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'Hold water' means-
Correct Answer:
C: Bear examination
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'Hold water' means- Correct Answer Bear examination hold water phrase of hold (of a statement, theory, or line of reasoning) appear to be valid, sound, or reasonable. "this argument just does not hold water" Similar: be tenable ring true bear examination/scrutiny survive an investigation
'Out and Out' means-
Correct Answer:
B: Thoroughly
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'Out and Out' means- Correct Answer Thoroughly Out - and - out means "absolute" or "complete," often in a bad way. A terrible party is an out - and - out disaster and the people who said they'd bring cupcakes but didn't tell an out - and - out lie. The adjective out - and - out is particularly useful for providing emphasis, often in a negative way but not always.
'Syntax' means-
Correct Answer:
B: Sentence building
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'Syntax' means- Correct Answer Sentence building The syntax is the grammatical structure of sentences. The format in which words and phrases are arranged to create sentences is called syntax.
Select the answer of the word 'stagflagation'.
Correct Answer:
B: economic slow down
Explanation:
Select the answer of the word 'stagflagation'. Correct Answer economic slow down In economics, stagflation, or recession - inflation, is a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and unemployment remains steadily high. It presents a dilemma for economic policy, since actions intended to lower inflation may exacerbate unemployment.
What is the meaning of the word 'stanch'?
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D: put an end to
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What is the meaning of the word 'stanch'? Correct Answer put an end to Stance - Put an end to/Finish/Terminate
What is the meaning of the word 'belated'?
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D: tardy
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What is the meaning of the word 'belated'? Correct Answer tardy belated (adjective)(দেরি করা) coming or happening later than should have been the case. "a belated apology" Similar: late overdue behindhand behind time not on time behind schedule delayed running late tardy unpunctual Opposite: early
What is the meaning of the word 'scuttle'?
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B: abandon
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What is the meaning of the word 'scuttle'? Correct Answer abandon Scuttle - (পরিত্যাগ করা)Abandon/Desert
What is the meaning of the word 'sequences'?
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A: to follow
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What is the meaning of the word 'sequences'? Correct Answer to follow Sequence - follow Round up - gather/collect
What is the meaning of the word 'euphemism'?
Correct Answer:
B: in offensive expression
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What is the meaning of the word 'euphemism'? Correct Answer in offensive expression The term euphemism refers to polite, indirect expressions that replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite, or which suggest something unpleasant. ... For example, “kick the bucket” is a euphemism that describes the death of a person.
A speech full of too many word is-
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D: A verbose speech
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A speech full of too many word is- Correct Answer A verbose speech A verbose speech - A speech full of many words A maiden speech is the first speech given by a newly elected or appointed member of a legislature or parliament. Traditions surrounding maiden speeches vary from country to country.
One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society. -which of the following words represents truely the character of the person mentioned above?
Correct Answer:
C: officious
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One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society. -which of the following words represents truely the character of the person mentioned above? Correct Answer officious Officious - অনধিকার চর্চায় বেশি তৎপর।
Dog days means-
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D: hot weather
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Dog days means- Correct Answer hot weather Dog days - hot weather
What is the meaning of the word 'intrepid'?
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D: fearless
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What is the meaning of the word 'intrepid'? Correct Answer fearless intrepid (adjective) fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). "our intrepid reporter" Similar: fearless unafraid undaunted dauntless undismayed unalarmedintrepid:(adj) অকুতোভয়, ভয়শূণ্য, সাহসীarrogant: (adj) অহংকারীbelligerent: (noun) যুদ্ধরত জাতি,রাষ্ট্রquestioning: (adj)পুছ; জিজ্ঞাসু; /noun/জেরা; জিজ্ঞাসাবাদ; জিজ্ঞাসন;fearless: (Adj) নির্ভীক; নির্ভয়; অভী; সাহসী; নিরাতঙ্ক; অভীক; ডাকাবুকা; অশঙ্ক; অসমসাহস; দু:সাহসী; অকুতোভয়; অভয়; নির্বিশঙ্ক; পৌরুষপূর্ণ; (SYNONYM Of Fearless: daring; dauntless; brave; bold; intrepid; lustful; uncommonly daring; undaunted; overbold; audacious; courageous)
Something which is obnoxious means that it is ---
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D: very unpleasent
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Something which is obnoxious means that it is --- Correct Answer very unpleasent Obnoxious - very unpleasant (Used as an adjective) Example: The people at my table were so Obnoxious, I simply had to change my seat.
