Synonym and Antonym (Dhaka University)

Vocabulary Collection

Dhaka University: 2003 – 2013 Unit-A

01. Constraint (Synonym) [DU (A): 12-13]                 

A. freedom                      √B. limitation     

C. plentiful                        D. endless  

02. Stubborn (Antonym) [DU (A): 12-13]                 

√A. Agreeable                  B. obstinate     

C. difficult                        D. irritable   

         

03. Prowl (Synonym) [DU (A): 12-13]                 

A. dive                              B. chase    

C. Prance                        √D. stalk       

       

04. Brittle (Synonym) [DU (A): 11-12]                 

A. soft                              B. tough   

C. strong                        √D. fragile         

       

05. Prosperity (Antonym) [DU (A): 11-12]                 

A. diversity                    √B. adversity    

C. property                      D. posterity       

           

06. Desolate (Antonym) [DU (A): 10-11]                 

√A. populous                   B. isolated    

C. abandoned                   D. disfigured

               

07. Discovery (Antonym) [DU (A): 10-11]                 

√A. concealment              B. disclosure    

C. enclosure                      D. ascertainment

               

08. Pensive (Synonym) [DU (A): 10-11]                 

A. costly                        √B. thoughtful    

C. spoiled                       D. written            

      

09. Subterfuge (Synonym) [DU (A): 10-11]                 

A. Subtlety                       B. cunning     

C. Simplicity                  √D. trickery        

           

10. Ominous (Antonym) [DU (A): 09- 10]  

√A. auspicious                  B. portent

C. unlucky                         D. Evil

11. Gruesome (Synonym) [DU (A): 09- 10]  

A. Dreadful                      B. frightful

C. horrific                       √D. All the above

 12. Impediment (Synonym) [DU (A): 08- 09]  

√A. obstacle                      B. impertinent 

C. embankment               D. progress 

13. Outset (Antonym) [DU (A): 08- 09]  

A. setting out                 √B. end 

C. opening                       D. plan

14. Exact (Antonym) [DU (A): 07- 08]  

A. nearly                         √B. approximate

C. closely                          D. so so

15. Interconnected (Synonym) [DU (A): 07- 08]  

A. intricacy                      B. interdependent

C. combined                    D. interlinked

16. Interconnected (Synonym) [DU (A): 07- 08]  

A. intricacy                      B. interdependent

C. combined                    D. interlinked

17. Cacophony (Antonym) [DU (A): 06- 07]  

A. irony                             B. euphony

C. telephony                     D. symphony

18. Mobile (Antonym) [DU (A): 05 - 06]  

√A. fixed                           B. moving

C. portable                        D. divided

 19. Faithful (Synonym) [DU (A): 05- 06]  

A. deceitful                      √B. loyal    

C. extravagant                   D. hateful    

               

20. Trivial (Synonym) [DU (A): 04 - 05]  

A. important                     B. profound 

C. significiant                  √D. petty        

         

21. Reprove (Antonym) [DU (A): 04 - 05]  

A. abuse                            B. condemn  

√C. praise                          D. rebuke  

             

22. Indigenous (Synonym) [DU (A): 03 - 04]  

√A. aboriginal                   B. foreign   

C. exotic                             D. none – native   

              

23. Fantasy (Antonym) [DU (A): 03 - 04]  

A. plain                             B. true 

C. reality                         √D. correct   

                

