (BbK‡c©v‡iwUs) v. GKwÎZ Kiv incorporate, league, organize
Tied (UvBW) adj. euvav togged, pledged, fixed, regular unlaced, untied
Assume (A¨vwRDg) v. MÖnb Kiv take, accept, receive, take in
Tolerable (Ujv‡iej) adj. mnbxq moderate, bearable, endurable intolerable
Proportion (‡cÖv‡cvk©b) n. AbycvZ, Ask, fvM ratio, rate disproportion
Represent (wi‡cÖ‡R›U)v.Awfbq Kiv, wPwÎZ prosecute
Kiv
Romantic (‡ivgvw›UK) adj. Av‡eMcÖeY emotional, impulsive, mushy classicist
Celebrated (‡mwj‡eª‡UW) adj. weL¨vZ famous, famed, eminent, famed unknown
Ode (IW) n. MxwZKve¨ poem, ballad, verse, poem, song prose
Grecian (‡MÖwkqvb) adj. MÖx‡mi, MÖxm †`kxq hellenic, greek
Urn (Avb©) n. kevavi, f®§vavi coffin, bier, cinerary
Pleasant (wcø‡R›U) adj. Avb›``vqK delightful, pleasing, lovely, joyful, unpleasant
Level (‡j‡fj) n. mgZv equality, balance, parity, level raise
Similarly (wmwgjviwj) adv. GKBfv‡e likewise on the contrary
Remain (wi‡gBb) v. _vKv stay, lie, be, stand, keep, reside change
Context (Kb‡U·U) n. cÖm½, Abym½ behalf, thesis, without reference to
Condition (KwÛkb) n. kZ©, Ae¯’v proviso, salvo, agreement, if
Art (AvU©) n. wkí industry, artistry, craft, handicraft
Enduring (GbwWDwis) adj. ¯’vqx permanent, stable, standing, fixed short-lived
Tradition (‡UªwWkb) n. HwZn¨ heritage, practice, mores, custom innovation
Scene (wmb) n. `„k¨ view, spectacle, sight, prospect
Cloudless (K¬vDW‡jm) adj. wb‡g©N cloudy
Clime (K¬vBg) n. Rjevqy
Starry (÷vwi) adj. ZviKvgq starred, star-spangled starless
Dark (WvK©) adj. AÜKvi black, murky, murk, sable, obscure light, day
Bright (eªvBU) adj. D¾¡j brilliant, light, dazzling, shiny dimmed, dull
Aspect (Am‡c±) n. `„wófw½, AvK…wZ configuration, figure, formal, mass
Mellowed (‡g‡jvIW) v. cwic° Kiv ripen, mellow
Tender (‡UÛvi) adj. ‡Kvgj, big loving, motherly, affectionate, soft tough
Heaven (n¨v‡fb) n. ¯^M© eden, olympus, zion, paradise, high hell
Gaudy (MvwW) adj. RuvKvj stylish, of great importance, loud tasteful, heck
Denies (wWbvBm) v. A¯^xKvi Kiv refuse, negate, contradict, renounce
Shade (‡kW) n. Qvqv shadow, resemblance, umbrage light, expose, brighten
Ray (‡i) n. iwk¥, wKiY cord, bridle, eyelash, gleam, beam
Less (‡jm) adj. Kg low, few, under, little, smaller more
Impaired (BgcvqvW©)v. nviv‡bv slain, killed, wretched, ruined unimpaired
Nameless (‡bg‡jm) adj. AL¨vZ, bvgnxb obscure, infamous, unheard
Grace (‡MÖm) n. AbyMÖn favor, kindness, benefit, boon unseemliness
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Lesson-3 Our Art & Craft (AvIqvi AvU© GÛ µvd&U) – Avgv‡`i wkí I ˆbcyb¨
Before (we‡dvi) adv. c~‡e©, Av‡M earlier on, in the past, since, of old after, later
Offers (Advim) v. cÖ`vb Kiv, Ac©b Kiv deliver, give, grant, pay, inflict
Divide (wWfvBW) v. wef³ Kiv split, interrupt, sever, partition multiply, unite
Legend (wj‡RÛ) n. wKse`wšÍ hearsay
Myth (wg_) n. kÖæwZ, AwZK_v audition, hearing, ear, legend, tolk fact
Represent(wi‡cÖ‡R›U) v. present, perform prosecute
Awfbq Kiv, Dc¯’vcb Kiv
Popular (ccyjvi) adj. RbwcÖq exoteric, demotic, beloved of all unpopular
Culture (KvjPvi) n. ms¯‹…wZ plane
Presentation (‡cÖ‡R‡›Ukb) n. Dc¯’vcbv narration, statement, account
Appeared (GwcqvW©) adj. nvwRi, Avwef~©Z present, attendant, arrived disappear
Collection (Kv‡jKkb) n. msMÖn gathering, recruitment, excerpt
Beautiful (weDwUdzj) adj. my›`i pretty, fine, polished, fairy, fair ugly
Group (MÖæc) n. `j, †kÖYx party, outfit, side, crew, troupe
Information (Bbdi‡gBkvb) n. Z_¨, Lei fact, knowledge, intelligence
Publication (cvewj‡Kkb) n. cÖKvkb edition
History (wnwֻ) n. BwZnvm story, generation, memoir, saga present
Topic (UwcK) n. welq, cÖm½ thing, theme, affair, affairs, talk
Next (‡b·U) adj. cieZ©x subsequent, following, after first
Legendry (wj‡RÛvwi) adj. KvíwbK mythical, fabled
Characters (K¨vivKUvim) n. PwiÎ nature, role, figure
Mentioned (‡gbkbW) adj. D‡jøL Kiv notice, hint conceal
Heroine (‡n‡ivBb) n. exiv½bv demigod villain
Medieval (‡gwWfvj) adj. ga¨hyMxq
Epic (GwcK) adj. gnvKve¨ rhapsody, epoch, epos
Daughter (WUvi) n. Kb¨v girl, woman boy, son
Youngest (Bqvs‡M÷) adj. Kwbô little, smallest eldest, oldest
Grow up (‡MÖŠ Avc) v. ‡e‡o IVv develop, amplify
Beautiful (weDwUdzj) adj. my›`i pretty, fine ugly, clumsy
Intelligent (Bb‡Uwj‡Rb&U) adj. ‡gavex brainy, cute unintelligent
Devotee (‡W‡fvXx) n. ‡h e¨vw³ †Kv‡bv wKQy‡Z admirer, servant
wb‡R‡K wb‡qvwRZ K‡i
Boasted (ey‡÷W) adv. Mwe©Z pride, glory
Clever (‡K¬fvi) adj. PvjvK chic, skilled fool
Stronger (÷ªsMvi) adj. kw³kvjx potent, stout weak
Snake (‡mœK) n. mvc viper, serpent
Goddess (M‡Wm) n. ‡`ex deity, dame
Build (weì) v. wbg©vY Kiv make, set up destroy
Iron (Avqib) n. ‡jvnv solid, hard
Chamber (‡PBgevi) n. Kÿ room, house
Believed (wejxfW) v. wek^vm K‡iwQj faithful, true
Impregnable (BgÕ‡cÖM‡bej) adj. `yR©q deep, invincible vulnerable
However (nvDGfvi) adv. hv‡nvK but, whatever
Wedding (I‡qwWs) n. we‡q marriage, hymen divorce
Night (bvBU) n. ivZ dark, sable day
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Relaxed (wijv·W) adj. wbiæ‡ØM, ¯^”Q›` collected, an uneventful life, glib tense
Hardness (nvW©‡bm) n. K‡VviZv austerity, firmness, harshness, rigor softness
Note (‡bvU) n. gšÍe¨, UxKv annotation, gloss, comment, remark ignore
Drum (Wªvg) n. XvK, †fix cover, tambour, trump, trumpet
Charm (Pvg©) n. KeR, hv`ygš¿ trinket, amulet, talisman, spell
Tame (‡Ug) adj. M„ncvwjZ home bred, limp wild
Wild (IqvBì) adj. eb¨ feral, savage, ferocious, sylvan tame
Peace (wcm) n. kvwšÍ tranquility, quiet, quietness, calm war
Play (‡cø) n. ‡Ljv, bvUK game, pastime, trifling
Jump (Rv¤ú) n. jvd leap, leaping, spring, bounce
Silence (mvB‡jÝ) n. bxieZv mum, dead silence, still, repose louden, sound
Rough (ivd) adj. iæÿ grudging, heathenish, morose cut, smooth
Around (GivDÛ) adv. PZzw`©‡K round, on all side, about, abroad exactly
Disco (wW‡¯‹v) n. Wx‡¯‹v discotheque
Satisfaction (m¨vwUmd¨vKkb) n. cwiZ…wß amusement, gratification, satisfy dissatisfaction
Regular (‡i¸jvi) adj. wbqwgZ adjustable, adjusted, constant irregular, constipated
Impact (B‡¤ú±) n. cÖfve influence, power, impression
React (wiG±) v. mvov †`Iqv
Suitable (myB‡Uej) adj. Dchy³ worthy, compatible, competent, fit wrong, inappropriate
Favorite (‡dBfwiU) adj. wcÖq, mgv`„Z felicitated, favorite, dear, beloved underdog
Singer (wmsMvi) n. MvqK vocalist, musician, songster, bard
Band (e¨vÛ) n. `j, cvwU© strip, tuck, party, group, outfit, side
Programme (‡cÖvMÖvg) n. Kvh©µg project, program, order, succession
Effect (B‡d±) n. cÖfve, djvdj outcome, payoff, yielding, offshoot cause
Perform (cvidg©) v. m¤úv`b Kiv edit, redact, make, fulfill, carry practice
Strum (ֻvg) v.
