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000. ENIGMA Shajalal Islam Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2016

a) obstruction b) nonsense
c) flaw d) puzzle
Enigma-(n)– auvav/ †nuqvwj/ cÖ‡nwjKv; Obstruction-(n)– weNœ/ evav`vqK/ cÖwZeÜKZv m„wóKviK;
Nonsense-(n)– A_©nxb kã/ wb‡e©va K_v; Flaw-(n)– wPo/ dvUj/ LuyZ/ÎæwU/ †`vl;
Puzzle-(n)– `y‡e©va¨ cÖkœ/ weg~p Ae¯’v; -(vt, vi)– weg~p Kiv/ nZeyw× Kiv|
Synonym of Enigma: Mystery, Riddle, Puzzle.
Sentence: 1. She is a bit of an enigma.
2. The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of Lord Lucan's disappearance.

001. TRANSCRIBE Shajalal Islam Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2016

a) to copy b) send
c) alter d) redo
Transcribe-(vt)– cÖwZwjwc Kiv we‡kl K‡i kU©n¨vÛ †jLK ev muvUwjwc †_‡K wjc¨šÍi Kiv;
Copy-(vt)– cÖwZwjwc Kiv/ AbyKiY Kiv/ bKj Kiv; Send-(vt,vi)– KvD‡K wKQz cvVv‡b/ †cÖiY Kiv;
Alter-(vt,vi)– cwieZ©b Kiv ev cwiewZ©Z nIqv; Redo-(vt)– Avevi Kiv|
Synonym of Transcribe: Write down, Transliterate, Copy, Record.
Sentence: 1. Transcribing the Ethiopian text into the English alphabet was their first task.
2. The quintet had been transcribed for clarinet and piano.

002. GIMMICK Shajalal Islam Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2016

a) joke b) deceptive
c) variation d) junk
Gimmick-(n)– RbwcÖqZvjv‡fi ev `„wó AvKl©‡Yi Dcvq; Joke-(n)– VvÆv/ Zvgvkv/ iwmKZv;
Deceptive-(adj)– cÖZviYvg~jK/ mn‡R fzj †evSv nq Ggb;
Variation-(n)– †f`/ we‡f`b/ wfbœZv/ wewfbœZv; Junk-(n)– cyi‡bv/ evwZj `ªe¨vw`/ AveR©bv|
Synonym of Gimmick: Attention-grabber, Publicity stunt, Trick, Device.
Sentence: 1. A publicity gimmick.
2. They give away free gifts with children's meals as a sales/marketing gimmick.
003. ESPIONAGE Shajalal Islam Bank Ltd. (TSO)-2016

a) harassment b) spying
c) destruction d) navigation
Espionage-(n)– ¸ßPie„wË; Harassment-(n)– nqivwb/ Drcxob;
Spying-(n)– ¸ßPie„wË †Mv‡q›`vwMwi; Destruction-(n)– aŸsm/ webvk/ webwó;
Navigation-(n)– †bŠ-Pvjbv/ †bŠPvjbwe`¨v|
Synonym of Espionage: Intelligence, Surveillance, Spying.
Sentence: 1. Military/industrial espionage. 2. He was arrested for espionage on missile sites.

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004. His pacific personality helps in keeping harmony in the family. Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017

a) stout b) tranquil
c) strong d) attractive
Pacific-(adj)– kvwšÍc~Y©/ kvšÍ/ kvwšÍKvgx ev kvwšÍwcÖq; Tranquil-(adj)– kvšÍ/ PzcPvc;
Stout-(adj)– gReyZ/ k³/ `„p/ mn‡R fv‡O bv Ggb; Attractive-(adj)– AvKl©Yxq/ g‡bvni/ cÖxwZKi;
Strong-(adj)– k³/ `„p/ cÖej/ mej/ ewjô/ kw³kvjx/ ejevb|

