Hackles Flashcards

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hackles

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Short Definition : hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone’s hackles rise

(noun) a feeling of anger and animosity
Synonyms : dander

hackles rhymes with jackals..they have hair on their back and neck and are very aggressive, filled with anger..

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Haggard

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Short Definition : wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners

(noun) British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925)
Synonyms : rider haggard , sir henry rider haggard

(adj) showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
Synonyms : careworn , drawn , raddled , worn

(adj) very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
Synonyms : bony , cadaverous , emaciated , gaunt , pinched , skeletal , wasted

“Hago” means to shit or go to toilet for throwing stool. A haggard suffers from disentry (always go to toilet) so gaunt, worn out and thin. May God save him!

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haggle

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Short Definition : argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)

(noun) an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
Synonyms : haggling , wrangle , wrangling

(verb) wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)
Synonyms : chaffer , higgle , huckster

haggle-> Hey + girl, what`s ur price.Girl ->Rs 5000. Thoda kam karo na..

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halcyon

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Short Definition : calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days

(noun) (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Synonyms : alcyone

(noun) a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
Synonyms : genus halcyon

(noun) a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves
(adj) idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity

(adj) marked by peace and prosperity
Synonyms : golden , prosperous

hal:word similar to hell, cyon: prounounced seon: so like seal,so if we seal the hell,peaceful,serenity,calmness is found

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Hale

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Short Definition : healthy

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(noun) a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country’ (1755-1776)
Synonyms : nathan hale
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(noun) United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
Synonyms : george ellery hale
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(noun) prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
Synonyms : edward everett hale
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(verb) to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
Synonyms : coerce , force , pressure , squeeze

(verb) draw slowly or heavily
Synonyms : cart , drag , haul

(adj) exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
Synonyms : whole

You may have often heard people saying “hale and hearty” i.e, in very good health, well and strong.

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Halfhearted

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Short Definition : exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm

Definition
(adj) feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
Synonyms : half-hearted , lukewarm , tepid

half+heart..so doing a work without involving your heart…without interest..

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Hallowed

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Short Definition : blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy পবিত্র করা , ভক্তি করা , মহাপুরুষ , সাধু

(adj) worthy of religious veneration
Synonyms : sacred

“Halo”wed….Put a “halo” over something - Halo belongs to angels!

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Hallucination

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Short Definition : delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory

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tiga belas

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thirteen

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haphazard

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Short Definition : random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town

এলোমেলো (Adj.), দৈবক্রমে ঘটিত (Adj.), আকস্মিক (Adj.), দৈব (N), এলোমেলো অবস্থা (N), দৈবাৎ (Adv.), এলোমেলোভাবে (Adv.)

(adj) dependent upon or characterized by chance
Synonyms : hit-or-miss

(adj) marked by great carelessness
Synonyms : slapdash , slipshod , sloppy

(half wizard) if u meet half wizard BY CHANCE you will c the thing ae moving in RANDOM or IN UNPLANNED MANNER

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Harangue

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Short Definition : long, passionate, and vehement speech; V. বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ বক্তৃতা (N), বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ বক্তৃতা দেত্তয়া (V), বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ বক্তৃতা শোনান (V)

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(noun) a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
Synonyms : rant , ranting
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(verb) deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

HAR (her) + ANGUE (anger) = she VERBALLY ATTACKED me because of HER ANGER at me.

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Harrowing

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Short Definition : agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth চরম দুর্দশাপূর্ণ (Adj.), চরম যন্ত্রণাদায়ক (Adj.), মর্মভেদী (Adj.)

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(adj) extremely painful
Synonyms : agonising , agonizing , excruciating , torturesome , torturing , torturous

harrow - sounds like sorrow and sorrow leads to agony, so……..

h + arrow - if you are h(it) with an ‘arrow’ it would be harrowing

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HArry

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Short Definition : harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid

(verb) annoy continually or chronically

Synonyms : beset , chevvy , chevy , chivvy , chivy , harass , hassle , molest , plague , provoke

(verb) make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
Synonyms : ravage

In the movie Harry Potter, Harry is tormented and harassed time and again by villains..

