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Msir English Must-Haves 23.03.2024 (102 cards)

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Epiphany

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— a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you:
»|Isaac Newton’s epiphany about gravity and a falling apple.

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Invasive — adj.

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— You use invasive to describe something undesirable that spreads very quickly and is very difficult to stop from spreading:
»| Invasive disease!
»| The invasive ants are taking over the garden.

Syn.: Intrusive | Encroaching | Pervasive | Aggressive.

আক্রমণাত্মক | angreifend.

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Rueful — adj.

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‘Rueful’ means feeling a bit sorry or sad about something that happened.
»|She gave a rueful smile when she realised she’d forgotten her friend’s birthday.

দুঃখজনক | reuevoll.

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Sniping

N.c (snipe — v.i)

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— unpleasant criticism:
»| She is angered by the continual sniping from the sidelines.
(Sideline: commentary from someone or a position of observation or non-pa)

Sn.: Bickering | Quibbling | Nitpicking.

অপ্রীতিকর সমালোচনা, কটাক্ষ করা | sticheln.

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Raspy — adj.

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A raspy voice sounds unpleasantly rough.

কর্কশ-কণ্ঠ

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Vow

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— to make a determined decision or promise to do something:
»| She vowed to run a marathon every year to raise money for charity.

Sn.: Promise (n) | Oath (n) | Pledge (n).

বাধ্যবাধকতাপূর্ণ সঙ্কল্প, প্রতিশ্রুতি.

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Surreal — adj.

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— strange; not seeming real; like a dream:
»|Driving through the total darkness was a slightly surreal experience.

পরাবাস্তব.

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Mayhem — n.u

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— a situation in which there is little or no order or control:
With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem.

বিপর্যয় | Chaos, disorder, turmoil.

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Turret

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— a small, circular tower that is part of a castle or a large building.
Syn.: Tower | Watchtower | Fortification.

কুলুঙ্গি | Turm.

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Bloke — n.c (informal)

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The word ‘bloke’ is a British English term used to refer to a man, often in a casual or informal context.
— He’s a funny bloke, always making everyone laugh.

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Sublime

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— extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable:
»| The book has sublime descriptive passages.

Syn.: Exalted | Majestic | Magnificent.

মহিমান্বিত, সর্বোচ্চ মাত্রা | Erhaben.

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Escapism

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— escapism is the act of seeking distraction or relief from reality, often through entertainment, fantasy, or imagination:
»| For many people, going on holiday is a form of escapism.

Syn.: Fantasy (n)| Daydreaming (n)| Evasion (n).

পলায়নবাদ, অপকৃত্রিমতা | Eskapismus.

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Tandem — n.c

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Tandem refers to a pair of things arranged one behind the other, especially used for bicycles designed for two riders.
Noun — Tandem Kayak
As an adverb — In Tandem
Tandem jump, tandem learning — noun phrase.

Syn.: Pair | Duo | Partnership.

যুগল | Tandem.

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Verbatim

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— exactly as spoken or written, ‘verbatim’ comes from Latin and means ‘word for word’.
»| The lawyer read the witness’s statement verbatim from the transcript to ensure accuracy.

আক্ষরিকভাবে | wörtlich

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Thunderstruck

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— extremely surprised and shocked:
»| I was thunderstruck when I heard about the sudden closure of our favourite restaurant.

Syn.: Astonished | Stunned | Dumbfounded.

বজ্রপ্রহারিত | donnerschlag.

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Namesake

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— a person or thing having the same name as another person or thing:
»| মিতা.

Sn.: Eponym (n) |Double (n) |Twin (n).

মিতা বলে তাকে যার নাম হুবহু মিলে যাই তার সাথে

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Fiasco — n.c

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— something planned that goes wrong and is a complete failure, usually in an embarrassing way:
»| The show was a fiasco - one actor forgot his lines, and another fell off the stage.