AvbvoxigZ G‡jvcvZvwofv‡e evRv‡bv
Orchestra (A‡K÷ªv) n. HKev`b`j
Horn (nb©) n. Z~ix clarion, bugle horn, canticle
Lesson-3 : The Legend of Gazi (`¨v wj‡RÛ Af& MvwR) - MvRxi †jvK-Kvwnbx/MvRxi †K”Qv
Words & Meanings Synonyms Antonyms
Legend (wj‡RÛ) n. wKse`wšÍ hearsay
Indigenous (BwÛ‡Rbvm) adj. ‡`kxq internal, homespun, home-bred foreign
Scroll (¯Œj) v. ‡MvUv‡bv KvMR, cvKv‡bv twist, harden, mature, twirl, scroll
Painting (‡cBw›Us) n. wPÎ picture, vignette, depiction
Depicted (wWwcK‡UW) adj. ewY©Z depict, delineate
Art (AvU©) n. wkí artistry, craft, handicraft
Saint (‡mB›U) n. mvay hallow, ascetic
Spread (‡¯úªW) n. we¯Ívi, cÖmvi expansion, tract, expanse, stretch fold, gather
Credited (‡µwW‡UW) adj. weL¨vZ
Miracle (wgivKj) n. A‡jŠwKK NUbv event, high paint, rattler, theory
Example (G·v¤új) n. D`vniY instance, illustration, precedent
Supposedly (mv‡cvwmWwj) adv. Kíbvbymv‡i actually
Calm (Kvg) adj. kvšÍ quiet, cool, peaceful, tranquil stormy, agitate
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Different (wWd‡i›U) adj. wfbœ, wewfbœ various, several, diverse, varied like, same
Form (dg©) n. MVb, AvKvi schedule, structure, formation
Alive (A¨vjvBf) adj. RxweZ live, living, breathing, existent dead, unanimated
Outside (AvDUmvBW) adv. evwn‡i out, beside indoor, inside
Notice (‡bvwUm) n. weÁwß circular, advertisement, bill ignore
Contain (Kb‡UBb) v. aviY Kiv take on, comprise, hold, wear, catch
Phrase (‡d«R) n. evK¨, eywj sentence, saying, speech, idiom
Fact (d¨v±) n. mZ¨, Z_¨ truth, reality, right, honesty, verity fiction
Either (AvB`vi) adj. Ab¨Zi other
Emphasis (Gg‡dmvBR) v. ‡Rvi †`Iqv strengthen, accent, accentuate
Transition (UªvbwRkb) n. cwie„wË alternation, transfer, exchange
Need (bxW) n. cÖ‡qvRb, `iKvi necessity, requirement, demand obviate
Finally (dvBbvwj) adv. cwi‡k‡l at last, in fine, ultimately, deadly at first, firstly
Similar (wmwgjvi) adj. Abyiƒc analogous, like, corresponding dissimilar , unalike
Statement (‡÷BUg¨v›U) n. wee„wZ assertion, affrication, representation
Register (‡iwR÷vi) n. LvZv, Z_¨ZvwjKv MÖš’ exercise , book, ledger, daybook
Response (‡imcÝ) n. cÖwZwµqv, mvov reaction, backwash, answer, noise
Admire (A¨vWgvqvi) v. cÖksmv Kiv appreciate, applaud, okay, praise, ok look down on
Followed (d‡jvDW) adj. Abym„Z pursued, imitated, succeeded precede, predate
Help (‡ní) n. mvnvh¨, mnvqZv aid, assistance, boast, favor, arsenal hinder, worsen
Southeastern (mvD_B÷vb©) adj. `wÿYc~e© southeast
Deed (WxW) n. `wjj, KvR factum, formula, act, duty
Celebrated (‡mwj‡eª‡UW) n. D`&hvcb observance howling, weeping
Explain (G·‡cøBb) v. e¨vL¨v Kiv interpret, illustrate, set forth bewilder
Experience (G·wcwi‡qÝ) n. AwfÁZv expertise, knowledge, taste, wisdom inexperience
Presentation (‡cÖ‡R‡›Ukb) n. Dc¯’vcbv narration, statement, portrayal
Discuss (wWmKvm) v. Av‡jvPbv Kiv have to do with, reason, speak
5. Hyperbole (AwZiÄb/ AwZk‡qvw³) †Kv‡bv e¨w³ ev e¯‘‡K Zvi wbR Ae¯’v‡bi †P‡q AwZićbi gva¨‡g AwZ ¸iæZ¡ cÖ`vb
Kiv‡K ev we¯ÍvwiZ eY©bv Kiv‡K hyperbole e‡j|
Hyperbole (exaggeration or hype) is figure in which a deliberate overstatement is made for
emphasis.
(i) Ten thousand sow I at a glance. (GLv‡b AwZiÄb Kiv n‡q‡Q KviY It at a glance ‡KD ten thousand MYbv
Ki‡Z cv‡ibv|)
(ii) I have told you a million times.
(iii) I ate the whole cow.
6. Sonnet: m‡bU n‡”Q †PŠÏ jvB‡bi KweZv, GB ai‡bi KweZv `ywU fv‡M wef³ _v‡K| cÖ_g 8 jvBb‡K Octave Ges †kl 6
jvBb‡K sestet e‡j| mvaviYZ cÖ_g AvU jvB‡b †Kv‡bv theme ev cÖe‡jg _v‡K Ges †kl Qq jvB‡b GKwU mgvavb _v‡K|
7. Homonyms (mg¯^i): Spelling Ges Pronunciation GK wKš‘ Avjv`v A_© cÖKvk K‡i Ggb kã‡K homonym e‡j|
†hgb: you are right (mwVK), look at your right (Wvbw`‡K) side.
8. Homophones (m‡gv”PvwiZ wfbœv_©K kã): A word may sound the same as the another but is different in
spelling, meaning or origin is called homophones (GKUv kã Ab¨ GKUv k‡ãi gZ D”PvwiZ n‡jI evbvb, A_©, ev
eyrcwËMZ w`K †_‡K wfbœ n‡Z cv‡i| G ai‡bi kã‡K ejv nq m‡gv”PvwiZ wfbœv_©K kã|
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9. Allegory (iæcK Kvwnbx): ‡Kv‡bv Mí ev Kvwnbx †hLv‡b Kíbv K‡i wKQz ejv nq|
A story or a narrative, Rb eybvqb (John Bunyan) Gi Pilgrim’s Progress GKwU allegory.
Example:
(i) You are becoming a little thin on top (bald).
(ii) Our teacher is in the family way (pregnant)
(iii) He is always tired and emotional (drunk)
(iv) We do not hire mentally challenged (stupid) people;
(v) He is a special child (disabled or retarded)
10. Paradox (AvcvZ we‡ivax n‡jI mZ¨): A statement where contradictory things come together.
(i) Cowards die many times before their death.
(ii) Your enemy’s friend is enemy.
(iii) I am nobody.
(iv) “What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young” George Bernard Show.
(v) There is no one so poor as a wealthy miser.
11. Oxymoron: ‡Kv‡bv e³e¨ ev ev‡K¨ cvkvcvwk `ywU wecixZ kã _vK‡j Oxymoron n‡e|
(i) She is irregularly regular.
(ii) It is a painful pleasure.
(iii) Seriously funny.
(iv) He is an honest rogue.
(v) Open secret.
(vi) Awfully pretty.
13. Play (bvUK): bvUK n‡jv K_v mvwn‡Z¨i GKwU wbw`©ó aviv ev c×wZ hv †÷R ev Ab¨ †Kv_vI Performance Gi gva¨‡g
Dc¯’vwcZ nq| Drama or play is the specific mode of fiction presented in performance of play, opera
mine etc. Performed in the theatre.
