Key Collection 02

Question 1

Stale — adj.

Answer 1

— no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long:
»| The morning after the party, their apartment smelled of stale cigarette smoke.

বাসি

Question 2

Mediocre — adj.
(mee-dee-oh-ker)

Answer 2

— not very good:
»| The film’s plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre.

Question 3

Polytheism — n.u

Answer 3

— belief in many different gods.

Question 4

Timid — adj.

Answer 4

— shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened:
»| Kieran is a timid child.

Syn.: Shy | Bashful | Hesitant | Timorous.

ভীতু, ডরালু | Schüchtern.

Question 5

Myriad — n.c, adj. | myr-i-ad

Answer 5

— a very large number of something:
»| There are a myriad of stars in the night sky.

Question 6

Goo

N.u

Answer 6

— an unpleasantly sticky substance.
»| The child’s hands were covered in sticky goo after playing with the glue.

Syn.: Slime | Gunk | Muck | Glop.

আঠালো পদার্থ, আঠা | Schleim.

Question 7

To unfurl — var

Answer 7

— If a flag, sail, or banner unfurls, it becomes open from a rolled position, and if you unfurl a flag, etc., you make it do this:
»| The demonstrators unfurled a large banner.

মেলে ধরা | entfalten.

Question 8

Tapestry — tap-es-try

Answer 8

— a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs.

Question 9

To partake — v.

Answer 9

— to eat or drink:
»| Would you care to partake of a little wine with us?

Question 10

To digress

V.i

Answer 10

— ​to start to talk about something that is not connected with the main point of what you are saying:
»| To digress for a moment, I want to remind you that there will be no classes next week.

অপ্রাসঙ্গিক হত্তয়া

Question 11

Decency

N.u

Answer 11

— behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society:
»| a sense of decency

শালীনতা | Anstand.

Question 12

Offended

Adj.

Answer 12

— upset and angry, often because someone has been rude:
»| Many staff members were deeply offended by his email.

বিক্ষুব্ধ | beleidigt.

Question 13

Bespoke | Bespokeness

Adj. | N.c

Answer 13

— specially made for a particular person:
»| a bespoke suit, bespoke furniture.

Syn.: Custom-made | Tailor-made | Personalised.

অনুকূলভাবে তৈরি | maßgeschneidert.

Question 14

Onus — n.s
Last — n. dt.

Answer 14

— the responsibility or duty to do something:
»| [ + to infinitive ] The onus is on the landlord to ensure that the property is habitable.

Question 15

To divulge

V.t

Answer 15

— to make something secret known:
»| Journalists do not divulge their sources.
»| [ + question word ] The CEO refused to divulge how much she earned.

প্রকাশ করা| enthüllen.

Question 16

To alleviate

V.t

Answer 16

— to make something bad, such as pain or problems less severe:
»| The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.

লাঘব করা, উপশম করা | lindern, mildern.

Question 17

To ascertain

V.t

Answer 17

— to discover something:
»| The police have so far been unable to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
»| [ + question word ] Have you ascertained whether she’s coming or not?

Syn.: Determine | Verify |Confirm.

নিশ্চিত করা | feststellen.

Question 18

To confide

V.t

Answer 18

— to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else:
»| [ + that ] He confided (to her) that his hair was not his own.

Syn.: Entrust | Reveal | Disclose.

বিশ্বাস করা, মন খুলে বলা | anvertrauen.

Question 19

To intertwine

V.var

Answer 19

— to twist or be twisted together, or to be connected so as to be difficult to separate:
»| The trees’ branches intertwined to form a dark roof over the path.

Syn.: Entangle | Interweave | Interlace.

পরস্পর আবদ্ধ করা | verflechten.

Question 20

Prompter

N.c

Answer 20

— a person offstage who reminds the actors of forgotten lines or cues.

Syn.: Cue-giver | Assistant | Reminder.

ইঙ্গিতকারী.

Question 21

To lessen

V.var

Answer 21

— If something lessens or is lessened, it becomes less strong:
»| A healthy diet can lessen the risk of heart disease.

Syn.: Reduce | Diminish | Decrease.

