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Exam - 70 English : Topic: One Word Substitutions, Idioms & Phrases, Proverb
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ব্যাংক নিয়োগ প্রস্তুতি ⎯ লং কোর্স

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An individual who is quick to believe others -
  1. Sensitive
  2. Sensible
  3. Credulous
  4. None of the above
সঠিক উত্তর:
Credulous
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Credulous
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'An individual who is quick to believe others' is called - Credulous.

• Credulous (Adjective)
English Meaning: A person who is too ready to believe things, especially without sufficient evidence or skepticism.
Bangla Meaning: সহজ বিশ্বাসী; খুব তাড়াতাড়ি বিশ্বাস করে এমন ব্যক্তি।

Other options:
ক) Sensitive (সংবেদনশীল): A person who is easily affected by emotions or feelings, often showing a deep understanding of others' feelings.

খ) Sensible (বিবেকবান): A person who shows good judgment or practical thinking, making decisions based on logic or reason.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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What does the idiom "A fly in the ointment" most accurately mean?
  1. A minor flaw that spoils something otherwise excellent
  2. A fortunate accident that leads to success
  3. A hidden advantage in a difficult situation
  4. A person who always brings good news
সঠিক উত্তর:
A minor flaw that spoils something otherwise excellent
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
A minor flaw that spoils something otherwise excellent
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "A fly in the ointment" means - A minor flaw that spoils something otherwise excellent.

• A fly in the ointment (idiom)
English Meaning: A small problem or flaw that ruins an otherwise perfect situation.
Bangla Meaning: কোনো ভালো বা চমৎকার কিছুতে একটি ছোট সমস্যা যা পুরোটা মাটি করে দেয়।

Example Sentence:
- Everything was perfect at the wedding, but the late arrival of the caterer was a fly in the ointment.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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Examination of birth, death, and disease rates to understand community well-being -
  1. Topography
  2. Demography
  3. Anthropology
  4. Geography
সঠিক উত্তর:
Demography
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Demography
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'Examination of birth, death, and disease rates to understand community well-being' is called - Demography.

• Demography (Noun)
English Meaning: The statistical study of populations, especially human populations, including birth, death, migration, and disease rates, to understand the overall well-being of a community or society.
Bangla Meaning: জনসংখ্যাতত্ত্ব; জনসংখ্যা, জন্ম, মৃত্যু, এবং রোগের হার বিশ্লেষণ করে সমাজের সার্বিক অবস্থা বোঝা।

Other options:
ক) Topography (ভূমিবিজ্ঞান): The study of the physical features of an area, including its landforms, elevations, and natural features like rivers, mountains, and valleys.

খ) Anthropology (মানবতত্ত্ব): The study of human societies, cultures, and their development, focusing on aspects like behavior, customs, and evolution.

ঘ) Geography (ভূগোল): The study of the Earth's physical features, climate, resources, and the distribution of life, including human societies and their interactions with the environment.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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What is the meaning of the proverb "Harm watch, harm catch"?
  1. Worrying about potential harm can make it more likely to happen
  2. Observing something dangerous can cause harm to others
  3. Watching a harmful situation closely makes you responsible for it
  4. None of the above
সঠিক উত্তর:
Worrying about potential harm can make it more likely to happen
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Worrying about potential harm can make it more likely to happen
ব্যাখ্যা
• The proverb "Harm watch, harm catch" means - Worrying about potential harm can make it more likely to happen.
- এটি এই প্রবাদটির প্রকৃত অর্থ: আপনি যদি বিপজ্জনক বা ক্ষতিকর কিছু পর্যবেক্ষণ করেন বা খুব বেশি মনোযোগ দেন, তাহলে সেটি আপনার জন্য ক্ষতির কারণ হতে পারে, বা আপনি সেই ক্ষতির জন্য দায়ী হতে পারেন।

• Harm watch, harm catch (Proverb)
English Meaning: When you constantly focus on or worry about something bad happening, you might end up attracting or experiencing it.
Bangla Meaning: ভয় করলে ভয় আপনি এসে পড়ে / ডরালেই ডরে ধরে। (যেকোনো ক্ষতি বা বিপদের কথা বেশি ভাবলে, তা ঘটার সম্ভাবনা বেড়ে যায়।)

Example Sentence:
- If you keep thinking about the dangers, remember: harm watch, harm catch — sometimes it's better to stay calm and not dwell on the worst outcomes.

