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Replace the quotation word with the appropriate word of phrase that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence. Because of the extreme pressure underwater, divers are often 'sluggish'.
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A: slow
Replace the quotation word with the appropriate word of phrase that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence. 'Proximity to' the court house makes as office building more valuable.
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B: Nearness to
Phrase 'amicus curiae' means -----
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C: a friend of the Court
Explanation:
Phrase 'amicus curiae' means ----- Correct Answer a friend of the Court ল্যাটিন শব্দ amicus curie এর অর্থ friend of the court
(The) majority (to) the (news) is about (violence) of scandal. (Select the one bracketed word or phrase that is incorrect)
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B: to
I had (a) enjoyable (time) (at) the party (last) night. (Select the one bracketed word or phrase that is incorrect)
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A: a
(When) our vacation, we (plan) to spend three (days) scuba (diving). (Select the one bracketed word or phrase that is incorrect)
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A: When
Petra (intends) to (starting) her own (software) business in a (few) years. (Select the one bracketed word or phrase that is incorrect)
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B: starting
(Do) you (know) the student (who) books (were) stolen? (Select the one bracketed word or phrase that is incorrect)
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C: who
At last the enemy _____. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom)
Correct Answer:
C: gave in
Explanation:
At last the enemy _____. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom) Correct Answer gave in Come to terms - আপোষ মীমাংসায় পৌঁছা। give up - পরিত্যাগ করা, ছেড়ে দেয়া। give in – আত্নসমর্পণ করা, বশ্যতা স্বীকার করা। যেমন - Our men were forced to give in. তাই ( c) ই সঠিক উত্তর।
He could not attend the meeting ______ of illness. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom)
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A: on account
Explanation:
He could not attend the meeting ______ of illness. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom) Correct Answer on account On account of – কারণে। On the plea of – অজুহাতে; যেমন He was charged with murder, but hot off on the plea of insanity (মস্তিস্ক বিকৃতি)। On the eve of – প্রাক্কালে। যেমন - She wept on the eve of her husband’s departure. অর্থ অনুসারে (a) ই সঠিক।
It is an _____ that he takes bribe. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom)
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C: open secret
Explanation:
It is an _____ that he takes bribe. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom) Correct Answer open secret Order of the day - কোনো একটা নির্দিষ্ট সময়ের সাধারণ, জনপ্রিয় কোনো কিছু। যেমন - Pessimism seems to be the order of the day। Open question - যে প্রশ্নের উত্তর/সমাধান নেই। Open secret - সর্বজনবিদিত গোপন বিষয়। অর্থঅনুসারে ( c ) ই সঠিক।
His honesty cannot be _____. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom)
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C: called in question
Explanation:
His honesty cannot be _____. (Fill up the blank with appropriate phrase or idiom) Correct Answer called in question Take into account - বিবেচনা করা, হিসাবের মধ্যে নেয়া। যেমন - The defendant (বিবাদী) asked for a number of other offences to be taken into account. Bring to light – প্রকাশ করা। যেমন - The Police brought the secret to light. Call in question - কোনো বিষয়ে প্রশ্ন, সন্দেহ বা আপত্তি উত্থাপন করা।
'You should show good manners in the company of ladies' choose appropriate phrase for the above ---
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C: behave yourself
The couple was upset by the construction of the new skyscraper across the street, as the building would ----- their once ---- view. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s)/that appropriately Fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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D: obstruct - picturesque
His colleagues ---- him for the embezzlement of the company's funds by ------ on his unscrupulous reputation. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s)/that appropriately Fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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A: framed - capitalizing
The teacher was taken aback by Rehan's -----, as she had never before seen a child disrespect his elders so -----. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s)/that appropriately Fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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A: impudence - blatantly
The judge was known for his ---- comments; however, everyone who knew him recalled that he was never ----- in his personal dealings. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s)/that appropriately Fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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A: unfavorable - sentimental
Match the best alternative that corresponds to the quotation word or phrase in the sentences : Although buses are 'scheduled' to depart on a certain hour, they are often late --
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B: obligated
Match the best alternative that corresponds to the quotation word or phrase in the sentences : Library cards will 'expire' when they are not used.
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B: cease to be effective
Match the best alternative that corresponds to the quotation word or phrase in the sentences : If the client insists upon being 'stubborn' lawyers have to settle claims in court.
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C: obstinate
The idiomatic phrase 'cash cow' means
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B: a source of steady profit
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ACRIMONIOUS
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C: harmonious
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ACRIMONIOUS Correct Answer harmonious Acrimonious = উগ্র, তিব্র, বদমেজাজিঅপরদিকে, legal = বৈধSevere = কঠিন, গরুতরharmonious = সুসামঞ্জস্য, মিষ্টcursive = টানা লেখাঅর্থগত দিক থেকে harmonious শব্দটি বিপরিত
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ANOMALOUS
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A: usual
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ANOMALOUS Correct Answer usual Anomalous = ব্যাতিক্রম বা অস্বাভাবিক অপরদিকে, usual = স্বাভাবিক vicious = লম্পট connected = সংযুক্ত capacious = প্রশস্ত সুতরাং Anomalous এর বীপরিত হচ্ছে usual
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : INTRACTABLE
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B: easygoing
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : INTRACTABLE Correct Answer easygoing Intractable = অবাধ্য, অদম্য অপরদিকে, wayward = একগুয়ে easygoing = সহজ bleak = নিরানন্দ abstinent = সংযমী বা মিতাচারী সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর: easygoing
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : SEGREGATE
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D: compile
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : SEGREGATE Correct Answer compile Segregate = পৃথক করা অপরদিকে, abolish = বিলুপ্ত করা confuse = বিভ্রান্ত করা darken = অন্ধকার করা compile = যুক্ত করা সুতারং, সঠিক উত্তর : compile
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : RECLUSIVE
Correct Answer:
A: gregarious
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : RECLUSIVE Correct Answer gregarious Reclusive = সমাজ ছাড়া যে বাস করে অপরদিকে, gregarious = দলপ্রিয় obscure = অস্পষ্ট joined = যোগদানকৃত urban = শহুরে সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর: gregarious
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : I have 'a bone to pick' with you in this matter.
