Q1. As used in the passage, the word “RAMPANT” most nearly means:
Source line: “rampant land encroachments” — NHRC seeks action from RPF chief (Kolkata, Pg. 3)
(a) Restricted (b) Uncontrolled and widespread
(c) Occasional (d) Legal
Answer: (b) Uncontrolled and widespread
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Rampant means growing, spreading or flourishing unchecked, out of control — usually used for something bad such as corruption, crime or disease. Synonyms: uncontrolled, widespread, unchecked, prevalent. Antonyms: restrained, curbed, controlled. | Rampant অর্থ অনিয়ন্ত্রিতভাবে বৃদ্ধি পাওয়া বা ব্যাপকভাবে ছড়িয়ে পড়া (সাধারণত দুর্নীতি, অপরাধ বা রোগের মতো খারাপ কিছুর ক্ষেত্রে ব্যবহৃত হয়)। প্রতিশব্দ: uncontrolled, widespread, unchecked; বিপরীত শব্দ: restrained, curbed। |
Q2. As used in the passage, the word “PROPITIOUS” most nearly means:
Source line: “Propitious circumstances made that possible” — A symbol of resistance (Profiles, Pg. 12)
(a) Favourable (b) Hostile
(c) Confusing (d) Delayed
Answer: (a) Favourable
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Propitious means favourable or indicating a good outcome is likely; auspicious. Often collocated with words like ‘circumstances’, ‘moment’ or ‘time’. Synonyms: auspicious, favourable, promising. Antonyms: unfavourable, inauspicious. | Propitious অর্থ অনুকূল বা শুভ, যা ভালো ফলাফলের সম্ভাবনা নির্দেশ করে। প্রতিশব্দ: auspicious, favourable; বিপরীত শব্দ: unfavourable, inauspicious। |
Q3. As used in the passage, the word “FARCICAL” most nearly means:
Source line: “a farcical trial” — A symbol of resistance (Profiles, Pg. 12)
(a) Genuine (b) Ridiculously absurd/sham-like
(c) Lengthy (d) Secretive
Answer: (b) Ridiculously absurd/sham-like
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Farcical describes something so absurd, ridiculous or unfair that it resembles a farce (a comic, exaggerated drama). Used critically to call a process (a trial, an election) a sham. Synonyms: absurd, ludicrous, ridiculous. Antonyms: genuine, serious. | Farcical অর্থ হাস্যকরভাবে অযৌক্তিক বা প্রহসনমূলক — যা প্রকৃত ন্যায্যতা বহন করে না, যেমন প্রহসনমূলক বিচার বা নির্বাচন। প্রতিশব্দ: absurd, ludicrous; বিপরীত শব্দ: genuine, serious। |
Q4. As used in the passage, the word “LEGITIMISE” most nearly means:
Source line: “held a farcical election to legitimise its coup” — A symbol of resistance (Profiles, Pg. 12)
(a) Nullify (b) Make lawful or acceptable
(c) Postpone (d) Criticise
Answer: (b) Make lawful or acceptable
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Legitimise means to make something legitimate, legal or acceptable — often used critically when an unlawful act is given a false appearance of legality. Synonyms: legalise, validate. Antonym: delegitimise. | Legitimise অর্থ কোনো কিছুকে বৈধ বা গ্রহণযোগ্য করে তোলা, প্রায়ই যখন তা প্রকৃতপক্ষে অবৈধ থাকে তখন সমালোচনামূলকভাবে ব্যবহৃত হয়। প্রতিশব্দ: legalise, validate; বিপরীত শব্দ: delegitimise। |
Q5. As used in the passage, the word “PRAGMATIC” most nearly means:
Source line: “This pragmatic accommodation did not benefit her” — A symbol of resistance (Profiles, Pg. 12)
(a) Idealistic (b) Practical and realistic
(c) Emotional (d) Theoretical
Answer: (b) Practical and realistic
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Pragmatic means dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way based on realistic considerations rather than fixed ideals or theories. Synonyms: practical, realistic, sensible. Antonym: idealistic, impractical. | Pragmatic অর্থ বাস্তবসম্মত ও কার্যকরী পন্থা অবলম্বন করা, আদর্শবাদী না হয়ে বাস্তবতার নিরিখে সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া। প্রতিশব্দ: practical, realistic; বিপরীত শব্দ: idealistic। |
Q6. As used in the passage, the word “GENOCIDAL” most nearly means:
Source line: “led a genocidal campaign against the Rohingya” — A symbol of resistance (Profiles, Pg. 12)
