Meanings of Word MCQs
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‘The golden mean’ refers to _
Correct Answer:
A: a course of action that is not extreme
Explanation:
‘The golden mean’ refers to _ Correct Answer a course of action that is not extreme The golden mean অর্থ সর্বোত্তম পন্থা।
‘Ethnic cleansing’ means _
Correct Answer:
A: wiping out an ethnic minority from a land by the majority.
Explanation:
‘Ethnic cleansing’ means _ Correct Answer wiping out an ethnic minority from a land by the majority. Ethnic cleansing অর্থ: জাতিগত নিধন। অর্থাৎ কোনো একটি রাষ্ট্র সংখ্যাগুরু কর্তৃক সংখ্যালঘু জনগোষ্ঠীকে উক্ত রাষ্ট্র থেকে সমূলে উৎপাটন করা।
‘To pass away’ means_
Correct Answer:
C: to die
Explanation:
‘To pass away’ means_ Correct Answer to die Pass away = মারা যাওয়া।To kick the bucket- মারা যাওয়া।
His patience is running out. Here ‘running out’ means-
Correct Answer:
D: becoming exhausted
Explanation:
His patience is running out. Here ‘running out’ means- Correct Answer becoming exhausted Run out অর্থ শেষ হওয়া বা ব্যবহার করে শেষ করে ফেলা।Ignore- অগ্রাহ্য করাfall into - হঠাৎ কোন কাজে লাগাbecome exhausted- শেষ হওয়া।
“Modern science, however, has devised a probable explanation”, Underlined word means-
Correct Answer:
A: Form
Explanation:
“Modern science, however, has devised a probable explanation”, Underlined word means- Correct Answer Form Devised -পরিকল্পনা করা, Form-গঠন করা, Discard - বাতিল করা, Break into paieces - টুকরো টুকরো করা
A story in verse or prose with double meaning is called_
Correct Answer:
B: allegory
Explanation:
A story in verse or prose with double meaning is called_ Correct Answer allegory Allegory- রূপক কবিতা।
The situation when the audiences understand the implication and meaning of an action on stage but the characters do not is known as_
Correct Answer:
A: situational irony
Explanation:
The situation when the audiences understand the implication and meaning of an action on stage but the characters do not is known as_ Correct Answer situational irony Situation এর উপর ভিত্তি করে যে irony সেটাই Situation irony.
The word ‘living’ in the passage means-
Correct Answer:
C: an income sufficient to live on
Explanation:
The word ‘living’ in the passage means- Correct Answer an income sufficient to live on এখানে living অর্থ: জীবনধারণের জন্য ন্যূনতম মজুরি- (an income sufficient to live on)
'Antagonism' is opposite in meaning to:
Correct Answer:
B: agreement
The word 'innovative' means -
Correct Answer:
D: creative
Explanation:
The word 'innovative' means - Correct Answer creative innovative- সৃজনশীলতা।
‘To spread like wildfire’ in the passage means-
Correct Answer:
C: to become known by more and more people very quickly
Explanation:
‘To spread like wildfire’ in the passage means- Correct Answer to become known by more and more people very quickly To spread like wildfire (সংবাদ, ওজর ইত্যাদি সম্বন্ধে ) দাবানলের মতো (অর্থাৎ দ্রুত) ছড়িয়ে পড়া ।
‘Red tape’ means-
Correct Answer:
B: official rules that difficulty
Explanation:
‘Red tape’ means- Correct Answer official rules that difficulty Red tape- (complicated and time consuming official formalitics, সরকারী কাজকর্মে অত্যধিক আনুষ্ঠানিকতা বা নিয়ম কানুনের প্রতি অত্যধিক মনেযোগ, লাল ফিতার বাধা)
‘Bear’ does not mean-
Correct Answer:
D: a drink
Explanation:
‘Bear’ does not mean- Correct Answer a drink Bear এর অনেক অর্থ হতে পারে।১. শরীরে ঘন কেশযুক্ত এক রকম বিশাল জন্তু, ভল্লুক।২. সহ্য করা কিন্তু bear অর্থ কখনো মদ পানীয় হয়না।
Thank you for your hospitality. The underlined word means-
Correct Answer:
D: friendly and generous behavior
Explanation:
Thank you for your hospitality. The underlined word means- Correct Answer friendly and generous behavior hospitality-আতিথেয়তাgenerous, দয়ালু, সদয়Amicable বন্ধুভাবাপন্ন
In this text what is the most suitable meaning of ‘collective delirium?’
