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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7783 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that best expresses the synonym of 'HAZARD'.
A. Security
B. Peril
C. Protection
D. Safety
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Hazard' means a danger, risk, or threat to safety (বাংলা অর্থ: বিপদ, ঝুঁকি, সংকট). • 'Peril' refers to serious and immediate danger, which is synonymous with hazard. • 'Security' (নিরাপত্তা), 'Protection' (সুরক্ষা), and 'Safety' (সুরক্ষা) are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7782 (CAT-I)
Select the option that is most SIMILAR in meaning to 'HERETIC'.
A. Dissident
B. Conformist
C. Believer
D. Follower
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Heretic' refers to a person holding opinions or beliefs at odds with established doctrine (বাংলা অর্থ: ধর্মদ্রোহী, মতবিরোধী, প্রচলিত মতের বিরোধী). • 'Dissident' means a person who opposes official policy or established doctrines, serving as a synonym. • 'Conformist' (প্রথা অনুসারী), 'Believer' (বিশ্বাসী), and 'Follower' (অনুসারী) are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7781 (CAT-I)
What is the most appropriate synonym for the word 'HIDEOUS'?
A. Attractive
B. Delightful
C. Charming
D. Repulsive
Correct Answer: Option D
• 'Hideous' means extremely ugly, horrific, or repulsive (বাংলা অর্থ: বীভৎস, অত্যন্ত কুৎসিত, অত্যন্ত ঘৃণ্য). • 'Repulsive' means causing intense distaste and disgust, making it the exact synonym. • 'Attractive' (আকর্ষণীয়), 'Delightful' (আনন্দদায়ক), and 'Charming' (মনোমুগ্ধকর) are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7780 (CAT-I)
Select the word closest in meaning to 'HUSTLE'.
A. Delay
B. Idle
C. Bustle
D. Stagnate
Correct Answer: Option C
• 'Hustle' means to move or cause to move energetically, rapidly, and busily (বাংলা অর্থ: তাড়াহুড়ো করা, ব্যস্তভাবে নড়াচড়া করা). • 'Bustle' means to move in an energetic and busy manner, which is synonymous with hustle. • 'Delay' (দেরি করা), 'Idle' (অলস সময় কাটানো), and 'Stagnate' (স্থবির হওয়া) are opposite in meaning.

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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7779 (CAT-I)
Choose the correct synonym of the word 'GENEROUS'.
A. Stingy
B. Benevolent
C. Parsimonious
D. Selfish
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Generous' means showing a readiness to give more of something than expected (বাংলা অর্থ: উদার, দানশীল, মহানুভব). • 'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly or charitable, serving as a direct synonym. • 'Stingy' (কৃপণ), 'Parsimonious' (হিসাবি/কৃপণ), and 'Selfish' (স্বার্থপর) are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7778 (CAT-I)
Which of the following words best expresses the synonym of 'GRACIOUS'?
A. Courteous
B. Rude
C. Insolent
D. Hostile
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Gracious' means courteous, kind, and pleasant toward others (বাংলা অর্থ: সদয়, অমায়িক, সদ্ব্যবহারকারী). • 'Courteous' means polite, respectful, and considerate, which is the correct synonym. • 'Rude' (অশিষ্ট), 'Insolent' (উদ্ধত), and 'Hostile' (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন) are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7777 (CAT-I)
Identify the word that is most SIMILAR in meaning to 'FANATICAL'.
A. Tolerant
B. Moderate
C. Liberal
D. Bigoted
Correct Answer: Option D
• 'Fanatical' describes being filled with excessive, single-minded zeal for a cause (বাংলা অর্থ: ধর্মান্ধ, গোঁড়া, চরমপন্থী). • 'Bigoted' means obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief or opinion, making it a direct synonym. • 'Tolerant' (সহনশীল), 'Moderate' (মধ্যপন্থী), and 'Liberal' (উদার) are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7776 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym for the word 'FANTASTIC'.