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ha-vo-c

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Short Definition : widespread damage; disorder; chaos

(noun) violent and needless disturbance
Synonyms : mayhem

HAd a ViOlent Collision causing chaos.

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headfirst

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Short Definition : moving with the head leading; headlong

(adj) with the head foremost
Synonyms : headlong
Example Sentence
a headfirst plunge down the stairs

(adv) with the head foremost
Synonyms : headlong

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headlong

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Short Definition : hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.

(adj) excessively quick
Synonyms : hasty

(adv) at breakneck speed
Synonyms : precipitately

(adv) in a hasty and foolhardy manner
Synonyms : rashly

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headstrong

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Short Definition : willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one’s own way; CF. no ‘excessive’

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(adj) habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
Synonyms : froward , self-willed , wilful , willful

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heckler

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Short Definition : person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech) আঁচডান , প্রশ্নবাণে জর্জরিত করা

(noun) someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections
Synonyms : badgerer

rhymes with Hitler…so the meaning goes as one who verbally assaults Jews

generally a abusive person shouts at most of the people “WHAT THE HECK?” so a person who is abusive uses this statement, hence a HECKLER!

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hedonist

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Short Definition : one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one’s life purely for pleasure “আনন্দবাদী দার্শনিক”

(noun) someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
Synonyms : pagan , pleasure seeker

he..don… is.. hedonist…don enjoys all the pleasures of life so he believes in pleasure as the aim of life

sey don er moto tahole tumi tar kache ki asha koro??

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heed

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Short Definition : pay attention to; N: close attention লক্ষ্য করা , মনোযোগ দেওয়া

(noun) paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
Synonyms : attentiveness , paying attention , regard

(verb) pay close attention to; give heed to
Synonyms : listen , mind
Example Sentence
Heed the advice of the old men

heed sounds like seed - If you sow a seed and do not (heed) pay close attention to it by watering and giving manure … it will not grow and flower in future.

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heedless

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Short Definition : not noticing; disregarding

(adj) marked by or paying little heed or attention
Synonyms : unheeding

(adj) characterized by careless unconcern
Synonyms : reckless

relate it to headless …a headless person can’t notice anything..

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Hegemony

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Short Definition : dominance especially of one nation over others কর্তৃত্ব , নেতৃত্ব

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(noun) the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others
Example Sentence
the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation

hegemony:he’s got money,so he’s domineering in the society and he control others…:)

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heinous

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Short Definition : atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime চরম অসত বা দূর্বৃত্তিপূর্ণ

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(adj) extremely wicked, deeply criminal
Synonyms : flagitious

heinous sounds like hyena (a wild animal which are mostly found in asian & african continents) these animals are very cunning & wicked)

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helm

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Short Definition : steering wheel of a ship; position of control হাল ধরা , চালনা বা পরিচলনা করা

(noun) steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
(noun) a position of leadership

(verb) be at or take the helm of
Example Sentence
helm the ship

Better take the ‘HELM’ of the ship in your hands or else this dumbhead is going to make us cry ‘HELP HELP!’

