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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6281 (CAT-I)
Select the word nearest in meaning to 'INFLEXIBLE'.
A. Pliable
B. Rigid
C. Adaptable
D. Soft
Correct Answer: Option B
'Inflexible' describes something or someone that is unwilling to change, compromise, or bend (অনমনীয় বা কঠোর). Among the given options: • Rigid means unable to be bent or forced out of shape, making it the correct synonym. • Pliable means easily bent or flexible. • Adaptable means able to adjust to new conditions. • Soft means easy to mold, cut, or compress.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6280 (CAT-I)
Choose the correct synonym of the word 'AMASS'.
A. Accumulate
B. Scatter
C. Disperse
D. Diminish
Correct Answer: Option A
'Amass' means to gather together or accumulate a large amount of valuable material over time (পুঞ্জীভূত করা বা সঞ্চয় করা). Among the given options: • Accumulate means to gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity, which is the exact synonym. • Scatter means to throw in various random directions. • Disperse means to distribute or spread over a wide area. • Diminish means to make or become less.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6279 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of the given word 'REPROACH'?
A. Praise
B. Laud
C. Commend
D. Rebuke
Correct Answer: Option D
'Reproach' means to express disapproval, disappointment, or criticism to someone for their actions (ভর্ৎসনা বা তিরস্কার করা). Among the given options: • Rebuke means to express sharp disapproval or criticism, making it the correct synonym. • Praise means to express warm approval or admiration. • Laud means to praise highly. • Commend means to praise formally or officially.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6278 (CAT-I)
Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 'UNISON'.
A. Discord
B. Conflict
C. Harmony
D. Division
Correct Answer: Option C
'Unison' refers to simultaneous performance or a state of complete agreement and accord (একতান বা মতৈক্য). Among the given options: • Harmony means agreement, concord, or pleasing combination, which is the exact synonym. • Discord means disagreement between people. • Conflict means a serious disagreement or argument. • Division means the action of separating something into parts.

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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6277 (CAT-I)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to 'ELUDE'.
A. Confront
B. Evade
C. Encounter
D. Support
Correct Answer: Option B
'Elude' means to escape from or avoid a danger, enemy, or pursuit, typically in a skilful or cunning way (এড়িয়ে চলা বা সটকে পড়া). Among the given options: • Evade means to escape or avoid, making it the exact synonym. • Confront means to face up to and deal with. • Encounter means to unexpectedly experience or meet. • Support means to give assistance to.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6276 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of the given word 'PROFICIENT'?
A. Expert
B. Novice
C. Clumsy
D. Inept
Correct Answer: Option A
'Proficient' means competent, skilled, or adept in doing or using something (দক্ষ বা কুশলী). Among the given options: • Expert means having comprehensive skill or knowledge in a particular area, which is the correct synonym. • Novice means a beginner. • Clumsy means lacking grace in movement or skill. • Inept means having or showing no skill.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6275 (CAT-I)
Select the most appropriate synonym for 'ENMITY'.
A. Amity
B. Sympathy
C. Loyalty
D. Hostility
Correct Answer: Option D
'Enmity' denotes a state or feeling of active opposition, ill will, or hostility towards someone (শত্রুতা বা বৈরিতা). Among the given options: • Hostility means unfriendliness or opposition, which is the correct synonym. • Amity means friendly relations. • Sympathy means feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune. • Loyalty means giving firm and constant support.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6274 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym of the given word 'FRAGILE'.
A. Robust
B. Tough
C. Delicate
D. Flexible
Correct Answer: Option C
'Fragile' describes something that is easily broken, damaged, or destroyed (ভঙ্গুর বা সুকুমার). Among the given options: • Delicate means easily broken or damaged, making it the exact synonym. • Robust means strong and healthy. • Tough means strong and durable. • Flexible means capable of bending easily without breaking.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6273 (CAT-I)
Select the word that is nearest in meaning to 'AVARICE'.
A. Generosity
B. Greed
C. Kindness
D. Harmony
Correct Answer: Option B
'Avarice' refers to extreme greed for wealth or material gain (অর্থলোভ বা অতিলালসা). Among the given options: • Greed means an excessive desire for wealth or possessions, making it the correct synonym. • Generosity means willingness to give or share. • Kindness means being friendly, generous, and considerate. • Harmony means agreement or concord.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6272 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym of the word 'FLOURISH'.
A. Thrive
B. Wither
C. Decline
D. Hinder
Correct Answer: Option A
'Flourish' means to grow, develop, or prosper in a healthy and vigorous way (সমৃদ্ধ হওয়া বা উন্নতি করা). Among the given options: • Thrive means to grow or develop vigorously, which is the exact synonym. • Wither means to dry up or decay. • Decline means to decrease or deteriorate. • Hinder means to create difficulties or delay.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6271 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym for the word 'DISSIMILAR':
A. Flourish
B. Opposite
C. Fragile
D. Pardon
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Dissimilar' means not alike; different or contrary (ভিন্ন বা বিপরীতধর্মী). • 'Opposite' (along with conflicting, contradictory, and contrary) fits as a synonym. • 'Flourish' means abound/thrive, 'fragile' means brittle, and 'pardon' means absolve.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6270 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of the word 'APPENDAGE'?
A. Adjunct
B. Reprove
C. Enmity
D. Obese
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Appendage' refers to a thing that is added or attached to something larger (অতিরিক্ত সংযোজন বা আনুষঙ্গিক অংশ). • 'Adjunct' is a direct synonym. • 'Reprove' means blame/censure, 'enmity' means acrimony/hostility, and 'obese' means corpulent.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6269 (CAT-I)
Find the synonym of 'LIBERALITY':
A. Voracity
B. Bitterness
C. Contradictory
D. Charity
Correct Answer: Option D
• 'Liberality' means the quality of giving generously; benevolence (বদান্যতা বা দয়াশীলতা). • 'Charity' shares this exact conceptual meaning. • 'Voracity' refers to greed/covetousness, 'bitterness' means acrimony, and 'contradictory' means contrary.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6268 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'DISCOMPOSE':
A. Touchstone
B. Appendage
C. Embarrass
D. Preservation
Correct Answer: Option C
• 'Discompose' means to disturb the composure of, agitate, or abash (অপ্রস্তুত বা লজ্জিত করা). • 'Embarrass' directly matches this meaning. • 'Touchstone' means standard/criterion, 'appendage' means adjunct, and 'preservation' means accumulation/storage.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6267 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym for the word 'ADEPT':
A. Corpulent
B. Proficient
C. Barbarous
D. Bleak
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Adept' means very skilled or proficient at something (দক্ষ বা নিপুণ). • 'Proficient' (along with adroit and expert) is the exact synonym. • 'Corpulent' means obese, 'barbarous' means savage, and 'bleak' means dreary.