Source:
1. Live MCQ Lecture.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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What does the idiom "Hobson’s choice" most accurately mean?
  1. A difficult decision requiring deep thought
  2. A free choice that is actually no choice at all
  3. A situation where one must choose between two evils
  4. A choice where both options are equally undesirable
সঠিক উত্তর:
A free choice that is actually no choice at all
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
A free choice that is actually no choice at all
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Hobson’s choice" means - A free choice that is actually no choice at all.

• Hobson’s choice (idiom)
English Meaning: A situation where someone appears to have a choice, but in reality, they have only one option or no real option at all.
Bangla Meaning: এমন একটি অবস্থা যেখানে কাউকে একটি পছন্দ দেওয়া হয়, কিন্তু আসলে তার কাছে কোনো পছন্দ থাকে না বা একমাত্র একটি অপশন থাকে।

Example Sentence:
- He was offered a Hobson’s choice: either take the job in a distant city or stay unemployed.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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Someone who lends money with steep interest rates -
  1. Usurer
  2. Uxorious
  3. Solvent
  4. None of the above
সঠিক উত্তর:
Usurer
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Usurer
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'Someone who lends money with steep interest rates' is called - Usurer.

• Usurer (Noun)
English Meaning: A person who lends money at very high or excessive interest rates, often considered unethical or illegal.
Bangla Meaning: সুদখোর; যে ব্যক্তি অতি উচ্চ সুদে টাকা ধার দেয়।

Other options:
খ) Uxorious (স্ত্রীপ্রেমী): A man who is excessively devoted or submissive to his wife.

গ) Solvent (অর্থবান): A person or entity that has enough assets to meet its financial obligations or debts.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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Which of these idioms is most similar in meaning to "Break a lance with someone"?
  1. Kill two birds with one stone
  2. Throw in the towel
  3. Go toe to toe with someone
  4. Bite the bullet
সঠিক উত্তর:
Go toe to toe with someone
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Go toe to toe with someone
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Break a lance with someone" means - To engage in a contest or conflict with someone, often in a spirited or competitive manner.
- "Go toe to toe with someone" is most similar in meaning to "Break a lance with someone".


• Break a lance with someone (idiom)
English Meaning: To engage in a competitive argument or conflict with someone, often in a jousting or chivalrous context.
Bangla Meaning: কাউকে সঙ্গে নিয়ে প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতায় অংশগ্রহণ করা; প্রতিযোগিতায় জড়িয়ে পড়া।

Example Sentence:
- The two politicians broke a lance with each other over the new healthcare policy during the debate.

Other options:
ক) Kill two birds with one stone (idiom)
English Meaning: To accomplish two tasks with a single action or effort.
Bangla Meaning: একসাথে দুটি কাজ করা।

Example Sentence:
- By attending the conference, she killed two birds with one stone, gaining knowledge and networking with potential clients.

খ) Throw in the towel (idiom)
English Meaning: To give up or admit defeat.
Bangla Meaning: পরাজয় মেনে নেওয়া; হাল ছেড়ে দেওয়া।

Example Sentence:
- After hours of trying to fix the car, he finally threw in the towel and called for a mechanic.

গ) Go toe to toe with someone (idiom)
English Meaning: To engage in direct, competitive confrontation or argument with someone.
Bangla Meaning: কারো সঙ্গে সরাসরি প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতায় অংশগ্রহণ করা।

Example Sentence:
- The two athletes went toe to toe in the final round of the championship.