হ্রাস করা | Reduzieren

Question 22

To remit — v.t
Remittance — n

V.t | N.var

Answer 22

As a verb, “remit” typically means to:
— Send or transfer money, payment, or a task to someone or someplace.
— Reduce or lessen the severity or extent of something.
— Refer or hand over a matter or responsibility to someone else.
— (Noun - send) The remittance from abroad helped to cover their living expenses.

অর্থপ্রেরণ

Question 23

Retention — n
To retain — v
Retentive — adj.

Answer 23

Retention means keeping or holding onto something.
It can also refer to the ability to remember or recall information.
In a business context, it often relates to keeping employees or customers within a company or organisation.

Question 24

Distraction

N.u

Answer 24

Distraction is when something takes your attention away from what you’re doing.
It can be anything that interrupts or disturbs your focus or concentration.
Examples of distractions: include sounds like noise from construction, interruptions like phone notifications,
or wandering thoughts that prevent you from focusing on your task.

পড়াশোনার সময় ফোনটি একটি বড় বিক্ষিপ্ততা।

বিক্ষিপ্ততা বা বিভ্রান্তি | Ablenkung.

Question 25

**Constrain** ## Footnote V.t

Answer 25

Constrain (v) — used to describe the action of limiting or restricting something. Constraint (n) — refers to a limitation or restriction. Constrained (adj) — describes something that is limited or restricted. ## Footnote সীমাবদ্ধ করা | einschränken.

Question 26

Mononym — n

Answer 26

— A "mononym" is a single-word name used by a person without a surname or family name. »| Example: Madonna

Question 27

**Clout |To clout |Clouted** ## Footnote N.var | v.t | adj.

Answer 27

1. Noun: Influence or power, especially in politics or business. »| He has a lot of clout in the financial industry. 2. Noun: A heavy blow with the hand or a hard object: »| She gave him a clout on the head for his rude comment. 3. Verb: To hit someone or something hard, typically with the hand: »| He clouted the ball out of the park. | Syn.: Influence | Authority | Power. ## Footnote প্রভাব | Einfluss.

Question 28

Cavernous — adj.

Answer 28

— If something is cavernous, there is a huge open space inside it: »| a cavernous 4,000-seat theatre.

Question 29

Muse — n. Muser — n. Muse— v.

Answer 29

— As a noun, "muse" refers to a source of inspiration or deep thought. — Someone who engages in deep thought or contemplation. — to think about something carefully and for a long time: »| He mused over the idea of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures.

Question 30

**Imposition** ## Footnote N.var

Answer 30

To impose an unnecessary burden — The tax increase was an imposition on the citizens. | Syn.: Burden Demand Obligation ## Footnote আরোপ, চাপিয়ে দেওয়া |Auferlegung.

Question 31

**To enumerate** ## Footnote V.t

Answer 31

— to specify or count: »| Imagine you are preparing a plan for a project. You might say, "Let me enumerate the tasks we need to complete before the deadline: first, conduct the initial research; second, create a project outline; third, assign tasks to team members; and fourth, start the implementation phase." | Syn.: List Itemise Count ## Footnote সূচিবদ্ধ করা | Aufzuzählen.

Question 32

**Abstemious** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 32

— not doing things that give you pleasure, especially not eating good food or drinking alcohol: »| Despite the temptation, she remained abstemious and opted for a simple salad for lunch. ## Footnote মিতাহারী | enthaltsam.

Question 33

**Abatement** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 33

— a reduction in the amount or degree of something: »| We need some noise abatement. ## Footnote হ্রাস, কমানো । die Minderung, die Reduzierung.

Question 34

**Withering | withered | Wither** ## Footnote Adj. | V.t

Answer 34

— A withering look, remark, etc., is one that is intended to make someone feel ashamed: »| Deborah Jane's mother gave her a withering look.

Question 35

Credulity n.u

Answer 35

— willingness to believe that something is real or true, especially when this is unlikely: »| His credulity led him to fall for various scams throughout his life.

Question 36

**Tenacity** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 36

— the determination to continue what you are doing: »| His tenacity fueled his success. ## Footnote দৃঢ়তা, অধ্যবসায় | Hartnäckigkeit.

Question 37

Incongruous — adj. Unpassend — adj. dt. বেমানান

Answer 37

— unusual or different from what is around or from what is generally happening: »| Her elegant gown seemed incongruous with the casual atmosphere of the beach party.