(a) Charitable (b) Involving mass killing of a group
(c) Peaceful (d) Diplomatic
Answer: (b) Involving mass killing of a group
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Genocidal relates to genocide — the deliberate, systematic killing of a large group of people, especially of a particular ethnicity, religion or nation. Related noun: genocide. | Genocidal অর্থ কোনো নির্দিষ্ট জাতি, ধর্ম বা গোষ্ঠীর মানুষকে পরিকল্পিতভাবে গণহত্যা করা সংক্রান্ত। যেমন — গণহত্যামূলক অভিযান। |
Q7. As used in the passage, the word “OTIOSE” most nearly means:
Source line: “that declaration would become largely otiose” — EC can hold bypolls any time (Pg. 7)
(a) Urgent (b) Serving no purpose; futile
(c) Costly (d) Popular
Answer: (b) Serving no purpose; futile
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Otiose means serving no practical purpose, futile, redundant or ineffective. A high-value word frequently tested in UPSC/CGL vocabulary sections. Synonyms: futile, redundant, pointless. Antonym: useful, purposeful. | Otiose অর্থ অকেজো বা নিষ্ফল, যার কোনো বাস্তব কার্যকারিতা নেই। প্রতিশব্দ: futile, redundant; বিপরীত শব্দ: useful, purposeful। |
Q8. As used in the passage, the word “DISENFRANCHISED” most nearly means:
Source line: “nearly 16 crore people have so far been disenfranchised” — Delhi conclave (Pg. 8)
(a) Empowered (b) Deprived of a right, especially voting
(c) Employed (d) Educated
Answer: (b) Deprived of a right, especially voting
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Disenfranchised means deprived of a legal right, especially the right to vote. It is widely used in electoral and political contexts, particularly around voter-list revisions. Antonym: enfranchised. | Disenfranchised অর্থ কোনো ব্যক্তির ভোটাধিকার বা আইনি অধিকার থেকে বঞ্চিত করা। প্রতিশব্দ: deprived, disqualified; বিপরীত শব্দ: enfranchised। |
Q9. As used in the passage, the word “CURTAIL” most nearly means:
Source line: “would also curtail the ability of State Assemblies to run their own affairs” — Delhi conclave (Pg. 8)
(a) Expand (b) Reduce or restrict
(c) Ignore (d) Support
Answer: (b) Reduce or restrict
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Curtail means to cut short or reduce something in extent, amount or duration — often used for rights, powers, spending or freedoms. Synonyms: restrict, reduce, limit. Antonym: extend, expand. | Curtail অর্থ কোনো কিছুর পরিমাণ, ক্ষমতা বা সময়সীমা সংক্ষিপ্ত বা হ্রাস করা। প্রতিশব্দ: restrict, reduce; বিপরীত শব্দ: extend, expand। |
Q10. As used in the passage, the word “EMBEZZLEMENT” most nearly means:
Source line: “alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple” — Cong. asks why agencies are silent (Pg. 7)
(a) Donation (b) Theft of money placed in one’s trust
(c) Investment (d) Auditing
Answer: (b) Theft of money placed in one’s trust
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Embezzlement is the fraudulent taking of funds or property that has been placed in someone’s trust, care or employment for personal use. Common in financial-crime reporting. Synonym: misappropriation. | Embezzlement অর্থ কারো কাছে গচ্ছিত অর্থ বা সম্পত্তি প্রতারণামূলকভাবে আত্মসাৎ করা। প্রতিশব্দ: misappropriation, fraud। |
Q11. As used in the passage, the word “ABSOLVE” most nearly means:
Source line: “the RSS could not absolve itself of responsibility by merely issuing a statement” — Pg. 7
(a) Accuse (b) Free from blame or responsibility
(c) Punish (d) Investigate
Answer: (b) Free from blame or responsibility
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Absolve means to formally declare someone free from guilt, blame, obligation or responsibility. Synonyms: acquit, exonerate, clear. Antonym: incriminate, implicate. | Absolve অর্থ কাউকে দোষ, দায় বা অপরাধ থেকে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে মুক্ত ঘোষণা করা। প্রতিশব্দ: exonerate, acquit; বিপরীত শব্দ: incriminate। |
Q12. As used in the passage, the word “BETRAYAL” most nearly means:
Source line: “they had committed betrayal after winning on the party symbol” — Mamata hits out at rebels (Pg. 7)
(a) Loyalty (b) Act of disloyalty or breach of trust
(c) Celebration (d) Agreement
Answer: (b) Act of disloyalty or breach of trust
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Betrayal is the act of violating someone’s trust, confidence or loyalty; being disloyal to a person, cause or country. Noun form of the verb ‘betray’. Synonym: treachery. Antonym: loyalty, fidelity. | Betrayal অর্থ বিশ্বাসঘাতকতা — কারও প্রতি আনুগত্য বা আস্থা ভঙ্গ করা। প্রতিশব্দ: treachery; বিপরীত শব্দ: loyalty। |
Q13. As used in the passage, the word “CUSTODIAL” most nearly means:
Source line: “subjected to custodial harassment” — Mamata hits out at rebels (Pg. 7)
(a) Related to freedom (b) Related to detention/custody
(c) Related to celebration (d) Related to promotion
Answer: (b) Related to detention/custody
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Custodial relates to custody — being held, detained or guarded, typically by police or a legal authority. ‘Custodial harassment’ means mistreatment of a person while they are held in official custody. | Custodial অর্থ হেফাজত বা আটক সংক্রান্ত। Custodial harassment মানে পুলিশি হেফাজতে থাকাকালীন হয়রানি করা। |
Q14. As used in the passage, the word “HEAVY-HANDED” most nearly means:
Source line: “This ‘heavy-handed action’ was carried out” — NHRC seeks action from RPF chief (Pg. 3)
(a) Gentle (b) Excessively forceful or harsh
(c) Careful (d) Slow
Answer: (b) Excessively forceful or harsh
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Heavy-handed describes an action that is overly forceful, harsh, clumsy or lacking in tact/sensitivity — often used to criticise an authority’s excessive use of power. Synonyms: harsh, oppressive. Antonym: gentle, lenient. | Heavy-handed অর্থ অতিরিক্ত কঠোর বা রূঢ়ভাবে কোনো কাজ করা, বিশেষত ক্ষমতার অপব্যবহার বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়। প্রতিশব্দ: harsh, oppressive; বিপরীত শব্দ: gentle, lenient। |
Q15. As used in the passage, the word “VICTIMISATION” most nearly means:
Source line: “an act of open victimisation and retaliation” — NHRC seeks action from RPF chief (Pg. 3)
(a) Reward (b) Unjust targeting or mistreatment
(c) Promotion (d) Praise
Answer: (b) Unjust targeting or mistreatment
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Victimisation means treating a person unfairly or cruelly, especially by deliberately singling them out for punishment, often because of a prior action such as whistle-blowing. Synonym: persecution, targeting. | Victimisation অর্থ কাউকে অন্যায়ভাবে লক্ষ্যবস্তু করে হয়রানি বা শাস্তি দেওয়া, বিশেষত প্রতিবাদ বা সত্য প্রকাশের কারণে। প্রতিশব্দ: persecution। |
Q16. As used in the passage, the word “ELICITED” most nearly means:
Source line: “complaints…elicited no response” — NHRC seeks action from RPF chief (Pg. 3)
(a) Ignored (b) Drew out or evoked (a response)
(c) Prevented (d) Destroyed
Answer: (b) Drew out or evoked (a response)
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Elicit means to evoke, draw out or bring forth a response, answer or reaction from someone, often with some effort. Frequently tested in reading comprehension. Synonyms: evoke, extract, provoke. | Elicit অর্থ কারো কাছ থেকে কোনো প্রতিক্রিয়া বা উত্তর বের করে আনা। প্রতিশব্দ: evoke, extract। |
Q17. As used in the passage, the word “DEFIANCE” most nearly means:
Source line: “open defiance is rewarded for others” — Warring dismisses talk of rift (Pg. 4)
(a) Obedience (b) Bold resistance or disobedience
(c) Silence (d) Agreement
Answer: (b) Bold resistance or disobedience
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Defiance is open, bold resistance or disobedience towards an authority, rule or opposing force. Adjective form: defiant. Synonyms: resistance, insubordination. Antonym: obedience, compliance. | Defiance অর্থ প্রকাশ্য অবাধ্যতা বা প্রতিরোধ, কর্তৃপক্ষের নির্দেশ না মানা। প্রতিশব্দ: resistance; বিপরীত শব্দ: obedience। |