14. Tragedy (Uªv‡RwW): A form of drama which presents the downfall of a noble man or a superiar man for
some error in judgement, weakness in character.
(wePvwiK µwU ev PvwiwÎK `ye©jZvi Kvi‡Y †h bvUK cÖavb Pwi‡Îi cZ‡bi gva¨‡g †kl nq|)
15. Comedy (nvm¨imvZ¥K bvUK): A kind of drama to entertain its audience with a happy ending.
(GK ai‡bi bvUK hv `k©K‡K Avb›` `vb K‡i Ges hv myLx mgvwßi gva¨‡g †kl nq)
16. Elegy (‡kvKMuv_v KweZv): †h KweZv `ytL AbyZvc I †e`bv cÖKvk K‡i Zv‡K elegy †kvKMv_v KweZv e‡j|
(It is a poem of lamentation and mourning)
17. Ballad (MxwZKweZv): Avb›``vqK Mvb/ KweZv‡K Ballad e‡j| (Romantic pop song is called ballad)
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Dhaka University
A-Unit
fwZ© cixÿv 2020-2021
1. ------his alert and vigilant presence, all predatory animals were said to have been kept within
bounds. [unit- 14, lesson-3]
(a) Hence (b) However (c) In addition to (d) because of Ans: d
2. Bangladesh is ----- huge inland open water resources. unit-12, lesson-02)
(a) equipped with (b) Submerged by (c) blessed by (d) blessed with Ans: d
3. The synonym is “incompatible” is. (unit-10, lesson-01)
(a) disqualified (b) incomprehensible (c) unsuitable (d) incompetent Ans: c
wjwLZ Ask
1. Write a short paragraph of 10 sentence on “The Dying Buriganga river”. (unit-12, lesson-01)
2. What is personification? Give an example of personification.
3. “I love to rise in a summer morn. When the brides sing on every tree; The distant huntsman winds
his horn, O what sweet company!”
Which poem are these lines taken from? Who wrote this poem? What is the tone of the poem?
(unit-06, lession-03)
XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq
cÖ_g el© (m¤§vb) fwZ© cixÿv-2020-21
(L-BDwbU)
1. Choose the correct spelling from the following. (unit-13, lesson-02)
(a) antijen (b) Antegen (c) Antigen (d) Antygen Ans: c
2. Change into reported from: (unit-03, lesson-02)
“I’ll have a cup of tea; my friend said, “because I’m not hungry”.
(a) My friend said that he will have a cup of tea because.
(b) My friend said that he would have had a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
(c) My friend said that he had had a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
(d) My friend said that he would have a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry. Ans: d
3. The peace movement tends to oppose the ----- of dangerous technologies and weapons of makes
destructions. (unit-12, lesson-5)
(a) Extermination (b) Smuggling (c) Minimization (c) Proliferation Ans: d.
4. “A mechanical organization” should not be related to a ------ (unit-06, lesson-1)
(a) Workshop (b) Warehouse (c) butcher shop (d) university Ans: d
5. Poetry in every language celebrates beauty and truth- (unit-14, lesson-01)
(a) So does art (b) So as art (c) As well as art (d) Why not ar Ans: a
th
6. They early 20 century Bangladeshi Diaspora in Britain was chiefly a ----- phenomenon.
(unit-14, lesson-4)
(a) non-professional (b) specific region based(c) Predominant (d) well planned Ans: b
7. “Elizabeth unwillingly undertook the sea voyage”- The passive of the sentence is- (unit 15, lesson 2)
(a) The sea voyage was taken by Elizabeth unwillingly.
(b) The sea voyage is undertaken by Elizabeth unwillingly.
(c) Unwillingly by Elizabeth, the sea voyage undertaken.
(d) The sea voyage had undertaken by Elizabeth unwillingly. Ans: a
8. It has made in possible for people all over the planet to reach out and touch someone. The bold
faced word refers- (unit-13, lesson-01)
(a) NASA (b) WWW (c) Microchip (d) Pacemaker Ans: b
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Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq
A-Unit, Set-C, fwZ© cixÿv- 2020-2021
1. Find the correctly spelt word-
(a) Adulterate (b) adeldurate (c) Adulterant (d) Adulterate Ans: a
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C-Unit, Set-E, fwZ© cixÿv- 2020-2021
1. She looks at the photograph ----- you have taken right now. (unit-7, lesson-3)
(a) Why (b) how (c) that (d) what Ans: c
2. The synonym of the word ‘elaborate’ is- unit-4, lesson-3)
(a) Explain (b) example (c) excuse (d) expression Ans: a
3. The antonym of the word, ‘delicate’ is- (unit-11, lesson-2)
(a) subtle (b) fragile (c) weak (d) strong Ans: d
4. William Golding wrote-----
(a) king lear (b) Great expecticns (c) Lord of the flies (d) Armes and the Man Ans: c
Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq
C-BDwbU, †mU-F, 2020-2021
1. Literature is reflxion of
(a) Life (b) live (c) livelihood (d) living Ans: a
2. The antonym of the word “vigorous” is- (unit-12, lesson-4)
(a) energetic (b) smart (c) speedy (d) dull Ans: d
3. William Shakespeare wrote-
(a) King Lear (b) Great Expectation (c) Lord of fireflies (d) Arms and the man Ans: a
Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq
C-BDwbU, †mU-1, 2020-2021
1. The antonym of the word “sufficient” is- (unit-5, lesson-2)
(a) inadequate (b) unlimited (c) adequate (d) endless Ans: a
Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq
C-BDwbU, †mU-1, 2020-2021
1. The meaning of “opportunity” is- (unit-15, lesson-2)
(a) chance (b) change (c) choice (d) choose Ans: a
2. The antonym of the word “capable” is- (unit-2, lesson-3)
(a) inaccessible (b) inadequate (c) inadmissible (d) incapable Ans: d
3. Fiction is a literary work based an -----.
a) Imagination (b) facts (c) fun (d) truth Ans: a
Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq
C-BDwbU, †mU-L, 2020-2021
1. Charles Dickers wrote-
(a) King Lear (b) Great Expectation (c) Lord of the fries (d) Arms and the man Ans: b
2. The antonym of the word, ‘diverse’ is-
(a) different (b) varied (c) dissimilar (d) Similar Ans: d
3. ‘love all, trust a few, do wrong to name is said by-
(a) William Wordsworth (b) Khalil Gibran (c) T.S. Eliot (d) Walt Whitman Ans: a
Rvnv½xibMi wek¦we`¨vjq
C-BDwbU, †mU-D, (Kjv I gvbweK Abyl`) 2020-2021
1. Choose the correct synonym of the word ‘Authentic’- (unit-8, lesson-1)
(a) Correct (b) Genuine (c) Real (d) Exact Ans: b
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Unit-1, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. The word ‘emancipation’ means- (Du B-unit 2019-20)
(a) advocate (b) liberation (c) engage (d) portrait Ans: b
2. “People lauded Mandela’ humanity, kindness and dignity’ In this sentence, the present form of
the word “lauded” is- (Du B-unit 2019-20)
(a) laude (b) lead (c) led (d) laud Ans: d
3. The word ‘discrimination’ refers to- (JKKNIU, E-unit 2019-20)
(a) inequity (b) purity (b) docile (d) equally Ans: A
4. The word ‘icon’ in the text means- (Ru-2019-20)
(a) portrait (b) image (c) symbol (d) idol Ans: c
5. The word ‘manifestation’ means- (Cu-2018-19)
(a) presentation (b) right (c) change (d) sign Ans: a
6. The synonym of ‘reconciliation’ is- (Ju-2019-20)
(a) reunion (b) alienation (c) estrangement (d) Feud Ans: a
7. He was ----- to bring ---- apartheid. (IU-2019-20)
(a) determined, to (b) determined, down (c) honored, to (d) confirmed, to Ans: b
8. Mandela awarded Noble prize in- (NSTU 2018-19)
(a) 1991 (b) 1995 (c) 1993 (d) 1998 Ans: c
9. ‘Revered’ means- (JU 2018-19)
(a) flattered (b) known (c) prominent (d) respected Ans: d
10. Mandela never lost his ---- to fight for his people’s emancipation. (RU-2018-19)
(a) determined (b) temerity (c) steadfastness (d) resolve Ans: d
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Unit-1, lesson-3
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Valentina Terescova was born ---- the 16th March 1937. (DU 7 College Arts-2018-19)
(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) at Ans: a
2. “Proletariat” means (Sust 2018-19)
(a) Working class (b) plebian (c) noble (d) aristocrat Ans: a
3. Since the successful launch of the spacecraft. (KU 18-19)
(a) Noun (b) adjective (c) pronoun (d) adverb Ans: a
4. ‘Finishing’ a two-hour countdown, Vostok-6 launched faultlessly. (CU-2018-19)
(a) Noun (b) Participle (c) gerund (d) infinitive Ans: b
5. “Necessitate’ means in this lesson- (JU-2018-19)
(a) require (b) dictate (c) demand (d) impose Ans: a
6. She expressed her desire ----- fly ----- mans.
(a) to, to (b) to, on (c) at, on (d) on, to Ans: a
7. Afterwards, Tereshkova turned to- (IU-2019-20)
(a) Business (b) aircraftsman (c) teacher (d) politics Ans: d
8. “to revive’ means- (JU-2019-20)
(a) take back (b) reset (c) set (d) deploy Ans: a
Unit-2, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. We human beings ---- forget how far we have come as a species in a ---- short period of time.