Vocabulary Collection

Dhaka University: 1998 – 2013 Unit-B

01. Brevity (Synonym) [DU (B): 12-13]                  

√A. shortness                  B. freedom   

C. conciseness                D. Permanence  

02. Dormant (Antonym) [DU (B): 12-13]                 

A. latent                        √B. active   

C. sluggish                     D. torpid     

03. Pandemonium (Synonym) [DU (B): 12-13]                 

A. order                         B. calm 

√C. commotion            D. Peace   

04. Amenable (Synonym) [DU (B): 12-13]                 

A. moveable                  B. durable

√C. agreeable                D. answerable

05. Blasphemous (Antonym) [DU (B): 12-13]                 

A. irreverent               √B. respectful

C. rigid                          D. frivolous  

06. Contaminate (Synonym) [DU (B): 11-12]                 

A. purify                      √B. pollute

C. corruption                D. think

07. Evaluating (Synonym) [DU (B): 11-12]                 

A. recalling                  B. tasting

√C. assessing               D. balancing

08. Homogenous (Synonym) [DU (B): 08-09]                 

A. divers                      B. homely

C. correct                   √D. uniform

09. Niche (Synonym) [DU (B): 08-09]                 

A. statue                   √B. proper place

C. humble                  D. confusion 

10. Tremendous (Synonym) [DU (B): 08-09]                 

A. terrible                   B. shocking

√C. great                     D. excellent

11. Subterfuge (Synonym) [DU (B): 07-08]                 

√A. deception            B. smartness

C. very clever            D. frank

12. Squander (Synonym) [DU (B): 07-08]                 

A. improve               B. solve

C. travel                  √D. waste

13. Epitome (Synonym) [DU (B): 07-08]                 

A. very strange     √B. perfect example

C. beauty                 D. architecture

14. Incredible (Synonym) [DU (B): 07-08]                 

A. unlikely                 B. unthinking

C. unacceptable       √D. unbelievable

15. Hostile (Antonym) [DU (B): 06-07]                 

A. indifferent           √B. friendly

C. rude                       D. inimical

16. Reckless (Antonym) [DU (B): 05-06]                 

√A. careful                 B. thoughtful

C. submissive            D. provocation

17. Lucrative (Antonym) [DU (B): 05-06]                 

√A. good looking         B. only

C. professional             D. profitable

18. Serene (Synonym) [DU (B): 04-05]                 

A. severe                      B. dark

√C. calm                       D. serious

19. Wander (Synonym) [DU (B): 04-05]                 

A. surprise                     B. miracle

C. tread                        √D. walk aimlessly

20. Impromptu (Synonym) [DU (B): 03-04]                 

√A. extempore               B. prepared

C. improper                   D. direct

21. Plaintiff (Antonym) [DU (B): 03-04]                  

A. compliant               √B. defendant

C. sorrowful                  D. witness

22. Fictitious (Synonym) [DU (B): 02-03]                 

A. identifiable             √B. not real people

C. believable                 D. symbolic

23. Relaxed (Synonym) [DU (B): 02-03]                 

A. tense                     √B. easy going  

C. happy                     D. content

24. Relaxed (Antonym) [DU (B): 01-02]                 

√A. tense                     B. easy going 

C. happy                     D. content  

25. Anxiously (Synonym) [DU (B): 00-01]                 

√A. worriedly                     B. unhappy 

C. slowly                            D. hesitantly

26. Reluctantly (Antonym) [DU (B): 00-01]                 

A. unwillingly                     B. not willingly  

√C. eagerly                          D. not eagerly

27. Doubtful (Synonym) [DU (B): 00-01]                 

A. fearful                            B. pessimistic 

C. debating                      √D. uncertain

28. Obstacle (Antonym) [DU (B): 99-00]                 

A. hindrance                     B. impediment    

C. hurdles                       √D. support

29. Fascinated (Antonym) [DU (B): 99-00]                 

A. distressed                  √B. disinterested  

C. disappointed               D. disgusted

30. Hurled (Antonym) [DU (B): 99-00]                 

A. thrown                     √B. broken 

C. hit                               D. attacked