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hem
Short Definition : surround tightly so that movement is impossible; Ex. hem in; N. Definition (noun) the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down (noun) the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. Synonyms : ahem Wat if hema malini suddenly appears in our colony? she will be surrounded by her fans restricting her movement
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herald Harbinger
Short Definition : messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher Definition (noun) (formal) a person who announces important news Synonyms : trumpeter Example Sentence the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet Definition (noun) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone Synonyms : forerunner , harbinger , precursor , predecessor Definition (verb) foreshadow or presage Synonyms : announce , annunciate , foretell , harbinger Definition (verb) praise vociferously Synonyms : acclaim , hail
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herd
Short Definition : group of animals; crowd; one who looks after a herd; Ex. shepherd/goatherd; Ex. herd instinct; Ex. herdsman; V: come together in a herd; look after a herd; Ex. herd cattle Definition (noun) a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
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hereafter
Short Definition : life after death Definition (noun) life after death Synonyms : afterlife Definition (noun) the time yet to come Synonyms : future , futurity , time to come Definition (adv) in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc. Synonyms : hereinafter , hereunder Example Sentence the landlord demises unto the tenant the premises hereinafter called the demised premises the terms specified hereunder Definition (adv) in a future life or state Example Sentence hope to win salvation hereafter Definition (adv) following this in time or order or place; after this
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Heresy
hort Definition : opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic ![English to Bengali meaning of heresy](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HERESY.JPG) Definition (noun) any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position Synonyms : heterodoxy , unorthodoxy Definition (noun) a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion Synonyms : unorthodoxy divide this word into her (her)+esy(sounds like essay)... most of the essays written by her are against popular beliefs. Taslima Nasrin, a Bangladeshi writer is one such person who has recently created a furore because of her book Taslima Nasrin.
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hermetic
Short Definition : concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult Definition (adj) completely sealed; completely airtight HERMETIC-HERMET-HELMET...completely airtight(kind of...)
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hermitage
Short Definition : home of a hermit নির্জনবাসী সন্ন্যাসী , নির্জনবাসী Definition (noun) the abode of a hermit ![English to Bengali meaning of hermit](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HERMIT.JPG)
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herpetologist
Short Definition : one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians Definition (noun) a zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians herpetologist(sounds like he +reptologist(like a reptile))
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Heterodox
Short Definition : (of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional Definition (adj) characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards Synonyms : dissident , heretical heterodox--hetero-means different+ dox --means opinion, so different or many opinions. Orthodox, heterodox are from the same root ![English to Bengali meaning of heterodox](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HETERODOX.JPG).
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Hew
Short Definition : cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N. Definition (verb) make or shape as with an axe Synonyms : hew out (verb) strike with an axe; cut down, strike Example Sentence hew an oak CHEW- when you chew, you try to chop the thing with your teeth ![English to Bengali meaning of hew](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HEW.JPG)
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Heyday
Short Definition : time of greatest success or power; prime Definition (noun) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity Synonyms : bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , peak , prime hey!!!!+day...when you pass a time of great suceess in a day...you say...hey!!!!!! what a day it was..I will always rememeber it.
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hiatus
Short Definition : gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break ফাঁক (N), বিচ্ছেদ (N) 1. (noun) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something Synonyms : abatement , reprieve , respite , suspension (noun) a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) (noun) a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure Synonyms : foramen split it as HI+AT+US.....if anyone says 'Hi' on the way, we will definitely stop for a while
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hibernal
Short Definition : wintry; wintery; of or like winter Definition (adj) characteristic of or relating to winter Synonyms : brumal , hiemal Similar to hibernate. Bears hibernate during the WINTERY season.
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hieroglyphic