Q18. As used in the passage, the word “NOTIFIABLE” most nearly means:
Source line: “declared cancer a notifiable disease” — Mapping cancer, testing capacity (Pg. 2)
(a) Curable (b) Legally required to be reported
(c) Rare (d) Contagious only
Answer: (b) Legally required to be reported
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| A notifiable disease is one that must, by law, be reported to government/health authorities whenever diagnosed, enabling disease surveillance and policy planning. Key term in public-health vocabulary. | Notifiable disease বলতে বোঝায় এমন রোগ যা আইন অনুযায়ী নির্ণয়ের পর স্বাস্থ্য কর্তৃপক্ষকে জানানো বাধ্যতামূলক। |
Q19. As used in the passage, the word “FRAGMENTED” most nearly means:
Source line: “offering only a fragmented picture of the disease burden” — Mapping cancer, testing capacity (Pg. 2)
(a) Complete (b) Broken into incomplete/disconnected parts
(c) Enlarged (d) Simplified
Answer: (b) Broken into incomplete/disconnected parts
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Fragmented means divided into small, disconnected or incomplete parts, lacking a coherent, unified whole. Synonyms: disjointed, scattered, piecemeal. Antonym: unified, complete, whole. | Fragmented অর্থ খণ্ড খণ্ড বা বিচ্ছিন্ন অবস্থা, যা সম্পূর্ণ ও সমন্বিত চিত্র প্রদান করে না। প্রতিশব্দ: disjointed, piecemeal; বিপরীত শব্দ: unified। |
Q20. As used in the passage, the word “TRAILING” most nearly means:
Source line: “leaving India’s list trailing well behind the global benchmark” — Essential drug list lags behind (Pg. 1)
(a) Leading (b) Lagging behind
(c) Matching (d) Surpassing
Answer: (b) Lagging behind
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Trailing (behind) means lagging, falling behind a standard, benchmark, or competitor; failing to keep pace. Common in comparative reports on health, economic or sports indices. Antonym: leading, surpassing. | Trailing অর্থ পিছিয়ে থাকা, কোনো নির্ধারিত মান বা প্রতিযোগীর তুলনায় পিছনে পড়ে থাকা। প্রতিশব্দ: lagging; বিপরীত শব্দ: leading। |
Q21. As used in the passage, the word “EQUITABLE” most nearly means:
Source line: “ensures equitable access to essential medicines for all citizens” — Essential drug list lags behind (Pg. 6)
(a) Unfair (b) Fair and impartial
(c) Expensive (d) Delayed
Answer: (b) Fair and impartial
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Equitable means fair, just and impartial, ensuring everyone gets a fair share or opportunity — distinct from ‘equal’, as it focuses on fairness of outcome/access rather than strict sameness. Antonym: unfair, biased. | Equitable অর্থ ন্যায়সঙ্গত ও নিরপেক্ষ — সবার জন্য ন্যায্য সুযোগ বা প্রবেশাধিকার নিশ্চিত করা। প্রতিশব্দ: fair, just; বিপরীত শব্দ: unfair। |
Q22. As used in the passage, the word “ESCALATION” most nearly means:
Source line: “marking a fresh escalation of tensions” — Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive action (Pg. 6)
(a) De-escalation (b) Rapid increase or intensification
(c) Resolution (d) Postponement
Answer: (b) Rapid increase or intensification
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Escalation refers to the rapid increase, growth or intensification of a conflict, crisis, or tense situation. Verb form: escalate. Synonyms: intensification, increase. Antonym: de-escalation, reduction. | Escalation অর্থ কোনো সংঘাত বা উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ পরিস্থিতির দ্রুত তীব্রতা বৃদ্ধি। প্রতিশব্দ: intensification; বিপরীত শব্দ: de-escalation। |
Q23. As used in the passage, the word “PROACTIVE” most nearly means:
Source line: “take proactive action in detecting and taking down pirated content” — Pg. 1 & 6
(a) Reactive (b) Acting in advance; anticipatory
(c) Passive (d) Delayed
Answer: (b) Acting in advance; anticipatory