005. It was nothing but a ponderous lecture. Pubali Bank Ltd. (SO)-2017

a) exaggerated b) thoughtful
c) unthoughtful d) dull and labored
Ponderous-(adj)– fvix/ ¯’~jKvq/ fvievb; Exaggerated– AwZiwÄZ;
Thoughtful-(adj)– wPšÍvkxj/ wPšÍvKzj;
Synonym of Ponderous: Heavy, Weighty, Bulky, Tedious.
Sentence: 1. He had a rather slow and ponderous manner.
2. The ponderous reporting style makes the evening news dull viewing.
006. Infuriating Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) attractive b) expensive
c) irritating d) threatening
Infuriating- µz× Kiv/ wÿß Kiv; Attractive-(adj)– AvKl©Yxq/ g‡bvni/ cÖxwZKi;
Expensive-(adj)– e¨qmva¨/ e¨qeûj/ `vwg; Irritating-(adj)– weiw³Ki/ D‡ËRbvc~Y©;
Threatening-(adv)– Avk¼v-RbKfv‡e/ †PvL ivwO‡q|
Synonym of Infuriating: Annoying, Irritating, Exasperating, Maddening.
Sentence: It's infuriating when people keep spelling your name wrong, isn't it?
007. Exquisite Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) foreign b) costly
c) complex d) beautiful
Exquisite-(adj)– wbLyuZ PgrKvwiZ¡c~Y©/ Aciæc my›`i/ Zxeª;
Foreign-(n)– we‡`wk/ wfb‡`wk/ ewnivMZ/ ˆe‡`wkK; Costly– g~j¨evb/ `vwg;
Complex-(adj)– RwUj/ `y‡e©va¨; Beautiful- (adj)– my›`i/ PgrKvi/ AZ¨šÍ my›`i/ mykÖx|
Synonym of Exquisite: Superb, Delicate, Wonderful, Lovely.
Sentence: 1. Look at this exquisite painting. 2. She has exquisite taste.
008. Apathetic Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) difficult b) indifferent
c) severe d) painful
Apathetic-(adj)– mg‡e`bv ev AvMÖnnxb/ D`vmxb; Difficult-(adj)– KwVb/ `ytmva¨/ kÖgmva¨;
Severe-(adj)– Kov/ K‡Vvi/ cÖPÐ/ Zxeª/ cÖej/ `ÿZv/ mvg_©¨/ mij;
Indifferent-(adj)– wbt¯ú„n/ D`vmxb/ wbiærmyK; Painful-(adj)– †e`bv`vqK/ hš¿Yv`vqK|
Synonym of Apathetic: Lethargic, Unconcerned, Uninterested.
Sentence: 1. Young people today are so apathetic about politics.

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009. Emancipate Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) develop b) elevate
c) furnish d) liberate
Emancipate-(vt)– gy³ Kiv/ D×vi Kiv/ gyw³ †`Iqv;
Develop-(vt, vi)– eo nIqv/ c~Y©Zi/ cK¡Zi nIqv; Elevate-(vt)– D‡Ëvjb Kiv/ DbœxZ Kiv;
Furnish-(vt)– mieivn Kiv/ †RvMv‡bv/ mw¾Z Kiv; Liberate-(vt)– gy³ Kiv/ D×vi Kiv|
Synonym of Emancipate: Release, Set free, Liberate.
Sentence: We live in more emancipated times.

010. Astute Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) affectionate b) intelligent
c) trivial d) polite
Astute-(adj)– Zx²eyw×/ a~Z©/ wePÿY/ PZzi; Affectionate-(adj)– †¯œngq/ ggZvgq;
Intelligent-(adj)– eyw×gvb/ †gavex; Trivial-(adj)– bMb¨/ Zz”Q/ mvgvb¨/ AwKwÂrKi;
Polite-(adj)– wkóvPvix/ mykxj/ gvwR©Z/ webqx|
Synonym of Synonym of Astute: Perceptive, Judicious, Incisive, Smart.
Sentence:1. An astute investor/businesswoman. 2. His astute handling of the situation.
3. An astute observer of human behavior.