31. Absorbed (Synonym) [DU (B): 99-00]                 

A. fatigued                    B. disturbed           

√C. engrossed               D.  Successful                        

32. Reinterpret (Synonym) [DU (B): 98-99]                 

A. retouch                     B. invents again

C. revolve                    √D.  explain a new                      

33. Contemporary (Synonym) [DU (B): 98-99]                 

A. temporary                  B. revolutionary           √C. medieval                  D.  Present   

34. Contemporary (Synonym) [DU (B): 98-99]                  

A. temporary                   B. revolutionary           √C. medieval                   D.  Present   

35. Strengthen (Synonym) [DU (B): 97-98]                 

√A. toughen                   B. reconstruction        

C. weaken                      D. powerful   

36. Ordinary (Antonym) [DU (B): 97-98]                 

√A. superb                     B. nice        

C. unusual                     D. normal

Vocabulary Collection

Dhaka University: 1991 – 2013 Unit-C

01. Paradox (Synonym) [DU(C): 12-13]                  

A. exaggeration                  B. hyperbole       

√C. contradiction                D. invective              

E. Poetic device

02. Apex (Synonym) [DU(C): 12-13] 

A. base                         √B. zenith                

C. bottom                      D. low                        

E. floor   

03. Dogma (Antonym) [DU(C): 12-13] 

A. doctrine                   B. principle             

C. tenet                       √D. unbelief            

E. rule

04. Tedious (Antonym) [DU(C): 12-13] 

A. boring                      B. monotonous        

C. tiresome                √D. refreshing           

E. dull

05. Subsequent (Synonym) [DU(C): 11-12]  

A. antecedent              B. recent                  

√ C. consequent          D. current                 

E. existence

06. Indiscreet (Synonym) [DU(C): 11-12]     

A. unfair                       B. secret                  

C. dishonest               √D. imprudent          

E. hasty

07. Exorbitant (Synonym) [DU(C): 11-12]   

A. marvelous               √B. excessive            

C. moderate                   D. increasing               

E. fair

08. Inflation (Antonym) [DU(C): 11-12]

A. strangulation          B. stagflation          

C. depression             √D. deflation                        

E. expansion

09. Booming (Antonym) [DU(C): 11-12]  

A. explosive                 B. peaking               

C. slimming               √D. shrinking                

E. growing

10. TRANQUIL (Synonym) [DU(C): 11-12:]

A. Insolent                         B. Angry      

C. Hostile                           D.  Sagacious

√E. Calm                            (cancelled question)

11. DESPISE (Synonym) [DU(C): 11-12:]

A. command                      B. Infuriate       

√C. Abhor                           D.  Facilitate

E. Fluctuate                     (cancelled question)

12. FURTIVE (Synonym) [DU(C): 11-12:]

A. Gallant                               B. Gullible     

C. Haughty                             D.  Joyous

√E. Secret                        (cancelled question)

13. DOCILE (Antonym) [DU(C): 11-12:]

A. Complex                         √B. Unruly   

C. Optimistic                         D.  Fatuous

E. Hopeful                          (cancelled question)

14. OMINOUS (Antonym) [DU(C): 11-12:]

A. Abundant                            B. Adept

C. Wasteful                            √D.  Favourable

E. Formidable                       (cancelled question)

15. NOCTURNAL (Antonym) [DU(C): 11-12:]

√A. Diurnal                              B. Good     

C. Puny                                     D.  Spacious

E. terse                                   (cancelled question)

16. FALLACIOUS (Antonym) [DU(C): 10-11]

A. safe                                 B. energetic                                     

C. diverted                 √D. valid                                                        

E. persuasive

17. BLUNT (Antonym) [DU(C): 10-11]

A. timid                           B. fickle                                          

√C. sharp                     D. shallow                    

E. ugly

18. ALTRUISM (Antonym) [DU(C): 10-11]

A. amity                        B. base                         

√C. selfishness               D. chaos                                    E. concern

