MAGOOSH ADVANCED BY MAHEDI – Flashcards
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Abjure
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formally reject or give up [ as a belief শপথপূর্বক পরিত্যাগ করা While the church believed that Galileo abjured the heliocentric theory under threat of torture, he later wrote a book clearly supporting the theory. to give up a belief or an activity solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim). syn--renounce*, relinquish*, reject, dispense with, forgo*, forswear*, disavow,* abandon*, deny, gainsay*, disclaim, repudiate*, give up, spurn*, abnegate*; drop; eschew; kick; disaffirm, shun. sen Although chocolate cake is Martha's favorite dessert, she has chosen to abjure it while on her diet. Because the lawyer felt his potential client was uncooperative, he decided to abjure the case and let another attorney handle it. Even though Tom made a promise to abjure from criminal acts, he continued to break the law.
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Abrogate
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revoke formally. উচ্ছেদ করা to abolish or repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). to nullify. synonyms: repudiate, revoke, repeal, rescind, overturn, overrule, override, do away with, annul, cancel, break off, invalidate, nullify, void, negate, dissolve, countermand, veto, discontinue, retract,remove, withdraw, abolish, quash,void,vitiate, disafirm.
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adjudicate v
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make a formal judgment on a disputed matter. act as a judge in a competition. to arrive at a judgment or competition. ন্যায়নির্ণয় করা synonyms: judge, adjudge, try, hear, examine, arbitrate, decide on, decide, settle, resolve, determine, referee, umpire.
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Afford
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provide with an opportunity. have enough money to pay for something. provide or supply (an opportunity or facility). "the rooftop terrace affords beautiful views" synonyms: provide, supply, present, purvey, make available, offer, give, impart, bestow, furnish, render, grant, yield, produce, bear. The summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro affords a panoramic view that encompasses both Tanzania and Kenya. ***This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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anachronism
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noun : something that is inappropriate for the given time period (usually something old). Dressed in 15th century clothing each day, Edward was a walking anachronism. কালবৈষম্য something that doesn't fit its time period, like if you say you'll "dial" your smartphone
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Alacrity (n)
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cheerful or speedy willingness. an eager willingness to do something. brisk and cheerful readiness. "she accepted the invitation with alacrity" synonyms: eagerness, willingness, readiness; enthusiasm, ardor, fervor, keenness, joyousness, liveliness, zeal;
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Anathema
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a detested person; the source of somebody's hate. something or someone that vehemently dislikes. something or someone that one strongly dislikes; someone who is cursed or shunned. synonyms-- abhorrent, abhorrence, hateful,odious, abomination, offensive, repugnant,repellent. Hundreds of years ago, Galileo was anathema to the church; today the church is anathema to some on the left side of the political spectrum. After the world learned of his heinous crimes, the dictator was considered an anathema. The children hate wearing uniforms to school and view the dress code as an anathema. অভিশাপ
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anemic
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(adjective): lacking energy and vigor. exhausted; weak. suffering from anemia. colorless, bloodless, pale, pallid, wan, ashen, white, white as a ghost/sheet, gray, jaundiced, waxen, chalky, chalk-white, milky, pasty, pasty-faced, whey-faced, peaky, sickly, tired-looking, washed out, sallow, drained, drawn, sapped, ghostly, deathly, deathlike, bleached; rare,tiolated. lacking in colour, spirit, or vitality. "an anaemic aspidistra stood in the grate" synonyms: feeble, weak, insipid, pallid, pale, wishy-washy, vapid, bland, poor, puny, flat, inadequate; lame, tame, uninspired, unimaginative, lacklustre, spiritless, half-hearted, vigourless, lifeless, powerless, impotent, ineffective, ineffectual, enervated, bloodless; informalpathetic; rare, etiolated. sentences - Although the woman was anemic, she made one final push in order to deliver her baby. If I appear anemic, it's because I haven't eaten in a couple of days. After three straight shows, the lead actress gave an anemic performance the fourth night, barely speaking loudly enough for those in the back rows to hear
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anodyne
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(noun): something that soothes or relieves pain. something used to comfort or relieve pain. বেদনানাশক. a painkilling drug or medicine. syn-- painkiller, analgesic, palliative, assuagement. The doctor promised to give me a strong anodyne to relieve the throbbing in my neck. Because my aunt has terminal cancer, she often uses marijuana as an anodyne for pain. The soft music is the perfect anodyne to help me relax after work.
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Anodyne
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anodyne (adjective): inoffensive. not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull. "anodyne music". synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous, neutral, unobjectionable, unexceptionable, unremarkable, commonplace, dull, tedious, run-of-the-mill. Wilbur enjoyed a spicy Mexican breakfast, but Jill prefered a far more anodyne meal in the mornings.
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antic
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(adjective): ludicrously odd. funny act. The clown's antic act was too extreme for the youngest children, who left the room in tears. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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aplomb
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(noun): great coolness and composure under strain. confidence and skill shown, especially in a difficult situation; keeping your cool. self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. synonyms: poise, self-assurance, assurance, self-possession, self-confidence, calmness**, composure**, collectedness, sangfroid, equilibrium, equanimity**, nerve, nonchalance; savoir faire, cool. sentences-- Nancy acted with aplomb during dangerous situations--she once calmly climbed up an oak tree to save a cat. Because the negotiator handled the hostage situation with aplomb, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. Jason handled his first acting role with aplomb and won over his critics.
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Apogee
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(noun): the highest point. apogee (n.) a final climactic stage. Synonyms: culmination. phase. stage. The apogee of the Viennese style of music, Mozart's music continues to mesmerize audiences well into the 21st century. The apogee of my happiness was when I married the love of my life. The hikers reached the apogee of the mountain at sunset and were glad to start descent the following day. At the apogee of fame, the popular show announced its final season.
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apostate
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(noun): a person who has abandoned a religious faith or cause. ধর্মত্যাগী. APOSTASY. a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle. synonyms: dissenter**, heretic**, nonconformist**; defector**, deserter**, traitor, turncoat; schismatic; archaic , recusant, recreant**, renegade**. An apostate of the Republican Party, Sheldon has yet to become affiliated with any party and dubs himself an independent. ***Examples of Apostate in a sentence When John challenged his church's views, the leaders began to see him as an apostate. Anne was viewed as a dangerous apostate once she left the cult. After Katie exposed the church's secrets, she was regarded as an apostate. To reject a religion that preaches hate and intolerance, I'll gladly become an apostate. Phillip became an apostate and stopped going to church after his wife was murdered.
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apothegm
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(noun): a short, pithy instructive saying. syn-- maxim, axiom, aphorism. One of my mother's favorite apothegms was that "you can't buy happiness." Winston Churchill is famous for many apothegms, but this might be his most famous: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried." Growing up, mom always used the apothegm "failure teaches success" although I do not know where she got it from.
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apotheosis
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the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. "his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career" synonyms: culmination, climax, crowning moment, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, apex, acme, apogee, high point, highest point, height. apotheosis (noun): exaltation to divine status; the highest point of development. As difficult as it is to imagine, the apotheosis of Mark Zuckerberg's career, many believe, is yet to come. Definition of Apotheosis perfect example of something or the best point in one's life or job Examples of Apotheosis in a sentence I consider the apotheosis of my career to be when I received CEO of the company. When my teacher said that my sculpture was the apotheosis of all the other pieces of art in the class, I was thrilled. When she walked down the aisle in her wedding gown, everyone thought she was the apotheosis of beauty. The apotheosis of the television show was when they announced the winner. We were ecstatic to meet the athlete who was said to be the apotheosis of his sport.
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APPROBATORY
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adj. complimentary SYN-- ACCLAMATORY, APPROBATIVE, congratulatory, praiseful, affirmative, approving, laudatory, praising, laudatory, praising, applauding, plauditory, commendatory . (adjective): expressing praise or approval Although it might not be her best work, Hunter's new novel has received generally approbatory reviews.
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appropriate
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(verb): to give or take something by force The government appropriated land that was occupied by squatters, sending them scurrying for another place to live. *** This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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appropriate
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appropriate (verb): to allocate The committe appropriated the funds to its various members. . This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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appurtenant
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আনুষঙ্গিক.. (adjective): supply added support. belonging. supportive, auxiliary, accessory, adjunct, adjuvant, ancillary. In hiking Mt. Everest, sherpas are appurtenant, helping climbers both carry gear and navigate treacherous paths. Appurtenant to the property, the single oak stump was an eyesore to both the owners and the neighbors.
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arch
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(adjective): to be deliberately teasing. The baroness was arch, making playful asides to the townspeople; yet because they couldn't pick up on her dry humor, they thought her supercilious. ***This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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arrant
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(adjective): complete and wholly (usually modifying a noun with negative connotation). complete, utter. "what arrant nonsense!" synonyms: **utter, **downright, thoroughgoing, absolute, complete, thorough, through and through, total, unmitigated, outright, out-and-out, real, perfect, consummate, surpassing, sheer, rank, pure, unqualified, inveterate, positive, undiluted, unalloyed, unadulterated, in every respect, unconditional; **blatant, ***flagrant, overt, naked, barefaced, ***brazen; full-bore; informaldeep-dyed; informal right. An arrant fool, Lawrence surprised nobody when he lost all his money in a pyramid scheme that was every bit as transparent as it was corrupt. The kitten's arrant mischievousness has gotten him into all sorts of mishaps.
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arriviste
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**** (noun): a person who has recently reached a position of power; a social climber. The city center was aflutter with arrivistes who each tried to outdo one another with their ostentatious sports cars and chic evening dress. an ambitious or ruthlessly self-seeking person. synonyms: social climber, status seeker, would-be, go-getter, self-seeker, adventurer, adventuress; newcomer, upstart, parvenu, parvenue, vulgarian; the nouveau riche, the new rich, new money
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arrogate
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(verb): seize and control without authority. গর্ব প্রকাশ করা ঔদ্ধত্য প্রকাশ করা অন্যায়পূর্বক দাবি করা অন্যায্যভাবে আরোপ করা to seize without having the right to do so. synonyms: assume, take, take on, take over, secure, acquire*, seize*, expropriate*, take possession of, help oneself to, make free with, appropriate, steal, wrest, usurp, commandeer, hijack*, annex*, claim*,
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artifice
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কারচুপি. noun: cunning tricks used to deceive others. synonyms: trickery*, deviousness, deceit*, deception*, dishonesty*, cheating*, duplicity*, guile*, cunning*, artfulness*, wiliness, craft*, craftiness*, evasion*, slyness*, chicanery*, intrigue, subterfuge*, strategy*, bluff*, pretence*; fraud*, fraudulence*, sophistry, sharp practice; informal monkey business, funny business, hanky-panky, jiggery-poker. চালাকি cleverness, artifice, archness, slyness, intelligence, adroitness. চাতুরী dexterity, evasion, skill, finesse, intelligence, artifice ধূর্ততা deception, craft, artfulness, adroitness, artifice নির্মাণকৌশল architecture, artifice রচনাকৌশল artifice, style. Examples of Arrogate in a sentence The gang is trying to arrogate the public park and turn it into their private meeting space. During her supervisor's absence, Jen took it upon herself to arrogate a leadership role on her team.
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artless (adjective)
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(adjective): without cunning or deceit. without guile or deception. "an artless, naive girl" without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple. Despite the president's seemingly artless speeches, he was a skilled and ruthless negotiator. synonyms: natural, naive, simple, innocent, childlike, pure, ingenuous, guileless, candid, open, honest, sincere, frank, straightforward, unaffected, unpretentious, modest, unassuming.
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artlessness (noun)
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(noun): the quality of innocence. I, personally, found the artlessness of her speech charming.
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assiduously (adverb)
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with care and persistence. see -- Assiduous. The top college football program recruits new talent assiduously, only choosing those who were the top in their county. diligent. sedulous. False reports were assiduously circulated by the intelligence department. She nursed him assiduously during an illness he had in 1765, and from that period till her death in 1776 they lived in the same house without any scandal.
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asperity
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(noun): harshness of manner. harshness of tone or manner. synonyms: harshness, sharpness, roughness, abrasiveness, severity, acerbity, astringency, bitterness, acidity, tartness, edge, acrimony, virulence, sarcasm. দারূণ শৈত্য asperity বন্ধুরতা roughness, asperity রূক্ষতা asperity কাটব্য rudeness, roughness, asperity কার্কশ্য fastness, toughness, roughness, asperity, brutality কঠোরতা hardness, austerity, firmness, harshness, rigor, asperity. The editor was known for his asperity, often sending severe letters of rejection to amateur writers.
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Atavism
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(noun): a reappearance of an earlier characteristic; throwback. Synonyms: reversion. throwback. return. recurrence. Much of the modern art movement was an atavism to a style of art found only in small villages through Africa and South America.
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attenuate v
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verb: to weaken (in terms of intensity); to taper off/become thinner. reduce the force, effect, or value of. diminished, impaired
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autocratic adj
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characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty.
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autocratic (adjective)r
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offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power.
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baleful
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(adjective): threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments. Movies often use storms or rain clouds as a baleful omen of evil events that will soon befall the main character.
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base **
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base (adjective): the lowest, class were without any moral principles She was not so base as to begrudge the beggar the unwanted crumbs from her dinner plate. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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bastardization
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bastardization (noun): an act that debases or corrupts. The movie World War Z is a complete bastardization of the book with little more in common than zombies and a title
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beg**
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(verb): to evade or dodge (a question) By assuming that Charlie was headed to college--which he was not--Maggie begged the question when she asked him to which school he was headed in the Fall. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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bemoan (verb)
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bemoan (verb): express discontent or a stong regret. While the CEO carefully explained all the reasons for the cuts in benefits, after the meeting employees bemoaned the cuts as further evidence that management was against them.
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complaisant
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willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest. (adjective): showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others. On her first day at the job, Annie was complaisant, fulfilling every request of her new employee and anticipating future requessts. "he went to join his apparently complaisant wife for Christmas" synonyms: willing, assenting, acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, cooperative, accommodating, obliging, biddable, compliant, pliant, deferential, docile, obedient, conformable, tractable
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conciliate
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stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate. "concessions were made to conciliate the peasantry" synonyms: appease, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down, soothe, humour, reconcile, disarm
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byzantine
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Intricate and complex. Getting a driver's license is not simply a matter of taking a test; the regulations and procedures are so byzantine that many have found themselves at the mercy of the Department of Motor Vehicles. synonyms-- confused. conglomerate. convoluted. daedal. elaborate. entangled. heterogeneous.
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callow
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(adjective): young and inexperienced. Both Los Angeles and New York are known for callow out-of-towners hoping to make it big. (of a young person) inexperienced and immature. "earnest and callow undergraduates". synonyms: immature, inexperienced, naive, green, as green as grass, born yesterday, raw, unseasoned*, untrained, untried; juvenile*, adolescent, jejune**; innocent*, guileless*, artless*, unworldly, unsophisticated*; unskilled, rudimentary, abortive. immature, lacking in life experience. sentences-- Since the callow baker was new to cake decorating, she did not know how to properly frost the multi-layer cake. Alice is a callow secretary who needs to take a few more computer classes. ***When Sarah was a callow young girl, she believed she could get pregnant simply by kissing a boy.
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canard
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(noun): a deliberately misleading fabrication. The public will always be fooled by the media's canards. a phony report or story. false or unfounded story; fabricated report. Definition of Canard a phony report or story Examples of Canard in a sentence The newspaper was sued for publishing a canard about a popular celebrity. In order to sell magazines, the tabloid will knowingly print a canard that is not supported by facts. I eat plenty of apples and still get sick so I do not believe the canard about an apple a day keeping the doctor away. To get back at her ex-boyfriend, Jane made up a canard about him selling drugs. Before the election, the politician invented a canard about his rival and shared it with the media. synonym-- hoax, fabrication, rumor, swindle, exaggeration,fib, spoof.
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capitulate
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to give in; to surrender under certain terms. Paul, losing 19-0 in a ping-pong match against his nimble friend, basically capitulated when he played the last two points with his eyes closed. cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield. syn-- surrender, yield, succumb, submit,crumble,relent, accede,fall. Examples of Capitulate in a sentence After seeing himself on the news, the escaped convict decided to capitulate to avoid being shot by a police officer. I will not capitulate on this deal unless I receive the stock options I have requested! If Henry does not capitulate and turn himself in to authorities, he will spend the rest of his life running. I never thought my brother would capitulate and allow me to drive his car for a week.
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cataclysm
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(noun): an event resulting in great loss and misfortune. প্লাবন cataclysm, flood, inundation, diluvium বন্যা flood, flooding, inundation, cataclysm, diluvium আকস্মিক বিপর্য্যয় cataclysm সামাজিক বিপ্লব cataclysm রাজনৈতিক বিপ্লব cataclysm a large-scale and violent event in the natural world. synonyms: disaster, catastrophe, calamity, tragedy, devastation, crisis, holocaust, ruin, ruination, upheaval, convulsion, blow, shock, reverse, trouble, trial, tribulation; misfortune, mishap, accident, mischance, misadventure, woe, affliction, distress; Definition of Cataclysm an abrupt forceful event ***Examples of Cataclysm in a sentence-- The introduction of smallpox was a cataclysm for Native Americans, killing off more than half of their population. A severe attack upon the Internet could cause a cataclysm in the financial world. After the hurricane, the cataclysm of an earthquake further disrupted life on the Asian continent. The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a cataclysm of destruction. According to our minister, a cataclysm will soon rid the world of all sinners. The tornado that swept through our town was a cataclysm that touched every family within the city limits.
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catholic
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of broad scope; universal. Jonah's friends said that Jonah's taste in music was eclectic; Jonah was quick to point out that not only was his taste eclectic but it was also catholic: he enjoyed music from countries as far-flung as Mali and mongolia. universal; broad and comprehensive universal; wide-ranging. broad-minded, universal. including a wide variety of things; all-embracing. "her tastes are pretty catholic". synonyms: diverse, diversified, wide, broad, broad-based, eclectic*, indiscriminate*; open-minded, broad-minded*, liberal*, tolerant*, undogmatic*, flexible, unbigoted*, unprejudiced*, unsectarian, ecumenical; general, universal*, widespread, global, worldwide, comprehensive*, all-encompassing all-embracing, all-inclusive, unlimited "her musical tastes are pretty catholic". extensive and widespread in choices and activities Examples of Catholic in a sentence As the busy young woman chose from the catholic events displayed, she could pick from sports to crafts to dancing and everything in between. In order to be a well-rounded person, Jeff enrolled in a catholic range of hobbies including weaving, rugby and dog breeding. In the catholic volumes, the student analyzed every minute aspect of the topic of chemistry.
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cede
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(verb): relinquish possession or control over. সমর্পণ করা dedicate, yield, commit, surrender, commend, cede পরিত্যাগ করা waive, put away, forsake, throw up, give up, cede ছেড়ে দেওয়া give up, release, let go, let loose, cede, cession. give up (power or territory). "in 1874, the islands were ceded to Britain" synonyms: surrender, concede, relinquish, yield, part with, give up; hand over, deliver up, turn over, give over, make over, transfer, bequeath, grant, remit, renounce, resign, abandon, forgo, sacrifice, waive; to give away authority to a government, group, or person Examples of Cede in a sentence When Matt became terminally ill, he had no choice but to cede control of his company to his daughter. Dan was happy his mother had no plans to cede her maternal duties because he hated doing laundry. Because Ann believed her new job kept her away from home too much, she decided to cede the position to her assistant. The coach was forced to cede control of the team after he failed a drug test. Since I can no longer afford to make car payments, I am going to cede ownership of the vehicle back to my lender.
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celerity
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SYNONYMS-- press. promptitude. promptness. quickness. rapidity. rapidness. rashness. recklessness. dispatch. বেগ velocity, speed, severity, celerity, rapidity, career দ্রুততা agility, speed, swiftness, quickness, fastness, celerity দ্রুতি speed, fastness, swiftness, quickness, velocity, celerity অগৌণ promptness, celerity ক্ষিপ্রতা nimbleness, celerity, dispatch. quickness of motion; speed Examples of Celerity in a sentence The slave will be punished if his celerity is not fast enough for his master. When the commanding officer tells his soldiers to move, the men and women move with purposeful celerity. Alex should never drink liquor because the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity that makes him act foolish in minutes. In order to work as a ball person during a tennis game, you must be able to run with great celerity. People choose to travel by air because of the celerity of airplanes. We aim to respond to customers' questions with celerity and accuracy, with no longer than a 24 hour wait time.
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chagrin (n)
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annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. "to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen" synonyms: annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation, displeasure, pique, spleen, crossness, anger, rage, fury, wrath; dissatisfaction, discontent, indignation, resentment, umbrage, disgruntlement, rankling, smarting, distress, discomposure, discomfiture, disquiet, fretfulness, frustration; embarrassment, mortification, humiliation, shame; noun বিরক্তি annoyance, nagging, molestation, bother, provocation, chagrin মর্মবেদনা heartbreak, heartache, chagrin অসন্তোষ dissatisfaction, discontent, unrest, displeasure, grudge, chagrin হতাশা chagrin verb বিরক্ত করা annoy, bother, pester, molest, displease, chagrin ব্যথিত করা pain, chagrin. Definition of Chagrin a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment Examples of Chagrin in a sentence To her chagrin, Jill placed second in the beauty pageant. Much to my chagrin, I failed my math test. To the viewer's chagrin, the final episode of the television series ended with several unanswered questions. After finishing third in the race, I swallowed my chagrin and congratulated the winner. To his chagrin, the president realized his bill would not have the public's approval. Despite her father's chagrin, Jill wore the revealing dress to the dance.
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chagrin(v) (indignation)
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(verb): cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. She never cared what others said about her appearance but was chagrined by the smallest comment from her mother. feel distressed or humiliated. annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. "to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen" ***synonyms: annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation, displeasure, pique, spleen, crossness, anger, rage, fury, wrath; dissatisfaction, discontent, indignation, resentment, umbrage, disgruntlement, rankling, smarting, distress, discomposure, discomfiture, disquiet, fretfulness, frustration; embarrassment, mortification, humiliation, shame; informal aggravation; literary ire
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charlatan
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(noun): a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes. a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill. a fraud, deceiver. "a self-confessed con artist and charlatan" synonyms: quack, mountebank, sham, fraud, fake, humbug, impostor, pretender, masquerader, hoodwinker, hoaxer, cheat, deceiver, dissembler, double-dealer, double-crosser, trickster, confidence trickster, cheater, swindler, fraudster, racketeer; rogue, villain, scoundrel; informal phoney, sharper, sharp, shark, conman, con artist, hustler, flimflammer, flimflam man; informaltwister; informalgrifter, bunco artist, gold brick, chiseller; informalshicer, magsman, illywhacker; informalschlenter; datedconfidence man/woman; raredefalcator, tregetour. হাতুড়ে ডাক্তার quack, charlatan বাগাড়ম্বরকারী charlatan অচিকিত্সক quack doctor, charlatan মূর্খ বৈদ্য charlatan, mountebank ভণ্ড hypocrite, impostor, pretender, dissembler, Pecksniff, charlatan নাড়িটেপা ডাক্তার quack, quack doctor, charlatan বুজরূক charlatan, quack হাতুড়ে charlatan চালিয়াত charlatan, raffish, rakish, stylish, uppish, uppity. a person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people Examples of Charlatan in a sentence The charlatan pretended to be a doctor so he could go into the hospital and steal prescription drugs. After the charlatan tricked Janet out of her life savings, he became wanted by the police. The charlatan tried to deceive people into thinking he was a minister collecting donations for the poor. When the charlatan used the disguise of a police officer to rob senior citizens, real law enforcement agents were enraged. The charlatan lied when he promised the trustworthy couple he could help them find an affordable home in the city.
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chary
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(adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident. wary; cautious; sparing. cautious; wary. cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something. "she had been chary of telling the whole truth" synonyms: wary, cautious, circumspect*, heedful, careful, guarded, mindful, watchful; distrustful, mistrustful, doubtful, sceptical, suspicious, dubious, hesitant, reluctant, disinclined, loath, averse, shy, nervous, apprehensive, uneasy, afraid; informal ,leery, cagey, iffy. apprehensive about doing something Examples of Chary in a sentence Because Vera was chary about going in the old house, I agreed to go in with her. School districts are incredibly chary about hiring people with criminal backgrounds. While Tim has plans to leave college, he is chary about telling his parents of his decision. The bride's nerves made her chary of getting married. Since my car accident, I have been chary about getting behind the wheel.
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chauvinism **
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chauvinism (noun): fanatical patriotism; belief that one's group/cause is superior to all other groups/causes Vegetarians argue that man is chauvinistic in his belief that animals do not consciously feel the pain we humans do. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. exaggerated or aggressive patriotism. synonyms: jingoism*, excessive patriotism*, blind patriotism*, excessive nationalism*, sectarianism*, isolationism*, excessive loyalty*, flag-waving, xenophobia*, racism*, racialism*, racial prejudice, ethnocentrism, ethnocentricity; partisanship, partiality, prejudice, bias, discrimination, intolerance, bigotry; male chauvinism, sexism*, misogyny অন্ধ দেশহিতৈষিতা chauvinism উগ্র জাতীয়তাবাদ chauvinism. a narrow-minded confidence in the supremacy of one's own group or gender***.. Examples of Chauvinism in a sentence Despite the chauvinism of the male racers, Danica went on to become a successful racecar driver. Racial chauvinism has kept minorities out of the exclusive country club for many years. In the religious sect, chauvinism is one of the factors that prevents women from pursuing college degrees. Danielle speaks out against chauvinism that targets female construction workers like herself. Even today, women continue to experience chauvinism when they pursue careers that were once dominated by men.
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chimera **(sp)
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(noun): something desired or wished for but is only an illusion and impossible to achieve Many believe that a world free of war is a chimera--a dream that ignores humanity's violent tendancies. a thing which is hoped for but is illusory or impossible to achieve. "the economic sovereignty you claim to defend is a chimera". synonyms: illusion, fantasy, delusion, dream, fancy, figment of the imagination, will-o'-the-wisp, phantom, mirage; **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Chimera a creation of a person's mind; something that is not real Examples of Chimera in a sentence Ron's mental disorder caused him to believe there was a dangerous chimera out to get him. While on medication, I kept seeing a strange chimera that was not really there. It is obvious from all the tension in the country that racial tolerance is a chimera. When my son woke up screaming, it took him a while to realize the chimera chasing him was not real. My little girl believes the dancing unicorn is real and not a chimera. মিথ্যা কল্পনা chimera কাল্পনিক জীব chimera
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choleric
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bad-tempered or irritable. "he was a choleric, self-important little man" choleric (adjective): prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered While a brilliant lecturer, Mr. Dawson came across as choleric and unapproachable--very rarely did students come to his office hours. synonyms: bad-tempered, irascible, irritable, grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, tetchy, testy, crusty, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, ill-natured, ill-humoured, peevish, cross, fractious, disagreeable, pettish, crabbed, crabby, waspish, prickly, peppery, touchy, scratchy, splenetic, shrewish, short-tempered, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, dyspeptic, bilious, liverish, cross-grained; argumentative, quarrelsome, uncooperative, contrary, perverse, difficult, awkward; informalsnappish, snappy, chippy, short-fused; informalshirty, stroppy, narky, ratty, eggy, like a bear with a sore head; informa lcranky, ornery, peckish, sore headed; informal snaky; waxy, miffy. দজ্জাল Dajjāla adjective দজ্জাল wayward, choleric, wicked, refractory বিরক্ত irritated, resentful, petulant, disaffected, peeved, choleric রাগান্বিত angry, grumpy, choleric, grumpish, acerbate রাগী testy, choleric বদরাগী apoplectic, choleric, crabbed. easily irritated; grumpy Examples of Choleric in a sentence Since I do not sleep well, I am choleric when someone calls me after I have gone to bed. The choleric baby would not stop crying. Because Frank knew his wife was in a choleric mood, he tried to avoid doing anything that would upset her. Even the slightest noise would disturb the choleric man and send him into a rage. Although Carol was having problems at home, she tried to not let those issues make her choleric at work. A lack of sleep has turned Harry into a choleric man who finds fault with everything. When Matt started to show signs of being choleric, the teacher asked him to lower his head until he was less irritable. Janice tried to do everything correctly to avoid annoying her choleric boss. After getting his shots, the choleric dog did not want to be touched. One of the side effects of Marc's depression is a choleric personality that makes him very short-tempered.
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churlish
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rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. "it seems churlish to complain" synonyms: rude, ill-mannered, discourteous, impolite, ungracious, unmannerly, uncivil, ungentlemanly, ungallant, unchivalrous; ill-bred, boorish, oafish, loutish; mean-spirited, ill-tempered, unkind, inconsiderate, uncharitable; ill-humoured, surly, sullen; informalignorant. অভদ্র bearish, vulgar, indecent, uncivil, discourteous, churlish অসভ্য savage, barbarian, uncivilized, uncultured, bearish, churlish চাষাড়ে boorish, country, churlish রূক্ষ rugged, cavalier, rough, churlish, haughty, heathenish অবাধ্য disobedient, refractory, turbulent, unruly, intractable, churlish একগুঁয়ে stubborn, obstinate, chesty, opinionated, gnarly, churlish ইতর abusive, churlish, currish, Ignoble, low-bred. Definition of Churlish rude; impolite Examples of Churlish in a sentence Although Ms. X is a beautiful and talented actress, she has a reputation for being churlish and difficult to get along with. Linda decided never to call that babysitter again because the nanny-cam showed that she acted churlish with the children. While I know that Matthew can sometimes be very churlish, I'm thankful that at least he's courteous and respectful when he's behind the wheel. Melissa decided not to accept Freddie's offer to escort her to the party because she knew he became churlish if he had more than two beers. Maria is a very efficient nurse, but her patients find her bedside manner to be churlish and unpleasant. According to the latest memo, the new manager is not going to put up with the churlish employee attitudes that have driven customers away. When the city tore down the historic courthouse to make room for covered parking, the editorial section of the newspaper carried dozens of churlish commentaries from angry taxpayers. I admit that I wake up churlish every morning, but my mood improves drastically after I have my cup of coffee. If you're going to be churlish about going with me to the ballet, I'd prefer to just go by myself. A Christmas Carol is a timeless Christmas story where three ghosts give Ebenezer Scrooge, a churlish, miserly sourpuss, a chance to change his life and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. https://youtu.be/8klVY4q-xX4.
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complaisant
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(adjective): showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others. On her first day at the job, Annie was complaisant, fulfilling every request of her new employee and anticipating future request. willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest. "he went to join his apparently complaisant wife for Christmas". synonyms: willing, assenting, acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, cooperative, accommodating, obliging, biddable, compliant, pliant, deferential, docile, obedient, conformable, tractable. genteel,polite,gentle,modest,unpretentious, unassuming, fawning,submissive, unpresuming, unpresumptuous. সুশীল genteel, good, complaisant, gentle, polite, modest শিষ্ট courtly, courteous, civil, gracious, amiable, complaisant বিনয়ী modest, unpretentious, submissive, compliant, genteel, complaisant ভদ্র polite, bland, gentle, suave, respectful, complaisant সেবকোচিত complaisant, fawning অন্যকে খুশি করতে আগ্রহী complaisant বিনয়ী unassuming, unpresuming, unpresumptuous. Definition of Complaisant marked by an inclination to please or oblige Examples of Complaisant in a sentence Marsha's complaisant character made her the perfect servant. Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him. In the movie, the heroine had a complaisant personality which made it impossible for her to deny anyone anything. During the flight, I was lucky enough to have an attendant who was friendly and complaisant and made sure all my needs were met. The complaisant little boy gave away all his cookies to his friends. After my husband cheated on me, I did not feel the urge to be complaisant in divorce court.
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complicit
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complicit (adjective): Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature. While the grand jury cleared the senator of all criminal charges, in the public mind he was still complicit in the corruption.
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complicity
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কুকর্মের সহকারিতা complicity দুষ্কর্মে সহায়তা বা অংশগ্রহণ complicity. the fact or condition of being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong. "they were accused of complicity in the attempt to overthrow the government". synonyms: collusion, involvement, collaboration, connivance, abetment; conspiracy. Definition of Complicity the condition of being involved in an act of wrongdoing Examples of Complicity in a sentence Your complicity in the crime is probably going to earn you five years in prison. Since I did not have any complicity in the case, it was easy for my lawyer to get me released from jail. The politician blamed the fraud on his staff members and refused to accept any complicity for the financial deception. Although Jack did not rob the store, he will be charged with complicity in the crime because he gave his friends the alarm code. Because the bartender kept selling drinks to the intoxicated man, she is being indicted for complicity in drunk driving. When Jill told the police she knew about the murder beforehand, she was charged with complicity and sentenced to two years in prison.
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compliant
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অনুবর্তী compliant, consequential, attending, consequent, serving, accompanying বিনয়ী modest, unpretentious, submissive, compliant, genteel, disciplined শিষ্ট courtly, courteous, civil, gracious, amiable, compliant বাধ্য acquiescent, compliant, subjacent, submissive বশংবদ compliant, tied to one's apron-strings. disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent. "a compliant labour force". synonyms: acquiescent, amenable, biddable, tractable, complaisant, accommodating, cooperative, adaptable; obedient, docile, manageable, malleable, pliable, pliant, flexible, submissive, dutiful, tame, meek, yielding, easily handled, like putty in one's hands, controllable, unresisting, unassertive, passive, governable, persuadable, Definition of Compliant observing the requirements and rules Examples of Compliant in a sentence The teacher was shocked when her normally rebellious class became compliant. If your restaurant does not become compliant with the health department codes, it will be closed down. Many child psychologists believe negative consequences do not make students compliant. When the prisoner was moved to the courthouse, four guards accompanied him to make sure he would be compliant and not misbehave in court. My friend recently bought a shock collar to make her dog more compliant. As soon as my teenage daughter thinks I am going to take away her mobile phone, she becomes compliant and follows directions.
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conciliate
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(verb): to make peace with His opponents believed his gesture to be conciliatory, yet as soon as they put down their weapons, he unsheathed a hidden sword. সন্তুষ্ট করা satisfy, please, content, conciliate, gratify, glut শান্ত করা calm, cradle, quiet, soothe, placate, conciliate স্বপক্ষে আনা conciliate ঠাণ্ডা করা conciliate প্রশমিত করা curb, allay, moderate, conciliate, get under, Extenuate. বিরুদ্ধতা অতিক্রম করা conciliate. stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate. "concessions were made to conciliate the peasantry" synonyms: appease, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down, soothe, humour, reconcile, disarm. Definition of Conciliate make calm and content; placate Examples of Conciliate in a sentence Before mediating between the two parties, the judge attempted to conciliate the plaintiff to prevent unnecessary litigation. Nothing Frank did could conciliate Ruthie after she lost her necklace which she received as an heirloom. The seasoned ambassador did his utmost to conciliate France after fighting broke out along its southern border, to no avail. Attempting to conciliate the angry protesters, Bob held up his hands and urged everyone to take a deep breath. Sarah rebuffed William's attempts to conciliate her by buying her a bouquet of flowers.
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concomitant
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সহগামী accompanying, concurrent, concomitant সংযুক্ত attached, connected, linked, combined, associated, concomitant সহবর্তী concomitant সহচারী concomitant সঙ্গী buddy, compeer, concomitant, Fellow, pursuivant সহঘটিত concomitant, concurrent সহগামী বিষয় concomitant. naturally accompanying or associated. "she loved travel, with all its concomitant worries" synonyms: attendant, accompanying, associated, collateral, related, connected, linked; accessory, auxiliary; resultant, resulting, consequent. Definition of Concomitant happening at the same time as something else Examples of Concomitant in a sentence Because the contractor and decorator agreed to concomitant work schedules in the final stages of construction, the house was ready to show well ahead of time. The concomitant sensations I received from the mixture of warm blackberry pie and melting vanilla ice cream took me to dessert heaven. Pharmaceutical cocktails are designed to fight specific diseases by administering several concomitant drugs to the patient. With its concomitant lightning, thunder, and pelting rain, the storm sent the dogs running for the safety of the closet, and we didn't see them again for two hours. The mosquito has an extraordinary process for biting warm-blooded animals that involves the concomitant numbing of the skin and ingesting of blood. Puberty is the stage of life where adolescents begin to experience concomitant changes in their bodies, their emotions, and their view of their parents.
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conflagration
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(noun): a very intense and uncontrolled fire. In the summer months, conflagrations are not uncommon in the southwest, do to the heat and lack of rain. অগ্নিকাণ্ড fire, brawl, conflagration, melee, affray, incident অগ্নিদাহ conflagration ব্যাপক ও বিধ্বংসী অগ্নিকাণ্ড conflagration. an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property. "tinder-dry conditions sparked fears of a conflagration in many drought-devastated communities". synonyms: fire, blaze, flames, inferno, firestorm, holocaust. Definition of Conflagration conflict or war Examples of Conflagration in a sentence It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries. Although you are angry at her, do not let such a small argument turn into a huge conflagration. How many military troops are currently involved in the conflagration in Afghanistan? After the treaty is signed, the conflagration between the two countries will come to an end. The conflagration between the teachers and the school board has led to a teacher strike. Hopefully, the two political parties will end their conflagration and pass the budget bill soon.
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conflate
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(verb): mix together different elements or concepts. In her recent book, the author conflates several genres--the detective story, the teen thriller, and the vampire romance--to create a memorable read. গলিয়ে মিশিয়ে দেওয়া. syn-- change integrity. immix. gauge. conjugate. merge. accrete. coalesce. melt. blend, alloy,absorb,flux.,mix in, absorb, meld, syncretise Definition of Conflate to blend two or more things into one whole Examples of Conflate in a sentence Every time she gets a cold, Sandy seems to conflate it with some other illness. To conflate art and science, teachers must design activities that blend the two. My grandmother tries to conflate my first name with my sister's name and morphs it into one moniker. I was able to conflate the two processes into one, blending it down into a solid formula. The scientist tried to conflate the two chemicals, but they exploded instead of blending.
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contentious
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বিতর্কমূলক contentious, problematical কুঁদুলে contentious কলহপ্রিয় contentious, pugnacious কলহপরায়ণ cantankerous, contentious ঝগড়াটে contentious, fratchy, querulous adjective কলহপ্রি় quarrelsome, contentious, cantankerous, grumpish, grumpy, ill-tempered বাদানুবাদপূর্ণ contentious কুস্বভাব feisty, grumpy, shrewish, cantankerous, carnaptious, contentious মোকদ্দমাপ্রি় contentious. causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. "a contentious issue" synonyms: controversial, disputable, debatable, disputed, contended, open to question/debate, moot, vexed; ambivalent, equivocal, unsure, uncertain, unresolved, undecided, unsettled, borderline; grumpy, pugnacious, likely to argue. Definition of Contentious causing or likely to cause an argument Examples of Contentious in a sentence The author wrote a contentious novel which caused a great deal of unrest. How is this contentious issue being handled by the usually reserved committee? As a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments. The candidate's stance on abortion will be a contentious topic among voters. While my grandfather was adored by many people, quite a few others found him to be a contentious man. If this case goes to court, it could be a contentious trial which might last for months.
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corollary
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অনুসিদ্ধান্ত corollary অনুমান guess, hypothesis, conjecture, presumption, inference, corollary উপসিদ্ধান্ত corollary. (noun): a practical consequence that follows naturally. A corollary of Hurricane Sandy, which ravaged the east coast of the U.S., is a push to build higher sea walls to protect against future hurricanes. Definition of Corollary a natural consequence, or a result that naturally follows Examples of Corollary in a sentence While the expected corollary of staying up all night was to ace the final exam, Cynthia found that she actually fell asleep halfway through and didn't finish. As a corollary of splitting the company into two separate parts that provided different services, many former customers canceled their subscriptions. In this time of parents who work long hours on demanding jobs, the corollary is a generation of children who have been spoiled by material things. Gabriel was delighted to find that being on the invitation lists for more parties was an unexpected corollary of his hobby as an amateur magician. Because demand for the next great thing was an expected corollary of the advertising blitz, store shelves and stock rooms were filled with the new product. The unfortunate corollary of the younger generation's expertise with technology is a growing deficiency in traditional communication forms.
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cosseted (verb):
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আদর করা cocker, cuddle, fondle, coddle, honor, cosset (verb): treat with excessive indulgence The king and queen cosseted the young prince, giving him a prized miniature pony for his fifth birthday. care for and protect in an overindulgent way. "all her life she'd been cosseted by her family". synonyms: pamper, indulge, overindulge, mollycoddle, coddle, baby, pet, mother, nanny, nursemaid, pander to, spoon-feed
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coterminous
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সমব্যাপ্ত coterminous সমসীম coterminous একই সীমানাবিশিষ্ট coterminous. belonging. coefficient. coetaneous. coeval. coexistent. coincident. coincidental. collateral. (adjective): being of equal extent or scope or duration The border of the state is coterminous with geographic limits on travel; the east and north are surrounded by a nearly uncrossable river and the south by a desert. syn-- adjacent,contiguous, neighboring, abutting,connecting,interconnecting,joined,impinging, juxtaposed, near, touching, near, touching,joining, verging, approximal, Definition of Coterminous having the same border or covering the same area as something else Examples of Coterminous in a sentence The little town of Richland is coterminous with the parish of Richland as they share the same border. Some places have political and physical lines and although sometimes the same, the two are not always conterminous. Tipton county only includes one town, so it would make sense that the coterminous areas share the same name. In this case, the small village is conterminous with the town of Daniel since they have the same northern border. There are two counties with the name of lake, but they are not coterminous since they are in different states.
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countermand
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revoke or cancel (an order). "an order to arrest the strike leaders had been countermanded". synonyms: revoke, rescind, reverse, undo, repeal, retract, withdraw, take back, abrogate, abolish, quash, scrap, override, overturn, overrule, do away with, set aside, cancel, annul, invalidate, nullify, negate, veto, declare null and void; back-pedal on, backtrack on, do a U-turn on; disaffirm, discharge, avoid, vacate, vitiate; informalaxe, ditch, dump, knock on the head; recall; disannul. Definition of Countermand to change or retract a command Examples of Countermand in a sentence Since the bank robbers have hostages, the police chief decided to countermand the order to storm the building. Jane hoped her father would countermand her curfew and allow her to stay out past midnight for the homecoming dance. After learning his troops would be outnumbered in battle, the colonel elected to countermand the order and return to camp. The government's decision to countermand prohibition made alcohol drinkers very happy. Because my mother is afraid of my father, she will never countermand one of his rules. The appeals court chose to countermand the lower's court guilty verdict.
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cow **
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cow (verb): to intimidate. Do not be cowed by a 3,000-word vocabulary list: turn that list into a deck of flashcards! **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. verb cause (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation. "the intellectuals had been cowed into silence" synonyms: intimidate, daunt, browbeat, bully, badger, dragoon, bludgeon, tyrannize, overawe, awe, dismay, dishearten, unnerve, subdue, scare, terrorize, frighten, petrify; psych out, bulldoze, railroad.ma
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crestfallen
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বিমর্ষ crestfallen, dejected হতাশ crestfallen adjective বিষণ্ণ sad, bored, depressed, dreary, dusky, crestfallen ভগ্নোত্সাহ disheartened, disappointed, depressed, mopish, sad and disappointed. "he came back empty-handed and crestfallen" synonyms: downhearted, downcast, despondent, disappointed, disconsolate, disheartened, discouraged, dispirited, dejected, depressed, desolate, heartbroken, broken-hearted, heavy-hearted, low-spirited, in the doldrums, sad, glum, gloomy, dismal, doleful, miserable, unhappy, woebegone, forlorn, long-faced, fed up; abashed, taken aback, dismayed, sheepish, hangdog, abject, defeated. Definition of Crestfallen unhappy about a recent experience Examples of Crestfallen in a sentence After losing comrades in battle, several crestfallen soldiers cried in their tents. When my husband learned his rival had gotten the promotion he wanted, he was crestfallen. A crestfallen John did not know how to deal with being dumped by his girlfriend. After the big game, the crestfallen players of the losing team were silent in their misery. The young politician was crestfallen after not winning the election. When Jane learned she did not win the scholarship, she was crestfallen and cried for days. brought low in spirit. I asked Maria on a date and she refused without a moment's thought; I was crestfallen.
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cupidity
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voracity,avidity,avarice,rapacity,allurement,covetous(adj) লোভ Esurien লালসা cupidity অর্থলোলুপতা cupidity সম্পত্তির লোভ cupidity noun ধনলিপ্সা avarice, cupidity ধনতৃষ্ণা avarice, cupidity লোভ temptation, allurement, greediness, cupidity, love, avarice ধনলোভ avarice, cupidity Definition of Cupidity excessive desire or greed Examples of Cupidity in a sentence John's cupidity led him to try and rob the bank. Because of my husband's cupidity, he is now sitting in jail for making counterfeit money. Cupidity often leads people to take things that do not belong to them. When the president was arrested for theft of company funds, he made no attempt to apologize for his cupidity. Jane got arrested for shoplifting because she could not control her cupidity. Even when Frank won the lottery, he was still consumed by cupidity and continued to count every penny.
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crystallize **
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crystallize (verb): cause to take on a definite and clear shape. Only after fifteen minutes of brainstorming did Samantha's ideas for the essay crystallize. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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curmudgeon
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n. a grouchy, surly person. Since Uncle Mike was the family curmudgeon, each Thanksgiving he was plied with copious amounts of wine, in the hope that she would become less grouchy. a bad-tempered or surly person. synonyms: bad-tempered person; crank; sourpuss, old trout;bear with a sore head; বদমেজাজি লোক curmudgeon, cross-patch খিটখিটে লোক curmudgeon কিপটে লোক curmudgeon, Scrooge noun কৃপণ লোক Definition of Curmudgeon a person who is ill-tempered Examples of Curmudgeon in a sentence My neighbor is a curmudgeon who keeps the soccer balls that accidentally come into his yard. When I learned the school curmudgeon would be my math teacher, I knew I would be miserable all year. The waitress hates serving Mr. Smith because he is a curmudgeon who never leaves a tip. Because we know Mrs. Green is a curmudgeon who never gives out candy, we skip her house on Halloween. Although Rex is one of the world's best golfers, he is also a curmudgeon who is always looking for a fight.
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debonair (adj)
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adjective ভদ্র polite, bland, gentle, suave, respectful, debonair সুদর্শন handsome, goodly, debonair, bonny, bonnie, gracious চমত্কার pretty, fantastic, excellent, gorgeous, superb, debonair সুন্দর beautiful, pretty, fine, polished, fairy, debonair প্রফুল্ল cheerful, cheery, upbeat, jolly, jovial, debonair প্রফুল্লিত chirping, youthful, buoyant, winsome, perky, debonair. (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming. "all the men looked debonair and handsome in white tie and tails" synonyms: suave, urbane, sophisticated, cultured, self-possessed, self-assured, confident, charming, gracious, well mannered, civil, courteous, gallant, chivalrous, gentlemanly, refined, polished, well bred, genteel, dignified, courtly; well dressed, well groomed, well turned out, elegant, stylish, smart, dashing, dapper, spruce, trim, attractive; soigné; informal smooth, swish, swanky, snappy, sharp, cool; informal spiffy, fly; informal on fleek; dated mannerly; archaictrig, gentle. Definition of Debonair confident and stylish; suave Examples of Debonair in a sentence : having a sophisticated charm James Bond is known for his good looks, high tech gadgets, and debonair manner. Everyone is excited about the idea of the handsome athlete playing a debonair spy in the new movie. On the day of his wedding, my brother looked debonair in his tuxedo. The debonair man knew he could win the woman over with a smile and a few choice words. With his dirty hair and rumpled clothing, the homeless man looked far from debonair. On screen and in person, the Hollywood actor always manages to look so debonair. The con man became distraught when he realized his trial was to be overseen by a male judge who would not be impressed by his debonair attitude. As soon as the debonair singer walked on the stage, all the female audience members screamed. Have you ever seen the movie about the innocent young woman who kills the debonair playboy after he dumps her? Because the teenager wanted to look debonair at the dance, he bought a stylish new suit for the event. When the female suspects saw the debonair detective, they grew lightheaded and quickly began to confess crimes they had not even committed.
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debonair(n)
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সুন্দরতা fineness, debonair, beauty সুদর্শনতা debonair ভদ্রতা manners, propriety, courtesy, politeness, civility, debonair চমত্কারতা courtesy, gentilesse, politeness, debonair, gallantry প্রফুল্লতা cheerfulness, exhilaration, joviality, geniality, pep, debonair মার্জিতরুচি debonair, urbane শিষ্ট debonair, mannerly, modest, Gentleel হাসিখুশি debonair, upbeat অমায়িক unbuttoned, affable, courteous, benign, companionable, debonair
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decry (V)
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express strong disapproval of. নিন্দা করা condemn, denounce, take apart, vilify, defame, decry সমালোচনা করা denounce, criticize, hammer, attack, comment, decry দোষ দেত্তয়া accuse, arraign, decry, denounce, censure, blame হেয় প্রতিপন্ন করা decry সরকারিভাবে অবমূল্যায়ন করা decry অপবাদ দেওয়া malign, besmear, calumniate, decry, defame, detract. publicly denounce. "they decried human rights abuses". synonyms: denounce, condemn, criticize, censure, damn, attack, fulminate against, rail against, inveigh against, blame, carp at, cavil at, run down, pillory, rap, lambaste, deplore, disapprove of, vilify, execrate, revile; disparage, deprecate, discredit, derogate, cast aspersions on; informal slam, slate, blast, knock. Definition of Decry to denounce as damaging or bad Examples of Decry in a sentence The entire audience erupted in shouts and curses, decrying the penalty card issued by the referee. The liberal news media is constantly trying to decry the efforts of the country's conservative president. After the immigration bill was passed, the racist groups started to decry the features of the act. What kind of person will decry the death of a dog yet laugh at the death of a human? When a child recently died in an abusive foster home, people marched in protest to decry the state's foster care system. People who prefer physical newspapers decry the high-tech advances that have put many traditional newspaper publishers out of business. In the movie, the minister took every opportunity to decry dancing and loud music and eventually both activities were banned in the town. Several religious organizations have chosen to decry the obscene cartoon about Jesus. On the crime show, the arrogant chef killed the food critic before he could decry his new restaurant. Eve is an animal rights activist who constantly uses the media to decry the cold-heartedness of Kill shelters. As a homosexual, I have a huge issue with anyone who chooses to decry my sexual preference as sinful.
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defray(v)
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to pay for. বহন করা convey, carry, sustain, tote, defray, suffer অর্পণ করা offer, confer, put in, delegate, hand over, defray চলা go, suffice, run, walk, continue, defray চালান run, drive, lead, conduct, move, defray ব্যয়ভারবহন করা defray. provide money to pay (a cost or expense). "the proceeds from the raffle help to defray the expenses of the evening" synonyms: pay (for), cover, meet, square, settle, clear, discharge, liquidate. Definition of Defray to help pay the cost of, either in part of full. to cover, as in to pay for something Examples of Defray in a sentence In order for Sean to attend the prestigious college, his generous uncle helped defray the excessive tuition with a monthly donation. Because I have a coupon that will defray fifty percent of my restaurant bill, I have enough money to see a movie after dinner. We are being asked to donate twenty dollars to help the festival organizer defray the cost of managing the event. Fortunately, the scholarship will defray a large part of my daughter's tuition. Since Jim lost his job recently, he has started a fund to defray his wife's hospital expenses. The money brought in from the concession stand will defray a portion of the venue rental fee. If you are selected in the program, you will be given twenty-five hundred dollars to defray much of your travel expenses. The magazine is increasing its advertising rates to defray its increased publishing costs. When you purchase the new phone, you will receive a rebate to help defray the cost of the monthly data plan. Most schools use vending machines as a source of income to defray the costs of extracurricular activities. When companies hire disabled people, they receive a tax credit to help defray salary expenses.
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deign(V)
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অনুগ্রহ করা deign, indulge verb প্রসন্ন হত্তয়া deign, condescend. Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity. do something that one considers to be below one's dignity. The master of the house never deigned to answer questions from the servants. Definition of Deign to complete a task that one considers beneath him Examples of Deign in a sentence The queen would not deign to invite her maid to dinner. Even when the millionaire lost all his money, he still would not deign to cook his own supper. The award-winning actress is known for her snobby attitude and would never deign to appear in a low-budget film. Because the celebrated athlete would not deign to cut his own lawn, he had a landscaping company on staff to maintain his yard. The heiress would not deign to clean up her dog's mess. Although Frank had worked as a mechanic for over twenty years, once he won the lottery he would not deign to change the oil in his car. The mayor was not a man of the people and did not deign to respond to letters unless they came from wealthy donors. Since the immigrants are the only people who will deign to perform low-paying jobs, they are the individuals who usually pick the onion crops. The famous singer would not deign to eat a meal unless her personal chef prepared it. When the prince flew, he bought all the seats in first class because he could not deign to be seated near commoners.
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demonstrative (adj,d)
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openly expressive of emotions. expressing emotion freely.. openly emotional. showing emotion. adj. Inclined to strong exhibition or expression of feeling or thoughts. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion characterized by the open expression of emotion meaning outwardly expressive, is the opposite of the blank showing feelings openly, especially feelings of affection. প্রমাণদায়ক demonstrative, demonstrable নির্দেশক directory, indicative, prescriptive, demonstrative, indicatory, demonstrable স্পষ্ট করা এমন demonstrative, demonstrable প্রতিপাদক confirming, proving, performing, ascertaining, corroborating, demonstrative জাহির করে এমন demonstrative, assertive প্রদর্শনকারী exhibitor, demonstrative, demonstrator. (of a person) unrestrained in showing feelings, especially those of affection. "we were a very physically demonstrative family". synonyms: expressive, open, forthcoming, emotional, communicative, responsive, unreserved, unrestrained, effusive, expansive, gushing, affectionate, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable; informal touchy-feely, lovey-dovey. Definition of Demonstrative openly affectionate Examples of Demonstrative in a sentence e (adjective): given to or marked by the open expression of emotion When Sally told James that she wanted to break up with him, she expected he would react demonstratively, but he quietly nodded his head and left without saying a word. Because Susan was raised in a family that was far from demonstrative, she is not comfortable sharing her emotions. Everyone at the table was uncomfortable when the demonstrative couple would not stop kissing during Christmas dinner. If Rick drinks too much, he will become demonstrative and try to hug strangers. My husband is not very demonstrative and rarely touches me in public. As a kid, I did not appreciate demonstrative kisses from my elderly relatives.
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denouement (coda) (pro)
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অন্তীম দৃশ্য. finale, final scene, final act, last act, epilogue, coda, end, ending, finish, close; culmination, climax, conclusion, resolution, solution, clarification, unravelling; informal wind-up, synonyms: outcome, upshot, consequence, result, end result, end, ending, termination, culmination, climax; informal pay-off; date dissue; archaic success. Definition of Denouement the ending of a literary work, musical composition, or a sequence of actions Examples of Denouement in a sentence the final resolution of the many strands of a literary or dramatic work; the outcome of a complex sequence of events At the denouement of the movie, all questions were answered, and the true identity of the robber was revealed. The film ended with a denouement that left the audience speechless. Because the book's denouement left some unanswered questions, the author is currently writing a sequel. In a sad denouement to a perfect love story, the groom left the bride at the altar. In the writer's first novel, the denouement was abrupt and unbelievable and left readers wondering if the story even had an ending. The play's denouement saw the main character die tragically just before the curtain fell. After being in the jury room for weeks, we were anxious for the denouement of the trial. Julie often gazes at a book's denouement to see if she likes the ending before reading the entire tale. While I do not want to ruin the story for you, you should know the hero's brother dies in the denouement. After hearing the orchestra's denouement of the evening's final number, the audience stood and applauded. As in all fairy tales, the boy and the girl become a couple at the denouement.
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derelict (adj)
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adjective পরিত্যক্ত abandoned, desert, derelict, forsaken, forlorn, outcast বেত্তয়ারিস unclaimed, derelict দায়িত্বজ্ঞানহীন derelict. in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect. "a derelict Georgian mansion" synonyms: unsafe, dangerous, hazardous, perilous, precarious, insecure, treacherous; dilapidated, ramshackle. Definition of Derelict in bad shape as a result of neglect Examples of Derelict in a sentence Out of fear for my safety, I chose not to walk inside of the derelict barn. Our small town has a large number of derelict buildings that need to be demolished. Thanks to several volunteer organizations in our community, many derelict areas have been turned into stunning gardens. Because many businesses closed during the economic crisis, the city is now filled with derelict shops and empty factories. My husband used his carpentry skills to turn the derelict shed into a tree house for our children. Without a huge investment, you will not be able to turn that derelict dwelling into a livable residence.
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derelict (N)
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(noun): (of a building) abandoned At one time the waterfront factories were busy and productive, but now they stand derelict and will be.
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desiccated
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শুকিয়ে নেওয়া. uninteresting, lacking vitality. Few novelists over 80 are able to produce anything more than desiccated works--boring shadows of former books. Definition of Desiccated dried out; lifeless. Examples of Desiccated in a sentence The professional soccer player became desiccated after being in a car accident that left him in a coma. Without water, the crops quickly became desiccated. The man tried unsuccessfully to get water from the desiccated well. Once the car factories closed, the residents left the desiccated city to look for work. Since the roses have become desiccated, please throw them in the trash.
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desideratum
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(noun): something desired as a necessity. The desideratum of the environmental group is that motorists should rely on carpooling. অভীষ্ট object, desideratum, Intended যে জিনিসের অভাব অনুভূত হয় desideratum. something that is needed or wanted. "integrity was a desideratum" synonyms: requirement, prerequisite, need, indispensable thing, desired thing, needed thing, essential, requisite, necessary; lack, want, missing thing; dream, ideal, hope, wish. Definition of Desideratum a wished-for or desired thing Examples of Desideratum in a sentence A desideratum when car shopping is price. A desideratum for the role of teacher was certification in English. Because a desideratum when house shopping was location, the couple only viewed houses in the city limits. Since the desideratum was non-negotiable, the man would not allow smoking in the building. The desideratum for the job was someone with flexibility and experience in the field.
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despot
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a dictator with absolute power. tyrant an absolute ruler a cruel and oppressive dictator one who has total power and rules brutally a ruler with absolute power a ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people dictator tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler; CF. despotism an absolute ruler; an autocrat. শাসক ruler, magistrate, regent, governor, dictator, despot উত্পীড়ক oppressor, depressor, dictator, despot রাজা king, raja, monarch, prince, royalty, despot সার্বভৌম শাসক despot, dictator স্বৈরাচারী শাসক despot অত্যাচারী despot, Neronian, oppressiveness, oppresssor. a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way. synonyms: tyrant, dictator, absolute ruler, totalitarian, authoritarian, autocrat, oppressor, autarch, monocrat. Definition of Despot a brutal ruler who controls everything Examples of Despot in a sentence Once the despot killed his parents, he was able to run the country with an iron fist. The despot has decided to control all television stations in his nation. When the despot started killing random school children in his small country, the United Nations sent in forces to remove him from power. What kind of man swears he is not a despot yet sits in his golden palace while allowing his people to die of hunger? According to the media, the despot has taken money from the treasury to build his massive mansion. The military is joining forces with the rebels to dethrone the royal despot terrorizing their country. When a kind leader replaced the despot, he brought about peace in a once troubled nation. The young prince killed everyone who challenged his authority and became the despot of his country. Although the despot claims to care about the people in his republic, he does not even allow them to marry without his consent. Under the despot's orders, every firstborn child must serve in the military for a period of five years.
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diatribe
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(n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack bitter verbal attack abusive criticism an abusive, condemnatory speech abusive speech bitter criticism thunderous verbal attack a harsh denunciation verbal attack a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. "a diatribe against consumerism" synonyms: tirade, harangue, verbal onslaught, verbal attack, stream of abuse, denunciation, broadside, fulmination, condemnation, criticism, stricture, reproof, reproval, reprimand, rebuke, admonishment, admonition; invective, upbraiding, vituperation, abuse, castigation. গালিগালাজ diatribe, brick-bat তীব্র সমালোচনা diatribe আক্রমণ violence, diatribe, Invasion, onset, stroke noun সুদীর্ঘ বিতর্ক discussion, diatribe সুদীর্ঘ আলোচণা expatiation, diatribe. Definition of Diatribe abusive speech or piece of writing Examples of Diatribe in a sentence Because Sheila was unhappy with the administration, she launched a lengthy diatribe against the board during lunch. Upset about his demotion, Ed made an angry diatribe about his employer. The candidate made a diatribe against his opponent. Even though Janice tried to control her temper in court, she found herself unable to hold in a diatribe about her spouse. His diatribe against his enemy contained words which should not be repeated! The journalist wrote a long diatribe about the politician's abuse of funds. In a lengthy diatribe, the reviewer made the public aware of his unflattering opinion of the film. The cult leader used religion to make a diatribe against the government. As a part of her diatribe against local police officers, Mary launched a Website for police complaints. Since the essay contained no objectivity at all, everyone assumed it was simply the critic's personal diatribe.
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diminutive
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adjective): very small When he put on his father's suit and shoes, his appearance was that of a diminutive youth. সঙ্কুচিত shrunk, compressed, diminutive, narrow, curtailed, reduced হ্রাসপ্রাপ্ত আকারযুক্ত diminutive, diminutival অতি ক্ষুদ্র্র্র্র diminutive, diminutival নিতান্তই ক্ষুদ্র diminutive. extremely or unusually small. "a diminutive figure dressed in black" synonyms: tiny, small, little, petite, minute, miniature, mini, minuscule, microscopic, nanoscopic, small-scale, compact, pocket, toy, midget, undersized, short, stubby, elfin, dwarfish, dwarf, pygmy, bantam, homuncular, Lilliputian; wee; informalteeny, weeny, teeny-weeny, teensy-weensy, itty-bitty, itsy-bitsy, tiddly, dinky, baby, pint-sized, half-pint, sawn-off, knee-high to a grasshopper; informaltitchy, ickle; informal little-bitty, vest-pocket. Definition of Diminutive very short or small Examples of Diminutive in a sentence Surrounded by tall skyscrapers, the three-story apartment building looked diminutive. My mother was a diminutive woman who still purchased clothes from the girls' department. Despite its size, the diminutive robot was able to lift over three hundred pounds. Compared to the large supercomputers of the 1970's, laptops are really diminutive in size. Although Jason is diminutive in height, he is still a remarkable player. Since I have only a diminutive source of funds, I will definitely have to stay within my budget.
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diminutive (n)
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(noun): to indicate smallness He prefers to be called a diminutive of his name: "Bill" instead of "John William."
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disabuse (conf)
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(verb): to persuade somebody that his/her belief is not valid As a child, I was quickly disabused of the notion that Santa Claus was a rotund benefactor of infinite largess--one night I saw my mother diligently wrapping presents and storing them under our Christmas tree. ভ্রান্ত ধারণাদি হইতে মুক্ত করা disabuse ভুল ধারণা বা মোহ থেকে মুক্ত করা disabuse. persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken. "he quickly disabused me of my fanciful notions" synonyms: disillusion, undeceive, correct,. Definition of Disabuse to make aware of the truth Examples of Disabuse in a sentence If you wish to continue to believe that falsehood, I will not disabuse you by telling you the truth. It is my job as a teacher to disabuse students of the notion they can be successful without an education. Even though I know Jessica is telling her mother a lie, I will not disabuse my friend's parent. The minister did everything he could to disabuse his church members about false idols. Although my mother tried, she could not disabuse me of my belief in Santa Claus when I was a kid. The doctor went out of his way to disabuse his patients about medical myths.
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discursive (digressive,wandering, meandering )
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অপ্রাসঙ্গিক irrelevant, impertinent, incoherent, discursive, out of place, inapposite বুদ্ধিগত intellectual, discursive তর্কদ্বারা লভ্য discursive এলোমেলো random, haphazard, promiscuous, ungainly, aimless, discursive শৃঙ্খলাহীন discursive, undisciplined. digressing from subject to subject. "students often write dull, second-hand, discursive prose" synonyms: rambling, digressive, meandering, wandering, maundering, diffuse, long, lengthy; circuitous, roundabout, circumlocutory, periphrastic; verbose, long-winded, prolix; informal wordy; Definition of Discursive talking or writing about many different things in an unorganized manner Examples of Discursive in a sentence When the writer was drunk, he often talked for hours in a discursive manner. The professor's lecture was hard to follow because of its discursive tone. Confused by the question, the politician gave only a discursive response to the reporter. Although I paid a great deal of attention to the debate, the discursive dialogue really confused me. Because he was nervous during his speech, the young boy lost his train of thought and began to speak in a discursive way. The mentally ill suspect was discursive when asked about his whereabouts on the night of the murder. As a law student, you should be prepared for a series of discursive questions on legal ethics. The author's writing style was discursive and hard to comprehend. Even though Joanna was normally a very organized person, she made a discursive speech during the graduation ceremony. When Harry spoke in that discursive style of his, he went from topic to topic but made little sense. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point Many readers find it tough to read Moby Dick since the author is discursive, often cutting the action short to spend 20 pages on the history of a whale. (adj.) passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly rambling, lacking order (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects wandering from one topic to another digressing from subject to subject (adj.) rambling, lacking order
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disingenuous
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কপট assumed, insincere, disingenuous, illusory, counterfeit, double অসরল evasive, tortuous, disingenuous, indirect, curved, crooked কৃত্রিম artificial, simulated, synthetic, pretended, false, disingenuous আন্তরিকতাশূন্য disingenuous গোপন উদ্দেশ্যপ্রণোদিত disingenuous. not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does. "this journalist was being somewhat disingenuous as well as cynical" synonyms: dishonest, deceitful, underhand, underhanded, duplicitous, double-dealing, two-faced, dissembling, insincere, false, lying, untruthful, mendacious; not candid, not frank, not entirely truthful; artful, cunning, crafty, wily, sly, sneaky, tricky, scheming, calculating, designing, devious, unscrupulous. (adjective): not straightforward; giving a false appearance of frankness Many adults think that they can lie to children, but kids are smart and know when people are disingenuous. Definition of Disingenuous not candid or sincere; generally by pretending one knows less than one actually does. Examples of Disingenuous in a sentence The detective was a disingenuous man who often played dumb to trick others into confessing. While Catherine pretended to be trustworthy, she was in reality a disingenuous woman who would do whatever it took to get her way. Although the politician promised to be open and honest during the election, he later became disingenuous and hid important facts from the voters. Disingenuous individuals usually become successful by misleading others. The pharmaceutical manufacturer was clearly disingenuous when it knowingly placed the dangerous drug on the market. Because the public viewed the politician's speech as disingenuous, they did not vote for him.
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dispensation ** (N)
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exemption from a rule or usual requirement. "although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to play before her birthday" synonyms: exemption, immunity, exception, exclusion, exoneration, freedom, release, relief, reprieve, remission, relaxation, absolution; impunity. (noun): an exemption from a rule or obligation Since her father is a billionaire, she is given dispensation from many of the school's policies. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Dispensation immunity from a law or rule Examples of Dispensation in a sentence In our church, women who have abortions are not given a dispensation of forgiveness. How much did the car manufacturer have to pay in order to receive special dispensation to build on sacred land? To get a divorce, Jim and Sarah would need to request a dispensation from the leader of their house of worship. Families were shocked to learn the state had been given dispensation from a city law in order to build a prison near their subdivision. Because the soldier had saved his entire unit, the president gave him dispensation for his wartime crimes.
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dissemble
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(verb): conceal one's true motives, usually through deceit. To get close to the senator, the assassin dissembled his intentions, convincing many people that he was a reporter for a well-known newspaper. ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করা dissemble, mask, personate, simulate গোপন রাখা dissemble ভান করা play at, dissemble, make belive, prestence, Fake, Feign. conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs. "an honest, sincere person with no need to dissemble" synonyms: dissimulate, pretend, deceive, feign, act, masquerade, sham, fake, bluff, counterfeit, pose, posture. Definition of Dissemble to disguise or conceal behind a false appearance Examples of Dissemble in a sentence Her plan was to dissemble her intentions from her husband so she could successfully plan him a surprise party. Rather than answer the reporter's questions directly, the politician chose to dissemble his responses. The con man did his best to dissemble his real motives from the wealthy widow. While it may be easier to dissemble your true feelings from others, it is always best to be honest with those you love. It is hard to feel pity for someone who makes a living by willingly choosing to dissemble their true intent for monetary reasons. Even though Evelyn knew she was madly in love with Robert, she still felt she had to dissemble her true feelings to avoid being hurt. Because he did not want to start an argument with his coworkers, Maurice chose to dissemble his political beliefs. In an attempt to dissemble his affair from his wife, Matt bought a cell phone which he kept hidden in his car. Although I am willing to help you as much as I can, I will not lie and dissemble the truth about your work history. Perhaps a defense attorney's greatest skill is his ability to dissemble information from the jury.
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dissipate (v)
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(verb): অপচয় করা waste, dissipate, misuse, lose, squander away, fritter away ক্ষয় করা gnaw, exhaust, corrode, prey, dissipate, erode squander or spend money frivolously The recent graduates dissipated their earnings on trips to Las Vegas and cruises in Mexico. waste or fritter away (money, energy, or resources). "he inherited, but then dissipated, his father's fortune" synonyms: squander, fritter (away), misspend, waste, throw away, make poor use of, be prodigal with; spend recklessly/freely, lavish, expend, to waste; exhaust to scatter; to spend wastefully to waste; to scatter.
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dissipate(v)
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to break up or to squander to disappear, cause to disappear. to disperse or scatter Kathleen's perfume was overwhelming in the cramped apartment, but once we stepped outside the smell dissipated and we could breathe once again. with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear. "the concern she'd felt for him had wholly dissipated" synonyms: disappear, vanish, evaporate, dissolve, melt away, melt into thin air, be dispelled, dematerialize; disperse, scatter; drive away, dispel, banish; quell, allay, check; literaryevanesce
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dissolution **
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(noun): a living full of debauchery and indulgence in sensual pleasure Many Roman emporers were known for their dissolution, indulging in unspeakable desires of the flesh. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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doleful
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sad; dreary mournful sorrowful sad, melancholy filled with or evoking sadness expressing sorrow; mournful mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief dolorous বেদনাপূর্ণ racking, doleful, painful, pained করুণ pathetic, sad, elegiac, pitiful, miserable, doleful শোকপূর্ণ elegiac, mournful, doleful, dolorous, funereal, funeral. expressing sorrow; mournful. "a doleful look" synonyms: mournful, woeful, sorrowful, sad, unhappy, depressed, dismal, gloomy, morose, melancholy, miserable, forlorn, wretched, woebegone, despondent, dejected, disconsolate, downcast, crestfallen, downhearted, heartbroken, heavy-hearted, despairing, desolate, grief-stricken; tearful, teary, lachrymose; informalblue, down, down in the mouth, down in the dumps, weepy; literarydolorous; archaicheartsick, Definition of Doleful filled with sadness or grief Examples of Doleful in a sentence My mother's eyes were doleful after my father moved out of the house. Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been doleful to the point of not being able to eat or sleep. The doleful music made everyone cry. After I read about the tragedy, I felt doleful for several hours. The child had a doleful look on his face when he learned Santa Claus was not real. As soon as I saw the doctor's doleful expression, I knew my father's condition was not good. The doleful widower tried to drown his misery at the bar. When the dog is locked in the crate, it makes a doleful noise. It was obvious from Richard's doleful expression he was still grieving for his deceased wife. After the divorce, Marie was doleful when she thought about her future.
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dolorous
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doleful, মর্মযন্ত্রণাপূর্ণ excruciating, dolorous শোকপূর্ণ elegiac, mournful, doleful, dolorous, funereal, funeral দু:খপূর্ণ sorrowful, rueful, woeful, woesome, regretful, dolorous. lachrymose. tearful. weeping. sorrowful. dolourous. adjective): showing sorrow Chopin's ballades are filled with sharp changes in moods--a dolorous melody can give way to a lighthearted tempo. Definition of Dolorous experiencing or displaying sadness or pain Examples of Dolorous in a sentence The dolorous film made me recall sad times. At the funeral, the dolorous widow could not stop crying. Jane was dolorous when her boyfriend was shipped overseas with his army unit. When I saw the dolorous look on my mother's face, I knew my father had not survived his emergency surgery. The dolorous sound of the funeral hymn filled Sarah's eyes with tears. Since Bill learned of his ex-wife's marriage, he has been dolorous and moody. The doctor believes Francine will be less dolorous after she takes the antidepressants for a few weeks. After Danielle discovered her husband had a mistress, she was so dolorous she tried to kill herself. The puppy has been dolorous since its owner left it at the shelter. During my visit with my therapist, I talked about a couple of dolorous experiences that caused me sorrow.
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doughty (bold,audacious,brave)
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brave and persistent. "his doughty spirit kept him going" synonyms: fearless, dauntless, determined, resolute, indomitable, intrepid, plucky, spirited, game, mettlesome, gritty, steely, confident, undaunted, undismayed, unal armed, unflinching, unshrinking, unabashed, unfaltering, unflagging, bold, audacious, valiant, brave, stout-hearted, lionhearted, gallant, courageous, heroic, daring, daredevil; informalgutsy, spunky, ballsy, feisty. adjective দুর্দম irresistible, doughty, unruly, unsettled, indomitable, unstable বলবান strong, robust, powerful, Herculean, husky, doughty সক্ষম able, capable, susceptible, efficient, doughty সাহসী brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant, doughty শৌর্যশালী valorous, heroic, doughty মহাতেজা doughty. brave; bold; courageous I enjoy films in which a doughty group comes together to battle a force of evil. Definition of Doughty determined to not give up; fearless Examples of Doughty in a sentence Taking blow after blow, the doughty fighter refused to leave the ring. The doughty sailor refused to head back to Spain without discovering a new world. Even the possibility of death in the jungle was not enough to scare away the doughty explorer. Tough and doughty, the marine was able to survive interrogation without cracking. The leader's doughty and spirited reputation made him a shoe-in for the cabinet position.
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dovetail **
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খাঁজে খাঁজে আটকান নিখুঁতভাবে মিলে যাওয়া (verb): fit together tightly, as if by means of a interlocking joint Although Darwin's evolution and Mendel's genetics were developed in isolation from one another, they dovetail each other very well. oin together by means of a dovetail. synonyms: joint, join, fit together, link, interlock, splice, mortise, tenon "the ends of the logs were cut and dovetailed" This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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duplicity
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(noun): deceitfulness, pretending to want one thing but interested in something else A life of espionage is one of duplicity: an agent must pretend to be a totally different person than who she or he actually is. ছলনা guile, deception, wile, falsehood, desertion, duplicity কাপট্য assumption, duplicity, hypocrisy দ্বৈধীভাব hesitation, vacillation, duplicity প্রতারণা trick, treachery, cross, duplicity, rip-off, ramp deceitfulness. "the president was accused of duplicity in his dealings with Congress" synonyms: deceitfulness, deceit, deception, deviousness, two-facedness, double-dealing, underhandedness, dishonesty, falseness, falsity, fraud, fraudulence, sharp practice, swindling, cheating, chicanery, trickery, craft, guile, artifice, subterfuge, skulduggery, treachery, unfairness, unjustness, perfidy, improbity; Definition of Duplicity dishonest behavior that is intended to trick someone Examples of Duplicity in a sentence Most politicians use duplicity to deceive voters just long enough to get their votes. Although the swindler used duplicity to trick his victims, he never physically harmed anyone. The media revealed the police captain's duplicity in the case of the stolen drug money. Because Amanda is such a good liar, it is always hard to recognize her duplicity. The greedy accountant used financial duplicity to embezzle money from his clients. When the soldier betrayed his country, his duplicity gave the entire military a bad name. Many people suspect the attractive young woman used duplicity to get the elderly man to include her in his will. Even though the robbers were supposed to be working as a team, each one used duplicity to try and steal from the others. You could look at the convict and tell he had no problem using duplicity to get whatever he wanted. Because of the counterfeiter's duplicity, the bank lost several million dollars.
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ebullient
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উচ্ছ্বাসিত exuberant, abounding, overflowing, ebullient, profuse অত্যুত্সাহী ebullient, ardent উত্তেজিত heated, crazed, agitated, hectic, angry, ebullient ফুটিতেছে এমন ebullient উচ্ছ্বসিত ebullient, profuse অত্যতসাহী ebullient cheerful and full of energy. "she sounded ebullient and happy" synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, cheerful, joyful, cheery, merry, sunny, breezy, jaunty, light-hearted, in high spirits, high-spirited, exhilarated, elated, euphoric, jubilant, animated, sparkling, effervescent, vivacious, enthusiastic, irrepressible; informalbubbly, bouncy, peppy, zingy, upbeat, chipper, chirpy, smiley, sparky, full of beans; informalpeart; literarygladsome, blithe, blithesome; datedgay. : joyously unrestrained Can you blame him for his ebullient mood? He just graduated from medical school. Definition of Ebullient cheerful and full of energy Examples of Ebullient in a sentence The ebullient song was so uplifting that I danced in my chair. Because my Uncle Jake has an ebullient personality, he is a great circus clown. Jack always felt ebullient after drinking his morning coffee. After being stranded in the airport for eight hours, we were far from ebullient. Charlie's ebullient attitude made him a favorite in the office. On the day of her wedding, nothing could stop Sharon from feeling ebullient. When Matthew lost his job, he was no longer ebullient and excited about his future. My aunt is an ebullient woman who can always see the rainbow through the clouds. While my friend Sarah always seems to be depressed, her husband Mark is generally ebullient. Ebullient investors are happily buying stocks this week.
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effervescent (adj) ebullient (D)
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see--Ebullient. bubbly, lively lively; giving off bubbles giving off gas bubbles; showing high spirits or excitement showing high spirits very excited; bubbling over with high spirits bubbling up from a liquid highly spirited; animated. syn--ebullient,exuberant,jubilant .... Definition of Effervescent something fizzy and giving off bubbles or an enthusiastic and lively personality Examples of Effervescent in a sentence The soda pop was so effervescent, that its bubbles tickled my nose. When I added baking soda to the vinegar, it created an effervescent effect. He had an upset stomach and wanted something effervescent to help calm it. The teacher called her personality effervescent because she was extremely bubbly. The volcano diorama was complete with an effervescent lava special effect.
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effrontery
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shameless boldness (n.) shameless boldness, impudence shameless boldness, impudence extreme boldness; presumptuousness brazen boldness; presumptuousness impudent boldness; audacity impudence, nerve, insolence. audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to. insolent or impertinent behaviour. "one juror had the effrontery to challenge the coroner's decision" synonyms: impudence, impertinence, cheek, insolence, cheekiness, audacity, temerity, brazenness, forwardness, front, presumption, nerve, gall, pertness, boldness, shamelessness, impoliteness, disrespect, bad manners. ধৃষ্টতা cockiness, assumption, facer, audacity, boldness, effrontery নির্লজ্জতা boldness, impudence, brass, audacity, impertinence, effrontery নির্লজ্জ সাহস effrontery বেহায়াপনা boldness, assuredness, impudence, audacity, impertinence, effrontery প্রগল্ভতা audacity, audaciousness, effrontery, impertinence, boldness, assuredness ঔদ্ধত্য arrogance, insolence, hubris, pride, hauteur, effrontery আস্পর্ধা audacity, effrontery, impudence, arrogance Examples of Effrontery in a sentence The skateboarders acted with effrontery, skating through the church grounds and spray-painting signs warning trespassers. I was shocked by the mugger's effrontery to kiss me after grabbing my bag. When the defendant put his feet up on the table, the judge scolded him for his effrontery. My cheating husband has the effrontery to accuse me of being disloyal to him. Although I have an advanced degree in business, my boss still had the effrontery to ask me to bring him coffee. William's wife had the effrontery to bring her lover to the family Christmas party. After eating two steak dinners, Charles had the effrontery to tell the waitress he was broke. While Matt may have enjoyed dancing on top of the table, the bar owner was not pleased with his effrontery and banned him from the bar. The two policemen laughed at the effrontery of the criminal who tried to disguise himself by dressing as a woman. When the speaker stripped down to his underwear, everyone in the audience was shocked at his effrontery. In a show of effrontery, the politician offered to wash the cars of all donors who contributed at least fifty thousand dollars to his campaign.
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elegiac
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করুণ pathetic, sad, elegiac, pitiful, miserable, doleful শোকসঙ্গীত-সংক্রান্ত elegiac শোকসঙ্গীতের অন্তর্ভুক্ত elegiac শোকপূর্ণ elegiac, mournful, doleful, dolorous, funereal, funeral শোকসঙ্গীতে ব্যবহৃত elegiac expressing sorrow or lamentation mourning that which is lost or past; sorrowful expressing sorrow often for something past Mournful; sorrowful; sad. resembling or characteristic of a lament for the dead. relating to or characteristic of an elegy. "haunting and elegiac poems" wistfully mournful. "she watched repeat serials, fixed on their moody and elegiac characterization" synonyms: mournful, melancholic, melancholy, plaintive, sorrowful, sad, lamenting, doleful; funereal, dirgelike; touching, moving, poignant; literarydolorous. Definition of Elegiac communicating mourning or sorrow Examples of Elegiac in a sentence Few can listen to the elegiac opening bars of the Moonlight sonata without feeling the urge to cry. The elegiac poem brought everyone to tears during the funeral. When Amy looked at the elegiac greeting card, she realized how much Greg missed her. The military band played a stirring but elegiac tribute during the general's burial ceremony. As soon as I heard the elegiac tune in the movie, I knew a character was about to die. The elegiac painting reveals the deep sorrow the artist felt after his daughter's death.
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embryonic
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আদি original, embryonic, first, primary, fundamental, embryo আদিম primitive, pristine, primordial, primal, barbaric, embryonic প্রাথমিক primary, elementary, initial, basic, elemental, embryonic ভ্রূণসংক্রান্ত embryonic, embryo ভ্রূণাবস্থিত embryonic, embryo বিকশিত হয় নাই এমন embryo, embryonic মৌলিক basic, fundamental, prime, original, primary, embryonic. (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development. "the plan is still in its embryonic stages". synonyms: rudimentary, undeveloped, unformed, immature, incomplete, incipient, inchoate, just beginning; fledgling, budding, beginning, potential, nascent, emerging, developing; early, primary, elementary, germinal. referring to a system or idea that has potential for significant development Examples of Embryonic in a sentence Our company is still in its embryonic stage, having just started and having a lot of room to grow and expand. I have an idea for a book, but it is still in its embryonic stage and I need to put a lot more thought into it before it is ready. An embryonic idea is one that you just came up with that still needs to develop a little more before it is ready to be used. The idea of freedom and justice for all was still embryonic during the American Revolution, and it would be many years before that idea grew to maturity. Our relationship is still embryonic since we have just met, but I am sure that it will grow into a great friendship in time.