011. Coerce Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) compel b) alleviate
c) injure d) avoid
Coerce-(vt)– †Rvi c~e©K (‡Kv‡bv wKQz Ki‡Z KvD‡K) eva¨ Kiv/ `gb Kiv;
Compel-(vt,vi)– eva¨ Kiv/ eva¨ Kiv‡bv; Alleviate-(vt)– (hš¿Yv, Kó BZ¨vw`) jvNe Kiv/ Dckg Kiv;
Injure-(vt)– AvnZ ev AvNvZ Kiv/ e¨v_v †`Iqv; Avoid-(vt)– Gwo‡q Pjv|
Synonym of Coerce: Force, Pressurize, Compel, Persuade.
Sentence: The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession.

012. Precarious Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) costly b) precision
c) prolific d) insecure
Precarious-(adj)– AwbwðZ/ Avk¼vRbK/ ˆ`evaxb; Costly-(adj)– g~j¨evb/ `vwg;
Precision-(n)– h_v_©¨/ ï×Z¡/ wbf©yjZv; Prolific-(adj)– cÖPzi cwigv‡Y Drcv`bkxj;
Insecure-(adj)– Awbf©q/ AwbwðZ/ k¼vcbœ|
Synonym of Precarious: Uncertain, Unsafe, Unsteady, Insecure.
Sentence: 1. Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position.
2. The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
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013. Timid Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) shy b) big
c) honest d) brave
Timid-(adj)– fxiæ/ fxZz/ mvnmnxb; Shy-(adj)– jvRyK/ fxiæ/ `„wó Gwo‡q P‡j Ggb;
Big-(adj)– eo/ e„nr; Honest-(adj)– mr/ mZ¨ev`x/ wb®‹cU/ mvay;
Brave-(adj)– mvnmx/ wbf©xK|
Synonym of Timid: Nervous, Shy, Timorous, Hesitant.
Sentence: 1. Lucy is a rather timid child. 2. My horse is a bit timid and is easily frightened by traffic.
014. Nascent Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) beautiful b) satisfactory
c) budding d) obnoxious
Nascent-(adj)– Rb¥ wb‡q‡Q Ggb; Beautiful-(adj)– my›`i/ PgrKvi/ AZ¨šÍ my›`i/ mykÖx;
Satisfactory-(adj)– m‡šÍvlRbK/ mšÍywóKi; Budding-(adj)– weKvkgvb/ ùzU‡bvb¥yL;
Obnoxious-(adj)– †bvsiv/ AZ¨šÍ AvcwËKi|
Synonym of Nascent: Blossoming, Budding, Promising, Growing.
Sentence: 1. A nascent political party. 2. A nascent problem.

015. LUCID Jamuna Bank Ltd. (PO)-2017

a) mundane b) impulsive
c) sterile d) clear
Lucid-(adj)– ¯úó/ mnR‡eva¨; Mundane-(adj)– RvMwZK/ cvw_©e;
Impulsive-(adj)– Av‡eMcÖe„Ë/ Av‡eMZvwoZ; Sterile-(adj)– eܨv/ wbõjv/ Drcv`‡b Aÿg;
Clear-(adj)– ¯úó/ cwi®‹vi/ ¯^”Q|
Synonym of Lucid: Clear, Logical, Plain, Simple.
Sentence: 1. She gave a clear and lucid account of her plans for the company's future.
2. The drugs she's taking make her drowsy and confused, but there are times when she's quite lucid.
Exercise: Fill in the blank: Match with Synonym:
1. They were ________ into signing the contract. a. Enigma i. Shy
2. His explanation was _________ and to the point. b. Gimmick ii. Blossoming
3. A good leader must be an _______ judge of ability. c. Espionage iii. Liberate
4. The justices were no more able to ______ Dred Scott than
d. Pacific iv. Superb
they were able to emancipate themselves.
e. Exquisite v. Tranquil
5. Each of these subsystems has two ____ technologies in
f. Emancipate vi. Spying
common.
g. Nascent vii. Attention-grabber
6. Her wedding dress was absolutely ________.
7. The rabbit is _____ and suspicious. h. Timid viii. Puzzle
Ans: a. viii; b. vii; c. vi; d. v;
Ans: 1. coerced; 2. lucid; 3. astute; 4. emancipate;
e. iv; f. iii; g. ii; h. i;
5. nascent; 6. exquisite; 7. timid;
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