Short Definition : picture writing; ADJ. চিত্রলিপিতে ব্যবহৃত বর্ণমালাবিশেষ Definition ![English to Bengali meaning of hieroglyph](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HIEROGLYPH.JPG) (noun) writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible) Synonyms : hieroglyph Definition (noun) a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt Synonyms : hieroglyph Definition (adj) resembling hieroglyphic writing Synonyms : hieroglyphical Definition (adj) written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols Synonyms : hieroglyphical here(heiro) we are writing(graphic) about pictures(phic)
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high-flown
Short Definition : highly pretentious or inflated Definition (adj) pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals) Synonyms : high-sounding , inflated Example Sentence high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school a high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution Definition (adj) of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style Synonyms : elevated , exalted , grand , high-minded , idealistic , lofty , noble-minded , rarefied , rarified , sublime n INFLATED baloon will FLOW HIGH .
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hindmost
Short Definition : furthest behind; farthest to the rear Definition (adj) located farthest to the rear Synonyms : backmost , hindermost , rearmost hind=behind.. hind most.. most behind or furthest behind..
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hindsight
Short Definition : understanding the nature of an event after it has actually happened Definition (noun) understanding the nature of an event after it has happened Example Sentence hindsight is always better than foresight Its can be remembered as sight to see behind in time to understand what has actually happened ....
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hireling
Short Definition : one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician Definition (noun) a person who works only for money Synonyms : pensionary When you hire a person, he works only for money.
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hirsute
Short Definition : hairy; having a lot of hair ![English to Bengali meaning of hirsute](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HIRSUTE.JPG)Definition (adj) having or covered with hair Synonyms : haired , hairy Example Sentence Jacob was a hairy man some one who wears a hir(hair)+sute(suit)....so someone who wears a suit of hairs to look like jamvant( a hindu mythological character)...who was very hairy).
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histrionic
Short Definition : theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior ## Footnote Definition ![English to Bengali meaning of histrionic](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HISTRIONIC.JPG) (adj) characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected Synonyms : melodramatic histrionic-- sounds like history. We find that most of the plays performed on stage in the theatre are from history, hence the name histrionic, theatrical.
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hoard
Short Definition : stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use ভাণ্ডার (N), সম্পদ্ (N), গুণ্ডা ভাণ্ডার (N), মজুত - করা বস্তু (N), জমা করিয়া রাখা (V), গোপনে রাখা (V), গোপনে মজুত করা (V) Definition ![English to Bengali meaning of hoard](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HOARD.JPG) (noun) a secret store of valuables or money Synonyms : cache , stash Definition (verb) save up as for future use Synonyms : cache , hive up , lay away , squirrel away , stash Definition (verb) get or gather together Synonyms : accumulate , amass , collect , compile , pile up , roll up A whore make so much money through prostitution that she has a hoard of cash. she has to make money earlier in her age..... as she cannot sell herself once she becomes old
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hoary
Short Definition : white with age ## Footnote Definition (adj) showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair Synonyms : gray , gray-haired , gray-headed , grey , grey-haired , grey-headed , grizzly , hoar , white-haired (adj) ancient Synonyms : rusty (adj) covered with fine whitish hairs or down Synonyms : canescent Hoary or Hairy (white here). "hoary" "hoary" -- like the hindu old men pray "hori hori" -- their hair become white with age ,,
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hoax
Short Definition : trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V. ## Footnote Definition ধোঁকা , ফাঁকি (noun) something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage Synonyms : dupery , fraud , fraudulence , humbug , put-on Definition (verb) subject to a playful hoax or joke Synonyms : play a joke on , pull someone's leg rhymes with 'JOKES'. a practical joke or simply a trick ![English to Bengali meaning of hoax](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HOAX.JPG)
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holocaust
Short Definition : destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust ব্যাপক হত্যাকাণ্ড Definition (noun) an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire) Example Sentence a nuclear holocaust Definition (noun) the mass murder of Jews under the German Nazi regime from 1941 until 1945 Synonyms : final solution holocaust - conc. on (caust) - we read it as caustic ... caustic is something that causes burning sensation , acidic ... holocaustic is extreme of caustic that is fully destroyed by burning .. ![English to Bengali meaning of holocaust](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HOLOCAUST.JPG)
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Holster