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empiricism
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প্রয়োগবাদ. see--empirical. syn- philosophical theory sensationalism experimentalism empiricist philosophy British empiricism philosophical doctrine logical positivism positivism. any method that derives knowledge from experience, used in experimental science as a way to gain insight and knowledge Empiricism does not always lead to knowledge; an experience or experiment may raise more questions than it answers. pursuit of knowledge purely through experience and experiments Examples of Empiricism in a sentence The expert's sense of empiricism stemmed from years of personal experience. Empiricism does not rely solely on facts and statistics. Because he believed in empiricism, he was looking for answers during his testing of theories. People who follow empiricism believe in experiential knowledge. Following empiricism meant he was not interested in the scientific method.
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enamor
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মুগ্ধ করা fascinate, enthrall, glamor, enamour, enamor, ensnare আকর্ষণ করা attract, allure, draw, enthrall, glamor, enamor প্রেমোন্মত্ত করা enamour, enamor মোহিত করা glamor, enthrall, mesmerize, enchant, bewitch, enamor প্রেমোচ্ছন্ন করা enamour, enamor বিমোহিত করা enthrall, glamor, fascinate, infatuate, enamour, enamor. to trigger feelings of adoration. (verb): attraction or feeling of love She is completely enamored with Justin Bieber, and goes to all his concerts on the East coast. Examples of Enamor in a sentence My daughter hopes her makeover will enamor feelings from her secret crush. When Amber lost her temper, she did not enamor herself to the police officer. The dancer will use her skillful moves to try and enamor the judging panel. Because the pageant contestant did not enamor the judges with her performance, she knows she will not win the crown. My sister's delicious cooking never fails to enamor her loving husband.
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encumber
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hold back. বিভ্রান্ত করা distract, maze, obfuscate, beguile, encumber, outface ব্যাহত করা impede, thwart, hamper, frustrate, encumber, avert গতি ব্যাহত করা encumber ভারগ্রস্ত করা burden, encumber ঋণভারাক্রান্ত করা encumber বিহ্বল করা distract, discomfit, mystify, embarrass, overwhelm, encumber. restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. "she was encumbered by her heavy skirts". synonyms: hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede, check, cramp, inhibit, restrict, limit, constrain, restrain, bog down, retard, slow, slow down, stall, delay; inconvenience, disadvantage, handicap. Definition of Encumber to restrict or burden in such a way that action is limited Examples of Encumber in a sentence The chaperon's rules did not encumber the female members of the swim team from sneaking out of their hotel at night. If you do not want your baby to encumber you when you jog, you should push her in the stroller instead of carrying her. The tax plan will encumber many average Americans to the point they cannot take yearly vacations. When Phil saw all of the red tape associated with getting the building permit, he knew the excessive documentation would encumber production on his new home. The controlling stepfather took his daughter's cellphone in an attempt to encumber her social life. Because the dictator wants to encumber rebels organizing against him, he closely monitors all anti-government organizations. The political refugees came to this country so they could live in a nation where they would not have to be concerned about anyone trying to encumber their rights. If I lose my money in the stock market, the loss will encumber my retire plans and force me to work late in life. State police are currently working with border authorities to produce ways to encumber the flow of drugs into the country. Since Jim did not want his backpack to encumber his climb up the mountain, he only included a couple of essentials in the bag. The costume encumbered all my movements and caused me to sweat profusely.
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enjoin
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to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit to direct or order command; order; forbid give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority to command; to urge command; order; forbid give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority to command; to urge bid, charge, command, adjure নিষেধ করা forbid, veto, prohibit, enjoin, ban, embargo আদেশ করা order, command, bid, give a command, enjoin, prescribe নির্দেশ দেত্তয়া instruct, advise, tell, rule, enjoin, level হুকুম করা dictate, order, command, enjoin, direct. Definition of Enjoin to prohibit someone from performing an action Examples of Enjoin in a sentence The angry man wanted the judge to grant an injunction to enjoin his ex-wife from selling their vacation home. After my father learns I failed all of my exams, he will probably take steps to enjoin me from using my credit cards. The company shareholders are banding together to enjoin the board from agreeing to a merger that would decrease the value of their stock options. Because I am seeking to enjoin my ex from having visitation rights with my children, I must go to court and explain my reasons to the judge. The religious organization staged a protest outside of the abortion clinic to enjoin young women from entering the building. After the judge reviewed the evidence, he granted the widow an injunction to enjoin her greedy children from seizing her assets. The purpose of the injunction is to enjoin the developer from tearing down the historical building. Once the police heard the young woman's story, they urged her to get a restraining order to enjoin her ex-boyfriend from stalking her. The environmentalist hopes to get an injunction to enjoin the city from demolishing the park to build a museum. Since the protection order against my former wife is failing to enjoin her from breaking into my house, it is serving no purpose at all. CONF-----enjoin (verb): give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority The government agency enjoined the chemical company to clean up the hazardous dump it had created over the years. (MAGOOSH)
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enormity (N) 2**
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বিশালতা magnitude, magnificence, enormity, hugeness, mountain অন্যায় wrong, injustice, tort, impropriety, enormity, inequity অবিচার injustice, iniquity, misconception, misjudgment, enormity, inequity বিরাটত্ব enormity, magnitude মস্ত অপরাধ enormity নিদারূণ দুষ্কার্য enormity গুরুত্ব importance, gravity, weight, worth, consideration, enormity. he great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong. "a thorough search disclosed the full enormity of the crime" (in neutral use) large size or scale. "I began to get a sense of the enormity of the task" synonyms: immensity, vastness, massiveness, hugeness; size, extent, magnitude, expanse, greatness, 22222.........2. a grave crime or sin. "the enormities of war" synonyms: wickedness, evilness, vileness, baseness, blackness, depravity; outrageousness, monstrousness, hideousness, dreadfulness, heinousness, awfulness, nastiness, horror, atrocity; villainy, cruelty, inhumanity, mercilessness, brutality, brutalism, bestiality, barbarism, enormity (noun): an act of extreme wickedness The enormity of Pol Pot's regime is hard to capture in words--within months hundreds of thousands of Cambodians lost their lives. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Enormity an offense or disaster of great magnitude Examples of Enormity in a sentence The young man will probably stop laughing when he learns the enormity of the criminal charges against him. When the hurricane struck the island nation, the residents were stunned by the enormity of the destruction. The enormity of the fire threatened to engulf the city. As soon as we deal with the enormity of our father's murder, we will open the family restaurant again. We cannot imagine the enormity of the torture our captured soldiers have endured. If Gail does not understand the enormity of having unprotected sex, then she should visit a clinic and talk to a healthcare worker. The enormity of the drive-by shooting kept people inside of their homes for weeks. When the president learned of the enormity of the city's water crisis, he sent aid workers to provide food and water to needy citizens. There was no way I could describe the enormity of the gang violence I had just observed. While Al knew the storm had been severe, he did not understand the enormity of the damage until he learned a tree had smashed his car.
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enthrall (enamor) D
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দাসত্বে আবদ্ধ করা enthrall, enthrall দাসত্বাধীন করা enthrall, enthrall মুগ্ধ করা fascinate, enthrall, glamor, enamour, enamor, ensnare আকর্ষণ করা attract, allure, draw, enthrall, glamor, grip সঙ্গে নিয়ে যাত্তয়া enthrall, grab, enthrall যাদু করা cast a spell, enthrall, exorcise, bewitch, witch, charm দাস করা enthrall, chain, enthrall ক্রীতদাস করা enslave, enthrall, thrall, beslave, subjugate, enfetter বিমোহিত করা enthrall, glamor, fascinate, infatuate, enamour, enamor মোহিত করা glamor, enthrall, mesmerize, enchant, bewitch, enamour গোলাম করা enthrall, enfetter, enthrall capture the fascinated attention of. "she had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold" synonyms: captivate, charm, enchant, bewitch, fascinate, beguile, entrance, enrapture, delight, attract, allure, lure; win, ensnare, dazzle, absorb, engross, rivet, grip, transfix, root someone to the spot, transport, carry away, hypnotize, mesmerize, intrigue, spellbind. 22222222 fascinating, entrancing, enchanting, bewitching, captivating, charming, beguiling, enrapturing; delightful, attractive, alluring, winning, dazzling, absorbing, engrossing, memorable, compelling, riveting, readable, gripping, exciting, transfixing, transporting, hypnotic, mesmerizing, intriguing, spellbinding; verb): hold spellbound She was so enthralled by the movie that she never heard people screaming, "Fire! Fire!" in the neighboring theater.
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epigram (axiom, apothegm, aphorism,cliche)
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noun: a witty saying শ্লেষ pun, epigram, quibble, innuendo, banter, quiddity এপিগ্র্যাম epigram সরস ক্ষুদ্র কবিতা epigram সংক্ষিপ্ত বিদ্রূপাত্মক উক্তি epigram তীক্ষ্ন ব্যঁজনাপূর্ণ উক্তি epigram সংক্ষিপ্ত বচন brief, epigram, mot. a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way. "a Wildean epigram". synonyms: quip, witticism, gem, play on words, jest, pun, sally, nice turn of phrase; bon mot, double entendre, jeu d'esprit; informalone-liner, gag, crack, wisecrack; rare paronomasia, equivoque "a witty epigram" proverb, saying, maxim, adage, axiom, aphorism, saw, gnome, dictum, precept, epigraph, motto, catchphrase; cliché, truism, commonplace; Definition of Epigram a brief and witty saying or poem. Examples of Epigram in a sentence At his daughter's wedding, Jason shared a heartwarming epigram he had written. The cute epigram on the Valentine's card made me smile. During his speech, the president quoted an epigram from one of his favorite poets. Sheila won the poetry contest with her insightful epigram about death. Using a rhyming epigram as a brief introduction, the playwright described what the audience would see in the three-act play. The critic seemed to dislike every epigram in the poetry collection except for the witty verse about love.
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epiphany
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(noun): a sudden revelation or moment of insight Gary one day had an epiphany that he was a people person; he prompty quit his factory job and began working as a salesman.
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ersatz
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: not real or genuine; phony The car dealer's ersatz laughter was immediately followed by a price quote, one that Shelley found highly inflated. Definition of Ersatz replicated from something else yet lacking the original qualities Examples of Ersatz in a sentence Do you believe the ersatz beach created by the city will appeal to those who love the natural features of the seashore? Before segregation ended, minorities were given an ersatz education that was not equal to the education received by their white peers. The art expert quickly recognized the ersatz painting as a fake. In the movie, the lead character created an ersatz version of his dead wife. There is no way an ersatz pizza made with soy cheese can ever compare to a real Italian pizza. At his trial, the defendant argued he could not be charged with selling drugs since his ersatz cocaine was made out of flour and salt. The dishonest street vendor tried to pass off his ersatz purses as designer goods. When the chef saw his apprentice using ersatz vanilla flavoring, he scolded the young man for using low quality ingredients. The jeweler immediately noticed the flaws in the ersatz diamond. Unfortunately, the ersatz candy I made at home did not taste as good as the store bought product.
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estimable
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শ্রদ্ধেয় Śrad'dhēẏa adjective শ্রদ্ধেয় respectable, adorable, august, venerable, estimable, worshipful মাননীয় honorable, respectable, estimable, honourable, high-principled মান্য honorable, favorite, estimable, honourable, favourite আদরণীয় estimable মাননীয estimable শ্রদ্ধেয় reverend, blessed, valued. Synonyms: reputable honorable good respectable Antonyms: disreputable. deserving of esteem and respect After serving thirty years, in which he selflessly served the community, Judge Harper was one of the more estimable people in town.
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ethereal (d) (heavenly, tenuous,light)
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extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world. "her ethereal beauty" synonyms: delicate*, exquisite*, dainty, elegant*, graceful*, beautiful*, lovely*; fragile*, airy, gossamer*, gossamery, light*, fine, diaphanous, thin, tenuous*, subtle, insubstantial, shadowy "melodic phrases of ethereal beauty" heavenly or spiritual. "ethereal, otherworldly visions" synonyms: celestial, heavenly, spiritual, unearthly, other-worldly, paradisical, Elysian, sublime, divine, holy; rareempyrean, superlunary. Definition of Ethereal extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world; heavenly or supernatural Examples of Ethereal in a sentence An ethereal, ghostly image of a woman suddenly appeared at the edge of the forest, then disappeared as quickly as it had come. Once the sky began to clear after the storm, the clouds scattered in ethereal formations that resembled a celestial festival. A sleeping baby has an ethereal, angelic appearance you don't often find in your wide-awake teenager. This artist has a supremely delicate brush-stroke that gives his work a feeling of ethereal lightness. The moon came into view over the wintry landscape, its light accented by an ethereal halo. This composer's music has an ethereal quality that brings a sense of peace over anyone who listens to it. When we saw the ethereal light that glowed on Lauren's face, we knew that Bryce had kissed her. The soprano had an ethereal voice that sounded as if she belonged in a choir of angels. The tapestry was woven so finely that it made the perfect backdrop for her collection of ethereal art miniatures. The bride smiled radiantly as she walked down the aisle wearing an ethereal creation of lace, seed pearls, and chiffon.
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evanescent (ephemeral )
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বিলীয়মান vanishing, evanescent দ্রুতসঁচারী evanescent ক্ষণস্থায়ী temporary, transitory, transient, evanescent, fragile, impermanent বিলীয়মান fugacious. soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. "the evanescent Arctic summer". synonyms: vanishing, fading, evaporating, melting away, disappearing, diminishing, dwindling, shrinking, fugitive; rare fugacious. "they were operating on an evanescent budget" ephemeral**, fleeting*, short-lived, short-term, passing, transitory*, transient*, fugitive, momentary, temporary, brief, here today and gone tomorrow; rare fugacious. tending to vanish like vapor. The storm flashed into existence above us and lasted only a short time--an evanescent turbulence of wind and cloud. lasting only for a very short time Examples of Evanescent in a sentence We would have all missed the evanescent moment if not for the photographer's speed and skill. Even though April seemed interested in taking piano lessons now, her mother knew her interest was only evanescent and would soon disappear. Rainbows are evanescent because they do not stay around for long periods of time. When the temperature rises, the snow becomes evanescent as it turns into water. The lightning was evanescent and disappeared just as quickly as it appeared. For a while, the scent of the roses filled the room, and then it became evanescent. The Hawaiian waterfall is so beautiful it could never be an evanescent memory for anyone. Unfortunately, the best dreams are always evanescent and end at sunrise. Your childhood years are evanescent so appreciate each moment before you have to grow up and get a job. Money is evanescent, but love and friendship are forever.
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excoriate (d) ( criticize, damage the surface )
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ছাল ছাড়ান skin, decorticate, flay, excoriate, bark, flench চর্মশূন্য করা excoriate, flay খোসা ছাড়ান peel, shuck, excoriate, decorticate তীব্র সমালোচনা করা excoriate কঠোর সমালোচনা করা criticize, scalp, excoriate চর্ম উন্মোচন করা excoriate, flay ছাল তোলা skin, excoriate, excorticate. damage or remove part of the surface of (the skin). "the discharge is acrid and excoriates the skin of the nose" synonyms: abrade, rub away, rub off, rub raw, scrape, scratch, chafe, damage; strip away, peel away, skin; technical decorticate. to criticize very harshly. Entrusted with the prototype to his company's latest smartphone, Larry, during a late night karaoke bout, let the prototype slip into the hands of a rival company--the next day Larry was excoriated, and then fired. *** to severely condemn Examples of Excoriate in a sentence In his speech, the president will excoriate the dictator's actions and state his plans for military intervention. The church elders have no choice but to publicly excoriate the young minister who was convicted of selling drugs. How dare my mother excoriate me for getting pregnant outside of marriage when she did the same thing? The stern judge will excoriate the behavior of the repeat offender by sentencing him to thirty years in prison. Because Ann is an atheist, she will probably excoriate the decision to allow prayer in schools.
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execrate (abhor,detest)
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ঘৃণা করা hate, loathe, detest, despise, look down on, execrate অভিশাপ দেত্তয়া curse, imprecate, execrate, denounce, damn, anathematize অত্যন্ত ঘৃণা করা execrate. feel or express great loathing for. "they were execrated as dangerous and corrupt". synonyms: revile, denounce, decry, condemn, vilify; detest, loathe, hate, abhor, abominate, despise, regard with disgust, feel disgust for, feel aversion/revulsion to; rare excoriate, anathematize. to curse and hiss at Though the new sitcom did decently in the ratings, Nelson railed against the show, saying that it was nothing more than an execrable pastiche of tired cliché's and canned laughter. Definition of Execrate to strongly condemn an individual or thing Examples of Execrate in a sentence After being injured in the war, my uncle came to execrate gun violence. The members of the Animal Society execrate people who abuse cats and dogs. Because my ex-boyfriend stole all my money, I will execrate him during my testimony. The prosecutor will execrate the defendant's character in court. In his speech, the president will execrate the actions of the terrorists.
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exegesis (N)
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ব্যাখ্যা explanation, interpretation, commentary, exposition, illustration, exegesis. critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture. "the task of biblical exegesis" synonyms: interpretation, explanation, exposition, explication, elucidation, clarification; gloss, annotation. critical explanation or analysis, especially of a text. The Bible is fertile ground for exegesis--over the past five centuries there have been as many interpretations as there are pages in the Old Testament. Definition of Exegesis detailed explanation of a written passage Examples of Exegesis in a sentence The student's exegesis of the novel was one of the best summaries the professor had ever read. Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote a simple exegesis of the passage. Many of the church rules are derived from man's exegesis of the Bible. After listening to the author's exegesis of his latest book, I realized I had completely missed the theme of the novel. The exegesis of the foreign text can only be interpreted by a linguist who is familiar with ancient Mandarin.
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exemplar (model,paragon)
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আদর্শ ideal, model, norm, example, sampling, exemplar দৃষ্টান্ত illustration, example, paradigm, exemplar, footstep, eidolon নমুনা sample, specimen, swatch, pattern, example, exemplar আদর্শ ব্যক্তি exemplar, example আদর্শ বস্তু example, exemplar, specimen উদাহরণ example, instance, illustration, precedent, case, exemplar. syn-- model, paragon, ideal, type,embodiment, essence, quintessence; paradigm, archetype, prototype, pattern, blueprint, standard, criterion, benchmark, yardstick; byword; rare avata. noun): something to be imitated Lena's homework is on the wall because it is an exemplar of clean, neat, and thoughtful work. Definition of Exemplar a person or thing that serves as a model or ideal Examples of Exemplar in a sentence The school valedictorian is an exemplar of the perfect student. During his speech, the president praised the deceased soldier as an exemplar of courage. Because my mom is a successful businesswoman and a wonderful mother, she is my exemplar of the perfect woman. The teacher shared my paper with the class after describing it as an exemplar of a well-written essay. Since the athlete gives a large portion of his salary to charity, he stands as an exemplar of a generous philanthropist.
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exiguity (penury,frugality,abstemiousness) d
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অল্পতা shortness, paucity, exiguity, shortage, frugality, penury স্বল্পতা frugality, fewness, penurity, penury, exiguity, leanness নিস্বতা penury, penurity, frugality, leanness, exiguity দীনতা penury, leanness, need, indigence, affliction, exiguity abstemiousness scantiness leanness inadequacy meagreness spareness scantness insufficiency sparseness thinness poorness sparsity meagerness wateriness deficiency. (noun): the quality of being meager After two months at sea, the exiguity of the ship's supplies forced them to search for fresh water and food.
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exorbitant
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অতিরিক্ত additional, extra, spare, more, excessive, exorbitant গলাকাটা exorbitant অত্যধিক excessive, obsessive, exceeding, undue, over, exorbitant অতিশয় exceeding, exorbitant, excessive, large, deep, dense আধিক্যপূর্ণ abundant, exorbitant, fulsome, plethoric. (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. "some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls" synonyms: extortionate, excessively high, extremely high, excessive, sky-high, prohibitive, outrageous, unreasonable, preposterous, inordinate, immoderate, inflated, monstrous, unwarranted, unconscionable, huge, enormous, disproportionate; punitive, ruinous; expensive, extravagant. Definition of Exorbitant unreasonably high amount of something; too much Examples of Exorbitant in a sentence The luxury hotel charges an exorbitant rate of $25 for a single cheeseburger. Because of my budget, I am unable to make exorbitant purchases. While the painters charged us an exorbitant fee, they did very little work. Although Jane's apartment is quite lovely, the rent is a bit exorbitant for my taste. Even though I really need a loan, I cannot pay those exorbitant interest fees! Since Samantha really wanted to be an actress, she had no problem paying the exorbitant tuition for the acting classes. That lazy security guard is being paid an exorbitant salary to sit on his behind every day! Sadly, there was no way the family could afford the exorbitant amount of money demanded by the kidnappers. The exorbitant amount the actress paid for that dress could feed at least ten families for a whole month! My credit card company charges exorbitant rates of interest. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation Shelley made one exorbitant purchase after another, buying new clothes and taking vacations even though she earned a limited salary.
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expansive**(D) ( communicative, extensive)
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অকপট expansive, candid, frank, sincere, straightforward, genuine বিস্তৃত extensive, expansive, outstretched, large, big, diffused ব্যাপক comprehensive, extensive, wide, widespread, mass, expansive প্রসারিত outstretched, expansive, outspread, lengthy সরল straight, simple, plain, naive, innocent, expansive প্রসারণক্ষম expansive খোলাখুলি open, frank, expansive, outright, express, direct. 1. covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive. "expansive beaches" synonyms: extensive, sweeping, rolling; More 2. (of a person or their manner) relaxed and genially frank and communicative. "he was in an expansive mood" synonyms: communicative, forthcoming, sociable, friendly, outgoing, unreserved, uninhibited, open, affable, amiable, genial, chatty, talkative, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, voluble, effusive, demonstrative, extrovert, extroverted; discursive; informal talky. communicative, and prone to talking in a sociable manner After a few sips of cognac, the octogenarian shed his irascible demeanor and became expansive, speaking fondly of the "good old days". This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Expansive covering a wide area; extensive Examples of Expansive in a sentence Covering an expansive area, the search team looked high and low for the missing child. The couple's property stemmed out over an expansive area, extending all the way to the road and back to the river's edge. An expansive lot of land was partitioned off to build the gigantic stadium next year. Although she loved her expansive mansion, the lady of the house dreaded cleaning the huge space. Encompassing over 50 acres, the expansive garden spreads through the river valley.
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expunge
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মুছিয়া ফেলা obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). "the kind of man that could expunge an unsatisfactory incident from his memory" synonyms: erase, remove, delete, rub out, wipe out, efface; cross out, strike out, blot out, blank out; cancel, annul, destroy, obliterate, eradicate, extinguish, eliminate, abolish, annihilate, extirpate. to eliminate completely When I turned 18, all of the shoplifting and jaywalking charges were expunged from my criminal record. Definition of Expunge to remove completely Examples of Expunge in a sentence I would like to expunge my ex-husband from my memory. Because the court has decided to expunge my criminal record, there will be no evidence of my past misdeeds. The president has the power to expunge any person's criminal history in order to give that individual a fresh start in life. When I received the diamond ring from my husband, I felt the need to expunge any anger I previously felt towards him. A chip was put inside the spy's brain to expunge his memory so he would never recall any of his missions. Is there a way for me to expunge this tattoo of my ex-girlfriend? A beautiful day at the beach was more than enough to expunge my recall of a difficult week at the office. After Adam learned he had been wrongly convicted, he asked the judge to expunge his record. The lawyer did everything he could to expunge his client's name from the murder scandal. Because the killer did not want to get caught, he tried to expunge all signs of his presence at the murder scene.
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expurgate (censor)
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শোধন করা. remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text or account). "an expurgated English translation". synonyms: censor, bowdlerize, blue-pencil, redact, cut, edit; clean up, purge, purify, sanitize. to edit out rude, incorrect, offensive, useless, or otherwise undesirable information; to purge Examples of Expurgate in a sentence The rapper was told that if he did not expurgate the offensive lyrics from his new song, it would never be played on the radio. Although Noah tried very hard to expurgate thoughts of Anna from his mind after the breakup, he still saw her face everywhere. Even though Wikipedia can be a helpful resource, the interactive ability allows anyone to add information that may be inaccurate or expurgate accurate information just because they're offended by it. When she discovered that her brother had found her diary, she decided to expurgate some of the juicier parts by tearing out the pages. The producer agreed to expurgate some of the R-rated scenes so that the movie could be shown on network television. Some parents have demanded that the author remove some of the objectionable language, but similar efforts to expurgate Huckleberry Finn and other great works have resulted in much less effective literature.
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extrapolate (V)
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পূর্বেই দেখা extrapolate দূরদর্শন করা foresee, extrapolate, anticipate আগেই জানা foresee, anticipate, extrapolate. Synonyms: cypher compute calculate work out reckon interpolate cipher figure derive deduct deduce infer draw from specific cases for more general cases By extrapolating from the data on the past three months, we can predict a 5% increase in traffic to our website. Extrapolate meaning and collocations; Meaning: [verb] predict on the basis of known data; extend; This technology and experience greatly improve our ability to interpret and extrapolate from study data. It is not always possible to extrapolate future developments accurately from current data. I think Tom is extrapolating from your own feelings to his. That 11.5% is an extrapolated forecast from estimated national trends. My understanding is they sample and extrapolate from those results. Do you think the modern-day NASA technology extrapolated 60 years into the future. The danger in these predictions is that more often than not we extrapolate recent history into the future. Academics tend to analyse the past and extrapolate that into the future.
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facile
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সহজ easy, simple, facile, soft, light, natural সাবলীল flowing, facile, easy, free, glib সহজসাধ্য easy, facile, get-at-able অনর্গল fluent, unhindered, abundant, unbolted, unrestrained, facile নমনীয় flexible, supple, malleable, ductile, pliable, facile অনায়াস effortless, spontaneous, easy, facile অকষ্টকল্পিত spontaneous, facile, easy. ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial. "facile generalizations". synonyms: simplistic, superficial, oversimple, oversimplified, schematic, black and white; shallow, pat, glib, slick, jejune, naive; informal dime-store, bubblegum. Definition of Facile easily performed Examples of Facile in a sentence While the adults found the video game complicated, the teenagers thought it was facile and easily played. No one was surprised when the senior detective solved the facile case in less than twenty-four hours. Since Jack had studied for the exam, he earned a perfect score on the facile test. The experienced ballerina learned the facile routine in ten minutes. Running a mile each morning is a facile feat for a marathon runner who does not blink at the idea of running thirteen miles in a single race. If you are a skilled computer programmer, you will find this coding task to be rather facile.
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factious
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দুর্দান্ত desperate, formidable, unruly, fell, grim, factious রাজবৈরপূর্ণ factious, factional দলাদলি-প্রবণ factional, factious বিরোধপূর্ণ factional, factious. relating or inclined to dissension. "a factious country". synonyms: divided, split, sectarian, schismatic, dissenting, contentious, discordant, conflicting, argumentative, disagreeing, disputatious, quarrelling, quarrelsome, clashing, warring, at odds, disharmonious, tumultuous, turbulent, dissident, rebellious produced by, or characterized by internal dissension The controversial bill proved factious, as dissension even within parties resulted. Definition of Factious given to disagreements that lead to the development of conflict and problems within a group Examples of Factious in a sentence When my factious son gets mad with one of his pals, he tries to separate the person from the group by starting an argument. The billionaire was a factious man who enjoyed creating tasks that put his employees at odds with each other. While Jeff hoped his idea would bring the church members together, his plan was factious and split the church in half. The leader of the racist group was known for his factious attempts to instigate ethnic disagreements in small towns. During the interrogation, the factious detective attempted to turn the conspirators against each other.
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factitious (conf-- fictitious)
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কপট insidious, tortuous, Factitious, two-faced, two-tongued কৃত্রিম affected, constrained, Factitious, FALSE, niminy-piminy, personated অস্বাভাবিক hyper, out of the ordinary, anomalous, atypical, constrained, curious মানবপ্রয়াসসৃষ্ট Factitious. bogus counterfeit ersatz** fabricated factitious faked false falsie hyped up manufactured mock phony plastic sham simulated specious** spurious** substitute synthetic unnatural. conf (artificial; not natural The defendant's story was largely factitious and did not accord with eyewitness testimonies)
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fictitious ( from friction )
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not real or true; imaginary or fabricated. "reports of a deal were dismissed as fictitious by the Minister" synonyms: false, fake, counterfeit, fabricated, sham; untrue, bogus, spurious, assumed, affected,improvised, feigned,pretend. Definition of Fictitious not real; imaginary; made up Examples of Fictitious in a sentence I always use a fictitious name when submitting comments online, to maintain my privacy. That history book is a fictitious work written by an amateur historian without any historical education. Scott created a fictitious nonprofit organization, funneling his money through it tax free. Andrew is awesome at spinning fictitious stories out of thin air, which is why he is so good at story-telling. We were duped by the new employee's supposed credentials, which we later learned were entirely fictitious.
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feckless
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(adj.) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable careless or irresponsible without effect generally incompetent and ineffectual ineffective lacking in spirit and strength lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible incompetent. অসহায় helpless, defenseless, powerless, feckless, solitary, forceless নিস্তেজ dull, limp, tame, faint, feeble, feckless ব্যর্থ unsuccessful, vain, futile, naught, abortive, feckless নিষ্প্রভ dull, dim, lusterless, lustreless, feckless, toneless. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. "her feckless younger brother" synonyms: useless, worthless, incompetent, inefficient, inept, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well; lazy, idle, slothful, indolent, shiftless, spiritless, apathetic, aimless, unambitious, unenterprising; informal no-good, no-account, lousy lazy and irresponsible Two years after graduation, Charlie still lived with his parents and had no job, becoming more feckless with each passing day. Definition of Feckless someone who is irresponsible or ineffective Examples of Feckless in a sentence Larry was such a feckless manager that the company was forced to declare bankruptcy. Because so many feckless parents are raising children these days, we shouldn't be surprised at the number of irresponsible teenagers. Erin had come to accept the fact that her parents would always think that every boyfriend was a feckless loser, no matter how smart and successful he might be. Phil is probably the most feckless worker at the company, but he's so charming and lovable he's somehow managed to work here for fifteen years. The police were able to make an arrest because the feckless burglar had left his wallet at the scene of the robbery. Loony Tunes cartoons featured a variety of feckless villains such as Wile E. Coyote, Sylvester the Cat, and Elmer Fudd, who were always outwitted by the good guys . Clarissa told her father-in-law that he would regret it if he hired her feckless brother. Mark is not just one of those feckless rich kids who lives off his family fortune and never lifts a finger; he gets in there and digs in just like any of the other employees. The feckless smuggler was easily captured when he delivered the goods to the undercover FBI agents. After several feckless attempts at building it, Jon and his son were finally able to spend the night in the treehouse without fear that it might fall apart.
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fecund
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ফলপ্রসূ fruitful, effective, operative, fecund, fertile, pregnant উর্বর fertile, prolific, fruitful, fat, productive, fecund বহুপ্রসূ fecund (adj.) capable of producing offspring or vegetation. Synonyms: fertile. Antonyms: sterile. fecund (adj.) intellectually productive. Synonyms: fertile. productive. prolific. Antonyms: unproductive,inventive. intellectually productive The artist had entered a fecund period, producing three masterpieces in the span of two months. Definition of Fecund intellectually productive or inventive Examples of Fecund in a sentence The computer programmer was a fecund person who could quickly identify and solve problems. Although Jim was fecund at work and always met his daily goals, he rarely left his favorite chair at home. The airline is looking for fecund individuals who can complete many tasks in a short period of time. Because gifted students are more fecund than students of lower intelligence, they usually turn in better assignments than their peers. When James turned sixty, he was fired from his job because his managers felt he was no longer fecund and capable of meeting deadlines. The school librarian is a fecund woman who can tell you the location of every book without looking at a computer screen. Even though Matt is very fecund, I seriously doubt if he can solve the puzzle in under a minute. While Janet pretends to be fecund, she has never offered a solution during our weekly problem-solving meetings. Is Linda really so fecund that she invents two projects every week or is she stealing ideas from others? The fecund engineer knew he had to quickly find a way to fix the collapsing bridge.
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fell **
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adjective): terribly evil For fans of the Harry Potter series, the fell Lord Voldemort, who terrorized poor Harry for seven lengthy installments, has finally been vanquished by the forces of good--unless, that is, JK Rowling decides to come out of retirement. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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ingratiate
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অনুগ্রহ ভাজন করান ingratiate নিজেকে কারো অনুগ্রহভাজন করা ingratiate তোষামোদ করে নিজেকে কারো নেকনজরে আনা ingratiate. Definition of Ingratiate to try to get someone's approval by doing or saying things that will please them Examples of Ingratiate in a sentence Since the new teacher failed to ingratiate herself with the students, she found it hard to maintain an orderly classroom. The con artist hoped to ingratiate himself into the wealthy widow's life. While I do like you a great deal, I am not willing to ingratiate myself into your life by telling you a bunch of lies. Because Sarah wanted a raise, she decided to ingratiate herself with her boss by offering to work on the weekends. How dare you try to ingratiate yourself into my child's life by buying her toys! The candidate will try to ingratiate himself with voters by promising to reduce taxes. If you are trying to ingratiate yourself to me by offering me chocolate, it is not going to work! Although the prisoner did everything he could to ingratiate himself with the parole board, his parole was still denied. To win the business contract, the vendor had to ingratiate himself with the office manager. Matthew tried everything he could to ingratiate himself in his ex-girlfriend's life.
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firebrand n
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জ্বলন্ত কাষ্ঠখণ্ড. (noun): someone who deliberately creates trouble Freddie is a firebrand: every time he walks into the office, he winds up at the center of heated argument. a person who is very passionate about a particular cause. "a political firebrand". synonyms: radical, revolutionary; troublemaker, agitator, rabble-rouser, demagogue, soapbox orator, incendiary, subversive. NICE ------------------- Definition of Firebrand someone who is passionate about a social or political cause and tries to make people feel the same by stirring up emotions and instigating trouble Examples of Firebrand in a sentence Because he was labeled a firebrand, the protester was not allowed to attend the rally. The firebrand started a riot for Civil Rights during a political campaign. A firebrand at heart, the man decided to ignite outrage by leaking government documents. The firebrand wanted to get people inspired to start a rebellion against the government. A firebrand was responsible for starting a riot after the results of the controversial verdict were released.
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flag **( languish,exhausted,tired)
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অবসন্নভাবে ঝুলিতে থাকা flag অবসন্ন হত্তয়া be tired out, languish, become peaky, flag, become peaked, collapse নিস্তেজ হত্তয়া mope, languish, flag, quail ঝিমান snooze, doze, abate, drowse, slacken, flag নেতা হত্তয়া droop, flag, be exhausted, lead v droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness; become less intense After the three crushing defeats in the last three games, the team's enthusiasm began to flag. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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flippant
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জেঠা precocious, impertinent, flippant বাচাল talkative, vocal, garrulous, gossipy, blithering, flippant ধৃষ্ট cocky, assuming, pretentious, snotty, malapert, flippant হাসিখুশি sunny, lively, sportive, festive, hearty, flippant উটকা unknown, unbelievable, preposterous, queer, unexpected, flippant ফাজিল talkative, flippant উটকো preposterous, unnecessary, unknown, unbelievable, queer, flippant. not showing a serious or respectful attitude. "a flippant remark" synonyms: frivolous*, superficial, shallow, glib, thoughtless, carefree, irresponsible, insouciant, offhand; disrespectful, irreverent, facetious, cheeky, pert, over familiar, impudent*, impertinent; informal flip; informal saucy; informal sassy. Definition of Flippant lacking proper respect or seriousness Examples of Flippant in a sentence The student's flippant actions towards the teacher got him suspended from school. If you are flippant during your job interview, you will not be offered a position. My flippant response earned me an angry glance from my instructor. Although my apology to the judge sounded flippant, I was really sorry for my actions. I mean you no disrespect so please forgive my flippant tone. Because the clerk was flippant to me during checkout, I filed a complaint with the store manager. Everyone was shocked when the well-behaved young man made a flippant remark to his grandmother. Did you really expect the professor to waste valuable time answering your flippant question? Even though Larry knew his mother wanted a serious answer, he still gave her a flippant response. At my school, the nuns will tap your knuckles with a ruler if you have a flippant attitude.
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flummox ( confound, puzzle, confuse)
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বিভ্রান্ত করা distract, maze, obfuscate, beguile, encumber, flummox বিহ্বল করা distract, discomfit, mystify, embarrass, overwhelm, flummox হতবুদ্ধি করা befuddle, baffle, confound, puzzle, dash, flummox. perplex (someone) greatly; bewilder. "I was completely flummoxed by the whole thing". synonyms: baffle, bewilder, mystify, bemuse, perplex, puzzle, confuse, confound, nonplus, disconcert, throw, throw off balance, disorientate, take aback, set thinking; informal bamboozle, discombobulate, faze, stump, beat, fox, make someone scratch their head, be all Greek to, make someone's head spin, floor, fog; informal buffalo; archaic wilder, gravel, maze. Definition of Flummox to baffle or make confusing Examples of Flummox in a sentence The defense attorney's questions were designed to flummox the prosecuting witness. Because I didn't study for the final exam, all the questions seemed to flummox me. The confusing speech will probably flummox most listeners. If you are not familiar with certain technical terms, the engineering article may flummox you. The complicated instructions could easily flummox an uneducated person.
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fractious
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ঝগড়াটে wrangling, fractious, quarrelsome, cantankerous, grumpy, disputatious খিট্খিটে grouchy, techy, testy, irritable, peevish, fractious বদমেজাজি acrimonious, fretful, fractious, atrabilious, nasty, ill-tempered অবাধ্য rebellious, recalcitrant, naughty, Disobedient, fractious, Insubordinate খিটখিটে tetchy, testy, crabbed, crusty, currish, fractious ঝগড়াটে contentious, fratchy, querulous. (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome. "they fight and squabble like fractious children" synonyms: grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, in a (bad) mood, cantankerous, bad-tempered, ill-tempered, ill-natured, ill-humoured, peevish, having got out of bed the wrong side, cross, as cross as two sticks, disagreeable, pettish; More (of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly. "King Malcolm struggled to unite his fractious kingdom" synonyms: wayward, unruly, uncontrollable, unmanageable, out of hand, obstreperous, difficult, headstrong, refractory, recalcitrant, intractable; disobedient, insubordinate, disruptive, disorderly, undisciplined, trouble making, rebellious, mutinous, anarchic; defiant, stubborn, obstinate, contrary, wilful; archaic contumacious. irritable and is likely to cause disruption We rarely invite my fractious Uncle over for dinner; he always complains about the food, and usually launches into a tirade on some touchy subject. Definition of Fractious hard to manage or control. Examples of Fractious in a sentence The inexperienced teacher found the fractious students difficult to control. During the concert, police officers were on hand just in case the crowd became fractious. The fractious child would not listen to a word his mother said. As a new manager, Hank is not used to dealing with fractious employees who do not follow directions. Surprisingly, the antidepressant turned the reserved little boy into a fractious child who was completely unmanageable. Before this argument gets fractious and we both say things we regret, let us go our separate ways. The fractious dog would not obey its owner's commands. When the rebels' group leader died, the group became fractious and unable to work as a unit. The principal gave the fractious students detention for misbehaving in the cafeteria. After the football game, the fans of the losing team became fractious and started to vandalize the stadium.
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gaffe
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অসমীচীন কাজ gaffe ভুল mistake, error, oversight, fault, boob, gaffe অসমীচীন মন্তব্য gaffe ভুল পদক্ষেপ false step, faux pas, gaffe. an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder. "in my first few months at work I made some real gaffes" synonyms: blunder, mistake, error, slip; indiscretion, impropriety. Definition of Gaffe an obvious error or mistake Examples of Gaffe in a sentence Because of the quarterback's gaffe, our team lost the big game. Clarice made a social gaffe when she wore jeans to a formal event. After the actress tripped over her dress, she realized millions of people had seen her gaffe. The blogger made a gaffe when he referred to the football player by another athlete's name. Because you are human, you are bound to make a gaffe every now and then. (noun): a socially awkward or tactless act In a famous gaffe, Vice President Quayle attempted to correct the spelling of a grade school student, only to find that the child was correct.
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gambit
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an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation. "his resignation was a tactical gambit" synonyms: stratagem, machination, scheme, plan, tactic, manoeuvre, move, course of action, line of action, device, operation; ruse, trick, ploy, artifice; informal wheeze, wangle. Definition of Gambit something done or said in order to gain a benefit or advantage Examples of Gambit in a sentence The general's gambit did not pay off, and soon we were surrounded by enemy soldiers. Once again my sister got a free lunch by performing her gambit of leaving her purse at home. Do you think the singer's song-leaking gambit will pay off with huge album sales? Each time the prosecutor thought he had won the jury over, the defense team used a gambit to have evidence thrown out of court. Jill used a fake pregnancy as a gambit to get a millionaire to marry her. noun): a manuveur or risk in a game or conversation, designed to secure an advantage Randy played a gambit, telling his boss that he would leave at the end of the week if he didn't get a raise.
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gerrymander (N,V)
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noun ষড়্যন্ত্র intrigue, plot, scheme, conspiracy, cabal, gerrymander কূটকৌশল gerrymander verb জাল করা counterfeit, fake, fabricate, forge, feign, gerrymander. cheat cheating--n part separate divide--v Definition of Gerrymander to separate an entity like a region or state into political divisions so that one party has an unjust advantage Examples of Gerrymander in a sentence The politician hoped to gerrymander the western states so his party could control electoral regions. By limiting the redesign of districts, state officials hope to prevent efforts to gerrymander. The group that can gerrymander districts will have the opportunity to earn the most congressional seats. During their chat, the political experts discussed how one party's efforts to gerrymander could result in a victory for that faction. The political party hoped to gerrymander by changing the geographical borders of the voting areas. Since most districts have a Republican majority, the Democrats will find it hard to gerrymander the regions in a beneficial way. The campaign's biggest concern is that the opposition will gerrymander its way to an unfair number of voters. When the governor tried to alter the district lines so his political party would win the elections, he was accused of trying to gerrymander votes. The state politicians who are in office hope to gerrymander their districts to ensure they maintain their seats. Since Republicans oversee a large number of states, they can easily gerrymander and have an advantage during elections.
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graft (N,V)
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ঘুস graft, bribe, gift, payola, bakshish, baksheesh কলম pen, grafting, graft, ballpoint pen, quill, calamus ঘুষ bribe, graft, gift, payola, bakshish, baksheesh টিকা vaccination, inoculation, grafting, graft উত্কোচ bribe, baksheesh, bakshish, graft, payola verb কলম করা graft, engraft অসাধুতায় রত থাকা graft অসাধুতা করা graft টিকা দেত্তয়া vaccinate, inoculate, graft কলম লাগান inoculate, graft দেহকলা সংযোজন graft. noun): corruption, usually through bribery In countries with rampant graft, getting a driver's license can require no more than paying an official. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Graft corruption, specifically use of a politician's authority for personal gain Examples of Graft in a sentence Many people believe the president is guilty of graft since his personal businesses will indeed benefit from his political position. Convictions for graft were rare, even though politicians regularly lined their pockets with taxpayer money. Fraud and graft allegations were directed at the greedy senator who accepted bribes for his vote. Though he denied the graft allegations, a judge ruled that the politician was indeed guilty of corrupt business practices fueled by his position of power. Graft was rampant throughout congress, with most representatives using their positions to make themselves rich while their constituents remained poor.
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grandiloquent
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বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ verbose, grandiloquent, grandiose, mouthy, high-flown, high-sounding আড়ম্বরপূর্ণ stylish, gorgeous, frilly, gala, grandiose, grandiloquent জাঁকজমকপূর্ণ solemn, pompous, mouthy, grandiloquent জাঁকাল stylish, of great importance, loud, grandiose, gaudy, grandiloquent সমারোহপূর্ণ grandiloquent, mouthy, gala, pontifical, solemn শব্দঝংকৃত grandiloquent বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ on stilts, rhetorical, declamatory, orotund, stilted, windy. pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress. "a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory" synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent, pretentious, ostentatious, high-flown, high-sounding, rhetorical, orotund, fustian, florid, flowery; laboured, strained, overwrought, overblown, overripe, overdone; wordy, periphrastic; epic, Homeric, Miltonian; Definition of Grandiloquent prone to using sophisticated language in order to impress people Examples of Grandiloquent in a sentence Even though Rick did not understand the grandiloquent words, he still used them to impress his wealthy friends. The city girl's grandiloquent talk was confusing to the people in the country town. When I heard the salesman's grandiloquent speech, I knew he was trying to make the car deal sound better than it actually was. Jack's use of grandiloquent terminology failed to impress the job interviewer. Although Heather started to talk in a grandiloquent manner when she became famous, she was and always will be my little sister. The grandiloquent attorney thought he could persuade any jury with his fancy words. Because the politician made grandiloquent speeches too sophisticated for voters to understand, he did not fair well in the polls. Bill's grandiloquent conversation made him seem out of place among the uneducated workers. When the president spoke, he talked in such grandiloquent terms the public never grasped his plans. I rarely read the author's works because I find it difficult to comprehend his grandiloquent writing style.
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gumption (n)
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বুঝ gumption, consolation, explanation সাধারণ বুদ্ধি common sense, gumption কাণ্ডজ্ঞান savvy, common sense, nous, horse sense, gumption ণত্বষত্বজ্ঞান gumption, nous, common sense কেজো বা ব্যবহারিক বুদ্ধি gumption. shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness. "the president would hire almost any young man who had the gumption to ask for a job" synonyms: initiative, resourcefulness, enterprise, imagination, imaginativeness, ingenuity, inventiveness; cleverness, astuteness, shrewdness, acumen, discernment, understanding, reason, wisdom, sagacity, sense, common sense, wit, mother wit, native wit, native ability, practicality; spirit, forcefulness, backbone, pluck, mettle, nerve, resourcefulness and determination Wallace Stegner lamented the lack of gumption in the U.S. during the sixties, claiming that no young person knew the value of work. Definition of Gumption ability and courage to get things done Examples of Gumption in a sentence Building up the gumption to jump, the dare devil made his way to the edge of the cliff. Do you really have the gumption to sing in front of a million people? The boy had the admirable gumption to face his bully. The runner's grit and gumption helped him push forward when the run got difficult. Have the gumption to do something about it instead of being a coward! If the man had a little more gumption, then he wouldn't be so afraid of failing. Not many of the dieters had the gumption to stick with the plan, but there were a few who didn't quit. Marla had the gumption to speak her mind even when others stayed silent. Though his job paid well, he had the gumption to ask his penny-pinching boss for a raise.
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hagiographic
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overly or insincerely flattering a hagiographic portrait of one of the pioneers of the automotive age Synonyms of hagiographic adulatory, gushing, gushy, fulsome (also hagiographical), oily, oleaginous, soapy, unctuous. excessively flattering toward someone's life or work Most accounts of Tiger Woods life were hagiographic, until, that is, his affairs made headlines.
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hail **
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(verb): enthusiastically acclaim or celebrate something Many college superstar athletes are hailed as the next big thing, but then flop at the professional level. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. noun শিলাবৃষ্টি hail, sleet, hailstorm শিলা rock, hail, stone, snow শিল hail, hailstone অভ্যর্থনা reception, greeting, hail দূর হইতে আহ্বান hail, greeting কানের সান্নিধ্য hail কানের নাগাল hail অভ্যর্থন reception, greeting, hail করকা hailstone, hail করকাবৃষ্টি hailstorm, hail ধারাঙ্কুর hail বর্ষণ rain, shower, pour, fall, hail, bestowal verb দূর হইতে ডাক করা hail থামিতে আসিতে বলা hail কাছে আসিতে বলা hail শিলাবৃষ্টি হত্তয়া hail শিলাবৃষ্টি করান hail সম্বোধন করা address, accost, appeal, hail সম্ভাষণসূচক বা অভিবাদনসূচক শব্দ hail কানের নাগাল বা সান্নিধ্য hail প্রীতিসম্ভাষণ জানান hail থামিতে বা কাষে আসিতে বলা hail.
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halcyon
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adjective শান্ত quiet, calm, cool, peaceful, tranquil, halcyon শান্তিপূর্ণ peaceful, quiet, peaceable, undisturbed, still, halcyon সুখপূর্ণ happy, pleasant, felicitous, halcyon, bright. denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. "the halcyon days of the mid 1980s, when profits were soaring" synonyms: serene, calm, pleasant, balmy, tranquil, peaceful, temperate, mild, quiet, gentle, placid, still, windless, stormless. "hot, halcyon days of sunshine" happy, carefree, blissful, golden, joyful, joyous, contented, idyllic, palmy; flourishing, thriving, prosperous, successful. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; marked by peace and prosperity The first decade after WWI was a halcyon period in America with new-found wealth and rapidly improving technology. Definition of Halcyon calm and undisturbed Examples of Halcyon in a sentence I was very content during the halcyon days of my childhood. Because the waters are halcyon, today is a great day for a boat trip. The isolated cabin is sure to provide me with a halcyon escape from the noise of the crowded city. After three months, the celebrity couple's halcyon marriage transformed into a path to divorce. The Smiths were enjoying a halcyon night by the fireplace when the sound of gunfire shattered their peace. Before the dog ran into the room and jumped on me, I was enjoying a halcyon nap. The building of the noisy multi-lane highway is sure to destroy the halcyon nature of the small town. After we survived the weekend storms, we were gifted with halcyon weather. With all the wars on this planet, we are definitely not living in halcyon times. As I sat in the quiet gardens, I found it easy to relax in such a halcyon setting.
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hauteur (arrogance) n
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ঔদ্ধত্য proud haughtiness of manner. "she swept into the room with formidable hauteur" synonyms: haughtiness, superciliousness, loftiness, arrogance, pride, conceit, snobbery, snobbishness, superiority, self-importance, disdain, disdainfulness, condescension, contempt, scorn. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors As soon as she won the lottery, Alice begin displaying a hauteur to her friends, calling them dirty-clothed peasants behind their backs. Definition of Hauteur conceit; arrogance Examples of Hauteur in a sentence Jim's hauteur has led him to believe he is better than everyone else. When I approached Heather about her hauteur, she refused to acknowledge her own arrogance. Kate's hauteur prevented her from seeing the homeless woman as an equal. Although my doctor is an intelligent man, his hauteur sometimes makes me feel inadequate. The vain prince offended many people with his hauteur. When Elizabeth tripped and fell, her hauteur prevented her from allowing the vagrant to help her off the ground. Did you see how the doorman at the ritzy hotel looked upon me with hauteur because I was dressed in sweatpants? Since April won the beauty pageant, she has pranced around the school with such hauteur that everyone has started to hate her. The famous actor is filled with hauteur and refuses to work for anything less than ten million dollars. Because Chad is very wealthy, he tends to look down on others with a hauteur that makes him very unlikable.
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hector (cow,intimidate)
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talk to (someone) in a bullying way. "she doesn't hector us about giving up things" synonyms: bully, intimidate, browbeat, cow, badger, chivvy, harass, torment, plague; coerce, pressurize, strong-arm, threaten, menace, ride roughshod over, use strong-arm tactics on, dragoon; informalbulldoze, railroad, steamroller; to bully or intimidate The boss's hectoring manner put off many employees, some of whom quit as soon as they found new jobs.
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hedge ** 2
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রক্ষা করা protect, defend, save, maintain, conserve, hedge ঘেরাত্ত করা enclose, inclose, encompass, ring, besiege, hedge ঘেরাও করা hedge, Encompass. n--a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes. synonyms: equivocation, evasion, fudge, quibble, qualification, qualifying expression; temporizing, uncertainty, prevarication, vagueness. v---limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions. "they hedged their story about with provisos" synonyms: confine, restrict, limit, hinder, obstruct, impede, constrain, trap; hem in, shut in, close. ** verb): to limit or qualify a statement; to avoid making a direct statement When asked why he had decided to buy millions of shares at the very moment the tech companies stock soared, the CEO hedged, mentioning something vague about gut instinct. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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histrionic
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excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style. "a histrionic outburst". synonyms: melodramatic, theatrical, affected, dramatic, exaggerated, actorly, actressy, stagy, showy, artificial, overacted, overdone, unnatural, mannered, stilted, unreal; informal hammy, ham, camp. to be overly theatrical Though she received a B- on the test, she had such a histrionic outburst that one would have thought that she'd been handed a death sentence. নাটুকে scenic, theatrical, histrionic, dramatic, scenical, stagy নাটকীয় dramatic, histrionic, histrionical রঙ্গমঁচসংক্রান্ত histrionic রঙ্গমঁচাভিনেতাসংক্রান্ত histrionic ভণ্ডামিপূর্ণ hypocritical, sanctimonious, histrionic রঙ্গমঞ্চাভিনেতা সংক্রান্ত histrion, histrionic
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hoary (ancient)
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শুক্ল white, hoary, gray, bright, clean, clear ধূসরাভ greyish, hoary, hoar পলিত gray, hoary, hoar, aged, old, grey প্রাচীন ancient, old, archaic, primitive, venerable, hoary শুভ্র white, bright, gray, hoar, hoary, pure বয়সের দরুন শুভ্র বা পালিত hoary. Definition of Hoary incredibly old Examples of Hoary in a sentence The hoary house was built in the eighteenth century and is now part of a museum. When someone told me Jeff's girlfriend was hoary, I could not believe my pal would date a woman three times his age. The hoary tree has been living in the field for over two centuries. Because the computer is hoary, it is doubtful it will function after being in a closet for nearly twenty years. Pete's car is so hoary the manufacturer does not make replacement parts for it anymore.
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hobble D (IMPEDE,Hamper)
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থামিয়া পড়া limp, hobble, hop ব্যাহত করা impede, thwart, hamper, frustrate, encumber, hobble খোঁড়াইয়া খোঁড়াইয়া বা জবুথবুভাবে চলা hobble. to hold back the progress of something Bad weather has hobbled rescue efforts, making it difficult for crews to find bodies in the wreckage. walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury. "he was hobbling around on crutches". synonyms: limp, walk with a limp, walk with difficulty, move unsteadily, walk unevenly, walk lamely, walk haltingly; shuffle, shamble, falter, totter, dodder, stagger, stumble, reel, lurch; hirple.
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hoodwink (deceive or trick)
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ফাঁকি দেত্তয়া play false, fool, finagle, bluff, quack, hoodwink ধাঁধা দেত্তয়া hoodwink, confound, bamboozle ধাঁধা লাগান daze, confound, bewilder, puzzle, mystify, hoodwink. deceive or trick. "staff were hoodwinked into thinking the cucumber was a sawn-off shotgun" synonyms: deceive, trick, dupe, outwit, fool, delude, cheat, take in, bluff, hoax, mislead, misguide, lead on, defraud, double-cross, swindle, gull, finagle, get the better of; informalcon, bamboozle, do, have, sting, gyp, diddle, fiddle, swizzle, shaft, bilk, rook. Definition of Hoodwink to trick or deceive someone Examples of Hoodwink in a sentence In an attempt to hoodwink the woman into opening the front door, the rapist pretended to be a police officer. Car dealerships often hoodwink customers into coming to their lots by making promises of incredibly low payments. In the shady bar, the bartender is known for trying to hoodwink customers by passing off cheap whiskey as a premium brand. The con artist was arrested when he tried to hoodwink the undercover police officer. After the hurricane, many dishonest individuals tried to hoodwink generous people into donating to fake charities. The president's rivals claim he is trying to hoodwink the public into believing war is necessary for the country's safety. Since Jed does not want a bachelor party, it is my job to hoodwink him into attending the celebration I have secretly planned. Stores hoodwink customers by increasing prices on items and then offering special discounts on the same products. As Patrick read the suspicious email, he realized someone was trying to hoodwink him into sharing his financial information. The lewd man was able to hoodwink naïve girls into believing he was a famous casting director.
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hubris (arrogance,hauteur,vanity,insolence) n
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excessive pride or self-confidence overbearing pride or presumption arrogance excessive pride or arrogance that results in the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy arrogant presumption or pride. ঔদ্ধত্য arrogance, insolence, hubris, pride, hauteur, impertinence অযথা গর্ব hubris. overbearing pride or presumption Bill Clinton was criticized for his hubris, since he believed he could get away with anything once in the White House excessive pride or self-confidence. "the self-assured hubris among economists was shaken in the late 1980s" synonyms: arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, haughtiness, pride, vanity, self-importance, self-conceit, pomposity, vanity. definition of Hubris an excess of confidence; having too much pride and personal worth Examples of Hubris in a sentence The leader of the cult had so much hubris he believed the government would never be able to capture him. Although the priest had taken a vow to help others, his own personal judgment was blinded by hubris. Since Cynthia won the beauty pageant, she has allowed her hubris to turn into arrogance. Most politicians are so inflated by their own hubris they cannot understand the needs of their communities. Eventually, his hubris would be his downfall. Filled with hubris, the rabbit lost the race to the turtle. Feeling unbeatable because of her hubris, Carolyn did not prepare well for the contest and lost. Don't let your hubris cost you friends! Although Michael won over twenty Olympic medals, his hubris did not isolate him from the other athletes. Overcome by hubris, the teenager pulled a gun on the six police officers.
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imbroglio n (confusing and embarrassing situation)
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noun জট tangle, mole, imbroglio, skein, knot, complication জটিল অবস্থা entanglement, imbroglio বিশৃঙ্খলা chaos, disorder, clutter, confusion, mess, imbroglio ঝগড়া dispute, hassle, quarrel, brawl, row, imbroglio ঝগড়াঝাঁটি altercation, quarrel, muss, imbroglio বিবাদ conflict, strife, contention, quarrel, contest, imbroglio কলহ dispute, quarrel, pandemonium, broil, altercation, imbroglio তর্কবিতর্ক debate, contest, altercation, passage of arms, imbroglio, passage at arms বাদানুবাদ dispute, disputation, controversy, palaver, imbroglio বাদপ্রতিবাদ debate, controversy, imbroglio ভুল বোঝা imbroglio কোন্দলতর্ক imbroglio তালগোল পাকানো পিণ্ড imbroglio. an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. "the abdication imbroglio of 1936" synonyms: complicated situation, complication, complexity, problem, difficulty, predicament, plight, trouble, entanglement, confusion, muddle, mess, quandary, dilemma; informalbind, jam, pickle, fix, scrape, corner, tight corner, hole, sticky situation, mare's nest, a confusing and potentially embarrassing situation The chef cook-off featured one gourmand who had the unfortunate distinction of mixing the wrong broths, creating an imbroglio that diners would not soon forget. Definition of Imbroglio a confusing situation Examples of Imbroglio in a sentence Will the treaty end this imbroglio that has kept the two countries at war for over sixty years? The hostages found themselves in an imbroglio when the two kidnappers began to fight. How can we end this imbroglio caused by the resort double booking our cabin? In the senior dormitory, the resident assistant is currently dealing with an imbroglio between two students who both claim the other is stealing her shower shoes. The police officer found it hard to understand the imbroglio that caused the two neighbors to throw rotten eggs at each other. At the theater, I watched a movie with an imbroglio that revolved around an unhealthy relationship between a father and a son. The romantic imbroglio began when the parents met Sarah and assumed she was their dead son's fiancée. Hopefully the mediator can finally bring an end to the imbroglio that has delayed the couples' divorce for five years. Perhaps the professor's explanation will allow me to make sense of this scientific imbroglio. The president's first term in office was tainted by one imbroglio after the other.
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immure (jail,confine) v D
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জেলে দেত্তয়া jail, gaol, immure জেলে পাঠান jail, gaol, immure কারারূদ্ধ করা confine, imprison, immure, incarcerate, jug, quod কয়েদ করা imprison, confine, immure, cage প্রাচীরবেষ্টিত করা immure, wall নিজেকে অবরুদ্ধ করা immure অবরুদ্ধ অবস্থায় রাখা imprison, immure জেলে পোরা jail, gaol, immure কারাবদ্ধ করা immure নিজেকে অবরুদ্ধ করে রাখা immure কয়েদ করা mure. enclose or confine (someone) against their will. "her brother was immured in a lunatic asylum". synonyms: confine, intern, shut up, lock up, incarcerate, imprison, jail, ): to enclose, usually in walls The modern supermarket experience makes many feel claustrophobic, as they are immured in walls upon walls of products Definition of Immure to lock up behind walls Examples of Immure in a sentence Caught robbing a bank, Jason knew the police would immure him in a jail cell for an extended period of time. The asylum would immure my daughter in a barred cell until she proved she was safe to herself and others. To stop my nephew from using drugs, I had to immure him in his bedroom so that he could not escape and could be rehabilitated at home. During World War II, my grandfather would become immure by the Japanese in a prisoner-of-war camp and would not be released for 3 ½ years. Since the homeowners knew the thief would never get caught, they realized they would need to immure him in their home by tying him to the radiator so he could not leave
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illustrious (eminent) (adj)
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প্রসিদ্ধ glorious, illustrious, conspicuous, memorable, celebrated, leading মহান great, grand, high, eminent, illustrious, august সম্মানজনক reputable, honorable, creditable, illustrious, honourable উজ্জ্বল bright, brilliant, light, dazzling, shiny, illustrious সুপ্রসিদ্ধ celebrated, illustrious, far-famed অতি সুবিখ্যাত famous, illustrious কীর্তিমান illustrious কৃতী illustrious বিশ্রুত illustrious শ্রুতকীর্তি illustrious বিখ্যাত Famous, renowned, illustrious, marked, notable, noted. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. "his illustrious predecessor" synonyms: eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, noted, notable, noteworthy, prominent, pre-eminent, foremost, leading, paramount, prestigious, important, significant, influential, lionized; renowned, famous, famed, well known, celebrated; esteemed, honoured, respected, exalted, venerable, august, highly regarded, well thought of, of distinction, of repute, of high standing; splendid, brilliant, remarkable, outstanding, great, noble, glorious, grand, lofty. Definition of Illustrious respectable because of one's accomplishments Examples of Illustrious in a sentence The leader of the country will recognize the illustrious scientist in a private ceremony. As a member of an illustrious family of doctors, John is considered to be one of the city's most eligible bachelors. The Hollywood cemetery is filled with the remains of some of the entertainment world's most illustrious celebrities. Because Sarah has never made a grade lower than an A, her teachers voted her the most illustrious member of the senior class. Tom's illustrious ancestors include a prizewinning author, an Olympic athlete, and a celebrated journalist. As the interviewer looked at Matt's resume, she found herself impressed by the number of illustrious companies for which he had worked. A number of illustrious football players have played for the prestigious university. Looking back at William's illustrious achievements, it is not surprising he became one of our country's presidents. The illustrious young man earned a perfect score on the college entrance exam. When the illustrious soldier returned to his hometown, he was welcomed with a grand parade. widely known and esteemed; having or conferring glory Einstein was possibly the most illustrious scientist in recent history.
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imbibe ( absorb,drink, assimilate)
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হজম করা imbibe, assimilate, digest পান করা drink, take a drink, imbibe, suck, take পান করিয়া লত্তয়া imbibe, suck আত্মভূত করা absorb, imbibe শুষিয়া লত্তয়া drink in, soak, imbibe, absorb, take up, drink up শোষণ করা exploit, bleed, absorb, dry up, suck, imbibe মনোমধ্যে গ্রহণ করা apperceive, imbibe. drink (alcohol). "they were imbibing far too many pitchers of beer" synonyms: drink, consume, sup, sip, quaff, swallow, down, guzzle, gulp (down), swill, lap, slurp; absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge). "if one does not imbibe the culture one cannot succeed". synonyms: assimilate, absorb, soak up, take in, digest, ingest, drink in, learn, acquire, grasp, gain, Definition of Imbibe to drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages) Examples of Imbibe in a sentence Best practice dictates that anyone who intends to imbibe alcoholic beverages should make sure to have dependable transportation to get home. Despite being unable to imbibe cocktails with her friends, Mariel probably had the most fun at the wedding reception. Every morning, I like to delay the start of the work day, go outside on the terrace, and imbibe large quantities of sunshine and fresh air. If I imbibe too much soda, I find that I am troubled with extreme bouts of hiccupping. Even though we are told to imbibe plenty of water to stay hydrated and healthy, there have been cases where drinking too much water has been fatal for some people. When my sisters and I toured California's Wine Country last year, we hired a limo and driver so that we could imbibe to our hearts' content. A well-planned garden ensures that all plants are located where they can have maximum opportunities to imbibe water, nutrients, and sunshine. Parents who allow their underage children to imbibe will be prosecuted In the event of alcohol-related accidents. Since you already have a DUI offense on your record, can you really afford to imbibe more than one beer tonight? Because David was known to freely imbibe when friends were buying, his invitations to parties dropped drastically.
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impecunious (poor)
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গরিব poor, impoverished, impecunious, penniless, bankrupt নির্ধন poor, penniless, impecunious, indigent, impoverished দরিদ্র poor, impoverished, bad, penniless, unprivileged, impecunious অর্থসম্বলশূন্য impecunious টাকাকড়ি নাই এমন impecunious আর্থিক অভাবগ্রস্ত impecunious ঋক্থহীন poor, impecunious নি:স্ব poor, impoverished, penniless, impecunious, destitute, bare. having little or no money. "a titled but impecunious family" synonyms: penniless, penurious, in penury, poor, impoverished, indigent, insolvent, moneyless, hard up, poverty-stricken, needy, in need, in want, destitute. lacking money; poor In extremely trying times, even the moderately wealthy, after a few turns of ill-fortune, can become impecunious. Definition of Impecunious lacking money; penniless Examples of Impecunious in a sentence Since Janice grew up in an impecunious household, she knew a great deal about surviving on very little. Impecunious students commonly find themselves in debt after overindulging in the use of credit cards. Although Tom and Janice are an impecunious couple who earn very little, they always manage to take a short vacation during the summer. Plans are being developed to help the impecunious people in the city who are without housing. While the king claimed to be a man of the people, he seemed to have no problem wasting money while his impecunious subjects starved to death. Can you believe the wealthy woman married the impecunious trash collector? Even though the singer earned millions of dollars during her heyday, she was impecunious and homeless when she died. Although Vincent died an impecunious artist without a penny to his name, his paintings are now highly valued by art collectors. The impecunious immigrant came to America to earn money to send home to his starving family. Because impecunious people will often do anything for money, many of them often ignore the high interest rates attached to easy loans.
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imperious
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: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed. Children are imperious with each other before they learn that earning someone's respect is better than demanding. arrogant and domineering. "his imperious demands" synonyms: peremptory, high-handed, commanding, imperial, overbearing, overweening, domineering, authoritarian, dictatorial, authoritative, lordly, officious, assertive, dominating, bullish, forceful, bossy, arrogant; informalpushy, high and mighty, throwing one's weight around; rarepushful. স্বেচ্ছাচারী imperious, willful, wayward, autocratic, peevish, autocratical উদ্ধত masterful, haughty, overbearing, arrogant, proud, imperious কর্তৃত্বপূর্ণ dominant, authoritative, magistral, imperious, lordly প্রভুত্বব্যঁজক imperious, authoritative, peremptory, domineering, bossy আদেশব্যঁজক mandatory, imperative, imperious জরুরি important, urgent, necessary, main, instant, imperious জাঁদরেল forceful, imperious জবরদস্ত dashing, imposing, coercive, imperious মেজাজি imperious দাম্ভিক insolent, assuming, big, bumptious, cavalier, imperious জরুরী urgent, exigent, imperative, imperious, indispensable, insisitent অতিমাত্রায় কর্তৃত্বপরায়ণ imperiou Definition of Imperious domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed. Examples of Imperious in a sentence The principal is an imperious woman who expects to be obeyed. When Mark got promoted to the rank of captain, he became very imperious. In an imperious tone, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car. If my son thinks his imperious ways will be tolerated in my home, then he has a lot to learn! The emergency room doctor was an imperious man who got angry if his instructions were not followed immediately. Even though William is a prince in his country, he is not imperious and rarely commands others to do work for him. The A-list actress has an imperious air and assumes everyone will heed her every whim. Although I was sick, my imperious supervisor ordered me in to work. Because Amy is an imperious person, she has the tendency to tell everyone what to do. The imperious teacher expects her students to obey her every instruction.
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impervious
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not allowing fluid to pass through. "an impervious layer of basaltic clay" synonyms: impermeable, impenetrable, impregnable, waterproof, watertight, water-resistant, water-repellent; Definition of Impervious not allowing something to enter or pass through Examples of Impervious in a sentence Let us hope these thin walls are impervious to the freezing cold tonight! Since the bank installed an impervious safe, it has not been robbed. The broken window is not impervious to the rain. As evidenced by the recent bombings, not even the nation's capital is impervious to terrorism. Jane's love of shopping seems to have made her brain impervious to the idea of saving money. Because the cells need to be able to take in food and water, the cell membrane is not impervious. Does wearing the protective clothing during x-rays make your body impervious to radiation? The chemical treatment makes the fireman's uniform impervious to flames. When John drinks too much alcohol, he is impervious to logic. Because the roads are impervious, there are usually huge puddles on the highway after a big rain. অভেদ্য secure, invulnerable, impervious, proof, tightly closed, impenetrable অসংবেদী impervious বধির impervious অসংবেদনশীল impervious, unperceptive নিঃসাড় impervious, unresponsive, atonic, stolid.
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impetuous
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acting or done quickly and without thought or care. "she might live to rue this impetuous decision". synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty, overhasty, reckless, heedless, foolhardy, incautious, imprudent, injudicious, ill-conceived, ill-considered, unplanned, unreasoned, unthinking; spontaneous, impromptu, precipitate, precipitous, headlong, hurried, rushed. moving forcefully or rapidly. "an impetuous but controlled flow of water" synonyms: torrential, powerful, forceful, vigorous, violent, raging, rampant, relentless, unrestrained, uncontrolled, unbridled; rapid, fast, fast-flowing PASSIONATELY impulsive,marked by sudden,hasty emotion; forceful,violent. Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. Herbert is rarely impetuous, but on the spur of the moment, he spent thousands of dollars on a motorcycle today. Definition of Impetuous acting without thinking—done impulsively; sudden decision Examples of Impetuous in a sentence His impetuous behavior landed him in prison. Because James is only seventeen, he tends to be impetuous at times. Marrying someone you hardly know is an impetuous decision! While I may have been impetuous as a teenager, I have become a patient adult. It is easy to be impetuous when you want something really badly! After she joined the army, Sarah was less impetuous. Even though Warren was rumored to be impetuous, he actually put a great deal of thought into making important decisions. The author describes the heroine as an impetuous young woman who would do anything to become famous. When Constance drank too much, she made impetuous choices which often got her into trouble. We made an impetuous decision to go swimming in the lake in December.
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importune
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to ask persistently; to beg (v.) to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently beg persistently and urgently to pester to trouble with requests to urge or beg without end to beg in earnest. harass (someone) persistently for or to do something. "she importuned a waiter for profiteroles" synonyms: beg, beseech, entreat, implore, plead with, appeal to, apply to, call on, supplicate, solicit, petition, enjoin; harass, pester, beset, press, dun, badger, bother, torment, plague, hound, nag, harry. beg persistently and urgently After weeks of importuning the star to meet for a five-minute interview, the journalist finally got what she wanted. নিরতিশয় জিদ করা importune সাগ্রহে যাঁচা করা importune অনুরোধ করা request, solicit, ask, implore, wish, importune উত্যক্ত করা aggravate, abrade, annoy, displease, importune অনবরত অসংগত প্রার্থনা করা importune বার বার অনুরোধ করে বিরক্ত করা importune. Definition of Importune to request (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something Examples of Importune in a sentence Even after I had politely declined and shut the door, I could hear the salesman continuing to importune me to let him demonstrate the expensive vacuum cleaner. Realizing that the boss was in one of his rare good moods, I seized the opportunity to importune him for a raise. Sometimes fundraisers will appeal to your emotions to importune for donations. Most politicians importune voters for money as well as support. It seems that every week Daniel makes another pathetic attempt to importune Phoebe for a date. A lack of groceries in the house forced Louise to importune her parents to help her through this hard time. Demetri jumped at the opportunity to importune his neighbors to pitch in and build a playground for the children. We will continue to importune City Council to put a stop sign on the corner; hopefully, it will be taken care of before something tragic occurs. Every Christmas, malls are crowded with children who importune Santa for their heart's desire as they try to convince him that they have been good all year. Even though I importune him to be civilized to my friends, he nevertheless continues to be an incorrigible grouch in their presence.
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improvident (impetuous,imprudent)
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without foresight (adj.) not thrifty; failing to plan ahead not thrifty; failing to plan ahead wasteful not providing for the future not preparing for the future; incautious not given careful consideration Reckless; rash. lacking foresight, not cautious. অপরিণামদর্শী improvident, unforeseen, ill-advised অদূরদর্শী short-sighted, nearsighted, improvident, indiscreet, blind অবিচক্ষণ imprudent, unwise, inexpedient, foolish, improvident, injudicious বেহিসাব extravagant, unrestrained, improvident, uneconomical অবিবেচনাপ্রসূত unwise, improvident, indigested, inexpedient, injudicious, unadvisable অবিমৃষ্যকারী impolitic, improvident, imprudent, indiscreet অমিতব্যয়ী improvident, unthirfty, uneconomic not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless. "improvident and undisciplined behaviour" synonyms: spendthrift, thriftless, unthrifty, wasteful, prodigal, profligate, extravagant, squandering, uneconomical, free-spending, lavish, immoderate, excessive; shiftless, feckless; imprudent, irresponsible, incautious, careless, reckless, rash, impetuous, hasty, thoughtless. definition of Improvident not preparing for the financial future; reckless Examples of Improvident in a sentence Jessie handles all of the household financial matters because of his wife's improvident spending habits. Because Tom was improvident in his younger years, he now lives on a fixed income. The improvident loan officer foolishly approved loans for hundreds of applicants with poor credit histories. As an improvident young woman, Helen never thought about saving for her retirement. The government's improvident spending on nonessential items has caused the country to incur a hefty debt. Because Bill wanted his children to be wise spenders, he taught them to save money so they would not become improvident adults. My improvident sister often spends her bill money on clothes and shoes. Since your income is so low, it would be improvident of you to purchase a new car right now. John's improvident decision led him to invest in a business before performing adequate research. Although the basketball star once had millions of dollars, his improvident shopping sprees landed him in bankruptcy court.
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impugn (impeach)
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(v.) to call into question; to attack as false to attack as false or questionable to call into question; to attack verbally to oppose or attack someone or something as false or refutable Attack the truth or integrity of. dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. "the father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother" synonyms: call into question, challenge, question, dispute, query, take issue with, impeach**. attack as false or wrong Though many initially tried to impugn Darwin's theory, in scientific circles today, the is idea taken as truth. .Definition of Impugn to attack as false or questionable Examples of Impugn in a sentence The mayor leaked news of the arrest to the media to impugn his opponent's character. How dare you impugn the integrity of our local councilman simply because of a Twitter rumor! When the prosecutor tried to impugn the defendant's character, the defense lawyer jumped to his feet and made an objection. Everyone was shocked when the student tried to impugn his lab teacher's findings. Even though I hate my ex-husband's girlfriend, I never try to impugn her character in front of my children. An atheist is quick to impugn the concept of a higher power. Although I had my ticket in my hand, the annoying attendant tried to impugn my entrance into the theater. The confident politician felt no need to impugn the motives of his election challengers. Since my daughter has not passed a single math test this year, I strongly impugn her teacher's instructional skills. It was the detective's job to impugn all the statements made by the suspects
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impute (attribute,assign,ascribe) v
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attribute (responsibility or fault) to something He imputed his subpar performance on the test to a combination of stress and poor sleep. to attribute to someone attribute or credit to attribute discredit (v.) to ascribe, blame (The CEO imputed the many typos in the letter to his lazy secretary.) to attribute the fault to; relate to a particular cause or source to assign credit, often of guilt or blame Credit, attribute; lay blame or responsibility for (sometimes falsely) to attribute an action to particular person or group to attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault, to a person. দোষ চাপানো impute verb অভিযুক্ত করা accuse, delate, incriminate, charge, indict, impute আরোপ করা put on, put, put down, impose, ascribe, impute দোষী করা impute, inculpate. represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute. "the crimes imputed to Richard" synonyms: attribute, ascribe, assign, credit, accredit, Definition of Impute to lay the responsibility or blame on someone else Examples of Impute in a sentence It was wrong of me to impute you for the failure of the dinner party when I was the one who did not properly plan the event. Although Jake cannot impute anyone else for the robbery, he will not admit to committing the crime himself. On Monday, Ellen will impute her failure to complete the project on her malfunctioning computer. Even though my sister had broken the window, she tried to impute the damage onto me. Rather than impute his brother, Harry will accept blame for a crime he did not commit. The defense attorney's job is to impute anyone other than his client so the jury will respond with a "not guilty" verdict. When the singer was asked about her awful performance, she tried to impute her mistakes to nervousness. The foolish drunk driver tried to impute the accident on the bartender who made the strong drinks. When my daughter received a failing grade in her math class, she attempted to impute her instructor's teaching skills. How dare you try to impute my work to cover up for your own lack of progress!
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inanity
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অসারতা uselessness, inanity, unreality, vainness অর্থহীনতা inanity, unmeaningness. total lack of meaning or ideas Bill's poem was nothing more than a list of impressive sounding words, so there was no point in trying to take meaning from the inanity. senselessness, bêtise (rare), folly the inanity of the conversation senselessness bêtise (rare) folly a reminder of the follies of war emptiness the unsoundness and emptiness of his beliefs frivolity silliness worthlessness vacuity the vacuity of current pop music imbecility fatuity vapidity puerility asininity daftness (informal)
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inchoate (elementary,embryonic,rudimentary) adj
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অপরিণত immature, undeveloped, crude, inchoate, unformed, unripe অনতিস্ফুত inchoate অনির্দিষ্টাকার inchoate অসংহত inchoate, Disintegrated সদ্য-আরদ্ধ inchoate. adj undeveloped, beginning syn-- amorphous elementary embryonic formless immature imperfect inceptive incipient just begun nascent preliminary rudimentary shapeless unfinished unformed unshaped. only partly in existence; imperfectly formed Inchoate ideas about the relation of humans to other animals had been discussed since the Middle Ages but the modern theory really began with Darwin. Definition of Inchoate beginning to develop or form Examples of Inchoate in a sentence Because our company just recently opened its doors, we are inchoate and are not offering all of our services yet. While I have started writing my autobiography, it is still inchoate because I have several more chapters to add. Having just come into existence a few years ago, the new political party is considered inchoate by many historians. The computer programmer had a hard time locating the system error because its appearance was random and inchoate. Since the power went out in the building, the electrical service has been inchoate, leaving many floors without lights. Although Marvin was drawn to the new girl at school, he still had inchoate feelings towards his ex-girlfriend. Because the burglars did not actually steal anything from the store, they were only charged with an inchoate crime. If only you could come up with a complete plan and not just an inchoate idea! The people were angry because their new home was inchoate and far from being completed. While my best friend turned in the required five page essay, I handed in an inchoate assignment which consisted of only three pages.
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incontrovertible( irrefutable,indisputable,
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indisputable; not open to question unquestionable, beyond dispute not able to be denied or disputed not able to be denied or disputed undeniable unquestionable impossible to deny or disprove. অকাট্য irrefutable, conclusive, indisputable, undeniable, unanswerable, incontrovertible তর্কাতীত indisputable, incontrovertible, incontestable, unchanged, liquid অখণ্ডনীয incontrovertible সুনিশ্চিত assured, as sure as fate, determinate, distinct, incontrovertible, indubitable তৰ্কাতীত incontrovertible নিঃসংশয় confident, unhesitating, crisp, incontrovertible, unquestionable. necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deny or disprove Unless you can provide incontrovertible evidence, I will remain skeptical. not able to be denied or disputed. "incontrovertible proof" synonyms: indisputable, incontestable, undeniable, irrefutable, unassailable, beyond dispute, unquestionable, beyond question, indubitable, not in doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt, unarguable, inarguable, undebatable, unanswerable; unequivocal, unambiguous, unmistakable, certain, sure, definite, definitive, proven, positive, decisive, conclusive, final, ultimate; clear, clear-cut, straightforward, plain, as plain as a pikestaff, transparent, obvious, manifest, evident, self-evident, staring one in the face, patent, demonstrative, demonstrable, observable, palpable; uncontroversial, accepted, acknowledged; marked, pronounced, express, emphatic, categorical, compelling, convincing, clinching, airtight, watertight; rareirrefragable, apodictic Definition of Incontrovertible cannot deny or disprove; unable to change form Examples of Incontrovertible in a sentence How can you deny the incontrovertible proof staring you in the face? Inconvertible evidence was used to finally put away the ruthless serial killer. Failing grades revealed an incontrovertible fact: no student properly studied for the test. The video was incontrovertible and couldn't be converted into DVD form. Confronted with the incontrovertible facts, the suspect had to admit his part in the crime. After telling Nancy the incontrovertible facts, she realized that I was right and no longer debated me. If you give me the incontrovertible truth, then I won't have a reason to argue. It seems that the senator's opinion is incontrovertible and is unable to be swayed. Debating that aliens exist cannot be deemed an incontrovertible truth as we have yet to see proof of their existence. According to the doctor, the latest test results are incontrovertible proof of the illness.
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indigent (impecunious,penurious,impoverished) adj
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অভাবগ্রস্ত needy, indigent, deficient, penurious, hard-up অভাবী indigent, poor, necessitous অকিঁচন indigent, extremely poor, distressed, miserable, insignificant, lowly অবস্থাহীন indigent, poor নির্ধন poor, penniless, impecunious, indigent, impoverished হীনাবস্থ indigent, ill-conditioned দৈন্যপীড়িত indigent, afflicted, distressed, miserable, penurious রিক্ত penniless, empty, devoid of, indigent নিকড়িয়া without pay, penniless, indigent মন্দ evil, bad, ill, sluggish, poor, indigent কম্বল-কম্বল poor, indigent, ascetic দরিদ্র indigent, wishy-washy অকিঞ্চন indigent গরিব badly off, beggar, indigent, unprivileged. poor; needy. "a charity for the relief of indigent artists" synonyms: poor, impecunious, destitute, penniless, impoverished, poverty-stricken, down and out,insolvent,penurious,needy. Definition of Indigent extremely poor Examples of Indigent in a sentence The indigent man could not afford food or clothing. In many indigent countries, people often go days without eating. The government has a health care program for indigent individuals who cannot obtain their own medical plan. Because Jack works for a lot of indigent clients, he does not earn a lot of money as an attorney. The billionaire laughed when someone confused him with an indigent homeless man. If your family is indigent, you may be able to get scholarships that are reserved for poor students. Indigent people will often wait in line for hours to get food from the soup kitchens. Since Dr. Smith is more concerned about making money than caring for ill individuals, he will not see indigent patients. The indigent family was evicted from their home because they could not pay the rent. Under the law, indigent people who are arrested are provided with free legal services.