ভরাডুবি| Fiasko

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Spurt

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— If something spurts like liquid, fire or energy from somewhere, it flows out suddenly with force:
»| Blood was spurting out all over the place.

Syn.: Gush | Burst | Surge.

হঠাৎ সজোরে উদ্গিরণ হওয়া.

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Squint — n.c | v.i

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— to look with a side glance (as in jealousy or disdain) or to be cross-eyed:
»| He squinted at the tiny print on the map, trying to find their location.

Squinted look!

তির্যক দৃষ্টি .

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Frank

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— honest, sincere, and telling the truth, even when this might be awkward or make other people uncomfortable:
»| A full and frank discussion.

Sn.: Candid (adj.) খোলামেলা | Honest | Open.

মন খোলা, পষ্টভাষী | offen oder ehrlich.

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Outspoken — adj. adv.

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— expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended:
»| Outspoken comments — Mr Masack is an outspoken critic of the present government.

স্পষ্টভাষী.

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Surly — adj.

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— often in a bad mood, unfriendly, and not polite:
»| We were served by a very surly waiter.
»| He gave me a surly look.
Syn. — Rude, Ill-tempered

অভদ্র | mürrisch.

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Outrageous

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— shocking and morally unacceptable:
»| The judge criticized the “outrageous greed” of some of the bankers.

Syn.: Shocking | Egregious | Scandalous.

ভয়ানক অত্যাচারী | Empörend.