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Proactive means taking the initiative and acting in anticipation of future problems or needs, rather than merely reacting after they occur. Antonym: reactive, passive. | Proactive অর্থ ভবিষ্যতের সমস্যা আগে থেকেই অনুমান করে ব্যবস্থা নেওয়া, প্রতিক্রিয়াশীল না হয়ে। বিপরীত শব্দ: reactive। |
Q24. As used in the passage, the word “MISINFORMATION” most nearly means:
Source line: “to prevent misinformation on leaks” — Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive action (Pg. 6)
(a) Verified data (b) False or incorrect information
(c) Advertisement (d) Confidential report
Answer: (b) False or incorrect information
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Misinformation refers to false or misleading information that is spread, regardless of whether there is an intention to deceive (unlike ‘disinformation’, which is deliberately false). Synonym: falsehood. | Misinformation অর্থ ভুল বা অসত্য তথ্য, যা ইচ্ছাকৃত বা অনিচ্ছাকৃতভাবে ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া হয়। |
Q25. As used in the passage, the word “PROPORTIONATE” most nearly means:
Source line: “the ban was proportionate and legal” — Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive action (Pg. 6)
(a) Excessive (b) Balanced and appropriate in degree
(c) Random (d) Illegal
Answer: (b) Balanced and appropriate in degree
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Proportionate means corresponding appropriately in size, degree or amount to something else — a key legal test for whether a state action is justified relative to its aim. Antonym: disproportionate. | Proportionate অর্থ পরিস্থিতির সাথে সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ বা যথাযথ মাত্রায় হওয়া। বিপরীত শব্দ: disproportionate (অসামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ)। |
Q26. As used in the passage, the word “MEDIATORY” most nearly means:
Source line: “not…to offer mediatory services” — Involvement in Iran mediation (Pg. 6)
(a) Aggressive (b) Related to resolving disputes; mediation
(c) Financial (d) Military
Answer: (b) Related to resolving disputes; mediation
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Mediatory relates to mediation — the process of intervening between disputing parties to help them reach an agreement. Related noun: mediator. Synonym: conciliatory. | Mediatory অর্থ দুই পক্ষের মধ্যে বিরোধ মেটাতে মধ্যস্থতা করা সংক্রান্ত। প্রতিশব্দ: conciliatory। |
Q27. As used in the passage, the word “RECTIFICATION” most nearly means:
Source line: “rectification of the cadre pay structure” — Odisha doctors call off strike (Pg. 3)
(a) Creation (b) Correction of an error
(c) Cancellation (d) Delay
Answer: (b) Correction of an error
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Rectification means the act of correcting or putting right something that was wrong, faulty or unjust. Verb form: rectify. Synonym: correction, amendment. | Rectification অর্থ কোনো ভুল বা ত্রুটি সংশোধন করার প্রক্রিয়া। প্রতিশব্দ: correction, amendment। |
Q28. As used in the passage, the word “INTIMIDATION” most nearly means:
Source line: “alleged misuse of official power and intimidation of citizens” — NHRC seeks action (Pg. 3)
(a) Encouragement (b) Frightening someone to force compliance
(c) Reward (d) Cooperation
Answer: (b) Frightening someone to force compliance
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Intimidation is the act of frightening or threatening someone, often to coerce or force them into a particular behaviour. Synonyms: threatening, coercion. Antonym: encouragement, reassurance. | Intimidation অর্থ কাউকে ভয় দেখিয়ে বা হুমকি দিয়ে কোনো কাজ করতে বাধ্য করা। প্রতিশব্দ: threatening, coercion। |
Q29. As used in the passage, the word “RETALIATION” most nearly means:
Source line: “an act of open victimisation and retaliation” — NHRC seeks action (Pg. 3)
(a) Forgiveness (b) Revenge or reprisal
(c) Negotiation (d) Cooperation