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indigent n
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(noun): a poor or needy person. The indigents, huddled under the overpass, tried to start a small bonfire in the hope of staying warm
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ineffable (adj)
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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. "the ineffable mysteries of the soul" synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable, beyond words, beyond description, beggaring description; undefinable, unutterable, untold, unheard of, unthought of, unimaginable; overwhelming, marvellous, wonderful, breathtaking, staggering, astounding, amazing, astonishing, fantastic, fabulous. too sacred to be uttered; defying expression or description While art critics can occasionally pinpoint a work's greatness, much of why a piece captures our imaginations is completely ineffable. অবর্ণনীয় inexpressible, inscrutable, indefinable, indescribable, ineffable, nameless অনির্বচনীয় unspeakable, inexplicable, ineffable অপ্রকাশ্য secret, ineffable, private অনুচ্চার্য unutterable, quiescent, inexpressible, ineffable ভাষাতীত ineffable অনির্বচনীয় beyond expression, indefinable, indescribable, incommunicable, inexpressible, unutterable অবর্ণনীয় unnameable, inexpressive অনুচ্চারণীয় ineffable. Definition of Ineffable incapable of being expressed in words Examples of Ineffable in a sentence The model's beauty is ineffable and has everyone tongue-tied. When Jake saw his fiancée walking down the church aisle, he experienced an ineffable feeling. Obviously, my husband's request for a divorce has left me in an ineffable mood. The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was ineffable. Because of the mansion's largeness, I found writing its description to be an ineffable task. The movie's shocking ending left us all in an ineffable daze. After being beaten quite badly in the match, the boxer felt an ineffable sense of humiliation. The miracle drug gave the dying man an ineffable blessing of a second chance at life. Pam's ineffable loveliness made her stand out in the room of plain girls. Because Mark had not seen his wife in a long time, he felt an ineffable joy when she walked off the boat.
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ineluctable (inevitable, inexorable, obvious)
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অপরিহার্য essential, indispensable, necessary, inevitable, unavoidable, ineluctable এড়ান যায় না এমন ineluctable অনিবার্য inevitable, irresistible, unavoidable, imminent, inexorable, ineluctable অবধারিত inevitable, decisive, Fatal, ineluctable নির্বন্ধাতিশয় great importunity, ineluctable, urgency. inescapable, unavoidable, inevitable. : impossible to avoid or evade: For those who smoke cigarettes for years, a major health crisis brought on by smoking is ineluctable. Definition of Ineluctable impossible to alter Examples of Ineluctable in a sentence Perhaps there is no hope for Jerry because even after a year in rehab his drug addiction seems ineluctable. Lee has the irritating habit of arguing his opinions as ineluctable facts. As I listened to the paralyzed soldier speak, I was moved by his ineluctable spirit. So many women try to fight the ineluctable aging process by having cosmetic surgery. After Janet lost her husband in a tragic car wreck, she could not escape the ineluctable nightmares of the event. Because our nanny has helped raise all of our children, she is an ineluctable part of our family. Even though Jim promised to stop seeing other women, Ellen refused to budge from her ineluctable decision to divorce him. Always think before you speak because some words are ineluctable and cannot be taken back or changed. When the governor refused to halt the execution, the prisoner realized his fate was ineluctable. It was ineluctable that I became ill after being stranded in the snow for several hours. at hand brewing certain closed coming compelled compulsory condemned designed directed doomed foreordained forthcoming hanging over impending in prospect in store in the cards in the wind ineluctable inescapable inevitable inexorable instant intended looming meant menacing near ordained overhanging predesigned predestined predetermined que sera sera sealed settled stated that is to be that will be threatening to come unavoidable way the ball bounces
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inequity
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অন্যায় wrong, injustice, tort, impropriety, enormity, inequity পক্ষপাত bias, preference, favor, prejudice, partiality, inequity অবিচার injustice, iniquity, misconception, misjudgment, enormity, inequity অন্যায় iniquity, guilt, unfairness, amiss, bad, foully. lack of fairness or justice. "policies aimed at redressing racial inequity" synonyms: unfairness, injustice, unjustness, one-sidedness, partisanship, partiality, favouritism, bias, prejudice, discrimination
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inequity (conf--iniquity) n
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অন্যায় wrong, injustice, tort, impropriety, enormity, inequity পক্ষপাত bias, preference, favor, prejudice, partiality, inequity অবিচার injustice, iniquity, misconception, misjudgment, enormity, inequity অন্যায় iniquity, guilt, unfairness, amiss, bad, foully. lack of fairness or justice. "policies aimed at redressing racial inequity" synonyms: unfairness, injustice, unjustness, one-sidedness, partisanship, partiality, favouritism, bias, prejudice, discrimination. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards After decades of racial inequity, the "separate but equal" doctrine was successfully overturned.
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iniquity(conf--inequity)
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immoral or grossly unfair behaviour. "a den of iniquity". synonyms: wickedness, sinfulness, immorality, impropriety, vice, evil, sin; villainy, criminality, crime;sin, crime, transgression, wrongdoing, wrong, offence, injury, vice, violation, atrocity, outrage. Definition of Iniquity extremely immoral or unfair behavior Examples of Iniquity in a sentence When I went to my brother's college dorm, I saw drunken boys exhibiting iniquity towards girls. My grandmother, who grew up in a small town where people never locked their doors, saw big cities as dens of iniquity because of their crime rates. Because the dictator killed all his enemies, he was seen as a symbol of iniquity. Those who are quick to criticize the bad deeds of others should first look at their own acts of iniquity. Although my parents were both ministers, I have seen my share of iniquity. Our priest calls the nightclub on the highway a nest of iniquity. As a result of being scarred by the iniquity of others, Henry grew up to become a very mean man. Peter abandoned a life of iniquity and became a contributing member of his local church. While Megan wanted to do volunteer work every Saturday, her husband chose to stay home and watch movies about sin and iniquity. The purpose of the film is to describe how the iniquity of war leaves so many children without parents.
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infelicitous (incongruous,inappropriate,inaccurate,inexact) adj
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অযথাযথ inappropriate, inexact, inaccurate, out of place, infelicitous, untrue বেমানান incompatible, incongruous, patchy, awkward, repugnant, infelicitous অস্বচ্ছন্দ infelicitous, unwell অসুষ্ঠ infelicitous সৌষ্ঠববিহীন infelicitous অনুপযোগী useless, inapplicable, inapprepriate, inapt, inexpedient, infelicitous. unfortunate; inappropriate. "his illustration is singularly infelicitous" synonyms: unfortunate, regrettable, unsuitable, inappropriate, inapposite, inapt, inadvisable, injudicious, untimely, inopportune; imprudent, incautious, indiscreet, indelicate, tactless, insensitive. inappropriate During the executive meeting, the marketing director continued to make infelicitous comments about the CEO's gambling habit. Definition of Infelicitous not well-timed or suitable Examples of Infelicitous in a sentence Given the host's spouse had recently died, my comment about wanting to die was infelicitous. Wilma's see-through dress stood out as infelicitous at her father's funeral. How dare you make an infelicitous comment about the pregnant woman's weight? The public was outraged when the rapper made an infelicitous remark about the pope. Glenn's outfit, sweatpants and a tee shirt, was infelicitous for dining at the five-star restaurant.
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inimitable
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অননুকরণীয় inimitable অতুলন unsurpassed, unmatchable, unrivaled, incomparable, matchless, inimitable অতুল unsurpassed, unmatchable, unrivaled, incomparable, matchless, inimitable অতুলনীয় unrivaled, unparalleled, incomparable, unsurpassed, matchless, inimitable অননুকরণসাধ্য inimitable অপ্রতিম unmatched, inimitable অননুকরনীয় inimitable অদ্বিতীয় inimitable, monadic, monarch, nonpareil, unequalled, unmatchable so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique. "they took the charts by storm with their inimitable style" synonyms: unique, distinctive, individual, special, idiosyncratic, quirky, exclusive, rare; incomparable, unparalleled, unrivalled, matchless, unmatched, peerless, unequalled, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, superlative, supreme, defying imitation; matchless Mozart's music follows a clear pattern that, anyone could imitate, but his music gives an overall sense of effortlessness that is inimitable. Definition of Inimitable something so special or unique, it's impossible to copy or imitate Examples of Inimitable in a sentence Every once in a while, a band comes along that is so unique they are completely inimitable. Though he had lost the company a large sum of money, the owner would not fire him because he knew his talent was inimitable. The basketball player knew his talents were inimitable, which caused his teammates to begin hating him. Few writers can match the inimitable talent of Earnest Hemmingway. In that moment, his expression was unique and inimitable, causing everyone in the room to laugh. Intelligence like that is simply inimitable, leaving no room for someone to fake. The recipe was inimitable and even though she could taste certain ingredients she could not figure it out. Try as he might, the magician found that his competitor's routine was inimitable, leaving him unable to duplicate the trick. Her talent was inimitable, which is why the show was canceled upon news of her death. The inventor felt his creation was completely inimitable, which left him disinterested in filing a copyright.
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insouciance (indifference) n
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অদূরদর্শিতা showing a casual lack of concern. "an insouciant shrug" synonyms: nonchalant, untroubled, unworried, unruffled, unconcerned, lacking concern, indifferent, blasé, heedless, relaxed, calm, equable, equanimous, serene, composed, casual, easy, easy-going, airy, breezy, carefree, free and easy, free from care, free from worry, happy-go-lucky, light-hearted, frivolous, unserious casual lack of concern; indifference. "an impression of boyish insouciance" synonyms: nonchalance, unconcern, lack of concern, indifference, heedlessness, relaxedness, calm, calmness, equanimity, coolness, composure, casualness, ease, lack of concern Surprisingly, Hank had become a high-powered CEO; his high school friends remembered him as "Hanky Panky", who shrugged off each failed class with insouciance.
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insouciant adj
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ভাবনাহীন Definition of Insouciant not concerned about anything; carefree Examples of Insouciant in a sentence The insouciant mother did not blink an eye when her son complained of a tummy ache. Because Bill is insouciant and not concerned about his retirement, he does not worry about saving money. Since Jane is insouciant about her health, she does not bother to take her medication. The insouciant waitress did not seem to care that Matt had to wait over an hour for his food. While I can be insouciant about remembering my friends' birthdays, I never forget the birth dates of my family members. Kelly longed to be an insouciant child again so she could avoid her adult responsibilities. When the lion trainer walked into the lion's cage in an insouciant manner, he let the animal know he was not threatened in any way. Instead of Will being angry when he caught his wife cheating, he was insouciant and laughed off the affair. Because Lily was well prepared for the test, she was insouciant about earning a passing grade. On the plane, I was unlucky enough to sit in front of an insouciant mother who did not seem to care about her child kicking the back of my seat.
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intimation n
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an indication or hint. "the first intimations of trouble" synonyms: announcement, statement, communication, notification, notice, report, reporting, publishing, broadcasting, proclamation; disclosure, revelation, divulging; archaic annunciation "the early intimation of training session dates" suggestion, hint, indication, sign, signal, inkling, suspicion, impression; ইঙ্গিত hint, indication, gesture, intimation, cue, sign অনুবেদন intimation, instruction, information, sympathy, compassion টের sensation, apprehension, feeling, awareness, intimation, bend জ্ঞাপন communication, informing, indication, information, instruction, intimation আভাস intimation জানানো tell, announce, apprise, communicate, indicate, intimation জ্ঞাতকরণ intimation অবগতি intimation, cognizance সংকেত alarm, beacon, hint, intimation, symbol বিজ্ঞাপন advert, intimation. an indirect suggestion At first the hostess tried intimation, praising the benefits of cutlery; when Cecil continued eating with his hands, the hostess told him to use a fork at dinner. Definition of Intimation a sign or suggestion that something is likely to happen Examples of Intimation in a sentence Because they destroyed so many lives, the recent bombings are a brutal intimation of immortality. I hoped my girlfriend would accept the key as intimation that I wanted her to move in with me. While it was not formally announced, an intimation was made that Jeff would receive the promotion. When my friend died in a car crash, I saw it as intimation that nobody could live forever. I was stranded in an isolated cabin without electricity so I had no intimation of the storm that was headed my way. Although the Governor received an intimation the First Lady might be passing through the state, he was surprised when she actually visited the capitol building. Jasmine could not believe her husband's intimation that she was cheating on him. Even though no statement had been released to the media, intimation has been made regarding the capture of the suspect. Nate's first intimation of illness came when he vomited all over the kitchen floor. Although I moved my husband's belongings out of the house, he still found it difficult to accept the intimation I wanted him out of my life.
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internecine (fierce, ruinous) D
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মারাত্মক. D---destructive to both sides in a conflict. "the region's history of savage internecine warfare". synonyms: deadly, bloody, violent, fierce, destructive, ruinous; civil, internal, family "internecine feuds between aspirants to the throne" D--- ****relating to conflict within a group. "the party shrank from the trauma of more internecine strife. D---- (of conflict) within a group or organization. The guerilla group, which had become so powerful as to own the state police, was finally destroyed by an internecine conflict. Definition of Internecine D---- ****causing destruction to both sides in the battle Examples of Internecine in a sentence When the internecine war was over, both nations were left in ruins. Jason and Bill's relationship was destroyed by internecine arguments. According to the police, the two gangs recently fought an internecine battle that left both groups with many wounded. There seemed to be no solution to the internecine war that ravaged both of the drug cartels. With two dead children between them, the two families wished they had never started the internecine feud. The internecine violence of the United State's Civil War nearly destroyed the nation. After forty years, the firm closed its doors because of internecine strife between the owners. The internecine rivalry between the two football teams has made enemies out of friends. Unfortunately, the internecine wars between the two religious sects have killed children in both groups. The parents did not understand how much their internecine divorce battle was destroying their children.
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inure (habituate,adapt) v
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to make accustomed to something unpleasant. Three years of Manhattan living has inured her to the sound of wailing sirens; she could probably sleep through the apocalypse. অভ্যস্ত করান familiarize, habituate, accommodate, season, inure কার্যকর করা execute, inure, practice, fulfill, perform, practise কার্যকর হত্তয়া bestead, inure, take চালু করা launch, start, introduce, set, put on, inure চালু হত্তয়া be current, operate, go, pass, inure, cant সহান acclimatize, inure. 1. accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant. "these children have been inured to violence" synonyms: harden, toughen, season, temper, condition; accustom, habituate, familiarize, acclimatize, adjust, adapt, attune; desensitize, dehumanize, brutalize, case-harden; indurate. Definition of Inure to become immune to unpleasant events or situations Examples of Inure in a sentence Raising three dramatic daughters will inure you to temper tantrums. After a while, the guards were able to inure themselves to the voices of the prisoners begging for freedom. Even the veteran detective could not inure himself to the sight of a murdered child. Soon, the girls became inure to the cruel treatment of their kidnapper and started to think of him as their savior. Although the athlete was taking a strong medication, he left the game because he was not able to inure himself to the pain.
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invective (n,adj) abuse, vituperation,vilification
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noun আক্রমণমূলক aggressive, invective adjective আক্রমণাত্মক offensive, invective insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. "he let out a stream of invective" synonyms: abuse, insults, vituperation, expletives, swear words, swearing, curses, bad language, foul language; denunciation, censure, revilement, vilification, castigation, recrimination, reproach, reproval, admonition; informaltongue-lashing; archaiccontumely, billingsgate, obloquy. (noun): abusive or denunciatory language The Internet has unleashed the invectives in many of us; many people post stinging criticism on the comments section underneath newspaper articles or YouTube videos. abusive language used to criticize Examples of Invective in a sentence The newspaper's invective of the novel really made the author angry. Because your invective hurt my feelings, I am going to stay away from you for a while. The politician's invective about his opponent caused him many votes in the election. When my ex-husband tried to start a fight with me by using an invective, I simply walked away from him. This economic crisis is only going to bring about an invective against the government. Although the movie critic delivered a stinging invective on the film, many people still went out and saw the picture. Words of encouragement are much better than the harsh words of an invective. After the first speaker began the debate with an invective towards his opponent, it was impossible for any meaningful conversation to occur between the two men. From across the room, my rival tried to taunt me with an invective. The terrorist's invective was there on the internet for everyone to see.
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invidious **(adj)
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বাস্তব বা কাল্পনিক অবিচারপ্রসূত Invidious অসন্তোষ বা ক্ষোপ উত্পাদনকারী Invidious. likely to cause resentment & unpleasant (in other people). At a time when many others in the office were about to be laid off, many considered Cheryl's fine clothes that day an invidious display. ** This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Invidious unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people Examples of Invidious in a sentence The dictator's invidious acts caused the people to rise up against him. In Jeremy's opinion, the death penalty is an invidious part of the legal system that should be considered a crime against humanity. Nathan's invidious behavior disturbed others and got him kicked out of the movie theater. When Sally drinks alcohol, she starts to display invidious behavior that makes everyone feel uncomfortable. I was shocked to learn my best friend was spreading invidious rumors about me. Although Jimmy has committed some invidious actions in the past, he has completely changed his life since becoming a minister. Many people believe the habit of giving out trophies to only a few student competitors is invidious and likely to promote ill will between peers. When you compare someone to a wild animal, you are making an invidious association that does not compliment the person. The judge knew his decision to release the killer would be considered invidious by the victim's family. Even though Harriett hates making invidious decisions regarding the hiring and firing of staff, she does it as a part of her managerial duties. (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others. "she'd put herself in an invidious position" synonyms: unpleasant, awkward, difficult; undesirable, unenviable "I didn't want to put her in an invidious position" (of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust. "it seems invidious to make special mention of one aspect of his work" synonyms: unfair, unjust, prejudicial, discriminatory, iniquitous, weighted, one-sided; offensive, objectionable; deleterious, detrimental, unwarranted.
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inviolable adj
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: never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored Too many the grass at Wimbledon is inviolable and only greater tennis players are able to enjoy a game there. অলঙ্ঘনীয় unbreakable, taboo, inviolable, sacrosanct, sacred, tabu অলঙ্ঘ্য inviolable, insurmountable, sacred, indissoluble, impassable অনতিক্রম্য insurmountable, impassable, unsurpassable, insuperable, inviolable, pathless অনতিক্রমণীয় unsurpassable, impassable, inviolable, insurmountable, insuperable. Definition of Inviolable never to be broken, infringed, ignored or dishonored Examples of Inviolable in a sentence Her parents made it clear that the rules of curfew were inviolable. The school board was voting on adding rules which would be considered inviolable. The pastor stressed the importance of following the inviolable Ten Commandments. If he wanted to continue with the program, the initiate needed to follow the inviolable laws. Considered inviolable, the business contract was signed by all interested parties. never to be broken, infringed, or dishonoured. "an inviolable rule of chastity" synonyms: inalienable, absolute, untouchable, unalterable, unchallengeable, unbreakable, impregnable; sacrosanct, sacred, holy,
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inviolate adj (pristine,virgin, keep sacred)
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must be kept sacred. something to be respected and free or safe from harm While the literary critic subjected most of the classics to the harshest reviews, he regarded Cervantes as inviolate, and had nothing but praise for him. অলঙ্ঘিত Inviolate অক্ষত unscathed, Inviolate, undamaged, unworn, unmutilated পবিত্র consecrated, Immaculate, Inviolate, lily, vestal, unblemished. free or safe from injury or violation. "an international memorial which must remain inviolate" synonyms: untouched, undamaged, unhurt, unharmed, unscathed; unmarred, unspoilt, unimpaired, unflawed, unsullied, unstained, undefiled, unpolluted, unprofaned, perfect, pristine, pure, virgin; intact, unbroken, whole, entire, complete, sound, solid. Definition of Inviolate something to be respected and free or safe from harm Examples of Inviolate in a sentence Secured in a glass display case, the painting was kept inviolate. This coin was the only part of his collection that was truly inviolate, left completely safe over the years by its plastic case. He was determined to keep his house inviolate from outsiders, locking himself inside and clinging to his independence. There are still islands around the world that remain completely inviolate, still waiting to be found by modern explorers. When a city-wide search is issued, no one is left inviolate. In the United States, citizens pride themselves for having certain inviolate rights. Due to its extreme value, the museum kept it locked away so it would remain inviolate. Though she was leaving for college, the man was determined to keep his daughter inviolate. After getting the baseball signed by Babe Ruth, he placed it in a special display case so it would remain inviolate going forward. A rule like "do not kill," is something that should always remain inviolate.
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irrefutable (incontrovertible, indisputable
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অকাট্য irrefutable, conclusive, indisputable, undeniable, unanswerable, incontrovertible অখণ্ডনীয় irrefutable, valid, potent, irrefragable, unanswerable, indefeasible. impossible to deny or disprove. "irrefutable evidence". synonyms: indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, incontestable, unassailable, impregnable, beyond question, indubitable, beyond doubt, beyond dispute, indisputable; conclusive, definite, definitive, decisive, certain, sure, positive, sound, flawless, watertight, unmistakable, palpable, patent, manifest, obvious, evident, plain, clear, forceful, telling; rare irrefragable, apodictic. impossible to deny or disprove. The existence of life on earth is irrefutable; the existence of intelligent life on earth is still hotly debated. Definition of Irrefutable that which cannot be proven false Examples of Irrefutable in a sentence The police arrested their suspect only after obtaining irrefutable proof he was the robber. When Jack received the results of the lab test, he had irrefutable evidence he was not the father of Miriam's child. Genetic testing supports the scientist's theory that the link between the two species is irrefutable. Because the jury did not have irrefutable evidence, they could not find the defendant guilty of the crime. The fact William started to feel better after taking the medication is irrefutable poof the drug works. Even though I suspected my eyes were failing me, the optometrist's confirmation was irrefutable. The massive destruction left in the city by the hurricane is irrefutable and proves the wave barriers were not effective. While Jenna thinks she is physically fit, her bathroom scale is irrefutable proof she is overweight. The videotape contained irrefutable evidence of the defendant's guilt. Before the product goes on the market, there must be irrefutable validation it does not pose a danger to consumers.
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jaundice
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: to be biased against due to envy or prejudice. Shelly was jaundiced towards Olivia; though the two had once been best friends, Olivia had become class president, prom queen, and, to make matters worse, the girlfriend of the one boy Shelly liked. disagreeableness acrimony tartness bitterness acerbity thorniness. sentences for jaundiced ----- Definition of Jaundiced tending to dislike, criticize, or resent something Examples of Jaundiced in a sentence Because she always received terrible customer service, my grandmother was jaundiced against the company. When she was arrested and falsely accused, my neighbor developed a jaundiced attitude towards the police. Many people with disabilities were jaundiced against the company because they didn't hire people with special needs. The well-known conspiracy theorist was jaundiced against the government. My friend is jaundiced against the restaurant because they have no vegan options.
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jejune
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adj. dull; lacking flavor. Although many top chefs have secured culinary foam's popularity in haute cuisine, Waters criticizes it for being jejune and unfilling. শুষ্ক dry, arid, uninteresting, parched, husky, jejune ঊষর barren, arid, salty, desolate, jejune, bare নীরস uninteresting, dry, glacial, gray, tame, jejune. jejune (adj.) displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity. Synonyms: immature. juvenile. puerile. adolescent. Antonyms: mature. jejune (adj.) lacking interest or significance or impact. Synonyms: uninteresting. insipid. Antonyms: interesting. Definition of Jejune unsophisticated Examples of Jejune in a sentence The billionaire couple refused to eat the jejune dish of chicken wings and tater tots. Although Evan behaved in a jejune manner at the dinner party, he actually teaches international customs at a school for diplomats. I am very jejune and refuse to eat anything I cannot spell. While my peers laughed at my dress and called it jejune, my instructor gave my design the highest grade in the class. The man's 2006 computer is jejune when compared to my 2015 model.
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jejune (immature,childish)
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immature; childish Her boss further cemented his reuptation for being jejune after throwing a fit when the water cooler wasn't refilled. jejune (adj.) displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity. Synonyms: immature. juvenile. puerile. adolescent. Antonyms: mature
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jingoist
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a person who thinks that their country should be at war In the days leading up to war, a nation typically breaks up into the two opposing camps: doves, who do their best to avoid war, and jingoists, who are only too eager to wave national flags from their vehicles and vehemently denounce those who do not do th a person who thinks that their country should be at war In the days leading up to war, a nation typically breaks up into the two opposing camps: doves, who do their best to avoid war, and jingoists, who are only too eager to wave national flags from their vehicles and vehemently denounce those who do not do th
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jingoism
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extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy. "the popular jingoism that swept the lower-middle classes" synonyms: extreme patriotism, blind patriotism, chauvinism, extreme nationalism, flag-waving, excessive loyalty to one's country, xenophobia; isolationism, sectarianism; hawkishness, militarism, warmongering, belligerence, bellicosity extreme patriotism for one's country that often shows itself through aggression towards other nations Examples of Jingoism in a sentence The man's jingoism led him to attempt to destroy a federal building as a show of loyalty for his own nation. When the invading troops showed jingoism by burning down schools and churches, their leaders reprimanded them. The dictator's jingoism caused him to constantly rant about his nation's superiority while threatening his rivals with war. During wars, soldiers risk being caught up in jingoism and acting overly aggressive with their enemies. My grandfather's jingoism towards foreigners made him appear racist.
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juggernaut n D
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a force that cannot be stopped. huge force destroying everything in its path. Napoleon was considered a juggernaut until he decided to invade Russia in winter; after which, his once indomitable army was decimated by cold and famine. Definition of Juggernaut a large item that is seen as unstoppable and can destroy anything in its way Examples of Juggernaut in a sentence With the reveal of its best-selling innovation, the software company has become a juggernaut in the tech industry. Who knew the reality show about the hillbillies would become a juggernaut as the most heavily watched program in the nation? Because our football team has gone undefeated for two years, our competitors view us as a juggernaut. The company predicts its unique mobile phone will become a bestseller and make it a juggernaut in the phone market. Once the retail chain builds ten more stores it will be a juggernaut because it will have more stores than its rivals. The fact George is undefeated in political elections makes him a juggernaut. During the football game, every member of the defense was afraid of the offensive player who was a juggernaut at nearly four hundred pounds. The invading country was a juggernaut that tolerated no resistance when it stormed through the small nation. With over a billion hits each day, Google is the juggernaut of search engines. My best friend Eric is a wrestling juggernaut who has never lost a high school match. জগন্নাথদেব juggernaut ঠুঁটা জগন্নাথ juggernaut. Juggernaut (n.) an avatar of Vishnu. Synonyms: Jagannath. Jagannatha. Jagganath. Juggernaut (n.) a crude idol of Krishna. Synonyms: god. idol. graven image.
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kowtow (sycophancy,grovel,toady,flatter,obsequious,fawn on, blandish) v
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শ্রদ্ধা বা আনুগত্য জানাতে মাটিতে মাথা ঠেকানো kotow, kowtow অত্যন্ত বিনয় প্রদর্শন করা kotow, kowtow. to bow or act in a subservient manner Paul kowtowed to his boss so often the boss herself became nauseated by his sycophancy. act in an excessively subservient manner. "she didn't have to kowtow to a boss". synonyms: grovel*, behave obsequiously*, be obsequious*, be servile, be sycophantic*, fawn on*, bow and scrape, toady*, truckle, flatter*, court, woo, ingratiate oneself with*; informal crawl, creep, suck up to, butter up, be all over, fall all over, lick someone's boots; informal brown-nose; informal smoodge to; archaic blandish* Definition of Kowtow to submit to another person without any struggle Examples of Kowtow in a sentence The dictator beheaded the man who refused to kowtow to him by kissing his feet. If Jason does not kowtow to the boss, he will never get a promotion at work. My chauvinistic husband divorced me because I would not kowtow to his every whim. When the rebellious prisoner saw the ten guards walking in his direction, he knew he had to back down and kowtow or else be severely beaten. The wealthy woman expected all of her servants to kowtow to her. Because I am not sure of my doctor's diagnosis, I will not kowtow and have the surgery without seeking another medical opinion first. The actor will never win any major awards because he refuses to kowtow to the voting members. When the assistant manager refused to kowtow to the customers, his manager fired him. Problems erupted in Sarah's life when her husband refused to stay silent and kowtow to her overbearing father. The monks kowtow to their God by dedicating their entire lives to worship.
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lacerate **
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deeply hurt the feelings of; distress The teacher was fired for lacerating a student who wrote a poor essay. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. বিদীর্ণ করা cleave, pierce, rend, tear, lacerate, breach ছিন্ন করা interrupt, mangle, cut, break, tear, lacerate ক্ষত করা hurt, injure, scotch, scathe, chap, lacerate যন্ত্রণা দেত্তয়া torture, trouble, excruciate, hurt, ail, lacerate ক্ষতবিক্ষত করা lacerate ছিন্নভিন্ন করা lacerate, mangel দলিতমথিত করা lacerate. tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin). "the point had lacerated his neck". synonyms: cut (open), gash, slash, tear, rip, rend, mangle, mutilate, maim, maul, shred, score, scratch, scrape, graze, incise; knife, gouge, split, cleave, hack, stab, tear apart, butcher, savage, wound, injure, hurt, damage. "jagged edges that lacerated their arms" hurt, wound, distress, pain, harrow, torture, torment, crucify
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laceration
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Definition of Laceration an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue Examples of Laceration in a sentence Because the laceration was so deep and ugly, Dick was rushed to the emergency room by an ambulance. Joe suffered a laceration to his right temple when he was tossed off of his bike. After examining Jennifer's hand from every angle, the nurse said that the laceration would heal by itself and that stitches were unnecessary. Linda's foot laceration was the result of a fall that occurred at her place of work, which explains why she sued her employer. The umpire's ugly laceration below his left eyebrow resulted from an irate pitcher who intentionally threw the ball at him.
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lachrymose (plaintive,melancholy,maudlin, lugubrious, mawkish) adj
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(plaintive,melancholy,maudlin, lugubrious, mawkish) অশ্রুপাতপূর্ণ lachrymose ক্রন্দনরত weeping, whiny, slobbery, weepy, lachrymose ক্রন্দনশীল lachrymose, weeping, weepy, whiny, slobbery ছিঁঁচ্কাঁদুনে lachrymose, tearful, maudlin, sloppy কাঁদুনে lachrymose অশ্রুমাখা lachrymose অশ্রুময় lachrymose বিষাদময় tragic, funebrial, lachrymose. tearful or given to weeping. "she was pink-eyed and lachrymose". synonyms: tearful, weeping, crying, teary, with tears in one's eyes, close to tears, on the verge of tears, sobbing, snivelling, whimpering; emotional, sad, mournful, woeful, unhappy, depressed, gloomy, melancholy, low-spirited, despondent, downcast, low, glum, morose, sorrowful, joyless, disconsolate, doleful, maudlin, miserable, forlorn, grief-stricken, lugubrious; informal weepy, blubbering, down, down in the mouth, blue; literary dolorous; rare larmoyant "she gets quite lachrymose at the mention of his name" inducing tears; sad. "a lachrymose children's classic" synonyms: tragic, sad, poignant, heart-rending, tear-jerking, moving, melancholy, depressing, plaintive; mawkish, sentimental; informal soppy. showing sorrow Lachrymose and depressed, Alexei Alexandrovich walked two miles home in the rain after learning that his wife was having an affair. Definition of Lachrymose easily brought to tears Examples of Lachrymose in a sentence After her husband died, my aunt became a lachrymose woman who couldn't stop crying. I do not enjoy watching sad movies with my lachrymose wife because she is way too sensitive. When I watch television shows about people dying from cancer, I become very lachrymose. The pictures of the dead children made everyone lachrymose and sad. At the end of the musical, the separated couple came together in a lachrymose music number. I rarely cry so you should definitely not be calling me lachrymose! As James watched his daughter marry the man of her dreams, he became lachrymose and had to hold in his tears. The funeral home was filled with lachrymose mourners. After my sister lost the writing contest, she was lachrymose and in need of a hug. Mary became lachrymose as she watched her only son drive away to college
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lampoon (v)
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to make fun of to ridicule to ridicule with satire publicly ridicule publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm to satirize; to mock; to parody to attack with satire, mock harshly publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. "the actor was lampooned by the press". synonyms: satirize*, mock*, ridicule*, make fun of, poke fun at, caricature*, burlesque*, parody*, take off, guy, make a fool of, rag, tease; informal send up; rare pasquinade. to satirize or poke fun at sentences below use verb definition Although he uses a comic format to lampoon social issues, his underlying message is intended to be taken quite seriously. In that kingdom, any subject who was foolish enough to publicly lampoon the king would be punished by having his tongue cut out of his mouth. As a satirical writer for the newspaper, Jeff is always on the lookout for fresh targets to lampoon in his column. Back in the 1970s, "The Dean Martin Show" began a practice of using celebrity roasts to lampoon entertainers, and they became popular form of entertainment that continues today. Some writers seem to lampoon successful people out of envy.
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lampoon (n)
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a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone strong, satirical writing, usually attacking or ridiculing someone a malicious satire a light, good-humored satire verbal ridicule of a person satirical attack a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone. ব্যঙ্গ কবিতা lampoon কাউকে আক্রমণ বা উপহাস করে রচিত তীব্র ব্যঙ্গাত্মক রচনা lampoon noun ব্যক্তিগত ব্যঙ্গ-কবিতা lampoon syn: parody, caricature a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone. a written attack ridiculing a person, group, or institution. Examples of Lampoon in a sentence Because Freddy posted an uncomplimentary lampoon of his boss on his Facebook page, he soon found himself looking for new employment. Sam wrote a harsh lampoon of the mayor and sent it to the newspaper, but the editor refused to publish it. Ronnie maintains a popular blog that is basically a lampoon of the week's television shows. For the past few decades, the writers of "Saturday Night Live" have written one lampoon after another at the expense of whichever politicians happened to be in the news at the time. People who achieve celebrity status of any kind should not be surprised to see an occasional lampoon in the media that makes fun of some aspect of their lives.
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languish (v) droop; flag;fade; become feeble,tarnish,pine.
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to lose strength or health; to remain neglected to waste away to become weak or feeble; to sag with the loss of strength to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect to become weak or feeble; to sag with the loss of strength to become weak or feeble; to lose strength to become weak or feeble; to lose strength or vigor to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect decay; fade away; get weaker to become weak, listless, or depressed. (of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak. "plants may appear to be languishing simply because they are dormant". synonyms: weaken, grow weak, deteriorate, decline, go into a decline; wither, droop*, flag*, wilt, fade*, fail. ম্লান হত্তয়া turn pale, fade, tarnish, become dry, languish, pine অবসন্ন হত্তয়া be tired out, languish, become peaky, flag, become peaked, collapse ক্ষীণ হত্তয়া give out, become weak, dwindle, grow feeble, languish, wither নিস্তেজ হত্তয়া mope, languish, flag, quail মুখ ম্লান করে থাকা languish ক্ষীণ বা অবসাদগ্রস্ত হওয়া languish নেতিয়ে বা ঝিমিয়ে পড়া languish.
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languish (n) droop; flag;fade; feeble,tarnish,pine, impotence .
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দুর্বলতা weakness, failing, impotence, debilitation, languish, attenuation শক্তিহীনতা weakness, powerlessness, languish, disability, laxness, laxity বলহীনতা laxness, laxity, languish, emasculation, impotence, impotency
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lascivious (adj) (lecherous,lustful,wanton,salacious,horny,randy,libidinous,lubricious,lewd,amorous
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feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire lustful filled with or showing sexual desire inclined to lustfulness filled with or showing sexual desire characterized by or expressing lust (of a person, manner, or gesture) feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire lewdly sexual, lecherous inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd. feeling or revealing an overt sexual interest or desire. "he gave her a lascivious wink". synonyms: lecherous, lewd, lustful, licentious, libidinous, goatish, salacious, wanton, lubricious, prurient, dirty, smutty, filthy, naughty, suggestive, indecent, ribald; debauched, depraved, degenerate, dissolute, dissipated, unchaste, loose; informal horny, blue; informal randy; rare concupiscent, lickerish. লম্পট salacious, lascivious, licentious, bacchanalian, lecherous, lubricious কামুক passionate, sensual, lewd, libertine, randy, lascivious কামার্ত amorous, passionate, lovestruck, lascivious কামার্থী dissolute, lecherous, lascivious, lubricious, goatish কামী lustful, libidinous, lascivious, lubricious, wishful কামীন lustful, libidinous, lascivious, lubricious, randy অজিতেন্দ্রি় lascivious বেলেল্লা wayward, shameless, lascivious ধৃষ্ট cocky, assuming, pretentious, snotty, malapert, lascivious কামোদ্দীপক aphrodisiac, lascivious, lustful. lecherous; sexually perverted Lolita is a challenging novel for many, not necessarily because of the elevated prose style but because of the depravity of the main character, Humbert Humbert, who, as an old, lascivious man, falls in love with a girl. Definition of Lascivious having or showing strong sexual desire Examples of Lascivious in a sentence After running naked through the field, he was arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior. When she received a lascivious text message, she decided to stop responding. Though he was quite timid in person, he found it was easy to be lascivious on an online dating website. He was prone to lascivious behavior, which is why most women felt uncomfortable around him. She wore a lascivious dress, which attracted the attention of almost every man she passed. If you are looking for a date in a bar, you might find that people are a bit overly-lascivious. Often known for lascivious behavior, it was quite surprising how polite he was behaving this evening. The man was crude and lascivious, but somehow he still had enough charisma to keep women entertained. Not wanting to let his lascivious behavior go unpunished, the judge gave the sex offender the harshest possible penalty. With her innocent eyes, even the most lascivious activities seemed somewhat sweet.
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limpid (adj)
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clear, transparent; readily understood clear, transparent clear transparent; clear clear, easily understood marked by transparency; clear and simple in style perfectly clear, transparent, or unclouded perfectly clear; transparent. clarity in terms of expression. Her limpid prose made even the most recondite subjects accessible to all. নির্মল lucid, clean, cleanly, pellucid, limpid, immaculate পরিষ্কার clean, fair, pure, tidy, coherent, limpid অনাবিল pure, unadulterated, limpid, clear, clean, unmixed স্বচ্ছ transparent, clear, lucid, colorless, crystalline, limpid. Definition of Limpid see-through; clear Examples of Limpid in a sentence Because the sky was not limpid, we could not see the stars. We could easily see the fish in the limpid stream. Since I was only allowed to have clear liquids during my hospital stay, I was served a large number of limpid broths. Bill would not drink the water in his glass because it was not limpid and could have contained all kinds of substances. After mixing the two dark chemicals, the students should be able to see through the limpid liquid they have created. The birds flew directly into the limpid window. As Jim looked in Helen's limpid eyes, he felt as though he could see her soul. The detective easily saw through the suspect's limpid alibi. When April wore the limpid blouse to school, she was given a reprimand for wearing transparent clothing. At the bottom of the limpid pond, the police officer could see the shape of a human body. (of a liquid) completely clear and transparent. "the limpid waters of the Caribbean" synonyms: clear, transparent, glassy, glass-like, crystal clear, crystalline, see-through, translucent, pellucid, unclouded, uncloudy "a limpid pool" (of a person's eyes) unclouded; clear. "the limpid grey eyes gazed trustfully at her" synonyms: clear, transparent*, glassy, glass-like, crystal clear, crystalline*, see-through, translucent*, pellucid*, unclouded*, uncloudy "a limpid pool" (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious. "the limpid notes of a recorder" synonyms: lucid, clear, plain, understandable, intelligible, comprehensible, perceptible, coherent, explicit*, unambiguous*, simple, vivid*, sharp, direct, clear-cut, crystal clear, luminous, straightforward*, distinct, perspicuous; rare luculent
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litany (n)
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any long, repetitive or dull recital a long, repetitive recitation a tedious recital or repetitive series A long, repetitive, or dull account a prolonged or tedious account any long and tedious address or recital lengthy recitation; repetitive chant a prayer; a long list. a lengthy record. any long and tedious account of something Mr. Rogers spoke to a Senate committee and did not give a litany of reasons to keep funding the program, but instead, appealed to the basic human decency of all present. খ্রীস্টানদের একজাতীয় প্রার্থনা litany ***যে কোনো দীর্ঘ, বিরক্তিকর বক্তৃতা ইত্যাদি litany noun প্রার্থনা-সঙ্গীত psalm, litany. a tedious recital or repetitive series. "a litany of complaints". synonyms: recital, recitation, repetition, enumeration, account, refrain; list, listing, catalogue, inventory, roll. Definition of Litany a lengthy record Examples of Litany in a sentence The landlord was tired of listening to his tenant's litany of complaints about the property. When I listened to my mother's litany of criticisms about the nursing home staff, I was shocked by some of her accusations. The criminal's litany of crimes filled a huge folder in the prosecutor's office. Before Ellen could walk after her surgery, she had to face a litany of challenges. The politician quickly stated a litany of reasons why his political rival was an unsuitable candidate for office. Because I am a housewife, I normally have a litany of boring chores to perform each day. The lawyer promised to provide the jury with a litany of facts that would prove his client's innocence. Before committing suicide, the man wrote a letter that contained a litany of disappointments about his life. The jury sentenced the killer to two life sentences for the litany of crimes he committed over two decades. During the divorce hearing, my wife presented a litany of grievances that related to our unhappy marriage.
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loath adj
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Averse. reluctant unwilling; averse; disinclined; reluctant. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom (usually followed by 'to'). I was loath to leave the concert before my favorite band finished playing reluctant; unwilling. "I was loath to leave" synonyms: reluctant, unwilling, disinclined, ill-disposed, not in the mood; hesitant; against, averse, opposed, resistant, hostile, antagonistic; resisting. অরাজি loath, loth অনিচ্ছুক reluctant, unwilling, shy, disagreeing, loath, loth অপ্রবৃত্ত disengaged, loath, loth বিতৃষ্ণ disgusted, loath, disinterested, loth নারাজ loath, loath. Unwilling or reluctant to do something He embraced her and was loath to let her go. More and more wives have their own careers, which they are loath to abandon. Austria is hardly the only country loath to accept foreigners. In the past, many companies were loath to hire women professionals because they feared the women would quit when they got married. He made it known to his friends that he was loath to run for the election. Organizations are loath to admit this is a problem. The government is loath to alter its economic policy. She was loath to tell her name to that strange man. She'd been loath to accept the reality that the firm had grown too big to maintain its quality. I am loath to tell him the truth because I know he'll get angry.
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loathe v
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To abominate. to hate to detest. ঘৃণা করা hate, loathe, detest, despise, look down on, nauseate অতিশয় অপছন্দ করা loathe অপছন্দ করা loathe, mislike বিতৃষ্ণার ভাব পোষণ করা loathe. Definition of Loathe to hate very much Examples of Loathe in a sentence I loathe having to sit in the waiting room for hours. Terri, a vegan advocate, would often loathe the thought of eating meat. If you loathe your job so much, then go work somewhere else! When you loathe school so much, it is difficult to take homework seriously. Her loathe and disgust for racism was apparent. If you loathe your financial situation, then consider going on a budget. I loathe the sound of a barking dog, especially when I'm trying to sleep! I loathe my husband for cheating on me! Because the roommates loathe each other, they eventually went their separate ways. He cannot help but loathe people who steal.
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lugubrious adj (sad,forlorn,saturnine,somber,elegiac,morbid)
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বিষণ্ণ sad, bored, depressed, dreary, dusky, lugubrious নিরানন্দ bleak, somber, dismal, funereal, solemn, lugubrious শোকার্ত mournful, lugubrious কান্দ-কান্দ about to weep, lugubrious, tearful দুঃখজনক tragic, unfortunate, saddening, cloud, lamentable, lugubrious হতাশাব্যঞ্জক lugubrious বিষাদগ্রস্ত lugubrious, vapourish শোচনীয় piteous, lugubrious. looking or sounding sad and dismal. "his face looked even more lugubrious than usual" antonyms: cheerful, joyful excessively mournful At the funeral, lugubrious songs filled the small church. syn--- black, bleak*, cheerless, chill, Cimmerian, cloudy, cold, comfortless, dark, darkening, depressing*, depressive, desolate*, dire, disconsolate, dismal*, drear, dreary, dreich [chiefly Scottish], elegiac* (also elegiacal), forlorn*, funereal*, glum, godforsaken, gray (also grey), lonely, lonesome, gloomy*, miserable, morbid*, morose*, murky, plutonian, saturnine*, sepulchral, solemn, somber* (or sombre), sullen*, sunless, tenebrific, tenebrous, wretched Definition of Lugubrious looking or sounding sad and gloomy Examples of Lugubrious in a sentence In his first novel, the mysterious postman is the perfect example of a lugubrious character. Although Clarissa initially enjoyed the play, she later fell asleep during the lead actor's lugubrious monologue. Surrounded by dark clouds, the isolated barn made the perfect inspiration for the poet's lugubrious poem. Just because I'm a bit down today doesn't mean I'm in a lugubrious mood! After his wife left him, he walked around in a lugubrious condition for months. To ease the lugubrious atmosphere in the church, Tom told a few religious jokes. Franklin despised his job at the ketchup plant so he always had a lugubrious look on his face at work. Because of you, my lugubrious heart will never love again! Considering the sad state of the world, it is not surprising the news is always filled with such lugubrious reports. Sadly, when the world realized Marilyn Monroe's beautiful smile hid her lugubrious thoughts, it was too late.
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machinate v (conspire,contrive)
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engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together The rebels met at night in an abandoned barn to machinate. ষড়্যন্ত্র করা conspire, plot, intrigue, scheme, compass, machinate অভিসন্ধি করা intend, design, plan, plot, machinate মতলব আঁটা contrive, think out a plan, contrive somehow, machinate ষড়যন্ত্র করা machinate, conspire. 1. to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends a trio of courtiers who were discovered to be machinating against the queen Synonyms of machinate collude, compass, connive, conspire, contrive, intrigue, plot, put up, scheme. 2. to plan out usually with subtle skill or care the hackers machinated a way to steal credit numbers from the company's Web site Synonyms of machinate contrive, finagle, finesse, frame, engineer, maneuver, manipulate, mastermind, negotiate, wangle
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magisterial (adj)**
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having or showing great authority having or showing great authority; dictatorial authoritative commanding and dignified **offensively self-assured or given to exercising unwarranted power having or showing great authority. ** offensively self-assured or given to exercising unwarranted power. Though she was only a third grade teacher, Ms. Martinet was magisterial in dealing with her class, lording over them like a queen. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE authoritative, masterful, dictatorial, overbearing authoritative; imperious showing impressive knowledge about a subject. গর্বিত proud, elated, bloated, arrogant, haughty, magisterial শাসক-সংক্রান্ত magisterial, gubernatorial, managerial শাসকসংক্রান্ত magisterial. having or showing great authority. "a magisterial pronouncement" domineering; dictatorial. "he dropped his somewhat magisterial style of questioning" antonyms: hesitant, tentative
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malapropism (n)
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শব্দের অপপ্রয়োগ. the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect (e.g. 'dance a flamingo ' instead of flamenco ). synonyms: wrong word, solecism, error, misuse, misusage, misapplication, infelicity, slip of the tongue. he confusion of a word with another word that sounds similar. Whenever I looked glum, my mother would offer to share "an amusing antidote" with me--an endearing malapropism of "anecdote" that never failed to cheer me up. Definition of Malapropism a comical misuse of a word that resembles another term in sound Examples of Malapropism in a sentence In class, everyone laughed at Bill's malapropism when he complained about electrical votes instead of electoral votes. Jane was so nervous during the debate she did not realize she had made a malapropism until her opponent made a joke about her word use. When April tried to be witty by using a malapropism in her speech, she realized her word humor fell flat with the serious group of people. As everyone laughed at the funny sentence, the president apologized for the malapropism made by his twisted tongue. The comedian's act consists of him using one malapropism after another to make the audience laugh at his word choices. For an example of a malapropism, my witty husband said that having only one wife equaled monotony instead of monogamy. The prime minister's poor speaking ability led him to make at least one ridiculous malapropism during his media conferences. In her paper about allergy season, Janice wrote a malapropism when she typed sciences instead of sinuses. The boy's speech impairment sometimes causes him to mix up words like moss and moths in a malapropism. While Gary thought his malapropism was humorous, the principal did not share his humor and suspended him for his obscene word blunder.
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malfeasance (adj)
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misconduct or wrongdoing (especially by a public official). misconduct wrongful conduct wrongdoing actus reus কুকর্ম mischief, malfeasance, sinful act, wicked act, blameable act কুকার্য malfeasance, wicked act, sinful act, blameable act, mischief কুকর্মসাধন malfeasance অপরাধ crime, offense, iniquity, sin, guilt, malfeasance বেআইনী কাজ misdemeanor, malfeasance, misdemeanour অবৈধ কায্র্য malfeasance অন্যায় কায্র্য malfeasance অবৈধ কাজ malfeasance. Definition of Malfeasance the performance of an illegal deed, generally by someone in the public trust Examples of Malfeasance in a sentence When the election results are tallied, surely the people will have voted out the mayor who is currently being investigated for malfeasance. A handful of police officers were arrested today for malfeasance during drug busts. Because of the company president's malfeasance, he has been removed from his office. Once the government investigates the drug's manufacturer's malfeasance, many people may be charged for the woman's drug-induced death. Everyone found it difficult to believe the priest had been arrested for malfeasance involving drugs and prostitution. After the governor was questioned about financial malfeasance, he announced his plans to vacate the public office. The school principal covered his face with his hands and did not respond to the media's questions about his malfeasance. If the legislator is arrested for the crime, his peers will quickly vote to remove him for malfeasance and for dishonoring his office. I was shocked when my stockbroker was indicted for financial malfeasance. When the auditor reviewed the firm's books, he found evidence of the treasurer's malfeasance that resulted in a two million dollar company loss.
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malingerer n
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one who fakes illness and pretends to be suffering. রোগভানকারী. someone shirking their duty by pretending to be sick or incapacitated At one time, our country was full of hardworking respectful people, but now it seems that everyone is a malingerer with little inclination to work.
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malinger
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Definition of Malinger to pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid doing work Examples of Malinger in a sentence When it is time to do work around the house, Henry will offer malinger and go to his room to rest. The lazy student tried to malinger when it was time to work on his essay. Because Tom was known for trying to malinger out of chores, nobody believed his story about a sore throat. Bill is such a baseball fan that he will malinger and call in sick to attend the playoff games. Although Sherri tried to malinger to avoid going to work, she was caught in her lie when her boss offered to drive her to the doctor's office. Several of the office employees made plans to malinger and exchange a day of work for a day at the beach. If my son has not studied for a test, he will sometimes malinger in order to stay home from school. My supervisor has no patience for people who malinger to avoid doing their share of the workload. When my husband does not want to cut the grass, he will malinger and complain about an imaginary stomach pain. Maggie is going to malinger with a fake cough in hopes of being excused from jury duty.
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martinet n
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a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules a strict disciplinarian; taskmaster an extreme disciplinarian. কঠোর নিয়মনিষ্ঠ ব্যক্তি. a person who demands complete obedience; a strict disciplinarian. "the woman in charge was a martinet who treated all those beneath her like children". synonyms: disciplinarian*, slave-driver*, stickler for discipline, taskmaster*, taskmistress, authoritarian*, tyrant*; drill sergeant. a strict disciplinarian The job seemed perfect to Rebecca, until she found out that her boss was a total martinet; after each project the boss would come by to scrutinize--and inevitably criticize--every little detail of the work Rebecca had done. Definition of Martinet an individual who emphasizes discipline Examples of Martinet in a sentence As a colonel in the army, John is a martinet who believes discipline is the only path to success. The prison warden is viewed as a martinet because of his strict management of the correctional facility. When I was child, I thought my father was a martinet because he was constantly ordering me around the house. The college football coach is known for being a martinet who suspends his players when they do not follow the rules. Like a martinet, Mrs. Abrams insists upon order in her classroom. Bill was a martinet who punished his children for the smallest offenses. Although Hank is only four-years old, he sounds like a martinet when he orders his older brothers to do his bidding. Anna's tennis coach is a martinet who makes his students practice in the rain. Even though the principal does not enjoy being a martinet, she must occasionally be stern to keep her students in line. The movie director has the personality of a martinet and behaves as though he is a commanding officer in the military.
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maudlin adj (sentimental,emotional,lachrymose)
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self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental. "a bout of maudlin self-pity" synonyms: sentimental, over-sentimental, emotional, overemotional, tearful, lachrymose; informal weepy "a bout of maudlin self-pity" (of a book, film, or song) highly sentimental. "a maudlin jukebox tune" synonyms: mawkish, sentimental, over-sentimental, cloying, sickly, saccharine, sugary, syrupy, sickening, nauseating, banal, trite; twee; informal mushy, slushy, sloppy, schmaltzy, weepy, cutesy, lovey-dovey, gooey, drippy, sloshy, soupy, treacly, cheesy, corny, icky, sick-making, toe-curling; informal soppy; informal cornball, sappy, hokey, three-hanky. মূর্খ foolish, silly, ignorant, foggy, imbecile, maudlin ভাবপ্রবণ sentimental, sloppy, maudlin, emotional, feeling, excitable মাতাল drunk, lit, screwed, drunken, tight, maudlin আর্ধমাতাল maudlin ছিঁঁচ্কাঁদুনে lachrymose, tearful, maudlin, sloppy নির্বোধ mindless, foolish, stupid, brainless, dopey, maudlin অর্ধপানোন্মত্ত maudlin অর্ধ মাতাল maudlin নির্বোধ fool, goofy, dodo, feather-brained, bovine, brute. overly emotional and sad Just as those who were alive during the 70's are mortified that they once cavorted about in bellbottoms, many who lived during the 80's are now aghast at the maudlin pop songs they used to enjoy--really, just what exactly is a total eclipse of the heart? Definition of Maudlin showing or expressing too much emotion especially in a foolish or annoying way Examples of Maudlin in a sentence The girl's performance was so maudlin that people started to boo her off the stage. Upon being dumped by his girlfriend, Jason started to act in a maudlin behavior that annoyed everyone. Sarah is such a drama queen that she behaves in a maudlin way to even the smallest incident. When John drinks too many glasses of wine, he has a habit of telling maudlin stories that make him appear quite silly. If you catch Edgar in a maudlin mood, you will find him very annoying. Even though the reality show about the fives sisters is quite maudlin, it is still watched by millions of people each week. I could not enjoy the movie because it was so maudlin it came across as incredibly foolish. When the critics reviewed the singer's latest album, they referred to it as a maudlin collection that would either bring listeners to tears or make them scream in anger. Jane rarely talks about her dead husband because she hates to get maudlin in front of people. Although Mitch loves Jessica, he does not like to be around her when she is putting on a maudlin performance for her friends.
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meander v (wander,ramble,maunder)
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To wind and turn while proceeding in a course. to wander aimlessly to wander about, wind about. সর্পিলগতিতে চলা meander, yaw বিজড়িত হত্তয়া interweave, intertwine, meander, wreathe, ravel, suffer জটিল হত্তয়া be puzzled, meander বিপথগামী হত্তয়া diverge, stray, turn, aberrate, sheer, meander আঁকিয়া-বাঁকিয়া চলা zigzag, meander চক্রাকারে ভ্রমণ meander নদীর আঁকাবাঁকা স্থান meander. wander aimlessly Max liked to maunder down by the seaside and pick up whatever sea shells he would stumble upon. (of a river or road) follow a winding course. "a river that meandered gently through a meadow" synonyms: zigzag, wind, twist, turn, curve, curl, bend, snake "the river meandered gently through the meadow". wander at random. "kids meandered in and out" synonyms: stroll, saunter, amble, wander, roam, ramble, rove, drift, maunder, stray, straggle; stravaig; streel; informal mosey, tootle; informal bimble; rareva gabond Definition of Meander to move slowly without any real purpose Examples of Meander in a sentence The confused old man will sometimes come into the store and meander for hours without making a purchase. During my vacation, I have no plans other than to meander through the mountains for days. Jason let his mind meander and by the time the workday was over, he had made very little progress on his accounts. Unless I nag my daughter about completing her chores, she will meander and never get anything done. The film was boring because the plot seemed to meander along with no resolution. While the book read like a comedy for a few chapters, it gradually started to meander into something resembling a drama. Some Alzheimer's patients are known to meander aimlessly about the hospital. On my lunch break, I often meander through the park while eating a sandwich. Without a grocery list, my grandmother will meander up and down the store aisles for hours. Camera in hand, Kathryn decided to meander through the historic building and take pictures.
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meander v (maunder)
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speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. After drinking two expressos each, the animated couple would maunder loudly, annoying the other patrons in the coffee shop.
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mellifluous (adj) (honeyed,euphonious,harmonious)
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মসৃণ smooth, sleek, plane, bland, mellifluous, soft মধুরভাবে বহমান mellifluent, mellifluous মধুপ্রদ mellifluous. (of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear. "her low mellifluous voice" synonyms: sweet-sounding, sweet-toned, dulcet, honeyed, mellow, soft, liquid, soothing, rich, smooth, euphonious, lyric, harmonious, tuneful, musical; rare mellifluent. smooth and sweet-sounding Chelsea's grandmother thought Franz Schubert's music to be the most mellifluous ever written; Chelsea demurred, and to her grandmother's chagrin, would blast Rihanna on the home stereo speakers. Definition of Mellifluous having a smooth, flowing sound Examples of Mellifluous in a sentence The actor has a mellifluous voice that could lull anyone into a deep sleep. When the snakes heard the mellifluous sounds coming from the flute, they began to crawl back into the basket. The singer with the mellifluous voice will win the talent contest. At night the stream outside our cabin makes a mellifluous sound that is very peaceful to our ears. As I listened to my favorite poet read his writings, I was captivated by the mellifluous flow of his voice. Without practice, Sarah will never be able to make mellifluous music with her instrument. After the judge gave Marie a standing ovation, he described her voice as mellifluous and enchanting. While Curtis enjoys the mellifluous tone of rap music, John considers that type of music to be nothing more than unpleasant noise. The mellifluous music never fails to put my newborn baby to sleep. As soon as the saxophonist started to play, mellifluous sounds filled the club and couples began to slow dance.
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mendicant n
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A beggar. ***a pauper who lives by begging Tolstoy was an aristocrat, but he strove to understand the Christianity of the Russian peasants by wandering among them as a mendicant. ভিক্ষুক beggar, mendicant ভিখারি Lazarus, beggar, mendicant, almsman দরিদ্র beggar, mendicant. a beggar. synonyms: beggar, beggarman, beggarwoman, tramp, vagrant, vagabond, cadger; informalscrounger, sponger; hobo; informal schnorrer, mooch, moocher, bum; rare clochard. Definition of Mendicant an individual who begs for a living Examples of Mendicant in a sentence The mendicant hoped pedestrians would drop money in his bucket. Rather than search for a job, Jimmy chooses to live as a mendicant who panhandles his way through each day. The alcoholic mendicant begged for money to buy booze. As part of my psychology thesis, I dressed like a mendicant to see how people would treat me when I looked like a beggar. We gave money to the mendicant who was begging on the side of the road.
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meteoric (adj) (rapid,transient,ephemeral,evanescent,fleeting)
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ক্ষণপ্রভ meteoric গগনমণ্ডলসংক্রান্ত meteoric গাগনিক heavenly, ethereal, etherial, meteoric উল্কাসংক্রান্ত meteoric. meteor --- উল্কা meteorite, meteor, fireball, shooting star, torch, aerolite. উল্কাপিণ্ড relating to meteors or meteorites. "meteoric iron" (of the development of something) very rapid. "her meteoric rise to the top of her profession". synonyms: rapid, lightning, swift, fast, quick, speedy, breakneck, fast-track, accelerated, overnight, instant, whirlwind, mushrooming, sudden, spectacular; momentary, fleeting, transient, ephemeral, evanescent, brief, short-lived. like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience The early spectacular successes propelled the pitcher to meteoric stardom, but a terribly injury tragically cut short his career
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mettlesome (adj)
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describes a person or animal that is both spirited and brave তেজস্বী spirited, plucky, rampant, lively, mercurial, mettlesome আগ্রহাম্বিত zealous, intent, mettlesome, mettled, hot. (of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively. "their horses were beasts of burden, not mettlesome chargers" synonyms: spirited, game, gritty, intrepid, fearless, courageous, hardy, brave, plucky, gallant, valiant, valorous, bold, daring, audacious, heroic; tenacious, steely, determined, resolved, resolute, steadfast, indomitable. filled with courage or valor For its raid on the Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Seal Team Six has become, for many Americans, the embodiment of mettle. Definition of Mettlesome describes a person or animal that is both spirited and brave Examples of Mettlesome in a sentence My brother is a mettlesome boy whose free-spirit always leads him to some type of adventure. Because of her mettlesome nature, the princess always found her in a situation that would test her bravery. The mettlesome young couple was brave enough to stand up for their love even if it meant leaving their families. Staring at the mettlesome little pup, the owner couldn't believe that his dog had been brave enough to rescue him from a fire. Robin Hood was a mettlesome young man who was brave and spirited enough to take from the rich and give to the poor.
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misattribute (verb)
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To erroneously attribute; to falsely ascribe; used especially of authorship. I made a mistake; I misattributed "Crime and Punishment" to Leo Tolstoy when it was actually written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Wrongly attribute. 'the professor misattributed Robert Burn's famous line to Shakespeare
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modicum n
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a small amount of something limited quantity. যৎকিঞ্চিৎ modicum noun সামান্য পরিমাণ modicum, mouthful, nibble, rap, lock অল্প পরিমাণ handful, scantling, capful, morsel, modicum, spell যত্কিঁচিৎ modicum সামান্য প্রামাণিক সাক্ষ্য modicum, tittle, trace. a small or moderate or token amount If my sister had even a modicum of sense, she wouldn't be engaged to that barbarian. Definition of Modicum a small portion Examples of Modicum in a sentence When Jane wore the short dress to the funeral, she proved she did not have a modicum of decency. Because the man was not sober, he did not have even a modicum of control over his car. If you want to be taken serious by the acting community, you must have more than a modicum of training. All I need is a modicum of money to pay for my basic needs. Since the editor hates the politician, he probably published a story about him that does not have a modicum of truth in it. Boiling an egg requires only a modicum of intelligence. Fortunately, the baby only has to take a modicum of this unpleasant medicine every four hours. Jamie's project was boring and did not display a modicum of creativity. If everyone would donate even a modicum of their yearly salaries, we could easily build a new city park. Sadly, the college football player achieved only a modicum of success before breaking his back.
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mordant (adj)
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biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style; sharply or bitterly harsh sharply or harshly sarcastic biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style sharply or bitterly harsh having or showing a sharp or critical quality bitterly harsh in thought, manner or style. especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting. "a mordant sense of humour" ***synonyms: caustic, trenchant*, biting, cutting, acerbic*, sardonic*, sarcastic*, scathing, acid, sharp, keen, tart, pungent*, stinging*, astringent*, incisive*, devastating, piercing*, rapier-like, razor-edged*; critical, bitter, polemic*, virulent*, vitriolic*, venomous*, waspish, corrosive; rare acidulous, mordacious. জ্বালাময় irritating, mordant, arrowy, smart তীব্র intense, severe, acute, exquisite, sharp, mordant তিক্ত bitter*, sardonic, nippy, mordant, arrowy তিগ্ম violent, mordant, hot, torrid, keen, sharp মর্মভেদী harrowing, poignant*, trenchant*, distressful*, bitter, mordant ক্ষয়কর hectic*, cankerous*, corrosive, corrodent, erosive, mordant পরিষ্কারক detergent, cleansing, abstergent, mordant. biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style While Phil frequently made mordant remarks about company policy overall, he always was considerably gentler in discussing any person in particular. Definition of Mordant having a scathing wit Examples of Mordant in a sentence The mordant mother often used harsh words that made her son cry. When the mordant president entered the boardroom, all of his vice-presidents readied for his sarcastic attacks. The mordant news anchor lost his job after he made racist jokes on television. Before I face my mordant mother-in-law at dinner, I must brace myself for her abrasive comments about my cooking. The mordant comedian offended many people with his scathing taunts.
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moribund (adj)
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dying; near death dying, on the way out nearly dead, having lost all sense of purpose or vitality at the point of death about to die or end. মরমর moribund, mortal মৃতপ্রায় moribund. being on the point of death; declining rapidly losing all momentum in progress Whether you like it or not, jazz as a genre is moribund at best, possibly already dead. Definition of Moribund being in the state of dying Examples of Moribund in a sentence Because the wounded man has lost a great deal of blood, he is moribund and probably will not make it through the night. My moribund computer is more than likely going to stop working at any second. As the moribund man held his Bible and took his last breath, a bright light appeared in the corner of the room. The moribund real estate market is causing many agents and brokers to seek new careers. Without water, the plants will soon enter a moribund state. The principal has requested new textbooks to replace our moribund ones that are barely usable. Even though the man was moribund and barely able to speak, he still tried to scream for help. The rising pest population has turned our once prosperous cornfield into acres of moribund stalks. Since the car factory opened, our moribund town has sprung to life as a result of the new job growth. The desperate actress will do anything to save her moribund career.
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mulct (verb)
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to defraud or swindle. noun জরিমানা fine, penalty, mulct, forfeit, amercement খেসারৎ ransom, compensation, indemnity, amends, forfeit, mulct verb জরিমানা করা fine, mulct, amerce, assess, estreat বঁচিত করা mulct (v.) deprive of by deceit. Synonyms: rook. scam. gip. cheat. chisel. nobble. goldbrick. con. short-change. rip off. short. gyp. bunco. victimize. hornswoggle. diddle. defraud. swindle. mulct (v.) impose a fine on. Synonyms: levy. impose. mulct (n.) money extracted as a penalty. Synonyms: penalty. library fine. fine. amercement. bereave, despoil, spoil, amputate, abnegate, mulct. : to defraud or swindle The so-called magical diet cure simply ended up mulcting Maria out of hundreds of dollars, but did nothing for her weight. Definition of Mulct the extort money from someone Examples of Mulct in a sentence The unethical reporter managed to mulct $500,000 from the corrupt police department. Insisting that he would report his philandering boss, the whistleblower was able to mulct hush money. Blackmailers were able to mulct several thousand dollars from the crooked politician. Although he failed to mulct any money, the extortionist was able to make a few enemies in the business. Black market traders were able to mulct extortion money from some of the higer-ups in the illegal exchange community
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nadir (n)
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the lowest or worst point of something low point, perigee lowest point (ant. zenith) the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization the lowest point; time of greatest depression the lowest point in a person's fortune. the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation. কুবিন্দু nadir কিছুর নিম্নতম বিন্দু nadir For many pop music fans, the rap and alternative-rock dominated 90s were the nadir of musical expression. Definition of Nadir point of greatest adversity or despair; all-time low; rock-bottom Examples of Nadir in a sentence Even though we thought we had reached our nadir and would fail to meet the project deadline, we were still able to complete the work on time. Since the relationship between the two warring nations has reached its nadir, world leaders are greatly concerned about the risk of nuclear war. Because employees are terribly worried about losing their positions, company morale has reached a nadir. The automobile manufacturer's nadir was reached when the group announced the recall of two million faulty vehicles. When Clark got fired and was unable to find another job, he realized his professional life was at its nadir. Matt's literary career declined to its nadir when he was unable to get past a serious case of writer's block. Even at the recession's nadir, most of the lower income families were still having difficulty paying their bills. The announcement of the impeachment caused the president's popularity to fall to its nadir. When the speaker discussed how being homeless was his nadir yet the same situation that inspired him to change his life, I too knew I could turn my lowest point into something positive. Whether my favorite team is at its nadir, with only a few wins, or the best in its conference, I am still a proud supporter.
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nettlesome (adj)
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literally, full of nettles (plants with stinging hairs); irritating; causing annoyance or vexation literally, full of nettles; irritating; causing annoyance or vexation irritating irritating; causing annoyance or vexation literally, full of NETTLES (plants with stinging hairs) causing irritation or annoyance. syn-- disagreeable pestering plaguey plaguy galling teasing vexing pesky bothersome vexatious annoying pestiferous irritating. easily irritated or annoyed. Synonyms: peckish testy tetchy petulant cranky techy ill-natured fractious irritable scratchy pettish peevish Definition of Nettlesome irritating; annoying Examples of Nettlesome in a sentence Asking another nettlesome question, the child irritated her mother to no end. The issue of rats in the attic has proven a nettlesome problem for the realtor trying to sell the house. Nettlesome junk mail filled the inbox of the mayor, stopping him from getting to important messages. The attorney tries to avoid filling nettlesome lawsuits and will only deal with solid cases. Solving the annoying requests quickly, the building manager figures it's easier to deal with the nettlesome issues early in the morning.
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noisome (adj)
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having an extremely bad smell Each August, when the winds moved in a south easterly direction, the garbage dump would spread noisome vapors through the small town. ক্ষতিকর harmful, detrimental, injurious, mischievous, losing, noisome কুদর্শন unsightly, ugly, haggish, noisome, ugly-looking, ill-shaped ক্ষতিকারক harmful, losing, detrimental, exaggerated, pernicious, noisome আপত্তিকর offensive, undesirable, noisome, unspeakable, repugnant বিরক্তিকর pesky, aggravating, tedious, worrisome, cursed, noisome পূতিগন্ধময় mephitic, stinking, noisome, olid, Fetid দুর্গন্ধময় niffy, noisome. 1. offensively malodorous Synonyms: stinking foul-smelling stinky unpleasant-smelling foul foetid malodourous funky smelly malodorous fetid ill-smelling ill-scented. 2. noisome (adj.) causing or able to cause nausea Synonyms: queasy vile nauseous offensive loathsome sickening unwholesome nauseating having an extremely bad smell Each August, when the winds moved in a south easterly direction, the garbage dump would spread noisome vapors through the small town. Definition of Noisome disgusting in smell Examples of Noisome in a sentence The dog's noisome odor is making me physically ill. As soon as the police arrived on the scene, they became aware of the noisome odor of a gas leak. Janice refuses to ride in her boyfriend's car until he cleans it with something that will eliminate the noisome smell. When we walked into the restaurant, we were overwhelmed by the noisome odor of old fish. Angela's noisome perfume made everyone in the room feel queasy. Because Jake lives on a farm, he is not bothered by the noisome smell of the dirty animals. The student's noisome prank was so offensive in odor that the entire school had to be evacuated. As soon as I opened the refrigerator, the noisome scent of bad meat hit my nose. The homeless man has a noisome odor because he has not showered in months. If you do not clean the cat's litter box regularly, a noisome aroma will fill your home.
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nonchalant (adj) (stolid,imperturbable,placid,indifferent,insouciant)
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Definition of Nonchalant relaxed and calm in a way that shows you do not care or are not worried about anything cool and confident, unconcerned feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed calm, casual, seeming unexcited seemingly unconcerned or indifferent relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything Unconcerned; indifferent calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. uninterested. passive. indifferent. sluggish. unmoved. stoical. unconcerned. listless, insouciant,imperturbable, উদাসীন lacking, indifferent, uninterested, cold, nonchalant, careless প্রশান্ত peaceful, sober, calm, placid, restful, nonchalant অনুদ্বিগ্ন untroubled, nonchalant নিস্পৃহ apathetic, detached, indifferent, nonchalant অনুত্তেজিত dispassionate, nonchalant, unprovoked, unwarmed ভাবান্তরহীন nonchalant অবিচলিত consistent, glacial, level, nonchalant, steadfast, unaffected নির্বিকার unaffected, imperturbable, nonchalant, stolid. Definition of Nonchalant relaxed and calm in a way that shows you do not care or are not worried about anything Examples of Nonchalant in a sentence Surprisingly, the woman was nonchalant about her husband's death. How can you be so nonchalant about your missing dog that you will not even put up "missing" posters? Although James is always stressed out about something, he comes across as nonchalant and without worries. The rebellious teenager gave the police officer a nonchalant smile. In times of crisis, police officers must appear nonchalant while helping upset citizens. The good girl found the bad boy's nonchalant attitude appealing. Although the young doctor was upset about his patient dying, he tried to remain nonchalant in front of the medical team. The party host wore a fake smile and acted nonchalant about his event's low turnout. Because April took a sedative to calm her nerves, she looked very nonchalant walking down the aisle. The millionaire was very nonchalant about wrecking his car.
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objurgate (v)
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to reprove or rebuke. তিরস্কার করা blow up, lesson, sail into, blame, blaspheme, objurgate ভর্ত্সনা করা chide, reproach, reprehend, reprove, censure, objurgate গালিগালাজ করা rail, objurgate, blaspheme গালাগালি করা revile, abuse, objurgate, vituperate বুকনি দেওয়া objurgate. 1. objurgate (v.) censure severely Synonyms: rag chew out rebuke have words castigate berate dress down call down jaw trounce scold chide lambaste reproof lecture correct call on the carpet lambast take to task chasten chastise bawl out flame reprimand chew up remonstrate. 2. objurgate (v.) express strong disapproval of Synonyms: reprobate excoriate denounce decry condemn. express strong disapproval of The manager spent an hour objurgating the employee in the hopes that he would not make these mistakes again. Definition of Objurgate to admonish or yell firmly at someone or something Examples of Objurgate in a sentence After the toddler had a temper tantrum in the store, the angry mother would objurgate her son in his face for ten minutes. The principal and the teacher objurgate the misbehaving student so loudly that the other students could hear them in the classroom. With a red face, the judge would objurgate the criminals who would enter his courtroom until they would admit they were wrong. After viewing the yellow stain on the new carpet, the dog owners objurgate the little puppy which caused him to tuck his tail and cower under the bed. Army sergeants objurgate in their troops' faces assigning them kitchen patrol duty for the slightest mishap.
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ossify (v)**
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to convert into or cause to harden like bone. to change into bone; to become hardened or set in a rigidly conventional pattern *to become rigid, to become set in one's ways to become rigid in behavior, habit, or belief. ** make rigid and set into a conventional pattern Even as a young man, Bob had some bias against poor people, but during his years in social services, his bad opinions ossified into unshiftable views. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE শক্ত করা harden, indurate, ossify হাড়ে পরিণত করা ossify হাড়ে পরিণত হত্তয়া ossify শক্ত হত্তয়া harden, indurate, ossify অনুভূতিহীন insensitive, atonic, dull, impassible, impercipient, ossify হাড়ের মতো শক্ত করা বা শক্ত হয়ে যাওয়া ossify অনমনীয় uncompromising, adamant, buckram, obdurate, ossify, rock-ribbed
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oblique (adj)**
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slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct indirect; slanting slanting, indirect, evasive, devious, misleading evasive diverging from a straight line or course, not straightforward slanting or sloping not straight; slanting, inclined, or sloping. not expressed or done in a direct way. "he issued an oblique attack on the President" synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout, circuitous, circumlocutory, implicit, implied, elliptical, evasive, backhanded; **not straightforward; indirect Herbert never explicitly revealed anything negative about Tom's past, but at times he would obliquely suggest that Tom was not as innocent as he seemed. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. তেরছা oblique, crooked, awry, bevel বক্র curved, oblique, bended, crooked, circuitous, cambered অসমান্তরাল oblique আড় squint, oblique, other, opposite, half তির্যক্ oblique, skew, slantwise, sidelong, transverse, indirect বাঁকা curved, crank, cranked, harsh, hunched, oblique টেরা awry, oblique, squint-eyed, cross-eyed, skew-eyed টেড়া sidelong, oblique, awry, squint, squint-eyed অসৎ evil, bad, ill, immoral, roguish, oblique অসরল evasive, tortuous, disingenuous, indirect, curved, oblique তির্যক diagonal, transverse, oblique, skew, indirect, roundabout কোণাকুণি diagonally, diagonal, oblique ত্যারছা oblique ঢালু oblique, steepy Definition of Oblique not in a straightforward manner Examples of Oblique in a sentence The slight wink was Larry's oblique way of flirting with me. Because the commercial is oblique in its sexual references, it has not been pulled from the Christian network. Putting a dead rat on a person's doorstep is an oblique way in which the mob has been known to warn possible snitches. To avoid worrying his wife, the man made an oblique statement about the seriousness of his medical condition. Chad made an oblique reference about his wife's weight by purchasing her a gym membership.
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obstreperous (adj)
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noisy and difficult to control noisy, unruly noisily and stubbornly defiant, aggressively boisterous noisy; unruly, disorderly aggressively boisterous; stubborn and defiant difficult to control and often noisy. noisily and stubbornly defiant; willfully difficult to control When the teacher asked the obstreperous student simply to bus his tray, the student threw the entire tray on the floor, shouted an epithet, and walked out. syn-- unruly, disorderly, wild an awkward and obstreperous unruly It's not good enough just to blame the unruly children. disorderly wild rough loud noisy out of control turbulent reconciliations rampaging out of hand wayward behavioural problems rowdy raucous uncontrolled boisterous চাঁচল্যকর obstreperous, cloak-and-dagger দুরন্ত terrible, blustery, restless, impish, obstreperous, blusterous প্রচণ্ড fierce, drastic, rampant, intense, furious, obstreperous দুর্দান্ত desperate, formidable, unruly, fell, grim, obstreperous উদ্দাম reckless, uncontrollable, impetuous, wayward, violent, obstreperous অবাধ্য disobedient, refractory, turbulent, unruly, intractable, obstreperous অবশীভূত unsubdued, unyielding, obstreperous অদম্য uncompromising, irrepressible, indomitable, rigid, stubborn, obstreperous অদমনীয় uncompromising, unruly, unsubmissive, pertinacious, irrepressible, obstreperous গোলমালেভরা obstreperous, noisy হৈচৈ-করা obstreperous, blusterous, blustery গোলমালপূর্ণ noisy, vexatious, obstreperous বজ্জাত scoundrel, knave, obstreperous বেয়াড়া outsize, anomalous, awkward, balky, caddish, obstreperous. Definition of Obstreperous noisy and difficult to control Examples of Obstreperous in a sentence Because my nephew is obstreperous, he often gets in trouble at school. The teenagers became obstreperous when their school team lost the football game. When my husband drinks too many beers, he becomes obstreperous. The football fans were obstreperous throughout the championship game. Since the defendant was obstreperous during the trial, he was kicked out of the courtroom by the judge. The obstreperous teenagers were asked to leave the movie theater. After winning the battle, the obstreperous troops had to be calmed down by their commanding officer. If you see me at a dance club with my friends, you might think I am obstreperous because I like having a fun time. When you are inside of a library, you should be quiet not obstreperous. The obstreperous puppy whimpered all night and kept everyone awake.
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obtuse (adj)
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lacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought or expression annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand slow to understand stupid lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect dull of mind, insensitive, stupid not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant slow in perception or intellect. not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple. Lacking in intelligence: blockheaded, dense, doltish, dumb, hebetudinous, stupid, thickheaded, thick-witted. (Informal) thick. (Slang) dimwitted, dopey স্থূলবুদ্ধি addle, obtuse, goosey, blunt, fat, thick-headed অনুভূতিশক্তিহীন insensible, senseless, unfeeling, obtuse ভোঁতা blunt, obtuse, pointless, blockish, oafish ভোঁতাবুদ্ধি blunt, obtuse ভোঁতা addle, Edgeless, stingless নির্বোধ fool, goofy, dodo, feather-brained, bovine, obtuse ভোঁদা fubsy, obtuse, Fatso. slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; lacking in insight or discernment Jackson was the most obtuse member of the team: the manager's subtle ironies were always lost on him. Definition of Obtuse not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple Examples of Obtuse in a sentence Are you so obtuse that you will give away all your money to a fake charity? The obtuse young man had a hard time understanding the simple instructions. If you do not pay attention in math class, you may feel obtuse during the final exam. Sometimes my youngest brother seems too obtuse to understand anything I say. When you are obtuse, you should not get behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Adam becomes obtuse when he stays up past his bedtime. After taking the strong medication, Jenny was so obtuse she could not read the newspaper. The obtuse student was not able to answer a single test question. Because the man was obtuse after a night of partying, he was unable to pass his driver's test. While Henry seems obtuse, he is actually a very intelligent man.
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obtain (adj)**
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to be established, accepted, or customary. **be valid, applicable, or true. The custom of waiting your turn in line does not obtain in some countries, in which many people try to rush to front of the line at the same time. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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officious (adj)
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intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. উপযাচক soliciting, officious, forward অনধিকার unauthorized, unlicensed, incompetent, unwarranted, officious, unrightful প্রগল্ভ petulant, perk, vocal, boastful, pert, officious অত্যনুগ্রহশীল officious অনধিকারচর্চী meddlesome, officious আগবাড়া officious, forward, pert উপর-পড়া officious, obtrusive, aggressive, presuming, uncalled-for সাহায্য করতে আগ্রহী officious অনধিকার চর্চায় অতিতত্পর officious ওপর-পড়া obtrusive, officious, uncalled for গায়ে-পড়া kitten, nanny, obtrusive, officious, unwanted The professor had trouble concentrating on her new theorem, because her officious secretary would barge in frequently reminding her of some trivial detail involving departmental paperwork. assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters. "the security people were very officious" intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering. "an officious bystander" synonyms: self-important, bumptious, self-assertive, overbearing, overzealous, dictatorial, bossy, domineering, interfering, intrusive, meddlesome, meddling, importunate, forward, opinionated; informalpushy; archaicpragmatic, intermeddling; rareobtrusive, busy Definition of Officious offensively intrusive or interfering Examples of Officious in a sentence Because Cory is the boss's son, he thinks he can stick his officious nose into everybody's business without fear of consequences. I usually give law officers their due respect, but I just didn't appreciate that policeman's officious attitude when he was questioning me. Mary doesn't like it when officious strangers try to start a conversation in the checkout line. While the officious sales clerk may have believed he was giving me some helpful advice, he was just wasting my time by telling me things I already knew. As the wedding date grew nearer, Melanie actually began to appreciate the officious interference of her mother in making everything happen. Although Cathy doesn't claim to be an expert on anything, she is still happy to provide officious advice on every topic under the sun. I stopped enrolling in the continuing education courses because it never failed that someone in the class would monopolize the discussion with officious comments that made me yawn. After several parishioners complained that the pastor's officious secretary was distributing their confidential prayer requests to others, he told her that she had been breaking a sacred trust. The librarian is an officious old bat who is always trying to tell me what I should or shouldn't be reading. Although at first Melissa appreciated her blind date's undivided attention, she began to feel uncomfortable with his officious personal questions.