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# (CEFR Level: B2) **To plead**
Word Class: Verb (transitive, intransitive) —› To ask for something in an emotional or serious way, often to persuade or beg. »| She pleaded with her teacher to give her another chance to submit the assignment. Synonyms: Beg (v) » Appeal (v) » Implore (v) | German: flehen, plädieren, bitten ## Footnote Bengali: অনুনয় করা, আবেদন করা, সনির্বন্ধ অনুরোধ করা
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**To forsake** ## Footnote Forsake (v) | Forsaken (adj.)
— to leave someone for ever, especially when they need you: »| In times of hardship, some people may feel tempted to forsake their principles. »| She decided to forsake her unhealthy eating habits and adopt a more nutritious diet. | Sn.: Abandon (v) | Desert (v) Renounce (v). ## Footnote পরিত্যাগ করা |verlassen.
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**Feasible** — adj.
— able to be made, done, or achieved: »| With the extra resources, the project now seems feasible. | Syn.: Possible | Achievable |Viable. ## Footnote কার্যকর | machbar.
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**Unruly** | »| Unrulily »| Unrulyness.
Adj. — difficult to control or manage: »| An unruly class, unruly behaviour. | Syn.: Disorderly | Disobedient | Unmanageable. ## Footnote অশান্ত | ungebärdig.
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**Proponent** ## Footnote N.c
— a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action: »| She is a strong proponent of renewable energy. ## Footnote সমর্থক | Befürworter/in
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**Jeopardy** ## Footnote N.u
— in a dangerous position or situation and likely to be lost or harmed. »| The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill. | Sn.: Danger (n) | Risk (n, v) | Hazard (n, v). ## Footnote বিপদ | Gefahr.
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**Rift** ## Footnote N.c | v.i
— Crack/split/break (literal or metaphorical). »| Earthquake caused a rift. »| Decision rifted the community. | Syn.: Gap | Split | Breach. ## Footnote বিচ্ছেদ, ফাটল, চিড় ধরা
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Unfathomable — adj.
— impossible to understand: »| For some unfathomable reason, they built the toilet next to the kitchen.
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**Grit** | Syn.: gravel, pebbles, shingle, stone. ## Footnote N.u
— tiny pieces of stone or sand: »| The road had been covered with grit. ## Footnote কঙ্কর
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**Rigorously** ## Footnote Adv.
— in a careful way so that every part of something is looked at or considered to make certain it is correct or safe: »| The plutonium fuel cells had been rigorously tested. | Strictly (adv) | Thoroughly (adv) | Meticulously (adv). ## Footnote কঠোরভাবে | rigoros.
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# (CEFR Level: B2) **Embrace** | Hug (v, n) » Accept (v) » Adopt (v)
Word Class: Verb (transitive), Noun (countable) —› To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection or to accept something willingly and enthusiastically. »| She embraced her friend warmly after not seeing her for years. | German: umarmen, annehmen ## Footnote Bengali: আলিঙ্গন করা, গ্রহণ করা
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Coarse — adj.
— having a rough texture [ rough, harsh, and uneven] »| Walter got into trouble for his coarse language [crude, rude and vulgar]
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**Vulgar** ## Footnote Adj.
— not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful; not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society. »| Isn't it rather vulgar to talk about how much money you earn? | Sn.: Crude (adj) | Coarse (adj) | Rude (adj). ## Footnote অশ্লীল | Vulgär.
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Foe — n.
— an enemy: »| The two countries have united against their common foe.
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**Obscure** | Obscurity (n) |Obscurely (adv.) ## Footnote Adj.
— not known to many people: »| an obscure island in the Pacific. | Syn.: Unclear (adj.) | Vague (adj.) | Ambiguous (adj.) ## Footnote অস্পষ্ট | unklar.
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Legion — n.
— a large group of soldiers who form a part of an army, especially the ancient Roman army: »| Caesar's legions marched through France and crossed into Britain.
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Effeminate — adj.
— An effeminate man behaves or looks similar to a woman: »| He's got a very effeminate manner/voice.
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Ackquit — v.
— to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime: »| She was acquitted of all the charges against her.
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**Divulge** ## Footnote V.t
— to make something secret known: »| Journalists do not divulge their sources. | Syn.: Reveal | Disclose | Unveil. ## Footnote প্রকাশ করা | zu verraten.
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**Smithereens** | (informal register) ## Footnote N.pl.
— a lot of tiny broken pieces: »| The city was bombed to smithereens during the war. | Syn.: Fragments | Pieces | Bits. ## Footnote কণা; কুচি; ক্ষুদ্র টুকরা | Trümmer.
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Posterity — n.u
