৩৬তম BCS — Synonyms & Antonyms প্রশ্নসমাধান
এই পরীক্ষায় ৩টি vocab প্রশ্ন — Initiative, Transitory, Venerate।
প্রশ্ন ৫০: What would be the right antonym for 'Initiative'?
Options: (a) apathy ✓ • (b) indolence • (c) enterprise • (d) activity
Initiative — meaning & word family
- Initiative (n.) = the ability to act independently; drive to begin
- Initiator (n.) — one who starts something
- Initiate (v.) — to begin
Antonym analysis
| Word |
Meaning |
Relation to Initiative |
| Apathy |
Lack of interest/concern |
✓ Direct opposite (will to act vs. no will) |
| Indolence |
Laziness |
Close but more about physical effort |
| Enterprise |
A bold venture |
Synonym of initiative |
| Activity |
Action |
Synonym (not antonym) |
Mnemonic
- Initiative ≠ Apathy — drive vs. indifference
- Initiative ≈ Enterprise — both about taking action
প্রশ্ন ৫৭: Give the antonym of the word 'transitory'.
Options: (a) temporary • (b) Permanent ✓ • (c) numbering • (d) numerical
Transitory — meaning
- Transitory = lasting only a short time; fleeting; impermanent
- Origin: Latin 'transire' = to pass
Synonym vs. Antonym
| Relation |
Word |
| Antonym |
Permanent, lasting, eternal, enduring |
| Synonym |
Temporary, brief, ephemeral, transient |
Common Trap
'Temporary' looks like an antonym but it's actually a synonym of transitory — both mean 'short-lasting'.
Word family with similar meanings
- transient — passing quickly
- ephemeral — short-lived
- fleeting — quick disappearing
- evanescent — vanishing
All synonyms; opposite of all = permanent / enduring / lasting.
প্রশ্ন ৬৬: 'Venerate' means-
Options: (a) defame • (b) Abuse • (c) respect ✓ • (d) accuse
Venerate — etymology & meaning
- Venerate (v.) = to regard with deep respect; revere
- Latin 'venerari' = to honor, worship
- Same root as 'Venus' (goddess of beauty/love)
Synonyms (positive)
- revere, honor, esteem, idolize, worship, hallow
Antonyms (negative)
- defame (damage reputation)
- abuse (mistreat)
- desecrate (treat with disrespect)
- denigrate (criticize unfairly)
Usage examples
- We venerate our parents.
- Hindus venerate the cow as sacred.
- He is venerated as a saint.
Mnemonic
- 'Venerate' → think 'venerable' (worthy of respect; respected elder)
- A venerable old man = respected old man
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