Answer: (b) Revenge or reprisal
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Retaliation is the act of returning like for like — especially an injury or insult — as revenge or reprisal for an earlier action. Synonyms: revenge, reprisal, vengeance. | Retaliation অর্থ প্রতিশোধ বা পাল্টা আঘাত — কারো কোনো কাজের প্রতিক্রিয়ায় প্রতিহিংসামূলক পদক্ষেপ নেওয়া। প্রতিশব্দ: revenge, reprisal। |
Q30. As used in the passage, the word “ENCROACHMENT” most nearly means:
Source line: “rampant land encroachments” — NHRC seeks action from RPF chief (Pg. 3)
(a) Protection (b) Gradual, unauthorised intrusion
(c) Donation (d) Sale
Answer: (b) Gradual, unauthorised intrusion
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Encroachment refers to the gradual and unauthorised intrusion into another person’s property, territory or rights. Verb: encroach. Synonyms: intrusion, trespass. Antonym: protection, withdrawal. | Encroachment অর্থ অন্যের সম্পত্তি বা অধিকারের উপর ধীরে ধীরে ও বেআইনিভাবে অনধিকার প্রবেশ। প্রতিশব্দ: intrusion, trespass। |
Q31. As used in the passage, the word “DOGGEDLY” most nearly means:
Source line: “the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go away” — Argentina dodges a bullet (Sport, Pg. 14)
(a) Carelessly (b) Persistently and stubbornly
(c) Quickly (d) Reluctantly
Answer: (b) Persistently and stubbornly
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Doggedly means showing persistence and determination, refusing to give up despite great difficulty. Related to ‘dogged’ (tenacious). Synonyms: persistently, tenaciously, stubbornly. | Doggedly অর্থ দৃঢ়তার সাথে বা একগুঁয়েভাবে চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যাওয়া, হার না মানা। প্রতিশব্দ: persistently, tenaciously। |
Q32. As used in the passage, the word “SUBLIME” most nearly means:
Source line: “Messi’s sublime control and finish” — Argentina dodges a bullet (Sport, Pg. 14)
(a) Ordinary (b) Of supreme excellence or beauty
(c) Poor (d) Controversial
Answer: (b) Of supreme excellence or beauty
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Sublime describes something of such impressive beauty, skill or excellence that it inspires awe or great admiration. Synonyms: exquisite, superb, magnificent. | Sublime অর্থ এমন উৎকৃষ্ট বা মহিমান্বিত যা গভীর প্রশংসা জাগায় — পরম উৎকর্ষতা বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়। প্রতিশব্দ: exquisite, superb। |
Q33. As used in the passage, the word “SWAGGERED” most nearly means:
Source line: “Ashour swaggered across the Arlington arena in triumph” — Egypt dashes Australia’s hopes (Pg. 14)
(a) Crawled (b) Walked confidently/arrogantly
(c) Ran away (d) Stumbled
Answer: (b) Walked confidently/arrogantly
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| To swagger is to walk or behave in a very confident, proud, sometimes arrogant manner, typically after a triumph or success. Noun: swagger. Synonym: strut. | Swagger অর্থ আত্মবিশ্বাসী বা গর্বিত ভঙ্গিতে হাঁটা, বিশেষত কোনো বিজয়ের পর। প্রতিশব্দ: strut। |
Q34. As used in the passage, the word “PERIPHERAL” most nearly means:
Source line: “after being largely peripheral for much of the night” — Ancelotti’s Brazil wary of Norway (Pg. 14)
(a) Central (b) Of minor or marginal importance
(c) Dominant (d) Essential
Answer: (b) Of minor or marginal importance
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Peripheral means relating to the outer edge or fringe of something, or being of secondary/minor importance rather than central to a matter. Antonym: central, core. | Peripheral অর্থ প্রান্তিক বা গৌণ গুরুত্বপূর্ণ, কেন্দ্রীয় নয়। বিপরীত শব্দ: central, core। |
Q35. As used in the passage, the word “RUTHLESS” most nearly means:
Source line: “the most ruthless penalty-box striker of this generation” — Ancelotti’s Brazil wary of Norway (Pg. 14)
(a) Compassionate (b) Merciless; relentlessly effective
(c) Hesitant (d) Careless