ঘ) Bite the bullet (idiom)
English Meaning: To endure something painful or unpleasant that is inevitable.
Bangla Meaning: কষ্টকর বা অস্বস্তিকর কিছু সহ্য করা।

Example Sentence:
- She had to bite the bullet and tell her boss about the mistake she made.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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What does the idiom "Throw down the gauntlet" most accurately mean?
  1. To issue a formal challenge or provoke a confrontation
  2. To accept a challenge with confidence
  3. To abandon a fight and retreat
  4. To negotiate peace between two opposing sides
সঠিক উত্তর:
To issue a formal challenge or provoke a confrontation
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
To issue a formal challenge or provoke a confrontation
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Throw down the gauntlet" means - To issue a formal challenge or provoke a confrontation.

• Throw down the gauntlet (idiom)
English Meaning: To issue a challenge, usually in the form of a dare or invitation to a confrontation, often implying that the challenge has been presented publicly.
Bangla Meaning: চ্যালেঞ্জ ছুড়ে দেওয়া; মোকাবেলা বা প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা করার জন্য প্ররোচনা দেওয়া।

Example Sentence:
- The boxer threw down the gauntlet by challenging his rival to a match in front of the media.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
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Dread of going to sleep -
  1. Stenophobia
  2. Xenophobia
  3. Clinophobia
  4. Ballistophobia
সঠিক উত্তর:
Clinophobia
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Clinophobia
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'Dread of going to sleep' is called - Clinophobia.

• Clinophobia (Noun)
English Meaning: An abnormal fear or dread of going to sleep.
Bangla Meaning: ঘুমানোর প্রতি অস্বাভাবিক ভয় বা শঙ্কা।

Other options:
ক) Stenophobia (সংকুচিত স্থানে বা ছোট স্থানে আটকে থাকার ভয়): Fear of narrow spaces or being confined in a small area.

খ) Xenophobia (বিদেশী বা অজানার প্রতি ভীতি): An irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.

ঘ) Ballistophobia (মিসাইল দ্বারা আঘাত প্রাপ্তির অস্বাভাবিক ভয়): An abnormal fear of missiles or being hit by a missile.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১০.
What does the proverb "Nothing ventures, nothing has" most accurately mean?
  1. You can't achieve anything without taking risks
  2. People should always play it safe
  3. Success comes from consistent effort, not risks
  4. You must give up something to gain something
সঠিক উত্তর:
You can't achieve anything without taking risks
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
You can't achieve anything without taking risks
ব্যাখ্যা
• The proverb "Nothing ventures, nothing has" means - You can't achieve anything without taking risks.
- এটি বোঝায় যে, যদি আপনি জীবনে কোনো লক্ষ্য অর্জন করতে চান, তবে আপনাকে কিছু ঝুঁকি নিতে হবে। ঝুঁকি না নিলে, আপনি কিছু অর্জন করতে পারবেন না। এই প্রবাদটি আমাদের শেখায় যে, জীবনে সফলতা বা লাভের জন্য কখনো কখনো অল্প কিছু ঝুঁকি নেওয়া জরুরি।

• Nothing ventures, nothing has (Proverb)
English Meaning: In order to achieve something or gain success, you must be willing to take risks and step out of your comfort zone.
Bangla Meaning: (ঝুঁকি না নিলে লাভ হয় না) কিছু অর্জন করতে হলে ঝুঁকি নিতে হবে, তা না হলে কিছুই পাওয়া যাবে না।

Example Sentence:
- He wanted to start his own business, and his friend reminded him that "nothing ventures, nothing has," meaning he had to take the risk to succeed.