Short Definition : leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist) পিস্তল রাখার খাপ Definition (noun) a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun Definition (noun) a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools holster rhymes with gangster.. a gangster wud ve a holster with him to keep his pistol and Bolster Himself
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HOmage
Short Definition : honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to Definition (noun) respectful deference Synonyms : court Homage = Home + Age; In our culture, we respect the aged persons of our home.
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Homely
Short Definition : not good-looking; unattractive Definition (adj) lacking in physical beauty or proportion Synonyms : plain (adj) having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable Synonyms : homelike , homey , homy (adj) without artificial refinement or elegance Comely : attractive Homely : unattractive;;)
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homespun
Short Definition : domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy ## Footnote Definition (noun) a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home (adj) characteristic of country life Synonyms : cracker-barrel , folksy (adj) made of cloth spun or woven in the home Example Sentence homespun linen homespun garments home + spun: spun at home, or made at home.
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homily
Short Definition : sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic Definition (noun) a sermon on a moral or religious topic Synonyms : preachment HOME+SILLY....when we do SILLY things at HOME ,our parents get angry and give preaches homily= home + lie if u tell lies at home you will be warned and and moral teachings would be given ![English to Bengali meaning of homily](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HOMILY.JPG)
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HOne
Short Definition : sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool শান-পথার , শান-পাথরে ঘসিয়া ধার দেওয়া Definition (noun) a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors Definition (verb) sharpen with a hone Example Sentence hone a knife Definition (verb) make perfect or complete Synonyms : perfect Hone sounds like cone, and both horn and cone are sharp..
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HOod wink
Short Definition : deceive; delude Definition (verb) influence by slyness Synonyms : beguile , juggle Definition (verb) conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end Synonyms : bamboozle , lead by the nose , play false , pull the wool over someone's eyes , snow
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Horde
Short Definition : crowd; (swarm = ঝাঁক (N), মৌমাছির ঝাঁক (N), ভিড় (N), দঙ্গল (N), দঙ্গল বাঁধা (V)) যাযাবর জাতিবিশেষ , বড় দল 1. (noun) a vast multitude Synonyms : host , legion 2. (noun) a nomadic community 3. (noun) a moving crowd Synonyms : drove , swarm U know whore wn there is a whore day there should be crowd.. and there is a whore called lokkhindor she used to live in a boat and live a jajabor life.:) Hor tal hortal so there is a moving crowd in a hortal. ![English to Bengali meaning of horde](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HORDE.JPG)
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Hortatory
Short Definition : encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort hortative = উপদেশমূলক (adj) giving strong encouragement Synonyms : exhortative , exhortatory , hortative While ploughing farms with bullocks, farmers say "HUR HUR ;HORT HORT" to encourage bullocks to move ahead. This is HORTATORY.
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hothead
Short Definition : person who does things too quickly without thinking; ADJ. hotheaded (noun) a belligerent grouch Synonyms : fire-eater (noun) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person Synonyms : daredevil , harum-scarum , lunatic , madcap , swashbuckler
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hovel
Short Definition : shack; small wretched house ক্ষুদ্র ও জঘন্য বাসা Definition (noun) small crude shelter used as a dwelling Synonyms : hut , hutch , shack , shanty hawelli ... purani tuti phuti (h)ov(el)--\>hell which is a horrible place to live in ![English to Bengali meaning of hovel](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HOVEL.JPG)
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hover
Short Definition : hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state বাতাসে ভাসিতে থাকা ![English to Bengali meaning of hover](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HOVER.JPG) (verb) be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action Synonyms : oscillate , vacillate , vibrate (verb) move to and fro Synonyms : linger (verb) hang in the air; fly or be suspended above (verb) be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity Synonyms : levitate Ex : The guru claimed that he could levitate (verb) hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing Synonyms : brood , bulk large , loom HOVER----HangOVER in air
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HUb-bub
Short Definition : confused uproar; loud noise; din Definition (noun) loud confused noise from many sources Synonyms : brouhaha , katzenjammer , uproar husband & boyfriend together..hub-bub...gr8 confusion..!!
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HUbris
Short Definition : arrogance; excessive self-conceit অযথা গর্ব , ঔদ্ধত্য (noun) overbearing pride or presumption HUB (Husband)+RIS(Rich)= Wife is very arrogant and telling my husband is rich... ![English to Bengali meaning of hubris](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUBRIS.JPG)