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D: am angry
Explanation:
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : I have 'a bone to pick' with you in this matter. Correct Answer am angry Hints : রাগ বোঝাতে bone to pick ব্যবহৃত হয়। তাই সঠিক উত্তর : am angry
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : His most trusted friend proved to be 'a snake in the grass'.
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C: a hidden enemy
Explanation:
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : His most trusted friend proved to be 'a snake in the grass'. Correct Answer a hidden enemy Hints: লুকানো বিপদ বা শত্রু বোঝাতে snake in the grass হয় সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তরঃ a hidden enemy
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : So far as hazards to pollution are concerned, the traffic policeman 'bear the brunt'.
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C: suffer the most
Explanation:
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : So far as hazards to pollution are concerned, the traffic policeman 'bear the brunt'. Correct Answer suffer the most Hints: সবচেয়ে বেশি দুর্ভোগের স্বীকার বোঝাতে bear the brunt হয়। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তরঃ suffer the most
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : You cannot 'have your cake and eat it' too.
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D: have it both ways
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Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : You cannot 'have your cake and eat it' too. Correct Answer have it both ways Hints : কোনো বিষয়ে একভাবেই উপভোগ করতে বেঝাতে have cake and eat it too হয় সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তরঃ have it both ways
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : Sunita has 'bitten off more than she can chew'.
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C: beyond her capacity
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Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase : Sunita has 'bitten off more than she can chew'. Correct Answer beyond her capacity যতটা capacity তার চেয়েও বেশি নিয়ে ফেলেছে বোঝাতে bite off more than one can chew ব্যবহৃত হয়। তাই সঠিক উত্তর হবে beyond her capacity
The meaning of phrase "Pros and Cons"----
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A: Good and bad
The scheme is a good one but do not get by -- it, it has not been approved yet.
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B: carried away
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The scheme is a good one but do not get by -- it, it has not been approved yet. Correct Answer carried away Carried away অর্থ অতিরিক্ত উৎসাহিত বা আনন্দিত হওয়া। Scheme টি ভালো কিন্তু তানিয়ে carried away হইওনা, কারণ এটি approved এখনও হয়নি ।
The phrase 'Down-to-earth' means :
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D: Realistic
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The phrase 'Down-to-earth' means : Correct Answer Realistic Down to earth. একটি phrase. Down to earth. এর অর্থ হলো ভনিতা, বিভ্রান্তি বির্বজিত। অর্থাৎ Realistic এর অর্থ বাস্তবধর্মী - ই সঠিক উত্তর।
It is too diffcult totolerate bad temper for long whech of the following phrases does replce tolerate in the above sentence ?
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B: put up with
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase "a man of straw"?
Correct Answer:
A: A man of no substance
Explanation:
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase "a man of straw"? Correct Answer A man of no substance A man of straw - অপদার্থ ব্যক্তি অর্থাৎ a man of no substance।
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given word/phrase : A person who eats too much
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A: glutton
Explanation:
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given word/phrase : A person who eats too much Correct Answer glutton brawl
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given word/phrase : Official misconduct
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B: malfeasance
Explanation:
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given word/phrase : Official misconduct Correct Answer malfeasance malfeasance
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : CAPRICIOUS
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B: constant
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given word/phrase : A religious discourse
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D: sermon
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : DISSEMINATED
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C: concentrated
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : DISSEMINATED Correct Answer concentrated ব্যাখাঃ Disseminated [adjective ] পৃথকীকৃত, বিচ্ছিন্ন , চারিদিকে ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া হয়েছ এমন। বীপরিত শব্দ পাওয়া যায় concentrated (একীভূত করা)
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : AMBIVALENT
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D: decisive
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Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : AMBIVALENT Correct Answer decisive ব্যাখাঃ Ambivalent [adjective ] অনিশ্চিত বা uncertain এর বীপরিত শব্দ Decisive নিশ্চিত বা certain
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given word/phrase : Animals that eat much
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C: carnivorous
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : METICULOUS
Correct Answer:
A: careless
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : METICULOUS Correct Answer careless Hints: Meticulous [adjective ] - সতর্ক বা careful - এর বিপরীত শব্দ careless ( অসতর্ক)।
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : ANOMALOUS
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D: usual
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given word/phrase : A place for sick people who need long periods for recovery
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C: sanatorium
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : PLETHORA
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D: shortage
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : COURTEOUS
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C: insolent
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : REVEALED
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C: concealed
Explanation:
Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : REVEALED Correct Answer concealed Revealed - প্রকাশিত আর Concealed - গুপ্ত