The word 'plurality' means-
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D: The holding of more than one office at a time
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The word 'plurality' means- Correct Answer The holding of more than one office at a time The word 'plurality' means - The holding of more than one office at a time
The word 'imbibe' means ---
Correct Answer:
C: to drink
Explanation:
The word 'imbibe' means --- Correct Answer to drink Imbibe - to drink
'Boot leg' means to-
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D: smuggle
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'Boot leg' means to- Correct Answer smuggle 'Boot leg' means to - smuggle
when a person says he's all in', it means ---
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A: he is very tired
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when a person says he's all in', it means --- Correct Answer he is very tired When a person says he's all in', it means - - - he is very tired.
The opposite word of sluggish ---
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A: animated
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The opposite word of sluggish --- Correct Answer animated sluggish (adjective) slow - moving or inactive. Opposite: busy brisk Similar: inactive quiet slow slow - moving slack flat depressed stagnant static lacking energy or alertness. Opposite: vigorous energetic active Similar:
The word 'ecological' is related to----
Correct Answer:
C: environment
Explanation:
The word 'ecological' is related to---- Correct Answer environment The word 'Ecological' is related to - Environment.
'Razzmatazz' means ---
Correct Answer:
C: A noisy activity
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'Razzmatazz' means --- Correct Answer A noisy activity razzmatazz (noun) noisy, showy, and exciting activity and display designed to attract and impress. "the razzmatazz of a political campaign"
'To read between the lines' means ---
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D: To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning
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'To read between the lines' means --- Correct Answer To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning The phrase mentioned in the question “Read between the lines” is an idiom, which means Perceive or detect a hidden meaning, in something said or written; to try to understand what is meant by something that is not written explicitly or openly. ... Reading between the lines, I don't think she wanted to go in the first place".
'Blockbuster' means ----
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D: A powerful explosive to demolish buildings
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'Blockbuster' means ---- Correct Answer A powerful explosive to demolish buildings blockbuster noun (informal) a thing of great power or size, in particular a film, book, or other product that is a great commercial success. "a blockbuster film"
'Equivocation' means ---
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D: Two contrary things in the same statement
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'Equivocation' means --- Correct Answer Two contrary things in the same statement 'Equivocation' means - - - Two contrary things in the same statement
The word 'dilly dally' means ---
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D: waste time
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The word 'dilly dally' means --- Correct Answer waste time The word 'dilly dally' means - - - waste time.
A 'bull market' means, that share prices are ---
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B: Rising
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A 'bull market' means, that share prices are --- Correct Answer Rising What is a Bull Market? A bull market is the condition of a financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise. The term "bull market" is most often used to refer to the stock market but can be applied to anything that is traded, such as bonds, real estate, currencies and commodities.
The word 'Euphemism' means ---
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B: description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
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The word 'Euphemism' means --- Correct Answer description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name Euphemism - সুভাষণ ,রুঢ় শব্দের পরিবর্তে সমার্থক সুন্দর শব্দ/ শব্দগুচ্ছে ব্যবহার। এ অর্থের সাথে মিল রয়েছে একমাত্র Choice 'খ' তে । সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর 'খ"।
Salarium is a Latin word that means ---
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B: Salary
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Salarium is a Latin word that means --- Correct Answer Salary Salarium is a Latin word that means - - - Salary.
The word 'homogeneous' means ---
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A: of the same kind
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The word 'homogeneous' means --- Correct Answer of the same kind Homogeneous অর্থ সমজাতীয়। অর্থাৎ একই ধরনের।
The English took them for Egyptian's means -----
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B: The English considered them to be Egyptians
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The English took them for Egyptian's means ----- Correct Answer The English considered them to be Egyptians 'The English took them for Egyptians' অর্থ হলো ইংরেজরা তাদেরকে মিশরীয় মনে করত। সুতরাং অর্থের ক্ষেত্রে 'মনে করা' অর্থটির উপস্থিতি জরুরি। যেহেতু Option (খ) তে consider রয়েছে যার অর্থ মনে করা , তাই সঠিক উত্তর (খ)।
'Razzmatazz' means---
Correct Answer:
C: A noisy activity
Explanation:
'Razzmatazz' means--- Correct Answer A noisy activity 'Razzmatazz' এর অর্থ হলো - a lot of noisy or exciting activity । সুতরাং অর্থানুসারে (গ) ই সঠিক।
Maiden speech means----
Correct Answer:
A: First speech
Explanation:
Maiden speech means---- Correct Answer First speech Maiden অর্থ হলো কুমারী , যার অন্য অর্থ হলো সর্বপ্রথম। এ প্রেক্ষিতে choice 'ক' - ই অধিক সঠিক। কারণ সংসদ সদস্যদের প্রথম বক্তৃতাকেই বলা হয় Maiden speech.