(BRUR-2018-19)
(a) tend to, moderately (b) tend to, relatively
(c) inclines to, relative (d) has a tendency to, relatively Ans: b
2. It is worth ----- back at some of the amazing scientific advances. (Ru-2018-19)
(a) look (b) looking (c) to cook (d) see Ans: b
3. What does the word ‘alter’ mean? (JU-2017-18)
(a) vary (b) change (c) difference (d) preserve Ans: b
4. There is nothing that piques the internet -----a human being quiet as much as the prospect ----
living a longer life. (JU-2019-20)
(a) with, of (b) of, with (c) of, of (d) of, on Ans: c
5. The word ‘productive’ means- (Ru 2018-19)
(a) creative (b) fruitful (c) rich (d) beautiful Ans: c
6. What a correct synonym ‘Resistant’? (Cu-2017-18)
(a) accepting (b) hostile (c) receipt (d) receiving Ans: b
Unit-2, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. We are right on the curse of course of human ----- trials. (JU-2018-19)
(a) proven (b) clinical (c) scientific (d) extreme Ans: b
2. The next step is making this disease- (Ru-2018-19)
(a) appear (b) invisible (c) disappear (d) fade way Ans: c
3. Breakthrough means- (CU-2019)
(a) achievement (b) innovation (c) uprising (d) rebellion Ans: a
4. People thought this chronic infectious disease world culminate itself and burn out over time.
Here, “itself” indicates- (SUST-2017-18)
(a) this (b) disease (c) people (d) disease Ans: b
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5. They can take several years to appear, is making the discus hard to diagnose at an early stage.
(JU-2017-18)
(a) make (b) making (c) makes (d) lead Ans: c
6. Write down the meaning of ‘stigma’ (Ju-2018-19)
(a) disgrace (d) stain (c) discolor (d) Blur Ans: b
7. The word ‘momentum’ refers to- (CU 2018-19)
(a) drive (b) frustration (c) foil (d) rush Ans: a
8. Which of the following is our antonym of ‘shun’? (CU-2018-19)
(a) court (b) ignored (c) banished (d) mingled Ans: a
Unit-2, lesson-3
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. What makes DNA special is that is extremely efficient when it comes to storing information in
a limited space. (Cu-2018-19)
(a) what makes (b) is extremely (c) when it (d) in a limeted space Ans: a
2. What is the synonym of ‘infancy’? (RU-2019-20)
(a) adulthood (b) boyhood (c) measure (d) agree Ans: b
3. The word ‘capable’ refers to- (Ju-2018-19)
(a) able (b) good (c) intelligent (d) veteran Ans: a
4. What does the word ‘efficient’ mean- (Ju-2019-20)
(a) proficient (b) learned (c) active (d) working Ans: c
5. The word ‘genetic’ means-
(a) historical (b) heirloom (c) inheritance (d) hereditary Ans: d
Unit-2, lesson-4
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. When man first walled ------ the Moon, walking ----- Mars suddenly seem feasible. (JU-2019-20)
(a) in, on (b) on, on (c) on, in (d) on, for Ans: b
2. What is the synonym of ‘center’? (Ru-2017-18)
(a) lest (b) bright (c) zenith (d) midpoint Ans: d
3. A journey ----- the center ---- the earth is actually much more difficult than it sounds. (Ku-2018-19)
(a) to, in (b) to, on (c) to, of (d) to, to Ans: c
Unit-3, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. ‘Dreams are disguised fulfillment of repressed wishes’. The best synonym for the underlined
word is----- (Du B-unit 2018-19)
(a) subdue (b) encorrage (c) liberate (d) accomplish Ans: a
2. ‘Life is a ----- bird’ (IU B-unit, Set-A, 2019-20)
(a) broken winged (b) broken hearted (c) lagged behind (d) flying Ans: a
3. ----- the pychoanalytic perspective, Freud’s theory of dreams suggests that dreams that dreams
are a representation of unconscious desires. (Rubpali Bank officer Exam 2018)
(a) In spite of (b) in order to (c) In terms of (d) consisted with Ans:d
Unit-3, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. ‘Hold fast to dreams’ who wrote the line. (IB, B-unit 2016-17)
(a) John Keats (b) John Donne (c) Langstone Hughes (d) D.H. Lawrence Ans: c
2. All people dream’ but not equally, who wrote the line? (IB, B-unit 2016-17)
(a) D.H lawrence (b) Robert Herrich (c) L. Hughes (d) Kazi Nazrul Islam Ans: c
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Unit-3, lesson-3
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. I have a ------ that one day, this nation will leave out the true meaning of it’s creed that all men
are created equal. (Ru-2018)
(a) desire (b) hope (c) dream (d) wish Ans: c
2. Martin Luther King Jr. was- (Ru-2018-19)
(a) politician (d) humanitarian (c) poet (d) philosopher Ans: b
Unit-4, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. What is the steering of a car uses for? (ATEO-2016)
(a) speeding (b) stopping (c) changing speed (d) directing Ans: d
2. The word ‘sophisticated’ means- (KU-2019-20)
(a) complex (b) primitive (c) advanced (d) refried And: c
Unit-4, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Since bus companies compete with one another, the drivers have every incentive to drive
aggressively and takes more passengers than buses car hold can hold. What’s more, the public
transport isn’t that all public. From preceding lines, it can be gleaned that--- (Sust-2018-19)
(a) Bus drivers are disobedient;
(b) bus drivers operate under intoxication,
(c) Bus company owners force the drivers to be aggressive;
(d) Bus drivers are mentally challenged. Ans: c
Unit-4, lesson-3
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Educating people and asking them ----- beware --- the erratic traffic and signboards. (Sust-2018-19)
(a) for, of (b) be, at (c) for, against (d) to, off Ans: d
2. Erratic traffic means- (MVST-2018-19)
(a) Vehicles playing at abnormal speed (b) Vehicles playing at normal speed
(c) Vehicles playing at regular speed (d) Vehicles following normal speed Ans: a
3. What is the last line of the poem ‘The Traffic Police”- (sust-2019-20)
(a) Be it noisy or dusty; Be it sunny or rainy
(b) facing the traffic, stretching my hand
(c) I’m seen on kids books and as cartoons everywhere
(d) I must be on duty,I care for your safety Ans: d
4. Condition on the traffic keep ---- changing. (CU-2018-19)
(a) invariable (b) invariably (c) variable (d) veining Ans: b
5. You don’t want to be ----- as a killer. (IU-2018-19)
(a) regarding (b) regards (c) regardable (d) regret Ans: c
6. The word ‘visible’ is associated with- (JU-2018-19)
(a) nose (b) hands (c) ear (d) eyes Ans: d
7. The antonym of ‘climb’ is- (PUST-2018-19)
(a) descent (b) intersection (c) rise (d) ride Ans: a
8. The correct spelling is- (HSTU-2018-19)
(a) college (b) colleague (c) colligue (d) colligua Ans: b
Unit-4, lesson-4
1. Make sentence with the word ‘fascination’-
Ans: Most children have fascination for the subject of dinosaurs.