Correct Answer:
D: ecstsy of a group of people
The contextual meaning of solidarity' in this extract is-
Correct Answer:
D: none of the above
Explanation:
The contextual meaning of solidarity' in this extract is- Correct Answer none of the above a. pleasure-আমোদ-প্রমোদ; b. peace-যুদ্ধ বিরতি; c. patience- সহিষ্ণু।
Reading is one of the best expresses means of developing language skills. The underlined word is an example of ----
Correct Answer:
A: gerund
Explanation:
Reading is one of the best expresses means of developing language skills. The underlined word is an example of ---- Correct Answer gerund Verb এর সাথে ing যুক্ত শব্দ, একই সঙ্গে verb ও noun এর কাজ করে তাকে Gerund বলে।
Bill of fare means-
Correct Answer:
A: a menu
Explanation:
Bill of fare means- Correct Answer a menu Bill of fare- [A menu (list of dishes/food)in a restaurant]- মূল্যসহ খাদ্যের তালিকা, ফুড মেনু।
To articulate means to __
Correct Answer:
A: speak clearly and disinctly
Explanation:
To articulate means to __ Correct Answer speak clearly and disinctly To articulate means to-speak clearly and disinctly.Articulate ( express clearly) স্পষ্টভাবে শব্দ উচ্চারণ বা কথা বলা ।
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. The underlined portion means-
Correct Answer:
C: overtaxing his energies
Explanation:
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. The underlined portion means- Correct Answer overtaxing his energies Burning the candle at both ends go to bed late and get up early.
"Immaterial" means-
Correct Answer:
A: insignificant
Explanation:
"Immaterial" means- Correct Answer insignificant Immaterial means-জরুরি নয় এমন, (insignificant); impatient - অধীর, অর্ধেক, অস্থির; impartial - নিরপেক্ষ; relevant প্রাসঙ্গিক।
He is an innovative teacher. Here ‘innovative’ means:
Correct Answer:
D: creative
Explanation:
He is an innovative teacher. Here ‘innovative’ means: Correct Answer creative Synonym : Productive, Fruitful, Inventive, Creative Antonym: Barren, Infertile, Uninventive
The costume beggars description. The underlined expression means _
Correct Answer:
B: indescribable
Explanation:
The costume beggars description. The underlined expression means _ Correct Answer indescribable • Beggars description- বর্ণনাতীত। যা বর্ণনা করা যায়না। • Miserable life- অসহনীয় জীবন Unimportant-গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নয়।
‘Carry on ’ means_
Correct Answer:
C: Continue
Explanation:
‘Carry on ’ means_ Correct Answer Continue 'Carry on' means - Continue (চালিয়ে যাওয়া)
‘Hard and fast’ means_.
Correct Answer:
B: fixed
Explanation:
‘Hard and fast’ means_. Correct Answer fixed Hard and fast ধরা বাধা / অপরিবর্তনীয়ভাবে। Elastic- নমনীয় - Fixed- নিশ্চিত / অপরিবর্তনীয়। Tough- কঠিন।
'Being prodigal' means ___
Correct Answer:
A: Being wasteful
Explanation:
'Being prodigal' means ___ Correct Answer Being wasteful 'Being prodigal means - Being wasteful -অপব্যয়ীBeing wasteful -নষ্টকারী / অপচয়কারীBeing intelligent - বুদ্ধিমানBeing poor - গরিবBeing carefull -সতর্কবান
‘Versatile’ means_
Correct Answer:
B: Multitalented
Explanation:
‘Versatile’ means_ Correct Answer Multitalented 'Versatile' means - Multitalented. Versatile -বিচিত্রগুণের অধিকারী Inept - (অপটু, অযোগ্য) Multitalented - (বিভিন্নগুণের অধিকারী) Mobile - (সচল, ভ্রাম্যমাণ) Varsity teacher - (বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষক)
I like this Cosy corner of my room. The meaning of the underlined word is :
Correct Answer:
B: Comfortable
Explanation:
I like this Cosy corner of my room. The meaning of the underlined word is : Correct Answer Comfortable Cosy - আরামদায়কSynonym: canny, comfortable, comfy, relaxed, snug.