19. VOLATILE (Synonym) [DU(C): 10-11]          

√A. fluctuating                   B. friendly                

C. temporary                      D. beautiful

E. docile                                       

20. ADULTERATION (Synonym)[DU(C): 10-11]           

A. refining                             B. sanitization                 

√C. contamination                D. adulthood          

E. pessimism

21. ABORTIVE (Synonym) [DU(C): 10-11]         

A. fruitful                              B. successful                                       

C. consuming                      √D. unsuccessful                 

E. miserable

22. Pungent (Synonym) [DU(C): 09-10]

A. Tide                                          B. Rain                    

√C.  Overpowering             D. Bland                    E. Good

23. Aroma (Synonym) [DU(C): 09-10]

A. Food                                B. Fruits             

C. Colourless                   √D. Fragrance             

E. Utility

24. Flawlessness (Antonym) [DU(C): 09-10]

A. Excellence                   √B. Imperfectness                               

C. Accurateness                  D. Faultlessness                    

E. Precision

25. Approach (Antonym) [DU(C): 09-10]

A. Come                              √B. Retreat                    

C. Decrease                        D. Move                                                  

E. Reward

26. Vigilant (Synonym) [DU(C): 08-09]  

A. Tired                             B. Fickle                                        

C. Wicked                         √D. Watchful                     

E. Steady

27. Benevolent (Synonym) [DU(C): 08-09]

A. Spiteful                           B. Empathetic         

√C. Grateful                   D. Heinous                              

E. Daring

28. Pitfall (Synonym) [DU(C): 08-09]      

A. Opportunity                     √B. Shortcoming        

C. Artistic                          D. Profligacy                     

E. Enduring

29. Scarcity (Antonym) [DU(C): 08-09]       

A. Courage                        √B. Abundance                

C. Bona fide                    D. Pertinent                    

E. Neutral

30. Juvenile (Synonym) [DU(C): 08-09]        

A. Mature                       B. Adult                                           

C. Old                          √D. Young                                   

E. Child

31. Desultory (Synonym) [DU(C): 07-08] 

A. organized                  √B. disorganized               

C. drive                             D. romantic              

E. methodical

32. Satisfaction (Synonym) [DU(C): 07-08]

A. triumph                    B. achievement                   

C. conquer                   √D. contentment            

E. pleasure

33. Engender (Synonym) [DU(C): 07-08]           

A. man                          B. overturn                                 

C. trick                          D. female                      

√E. produce 

34. Termination (Synonym) [DU(C): 07-08]      

√A. end                             B. rare                          

C. cultivation                   D. activation                

E. modification

 35. Radical (Antonym) [DU(C): 07-08]             

A. Fashionable              B. Diabolic                                    

C. Myopic                      D. Extreme                   

√E. Conservative

36. Sagacity (Antonym) [DU(C): 07-08]

A. Incredulity                   B. Belligerence          

√C. Stupidity                    D. Tolerance                  

E. Independence

37. Flamboyant (Antonym) [DU(C): 07-08]

A. Lateral                       √B. Dull                                                 

C. Maverick                     D. Antique                                   

E. Loud

38. To replicate means ______ [DU(C): 07-08]     

A. To understand          B. to enunciate

C. to motivate       D. to rebuke        √E. to copy

39. Impediment (Synonym) [DU(C): 06-07]

A. solution                      √B. barrier                         

C. answer                         D. criticize                               

E. opportunity

40. Segregation (Antonym) [DU(C): 06-07]

√A. integration                 B. separation               

C. depression                   D. sadness                   

E. tensed

41. Skepticism (Synonym)   [DU(C): 04-05]

√A. doubt                       B. skating people         

C. symptoms                 D. diminutive             

E. wonderful

42. Strive (Synonym) [DU(C): 04-05]

A. Cooperate with others      B. Be patient     

√C. Make efforts                    D. Think hard        

E. Pay well

43. Hindrance (Synonym) [DU(C): 03-04]

A. solution                  √B. barrier                      

C. answer                      D. criticize                

E. opportunity

44. TRIVAL (Synonym) [DU(C): 03-04, (D): 05-06]

A. unexpected                  B. uncertain                 

C. unusual                       √D. unimportant        

E. healthy

45. OPAQUE (Antonym) [DU(C): 02-03]

A. Feverish                       B. Monstrous              

C. Inclined                        D. Resolved                   √E. Transparent

46. CONCRETE (Antonym) [DU(C): 02-03]

A. Cement               √B. Abstract                  

C. Alloy                     D. Refrain                    

E. Soiled

47. Appraise (Synonym) [DU(C): 01-02]

A. explain                    B. perceive               

C. elaborate                 D. Criticize            

√E. None of the above    

48. DECOROUS (Antonym) [DU(C): 01-02]

A. Appropriate             B. Befitting               

C. Decent                     √D.  Unsuitable            

E. Afraid

49. Hostility (Synonym) [DU(C): 00-01]

√A. enmity                     B. cruelty                

C. hospitality                 D. friendship                

50. Absorbed (Synonym) [DU(C): 00-01]

A. fatigued                    B. disturbed           

√C. engrossed                 D.  Successful                        

51. Abstract (Antonym) [DU(C): 00-01]

A. Abase                       √B. Concrete               

C. Abstruse                    D.  Refrain  

52.  ANALYSIS (Antonym) [DU(C): 99-00]                   

A. dialysis                        B. electrolysis           

C. parenthesis                √D.  Synthesis

53. Loss (Antonym) [DU(C): 98-99]

A. Bereavement             √B. Acquisition         

C. Misfortunate               D.  None of the above                      

54. Discrete (Antonym) [DU(C): 96-97]

A. Orderly                     B. Joking         

C. Famous                    √D.  Grouped

55. Shun (Synonym) [DU(C): 96-97]

A. Proud                      √B. Avoid       

C. Skill                            D.  None of the above

56. Eligible (Synonym) [DU(C): 92-93]

A. worthwhile               √B. suitable         

C. able                               D. Legible

 57. Provincial (Antonym) [DU(C): 92-93]

A. Permanent                   B. Local

√C. Central                        D.  None

58. Mutiny (Synonym) [DU(C): 91-92]

A. Class struggle                B. Upsurge       

√C. Insurrection                 D.  Mass movement

         