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HUe
Short Definition : color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue Definition (noun) the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength Synonyms : chromaticity Definition (verb) take on color or become colored Example Sentence In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey Definition (verb) suffuse with color Synonyms : imbue Remember in tv we had colour adjustment::: brightness, colour, hue.....
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Hull
Short Definition : husk; dry outer covering of a seed; frame or body of a ship ![English to Bengali meaning of hull](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HULL.JPG) HULL ==\> SKULL .Hard outer covering (noun) dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut Definition (noun) persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry Definition (noun) United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843) Synonyms : isaac hull Definition (noun) United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955) Synonyms : cordell hull Definition (noun) a large fishing port in northeastern England Synonyms : kingston-upon hull Definition (noun) the frame or body of ship Definition (verb) remove the hulls from Example Sentence hull the berries
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humane
Short Definition : marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian মনুষ্যত্বপূর্ণ , দয়ালু , কোমলহৃদয় , ক্ষমাশীল ![English to Bengali meaning of humane](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUMANE.JPG) (adj) pertaining to or concerned with the humanities Synonyms : humanist , humanistic (adj) marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering (adj) showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement HUMANe : humans are born considerate n kind...
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HUmanitarian
Short Definition : one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism যে ব্যক্তি খ্রিস্টের দেবত্ব অস্বীকারপূর্বক তাহাকে কেবল মনুষ্যরূপে গণ্য করে ![English to Bengali meaning of humanitarian](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUMANITARIAN.JPG) (noun) someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms Synonyms : do-gooder , improver (noun) an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans Synonyms : humanist (adj) of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism Example Sentence humanitarian aid
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Humble
Short Definition : of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others নীচ , ইতর , নিচু , নিরহঙ্কার Definition (verb) cause to be unpretentious (verb) cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of Synonyms : abase , chagrin , humiliate , mortify (adj) low or inferior in station or quality Synonyms : low , lowly , modest , small (adj) used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) Synonyms : lowly , menial (adj) of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) Synonyms : base , baseborn , lowly ![English to Bengali meaning of humble](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUMBLE.JPG)
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Humdrum
Short Definition : dull; monotonous ![English to Bengali meaning of humdrum](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUMDRUM.JPG) (noun) the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety Synonyms : monotony , sameness (adj) not challenging; dull and lacking excitement Synonyms : commonplace , prosaic , unglamorous , unglamourous (adj) tediously repetitious or lacking in variety Synonyms : monotonous one movie named HUMDUM (a bollywoodmovie) was released which was dull & boring...:)
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Humility
Short Definition : humbleness of spirit নীচাবস্থা , অবমানিত অবস্থা ![English to Bengali meaning of humility](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUMILITY.JPG) (noun) a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride Synonyms : humbleness Example Sentence not everyone regards humility as a virtue (noun) a humble feeling Synonyms : humbleness Example Sentence he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope humility = "humanity" the most important point of humanity is humbleness
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Hummock
Short Definition : small hill; hillock ছোট পাহাড় , টিলা (noun) a small natural hill Synonyms : hammock , hillock , knoll , mound A humming bird on a oak tree located in small hill totally blissful!!! :)
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humor
Short Definition : indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor জীবদেহনিঃসৃত রস , মানসিক অবস্থা , মেজাজ , ব্যঙ্গকৌতুক (noun) a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter Synonyms : humour , wit , witticism , wittiness (noun) the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous Synonyms : humour , sense of humor , sense of humour (noun) (Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state Synonyms : humour (noun) the liquid parts of the body Synonyms : bodily fluid , body fluid , humour , liquid body substance ![English to Bengali meaning of humour](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUMOUR.JPG)
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humus
Short Definition : substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil ![English to Bengali meaning of humus](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUMUS.JPG) Definition (noun) partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil Definition (noun) a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East Synonyms : hommos , hoummos , hummus , humous