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Unit-5, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. The antonym of ‘reverge’ is- (Medical-2018-19)
(a) reprisal (b) penalty (c) grace (d) wrath Ans: c
2. “She was not so young as I expected” is an example of- (RU. BBA 2018-19)
(a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence
(c) Simple sentence (d) none of Ans: a
3. The prices were a great deal higher than I had anticipated. The underlined part is- (Ru. BBA 2018-19)
(a) Adverbial clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Noun clause (d) Main clause Ans:a
4. The synonym of “paradigm’ is- (Du-2019-20)
(a) anomaly (b) example (c) exception (d) messy Ans: b
5. The antonym of ‘paradigm’ is- (DU. IBA-2018-19)
(a) famous (b) era (c) example (d) anomaly Ans: d
Unit-6, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. What is the most suitable antonym for the word ‘adolescence’? (BSMSRU Unit-5 2019-20)
(a) youth (b) old (c) teennged (d) young Ans: b
Unit-6, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Find out the antonym of the word ‘vulnerable’ (KU set-A, 2019-20)
(a) harmful (b) protected (c) incapable (d) Destructive Ans: b
2. What is the synonym of the word ‘vulnerable’? (SUST, set-C, 2019-20)
(a) strong (b) well protected (c) safe (d) Exposed Ans: d
Unit-6, lesson-3
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Who is the author of the poem ‘The School Boy’? (RU BBA 2018-19)
(a) P.B Shelly (b) William Blake (c) John Keats (d) William Wordsworth Ans: B
2. “O father and mother if buds are nipped, and blossoms of blow away” from which lines these
lines” have been taken? [Ii, B, 2017-18, 2014-15]
(a) The Patriot (b) Patriotism (c) The Daffodils (d) The School Boy Ans: D
3. “Learning bower’ is an example of -----? [JU, C 2017-18]
(a) Simile (b) Metaphor (c) Image (d) Personification Ans: B
4. “How can The bird that is born for joy’’ what is the next sing-? [Iu, B-2016-17]
(a) Sit in a cage and line? (b) But droop his tender wing.
(c) And forget his youthful spring! (d) By sorrow and care’s dismay Ans: A
5. The poet William Blake has compared ‘The School Boy’ to. [Du, Unit-B, 2019-20]
(a) prisoner (b) a great scholar (c) a caged bird (d) a brave warrior Ans: c
Unit-6, leasson-4
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Marrying daughters at an early age is a standard practice for many families living in rural
Bangladesh-
(a) to (b) of (c) off (d) with Ans: c
Unit-6, lesson-5
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives.
1. ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’ is written by-----. (IU, C-Unit, 2017-18, 2015-16)
(a) Otto Frank (b) James Frank (c) Anne Frank (d) Herry Frank Ans: c
2. When was Anne Frank’s ‘The Diary of a young Girl’ published? (IU, B-unit, 2018-19)
Answer: 25th June 1947.
3. The word ‘mobilize’ means-
(a) Discourage (b) inspire (c) deceive (d) donate Ans: b
Unit-7, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer from the alternative.
1. ‘Put up with’ means------. (IU-, C-unit, 2018-19)
(a) stay together (b) tolerate (c) keep trust (d) protect Ans: b
2. The antonym to ‘well-mannered’ is ------ (medical 2018-19)
(a) decorous (b) courteous (c) chivalrous (d) sassy Ans: d
3. “Etiqeette is a fine tuning of education. who said this? (JSTU, C-unit, 2019-20)
(a) J.R.R. Tolkein (b) Theodore Rovsevelt (c) Shaikh Sadi (d) Nadine Daher Ans: d
Unit-7, lesson-3
1. Personification is a figure of speech in which human feature are attributed to inanimate
objects or abstract ideas. Which of these is an example of personification? (JU C-unit, 2018-19)
(a) The snow shispered as it fell to the ground
(b) The wind was like a piercing arrow.
(c) Music is the slave that soothes as
(d) The leaves fell like rain Ans: a
Unit-8, Lesson-2
Choose the correct answer form the alternative.
1. Everyone has the right ---- life, liberty and security. (IU, B-unit, 2018-19)
Ans: to
2. The correct synonym of ‘mediocre’ is- (Du, D-unit, 2019-20)
(a) average (b) industries (c) ordinary (d) better Ans: a
3. The correct antonym of ‘spurious’ is (DU, D-unit, 2019-20)
(a) cautious (b) fantastic (c) modest (d) genuine Ans: d
Unit-8, lesson-5
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Robert Frost was a / an- (JKKNIU, Co-Unit 2017-18)
(a) German poet (b) American poet (c) French Poet (d) British poet Ans: b
Unit-9, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Which is not an example of Diaspora?
(a) The movement of Aryans from central Europe to the Subcontinent.
(b) The movement of Africans because of Africans because of war and ravaged of nature.
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Unit-9, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. Almost half of all British Bangladeshis live in London, especially in the East London boroughs,
of which tower Hamlets has the highest concentration. (JU-2018-19)
(a) of whom tower Hamlets (b) Whichever tower Hamlets
(c) that tower Hamlets (d) of which tower Hamlet Ans: d
2. ‘Notoriety’ means- (Ru-2018-19)
(a) bad reputation (b) honor (c) good names (d) esteem Ans: a
3. Sitting at one of the tables with a window into streets, she might notice that the street signs are
not just in English but also in Bengali. (BBSTU 2018-19)
(a) are not just in English but also in Bengali.(b) is not just in English but also in Bengali.
) are not only in English but also in Bengali. (d) are not just in English but also in Bengali. Ans: a
4. She sees group of teenage girls (to walk) down the street. (Ru 2018-19)
(a) walking (b) walk (c) to walk (d) walked Ans: a
Unit-10, lesson-3
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives.
1. ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ written by - (JKKNIU D-unit 2018)
(a) Lord Tennison (b) Alfred Tenyson (c) Tennyson (d) Lord Alfred Ans: c
2. “All in the valley of -----/ road the-----. (Du 7 college 2019-20)
(a) death, six (b) life, six (c) Death, five (d) Life, five Ans: a
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3. The first line of the poem ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by lord Alfred Tennyson is------
(DU, B-unit 2017-18)
(a) Half a legend, half a legend (b) Half a league onward, half,a league
(c) Half a league, half, a league (d) Half a league, half a legend Ans: c
4. ‘Jaws of death’ is an example of ----- (Du, B-unit 2017-18)
(a) Metaphor (b) Simile (c) Personification (d) symbol Ans: a
Unit-10, lesson-4
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives.
1. Conflict may be described as ---- (Du, D-unit 2018-19)
(a) Harmony (b) Homogeneous (c) Disagreement (d) Homologous Ans: c
2. When did Earnest Hemingway die- (Pstu, B-unit 2017-18)
(a) 1961 (b) 1951 (c) 1962 (d) 1952 Ans: c
Unit-10, lesson-5
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives.
1. ‘Peace Movement’ is basically an ----- movement. (Du 7 college Arts 2018-19)
(a) anti-war (b) anti-environment (c) anti-alliance (d) anti-pacifism Ans: a
Unit-11, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives.
1. When he saw that they would not stop coming Khorshed fixed some curtairs reind the bed so
that I could crawl behind them when I was tired of being looked at, like a zoo animal into its
sleeping hut. From the excerpt, it can be gleanced that the speaker is -----. (Su, B-unit 2018-19)
(a) tiread of looking at a zoo animal (b) looking at a zoo animal in its hut
(c) requesting Khorshed to repair the bed (d) meeting to zoo animal in its sleeping hit Ans: a
2. What is the correct synonym of ‘remonstrate’- (BRU-2018-10)
(a) see eye to eye (b) concern (c) object (d) squabble Ans: c
3. What is the correct spelling? (CU 2019-20)
(a) commisoner (b) commissioner (c) commesioner (d) commisonier Ans: b
Unit-11, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives.
1. The black snakes ---- basking. (JKKNIU 2018-19)
(a) ploughed (b) crawled (c) gleamed (d) floated Ans: d
2. The train ---- at 12 miles an hour. (BRU 2019-20)
(a) Ploughed (b) crawled (c) gleamed (d) floated Ans: b
3. In the story, sea foamed is compared to- (RU-2018-19)
(a) coca-cola (b) sprite (c) pepsi (d) ice-cream Ans: a
4. ‘Lukewarm’ means- (JU-2018-19)
(a) hot (b) moderately warm (c) cold (d) chily Ans: b
5. The synonym of ‘hidears’ is- (Cu 2018-19)
(a) good looking (b) unsiglitly (c) lovely (d) wonderful Ans: b
6. ‘Peer over’ means- (Ju-2017-18)
(a) to glance (b) ansightly (c) lovely (d) wonderful Ans: a
Unit-11, lesson-3
1. A ----- is a poem or prose composition on which the prevailing vices or follies are held up to
ridicule or scorn. (JU I 2018-19)
(a) Lyric (b) dramatic monologue (c) satire (d) ballad Ans: c
2. He ordered his each to wait at a distance and desired I would give him an hour’s audience,
which I realy concented to, on occount of his quality, and personal merits, as well as of the
many good offices he had done me during my solicitations of the court. Here the speaker feels
obligated because the visitor has ----- (SUST B-unit 2018-19)
(a) qualities and demerits (b) properly packed his coach
(c) give him good posts. (d) been a benefactor Ans: d
3. Gulliver, a man of average height, gets a new ---- into the patties the human nature when he
arrives at the land of the ---- (JU E-unit 2019-20)
(a) place, Laputa (b) destiration, Liliputs (c) insight, Liliputs(d) insight, Broddingnas Ans: c
4. ‘Gullivers Travels’ is an example of ----- (SUST 2018-19)
(a) imaginary travel (b) real travel (c) fantasy (d) romantic novel Ans: a
5. If it had not been for the present situation of things at court, perhaps I might have obtained it
so soon. (JU 2018-19)
(a) I might have obtained it so soon (b) I might not have obtained so soon
(c) I will not obtain it so soon (d) I might obtain it so soon Ans: b
6. ‘Foment’ means- (RU 2018-19)
(a) instigate or stir up (b) appease (c) quiet down (c) calm down Ans: a
7. The was between Liliputs and Blefusco began with a disagreement over ---- (JU- 2018-19)
(a) How to break eggs (b) Whose dog was best
(c) Flat earth theory (d) A woman Ans: a
8. “Quell’ means- (HSTU 2018-19)