— the people who will exist in the future: » Every attempt is being made to ensure that these works of art are preserved for posterity. | ভবিষ্যৎ প্রজন্ম | Nachwelt. ## Footnote Sn: Descendants (n) | Offspring (n) | Heirs (n).
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Grim — adj.
— extremely bad, worrying, or without hope: »| Look grim! The future looks grim.
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**Shitstorm** ## Footnote N.c
— a situation in which a lot of people are disagreeing and arguing with each other: »| Apart from the odd marital shitstorm, the couple are fairly happy. ## Footnote ভয়ঙ্কর সমালোচনা
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Confide in — v. (anvertrauen)
— To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others. »| My husband doesn't know yet, but I'm going to leave him," she confided.
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**Pamper** ## Footnote V.t
— to give someone special treatment, making that person as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they want: »| Why not pamper yourself after a hard day with a hot bath scented with oils? | Syn: Indulge | Spoil | Coddle. ## Footnote প্রশ্রয় দেত্তয়া, verwöhnen
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Apocalyptic — adj. Apocalypse — n.
— showing or describing the total destruction and end of the world, or extremely bad future events: »| His apocalyptic vision was filled with fire and brimstone.
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**Dire** | Direly — adv. | Direness — n. ## Footnote Adj.
— Dire is an adjective that describes a situation or event that is extremely serious or urgent. »| This decision will have dire consequences for local people. | Syn.: Critical | Urgent | Grave.- adj. (গম্ভীর, কবর) ## Footnote মারাত্মক, ভয়াবহ |
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**Ravenous** | Ravenously — adv. | Ravenousness — n. ## Footnote Adj.
— Extremely hungry; having a very great or voracious appetite. »| He had a ravenous appetite for knowledge. | Hungry (adj) | Starving (adj) | Famished (informal, adj). ## Footnote প্রবল ক্ষুধার্ত | ausgehungert.
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**Smitten** | (informal register) ## Footnote Adj.
— having suddenly started to like or love something or someone very much: »| The story's about a man smitten with love for his wife's cousin. | Syn.: Infatuated | Enamoured | Besotted. ## Footnote মুগ্ধ, প্রহৃত | verliebt.
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Emblem — n.
— a picture of an object that is used to represent a particular person, group, or idea: »| Emblem of A rose is the national emblem of England.
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**Doom-monger** ## Footnote N.c
— someone who tries to make people believe that something terrible is going to happen, usually when this is not necessary or reasonable: »| Pay no attention to the doom-mongers — business is booming! ## Footnote সর্বনাশের প্রচারক | Schwarzseher.
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Connive — v. Conspire — v.
— to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage: »| They connived to break the school rules at every opportunity.
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**Veer** ## Footnote V.i
— to change direction: »| As the storm approached, the captain had to veer the ship away from the coastline to avoid the rocks. | Syn.: Swerve | Deviate | Shift. ## Footnote দিক্পরিবর্তন করা | abbiegen.
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Third molar — n.
»| Third wisdom teeth. | Sn.: Wisdom tooth (n.) | Erupting molar (n.) | Posterior molar (adj.)
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**Verbatim** ## Footnote Adj. | adv.
— in a way that uses exactly the same words as were originally used: »| I don’t think I will read the whole thing verbatim to you.
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Quest — n. v.t, int.
Meaning: A search or pursuit made to find or obtain something. Grammar: As a noun, it often follows prepositions (on a quest, in quest of). Derivatives: Quester (noun), questing (adjective, verb). Noun: She embarked on a quest to find the ancient manuscript. Verb: They quested for years through numerous archives.
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Crooked — adj. Krumm, schief — Dt. adj.
"Crooked" primarily means not straight, bent, or twisted. It can also refer to dishonesty or corruption. The picture on the wall is crooked. He was involved in a crooked business deal.
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**Hype** | N.u (informal register) ## Footnote /haɪp/
N.u — Hype refers to excessive or extravagant publicity or promotion: »| The hype made the concert tickets sell out in minutes. | Sn.: Buzz (n) | Promotion (n) | Publicity (n). ## Footnote প্রচারণা | Rummel or Hype.
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Allotted — adj.
— given or made available for a particular purpose: »| Did you finish your essay in the allotted time?
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To curb — v. (Curb - n.)
— to control or limit something that is not wanted: »| You really need to curb your spending.
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**Squander** ## Footnote V.t
— to waste money or supplies, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage: »| They'll quite happily squander a year's savings on two weeks in the sun.