A. Ordinary
B. Conventional
C. Marvellous
D. Realistic
Correct Answer: Option C
• 'Fantastic' means extraordinarily good, imaginative, or marvellous (বাংলা অর্থ: অদ্ভুত, চমৎকার, অসাধারণ). • 'Marvellous' means causing wonder or extraordinarily good, making it the appropriate synonym. • 'Ordinary' (সাধারণ), 'Conventional' (প্রথাগত), and 'Realistic' (বাস্তবসম্মত) are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7775 (CAT-I)
In the given sentence, identify the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined word: "Her story was a pure fantasy created by an overactive imagination."
A. Reality
B. Illusion
C. Fact
D. Certainty
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Fantasy' refers to the activity of imagining impossible or improbable things, or an unreal conception (বাংলা অর্থ: অলিক কল্পনা বা অবাস্তব চিন্তা). • 'Illusion' refers to a deceptive appearance, false belief, or mental image, which is synonymous with fantasy. • 'Reality' (বাস্তবতা), 'Fact' (সত্য/তথ্য), and 'Certainty' (নিশ্চয়তা) are antonyms of fantasy.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7774 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that is most nearly SIMILAR in meaning to 'FLUENT'.
A. Articulate
B. Hesitant
C. Rigid
D. Sluggish
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Fluent' means able to express oneself easily and articulately in speech or writing (বাংলা অর্থ: সাবলীল, স্বচ্ছন্দ, অনর্গল). • 'Articulate' means able to speak fluently and coherently, making it the correct synonym. • 'Hesitant' (দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত), 'Rigid' (অনমনীয়), and 'Sluggish' (মন্থর) are opposite in meaning.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7773 (CAT-I)
What is the most appropriate synonym for the word 'HOMELY'?
A. Elaborate
B. Unadorned
C. Flamboyant
D. Elegant
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Homely' describes something simple, plain, cosy, or unadorned. • 'Unadorned' means plain, simple, or lacking embellishment, making it the correct synonym for 'homely'. • Options A, C, and D ('Elaborate', 'Flamboyant', 'Elegant') mean ornate, showy, or stylishly luxurious.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7772 (CAT-I)
Which word best expresses the synonym of 'HARASS'?
A. Pester
B. Comfort
C. Solace
D. Soothe
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Harass' means to subject someone to aggressive pressure, intimidation, or persistent annoyance. • 'Pester' means to trouble or annoy someone frequently with requests or interruptions, which is synonymous with 'harass'. • Options B, C, and D ('Comfort', 'Solace', 'Soothe') mean to relieve distress or calm someone down.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7771 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym for the word 'GENUINE'.
A. Counterfeit
B. Spurious
C. Artificial
D. Authentic
Correct Answer: Option D
• 'Genuine' means truly what something is said to be; real, sincere, or authentic. • 'Authentic' means of undisputed origin, genuine, or real. • Options A, B, and C ('Counterfeit', 'Spurious', 'Artificial') are antonyms meaning fake or unauthentic.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7770 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'GORGEOUS'.
A. Repulsive
B. Hideous
C. Dazzling
D. Unattractive
Correct Answer: Option C
• 'Gorgeous' means beautiful, magnificent, or very attractive. • 'Dazzling' means extremely impressive, beautiful, or bright, making it the most suitable synonym. • Options A, B, and D ('Repulsive', 'Hideous', 'Unattractive') are antonyms indicating ugliness or unpleasantness.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7769 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of the word 'FABULOUS'?
A. Ordinary
B. Marvellous
C. Trite
D. Commonplace
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Fabulous' means extraordinarily good, wonderful, or mythical/legendary. • 'Marvellous' means causing great wonder or extraordinary excellence, which is the exact synonym. • Options A, C, and D ('Ordinary', 'Trite', 'Commonplace') describe things that are dull, routine, or uninteresting.