Source:
1. Live MCQ Lecture.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১১.
Which situation best illustrates "Taking something with a grain of salt"?
  1. A novelist using poetic language to describe emotions
  2. A historian rewriting history based on new discoveries
  3. A lawyer presenting evidence in court
  4. A scientist verifying a claim before accepting it as fact
সঠিক উত্তর:
A scientist verifying a claim before accepting it as fact
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
A scientist verifying a claim before accepting it as fact
ব্যাখ্যা
• The required answer is - A scientist verifying a claim before accepting it as fact.
- "Taking something with a grain of salt" এই প্রবচনটির মানে হলো, কোন তথ্য বা দাবি সম্পূর্ণ বিশ্বাস করার আগে তার সম্পর্কে সন্দেহ বা সমালোচনা করা, অথবা একটু সতর্কভাবে নেওয়া। এটি যখন কোনো ব্যক্তি তথ্য বা বক্তব্য গ্রহণ করার সময় তার সঠিকতা নিয়ে সংশয় প্রকাশ করে বা কোনো ধরনের অতিরিক্ত গম্ভীরতার সাথে না নিয়ে তাতে কিছুটা সন্দেহ রেখে তার ওপর সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়, তখন সেটি এই প্রবচনের সাথে সম্পর্কিত হয়।

• The idiom "Taking something with a grain of salt" means - To be skeptical or not completely believe something.


• Taking something with a grain of salt (idiom)
English Meaning: To accept or believe something with some doubt or skepticism, implying that the information may not be entirely true or reliable.
Bangla Meaning: কিছুটা সন্দেহ বা শঙ্কার সঙ্গে কিছু গ্রহণ করা, অর্থাৎ সম্পূর্ণ বিশ্বাস না করা।

Example Sentence:
- You should take his story with a grain of salt, as he's known for exaggerating details.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১২.
Someone who supports the concept of no government, where each individual is governed by their own laws -
  1. Agnostic
  2. Iconoclast
  3. Anarchist
  4. Belligerent
সঠিক উত্তর:
Anarchist
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Anarchist
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'Someone who supports the concept of no government, where each individual is governed by their own laws' is called - Anarchist.

• Anarchist (Noun)
English Meaning: A person who believes in or advocates for the absence of government or laws, and believes that people should govern themselves based on their own principles.
Bangla Meaning: রাষ্ট্রবিরোধী; যে ব্যক্তি কোনো শাসন ব্যবস্থার বিপক্ষে এবং ব্যক্তির নিজের আইন দ্বারা পরিচালিত হওয়ার ধারণায় বিশ্বাসী।

Other options:
ক) Agnostic (অজ্ঞেয়বাদী): A person who believes that the existence of God or the ultimate reality is unknown or unknowable.

খ) Iconoclast (প্রতীকের বিরোধী): A person who attacks or criticizes traditional beliefs, customs, or institutions, often challenging established norms.

ঘ) Belligerent (যুদ্ধবাজ): A person who is hostile, aggressive, or engaged in conflict, especially in a warlike manner.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১৩.
What does the proverb "Faults are thick where love is thin" mean?
  1. Strong love leads to an increased awareness of one’s flaws
  2. Love only grows when faults are corrected
  3. People overlook others' faults when there is genuine love between them
  4. Faults become more apparent in relationships where affection is weak
সঠিক উত্তর:
Faults become more apparent in relationships where affection is weak
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Faults become more apparent in relationships where affection is weak
ব্যাখ্যা
• The proverb "Faults are thick where love is thin" means - Faults become more apparent in relationships where affection is weak.
- যেখানে ভালোবাসা বা ভালোবাসার সম্পর্ক দুর্বল, সেখানে মানুষ একে অপরের দোষগুলো বেশি লক্ষ্য করে এবং সেগুলো বড় মনে হয়। আর যেখানে ভালোবাসা শক্তিশালী, সেখানে দোষগুলো অনেক সময় উপেক্ষা করা হয় বা মাফ করে দেওয়া হয় কারণ সম্পর্কের বন্ধন শক্ত থাকে।

• Faults are thick where love is thin (Proverb)
English Meaning: In relationships where there is little affection or love, the faults and shortcomings of others become more noticeable and exaggerated.
Bangla Meaning: যারে দেখতে নারি তার চলন বাঁকা। যেখানে ভালোবাসা কম থাকে, সেখানে ভুল বা ত্রুটিগুলি বেশি স্পষ্ট হয়ে ওঠে।

Source:
1. Live MCQ Lecture.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১৪.
Someone with poor spelling skills -
  1. Linguist
  2. Pedant
  3. Cacographist
  4. Calligraphist
সঠিক উত্তর:
Cacographist
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Cacographist
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'Someone with poor spelling skills' is called - Cacographist.