Vocabulary Collection

Dhaka University: 1998 – 2013 Unit-D

                                                                                                                                                                   

01. Startling (Synonym) [DU (D): 12-13]                 

A. upsetting                   B. beginning     

C. dampening             √ D. enchanting    

     

02. Fluctuate (Synonym) [DU (D): 11-12] 

A. undulate                      B. multiply                   

C. diminishing              √ D. vary

03. Superficial (Antonym) [DU (D): 11-12, 02 - 03] 

A. careless                       B. Indifferent                  

C. Sufficient                  √D. Deep  

        

04. Auspicious (Synonym) [DU (D): 11-12]  

A. supernatural              B. suspicious          

√C. fortunate                  D. fearful

05. Hypothetical (Synonym) [DU (D): 10-11]  

A. suspicious                 B. Philosophical      

√C. assumed                  D. complete

06. Assemble (Synonym) [DU (D): 10-11]  

√A. unite                         B. disperse     

C. separate                      D. spilt   

07. Spiteful (Antonym) [DU (D): 09-10]  

A. malicious                   B. malignant     

C. rancorous                 √D. benevolent

08. Obvious (Synonym) [DU (D): 08- 09]  

√A. Clear                         B. obscure    

C. unclear                        D. evidence    

09. Severity (Antonym) [DU (D): 08- 09]  

A. security                      B. celebrity     

√C. mildness                  D. separation

10. Vengeance (Synonym) [DU (D): 07- 08]  

A. anger                        B. irritation   

√C. revenge                  D. attack

11. Shrivel (Antonym) [DU (D): 07- 08]  

A. embrace                  √B. expand    

C. explode                     D. enslave

12. Astute (Synonym) [DU (D): 07- 08]  

A. autistic                    √B. shrewd  

C. economic                  D. acute  

13. Buccaneer (Synonym) [DU (D): 07- 08]  

A. bachelor                     B. presenter

√C. pirate                        D. Butcher  

14. Ominous (Antonym)[DU (D): 06-07, (A) 09-10]  

√A. auspicious                B. portent

C. unlucky                       D. spacious

15. Trivial (Synonym) [DU (D): 05- 06]    

A. unexpected                  B. unusual                   

√C. unimportant              D. uncertain  

  

16. Amazing (Antonym) [DU (D): 05- 06]   

A. deceitful                      B. clever   

√C. ordinary                   D. shocking   

17. Complicated (Antonym) [DU (D): 04 - 05]   

A. complex                      B. confused    

C. sophisticated            √D. simple

18. Urgency (Synonym) [DU (D): 04- 05]   

√A. pressing                   B. preliminary                  

C. pressurizing              D. urge

19. Functional (Synonym) [DU (D): 04- 05]   

√A. practical                  B. passive

C. peculiar                     D. pedantic

20. Urgency (Synonym) [DU (D): 04- 05]   

√A. pressing                   B. preliminary                  

C. pressurizing              D. urge

21. Advancing (Antonym) [DU (D): 03- 04]   

√A. forwarding                B. retreating  

C. running                        D. progressing

22. Confusion (Synonym) [DU (D): 02 - 03]   

√A. chaos                        B. peace

C. order                          D. charity

23. Epoch (Synonym) [DU (D): 01 - 02]   

A. generation                  B. society

√C. era                             D. event

24. Hazardous (Antonym) [DU (D): 01 - 02]   

A. certain                       B. risky

√C. safe                          D. clear

25. Insular (Synonym) [DU (D): 01 - 02]   

A. interfering                   B. open-minded

C. Helpful                       √D. Closed

26. Panic (Antonym) [DU (D): 99 - 00]   

A. sit                                B. laugh

C. dance                        √D. relax

27. Isolation (Synonym) [DU (D): 99 - 00]   

A. loneliness                  √B. separation  

C. depression                   D. sadness  

28. Menacing (Synonym) [DU (D): 98 - 99]   

A. pleasing                       B. displeasing

√C. threatening                 D. well meaning