(a) Suppress (b) overwhelm (c) incite (d) aggravate Ans: a
9. What is the correct antonym of “complement”? (KU 2018-19)
(a) orphan (b) sweet (c) conflict (d) felicitation Ans: d
10. What is the correct antonym of the word ‘obstinate’?
(a) edict (d) docile (c) contrary (d) dour Ans: b
11. What is the correct antonym of ‘animosity’? (JKKNIU 2018-19)
(a) foe (b) adversary (c) antagonism (d) friend Ans: d
Unit-11, lesson-4
1. Brick buildings in Bengal gave rooms with ceilings and large doors and windows so that there
is soothing current of air in hot weather. As per the except, Bengal is likely to be located in -----
(SUST- B-unit 2017-18)
(a) tropical area (b) subtropical area (c) sub-Saharan are (d) equatorial area Ans: a
2. The antonym of ‘elegant’ is ----- (Du B-unit 2017-18)
(a) Eulogy (b) pendant (c) Awkward (d) Egotistical Ans: c
3. The exterior of the king’s palace is either magnificent nor beautiful. (IU- 2018-19)
(a) either magnificent nor beautiful (b) neither magnificent or beautiful
(c) both magnificent nor beautiful (d) neither magnificent nor beautiful Ans: d
4. ‘Soothing’ means ----- (KU 2018-2019)
(a) relaxing (b) irritating (c) annoying (d) pleasing Ans: A
5. What is the correct spelling? (RU 2018-2019)
(a) involuntarily (b) involuntarily (c) invalentarily (d) invoultarly Ans: B
6. A thousand blandishment and coquetries?
(a) entice (b) flannel
(c) a flattering or pleasing statement (d) persuade Ans: C
7. What is the antonym of the word ‘strange’? (Coll 2019-2020)
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Unit-12, lesson-2
Read the following passage and answer questions (1-5) using information fram it. (Du 7 college 2018-19 Arts)
Hakaluki Haor is an important source of fisheries resources for Bangladesh, Kalibaus, Bol, Rui, Ghagot,
Pabda and Chapila are the main fish species found here. From the Kushiara there are frequent upstream
movements of fish towards the beels and tributaries of Hakakuli the beels in Hakaluki Hoar provide winter
shelter for the mother fisheries. In early moonsoon these mother fisheries produce millions of fries for the
entire dowrstream fishing communities. Flood plains are also an important scrurce of fisheries resources
within the area. However, many of the beels have lost their capacity to provide shelter for mother fisheries
because of sand deposits from upstream rivers and canals, use of complete dewataring technique for fishing
and lack of aquatic plants to provide feed and shelter for parent fish. The haor is very important resting
place for migratory waterfowls flying from the north.
1. Hakaluki Haor is not a great scerce of-
(a) Hilsha fish (b) Migreatory birds (c) Mother fisheries (d) Carp fish Ans: a
2. ‘Millions of fries’ means a large quantity of -----.
(a) eggs (b) larvae (c) juvenik fish (d) fluids Ans: c
3. Mother fisharies have been losing their shelter because of -----.
(a) heavy (b) sand deposits (c) tidal wave (d) bad weather Ans: b
4. The phrase ‘dewatering technique’ is related to ----.
(a) evaporation strategy (b) intensive fishing
(c) drainage system (d) birds sanctuary Ans: c
5. The urban culture ---- many rural people.
(a) have influenced (b) has influenced (c) influenced (d) influence Ans: b
Unit-12, lesson-4
1. The Sundarbans is known for vanishing islands but the scientists the current retreat of the
mangrove forests an the southern coastline is not normal. It can be deduced from the excerpt
mangrove forests. (SUST A-unit 2018-19)
(a) have not vanished before (b) have a habit of vanishing by default
(c) vanished faster a few years before (d) are not located on islands Ans: b
Unit-12, lesson-5
1. Make sentence with the word ‘Heritage’ (Du, B-unit 2019-20 written)
Heritage: Bangladesh has rich cultural heritage.
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Unit-13, lesson-1
Cheese the correct answers from the alternatives.
1. Emily Dickinson was -----. (Iu, Ku, B-unit 2018-19)
(a) A French poet (b) A British poet (c) An Irish poet (d) An American poet Ans: d
2. Who wrote ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn’?
(a) John Keats (b) P.B. Shelly (c) William Wordworth (d) William Blake Ans: a
3. ‘I died for Beauty’ is written by- (Du 7 college, Arts / Ku A-unit 2018-19)
(a) Emily Dickinson (b) Lord Byron (c) William Blake (d) Robert Frost Ans: a
4. The next line of ‘A mind at peace with all below’ is- (Du 7 college 2018-19 arts)
(a) of cloudless (b) of soft, so calm, yet eloquent
(c) A heart whose love is innocent (d) Meet in her aspect and her eyes Ans: c
5. Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to -----. (JKKNIU D-unit 2019-20)
(a) recognise (b) define (c) understand (d) all Ans: b
6. ‘The smiles that win, the tints that glow’ who wrote this line?
(a) D.J Lawrence (b) Early Dickinson (c) Lord Byron (d) William Shakespeare
Ans: c
7. The next verse of the following verse is- ‘She walks in beauty, like the night. (JKKNIU, D-unit 2018-19)
(a) So soft, so calm, so eloquent (b) A heart whose love is innocent
(c) Where thoughts serenely sweet express (d) of cloudless clime and starry skies Ans: d
8. ‘Good face is the best letter of recommendation’ was stated by- (Defense Ministry 2018)
(a) Queen Elizabeth (b) Indira Gandhi (c) Mother Terese (d) Rebert Browning Ans: a
9. ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ was stated by- (Defense Ministry 2018)
(a) John Keats (b) Robert Herriek (c) Irances Bacon (d) Shelty Ans: a
10. Philospher have told us that beauty is an --- part of life, but isn’t -- a part of life too. (KU 2018-19)
(a) important, ugliness (b) vital attractiveness
(c) imperative, ugly (d) key, cruel Ans: a
11. The synonym of ‘manifest’ is ----- (JU-2018-19)
(a) cover (b) conceal (c) reveal (d) Hide Ans: c
12. The antonym of ‘repulse’? (JU 2018-19)
(a) repel (b) drive away (c) attract (d) revolt Ans: c
13. “Thus mellowed to that tender light/ which heaven go gaudy denies” this is an example of.
(Iu 2018-19)
(a) personification (b) simile (c) metaphor (d) satire Ans: a
14. ‘Where thoughts serendy sweet express’ ---- This is an exemple of----
(a) personification (b) simile (b) metaphor (d) satire Ans: a
15. What is the next line? ‘so soft, so calm, yet eloquent’. (BRU 2019-20)
(a) The smiles that win, the tints that glow (b) But tell of days in goodness spent
(c) Adjusted to the comb (d) When one who died for truth was lain Ans: a
16. What is the last line of the poem? ‘She walks in beauty’?
(a) The smiles that win, the tints that glow (b) But tell of days in goodness spent
(c) A heart whose love is innocent ! (d) When one who died for the truth was lain Ans: c
17. The word ‘brethren’ is the plural of- (BRU 2019-20)
(a) brotherhood (b) brotherly (c) brother (d) big brother Ans: c
18. What is the last line of the poem ‘I died for beauty? (RU 2018-19)
(a) I died for beauty, but was scarce (b) Adjusted in the tomb
(c) A heart whose love innocent (d) and covered up our names Ans: d
Unit-13, lesson-2
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives.
1. Which is not a characteristic of folk music?
(a) Orally transmitted (b) Sung in group
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Unit-13, lesson-2
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives.