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**Fleet** ## Footnote N.c
— a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy: »| The naval fleet was deployed for the mission. ## Footnote নৌবহর | Flotte.
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Underway — adj.
If something is underway, it is happening now: »| The renovation is underway, with workers arriving early each morning."
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# CEFR Level: B2 **Underway**
—› In progress; happening now or already started. Word Class: Adjective »| The construction of the new school is already underway. | চলমান | Im Gange ## Footnote Sn: Ongoing (adj) | Active (adj) | In progress (adj).
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**Nuance** ## Footnote N.c
— a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.: »| Linguists explore the nuances of language. | Sn.: Subtlety (n) | Refinement (n) | Hint (n). ## Footnote সূক্ষ্মতা.
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**Conscientious** | Con-sci-en-tious ## Footnote Adj.
— putting a lot of effort into your work: »| A conscientious student | Syn.: Diligent | Meticulous | Thorough. ## Footnote বিবেকবান , অন্তঃপ্রাণ | Gewissenhaft.
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**Emulate** ## Footnote V.t
— emulate means to imitate or match someone or something, often to equal or surpass them: »| She tried to emulate her mentor's success in science. | (Sn.: Imitate (v) | Copy (v) | Mimic (nav). ## Footnote অনুকরণ করা | nachahmen.
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rancid — adj.
— Rancid means sour, rotten, and nasty and refers most specifically to the sharp bad smell of decomposing oils or fats.
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**Stale** | Staleness (n) ## Footnote Adj.
— no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long: »| The room was stale with cigarette smoke. (A.pre - with) | Sn.: Old (adj) | Stagnant (adj) | Spoiled (adj). ## Footnote বাসি | abgestanden.
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stagnant — adj.
— (of water or air) not flowing or moving and smelling unpleasant: »| a stagnant pond
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**deft** ## Footnote Adj.
— skilful, clever, or quick: »| He's very deft at handling awkward situations. | Sn.: Skillful (adj) | Agile (adj) | Adroit (adj). ## Footnote দক্ষ, নিপুণ | gewandt, geschickt.
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**Energiser** ## Footnote N.var
— a device that supplies electrical energy or someone who imparts energy vitality ,and spirit to other people. | Sn.: Motivator | Stimulator | Activator. ## Footnote শক্তি প্রদানকারী | Energiespender.
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**Lumpen** | Informal register. ## Footnote Adj.
— used to describe people who are not clever or well educated, and who are not interested in changing or improving their situation: »| the lumpen proletariat (= unskilled working people) | Syn.: Ragged | Disreputable | Shabby. ## Footnote সমাজের নিচের তলার ছিন্নমূল.
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**To uphold** ## Footnote V.t
— to uphold means to support, maintain, or defend something, especially in the context of principles, laws, or decisions: »| The court upheld the decision. »| She upheld the family tradition. »| They vowed to uphold the constitution. | Syn.: Support | Maintain | Defend | Sustain. ## Footnote সংরক্ষণ করা, ধরে রাখা | aufrechtzuerhalten.
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Solemn — adj. Solemnly — adv. Solemness — n.
— Serious and dignified; not cheerful or smiling; formal. »| The judge's solemn expression conveyed the seriousness of the decision. (noun) »| The judge wore a solemn face as she delivered the verdict. (adjective) »| He solemnly swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. (adverb)
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To deplete — v.t
— to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc.: »| The illness depletes the body of essential vitamins.
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**To devise** ## Footnote V.t
— To plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought: »| She devised a method to speed up the process. | Sn.: Formulate (v) | Plan (v) | Design (v). ## Footnote পরিকল্পনা করা
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Clutter — noun.
— (a lot of objects in) a state of being untidy: »| Sorry about the clutter in the kitchen. »| My desk is covered in/full of clutter.
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**Misty** ## Footnote Adj.
— If the weather is misty, there is mist in the air that makes it difficult to see into the distance: »| The morning will start off misty. | Syn.: Foggy | Hazy | Cloudy. ## Footnote কুয়াশাচ্ছন্ন | neblig.
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Intuition — n. Intuitive — adj. Intuitively — adv. To intuit — v.
— অন্তরানুভূতি, অন্তর্জ্ঞান, অন্তর্বোধ, আত্মজ্ঞান, আত্মানুভূতি: Intuition refers to the ability to understand or know something immediately, without needing conscious reasoning; a 'gut feeling.' »| Her intuition told her not to trust the stranger. »| To solve the complex puzzle, she had to rely on her intuition more than her logical reasoning. (verb)
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**Posthumously** | Syn.: After death, Postmortem, Post-obit. ## Footnote Adv.