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overweening (adjective) (haughty,supercilious,arrogant,hubris,pretentious,boastful,magistetial,peremptory)
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দাম্ভিক pretentious, arrogant, boastful, conceited, vain, overweening গর্বিত proud, elated, bloated, arrogant, haughty, overweening বৃথাভিমানী overweening উদ্ধত dogmatic, tyrannical, audacious, bare-faced, bold, overweening দেমাকে conceited, overweening, snooty অতিপ্রত্যয়ী overweening অতিমাত্রায় আত্মবিশ্বাসী overweening গোঁয়ার audacious, contumacious, overweening ডাঁটিয়াল overweening. arrogant; presumptuous Mark was so convinced of his basketball skills that in his overweening pride he could not fathom that his name was not on the varsity list; he walked up to the basketball coach and told her she had forgotten to add his name. showing excessive confidence or pride. "overweening ambition". synonyms: overconfident, conceited, cocksure, cocky, smug, haughty, supercilious, disdainful, lofty, patronizing, arrogant, proud, vain, vainglorious, self-important, egotistical, high-handed, magisterial, cavalier, imperious, domineering, dictatorial, overbearing, presumptuous, lordly, peremptory, pompous, officious, blustering, boastful, self-assertive, opinionated, bold, forward, insolent; informalhigh and mighty, throwing one's weight about/around, uppish; rarehubristic. Definition of Overweening arrogant; conceited Examples of Overweening in a sentence Ever since Jim won the contest, he has been overweening and acting as though he is the smartest kid on the planet. The overweening professor laughed at his students when they asked what he felt were stupid questions. Because Al was overweening about his intelligence, he thought he could pass the test without studying. Bragging about your numerous victories makes you seem a bit overweening. The overweening heiress did not believe she should have to wait in line for anything.
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palatable (adj)**
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agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption (of food or drink) pleasant to taste. pleasant or acceptable to the taste agreeable to the taste; pleasing; savory agreeable to the taste or sensibilities agreeable or acceptable to the mind. সুস্বাদু tasty, fruity, tasteful, palatable, dainty, toothsome স্বাদু savory, palatable, delicious, tasty, tasteful, sapid প্রীতিকর pleasing, palatable, kind, kindly রূচিকর tasteful, delicate, tasty, palatable অকটু savory, tasteful, delicious, palatable, savoury মুখরোচক appetizing, tasty, palatable, toothsome রুচিকর palatable, delicious. ** acceptable to the taste or mind MIkey didn't partake much in his friends' conversations, but found their presence palatable. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory. "a device that made increased taxation more palatable" synonyms: pleasant, acceptable, satisfactory, pleasing, agreeable, easy to take, to one's liking, pleasurable, nice Definition of Palatable satisfactory; suitable Examples of Palatable in a sentence Although the food is not the tastiest I have ever eaten, it is palatable and will fill my tummy. Obviously the black dress is more palatable for a funeral than the bright pink garment. When the hotel clerk asked if a free suite upgrade was palatable, I quickly nodded my head and took the key card from her hands. We found the warm sunny weather quite palatable for our picnic. Since the alimony terms are not palatable, I will not sign the divorce agreement. Because the film contains excessive nudity and profanity, it is not palatable for young viewers. While the wine will never win any awards, it is palatable for a dinner of meatloaf and potatoes. John was praised when his palatable suggestion perfectly suited the company's needs. Even though the bedding is not plush and luxurious, it is palatable enough to keep me comfortable at night. The political party is looking for a palatable candidate to run in the election. (of food or drink) pleasant to taste. "a very palatable local red wine" synonyms: tasty, appetizing, pleasant-tasting; eatable, edible, drinkable, flavourful, flavoursome, savoury, delicious, delectable, enjoyable, mouth-watering, luscious, toothsome, succulent, dainty; informalscrumptious, finger-licking, yummy, scrummy, nummy, moreish, delish
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palaver (verb) (maunder)**
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speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. বাজে বক্বক্ করা palaver, gas, tittle-tattle আলোচনাসভার অনুষ্ঠান করা palaver মিষ্ট কথায় ভোলান flatter, butter, blandish, palaver আলোচনা-সভা palaver আলাপ-আলোচনা negotiation, overture, palaver বাজে-বকবকনি palaver. **speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. During the rain delay, many who had come to see the game palavered, probably hoping that idle chatter would make the time go by faster. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Palaver unnecessary talk that wastes time Examples of Palaver in a sentence Although we were supposed to have a lecture, the teacher spent the entire period with palaver about his vacation. I was late for work after my chatty grandmother held me up with palaver about past economic times. While I would normally listen to my students' palaver about their weekend plans, I could not spare the time since we had a huge test next week. The man became impatient in line as he listened to the woman's palaver with the cashier. If the board members had not engaged in so much palaver during the meeting, we might have gotten at least one resolution passed. Men complain about women talking all the time, but they are also guilty of wasting time with palaver. After the businessmen closed the big deal, they went to a bar and engaged in palaver about their golf games. When the students meet during period changes, there is much palaver as the young people try to avoid going to class. The exhausted father became disturbed by the sound of the children's nonstop palaver from the backseat of the car. While we waited for the plane to depart, the flight attendant tried to engage us in palaver so we would forget about the delay.
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palimpsest (n)
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an object or place having diverse layers or aspects beneath the surface reused tablet a manuscript on which more than one text has been written. More words related to palimpsest manuscript noun. book, script article composition document hard copy palimpsest text something that has been changed numerous times but on which traces of former iterations can still be seen. The downtown was a palimpsest of the city's checkered past: a new Starbucks had opened up next to an abandoned, shuttered building, and a freshly asphalted road was inches away from a pothole large enough to swallow a small dog. Definition of Palimpsest a thing which displays evidence of the alteration it has experienced Examples of Palimpsest in a sentence While the tradition has changed over time, it is still a palimpsest of our family's history. The town is constantly changing, and as such, it can be viewed as a frequently altered palimpsest. Though the downtown area has been modernized, the architecture of the buildings still represents a palimpsest of the town's history. It's evident from the faint lines beneath the original text the scribes used the parchment over and over again as a palimpsest. Because the government agent was expecting a secret message, he knew the letter was a palimpsest that contained a veiled meaning.
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imprecation (n) anathema
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a spoken curse a curse; the act of cursing Curse (shaapa karanawa) ; prayer for harm to come to someone Syn: malediction. শাপ curse, imprecation, malison, malediction অভিশাপ curse, darn, damn, anathema, cuss, imprecation অভিসম্পাত curse, anathema, damnation, imprecation, malediction, execration অভিশাপপ্রদান curse, imprecation, malediction অমঙ্গল প্রার্থনা malediction, imprecation অমঙ্গল কামনা imprecation. a spoken curse. "I pushed my way through, screaming imprecations" synonyms: curse, malediction, anathema; hex; cess
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panacea (n)
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a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems a remedy for all ills or difficulties a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases a remedy for all ills a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases remedy for all ills; cure-all; universal remedy; elixir. সর্বব্যাধিহর ঔষধ panacea, cureall সর্বরোগনিবারক ঔষধ panacea সর্বরোগহর ঔষধ panacea, heal-all. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; a universal solution. While the company credit card has made most large purchases easier, it is no panacea: some smaller basic transactions still must be conducted in cash. Definition of Panacea something that will make everything about a situation better Examples of Panacea in a sentence Unfortunately there is no panacea that will make cancer instantly vanish from your body. The software patch is supposed to be a panacea for all of the security risks in the program. While the president acknowledges the country's problems, he does not offer a panacea to cure them. Beverly hoped her doctor would write her a prescription for a panacea that would make her sinus headache permanently disappear. If you believe money is the panacea for all difficulties, you will be shocked to learn you cannot purchase happiness with cash. Many people believe chicken soup is a panacea for any respiratory illness. For many women, chocolate is the panacea that makes them forget all their problems. The weight loss company wants you to believe their latest product is an instant panacea for obesity. Does anyone know what panacea I can use to heal my broken heart? Alcohol is an antidepressant and not a panacea for emotional troubles.
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panegyric (n) (accolade, praise, eulogy,acclamation,tribute) pro.
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an expression of praise elaborate praise; formal hymn of praise formal praise a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy formal or elaborate praise; a tribute. adjective প্রশংসামূলক panegyric, panegyrical প্রশংসাপূর্ণ laudatory, lauditive, panegyric, panegyrical noun স্তুতি praise, hymn, accolade, panegyric, glorification, eulogy স্তুতিবাদ encomium, eulogium, panegyric প্রশংসাবাদ panegyric, plaudit প্রশস্তি praise, hymn, panegyric. a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. "a panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky". *** synonyms: eulogy, speech of praise, paean, accolade, tribute, testimonial; commendation, acclamation. Definition of Panegyric a speech or written composition used to pay tribute to a person, place, or thing Examples of Panegyric in a sentence After the princess died a popular singer wrote a panegyric to honor her life. Everyone cried when Jim's best friend delivered a moving panegyric at his funeral. Although the book was supposed to be based on facts, it read like a panegyric praising the actions of the brutal dictator. The tribal wise man wrote a panegyric about the god who had protected the warriors during the battle. Before the poet died of cancer, he penned a beautiful panegyric for his devoted wife.
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paragon (n)
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a model of excellence or perfection model of perfection a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence a model of excellence a model or pattern of excellence an example of perfection a model or pattern of excellence a person who is perfect or who is a perfect example of a particular good quality a person who is perfect or who is a perfect example of a particular good quality 1. a model of excellence or perfection; 2. someone of exceptional merit. উত্কর্ষের আদর্শ paragon সম্পূর্ণতার আদর্শ paragon পরমোত্কর্ষের আদর্শ paragon সম্পূর্ণতার বা পরমোত্কর্ষের আদর্শ paragon. a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. "it would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous" a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. "your cook is a paragon" synonyms: perfect example, shining example, good example, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the crème de la crème, the beau idéal, acme; jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept. Some say that Athens was the paragon of democracy, but these people often forget that slaves and women were still not allowed to vote. Definition of Paragon a model of excellence or perfection Examples of Paragon in a sentence As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately. The editors of the magazine described the supermodel as a paragon of beauty. When talking to the class, the teacher described John's essay as a paragon that everyone should strive to reproduce. The minister of my church is viewed as a paragon of virtue. Since I am in poor health, I am not a paragon of wellness. Mark was recognized as a paragon of integrity when he returned the stolen diamond ring to its owner. In the movie, the angel represents the paragon of goodness that will save the world. My husband is a paragon of patience who never complains about sitting for hours while I try on shoes. A paragon of punctuality, Mary is never late for an event. The chocolate cake contained five types of chocolate and was a paragon of richness.
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pariah (n)
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an outcast. a social outcast social outcast one who is rejected by a social group or organization. someone who is cast out of a group or someone who is hated and avoided social outcast, untouchable an outcast from society. one that is despised or rejected; outcast. জাতিচু্যত ব্যক্তি pariah, castaway দাক্ষিণাত্যের নীচ জাতি pariah দক্ষিণ ভারতের অন্ত্যজ লোক pariah. a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. "it would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous". a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. "your cook is a paragon". synonyms: perfect example, shining example, good example, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the beau idéal, acme; jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure.
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paragon (n)
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model of perfection
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parvenu
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a person who has suddenly become wealthy, but not socially accepted as part of a higher class. Definition of Parvenu. ভুইফোড ব্যক্তি parvenu noun ভুঁইফোঁড় ব্যক্তি upstart, parvenu. a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity. "the political inexperience of a parvenu". synonyms: upstart, social climber, arriviste, vulgarian. ***an individual who moves from a lower economic and social class to a higher one while remaining an outsider Examples of Parvenu in a sentence To the town's oldest and wealthiest families, the lottery winner was a parvenu who would never be welcome in their social circle. Mark realized his sudden wealth would not change the fact society's elite saw him as a parvenu or social climber. Even though Tom married into a rich family, he was still considered a parvenu by his bride's snobby family. When the parvenu won the lottery, he joined a country club in an attempt to fit in with the other well-off citizens. Although Gail received a large inheritance from a distant cousin, she was still treated like an unwanted parvenu by the upper crust of society. The theater was full of parvenus who each thought that they were surrounded by true aristocrats. glaringly obvious Since the book had been through no fewer than six proof runs, the staff was shocked to see such a patent spelling mistake remaining, right in the middle of the front cover!
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patent (adj) evident,obvious,palpable,apparent,ostensible
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easily recognizable; obvious. "she was smiling with patent insincerity" ***synonyms: obvious, clear, plain, evident, apparent, manifest, self-evident; distinct, definite, transparent, overt, discernible, visible, conspicuous, blatant, downright, barefaced, flagrant, palpable, glaring, glaringly obvious, undisguised, unconcealed, unmistakable, unequivocal, unquestionable, undeniable. glaringly obvious. Since the book had been through no fewer than six proof runs, the staff was shocked to see such a patent spelling mistake remaining, right in the middle of the front cover! প্রতীয়মান evident, apparent, palpable, obvious, overt, patent প্রকাশ্য public, open, overt, patent, ostensible, bare উন্মুক্ত open, naked, broad, uncovered, clear, patent স্পষ্ট clear, evident, explicit, obvious, manifest, patent প্রত্যক্ষ immediate, ocular, perceptible, evident, overt, patent ছড়াইয়া পড়িছে এমন patent সুকৌশলে উদ্ভাবিত patent, skilful, skillful অধিকারপ্রাপ্ত patent.
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pecuniary (adj)
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relating to or involving money. The defendent was found guilty and had to serve a period of community service as well as pay pecuniary damages to the client. relating to or consisting of money. "he admitted obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception". synonyms: financial, monetary, money, fiscal, economic, capital, commercial, budgetary "he was free from all pecuniary anxieties" আর্থিক financial, monetary, economic, pecuniary অর্থঘটিত pecuniary আর্থ economic, financial, monetary, pecuniary টাকাকড়ি-সংক্রান্ত monetary, pecuniary অর্থ ঘটিত pecuniary. Definition of Pecuniary dealing with finances Examples of Pecuniary in a sentence Because of the young woman's pecuniary needs, she is determined to marry a wealthy man. The politician says his budget proposal will help eliminate the pecuniary inequality between the poor and the rich by increasing the taxes paid by those in the higher income bracket. When the stock market crashed, the millionaire's pecuniary status changed dramatically and ended with him in a state of poverty. Jason has such a poor pecuniary history he cannot get a bank loan. Since we are not receiving any type of pecuniary benefits from our restaurant, we have decided to close its doors. Because I do not trust anyone, I stay on top of my pecuniary matters and know exactly how much money I have in the bank at all times. The lottery winner planned on hiring an adviser with a great deal of experience in pecuniary matters. Although Howard does not normally buy stocks, he is considering buying a certain technology stock because of its large pecuniary dividends. Meredith is taking a long lunch because she needs to discuss a pecuniary issue with her accountant. If Amy wins the scholarship, she will not have to worry about her pecuniary situation while in college.
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pellucid (adj) limpid, lucid,transparent ,immaculate,explicit.
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transparent, easy to understand, limpid translucently clear transparent; clear easily intelligible, clear clear; easily understood crystal clear. translucently clear. very well defined in meaning and style. নির্মল lucid, clean, cleanly, pellucid, limpid, immaculate কাকচক্ষু pellucid, crystal, clear স্বচ্ছ transparent, clear, lucid, colorless, crystalline, pellucid স্পষ্ট clear, evident, explicit, obvious, manifest, pellucid সম্পূর্ণ নির্মল pellucid বোধগম্য understandable, comprehensible, sensible, explainable, clear, pellucid. translucently clear. "mountains reflected in the pellucid waters" ***synonyms: translucent, transparent, clear, crystal clear, crystalline, bright, glassy, limpid, unclouded "the pellucid Caribbean waters". easily understood; lucid. "he writes, as always, in pellucid prose" ***synonyms: easily understood, easily grasped, comprehensible, understandable, intelligible, articulate, coherent, lucid, clear, crystal clear, crystalline; graspable, fathomable, digestible, straightforward, direct, simple, plain, well constructed, graphic, explicit, unambiguous, user-friendly. Definition of Pellucid very well-defined in meaning and style Examples of Pellucid in a sentence The contract was pellucid and left no confusion about each party's responsibilities. Because the story was not written in a pellucid manner, its plot was difficult to understand. The poem was easy to understand because of its pellucid style. When the president broadcast his budget plan for the country, he revealed a pellucid plan that was clearly outlined. Unlike the writer's confusing first draft his edited novel is pellucid and straightforward.
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penurious (adj) impecunious,INDIGENT, STONY BROOK D
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নগণ্য negligible, little, small, poor, trivial, penurious অল্প little, short, low, meager, slight, penurious স্বল্প very little, bit, penurious, frugal, exiguous অত্যল্প scanty, nominal, exiguous, very little, slender, penurious অনুদার sectarian, illiberal, ungenerous, narrow, small, penurious ব্যয়কুণ্ঠ stingy, niggard, mingy, niggardly, grudging, penurious অভাবগ্রস্ত needy, indigent, deficient, penurious, hard-up দৈন্যপীড়িত indigent, afflicted, distressed, miserable, penurious কৃপণস্বভাব stingy, niggardly, niggard, miserly, penurious, illiberal অভাবগ্রস্থ penurious extremely poor; poverty-stricken. "a penurious old tramp" ***synonyms: poor, poverty-stricken, destitute, necessitous, in penury, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, need, underprivileged, penniless, without a sou, moneyless, bankrupt, bust, insolvent. lacking money; poor Truly penurious, Mary had nothing more than a jar full of pennies. Definition of Penurious desperately in need; not having enough Examples of Penurious in a sentence The penurious little boy could not afford to buy school lunch. While Jason pretends to be penurious and in need of a handout, he is actually a secret millionaire trying to find people who deserve a financial reward. Government assistance is available for penurious families who cannot afford to purchase food. Because Jake is in penurious circumstances, he has been obtaining his meals from a soup kitchen. Helen is penurious and does not have a penny to her name. When Ginger lost her job, she found herself in the penurious situation of not being able to pay her rent. Since the penurious man can not pay his water bill, he is often seen collecting rainwater for bathing. Even though the penurious woman only had fifty cents, she decided to give it to the homeless man who was just as needy as she was. The mother was penurious and hungry because she was unable to find employment. After Jim won the lottery and could purchase everything he wanted, he completely forgot about his penurious childhood of hand-me-down clothes.
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penurious (adj) parsimonious,miserly,stingy
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ব্যয়কুণ্ঠ stingy, niggard, mingy, niggardly, grudging, penurious অভাবগ্রস্ত needy, indigent, deficient, penurious, hard-up দৈন্যপীড়িত indigent, afflicted, distressed, miserable, penurious কৃপণস্বভাব stingy, niggardly, niggard, miserly, penurious, illiberal. নগণ্য negligible, little, small, poor, trivial, penurious. unwilling to spend money; mean. "his stingy and penurious wife" ***synonyms: mean, miserly, niggardly, parsimonious, penny-pinching, close-fisted, cheese-paring, scrimping, grasping, greedy, avaricious, Scrooge-like, ungenerous, illiberal, close; informalstingy, mingy, tight, tight-fisted, money-grubbing. miserly Warren Buffett, famous multi-billionaire, still drives a cheap sedan, not because he is penurious, but because luxury cars are gaudy and impractical.
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percipient (adj) astute,judicious,sagacious,discerning
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discerning, able to perceive highly perceptive প্রত্যক্ষ করে এমন percipient উপলব্ধিজনক appreciable, percipient, appreciative উপস্থিতবুদ্ধিসম্পন্ন quick, percipient, peart, ready-witted, quick-witted তীক্ষ্নবুদ্ধিসম্পন্ন percipient, peart, sharp-witted, quick-witted বুদ্ধিমান knowing, cute, intelligent, knowledgeable, intellectual, percipient দূরদর্শী prudent, prescient, percipient, long-sighted, forward-looking সূক্ষ্মদর্শী percipient, keen-sighted অনুভূতিসম্পন্ন percipient প্রতক্ষ্য করে এমন percipient উপলব্ধি করে এমন percipient. having good insight or understanding; perceptive. "he is a percipient interpreter of the public mood". ***synonyms: astute, perceptive, shrewd, discerning, perspicacious, sharp, sharp-witted, acute, penetrating, discriminating, clear-sighted, clear-eyed, far-sighted, intelligent, clever, canny, intuitive, quick, alert, sensible, judicious, wise, sagacious, sage, incisive, sharp-sighted, far-seeing, open-eyed, understanding, responsive, sensitive;. highly perceptive Even the most percipient editor will make an occasional error when proofreading. Definition of Percipient to have a good perspective of things Examples of Percipient in a sentence He was percipient to the novel because he understood the plot from start to finish. Quinn was very percipient about baseball because he understands the whole sport. He was percipient to the speech the president made because it made sense to him. She understood exactly what he said about the race, making her percipient about who won. He became percipient by touch because he was blind.
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peremptory (adj) D (BOSSY,DOMINEERING,brusque, autocratic...)
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leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal imperative not allowing refusal or delay; imperative insisting on immediate attention or obedience not allowing contradiction or refusal insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way leaving no opportunity for denial decisive; imperative. insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way. "'Just do it!' came the peremptory reply" ***synonyms: brusque, imperious, high-handed, brisk, abrupt, summary, commanding, authoritative, overbearing, dogmatic, autocratic, dictatorial, bossy, domineering, arbitrary, arrogant, overweening, lordly, tyrannical, despotic, imperial, magisterial, authoritarian; emphatic, firm, insistent, imperative, positive "'Just do it!' came the peremptory reply" LAW not open to appeal or challenge; final. "a peremptory order of the court" ***synonyms: incontrovertible, irreversible, binding, absolute, final, conclusive, decisive, definitive, categorical, irrefutable, unconditional, unchallengeable; unappealable সুদৃঢ় very strong, grasping, very firm, peremptory, deep-rooted অবশ্য পালনীয় peremptory সুনিশ্চিত confident, certain, categorical, peremptory, clear, cocksure প্রভুত্বব্যঁজক imperious, authoritative, peremptory, domineering, bossy অটল steady, firm, constant, unwavering, faithful, peremptory মানিতে হইতে এমন peremptory অসন্মতির বা অস্বীকারের উপায়হীন peremptory. bossy and domineering My sister used to peremptorily tell me to do the dishes, a chore I would either do perfunctorily or avoid doing altogether. Definition of Peremptory used to describe an order, command, etc., that you must obey without any questions or excuses Examples of Peremptory in a sentence In a peremptory tone, the flight attendant told the passenger to either fasten his seatbelt or get off the plane. The general gave the troops a peremptory order they had to obey. Because Jack did not like following orders, he found it difficult to listen to his teacher's peremptory instructions. The prison guard spoke to the inmate in a peremptory tone. Although Marie claims to be a good team player, she offends people with her habit of making peremptory suggestions that sound like final decisions. Ignoring the judge's peremptory request will get you placed behind bars! When I was in high school, my mother gave me a peremptory curfew that required me to be in the house at eleven o'clock. The lawyer used his last peremptory strike to have an unfriendly juror removed from the case. To the nun, the Ten Commandments are peremptory rules that must be obeyed at all times. In a peremptory voice, the principal ordered the students into his office.
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perfunctory (adj)
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cursory; done without care or interest. done without care; in a routine fashion syn: indifferent, offhand snt: diligent, attentive done without care; in a routine fashion done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection done without care; in a routine fashion syn: indifferent, offhand ant: diligent, attentive অগভীর shallow, superficial, perfunctory, not deep, low, rare উপরি overhead, above, over, upper, perfunctory, on তাচ্ছল্য সহকারে কৃত perfunctory দ্রুতসম্পাদিত rapid, perfunctory ভাসা-ভাসা superficial, cursory, shallow, perfunctory, skin-deep, outward উপর-উপর superficial, perfunctory, skin-deep, shallow, fugitive, outward যন্ত্রবত্ অর্থাত্ আন্তরিকতাশূন্য perfunctory যেমন-তেমনভাবে কৃত perfunctory (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. "he gave a perfunctory nod". synonyms: cursory, desultory; quick, brief, hasty, hurried, rapid, passing, fleeting, summary; token, casual, superficial, uninterested, careless, half-hearted, unthinking, sketchy, mechanical, automatic, routine, offhand, indifferent, inattentive; dismissive. Definition of Perfunctory done routinely and with little interest or care Examples of Perfunctory in a sentence The beauty queen waved so often that her greeting was simply perfunctory. Since I was extremely ill, I was shocked when the doctor only gave me a perfunctory exam. Because Anne has done the same tasks at work for many years, she does them in a perfunctory way. When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess gave us a perfunctory hello. While you may see this as a perfunctory job, you are still required to do it correctly! Happy to be on his own, Tom only made perfunctory phone calls to his parents on holidays. Since the manager had meetings all day, he only gave me a perfunctory interview. When I called the office, the receptionist answered the phone in a perfunctory manner. Kate gave us no more than a perfunctory glance as a greeting. You should know my initial review is based solely on a perfunctory examination of the project.
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peripatetic (adj) (itinerant, pronoy)
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traveling from place to place traveling about; itinerant walking or traveling about moving or travelling from place to place; having to do with walking wandering from place to place, especially on foot of, relating to, or given to walking. traveling by foot Jim always preferred a peripatetic approach to discovering a city: he felt that he could see so many more details while walking. travelling from place to place, in particular working or based in various places for relatively short periods. "the peripatetic nature of military life" synonyms: nomadic, itinerant, travelling, wandering, roving, roaming, migrant, migratory, ambulatory, unsettled, vagabond, vagrant. ভবঘুরে vagabond, vagrant, Bohemian, peripatetic, knock-about ইতস্ততঃ ভ্রমণরত peripatetic ইতস্ততঃ ভ্রমণরত ব্যক্তি peripatetic আ্যারিসটটলের অনুগামী ব্যক্তি peripatetic
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perspicacious (adj)
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acutely perceptive; having keen discernment having keen perception or understanding keen; mentally sharp shrewd; clear-sighted perceptive or astute; extremely discerning, wise, and insightful wise; insightful; acutely intelligent having a ready insight into and understanding of things acutely perceptive; having keen discernment (noun form: perspicacity) having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning acutely perceptive. তীক্ষ্নদৃষ্টি perspicacious, sharp-eyed, sharp-sighted তীক্ষ্নবুদ্ধি perspicacious, penetrating, long-headed স্বচ্ছদৃষ্টিসম্পন্নতা perspicacious. perspicacious (adj.) mentally acute or penetratingly discerning. Synonyms: discerning. clear-eyed. clear-sighted. Antonyms: undiscerning. perspicacious (adj.) acutely insightful and wise. Synonyms: wise. sagacious. sapient. Antonyms: foolish. Definition of Perspicacious able to judge quickly and correctly what people and situations are really like Examples of Perspicacious in a sentence Even though the judge was normally a perspicacious woman, she found it hard to not be affected by the guilty man's plea. Many perspicacious investors sold their tech stocks long before the market crashed. The perspicacious salesman earned a great living because he knew how to read his customers. Although the detective was a perspicacious woman, she was not able to identify the killer's motive. Using his perspicacious mind, John easily solved the mystery. The perspicacious fireman quickly detected the cause of the fire. Because Janice is very perspicacious, she always sells her stocks at the right moment. The perspicacious teacher had no problem identifying the two students who had cheated on the exam. Marshall is an incredibly perspicacious teenager who can put any puzzle together in under twenty minutes. Although my mother is very perspicacious, she had no idea my youngest sister was planning to run away to California.
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phantasmagorical (adj)
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illusive; unreal. illusive; unreal Those suffering from malaria fall into a feverish sleep, their world a whirligig of phantasmagoria; if they recover, they are unsure of what actually took place and what was simply a product of their febrile imaginations. for phantasmagoric-- surreal adj.fantastic fantastic adj.gentle, marvelous, amazing. phantasmagorical adj.excellent, gentle, marvelous dreamlike adj.fake, false, fantastic unreal adj.excellent, gentle, fake
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philistine (adj) **
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lacking culture or taste narrow-minded; smugly conventional lacking in, hostile to, or smugly indifferent to cultural and artistic values or refinements smugly ignorant of artistic or intellectual qualities refined, cultivated, esthete, highbrow hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. সঙ্কীর্ণমনা ব্যক্তি philistine সুশিক্ষাবিহীন লোক philistine. 1. hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. "a philistine government". synonyms: crass, tasteless, uncultured, uncultivated, uneducated, untutored, unenlightened, unread, commercial, materialist, bourgeois, unsophisticated, unrefined; boorish, barbarian, barbarous, barbaric, primitive, savage, brutish, loutish, oafish, uncivilized, uncouth, vulgar, coarse, rough "a philistine effort to destroy culture" smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural values. Jane considered Al completely philistine, because he talked almost exclusive about video games; she was entirely unaware of how well read he really was. This word has other definitions but . **this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Philistine one who focuses on materialistic pursuits and has no appreciation of culture and art Examples of Philistine in a sentence Only a philistine would destroy such a priceless portrait! When the philistine was questioned about his opinion of the school's art program, he stated it was a waste of taxpayers' dollars. Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. Because Steve is a philistine, he thinks potted meat is a gourmet dinner. Even Mark, the philistine that he is, could not help but be captivated by the Sistine Chapel.
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phlegmatic (adj)
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calm; sluggish; unemotional. sluggish, lethargic, languorous, somnolent) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish uninterested, unresponsive (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition showing little emotion not easily upset, excited, or angered. জড় inert, amassed, inanimate, phlegmatic, assembled, material ঢিলা crank, slack, loose, incoherent, phlegmatic, lax শান্ত quiet, calm, cool, peaceful, tranquil, phlegmatic শ্লৈষ্মিক mucous, catarrhal, phlegmatic শ্লেষ্মাপূর্ণ phlegmatic, phlegmatical শ্লেষ্মা বৃদ্ধিকর phlegmatic, phlegmatical সহজে উত্তেজিত হয় না এমন phlegmatic, phlegmatical. Definition of Phlegmatic not easily upset, excited, or angered Examples of Phlegmatic in a sentence The minister of my church is a phlegmatic man who never seems to get upset about anything. After our football coach was suspended because of his emotional outbursts, he went to therapy so he could work on being more phlegmatic. Even though Jeff is constantly being yelled at by his wife, he normally remains phlegmatic and does not get upset. The normally phlegmatic man could not help but yell when he won a gigantic lottery prize. While my husband tends to scream when he is bothered by something, I am more phlegmatic and rarely raise my voice. Because Jennifer has a phlegmatic personality and rarely allows things to bother her, she manages stress very well. Although the members of the soccer team were upset about losing the game, their phlegmatic coach urged them to look toward future matches. The phlegmatic man did not show any emotion as he watched his wife give birth to their daughter. Since the political candidate was phlegmatic and hardly ever showed his feelings, he found it difficult to connect with the voters. Even though the clown tried very hard, he could not get the phlegmatic girl to laugh. showing little emotion Arnold is truly noble, remaining reserved until an issue of significance arises, but Walter is simply phlegmatic: he doesn't have the energy or inclination to care about anything. syns-- unemotional, indifferent, cold She spoke in a flat, phlegmatic voice. unemotional British men are often seen as being reserved and unemotional. indifferent cold -His wife is a cold, unfeeling woman. heavy I struggle to raise eyelids still heavy with sleep. dull- We all feel dull and sleepy between 1 and 3pm. sluggish- feeling sluggish and lethargic -after a big meal matter-of-fact placid- She was a placid child who rarely cried. stoical- He had been stoical at their parting. lethargic- He felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed. bovine- I'm depressed by the bovine enthusiasm of the crowd's response. apathetic- Many people feel apathetic about the candidates in both parties. frigid- My husband says I am frigid. lymphatic listless- He was listless and pale and wouldn't eat. impassive- He searched the man's impassive face for some indication that he understood. stolid- the stolid faces of the two detectives unfeeling- undemonstrative
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picayune (adj)
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of little value or importance, paltry, measly; concerned with trifling matters, small-minded concerned with trifling matters; petty; small; of little value of little value or importance petty of little value or account; small; trifling; petty, carping, or prejudiced -Of little value or importance; paltry. -Petty; small-minded. useless, minor, insignificant petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters; worthless of little value or account; small; trifling. trifling or petty (a person) English teachers are notorious for being picayune; however, the English language is so nuanced and sophisticated that often such teachers are not being contrary but are only adhering to the rules. Definition of Picayune insignificant; small Examples of Picayune in a sentence While twenty dollars may seem like a picayune sum to you, it is a fortune to a starving person. Jim was not upset because he lost only a picayune amount of money at the casino. In the big scheme of life, the death of a single ant seems picayune. The hotel manager hates to deal with customers who complain about picayune issues like tiny wrinkles in their bed sheets. On my picayune salary, I can barely pay my bills.
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pillory (verb)**
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to expose to public contempt or ridicule ridicule or expose to public scorn. . attack or ridicule publicly. "he found himself pilloried by members of his own party" synonyms: attack, criticize, censure, condemn, denigrate, find fault with, give a bad press to, lambaste, flay, savage, brand, stigmatize, cast a slur on, denounce; informalknock, slam, pan, bash, take to pieces, take apart, crucify, monster, hammer, lay into, slate, rubbish, slag off, roast, skewer; informalpummel; informalbag; archaicslash; rareexcoriate. ridicule or expose to public scorn After the candidate confessed, the press of the opposing party took the opportunity to pillory him, printing editorials with the most blatantly exaggerated accusations. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. verb to make someone endure abuse, humiliation, disdain, or mockery sentences below use verb definition The mother will pillory her disrespectful daughter by making her stand on a busy street corner while holding a sign about her poor behavior. By posting the nude pictures of Kate on Facebook, Jane hoped to pillory her former best friend who had stolen her husband. Jack's mother is a miserable woman who constantly tries to pillory her children so they will not challenge her authority. Because Helen was angry with her husband, she chose to pillory him by announcing his infidelities at their anniversary party. The filmmaker made a movie to pillory the politician who advocated against gay marriage while keeping a male lover himself.
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pillory (noun)
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a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were formerly imprisoned and exposed to public abuse. Definition of Pillory noun a structure used for punishment or humiliation that is located on a pole or post and has openings in which a head and hands may be secured verb to make someone endure abuse, humiliation, disdain, or mockery Examples of Pillory in a sentence During the colonial period, thieves were often locked in a pillory in the town square where they would suffer public humiliation. The suspected witch's head and hands were secured tightly in the pillory. In the classic novel, the man who stole the bread was placed in a pillory so he could be publicly mocked. The museum has an actual pillory that was once used to punish criminals in the center of town. Since the man could not pay his bills, he was locked in the public pillory until his family could pay his debts. sentences above use noun definition
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pith (n)**
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the essential or central part core, essence; significance or weight প্রধান অংশ main, substance, gross, body, heart, pith. the essence of something. "the pith and core of socialism". synonyms: essence, essential part, main point, fundamental point, heart, substance, heart of the matter, nub, core, quintessence, point, crux, gist, salient point, focal point, nucleus, meat, kernel, marrow, burden; informal nitty-gritty "the pith of the argument.
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plucky (adj) (doughty,mettlesome,audacious,intrepid,valorous)
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courageous; brave; valiant; valorous Brave, spirited, intrepid, spunky, courageous. সাহসী brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant, plucky তেজস্বী spirited, plucky, rampant, lively, mercurial, vigorous সাহসী তেজী plucky অধ্যবসায়ী sedulous, presevering, plucky. having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. "the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff" synonyms: brave, courageous, bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, heroic, gallant, stout-hearted, stout, dauntless, resolute, determined, gritty, stalwart, undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome; informalgutsy, ballsy, spunky, have-a-go, feisty. marked by courage and determination Some scouts initially doubted Pedroia because of his short stature, but he is a plucky player, surprising everyone with his boundless energy and fierce determination. Definition of Plucky brave and determined Examples of Plucky in a sentence The plucky preschooler stood up to the bully who was taking his friend's lunch. His plucky attitude made him a great candidate for police officer training academy. Standing up to his commander was a plucky thing for the cadet to do. Her plucky demeanor allowed the acrobat to perform death-defying stunts. With a little determination, the plucky intern was able to move to into a power position rather quickly.
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pollyannish (adj)
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extremely optimistic Even in the midst of a lousy sales quarter, Debbie remained Pollyannaish, never losing her shrill voice and wide smile, even when prospective customers hung up on her.
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ponderous (adj) (D; Heavy and slow moving;Dull)
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heavy and slow moving slow and clumsy because of great weight heavy in a clumsy way; bulky very heavy very heavy, unwieldy from weight slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull of great weight; heavy; massive. weighed-down; moving slowly Laden with 20 kilograms of college text books, the freshman moved ponderously across the campus. slow and clumsy because of great weight. "a swarthy, ponderous giant of a man". synonyms: clumsy, slow, heavy, awkward, lumbering, slow-moving, cumbersome, heavy-footed, ungainly, graceless, maladroit, uncoordinated, blundering, like a bull in a china shop; informal clodhopping, clunky. Definition of Ponderous very boring or dull Examples of Ponderous in a sentence The students grew silent when they realized they would have to sit through a ponderous three-hour lecture. Because I like creative articles, I find reading a newspaper to be a ponderous task. John quickly fell asleep during the ponderous movie. If you are going to one of Barney's ponderous parties, you should be prepared to be bored all night long. Presentations should be exciting and engaging not ponderous. As a writer, you should try hard to avoid writing ponderous passages that will not hold your readers' attention. The president's speech was so ponderous I changed the channel two minutes into it. According to the fashion critics, the designer's new collection is ponderous and unimaginative. I wish we could vote at home because standing in line on Election Day is so ponderous! Going to one of Maggie's ponderous events is as exciting as watching paint dry.
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pontificate (verb)**
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to express one's views in an arrogant or pompous manner to speak in a way that shows you think you are always right. talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner The vice-president would often pontificate about economic theory, as if no one else in the room were qualified to speak on the topic. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE পোপ গিরি করা pontificate. express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way. "he was pontificating about art and history" synonyms: hold forth, expound, declaim, preach, lay down the law, express one's opinion (pompously), sound off, spout (off), dogmatize, sermonize, moralize, pronounce, lecture, expatiate; informal preachify, mouth off, spiel; rare perorate. Definition of Pontificate to speak in an arrogant tone, particularly for a long period Examples of Pontificate in a sentence If you dare to question the professor, he will give you an evil look and then proceed to pontificate on a totally different subject. The students stopped listening when their teacher started to pontificate in a tone that implied they were stupid. Although we think the billionaire is an arrogant jerk, we always listen when he begins to pontificate about happenings in the stock market. How dare Heather open her mouth to pontificate about my relationship with John when she knows nothing about it! I found it interesting that my teacher chose to pontificate upon the errors of my essay before she even read the paper. Because Meredith is a know-it-all, she will pontificate on any subject regardless of whether or not she knows anything about the topic. How many times have you sat at a bar and had to listen to a drunkard pontificate about his miserable marriage? When I learned my mother never graduated from high school, I could no longer sit back and listen to her pontificate about the value of an education. The interview was cut short when the journalist started to pontificate about the celebrity's drug addiction. Before you start to pontificate on the faults of others, you should first review your own weaknesses.
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portentous (adj) (ominous)
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পরম utmost, absolute, ultimate, great, superlative, portentous পূর্বলক্ষণমূলক portentous, ominous পূর্বলক্ষণসূচক portentous, ominous অস্বাভাবিক unusual, abnormal, extraordinary, unnatural, paranormal, portentous আকর্ষণীয় attractive, striking, catching, enchanting, fascinating, portentous of or like a portent; of momentous significance. "this portentous year in Canadian history" synonyms: ominous, warning, foreshadowing, predictive, premonitory, prognosticatory, momentous, fateful; threatening, menacing, foreboding, sinister, ill-omened, inauspicious, unpropitious, unpromising, gloomy, unfavourable "portentous signs had been seen". ominously prophetic When the captain and more than half the officers were sick on the very first night of the voyage, many of the passengers felt this was portentous, but the rest of the voyage continued without any problems. Definition of Portentous foreboding, ominous, or threatening Examples of Portentous in a sentence Because Jack generally expects the worst, his language is normally portentous and filled with warnings. Mark's portentous voice made him the perfect narrator for the horror movie. When the portentous music warned us of the upcoming violence in the film, we all sat up straight in our seats. The actions of the portentous monster kept me interested in the otherwise boring play. Although no one believed in the psychic's abilities, we continued to listen as she made one portentous prediction after another about the end of the world. The portentous clouds loomed overhead and threatened to ruin my outdoor wedding. Despite the fact the hero was surrounded by several portentous guys, he still refused to surrender. When the young girl heard the portentous thunder, she jumped into her father's arms. The woman called the police and complained about the portentous man who would not stop following her. Although the weatherman predicted sunshine today, the portentous lightning is saying something much different.
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precipitate (adj)
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acting with excessive haste or impulse characterized by excessive haste to throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation sudden and unexpected rash; premature; hasty; sudden reckless, impetuous (adj) acting with excessive haste or impulse. done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration. "I must apologize for my staff—their actions were precipitate". ***synonyms: hasty, overhasty, rash, hurried, rushed; impetuous, impulsive, spur-of-the-moment, precipitous, incautious, imprudent, injudicious, ill-advised, heedless, reckless, hare-brained, foolhardy; informal harum-scarum, previous; rare temerarious প্রচণ্ড ত্বরাপূর্ণ precipitate অধ:ক্ষিপ্ত thrown down, cast-down, hurled down, precipitate ত্বরান্বিতভাবে বা প্রচণ্ডবেগে প্রস্থান করান precipitate নিচের দিকে মাথা করাইয়া ছুড়িয়া ফেলা precipitate. hasty or rash Instead of conducting a thorough investigation after the city hall break-in, the governor acted precipitately, accusing his staff of aiding and abetting the criminals. Definition of Precipitate to bring about especially abruptly Examples of Precipitate in a sentence The rising level of unemployment is going to precipitate a huge crowd at the welfare office. Even though Mark is experiencing pain in his ankle, he cannot think of anything he did to precipitate the injury. The passing of the gun control bill may precipitate a rapid increase in illegal gun sales. Although economists cannot be certain, it is presumed the rising real estate market will precipitate new jobs. The witch got people to purchase her magic potion by telling them the liquid would precipitate true love. Drinking in excess will precipitate liver disease. Despite the mediator's wish to precipitate peace between the two warring countries, he was unable to get the sides to agree to a treaty. More than likely, the lack of rain is going to precipitate a drought in the southern region of the country. Eating an unhealthy diet will precipitate poor health. The principal did what she could to precipitate an end to the student dispute.
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precipitate (verb)
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to cause or happen before anticipated or required (verb) to cause to happen before anticipated or required to bring on or cause to happen before expected to cause to happen; throw down from a height to cause to happen before anticipated or required. to cause to happen The government's mishandling the hurricane's aftermath precipitated a widespread outbreak of looting and other criminal activity. থিতান subside, precipitate, be calm, sink down, settle ত্বরন্বিতভাবে প্রস্থান করান precipitate প্রচণ্ডবেগে প্রস্থান করান precipitate. cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. "the incident precipitated a political crisis" synonyms: bring about, bring on, cause, lead to, occasion, give rise to, trigger, spark, touch off, provoke*, hasten*, accelerate, expedite**, speed up, advance, quicken, push forward, further, instigate*, induce*
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presentiment (adj) (apprehension,foreboding) I feel presentiment when teacher calls me for presentation.
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a feeling of evil to come; premonition. **a feeling of evil to come. On the night that Lincoln would be fatally shot, his wife had a presentiment about going to Ford's Theater, but Lincoln persuaded her that everything would be fine. an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding. "a presentiment of disaster". synonyms: premonition*, foreboding*, intuition, feeling, hunch, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, feeling in one's bones, funny feeling, vague feeling, inkling, idea, sixth sense; misgiving, worry, anxiety, apprehension*. Definition of Presentiment the feeling something bad might occur Examples of Presentiment in a sentence The presentiment lingered after I saw a black cat twice in one day. As soon as Larry saw the man with the gun approaching, he had a presentiment his life was in jeopardy. Helen would not board the airplane because of her presentiment a fatal crash would occur. Because Jake could not get rid of his presentiment of doom, he regularly went to a therapist in hopes of conquering his fears. The day before the big swim competition, Margaret had a presentiment of failure and decided not to attend the meet. When I saw the black crows flying overhead, I took their actions as a presentiment of death. Phil's presentiment of disaster led him to stay away from the crowded parade. If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you may occasionally experience a presentiment of tragedy that makes you avoid social situations. Since layoffs were being announced, Mary had a presentiment of doom when her boss called her into his office. As soon as Caitlin had a presentiment of danger, she decided against going into the dark house alone.
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primacy (noun)
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condition of being first in time or importance. the state of being first in importance. প্রাথম্য primacy প্রথম স্থান primacy, lead প্রধান স্থান primacy আদ্যতা primacy মুখ্যতা primacy the fact of being pre-eminent or most important. "London's primacy as a financial centre". synonyms: greater importance, priority, precedence, pre-eminence, preference, superiority, first place, pride of place, weighting, supremacy, ascendancy, sovereignty, dominance, dominion, leadership. the state of being first in importance The primacy of Apple Computers is not guaranteed, as seen in the recent lawsuits and weak growth. Definition of Primacy the state or condition of being important or first Examples of Primacy in a sentence The primacy of our mealtimes is that everyone eats together as a family. Our most popular song was the primacy of our musical set. With his high-ranking scores, he was the primacy of the high school class. The primacy of the race was most likely to win the marathon. If we wanted to go on vacation, the primacy was allocating funds.
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probity (noun)
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সততা integrity, fidelity, fairness, probity, morality, rectitude সাধুতা probity, honesty, integrity, justice, honor, sanctity ন্যায়পরতা justice, conscience, uprightness, impartiality, justness, probity সৌজন্য courtesy, chivalry, civility, kindness, comity, probity ন্যায়পরতা justic দৃঢ়তা backbone, granite, cogency, Iron hand, probity, validity. the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. "financial probity". synonyms: integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity; principles, ethics. Definition of Probity the quality of a person who is completely honest Examples of Probity in a sentence The criminal knew he could not buy the judge who was known for his probity. Although the priest took a vow of probity to never lie, he still misled the police about the suspect's whereabouts. The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of probity. When the police officer refused a million dollar bribe, he let everyone know he was a man of probity. Banks only hire people with reputations of probity. While I know I am not a model of probity, I try to tell the truth as often as possible. The principal did not consider the troublesome teenager to be a good example of probity. Since the company president is concerned about financial probity, he has hired an accountant to perform a thorough audit of all accounts. Nobody ever used the word "probity" in regards to the crooked politician. Because Jared was known as a person of probity, people were not afraid to trust him with their money.
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prognostication (noun) (foreboding, portentous,prediction,forecast)
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a statement made about the future. পূর্বলক্ষণ foreboding, presage, portent, omen, prognostication, sign পূর্বনিদর্শন foretoken, prognostication. a statement made about the future When the Senator was asked about where the negotiations would lead, he said that any guess he could make would be an unreliable prognostication. the action of prophesying future events. "an unprecedented amount of soul-searching and prognostication" a prophecy. plural noun: prognostications "these gloomy prognostications proved to be unfounded". synonyms: prediction, forecast, prophecy, divination, prognosis, projection; rarevaticination, auspication, prognostic. Definition of Prognosticate to forecast the future Examples of Prognosticate in a sentence Using computer technology, meteorologists attempt to prognosticate the future. The sports writer believes he can prognosticate the Super Bowl champions based on last year's statistics. Every year, many foolish people pay fortunetellers to prognosticate their futures. Today your doctor will be performing your annual physical in order to prognosticate your future health. After viewing some of the financial indexes, a few pessimistic economists began to prognosticate an economic recession. Bookies make a living out of people's failures to prognosticate the outcome of a game or event. According to legend, there are a number of women who can look at tealeaves and prognosticate the number of children a woman will have. It is hard to fool my parents because they always seem to be able to prognosticate my actions even before I do them. When Rachel looked up at the sky, she saw dark clouds that appeared to prognosticate the end of her beach weekend. Even in court, the con artist swore he was a psychic who could prognosticate the future.
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prolixity (noun) (loquacity, verbosity)
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boring verbosity. বাগ্বাহুল্য. wordiness n.style, words, excess 5 redundance n.repetition, wordiness, verbosity 5 rhetoric n.repetition, wordiness, verbosity 4 logorrhea n.repetition, loquacity, wordiness 4 loquacity n.repetition, waffle, wordiness. I loved my grandfather dearly, but his prolixity would put me to sleep, regardless of the topic. Definition of Prolixity long and wordy, using too many words to express a thought or idea Examples of Prolixity in a sentence The paper was marked down for the writer's use of prolixity to lengthen it. The pastor's prolixity during the sermon made the service run over on time. Due to her prolixity, conversations with her were exhausting. The actors were running late so the emcee delayed their entrance by using prolixity in his opening speech. To avoid prolixity, our teacher wanted us to use a 5-word summary.
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promulgate (verb) (announce,proclaim,disseminate)
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to announce officially, as a law or decree put a law into effect by formal declaration to proclaim or exclaim to announce; to make known promote or make widely known to publish or make known officially. promote or make widely known (an idea or cause). "these objectives have to be promulgated within the organization" synonyms: make known, make public, publicize, spread, communicate, propagate, disseminate, circulate, broadcast, promote, announce, proclaim প্রচার করা proclaim, disseminate, promulgate, publish, issue, notify ঘোষণা করা declare, announce, set forth, set out, notify, promulgate জাহির করা Exert, Flaunt, promulgate ব্যাপকভাবে প্রচার করা promulgate. state or announce The President wanted to promulgate the success of the treaty negotiations, but he had to wait until Congress formally approved the agreement. Definition of Promulgate to make something recognized or known Examples of Promulgate in a sentence The purpose of the documentary is to promulgate the importance of raising funds for additional cancer research. Because the minister wants to promulgate his religious beliefs, he is producing a television show that will air next year. It seems as though the candidate is airing commercials every hour to promulgate his political platform. As a publicist, Jill's job is to promulgate her clients' names until they become world famous. Employers have to promulgate their policies on sexual harassment so employees will be aware of the process for handing complaints. In order to win the debate, a student team must convincingly promulgate its position on a given topic. The actor makes use of social media to promulgate the release of his film projects. To promulgate the benefits of his healthcare plan, the president will tour the country and make numerous speeches. The jury foreman will promulgate the jury's verdict at the end of the trial. Although I do not like my daughter's husband, I will keep my opinion to myself and will not promulgate my feelings.
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propitiate (verb)
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to appease; to conciliate; (propitious means auspicious, favorable.) to appease; to conciliate to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate. win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. to soothe bad feelings; to appease; to regain friendship or good will to appease or pacify to soothe or satisfy; to appease to placate or appease. ***Definition of Propitiate to make things right by doing something that is requested win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. "the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices". ***synonyms: appease, placate, mollify, pacify, make peace with, conciliate, make amends to, soothe, calm, humour, win over, satisfy; প্রসন্ন করান propitiate অনুকূল করান propitiate শান্ত করা calm, cradle, quiet, soothe, placate, propitiate অনুকূল adaptable, amenable, congenial, Fair, Favourable, propitiate. to placate or appease. The two sons, plying their angry father with cheesy neckties for Christmas, were hardly able to propitiate him -- the father already had a drawer full of ones he had never worn before or ever planned to Definition of Propitiate to make things right by doing something that is requested Examples of Propitiate in a sentence Only an idiot believes he can propitiate his way into heaven by giving the church all of his money. To propitiate my dying mother and earn her forgiveness, I promised to look after my sisters forever. After Bill forgot his wife's birthday, he tried to propitiate the situation by purchasing her the pearl necklace she always wanted. People would often sacrifice their friends and family members to propitiate the gods in order to be pardoned for their misdeeds. By doing his community service without incident, Harry hoped to quickly propitiate his sentence
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prosaic (adj) (dull,banal,commonplace,mundane,insipid,humdrum,pedestrian,vapid,jejune,hackneyed)
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dull; lacking in spirit or imagination commonplace, uninspired, banal commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative matter-of-fact; without spirit, style, or imagination ordinary relating to prose; dull, commonplace lacking poetic beauty commonplace or dull. dull and lacking imagination. Unlike the talented artists in his workshop, Paul had no such bent for the visual medium, so when it was time for him to make a stained glass painting, he ended up with a prosaic mosaic. গতানুগতিক traditional, customary, banal, conventional, corny, prosaic গদ্যময় prosaic, prosaical বেরসিক prosaic, witless সাধারণ general, common, ordinary, usual, normal, prosaic গদ্যতুল্য prosaic, prosaical নীরস uninteresting, dry, glacial, gray, tame, prosaic গদ্যবৎ prosaic, prosaical কবিত্বহীন prosaic, prosaical, workaday, unimaginative, matter-of-fact গদ্যবত্ prosaic. having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality. "prosaic language can't convey the experience" ***synonyms: unimaginative, uninspired, matter-of-fact, dull, dry, humdrum, mundane, pedestrian, heavy, plodding, lifeless, dead, spiritless, lacklustre, undistinguished, stale, jejune, bland, insipid, vapid, vacuous, banal, hackneyed, trite, literal, factual, unpoetic, unemotional, unsentimental, clear, plain, unadorned, unembellished, unvarnished, monotonous, deadpan, flat
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proscribe (verb) (forbid,outlaw,taboo,boycott,exclude,veto,embargo,ostracize,criticize)
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to denounce or condemn to outlaw; prohibit. To declare authoritatively to be unacceptable or invalid; to ostracize or to prohibit command against to condemn, outlaw. command against My doctor proscribes that I not eat donuts with chocolate sauce and hamburger patties for breakfast. নির্বাসিত করা proscribe, transport verb নিবাসিত করা accommodate, house, bestow, proscribe সমাজচু্যত করা ostracize, excommunicate, proscribe, interdict forbid, especially by law. "strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces" ***synonyms: forbid, prohibit, ban, bar, disallow, rule out, embargo, veto, make illegal, interdict, outlaw, taboo. "gambling was proscribed" denounce or condemn. "certain customary practices which the Catholic Church proscribed, such as polygyny" ***synonyms: condemn, denounce, attack, criticize, censure, denigrate, damn, reject. "a case was made for precisely the sort of intervention which the Report proscribed" historical outlaw (someone). "a plaque on which were the names of proscribed traitors" ***synonyms: outlaw, boycott, black, blackball, exclude, ostracize; exile, expel, expatriate, evict, deport; excommunicate. Definition of Proscribe to forbid something Examples of Proscribe in a sentence In our country, there are laws which proscribe discrimination based on race and gender. The policies of the school district proscribe accessing social media websites on school computers. When my parents discover my boyfriend has an arrest record, they are going to proscribe me from seeing him. Most states have laws that proscribe texting while driving. As a smoker, I find the government's attempts to proscribe smoking to be dictatorial in nature.
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proselytize (verb)
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To convert to some religion, system, or opinion. convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspective. ধর্মান্তরিত করা. convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another. convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspective Lisa loves her Mac but says little about it; by contrast, Jake will proselytize, interrogating anyone with an Android about why she didn't purchase an iPhone.
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protean (adj)
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tending or able to change frequently or easily. "it is difficult to comprehend the whole of this protean subject" ***synonyms: ever-changing, variable, changeable, mutable, kaleidoscopic, erratic, quicksilver, inconstant, inconsistent, unstable, unsteady, shifting, uneven, unsettled, fluctuating, chameleon-like, chameleonic; fluid, wavering, vacillating, mercurial, volatile, unpredictable, wayward, unreliable, undependable; technicallabile; rarestayless, changeful. "the diverse and protean nature of mental disorders" able to do many different things; versatile. "protean thinkers who scan the horizons of work and society" ***synonyms: versatile, adaptable, flexible, all-round, multifaceted, multitalented, many-sided, resourceful, malleable. Definition of Protean changing often; variable Examples of Protean in a sentence Because the woman's affections are protean, she has ten ex-husbands. George is a protean actor who is capable of playing numerous characters. Since the mutant superhero is protean, she can take the form of anyone she encounters. I am unable to make a final decision because of my protean nature which makes me indecisive. Because of Lance's protean mood swings, the doctor thinks he may have a bipolar disorder. readily taking on different roles; versatile Peter Sellers was truly a protean actor--in Doctor Strangelove he played three very different roles: a jingoist general, a sedate President and a deranged scientist. আকৃতি পরিবর্তনের তত্পর.
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provident (adj) (prudent, circumspect,judicious,sagacious)
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মিতব্যয়ী economical, frugal, forehand, sparing, thrifty, provident বিচক্ষণ discreet, unobtrusive, prudent, sensible, shrewd, provident দূরদর্শী provident, long-headed মিতব্যয়ী Economical. making or indicative of timely preparation for the future. "she had learned to be provident". synonyms: ***prudent, far-sighted, judicious, shrewd, ***circumspect, forearmed, wise, *sagacious, sensible, commonsensical, politic, *cautious, careful, *thrifty; forehanded; demonstrating great care and consideration for the future Examples of Provident in a sentence My financier told me that I needed to be more provident when it came to my spending. The provident man set aside money to buy a car with cash. If I wasn't as provident as I am, I would have been homeless when I lost my job. The provident couple attended a seminar on how to budget their income. After I racked up credit card debt, I realized I needed to be more provident with my money. careful in regard to your own interests; providing carefully for the future In a move that hardly could be described as provident, Bert spend his entire savings on a luxurious cruise, knowing that other bills would come due a couple months later.
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puerile (adjective) (childlike,callow, foolish,infantile)
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বুড়া aged, old, puerile, ancient বালসুলভ puerile শিশুসুলভ childlike, infantile, baby, babyish, puerile তুচ্ছ trivial, potty, insignificant, dime, fiddling, puerile ছেবলা frivolous*, puerile, babyish, baby. of or characteristic of a child; displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity Helen enjoyed blowing soap bubbles, but Jim regarded this as puerile, totally unworthy of a woman with a Ph.D. Definition of Puerile silly or childish especially in a way that shows a lack of seriousness or good judgment Examples of Puerile in a sentence Since my son is thirty-three years of age, I do not find his puerile behavior amusing. Your jokes are puerile and not appropriate for a woman of your years. If you behave in a puerile manner during a job interview, the interviewer will think you are very childish. The fireman was scolded for playing puerile pranks on his coworkers. When Elaine got drunk and started to crawl around on the floor, she showed everyone how puerile she was. The young comedian's puerile jokes did not go over well with the mature audience. Because my father takes everything very seriously, he has little patience for puerile humor. My teenage daughter was upset when her puerile conduct got her sent to the little kids' table at dinner. Although Bill is normally known for coming up with great ideas, his latest proposal is puerile and borders on being ridiculous. Jason's puerile method of getting my attention was by painting his name on the side of my house.
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puissant (adj)
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ক্ষমতাশালী. syns--sturdy, stalwart, rugged;vigorous;........ Over the years of service, and quite to his surprise, he became a puissant advisor to the community. Definition of Puissant having a large amount of authority or power Examples of Puissant in a sentence Because the dictator was puissant, he could do anything he wanted without seeking permission. The movie star believed a puissant person like herself should never have to wait in line. As a mediator, the puissant prime minister was able to get both of the leaders to agree to a peace accord. The puissant school superintendent has the authority to close schools in the event of inclement weather. Although the country is quite small, it is very puissant in the international community because of its huge oil resources. The poor woman was determined to marry a puissant man with a great deal of influence in society. Since some of the smallest men in history have changed the world, it is obvious size does not determine a person's puissant. The puissant knight quickly defeated all of his challengers on the field. Without the permission of a puissant judge, the man's conviction cannot be overturned. After being defeated in the war, the puissant nation lost much of its land and its status as a dominant power.
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punctilious (adjective)
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শিষ্টচারসম্পন্ন. showing great attention to detail or correct behavior showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. "he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests" ***synonyms: meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, ultra-careful, scrupulous, painstaking, exact, precise, accurate, correct, thorough, studious, rigorous, mathematical, detailed, perfectionist, methodical, particular, religious, strict; fussy, fastidious, hair-splitting, finicky, finical, demanding, exacting, pedantic; informalnitpicking, pernickety; informalpersnickety; archaicnice, overnice, laborious. marked by precise accordance with details The colonel was so punctilious about enforcing regulations that men fell compelled to polish even the soles of their shoes. Definition of Punctilious showing great attention to detail or correct behavior. Examples of Punctilious in a sentence Because my aunt is quite punctilious when it comes to table settings, every utensil must be turned properly. My father was punctilious about having all of his ties lined up by color. While I enjoy cleanliness, I am not so punctilious that I get upset about a little dust on my furniture. Pharmacists must be very punctilious because the actions they take could result in fatalities. When my normally unorganized sister came home, I saw that being in the military had made her punctilious and orderly. Margaret's tendency to be punctilious makes her a great accountant. Although Kevin grew up in a poor home, his punctilious manners allowed him to fit in anywhere. The prisoner was released early because he never got in trouble and displayed punctilious behavior at all times. While a smart woman, Cathy was a lousy editor who was not punctilious and lacked the ability to focus on details. I attended a strict military school where punctilious behavior was required at all times.
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pyrrhic (adj)
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victory at great cost. Definition of Pyrrhic a victory that is won but has devastating effects on the victor Examples of Pyrrhic in a sentence Though the new mayor should have been happy to have won the pyrrhic election, the damage on his reputation made the win seem worthless. The president-elect's pyrrhic victory did so much damage to his party that many members wished for a loss. Reeling from the pyrrhic victory, the general mourned the loss of his sons and cursed the day he let them join the war. The graduate's pyrrhic victory was short-lived as he was overwhelmed with mounting student loan debt. The court ruling turned out to be a pyrrhic victory for the defendant who now owed several thousand dollars in legal fees.
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quail (verb) **
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ভয়ে পিছাইয়া পড়া quail, fear নিস্তেজ হত্তয়া mope, languish, flag, quail ক্ষীণ হত্তয়া give out, become weak, dwindle, grow feeble, languish, quail জাতীয় সুখাদ্য ছোটো পাখি quail. draw back, as with fear or pain Craig always claimed to be a fearless outdoorsman, but when the thunderstorm engulfed the valley, he quailed at the thought of leaving the safety of his cabin. This word has other definitions but this is the **most important one for the GRE feel or show fear or apprehension. "she quailed at his heartless words" synonyms: cower, cringe, waver, falter, get cold feet; flinch, shrink, recoil, start, shy (away), pull back, back away, draw back; shudder, shiver, tremble, shake, quake, blench, blanch.
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quisling (noun)
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a traitor. প্রতারক rogue, twister, fraud, faker, trickster, quisling বিভীষণ quisling স্বদেশদ্রোহী traitor, quisling দেশদখলকারী শত্রুপক্ষের সহযোগী quisling দেশদ্রোহী traitor, quisling. History looks unfavorably upon quislings; indeed they are accorded about the same fondness as Nero--he who watched his city burn down while playing the violin. Definition of Quisling a traitor who helps an enemy that has taken control of his or her country Examples of Quisling in a sentence The quisling was a traitor who helped the British when they came to try and take over his country. A traitor to his country, Benedict Arnold, was written doing in history as a treacherous quisling. Hanging his head in shame, the spineless quisling was exiled from his country for treason. The quisling helped the Russians conquer his country and sold them many classified documents. By pretending to be loyal to his home country, the quisling was able to hide the fact that he was helping his sworn enemy.
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quixotic (adj)
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ভাববিলাসী quixotic, visionary বাস্তবজ্ঞানহীন quixotic অত্যধিক উদার quixotic. extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. "a vast and perhaps quixotic project". wildly idealistic; impractical For every thousand startups with quixotic plans to be the next big name in e-commerce, only a handful ever become profitable. *synonyms: idealistic, unbusinesslike, romantic, extravagant, starry-eyed, visionary, utopian, perfectionist, unrealistic, unworldly; impracticable, unworkable, impossible, non-viable, inoperable, unserviceable; useless, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious. Definition of Quixotic unrealistic and impractical Examples of Quixotic in a sentence Although Jack's plan for killing the giant was quixotic, it was the village's only hope. Henry knew running for class president was a quixotic idea, but he was not going to let his enemy run unopposed. It is quixotic to think you can get away with walking into the prison and breaking out your boyfriend. While the knight's quest sounded noble, in reality it was a quixotic plot which could only end in the young man's death. The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion. When the kidnappers received their ransom money, they were still stuck in the city because their quixotic getaway plan had failed. Everyone told Jennifer her dream of being a Hollywood star was quixotic, but she proved them wrong when she became a ten million dollar actress. Because reality does not always have a happy ending, most women prefer to watch quixotic romantic-comedies that normally end with the girl getting her guy. Nobody believed the tiny boy would achieve his quixotic goal of making the football team. Even when my students have quixotic ideas which will not work, I always do my best to support them.
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raconteur (noun) (story teller)
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one who is skillful at telling stories and anecdotes witty, skillful storyteller a person skilled at telling stories or anecdotes one who can tell stories well a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way one who tells stories or jokes with exceptional skill. গপ্পে raconteur, newsy, Flibbertigibbet গল্পপটু লোক raconteur চুটকির ওস্তাদ raconteur জমিয়ে সুন্দর ছোটো গল্পর কথা বলতে পারে এমন ব্যক্তি raconteur noun র্যাকণ্ট্যার raconteur গল্প-কথক storyteller, raconteur Jude is entertaining, but he is no raconteur: beyond the handful of amusing stories he has memorized, he has absolutely no spontaneous story-telling ability. one recognized as being a talented teller of stories Examples of Raconteur in a sentence The kindergarten teacher was an excellent raconteur who had no problem keeping her young charges engaged with her stories. Throughout his years on the radio, Talking Ed was a famous raconteur who kept his fans entertained with stories about his wacky wife. A screenwriter is a raconteur who simply puts his stories on paper. After Christmas dinner, we sit by the fireplace and listen to our grandpa, the family raconteur, tell tales about our father's childhood. A superb raconteur, Perez keeps his fandom enthralled with his celebrity stories.
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raillery (noun)
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good-humored ridicule; teasing light teasing. গালিগালাজ obscenities, bad language, raillery, altercation, objurgation, ordure পরিহাস quiz, banter, mock, quip, joke, raillery হাসিঠাট্টা raillery মস্করা raillery. good-humoured teasing. "she was greeted with raillery from her fellow workers" synonyms: teasing, good-humoured mockery, chaff, banter, ragging, badinage, japing; informalleg-pulling, ribbing, joshing, kidding, kidology; informaljosh; rarepersiflage "the affectionate raillery from her fellow workers. The new recruit was not bothered by the raillery, finding most of it light-hearted and good-natured. Definition of Raillery good-natured bantering Examples of Raillery in a sentence While many people think the brothers are arguing, they're usually just engaging in some fun raillery. I'm never offended by my manager's raillery because I know it's simply good-natured teasing. Growing up, my sister and I often made fun of each other and engaged in other types of raillery. My parents often referred to their playful bantering as raillery. As Gina recalled the teasing she endured from her deceased brother, she couldn't help but wish for more of that raillery.
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rapprochement (noun) (reconciliation)
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reconciliation; restoration of cordial relations, especially between two countries. the reestablishing of cordial relations. পুনর্মিলন reunion, reconciliation, rapprochement, reconcilement, rally, conciliation সৌহাদ্র্যের পুন:প্রতিষ্ঠ rapprochement প্রীতির সম্পর্কের পুন:প্রতিষ্ঠ rapprochement সৌহার্দ্য good feeling, amity, rapprochement, Fellowship পুনঃপ্রতিষ্ঠা rapprochement মিটমাট reconciliation, arrangement, conciliation, rapprochement, reconcilability, reconcilement. the reestablishing of cordial relations Although Ann hoped that her mother and her aunt would have a rapprochement, each one's bitter accusations against the other made any reconciliation unlikely. Definition of Rapprochement an agreement reached by opposing parties Examples of Rapprochement in a sentence After the warring countries reached a rapprochement, things in the area are now more politically calm. Mediators pushed towards rapprochement but the two sides could never reach an agreement. An experiment in racial rapprochement was conducted to see if any of the techniques could help heal racial tensions in the neighborhood. Rapprochement between the U.S. and North Korea seems unlikely as more threat are made from both sides. Efforts at a rapprochement between the two governments were stalled when an overzealous diplomat offended the opposing president.
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rarefied (verb)**
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make more subtle or refined. make more subtle or refined Jack's vulgar jokes were not so successful in the rarefied enviroment of college professors. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people; esoteric. "rarefied scholarly pursuits" synonyms: esoteric, exclusive, select, private, cliquish; elevated, exalted, lofty "the academic or rarefied nature of much of their work" Definition of Rarefied relevant to only a select group Examples of Rarefied in a sentence The rarefied book was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians. When the Olympian won his tenth gold medal, he joined a rarefied body composed of only a small number of athletes. Only a couple of audience members were not confused by the scientist's rarefied concept. Because Ann and Ted were not used to staying in luxury resorts, they were baffled by some of the rarefied amenities offered to them. The singer is one of the few artists to reach the rarefied distinction of having fifteen number one hits.
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recapitulation (noun) ( recap)( peroration,summary)
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অনুচিন্তা afterthought, recapitulation, recollection, mental reproduction, reflection, reflexion সংক্ষিপ্তবৃত্তি recap, recapitulation অনুচিন্তন mental reproduction, afterthought, reflection, reflexion, recollection, recapitulation পুনরাবৃত্তি recurrence, frequency, recapitulation, rotation পুনঃস্মরণ recapitulation সংক্ষিপ্তসার-প্রদান recapitulation. a summary (think of recap). Every point of the professors lesson was so clear that the students felt his concluding recapitulation was not necessary. syn--peroration, summary. Every point of the professors lesson was so clear that the students felt his concluding recapitulation was not necessary. Definition of Recapitulate to review or repeat Examples of Recapitulate in a sentence At the start of each class, the professor will recapitulate yesterday's lecture. My grandmother has the tendency to recapitulate her stories over and over again. To ensure my students understand the instructions, I recapitulate them more than once. The president will recapitulate the main points of his speech before leaving the podium. During the interview, the police asked the witness to recapitulate what he saw numerous times. Unfortunately, Heather has decided to recapitulate the mistakes of her imprisoned mother. Although I read the legal document several times, I still found it difficult to recapitulate the information to others. The political candidate did not fail to recapitulate his opponent's dismal voting record during the press conference. If the client cannot recapitulate the software error on his computer, then the programmer will not be able to fix the bug. The police detective fell asleep while he was trying to recapitulate twenty hours of video footage.
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recrimination (noun)
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পাল্টা অভিযোগ recrimination, countercharge, recriminate noun প্রত্যপবাদ recrimination প্রত্যভিযোগ recrimination. mutual accusations. The two brothers sat and cried, pointing fingers and making elaborate recriminations of the other's guilt. Definition of Recrimination an accusation made against an accuser Examples of Recrimination in a sentence When the politician heard of his rival's accusation, he made a recrimination as a form of retaliation. The judge ignored the recrimination the convicted child molester made against his victims. In school systems, teachers are allowed to report cases of suspected child abuse without fear of recrimination from those they accuse. If my best friend reports me to the police, I will get her in trouble as well by making a recrimination about her to the authorities. The angry man was quick to state a recrimination about his neighbor when the police mentioned a complaint about his loud music. Before the murder trial can begin, we must investigate the defendant's recrimination regarding evidence planted by the police department. Sadly, the couple's marriage has come to the point of one cheating accusation followed by a recrimination of cheating from the other spouse. When the governor called the magazine a poor example of third grade journalism, the magazine editor responded with a recrimination about the governor's excessive spending. In hopes of freeing his client, the defense attorney made a recrimination about the prosecution's mishandling of the case. After a recrimination was made by the accused, it became obvious the accuser was the bigger bully of the pair.
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redoubtable (adjective)
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দুর্ধর্ষ redoubtable, turbulent, unconquerable, redoubted ভীতিপ্রদ unearthly, awful, dismal, grisly, lurid, redoubtable পরাক্রান্ত courageous, redoubtable দুর্দান্ত Fantabulous, Feral, froward, indomitable, noisy, redoubtable ভয়ংকর formidable, frightful, dire, Fearful, Fearsome, redoubtable. inspiring fear or awe On television basketball players don't look that tall, but when you stand in front of a seven-foot tall NBA player, he is truly redoubtable. (of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent. "he was a redoubtable debater". *** synonyms: formidable, awe-inspiring, fearsome, daunting, alarming; impressive, commanding, tremendous, indomitable, invincible, resolute, doughty, mighty, strong, powerful. Definition of Redoubtable a difficult challenger or challenge Examples of Redoubtable in a sentence Despite his intense workouts, the boxer was no match for his redoubtable competitor who held several title belts. The young singer was anxious about facing off against the redoubtable singer who had been performing for twenty years. Because the teacher knew the test was redoubtable, she urged her students to study tirelessly. Ben knew it would take him several weeks to complete the redoubtable task assigned to him by his manager. Although the basketball player was tall, he had to lift his head to make eye contact with the redoubtable player guarding him on the court. A reward is being offered for information that leads to the capture of the redoubtable mobster who has been on the run for fifteen years. When the scrawny high school wrestler saw his redoubtable two hundred pound competitor, he fainted. The politician's wife is a redoubtable woman who will challenge anyone who speaks poorly of her spouse. In the final round of the tournament, two redoubtable teams will play each other. Even though Jill doubted her ability to beat the redoubtable chess master, she planned to put forth her best effort during the match.
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recrudesce (verb) (reappear, revival,revolve)
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to break out or happen again. After years of gamblers anonymous, Tony thought he'd broken his compulsive slot machine playing, but it took only one trip to the Atlantic City for a full recrudescence--he lost $5k on the one armed bandit. syn-- reappear, revival,revolve,repeat. After years of gamblers anonymous, Tony thought he'd broken his compulsive slot machine playing, but it took only one trip to the Atlantic City for a full recrudescence--he lost $5k on the one armed bandit. Definition of Recrudescence ***a return of something after a period of inactivity or abatement Examples of Recrudescence in a sentence I thought my shingles outbreak subsided, but I experienced a recrudescence of the virus. After being in remission for several years, the recrudescence of my cancer was confirmed. The school was in turmoil after a recrudescence of chicken pox threatened to temporarily close the building. Though it was peaceful for a while, a recrudescence of tension brewed between the feuding families. Following the election, a recrudescence of human rights activists reignited their protests.
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remonstrate (verb)
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তীব্র আপত্তি করা remonstrate পথতিদান করা reward, remonstrate আপত্তি তোলা oppugn, remonstrate প্রতিবাদ করে বলা remonstrate প্রতিবাদ করা বা দাখিল করা remonstrate. make a forcefully reproachful protest. "he turned angrily to remonstrate with Tommy". ***synonyms: protest, complain, expostulate; argue with, take issue with, take to task, make a protest to; reprimand, reproach, reprove, upbraid, berate, scold; rare reprehend, objurgate. deplore, condemn, denounce, criticize; Definition of Remonstrate to argue with, complain to, or criticize someone about something Examples of Remonstrate in a sentence Whenever I refuse my young daughter anything, she likes to remonstrate by stomping her feet on the floor. Rather than yell and remonstrate with an individual, I will simply walk away from an argument. Before I could remonstrate on the poor working conditions, my boss fired me. Although Jack attempted to remonstrate with the police officer, he still received a speeding ticket. The lawyer made a huge mistake when he decided to remonstrate with the judge's decision. As soon as the apartment manager comes on site, I am going to remonstrate about the plumbing problems in my building. When the winners of the contest were announced, one of the performers who did not win tried to remonstrate with the judges. The football players have all signed a petition to remonstrate the firing of their beloved coach. Because my husband is extremely laid-back and understanding, he will never remonstrate with you even when you are at fault. Although my parents punished me for coming home late, I did not remonstrate because I knew the consequence was fair. The mothers of the kidnapped victims remonstrated to the rogue government to release their children, claiming that the detention violated human rights.
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reprisal (noun) (retaliation, recrimination, revenge) an eye for an eye; tit for tat.
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an injury done in return for injury. an act of retaliation retaliation in kind for injuries received a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime A retaliation for an injury. an act of retaliation. "three youths died in the reprisals which followed" synonyms: retaliation, counterattack, counterstroke, comeback; revenge, vengeance, retribution, requital, recrimination, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, tit for tat, getting even, redress, repayment, payback; lex talionis. The Old Testament doctrine of an eye for an eye is not the kind of retaliation practiced in war; rather, an arm, a leg, and both ears are the reprisal for the smallest scratch. Definition of Reprisal an act of retaliation Examples of Reprisal in a sentence Outraged at failing his French class, Matt keyed the teacher's car in reprisal. Even in the most extreme circumstances, back and forth reprisal is generally not the best way to resolve conflict. With rumors of reprisal coming from all his most reliable sources, the king ordered that every entrance to the castle be barricaded. No one knows for certain, but it is widely believed that the drive-by shooting was in reprisal to some offense committed by a rival gang. He felt secure enough in his information that he announced his opinion on the matter without fear of reprisal. After taking such violent measures, the colonel began to regret his role in taking reprisal against the natives. When Jeanette's parents were told about the bullying tactics she had used in reprisal for the gossip against her, she was grounded and had to miss the winter dance. Now that the drug cartels have toned down their acts of reprisal against each other, more people are traveling to Mexico for pleasure. Junior high school is a place where insecurity, peer pressure, hurt feelings, and acts of reprisal plague the lives of adolescents. The newspapers carried the story about the soldiers' reprisal against the enemies who had attacked a village of women and children.
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ribald (adjective) (salacious, pornographic,indecent;vulgar;naughty). M SIR
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অশ্লীল obscene, pornographic, indecent, nasty, foul, ribald নীচ vile, ignoble, low, paltry, mean, ribald ইতর lousy, vile, sordid, other, mean, ribald শ্রদ্ধাহীন godless, irreligious, ribald অশ্লীলভাষী ব্যক্তি ribald ইতরভাষী ব্যক্তি ribald হতচ্ছাড়া অসভ্য লোক ribald. referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way. "a ribald comment" synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqué, rude, racy, broad, earthy, Rabelaisian, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, indelicate, indecorous, off colour, locker-room; vulgar, dirty, filthy, smutty, crude, offensive, salacious, coarse, obscene, lewd, pornographic, X-rated; informal blue, raunchy; informal fruity, near the knuckle, saucy; informal gamy; euphemistic adult. The speaker was famous for his ribald humor, but the high school principal asked him to keep the talk Grated when he spoke to the student body. Definition of Ribald offensive or vulgar humor Examples of Ribald in a sentence The comic's sexual jokes were too ribald for my religious mother. Because twelve-year-old Jenny wants to see a film with ribald humor, she must have a parent or guardian accompany her. The teacher sent Jim to the principal's office after he told a ribald joke in class. Although I enjoy a good joke as much as the next person, ribald jokes about rape hold no humor for me. William was ordered to take a sexual harassment class after he was overheard telling a ribald story in the break room. When the construction workers saw the little kids walking by, they stopped telling their ribald jokes. The Christian radio station refused to play the ribald song. Ever since the candidate was caught on camera making ribald remarks, he has found it difficult to raise campaign funds. I left the restaurant as soon as my blind date started to make ribald jokes of a sexual nature. Because the team owner made ribald comments, he was banned from involvement in the sports league.
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row (noun)***
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akin to rowdy (adj), rowdies (plural) an angry dispute. ঝগড়া dispute, hassle, quarrel, brawl, row, altercation হৈচৈ scurry, outcry, hue, fuss, ado, row
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sagacious (adj)
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shrewd; having good judgment; perceptive wise; having keen perception and sound judgement having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd. wise, shrewd, very discerning having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd intelligent. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd. "they were sagacious enough to. avoid any outright confrontation" ***synonyms: wise, clever, intelligent, with/showing great knowledge, knowledgeable, sensible, sage; discerning, judicious, canny, penetrating, perceptive, acute, astute, shrewd, prudent, politic, thoughtful, full of insight, insightful, percipient, perspicacious, philosophical, profound, deep; informal streetwise; rare sapient. জ্ঞানী wise, learned, erudite, adept, judicious, sagacious প্রজ্ঞ sagacious সদ্বিবেচক sane, sagacious মতিমান্ sagacious, wise, intelligent ধীমান sagacious তীক্ষ্ণ-বুদ্ধি sagacious. having good judgement and acute insight Steve Jobs is surely one of the most sagacious CEOs, making Apple the most recognizable and valuable companies in the world. intelligent; showing good judgement Examples of Sagacious in a sentence Wise and full of insight, the sagacious leader would live on to better the world. Many agree that replacing typewriters with computers is a sagacious idea because computers make typing, editing, and proofreading easier. I saw this sagacious dog on television that could add and subtract numbers! It is not very sagacious of you to play with fire. In a tornado warning, the sagacious thing to do is take shelter immediately in the lowest level of your building. The sagacious inventor went from rags to riches with one great idea. When Jane needs advice, she goes to her sagacious friend. Instead of getting into a petty argument, do the sagacious thing next time and walk away! Because you are sagacious in Algebra, I will come to you with my math questions. Even the best writers need a sagacious editor for finding missed errors
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sangfroid (noun) (aplomb; equilibrium;composure;equanimity)
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composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances. ***synonyms: composure, equanimity, self-possession, level-headedness, equilibrium, aplomb, poise, assurance, self-assurance, self-control, nerve, calmness, coolness, countenance, collectedness. Definition of Sangfroid composure that is maintained even under great stress Examples of Sangfroid in a sentence Even as the building fell around him, the fireman maintained his sangfroid and rescued the little girl. The surgeon knew he had to keep his sangfroid during the complicated surgery. Although Jane was nervous standing in front of the judge, she held on to her sangfroid and did not let her nerves get the best of her. The police officer showed incredible sangfroid when he calmly took on the biker gang without any assistance. When the sound system stopped working, the experienced singer preserved her sangfroid and continued her performance. The professional gambler retained his sangfroid after losing a million dollar hand. At eight, my little girl is already a skilled liar who can keep her sangfroid without blinking during parental interrogation. Jake's sangfroid led his principal to believe he was not concerned about his suspension. Since the thief had been stealing from art museums for over twenty years, he never lost his sangfroid, not even when he accidentally set off an alarm. The diver knew the only way to survive the shark attack was by maintaining his sangfroid and not panicking. calmness or poise in difficult situations. The hostage negotiator exhibited a sangfroid that oftentimes was more menacing than the sword at his throat, or the gun at his head.