• Cacographist (Noun)
English Meaning: A person who has poor spelling or handwriting, often characterized by incorrect or sloppy spelling.
Bangla Meaning: দুর্বল বানান বা হাতের লেখার অধিকারী ব্যক্তি।

Other options:
ক) Linguist (ভাষাবিজ্ঞানী): A person who studies languages and their structure, including the history, sounds, and meanings of words.

খ) Pedant (অতি ধার্মিক ব্যক্তি; বিস্তারিত জ্ঞানবিশারদ): A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a way that is annoying to others.

ঘ) Calligraphist (যিনি সুন্দর এবং সজ্জিত হাতের লেখার কৌশলী): A person who practices the art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১৫.
What does the idiom "The die is cast" most accurately mean?
  1. A plan has been set, but there are still alternatives
  2. The future is uncertain and open to interpretation
  3. A decision is made, but it can still be reversed
  4. The outcome of a decision is now determined and cannot be changed
সঠিক উত্তর:
The outcome of a decision is now determined and cannot be changed
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
The outcome of a decision is now determined and cannot be changed
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "The die is cast" means - The outcome of a decision is now determined and cannot be changed.

• The die is cast (idiom)
English Meaning: Once a decision has been made, the consequences are inevitable, and there is no turning back.
Bangla Meaning: সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া হয়ে গেছে, এবং এর ফলাফল এখন নির্ধারিত, এটি আর পরিবর্তন করা যাবে না।

Example Sentence:
- Once he made the announcement, the die was cast, and there was no going back on his decision to resign.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১৬.
What does the idiom "Cut the Gordian knot" mean?
  1. To solve a complex problem with a bold and direct action
  2. To carefully analyze a problem before solving it
  3. To make a situation even more complicated than it already is
  4. To avoid making a decision in a difficult situation
সঠিক উত্তর:
To solve a complex problem with a bold and direct action
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
To solve a complex problem with a bold and direct action
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Cut the Gordian knot" means - To solve a complex problem with a bold and direct action.

• Cut the Gordian knot (idiom)
English Meaning: To solve a difficult or complicated problem in a simple and decisive way, often through bold or unconventional action.
Bangla Meaning: একটি জটিল সমস্যা সাহসিকতা এবং সরাসরি পদক্ষেপের মাধ্যমে সমাধান করা।

Example Sentence:
- Faced with a mountain of paperwork, the CEO decided to cut the Gordian knot and outsource the task to a specialized team.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১৭.
Displaying thoroughness and exactness -
  1. Conscientious
  2. Careless
  3. Meticulous
  4. None of the above
সঠিক উত্তর:
Meticulous
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Meticulous
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'Displaying thoroughness and exactness' is called - Meticulous.

• Meticulous (Adjective)
English Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise in the way something is done.
Bangla Meaning: খুঁতখুঁতে; যেকোনো কাজ নিখুঁতভাবে এবং সঠিকভাবে করা।

Other options:
ক) Conscientious (মনোযোগী): A person who is diligent, hardworking, and takes great care to do things well, especially when it comes to responsibility or moral duties.