First language means the ------ language.
Correct Answer:
C: natural
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First language means the ------ language. Correct Answer natural এখানে, First Language বলতে মানব শিশু জন্মের পর যে ভাষা তার পরিবেশ ও পারিপার্শ্বিকতা থেকে শিখে তা - ই বুঝায়। সুতরাং এই অর্থে সঠক উত্তর 'গ'।
The day of my sister's marriage is drawing "near" The koteson word is a/an
Correct Answer:
D: adverd
Explanation:
The day of my sister's marriage is drawing "near" The koteson word is a/an Correct Answer adverd Near এখানে adverb । কারণ এটি drawing verb কে modify করেছে। সাধারণত Noun, Pronoun বা Interjection ছাড়া অন্য যে কোনো word কে modify করলেই তা adverb । সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর 'ঘ'।
Misanthropist means----
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C: A hater of mankind
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Misanthropist means---- Correct Answer A hater of mankind Misanthropist অর্থ হলো যে মানব জাতিকে ঘৃণা করে। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর 'গ'।
The meaning of the word 'obese' is -----
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A: very fat
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The meaning of the word 'obese' is ----- Correct Answer very fat 'Obese' বলতে বোঝায় ' very fat' বা, abnormally fat' ugly' - শব্দটির অর্থ হচ্ছে - unpleasant to look at ' or other senses, ill - natured ইত্যাদি এবং 'obnoxious' - এর অর্থ হচ্ছে objectionable, offensive ইত্যাদি। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর হবে (ক) ।
'Prior to' means
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B: before
Explanation:
'Prior to' means Correct Answer before 'Prior to' - এর অর্থ হচ্ছে পূর্ববর্তী ,পূর্বতন, পূর্বে ,আগে ইত্যাদি। এবার দেখা যাক, নিম্নােক্ত option - গুলোর কোনটির সাথে মিল রয়েছে - 'after' এর অর্থ 'পরে' পরবর্তীকালে' , পশ্চাতে' ইত্যাদি। 'before' এর অর্থ অগ্রবর্তী' সম্মুখে, ইত্যাদি। immediately' বলতে বোঝায় - 'অবিলম্বে' তাৎক্ষণিক এবং 'during the period ' বলতে বোঝায় নির্দিষ্ট সমেয়ের মধ্যে। সুতরাং মূল 'prior to' শব্দের সাথে সবচেয়ে বেশি মিল রয়েছে (খ) তে।
Fill in the gap with the suitable word : To stay healthy, we must plan to have a balanced----
Correct Answer:
A: diet
Explanation:
Fill in the gap with the suitable word : To stay healthy, we must plan to have a balanced---- Correct Answer diet উপরিউক্ত Sentence - এ balanced adjective টির সাথে diet হওয়াই সম্ভব;কারণ স্বাস্থ্য ঠিক রাখার জন্য শুধু খাদ্য (food) , পানীয় (drink), বা পরিবেশ (environment) নয়, প্রয়োজন সুষম খাদ্য।
The word "bounty" is closest in meaning to
Correct Answer:
A: generosity
Explanation:
The word "bounty" is closest in meaning to Correct Answer generosity 'generous' word টির অর্থ হচ্ছে liberate. bountiful, Nobel ইত্যাদি ; 'familiar' word - টির অর্থ হচ্ছে well known, intimate, domestic common ইত্যাদি এবং sympathy শব্দটির অর্থ হচ্ছে community of feeling, compassion, pity ইত্যাদি। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর হবে generosity.