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sardonic (adjective)
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তিক্ত bitter, sardonic, nippy, mordant, arrowy ঘৃণাপূর্ণ contemptuous, hateful, scornful, cynical, loathsome, sardonic ব্যঙ্গপূর্ণ incisive, sardonic, sly অবজ্ঞা-মিশ্রিত ব্যঙ্গপূর্ণ sardonic অবজ্ঞাসূচক contemptuous, sardonic বিদ্রূপাত্মক derisory, sardonic. grimly mocking or cynical. "Starkey attempted a sardonic smile" ***synonyms: mocking, satirical; sarcastic, ironical, ironic, cynical, scornful, contemptuous, derisive, derisory, sneering, jeering, scoffing, taunting; scathing, caustic, trenchant, mordant, cutting, sharp, stinging, acerbic, tart, acid; wry, dry; informal sarky; rare mordacious, acidulous. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking. A stand-up comedian walks a fine line when making jokes about members of the audience; such fun and joking can quickly become sardonic and cutting. Definition of Sardonic displaying disrespect in a scornful way Examples of Sardonic in a sentence Jim's sardonic laugh made his parents angry enough to stop paying his cellphone bill. After Rick was fired from the restaurant, he wrote a sardonic review of the eatery. Female readers were turned off by the newspaper editor's sardonic column that described violence as the best way to teach a woman. Because Jack spoke to his principal in a sardonic manner, he received a three-day suspension for being disrespectful. The criminal had a sardonic smile on his face when he shot at the police officer. In the cartoon, the villain gave a sardonic sneer before kicking the hero off the top of the building. The judge responded to the defendant's sardonic smirk by having him removed from the courtroom. Although my sister spoke in a sardonic voice, I knew she meant no disrespect to me. The comedian was known for his sardonic remarks about his ex-wife. Since my mother-in-law does not think I am good enough for her son, she always speaks to me in a sardonic tone.
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sartorial (adjective)
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পোশাকনির্মান বিষয়ক sartorial adjective দরজি-সংক্রান্ত sartorial পোশাক-সংক্রান্ত sartorial. Related to fashion or clothes. Monte was astute at navigating the world of finance; sartorially, however, he was found wanting--he typically would attempt to complement his beige tie with a gray suit and white pants. Definition of Sartorial relating to clothing, fashion or dressing Examples of Sartorial in a sentence Those with a developed sartorial sense can tell a cheap suit from an expensive one. He was raised by a tailor, which gave him a sartorial sense for clothing. The emperor had the most splendorous sartorial look no matter what he wore. He always took pride in his clothing, showing a certain sartorial elegance no matter what the occasion. His girlfriend often insulted his lack of any sartorial sense. Being a tom girl as a child, she had grown up without any sartorial interests. Knitting and sewing are both sartorial skills. As a tailor, he could not help but look at every article of clothing with a sartorial eye. His sartorial sense was unmatched, which allowed him to tell someone's shirt size with a glance. Though she tried to give off a sophisticated sartorial look, her inexpensive clothing gave her away.
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SATURNINE (ADJ) (lugubrious,melancholy,miserable,gloomy,solemn, sombre,grumpy;morose)
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বিষণ্ণ মেজাজসম্পন্ন atrabilious, saturnine স্বভাবগম্ভীর saturnine অপ্রফুল্ল saturnine (of a person or their manner) gloomy. "a saturnine temperament". ***synonyms: gloomy, sombre, solemn, melancholy,morose; gloomy; melancholic, moody, miserable, lugubrious, dour, glum, unsmiling, humourless, grumpy, bad-tempered; taciturn, uncommunicative, unresponsive. Definition of Saturnine sad and solemn Examples of Saturnine in a sentence The dog's eyes became saturnine whenever he was left at home alone. As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband's funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her saturnine eyes. Matt had a saturnine look on his face as he watched his ex-girlfriend walk out the door for the last time. Since Natasha has been ill, she has been in a saturnine mood. It was hard to not be saturnine after learning of my favorite aunt's death. morose or gloomy. Deprived of sunlight, humans become saturnine; that's why in very northerly territories people are encouraged to sit under an extremely powerful lamp, lest they become morose.
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schadenfreude (noun) ( sp+v)
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পরের দুর্দশায় আনন্দ. joy from watching the suffering of others From his warm apartment window, Stanley reveled in schadenfreude as he laughed at the figures below, huddled together in the arctic chill. Definition of Schadenfreude the sense of enjoyment that comes upon hearing about the problems of others Examples of Schadenfreude in a sentence Summer was a strange woman who took joy in the suffering of others and always experienced schadenfreude when her friends were miserable. When the winning team saw their rivals saddened by defeat, they felt a sense of schadenfreude. Jeremy had a feeling of schadenfreude when his ex-wife's second marriage failed. Because I wish the best for all people, I do not feel schadenfreude when others have problems. Jill felt schadenfreude when the girl who stole her boyfriend was not elected to the homecoming court. From behind his telescope, the police detective watched in schadenfreude as the thief walked into the trap. After Mike learned his mother's attacker had been caught, he felt a huge degree of schadenfreude. I must admit I experienced a bit of schadenfreude when I heard my annoying boss had been fired. Since Glen does not want other students to get better grades than him, he feels schadenfreude when his classmates fail their tests. There is a quite a bit of schadenfreude involved when one watches one's enemies suffer.
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sedulous (adjective) (vo)
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পরিশ্রমী diligent, industrious, hard-working, assiduous, active, sedulous যত্নবান্ assiduous, sedulous, attentive উদ্যমী dashing, go-getter, go-go, sedulous, unwearied অধ্যবসায়ী sedulous, presevering, plucky. : done diligently and carefully An avid numismatist, Harold sedulously amassed a collection of coins from over 100 countries--an endeavor that took over fifteen years, and to five continents. ***(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence. "he watched himself with the most sedulous care". ***synonyms: diligent, careful, meticulous, thorough, assiduous, attentive, persistent;industrious, laborious, hard-working, conscientious, ultra-careful, punctilious, scrupulous, painstaking, searching, close, elaborate, minute, studious, rigorous, particular; religious, strict; pedantic, fuss. Definition of Sedulous diligent, hard working and persistent Examples of Sedulous in a sentence Even though you completely destroy the ant bed time after time, those sedulous ants will continue to go right back to work rebuilding it. Although she told him that she was already in a relationship with someone, Ethan refused to abandon his sedulous efforts to get a date with Felicia. Because he is a sedulous worker who is always on the lookout for new prospects, Garrison has been Salesman of the Year for six years in a row. This antique table is constructed with sedulous workmanship and an attention to detail that you just don't find in today's manufactured furniture. With final exams coming up, Georgianna locked herself in a library carrel so that she could study with sedulous concentration. As a jockey, his sedulous activities helping to train and care for the horses has led to more blue ribbons than any of the others. Although mules are stereotyped as stubborn creatures, they are actually sedulous animals who work tirelessly in almost any situation. Harrison is constantly boasting about his sedulous assistant who keeps the office running smoothly. Isabel has a sedulous routine of putting on her makeup every day because she is obsessed with making a glamorous impression. Elaine is a sedulous homemaker and keeps her house immaculate because she never knows when a friend might drop by for coffee and a chat
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semblance (noun)
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আভাস glimpse, glimmer, semblance, inkling, guise, hint সাদৃশ্য harmony, conformity, analogy, parallelism, parallel, semblance অনুরূপূতা semblance বাহিরের চেহারা semblance, show বাহি্যক চাল semblance বাহ্য রূপ formal, guise, semblance, Figure চেহারা complexion, Feature, mein, semblance. the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different. "she tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order" synonyms: appearance, outward appearance, approximation, show, air, guise, pretence, facade, front, veneer. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. While the banker maintained a semblance of respectability in public, those who knew him well were familiar with his many crimes. Definition of Semblance an outward appearance of something; an assumed appearance Examples of Semblance in a sentence Once my divorce has been finalized, my life can return to a semblance of normality. When people looked at Sarah's purple and pink hair, they often failed to see the semblance of intelligence behind her sparkling eyes. After my grandmother moved into a nursing home, I tried to restore a sense of normalcy into her life by visiting her regularly. Even though I was nervous during my presentation, I tried to project a semblance of calmness while speaking. An hour into the suspense movie, a semblance of a complex plot finally emerged. After the hurricane, the only thing which remained in the small town was a semblance of unity among the devastated residents. Everyone thought my mother was crazy, but I knew there was always a semblance of logic in every thing she did. If you want people to believe in your organization, you must ensure a semblance of efficiency exists around it. During the war, the only semblance of authority in the abandoned town was the elderly sheriff. There must always be some semblance of order inside of a classroom.
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solicitous (adj) ** (concerned;attentiveness)
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showing hovering attentiveness Our neighbors are constantly knocking on our door to make sure we are okay, and I don't know how to ask them to stop being so solicitous about our health. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. ব্যগ্র enthusiastic, keen, eager, wishful, solicitous, anxious সনির্বন্ধ মিনতিপূর্ণ solicitous সনির্বন্ধ মিনতিকারী solicitous একান্তভাবে কামনাকারী solicitous উত্কণ্ঠিত keyed, agitated, anxious, excited, worried, solicitous অনুনয়ী imploring, entreating, solicitous, beseeching. characterized by or showing interest or concern. "she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students". synonyms: concerned, caring, attentive, mindful, interested, considerate, thoughtful; anxious, worried; archaic tender. "she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students" archaic eager or anxious to do something. "he was solicitous to cultivate her mamma's good opinion". Definition of solicitous full of anxiety and concern Examples of solicitous in a sentence I am going to keep a solicitous eye out for criminals in this hard-hit neighborhood. The solicitous mother did not want her young daughter going out on a date. My girlfriend gets solicitous when I drink too much. Nothing makes me more solicitous right now than my depressing financial situation. There is reason to be solicitous about the future with this depressing job market. The powerful hurricane is making me a bit solicitous. My solicitous friend believes it is unsafe to fly an airplane. I can understand why you are concerned about my late pregnancy, but acting overly solicitous about it is crazy. Drivers around the world are solicitous about rising gas prices. The recent shark attacks give me solicitous reasons about going in the water again.
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subterfuge (noun)
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এড়ানর কৌশল. deceit used in order to achieve one's goal. "he had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions" synonyms: trickery, intrigue, deviousness, evasion, deceit, deception, dishonesty, cheating, duplicity, guile, cunning, craft, craftiness, slyness, chicanery, bluff, pretence, fraud, fraudulence, sophistry, sharp practice; informalmonkey business, funny business, hanky-panky, jiggery-pokery, kidology, every trick in the book; informalcodology "journalists should not use subterfuge to gain admission to people's homes" trick, hoax, ruse, wile, ploy, stratagem, artifice, dodge, bluff, manoeuvre, machination, pretext, pretence, expedient, tactic, intrigue, scheme, deception, fraud, masquerade, blind, smokescreen, sleight, stunt, game. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity Finally deciding to abandon all subterfuge, Arthur revealed to Cindy everything about his secret affair over the past two years. Definition of Subterfuge trickery or deceit used to manipulate or achieve one's goals Examples of Subterfuge in a sentence Pinocchio's lies and subterfuge caused his nose to grow longer and longer. The prisoners resorted to subterfuge, tricking the guards into letting them out of their cells. Full of trickery, the sly foxed used his subterfuge to sneak his way into the chicken coop. Subterfuge led by the deceitful media caused everyday people to be confused. During the war, the traitor's subterfuge caused his home country to lose an important battle. From now on, he will no longer subterfuge to his family and instead focus on living an honest lifestyle. If you don't want to be involved with the subterfuge, tell the truth. Done with the subterfuge, Kevin is going to come clean about his drug addiction. Teachers who rig tests are playing a role in the ever-growing subterfuge in the classroom. Magazines partake in subterfuge by photoshopping models to look vastly thinner.
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self effacing (adjective)
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reluctant to draw attention to yourself. The most admirable teachers and respected leaders are those who are self-effacing, directing attention and praise to their students and workers. syns-- coystardiscreetstarhumblestarreticentstarunassumingstarunobtrusivestarunpretentious. diffident, shy, demure,moderate.
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sententious (adjective) (vc)
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to be moralizing, usually in a pompous sense. নীতিগর্ভ sententious সংক্ষিপ্ত অথচ অর্থপূর্ন sententious গরুগম্ভীর sententious The old man, casting his nose up in the air at the group of adolescents, intoned sententiously, "Youth is wasted on the young." given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner. "he tried to encourage his men with sententious rhetoric". synonyms: moralistic, moralizing, sanctimonious, self-righteous, pietistic, pious, priggish, Pecksniffian, judgemental, canting; pompous, pontifical, self-important; unco guid; informalpreachy. Definition of Sententious using few words, often in a preachy manner Examples of Sententious in a sentence Because the minister was in a hurry to get home to watch the football game, he gave a sententious sermon about the importance of valuing time. The talk show host offended many audience members when he made sententious comments criticizing their beliefs. Since Cara believes she is better than everyone else, she frequently makes sententious statements that describe the faults of others. The angry politician responded to the media's question with a sententious remark that made him come across as a jerk. Even though Charles is a gifted speaker, his sententious use of language often makes him appear gruff and unwelcoming. At the fundraiser, Joe's sententious remarks were so brief and patronizing that very little money was raised at the event. Because Alan hates to speak in public, he normally makes his speeches sententious and to the point. The professor's sententious lecture was so short that students left the classroom complaining about their lack of knowledge. Although my sister is only a year older than me, she often speaks in a sententious tone to imply she is much older than she is. The critic described the short book of poetry as a sententious collection of a man's critical views of his neighbor.
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simulacrum (noun)
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প্রতিমূর্তি simulacrum, embodiment, image, likeness, presentment, effigy সাদৃশ্য harmony, conformity, analogy, parallelism, parallel, simulacrum ধ্বজা pennant, flag, banner, standard, ensign, simulacrum কোনো কিছুর প্রতিচ্ছবি simulacrum. Definition of Simulacrum an image or representation of a person or an image Examples of Simulacrum in a sentence Constructing a model-size simulacrum, the contractor hoped to give potential buyers a better understanding of what the condominiums will look like. Researchers created a simulacrum of the 1900s virus in hopes to study it further. The painting's simulacrum was sold as an original by the shady art dealer. Printing a simulacrum of the original photograph, the editor hoped that no one would be able to tell the difference between the real picture and the duplicate. With its likeness serving as a simulacrum, a smaller Statue of Liberty is located Minnesota.
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simulacrum (N)
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a bad imitation. The early days of computer graphics made real people into a simalacrum that now seems comical.
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sinecure (noun)
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a position requiring little or no work; an easy job. a job or position requiring little work but usually providing some income an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns an easy job an office that involves minimal duties a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit a position or job that requires little or no work and usually provides an income. কর্মভারহীন পদ sinecure বিনা যাজনে লব্ধ বৃত্তি sinecure. a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. an office that involves minimal duties The position of Research Director is a sinecure: the job entails almost no responsibilities, nor does the person in that position have to answer to anyone. Definition of Sinecure a position that requires no work but still gives a payment; a cushy job Examples of Sinecure in a sentence Even thought we all thought of the job as a sinecure, Jane took her position very seriously and always worked late into the evening. Dr. Phillips will receive a nice title but will not have to do much teaching as a sinecure in our university's history department. Since John's father owns the company, John has been named a sinecure in the business although he knows nothing about the firm. The elderly man's position as vice-president is a sinecure that only exists as a tribute for his sixty years of company service. Even a small child could manage the role of a sinecure because it requires no actual skill or effort. Once Frank learned about the excessive amount of work he was required to do in the company, he realized his position was not a sinecure. Because the senior professor holds a sinecure at this college, he can pass most of his work off to the less experienced educators. Since Ben takes pride in working hard, it is not surprising he turned down his grandfather's offer of a sinecure at the family firm. As Jan is not a fan of getting her hands dirty, she did not hesitate to accept the sinecure that would allow her to sit at a desk and supervise others. In the European country, the title of king is a sinecure because the person who bears it has no official power.
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solecism (noun) (D) ** moha
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a substandard or ungrammatical usage; a breach of etiquette; any impropriety or mistake. a breach of good manners or etiquette or any error or inconsistency. Synonym of: fallacy 1. A mistake in speech or writing. 2. An impolite or improper way of behaving. A. A nonstandard or improper form of dialect was spoken B. A mistake in manners or behavior. বাক্যগঠনপ্রণালীর নিয়মভঙ্গ solecism রীতিদুষ্টতা solecism অশিষ্ট প্রয়োগ solecism. Definition of Solecism something that isn't seen as normal or appropriate; a deviation from the norm Examples of Solecism in a sentence According to the fashion critic, the actress committed a major solecism when she wore white after Labor Day. The soldier executed a solecism of protocol when he neglected to salute his commanding officer. When the quarterback committed a large solecism, he cost his team the game. The judge reprimanded the lawyer who exhibited a solecism in court protocols. At the finishing school, I learned how to avoid making a major solecism during social events. a socially awkward or tactless act Mother Anna was always on guard against any solecism from her children and scolded them immediately if any of them talked out of place in public. ***This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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solicitude (noun)
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care or concern for someone or something. a feeling of excessive concern care, attentive concern care or concern for someone or something (128) an attitude expressing excessive attentiveness the state of showing care or concern care and concern for someone/something. a feeling of excessive concern I walked to his house in the rain to make sure he had enough to eat while he was sick, but he seemed not to appreciate my solicitude
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spartan (noun)
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কষ্টসহিষ্ণু ব্যক্তি Spartan স্পার্টা লোক Spartan. showing or characterized by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury. "the accommodation was fairly spartan". ***synonyms: austere, harsh, hard, frugal, stringent, rigorous, arduous, strict, stern, severe, rigid; ascetic, abstemious, self-denying, hair-shirt; bleak, joyless, grim, bare, stark, uncomfortable, simple, plain. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; practicing great selfdenial After losing everything in a fire, Tim decided to live in spartan conditions, sleeping on the floor and owning as little furniture as a possible. Definition of Spartan reflective of vast self-denial Examples of Spartan in a sentence The décor in my apartment is spartan because I don't have a lot of money for furnishings. As a soldier, Mark is used to traveling with spartan supplies. The monks have chosen to live a spartan life devoid of all luxuries. While I had my wedding at a five-star hotel, my sister's wedding took place in a spartan courthouse. Until the lawyer builds a client base, he'll have to work out of a spartan office.
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splenetic (adj) (choleric,bilious,irritable)
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easily angered (irritable, choleric, bilious). irritable; easily angered irritable; bad-tempered; spiteful. bad-tempered; spiteful. "a splenetic rant". ***synonyms: bad-tempered, ill-tempered, ill-humoured, angry, wrathful, cross, peevish, petulant, pettish, irritable, irascible, cantankerous, choleric, dyspeptic, testy, tetchy, snappish, waspish, crotchety, crabby, crabbed, querulous, resentful, rancorous, bilious, sour, bitter, acid, liverish; spiteful, malicious, ill-natured, hostile, acrimonious, malevolent, malignant, malign; informalbitchy; rareatrabilious, খিট্খিটে grouchy, techy, testy, irritable, peevish, splenetic বিমর্ষ discontent, sad, glum, morose, splenetic খিটখিটে tetchy, testy, crabbed, crusty, currish, splenetic বদমেজাজি short tempered, cranky, cantankerous, crabbed, splenetic, fratchy প্লীহা-ঘটিত splenetic. very irritable. Ever since the car accident, Frank has been unable to walk without a cane, and so he has become splenetic and unpleasant to be around. Definition of Splenetic short-tempered Examples of Splenetic in a sentence Because my uncle has a splenetic personality, it does not take a great deal to get on his bad side. Matt was splenetic after his wife left him for another man. When the workers learned their paychecks would be delayed, they displayed their splenetic natures by breaking the accountant's door. Unfortunately, Ginger's headache put her in a bad mood and caused her to be splenetic with her family. The splenetic chef threw a knife at the food critic who wrote a bad review of his signature dish.
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squelch (verb)
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To silence or suppress; crush. to hold back suppress or crush completely. দমন করা : suppress or crush completely After the dictator consolidated his power, he took steps to squelch all criticism, often arresting any journalist who said anything that could be interpreted as negative about his regime. syn-- crush,extinguish,muffle,muffle, thwart,squash,eliminate,to halt,stop. Definition of Squelch to halt, stop, eliminate Examples of Squelch in a sentence When Justin runs wildly around the house, it takes every ounce of my strength to squelch my urge to slap him. You must learn to squelch your fears in the army, or you will be laughed out of the brigade. The Roman general would not tolerate the uprising, and he sent his legions to squelch it with force. The mean remark made by my uncle only served to squelch my desire to offer him any further kind of assistance. The king raged in his palace, vowing to squelch the rebellion with extraordinary force.
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unassailable (adjective)
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অনাক্রম্য Anākramya adjective অনাক্রম্য immune, unassailable অনভিযোগ্য unassailable প্রশ্নাতীত unquestionable, unassailable, resounding, unimpeachable, unmistakable, beyond controversy দুর্ধর্ষ unassailable, inexpugnable, Invincible সন্দেহাতীত indisputable, resounding, unassailable, unassailably, unimpeachable অনাক্রমণীয় unassailable অখণ্ডনীয় tenable, unassailable, Irrefutablle. unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. "an unassailable lead". ***synonyms: impregnable, invulnerable, impenetrable, inviolable, invincible, unconquerable, unattackable; secure, safe, safe and sound, well defended, well fortified; strong, stout, indestructible "the world's most unassailable fortress" indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable, incontestable, incontrovertible, irrefutable, indubitable, watertight, sound, conclusive, absolute, positive. Definition of Unassailable safe from being overtaken Examples of Unassailable in a sentence With a thirty-point lead and only two seconds left in the game, it is certain the home team has an unassailable lead over its rival. No one imagined the unassailable beverage company would one day be purchased by a more successful entity. Because the prosecutor felt he had an unassailable case, he was not willing to settle for a plea bargain. DNA evidence is unassailable and cannot be disproven. When the runner looked back and did not see anyone in the distance, he knew he had an unassailable lead in the race. immune to attack; without flaws Professor Williams is so self-assured as to seem arrogant, presenting each and every opinion as an unassailable fact.
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surreptitious (adjective)
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গুপ্ত secret, hidden, concealed, covert, backstage, surreptitious গুপ্তভাবে কৃত surreptitious. stealty, taking pains not to be caught or detected Since his mom was a light sleeper, Timmy had to tiptoe surreptitiously through the entire house, careful to not make the floors creak, until he at last was able to enjoy his plunder: a box of chocolate chip cookies. kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. "low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen" synonyms: secret, stealthy, clandestine, secretive, sneaky, sly, furtive, concealed, hidden, undercover, covert, veiled, under the table, cloak-and-dagge. Definition of Surreptitious kept secret and marked by quiet and caution Examples of Surreptitious in a sentence The dog has his surreptitious ways of stealing table scraps behind my back. After hitting the lottery, the private family hoped to keep their surreptitious winnings to themselves. Your surreptitious drug habits will not stay unknown for long. The team began a surreptitious search for the suspect but did not tell the media. The surreptitious nature of the group kept many people from knowing the secret society existed. I don't trust a gossiper to be surreptitious about private matters. Throwing me a surprise birthday party was a surreptitious thing to do! Even though I was careful with the surreptitious information, the media found out about it. Rod Blagojevich had a surreptitious plan to sell the senate seat but was caught and sentenced for doing so. Files and tapes that were previously surreptitious have now been leaked to the public.
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stalwart (adjective)
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সাহসী brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant, stalwart অদম্য uncompromising, irrepressible, indomitable, rigid, stubborn, stalwart বলিষ্ঠ sturdy, hearty, strong, robust, jolly, stalwart স্থিরসঙ্কল্প stalwart, stout অদমনীয় uncompromising, unruly, unsubmissive, pertinacious, irrepressible, stalwart শক্তসমর্থ srong-limb, stalwart স্থিরসংকল্প resolute, resolved, stalwart দীর্ঘকায় ও বলিষ্ঠ stalwart দৃঢ়নিশ্চয় stalwart. loyal, reliable, and hard-working. "he remained a stalwart supporter of the cause". ***synonyms: staunch, loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant, trusty, hard-working, vigorous, stable, firm, steadfast, redoubtable, resolute, unswerving, unwavering, unhesitating, unfaltering. dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships Despite all the criticism directed at the President during this scandal, Lisa has remained his stalwart supporter. Definition of Stalwart extremely dedicated and loyal Examples of Stalwart in a sentence The stalwart dog refused to leave his owner's grave. When the king was accompanied by his stalwart bodyguards, he felt safe walking among his people. Only the most stalwart of employees will work for free. As a stalwart follower of the Democratic Party, I agree to vote for the party's presidential candidate. The stalwart soldier died protecting his queen.
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stultify (verb) (circumvent)
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to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on. cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine. to impair or reduce to uselessness. বেকুব বানান stupefy, stultify বোকা বানান circumvent, befool, fool, bamboozle, monkey, stultify. cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine. "the stultifying conformity of provincial life" *synonyms: hamper, impede, obstruct, thwart, frustrate, foil, suppress, smother, repress
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unpropitious (adj)
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(of a circumstance) with little chance of success With only a bottle of water and a sandwich, the hikers faced an unpropitious task: ascending a huge mountain that took most two days to climb. প্রতিকূল unfriendly, adversity, unpropitious, ill-starred, uncongenial অশুভ Ill, ill-will, unfavourable, unpropitious অকল্যাণকর inauspicious, unpropitious. unfavorable. ill. inauspicious. thunderous. unfavorable. ominous. Definition of Unpropitious not favorable of likely to produce a good result Examples of Unpropitious in a sentence The candidate's unpropitious speak is unlikely to win him any votes. Off to an unpropitious start, it doesn't seem if the business will make enough money to keep its doors open. With unpropitious weather approaching, it is unlikely that we will be able to mow all of the lawns today. My mother-in-law arrived at an unpropitious time and caused a huge argument between my husband and me. The unpropitious decision was made to quickly and will probably with a loss of the investment.
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unstinting (adjective)
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given or giving without restraint; unsparing. "he was unstinting in his praise". ***synonyms: ungrudging, unsparing, willingly given, free, free-handed, ready, beneficent, benevolent, big-hearted, kind-hearted, kind, unselfish; lavish, liberal, generous, magnanimous, open-handed, munificent, bountiful; profuse, abundant, ample; literary bounteous, plenteous. very generous Helen is unstinting with her time, often spending hours at the house of a sick friend. Definition of Unstinting generously giving Examples of Unstinting in a sentence The man showed his unstinting support of the business by writing several checks during hard times. Michelle Obama is known for her generous and unstinting support of military families. Haitian hurricane survivors thanked the volunteer doctors for their unstinting commitment to the sick. Mother Teresa was unstinting, giving so much of her money and time to help the poor. The pastor had an unstinting devotion to his neighborhood and always made an effort to give back to the community.
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untenable (adjective)
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অসমর্থনীয় untenable, unjustifiable, indefensible, unsupportable অচল obsolete, untenable, firm, invalid, static, moldy অসমর্থনযোগ্য untenable, unsupportable, Insupportable খাটে না এমন untenable অধার্য untenable অগ্রাহ্য Disallowed, untenable অসমর্থনীয় unwarrantable অগ্রহণীয় inadmissible, untenable, Non-acceptable. (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified With the combination of Kepler's brilliant theories and Galileo's telescopic observations, the old geocentric theory became untenable to most of the educated people in Europe. (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. "this argument is clearly untenable". ***synonyms: indefensible, undefendable, unarguable, insupportable, refutable, unsustainable, unjustified, unwarranted, unjustifiable, inadmissible, unsound, ill-founded, flimsy, weak, shaky, flawed, defective, faulty, implausible, specious, groundless, unfounded, baseless, invalid, absurd, illogical, irrational, preposterous, senseless, unacceptable Definition of Untenable not capable of being supported or maintained Examples of Untenable in a sentence The losing debate team had an untenable argument. Since Jack and Jill felt that marriage was untenable, they decided to get a divorce. Atheists do not believe in the idea of a God because they see no proof of the untenable theory. Even after family therapy, the two sisters were unable to save their untenable relationship. The defense attorney says his client will go free as a result of the prosecution's untenable case. Because this high level of productivity is untenable, we will need to find other options for quick manufacturing that meets safety requirements. The mayor's proposal is untenable and will not gain the support of the city council. After the police realized Amanda's alibi was untenable, they arrested her for murder. The medical student found it impossible to maintain his untenable habit of sleeping only three hours each night. When the general realized his troops' position was untenable, he ordered them to fall back into the mountains.
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untoward (adjective) D CARE
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অবাধ্য disobedient, refractory, turbulent, unruly, intractable, untoward দুষ্ট evil, mischievous, demonic, virus, naughty, untoward প্রতিকূল hostile, adverse, unfavorable, repugnant, ambivalent, untoward জবুথবু hulking, awkward, weedy, ungainly, gawky, untoward দুর্ভাগ্যপূর্ণ untoward, inauspicious, untowardly, ill-omened দুর্ভাগ্যজনক untoward, inauspicious অবাঞ্ছিত unwanted, undesirable, undesired, ineligible, objectionable, untoward অপটু amateurish, unskilful, inapt, indispose, ineffective, untoward অভব্য brusque, impolite, indecent, uncourtly, uncultured, untoward বেয়াড়া outsize, anomalous, awkward, balky, caddish, untoward আনাড়ি apprentice, untrained, bungler, dauber, inapt, untoward. unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient. "both tried to behave as if nothing untoward had happened" synonyms: unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen, unpredictable, unpredicted; surprising, unusual; inopportune, untimely, ill-timed, badly timed, mistimed; inconvenient, awkward, unwelcome, unfavorable, adverse, unfortunate, infelicitous; inappropriate, unsuitable, inapt; rare malapropos; archaic unseasonable. unfavorable; inconvenient Some professors find teaching untoward as having to prepare for lectures and conduct office hours prevents them from focusing on their research. Definition of Untoward inappropriate Examples of Untoward in a sentence Janice ignored the holiness of her environment and behaved in an untoward manner in church. As soon as my daughter realized her peers were acting untoward at the party, she left because she did not want to get in trouble. My mother told me never to accept drinks from strangers because they may have untoward intentions. When my husband drinks too much, he has the tendency to act uncomfortably untoward. Students who behaved untoward at the school dance were banned from future school events.
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untrammeled (adj)
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অবাধ unbridled, unfettered, vicious, untrammelled, free-image, go-go অশৃঙ্খলিত uncoupled, unfettered, untrammelled বন্ধনমুক্ত uncoupled, unfettered, free, untrammelled নির্বিঘ্ন untrammelled নির্নিগড় unfettered, untrammelled অন্তরায়হীন untrammelled adjective অক্ষুণ্ণ unquestioned, intact, unabated, untarnished, unaffected, unhampered. not confined or limited The whole notion of living untrammeled inspired the American Revolution and was enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Definition of Untrammeled free; not limited or restricted Examples of Untrammeled in a sentence The captured lion longed for the days when he lived untrammeled in the wide-open grasslands. Allowing the dictator's power to go untrammeled is dangerous and someone needs to put it in check. The river's untrammeled waters traveled wherever they wished until the levy was put in to restrict them. As a bachelor, the footloose and fancy free man enjoyed his untrammeled life. My mother always encourages me to let my untrammeled dreams run wild. unobstructed adj.clear, open, free, untrammelled adj. unconfined adj.clear, open, free uncontrolled adj.open, free, freedom unimpeded adj.clear, open, free
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inviable (adj) (unviable)
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অ টেকসই not able to work, survive, or succeed (also spelled inviable). The plan was obviously unviable considering that it lead to complete environmental destruction in the river valley.
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vaunted (adj) (v-vaunt)
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highly or widely praised or boasted about. For years, they had heard of New York City's vaunted skyline, and when they finally saw it, the spectacular cityscape did not disappoint them in the least. jaক করা brag, vaunt, boast, parade বড়াই করা bounce, brag, brag about, boast, boast of, vaunt দম্ভ করা bounce, crack, boast, brag, boast of, brag about ডম্ফ করা boast, vaunt দর্প করা be proud of, boast, vaunt. verb past tense: vaunted; past participle: vaunted boast about or praise (something), especially excessively. "the much vaunted information superhighway" synonyms: boast about, brag about, make much of, crow about, gloat over, give oneself airs about, exult in, parade, flaunt, show off, flourish; acclaim, esteem, revere, extol, celebrate; informal show off about, flash; rare laud. Definition of Vaunt brag, boast, or excessively praise Examples of Vaunt in a sentence China likes to vaunt its military strength, intimidating her neighbors. Jeff likes to vaunt his good looks when he goes out on a date. It was upsetting to watch the amateur vaunt his supposed experience. The humble war hero refused to vaunt his fame. CEO's typically vaunt the successes of their companies. Definition of Vaunt brag, boast, or excessively praise Examples of Vaunt in a sentence China likes to vaunt its military strength, intimidating her neighbors. Jeff likes to vaunt his good looks when he goes out on a date. It was upsetting to watch the amateur vaunt his supposed experience. The humble war hero refused to vaunt his fame. CEO's typically vaunt the successes of their companies.
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venial (adj) ( forgivable, trivial,pardonable)
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easily excused; pardonable easily excused or forgiven forgivable; trivial denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace. মার্জনীয় forgivable, venial, excusable, pardonable লঘু light, venial, small, easy, inferior, subtle তুচ্ছ trivial, potty, insignificant, dime, fiddling, venial মার্জনীয় remissible. denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace. "we cannot prevent ourselves sometimes from dreaming of performing venial if not mortal sins" (of a fault or offence) slight and pardonable. ***synonyms: pardonable, forgivable, excusable, condonable, tolerable, permissible, allowable, understandable, justifiable; slight, minor, unimportant, insignificant, trivial, trifling. Definition of Venial capable of being excused Examples of Venial in a sentence Because the principal felt the boys had committed a venial offense, he only gave them a light punishment. We excused our son's venial lies. When Rick was pulled over for his venial wrongdoing, he was only given a warning by the officer. The priest spent his Saturday afternoon telling people how they could be forgiven for their venial sins. To a veteran, the destruction of his country's flag is much more than a venial offense that can be easily excused. Jason's friends quickly excused his venial act of rudeness. In order to relieve overcrowding, the prison system is going to parole hundreds of prisoners convicted for venial acts. Generally, young children are allowed to make venial mistakes without consequence. The teacher did not take off points for the venial errors in my paper. Since my crime was only a venial one, I have been sentenced to just a few hours of community service.
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verisimilitude (noun)
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the quality of appearing to be true, real, likely, or probable the appearance of being true or real the appearance of truth the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability আপাত সত্য verisimilitude সত্যবৎ প্রতীয়মান বস্তু verisimilitude noun সত্য বলিয়া প্রতীয়মানতা verisimilitude. realism n.matter, truth, certainty 11 plausibility n.color, chance, truth 8 likelihood n.color, chance, truth 6 authenticity n.honor, matter, truth 6 credibility n.honor, color, chance. Definition of Verisimilitude the appearance or semblance of truth Examples of Verisimilitude in a sentence When the man's wife lied on the stand, she destroyed any chance the jury would believe she was capable of giving them even an ounce of verisimilitude. Even though Jeremy was telling a lie, he still managed to present his story with verisimilitude. To make sales, Paul always goes out of his way to present verisimilitude to his customers to make them feel comfortable with him. Although the movie does have some verisimilitude, it does not accurately portray what really happened to the lost hikers. Even though the tabloid's editor insists all of the magazine's stories are carefully researched, there is no verisimilitude in any of the articles. Because he wanted to impress the wealthy couple, the con man hired a fake appraiser to give verisimilitude to his cheap jewels. The lawyer called several witnesses to give verisimilitude to his client's claim of innocence. The director used real soldiers in the film to give the movie artistic verisimilitude. Although the book is supposed to be the author's autobiography, it lacks verisimilitude and comes across as fake. Because the suspect's story lacked verisimilitude, the judge refused to listen to the lawyer's motion for dismissal.
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veritable (adj)
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true; actual; genuine; real; authentic very much similar to used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor being such practically or in effect; actual not counterfeit or copied being very much true. যথার্থ veritable, right, actual, correct, very, equitable সত্য true, right, real, correct, veritable, authentic খাঁটি authentic, pure, sterling, true, sincere, veritable প্রকৃত real, Factual, Genuine, Intrinsic, nett, veritable বাস্তবিক indeed, actual, in sober fact, veritable, very, whereas ঠিক aright, direct, TRUE, veritable. : truthfully, without a doubt Frank is a veritable life-saver -- last year, on two different occasions, he revived people using CPR veritable (adj.) not counterfeit or copied. Synonyms: genuine. unquestionable. echt. bona fide. authentic. Antonyms: counterfeit. veritable (adj.) often used as intensifiers. Synonyms: regular. typical. Antonyms: atypical. Definition of Veritable used to highlight the realness of a person, place, or thing Examples of Veritable in a sentence As I watched my brother drink beer after beer, I realized he was a veritable sponge. The exhausted oil drillers celebrated, as their black puddle became a veritable fountain of oil. When the unruly students were left unattended, they turned the classroom into a veritable circus. Chocolate is a veritable addiction for many women. While the film claims to be a veritable encyclopedia of the politician's early years, it is actually a fictionalized tale penned by a tabloid writer. Compared to my noisy apartment in the city, the quiet ocean front villa is a veritable utopia. For the prom, the high school gym was turned into a veritable wonderland. The seven-acre pumpkin field was a veritable maze. With half of her co-workers home ill, Jill felt as though there was a veritable epidemic sweeping the office. Technology has made it possible for an individual to carry a veritable record collection on his phone.
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vicissitude (noun)
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a change or variation in the course of something event that occurs by chance a change or variation occurring in the course of something a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant a change from one thing to another: often unfavorable events a change, variation, or alteration; (plural) successive or changing phases or conditions. পরিবর্তন change, changing, alternative, switch, variation, vicissitude ভাগ্যপরিবর্তন chance, adversity, vicissitude, weather অবস্থা বা ভাগ্যের পরিবর্তন vicissitude উত্থান-পতন rhythm, vicissitude. change in one"s circumstances, usually for the worse. Even great rulers have their vicissitudes--massive kingdoms have diminished overnight, and once beloved kings have faced the scorn of angry masses. . a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. "her husband's sharp vicissitudes of fortune" synonyms: change, alteration, alternation, transformation, metamorphosis, transmutation, mutation, modification, transition, development, shift, switch, turn; reversal, reverse, downturn; inconstancy, instability, uncertainty, unpredictability, chanciness, fickleness, variability, changeability, fluctuation, vacillation; ups and downs. Definition of Vicissitude a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. Examples of Vicissitude in a sentence The parental vicissitude I currently have is trying to pay child support for six children. My vicissitude in college was tackling seven classes and a job. Though he had many vicissitudes in life, nothing would stop him from becoming an entrepreneur. Some say that we must go through the vicissitudes in life to become a stronger person. I love my annoying little brother, but we do have our vicissitudes. Americans will have their financial vicissitudes in a recession. Dealing with traffic is a vicissitude of city life. Against all physical vicissitudes, he still won first place in the 5K run. One vicissitude of owning a cat is that they shed hair everywhere. Her vicissitudes in life made it a challenge to finish high school.
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vitriol (noun)
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abusive or venomous language used to express blame or bitter deep-seated ill will His vitriol spewed forth from a deep-seated racisim that consumed his whole life. Definition of Vitriol mean-spirited and venomous criticism or talk Examples of Vitriol in a sentence During the town-meeting, angry citizens met the mayor spewing vitriol. Every time she gets upset, the mean-spirited woman lets vitriol flow from her mouth. The employee was asked to refrain from posting vitriol or critical talk about his workplace on social media. Anti-Muslim vitriol ran from the hateful pastor's lips like venom from a snake's tongue. Even though she apologized for her harsh comments, the woman's sister could not forgive her for the vitriol she spewed in anger.
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vitriolic (adj)
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filled with bitter criticism or malice. "vitriolic attacks on the politicians". ***synonyms: acrimonious, rancorous, bitter, caustic, mordant, acerbic, astringent, acid, acrid, trenchant, virulent, spiteful, crabbed, savage, venomous, poisonous, malicious, malignant, malign, pernicious, splenetic; nasty, mean, cruel, unkind, harsh, ill-natured, evil-intentioned, vindictive, scathing, searing, biting, barbed, wounding, stinging, tart, sharp, rapier-like, razor-edged, cutting, withering, sarcastic, sardonic, irascible; informal bitchy, catty, slashing; literary malefic, maleficent; rare acidulous, mordacious, squint-eyed. harsh or corrosive in tone While the teacher was more moderate in her criticism of the other student's papers, she was vitriolic toward Peter's paper, casting every flaw in the harshest light. Definition of Vitriolic harsh or corrosive in tone Examples of Vitriolic in a sentence What was supposed to be a civil debate turned into a debate reaching vitriolic levels, ending with both participants screaming obscenities. Me giving her a vitriolic critique might sting, but harsh is my middle name. Your vitriolic comments about my dress hurt my feelings! World War II was one of the most vitriolic wars of all time, killing over 50 million worldwide. You attitude is vitriolic as rusty metal! Rasheem was offended by the racist comedy show, calling it a vitriolic attack against African Americans. The vitriolic email saddened my mother for weeks. My grandmother thinks metal is the most vitriolic music to ever exist, saying that it sounds purely evil. The couple exchanged vitriolic words before the fight broke out. Mr. Buckwald stormed into the room, vitriolic as ever, demanding all employees to report upfront immediately.
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vituperate (adj)
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গালমন্দ দেত্তয়া vituperate গালাগালি করা revile, abuse, objurgate, vituperate নিন্দা করা belabour, vituperate, cry down, traduce, speak evil of, derogate গালাগালি দেওয়া vituperate. verb: vituperate; 3rd person present: vituperates; past tense: vituperated; past participle: vituperated; gerund or present participle: vituperating blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language. ***synonyms: revile, rail against, inveigh against, fulminate against, attack, upbraid, berate, harangue, lambaste, reprimand, castigate, chastise, rebuke, scold, chide, censure, condemn, damn, denounce, find fault with, run down, take to task, vilify, denigrate, calumniate, insult, abuse, curse, slander, smear; informal slate, slam, knock, hammer, carpet, roast, skewer, crucify. to criticize harshly; to berate Jason had dealt with disciplinarians before, but nothing prepared him for the first week of boot camp, as drill sergeants vituperated him for petty oversights such as forgetting to double knot the laces on his boots. Definition of Vituperate to insult or verbally attack someone using abusive language Examples of Vituperate in a sentence We are sure that the nail technicians vituperate us in their own language when they are irritated. The woman's husband tends to vituperate her when he drinks, always insulting her with foul remarks. To vituperate someone is almost as bad as assaulting them physically. Because the coach continued to vituperate his team with abusive talk, he was given a warning by the college dean. It is not illegal to vituperate someone, but speaking to a person in such an insulting way is frowned upon.
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zeitgeist (noun)
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the spirit of the time; the taste and outlook characteristic of a period or generation যুগের ভাবধারা Zeitgeist যুগের মানসিকতা Zeitgeist যুগমানসিকতা Zeitgeist যুগচেতনা Zeitgeist যুগের ধারা Zeitgeist. Definition of Zeitgeist the spirit or identity of a specific time period Examples of Zeitgeist in a sentence The zeitgeist of the years preceding the war was a desire for isolation since no one wanted to get involved in an international crisis. If you want to understand the artistic zeitgeist of a particular era, you only have to look at the politics, movies, fashion, and music of that time. The classic book about slavery depicts the zeitgeist of an era in which men felt entitled to own other men as property. Every December, Time attempts to capture the zeitgeist of an entire year in a single magazine issue. The fashion designer's new line takes us on a reflective journey through the zeitgeist of the 1930s.
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umbrage (noun)
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ছায়া shadow, shade, resemblance, umbrage, image, reflection ক্ষতি করা umbrage অপমানবোধ umbrage ক্ষতিবোধ umbrage. syn- bridle. a feeling of anger caused by being offended Since he was so in love with her, he took umbrage at her comments, even though she had only meant to gently tease him. Definition of Umbrage to take offense; to find offensive Examples of Umbrage in a sentence Don't take umbrage to my biblical views! Taking umbrage to a blonde joke, Jenna stormed out of the room. Please help students rather than giving them umbrage for not knowing the answer. I take umbrage to insults. If my freedom of speech was taken away, I'd take umbrage to that. Stop finding umbrage with other people who think differently than you. Principal Buckwald resigned following a senior prank, clearly taking umbrage to the pranksters. You are racist for taking umbrage against people of color! The coach gave umbrage to his team for not winning a single game. I will take umbrage against a low-ball offer.
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umbrage (verb)
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অবজ্ঞা করা despise, disparage, disdain, bypass, ignore, umbrage অবমাননাজনিত ক্ষোভ umbrage অসন্তোষ annoyance, resentment, heart-burning, umbrage বিরক্তি displeasure, vexation, Irritation, vexed, worriment, umbrage
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unimpeachable (adjective) (unassailable, indisputable,impeccable,unquestionable,unblemished)
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অনিন্দ্য immaculate, unimpeachable, impeccable, unblamable নিখুঁত fine, accurate, flawless, blameless, faultless, unimpeachable অনবদ্য impeccable, unimpeachable প্রশ্নাতীত unquestionable, unassailable, resounding, unimpeachable, unmistakable, beyond controversy নিন্দার বাইরে unimpeachable সন্দেহাতীত indisputable, resounding, unassailable, unassailably, unimpeachable অনিন্দনীয় unblemished, unexceptionable, unimpeachable, Irreproachable, not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy. "an unimpeachable witness" synonyms: trustworthy, reliable, dependable, unquestionable, unassailable, unchallengeable, above suspicion, beyond suspicion; perfect, faultless, blameless, impeccable, irreproachable, unblemished. free of guilt; not subject to blame; beyond doubt or reproach After his long and unimpeachable service to the company, Sharat felt that a gold watch was a slap in the face rather than an honor Definition of Unimpeachable completely trustworthy and reliable Examples of Unimpeachable in a sentence Most of the voters saw the candidate as unimpeachable and completely trusted his every word. At first the president seemed unimpeachable, but recently there have been reports that add a shadow of doubt to his trustworthiness. The unimpeachable athletes appeared to be both flawless and faultless. Although many believe the judge to be both blameless and unimpeachable, some people think she is not as honorable as she seems. The police officer was thought to be reliable and unimpeachable until it was revealed that he was sneaking drugs into the jail.
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unprepossessing (adj)
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অচিত্তাকর্ষক unprepossessing, uninteresting, uninviting, unlovely অনাকর্ষণীয় unenviable, unprepossessing, ungraceful, ungracious, unlovely মনের ওপর তেমন কোনো ছাপ রেখে যায় না এমন unprepossessing. syn--unattractive. unpresentable. creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression World leaders coming to meet Gandhi would expect a towering sage, and often would be surprised by the unprepossessing little man dressed only in a loincloth and shawl Definition of Unprepossessing looking plain or ordinary Examples of Unprepossessing in a sentence The unprepossessing bookshelf looked like any other bookstand, giving no hint of what lay behind its novels. An unprepossessing rug, shaggy and plain, hid its magic beneath its ordinary-looking tassels. A wardrobe makeover would help the young woman replace her outdated and unprepossessing clothing in an attractive collection. The gate was rusty and unprepossessing, its lack of appeal making it a bad fit for the lovely mansion it led to. The couple looked odd to most of their neighbors since the wife was plain and unprepossessing while the husband looked like he could be a super model.
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Abjure
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formally reject or give up [ as a belief শপথপূর্বক পরিত্যাগ করা While the church believed that Galileo abjured the heliocentric theory under threat of torture, he later wrote a book clearly supporting the theory. to give up a belief or an activity solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim). syn--renounce*, relinquish*, reject, dispense with, forgo*, forswear*, disavow,* abandon*, deny, gainsay*, disclaim, repudiate*, give up, spurn*, abnegate*; drop; eschew; kick; disaffirm, shun. sen Although chocolate cake is Martha's favorite dessert, she has chosen to abjure it while on her diet. Because the lawyer felt his potential client was uncooperative, he decided to abjure the case and let another attorney handle it. Even though Tom made a promise to abjure from criminal acts, he continued to break the law.
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Abrogate
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revoke formally. উচ্ছেদ করা to abolish or repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). to nullify. synonyms: repudiate, revoke, repeal, rescind, overturn, overrule, override, do away with, annul, cancel, break off, invalidate, nullify, void, negate, dissolve, countermand, veto, discontinue, retract,remove, withdraw, abolish, quash,void,vitiate, disafirm.
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adjudicate v
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make a formal judgment on a disputed matter. act as a judge in a competition. to arrive at a judgment or competition. ন্যায়নির্ণয় করা synonyms: judge, adjudge, try, hear, examine, arbitrate, decide on, decide, settle, resolve, determine, referee, umpire.
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Afford
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provide with an opportunity. have enough money to pay for something. provide or supply (an opportunity or facility). "the rooftop terrace affords beautiful views" synonyms: provide, supply, present, purvey, make available, offer, give, impart, bestow, furnish, render, grant, yield, produce, bear. The summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro affords a panoramic view that encompasses both Tanzania and Kenya. ***This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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anachronism
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noun : something that is inappropriate for the given time period (usually something old). Dressed in 15th century clothing each day, Edward was a walking anachronism. কালবৈষম্য something that doesn't fit its time period, like if you say you'll "dial" your smartphone
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Alacrity (n)
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cheerful or speedy willingness. an eager willingness to do something. brisk and cheerful readiness. "she accepted the invitation with alacrity" synonyms: eagerness, willingness, readiness; enthusiasm, ardor, fervor, keenness, joyousness, liveliness, zeal;
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Anathema
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a detested person; the source of somebody's hate. something or someone that vehemently dislikes. something or someone that one strongly dislikes; someone who is cursed or shunned. synonyms-- abhorrent, abhorrence, hateful,odious, abomination, offensive, repugnant,repellent. Hundreds of years ago, Galileo was anathema to the church; today the church is anathema to some on the left side of the political spectrum. After the world learned of his heinous crimes, the dictator was considered an anathema. The children hate wearing uniforms to school and view the dress code as an anathema. অভিশাপ
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anemic
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(adjective): lacking energy and vigor. exhausted; weak. suffering from anemia. colorless, bloodless, pale, pallid, wan, ashen, white, white as a ghost/sheet, gray, jaundiced, waxen, chalky, chalk-white, milky, pasty, pasty-faced, whey-faced, peaky, sickly, tired-looking, washed out, sallow, drained, drawn, sapped, ghostly, deathly, deathlike, bleached; rare,tiolated. lacking in colour, spirit, or vitality. "an anaemic aspidistra stood in the grate" synonyms: feeble, weak, insipid, pallid, pale, wishy-washy, vapid, bland, poor, puny, flat, inadequate; lame, tame, uninspired, unimaginative, lacklustre, spiritless, half-hearted, vigourless, lifeless, powerless, impotent, ineffective, ineffectual, enervated, bloodless; informalpathetic; rare, etiolated. sentences - Although the woman was anemic, she made one final push in order to deliver her baby. If I appear anemic, it's because I haven't eaten in a couple of days. After three straight shows, the lead actress gave an anemic performance the fourth night, barely speaking loudly enough for those in the back rows to hear
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anodyne
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(noun): something that soothes or relieves pain. something used to comfort or relieve pain. বেদনানাশক. a painkilling drug or medicine. syn-- painkiller, analgesic, palliative, assuagement. The doctor promised to give me a strong anodyne to relieve the throbbing in my neck. Because my aunt has terminal cancer, she often uses marijuana as an anodyne for pain. The soft music is the perfect anodyne to help me relax after work.
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Anodyne
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anodyne (adjective): inoffensive. not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull. "anodyne music". synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous, neutral, unobjectionable, unexceptionable, unremarkable, commonplace, dull, tedious, run-of-the-mill. Wilbur enjoyed a spicy Mexican breakfast, but Jill prefered a far more anodyne meal in the mornings.
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antic
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(adjective): ludicrously odd. funny act. The clown's antic act was too extreme for the youngest children, who left the room in tears. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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aplomb
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(noun): great coolness and composure under strain. confidence and skill shown, especially in a difficult situation; keeping your cool. self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. synonyms: poise, self-assurance, assurance, self-possession, self-confidence, calmness**, composure**, collectedness, sangfroid, equilibrium, equanimity**, nerve, nonchalance; savoir faire, cool. sentences-- Nancy acted with aplomb during dangerous situations--she once calmly climbed up an oak tree to save a cat. Because the negotiator handled the hostage situation with aplomb, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. Jason handled his first acting role with aplomb and won over his critics.
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Apogee
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(noun): the highest point. apogee (n.) a final climactic stage. Synonyms: culmination. phase. stage. The apogee of the Viennese style of music, Mozart's music continues to mesmerize audiences well into the 21st century. The apogee of my happiness was when I married the love of my life. The hikers reached the apogee of the mountain at sunset and were glad to start descent the following day. At the apogee of fame, the popular show announced its final season.
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apostate
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(noun): a person who has abandoned a religious faith or cause. ধর্মত্যাগী. APOSTASY. a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle. synonyms: dissenter**, heretic**, nonconformist**; defector**, deserter**, traitor, turncoat; schismatic; archaic , recusant, recreant**, renegade**. An apostate of the Republican Party, Sheldon has yet to become affiliated with any party and dubs himself an independent. ***Examples of Apostate in a sentence When John challenged his church's views, the leaders began to see him as an apostate. Anne was viewed as a dangerous apostate once she left the cult. After Katie exposed the church's secrets, she was regarded as an apostate. To reject a religion that preaches hate and intolerance, I'll gladly become an apostate. Phillip became an apostate and stopped going to church after his wife was murdered.
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apothegm
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(noun): a short, pithy instructive saying. syn-- maxim, axiom, aphorism. One of my mother's favorite apothegms was that "you can't buy happiness." Winston Churchill is famous for many apothegms, but this might be his most famous: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried." Growing up, mom always used the apothegm "failure teaches success" although I do not know where she got it from.
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apotheosis
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the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. "his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career" synonyms: culmination, climax, crowning moment, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, apex, acme, apogee, high point, highest point, height. apotheosis (noun): exaltation to divine status; the highest point of development. As difficult as it is to imagine, the apotheosis of Mark Zuckerberg's career, many believe, is yet to come. Definition of Apotheosis perfect example of something or the best point in one's life or job Examples of Apotheosis in a sentence I consider the apotheosis of my career to be when I received CEO of the company. When my teacher said that my sculpture was the apotheosis of all the other pieces of art in the class, I was thrilled. When she walked down the aisle in her wedding gown, everyone thought she was the apotheosis of beauty. The apotheosis of the television show was when they announced the winner. We were ecstatic to meet the athlete who was said to be the apotheosis of his sport.
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APPROBATORY
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adj. complimentary SYN-- ACCLAMATORY, APPROBATIVE, congratulatory, praiseful, affirmative, approving, laudatory, praising, laudatory, praising, applauding, plauditory, commendatory . (adjective): expressing praise or approval Although it might not be her best work, Hunter's new novel has received generally approbatory reviews.
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appropriate
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(verb): to give or take something by force The government appropriated land that was occupied by squatters, sending them scurrying for another place to live. *** This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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appropriate
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appropriate (verb): to allocate The committe appropriated the funds to its various members. . This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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appurtenant
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আনুষঙ্গিক.. (adjective): supply added support. belonging. supportive, auxiliary, accessory, adjunct, adjuvant, ancillary. In hiking Mt. Everest, sherpas are appurtenant, helping climbers both carry gear and navigate treacherous paths. Appurtenant to the property, the single oak stump was an eyesore to both the owners and the neighbors.
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arch
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(adjective): to be deliberately teasing. The baroness was arch, making playful asides to the townspeople; yet because they couldn't pick up on her dry humor, they thought her supercilious. ***This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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arrant
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(adjective): complete and wholly (usually modifying a noun with negative connotation). complete, utter. "what arrant nonsense!" synonyms: **utter, **downright, thoroughgoing, absolute, complete, thorough, through and through, total, unmitigated, outright, out-and-out, real, perfect, consummate, surpassing, sheer, rank, pure, unqualified, inveterate, positive, undiluted, unalloyed, unadulterated, in every respect, unconditional; **blatant, ***flagrant, overt, naked, barefaced, ***brazen; full-bore; informaldeep-dyed; informal right. An arrant fool, Lawrence surprised nobody when he lost all his money in a pyramid scheme that was every bit as transparent as it was corrupt. The kitten's arrant mischievousness has gotten him into all sorts of mishaps.
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arriviste
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**** (noun): a person who has recently reached a position of power; a social climber. The city center was aflutter with arrivistes who each tried to outdo one another with their ostentatious sports cars and chic evening dress. an ambitious or ruthlessly self-seeking person. synonyms: social climber, status seeker, would-be, go-getter, self-seeker, adventurer, adventuress; newcomer, upstart, parvenu, parvenue, vulgarian; the nouveau riche, the new rich, new money
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arrogate
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(verb): seize and control without authority. গর্ব প্রকাশ করা ঔদ্ধত্য প্রকাশ করা অন্যায়পূর্বক দাবি করা অন্যায্যভাবে আরোপ করা to seize without having the right to do so. synonyms: assume, take, take on, take over, secure, acquire*, seize*, expropriate*, take possession of, help oneself to, make free with, appropriate, steal, wrest, usurp, commandeer, hijack*, annex*, claim*,
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artifice
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কারচুপি. noun: cunning tricks used to deceive others. synonyms: trickery*, deviousness, deceit*, deception*, dishonesty*, cheating*, duplicity*, guile*, cunning*, artfulness*, wiliness, craft*, craftiness*, evasion*, slyness*, chicanery*, intrigue, subterfuge*, strategy*, bluff*, pretence*; fraud*, fraudulence*, sophistry, sharp practice; informal monkey business, funny business, hanky-panky, jiggery-poker. চালাকি cleverness, artifice, archness, slyness, intelligence, adroitness. চাতুরী dexterity, evasion, skill, finesse, intelligence, artifice ধূর্ততা deception, craft, artfulness, adroitness, artifice নির্মাণকৌশল architecture, artifice রচনাকৌশল artifice, style. Examples of Arrogate in a sentence The gang is trying to arrogate the public park and turn it into their private meeting space. During her supervisor's absence, Jen took it upon herself to arrogate a leadership role on her team.
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artless (adjective)
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(adjective): without cunning or deceit. without guile or deception. "an artless, naive girl" without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple. Despite the president's seemingly artless speeches, he was a skilled and ruthless negotiator. synonyms: natural, naive, simple, innocent, childlike, pure, ingenuous, guileless, candid, open, honest, sincere, frank, straightforward, unaffected, unpretentious, modest, unassuming.
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artlessness (noun)
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(noun): the quality of innocence. I, personally, found the artlessness of her speech charming.
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assiduously (adverb)
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with care and persistence. see -- Assiduous. The top college football program recruits new talent assiduously, only choosing those who were the top in their county. diligent. sedulous. False reports were assiduously circulated by the intelligence department. She nursed him assiduously during an illness he had in 1765, and from that period till her death in 1776 they lived in the same house without any scandal.
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asperity
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(noun): harshness of manner. harshness of tone or manner. synonyms: harshness, sharpness, roughness, abrasiveness, severity, acerbity, astringency, bitterness, acidity, tartness, edge, acrimony, virulence, sarcasm. দারূণ শৈত্য asperity বন্ধুরতা roughness, asperity রূক্ষতা asperity কাটব্য rudeness, roughness, asperity কার্কশ্য fastness, toughness, roughness, asperity, brutality কঠোরতা hardness, austerity, firmness, harshness, rigor, asperity. The editor was known for his asperity, often sending severe letters of rejection to amateur writers.
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Atavism
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(noun): a reappearance of an earlier characteristic; throwback. Synonyms: reversion. throwback. return. recurrence. Much of the modern art movement was an atavism to a style of art found only in small villages through Africa and South America.
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attenuate v
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verb: to weaken (in terms of intensity); to taper off/become thinner. reduce the force, effect, or value of. diminished, impaired
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autocratic adj
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characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty.
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autocratic (adjective)r
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offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power.
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baleful
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(adjective): threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments. Movies often use storms or rain clouds as a baleful omen of evil events that will soon befall the main character.
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base **
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base (adjective): the lowest, class were without any moral principles She was not so base as to begrudge the beggar the unwanted crumbs from her dinner plate. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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bastardization
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bastardization (noun): an act that debases or corrupts. The movie World War Z is a complete bastardization of the book with little more in common than zombies and a title
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beg**
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(verb): to evade or dodge (a question) By assuming that Charlie was headed to college--which he was not--Maggie begged the question when she asked him to which school he was headed in the Fall. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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bemoan (verb)
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bemoan (verb): express discontent or a stong regret. While the CEO carefully explained all the reasons for the cuts in benefits, after the meeting employees bemoaned the cuts as further evidence that management was against them.
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complaisant
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willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest. (adjective): showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others. On her first day at the job, Annie was complaisant, fulfilling every request of her new employee and anticipating future requessts. "he went to join his apparently complaisant wife for Christmas" synonyms: willing, assenting, acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, cooperative, accommodating, obliging, biddable, compliant, pliant, deferential, docile, obedient, conformable, tractable
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conciliate
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stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate. "concessions were made to conciliate the peasantry" synonyms: appease, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down, soothe, humour, reconcile, disarm
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byzantine
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Intricate and complex. Getting a driver's license is not simply a matter of taking a test; the regulations and procedures are so byzantine that many have found themselves at the mercy of the Department of Motor Vehicles. synonyms-- confused. conglomerate. convoluted. daedal. elaborate. entangled. heterogeneous.
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callow
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(adjective): young and inexperienced. Both Los Angeles and New York are known for callow out-of-towners hoping to make it big. (of a young person) inexperienced and immature. "earnest and callow undergraduates". synonyms: immature, inexperienced, naive, green, as green as grass, born yesterday, raw, unseasoned*, untrained, untried; juvenile*, adolescent, jejune**; innocent*, guileless*, artless*, unworldly, unsophisticated*; unskilled, rudimentary, abortive. immature, lacking in life experience. sentences-- Since the callow baker was new to cake decorating, she did not know how to properly frost the multi-layer cake. Alice is a callow secretary who needs to take a few more computer classes. ***When Sarah was a callow young girl, she believed she could get pregnant simply by kissing a boy.
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canard
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(noun): a deliberately misleading fabrication. The public will always be fooled by the media's canards. a phony report or story. false or unfounded story; fabricated report. Definition of Canard a phony report or story Examples of Canard in a sentence The newspaper was sued for publishing a canard about a popular celebrity. In order to sell magazines, the tabloid will knowingly print a canard that is not supported by facts. I eat plenty of apples and still get sick so I do not believe the canard about an apple a day keeping the doctor away. To get back at her ex-boyfriend, Jane made up a canard about him selling drugs. Before the election, the politician invented a canard about his rival and shared it with the media. synonym-- hoax, fabrication, rumor, swindle, exaggeration,fib, spoof.
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capitulate
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to give in; to surrender under certain terms. Paul, losing 19-0 in a ping-pong match against his nimble friend, basically capitulated when he played the last two points with his eyes closed. cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield. syn-- surrender, yield, succumb, submit,crumble,relent, accede,fall. Examples of Capitulate in a sentence After seeing himself on the news, the escaped convict decided to capitulate to avoid being shot by a police officer. I will not capitulate on this deal unless I receive the stock options I have requested! If Henry does not capitulate and turn himself in to authorities, he will spend the rest of his life running. I never thought my brother would capitulate and allow me to drive his car for a week.
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cataclysm
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(noun): an event resulting in great loss and misfortune. প্লাবন cataclysm, flood, inundation, diluvium বন্যা flood, flooding, inundation, cataclysm, diluvium আকস্মিক বিপর্য্যয় cataclysm সামাজিক বিপ্লব cataclysm রাজনৈতিক বিপ্লব cataclysm a large-scale and violent event in the natural world. synonyms: disaster, catastrophe, calamity, tragedy, devastation, crisis, holocaust, ruin, ruination, upheaval, convulsion, blow, shock, reverse, trouble, trial, tribulation; misfortune, mishap, accident, mischance, misadventure, woe, affliction, distress; Definition of Cataclysm an abrupt forceful event ***Examples of Cataclysm in a sentence-- The introduction of smallpox was a cataclysm for Native Americans, killing off more than half of their population. A severe attack upon the Internet could cause a cataclysm in the financial world. After the hurricane, the cataclysm of an earthquake further disrupted life on the Asian continent. The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a cataclysm of destruction. According to our minister, a cataclysm will soon rid the world of all sinners. The tornado that swept through our town was a cataclysm that touched every family within the city limits.
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catholic
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of broad scope; universal. Jonah's friends said that Jonah's taste in music was eclectic; Jonah was quick to point out that not only was his taste eclectic but it was also catholic: he enjoyed music from countries as far-flung as Mali and mongolia. universal; broad and comprehensive universal; wide-ranging. broad-minded, universal. including a wide variety of things; all-embracing. "her tastes are pretty catholic". synonyms: diverse, diversified, wide, broad, broad-based, eclectic*, indiscriminate*; open-minded, broad-minded*, liberal*, tolerant*, undogmatic*, flexible, unbigoted*, unprejudiced*, unsectarian, ecumenical; general, universal*, widespread, global, worldwide, comprehensive*, all-encompassing all-embracing, all-inclusive, unlimited "her musical tastes are pretty catholic". extensive and widespread in choices and activities Examples of Catholic in a sentence As the busy young woman chose from the catholic events displayed, she could pick from sports to crafts to dancing and everything in between. In order to be a well-rounded person, Jeff enrolled in a catholic range of hobbies including weaving, rugby and dog breeding. In the catholic volumes, the student analyzed every minute aspect of the topic of chemistry.
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cede
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(verb): relinquish possession or control over. সমর্পণ করা dedicate, yield, commit, surrender, commend, cede পরিত্যাগ করা waive, put away, forsake, throw up, give up, cede ছেড়ে দেওয়া give up, release, let go, let loose, cede, cession. give up (power or territory). "in 1874, the islands were ceded to Britain" synonyms: surrender, concede, relinquish, yield, part with, give up; hand over, deliver up, turn over, give over, make over, transfer, bequeath, grant, remit, renounce, resign, abandon, forgo, sacrifice, waive; to give away authority to a government, group, or person Examples of Cede in a sentence When Matt became terminally ill, he had no choice but to cede control of his company to his daughter. Dan was happy his mother had no plans to cede her maternal duties because he hated doing laundry. Because Ann believed her new job kept her away from home too much, she decided to cede the position to her assistant. The coach was forced to cede control of the team after he failed a drug test. Since I can no longer afford to make car payments, I am going to cede ownership of the vehicle back to my lender.
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celerity
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SYNONYMS-- press. promptitude. promptness. quickness. rapidity. rapidness. rashness. recklessness. dispatch. বেগ velocity, speed, severity, celerity, rapidity, career দ্রুততা agility, speed, swiftness, quickness, fastness, celerity দ্রুতি speed, fastness, swiftness, quickness, velocity, celerity অগৌণ promptness, celerity ক্ষিপ্রতা nimbleness, celerity, dispatch. quickness of motion; speed Examples of Celerity in a sentence The slave will be punished if his celerity is not fast enough for his master. When the commanding officer tells his soldiers to move, the men and women move with purposeful celerity. Alex should never drink liquor because the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity that makes him act foolish in minutes. In order to work as a ball person during a tennis game, you must be able to run with great celerity. People choose to travel by air because of the celerity of airplanes. We aim to respond to customers' questions with celerity and accuracy, with no longer than a 24 hour wait time.
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chagrin (n)
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annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. "to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen" synonyms: annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation, displeasure, pique, spleen, crossness, anger, rage, fury, wrath; dissatisfaction, discontent, indignation, resentment, umbrage, disgruntlement, rankling, smarting, distress, discomposure, discomfiture, disquiet, fretfulness, frustration; embarrassment, mortification, humiliation, shame; noun বিরক্তি annoyance, nagging, molestation, bother, provocation, chagrin মর্মবেদনা heartbreak, heartache, chagrin অসন্তোষ dissatisfaction, discontent, unrest, displeasure, grudge, chagrin হতাশা chagrin verb বিরক্ত করা annoy, bother, pester, molest, displease, chagrin ব্যথিত করা pain, chagrin. Definition of Chagrin a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment Examples of Chagrin in a sentence To her chagrin, Jill placed second in the beauty pageant. Much to my chagrin, I failed my math test. To the viewer's chagrin, the final episode of the television series ended with several unanswered questions. After finishing third in the race, I swallowed my chagrin and congratulated the winner. To his chagrin, the president realized his bill would not have the public's approval. Despite her father's chagrin, Jill wore the revealing dress to the dance.
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chagrin(v) (indignation)
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(verb): cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. She never cared what others said about her appearance but was chagrined by the smallest comment from her mother. feel distressed or humiliated. annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. "to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen" ***synonyms: annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation, displeasure, pique, spleen, crossness, anger, rage, fury, wrath; dissatisfaction, discontent, indignation, resentment, umbrage, disgruntlement, rankling, smarting, distress, discomposure, discomfiture, disquiet, fretfulness, frustration; embarrassment, mortification, humiliation, shame; informal aggravation; literary ire
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charlatan
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(noun): a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes. a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill. a fraud, deceiver. "a self-confessed con artist and charlatan" synonyms: quack, mountebank, sham, fraud, fake, humbug, impostor, pretender, masquerader, hoodwinker, hoaxer, cheat, deceiver, dissembler, double-dealer, double-crosser, trickster, confidence trickster, cheater, swindler, fraudster, racketeer; rogue, villain, scoundrel; informal phoney, sharper, sharp, shark, conman, con artist, hustler, flimflammer, flimflam man; informaltwister; informalgrifter, bunco artist, gold brick, chiseller; informalshicer, magsman, illywhacker; informalschlenter; datedconfidence man/woman; raredefalcator, tregetour. হাতুড়ে ডাক্তার quack, charlatan বাগাড়ম্বরকারী charlatan অচিকিত্সক quack doctor, charlatan মূর্খ বৈদ্য charlatan, mountebank ভণ্ড hypocrite, impostor, pretender, dissembler, Pecksniff, charlatan নাড়িটেপা ডাক্তার quack, quack doctor, charlatan বুজরূক charlatan, quack হাতুড়ে charlatan চালিয়াত charlatan, raffish, rakish, stylish, uppish, uppity. a person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people Examples of Charlatan in a sentence The charlatan pretended to be a doctor so he could go into the hospital and steal prescription drugs. After the charlatan tricked Janet out of her life savings, he became wanted by the police. The charlatan tried to deceive people into thinking he was a minister collecting donations for the poor. When the charlatan used the disguise of a police officer to rob senior citizens, real law enforcement agents were enraged. The charlatan lied when he promised the trustworthy couple he could help them find an affordable home in the city.
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chary
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(adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident. wary; cautious; sparing. cautious; wary. cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something. "she had been chary of telling the whole truth" synonyms: wary, cautious, circumspect*, heedful, careful, guarded, mindful, watchful; distrustful, mistrustful, doubtful, sceptical, suspicious, dubious, hesitant, reluctant, disinclined, loath, averse, shy, nervous, apprehensive, uneasy, afraid; informal ,leery, cagey, iffy. apprehensive about doing something Examples of Chary in a sentence Because Vera was chary about going in the old house, I agreed to go in with her. School districts are incredibly chary about hiring people with criminal backgrounds. While Tim has plans to leave college, he is chary about telling his parents of his decision. The bride's nerves made her chary of getting married. Since my car accident, I have been chary about getting behind the wheel.
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chauvinism **
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chauvinism (noun): fanatical patriotism; belief that one's group/cause is superior to all other groups/causes Vegetarians argue that man is chauvinistic in his belief that animals do not consciously feel the pain we humans do. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. exaggerated or aggressive patriotism. synonyms: jingoism*, excessive patriotism*, blind patriotism*, excessive nationalism*, sectarianism*, isolationism*, excessive loyalty*, flag-waving, xenophobia*, racism*, racialism*, racial prejudice, ethnocentrism, ethnocentricity; partisanship, partiality, prejudice, bias, discrimination, intolerance, bigotry; male chauvinism, sexism*, misogyny অন্ধ দেশহিতৈষিতা chauvinism উগ্র জাতীয়তাবাদ chauvinism. a narrow-minded confidence in the supremacy of one's own group or gender***.. Examples of Chauvinism in a sentence Despite the chauvinism of the male racers, Danica went on to become a successful racecar driver. Racial chauvinism has kept minorities out of the exclusive country club for many years. In the religious sect, chauvinism is one of the factors that prevents women from pursuing college degrees. Danielle speaks out against chauvinism that targets female construction workers like herself. Even today, women continue to experience chauvinism when they pursue careers that were once dominated by men.
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chimera **(sp)
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(noun): something desired or wished for but is only an illusion and impossible to achieve Many believe that a world free of war is a chimera--a dream that ignores humanity's violent tendancies. a thing which is hoped for but is illusory or impossible to achieve. "the economic sovereignty you claim to defend is a chimera". synonyms: illusion, fantasy, delusion, dream, fancy, figment of the imagination, will-o'-the-wisp, phantom, mirage; **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Chimera a creation of a person's mind; something that is not real Examples of Chimera in a sentence Ron's mental disorder caused him to believe there was a dangerous chimera out to get him. While on medication, I kept seeing a strange chimera that was not really there. It is obvious from all the tension in the country that racial tolerance is a chimera. When my son woke up screaming, it took him a while to realize the chimera chasing him was not real. My little girl believes the dancing unicorn is real and not a chimera. মিথ্যা কল্পনা chimera কাল্পনিক জীব chimera
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choleric
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bad-tempered or irritable. "he was a choleric, self-important little man" choleric (adjective): prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered While a brilliant lecturer, Mr. Dawson came across as choleric and unapproachable--very rarely did students come to his office hours. synonyms: bad-tempered, irascible, irritable, grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, tetchy, testy, crusty, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, ill-natured, ill-humoured, peevish, cross, fractious, disagreeable, pettish, crabbed, crabby, waspish, prickly, peppery, touchy, scratchy, splenetic, shrewish, short-tempered, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, dyspeptic, bilious, liverish, cross-grained; argumentative, quarrelsome, uncooperative, contrary, perverse, difficult, awkward; informalsnappish, snappy, chippy, short-fused; informalshirty, stroppy, narky, ratty, eggy, like a bear with a sore head; informa lcranky, ornery, peckish, sore headed; informal snaky; waxy, miffy. দজ্জাল Dajjāla adjective দজ্জাল wayward, choleric, wicked, refractory বিরক্ত irritated, resentful, petulant, disaffected, peeved, choleric রাগান্বিত angry, grumpy, choleric, grumpish, acerbate রাগী testy, choleric বদরাগী apoplectic, choleric, crabbed. easily irritated; grumpy Examples of Choleric in a sentence Since I do not sleep well, I am choleric when someone calls me after I have gone to bed. The choleric baby would not stop crying. Because Frank knew his wife was in a choleric mood, he tried to avoid doing anything that would upset her. Even the slightest noise would disturb the choleric man and send him into a rage. Although Carol was having problems at home, she tried to not let those issues make her choleric at work. A lack of sleep has turned Harry into a choleric man who finds fault with everything. When Matt started to show signs of being choleric, the teacher asked him to lower his head until he was less irritable. Janice tried to do everything correctly to avoid annoying her choleric boss. After getting his shots, the choleric dog did not want to be touched. One of the side effects of Marc's depression is a choleric personality that makes him very short-tempered.
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churlish
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rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. "it seems churlish to complain" synonyms: rude, ill-mannered, discourteous, impolite, ungracious, unmannerly, uncivil, ungentlemanly, ungallant, unchivalrous; ill-bred, boorish, oafish, loutish; mean-spirited, ill-tempered, unkind, inconsiderate, uncharitable; ill-humoured, surly, sullen; informalignorant. অভদ্র bearish, vulgar, indecent, uncivil, discourteous, churlish অসভ্য savage, barbarian, uncivilized, uncultured, bearish, churlish চাষাড়ে boorish, country, churlish রূক্ষ rugged, cavalier, rough, churlish, haughty, heathenish অবাধ্য disobedient, refractory, turbulent, unruly, intractable, churlish একগুঁয়ে stubborn, obstinate, chesty, opinionated, gnarly, churlish ইতর abusive, churlish, currish, Ignoble, low-bred. Definition of Churlish rude; impolite Examples of Churlish in a sentence Although Ms. X is a beautiful and talented actress, she has a reputation for being churlish and difficult to get along with. Linda decided never to call that babysitter again because the nanny-cam showed that she acted churlish with the children. While I know that Matthew can sometimes be very churlish, I'm thankful that at least he's courteous and respectful when he's behind the wheel. Melissa decided not to accept Freddie's offer to escort her to the party because she knew he became churlish if he had more than two beers. Maria is a very efficient nurse, but her patients find her bedside manner to be churlish and unpleasant. According to the latest memo, the new manager is not going to put up with the churlish employee attitudes that have driven customers away. When the city tore down the historic courthouse to make room for covered parking, the editorial section of the newspaper carried dozens of churlish commentaries from angry taxpayers. I admit that I wake up churlish every morning, but my mood improves drastically after I have my cup of coffee. If you're going to be churlish about going with me to the ballet, I'd prefer to just go by myself. A Christmas Carol is a timeless Christmas story where three ghosts give Ebenezer Scrooge, a churlish, miserly sourpuss, a chance to change his life and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. https://youtu.be/8klVY4q-xX4.
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complaisant
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(adjective): showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others. On her first day at the job, Annie was complaisant, fulfilling every request of her new employee and anticipating future request. willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest. "he went to join his apparently complaisant wife for Christmas". synonyms: willing, assenting, acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, cooperative, accommodating, obliging, biddable, compliant, pliant, deferential, docile, obedient, conformable, tractable. genteel,polite,gentle,modest,unpretentious, unassuming, fawning,submissive, unpresuming, unpresumptuous. সুশীল genteel, good, complaisant, gentle, polite, modest শিষ্ট courtly, courteous, civil, gracious, amiable, complaisant বিনয়ী modest, unpretentious, submissive, compliant, genteel, complaisant ভদ্র polite, bland, gentle, suave, respectful, complaisant সেবকোচিত complaisant, fawning অন্যকে খুশি করতে আগ্রহী complaisant বিনয়ী unassuming, unpresuming, unpresumptuous. Definition of Complaisant marked by an inclination to please or oblige Examples of Complaisant in a sentence Marsha's complaisant character made her the perfect servant. Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him. In the movie, the heroine had a complaisant personality which made it impossible for her to deny anyone anything. During the flight, I was lucky enough to have an attendant who was friendly and complaisant and made sure all my needs were met. The complaisant little boy gave away all his cookies to his friends. After my husband cheated on me, I did not feel the urge to be complaisant in divorce court.
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complicit
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complicit (adjective): Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature. While the grand jury cleared the senator of all criminal charges, in the public mind he was still complicit in the corruption.
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complicity
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কুকর্মের সহকারিতা complicity দুষ্কর্মে সহায়তা বা অংশগ্রহণ complicity. the fact or condition of being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong. "they were accused of complicity in the attempt to overthrow the government". synonyms: collusion, involvement, collaboration, connivance, abetment; conspiracy. Definition of Complicity the condition of being involved in an act of wrongdoing Examples of Complicity in a sentence Your complicity in the crime is probably going to earn you five years in prison. Since I did not have any complicity in the case, it was easy for my lawyer to get me released from jail. The politician blamed the fraud on his staff members and refused to accept any complicity for the financial deception. Although Jack did not rob the store, he will be charged with complicity in the crime because he gave his friends the alarm code. Because the bartender kept selling drinks to the intoxicated man, she is being indicted for complicity in drunk driving. When Jill told the police she knew about the murder beforehand, she was charged with complicity and sentenced to two years in prison.
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compliant
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অনুবর্তী compliant, consequential, attending, consequent, serving, accompanying বিনয়ী modest, unpretentious, submissive, compliant, genteel, disciplined শিষ্ট courtly, courteous, civil, gracious, amiable, compliant বাধ্য acquiescent, compliant, subjacent, submissive বশংবদ compliant, tied to one's apron-strings. disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent. "a compliant labour force". synonyms: acquiescent, amenable, biddable, tractable, complaisant, accommodating, cooperative, adaptable; obedient, docile, manageable, malleable, pliable, pliant, flexible, submissive, dutiful, tame, meek, yielding, easily handled, like putty in one's hands, controllable, unresisting, unassertive, passive, governable, persuadable, Definition of Compliant observing the requirements and rules Examples of Compliant in a sentence The teacher was shocked when her normally rebellious class became compliant. If your restaurant does not become compliant with the health department codes, it will be closed down. Many child psychologists believe negative consequences do not make students compliant. When the prisoner was moved to the courthouse, four guards accompanied him to make sure he would be compliant and not misbehave in court. My friend recently bought a shock collar to make her dog more compliant. As soon as my teenage daughter thinks I am going to take away her mobile phone, she becomes compliant and follows directions.
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conciliate
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(verb): to make peace with His opponents believed his gesture to be conciliatory, yet as soon as they put down their weapons, he unsheathed a hidden sword. সন্তুষ্ট করা satisfy, please, content, conciliate, gratify, glut শান্ত করা calm, cradle, quiet, soothe, placate, conciliate স্বপক্ষে আনা conciliate ঠাণ্ডা করা conciliate প্রশমিত করা curb, allay, moderate, conciliate, get under, Extenuate. বিরুদ্ধতা অতিক্রম করা conciliate. stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate. "concessions were made to conciliate the peasantry" synonyms: appease, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down, soothe, humour, reconcile, disarm. Definition of Conciliate make calm and content; placate Examples of Conciliate in a sentence Before mediating between the two parties, the judge attempted to conciliate the plaintiff to prevent unnecessary litigation. Nothing Frank did could conciliate Ruthie after she lost her necklace which she received as an heirloom. The seasoned ambassador did his utmost to conciliate France after fighting broke out along its southern border, to no avail. Attempting to conciliate the angry protesters, Bob held up his hands and urged everyone to take a deep breath. Sarah rebuffed William's attempts to conciliate her by buying her a bouquet of flowers.