‘keeping a low profile’ means_
Correct Answer:
A: avoiding attention
Explanation:
‘keeping a low profile’ means_ Correct Answer avoiding attention Keep a low profile - মনোযোগ এড়িয়ে চলা (avoid attracting attention).
The word ‘suffrage’ means-
Correct Answer:
A: the right to vote
Explanation:
The word ‘suffrage’ means- Correct Answer the right to vote Sufferage meansmeansmeans the right to vote in political elections
“At one's wit's end” means_.
Correct Answer:
C: bewildered
Explanation:
“At one's wit's end” means_. Correct Answer bewildered “At one's wit's end” - (হতবুদ্ধি)ক) very witty(খুব বিচক্ষণ, বিজ্ঞ)খ) delighted(মন্দিত; পুলকিত)গ) bewildered (হতভম্ব, হতবুদ্ধি)ঘ)patient (সহিষ্ণু, ধৈর্য্যশীল)
Which is not the meaning of ‘myriad’?
Correct Answer:
C: mythical
Explanation:
Which is not the meaning of ‘myriad’? Correct Answer mythical Myriad -(বিপুল/অগণ্য সংখ্যা)ক) numerous - (বিপুল সংখ্যক; অনেক: বহু)খ)diverse - (নানা রকম; বিভিন্ন; একাধিক)গ) mythical - (পৌরাণিক, অবাস্তব, কাল্পনিক)ঘ) innumerable - (অগণনীয়, অগণ্য)
‘A man of letter’ means_
Correct Answer:
A: a learned man
Explanation:
‘A man of letter’ means_ Correct Answer a learned man কিছু গুরুত্বপূর্ণ phrase and idiom হলো-Man of letters (a scholar, পন্ডিত লোক)Man of straw (worthless man,অপদার্থ লোক)Man of one's word (keep one's promise, এক কথার মানুষ)Moot point (an undecided matter, অমীমাংসিত বিষয় )
Nazrul songs contain revolutionary fervour. The meaning of the underlined word is :
Correct Answer:
C: zeal
Explanation:
Nazrul songs contain revolutionary fervour. The meaning of the underlined word is : Correct Answer zeal Synonym: Fervor, Zeal, Ardour, Fervour, EnthusiasmAntonym: Apathy, Indifference, callousness.
Out Look এর অর্থ কি?
Correct Answer:
গ: দৃষ্টিভঙ্গী
A word from the passage which means the same as "the state of remaining unknown".
Correct Answer:
B: anonymity
Explanation:
A word from the passage which means the same as "the state of remaining unknown". Correct Answer anonymity Online blog এর ক্ষেত্রে blogger এর নাম সহজেই জানা যায় । writer এর নাম না জানাকে 'The state of remaining unknown' বলা হয়।Reflection প্রতিফলনAnonymity- নামহীনতাPrecaution- আগাম হুঁশিয়ারিPleasure-সন্তুষ্টি
Select the word that most nearly means the word "proffer".
Correct Answer:
B: Tender
Explanation:
Select the word that most nearly means the word "proffer". Correct Answer Tender Proffer-পেশ করাPredict-ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী করাTender-পেশ করা, দাখিল করাWastrel-অকালকুষ্মান্ডMendicant-ভিক্ষুকSynonyms: Tender, proposal, proposition, overture, hold forth, extend, present.Antonyms: Withdraw, revoke, countermand, shift, diverge, remove, retreat, retire, separate, gather in..
'To pick holes' means-
Correct Answer:
C: To criticize someone
Explanation:
'To pick holes' means- Correct Answer To criticize someone To pick holes - সমালোচনা করা।In the pipeline -পরিকল্পনা প্রস্তুত করা হচ্ছে কিন্তু এখনও প্রকাশ্যে আসে নি।Put an end to -ঘটমান বা প্রচলিত কোন কিছুর সমাপ্তি ঘটানো।Pull a long face -মনমরা হওয়া, মন খারাপ করা।Pivotal question -সর্বাপেক্ষা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রশ্ন।
correct the underlined words. Why did you not threw the bag away?
Correct Answer:
A: did you not throw
Explanation:
correct the underlined words. Why did you not threw the bag away? Correct Answer did you not throw Interrogative sentence এর গঠন: # do, does, did এর পর সর্বদা verb base form এ হয়। তাই threw & thrown না হয়ে throw হবে। # যদি WH question word থাকে তবে তা সবার আগে বসে, তারপর auxiliary verb টি subject এর আগে বসে। # Structure: WH question word +auxiliary verb+ Subject + principal verb + extension+? যেমন: Which book are you reading?, How old is Anis?