খ) Careless (অতিসংকোচী): A person who does not give sufficient attention or thought to their actions, leading to mistakes or negligence.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১৮.
What does the proverb "Better an empty house than an ill tenant" mean?
  1. It's always better to rent your house to anyone.
  2. A bad tenant should always be given a chance.
  3. It’s better to have no one at all than someone who causes harm.
  4. A house is better when full of tenants.
সঠিক উত্তর:
It’s better to have no one at all than someone who causes harm.
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
It’s better to have no one at all than someone who causes harm.
ব্যাখ্যা
• The proverb "Better an empty house than an ill tenant" means - It’s better to have no one at all than someone who causes harm.
এই প্রবাদটি বোঝায় যে, কখনও কখনও খালি থাকা বা একা থাকা, এমনকি কিছুই না থাকার চেয়ে, এমন একজনের সাথে থাকা যিনি ক্ষতি বা সমস্যা সৃষ্টি করে, তা অনেক ভালো।

• Better an empty house than an ill tenant (Proverb)
English Meaning: It's preferable to have nothing or no one in a particular situation rather than having someone who brings trouble or harm.
Bangla Meaning: দুষ্টু গরুর চেয়ে শূন্য গোয়াল ভালো। (কোনো কিছু না থাকাটা এমন একজনের থেকে ভালো, যে শুধু ক্ষতি বা সমস্যা সৃষ্টি করে।)

Example Sentence:
- John was struggling to find a reliable tenant, but he remembered that it’s better an empty house than an ill tenant, so he waited for the right person.
Better an empty house than an ill tenant.

Source:
1. Live MCQ Lecture.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১৯.
What does the idiom "Flogging a dead horse" most accurately mean?
  1. Trying to revive something that is beyond saving
  2. Asking for too much in an unfair negotiation
  3. Putting in extra effort in a project that's already successful
  4. Repeating something that has already been understood
সঠিক উত্তর:
Trying to revive something that is beyond saving
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Trying to revive something that is beyond saving
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Flogging a dead horse" means - Trying to revive something that is beyond saving.

• Flogging a dead horse (idiom)
English Meaning: Wasting time and effort trying to improve or revive something that is already beyond hope or finished.
Bangla Meaning: বৃথা চেষ্টা করা; যা পুনরুজ্জীবিত হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা নেই সেটার পিছনে সময় ও শক্তি নষ্ট করা।

Example Sentence:
- Trying to convince him to change his mind is like flogging a dead horse—he has already made his decision.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
২০.
The strategy of expanding a nation's empire and power -
  1. Capitalism
  2. Internationalism
  3. Imperialism
  4. Communism
সঠিক উত্তর:
Imperialism
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Imperialism
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'The strategy of expanding a nation's empire and power' is called - Imperialism.

• Imperialism (Noun)
English Meaning: A policy or ideology in which a country extends its power and dominance over other nations, often through military force or political influence.
Bangla Meaning: সাম্রাজ্যবাদ; একটি দেশের অন্য দেশগুলোর ওপর কর্তৃত্ব বা প্রভাব বিস্তার করার কৌশল।

Other options:
ক) Capitalism (পুঁজিতন্ত্র; পুঁজিবাদ): An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own the means of production and operate for profit, rather than the state.

খ) Internationalism (আন্তর্জাতিকতা): The belief or advocacy for cooperation and solidarity between nations, often for the common good, regardless of national borders.

ঘ) Communism (সাম্যবাদ; শ্রেণিবৈষম্য বিলোপসম্পর্কিত মার্কসীয় দর্শন): A political and economic ideology where all property is owned by the community or the state, aiming for equality and the abolition of class distinctions.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
২১.
What does the idiom "A Pyrrhic victory" most accurately mean?
  1. A victory that is easily achieved but forgotten quickly
  2. A victory that is ultimately unimportant in the long term
  3. A victory that comes at such a great cost that it is nearly as bad as losing
  4. A victory that is achieved with minimal effort
সঠিক উত্তর:
A victory that comes at such a great cost that it is nearly as bad as losing
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
A victory that comes at such a great cost that it is nearly as bad as losing
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "A Pyrrhic victory" means - A victory that comes at such a great cost that it is nearly as bad as losing.