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concomitant
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সহগামী accompanying, concurrent, concomitant সংযুক্ত attached, connected, linked, combined, associated, concomitant সহবর্তী concomitant সহচারী concomitant সঙ্গী buddy, compeer, concomitant, Fellow, pursuivant সহঘটিত concomitant, concurrent সহগামী বিষয় concomitant. naturally accompanying or associated. "she loved travel, with all its concomitant worries" synonyms: attendant, accompanying, associated, collateral, related, connected, linked; accessory, auxiliary; resultant, resulting, consequent. Definition of Concomitant happening at the same time as something else Examples of Concomitant in a sentence Because the contractor and decorator agreed to concomitant work schedules in the final stages of construction, the house was ready to show well ahead of time. The concomitant sensations I received from the mixture of warm blackberry pie and melting vanilla ice cream took me to dessert heaven. Pharmaceutical cocktails are designed to fight specific diseases by administering several concomitant drugs to the patient. With its concomitant lightning, thunder, and pelting rain, the storm sent the dogs running for the safety of the closet, and we didn't see them again for two hours. The mosquito has an extraordinary process for biting warm-blooded animals that involves the concomitant numbing of the skin and ingesting of blood. Puberty is the stage of life where adolescents begin to experience concomitant changes in their bodies, their emotions, and their view of their parents.
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conflagration
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(noun): a very intense and uncontrolled fire. In the summer months, conflagrations are not uncommon in the southwest, do to the heat and lack of rain. অগ্নিকাণ্ড fire, brawl, conflagration, melee, affray, incident অগ্নিদাহ conflagration ব্যাপক ও বিধ্বংসী অগ্নিকাণ্ড conflagration. an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property. "tinder-dry conditions sparked fears of a conflagration in many drought-devastated communities". synonyms: fire, blaze, flames, inferno, firestorm, holocaust. Definition of Conflagration conflict or war Examples of Conflagration in a sentence It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries. Although you are angry at her, do not let such a small argument turn into a huge conflagration. How many military troops are currently involved in the conflagration in Afghanistan? After the treaty is signed, the conflagration between the two countries will come to an end. The conflagration between the teachers and the school board has led to a teacher strike. Hopefully, the two political parties will end their conflagration and pass the budget bill soon.
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conflate
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(verb): mix together different elements or concepts. In her recent book, the author conflates several genres--the detective story, the teen thriller, and the vampire romance--to create a memorable read. গলিয়ে মিশিয়ে দেওয়া. syn-- change integrity. immix. gauge. conjugate. merge. accrete. coalesce. melt. blend, alloy,absorb,flux.,mix in, absorb, meld, syncretise Definition of Conflate to blend two or more things into one whole Examples of Conflate in a sentence Every time she gets a cold, Sandy seems to conflate it with some other illness. To conflate art and science, teachers must design activities that blend the two. My grandmother tries to conflate my first name with my sister's name and morphs it into one moniker. I was able to conflate the two processes into one, blending it down into a solid formula. The scientist tried to conflate the two chemicals, but they exploded instead of blending.
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contentious
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বিতর্কমূলক contentious, problematical কুঁদুলে contentious কলহপ্রিয় contentious, pugnacious কলহপরায়ণ cantankerous, contentious ঝগড়াটে contentious, fratchy, querulous adjective কলহপ্রি় quarrelsome, contentious, cantankerous, grumpish, grumpy, ill-tempered বাদানুবাদপূর্ণ contentious কুস্বভাব feisty, grumpy, shrewish, cantankerous, carnaptious, contentious মোকদ্দমাপ্রি় contentious. causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. "a contentious issue" synonyms: controversial, disputable, debatable, disputed, contended, open to question/debate, moot, vexed; ambivalent, equivocal, unsure, uncertain, unresolved, undecided, unsettled, borderline; grumpy, pugnacious, likely to argue. Definition of Contentious causing or likely to cause an argument Examples of Contentious in a sentence The author wrote a contentious novel which caused a great deal of unrest. How is this contentious issue being handled by the usually reserved committee? As a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments. The candidate's stance on abortion will be a contentious topic among voters. While my grandfather was adored by many people, quite a few others found him to be a contentious man. If this case goes to court, it could be a contentious trial which might last for months.
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corollary
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অনুসিদ্ধান্ত corollary অনুমান guess, hypothesis, conjecture, presumption, inference, corollary উপসিদ্ধান্ত corollary. (noun): a practical consequence that follows naturally. A corollary of Hurricane Sandy, which ravaged the east coast of the U.S., is a push to build higher sea walls to protect against future hurricanes. Definition of Corollary a natural consequence, or a result that naturally follows Examples of Corollary in a sentence While the expected corollary of staying up all night was to ace the final exam, Cynthia found that she actually fell asleep halfway through and didn't finish. As a corollary of splitting the company into two separate parts that provided different services, many former customers canceled their subscriptions. In this time of parents who work long hours on demanding jobs, the corollary is a generation of children who have been spoiled by material things. Gabriel was delighted to find that being on the invitation lists for more parties was an unexpected corollary of his hobby as an amateur magician. Because demand for the next great thing was an expected corollary of the advertising blitz, store shelves and stock rooms were filled with the new product. The unfortunate corollary of the younger generation's expertise with technology is a growing deficiency in traditional communication forms.
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cosseted (verb):
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আদর করা cocker, cuddle, fondle, coddle, honor, cosset (verb): treat with excessive indulgence The king and queen cosseted the young prince, giving him a prized miniature pony for his fifth birthday. care for and protect in an overindulgent way. "all her life she'd been cosseted by her family". synonyms: pamper, indulge, overindulge, mollycoddle, coddle, baby, pet, mother, nanny, nursemaid, pander to, spoon-feed
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coterminous
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সমব্যাপ্ত coterminous সমসীম coterminous একই সীমানাবিশিষ্ট coterminous. belonging. coefficient. coetaneous. coeval. coexistent. coincident. coincidental. collateral. (adjective): being of equal extent or scope or duration The border of the state is coterminous with geographic limits on travel; the east and north are surrounded by a nearly uncrossable river and the south by a desert. syn-- adjacent,contiguous, neighboring, abutting,connecting,interconnecting,joined,impinging, juxtaposed, near, touching, near, touching,joining, verging, approximal, Definition of Coterminous having the same border or covering the same area as something else Examples of Coterminous in a sentence The little town of Richland is coterminous with the parish of Richland as they share the same border. Some places have political and physical lines and although sometimes the same, the two are not always conterminous. Tipton county only includes one town, so it would make sense that the coterminous areas share the same name. In this case, the small village is conterminous with the town of Daniel since they have the same northern border. There are two counties with the name of lake, but they are not coterminous since they are in different states.
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countermand
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revoke or cancel (an order). "an order to arrest the strike leaders had been countermanded". synonyms: revoke, rescind, reverse, undo, repeal, retract, withdraw, take back, abrogate, abolish, quash, scrap, override, overturn, overrule, do away with, set aside, cancel, annul, invalidate, nullify, negate, veto, declare null and void; back-pedal on, backtrack on, do a U-turn on; disaffirm, discharge, avoid, vacate, vitiate; informalaxe, ditch, dump, knock on the head; recall; disannul. Definition of Countermand to change or retract a command Examples of Countermand in a sentence Since the bank robbers have hostages, the police chief decided to countermand the order to storm the building. Jane hoped her father would countermand her curfew and allow her to stay out past midnight for the homecoming dance. After learning his troops would be outnumbered in battle, the colonel elected to countermand the order and return to camp. The government's decision to countermand prohibition made alcohol drinkers very happy. Because my mother is afraid of my father, she will never countermand one of his rules. The appeals court chose to countermand the lower's court guilty verdict.
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cow **
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cow (verb): to intimidate. Do not be cowed by a 3,000-word vocabulary list: turn that list into a deck of flashcards! **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. verb cause (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation. "the intellectuals had been cowed into silence" synonyms: intimidate, daunt, browbeat, bully, badger, dragoon, bludgeon, tyrannize, overawe, awe, dismay, dishearten, unnerve, subdue, scare, terrorize, frighten, petrify; psych out, bulldoze, railroad.ma
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crestfallen
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বিমর্ষ crestfallen, dejected হতাশ crestfallen adjective বিষণ্ণ sad, bored, depressed, dreary, dusky, crestfallen ভগ্নোত্সাহ disheartened, disappointed, depressed, mopish, sad and disappointed. "he came back empty-handed and crestfallen" synonyms: downhearted, downcast, despondent, disappointed, disconsolate, disheartened, discouraged, dispirited, dejected, depressed, desolate, heartbroken, broken-hearted, heavy-hearted, low-spirited, in the doldrums, sad, glum, gloomy, dismal, doleful, miserable, unhappy, woebegone, forlorn, long-faced, fed up; abashed, taken aback, dismayed, sheepish, hangdog, abject, defeated. Definition of Crestfallen unhappy about a recent experience Examples of Crestfallen in a sentence After losing comrades in battle, several crestfallen soldiers cried in their tents. When my husband learned his rival had gotten the promotion he wanted, he was crestfallen. A crestfallen John did not know how to deal with being dumped by his girlfriend. After the big game, the crestfallen players of the losing team were silent in their misery. The young politician was crestfallen after not winning the election. When Jane learned she did not win the scholarship, she was crestfallen and cried for days. brought low in spirit. I asked Maria on a date and she refused without a moment's thought; I was crestfallen.
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cupidity
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voracity,avidity,avarice,rapacity,allurement,covetous(adj) লোভ Esurien লালসা cupidity অর্থলোলুপতা cupidity সম্পত্তির লোভ cupidity noun ধনলিপ্সা avarice, cupidity ধনতৃষ্ণা avarice, cupidity লোভ temptation, allurement, greediness, cupidity, love, avarice ধনলোভ avarice, cupidity Definition of Cupidity excessive desire or greed Examples of Cupidity in a sentence John's cupidity led him to try and rob the bank. Because of my husband's cupidity, he is now sitting in jail for making counterfeit money. Cupidity often leads people to take things that do not belong to them. When the president was arrested for theft of company funds, he made no attempt to apologize for his cupidity. Jane got arrested for shoplifting because she could not control her cupidity. Even when Frank won the lottery, he was still consumed by cupidity and continued to count every penny.
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crystallize **
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crystallize (verb): cause to take on a definite and clear shape. Only after fifteen minutes of brainstorming did Samantha's ideas for the essay crystallize. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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curmudgeon
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n. a grouchy, surly person. Since Uncle Mike was the family curmudgeon, each Thanksgiving he was plied with copious amounts of wine, in the hope that she would become less grouchy. a bad-tempered or surly person. synonyms: bad-tempered person; crank; sourpuss, old trout;bear with a sore head; বদমেজাজি লোক curmudgeon, cross-patch খিটখিটে লোক curmudgeon কিপটে লোক curmudgeon, Scrooge noun কৃপণ লোক Definition of Curmudgeon a person who is ill-tempered Examples of Curmudgeon in a sentence My neighbor is a curmudgeon who keeps the soccer balls that accidentally come into his yard. When I learned the school curmudgeon would be my math teacher, I knew I would be miserable all year. The waitress hates serving Mr. Smith because he is a curmudgeon who never leaves a tip. Because we know Mrs. Green is a curmudgeon who never gives out candy, we skip her house on Halloween. Although Rex is one of the world's best golfers, he is also a curmudgeon who is always looking for a fight.
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debonair (adj)
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adjective ভদ্র polite, bland, gentle, suave, respectful, debonair সুদর্শন handsome, goodly, debonair, bonny, bonnie, gracious চমত্কার pretty, fantastic, excellent, gorgeous, superb, debonair সুন্দর beautiful, pretty, fine, polished, fairy, debonair প্রফুল্ল cheerful, cheery, upbeat, jolly, jovial, debonair প্রফুল্লিত chirping, youthful, buoyant, winsome, perky, debonair. (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming. "all the men looked debonair and handsome in white tie and tails" synonyms: suave, urbane, sophisticated, cultured, self-possessed, self-assured, confident, charming, gracious, well mannered, civil, courteous, gallant, chivalrous, gentlemanly, refined, polished, well bred, genteel, dignified, courtly; well dressed, well groomed, well turned out, elegant, stylish, smart, dashing, dapper, spruce, trim, attractive; soigné; informal smooth, swish, swanky, snappy, sharp, cool; informal spiffy, fly; informal on fleek; dated mannerly; archaictrig, gentle. Definition of Debonair confident and stylish; suave Examples of Debonair in a sentence : having a sophisticated charm James Bond is known for his good looks, high tech gadgets, and debonair manner. Everyone is excited about the idea of the handsome athlete playing a debonair spy in the new movie. On the day of his wedding, my brother looked debonair in his tuxedo. The debonair man knew he could win the woman over with a smile and a few choice words. With his dirty hair and rumpled clothing, the homeless man looked far from debonair. On screen and in person, the Hollywood actor always manages to look so debonair. The con man became distraught when he realized his trial was to be overseen by a male judge who would not be impressed by his debonair attitude. As soon as the debonair singer walked on the stage, all the female audience members screamed. Have you ever seen the movie about the innocent young woman who kills the debonair playboy after he dumps her? Because the teenager wanted to look debonair at the dance, he bought a stylish new suit for the event. When the female suspects saw the debonair detective, they grew lightheaded and quickly began to confess crimes they had not even committed.
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debonair(n)
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সুন্দরতা fineness, debonair, beauty সুদর্শনতা debonair ভদ্রতা manners, propriety, courtesy, politeness, civility, debonair চমত্কারতা courtesy, gentilesse, politeness, debonair, gallantry প্রফুল্লতা cheerfulness, exhilaration, joviality, geniality, pep, debonair মার্জিতরুচি debonair, urbane শিষ্ট debonair, mannerly, modest, Gentleel হাসিখুশি debonair, upbeat অমায়িক unbuttoned, affable, courteous, benign, companionable, debonair
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decry (V)
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express strong disapproval of. নিন্দা করা condemn, denounce, take apart, vilify, defame, decry সমালোচনা করা denounce, criticize, hammer, attack, comment, decry দোষ দেত্তয়া accuse, arraign, decry, denounce, censure, blame হেয় প্রতিপন্ন করা decry সরকারিভাবে অবমূল্যায়ন করা decry অপবাদ দেওয়া malign, besmear, calumniate, decry, defame, detract. publicly denounce. "they decried human rights abuses". synonyms: denounce, condemn, criticize, censure, damn, attack, fulminate against, rail against, inveigh against, blame, carp at, cavil at, run down, pillory, rap, lambaste, deplore, disapprove of, vilify, execrate, revile; disparage, deprecate, discredit, derogate, cast aspersions on; informal slam, slate, blast, knock. Definition of Decry to denounce as damaging or bad Examples of Decry in a sentence The entire audience erupted in shouts and curses, decrying the penalty card issued by the referee. The liberal news media is constantly trying to decry the efforts of the country's conservative president. After the immigration bill was passed, the racist groups started to decry the features of the act. What kind of person will decry the death of a dog yet laugh at the death of a human? When a child recently died in an abusive foster home, people marched in protest to decry the state's foster care system. People who prefer physical newspapers decry the high-tech advances that have put many traditional newspaper publishers out of business. In the movie, the minister took every opportunity to decry dancing and loud music and eventually both activities were banned in the town. Several religious organizations have chosen to decry the obscene cartoon about Jesus. On the crime show, the arrogant chef killed the food critic before he could decry his new restaurant. Eve is an animal rights activist who constantly uses the media to decry the cold-heartedness of Kill shelters. As a homosexual, I have a huge issue with anyone who chooses to decry my sexual preference as sinful.
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defray(v)
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to pay for. বহন করা convey, carry, sustain, tote, defray, suffer অর্পণ করা offer, confer, put in, delegate, hand over, defray চলা go, suffice, run, walk, continue, defray চালান run, drive, lead, conduct, move, defray ব্যয়ভারবহন করা defray. provide money to pay (a cost or expense). "the proceeds from the raffle help to defray the expenses of the evening" synonyms: pay (for), cover, meet, square, settle, clear, discharge, liquidate. Definition of Defray to help pay the cost of, either in part of full. to cover, as in to pay for something Examples of Defray in a sentence In order for Sean to attend the prestigious college, his generous uncle helped defray the excessive tuition with a monthly donation. Because I have a coupon that will defray fifty percent of my restaurant bill, I have enough money to see a movie after dinner. We are being asked to donate twenty dollars to help the festival organizer defray the cost of managing the event. Fortunately, the scholarship will defray a large part of my daughter's tuition. Since Jim lost his job recently, he has started a fund to defray his wife's hospital expenses. The money brought in from the concession stand will defray a portion of the venue rental fee. If you are selected in the program, you will be given twenty-five hundred dollars to defray much of your travel expenses. The magazine is increasing its advertising rates to defray its increased publishing costs. When you purchase the new phone, you will receive a rebate to help defray the cost of the monthly data plan. Most schools use vending machines as a source of income to defray the costs of extracurricular activities. When companies hire disabled people, they receive a tax credit to help defray salary expenses.
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deign(V)
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অনুগ্রহ করা deign, indulge verb প্রসন্ন হত্তয়া deign, condescend. Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity. do something that one considers to be below one's dignity. The master of the house never deigned to answer questions from the servants. Definition of Deign to complete a task that one considers beneath him Examples of Deign in a sentence The queen would not deign to invite her maid to dinner. Even when the millionaire lost all his money, he still would not deign to cook his own supper. The award-winning actress is known for her snobby attitude and would never deign to appear in a low-budget film. Because the celebrated athlete would not deign to cut his own lawn, he had a landscaping company on staff to maintain his yard. The heiress would not deign to clean up her dog's mess. Although Frank had worked as a mechanic for over twenty years, once he won the lottery he would not deign to change the oil in his car. The mayor was not a man of the people and did not deign to respond to letters unless they came from wealthy donors. Since the immigrants are the only people who will deign to perform low-paying jobs, they are the individuals who usually pick the onion crops. The famous singer would not deign to eat a meal unless her personal chef prepared it. When the prince flew, he bought all the seats in first class because he could not deign to be seated near commoners.
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demonstrative (adj,d)
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openly expressive of emotions. expressing emotion freely.. openly emotional. showing emotion. adj. Inclined to strong exhibition or expression of feeling or thoughts. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion characterized by the open expression of emotion meaning outwardly expressive, is the opposite of the blank showing feelings openly, especially feelings of affection. প্রমাণদায়ক demonstrative, demonstrable নির্দেশক directory, indicative, prescriptive, demonstrative, indicatory, demonstrable স্পষ্ট করা এমন demonstrative, demonstrable প্রতিপাদক confirming, proving, performing, ascertaining, corroborating, demonstrative জাহির করে এমন demonstrative, assertive প্রদর্শনকারী exhibitor, demonstrative, demonstrator. (of a person) unrestrained in showing feelings, especially those of affection. "we were a very physically demonstrative family". synonyms: expressive, open, forthcoming, emotional, communicative, responsive, unreserved, unrestrained, effusive, expansive, gushing, affectionate, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable; informal touchy-feely, lovey-dovey. Definition of Demonstrative openly affectionate Examples of Demonstrative in a sentence e (adjective): given to or marked by the open expression of emotion When Sally told James that she wanted to break up with him, she expected he would react demonstratively, but he quietly nodded his head and left without saying a word. Because Susan was raised in a family that was far from demonstrative, she is not comfortable sharing her emotions. Everyone at the table was uncomfortable when the demonstrative couple would not stop kissing during Christmas dinner. If Rick drinks too much, he will become demonstrative and try to hug strangers. My husband is not very demonstrative and rarely touches me in public. As a kid, I did not appreciate demonstrative kisses from my elderly relatives.
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denouement (coda) (pro)
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অন্তীম দৃশ্য. finale, final scene, final act, last act, epilogue, coda, end, ending, finish, close; culmination, climax, conclusion, resolution, solution, clarification, unravelling; informal wind-up, synonyms: outcome, upshot, consequence, result, end result, end, ending, termination, culmination, climax; informal pay-off; date dissue; archaic success. Definition of Denouement the ending of a literary work, musical composition, or a sequence of actions Examples of Denouement in a sentence the final resolution of the many strands of a literary or dramatic work; the outcome of a complex sequence of events At the denouement of the movie, all questions were answered, and the true identity of the robber was revealed. The film ended with a denouement that left the audience speechless. Because the book's denouement left some unanswered questions, the author is currently writing a sequel. In a sad denouement to a perfect love story, the groom left the bride at the altar. In the writer's first novel, the denouement was abrupt and unbelievable and left readers wondering if the story even had an ending. The play's denouement saw the main character die tragically just before the curtain fell. After being in the jury room for weeks, we were anxious for the denouement of the trial. Julie often gazes at a book's denouement to see if she likes the ending before reading the entire tale. While I do not want to ruin the story for you, you should know the hero's brother dies in the denouement. After hearing the orchestra's denouement of the evening's final number, the audience stood and applauded. As in all fairy tales, the boy and the girl become a couple at the denouement.
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derelict (adj)
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adjective পরিত্যক্ত abandoned, desert, derelict, forsaken, forlorn, outcast বেত্তয়ারিস unclaimed, derelict দায়িত্বজ্ঞানহীন derelict. in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect. "a derelict Georgian mansion" synonyms: unsafe, dangerous, hazardous, perilous, precarious, insecure, treacherous; dilapidated, ramshackle. Definition of Derelict in bad shape as a result of neglect Examples of Derelict in a sentence Out of fear for my safety, I chose not to walk inside of the derelict barn. Our small town has a large number of derelict buildings that need to be demolished. Thanks to several volunteer organizations in our community, many derelict areas have been turned into stunning gardens. Because many businesses closed during the economic crisis, the city is now filled with derelict shops and empty factories. My husband used his carpentry skills to turn the derelict shed into a tree house for our children. Without a huge investment, you will not be able to turn that derelict dwelling into a livable residence.
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derelict (N)
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(noun): (of a building) abandoned At one time the waterfront factories were busy and productive, but now they stand derelict and will be.
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desiccated
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শুকিয়ে নেওয়া. uninteresting, lacking vitality. Few novelists over 80 are able to produce anything more than desiccated works--boring shadows of former books. Definition of Desiccated dried out; lifeless. Examples of Desiccated in a sentence The professional soccer player became desiccated after being in a car accident that left him in a coma. Without water, the crops quickly became desiccated. The man tried unsuccessfully to get water from the desiccated well. Once the car factories closed, the residents left the desiccated city to look for work. Since the roses have become desiccated, please throw them in the trash.
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desideratum
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(noun): something desired as a necessity. The desideratum of the environmental group is that motorists should rely on carpooling. অভীষ্ট object, desideratum, Intended যে জিনিসের অভাব অনুভূত হয় desideratum. something that is needed or wanted. "integrity was a desideratum" synonyms: requirement, prerequisite, need, indispensable thing, desired thing, needed thing, essential, requisite, necessary; lack, want, missing thing; dream, ideal, hope, wish. Definition of Desideratum a wished-for or desired thing Examples of Desideratum in a sentence A desideratum when car shopping is price. A desideratum for the role of teacher was certification in English. Because a desideratum when house shopping was location, the couple only viewed houses in the city limits. Since the desideratum was non-negotiable, the man would not allow smoking in the building. The desideratum for the job was someone with flexibility and experience in the field.
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despot
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a dictator with absolute power. tyrant an absolute ruler a cruel and oppressive dictator one who has total power and rules brutally a ruler with absolute power a ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people dictator tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler; CF. despotism an absolute ruler; an autocrat. শাসক ruler, magistrate, regent, governor, dictator, despot উত্পীড়ক oppressor, depressor, dictator, despot রাজা king, raja, monarch, prince, royalty, despot সার্বভৌম শাসক despot, dictator স্বৈরাচারী শাসক despot অত্যাচারী despot, Neronian, oppressiveness, oppresssor. a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way. synonyms: tyrant, dictator, absolute ruler, totalitarian, authoritarian, autocrat, oppressor, autarch, monocrat. Definition of Despot a brutal ruler who controls everything Examples of Despot in a sentence Once the despot killed his parents, he was able to run the country with an iron fist. The despot has decided to control all television stations in his nation. When the despot started killing random school children in his small country, the United Nations sent in forces to remove him from power. What kind of man swears he is not a despot yet sits in his golden palace while allowing his people to die of hunger? According to the media, the despot has taken money from the treasury to build his massive mansion. The military is joining forces with the rebels to dethrone the royal despot terrorizing their country. When a kind leader replaced the despot, he brought about peace in a once troubled nation. The young prince killed everyone who challenged his authority and became the despot of his country. Although the despot claims to care about the people in his republic, he does not even allow them to marry without his consent. Under the despot's orders, every firstborn child must serve in the military for a period of five years.
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diatribe
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(n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack bitter verbal attack abusive criticism an abusive, condemnatory speech abusive speech bitter criticism thunderous verbal attack a harsh denunciation verbal attack a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. "a diatribe against consumerism" synonyms: tirade, harangue, verbal onslaught, verbal attack, stream of abuse, denunciation, broadside, fulmination, condemnation, criticism, stricture, reproof, reproval, reprimand, rebuke, admonishment, admonition; invective, upbraiding, vituperation, abuse, castigation. গালিগালাজ diatribe, brick-bat তীব্র সমালোচনা diatribe আক্রমণ violence, diatribe, Invasion, onset, stroke noun সুদীর্ঘ বিতর্ক discussion, diatribe সুদীর্ঘ আলোচণা expatiation, diatribe. Definition of Diatribe abusive speech or piece of writing Examples of Diatribe in a sentence Because Sheila was unhappy with the administration, she launched a lengthy diatribe against the board during lunch. Upset about his demotion, Ed made an angry diatribe about his employer. The candidate made a diatribe against his opponent. Even though Janice tried to control her temper in court, she found herself unable to hold in a diatribe about her spouse. His diatribe against his enemy contained words which should not be repeated! The journalist wrote a long diatribe about the politician's abuse of funds. In a lengthy diatribe, the reviewer made the public aware of his unflattering opinion of the film. The cult leader used religion to make a diatribe against the government. As a part of her diatribe against local police officers, Mary launched a Website for police complaints. Since the essay contained no objectivity at all, everyone assumed it was simply the critic's personal diatribe.
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diminutive
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adjective): very small When he put on his father's suit and shoes, his appearance was that of a diminutive youth. সঙ্কুচিত shrunk, compressed, diminutive, narrow, curtailed, reduced হ্রাসপ্রাপ্ত আকারযুক্ত diminutive, diminutival অতি ক্ষুদ্র্র্র্র diminutive, diminutival নিতান্তই ক্ষুদ্র diminutive. extremely or unusually small. "a diminutive figure dressed in black" synonyms: tiny, small, little, petite, minute, miniature, mini, minuscule, microscopic, nanoscopic, small-scale, compact, pocket, toy, midget, undersized, short, stubby, elfin, dwarfish, dwarf, pygmy, bantam, homuncular, Lilliputian; wee; informalteeny, weeny, teeny-weeny, teensy-weensy, itty-bitty, itsy-bitsy, tiddly, dinky, baby, pint-sized, half-pint, sawn-off, knee-high to a grasshopper; informaltitchy, ickle; informal little-bitty, vest-pocket. Definition of Diminutive very short or small Examples of Diminutive in a sentence Surrounded by tall skyscrapers, the three-story apartment building looked diminutive. My mother was a diminutive woman who still purchased clothes from the girls' department. Despite its size, the diminutive robot was able to lift over three hundred pounds. Compared to the large supercomputers of the 1970's, laptops are really diminutive in size. Although Jason is diminutive in height, he is still a remarkable player. Since I have only a diminutive source of funds, I will definitely have to stay within my budget.
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diminutive (n)
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(noun): to indicate smallness He prefers to be called a diminutive of his name: "Bill" instead of "John William."
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disabuse (conf)
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(verb): to persuade somebody that his/her belief is not valid As a child, I was quickly disabused of the notion that Santa Claus was a rotund benefactor of infinite largess--one night I saw my mother diligently wrapping presents and storing them under our Christmas tree. ভ্রান্ত ধারণাদি হইতে মুক্ত করা disabuse ভুল ধারণা বা মোহ থেকে মুক্ত করা disabuse. persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken. "he quickly disabused me of my fanciful notions" synonyms: disillusion, undeceive, correct,. Definition of Disabuse to make aware of the truth Examples of Disabuse in a sentence If you wish to continue to believe that falsehood, I will not disabuse you by telling you the truth. It is my job as a teacher to disabuse students of the notion they can be successful without an education. Even though I know Jessica is telling her mother a lie, I will not disabuse my friend's parent. The minister did everything he could to disabuse his church members about false idols. Although my mother tried, she could not disabuse me of my belief in Santa Claus when I was a kid. The doctor went out of his way to disabuse his patients about medical myths.
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discursive (digressive,wandering, meandering )
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অপ্রাসঙ্গিক irrelevant, impertinent, incoherent, discursive, out of place, inapposite বুদ্ধিগত intellectual, discursive তর্কদ্বারা লভ্য discursive এলোমেলো random, haphazard, promiscuous, ungainly, aimless, discursive শৃঙ্খলাহীন discursive, undisciplined. digressing from subject to subject. "students often write dull, second-hand, discursive prose" synonyms: rambling, digressive, meandering, wandering, maundering, diffuse, long, lengthy; circuitous, roundabout, circumlocutory, periphrastic; verbose, long-winded, prolix; informal wordy; Definition of Discursive talking or writing about many different things in an unorganized manner Examples of Discursive in a sentence When the writer was drunk, he often talked for hours in a discursive manner. The professor's lecture was hard to follow because of its discursive tone. Confused by the question, the politician gave only a discursive response to the reporter. Although I paid a great deal of attention to the debate, the discursive dialogue really confused me. Because he was nervous during his speech, the young boy lost his train of thought and began to speak in a discursive way. The mentally ill suspect was discursive when asked about his whereabouts on the night of the murder. As a law student, you should be prepared for a series of discursive questions on legal ethics. The author's writing style was discursive and hard to comprehend. Even though Joanna was normally a very organized person, she made a discursive speech during the graduation ceremony. When Harry spoke in that discursive style of his, he went from topic to topic but made little sense. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point Many readers find it tough to read Moby Dick since the author is discursive, often cutting the action short to spend 20 pages on the history of a whale. (adj.) passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly rambling, lacking order (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects wandering from one topic to another digressing from subject to subject (adj.) rambling, lacking order
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disingenuous
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কপট assumed, insincere, disingenuous, illusory, counterfeit, double অসরল evasive, tortuous, disingenuous, indirect, curved, crooked কৃত্রিম artificial, simulated, synthetic, pretended, false, disingenuous আন্তরিকতাশূন্য disingenuous গোপন উদ্দেশ্যপ্রণোদিত disingenuous. not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does. "this journalist was being somewhat disingenuous as well as cynical" synonyms: dishonest, deceitful, underhand, underhanded, duplicitous, double-dealing, two-faced, dissembling, insincere, false, lying, untruthful, mendacious; not candid, not frank, not entirely truthful; artful, cunning, crafty, wily, sly, sneaky, tricky, scheming, calculating, designing, devious, unscrupulous. (adjective): not straightforward; giving a false appearance of frankness Many adults think that they can lie to children, but kids are smart and know when people are disingenuous. Definition of Disingenuous not candid or sincere; generally by pretending one knows less than one actually does. Examples of Disingenuous in a sentence The detective was a disingenuous man who often played dumb to trick others into confessing. While Catherine pretended to be trustworthy, she was in reality a disingenuous woman who would do whatever it took to get her way. Although the politician promised to be open and honest during the election, he later became disingenuous and hid important facts from the voters. Disingenuous individuals usually become successful by misleading others. The pharmaceutical manufacturer was clearly disingenuous when it knowingly placed the dangerous drug on the market. Because the public viewed the politician's speech as disingenuous, they did not vote for him.
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dispensation ** (N)
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exemption from a rule or usual requirement. "although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to play before her birthday" synonyms: exemption, immunity, exception, exclusion, exoneration, freedom, release, relief, reprieve, remission, relaxation, absolution; impunity. (noun): an exemption from a rule or obligation Since her father is a billionaire, she is given dispensation from many of the school's policies. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Dispensation immunity from a law or rule Examples of Dispensation in a sentence In our church, women who have abortions are not given a dispensation of forgiveness. How much did the car manufacturer have to pay in order to receive special dispensation to build on sacred land? To get a divorce, Jim and Sarah would need to request a dispensation from the leader of their house of worship. Families were shocked to learn the state had been given dispensation from a city law in order to build a prison near their subdivision. Because the soldier had saved his entire unit, the president gave him dispensation for his wartime crimes.
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dissemble
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(verb): conceal one's true motives, usually through deceit. To get close to the senator, the assassin dissembled his intentions, convincing many people that he was a reporter for a well-known newspaper. ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করা dissemble, mask, personate, simulate গোপন রাখা dissemble ভান করা play at, dissemble, make belive, prestence, Fake, Feign. conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs. "an honest, sincere person with no need to dissemble" synonyms: dissimulate, pretend, deceive, feign, act, masquerade, sham, fake, bluff, counterfeit, pose, posture. Definition of Dissemble to disguise or conceal behind a false appearance Examples of Dissemble in a sentence Her plan was to dissemble her intentions from her husband so she could successfully plan him a surprise party. Rather than answer the reporter's questions directly, the politician chose to dissemble his responses. The con man did his best to dissemble his real motives from the wealthy widow. While it may be easier to dissemble your true feelings from others, it is always best to be honest with those you love. It is hard to feel pity for someone who makes a living by willingly choosing to dissemble their true intent for monetary reasons. Even though Evelyn knew she was madly in love with Robert, she still felt she had to dissemble her true feelings to avoid being hurt. Because he did not want to start an argument with his coworkers, Maurice chose to dissemble his political beliefs. In an attempt to dissemble his affair from his wife, Matt bought a cell phone which he kept hidden in his car. Although I am willing to help you as much as I can, I will not lie and dissemble the truth about your work history. Perhaps a defense attorney's greatest skill is his ability to dissemble information from the jury.
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dissipate (v)
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(verb): অপচয় করা waste, dissipate, misuse, lose, squander away, fritter away ক্ষয় করা gnaw, exhaust, corrode, prey, dissipate, erode squander or spend money frivolously The recent graduates dissipated their earnings on trips to Las Vegas and cruises in Mexico. waste or fritter away (money, energy, or resources). "he inherited, but then dissipated, his father's fortune" synonyms: squander, fritter (away), misspend, waste, throw away, make poor use of, be prodigal with; spend recklessly/freely, lavish, expend, to waste; exhaust to scatter; to spend wastefully to waste; to scatter.
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dissipate(v)
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to break up or to squander to disappear, cause to disappear. to disperse or scatter Kathleen's perfume was overwhelming in the cramped apartment, but once we stepped outside the smell dissipated and we could breathe once again. with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear. "the concern she'd felt for him had wholly dissipated" synonyms: disappear, vanish, evaporate, dissolve, melt away, melt into thin air, be dispelled, dematerialize; disperse, scatter; drive away, dispel, banish; quell, allay, check; literaryevanesce
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dissolution **
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(noun): a living full of debauchery and indulgence in sensual pleasure Many Roman emporers were known for their dissolution, indulging in unspeakable desires of the flesh. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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doleful
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sad; dreary mournful sorrowful sad, melancholy filled with or evoking sadness expressing sorrow; mournful mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief dolorous বেদনাপূর্ণ racking, doleful, painful, pained করুণ pathetic, sad, elegiac, pitiful, miserable, doleful শোকপূর্ণ elegiac, mournful, doleful, dolorous, funereal, funeral. expressing sorrow; mournful. "a doleful look" synonyms: mournful, woeful, sorrowful, sad, unhappy, depressed, dismal, gloomy, morose, melancholy, miserable, forlorn, wretched, woebegone, despondent, dejected, disconsolate, downcast, crestfallen, downhearted, heartbroken, heavy-hearted, despairing, desolate, grief-stricken; tearful, teary, lachrymose; informalblue, down, down in the mouth, down in the dumps, weepy; literarydolorous; archaicheartsick, Definition of Doleful filled with sadness or grief Examples of Doleful in a sentence My mother's eyes were doleful after my father moved out of the house. Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been doleful to the point of not being able to eat or sleep. The doleful music made everyone cry. After I read about the tragedy, I felt doleful for several hours. The child had a doleful look on his face when he learned Santa Claus was not real. As soon as I saw the doctor's doleful expression, I knew my father's condition was not good. The doleful widower tried to drown his misery at the bar. When the dog is locked in the crate, it makes a doleful noise. It was obvious from Richard's doleful expression he was still grieving for his deceased wife. After the divorce, Marie was doleful when she thought about her future.
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dolorous
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doleful, মর্মযন্ত্রণাপূর্ণ excruciating, dolorous শোকপূর্ণ elegiac, mournful, doleful, dolorous, funereal, funeral দু:খপূর্ণ sorrowful, rueful, woeful, woesome, regretful, dolorous. lachrymose. tearful. weeping. sorrowful. dolourous. adjective): showing sorrow Chopin's ballades are filled with sharp changes in moods--a dolorous melody can give way to a lighthearted tempo. Definition of Dolorous experiencing or displaying sadness or pain Examples of Dolorous in a sentence The dolorous film made me recall sad times. At the funeral, the dolorous widow could not stop crying. Jane was dolorous when her boyfriend was shipped overseas with his army unit. When I saw the dolorous look on my mother's face, I knew my father had not survived his emergency surgery. The dolorous sound of the funeral hymn filled Sarah's eyes with tears. Since Bill learned of his ex-wife's marriage, he has been dolorous and moody. The doctor believes Francine will be less dolorous after she takes the antidepressants for a few weeks. After Danielle discovered her husband had a mistress, she was so dolorous she tried to kill herself. The puppy has been dolorous since its owner left it at the shelter. During my visit with my therapist, I talked about a couple of dolorous experiences that caused me sorrow.
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doughty (bold,audacious,brave)
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brave and persistent. "his doughty spirit kept him going" synonyms: fearless, dauntless, determined, resolute, indomitable, intrepid, plucky, spirited, game, mettlesome, gritty, steely, confident, undaunted, undismayed, unal armed, unflinching, unshrinking, unabashed, unfaltering, unflagging, bold, audacious, valiant, brave, stout-hearted, lionhearted, gallant, courageous, heroic, daring, daredevil; informalgutsy, spunky, ballsy, feisty. adjective দুর্দম irresistible, doughty, unruly, unsettled, indomitable, unstable বলবান strong, robust, powerful, Herculean, husky, doughty সক্ষম able, capable, susceptible, efficient, doughty সাহসী brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant, doughty শৌর্যশালী valorous, heroic, doughty মহাতেজা doughty. brave; bold; courageous I enjoy films in which a doughty group comes together to battle a force of evil. Definition of Doughty determined to not give up; fearless Examples of Doughty in a sentence Taking blow after blow, the doughty fighter refused to leave the ring. The doughty sailor refused to head back to Spain without discovering a new world. Even the possibility of death in the jungle was not enough to scare away the doughty explorer. Tough and doughty, the marine was able to survive interrogation without cracking. The leader's doughty and spirited reputation made him a shoe-in for the cabinet position.
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dovetail **
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খাঁজে খাঁজে আটকান নিখুঁতভাবে মিলে যাওয়া (verb): fit together tightly, as if by means of a interlocking joint Although Darwin's evolution and Mendel's genetics were developed in isolation from one another, they dovetail each other very well. oin together by means of a dovetail. synonyms: joint, join, fit together, link, interlock, splice, mortise, tenon "the ends of the logs were cut and dovetailed" This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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duplicity
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(noun): deceitfulness, pretending to want one thing but interested in something else A life of espionage is one of duplicity: an agent must pretend to be a totally different person than who she or he actually is. ছলনা guile, deception, wile, falsehood, desertion, duplicity কাপট্য assumption, duplicity, hypocrisy দ্বৈধীভাব hesitation, vacillation, duplicity প্রতারণা trick, treachery, cross, duplicity, rip-off, ramp deceitfulness. "the president was accused of duplicity in his dealings with Congress" synonyms: deceitfulness, deceit, deception, deviousness, two-facedness, double-dealing, underhandedness, dishonesty, falseness, falsity, fraud, fraudulence, sharp practice, swindling, cheating, chicanery, trickery, craft, guile, artifice, subterfuge, skulduggery, treachery, unfairness, unjustness, perfidy, improbity; Definition of Duplicity dishonest behavior that is intended to trick someone Examples of Duplicity in a sentence Most politicians use duplicity to deceive voters just long enough to get their votes. Although the swindler used duplicity to trick his victims, he never physically harmed anyone. The media revealed the police captain's duplicity in the case of the stolen drug money. Because Amanda is such a good liar, it is always hard to recognize her duplicity. The greedy accountant used financial duplicity to embezzle money from his clients. When the soldier betrayed his country, his duplicity gave the entire military a bad name. Many people suspect the attractive young woman used duplicity to get the elderly man to include her in his will. Even though the robbers were supposed to be working as a team, each one used duplicity to try and steal from the others. You could look at the convict and tell he had no problem using duplicity to get whatever he wanted. Because of the counterfeiter's duplicity, the bank lost several million dollars.
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ebullient
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উচ্ছ্বাসিত exuberant, abounding, overflowing, ebullient, profuse অত্যুত্সাহী ebullient, ardent উত্তেজিত heated, crazed, agitated, hectic, angry, ebullient ফুটিতেছে এমন ebullient উচ্ছ্বসিত ebullient, profuse অত্যতসাহী ebullient cheerful and full of energy. "she sounded ebullient and happy" synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, cheerful, joyful, cheery, merry, sunny, breezy, jaunty, light-hearted, in high spirits, high-spirited, exhilarated, elated, euphoric, jubilant, animated, sparkling, effervescent, vivacious, enthusiastic, irrepressible; informalbubbly, bouncy, peppy, zingy, upbeat, chipper, chirpy, smiley, sparky, full of beans; informalpeart; literarygladsome, blithe, blithesome; datedgay. : joyously unrestrained Can you blame him for his ebullient mood? He just graduated from medical school. Definition of Ebullient cheerful and full of energy Examples of Ebullient in a sentence The ebullient song was so uplifting that I danced in my chair. Because my Uncle Jake has an ebullient personality, he is a great circus clown. Jack always felt ebullient after drinking his morning coffee. After being stranded in the airport for eight hours, we were far from ebullient. Charlie's ebullient attitude made him a favorite in the office. On the day of her wedding, nothing could stop Sharon from feeling ebullient. When Matthew lost his job, he was no longer ebullient and excited about his future. My aunt is an ebullient woman who can always see the rainbow through the clouds. While my friend Sarah always seems to be depressed, her husband Mark is generally ebullient. Ebullient investors are happily buying stocks this week.
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effervescent (adj) ebullient (D)
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see--Ebullient. bubbly, lively lively; giving off bubbles giving off gas bubbles; showing high spirits or excitement showing high spirits very excited; bubbling over with high spirits bubbling up from a liquid highly spirited; animated. syn--ebullient,exuberant,jubilant .... Definition of Effervescent something fizzy and giving off bubbles or an enthusiastic and lively personality Examples of Effervescent in a sentence The soda pop was so effervescent, that its bubbles tickled my nose. When I added baking soda to the vinegar, it created an effervescent effect. He had an upset stomach and wanted something effervescent to help calm it. The teacher called her personality effervescent because she was extremely bubbly. The volcano diorama was complete with an effervescent lava special effect.
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effrontery
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shameless boldness (n.) shameless boldness, impudence shameless boldness, impudence extreme boldness; presumptuousness brazen boldness; presumptuousness impudent boldness; audacity impudence, nerve, insolence. audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to. insolent or impertinent behaviour. "one juror had the effrontery to challenge the coroner's decision" synonyms: impudence, impertinence, cheek, insolence, cheekiness, audacity, temerity, brazenness, forwardness, front, presumption, nerve, gall, pertness, boldness, shamelessness, impoliteness, disrespect, bad manners. ধৃষ্টতা cockiness, assumption, facer, audacity, boldness, effrontery নির্লজ্জতা boldness, impudence, brass, audacity, impertinence, effrontery নির্লজ্জ সাহস effrontery বেহায়াপনা boldness, assuredness, impudence, audacity, impertinence, effrontery প্রগল্ভতা audacity, audaciousness, effrontery, impertinence, boldness, assuredness ঔদ্ধত্য arrogance, insolence, hubris, pride, hauteur, effrontery আস্পর্ধা audacity, effrontery, impudence, arrogance Examples of Effrontery in a sentence The skateboarders acted with effrontery, skating through the church grounds and spray-painting signs warning trespassers. I was shocked by the mugger's effrontery to kiss me after grabbing my bag. When the defendant put his feet up on the table, the judge scolded him for his effrontery. My cheating husband has the effrontery to accuse me of being disloyal to him. Although I have an advanced degree in business, my boss still had the effrontery to ask me to bring him coffee. William's wife had the effrontery to bring her lover to the family Christmas party. After eating two steak dinners, Charles had the effrontery to tell the waitress he was broke. While Matt may have enjoyed dancing on top of the table, the bar owner was not pleased with his effrontery and banned him from the bar. The two policemen laughed at the effrontery of the criminal who tried to disguise himself by dressing as a woman. When the speaker stripped down to his underwear, everyone in the audience was shocked at his effrontery. In a show of effrontery, the politician offered to wash the cars of all donors who contributed at least fifty thousand dollars to his campaign.
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elegiac
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করুণ pathetic, sad, elegiac, pitiful, miserable, doleful শোকসঙ্গীত-সংক্রান্ত elegiac শোকসঙ্গীতের অন্তর্ভুক্ত elegiac শোকপূর্ণ elegiac, mournful, doleful, dolorous, funereal, funeral শোকসঙ্গীতে ব্যবহৃত elegiac expressing sorrow or lamentation mourning that which is lost or past; sorrowful expressing sorrow often for something past Mournful; sorrowful; sad. resembling or characteristic of a lament for the dead. relating to or characteristic of an elegy. "haunting and elegiac poems" wistfully mournful. "she watched repeat serials, fixed on their moody and elegiac characterization" synonyms: mournful, melancholic, melancholy, plaintive, sorrowful, sad, lamenting, doleful; funereal, dirgelike; touching, moving, poignant; literarydolorous. Definition of Elegiac communicating mourning or sorrow Examples of Elegiac in a sentence Few can listen to the elegiac opening bars of the Moonlight sonata without feeling the urge to cry. The elegiac poem brought everyone to tears during the funeral. When Amy looked at the elegiac greeting card, she realized how much Greg missed her. The military band played a stirring but elegiac tribute during the general's burial ceremony. As soon as I heard the elegiac tune in the movie, I knew a character was about to die. The elegiac painting reveals the deep sorrow the artist felt after his daughter's death.
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embryonic
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আদি original, embryonic, first, primary, fundamental, embryo আদিম primitive, pristine, primordial, primal, barbaric, embryonic প্রাথমিক primary, elementary, initial, basic, elemental, embryonic ভ্রূণসংক্রান্ত embryonic, embryo ভ্রূণাবস্থিত embryonic, embryo বিকশিত হয় নাই এমন embryo, embryonic মৌলিক basic, fundamental, prime, original, primary, embryonic. (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development. "the plan is still in its embryonic stages". synonyms: rudimentary, undeveloped, unformed, immature, incomplete, incipient, inchoate, just beginning; fledgling, budding, beginning, potential, nascent, emerging, developing; early, primary, elementary, germinal. referring to a system or idea that has potential for significant development Examples of Embryonic in a sentence Our company is still in its embryonic stage, having just started and having a lot of room to grow and expand. I have an idea for a book, but it is still in its embryonic stage and I need to put a lot more thought into it before it is ready. An embryonic idea is one that you just came up with that still needs to develop a little more before it is ready to be used. The idea of freedom and justice for all was still embryonic during the American Revolution, and it would be many years before that idea grew to maturity. Our relationship is still embryonic since we have just met, but I am sure that it will grow into a great friendship in time.
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empiricism
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প্রয়োগবাদ. see--empirical. syn- philosophical theory sensationalism experimentalism empiricist philosophy British empiricism philosophical doctrine logical positivism positivism. any method that derives knowledge from experience, used in experimental science as a way to gain insight and knowledge Empiricism does not always lead to knowledge; an experience or experiment may raise more questions than it answers. pursuit of knowledge purely through experience and experiments Examples of Empiricism in a sentence The expert's sense of empiricism stemmed from years of personal experience. Empiricism does not rely solely on facts and statistics. Because he believed in empiricism, he was looking for answers during his testing of theories. People who follow empiricism believe in experiential knowledge. Following empiricism meant he was not interested in the scientific method.
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enamor
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মুগ্ধ করা fascinate, enthrall, glamor, enamour, enamor, ensnare আকর্ষণ করা attract, allure, draw, enthrall, glamor, enamor প্রেমোন্মত্ত করা enamour, enamor মোহিত করা glamor, enthrall, mesmerize, enchant, bewitch, enamor প্রেমোচ্ছন্ন করা enamour, enamor বিমোহিত করা enthrall, glamor, fascinate, infatuate, enamour, enamor. to trigger feelings of adoration. (verb): attraction or feeling of love She is completely enamored with Justin Bieber, and goes to all his concerts on the East coast. Examples of Enamor in a sentence My daughter hopes her makeover will enamor feelings from her secret crush. When Amber lost her temper, she did not enamor herself to the police officer. The dancer will use her skillful moves to try and enamor the judging panel. Because the pageant contestant did not enamor the judges with her performance, she knows she will not win the crown. My sister's delicious cooking never fails to enamor her loving husband.
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encumber
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hold back. বিভ্রান্ত করা distract, maze, obfuscate, beguile, encumber, outface ব্যাহত করা impede, thwart, hamper, frustrate, encumber, avert গতি ব্যাহত করা encumber ভারগ্রস্ত করা burden, encumber ঋণভারাক্রান্ত করা encumber বিহ্বল করা distract, discomfit, mystify, embarrass, overwhelm, encumber. restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. "she was encumbered by her heavy skirts". synonyms: hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede, check, cramp, inhibit, restrict, limit, constrain, restrain, bog down, retard, slow, slow down, stall, delay; inconvenience, disadvantage, handicap. Definition of Encumber to restrict or burden in such a way that action is limited Examples of Encumber in a sentence The chaperon's rules did not encumber the female members of the swim team from sneaking out of their hotel at night. If you do not want your baby to encumber you when you jog, you should push her in the stroller instead of carrying her. The tax plan will encumber many average Americans to the point they cannot take yearly vacations. When Phil saw all of the red tape associated with getting the building permit, he knew the excessive documentation would encumber production on his new home. The controlling stepfather took his daughter's cellphone in an attempt to encumber her social life. Because the dictator wants to encumber rebels organizing against him, he closely monitors all anti-government organizations. The political refugees came to this country so they could live in a nation where they would not have to be concerned about anyone trying to encumber their rights. If I lose my money in the stock market, the loss will encumber my retire plans and force me to work late in life. State police are currently working with border authorities to produce ways to encumber the flow of drugs into the country. Since Jim did not want his backpack to encumber his climb up the mountain, he only included a couple of essentials in the bag. The costume encumbered all my movements and caused me to sweat profusely.
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enjoin
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to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit to direct or order command; order; forbid give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority to command; to urge command; order; forbid give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority to command; to urge bid, charge, command, adjure নিষেধ করা forbid, veto, prohibit, enjoin, ban, embargo আদেশ করা order, command, bid, give a command, enjoin, prescribe নির্দেশ দেত্তয়া instruct, advise, tell, rule, enjoin, level হুকুম করা dictate, order, command, enjoin, direct. Definition of Enjoin to prohibit someone from performing an action Examples of Enjoin in a sentence The angry man wanted the judge to grant an injunction to enjoin his ex-wife from selling their vacation home. After my father learns I failed all of my exams, he will probably take steps to enjoin me from using my credit cards. The company shareholders are banding together to enjoin the board from agreeing to a merger that would decrease the value of their stock options. Because I am seeking to enjoin my ex from having visitation rights with my children, I must go to court and explain my reasons to the judge. The religious organization staged a protest outside of the abortion clinic to enjoin young women from entering the building. After the judge reviewed the evidence, he granted the widow an injunction to enjoin her greedy children from seizing her assets. The purpose of the injunction is to enjoin the developer from tearing down the historical building. Once the police heard the young woman's story, they urged her to get a restraining order to enjoin her ex-boyfriend from stalking her. The environmentalist hopes to get an injunction to enjoin the city from demolishing the park to build a museum. Since the protection order against my former wife is failing to enjoin her from breaking into my house, it is serving no purpose at all. CONF-----enjoin (verb): give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority The government agency enjoined the chemical company to clean up the hazardous dump it had created over the years. (MAGOOSH)
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enormity (N) 2**
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বিশালতা magnitude, magnificence, enormity, hugeness, mountain অন্যায় wrong, injustice, tort, impropriety, enormity, inequity অবিচার injustice, iniquity, misconception, misjudgment, enormity, inequity বিরাটত্ব enormity, magnitude মস্ত অপরাধ enormity নিদারূণ দুষ্কার্য enormity গুরুত্ব importance, gravity, weight, worth, consideration, enormity. he great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong. "a thorough search disclosed the full enormity of the crime" (in neutral use) large size or scale. "I began to get a sense of the enormity of the task" synonyms: immensity, vastness, massiveness, hugeness; size, extent, magnitude, expanse, greatness, 22222.........2. a grave crime or sin. "the enormities of war" synonyms: wickedness, evilness, vileness, baseness, blackness, depravity; outrageousness, monstrousness, hideousness, dreadfulness, heinousness, awfulness, nastiness, horror, atrocity; villainy, cruelty, inhumanity, mercilessness, brutality, brutalism, bestiality, barbarism, enormity (noun): an act of extreme wickedness The enormity of Pol Pot's regime is hard to capture in words--within months hundreds of thousands of Cambodians lost their lives. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Enormity an offense or disaster of great magnitude Examples of Enormity in a sentence The young man will probably stop laughing when he learns the enormity of the criminal charges against him. When the hurricane struck the island nation, the residents were stunned by the enormity of the destruction. The enormity of the fire threatened to engulf the city. As soon as we deal with the enormity of our father's murder, we will open the family restaurant again. We cannot imagine the enormity of the torture our captured soldiers have endured. If Gail does not understand the enormity of having unprotected sex, then she should visit a clinic and talk to a healthcare worker. The enormity of the drive-by shooting kept people inside of their homes for weeks. When the president learned of the enormity of the city's water crisis, he sent aid workers to provide food and water to needy citizens. There was no way I could describe the enormity of the gang violence I had just observed. While Al knew the storm had been severe, he did not understand the enormity of the damage until he learned a tree had smashed his car.
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enthrall (enamor) D
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দাসত্বে আবদ্ধ করা enthrall, enthrall দাসত্বাধীন করা enthrall, enthrall মুগ্ধ করা fascinate, enthrall, glamor, enamour, enamor, ensnare আকর্ষণ করা attract, allure, draw, enthrall, glamor, grip সঙ্গে নিয়ে যাত্তয়া enthrall, grab, enthrall যাদু করা cast a spell, enthrall, exorcise, bewitch, witch, charm দাস করা enthrall, chain, enthrall ক্রীতদাস করা enslave, enthrall, thrall, beslave, subjugate, enfetter বিমোহিত করা enthrall, glamor, fascinate, infatuate, enamour, enamor মোহিত করা glamor, enthrall, mesmerize, enchant, bewitch, enamour গোলাম করা enthrall, enfetter, enthrall capture the fascinated attention of. "she had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold" synonyms: captivate, charm, enchant, bewitch, fascinate, beguile, entrance, enrapture, delight, attract, allure, lure; win, ensnare, dazzle, absorb, engross, rivet, grip, transfix, root someone to the spot, transport, carry away, hypnotize, mesmerize, intrigue, spellbind. 22222222 fascinating, entrancing, enchanting, bewitching, captivating, charming, beguiling, enrapturing; delightful, attractive, alluring, winning, dazzling, absorbing, engrossing, memorable, compelling, riveting, readable, gripping, exciting, transfixing, transporting, hypnotic, mesmerizing, intriguing, spellbinding; verb): hold spellbound She was so enthralled by the movie that she never heard people screaming, "Fire! Fire!" in the neighboring theater.
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epigram (axiom, apothegm, aphorism,cliche)
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noun: a witty saying শ্লেষ pun, epigram, quibble, innuendo, banter, quiddity এপিগ্র্যাম epigram সরস ক্ষুদ্র কবিতা epigram সংক্ষিপ্ত বিদ্রূপাত্মক উক্তি epigram তীক্ষ্ন ব্যঁজনাপূর্ণ উক্তি epigram সংক্ষিপ্ত বচন brief, epigram, mot. a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way. "a Wildean epigram". synonyms: quip, witticism, gem, play on words, jest, pun, sally, nice turn of phrase; bon mot, double entendre, jeu d'esprit; informalone-liner, gag, crack, wisecrack; rare paronomasia, equivoque "a witty epigram" proverb, saying, maxim, adage, axiom, aphorism, saw, gnome, dictum, precept, epigraph, motto, catchphrase; cliché, truism, commonplace; Definition of Epigram a brief and witty saying or poem. Examples of Epigram in a sentence At his daughter's wedding, Jason shared a heartwarming epigram he had written. The cute epigram on the Valentine's card made me smile. During his speech, the president quoted an epigram from one of his favorite poets. Sheila won the poetry contest with her insightful epigram about death. Using a rhyming epigram as a brief introduction, the playwright described what the audience would see in the three-act play. The critic seemed to dislike every epigram in the poetry collection except for the witty verse about love.
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epiphany
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(noun): a sudden revelation or moment of insight Gary one day had an epiphany that he was a people person; he prompty quit his factory job and began working as a salesman.
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ersatz
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: not real or genuine; phony The car dealer's ersatz laughter was immediately followed by a price quote, one that Shelley found highly inflated. Definition of Ersatz replicated from something else yet lacking the original qualities Examples of Ersatz in a sentence Do you believe the ersatz beach created by the city will appeal to those who love the natural features of the seashore? Before segregation ended, minorities were given an ersatz education that was not equal to the education received by their white peers. The art expert quickly recognized the ersatz painting as a fake. In the movie, the lead character created an ersatz version of his dead wife. There is no way an ersatz pizza made with soy cheese can ever compare to a real Italian pizza. At his trial, the defendant argued he could not be charged with selling drugs since his ersatz cocaine was made out of flour and salt. The dishonest street vendor tried to pass off his ersatz purses as designer goods. When the chef saw his apprentice using ersatz vanilla flavoring, he scolded the young man for using low quality ingredients. The jeweler immediately noticed the flaws in the ersatz diamond. Unfortunately, the ersatz candy I made at home did not taste as good as the store bought product.
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estimable
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শ্রদ্ধেয় Śrad'dhēẏa adjective শ্রদ্ধেয় respectable, adorable, august, venerable, estimable, worshipful মাননীয় honorable, respectable, estimable, honourable, high-principled মান্য honorable, favorite, estimable, honourable, favourite আদরণীয় estimable মাননীয estimable শ্রদ্ধেয় reverend, blessed, valued. Synonyms: reputable honorable good respectable Antonyms: disreputable. deserving of esteem and respect After serving thirty years, in which he selflessly served the community, Judge Harper was one of the more estimable people in town.
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ethereal (d) (heavenly, tenuous,light)
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extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world. "her ethereal beauty" synonyms: delicate*, exquisite*, dainty, elegant*, graceful*, beautiful*, lovely*; fragile*, airy, gossamer*, gossamery, light*, fine, diaphanous, thin, tenuous*, subtle, insubstantial, shadowy "melodic phrases of ethereal beauty" heavenly or spiritual. "ethereal, otherworldly visions" synonyms: celestial, heavenly, spiritual, unearthly, other-worldly, paradisical, Elysian, sublime, divine, holy; rareempyrean, superlunary. Definition of Ethereal extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world; heavenly or supernatural Examples of Ethereal in a sentence An ethereal, ghostly image of a woman suddenly appeared at the edge of the forest, then disappeared as quickly as it had come. Once the sky began to clear after the storm, the clouds scattered in ethereal formations that resembled a celestial festival. A sleeping baby has an ethereal, angelic appearance you don't often find in your wide-awake teenager. This artist has a supremely delicate brush-stroke that gives his work a feeling of ethereal lightness. The moon came into view over the wintry landscape, its light accented by an ethereal halo. This composer's music has an ethereal quality that brings a sense of peace over anyone who listens to it. When we saw the ethereal light that glowed on Lauren's face, we knew that Bryce had kissed her. The soprano had an ethereal voice that sounded as if she belonged in a choir of angels. The tapestry was woven so finely that it made the perfect backdrop for her collection of ethereal art miniatures. The bride smiled radiantly as she walked down the aisle wearing an ethereal creation of lace, seed pearls, and chiffon.
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evanescent (ephemeral )
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বিলীয়মান vanishing, evanescent দ্রুতসঁচারী evanescent ক্ষণস্থায়ী temporary, transitory, transient, evanescent, fragile, impermanent বিলীয়মান fugacious. soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. "the evanescent Arctic summer". synonyms: vanishing, fading, evaporating, melting away, disappearing, diminishing, dwindling, shrinking, fugitive; rare fugacious. "they were operating on an evanescent budget" ephemeral**, fleeting*, short-lived, short-term, passing, transitory*, transient*, fugitive, momentary, temporary, brief, here today and gone tomorrow; rare fugacious. tending to vanish like vapor. The storm flashed into existence above us and lasted only a short time--an evanescent turbulence of wind and cloud. lasting only for a very short time Examples of Evanescent in a sentence We would have all missed the evanescent moment if not for the photographer's speed and skill. Even though April seemed interested in taking piano lessons now, her mother knew her interest was only evanescent and would soon disappear. Rainbows are evanescent because they do not stay around for long periods of time. When the temperature rises, the snow becomes evanescent as it turns into water. The lightning was evanescent and disappeared just as quickly as it appeared. For a while, the scent of the roses filled the room, and then it became evanescent. The Hawaiian waterfall is so beautiful it could never be an evanescent memory for anyone. Unfortunately, the best dreams are always evanescent and end at sunrise. Your childhood years are evanescent so appreciate each moment before you have to grow up and get a job. Money is evanescent, but love and friendship are forever.
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excoriate (d) ( criticize, damage the surface )
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ছাল ছাড়ান skin, decorticate, flay, excoriate, bark, flench চর্মশূন্য করা excoriate, flay খোসা ছাড়ান peel, shuck, excoriate, decorticate তীব্র সমালোচনা করা excoriate কঠোর সমালোচনা করা criticize, scalp, excoriate চর্ম উন্মোচন করা excoriate, flay ছাল তোলা skin, excoriate, excorticate. damage or remove part of the surface of (the skin). "the discharge is acrid and excoriates the skin of the nose" synonyms: abrade, rub away, rub off, rub raw, scrape, scratch, chafe, damage; strip away, peel away, skin; technical decorticate. to criticize very harshly. Entrusted with the prototype to his company's latest smartphone, Larry, during a late night karaoke bout, let the prototype slip into the hands of a rival company--the next day Larry was excoriated, and then fired. *** to severely condemn Examples of Excoriate in a sentence In his speech, the president will excoriate the dictator's actions and state his plans for military intervention. The church elders have no choice but to publicly excoriate the young minister who was convicted of selling drugs. How dare my mother excoriate me for getting pregnant outside of marriage when she did the same thing? The stern judge will excoriate the behavior of the repeat offender by sentencing him to thirty years in prison. Because Ann is an atheist, she will probably excoriate the decision to allow prayer in schools.
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execrate (abhor,detest)
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ঘৃণা করা hate, loathe, detest, despise, look down on, execrate অভিশাপ দেত্তয়া curse, imprecate, execrate, denounce, damn, anathematize অত্যন্ত ঘৃণা করা execrate. feel or express great loathing for. "they were execrated as dangerous and corrupt". synonyms: revile, denounce, decry, condemn, vilify; detest, loathe, hate, abhor, abominate, despise, regard with disgust, feel disgust for, feel aversion/revulsion to; rare excoriate, anathematize. to curse and hiss at Though the new sitcom did decently in the ratings, Nelson railed against the show, saying that it was nothing more than an execrable pastiche of tired cliché's and canned laughter. Definition of Execrate to strongly condemn an individual or thing Examples of Execrate in a sentence After being injured in the war, my uncle came to execrate gun violence. The members of the Animal Society execrate people who abuse cats and dogs. Because my ex-boyfriend stole all my money, I will execrate him during my testimony. The prosecutor will execrate the defendant's character in court. In his speech, the president will execrate the actions of the terrorists.
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exegesis (N)
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ব্যাখ্যা explanation, interpretation, commentary, exposition, illustration, exegesis. critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture. "the task of biblical exegesis" synonyms: interpretation, explanation, exposition, explication, elucidation, clarification; gloss, annotation. critical explanation or analysis, especially of a text. The Bible is fertile ground for exegesis--over the past five centuries there have been as many interpretations as there are pages in the Old Testament. Definition of Exegesis detailed explanation of a written passage Examples of Exegesis in a sentence The student's exegesis of the novel was one of the best summaries the professor had ever read. Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote a simple exegesis of the passage. Many of the church rules are derived from man's exegesis of the Bible. After listening to the author's exegesis of his latest book, I realized I had completely missed the theme of the novel. The exegesis of the foreign text can only be interpreted by a linguist who is familiar with ancient Mandarin.
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exemplar (model,paragon)
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আদর্শ ideal, model, norm, example, sampling, exemplar দৃষ্টান্ত illustration, example, paradigm, exemplar, footstep, eidolon নমুনা sample, specimen, swatch, pattern, example, exemplar আদর্শ ব্যক্তি exemplar, example আদর্শ বস্তু example, exemplar, specimen উদাহরণ example, instance, illustration, precedent, case, exemplar. syn-- model, paragon, ideal, type,embodiment, essence, quintessence; paradigm, archetype, prototype, pattern, blueprint, standard, criterion, benchmark, yardstick; byword; rare avata. noun): something to be imitated Lena's homework is on the wall because it is an exemplar of clean, neat, and thoughtful work. Definition of Exemplar a person or thing that serves as a model or ideal Examples of Exemplar in a sentence The school valedictorian is an exemplar of the perfect student. During his speech, the president praised the deceased soldier as an exemplar of courage. Because my mom is a successful businesswoman and a wonderful mother, she is my exemplar of the perfect woman. The teacher shared my paper with the class after describing it as an exemplar of a well-written essay. Since the athlete gives a large portion of his salary to charity, he stands as an exemplar of a generous philanthropist.
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exiguity (penury,frugality,abstemiousness) d
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অল্পতা shortness, paucity, exiguity, shortage, frugality, penury স্বল্পতা frugality, fewness, penurity, penury, exiguity, leanness নিস্বতা penury, penurity, frugality, leanness, exiguity দীনতা penury, leanness, need, indigence, affliction, exiguity abstemiousness scantiness leanness inadequacy meagreness spareness scantness insufficiency sparseness thinness poorness sparsity meagerness wateriness deficiency. (noun): the quality of being meager After two months at sea, the exiguity of the ship's supplies forced them to search for fresh water and food.
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exorbitant
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অতিরিক্ত additional, extra, spare, more, excessive, exorbitant গলাকাটা exorbitant অত্যধিক excessive, obsessive, exceeding, undue, over, exorbitant অতিশয় exceeding, exorbitant, excessive, large, deep, dense আধিক্যপূর্ণ abundant, exorbitant, fulsome, plethoric. (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. "some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls" synonyms: extortionate, excessively high, extremely high, excessive, sky-high, prohibitive, outrageous, unreasonable, preposterous, inordinate, immoderate, inflated, monstrous, unwarranted, unconscionable, huge, enormous, disproportionate; punitive, ruinous; expensive, extravagant. Definition of Exorbitant unreasonably high amount of something; too much Examples of Exorbitant in a sentence The luxury hotel charges an exorbitant rate of $25 for a single cheeseburger. Because of my budget, I am unable to make exorbitant purchases. While the painters charged us an exorbitant fee, they did very little work. Although Jane's apartment is quite lovely, the rent is a bit exorbitant for my taste. Even though I really need a loan, I cannot pay those exorbitant interest fees! Since Samantha really wanted to be an actress, she had no problem paying the exorbitant tuition for the acting classes. That lazy security guard is being paid an exorbitant salary to sit on his behind every day! Sadly, there was no way the family could afford the exorbitant amount of money demanded by the kidnappers. The exorbitant amount the actress paid for that dress could feed at least ten families for a whole month! My credit card company charges exorbitant rates of interest. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation Shelley made one exorbitant purchase after another, buying new clothes and taking vacations even though she earned a limited salary.
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expansive**(D) ( communicative, extensive)
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অকপট expansive, candid, frank, sincere, straightforward, genuine বিস্তৃত extensive, expansive, outstretched, large, big, diffused ব্যাপক comprehensive, extensive, wide, widespread, mass, expansive প্রসারিত outstretched, expansive, outspread, lengthy সরল straight, simple, plain, naive, innocent, expansive প্রসারণক্ষম expansive খোলাখুলি open, frank, expansive, outright, express, direct. 1. covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive. "expansive beaches" synonyms: extensive, sweeping, rolling; More 2. (of a person or their manner) relaxed and genially frank and communicative. "he was in an expansive mood" synonyms: communicative, forthcoming, sociable, friendly, outgoing, unreserved, uninhibited, open, affable, amiable, genial, chatty, talkative, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, voluble, effusive, demonstrative, extrovert, extroverted; discursive; informal talky. communicative, and prone to talking in a sociable manner After a few sips of cognac, the octogenarian shed his irascible demeanor and became expansive, speaking fondly of the "good old days". This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Expansive covering a wide area; extensive Examples of Expansive in a sentence Covering an expansive area, the search team looked high and low for the missing child. The couple's property stemmed out over an expansive area, extending all the way to the road and back to the river's edge. An expansive lot of land was partitioned off to build the gigantic stadium next year. Although she loved her expansive mansion, the lady of the house dreaded cleaning the huge space. Encompassing over 50 acres, the expansive garden spreads through the river valley.
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expunge
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মুছিয়া ফেলা obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). "the kind of man that could expunge an unsatisfactory incident from his memory" synonyms: erase, remove, delete, rub out, wipe out, efface; cross out, strike out, blot out, blank out; cancel, annul, destroy, obliterate, eradicate, extinguish, eliminate, abolish, annihilate, extirpate. to eliminate completely When I turned 18, all of the shoplifting and jaywalking charges were expunged from my criminal record. Definition of Expunge to remove completely Examples of Expunge in a sentence I would like to expunge my ex-husband from my memory. Because the court has decided to expunge my criminal record, there will be no evidence of my past misdeeds. The president has the power to expunge any person's criminal history in order to give that individual a fresh start in life. When I received the diamond ring from my husband, I felt the need to expunge any anger I previously felt towards him. A chip was put inside the spy's brain to expunge his memory so he would never recall any of his missions. Is there a way for me to expunge this tattoo of my ex-girlfriend? A beautiful day at the beach was more than enough to expunge my recall of a difficult week at the office. After Adam learned he had been wrongly convicted, he asked the judge to expunge his record. The lawyer did everything he could to expunge his client's name from the murder scandal. Because the killer did not want to get caught, he tried to expunge all signs of his presence at the murder scene.
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expurgate (censor)
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শোধন করা. remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text or account). "an expurgated English translation". synonyms: censor, bowdlerize, blue-pencil, redact, cut, edit; clean up, purge, purify, sanitize. to edit out rude, incorrect, offensive, useless, or otherwise undesirable information; to purge Examples of Expurgate in a sentence The rapper was told that if he did not expurgate the offensive lyrics from his new song, it would never be played on the radio. Although Noah tried very hard to expurgate thoughts of Anna from his mind after the breakup, he still saw her face everywhere. Even though Wikipedia can be a helpful resource, the interactive ability allows anyone to add information that may be inaccurate or expurgate accurate information just because they're offended by it. When she discovered that her brother had found her diary, she decided to expurgate some of the juicier parts by tearing out the pages. The producer agreed to expurgate some of the R-rated scenes so that the movie could be shown on network television. Some parents have demanded that the author remove some of the objectionable language, but similar efforts to expurgate Huckleberry Finn and other great works have resulted in much less effective literature.
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extrapolate (V)
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পূর্বেই দেখা extrapolate দূরদর্শন করা foresee, extrapolate, anticipate আগেই জানা foresee, anticipate, extrapolate. Synonyms: cypher compute calculate work out reckon interpolate cipher figure derive deduct deduce infer draw from specific cases for more general cases By extrapolating from the data on the past three months, we can predict a 5% increase in traffic to our website. Extrapolate meaning and collocations; Meaning: [verb] predict on the basis of known data; extend; This technology and experience greatly improve our ability to interpret and extrapolate from study data. It is not always possible to extrapolate future developments accurately from current data. I think Tom is extrapolating from your own feelings to his. That 11.5% is an extrapolated forecast from estimated national trends. My understanding is they sample and extrapolate from those results. Do you think the modern-day NASA technology extrapolated 60 years into the future. The danger in these predictions is that more often than not we extrapolate recent history into the future. Academics tend to analyse the past and extrapolate that into the future.
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facile
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সহজ easy, simple, facile, soft, light, natural সাবলীল flowing, facile, easy, free, glib সহজসাধ্য easy, facile, get-at-able অনর্গল fluent, unhindered, abundant, unbolted, unrestrained, facile নমনীয় flexible, supple, malleable, ductile, pliable, facile অনায়াস effortless, spontaneous, easy, facile অকষ্টকল্পিত spontaneous, facile, easy. ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial. "facile generalizations". synonyms: simplistic, superficial, oversimple, oversimplified, schematic, black and white; shallow, pat, glib, slick, jejune, naive; informal dime-store, bubblegum. Definition of Facile easily performed Examples of Facile in a sentence While the adults found the video game complicated, the teenagers thought it was facile and easily played. No one was surprised when the senior detective solved the facile case in less than twenty-four hours. Since Jack had studied for the exam, he earned a perfect score on the facile test. The experienced ballerina learned the facile routine in ten minutes. Running a mile each morning is a facile feat for a marathon runner who does not blink at the idea of running thirteen miles in a single race. If you are a skilled computer programmer, you will find this coding task to be rather facile.
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factious
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দুর্দান্ত desperate, formidable, unruly, fell, grim, factious রাজবৈরপূর্ণ factious, factional দলাদলি-প্রবণ factional, factious বিরোধপূর্ণ factional, factious. relating or inclined to dissension. "a factious country". synonyms: divided, split, sectarian, schismatic, dissenting, contentious, discordant, conflicting, argumentative, disagreeing, disputatious, quarrelling, quarrelsome, clashing, warring, at odds, disharmonious, tumultuous, turbulent, dissident, rebellious produced by, or characterized by internal dissension The controversial bill proved factious, as dissension even within parties resulted. Definition of Factious given to disagreements that lead to the development of conflict and problems within a group Examples of Factious in a sentence When my factious son gets mad with one of his pals, he tries to separate the person from the group by starting an argument. The billionaire was a factious man who enjoyed creating tasks that put his employees at odds with each other. While Jeff hoped his idea would bring the church members together, his plan was factious and split the church in half. The leader of the racist group was known for his factious attempts to instigate ethnic disagreements in small towns. During the interrogation, the factious detective attempted to turn the conspirators against each other.
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factitious (conf-- fictitious)
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কপট insidious, tortuous, Factitious, two-faced, two-tongued কৃত্রিম affected, constrained, Factitious, FALSE, niminy-piminy, personated অস্বাভাবিক hyper, out of the ordinary, anomalous, atypical, constrained, curious মানবপ্রয়াসসৃষ্ট Factitious. bogus counterfeit ersatz** fabricated factitious faked false falsie hyped up manufactured mock phony plastic sham simulated specious** spurious** substitute synthetic unnatural. conf (artificial; not natural The defendant's story was largely factitious and did not accord with eyewitness testimonies)
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fictitious ( from friction )
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not real or true; imaginary or fabricated. "reports of a deal were dismissed as fictitious by the Minister" synonyms: false, fake, counterfeit, fabricated, sham; untrue, bogus, spurious, assumed, affected,improvised, feigned,pretend. Definition of Fictitious not real; imaginary; made up Examples of Fictitious in a sentence I always use a fictitious name when submitting comments online, to maintain my privacy. That history book is a fictitious work written by an amateur historian without any historical education. Scott created a fictitious nonprofit organization, funneling his money through it tax free. Andrew is awesome at spinning fictitious stories out of thin air, which is why he is so good at story-telling. We were duped by the new employee's supposed credentials, which we later learned were entirely fictitious.
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feckless
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(adj.) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable careless or irresponsible without effect generally incompetent and ineffectual ineffective lacking in spirit and strength lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible incompetent. অসহায় helpless, defenseless, powerless, feckless, solitary, forceless নিস্তেজ dull, limp, tame, faint, feeble, feckless ব্যর্থ unsuccessful, vain, futile, naught, abortive, feckless নিষ্প্রভ dull, dim, lusterless, lustreless, feckless, toneless. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. "her feckless younger brother" synonyms: useless, worthless, incompetent, inefficient, inept, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well; lazy, idle, slothful, indolent, shiftless, spiritless, apathetic, aimless, unambitious, unenterprising; informal no-good, no-account, lousy lazy and irresponsible Two years after graduation, Charlie still lived with his parents and had no job, becoming more feckless with each passing day. Definition of Feckless someone who is irresponsible or ineffective Examples of Feckless in a sentence Larry was such a feckless manager that the company was forced to declare bankruptcy. Because so many feckless parents are raising children these days, we shouldn't be surprised at the number of irresponsible teenagers. Erin had come to accept the fact that her parents would always think that every boyfriend was a feckless loser, no matter how smart and successful he might be. Phil is probably the most feckless worker at the company, but he's so charming and lovable he's somehow managed to work here for fifteen years. The police were able to make an arrest because the feckless burglar had left his wallet at the scene of the robbery. Loony Tunes cartoons featured a variety of feckless villains such as Wile E. Coyote, Sylvester the Cat, and Elmer Fudd, who were always outwitted by the good guys . Clarissa told her father-in-law that he would regret it if he hired her feckless brother. Mark is not just one of those feckless rich kids who lives off his family fortune and never lifts a finger; he gets in there and digs in just like any of the other employees. The feckless smuggler was easily captured when he delivered the goods to the undercover FBI agents. After several feckless attempts at building it, Jon and his son were finally able to spend the night in the treehouse without fear that it might fall apart.
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fecund
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ফলপ্রসূ fruitful, effective, operative, fecund, fertile, pregnant উর্বর fertile, prolific, fruitful, fat, productive, fecund বহুপ্রসূ fecund (adj.) capable of producing offspring or vegetation. Synonyms: fertile. Antonyms: sterile. fecund (adj.) intellectually productive. Synonyms: fertile. productive. prolific. Antonyms: unproductive,inventive. intellectually productive The artist had entered a fecund period, producing three masterpieces in the span of two months. Definition of Fecund intellectually productive or inventive Examples of Fecund in a sentence The computer programmer was a fecund person who could quickly identify and solve problems. Although Jim was fecund at work and always met his daily goals, he rarely left his favorite chair at home. The airline is looking for fecund individuals who can complete many tasks in a short period of time. Because gifted students are more fecund than students of lower intelligence, they usually turn in better assignments than their peers. When James turned sixty, he was fired from his job because his managers felt he was no longer fecund and capable of meeting deadlines. The school librarian is a fecund woman who can tell you the location of every book without looking at a computer screen. Even though Matt is very fecund, I seriously doubt if he can solve the puzzle in under a minute. While Janet pretends to be fecund, she has never offered a solution during our weekly problem-solving meetings. Is Linda really so fecund that she invents two projects every week or is she stealing ideas from others? The fecund engineer knew he had to quickly find a way to fix the collapsing bridge.
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fell **
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adjective): terribly evil For fans of the Harry Potter series, the fell Lord Voldemort, who terrorized poor Harry for seven lengthy installments, has finally been vanquished by the forces of good--unless, that is, JK Rowling decides to come out of retirement. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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ingratiate
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অনুগ্রহ ভাজন করান ingratiate নিজেকে কারো অনুগ্রহভাজন করা ingratiate তোষামোদ করে নিজেকে কারো নেকনজরে আনা ingratiate. Definition of Ingratiate to try to get someone's approval by doing or saying things that will please them Examples of Ingratiate in a sentence Since the new teacher failed to ingratiate herself with the students, she found it hard to maintain an orderly classroom. The con artist hoped to ingratiate himself into the wealthy widow's life. While I do like you a great deal, I am not willing to ingratiate myself into your life by telling you a bunch of lies. Because Sarah wanted a raise, she decided to ingratiate herself with her boss by offering to work on the weekends. How dare you try to ingratiate yourself into my child's life by buying her toys! The candidate will try to ingratiate himself with voters by promising to reduce taxes. If you are trying to ingratiate yourself to me by offering me chocolate, it is not going to work! Although the prisoner did everything he could to ingratiate himself with the parole board, his parole was still denied. To win the business contract, the vendor had to ingratiate himself with the office manager. Matthew tried everything he could to ingratiate himself in his ex-girlfriend's life.
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firebrand n
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জ্বলন্ত কাষ্ঠখণ্ড. (noun): someone who deliberately creates trouble Freddie is a firebrand: every time he walks into the office, he winds up at the center of heated argument. a person who is very passionate about a particular cause. "a political firebrand". synonyms: radical, revolutionary; troublemaker, agitator, rabble-rouser, demagogue, soapbox orator, incendiary, subversive. NICE ------------------- Definition of Firebrand someone who is passionate about a social or political cause and tries to make people feel the same by stirring up emotions and instigating trouble Examples of Firebrand in a sentence Because he was labeled a firebrand, the protester was not allowed to attend the rally. The firebrand started a riot for Civil Rights during a political campaign. A firebrand at heart, the man decided to ignite outrage by leaking government documents. The firebrand wanted to get people inspired to start a rebellion against the government. A firebrand was responsible for starting a riot after the results of the controversial verdict were released.