When a person says," he's all in", it means-
Correct Answer:
A: He is very tired
Explanation:
When a person says," he's all in", it means- Correct Answer He is very tired # Al in= very tired, অত্যন্ত ক্লান্ত# All in all = supreme, all powerful, সর্বেসর্বা, সর্বপ্রধান।# Out and out = thoroughly, সম্পূর্ণরূপে।# Out and about =active, (অসুস্থতার পরে) চলতে সক্ষম, সক্রিয়।
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context this poem?
Correct Answer:
B: worn
Explanation:
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context this poem? Correct Answer worn Ring- আংটি/বলয় Worn- জীর্ণ, শীর্ণ, নিবদ্ধPale- ফ্যাকাশে/বিবর্ণ Thin - পাতলা/কৃশ/সরু'Ring' word have more than one meaning.
Which of these words is closest is meaning to the word "Gracious"?
Correct Answer:
C: pleasant
Explanation:
Which of these words is closest is meaning to the word "Gracious"? Correct Answer pleasant Gracious(উদার, আন্তরিক)Pretty- সুশ্ৰীClever চালাক, দক্ষPleasant -সুখকরPresent- উপস্থিত
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context of this poem?
Correct Answer:
D: love
Explanation:
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context of this poem? Correct Answer love Pale - Light, Poor, Decrease in importanceProve - Law, Demonstrate, show, Mathematics.Care - Safe, Keeping, Supervision, Caution.Love - Deep affection, Liking, Weakness, Partiality.
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word "Upright"?
Correct Answer:
A: honorable
Explanation:
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word "Upright"? Correct Answer honorable Upright - সরল, মর্যাদাবানHonorable -শ্রদ্ধেয়/ সম্মানিতHorizontal- সমান্তরালHumble -বিনয়ীSupine - কুঁড়ে, অলসSynonym: honorable, moral, impartical, respectable
What is the meaning of the word "apparition"?
Correct Answer:
D: divine presence
Explanation:
What is the meaning of the word "apparition"? Correct Answer divine presence apparition- আবির্ভাব beauty- সৌন্দর্য, লাবণ্যglamorous আকর্ষণীয় appearance- উপস্থিতি, আবির্ভাব
The ‘Brittle’ is closest meaning to _
Correct Answer:
B: fragile
Explanation:
The ‘Brittle’ is closest meaning to _ Correct Answer fragile Synonym: Fragile, frangible, friableAntonym: Strong, sturdy, stable
Numbing terror filled their brains as they witnessed the explosions. Here the underlined word is closest is meaning to__.
Correct Answer:
D: paralyzing
Explanation:
Numbing terror filled their brains as they witnessed the explosions. Here the underlined word is closest is meaning to__. Correct Answer paralyzing Numbing- অসাড়tantalizing- কোন কিছু দেখিয়ে লোভের উদ্রেক করাtorpid- অসাড়sentient- সচেতনparalyzing -পক্ষাঘাতগ্রস্থ
The word ‘Altruistic’ is closest in meaning to_
Correct Answer:
A: Benevolent
Explanation:
The word ‘Altruistic’ is closest in meaning to_ Correct Answer Benevolent Altruistic - পরোপকারীBenevolent- দয়ালু, পরোপকারেচ্ছুSelfish - স্বার্থপর
What does the author mean when he says, the act of love?
Correct Answer:
B: a gesture of love
Explanation:
What does the author mean when he says, the act of love? Correct Answer a gesture of love # Passage এর 14 নং লাইন এ Act of love এর কথা বলা হয়েছে। সেখানে তিনি ভালবাসার বিভিন্ন সংকেত নিয়ে আলোচনা করেছেন।# তিনি সেখানে ভালবাসার বিভিন্ন পদ্ধতি বর্ণনা করেছেন।# তাই option B সঠিক Answer হবে।
The word opposite in meaning to ‘acquaintance’ in line 3 is-
Correct Answer:
C: distance
Explanation:
The word opposite in meaning to ‘acquaintance’ in line 3 is- Correct Answer distance acquaintance অভিজ্ঞতালব্ধ, জ্ঞান, পরিচয়Familiarly ঘনিষ্ঠতাseparation বিচ্ছেদ split বিভক্তি