— after a person's death: »| His last novel was published posthumously. | Sn.: Postmortem | After death | Post-obit. ## Footnote মরণোত্তর | postum.
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Fordable — adj. (shallow)
— (of an area in a river or stream) not deep and able to be crossed on foot or in a vehicle: »| The river was shallow and calm, making it easily fordable for the hikers to cross.
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**Banal** ## Footnote Adj.
— boring, ordinary, and not original: »| He just sat there making banal remarks all evening; banal pop songs. | Sn.: Mundane (adj.) | Unoriginal (adj.) | Prosaic (adj.) ## Footnote সাধারণ | banal.
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**Disguise** ## Footnote N.var | v.t
— to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially to hide its proper form: »| disguise yourself: He disguised himself by wearing a false beard. | Syn.: Camouflage | Mask | Cover | Mimic ## Footnote ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করা | verkleiden.
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**Holistically** ## Footnote Adv.
—in a way that considers a whole thing or being to be more than a collection of parts: »| We have to tackle the issues holistically. | Syn.: Entirely | Completely | Totally. ## Footnote সামগ্রিকভাবে | ganzheitlich.
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**Ostensive** | Ostensible — adv. ## Footnote Adj.
— ostensive refers to something that is explicitly shown or demonstrated, often to illustrate or clarify a point: »| The teacher gave an ostensive explanation by directly pointing to the objects on the table. | Sn.: Demonstrative (adj.) | Illustrative (adj.) | Explicit (adj.). ## Footnote প্রদর্শনমূলক, প্রত্যক্ষগোচর | Anschaulich.
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Stiff — adj. Stiffness, stiffen — n. v.
— "Stiff" can refer to something rigid, inflexible, or difficult to bend. It can also describe a manner or movement that lacks fluidity or grace. »| After sitting for hours, my back felt stiff.
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**Pathogen** ## Footnote N.c
— any small organism, such as a virus or a bacterium that can cause disease: »| a dangerous pathogen | Syn.: Microbe | Germ | Infectious agent. ## Footnote রোগজীবাণু |der Erreger
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**Stack** ## Footnote N.c | v.var
— a pile of things arranged one on top of another: To pile up. ## Footnote স্তূপাকার করা | stapeln.
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Integrity — n.
— Integrity means being honest and doing the right thing. »| John's integrity was evident in his consistent adherence to ethical principles, even in challenging situations.
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**Benchmark** ## Footnote N.c | adj. | v.t
— a level of quality that can be used as a standard when comparing other things: »| Her outstanding performances set a new benchmark for singers worldwide. (n) »| A benchmark case. (adj.) »| His reports said that all schools should be benchmarked against the best. (v.) | Syn.: Standard | Yardstick | Norm ## Footnote মানদণ্ড, উচ্চতার চিহ্ন | Maßstäbe.
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Tardiness — n.u Verspätung — n.
— the quality of being late or slow: »| I know how frustrating it can be to get behind schedule because of one person's tardiness.
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**Oversight** ## Footnote N.var
— a mistake made because of a failure to notice something: »| They claimed it was simply (an) oversight. — responsibility for a job or activity and for making sure it is being done correctly: »| Who has oversight of genetic testing? | Syn.: Mistake | Error | Slip | Blunder. ## Footnote ভুলত্রুটি | versehen.
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**Generic** ## Footnote N.c | adj.
— Generic means talking about things in general without focusing on any specific details: »| The term 'fruit' is generic and can refer to apples, oranges, bananas, or any other type of fruit. | Syn.: General | Common | Standard. ## Footnote জাতিবাচক, সাধারণ | Allgemein.
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**To collate** ## Footnote V.t
— to bring together different pieces of written information so that the similarities and differences can be seen: »| After collecting all the research papers, the librarian will collate them in alphabetical order for easy reference. | Syn.: Gather |Assemble | Collect | Align | Synchronise. ## Footnote জমাট বাঁধা
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**Upright** ## Footnote Adj.
— straight up or vertical: 1. Physical Position — she placed the vase upright on the table. 2. Posture — stand upright with your shoulders back for better posture. 3. Moral Character — he is known for his upright behaviour; he always does what is right."
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Unanimous — adj. Einstimmig — dt. adj. সর্বসম্মত — bd. adj.
— If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group: »| After a lengthy discussion, we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.
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Indispensable — adj.
— Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her: »| This book is an indispensable resource for researchers.