1. Choose the correct spelling from the following. (Du B-unit 2019-20)
(a) Assurrance (b) Assurance (c) Assurrence (d) Asurance Ans: b
2. The expression ‘distinctive quantities’ means the quantities of a person which- (Du C-unit 2019-20)
(a) are the same as those other (b) make him / her different from others
(c) emphasize honesty in him/her (d) depend on his/har instances Ans: b
3. When we look at a thirty years old Nakshikantha we wonder at its motifs. (CU-2017-18)
(a) patterns of kantha (b) theme (c) Idea (d) Subject Ans: a
4. When we look at a thirty year old nakshikantha we wonder at its motifs and designs that
points to the artistic ingenuity. (Ju-2018-18)
(a) that points to the artistic ingenuity
(b) that points to the artistic ingenuity
(c) which are pointing to the artistic ingeconity
(d) that point to the artful initiative Ans: b
5. ‘Animate’ means here- (JU 2018-19)
(a) enliven (b) stimatate (c) lifeless (d) rouse Ans: a
6. The synonym of `inviting’ is- (RU-2019-20)
(a) attractive (b) unattractive (c) disagreeable (d) ugly Ans: a
7. What does the word ‘imagination’ mean? (Cou 2018-19)
(a) anticepation (b) emancipation (c) thoughts (d) attitude Ans: c
8. What does the word ‘appreciation’ mean? (PSTU 2019-20)
(a) access (b) evaluation (c) depreciation (d) reaction Ans: b
9. ‘Aspiration’ means- (CU 2018-19)
(a) yearning (b) apathy (c) eagerness (d) goal Ans: a
10. The word ‘interaction’ means- (BBSTU 2018-19)
(a) communication (b) apathy (c) marvel (d) depend Ans: a
11. The word ‘exquisite’ means- (JU 2018-19)
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Unit-14, lesson-2
1. Heracles was the son of ----- and ---- (Cou B 2018-19)
(a) Jupitar, Juno (b) Jupitar, Almanac (c) Apollo, Juno (d) Japital, Helen Ans: a
2. Orpheus was the son of -----. (Cu-C-Unit 2019-2020)
(a) Apollo (b) Hercules (c) Venus (d) Jupiter Ans:a
3. ‘Orpheus’ Parents were---. (DU, B-unit 2019-20)
(a) Apollo and Muse calliope (b) Jupitar and Athena
(c) Hercules and Athena (d) Venus and Apollo Ans: a
Unit-14, lesson-3
Chouse the correct answer form the alternatives.
1. Where did the Muslim Saint Gazi Pir Spread Islam? (JKKNIU d-unit 2018-19)
(a) Satkhira (b) Sundarban (c) Sumumganj (d) Sylhet Ans: b
2. ‘The Old Man at the Bridge’ is written by- (JKKNIU d-unit 2018-19)
(a) W.B. Yeats (b) Earnest Hemingway (c) W.H. Auden (d) None of them Ans: b
Unit-15, lesson-1
Choose the correct answer form the alternative.
1. Universities should never be made ----- Mechanical organization. (Rupali Bank 2019)
(a) into (b) from (c) of (d) by Ans: a
2. The greater part of our learning in the schools has been waste. The underlined phrase is-
(Ru BBA 2018-19)
(a) adjective phrase (b) noun ‘phrase (c) adverbial phrase (d) prepositional phrase Ans: d
3. Man’s intellect has a natural pride in its own aristocracy. The underlined word is- (RU BBA 2018-19)
(a) noun (b) adjective (c) adverb (d) pronoun Ans: b
4. Select the antonym for pride- (Du, F-unit 2019-20)
(a) ego (b) dignity (c) self esteem (d) humility Ans: d
5. Unfortunately, our very education has been successful in depriving as of our real initiative and our
courage of thought. It can be summed up from the excerpt that our education- (SUST A-unit 2018-19)
(a) has caused serious troubles (b) has been very successful so far
(c) has made up very dynamic (d) has made us courageous Ans: a
Unit-15, lesson-2
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
1. ‘Tertiary education’ refers to ----- education. (Du, D-unit 2018-19)
(a) school level (b) Madrasa level (c) college level (d) university level Ans: d
2. What is the meaning of the word ‘access’? (Du, D-unit 2018-19
(a) excess (b) enter (c) boot (d) communicate Ans: b
3. A similar word for ‘tumble’ is- (Du, A-unit 2019-20)
(a) order (b) arrange (c) organizes (d) spill Ans: d
54. Multiple
A. compound B. few C. little D. many
55. Expound
A. confound B. perplex C. explain D. obscure
56. Barter
A. Transient B. Proxy C. Germane D. Exchange
57. Enlarge
A. shrink B. large C. contract D. expand
58. Obtained
A. combined B. conquered C. acquired D. procured
59. Industrious
A. laid-back B. large C. active D. lethargic
60. Impulse
A. desire B. revulsion C. disgust D. revolt
61. Transitory
A. lucid B. transient C. applicable D. appropriate
62. The meaning of 'bilateral' is_
A. Biological B. Two-sided C. Natural D. Harmonious
63. The word 'oscillate' means__
A. confuse B. whirl C. turn D. vibrate
64. The word 'prodigious' means__.
A. productive B. Frightening C. Criminal D. Enormous
65. Elucidate
A. confuse B. perplex C. extreme D. clarify
66. Bankrupt
A. wealthy B. ruined C. affluent D. comfortable
67. Haggle
A. bargain B. mismanage C. acquit D. liberate
68. Capture
A. confine B. liberate C. acquit D. unshakeable
69. Consume
A. preserve B. accumulate C. devour D. ratify
70. The synonym of the word 'unruly' is__.
A. disorderly B. unlawfully C. disciplined D. unexpectedly
71. Gratis
A. gratifying B. free C. gracious D. with charge
72. Corpulent
A. lean B. gaunt C. emaciate D. obese
73. August
A. common B. ridiculous C. dignified D. petty
74. Launch
A. review B. begin C. propel D. push
75. Relied
A. emphasized B. dependent C. convinced D. influenced
76. The meaning of the word 'judicious' is___.
A. legal B. sensible C. casual D. remarkable
77. 'High-handed' means__.
A. supercilious B. cavalier C. decadent D. lofty
78. 'Sanction' means___.
A. verify B. play C. prohibit D. authorization
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141 B 142 A 143 B 144 D 145 B 146 A 147 D 148 A 149 D 150 C