Question 39

**Jalopy** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 39

— an old car: »| I've sold my old jalopy to my neighbour's son.

Question 40

To perpetuate — v.t

Answer 40

— to cause something to continue: »| His refusal to change perpetuated the problem.

Question 41

**Adversary** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 41

— an enemy: »| He saw her as his main adversary within the company. | Syn.: Opponent | Rival | Enemy. ## Footnote প্রতিপক্ষ | Gegner/Gegnerin — n.dt

Question 42

Pondeous — adj.

Answer 42

— Slow and awkward because of being very heavy or large: »| He had a slow and ponderous manner.

Question 43

To reprimand — v.t

Answer 43

— to express to someone your strong official disapproval of them: »| She was reprimanded by her teacher for biting another girl.

Question 44

To intuit — vt

Answer 44

— to know or understand something because of a feeling that you have rather than because of facts or what someone has told you: »| [ + that ] He intuited that I was worried about the situation.

Question 45

Vain — adj. Vainly — adv.

Answer 45

1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance »| “vain about her clothes” 2. unproductive of success: “a vain attempt”

Question 46

**To persecute** ## Footnote V.t

Answer 46

— To oppress or harass someone persistently, typically because of their race, religion, or beliefs. »| The minority group was persecuted for practising their faith openly. ## Footnote নির্যাতন করা | verfolgen.

Question 47

To deem — v.t মনে করা | betrachten.

Answer 47

— to consider or judge something in a particular way: »| She deemed the book too difficult to read in one sitting.

Question 48

**Meek |Meekly |Meekness** ## Footnote Adj. | adv. | n.u

Answer 48

— Meek describes someone who is gentle, quiet, and easily imposed on, often implying being submissive or overly compliant. »| Despite her intelligence, she always appeared meek in front of authority figures. ## Footnote বিনয়ী | sanftmütig, demütig.

Question 49

Accretion — n.c/u পরিবৃদ্ধি | Zuwachs

Answer 49

Slow growth in size or amount »| The riverbanks widened through the accretion of silt and sand.

Question 50

Abundant — adj. Reichlich — adj. dt.

Answer 50

— Ample, more than enough: »| An abundant supply of food

Question 51

Misgiving — n Sn — anxiety

Answer 51

— a feeling of doubt or worry about a future event: »| Many teachers expressed serious misgivings about the new tests.

Question 52

Assent — n.u

Answer 52

— official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request: »| She nodded her assent to the proposal.

Question 53

**Impregnable** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 53

— A building or other place that is impregnable is so strongly built and/or defended that it cannot be entered by force: »| an impregnable argument. ## Footnote দুর্ভেদ্য | uneinnehmbar.

Question 54

Proliferation — n. বিস্তার, প্রসারণ.

Answer 54

— a rapid increase in number: »| “the proliferation of nuclear weapons”

Question 55

**Teeming** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 55

— If a place is teeming, it is full of people: »| The teeming metropolis ## Footnote পরিপূর্ণ.

Question 56

Reticence — n.u স্বল্পভাষিতা | zurückhaltend

Answer 56

— the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary: »| His reticence about his past made them very suspicious.

Question 57

Unassuming — adj. নিরভিমান | bescheiden.

Answer 57

— If you describe a person or their behaviour as unassuming, you approve of them because they are quiet and do not try to appear important: »| She has a gentle, unassuming manner.

Question 59

**Raiment** ## Footnote N.u (arch)

Answer 59

— clothes: »| He wore his finest raiment to the royal ball, impressing everyone with his elegant and elaborate attire. ## Footnote পোশাক | Gewand.

Question 60

**Purgatory** ## Footnote N.u

Answer 60

— a temporary condition of torment or suffering: »| After the breakup, she felt like she was in an emotional purgatory, unsure of how to move forward with her life. | Syn.: Limbo | Hell | Abyss. ## Footnote প্রায়শ্চিত্তমূলক, যন্ত্রণাভোগ | Fegefeuer — n.dt.

Question 61

Passably — adv. Passable, passableness. স্বীকার্যভাবে | hinnehmbar, leidlich.

Answer 61

— in a way that is satisfactory but not excellent: »| She speaks French passably, but her pronunciation could be improved.