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hurl
Short Definition : throw forcefully; shout out violently সজোরে নিক্ষেপ করা (noun) a violent throw Synonyms : cast (verb) throw forcefully Synonyms : cast , hurtle (verb) make a thrusting forward movement Synonyms : hurtle , lunge , thrust (verb) utter with force; utter vehemently Synonyms : throw Example Sentence hurl insults hurl - girl ; when your girl (girlfriend) is angry since you didn't gift her pearl necklace , she throws the gift or hurls at you ! haramjada amake pearl de ![English to Bengali meaning of hurl](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HURL.JPG)
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hurtle
Short Definition : crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train সশব্দে নিক্ষেপ করা (verb) move with or as if with a rushing sound Example Sentence The cars hurtled by (verb) make a thrusting forward movement Synonyms : hurl , lunge , thrust (verb) throw forcefully Synonyms : cast , hurl HURTLE sounds like HURT+ALL....i.e. if u hurt all means u were RUSHING and CRASHED with the crowd.
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husband
Short Definition : use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder স্বামী (N), পতি (N), ভর্তা (N), জীবনসঙ্গী (N), ভাতার (N), ক্ষেত্রী (N), নাথ (N), প্রভু (N), জীবনবল্লভ (N), অর্ধাঙ্গ (N), হিসাবী পরিচালক (N), শয্যাসহচর (N), দয়িত (N), শয্যাসঙ্গী (N), খসম (N), আদমী (N), বর (N), আদমি (N), কৃষক (N), বিবাহ করা (V), বিবাহ দেত্তয়া (V) ![English to Bengali meaning of husband](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUSBAND.JPG) Definition (noun) a married man; a woman's partner in marriage Synonyms : hubby , married man Definition (verb) use cautiously and frugally Synonyms : conserve , economise , economize
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husbandry
Short Definition : frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman কৃষিকার্য , মিতব্যয়িতা , সুপরিচালনা Definition (noun) the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock Synonyms : agriculture , farming husband+ry(TRY)...so husbands always try to be frugal, if they have a lavish spending wife. ![English to Bengali meaning of husbandry](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HUSBANDRY.JPG)
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hydrophobia
Short Definition : fear of water; rabies জলাতঙ্করোগ Definition (noun) a symptom of rabies in humans consisting of an aversion to swallowing liquids Definition (noun) a morbid fear of water Definition (noun) an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain Synonyms : lyssa , madness , rabies
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hyperbole
Short Definition : exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola ![English to Bengali meaning of hyperbole](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HYPERBOLE.JPG) Definition (noun) extravagant exaggeration Synonyms : exaggeration hyper(beyond the limit)+bole(means speak)..so someone who gives the statement beyond his limit..overstating basically.
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hypercritical
Short Definition : excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities) অত্যন্ত সূক্ষ্ম সমালোচনাকর বা ছিদ্রান্বেষী Definition (adj) inclined to judge too severely Synonyms : overcritical Example Sentence hypercritical of colloquial speech hyper(means excessive, beyond limit)+critical....so something beyond the normal...means very critical ![English to Bengali meaning of hypercritical](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HYPERCRITICAL.JPG)
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hypochondriac
Short Definition : person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen স্নায়বিক রোগী ![English to Bengali meaning of hypochondriac](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HYPOCHONDRIAC.JPG) Definition (noun) a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments Definition (adj) suffering from hypochondria Synonyms : hypochondriacal
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hypocritical
Short Definition : pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite ![English to Bengali meaning of hypocritical](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HYPOCRITICAL.JPG) Definition (adj) professing feelings or virtues one does not have Example Sentence hypocritical praise hyper means excessive,hypo means less. critics openly tell harsh comments. hypo+critical (less openly say harsh comments)pretending.
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Hypothetical
Short Definition : based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis প্রকল্পিত (Adj.) Definition (noun) a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc. Example Sentence consider the following, just as a hypothetical Definition (adj) based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence Synonyms : conjectural , divinatory , hypothetic , supposed , suppositional , suppositious , supposititious HYPO: unreal, abstract. THETICAL: theoretical, implies based on assumptions ![English to Bengali meaning of hypothetical](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HYPOTHETICAL.JPG)
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hysteria
Short Definition : excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria মৃগীরোগী , হিস্টরিয়া Definition (noun) state of violent mental agitation Synonyms : craze , delirium , frenzy , fury Definition (noun) excessive or uncontrollable fear Definition (noun) neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions Synonyms : hysterical neurosis sounds like history...which is feared by one and all ![English to Bengali meaning of hysteria](http://www.bdpal.com/word/HYSTERIA.JPG)