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flag **( languish,exhausted,tired)
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অবসন্নভাবে ঝুলিতে থাকা flag অবসন্ন হত্তয়া be tired out, languish, become peaky, flag, become peaked, collapse নিস্তেজ হত্তয়া mope, languish, flag, quail ঝিমান snooze, doze, abate, drowse, slacken, flag নেতা হত্তয়া droop, flag, be exhausted, lead v droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness; become less intense After the three crushing defeats in the last three games, the team's enthusiasm began to flag. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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flippant
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জেঠা precocious, impertinent, flippant বাচাল talkative, vocal, garrulous, gossipy, blithering, flippant ধৃষ্ট cocky, assuming, pretentious, snotty, malapert, flippant হাসিখুশি sunny, lively, sportive, festive, hearty, flippant উটকা unknown, unbelievable, preposterous, queer, unexpected, flippant ফাজিল talkative, flippant উটকো preposterous, unnecessary, unknown, unbelievable, queer, flippant. not showing a serious or respectful attitude. "a flippant remark" synonyms: frivolous*, superficial, shallow, glib, thoughtless, carefree, irresponsible, insouciant, offhand; disrespectful, irreverent, facetious, cheeky, pert, over familiar, impudent*, impertinent; informal flip; informal saucy; informal sassy. Definition of Flippant lacking proper respect or seriousness Examples of Flippant in a sentence The student's flippant actions towards the teacher got him suspended from school. If you are flippant during your job interview, you will not be offered a position. My flippant response earned me an angry glance from my instructor. Although my apology to the judge sounded flippant, I was really sorry for my actions. I mean you no disrespect so please forgive my flippant tone. Because the clerk was flippant to me during checkout, I filed a complaint with the store manager. Everyone was shocked when the well-behaved young man made a flippant remark to his grandmother. Did you really expect the professor to waste valuable time answering your flippant question? Even though Larry knew his mother wanted a serious answer, he still gave her a flippant response. At my school, the nuns will tap your knuckles with a ruler if you have a flippant attitude.
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flummox ( confound, puzzle, confuse)
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বিভ্রান্ত করা distract, maze, obfuscate, beguile, encumber, flummox বিহ্বল করা distract, discomfit, mystify, embarrass, overwhelm, flummox হতবুদ্ধি করা befuddle, baffle, confound, puzzle, dash, flummox. perplex (someone) greatly; bewilder. "I was completely flummoxed by the whole thing". synonyms: baffle, bewilder, mystify, bemuse, perplex, puzzle, confuse, confound, nonplus, disconcert, throw, throw off balance, disorientate, take aback, set thinking; informal bamboozle, discombobulate, faze, stump, beat, fox, make someone scratch their head, be all Greek to, make someone's head spin, floor, fog; informal buffalo; archaic wilder, gravel, maze. Definition of Flummox to baffle or make confusing Examples of Flummox in a sentence The defense attorney's questions were designed to flummox the prosecuting witness. Because I didn't study for the final exam, all the questions seemed to flummox me. The confusing speech will probably flummox most listeners. If you are not familiar with certain technical terms, the engineering article may flummox you. The complicated instructions could easily flummox an uneducated person.
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fractious
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ঝগড়াটে wrangling, fractious, quarrelsome, cantankerous, grumpy, disputatious খিট্খিটে grouchy, techy, testy, irritable, peevish, fractious বদমেজাজি acrimonious, fretful, fractious, atrabilious, nasty, ill-tempered অবাধ্য rebellious, recalcitrant, naughty, Disobedient, fractious, Insubordinate খিটখিটে tetchy, testy, crabbed, crusty, currish, fractious ঝগড়াটে contentious, fratchy, querulous. (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome. "they fight and squabble like fractious children" synonyms: grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, in a (bad) mood, cantankerous, bad-tempered, ill-tempered, ill-natured, ill-humoured, peevish, having got out of bed the wrong side, cross, as cross as two sticks, disagreeable, pettish; More (of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly. "King Malcolm struggled to unite his fractious kingdom" synonyms: wayward, unruly, uncontrollable, unmanageable, out of hand, obstreperous, difficult, headstrong, refractory, recalcitrant, intractable; disobedient, insubordinate, disruptive, disorderly, undisciplined, trouble making, rebellious, mutinous, anarchic; defiant, stubborn, obstinate, contrary, wilful; archaic contumacious. irritable and is likely to cause disruption We rarely invite my fractious Uncle over for dinner; he always complains about the food, and usually launches into a tirade on some touchy subject. Definition of Fractious hard to manage or control. Examples of Fractious in a sentence The inexperienced teacher found the fractious students difficult to control. During the concert, police officers were on hand just in case the crowd became fractious. The fractious child would not listen to a word his mother said. As a new manager, Hank is not used to dealing with fractious employees who do not follow directions. Surprisingly, the antidepressant turned the reserved little boy into a fractious child who was completely unmanageable. Before this argument gets fractious and we both say things we regret, let us go our separate ways. The fractious dog would not obey its owner's commands. When the rebels' group leader died, the group became fractious and unable to work as a unit. The principal gave the fractious students detention for misbehaving in the cafeteria. After the football game, the fans of the losing team became fractious and started to vandalize the stadium.
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gaffe
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অসমীচীন কাজ gaffe ভুল mistake, error, oversight, fault, boob, gaffe অসমীচীন মন্তব্য gaffe ভুল পদক্ষেপ false step, faux pas, gaffe. an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder. "in my first few months at work I made some real gaffes" synonyms: blunder, mistake, error, slip; indiscretion, impropriety. Definition of Gaffe an obvious error or mistake Examples of Gaffe in a sentence Because of the quarterback's gaffe, our team lost the big game. Clarice made a social gaffe when she wore jeans to a formal event. After the actress tripped over her dress, she realized millions of people had seen her gaffe. The blogger made a gaffe when he referred to the football player by another athlete's name. Because you are human, you are bound to make a gaffe every now and then. (noun): a socially awkward or tactless act In a famous gaffe, Vice President Quayle attempted to correct the spelling of a grade school student, only to find that the child was correct.
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gambit
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an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation. "his resignation was a tactical gambit" synonyms: stratagem, machination, scheme, plan, tactic, manoeuvre, move, course of action, line of action, device, operation; ruse, trick, ploy, artifice; informal wheeze, wangle. Definition of Gambit something done or said in order to gain a benefit or advantage Examples of Gambit in a sentence The general's gambit did not pay off, and soon we were surrounded by enemy soldiers. Once again my sister got a free lunch by performing her gambit of leaving her purse at home. Do you think the singer's song-leaking gambit will pay off with huge album sales? Each time the prosecutor thought he had won the jury over, the defense team used a gambit to have evidence thrown out of court. Jill used a fake pregnancy as a gambit to get a millionaire to marry her. noun): a manuveur or risk in a game or conversation, designed to secure an advantage Randy played a gambit, telling his boss that he would leave at the end of the week if he didn't get a raise.
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gerrymander (N,V)
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noun ষড়্যন্ত্র intrigue, plot, scheme, conspiracy, cabal, gerrymander কূটকৌশল gerrymander verb জাল করা counterfeit, fake, fabricate, forge, feign, gerrymander. cheat cheating--n part separate divide--v Definition of Gerrymander to separate an entity like a region or state into political divisions so that one party has an unjust advantage Examples of Gerrymander in a sentence The politician hoped to gerrymander the western states so his party could control electoral regions. By limiting the redesign of districts, state officials hope to prevent efforts to gerrymander. The group that can gerrymander districts will have the opportunity to earn the most congressional seats. During their chat, the political experts discussed how one party's efforts to gerrymander could result in a victory for that faction. The political party hoped to gerrymander by changing the geographical borders of the voting areas. Since most districts have a Republican majority, the Democrats will find it hard to gerrymander the regions in a beneficial way. The campaign's biggest concern is that the opposition will gerrymander its way to an unfair number of voters. When the governor tried to alter the district lines so his political party would win the elections, he was accused of trying to gerrymander votes. The state politicians who are in office hope to gerrymander their districts to ensure they maintain their seats. Since Republicans oversee a large number of states, they can easily gerrymander and have an advantage during elections.
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graft (N,V)
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ঘুস graft, bribe, gift, payola, bakshish, baksheesh কলম pen, grafting, graft, ballpoint pen, quill, calamus ঘুষ bribe, graft, gift, payola, bakshish, baksheesh টিকা vaccination, inoculation, grafting, graft উত্কোচ bribe, baksheesh, bakshish, graft, payola verb কলম করা graft, engraft অসাধুতায় রত থাকা graft অসাধুতা করা graft টিকা দেত্তয়া vaccinate, inoculate, graft কলম লাগান inoculate, graft দেহকলা সংযোজন graft. noun): corruption, usually through bribery In countries with rampant graft, getting a driver's license can require no more than paying an official. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Graft corruption, specifically use of a politician's authority for personal gain Examples of Graft in a sentence Many people believe the president is guilty of graft since his personal businesses will indeed benefit from his political position. Convictions for graft were rare, even though politicians regularly lined their pockets with taxpayer money. Fraud and graft allegations were directed at the greedy senator who accepted bribes for his vote. Though he denied the graft allegations, a judge ruled that the politician was indeed guilty of corrupt business practices fueled by his position of power. Graft was rampant throughout congress, with most representatives using their positions to make themselves rich while their constituents remained poor.
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grandiloquent
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বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ verbose, grandiloquent, grandiose, mouthy, high-flown, high-sounding আড়ম্বরপূর্ণ stylish, gorgeous, frilly, gala, grandiose, grandiloquent জাঁকজমকপূর্ণ solemn, pompous, mouthy, grandiloquent জাঁকাল stylish, of great importance, loud, grandiose, gaudy, grandiloquent সমারোহপূর্ণ grandiloquent, mouthy, gala, pontifical, solemn শব্দঝংকৃত grandiloquent বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ on stilts, rhetorical, declamatory, orotund, stilted, windy. pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress. "a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory" synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent, pretentious, ostentatious, high-flown, high-sounding, rhetorical, orotund, fustian, florid, flowery; laboured, strained, overwrought, overblown, overripe, overdone; wordy, periphrastic; epic, Homeric, Miltonian; Definition of Grandiloquent prone to using sophisticated language in order to impress people Examples of Grandiloquent in a sentence Even though Rick did not understand the grandiloquent words, he still used them to impress his wealthy friends. The city girl's grandiloquent talk was confusing to the people in the country town. When I heard the salesman's grandiloquent speech, I knew he was trying to make the car deal sound better than it actually was. Jack's use of grandiloquent terminology failed to impress the job interviewer. Although Heather started to talk in a grandiloquent manner when she became famous, she was and always will be my little sister. The grandiloquent attorney thought he could persuade any jury with his fancy words. Because the politician made grandiloquent speeches too sophisticated for voters to understand, he did not fair well in the polls. Bill's grandiloquent conversation made him seem out of place among the uneducated workers. When the president spoke, he talked in such grandiloquent terms the public never grasped his plans. I rarely read the author's works because I find it difficult to comprehend his grandiloquent writing style.
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gumption (n)
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বুঝ gumption, consolation, explanation সাধারণ বুদ্ধি common sense, gumption কাণ্ডজ্ঞান savvy, common sense, nous, horse sense, gumption ণত্বষত্বজ্ঞান gumption, nous, common sense কেজো বা ব্যবহারিক বুদ্ধি gumption. shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness. "the president would hire almost any young man who had the gumption to ask for a job" synonyms: initiative, resourcefulness, enterprise, imagination, imaginativeness, ingenuity, inventiveness; cleverness, astuteness, shrewdness, acumen, discernment, understanding, reason, wisdom, sagacity, sense, common sense, wit, mother wit, native wit, native ability, practicality; spirit, forcefulness, backbone, pluck, mettle, nerve, resourcefulness and determination Wallace Stegner lamented the lack of gumption in the U.S. during the sixties, claiming that no young person knew the value of work. Definition of Gumption ability and courage to get things done Examples of Gumption in a sentence Building up the gumption to jump, the dare devil made his way to the edge of the cliff. Do you really have the gumption to sing in front of a million people? The boy had the admirable gumption to face his bully. The runner's grit and gumption helped him push forward when the run got difficult. Have the gumption to do something about it instead of being a coward! If the man had a little more gumption, then he wouldn't be so afraid of failing. Not many of the dieters had the gumption to stick with the plan, but there were a few who didn't quit. Marla had the gumption to speak her mind even when others stayed silent. Though his job paid well, he had the gumption to ask his penny-pinching boss for a raise.
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hagiographic
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overly or insincerely flattering a hagiographic portrait of one of the pioneers of the automotive age Synonyms of hagiographic adulatory, gushing, gushy, fulsome (also hagiographical), oily, oleaginous, soapy, unctuous. excessively flattering toward someone's life or work Most accounts of Tiger Woods life were hagiographic, until, that is, his affairs made headlines.
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hail **
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(verb): enthusiastically acclaim or celebrate something Many college superstar athletes are hailed as the next big thing, but then flop at the professional level. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. noun শিলাবৃষ্টি hail, sleet, hailstorm শিলা rock, hail, stone, snow শিল hail, hailstone অভ্যর্থনা reception, greeting, hail দূর হইতে আহ্বান hail, greeting কানের সান্নিধ্য hail কানের নাগাল hail অভ্যর্থন reception, greeting, hail করকা hailstone, hail করকাবৃষ্টি hailstorm, hail ধারাঙ্কুর hail বর্ষণ rain, shower, pour, fall, hail, bestowal verb দূর হইতে ডাক করা hail থামিতে আসিতে বলা hail কাছে আসিতে বলা hail শিলাবৃষ্টি হত্তয়া hail শিলাবৃষ্টি করান hail সম্বোধন করা address, accost, appeal, hail সম্ভাষণসূচক বা অভিবাদনসূচক শব্দ hail কানের নাগাল বা সান্নিধ্য hail প্রীতিসম্ভাষণ জানান hail থামিতে বা কাষে আসিতে বলা hail.
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halcyon
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adjective শান্ত quiet, calm, cool, peaceful, tranquil, halcyon শান্তিপূর্ণ peaceful, quiet, peaceable, undisturbed, still, halcyon সুখপূর্ণ happy, pleasant, felicitous, halcyon, bright. denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. "the halcyon days of the mid 1980s, when profits were soaring" synonyms: serene, calm, pleasant, balmy, tranquil, peaceful, temperate, mild, quiet, gentle, placid, still, windless, stormless. "hot, halcyon days of sunshine" happy, carefree, blissful, golden, joyful, joyous, contented, idyllic, palmy; flourishing, thriving, prosperous, successful. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; marked by peace and prosperity The first decade after WWI was a halcyon period in America with new-found wealth and rapidly improving technology. Definition of Halcyon calm and undisturbed Examples of Halcyon in a sentence I was very content during the halcyon days of my childhood. Because the waters are halcyon, today is a great day for a boat trip. The isolated cabin is sure to provide me with a halcyon escape from the noise of the crowded city. After three months, the celebrity couple's halcyon marriage transformed into a path to divorce. The Smiths were enjoying a halcyon night by the fireplace when the sound of gunfire shattered their peace. Before the dog ran into the room and jumped on me, I was enjoying a halcyon nap. The building of the noisy multi-lane highway is sure to destroy the halcyon nature of the small town. After we survived the weekend storms, we were gifted with halcyon weather. With all the wars on this planet, we are definitely not living in halcyon times. As I sat in the quiet gardens, I found it easy to relax in such a halcyon setting.
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hauteur (arrogance) n
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ঔদ্ধত্য proud haughtiness of manner. "she swept into the room with formidable hauteur" synonyms: haughtiness, superciliousness, loftiness, arrogance, pride, conceit, snobbery, snobbishness, superiority, self-importance, disdain, disdainfulness, condescension, contempt, scorn. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors As soon as she won the lottery, Alice begin displaying a hauteur to her friends, calling them dirty-clothed peasants behind their backs. Definition of Hauteur conceit; arrogance Examples of Hauteur in a sentence Jim's hauteur has led him to believe he is better than everyone else. When I approached Heather about her hauteur, she refused to acknowledge her own arrogance. Kate's hauteur prevented her from seeing the homeless woman as an equal. Although my doctor is an intelligent man, his hauteur sometimes makes me feel inadequate. The vain prince offended many people with his hauteur. When Elizabeth tripped and fell, her hauteur prevented her from allowing the vagrant to help her off the ground. Did you see how the doorman at the ritzy hotel looked upon me with hauteur because I was dressed in sweatpants? Since April won the beauty pageant, she has pranced around the school with such hauteur that everyone has started to hate her. The famous actor is filled with hauteur and refuses to work for anything less than ten million dollars. Because Chad is very wealthy, he tends to look down on others with a hauteur that makes him very unlikable.
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hector (cow,intimidate)
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talk to (someone) in a bullying way. "she doesn't hector us about giving up things" synonyms: bully, intimidate, browbeat, cow, badger, chivvy, harass, torment, plague; coerce, pressurize, strong-arm, threaten, menace, ride roughshod over, use strong-arm tactics on, dragoon; informalbulldoze, railroad, steamroller; to bully or intimidate The boss's hectoring manner put off many employees, some of whom quit as soon as they found new jobs.
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hedge ** 2
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রক্ষা করা protect, defend, save, maintain, conserve, hedge ঘেরাত্ত করা enclose, inclose, encompass, ring, besiege, hedge ঘেরাও করা hedge, Encompass. n--a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes. synonyms: equivocation, evasion, fudge, quibble, qualification, qualifying expression; temporizing, uncertainty, prevarication, vagueness. v---limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions. "they hedged their story about with provisos" synonyms: confine, restrict, limit, hinder, obstruct, impede, constrain, trap; hem in, shut in, close. ** verb): to limit or qualify a statement; to avoid making a direct statement When asked why he had decided to buy millions of shares at the very moment the tech companies stock soared, the CEO hedged, mentioning something vague about gut instinct. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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histrionic
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excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style. "a histrionic outburst". synonyms: melodramatic, theatrical, affected, dramatic, exaggerated, actorly, actressy, stagy, showy, artificial, overacted, overdone, unnatural, mannered, stilted, unreal; informal hammy, ham, camp. to be overly theatrical Though she received a B- on the test, she had such a histrionic outburst that one would have thought that she'd been handed a death sentence. নাটুকে scenic, theatrical, histrionic, dramatic, scenical, stagy নাটকীয় dramatic, histrionic, histrionical রঙ্গমঁচসংক্রান্ত histrionic রঙ্গমঁচাভিনেতাসংক্রান্ত histrionic ভণ্ডামিপূর্ণ hypocritical, sanctimonious, histrionic রঙ্গমঞ্চাভিনেতা সংক্রান্ত histrion, histrionic
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hoary (ancient)
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শুক্ল white, hoary, gray, bright, clean, clear ধূসরাভ greyish, hoary, hoar পলিত gray, hoary, hoar, aged, old, grey প্রাচীন ancient, old, archaic, primitive, venerable, hoary শুভ্র white, bright, gray, hoar, hoary, pure বয়সের দরুন শুভ্র বা পালিত hoary. Definition of Hoary incredibly old Examples of Hoary in a sentence The hoary house was built in the eighteenth century and is now part of a museum. When someone told me Jeff's girlfriend was hoary, I could not believe my pal would date a woman three times his age. The hoary tree has been living in the field for over two centuries. Because the computer is hoary, it is doubtful it will function after being in a closet for nearly twenty years. Pete's car is so hoary the manufacturer does not make replacement parts for it anymore.
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hobble D (IMPEDE,Hamper)
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থামিয়া পড়া limp, hobble, hop ব্যাহত করা impede, thwart, hamper, frustrate, encumber, hobble খোঁড়াইয়া খোঁড়াইয়া বা জবুথবুভাবে চলা hobble. to hold back the progress of something Bad weather has hobbled rescue efforts, making it difficult for crews to find bodies in the wreckage. walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury. "he was hobbling around on crutches". synonyms: limp, walk with a limp, walk with difficulty, move unsteadily, walk unevenly, walk lamely, walk haltingly; shuffle, shamble, falter, totter, dodder, stagger, stumble, reel, lurch; hirple.
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hoodwink (deceive or trick)
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ফাঁকি দেত্তয়া play false, fool, finagle, bluff, quack, hoodwink ধাঁধা দেত্তয়া hoodwink, confound, bamboozle ধাঁধা লাগান daze, confound, bewilder, puzzle, mystify, hoodwink. deceive or trick. "staff were hoodwinked into thinking the cucumber was a sawn-off shotgun" synonyms: deceive, trick, dupe, outwit, fool, delude, cheat, take in, bluff, hoax, mislead, misguide, lead on, defraud, double-cross, swindle, gull, finagle, get the better of; informalcon, bamboozle, do, have, sting, gyp, diddle, fiddle, swizzle, shaft, bilk, rook. Definition of Hoodwink to trick or deceive someone Examples of Hoodwink in a sentence In an attempt to hoodwink the woman into opening the front door, the rapist pretended to be a police officer. Car dealerships often hoodwink customers into coming to their lots by making promises of incredibly low payments. In the shady bar, the bartender is known for trying to hoodwink customers by passing off cheap whiskey as a premium brand. The con artist was arrested when he tried to hoodwink the undercover police officer. After the hurricane, many dishonest individuals tried to hoodwink generous people into donating to fake charities. The president's rivals claim he is trying to hoodwink the public into believing war is necessary for the country's safety. Since Jed does not want a bachelor party, it is my job to hoodwink him into attending the celebration I have secretly planned. Stores hoodwink customers by increasing prices on items and then offering special discounts on the same products. As Patrick read the suspicious email, he realized someone was trying to hoodwink him into sharing his financial information. The lewd man was able to hoodwink naïve girls into believing he was a famous casting director.
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hubris (arrogance,hauteur,vanity,insolence) n
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excessive pride or self-confidence overbearing pride or presumption arrogance excessive pride or arrogance that results in the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy arrogant presumption or pride. ঔদ্ধত্য arrogance, insolence, hubris, pride, hauteur, impertinence অযথা গর্ব hubris. overbearing pride or presumption Bill Clinton was criticized for his hubris, since he believed he could get away with anything once in the White House excessive pride or self-confidence. "the self-assured hubris among economists was shaken in the late 1980s" synonyms: arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, haughtiness, pride, vanity, self-importance, self-conceit, pomposity, vanity. definition of Hubris an excess of confidence; having too much pride and personal worth Examples of Hubris in a sentence The leader of the cult had so much hubris he believed the government would never be able to capture him. Although the priest had taken a vow to help others, his own personal judgment was blinded by hubris. Since Cynthia won the beauty pageant, she has allowed her hubris to turn into arrogance. Most politicians are so inflated by their own hubris they cannot understand the needs of their communities. Eventually, his hubris would be his downfall. Filled with hubris, the rabbit lost the race to the turtle. Feeling unbeatable because of her hubris, Carolyn did not prepare well for the contest and lost. Don't let your hubris cost you friends! Although Michael won over twenty Olympic medals, his hubris did not isolate him from the other athletes. Overcome by hubris, the teenager pulled a gun on the six police officers.
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imbroglio n (confusing and embarrassing situation)
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noun জট tangle, mole, imbroglio, skein, knot, complication জটিল অবস্থা entanglement, imbroglio বিশৃঙ্খলা chaos, disorder, clutter, confusion, mess, imbroglio ঝগড়া dispute, hassle, quarrel, brawl, row, imbroglio ঝগড়াঝাঁটি altercation, quarrel, muss, imbroglio বিবাদ conflict, strife, contention, quarrel, contest, imbroglio কলহ dispute, quarrel, pandemonium, broil, altercation, imbroglio তর্কবিতর্ক debate, contest, altercation, passage of arms, imbroglio, passage at arms বাদানুবাদ dispute, disputation, controversy, palaver, imbroglio বাদপ্রতিবাদ debate, controversy, imbroglio ভুল বোঝা imbroglio কোন্দলতর্ক imbroglio তালগোল পাকানো পিণ্ড imbroglio. an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. "the abdication imbroglio of 1936" synonyms: complicated situation, complication, complexity, problem, difficulty, predicament, plight, trouble, entanglement, confusion, muddle, mess, quandary, dilemma; informalbind, jam, pickle, fix, scrape, corner, tight corner, hole, sticky situation, mare's nest, a confusing and potentially embarrassing situation The chef cook-off featured one gourmand who had the unfortunate distinction of mixing the wrong broths, creating an imbroglio that diners would not soon forget. Definition of Imbroglio a confusing situation Examples of Imbroglio in a sentence Will the treaty end this imbroglio that has kept the two countries at war for over sixty years? The hostages found themselves in an imbroglio when the two kidnappers began to fight. How can we end this imbroglio caused by the resort double booking our cabin? In the senior dormitory, the resident assistant is currently dealing with an imbroglio between two students who both claim the other is stealing her shower shoes. The police officer found it hard to understand the imbroglio that caused the two neighbors to throw rotten eggs at each other. At the theater, I watched a movie with an imbroglio that revolved around an unhealthy relationship between a father and a son. The romantic imbroglio began when the parents met Sarah and assumed she was their dead son's fiancée. Hopefully the mediator can finally bring an end to the imbroglio that has delayed the couples' divorce for five years. Perhaps the professor's explanation will allow me to make sense of this scientific imbroglio. The president's first term in office was tainted by one imbroglio after the other.
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immure (jail,confine) v D
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জেলে দেত্তয়া jail, gaol, immure জেলে পাঠান jail, gaol, immure কারারূদ্ধ করা confine, imprison, immure, incarcerate, jug, quod কয়েদ করা imprison, confine, immure, cage প্রাচীরবেষ্টিত করা immure, wall নিজেকে অবরুদ্ধ করা immure অবরুদ্ধ অবস্থায় রাখা imprison, immure জেলে পোরা jail, gaol, immure কারাবদ্ধ করা immure নিজেকে অবরুদ্ধ করে রাখা immure কয়েদ করা mure. enclose or confine (someone) against their will. "her brother was immured in a lunatic asylum". synonyms: confine, intern, shut up, lock up, incarcerate, imprison, jail, ): to enclose, usually in walls The modern supermarket experience makes many feel claustrophobic, as they are immured in walls upon walls of products Definition of Immure to lock up behind walls Examples of Immure in a sentence Caught robbing a bank, Jason knew the police would immure him in a jail cell for an extended period of time. The asylum would immure my daughter in a barred cell until she proved she was safe to herself and others. To stop my nephew from using drugs, I had to immure him in his bedroom so that he could not escape and could be rehabilitated at home. During World War II, my grandfather would become immure by the Japanese in a prisoner-of-war camp and would not be released for 3 ½ years. Since the homeowners knew the thief would never get caught, they realized they would need to immure him in their home by tying him to the radiator so he could not leave
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illustrious (eminent) (adj)
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প্রসিদ্ধ glorious, illustrious, conspicuous, memorable, celebrated, leading মহান great, grand, high, eminent, illustrious, august সম্মানজনক reputable, honorable, creditable, illustrious, honourable উজ্জ্বল bright, brilliant, light, dazzling, shiny, illustrious সুপ্রসিদ্ধ celebrated, illustrious, far-famed অতি সুবিখ্যাত famous, illustrious কীর্তিমান illustrious কৃতী illustrious বিশ্রুত illustrious শ্রুতকীর্তি illustrious বিখ্যাত Famous, renowned, illustrious, marked, notable, noted. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. "his illustrious predecessor" synonyms: eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, noted, notable, noteworthy, prominent, pre-eminent, foremost, leading, paramount, prestigious, important, significant, influential, lionized; renowned, famous, famed, well known, celebrated; esteemed, honoured, respected, exalted, venerable, august, highly regarded, well thought of, of distinction, of repute, of high standing; splendid, brilliant, remarkable, outstanding, great, noble, glorious, grand, lofty. Definition of Illustrious respectable because of one's accomplishments Examples of Illustrious in a sentence The leader of the country will recognize the illustrious scientist in a private ceremony. As a member of an illustrious family of doctors, John is considered to be one of the city's most eligible bachelors. The Hollywood cemetery is filled with the remains of some of the entertainment world's most illustrious celebrities. Because Sarah has never made a grade lower than an A, her teachers voted her the most illustrious member of the senior class. Tom's illustrious ancestors include a prizewinning author, an Olympic athlete, and a celebrated journalist. As the interviewer looked at Matt's resume, she found herself impressed by the number of illustrious companies for which he had worked. A number of illustrious football players have played for the prestigious university. Looking back at William's illustrious achievements, it is not surprising he became one of our country's presidents. The illustrious young man earned a perfect score on the college entrance exam. When the illustrious soldier returned to his hometown, he was welcomed with a grand parade. widely known and esteemed; having or conferring glory Einstein was possibly the most illustrious scientist in recent history.
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imbibe ( absorb,drink, assimilate)
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হজম করা imbibe, assimilate, digest পান করা drink, take a drink, imbibe, suck, take পান করিয়া লত্তয়া imbibe, suck আত্মভূত করা absorb, imbibe শুষিয়া লত্তয়া drink in, soak, imbibe, absorb, take up, drink up শোষণ করা exploit, bleed, absorb, dry up, suck, imbibe মনোমধ্যে গ্রহণ করা apperceive, imbibe. drink (alcohol). "they were imbibing far too many pitchers of beer" synonyms: drink, consume, sup, sip, quaff, swallow, down, guzzle, gulp (down), swill, lap, slurp; absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge). "if one does not imbibe the culture one cannot succeed". synonyms: assimilate, absorb, soak up, take in, digest, ingest, drink in, learn, acquire, grasp, gain, Definition of Imbibe to drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages) Examples of Imbibe in a sentence Best practice dictates that anyone who intends to imbibe alcoholic beverages should make sure to have dependable transportation to get home. Despite being unable to imbibe cocktails with her friends, Mariel probably had the most fun at the wedding reception. Every morning, I like to delay the start of the work day, go outside on the terrace, and imbibe large quantities of sunshine and fresh air. If I imbibe too much soda, I find that I am troubled with extreme bouts of hiccupping. Even though we are told to imbibe plenty of water to stay hydrated and healthy, there have been cases where drinking too much water has been fatal for some people. When my sisters and I toured California's Wine Country last year, we hired a limo and driver so that we could imbibe to our hearts' content. A well-planned garden ensures that all plants are located where they can have maximum opportunities to imbibe water, nutrients, and sunshine. Parents who allow their underage children to imbibe will be prosecuted In the event of alcohol-related accidents. Since you already have a DUI offense on your record, can you really afford to imbibe more than one beer tonight? Because David was known to freely imbibe when friends were buying, his invitations to parties dropped drastically.
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impecunious (poor)
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গরিব poor, impoverished, impecunious, penniless, bankrupt নির্ধন poor, penniless, impecunious, indigent, impoverished দরিদ্র poor, impoverished, bad, penniless, unprivileged, impecunious অর্থসম্বলশূন্য impecunious টাকাকড়ি নাই এমন impecunious আর্থিক অভাবগ্রস্ত impecunious ঋক্থহীন poor, impecunious নি:স্ব poor, impoverished, penniless, impecunious, destitute, bare. having little or no money. "a titled but impecunious family" synonyms: penniless, penurious, in penury, poor, impoverished, indigent, insolvent, moneyless, hard up, poverty-stricken, needy, in need, in want, destitute. lacking money; poor In extremely trying times, even the moderately wealthy, after a few turns of ill-fortune, can become impecunious. Definition of Impecunious lacking money; penniless Examples of Impecunious in a sentence Since Janice grew up in an impecunious household, she knew a great deal about surviving on very little. Impecunious students commonly find themselves in debt after overindulging in the use of credit cards. Although Tom and Janice are an impecunious couple who earn very little, they always manage to take a short vacation during the summer. Plans are being developed to help the impecunious people in the city who are without housing. While the king claimed to be a man of the people, he seemed to have no problem wasting money while his impecunious subjects starved to death. Can you believe the wealthy woman married the impecunious trash collector? Even though the singer earned millions of dollars during her heyday, she was impecunious and homeless when she died. Although Vincent died an impecunious artist without a penny to his name, his paintings are now highly valued by art collectors. The impecunious immigrant came to America to earn money to send home to his starving family. Because impecunious people will often do anything for money, many of them often ignore the high interest rates attached to easy loans.
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imperious
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: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed. Children are imperious with each other before they learn that earning someone's respect is better than demanding. arrogant and domineering. "his imperious demands" synonyms: peremptory, high-handed, commanding, imperial, overbearing, overweening, domineering, authoritarian, dictatorial, authoritative, lordly, officious, assertive, dominating, bullish, forceful, bossy, arrogant; informalpushy, high and mighty, throwing one's weight around; rarepushful. স্বেচ্ছাচারী imperious, willful, wayward, autocratic, peevish, autocratical উদ্ধত masterful, haughty, overbearing, arrogant, proud, imperious কর্তৃত্বপূর্ণ dominant, authoritative, magistral, imperious, lordly প্রভুত্বব্যঁজক imperious, authoritative, peremptory, domineering, bossy আদেশব্যঁজক mandatory, imperative, imperious জরুরি important, urgent, necessary, main, instant, imperious জাঁদরেল forceful, imperious জবরদস্ত dashing, imposing, coercive, imperious মেজাজি imperious দাম্ভিক insolent, assuming, big, bumptious, cavalier, imperious জরুরী urgent, exigent, imperative, imperious, indispensable, insisitent অতিমাত্রায় কর্তৃত্বপরায়ণ imperiou Definition of Imperious domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed. Examples of Imperious in a sentence The principal is an imperious woman who expects to be obeyed. When Mark got promoted to the rank of captain, he became very imperious. In an imperious tone, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car. If my son thinks his imperious ways will be tolerated in my home, then he has a lot to learn! The emergency room doctor was an imperious man who got angry if his instructions were not followed immediately. Even though William is a prince in his country, he is not imperious and rarely commands others to do work for him. The A-list actress has an imperious air and assumes everyone will heed her every whim. Although I was sick, my imperious supervisor ordered me in to work. Because Amy is an imperious person, she has the tendency to tell everyone what to do. The imperious teacher expects her students to obey her every instruction.
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impervious
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not allowing fluid to pass through. "an impervious layer of basaltic clay" synonyms: impermeable, impenetrable, impregnable, waterproof, watertight, water-resistant, water-repellent; Definition of Impervious not allowing something to enter or pass through Examples of Impervious in a sentence Let us hope these thin walls are impervious to the freezing cold tonight! Since the bank installed an impervious safe, it has not been robbed. The broken window is not impervious to the rain. As evidenced by the recent bombings, not even the nation's capital is impervious to terrorism. Jane's love of shopping seems to have made her brain impervious to the idea of saving money. Because the cells need to be able to take in food and water, the cell membrane is not impervious. Does wearing the protective clothing during x-rays make your body impervious to radiation? The chemical treatment makes the fireman's uniform impervious to flames. When John drinks too much alcohol, he is impervious to logic. Because the roads are impervious, there are usually huge puddles on the highway after a big rain. অভেদ্য secure, invulnerable, impervious, proof, tightly closed, impenetrable অসংবেদী impervious বধির impervious অসংবেদনশীল impervious, unperceptive নিঃসাড় impervious, unresponsive, atonic, stolid.
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impetuous
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acting or done quickly and without thought or care. "she might live to rue this impetuous decision". synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty, overhasty, reckless, heedless, foolhardy, incautious, imprudent, injudicious, ill-conceived, ill-considered, unplanned, unreasoned, unthinking; spontaneous, impromptu, precipitate, precipitous, headlong, hurried, rushed. moving forcefully or rapidly. "an impetuous but controlled flow of water" synonyms: torrential, powerful, forceful, vigorous, violent, raging, rampant, relentless, unrestrained, uncontrolled, unbridled; rapid, fast, fast-flowing PASSIONATELY impulsive,marked by sudden,hasty emotion; forceful,violent. Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. Herbert is rarely impetuous, but on the spur of the moment, he spent thousands of dollars on a motorcycle today. Definition of Impetuous acting without thinking—done impulsively; sudden decision Examples of Impetuous in a sentence His impetuous behavior landed him in prison. Because James is only seventeen, he tends to be impetuous at times. Marrying someone you hardly know is an impetuous decision! While I may have been impetuous as a teenager, I have become a patient adult. It is easy to be impetuous when you want something really badly! After she joined the army, Sarah was less impetuous. Even though Warren was rumored to be impetuous, he actually put a great deal of thought into making important decisions. The author describes the heroine as an impetuous young woman who would do anything to become famous. When Constance drank too much, she made impetuous choices which often got her into trouble. We made an impetuous decision to go swimming in the lake in December.
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importune
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to ask persistently; to beg (v.) to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently beg persistently and urgently to pester to trouble with requests to urge or beg without end to beg in earnest. harass (someone) persistently for or to do something. "she importuned a waiter for profiteroles" synonyms: beg, beseech, entreat, implore, plead with, appeal to, apply to, call on, supplicate, solicit, petition, enjoin; harass, pester, beset, press, dun, badger, bother, torment, plague, hound, nag, harry. beg persistently and urgently After weeks of importuning the star to meet for a five-minute interview, the journalist finally got what she wanted. নিরতিশয় জিদ করা importune সাগ্রহে যাঁচা করা importune অনুরোধ করা request, solicit, ask, implore, wish, importune উত্যক্ত করা aggravate, abrade, annoy, displease, importune অনবরত অসংগত প্রার্থনা করা importune বার বার অনুরোধ করে বিরক্ত করা importune. Definition of Importune to request (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something Examples of Importune in a sentence Even after I had politely declined and shut the door, I could hear the salesman continuing to importune me to let him demonstrate the expensive vacuum cleaner. Realizing that the boss was in one of his rare good moods, I seized the opportunity to importune him for a raise. Sometimes fundraisers will appeal to your emotions to importune for donations. Most politicians importune voters for money as well as support. It seems that every week Daniel makes another pathetic attempt to importune Phoebe for a date. A lack of groceries in the house forced Louise to importune her parents to help her through this hard time. Demetri jumped at the opportunity to importune his neighbors to pitch in and build a playground for the children. We will continue to importune City Council to put a stop sign on the corner; hopefully, it will be taken care of before something tragic occurs. Every Christmas, malls are crowded with children who importune Santa for their heart's desire as they try to convince him that they have been good all year. Even though I importune him to be civilized to my friends, he nevertheless continues to be an incorrigible grouch in their presence.
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improvident (impetuous,imprudent)
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without foresight (adj.) not thrifty; failing to plan ahead not thrifty; failing to plan ahead wasteful not providing for the future not preparing for the future; incautious not given careful consideration Reckless; rash. lacking foresight, not cautious. অপরিণামদর্শী improvident, unforeseen, ill-advised অদূরদর্শী short-sighted, nearsighted, improvident, indiscreet, blind অবিচক্ষণ imprudent, unwise, inexpedient, foolish, improvident, injudicious বেহিসাব extravagant, unrestrained, improvident, uneconomical অবিবেচনাপ্রসূত unwise, improvident, indigested, inexpedient, injudicious, unadvisable অবিমৃষ্যকারী impolitic, improvident, imprudent, indiscreet অমিতব্যয়ী improvident, unthirfty, uneconomic not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless. "improvident and undisciplined behaviour" synonyms: spendthrift, thriftless, unthrifty, wasteful, prodigal, profligate, extravagant, squandering, uneconomical, free-spending, lavish, immoderate, excessive; shiftless, feckless; imprudent, irresponsible, incautious, careless, reckless, rash, impetuous, hasty, thoughtless. definition of Improvident not preparing for the financial future; reckless Examples of Improvident in a sentence Jessie handles all of the household financial matters because of his wife's improvident spending habits. Because Tom was improvident in his younger years, he now lives on a fixed income. The improvident loan officer foolishly approved loans for hundreds of applicants with poor credit histories. As an improvident young woman, Helen never thought about saving for her retirement. The government's improvident spending on nonessential items has caused the country to incur a hefty debt. Because Bill wanted his children to be wise spenders, he taught them to save money so they would not become improvident adults. My improvident sister often spends her bill money on clothes and shoes. Since your income is so low, it would be improvident of you to purchase a new car right now. John's improvident decision led him to invest in a business before performing adequate research. Although the basketball star once had millions of dollars, his improvident shopping sprees landed him in bankruptcy court.
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impugn (impeach)
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(v.) to call into question; to attack as false to attack as false or questionable to call into question; to attack verbally to oppose or attack someone or something as false or refutable Attack the truth or integrity of. dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. "the father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother" synonyms: call into question, challenge, question, dispute, query, take issue with, impeach**. attack as false or wrong Though many initially tried to impugn Darwin's theory, in scientific circles today, the is idea taken as truth. .Definition of Impugn to attack as false or questionable Examples of Impugn in a sentence The mayor leaked news of the arrest to the media to impugn his opponent's character. How dare you impugn the integrity of our local councilman simply because of a Twitter rumor! When the prosecutor tried to impugn the defendant's character, the defense lawyer jumped to his feet and made an objection. Everyone was shocked when the student tried to impugn his lab teacher's findings. Even though I hate my ex-husband's girlfriend, I never try to impugn her character in front of my children. An atheist is quick to impugn the concept of a higher power. Although I had my ticket in my hand, the annoying attendant tried to impugn my entrance into the theater. The confident politician felt no need to impugn the motives of his election challengers. Since my daughter has not passed a single math test this year, I strongly impugn her teacher's instructional skills. It was the detective's job to impugn all the statements made by the suspects
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impute (attribute,assign,ascribe) v
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attribute (responsibility or fault) to something He imputed his subpar performance on the test to a combination of stress and poor sleep. to attribute to someone attribute or credit to attribute discredit (v.) to ascribe, blame (The CEO imputed the many typos in the letter to his lazy secretary.) to attribute the fault to; relate to a particular cause or source to assign credit, often of guilt or blame Credit, attribute; lay blame or responsibility for (sometimes falsely) to attribute an action to particular person or group to attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault, to a person. দোষ চাপানো impute verb অভিযুক্ত করা accuse, delate, incriminate, charge, indict, impute আরোপ করা put on, put, put down, impose, ascribe, impute দোষী করা impute, inculpate. represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute. "the crimes imputed to Richard" synonyms: attribute, ascribe, assign, credit, accredit, Definition of Impute to lay the responsibility or blame on someone else Examples of Impute in a sentence It was wrong of me to impute you for the failure of the dinner party when I was the one who did not properly plan the event. Although Jake cannot impute anyone else for the robbery, he will not admit to committing the crime himself. On Monday, Ellen will impute her failure to complete the project on her malfunctioning computer. Even though my sister had broken the window, she tried to impute the damage onto me. Rather than impute his brother, Harry will accept blame for a crime he did not commit. The defense attorney's job is to impute anyone other than his client so the jury will respond with a "not guilty" verdict. When the singer was asked about her awful performance, she tried to impute her mistakes to nervousness. The foolish drunk driver tried to impute the accident on the bartender who made the strong drinks. When my daughter received a failing grade in her math class, she attempted to impute her instructor's teaching skills. How dare you try to impute my work to cover up for your own lack of progress!
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inanity
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অসারতা uselessness, inanity, unreality, vainness অর্থহীনতা inanity, unmeaningness. total lack of meaning or ideas Bill's poem was nothing more than a list of impressive sounding words, so there was no point in trying to take meaning from the inanity. senselessness, bêtise (rare), folly the inanity of the conversation senselessness bêtise (rare) folly a reminder of the follies of war emptiness the unsoundness and emptiness of his beliefs frivolity silliness worthlessness vacuity the vacuity of current pop music imbecility fatuity vapidity puerility asininity daftness (informal)
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inchoate (elementary,embryonic,rudimentary) adj
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অপরিণত immature, undeveloped, crude, inchoate, unformed, unripe অনতিস্ফুত inchoate অনির্দিষ্টাকার inchoate অসংহত inchoate, Disintegrated সদ্য-আরদ্ধ inchoate. adj undeveloped, beginning syn-- amorphous elementary embryonic formless immature imperfect inceptive incipient just begun nascent preliminary rudimentary shapeless unfinished unformed unshaped. only partly in existence; imperfectly formed Inchoate ideas about the relation of humans to other animals had been discussed since the Middle Ages but the modern theory really began with Darwin. Definition of Inchoate beginning to develop or form Examples of Inchoate in a sentence Because our company just recently opened its doors, we are inchoate and are not offering all of our services yet. While I have started writing my autobiography, it is still inchoate because I have several more chapters to add. Having just come into existence a few years ago, the new political party is considered inchoate by many historians. The computer programmer had a hard time locating the system error because its appearance was random and inchoate. Since the power went out in the building, the electrical service has been inchoate, leaving many floors without lights. Although Marvin was drawn to the new girl at school, he still had inchoate feelings towards his ex-girlfriend. Because the burglars did not actually steal anything from the store, they were only charged with an inchoate crime. If only you could come up with a complete plan and not just an inchoate idea! The people were angry because their new home was inchoate and far from being completed. While my best friend turned in the required five page essay, I handed in an inchoate assignment which consisted of only three pages.
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incontrovertible( irrefutable,indisputable,
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indisputable; not open to question unquestionable, beyond dispute not able to be denied or disputed not able to be denied or disputed undeniable unquestionable impossible to deny or disprove. অকাট্য irrefutable, conclusive, indisputable, undeniable, unanswerable, incontrovertible তর্কাতীত indisputable, incontrovertible, incontestable, unchanged, liquid অখণ্ডনীয incontrovertible সুনিশ্চিত assured, as sure as fate, determinate, distinct, incontrovertible, indubitable তৰ্কাতীত incontrovertible নিঃসংশয় confident, unhesitating, crisp, incontrovertible, unquestionable. necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deny or disprove Unless you can provide incontrovertible evidence, I will remain skeptical. not able to be denied or disputed. "incontrovertible proof" synonyms: indisputable, incontestable, undeniable, irrefutable, unassailable, beyond dispute, unquestionable, beyond question, indubitable, not in doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt, unarguable, inarguable, undebatable, unanswerable; unequivocal, unambiguous, unmistakable, certain, sure, definite, definitive, proven, positive, decisive, conclusive, final, ultimate; clear, clear-cut, straightforward, plain, as plain as a pikestaff, transparent, obvious, manifest, evident, self-evident, staring one in the face, patent, demonstrative, demonstrable, observable, palpable; uncontroversial, accepted, acknowledged; marked, pronounced, express, emphatic, categorical, compelling, convincing, clinching, airtight, watertight; rareirrefragable, apodictic Definition of Incontrovertible cannot deny or disprove; unable to change form Examples of Incontrovertible in a sentence How can you deny the incontrovertible proof staring you in the face? Inconvertible evidence was used to finally put away the ruthless serial killer. Failing grades revealed an incontrovertible fact: no student properly studied for the test. The video was incontrovertible and couldn't be converted into DVD form. Confronted with the incontrovertible facts, the suspect had to admit his part in the crime. After telling Nancy the incontrovertible facts, she realized that I was right and no longer debated me. If you give me the incontrovertible truth, then I won't have a reason to argue. It seems that the senator's opinion is incontrovertible and is unable to be swayed. Debating that aliens exist cannot be deemed an incontrovertible truth as we have yet to see proof of their existence. According to the doctor, the latest test results are incontrovertible proof of the illness.
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indigent (impecunious,penurious,impoverished) adj
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অভাবগ্রস্ত needy, indigent, deficient, penurious, hard-up অভাবী indigent, poor, necessitous অকিঁচন indigent, extremely poor, distressed, miserable, insignificant, lowly অবস্থাহীন indigent, poor নির্ধন poor, penniless, impecunious, indigent, impoverished হীনাবস্থ indigent, ill-conditioned দৈন্যপীড়িত indigent, afflicted, distressed, miserable, penurious রিক্ত penniless, empty, devoid of, indigent নিকড়িয়া without pay, penniless, indigent মন্দ evil, bad, ill, sluggish, poor, indigent কম্বল-কম্বল poor, indigent, ascetic দরিদ্র indigent, wishy-washy অকিঞ্চন indigent গরিব badly off, beggar, indigent, unprivileged. poor; needy. "a charity for the relief of indigent artists" synonyms: poor, impecunious, destitute, penniless, impoverished, poverty-stricken, down and out,insolvent,penurious,needy. Definition of Indigent extremely poor Examples of Indigent in a sentence The indigent man could not afford food or clothing. In many indigent countries, people often go days without eating. The government has a health care program for indigent individuals who cannot obtain their own medical plan. Because Jack works for a lot of indigent clients, he does not earn a lot of money as an attorney. The billionaire laughed when someone confused him with an indigent homeless man. If your family is indigent, you may be able to get scholarships that are reserved for poor students. Indigent people will often wait in line for hours to get food from the soup kitchens. Since Dr. Smith is more concerned about making money than caring for ill individuals, he will not see indigent patients. The indigent family was evicted from their home because they could not pay the rent. Under the law, indigent people who are arrested are provided with free legal services.
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indigent n
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(noun): a poor or needy person. The indigents, huddled under the overpass, tried to start a small bonfire in the hope of staying warm
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ineffable (adj)
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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. "the ineffable mysteries of the soul" synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable, beyond words, beyond description, beggaring description; undefinable, unutterable, untold, unheard of, unthought of, unimaginable; overwhelming, marvellous, wonderful, breathtaking, staggering, astounding, amazing, astonishing, fantastic, fabulous. too sacred to be uttered; defying expression or description While art critics can occasionally pinpoint a work's greatness, much of why a piece captures our imaginations is completely ineffable. অবর্ণনীয় inexpressible, inscrutable, indefinable, indescribable, ineffable, nameless অনির্বচনীয় unspeakable, inexplicable, ineffable অপ্রকাশ্য secret, ineffable, private অনুচ্চার্য unutterable, quiescent, inexpressible, ineffable ভাষাতীত ineffable অনির্বচনীয় beyond expression, indefinable, indescribable, incommunicable, inexpressible, unutterable অবর্ণনীয় unnameable, inexpressive অনুচ্চারণীয় ineffable. Definition of Ineffable incapable of being expressed in words Examples of Ineffable in a sentence The model's beauty is ineffable and has everyone tongue-tied. When Jake saw his fiancée walking down the church aisle, he experienced an ineffable feeling. Obviously, my husband's request for a divorce has left me in an ineffable mood. The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was ineffable. Because of the mansion's largeness, I found writing its description to be an ineffable task. The movie's shocking ending left us all in an ineffable daze. After being beaten quite badly in the match, the boxer felt an ineffable sense of humiliation. The miracle drug gave the dying man an ineffable blessing of a second chance at life. Pam's ineffable loveliness made her stand out in the room of plain girls. Because Mark had not seen his wife in a long time, he felt an ineffable joy when she walked off the boat.
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ineluctable (inevitable, inexorable, obvious)
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অপরিহার্য essential, indispensable, necessary, inevitable, unavoidable, ineluctable এড়ান যায় না এমন ineluctable অনিবার্য inevitable, irresistible, unavoidable, imminent, inexorable, ineluctable অবধারিত inevitable, decisive, Fatal, ineluctable নির্বন্ধাতিশয় great importunity, ineluctable, urgency. inescapable, unavoidable, inevitable. : impossible to avoid or evade: For those who smoke cigarettes for years, a major health crisis brought on by smoking is ineluctable. Definition of Ineluctable impossible to alter Examples of Ineluctable in a sentence Perhaps there is no hope for Jerry because even after a year in rehab his drug addiction seems ineluctable. Lee has the irritating habit of arguing his opinions as ineluctable facts. As I listened to the paralyzed soldier speak, I was moved by his ineluctable spirit. So many women try to fight the ineluctable aging process by having cosmetic surgery. After Janet lost her husband in a tragic car wreck, she could not escape the ineluctable nightmares of the event. Because our nanny has helped raise all of our children, she is an ineluctable part of our family. Even though Jim promised to stop seeing other women, Ellen refused to budge from her ineluctable decision to divorce him. Always think before you speak because some words are ineluctable and cannot be taken back or changed. When the governor refused to halt the execution, the prisoner realized his fate was ineluctable. It was ineluctable that I became ill after being stranded in the snow for several hours. at hand brewing certain closed coming compelled compulsory condemned designed directed doomed foreordained forthcoming hanging over impending in prospect in store in the cards in the wind ineluctable inescapable inevitable inexorable instant intended looming meant menacing near ordained overhanging predesigned predestined predetermined que sera sera sealed settled stated that is to be that will be threatening to come unavoidable way the ball bounces
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inequity
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অন্যায় wrong, injustice, tort, impropriety, enormity, inequity পক্ষপাত bias, preference, favor, prejudice, partiality, inequity অবিচার injustice, iniquity, misconception, misjudgment, enormity, inequity অন্যায় iniquity, guilt, unfairness, amiss, bad, foully. lack of fairness or justice. "policies aimed at redressing racial inequity" synonyms: unfairness, injustice, unjustness, one-sidedness, partisanship, partiality, favouritism, bias, prejudice, discrimination
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inequity (conf--iniquity) n
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অন্যায় wrong, injustice, tort, impropriety, enormity, inequity পক্ষপাত bias, preference, favor, prejudice, partiality, inequity অবিচার injustice, iniquity, misconception, misjudgment, enormity, inequity অন্যায় iniquity, guilt, unfairness, amiss, bad, foully. lack of fairness or justice. "policies aimed at redressing racial inequity" synonyms: unfairness, injustice, unjustness, one-sidedness, partisanship, partiality, favouritism, bias, prejudice, discrimination. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards After decades of racial inequity, the "separate but equal" doctrine was successfully overturned.
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iniquity(conf--inequity)
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immoral or grossly unfair behaviour. "a den of iniquity". synonyms: wickedness, sinfulness, immorality, impropriety, vice, evil, sin; villainy, criminality, crime;sin, crime, transgression, wrongdoing, wrong, offence, injury, vice, violation, atrocity, outrage. Definition of Iniquity extremely immoral or unfair behavior Examples of Iniquity in a sentence When I went to my brother's college dorm, I saw drunken boys exhibiting iniquity towards girls. My grandmother, who grew up in a small town where people never locked their doors, saw big cities as dens of iniquity because of their crime rates. Because the dictator killed all his enemies, he was seen as a symbol of iniquity. Those who are quick to criticize the bad deeds of others should first look at their own acts of iniquity. Although my parents were both ministers, I have seen my share of iniquity. Our priest calls the nightclub on the highway a nest of iniquity. As a result of being scarred by the iniquity of others, Henry grew up to become a very mean man. Peter abandoned a life of iniquity and became a contributing member of his local church. While Megan wanted to do volunteer work every Saturday, her husband chose to stay home and watch movies about sin and iniquity. The purpose of the film is to describe how the iniquity of war leaves so many children without parents.
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infelicitous (incongruous,inappropriate,inaccurate,inexact) adj
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অযথাযথ inappropriate, inexact, inaccurate, out of place, infelicitous, untrue বেমানান incompatible, incongruous, patchy, awkward, repugnant, infelicitous অস্বচ্ছন্দ infelicitous, unwell অসুষ্ঠ infelicitous সৌষ্ঠববিহীন infelicitous অনুপযোগী useless, inapplicable, inapprepriate, inapt, inexpedient, infelicitous. unfortunate; inappropriate. "his illustration is singularly infelicitous" synonyms: unfortunate, regrettable, unsuitable, inappropriate, inapposite, inapt, inadvisable, injudicious, untimely, inopportune; imprudent, incautious, indiscreet, indelicate, tactless, insensitive. inappropriate During the executive meeting, the marketing director continued to make infelicitous comments about the CEO's gambling habit. Definition of Infelicitous not well-timed or suitable Examples of Infelicitous in a sentence Given the host's spouse had recently died, my comment about wanting to die was infelicitous. Wilma's see-through dress stood out as infelicitous at her father's funeral. How dare you make an infelicitous comment about the pregnant woman's weight? The public was outraged when the rapper made an infelicitous remark about the pope. Glenn's outfit, sweatpants and a tee shirt, was infelicitous for dining at the five-star restaurant.
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inimitable
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অননুকরণীয় inimitable অতুলন unsurpassed, unmatchable, unrivaled, incomparable, matchless, inimitable অতুল unsurpassed, unmatchable, unrivaled, incomparable, matchless, inimitable অতুলনীয় unrivaled, unparalleled, incomparable, unsurpassed, matchless, inimitable অননুকরণসাধ্য inimitable অপ্রতিম unmatched, inimitable অননুকরনীয় inimitable অদ্বিতীয় inimitable, monadic, monarch, nonpareil, unequalled, unmatchable so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique. "they took the charts by storm with their inimitable style" synonyms: unique, distinctive, individual, special, idiosyncratic, quirky, exclusive, rare; incomparable, unparalleled, unrivalled, matchless, unmatched, peerless, unequalled, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, superlative, supreme, defying imitation; matchless Mozart's music follows a clear pattern that, anyone could imitate, but his music gives an overall sense of effortlessness that is inimitable. Definition of Inimitable something so special or unique, it's impossible to copy or imitate Examples of Inimitable in a sentence Every once in a while, a band comes along that is so unique they are completely inimitable. Though he had lost the company a large sum of money, the owner would not fire him because he knew his talent was inimitable. The basketball player knew his talents were inimitable, which caused his teammates to begin hating him. Few writers can match the inimitable talent of Earnest Hemmingway. In that moment, his expression was unique and inimitable, causing everyone in the room to laugh. Intelligence like that is simply inimitable, leaving no room for someone to fake. The recipe was inimitable and even though she could taste certain ingredients she could not figure it out. Try as he might, the magician found that his competitor's routine was inimitable, leaving him unable to duplicate the trick. Her talent was inimitable, which is why the show was canceled upon news of her death. The inventor felt his creation was completely inimitable, which left him disinterested in filing a copyright.
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insouciance (indifference) n
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অদূরদর্শিতা showing a casual lack of concern. "an insouciant shrug" synonyms: nonchalant, untroubled, unworried, unruffled, unconcerned, lacking concern, indifferent, blasé, heedless, relaxed, calm, equable, equanimous, serene, composed, casual, easy, easy-going, airy, breezy, carefree, free and easy, free from care, free from worry, happy-go-lucky, light-hearted, frivolous, unserious casual lack of concern; indifference. "an impression of boyish insouciance" synonyms: nonchalance, unconcern, lack of concern, indifference, heedlessness, relaxedness, calm, calmness, equanimity, coolness, composure, casualness, ease, lack of concern Surprisingly, Hank had become a high-powered CEO; his high school friends remembered him as "Hanky Panky", who shrugged off each failed class with insouciance.
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insouciant adj
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ভাবনাহীন Definition of Insouciant not concerned about anything; carefree Examples of Insouciant in a sentence The insouciant mother did not blink an eye when her son complained of a tummy ache. Because Bill is insouciant and not concerned about his retirement, he does not worry about saving money. Since Jane is insouciant about her health, she does not bother to take her medication. The insouciant waitress did not seem to care that Matt had to wait over an hour for his food. While I can be insouciant about remembering my friends' birthdays, I never forget the birth dates of my family members. Kelly longed to be an insouciant child again so she could avoid her adult responsibilities. When the lion trainer walked into the lion's cage in an insouciant manner, he let the animal know he was not threatened in any way. Instead of Will being angry when he caught his wife cheating, he was insouciant and laughed off the affair. Because Lily was well prepared for the test, she was insouciant about earning a passing grade. On the plane, I was unlucky enough to sit in front of an insouciant mother who did not seem to care about her child kicking the back of my seat.
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intimation n
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an indication or hint. "the first intimations of trouble" synonyms: announcement, statement, communication, notification, notice, report, reporting, publishing, broadcasting, proclamation; disclosure, revelation, divulging; archaic annunciation "the early intimation of training session dates" suggestion, hint, indication, sign, signal, inkling, suspicion, impression; ইঙ্গিত hint, indication, gesture, intimation, cue, sign অনুবেদন intimation, instruction, information, sympathy, compassion টের sensation, apprehension, feeling, awareness, intimation, bend জ্ঞাপন communication, informing, indication, information, instruction, intimation আভাস intimation জানানো tell, announce, apprise, communicate, indicate, intimation জ্ঞাতকরণ intimation অবগতি intimation, cognizance সংকেত alarm, beacon, hint, intimation, symbol বিজ্ঞাপন advert, intimation. an indirect suggestion At first the hostess tried intimation, praising the benefits of cutlery; when Cecil continued eating with his hands, the hostess told him to use a fork at dinner. Definition of Intimation a sign or suggestion that something is likely to happen Examples of Intimation in a sentence Because they destroyed so many lives, the recent bombings are a brutal intimation of immortality. I hoped my girlfriend would accept the key as intimation that I wanted her to move in with me. While it was not formally announced, an intimation was made that Jeff would receive the promotion. When my friend died in a car crash, I saw it as intimation that nobody could live forever. I was stranded in an isolated cabin without electricity so I had no intimation of the storm that was headed my way. Although the Governor received an intimation the First Lady might be passing through the state, he was surprised when she actually visited the capitol building. Jasmine could not believe her husband's intimation that she was cheating on him. Even though no statement had been released to the media, intimation has been made regarding the capture of the suspect. Nate's first intimation of illness came when he vomited all over the kitchen floor. Although I moved my husband's belongings out of the house, he still found it difficult to accept the intimation I wanted him out of my life.
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internecine (fierce, ruinous) D
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মারাত্মক. D---destructive to both sides in a conflict. "the region's history of savage internecine warfare". synonyms: deadly, bloody, violent, fierce, destructive, ruinous; civil, internal, family "internecine feuds between aspirants to the throne" D--- ****relating to conflict within a group. "the party shrank from the trauma of more internecine strife. D---- (of conflict) within a group or organization. The guerilla group, which had become so powerful as to own the state police, was finally destroyed by an internecine conflict. Definition of Internecine D---- ****causing destruction to both sides in the battle Examples of Internecine in a sentence When the internecine war was over, both nations were left in ruins. Jason and Bill's relationship was destroyed by internecine arguments. According to the police, the two gangs recently fought an internecine battle that left both groups with many wounded. There seemed to be no solution to the internecine war that ravaged both of the drug cartels. With two dead children between them, the two families wished they had never started the internecine feud. The internecine violence of the United State's Civil War nearly destroyed the nation. After forty years, the firm closed its doors because of internecine strife between the owners. The internecine rivalry between the two football teams has made enemies out of friends. Unfortunately, the internecine wars between the two religious sects have killed children in both groups. The parents did not understand how much their internecine divorce battle was destroying their children.
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inure (habituate,adapt) v
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to make accustomed to something unpleasant. Three years of Manhattan living has inured her to the sound of wailing sirens; she could probably sleep through the apocalypse. অভ্যস্ত করান familiarize, habituate, accommodate, season, inure কার্যকর করা execute, inure, practice, fulfill, perform, practise কার্যকর হত্তয়া bestead, inure, take চালু করা launch, start, introduce, set, put on, inure চালু হত্তয়া be current, operate, go, pass, inure, cant সহান acclimatize, inure. 1. accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant. "these children have been inured to violence" synonyms: harden, toughen, season, temper, condition; accustom, habituate, familiarize, acclimatize, adjust, adapt, attune; desensitize, dehumanize, brutalize, case-harden; indurate. Definition of Inure to become immune to unpleasant events or situations Examples of Inure in a sentence Raising three dramatic daughters will inure you to temper tantrums. After a while, the guards were able to inure themselves to the voices of the prisoners begging for freedom. Even the veteran detective could not inure himself to the sight of a murdered child. Soon, the girls became inure to the cruel treatment of their kidnapper and started to think of him as their savior. Although the athlete was taking a strong medication, he left the game because he was not able to inure himself to the pain.
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invective (n,adj) abuse, vituperation,vilification
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noun আক্রমণমূলক aggressive, invective adjective আক্রমণাত্মক offensive, invective insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. "he let out a stream of invective" synonyms: abuse, insults, vituperation, expletives, swear words, swearing, curses, bad language, foul language; denunciation, censure, revilement, vilification, castigation, recrimination, reproach, reproval, admonition; informaltongue-lashing; archaiccontumely, billingsgate, obloquy. (noun): abusive or denunciatory language The Internet has unleashed the invectives in many of us; many people post stinging criticism on the comments section underneath newspaper articles or YouTube videos. abusive language used to criticize Examples of Invective in a sentence The newspaper's invective of the novel really made the author angry. Because your invective hurt my feelings, I am going to stay away from you for a while. The politician's invective about his opponent caused him many votes in the election. When my ex-husband tried to start a fight with me by using an invective, I simply walked away from him. This economic crisis is only going to bring about an invective against the government. Although the movie critic delivered a stinging invective on the film, many people still went out and saw the picture. Words of encouragement are much better than the harsh words of an invective. After the first speaker began the debate with an invective towards his opponent, it was impossible for any meaningful conversation to occur between the two men. From across the room, my rival tried to taunt me with an invective. The terrorist's invective was there on the internet for everyone to see.
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invidious **(adj)
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বাস্তব বা কাল্পনিক অবিচারপ্রসূত Invidious অসন্তোষ বা ক্ষোপ উত্পাদনকারী Invidious. likely to cause resentment & unpleasant (in other people). At a time when many others in the office were about to be laid off, many considered Cheryl's fine clothes that day an invidious display. ** This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Invidious unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people Examples of Invidious in a sentence The dictator's invidious acts caused the people to rise up against him. In Jeremy's opinion, the death penalty is an invidious part of the legal system that should be considered a crime against humanity. Nathan's invidious behavior disturbed others and got him kicked out of the movie theater. When Sally drinks alcohol, she starts to display invidious behavior that makes everyone feel uncomfortable. I was shocked to learn my best friend was spreading invidious rumors about me. Although Jimmy has committed some invidious actions in the past, he has completely changed his life since becoming a minister. Many people believe the habit of giving out trophies to only a few student competitors is invidious and likely to promote ill will between peers. When you compare someone to a wild animal, you are making an invidious association that does not compliment the person. The judge knew his decision to release the killer would be considered invidious by the victim's family. Even though Harriett hates making invidious decisions regarding the hiring and firing of staff, she does it as a part of her managerial duties. (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others. "she'd put herself in an invidious position" synonyms: unpleasant, awkward, difficult; undesirable, unenviable "I didn't want to put her in an invidious position" (of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust. "it seems invidious to make special mention of one aspect of his work" synonyms: unfair, unjust, prejudicial, discriminatory, iniquitous, weighted, one-sided; offensive, objectionable; deleterious, detrimental, unwarranted.
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inviolable adj
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: never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored Too many the grass at Wimbledon is inviolable and only greater tennis players are able to enjoy a game there. অলঙ্ঘনীয় unbreakable, taboo, inviolable, sacrosanct, sacred, tabu অলঙ্ঘ্য inviolable, insurmountable, sacred, indissoluble, impassable অনতিক্রম্য insurmountable, impassable, unsurpassable, insuperable, inviolable, pathless অনতিক্রমণীয় unsurpassable, impassable, inviolable, insurmountable, insuperable. Definition of Inviolable never to be broken, infringed, ignored or dishonored Examples of Inviolable in a sentence Her parents made it clear that the rules of curfew were inviolable. The school board was voting on adding rules which would be considered inviolable. The pastor stressed the importance of following the inviolable Ten Commandments. If he wanted to continue with the program, the initiate needed to follow the inviolable laws. Considered inviolable, the business contract was signed by all interested parties. never to be broken, infringed, or dishonoured. "an inviolable rule of chastity" synonyms: inalienable, absolute, untouchable, unalterable, unchallengeable, unbreakable, impregnable; sacrosanct, sacred, holy,
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inviolate adj (pristine,virgin, keep sacred)
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must be kept sacred. something to be respected and free or safe from harm While the literary critic subjected most of the classics to the harshest reviews, he regarded Cervantes as inviolate, and had nothing but praise for him. অলঙ্ঘিত Inviolate অক্ষত unscathed, Inviolate, undamaged, unworn, unmutilated পবিত্র consecrated, Immaculate, Inviolate, lily, vestal, unblemished. free or safe from injury or violation. "an international memorial which must remain inviolate" synonyms: untouched, undamaged, unhurt, unharmed, unscathed; unmarred, unspoilt, unimpaired, unflawed, unsullied, unstained, undefiled, unpolluted, unprofaned, perfect, pristine, pure, virgin; intact, unbroken, whole, entire, complete, sound, solid. Definition of Inviolate something to be respected and free or safe from harm Examples of Inviolate in a sentence Secured in a glass display case, the painting was kept inviolate. This coin was the only part of his collection that was truly inviolate, left completely safe over the years by its plastic case. He was determined to keep his house inviolate from outsiders, locking himself inside and clinging to his independence. There are still islands around the world that remain completely inviolate, still waiting to be found by modern explorers. When a city-wide search is issued, no one is left inviolate. In the United States, citizens pride themselves for having certain inviolate rights. Due to its extreme value, the museum kept it locked away so it would remain inviolate. Though she was leaving for college, the man was determined to keep his daughter inviolate. After getting the baseball signed by Babe Ruth, he placed it in a special display case so it would remain inviolate going forward. A rule like "do not kill," is something that should always remain inviolate.
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irrefutable (incontrovertible, indisputable
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অকাট্য irrefutable, conclusive, indisputable, undeniable, unanswerable, incontrovertible অখণ্ডনীয় irrefutable, valid, potent, irrefragable, unanswerable, indefeasible. impossible to deny or disprove. "irrefutable evidence". synonyms: indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, incontestable, unassailable, impregnable, beyond question, indubitable, beyond doubt, beyond dispute, indisputable; conclusive, definite, definitive, decisive, certain, sure, positive, sound, flawless, watertight, unmistakable, palpable, patent, manifest, obvious, evident, plain, clear, forceful, telling; rare irrefragable, apodictic. impossible to deny or disprove. The existence of life on earth is irrefutable; the existence of intelligent life on earth is still hotly debated. Definition of Irrefutable that which cannot be proven false Examples of Irrefutable in a sentence The police arrested their suspect only after obtaining irrefutable proof he was the robber. When Jack received the results of the lab test, he had irrefutable evidence he was not the father of Miriam's child. Genetic testing supports the scientist's theory that the link between the two species is irrefutable. Because the jury did not have irrefutable evidence, they could not find the defendant guilty of the crime. The fact William started to feel better after taking the medication is irrefutable poof the drug works. Even though I suspected my eyes were failing me, the optometrist's confirmation was irrefutable. The massive destruction left in the city by the hurricane is irrefutable and proves the wave barriers were not effective. While Jenna thinks she is physically fit, her bathroom scale is irrefutable proof she is overweight. The videotape contained irrefutable evidence of the defendant's guilt. Before the product goes on the market, there must be irrefutable validation it does not pose a danger to consumers.
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jaundice
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: to be biased against due to envy or prejudice. Shelly was jaundiced towards Olivia; though the two had once been best friends, Olivia had become class president, prom queen, and, to make matters worse, the girlfriend of the one boy Shelly liked. disagreeableness acrimony tartness bitterness acerbity thorniness. sentences for jaundiced ----- Definition of Jaundiced tending to dislike, criticize, or resent something Examples of Jaundiced in a sentence Because she always received terrible customer service, my grandmother was jaundiced against the company. When she was arrested and falsely accused, my neighbor developed a jaundiced attitude towards the police. Many people with disabilities were jaundiced against the company because they didn't hire people with special needs. The well-known conspiracy theorist was jaundiced against the government. My friend is jaundiced against the restaurant because they have no vegan options.
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jejune
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adj. dull; lacking flavor. Although many top chefs have secured culinary foam's popularity in haute cuisine, Waters criticizes it for being jejune and unfilling. শুষ্ক dry, arid, uninteresting, parched, husky, jejune ঊষর barren, arid, salty, desolate, jejune, bare নীরস uninteresting, dry, glacial, gray, tame, jejune. jejune (adj.) displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity. Synonyms: immature. juvenile. puerile. adolescent. Antonyms: mature. jejune (adj.) lacking interest or significance or impact. Synonyms: uninteresting. insipid. Antonyms: interesting. Definition of Jejune unsophisticated Examples of Jejune in a sentence The billionaire couple refused to eat the jejune dish of chicken wings and tater tots. Although Evan behaved in a jejune manner at the dinner party, he actually teaches international customs at a school for diplomats. I am very jejune and refuse to eat anything I cannot spell. While my peers laughed at my dress and called it jejune, my instructor gave my design the highest grade in the class. The man's 2006 computer is jejune when compared to my 2015 model.
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jejune (immature,childish)
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immature; childish Her boss further cemented his reuptation for being jejune after throwing a fit when the water cooler wasn't refilled. jejune (adj.) displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity. Synonyms: immature. juvenile. puerile. adolescent. Antonyms: mature
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jingoist
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a person who thinks that their country should be at war In the days leading up to war, a nation typically breaks up into the two opposing camps: doves, who do their best to avoid war, and jingoists, who are only too eager to wave national flags from their vehicles and vehemently denounce those who do not do th a person who thinks that their country should be at war In the days leading up to war, a nation typically breaks up into the two opposing camps: doves, who do their best to avoid war, and jingoists, who are only too eager to wave national flags from their vehicles and vehemently denounce those who do not do th
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jingoism
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extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy. "the popular jingoism that swept the lower-middle classes" synonyms: extreme patriotism, blind patriotism, chauvinism, extreme nationalism, flag-waving, excessive loyalty to one's country, xenophobia; isolationism, sectarianism; hawkishness, militarism, warmongering, belligerence, bellicosity extreme patriotism for one's country that often shows itself through aggression towards other nations Examples of Jingoism in a sentence The man's jingoism led him to attempt to destroy a federal building as a show of loyalty for his own nation. When the invading troops showed jingoism by burning down schools and churches, their leaders reprimanded them. The dictator's jingoism caused him to constantly rant about his nation's superiority while threatening his rivals with war. During wars, soldiers risk being caught up in jingoism and acting overly aggressive with their enemies. My grandfather's jingoism towards foreigners made him appear racist.
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juggernaut n D
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a force that cannot be stopped. huge force destroying everything in its path. Napoleon was considered a juggernaut until he decided to invade Russia in winter; after which, his once indomitable army was decimated by cold and famine. Definition of Juggernaut a large item that is seen as unstoppable and can destroy anything in its way Examples of Juggernaut in a sentence With the reveal of its best-selling innovation, the software company has become a juggernaut in the tech industry. Who knew the reality show about the hillbillies would become a juggernaut as the most heavily watched program in the nation? Because our football team has gone undefeated for two years, our competitors view us as a juggernaut. The company predicts its unique mobile phone will become a bestseller and make it a juggernaut in the phone market. Once the retail chain builds ten more stores it will be a juggernaut because it will have more stores than its rivals. The fact George is undefeated in political elections makes him a juggernaut. During the football game, every member of the defense was afraid of the offensive player who was a juggernaut at nearly four hundred pounds. The invading country was a juggernaut that tolerated no resistance when it stormed through the small nation. With over a billion hits each day, Google is the juggernaut of search engines. My best friend Eric is a wrestling juggernaut who has never lost a high school match. জগন্নাথদেব juggernaut ঠুঁটা জগন্নাথ juggernaut. Juggernaut (n.) an avatar of Vishnu. Synonyms: Jagannath. Jagannatha. Jagganath. Juggernaut (n.) a crude idol of Krishna. Synonyms: god. idol. graven image.
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kowtow (sycophancy,grovel,toady,flatter,obsequious,fawn on, blandish) v
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শ্রদ্ধা বা আনুগত্য জানাতে মাটিতে মাথা ঠেকানো kotow, kowtow অত্যন্ত বিনয় প্রদর্শন করা kotow, kowtow. to bow or act in a subservient manner Paul kowtowed to his boss so often the boss herself became nauseated by his sycophancy. act in an excessively subservient manner. "she didn't have to kowtow to a boss". synonyms: grovel*, behave obsequiously*, be obsequious*, be servile, be sycophantic*, fawn on*, bow and scrape, toady*, truckle, flatter*, court, woo, ingratiate oneself with*; informal crawl, creep, suck up to, butter up, be all over, fall all over, lick someone's boots; informal brown-nose; informal smoodge to; archaic blandish* Definition of Kowtow to submit to another person without any struggle Examples of Kowtow in a sentence The dictator beheaded the man who refused to kowtow to him by kissing his feet. If Jason does not kowtow to the boss, he will never get a promotion at work. My chauvinistic husband divorced me because I would not kowtow to his every whim. When the rebellious prisoner saw the ten guards walking in his direction, he knew he had to back down and kowtow or else be severely beaten. The wealthy woman expected all of her servants to kowtow to her. Because I am not sure of my doctor's diagnosis, I will not kowtow and have the surgery without seeking another medical opinion first. The actor will never win any major awards because he refuses to kowtow to the voting members. When the assistant manager refused to kowtow to the customers, his manager fired him. Problems erupted in Sarah's life when her husband refused to stay silent and kowtow to her overbearing father. The monks kowtow to their God by dedicating their entire lives to worship.
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lacerate **
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deeply hurt the feelings of; distress The teacher was fired for lacerating a student who wrote a poor essay. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. বিদীর্ণ করা cleave, pierce, rend, tear, lacerate, breach ছিন্ন করা interrupt, mangle, cut, break, tear, lacerate ক্ষত করা hurt, injure, scotch, scathe, chap, lacerate যন্ত্রণা দেত্তয়া torture, trouble, excruciate, hurt, ail, lacerate ক্ষতবিক্ষত করা lacerate ছিন্নভিন্ন করা lacerate, mangel দলিতমথিত করা lacerate. tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin). "the point had lacerated his neck". synonyms: cut (open), gash, slash, tear, rip, rend, mangle, mutilate, maim, maul, shred, score, scratch, scrape, graze, incise; knife, gouge, split, cleave, hack, stab, tear apart, butcher, savage, wound, injure, hurt, damage. "jagged edges that lacerated their arms" hurt, wound, distress, pain, harrow, torture, torment, crucify
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laceration
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Definition of Laceration an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue Examples of Laceration in a sentence Because the laceration was so deep and ugly, Dick was rushed to the emergency room by an ambulance. Joe suffered a laceration to his right temple when he was tossed off of his bike. After examining Jennifer's hand from every angle, the nurse said that the laceration would heal by itself and that stitches were unnecessary. Linda's foot laceration was the result of a fall that occurred at her place of work, which explains why she sued her employer. The umpire's ugly laceration below his left eyebrow resulted from an irate pitcher who intentionally threw the ball at him.
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lachrymose (plaintive,melancholy,maudlin, lugubrious, mawkish) adj
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(plaintive,melancholy,maudlin, lugubrious, mawkish) অশ্রুপাতপূর্ণ lachrymose ক্রন্দনরত weeping, whiny, slobbery, weepy, lachrymose ক্রন্দনশীল lachrymose, weeping, weepy, whiny, slobbery ছিঁঁচ্কাঁদুনে lachrymose, tearful, maudlin, sloppy কাঁদুনে lachrymose অশ্রুমাখা lachrymose অশ্রুময় lachrymose বিষাদময় tragic, funebrial, lachrymose. tearful or given to weeping. "she was pink-eyed and lachrymose". synonyms: tearful, weeping, crying, teary, with tears in one's eyes, close to tears, on the verge of tears, sobbing, snivelling, whimpering; emotional, sad, mournful, woeful, unhappy, depressed, gloomy, melancholy, low-spirited, despondent, downcast, low, glum, morose, sorrowful, joyless, disconsolate, doleful, maudlin, miserable, forlorn, grief-stricken, lugubrious; informal weepy, blubbering, down, down in the mouth, blue; literary dolorous; rare larmoyant "she gets quite lachrymose at the mention of his name" inducing tears; sad. "a lachrymose children's classic" synonyms: tragic, sad, poignant, heart-rending, tear-jerking, moving, melancholy, depressing, plaintive; mawkish, sentimental; informal soppy. showing sorrow Lachrymose and depressed, Alexei Alexandrovich walked two miles home in the rain after learning that his wife was having an affair. Definition of Lachrymose easily brought to tears Examples of Lachrymose in a sentence After her husband died, my aunt became a lachrymose woman who couldn't stop crying. I do not enjoy watching sad movies with my lachrymose wife because she is way too sensitive. When I watch television shows about people dying from cancer, I become very lachrymose. The pictures of the dead children made everyone lachrymose and sad. At the end of the musical, the separated couple came together in a lachrymose music number. I rarely cry so you should definitely not be calling me lachrymose! As James watched his daughter marry the man of her dreams, he became lachrymose and had to hold in his tears. The funeral home was filled with lachrymose mourners. After my sister lost the writing contest, she was lachrymose and in need of a hug. Mary became lachrymose as she watched her only son drive away to college
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lampoon (v)
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to make fun of to ridicule to ridicule with satire publicly ridicule publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm to satirize; to mock; to parody to attack with satire, mock harshly publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. "the actor was lampooned by the press". synonyms: satirize*, mock*, ridicule*, make fun of, poke fun at, caricature*, burlesque*, parody*, take off, guy, make a fool of, rag, tease; informal send up; rare pasquinade. to satirize or poke fun at sentences below use verb definition Although he uses a comic format to lampoon social issues, his underlying message is intended to be taken quite seriously. In that kingdom, any subject who was foolish enough to publicly lampoon the king would be punished by having his tongue cut out of his mouth. As a satirical writer for the newspaper, Jeff is always on the lookout for fresh targets to lampoon in his column. Back in the 1970s, "The Dean Martin Show" began a practice of using celebrity roasts to lampoon entertainers, and they became popular form of entertainment that continues today. Some writers seem to lampoon successful people out of envy.
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lampoon (n)
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a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone strong, satirical writing, usually attacking or ridiculing someone a malicious satire a light, good-humored satire verbal ridicule of a person satirical attack a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone. ব্যঙ্গ কবিতা lampoon কাউকে আক্রমণ বা উপহাস করে রচিত তীব্র ব্যঙ্গাত্মক রচনা lampoon noun ব্যক্তিগত ব্যঙ্গ-কবিতা lampoon syn: parody, caricature a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone. a written attack ridiculing a person, group, or institution. Examples of Lampoon in a sentence Because Freddy posted an uncomplimentary lampoon of his boss on his Facebook page, he soon found himself looking for new employment. Sam wrote a harsh lampoon of the mayor and sent it to the newspaper, but the editor refused to publish it. Ronnie maintains a popular blog that is basically a lampoon of the week's television shows. For the past few decades, the writers of "Saturday Night Live" have written one lampoon after another at the expense of whichever politicians happened to be in the news at the time. People who achieve celebrity status of any kind should not be surprised to see an occasional lampoon in the media that makes fun of some aspect of their lives.
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languish (v) droop; flag;fade; become feeble,tarnish,pine.