Question 62

Stopgap — n.u অস্থায়ী পরিবর্ত | Lückenbüßer

Answer 62

— something intended for temporary use until something more suitable can be found: »| Hostels are used as a stopgap until the families can find permanent accommodation.

Question 63

**Div | Divvy** ## Footnote N.c (informal register)

Answer 63

— Div or divvy is a schoolyard insult meaning stupid person, in short, an idiot. »| I can't believe he forgot his keys again, what a div! | Syn. divvy n.c, UK slang. ## Footnote বোকা, গাধা|Dummkopf.

Question 64

Amorphous — adj. নিরাকার | amorph

Answer 64

— (of a physical thing) having no fixed form or shape: »| an amorphous mass of jelly,

Question 65

**Prosaic** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 65

— without interest, imagination, and excitement: »| A prosaic and unimaginative essay | Syn.: Mundane | Ordinary | Unimaginative. ## Footnote গতানুগতিক | alltäglich.

Question 66

**Misanthrope** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 66

— someone who dislikes and avoids other people: »|The old man was a misanthrope who rarely left his house. | Syn.: Cynic | Pessimist | Recluse. ## Footnote মানুষ্যবিদ্বেষী | Menschenfeind.

Question 67

**Labyrinthine** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 67

— used to describe something that has a lot of parts and is therefore confusing: »| Navigating the labyrinthine alleys of the ancient city felt like stepping into a real-life maze. | Syn.: Complex | Intricate | Complicated. ## Footnote গোলকধাঁধা.

Question 68

**Instigate** ## Footnote V.t

Answer 68

— to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin: »| The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism. | Syn.: Provoke | Incite | Initiate. ## Footnote প্ররোচিত করা, উসকানো | unstiften.

Question 69

Blob — n.c ## Footnote N.c

Answer 69

— a fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick: »| A blob of glue/paint ## Footnote ছিটে, ফোঁটা | tropfen, klecks.

Question 70

**Virility** ## Footnote N.u

Answer 70

— male sexual strength or qualities: »| There was no doubting his virility.

Question 71

**To hurl** ## Footnote V.t

Answer 71

— to throw something with a lot of force, usually angrily or violently: »| He hurled the ball across the field. | Syn.: Throw | |Fling |Toss. ## Footnote ছুঁড়ে মারা | werfen.

Question 72

**Cascade** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 72

— a small waterfall, often one of a group: »| A cascade of golden hair fell down his back. ## Footnote ঝর্ণা | Kaskade.

Question 73

**Frugal** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 73

— careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount: »| A frugal lifestyle. | Syn.: Economical | Thrifty | Sparing | Saving | Cost-effective. ## Footnote মিতব্যয়ী | Sparsam.

Question 74

**Eager** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 74

— wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable: »| He was eager to start his new job. | Syn: keen. ## Footnote আগ্রহী |

Question 75

**Piquancy** ## Footnote N.u

Answer 75

— interest and excitement, especially because of being mysterious: | Syn.: Spiciness |Tanginess | Zest |Flavorfulness | Savour. ## Footnote ঝাঁঝ | Würze

Question 76

**Hardy** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 76

— strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations: »|Only the hardiest of animals can survive in the desert's extreme temperatures. | Syn.: Robust Resilient Sturdy ## Footnote কষ্টসহিষ্ণু, বলিষ্ঠ | robust adj.dt

Question 77

**To surpass** ## Footnote V.t

Answer 77

— to do or be better than: »| The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations. ## Footnote অতিক্রম করা | übertreffen v.dt

Question 78

Philanthropy — n.u Philanthropist — n. Philanthropical, philanthropic— adj. মানবপ্রীতি | Philanthropie.

Answer 78

— the activity of helping the poor, especially by giving them money: »| His philanthropy helped feed thousands of homeless individuals in the city.

Question 79

Larky — adj. informal Syn. playful, merry, frolicsome.

Answer 79

— frolicsome or mischievous: »| The children's larky behaviour during recess brought smiles to the teachers' faces.