Answer: (b) Merciless; relentlessly effective
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Ruthless describes someone having no pity or compassion, acting without mercy — in sport it is often used positively, meaning clinically effective and relentless. Synonyms: merciless, relentless. Antonym: compassionate. | Ruthless অর্থ নির্মম বা করুণাহীন, কোনো দ্বিধা ছাড়াই কঠোরভাবে কাজ করা। প্রতিশব্দ: merciless, relentless; বিপরীত শব্দ: compassionate। |
Q36. As used in the passage, the word “TOOTHLESS” most nearly means:
Source line: “see off a toothless Ghana 1-0” — Arias’ goal enough to send Colombia (Pg. 14)
(a) Powerful (b) Lacking power or effectiveness
(c) Aggressive (d) Skilled
Answer: (b) Lacking power or effectiveness
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Used figuratively, toothless means lacking real power, force or effectiveness — just as an animal without teeth cannot bite. Commonly used for weak regulators, laws, or (as here) an attacking team with no cutting edge. Antonym: powerful. | রূপক অর্থে Toothless মানে শক্তিহীন বা কার্যকারিতাহীন, ঠিক যেমন দাঁতবিহীন প্রাণী কামড়াতে পারে না। বিপরীত শব্দ: powerful। |
Q37. As used in the passage, the word “INSOLVENCY” most nearly means:
Source line: “it went into insolvency proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal” — Pipavav shipyard (Business, Pg. 9)
(a) Profitability (b) Inability to pay debts owed
(c) Expansion (d) Merger
Answer: (b) Inability to pay debts owed
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Insolvency is the state of being unable to pay debts owed, often leading to formal legal proceedings such as bankruptcy. Common business/finance vocabulary. Synonym: bankruptcy. Antonym: solvency. | Insolvency অর্থ দেনা পরিশোধে অক্ষমতা — দেউলিয়া অবস্থা। প্রতিশব্দ: bankruptcy; বিপরীত শব্দ: solvency। |
Q38. As used in the passage, the word “CONGLOMERATE” most nearly means:
Source line: “Swan Corp, a 117-year-old, family-run conglomerate” — Pipavav shipyard (Business, Pg. 9)
(a) A single small shop (b) A large diversified corporate group
(c) A government department (d) A trade union
Answer: (b) A large diversified corporate group
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| A conglomerate is a large company or corporate group made up of several different, often unrelated businesses operating under one corporate umbrella. Common in business news. | Conglomerate অর্থ একাধিক ভিন্ন ভিন্ন ব্যবসার সমন্বয়ে গঠিত একটি বৃহৎ কর্পোরেট প্রতিষ্ঠান। |
Q39. As used in the passage, the word “EMBRYONIC” most nearly means:
Source line: “Ammonia as a marine fuel is still embryonic worldwide” — Pipavav shipyard (Business, Pg. 9)
(a) Fully mature (b) At an early, undeveloped stage
(c) Outdated (d) Widely adopted
Answer: (b) At an early, undeveloped stage
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Embryonic, literally relating to an embryo, figuratively describes something in its very earliest stage of development — not yet fully formed. Synonyms: nascent, incipient, rudimentary. Antonym: mature, developed. | Embryonic অর্থ প্রাথমিক বা অপরিণত অবস্থায় থাকা, যা এখনও সম্পূর্ণরূপে গড়ে ওঠেনি। প্রতিশব্দ: nascent, incipient; বিপরীত শব্দ: mature। |
Q40. As used in the passage, the word “CONCLUSORY” most nearly means:
Source line: “calling its earlier motion ‘terse, bland and conclusory’” — US DoJ urges judge to drop Adani case (Business, Pg. 9)
(a) Detailed and well-reasoned (b) Stating a conclusion without justification
(c) Humorous (d) Lengthy
Answer: (b) Stating a conclusion without justification
| English Explanation | বাংলা ব্যাখ্যা (Bengali Explanation) |
| Conclusory (a legal-English term) describes a statement that simply asserts a conclusion without providing the supporting facts, evidence or reasoning behind it — often used to criticise a weak legal filing. | Conclusory (আইনি ইংরেজি শব্দ) অর্থ এমন বিবৃতি যা যথাযথ যুক্তি বা প্রমাণ ছাড়াই সরাসরি একটি সিদ্ধান্তে পৌঁছায়। |