'Pass away' means-----
Correct Answer:
B: die
Explanation:
'Pass away' means----- Correct Answer die ' Pass away' phrase - টির অর্থ মারা যাওয়া, অক্কা পাওয়া সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর হবে (খ) অর্থাৎ die বা মারা যাওয়া ।
'Call to mind' means----
Correct Answer:
C: remember
Explanation:
'Call to mind' means---- Correct Answer remember Call to mind একটি Phrase যার অর্থ হল remember বা স্মরণ করা , স্মরণ রাখা । সুতরাং (গ) সঠিক উত্তর ।
The word ' permissive' implies----
Correct Answer:
C: liberal
Explanation:
The word ' permissive' implies---- Correct Answer liberal Permissive অর্থ অনুমোদনীয়। humble - সরল; law - abiding - আইন মান্যকরী; liberal - উদারপন্থী submissive - অনুগত । সুতরাং (গ) ই সঠিক।
Through thick and thin' means
Correct Answer:
A: under all conditions
Explanation:
Through thick and thin' means Correct Answer under all conditions 'Through thick and thin' - এর অর্থ in spite of all the difficulties বা যা কিছুই ঘটুক না কেন। এবার নিম্নোক্ত option গুলো লক্ষ্য করি - (ক) under all conditions বলতে যে, কোনো অবস্থার মধ্যে ও বোঝায় সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর হবে (ক)।
The word 'electorate' means-----
Correct Answer:
B: a body of voters
Explanation:
The word 'electorate' means----- Correct Answer a body of voters Electorate শব্দটি noun, যার অর্থ নির্বাচকমণ্ডলী । Election office সাধারণত election সংশ্লিষ্ট কার্যক্রম পরিচালনা করে। A body of voters বলতে বোঝায় নির্বাচকমণ্ডলী। যারা voter - দের দ্বারা নির্বাচিত। অনেকগুলো election বোঝাতে many elections ব্যবহৃত হয়। Candidate বলতে প্রার্থী বোঝায়। Candidate শব্দটি নির্বাচনের ক্ষেত্রে, পরীক্ষার ক্ষেত্রে ব্যবহৃত হতে পারে। তবে সাধারণত candidate দ্বারা নির্বাচনের প্রার্থী বোঝানো হয়ে থাকে। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর a body of voters বা খ।
The word 'officialese' means ---
Correct Answer:
B: language used in offices
Explanation:
The word 'officialese' means --- Correct Answer language used in offices Officialese শব্দটির অর্থ আমলাদের লেখায় ব্যবহৃত ভাষা। অর্থাৎ অফিসসমূহে ব্যবহৃত ভাষাই হচ্ছে officialese . সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর (খ)।
The word 'disinterested' means ----
Correct Answer:
D: neutral
Explanation:
The word 'disinterested' means ---- Correct Answer neutral Lack of interest দ্বারা বোঝায় কোনো কিছুতে উৎসাহ বোধের অভাব । indifferent শব্দের অর্থ উদাসীনতা, অনীহা, বিতৃষ্ণা, বৈরাগ্য ইত্যাদি। callous শব্দের অর্থ - কঠিন, নির্মম, উদাসীন, অসাড় ইত্যাদি। Neutral শব্দের অর্থ কোনো পক্ষকেই সমর্থন করে না এমন, নিরপেক্ষ। অর্থাৎ neutral - এর সমার্থক। তবে Disinterest হলে সঠিক উত্তর হতো Lack of interest. অতএব সঠিক উত্তর ঘ।
The term PC means------
Correct Answer:
C: Personal Computer
Explanation:
The term PC means------ Correct Answer Personal Computer PC - এর পূর্ণরুপ Personal Computer । কম্পিউটারের মূল অংশ কেন্দ্রীয় প্রক্রিয়াকরণ ইউনিট PC - এর মধ্যেই অন্তর্ভুক্ত ।
Meiden speech means-----
Correct Answer:
A: First speech
Explanation:
Meiden speech means----- Correct Answer First speech Madin Speech হলো একটি Phrase , যার অর্থ প্রথম বক্তৃতা।
'He was a rather "disagreeable" man'. Here the quotation word is a/an-----
Correct Answer:
B: Adjective
Explanation:
'He was a rather "disagreeable" man'. Here the quotation word is a/an----- Correct Answer Adjective প্রশ্নোক্ত বাক্যে ' Disagreeable' শব্দটি man qualify করছে বলে গঠনগত দিক থেকে তার adjective আবার, অর্থগত দিক থেকে ও এটি adjective , যার বিবদমান বিরোধী।
Select the right word. He ran fast lest he ----- miss the train.
Correct Answer:
B: should
Explanation:
Select the right word. He ran fast lest he ----- miss the train. Correct Answer should Lest যুক্ত sentence যে tense - এর হোক না কেন Lest - এর পর সব সময় auxiliary verb 'should' বসে। সুতরাং 'খ' উত্তরটি সঠিক।