Question 80

**Resentful** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 80

— If you are resentful, you feel resentment (ক্ষোভ/Groll): »| At first I felt very resentful and angry about losing my job. 'Resentful' and 'relentless' are different words. 'Resentful' means feeling angry or bitter because something seems unfair. For example, you might feel resentful if someone takes your turn in a game. 'Relentless' means not stopping or giving up. For example, a relentless rain keeps pouring without stopping. 'Resentful' talks about feelings, while 'relentless' describes actions that keep going. Knowing this helps you use them correctly. | Syn.: Bitter | Indignant | Irritated. ## Footnote ঘৃণা বা বিদ্বেষপূর্ণ | nachtragend.

Question 81

**Trite** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 81

— repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse: »| The movie's plot was trite and unoriginal." ## Footnote সাধারণ, গতানুগতিক | banal.

Question 82

Ebb n, v. (decline) ভাটা

Answer 82

— fall away or decline »| The ebb of her sadness gave way to newfound hope.

Question 84

**To submerge** ## Footnote V.var

Answer 84

— to go below or make something go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake: »| The submarine submerged when enemy planes were sighted. ## Footnote নিমজ্জিত | untertauchen.

Question 85

To emit v.t (to eject) ছুড়িয়া ফেলা | emittieren

Answer 85

— to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas: »| The alarm emits infrared rays, which are used to detect any intruder.

Question 86

Beside vs. besides Beside — prep. | Besides — adv. or prep.

Answer 86

— Beside" typically means "next to," while "besides" means "in addition to" or "apart from."

Question 87

**Domain** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 87

— domain refers to a specific area, field, or territory: »| She's an expert in the domain of artificial intelligence. ## Footnote ক্ষেত্র | Bereich.

Question 88

To overmatch v.t অতিরিক্ত বলশালী হত্তয়া | übertreffen

Answer 88

— A match in which one opponent is very superior to the other »| The rebels completely overmatched the police both in numbers and weapons.

Question 89

**Showmanship** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 89

— the ability to entertain people: »| Her showmanship on stage was captivating. ## Footnote প্রদর্শনশৈলী | Showtalent.

Question 90

**Sturdy** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 90

— physically strong, solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt: »| sturdy walking boots. | Syn.: Strong | Robust | Durable. ## Footnote বলিষ্ঠ | robust dt.

Question 91

**Throb** ## Footnote N.c | v.i

Answer 91

— "Throb" means to pulsate rhythmically, like a heartbeat or a persistent ache: »| His head throbbed with pain after the accident. | Syn.: Pulsate (v.i)| Beat (v.t)| Pulse (n.c). ## Footnote স্পন্দন, ধুকপুক | puckern, pochen.

Question 92

Exquisite — adj. ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 92

— very beautiful and delicate: »| Look at this exquisite painting. ## Footnote নিদারূণ | vorzüglich/exquisit dt.

Question 93

**Minuend** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 93

— the number from which the subtrahend is subtracted: »| Minuend — subtrahend = difference ## Footnote বিয়োজ্য .

Question 94

**To gawp** | British informal. ## Footnote V.i

Answer 94

— ​gawp (at somebody/something) to stare at somebody/something in a rude or stupid way: | Syn.: To gape (v) | To gawk (v) | To stare (v). ## Footnote হাঁ করে তাকানো | gaffen.

Question 95

**To startle** ## Footnote V.t

Answer 95

— to do something unexpected that surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal: »| The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air. ## Footnote চমকে দেওয়া | erschrecken.

Question 96

Contempt — n.u অবমাননা | Verachtung.

Answer 96

— lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike: »| He was held in contempt.

Question 97

Astute — adj. বিচক্ষণ | scharfsinnig.

Answer 97

— able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it: »| An astute observer of human behaviour.

Question 98

**Cherished** ## Footnote Adj.

Answer 98

— bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something important to you: »| the cherished dream of a world without wars. | Syn.: Treasured | Valued | Beloved. ## Footnote স্নেহাস্পদ | geliebt.

Question 99

**Rut** ## Footnote N.c

Answer 99

— "Rut" means a fixed routine or a narrow track. For example: »| Sarah feels stuck in a rut with her daily routine. The heavy rain turned the dirt road into a muddy rut. ## Footnote দৃঢ় অভ্যাস, চাকার দাগ, পঙ্কিল পথ | Spurrille.

Question 100

**Flip** ## Footnote V.var

Answer 100

— turn upside down or throw to reverse »| Flip over the lamb chop — synonyms: flip over, turn over ## Footnote উল্টানো |Umdrehen.