• A Pyrrhic victory (idiom)
English Meaning: A victory that is won but with such heavy losses or costs that it feels like a defeat.
Bangla Meaning: বিরাট ক্ষতির বিনিময়ে অর্জিত বিজয়; এমন একটি জয় যা অর্জনের জন্য এত বড় মূল্য দিতে হয়েছে যে এটি প্রায় পরাজয়ের সমতুল্য।

Example Sentence:
- The company won the lawsuit, but the legal expenses left them bankrupt—it was a Pyrrhic victory.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
২২.
A trio of novels or plays, each complete on its own -
  1. Trivet
  2. Triumvir
  3. Triplet
  4. Trilogy
সঠিক উত্তর:
Trilogy
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Trilogy
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'A trio of novels or plays, each complete on its own' is called - Trilogy.

• Trilogy (Noun)
English Meaning: A set of three related works (such as novels, plays, or movies), each of which is complete on its own but also part of a larger story or theme.
Bangla Meaning: তিনটি সম্পর্কিত উপন্যাস বা নাটক, প্রতিটি যার নিজস্ব পূর্ণতা রয়েছে কিন্তু একটি বৃহত্তর কাহিনীর অংশ।

Other options:
ক) Trivet (আলম্বন বা ঠেকনা; আগুনের উপর পাতা জালির শলাকার সঙ্গে হুক দিয়ে লাগানোর জন্য লোহার নাগদন্ত বা গোঁজ): A small, often metal, stand used for placing hot pots or pans on to protect the surface below.

খ) Triumvir (যৌথভাবে পদাধিকারী তিনব্যক্তির যেকোনো একজন; ত্রয়োন্যতম।): A member of a group of three people who share power, especially in the context of ancient Rome.

ঘ) Triplet (একবারে ভূমিষ্ঠ তিনটি শিশু; ত্রেতা; ত্রৈত): A set of three things, typically used to describe three children born at the same time or a set of three similar items.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
২৩.
What does the idiom "Like turkeys voting for Christmas" mean?
  1. A person supporting something that will lead to their own downfall
  2. A person enthusiastically supporting a cause that benefits them
  3. A situation where people make a decision for the greater good
  4. A person pretending to support something for social approval
সঠিক উত্তর:
A person supporting something that will lead to their own downfall
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
A person supporting something that will lead to their own downfall
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Like turkeys voting for Christmas" means - A person supporting something that will lead to their own downfall.

• Like turkeys voting for Christmas (idiom)
English Meaning: A situation where someone supports a decision or policy that will ultimately have negative consequences for them.
Bangla Meaning: নিজের ক্ষতি হবে জেনেও কোনো কিছু সমর্থন করা বা অনুমোদন করা।

Example Sentence:
- The workers agreeing to the pay cuts was like turkeys voting for Christmas—it only harmed them in the long run.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
২৪.
A person who feigns sickness to avoid responsibility -
  1. Concubine
  2. Hypocrite
  3. Malingerer
  4. Truant
সঠিক উত্তর:
Malingerer
উত্তর
সঠিক উত্তর:
Malingerer
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'A person who feigns sickness to avoid responsibility' is called - Malingerer.

• Malingerer (Noun)
English Meaning: A person who pretends to be ill or exaggerates their illness to avoid work, responsibility, or duty.
Bangla Meaning: অসুস্থতার ভান করা ব্যক্তি; দায়িত্ব এড়াতে রোগের অভিনয় করে এমন ব্যক্তি।

Other options:
ক) Concubine (উপপত্নী; রক্ষিতা): A woman who lives with a man but has a lower status than his wife, especially in a polygamous relationship.

খ) Hypocrite (ভণ্ড; ভণ্ড তপস্বী): A person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs to which their own behaviour does not conform.

ঘ) Truant (ভবঘুরে; অলস): A person, especially a student, who stays away from school without permission or a valid reason.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.