151 D 152 B 153 C 154 C 155 C 156 A 157 D 158 D 159 C 160 D
161 C 162 C 163 B 164 A 165 B 166 B 167 C 168 B 169 A 170 A
171 D 172 B 173 C 174 C 175 C 176 C 177 B 178 D 179 A 180 D
181 B 182 B 183 D 184 C 185 D 186 D 187 B 188 B 189 A 190 B
191 B 192 D 193 C 194 D 195 B 196 C 197 D 198 B 199 A 200 A
201 C 202 A 203 D 204 C 205 C 206 D 207 A 208 A 209 C 210 A
211 C 212 A 213 A 214 C 215 B 216 B 217 B 218 B 219 D 220 B
221 A 222 B 223 D 224 A 225 A 226 A 227 D 228 A 229 A 230 C
231 C 232 B 233 A 234 B 235 C 236 D 237 B 238 C 239 B 240 B
241 D 242 B 243 B 244 A 245 A 246 B 247 A 248 A 249 C 250 D
251 D 252 B 253 D 254 A 255 B 256 B 257 D 258 B 259 A 260 B
261 B 262 D 263 C 264 D 265 B 266 D 267 D 268 A 269 D 270 D
271 A 272 B 273 C 274 B 275 C 276 B 277 C 278 B 279 B 280 C
281 A 282 A 283 B 284 C 285 D 286 D 287 A 288 C 289 D 290 A
291 A 292 A 293 C 294 A 295 D 296 D 297 D 298 C 299 D 300 B
301 D 302 D 303 D 304 D 305 C 306 B 307 B 308 A 309 A 310 A
311 A 312 B 313 D 314 C 315 C 316 C 317 A 318 B 319 D 320 D
321 D 322 C
Part - 2
01. 'Blandishment' is related to -
A. honeyed words B. abusive verse C. declamatory speech D. modest reply
02. The word 'Euphemism' means-
A. Stating one thing like another
B. Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
C. Contrast of words made in the same sentence
D. A statement made emphatic by overstatement
03. Choose the synonym of the word 'FAIR'.
A. share B. status C. unjust D. impartial
04. 'Very primeval' means-
A. very ancient B. peak time C. most important D. main example
05. The synonym of 'false' is-
A. wrong B. right C. bad D. good
06. What is the meaning of the word 'access' ?
A. excess B. enter C. bad D. good
07. The synonym of 'courteous' is:
A. political B. polite C. careful D. courting
08. The troops mustered in front of the garrison. Here, the word 'muster' means-
A. to find courage B. to summon C. to gather D. to come
09. The synonym of 'energetic' is-
A. Sprightly B. Hasty C. Humble D. Extreme
10. The synonym of 'intrepid' is:
A. coward B. indifferent C. arrogant D. fearless
11. The correct synonym of 'discrepancy' is:
A. discreet B. discursive C. disagreement D. discourse
12. The meaning of the word 'nocturnal' is:
A. sleepy in the afternoon B. occurring or active at night
C. sleepless during the day D. passive during night
13. What is the synonym of 'exhausted'?
A. plenty B. stored C. animated D. drained
14. Find a synonym of the word 'tenacious' from the options given below:
A. patient B. hardworking C. firm D. slippery
15. The synonym of 'sever' is___
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Part - 3
01. Progress is the antidote to stagnation. The underlined faced word is___.
A. homonyms B. synonyms C. antonyms D. hyponyms
02. Find the appropriate antonym of 'Malice'.
A. Bitterness B. Animosity C. Malevolence D. Kindness
03. Choose the antonym of the word 'NOTABLE'
A. Conservable B. Infamous C. Insignificant D. Provocative
04. The antonym of 'huge' is:
A. heavy B. low C. tiny D. high
05. The antonym of 'Elegant' is:
A. Eulogy B. Pendant C. Awkward D. Egotistical
06. The antonym of 'harmonious' is:
A. discordant B. disrespectful C. amicable D. ruthless
07. The antonym of 'viable' is:
A. possible B. impracticable C. vulnerable D. honorable
08. What is the antonym of 'tranquil'?
A. serene B. calm C. agitated D. placid
09. What is the antonym of 'gloomy'?
A. Dark B. Bright C. Grey D. Pale
10. The antonym of 'divulge' is__.
A. reveal B. reprimand C. admonish D. conceal
11. What is the antonym for 'turbulence'?
A. tranquility B. disorder C. disturbance D. rupture
12. Find out the antonym of 'blunt'.
A. tactful B. outspoken C. thick-witted D. dull
13. Find out the antonym of 'resilient'.
A. worthy B. insolent C. unyielding D. pungent
14. Find out the antonym of 'enormous'.
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Part - 4
01. The antonym of EXTRAVAGANCE is:
A. Luxury B. Substantial C. Economical D. Ample
02. The antonym of QUESCENT is:
A. Active B. Dormant C. Weak D. Unconcerned
03. What is the antonym of the word 'Censure'?
A. Criticize B. Ensure C. Commend D. Blame
04. What is the antonym of the word 'Autocratic'?
A. Authentic B. Democratic C. Bureaucratic D. Despotic
05. What is the antonym of 'antonym'?
A. synonym B. opposition C. different D. animosity
06. The antonym of 'GREGARIOUS' is__.
A. horrendous B. anticipatory C. anti-social D. glorious
07. The antonym of 'INDIFFERENCE' is__
A. concern B. ardor C. compassion D. anxiety
08. An antonym for 'morbid' is___.
A. oust B. include C. defeat D. hygienic
09. Antonym of ANOMALY is__.
A. Recurrence B. Aberration C. Recapitulation D. Consistency
10. An antonym of 'altruism' is___.
A. honesty B. Philanthropy C. tolerance D. selfishness
11. 'Homogeneous'
A. Unattainable B. Diversified C. Obsequious D. Glorious
12. Intricate:
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Part - 5
01. An antonym for 'smart' is___.
A. irrelevant B. boring C. stupid D. difficult
02. Antonym for 'modern' is___.
A. outdated B. ancient C. past D. medieval
03. Antonym of the word 'concord' is___.
A. harmony B. thrifty C. conflict D. scantly
04. Liability
A. treasure B. debt C. assets D. property
05. 'Hate'
A. Admire B. abhor C. concern D. loathe
06. The antonym for 'recalcitrant'___.
A. compliant B. passive C. indifferent D. careful
07. The antonym of 'mildness' is___.
A. tenderness B. clemency C. suavity D. sharpness
08. 'Equivocal' is the antonym of ___.
A. universal B. mistaken C. quaint D. clear
09. 'Illusive' is opposite__.
A. not deceptive B. not certain C. not obvious D. not coherent
10. The antonym for 'inimical' ___.
A. hostile B. friendly C. indifferent D. angry
11. The opposite word of 'sluggish'___.
A. animated B. dull C. heavy D. slow
12. The antonym of 'indifference' is___.
A. ardor B. compassion C. anxiety D. concern
13. What is the antonym of 'famous'___
A. opaque B. illiterate C. obscure D. immature
14. What kind of man is quite the opposite type of 'supercilious' ?
A. affable B. haughty C. disdainful D. wicked
15. What is the antonym of 'queer'?
A. integrated B. orderly C. abnormal D. odd
16. What is the antonym of 'honorary'?
A. official B. honorable C. salaried D. literary
17. What is the antonym of 'gentle'?
A. harsh B. modest C. clever D. rude
18. Choose the correct antonym for 'cynical'
A. pessimistic B. gullible C. equivocal D. liberal
19. What is the antonym of 'courage'?
A. forceful B. strength C. cowardice D. daring
20. The antonym of 'harbinger' is___.
A. leader B. educator C. messenger D. follower
21. Give the antonym of the word 'ascend'.
A. go up B. stop C. move away D. go down
22. Identify the correct antonym of the word 'Reticent'___.
A. reserved B. person in the habit of saying little
C. person not saying what he feels D. talkative
23. The opposite of 'nebulous' is___.
A. clear B. vague C. unclear D. indistinct
24. Antonym of 'elegance' is___.
A. dominance B. nonsense C. charming D. ugliness
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Part - 6
01. 'Dreams are disguised fulfillments of repressed wishes'. The best synonym for the underlined
faced word is___
A. subdue B. encourage C. liberate D. accomplish
02. I hope you can account for the time you were out of doors. The meaning of the words in bold
face is:
A. spend B. misuse C. explain D. utilize
03. The bank charges an 'exorbitant' action on their part.
A. marvelous B. excessive C. moderate D. increasing
04. It was an 'indiscreet' action on their part.
A. unfair B. secret C. dishonest D. imprudent
05. A 'thrifty' buyer purchases fruits and vegetables in season.
A. healthy B. disinterested C. professional D. careful
06. It is much easier to talk about social change than to 'make it happen'.
A. bring it about B. acknowledge it C. predict it D. put up with it
07. Most competitions are not open to both professionals and 'non-professionals'.
A. aliens B. juniors C. seniors D. tutors
08. Professor Jamil has a 'thorough' knowledge of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
A. complete B. hazy C. wonderful D. scientific
09. Like snakes, many insects grow by 'throwing away' their skin several times.
A. digesting B. stretching C. discarding D. mending
10. Mr. Brae's 'sole' objective is to make his firm a Fortune 500 company
A. only B. principle C. important D. immediate
11. The old utilities building was 'demolished' and a new high-rise took its place.
A. renovated B. razed C. remodeled D. reconciled
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36. The iguana is a slow, 'timid' creature that can be caught without difficulty by hunters.
A. stubborn B. tropical C. fearful D. curious
37. The manager's 'laconic' dismissal letter left the fired employees feeling angry and hurt. What is
the meaning of the underlined word 'laconic'?
A. verbose B. concise C. voluble D. garrulous
38. It is 'futile' to argue with him, once he has made up his mind.
A. unpleasant B. encouraging C. helpful D. useless
39. Mufti Saber had a 'clandestine' connection with the terrorist group.
A. counterfeit B. undesirable C. close D. secret
40. Zaheer was a 'capricious' child, no one could tell what he would do the next moment.
A. fickle B. callous C. immature D. clumsy
41. 'He reached the pinnacle of success'. ____ here opposite meaning of 'pinnacle' is__
A. acme B. nadir C. zenith D. vertex
42. 'Bangladesh is 'overpopulated'. What is the meaning of the underlined word mentioned above?
A. many people B. too many people C. so much people D. too much people
43. 'One day women will have what has so long been denied them 0 leisure, money and 'room' to
themselves.
A. space B. liberty C. office D. capacity
44. Crafty men 'condemn 'studies, simple men admire them and wise men use them.
A. denounce B. laud C. compliment D. acclaim
45. Give the meaning of the underlined word: The painter decided to 'exhibit' his work in a gallery.
A. paint B. show publicly C. sells D. present
Answer
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 D 5 D 6 A 7 D 8 A 9 C 10 A
11 B 12 B 13 C 14 D 15 C 16 B 17 D 18 A 19 C 20 C
21 B 22 C 23 A 24 A 25 A 26 C 27 D 28 A 29 D 30 B
31 C 32 A 33 B 34 B 35 B 36 B 37 B 38 D 39 D 40 A
41 B 42 B 43 A 44 A 45 B