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English: Vocabulary & Comprehension

Synonyms, antonyms, analogies, sentence completion, reading comprehension

📌 Most Repeated Synonyms

WordSynonymWordSynonym
AbandonDesert, ForsakeObsoleteOutdated
BenevolentKind, GenerousPersuadeConvince
CandidFrank, HonestResilientFlexible, Tough
DiligentHardworkingSporadicIrregular, Occasional
EloquentFluent, ArticulateUnanimousAgreeing
FrugalThrifty, EconomicalVerboseWordy
GregariousSociableZenithPeak, Apex
InevitableUnavoidableLucidClear

📌 Most Repeated Antonyms

WordAntonymWordAntonym
AcceptRejectOptimistPessimist
AffirmDenyPermanentTemporary
ConcealRevealProsperityAdversity
ExpandContractRigidFlexible
FictionFactSyntheticNatural
MaximumMinimumVoluntaryCompulsory

📌 Word Analogies — Common Patterns

RelationshipExample
SynonymBig : Large :: Small : Little
AntonymHot : Cold :: Day : Night
Part : WholePage : Book :: Soldier : Army
Worker : ToolDoctor : Stethoscope :: Painter : Brush
DegreeWarm : Hot :: Cool : Cold
Cause : EffectRain : Flood :: Drought : Famine
Product : SourceMilk : Cow :: Wool : Sheep

📌 Reading Comprehension Strategy

💡 SQRW Method
  • Skim the passage (30 sec) → get the main idea
  • Question → read questions before detailed reading
  • Read carefully → focus on topic sentences
  • Write answer → match with passage evidence

Traps to Avoid

📌 One-Word Substitution (Bank Favorite)

PhraseOne Word
One who knows everythingOmniscient
One who is present everywhereOmnipresent
One who eats human fleshCannibal
A person who speaks two languagesBilingual
Government by the peopleDemocracy
One who cannot be correctedIncorrigible
Study of birdsOrnithology
Fear of heightsAcrophobia
A speech delivered without preparationExtempore
One who hates mankindMisanthrope
🧠 Vocabulary Building Tip

Learn root words: "omni" = all, "bi" = two, "mis" = hate/wrong, "phobia" = fear. Knowing 50 roots helps decode 500+ words!

✅ Quick Check
Test your vocabulary knowledge
1. The synonym of "Eloquent" is:
💡 Eloquent = fluent, articulate, expressive in speech.
2. The antonym of "Prosperity" is:
💡 Prosperity (সমৃদ্ধি) ↔ Adversity (প্রতিকূলতা).
3. Doctor : Stethoscope :: Painter : ?
💡 Worker : Tool relationship. Doctor uses stethoscope; Painter uses brush.
4. "One who knows everything" is called:
💡 Omni = all, Scient = knowing → Omniscient = all-knowing.
5. Which is NOT a good RC strategy?
💡 Using outside knowledge is a trap! Always answer based on passage content only.
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