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to lose strength or health; to remain neglected to waste away to become weak or feeble; to sag with the loss of strength to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect to become weak or feeble; to sag with the loss of strength to become weak or feeble; to lose strength to become weak or feeble; to lose strength or vigor to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect decay; fade away; get weaker to become weak, listless, or depressed. (of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak. "plants may appear to be languishing simply because they are dormant". synonyms: weaken, grow weak, deteriorate, decline, go into a decline; wither, droop*, flag*, wilt, fade*, fail. ম্লান হত্তয়া turn pale, fade, tarnish, become dry, languish, pine অবসন্ন হত্তয়া be tired out, languish, become peaky, flag, become peaked, collapse ক্ষীণ হত্তয়া give out, become weak, dwindle, grow feeble, languish, wither নিস্তেজ হত্তয়া mope, languish, flag, quail মুখ ম্লান করে থাকা languish ক্ষীণ বা অবসাদগ্রস্ত হওয়া languish নেতিয়ে বা ঝিমিয়ে পড়া languish.
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languish (n) droop; flag;fade; feeble,tarnish,pine, impotence .
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দুর্বলতা weakness, failing, impotence, debilitation, languish, attenuation শক্তিহীনতা weakness, powerlessness, languish, disability, laxness, laxity বলহীনতা laxness, laxity, languish, emasculation, impotence, impotency
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lascivious (adj) (lecherous,lustful,wanton,salacious,horny,randy,libidinous,lubricious,lewd,amorous
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feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire lustful filled with or showing sexual desire inclined to lustfulness filled with or showing sexual desire characterized by or expressing lust (of a person, manner, or gesture) feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire lewdly sexual, lecherous inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd. feeling or revealing an overt sexual interest or desire. "he gave her a lascivious wink". synonyms: lecherous, lewd, lustful, licentious, libidinous, goatish, salacious, wanton, lubricious, prurient, dirty, smutty, filthy, naughty, suggestive, indecent, ribald; debauched, depraved, degenerate, dissolute, dissipated, unchaste, loose; informal horny, blue; informal randy; rare concupiscent, lickerish. লম্পট salacious, lascivious, licentious, bacchanalian, lecherous, lubricious কামুক passionate, sensual, lewd, libertine, randy, lascivious কামার্ত amorous, passionate, lovestruck, lascivious কামার্থী dissolute, lecherous, lascivious, lubricious, goatish কামী lustful, libidinous, lascivious, lubricious, wishful কামীন lustful, libidinous, lascivious, lubricious, randy অজিতেন্দ্রি় lascivious বেলেল্লা wayward, shameless, lascivious ধৃষ্ট cocky, assuming, pretentious, snotty, malapert, lascivious কামোদ্দীপক aphrodisiac, lascivious, lustful. lecherous; sexually perverted Lolita is a challenging novel for many, not necessarily because of the elevated prose style but because of the depravity of the main character, Humbert Humbert, who, as an old, lascivious man, falls in love with a girl. Definition of Lascivious having or showing strong sexual desire Examples of Lascivious in a sentence After running naked through the field, he was arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior. When she received a lascivious text message, she decided to stop responding. Though he was quite timid in person, he found it was easy to be lascivious on an online dating website. He was prone to lascivious behavior, which is why most women felt uncomfortable around him. She wore a lascivious dress, which attracted the attention of almost every man she passed. If you are looking for a date in a bar, you might find that people are a bit overly-lascivious. Often known for lascivious behavior, it was quite surprising how polite he was behaving this evening. The man was crude and lascivious, but somehow he still had enough charisma to keep women entertained. Not wanting to let his lascivious behavior go unpunished, the judge gave the sex offender the harshest possible penalty. With her innocent eyes, even the most lascivious activities seemed somewhat sweet.
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limpid (adj)
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clear, transparent; readily understood clear, transparent clear transparent; clear clear, easily understood marked by transparency; clear and simple in style perfectly clear, transparent, or unclouded perfectly clear; transparent. clarity in terms of expression. Her limpid prose made even the most recondite subjects accessible to all. নির্মল lucid, clean, cleanly, pellucid, limpid, immaculate পরিষ্কার clean, fair, pure, tidy, coherent, limpid অনাবিল pure, unadulterated, limpid, clear, clean, unmixed স্বচ্ছ transparent, clear, lucid, colorless, crystalline, limpid. Definition of Limpid see-through; clear Examples of Limpid in a sentence Because the sky was not limpid, we could not see the stars. We could easily see the fish in the limpid stream. Since I was only allowed to have clear liquids during my hospital stay, I was served a large number of limpid broths. Bill would not drink the water in his glass because it was not limpid and could have contained all kinds of substances. After mixing the two dark chemicals, the students should be able to see through the limpid liquid they have created. The birds flew directly into the limpid window. As Jim looked in Helen's limpid eyes, he felt as though he could see her soul. The detective easily saw through the suspect's limpid alibi. When April wore the limpid blouse to school, she was given a reprimand for wearing transparent clothing. At the bottom of the limpid pond, the police officer could see the shape of a human body. (of a liquid) completely clear and transparent. "the limpid waters of the Caribbean" synonyms: clear, transparent, glassy, glass-like, crystal clear, crystalline, see-through, translucent, pellucid, unclouded, uncloudy "a limpid pool" (of a person's eyes) unclouded; clear. "the limpid grey eyes gazed trustfully at her" synonyms: clear, transparent*, glassy, glass-like, crystal clear, crystalline*, see-through, translucent*, pellucid*, unclouded*, uncloudy "a limpid pool" (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious. "the limpid notes of a recorder" synonyms: lucid, clear, plain, understandable, intelligible, comprehensible, perceptible, coherent, explicit*, unambiguous*, simple, vivid*, sharp, direct, clear-cut, crystal clear, luminous, straightforward*, distinct, perspicuous; rare luculent
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litany (n)
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any long, repetitive or dull recital a long, repetitive recitation a tedious recital or repetitive series A long, repetitive, or dull account a prolonged or tedious account any long and tedious address or recital lengthy recitation; repetitive chant a prayer; a long list. a lengthy record. any long and tedious account of something Mr. Rogers spoke to a Senate committee and did not give a litany of reasons to keep funding the program, but instead, appealed to the basic human decency of all present. খ্রীস্টানদের একজাতীয় প্রার্থনা litany ***যে কোনো দীর্ঘ, বিরক্তিকর বক্তৃতা ইত্যাদি litany noun প্রার্থনা-সঙ্গীত psalm, litany. a tedious recital or repetitive series. "a litany of complaints". synonyms: recital, recitation, repetition, enumeration, account, refrain; list, listing, catalogue, inventory, roll. Definition of Litany a lengthy record Examples of Litany in a sentence The landlord was tired of listening to his tenant's litany of complaints about the property. When I listened to my mother's litany of criticisms about the nursing home staff, I was shocked by some of her accusations. The criminal's litany of crimes filled a huge folder in the prosecutor's office. Before Ellen could walk after her surgery, she had to face a litany of challenges. The politician quickly stated a litany of reasons why his political rival was an unsuitable candidate for office. Because I am a housewife, I normally have a litany of boring chores to perform each day. The lawyer promised to provide the jury with a litany of facts that would prove his client's innocence. Before committing suicide, the man wrote a letter that contained a litany of disappointments about his life. The jury sentenced the killer to two life sentences for the litany of crimes he committed over two decades. During the divorce hearing, my wife presented a litany of grievances that related to our unhappy marriage.
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loath adj
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Averse. reluctant unwilling; averse; disinclined; reluctant. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom (usually followed by 'to'). I was loath to leave the concert before my favorite band finished playing reluctant; unwilling. "I was loath to leave" synonyms: reluctant, unwilling, disinclined, ill-disposed, not in the mood; hesitant; against, averse, opposed, resistant, hostile, antagonistic; resisting. অরাজি loath, loth অনিচ্ছুক reluctant, unwilling, shy, disagreeing, loath, loth অপ্রবৃত্ত disengaged, loath, loth বিতৃষ্ণ disgusted, loath, disinterested, loth নারাজ loath, loath. Unwilling or reluctant to do something He embraced her and was loath to let her go. More and more wives have their own careers, which they are loath to abandon. Austria is hardly the only country loath to accept foreigners. In the past, many companies were loath to hire women professionals because they feared the women would quit when they got married. He made it known to his friends that he was loath to run for the election. Organizations are loath to admit this is a problem. The government is loath to alter its economic policy. She was loath to tell her name to that strange man. She'd been loath to accept the reality that the firm had grown too big to maintain its quality. I am loath to tell him the truth because I know he'll get angry.
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loathe v
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To abominate. to hate to detest. ঘৃণা করা hate, loathe, detest, despise, look down on, nauseate অতিশয় অপছন্দ করা loathe অপছন্দ করা loathe, mislike বিতৃষ্ণার ভাব পোষণ করা loathe. Definition of Loathe to hate very much Examples of Loathe in a sentence I loathe having to sit in the waiting room for hours. Terri, a vegan advocate, would often loathe the thought of eating meat. If you loathe your job so much, then go work somewhere else! When you loathe school so much, it is difficult to take homework seriously. Her loathe and disgust for racism was apparent. If you loathe your financial situation, then consider going on a budget. I loathe the sound of a barking dog, especially when I'm trying to sleep! I loathe my husband for cheating on me! Because the roommates loathe each other, they eventually went their separate ways. He cannot help but loathe people who steal.
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lugubrious adj (sad,forlorn,saturnine,somber,elegiac,morbid)
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বিষণ্ণ sad, bored, depressed, dreary, dusky, lugubrious নিরানন্দ bleak, somber, dismal, funereal, solemn, lugubrious শোকার্ত mournful, lugubrious কান্দ-কান্দ about to weep, lugubrious, tearful দুঃখজনক tragic, unfortunate, saddening, cloud, lamentable, lugubrious হতাশাব্যঞ্জক lugubrious বিষাদগ্রস্ত lugubrious, vapourish শোচনীয় piteous, lugubrious. looking or sounding sad and dismal. "his face looked even more lugubrious than usual" antonyms: cheerful, joyful excessively mournful At the funeral, lugubrious songs filled the small church. syn--- black, bleak*, cheerless, chill, Cimmerian, cloudy, cold, comfortless, dark, darkening, depressing*, depressive, desolate*, dire, disconsolate, dismal*, drear, dreary, dreich [chiefly Scottish], elegiac* (also elegiacal), forlorn*, funereal*, glum, godforsaken, gray (also grey), lonely, lonesome, gloomy*, miserable, morbid*, morose*, murky, plutonian, saturnine*, sepulchral, solemn, somber* (or sombre), sullen*, sunless, tenebrific, tenebrous, wretched Definition of Lugubrious looking or sounding sad and gloomy Examples of Lugubrious in a sentence In his first novel, the mysterious postman is the perfect example of a lugubrious character. Although Clarissa initially enjoyed the play, she later fell asleep during the lead actor's lugubrious monologue. Surrounded by dark clouds, the isolated barn made the perfect inspiration for the poet's lugubrious poem. Just because I'm a bit down today doesn't mean I'm in a lugubrious mood! After his wife left him, he walked around in a lugubrious condition for months. To ease the lugubrious atmosphere in the church, Tom told a few religious jokes. Franklin despised his job at the ketchup plant so he always had a lugubrious look on his face at work. Because of you, my lugubrious heart will never love again! Considering the sad state of the world, it is not surprising the news is always filled with such lugubrious reports. Sadly, when the world realized Marilyn Monroe's beautiful smile hid her lugubrious thoughts, it was too late.
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machinate v (conspire,contrive)
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engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together The rebels met at night in an abandoned barn to machinate. ষড়্যন্ত্র করা conspire, plot, intrigue, scheme, compass, machinate অভিসন্ধি করা intend, design, plan, plot, machinate মতলব আঁটা contrive, think out a plan, contrive somehow, machinate ষড়যন্ত্র করা machinate, conspire. 1. to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends a trio of courtiers who were discovered to be machinating against the queen Synonyms of machinate collude, compass, connive, conspire, contrive, intrigue, plot, put up, scheme. 2. to plan out usually with subtle skill or care the hackers machinated a way to steal credit numbers from the company's Web site Synonyms of machinate contrive, finagle, finesse, frame, engineer, maneuver, manipulate, mastermind, negotiate, wangle
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magisterial (adj)**
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having or showing great authority having or showing great authority; dictatorial authoritative commanding and dignified **offensively self-assured or given to exercising unwarranted power having or showing great authority. ** offensively self-assured or given to exercising unwarranted power. Though she was only a third grade teacher, Ms. Martinet was magisterial in dealing with her class, lording over them like a queen. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE authoritative, masterful, dictatorial, overbearing authoritative; imperious showing impressive knowledge about a subject. গর্বিত proud, elated, bloated, arrogant, haughty, magisterial শাসক-সংক্রান্ত magisterial, gubernatorial, managerial শাসকসংক্রান্ত magisterial. having or showing great authority. "a magisterial pronouncement" domineering; dictatorial. "he dropped his somewhat magisterial style of questioning" antonyms: hesitant, tentative
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malapropism (n)
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শব্দের অপপ্রয়োগ. the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect (e.g. 'dance a flamingo ' instead of flamenco ). synonyms: wrong word, solecism, error, misuse, misusage, misapplication, infelicity, slip of the tongue. he confusion of a word with another word that sounds similar. Whenever I looked glum, my mother would offer to share "an amusing antidote" with me--an endearing malapropism of "anecdote" that never failed to cheer me up. Definition of Malapropism a comical misuse of a word that resembles another term in sound Examples of Malapropism in a sentence In class, everyone laughed at Bill's malapropism when he complained about electrical votes instead of electoral votes. Jane was so nervous during the debate she did not realize she had made a malapropism until her opponent made a joke about her word use. When April tried to be witty by using a malapropism in her speech, she realized her word humor fell flat with the serious group of people. As everyone laughed at the funny sentence, the president apologized for the malapropism made by his twisted tongue. The comedian's act consists of him using one malapropism after another to make the audience laugh at his word choices. For an example of a malapropism, my witty husband said that having only one wife equaled monotony instead of monogamy. The prime minister's poor speaking ability led him to make at least one ridiculous malapropism during his media conferences. In her paper about allergy season, Janice wrote a malapropism when she typed sciences instead of sinuses. The boy's speech impairment sometimes causes him to mix up words like moss and moths in a malapropism. While Gary thought his malapropism was humorous, the principal did not share his humor and suspended him for his obscene word blunder.
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malfeasance (adj)
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misconduct or wrongdoing (especially by a public official). misconduct wrongful conduct wrongdoing actus reus কুকর্ম mischief, malfeasance, sinful act, wicked act, blameable act কুকার্য malfeasance, wicked act, sinful act, blameable act, mischief কুকর্মসাধন malfeasance অপরাধ crime, offense, iniquity, sin, guilt, malfeasance বেআইনী কাজ misdemeanor, malfeasance, misdemeanour অবৈধ কায্র্য malfeasance অন্যায় কায্র্য malfeasance অবৈধ কাজ malfeasance. Definition of Malfeasance the performance of an illegal deed, generally by someone in the public trust Examples of Malfeasance in a sentence When the election results are tallied, surely the people will have voted out the mayor who is currently being investigated for malfeasance. A handful of police officers were arrested today for malfeasance during drug busts. Because of the company president's malfeasance, he has been removed from his office. Once the government investigates the drug's manufacturer's malfeasance, many people may be charged for the woman's drug-induced death. Everyone found it difficult to believe the priest had been arrested for malfeasance involving drugs and prostitution. After the governor was questioned about financial malfeasance, he announced his plans to vacate the public office. The school principal covered his face with his hands and did not respond to the media's questions about his malfeasance. If the legislator is arrested for the crime, his peers will quickly vote to remove him for malfeasance and for dishonoring his office. I was shocked when my stockbroker was indicted for financial malfeasance. When the auditor reviewed the firm's books, he found evidence of the treasurer's malfeasance that resulted in a two million dollar company loss.
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malingerer n
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one who fakes illness and pretends to be suffering. রোগভানকারী. someone shirking their duty by pretending to be sick or incapacitated At one time, our country was full of hardworking respectful people, but now it seems that everyone is a malingerer with little inclination to work.
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malinger
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Definition of Malinger to pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid doing work Examples of Malinger in a sentence When it is time to do work around the house, Henry will offer malinger and go to his room to rest. The lazy student tried to malinger when it was time to work on his essay. Because Tom was known for trying to malinger out of chores, nobody believed his story about a sore throat. Bill is such a baseball fan that he will malinger and call in sick to attend the playoff games. Although Sherri tried to malinger to avoid going to work, she was caught in her lie when her boss offered to drive her to the doctor's office. Several of the office employees made plans to malinger and exchange a day of work for a day at the beach. If my son has not studied for a test, he will sometimes malinger in order to stay home from school. My supervisor has no patience for people who malinger to avoid doing their share of the workload. When my husband does not want to cut the grass, he will malinger and complain about an imaginary stomach pain. Maggie is going to malinger with a fake cough in hopes of being excused from jury duty.
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martinet n
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a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules a strict disciplinarian; taskmaster an extreme disciplinarian. কঠোর নিয়মনিষ্ঠ ব্যক্তি. a person who demands complete obedience; a strict disciplinarian. "the woman in charge was a martinet who treated all those beneath her like children". synonyms: disciplinarian*, slave-driver*, stickler for discipline, taskmaster*, taskmistress, authoritarian*, tyrant*; drill sergeant. a strict disciplinarian The job seemed perfect to Rebecca, until she found out that her boss was a total martinet; after each project the boss would come by to scrutinize--and inevitably criticize--every little detail of the work Rebecca had done. Definition of Martinet an individual who emphasizes discipline Examples of Martinet in a sentence As a colonel in the army, John is a martinet who believes discipline is the only path to success. The prison warden is viewed as a martinet because of his strict management of the correctional facility. When I was child, I thought my father was a martinet because he was constantly ordering me around the house. The college football coach is known for being a martinet who suspends his players when they do not follow the rules. Like a martinet, Mrs. Abrams insists upon order in her classroom. Bill was a martinet who punished his children for the smallest offenses. Although Hank is only four-years old, he sounds like a martinet when he orders his older brothers to do his bidding. Anna's tennis coach is a martinet who makes his students practice in the rain. Even though the principal does not enjoy being a martinet, she must occasionally be stern to keep her students in line. The movie director has the personality of a martinet and behaves as though he is a commanding officer in the military.
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maudlin adj (sentimental,emotional,lachrymose)
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self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental. "a bout of maudlin self-pity" synonyms: sentimental, over-sentimental, emotional, overemotional, tearful, lachrymose; informal weepy "a bout of maudlin self-pity" (of a book, film, or song) highly sentimental. "a maudlin jukebox tune" synonyms: mawkish, sentimental, over-sentimental, cloying, sickly, saccharine, sugary, syrupy, sickening, nauseating, banal, trite; twee; informal mushy, slushy, sloppy, schmaltzy, weepy, cutesy, lovey-dovey, gooey, drippy, sloshy, soupy, treacly, cheesy, corny, icky, sick-making, toe-curling; informal soppy; informal cornball, sappy, hokey, three-hanky. মূর্খ foolish, silly, ignorant, foggy, imbecile, maudlin ভাবপ্রবণ sentimental, sloppy, maudlin, emotional, feeling, excitable মাতাল drunk, lit, screwed, drunken, tight, maudlin আর্ধমাতাল maudlin ছিঁঁচ্কাঁদুনে lachrymose, tearful, maudlin, sloppy নির্বোধ mindless, foolish, stupid, brainless, dopey, maudlin অর্ধপানোন্মত্ত maudlin অর্ধ মাতাল maudlin নির্বোধ fool, goofy, dodo, feather-brained, bovine, brute. overly emotional and sad Just as those who were alive during the 70's are mortified that they once cavorted about in bellbottoms, many who lived during the 80's are now aghast at the maudlin pop songs they used to enjoy--really, just what exactly is a total eclipse of the heart? Definition of Maudlin showing or expressing too much emotion especially in a foolish or annoying way Examples of Maudlin in a sentence The girl's performance was so maudlin that people started to boo her off the stage. Upon being dumped by his girlfriend, Jason started to act in a maudlin behavior that annoyed everyone. Sarah is such a drama queen that she behaves in a maudlin way to even the smallest incident. When John drinks too many glasses of wine, he has a habit of telling maudlin stories that make him appear quite silly. If you catch Edgar in a maudlin mood, you will find him very annoying. Even though the reality show about the fives sisters is quite maudlin, it is still watched by millions of people each week. I could not enjoy the movie because it was so maudlin it came across as incredibly foolish. When the critics reviewed the singer's latest album, they referred to it as a maudlin collection that would either bring listeners to tears or make them scream in anger. Jane rarely talks about her dead husband because she hates to get maudlin in front of people. Although Mitch loves Jessica, he does not like to be around her when she is putting on a maudlin performance for her friends.
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meander v (wander,ramble,maunder)
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To wind and turn while proceeding in a course. to wander aimlessly to wander about, wind about. সর্পিলগতিতে চলা meander, yaw বিজড়িত হত্তয়া interweave, intertwine, meander, wreathe, ravel, suffer জটিল হত্তয়া be puzzled, meander বিপথগামী হত্তয়া diverge, stray, turn, aberrate, sheer, meander আঁকিয়া-বাঁকিয়া চলা zigzag, meander চক্রাকারে ভ্রমণ meander নদীর আঁকাবাঁকা স্থান meander. wander aimlessly Max liked to maunder down by the seaside and pick up whatever sea shells he would stumble upon. (of a river or road) follow a winding course. "a river that meandered gently through a meadow" synonyms: zigzag, wind, twist, turn, curve, curl, bend, snake "the river meandered gently through the meadow". wander at random. "kids meandered in and out" synonyms: stroll, saunter, amble, wander, roam, ramble, rove, drift, maunder, stray, straggle; stravaig; streel; informal mosey, tootle; informal bimble; rareva gabond Definition of Meander to move slowly without any real purpose Examples of Meander in a sentence The confused old man will sometimes come into the store and meander for hours without making a purchase. During my vacation, I have no plans other than to meander through the mountains for days. Jason let his mind meander and by the time the workday was over, he had made very little progress on his accounts. Unless I nag my daughter about completing her chores, she will meander and never get anything done. The film was boring because the plot seemed to meander along with no resolution. While the book read like a comedy for a few chapters, it gradually started to meander into something resembling a drama. Some Alzheimer's patients are known to meander aimlessly about the hospital. On my lunch break, I often meander through the park while eating a sandwich. Without a grocery list, my grandmother will meander up and down the store aisles for hours. Camera in hand, Kathryn decided to meander through the historic building and take pictures.
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meander v (maunder)
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speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. After drinking two expressos each, the animated couple would maunder loudly, annoying the other patrons in the coffee shop.
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mellifluous (adj) (honeyed,euphonious,harmonious)
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মসৃণ smooth, sleek, plane, bland, mellifluous, soft মধুরভাবে বহমান mellifluent, mellifluous মধুপ্রদ mellifluous. (of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear. "her low mellifluous voice" synonyms: sweet-sounding, sweet-toned, dulcet, honeyed, mellow, soft, liquid, soothing, rich, smooth, euphonious, lyric, harmonious, tuneful, musical; rare mellifluent. smooth and sweet-sounding Chelsea's grandmother thought Franz Schubert's music to be the most mellifluous ever written; Chelsea demurred, and to her grandmother's chagrin, would blast Rihanna on the home stereo speakers. Definition of Mellifluous having a smooth, flowing sound Examples of Mellifluous in a sentence The actor has a mellifluous voice that could lull anyone into a deep sleep. When the snakes heard the mellifluous sounds coming from the flute, they began to crawl back into the basket. The singer with the mellifluous voice will win the talent contest. At night the stream outside our cabin makes a mellifluous sound that is very peaceful to our ears. As I listened to my favorite poet read his writings, I was captivated by the mellifluous flow of his voice. Without practice, Sarah will never be able to make mellifluous music with her instrument. After the judge gave Marie a standing ovation, he described her voice as mellifluous and enchanting. While Curtis enjoys the mellifluous tone of rap music, John considers that type of music to be nothing more than unpleasant noise. The mellifluous music never fails to put my newborn baby to sleep. As soon as the saxophonist started to play, mellifluous sounds filled the club and couples began to slow dance.
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mendicant n
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A beggar. ***a pauper who lives by begging Tolstoy was an aristocrat, but he strove to understand the Christianity of the Russian peasants by wandering among them as a mendicant. ভিক্ষুক beggar, mendicant ভিখারি Lazarus, beggar, mendicant, almsman দরিদ্র beggar, mendicant. a beggar. synonyms: beggar, beggarman, beggarwoman, tramp, vagrant, vagabond, cadger; informalscrounger, sponger; hobo; informal schnorrer, mooch, moocher, bum; rare clochard. Definition of Mendicant an individual who begs for a living Examples of Mendicant in a sentence The mendicant hoped pedestrians would drop money in his bucket. Rather than search for a job, Jimmy chooses to live as a mendicant who panhandles his way through each day. The alcoholic mendicant begged for money to buy booze. As part of my psychology thesis, I dressed like a mendicant to see how people would treat me when I looked like a beggar. We gave money to the mendicant who was begging on the side of the road.
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meteoric (adj) (rapid,transient,ephemeral,evanescent,fleeting)
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ক্ষণপ্রভ meteoric গগনমণ্ডলসংক্রান্ত meteoric গাগনিক heavenly, ethereal, etherial, meteoric উল্কাসংক্রান্ত meteoric. meteor --- উল্কা meteorite, meteor, fireball, shooting star, torch, aerolite. উল্কাপিণ্ড relating to meteors or meteorites. "meteoric iron" (of the development of something) very rapid. "her meteoric rise to the top of her profession". synonyms: rapid, lightning, swift, fast, quick, speedy, breakneck, fast-track, accelerated, overnight, instant, whirlwind, mushrooming, sudden, spectacular; momentary, fleeting, transient, ephemeral, evanescent, brief, short-lived. like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience The early spectacular successes propelled the pitcher to meteoric stardom, but a terribly injury tragically cut short his career
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mettlesome (adj)
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describes a person or animal that is both spirited and brave তেজস্বী spirited, plucky, rampant, lively, mercurial, mettlesome আগ্রহাম্বিত zealous, intent, mettlesome, mettled, hot. (of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively. "their horses were beasts of burden, not mettlesome chargers" synonyms: spirited, game, gritty, intrepid, fearless, courageous, hardy, brave, plucky, gallant, valiant, valorous, bold, daring, audacious, heroic; tenacious, steely, determined, resolved, resolute, steadfast, indomitable. filled with courage or valor For its raid on the Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Seal Team Six has become, for many Americans, the embodiment of mettle. Definition of Mettlesome describes a person or animal that is both spirited and brave Examples of Mettlesome in a sentence My brother is a mettlesome boy whose free-spirit always leads him to some type of adventure. Because of her mettlesome nature, the princess always found her in a situation that would test her bravery. The mettlesome young couple was brave enough to stand up for their love even if it meant leaving their families. Staring at the mettlesome little pup, the owner couldn't believe that his dog had been brave enough to rescue him from a fire. Robin Hood was a mettlesome young man who was brave and spirited enough to take from the rich and give to the poor.
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misattribute (verb)
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To erroneously attribute; to falsely ascribe; used especially of authorship. I made a mistake; I misattributed "Crime and Punishment" to Leo Tolstoy when it was actually written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Wrongly attribute. 'the professor misattributed Robert Burn's famous line to Shakespeare
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modicum n
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a small amount of something limited quantity. যৎকিঞ্চিৎ modicum noun সামান্য পরিমাণ modicum, mouthful, nibble, rap, lock অল্প পরিমাণ handful, scantling, capful, morsel, modicum, spell যত্কিঁচিৎ modicum সামান্য প্রামাণিক সাক্ষ্য modicum, tittle, trace. a small or moderate or token amount If my sister had even a modicum of sense, she wouldn't be engaged to that barbarian. Definition of Modicum a small portion Examples of Modicum in a sentence When Jane wore the short dress to the funeral, she proved she did not have a modicum of decency. Because the man was not sober, he did not have even a modicum of control over his car. If you want to be taken serious by the acting community, you must have more than a modicum of training. All I need is a modicum of money to pay for my basic needs. Since the editor hates the politician, he probably published a story about him that does not have a modicum of truth in it. Boiling an egg requires only a modicum of intelligence. Fortunately, the baby only has to take a modicum of this unpleasant medicine every four hours. Jamie's project was boring and did not display a modicum of creativity. If everyone would donate even a modicum of their yearly salaries, we could easily build a new city park. Sadly, the college football player achieved only a modicum of success before breaking his back.
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mordant (adj)
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biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style; sharply or bitterly harsh sharply or harshly sarcastic biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style sharply or bitterly harsh having or showing a sharp or critical quality bitterly harsh in thought, manner or style. especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting. "a mordant sense of humour" ***synonyms: caustic, trenchant*, biting, cutting, acerbic*, sardonic*, sarcastic*, scathing, acid, sharp, keen, tart, pungent*, stinging*, astringent*, incisive*, devastating, piercing*, rapier-like, razor-edged*; critical, bitter, polemic*, virulent*, vitriolic*, venomous*, waspish, corrosive; rare acidulous, mordacious. জ্বালাময় irritating, mordant, arrowy, smart তীব্র intense, severe, acute, exquisite, sharp, mordant তিক্ত bitter*, sardonic, nippy, mordant, arrowy তিগ্ম violent, mordant, hot, torrid, keen, sharp মর্মভেদী harrowing, poignant*, trenchant*, distressful*, bitter, mordant ক্ষয়কর hectic*, cankerous*, corrosive, corrodent, erosive, mordant পরিষ্কারক detergent, cleansing, abstergent, mordant. biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style While Phil frequently made mordant remarks about company policy overall, he always was considerably gentler in discussing any person in particular. Definition of Mordant having a scathing wit Examples of Mordant in a sentence The mordant mother often used harsh words that made her son cry. When the mordant president entered the boardroom, all of his vice-presidents readied for his sarcastic attacks. The mordant news anchor lost his job after he made racist jokes on television. Before I face my mordant mother-in-law at dinner, I must brace myself for her abrasive comments about my cooking. The mordant comedian offended many people with his scathing taunts.
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moribund (adj)
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dying; near death dying, on the way out nearly dead, having lost all sense of purpose or vitality at the point of death about to die or end. মরমর moribund, mortal মৃতপ্রায় moribund. being on the point of death; declining rapidly losing all momentum in progress Whether you like it or not, jazz as a genre is moribund at best, possibly already dead. Definition of Moribund being in the state of dying Examples of Moribund in a sentence Because the wounded man has lost a great deal of blood, he is moribund and probably will not make it through the night. My moribund computer is more than likely going to stop working at any second. As the moribund man held his Bible and took his last breath, a bright light appeared in the corner of the room. The moribund real estate market is causing many agents and brokers to seek new careers. Without water, the plants will soon enter a moribund state. The principal has requested new textbooks to replace our moribund ones that are barely usable. Even though the man was moribund and barely able to speak, he still tried to scream for help. The rising pest population has turned our once prosperous cornfield into acres of moribund stalks. Since the car factory opened, our moribund town has sprung to life as a result of the new job growth. The desperate actress will do anything to save her moribund career.
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mulct (verb)
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to defraud or swindle. noun জরিমানা fine, penalty, mulct, forfeit, amercement খেসারৎ ransom, compensation, indemnity, amends, forfeit, mulct verb জরিমানা করা fine, mulct, amerce, assess, estreat বঁচিত করা mulct (v.) deprive of by deceit. Synonyms: rook. scam. gip. cheat. chisel. nobble. goldbrick. con. short-change. rip off. short. gyp. bunco. victimize. hornswoggle. diddle. defraud. swindle. mulct (v.) impose a fine on. Synonyms: levy. impose. mulct (n.) money extracted as a penalty. Synonyms: penalty. library fine. fine. amercement. bereave, despoil, spoil, amputate, abnegate, mulct. : to defraud or swindle The so-called magical diet cure simply ended up mulcting Maria out of hundreds of dollars, but did nothing for her weight. Definition of Mulct the extort money from someone Examples of Mulct in a sentence The unethical reporter managed to mulct $500,000 from the corrupt police department. Insisting that he would report his philandering boss, the whistleblower was able to mulct hush money. Blackmailers were able to mulct several thousand dollars from the crooked politician. Although he failed to mulct any money, the extortionist was able to make a few enemies in the business. Black market traders were able to mulct extortion money from some of the higer-ups in the illegal exchange community
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nadir (n)
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the lowest or worst point of something low point, perigee lowest point (ant. zenith) the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization the lowest point; time of greatest depression the lowest point in a person's fortune. the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation. কুবিন্দু nadir কিছুর নিম্নতম বিন্দু nadir For many pop music fans, the rap and alternative-rock dominated 90s were the nadir of musical expression. Definition of Nadir point of greatest adversity or despair; all-time low; rock-bottom Examples of Nadir in a sentence Even though we thought we had reached our nadir and would fail to meet the project deadline, we were still able to complete the work on time. Since the relationship between the two warring nations has reached its nadir, world leaders are greatly concerned about the risk of nuclear war. Because employees are terribly worried about losing their positions, company morale has reached a nadir. The automobile manufacturer's nadir was reached when the group announced the recall of two million faulty vehicles. When Clark got fired and was unable to find another job, he realized his professional life was at its nadir. Matt's literary career declined to its nadir when he was unable to get past a serious case of writer's block. Even at the recession's nadir, most of the lower income families were still having difficulty paying their bills. The announcement of the impeachment caused the president's popularity to fall to its nadir. When the speaker discussed how being homeless was his nadir yet the same situation that inspired him to change his life, I too knew I could turn my lowest point into something positive. Whether my favorite team is at its nadir, with only a few wins, or the best in its conference, I am still a proud supporter.
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nettlesome (adj)
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literally, full of nettles (plants with stinging hairs); irritating; causing annoyance or vexation literally, full of nettles; irritating; causing annoyance or vexation irritating irritating; causing annoyance or vexation literally, full of NETTLES (plants with stinging hairs) causing irritation or annoyance. syn-- disagreeable pestering plaguey plaguy galling teasing vexing pesky bothersome vexatious annoying pestiferous irritating. easily irritated or annoyed. Synonyms: peckish testy tetchy petulant cranky techy ill-natured fractious irritable scratchy pettish peevish Definition of Nettlesome irritating; annoying Examples of Nettlesome in a sentence Asking another nettlesome question, the child irritated her mother to no end. The issue of rats in the attic has proven a nettlesome problem for the realtor trying to sell the house. Nettlesome junk mail filled the inbox of the mayor, stopping him from getting to important messages. The attorney tries to avoid filling nettlesome lawsuits and will only deal with solid cases. Solving the annoying requests quickly, the building manager figures it's easier to deal with the nettlesome issues early in the morning.
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noisome (adj)
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having an extremely bad smell Each August, when the winds moved in a south easterly direction, the garbage dump would spread noisome vapors through the small town. ক্ষতিকর harmful, detrimental, injurious, mischievous, losing, noisome কুদর্শন unsightly, ugly, haggish, noisome, ugly-looking, ill-shaped ক্ষতিকারক harmful, losing, detrimental, exaggerated, pernicious, noisome আপত্তিকর offensive, undesirable, noisome, unspeakable, repugnant বিরক্তিকর pesky, aggravating, tedious, worrisome, cursed, noisome পূতিগন্ধময় mephitic, stinking, noisome, olid, Fetid দুর্গন্ধময় niffy, noisome. 1. offensively malodorous Synonyms: stinking foul-smelling stinky unpleasant-smelling foul foetid malodourous funky smelly malodorous fetid ill-smelling ill-scented. 2. noisome (adj.) causing or able to cause nausea Synonyms: queasy vile nauseous offensive loathsome sickening unwholesome nauseating having an extremely bad smell Each August, when the winds moved in a south easterly direction, the garbage dump would spread noisome vapors through the small town. Definition of Noisome disgusting in smell Examples of Noisome in a sentence The dog's noisome odor is making me physically ill. As soon as the police arrived on the scene, they became aware of the noisome odor of a gas leak. Janice refuses to ride in her boyfriend's car until he cleans it with something that will eliminate the noisome smell. When we walked into the restaurant, we were overwhelmed by the noisome odor of old fish. Angela's noisome perfume made everyone in the room feel queasy. Because Jake lives on a farm, he is not bothered by the noisome smell of the dirty animals. The student's noisome prank was so offensive in odor that the entire school had to be evacuated. As soon as I opened the refrigerator, the noisome scent of bad meat hit my nose. The homeless man has a noisome odor because he has not showered in months. If you do not clean the cat's litter box regularly, a noisome aroma will fill your home.
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nonchalant (adj) (stolid,imperturbable,placid,indifferent,insouciant)
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Definition of Nonchalant relaxed and calm in a way that shows you do not care or are not worried about anything cool and confident, unconcerned feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed calm, casual, seeming unexcited seemingly unconcerned or indifferent relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything Unconcerned; indifferent calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. uninterested. passive. indifferent. sluggish. unmoved. stoical. unconcerned. listless, insouciant,imperturbable, উদাসীন lacking, indifferent, uninterested, cold, nonchalant, careless প্রশান্ত peaceful, sober, calm, placid, restful, nonchalant অনুদ্বিগ্ন untroubled, nonchalant নিস্পৃহ apathetic, detached, indifferent, nonchalant অনুত্তেজিত dispassionate, nonchalant, unprovoked, unwarmed ভাবান্তরহীন nonchalant অবিচলিত consistent, glacial, level, nonchalant, steadfast, unaffected নির্বিকার unaffected, imperturbable, nonchalant, stolid. Definition of Nonchalant relaxed and calm in a way that shows you do not care or are not worried about anything Examples of Nonchalant in a sentence Surprisingly, the woman was nonchalant about her husband's death. How can you be so nonchalant about your missing dog that you will not even put up "missing" posters? Although James is always stressed out about something, he comes across as nonchalant and without worries. The rebellious teenager gave the police officer a nonchalant smile. In times of crisis, police officers must appear nonchalant while helping upset citizens. The good girl found the bad boy's nonchalant attitude appealing. Although the young doctor was upset about his patient dying, he tried to remain nonchalant in front of the medical team. The party host wore a fake smile and acted nonchalant about his event's low turnout. Because April took a sedative to calm her nerves, she looked very nonchalant walking down the aisle. The millionaire was very nonchalant about wrecking his car.
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objurgate (v)
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to reprove or rebuke. তিরস্কার করা blow up, lesson, sail into, blame, blaspheme, objurgate ভর্ত্সনা করা chide, reproach, reprehend, reprove, censure, objurgate গালিগালাজ করা rail, objurgate, blaspheme গালাগালি করা revile, abuse, objurgate, vituperate বুকনি দেওয়া objurgate. 1. objurgate (v.) censure severely Synonyms: rag chew out rebuke have words castigate berate dress down call down jaw trounce scold chide lambaste reproof lecture correct call on the carpet lambast take to task chasten chastise bawl out flame reprimand chew up remonstrate. 2. objurgate (v.) express strong disapproval of Synonyms: reprobate excoriate denounce decry condemn. express strong disapproval of The manager spent an hour objurgating the employee in the hopes that he would not make these mistakes again. Definition of Objurgate to admonish or yell firmly at someone or something Examples of Objurgate in a sentence After the toddler had a temper tantrum in the store, the angry mother would objurgate her son in his face for ten minutes. The principal and the teacher objurgate the misbehaving student so loudly that the other students could hear them in the classroom. With a red face, the judge would objurgate the criminals who would enter his courtroom until they would admit they were wrong. After viewing the yellow stain on the new carpet, the dog owners objurgate the little puppy which caused him to tuck his tail and cower under the bed. Army sergeants objurgate in their troops' faces assigning them kitchen patrol duty for the slightest mishap.
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ossify (v)**
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to convert into or cause to harden like bone. to change into bone; to become hardened or set in a rigidly conventional pattern *to become rigid, to become set in one's ways to become rigid in behavior, habit, or belief. ** make rigid and set into a conventional pattern Even as a young man, Bob had some bias against poor people, but during his years in social services, his bad opinions ossified into unshiftable views. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE শক্ত করা harden, indurate, ossify হাড়ে পরিণত করা ossify হাড়ে পরিণত হত্তয়া ossify শক্ত হত্তয়া harden, indurate, ossify অনুভূতিহীন insensitive, atonic, dull, impassible, impercipient, ossify হাড়ের মতো শক্ত করা বা শক্ত হয়ে যাওয়া ossify অনমনীয় uncompromising, adamant, buckram, obdurate, ossify, rock-ribbed
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oblique (adj)**
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slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct indirect; slanting slanting, indirect, evasive, devious, misleading evasive diverging from a straight line or course, not straightforward slanting or sloping not straight; slanting, inclined, or sloping. not expressed or done in a direct way. "he issued an oblique attack on the President" synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout, circuitous, circumlocutory, implicit, implied, elliptical, evasive, backhanded; **not straightforward; indirect Herbert never explicitly revealed anything negative about Tom's past, but at times he would obliquely suggest that Tom was not as innocent as he seemed. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. তেরছা oblique, crooked, awry, bevel বক্র curved, oblique, bended, crooked, circuitous, cambered অসমান্তরাল oblique আড় squint, oblique, other, opposite, half তির্যক্ oblique, skew, slantwise, sidelong, transverse, indirect বাঁকা curved, crank, cranked, harsh, hunched, oblique টেরা awry, oblique, squint-eyed, cross-eyed, skew-eyed টেড়া sidelong, oblique, awry, squint, squint-eyed অসৎ evil, bad, ill, immoral, roguish, oblique অসরল evasive, tortuous, disingenuous, indirect, curved, oblique তির্যক diagonal, transverse, oblique, skew, indirect, roundabout কোণাকুণি diagonally, diagonal, oblique ত্যারছা oblique ঢালু oblique, steepy Definition of Oblique not in a straightforward manner Examples of Oblique in a sentence The slight wink was Larry's oblique way of flirting with me. Because the commercial is oblique in its sexual references, it has not been pulled from the Christian network. Putting a dead rat on a person's doorstep is an oblique way in which the mob has been known to warn possible snitches. To avoid worrying his wife, the man made an oblique statement about the seriousness of his medical condition. Chad made an oblique reference about his wife's weight by purchasing her a gym membership.
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obstreperous (adj)
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noisy and difficult to control noisy, unruly noisily and stubbornly defiant, aggressively boisterous noisy; unruly, disorderly aggressively boisterous; stubborn and defiant difficult to control and often noisy. noisily and stubbornly defiant; willfully difficult to control When the teacher asked the obstreperous student simply to bus his tray, the student threw the entire tray on the floor, shouted an epithet, and walked out. syn-- unruly, disorderly, wild an awkward and obstreperous unruly It's not good enough just to blame the unruly children. disorderly wild rough loud noisy out of control turbulent reconciliations rampaging out of hand wayward behavioural problems rowdy raucous uncontrolled boisterous চাঁচল্যকর obstreperous, cloak-and-dagger দুরন্ত terrible, blustery, restless, impish, obstreperous, blusterous প্রচণ্ড fierce, drastic, rampant, intense, furious, obstreperous দুর্দান্ত desperate, formidable, unruly, fell, grim, obstreperous উদ্দাম reckless, uncontrollable, impetuous, wayward, violent, obstreperous অবাধ্য disobedient, refractory, turbulent, unruly, intractable, obstreperous অবশীভূত unsubdued, unyielding, obstreperous অদম্য uncompromising, irrepressible, indomitable, rigid, stubborn, obstreperous অদমনীয় uncompromising, unruly, unsubmissive, pertinacious, irrepressible, obstreperous গোলমালেভরা obstreperous, noisy হৈচৈ-করা obstreperous, blusterous, blustery গোলমালপূর্ণ noisy, vexatious, obstreperous বজ্জাত scoundrel, knave, obstreperous বেয়াড়া outsize, anomalous, awkward, balky, caddish, obstreperous. Definition of Obstreperous noisy and difficult to control Examples of Obstreperous in a sentence Because my nephew is obstreperous, he often gets in trouble at school. The teenagers became obstreperous when their school team lost the football game. When my husband drinks too many beers, he becomes obstreperous. The football fans were obstreperous throughout the championship game. Since the defendant was obstreperous during the trial, he was kicked out of the courtroom by the judge. The obstreperous teenagers were asked to leave the movie theater. After winning the battle, the obstreperous troops had to be calmed down by their commanding officer. If you see me at a dance club with my friends, you might think I am obstreperous because I like having a fun time. When you are inside of a library, you should be quiet not obstreperous. The obstreperous puppy whimpered all night and kept everyone awake.
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obtuse (adj)
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lacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought or expression annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand slow to understand stupid lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect dull of mind, insensitive, stupid not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant slow in perception or intellect. not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple. Lacking in intelligence: blockheaded, dense, doltish, dumb, hebetudinous, stupid, thickheaded, thick-witted. (Informal) thick. (Slang) dimwitted, dopey স্থূলবুদ্ধি addle, obtuse, goosey, blunt, fat, thick-headed অনুভূতিশক্তিহীন insensible, senseless, unfeeling, obtuse ভোঁতা blunt, obtuse, pointless, blockish, oafish ভোঁতাবুদ্ধি blunt, obtuse ভোঁতা addle, Edgeless, stingless নির্বোধ fool, goofy, dodo, feather-brained, bovine, obtuse ভোঁদা fubsy, obtuse, Fatso. slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; lacking in insight or discernment Jackson was the most obtuse member of the team: the manager's subtle ironies were always lost on him. Definition of Obtuse not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple Examples of Obtuse in a sentence Are you so obtuse that you will give away all your money to a fake charity? The obtuse young man had a hard time understanding the simple instructions. If you do not pay attention in math class, you may feel obtuse during the final exam. Sometimes my youngest brother seems too obtuse to understand anything I say. When you are obtuse, you should not get behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Adam becomes obtuse when he stays up past his bedtime. After taking the strong medication, Jenny was so obtuse she could not read the newspaper. The obtuse student was not able to answer a single test question. Because the man was obtuse after a night of partying, he was unable to pass his driver's test. While Henry seems obtuse, he is actually a very intelligent man.
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obtain (adj)**
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to be established, accepted, or customary. **be valid, applicable, or true. The custom of waiting your turn in line does not obtain in some countries, in which many people try to rush to front of the line at the same time. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
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officious (adj)
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intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. উপযাচক soliciting, officious, forward অনধিকার unauthorized, unlicensed, incompetent, unwarranted, officious, unrightful প্রগল্ভ petulant, perk, vocal, boastful, pert, officious অত্যনুগ্রহশীল officious অনধিকারচর্চী meddlesome, officious আগবাড়া officious, forward, pert উপর-পড়া officious, obtrusive, aggressive, presuming, uncalled-for সাহায্য করতে আগ্রহী officious অনধিকার চর্চায় অতিতত্পর officious ওপর-পড়া obtrusive, officious, uncalled for গায়ে-পড়া kitten, nanny, obtrusive, officious, unwanted The professor had trouble concentrating on her new theorem, because her officious secretary would barge in frequently reminding her of some trivial detail involving departmental paperwork. assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters. "the security people were very officious" intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering. "an officious bystander" synonyms: self-important, bumptious, self-assertive, overbearing, overzealous, dictatorial, bossy, domineering, interfering, intrusive, meddlesome, meddling, importunate, forward, opinionated; informalpushy; archaicpragmatic, intermeddling; rareobtrusive, busy Definition of Officious offensively intrusive or interfering Examples of Officious in a sentence Because Cory is the boss's son, he thinks he can stick his officious nose into everybody's business without fear of consequences. I usually give law officers their due respect, but I just didn't appreciate that policeman's officious attitude when he was questioning me. Mary doesn't like it when officious strangers try to start a conversation in the checkout line. While the officious sales clerk may have believed he was giving me some helpful advice, he was just wasting my time by telling me things I already knew. As the wedding date grew nearer, Melanie actually began to appreciate the officious interference of her mother in making everything happen. Although Cathy doesn't claim to be an expert on anything, she is still happy to provide officious advice on every topic under the sun. I stopped enrolling in the continuing education courses because it never failed that someone in the class would monopolize the discussion with officious comments that made me yawn. After several parishioners complained that the pastor's officious secretary was distributing their confidential prayer requests to others, he told her that she had been breaking a sacred trust. The librarian is an officious old bat who is always trying to tell me what I should or shouldn't be reading. Although at first Melissa appreciated her blind date's undivided attention, she began to feel uncomfortable with his officious personal questions.
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overweening (adjective) (haughty,supercilious,arrogant,hubris,pretentious,boastful,magistetial,peremptory)
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দাম্ভিক pretentious, arrogant, boastful, conceited, vain, overweening গর্বিত proud, elated, bloated, arrogant, haughty, overweening বৃথাভিমানী overweening উদ্ধত dogmatic, tyrannical, audacious, bare-faced, bold, overweening দেমাকে conceited, overweening, snooty অতিপ্রত্যয়ী overweening অতিমাত্রায় আত্মবিশ্বাসী overweening গোঁয়ার audacious, contumacious, overweening ডাঁটিয়াল overweening. arrogant; presumptuous Mark was so convinced of his basketball skills that in his overweening pride he could not fathom that his name was not on the varsity list; he walked up to the basketball coach and told her she had forgotten to add his name. showing excessive confidence or pride. "overweening ambition". synonyms: overconfident, conceited, cocksure, cocky, smug, haughty, supercilious, disdainful, lofty, patronizing, arrogant, proud, vain, vainglorious, self-important, egotistical, high-handed, magisterial, cavalier, imperious, domineering, dictatorial, overbearing, presumptuous, lordly, peremptory, pompous, officious, blustering, boastful, self-assertive, opinionated, bold, forward, insolent; informalhigh and mighty, throwing one's weight about/around, uppish; rarehubristic. Definition of Overweening arrogant; conceited Examples of Overweening in a sentence Ever since Jim won the contest, he has been overweening and acting as though he is the smartest kid on the planet. The overweening professor laughed at his students when they asked what he felt were stupid questions. Because Al was overweening about his intelligence, he thought he could pass the test without studying. Bragging about your numerous victories makes you seem a bit overweening. The overweening heiress did not believe she should have to wait in line for anything.
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palatable (adj)**
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agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption (of food or drink) pleasant to taste. pleasant or acceptable to the taste agreeable to the taste; pleasing; savory agreeable to the taste or sensibilities agreeable or acceptable to the mind. সুস্বাদু tasty, fruity, tasteful, palatable, dainty, toothsome স্বাদু savory, palatable, delicious, tasty, tasteful, sapid প্রীতিকর pleasing, palatable, kind, kindly রূচিকর tasteful, delicate, tasty, palatable অকটু savory, tasteful, delicious, palatable, savoury মুখরোচক appetizing, tasty, palatable, toothsome রুচিকর palatable, delicious. ** acceptable to the taste or mind MIkey didn't partake much in his friends' conversations, but found their presence palatable. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory. "a device that made increased taxation more palatable" synonyms: pleasant, acceptable, satisfactory, pleasing, agreeable, easy to take, to one's liking, pleasurable, nice Definition of Palatable satisfactory; suitable Examples of Palatable in a sentence Although the food is not the tastiest I have ever eaten, it is palatable and will fill my tummy. Obviously the black dress is more palatable for a funeral than the bright pink garment. When the hotel clerk asked if a free suite upgrade was palatable, I quickly nodded my head and took the key card from her hands. We found the warm sunny weather quite palatable for our picnic. Since the alimony terms are not palatable, I will not sign the divorce agreement. Because the film contains excessive nudity and profanity, it is not palatable for young viewers. While the wine will never win any awards, it is palatable for a dinner of meatloaf and potatoes. John was praised when his palatable suggestion perfectly suited the company's needs. Even though the bedding is not plush and luxurious, it is palatable enough to keep me comfortable at night. The political party is looking for a palatable candidate to run in the election. (of food or drink) pleasant to taste. "a very palatable local red wine" synonyms: tasty, appetizing, pleasant-tasting; eatable, edible, drinkable, flavourful, flavoursome, savoury, delicious, delectable, enjoyable, mouth-watering, luscious, toothsome, succulent, dainty; informalscrumptious, finger-licking, yummy, scrummy, nummy, moreish, delish
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palaver (verb) (maunder)**
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speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. বাজে বক্বক্ করা palaver, gas, tittle-tattle আলোচনাসভার অনুষ্ঠান করা palaver মিষ্ট কথায় ভোলান flatter, butter, blandish, palaver আলোচনা-সভা palaver আলাপ-আলোচনা negotiation, overture, palaver বাজে-বকবকনি palaver. **speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. During the rain delay, many who had come to see the game palavered, probably hoping that idle chatter would make the time go by faster. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE Definition of Palaver unnecessary talk that wastes time Examples of Palaver in a sentence Although we were supposed to have a lecture, the teacher spent the entire period with palaver about his vacation. I was late for work after my chatty grandmother held me up with palaver about past economic times. While I would normally listen to my students' palaver about their weekend plans, I could not spare the time since we had a huge test next week. The man became impatient in line as he listened to the woman's palaver with the cashier. If the board members had not engaged in so much palaver during the meeting, we might have gotten at least one resolution passed. Men complain about women talking all the time, but they are also guilty of wasting time with palaver. After the businessmen closed the big deal, they went to a bar and engaged in palaver about their golf games. When the students meet during period changes, there is much palaver as the young people try to avoid going to class. The exhausted father became disturbed by the sound of the children's nonstop palaver from the backseat of the car. While we waited for the plane to depart, the flight attendant tried to engage us in palaver so we would forget about the delay.
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palimpsest (n)
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an object or place having diverse layers or aspects beneath the surface reused tablet a manuscript on which more than one text has been written. More words related to palimpsest manuscript noun. book, script article composition document hard copy palimpsest text something that has been changed numerous times but on which traces of former iterations can still be seen. The downtown was a palimpsest of the city's checkered past: a new Starbucks had opened up next to an abandoned, shuttered building, and a freshly asphalted road was inches away from a pothole large enough to swallow a small dog. Definition of Palimpsest a thing which displays evidence of the alteration it has experienced Examples of Palimpsest in a sentence While the tradition has changed over time, it is still a palimpsest of our family's history. The town is constantly changing, and as such, it can be viewed as a frequently altered palimpsest. Though the downtown area has been modernized, the architecture of the buildings still represents a palimpsest of the town's history. It's evident from the faint lines beneath the original text the scribes used the parchment over and over again as a palimpsest. Because the government agent was expecting a secret message, he knew the letter was a palimpsest that contained a veiled meaning.
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imprecation (n) anathema
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a spoken curse a curse; the act of cursing Curse (shaapa karanawa) ; prayer for harm to come to someone Syn: malediction. শাপ curse, imprecation, malison, malediction অভিশাপ curse, darn, damn, anathema, cuss, imprecation অভিসম্পাত curse, anathema, damnation, imprecation, malediction, execration অভিশাপপ্রদান curse, imprecation, malediction অমঙ্গল প্রার্থনা malediction, imprecation অমঙ্গল কামনা imprecation. a spoken curse. "I pushed my way through, screaming imprecations" synonyms: curse, malediction, anathema; hex; cess
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panacea (n)
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a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems a remedy for all ills or difficulties a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases a remedy for all ills a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases remedy for all ills; cure-all; universal remedy; elixir. সর্বব্যাধিহর ঔষধ panacea, cureall সর্বরোগনিবারক ঔষধ panacea সর্বরোগহর ঔষধ panacea, heal-all. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; a universal solution. While the company credit card has made most large purchases easier, it is no panacea: some smaller basic transactions still must be conducted in cash. Definition of Panacea something that will make everything about a situation better Examples of Panacea in a sentence Unfortunately there is no panacea that will make cancer instantly vanish from your body. The software patch is supposed to be a panacea for all of the security risks in the program. While the president acknowledges the country's problems, he does not offer a panacea to cure them. Beverly hoped her doctor would write her a prescription for a panacea that would make her sinus headache permanently disappear. If you believe money is the panacea for all difficulties, you will be shocked to learn you cannot purchase happiness with cash. Many people believe chicken soup is a panacea for any respiratory illness. For many women, chocolate is the panacea that makes them forget all their problems. The weight loss company wants you to believe their latest product is an instant panacea for obesity. Does anyone know what panacea I can use to heal my broken heart? Alcohol is an antidepressant and not a panacea for emotional troubles.
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panegyric (n) (accolade, praise, eulogy,acclamation,tribute) pro.
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an expression of praise elaborate praise; formal hymn of praise formal praise a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy formal or elaborate praise; a tribute. adjective প্রশংসামূলক panegyric, panegyrical প্রশংসাপূর্ণ laudatory, lauditive, panegyric, panegyrical noun স্তুতি praise, hymn, accolade, panegyric, glorification, eulogy স্তুতিবাদ encomium, eulogium, panegyric প্রশংসাবাদ panegyric, plaudit প্রশস্তি praise, hymn, panegyric. a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. "a panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky". *** synonyms: eulogy, speech of praise, paean, accolade, tribute, testimonial; commendation, acclamation. Definition of Panegyric a speech or written composition used to pay tribute to a person, place, or thing Examples of Panegyric in a sentence After the princess died a popular singer wrote a panegyric to honor her life. Everyone cried when Jim's best friend delivered a moving panegyric at his funeral. Although the book was supposed to be based on facts, it read like a panegyric praising the actions of the brutal dictator. The tribal wise man wrote a panegyric about the god who had protected the warriors during the battle. Before the poet died of cancer, he penned a beautiful panegyric for his devoted wife.
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paragon (n)
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a model of excellence or perfection model of perfection a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence a model of excellence a model or pattern of excellence an example of perfection a model or pattern of excellence a person who is perfect or who is a perfect example of a particular good quality a person who is perfect or who is a perfect example of a particular good quality 1. a model of excellence or perfection; 2. someone of exceptional merit. উত্কর্ষের আদর্শ paragon সম্পূর্ণতার আদর্শ paragon পরমোত্কর্ষের আদর্শ paragon সম্পূর্ণতার বা পরমোত্কর্ষের আদর্শ paragon. a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. "it would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous" a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. "your cook is a paragon" synonyms: perfect example, shining example, good example, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the crème de la crème, the beau idéal, acme; jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept. Some say that Athens was the paragon of democracy, but these people often forget that slaves and women were still not allowed to vote. Definition of Paragon a model of excellence or perfection Examples of Paragon in a sentence As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately. The editors of the magazine described the supermodel as a paragon of beauty. When talking to the class, the teacher described John's essay as a paragon that everyone should strive to reproduce. The minister of my church is viewed as a paragon of virtue. Since I am in poor health, I am not a paragon of wellness. Mark was recognized as a paragon of integrity when he returned the stolen diamond ring to its owner. In the movie, the angel represents the paragon of goodness that will save the world. My husband is a paragon of patience who never complains about sitting for hours while I try on shoes. A paragon of punctuality, Mary is never late for an event. The chocolate cake contained five types of chocolate and was a paragon of richness.
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pariah (n)
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an outcast. a social outcast social outcast one who is rejected by a social group or organization. someone who is cast out of a group or someone who is hated and avoided social outcast, untouchable an outcast from society. one that is despised or rejected; outcast. জাতিচু্যত ব্যক্তি pariah, castaway দাক্ষিণাত্যের নীচ জাতি pariah দক্ষিণ ভারতের অন্ত্যজ লোক pariah. a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. "it would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous". a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. "your cook is a paragon". synonyms: perfect example, shining example, good example, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the beau idéal, acme; jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure.
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paragon (n)
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model of perfection
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parvenu
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a person who has suddenly become wealthy, but not socially accepted as part of a higher class. Definition of Parvenu. ভুইফোড ব্যক্তি parvenu noun ভুঁইফোঁড় ব্যক্তি upstart, parvenu. a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity. "the political inexperience of a parvenu". synonyms: upstart, social climber, arriviste, vulgarian. ***an individual who moves from a lower economic and social class to a higher one while remaining an outsider Examples of Parvenu in a sentence To the town's oldest and wealthiest families, the lottery winner was a parvenu who would never be welcome in their social circle. Mark realized his sudden wealth would not change the fact society's elite saw him as a parvenu or social climber. Even though Tom married into a rich family, he was still considered a parvenu by his bride's snobby family. When the parvenu won the lottery, he joined a country club in an attempt to fit in with the other well-off citizens. Although Gail received a large inheritance from a distant cousin, she was still treated like an unwanted parvenu by the upper crust of society. The theater was full of parvenus who each thought that they were surrounded by true aristocrats. glaringly obvious Since the book had been through no fewer than six proof runs, the staff was shocked to see such a patent spelling mistake remaining, right in the middle of the front cover!
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patent (adj) evident,obvious,palpable,apparent,ostensible
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easily recognizable; obvious. "she was smiling with patent insincerity" ***synonyms: obvious, clear, plain, evident, apparent, manifest, self-evident; distinct, definite, transparent, overt, discernible, visible, conspicuous, blatant, downright, barefaced, flagrant, palpable, glaring, glaringly obvious, undisguised, unconcealed, unmistakable, unequivocal, unquestionable, undeniable. glaringly obvious. Since the book had been through no fewer than six proof runs, the staff was shocked to see such a patent spelling mistake remaining, right in the middle of the front cover! প্রতীয়মান evident, apparent, palpable, obvious, overt, patent প্রকাশ্য public, open, overt, patent, ostensible, bare উন্মুক্ত open, naked, broad, uncovered, clear, patent স্পষ্ট clear, evident, explicit, obvious, manifest, patent প্রত্যক্ষ immediate, ocular, perceptible, evident, overt, patent ছড়াইয়া পড়িছে এমন patent সুকৌশলে উদ্ভাবিত patent, skilful, skillful অধিকারপ্রাপ্ত patent.
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pecuniary (adj)
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relating to or involving money. The defendent was found guilty and had to serve a period of community service as well as pay pecuniary damages to the client. relating to or consisting of money. "he admitted obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception". synonyms: financial, monetary, money, fiscal, economic, capital, commercial, budgetary "he was free from all pecuniary anxieties" আর্থিক financial, monetary, economic, pecuniary অর্থঘটিত pecuniary আর্থ economic, financial, monetary, pecuniary টাকাকড়ি-সংক্রান্ত monetary, pecuniary অর্থ ঘটিত pecuniary. Definition of Pecuniary dealing with finances Examples of Pecuniary in a sentence Because of the young woman's pecuniary needs, she is determined to marry a wealthy man. The politician says his budget proposal will help eliminate the pecuniary inequality between the poor and the rich by increasing the taxes paid by those in the higher income bracket. When the stock market crashed, the millionaire's pecuniary status changed dramatically and ended with him in a state of poverty. Jason has such a poor pecuniary history he cannot get a bank loan. Since we are not receiving any type of pecuniary benefits from our restaurant, we have decided to close its doors. Because I do not trust anyone, I stay on top of my pecuniary matters and know exactly how much money I have in the bank at all times. The lottery winner planned on hiring an adviser with a great deal of experience in pecuniary matters. Although Howard does not normally buy stocks, he is considering buying a certain technology stock because of its large pecuniary dividends. Meredith is taking a long lunch because she needs to discuss a pecuniary issue with her accountant. If Amy wins the scholarship, she will not have to worry about her pecuniary situation while in college.
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pellucid (adj) limpid, lucid,transparent ,immaculate,explicit.
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transparent, easy to understand, limpid translucently clear transparent; clear easily intelligible, clear clear; easily understood crystal clear. translucently clear. very well defined in meaning and style. নির্মল lucid, clean, cleanly, pellucid, limpid, immaculate কাকচক্ষু pellucid, crystal, clear স্বচ্ছ transparent, clear, lucid, colorless, crystalline, pellucid স্পষ্ট clear, evident, explicit, obvious, manifest, pellucid সম্পূর্ণ নির্মল pellucid বোধগম্য understandable, comprehensible, sensible, explainable, clear, pellucid. translucently clear. "mountains reflected in the pellucid waters" ***synonyms: translucent, transparent, clear, crystal clear, crystalline, bright, glassy, limpid, unclouded "the pellucid Caribbean waters". easily understood; lucid. "he writes, as always, in pellucid prose" ***synonyms: easily understood, easily grasped, comprehensible, understandable, intelligible, articulate, coherent, lucid, clear, crystal clear, crystalline; graspable, fathomable, digestible, straightforward, direct, simple, plain, well constructed, graphic, explicit, unambiguous, user-friendly. Definition of Pellucid very well-defined in meaning and style Examples of Pellucid in a sentence The contract was pellucid and left no confusion about each party's responsibilities. Because the story was not written in a pellucid manner, its plot was difficult to understand. The poem was easy to understand because of its pellucid style. When the president broadcast his budget plan for the country, he revealed a pellucid plan that was clearly outlined. Unlike the writer's confusing first draft his edited novel is pellucid and straightforward.
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penurious (adj) impecunious,INDIGENT, STONY BROOK D
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নগণ্য negligible, little, small, poor, trivial, penurious অল্প little, short, low, meager, slight, penurious স্বল্প very little, bit, penurious, frugal, exiguous অত্যল্প scanty, nominal, exiguous, very little, slender, penurious অনুদার sectarian, illiberal, ungenerous, narrow, small, penurious ব্যয়কুণ্ঠ stingy, niggard, mingy, niggardly, grudging, penurious অভাবগ্রস্ত needy, indigent, deficient, penurious, hard-up দৈন্যপীড়িত indigent, afflicted, distressed, miserable, penurious কৃপণস্বভাব stingy, niggardly, niggard, miserly, penurious, illiberal অভাবগ্রস্থ penurious extremely poor; poverty-stricken. "a penurious old tramp" ***synonyms: poor, poverty-stricken, destitute, necessitous, in penury, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, need, underprivileged, penniless, without a sou, moneyless, bankrupt, bust, insolvent. lacking money; poor Truly penurious, Mary had nothing more than a jar full of pennies. Definition of Penurious desperately in need; not having enough Examples of Penurious in a sentence The penurious little boy could not afford to buy school lunch. While Jason pretends to be penurious and in need of a handout, he is actually a secret millionaire trying to find people who deserve a financial reward. Government assistance is available for penurious families who cannot afford to purchase food. Because Jake is in penurious circumstances, he has been obtaining his meals from a soup kitchen. Helen is penurious and does not have a penny to her name. When Ginger lost her job, she found herself in the penurious situation of not being able to pay her rent. Since the penurious man can not pay his water bill, he is often seen collecting rainwater for bathing. Even though the penurious woman only had fifty cents, she decided to give it to the homeless man who was just as needy as she was. The mother was penurious and hungry because she was unable to find employment. After Jim won the lottery and could purchase everything he wanted, he completely forgot about his penurious childhood of hand-me-down clothes.
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penurious (adj) parsimonious,miserly,stingy
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ব্যয়কুণ্ঠ stingy, niggard, mingy, niggardly, grudging, penurious অভাবগ্রস্ত needy, indigent, deficient, penurious, hard-up দৈন্যপীড়িত indigent, afflicted, distressed, miserable, penurious কৃপণস্বভাব stingy, niggardly, niggard, miserly, penurious, illiberal. নগণ্য negligible, little, small, poor, trivial, penurious. unwilling to spend money; mean. "his stingy and penurious wife" ***synonyms: mean, miserly, niggardly, parsimonious, penny-pinching, close-fisted, cheese-paring, scrimping, grasping, greedy, avaricious, Scrooge-like, ungenerous, illiberal, close; informalstingy, mingy, tight, tight-fisted, money-grubbing. miserly Warren Buffett, famous multi-billionaire, still drives a cheap sedan, not because he is penurious, but because luxury cars are gaudy and impractical.
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percipient (adj) astute,judicious,sagacious,discerning
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discerning, able to perceive highly perceptive প্রত্যক্ষ করে এমন percipient উপলব্ধিজনক appreciable, percipient, appreciative উপস্থিতবুদ্ধিসম্পন্ন quick, percipient, peart, ready-witted, quick-witted তীক্ষ্নবুদ্ধিসম্পন্ন percipient, peart, sharp-witted, quick-witted বুদ্ধিমান knowing, cute, intelligent, knowledgeable, intellectual, percipient দূরদর্শী prudent, prescient, percipient, long-sighted, forward-looking সূক্ষ্মদর্শী percipient, keen-sighted অনুভূতিসম্পন্ন percipient প্রতক্ষ্য করে এমন percipient উপলব্ধি করে এমন percipient. having good insight or understanding; perceptive. "he is a percipient interpreter of the public mood". ***synonyms: astute, perceptive, shrewd, discerning, perspicacious, sharp, sharp-witted, acute, penetrating, discriminating, clear-sighted, clear-eyed, far-sighted, intelligent, clever, canny, intuitive, quick, alert, sensible, judicious, wise, sagacious, sage, incisive, sharp-sighted, far-seeing, open-eyed, understanding, responsive, sensitive;. highly perceptive Even the most percipient editor will make an occasional error when proofreading. Definition of Percipient to have a good perspective of things Examples of Percipient in a sentence He was percipient to the novel because he understood the plot from start to finish. Quinn was very percipient about baseball because he understands the whole sport. He was percipient to the speech the president made because it made sense to him. She understood exactly what he said about the race, making her percipient about who won. He became percipient by touch because he was blind.
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peremptory (adj) D (BOSSY,DOMINEERING,brusque, autocratic...)
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leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal imperative not allowing refusal or delay; imperative insisting on immediate attention or obedience not allowing contradiction or refusal insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way leaving no opportunity for denial decisive; imperative. insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way. "'Just do it!' came the peremptory reply" ***synonyms: brusque, imperious, high-handed, brisk, abrupt, summary, commanding, authoritative, overbearing, dogmatic, autocratic, dictatorial, bossy, domineering, arbitrary, arrogant, overweening, lordly, tyrannical, despotic, imperial, magisterial, authoritarian; emphatic, firm, insistent, imperative, positive "'Just do it!' came the peremptory reply" LAW not open to appeal or challenge; final. "a peremptory order of the court" ***synonyms: incontrovertible, irreversible, binding, absolute, final, conclusive, decisive, definitive, categorical, irrefutable, unconditional, unchallengeable; unappealable সুদৃঢ় very strong, grasping, very firm, peremptory, deep-rooted অবশ্য পালনীয় peremptory সুনিশ্চিত confident, certain, categorical, peremptory, clear, cocksure প্রভুত্বব্যঁজক imperious, authoritative, peremptory, domineering, bossy অটল steady, firm, constant, unwavering, faithful, peremptory মানিতে হইতে এমন peremptory অসন্মতির বা অস্বীকারের উপায়হীন peremptory. bossy and domineering My sister used to peremptorily tell me to do the dishes, a chore I would either do perfunctorily or avoid doing altogether. Definition of Peremptory used to describe an order, command, etc., that you must obey without any questions or excuses Examples of Peremptory in a sentence In a peremptory tone, the flight attendant told the passenger to either fasten his seatbelt or get off the plane. The general gave the troops a peremptory order they had to obey. Because Jack did not like following orders, he found it difficult to listen to his teacher's peremptory instructions. The prison guard spoke to the inmate in a peremptory tone. Although Marie claims to be a good team player, she offends people with her habit of making peremptory suggestions that sound like final decisions. Ignoring the judge's peremptory request will get you placed behind bars! When I was in high school, my mother gave me a peremptory curfew that required me to be in the house at eleven o'clock. The lawyer used his last peremptory strike to have an unfriendly juror removed from the case. To the nun, the Ten Commandments are peremptory rules that must be obeyed at all times. In a peremptory voice, the principal ordered the students into his office.
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perfunctory (adj)
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cursory; done without care or interest. done without care; in a routine fashion syn: indifferent, offhand snt: diligent, attentive done without care; in a routine fashion done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection done without care; in a routine fashion syn: indifferent, offhand ant: diligent, attentive অগভীর shallow, superficial, perfunctory, not deep, low, rare উপরি overhead, above, over, upper, perfunctory, on তাচ্ছল্য সহকারে কৃত perfunctory দ্রুতসম্পাদিত rapid, perfunctory ভাসা-ভাসা superficial, cursory, shallow, perfunctory, skin-deep, outward উপর-উপর superficial, perfunctory, skin-deep, shallow, fugitive, outward যন্ত্রবত্ অর্থাত্ আন্তরিকতাশূন্য perfunctory যেমন-তেমনভাবে কৃত perfunctory (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. "he gave a perfunctory nod". synonyms: cursory, desultory; quick, brief, hasty, hurried, rapid, passing, fleeting, summary; token, casual, superficial, uninterested, careless, half-hearted, unthinking, sketchy, mechanical, automatic, routine, offhand, indifferent, inattentive; dismissive. Definition of Perfunctory done routinely and with little interest or care Examples of Perfunctory in a sentence The beauty queen waved so often that her greeting was simply perfunctory. Since I was extremely ill, I was shocked when the doctor only gave me a perfunctory exam. Because Anne has done the same tasks at work for many years, she does them in a perfunctory way. When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess gave us a perfunctory hello. While you may see this as a perfunctory job, you are still required to do it correctly! Happy to be on his own, Tom only made perfunctory phone calls to his parents on holidays. Since the manager had meetings all day, he only gave me a perfunctory interview. When I called the office, the receptionist answered the phone in a perfunctory manner. Kate gave us no more than a perfunctory glance as a greeting. You should know my initial review is based solely on a perfunctory examination of the project.
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peripatetic (adj) (itinerant, pronoy)
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traveling from place to place traveling about; itinerant walking or traveling about moving or travelling from place to place; having to do with walking wandering from place to place, especially on foot of, relating to, or given to walking. traveling by foot Jim always preferred a peripatetic approach to discovering a city: he felt that he could see so many more details while walking. travelling from place to place, in particular working or based in various places for relatively short periods. "the peripatetic nature of military life" synonyms: nomadic, itinerant, travelling, wandering, roving, roaming, migrant, migratory, ambulatory, unsettled, vagabond, vagrant. ভবঘুরে vagabond, vagrant, Bohemian, peripatetic, knock-about ইতস্ততঃ ভ্রমণরত peripatetic ইতস্ততঃ ভ্রমণরত ব্যক্তি peripatetic আ্যারিসটটলের অনুগামী ব্যক্তি peripatetic
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perspicacious (adj)
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acutely perceptive; having keen discernment having keen perception or understanding keen; mentally sharp shrewd; clear-sighted perceptive or astute; extremely discerning, wise, and insightful wise; insightful; acutely intelligent having a ready insight into and understanding of things acutely perceptive; having keen discernment (noun form: perspicacity) having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning acutely perceptive. তীক্ষ্নদৃষ্টি perspicacious, sharp-eyed, sharp-sighted তীক্ষ্নবুদ্ধি perspicacious, penetrating, long-headed স্বচ্ছদৃষ্টিসম্পন্নতা perspicacious. perspicacious (adj.) mentally acute or penetratingly discerning. Synonyms: discerning. clear-eyed. clear-sighted. Antonyms: undiscerning. perspicacious (adj.) acutely insightful and wise. Synonyms: wise. sagacious. sapient. Antonyms: foolish. Definition of Perspicacious able to judge quickly and correctly what people and situations are really like Examples of Perspicacious in a sentence Even though the judge was normally a perspicacious woman, she found it hard to not be affected by the guilty man's plea. Many perspicacious investors sold their tech stocks long before the market crashed. The perspicacious salesman earned a great living because he knew how to read his customers. Although the detective was a perspicacious woman, she was not able to identify the killer's motive. Using his perspicacious mind, John easily solved the mystery. The perspicacious fireman quickly detected the cause of the fire. Because Janice is very perspicacious, she always sells her stocks at the right moment. The perspicacious teacher had no problem identifying the two students who had cheated on the exam. Marshall is an incredibly perspicacious teenager who can put any puzzle together in under twenty minutes. Although my mother is very perspicacious, she had no idea my youngest sister was planning to run away to California.
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phantasmagorical (adj)
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illusive; unreal. illusive; unreal Those suffering from malaria fall into a feverish sleep, their world a whirligig of phantasmagoria; if they recover, they are unsure of what actually took place and what was simply a product of their febrile imaginations. for phantasmagoric-- surreal adj.fantastic fantastic adj.gentle, marvelous, amazing. phantasmagorical adj.excellent, gentle, marvelous dreamlike adj.fake, false, fantastic unreal adj.excellent, gentle, fake
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philistine (adj) **
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lacking culture or taste narrow-minded; smugly conventional lacking in, hostile to, or smugly indifferent to cultural and artistic values or refinements smugly ignorant of artistic or intellectual qualities refined, cultivated, esthete, highbrow hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. সঙ্কীর্ণমনা ব্যক্তি philistine সুশিক্ষাবিহীন লোক philistine. 1. hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. "a philistine government". synonyms: crass, tasteless, uncultured, uncultivated, uneducated, untutored, unenlightened, unread, commercial, materialist, bourgeois, unsophisticated, unrefined; boorish, barbarian, barbarous, barbaric, primitive, savage, brutish, loutish, oafish, uncivilized, uncouth, vulgar, coarse, rough "a philistine effort to destroy culture" smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural values. Jane considered Al completely philistine, because he talked almost exclusive about video games; she was entirely unaware of how well read he really was. This word has other definitions but . **this is the most important one for the GRE. Definition of Philistine one who focuses on materialistic pursuits and has no appreciation of culture and art Examples of Philistine in a sentence Only a philistine would destroy such a priceless portrait! When the philistine was questioned about his opinion of the school's art program, he stated it was a waste of taxpayers' dollars. Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. Because Steve is a philistine, he thinks potted meat is a gourmet dinner. Even Mark, the philistine that he is, could not help but be captivated by the Sistine Chapel.
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phlegmatic (adj)
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calm; sluggish; unemotional. sluggish, lethargic, languorous, somnolent) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish uninterested, unresponsive (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition showing little emotion not easily upset, excited, or angered. জড় inert, amassed, inanimate, phlegmatic, assembled, material ঢিলা crank, slack, loose, incoherent, phlegmatic, lax শান্ত quiet, calm, cool, peaceful, tranquil, phlegmatic শ্লৈষ্মিক mucous, catarrhal, phlegmatic শ্লেষ্মাপূর্ণ phlegmatic, phlegmatical শ্লেষ্মা বৃদ্ধিকর phlegmatic, phlegmatical সহজে উত্তেজিত হয় না এমন phlegmatic, phlegmatical. Definition of Phlegmatic not easily upset, excited, or angered Examples of Phlegmatic in a sentence The minister of my church is a phlegmatic man who never seems to get upset about anything. After our football coach was suspended because of his emotional outbursts, he went to therapy so he could work on being more phlegmatic. Even though Jeff is constantly being yelled at by his wife, he normally remains phlegmatic and does not get upset. The normally phlegmatic man could not help but yell when he won a gigantic lottery prize. While my husband tends to scream when he is bothered by something, I am more phlegmatic and rarely raise my voice. Because Jennifer has a phlegmatic personality and rarely allows things to bother her, she manages stress very well. Although the members of the soccer team were upset about losing the game, their phlegmatic coach urged them to look toward future matches. The phlegmatic man did not show any emotion as he watched his wife give birth to their daughter. Since the political candidate was phlegmatic and hardly ever showed his feelings, he found it difficult to connect with the voters. Even though the clown tried very hard, he could not get the phlegmatic girl to laugh. showing little emotion Arnold is truly noble, remaining reserved until an issue of significance arises, but Walter is simply phlegmatic: he doesn't have the energy or inclination to care about anything. syns-- unemotional, indifferent, cold She spoke in a flat, phlegmatic voice. unemotional British men are often seen as being reserved and unemotional. indifferent cold -His wife is a cold, unfeeling woman. heavy I struggle to raise eyelids still heavy with sleep. dull- We all feel dull and sleepy between 1 and 3pm. sluggish- feeling sluggish and lethargic -after a big meal matter-of-fact placid- She was a placid child who rarely cried. stoical- He had been stoical at their parting. lethargic- He felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed. bovine- I'm depressed by the bovine enthusiasm of the crowd's response. apathetic- Many people feel apathetic about the candidates in both parties. frigid- My husband says I am frigid. lymphatic listless- He was listless and pale and wouldn't eat. impassive- He searched the man's impassive face for some indication that he understood. stolid- the stolid faces of the two detectives unfeeling- undemonstrative
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picayune (adj)
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of little value or importance, paltry, measly; concerned with trifling matters, small-minded concerned with trifling matters; petty; small; of little value of little value or importance petty of little value or account; small; trifling; petty, carping, or prejudiced -Of little value or importance; paltry. -Petty; small-minded. useless, minor, insignificant petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters; worthless of little value or account; small; trifling. trifling or petty (a person) English teachers are notorious for being picayune; however, the English language is so nuanced and sophisticated that often such teachers are not being contrary but are only adhering to the rules. Definition of Picayune insignificant; small Examples of Picayune in a sentence While twenty dollars may seem like a picayune sum to you, it is a fortune to a starving person. Jim was not upset because he lost only a picayune amount of money at the casino. In the big scheme of life, the death of a single ant seems picayune. The hotel manager hates to deal with customers who complain about picayune issues like tiny wrinkles in their bed sheets. On my picayune salary, I can barely pay my bills.
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pillory (verb)**
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to expose to public contempt or ridicule ridicule or expose to public scorn. . attack or ridicule publicly. "he found himself pilloried by members of his own party" synonyms: attack, criticize, censure, condemn, denigrate, find fault with, give a bad press to, lambaste, flay, savage, brand, stigmatize, cast a slur on, denounce; informalknock, slam, pan, bash, take to pieces, take apart, crucify, monster, hammer, lay into, slate, rubbish, slag off, roast, skewer; informalpummel; informalbag; archaicslash; rareexcoriate. ridicule or expose to public scorn After the candidate confessed, the press of the opposing party took the opportunity to pillory him, printing editorials with the most blatantly exaggerated accusations. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. verb to make someone endure abuse, humiliation, disdain, or mockery sentences below use verb definition The mother will pillory her disrespectful daughter by making her stand on a busy street corner while holding a sign about her poor behavior. By posting the nude pictures of Kate on Facebook, Jane hoped to pillory her former best friend who had stolen her husband. Jack's mother is a miserable woman who constantly tries to pillory her children so they will not challenge her authority. Because Helen was angry with her husband, she chose to pillory him by announcing his infidelities at their anniversary party. The filmmaker made a movie to pillory the politician who advocated against gay marriage while keeping a male lover himself.
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pillory (noun)
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a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were formerly imprisoned and exposed to public abuse. Definition of Pillory noun a structure used for punishment or humiliation that is located on a pole or post and has openings in which a head and hands may be secured verb to make someone endure abuse, humiliation, disdain, or mockery Examples of Pillory in a sentence During the colonial period, thieves were often locked in a pillory in the town square where they would suffer public humiliation. The suspected witch's head and hands were secured tightly in the pillory. In the classic novel, the man who stole the bread was placed in a pillory so he could be publicly mocked. The museum has an actual pillory that was once used to punish criminals in the center of town. Since the man could not pay his bills, he was locked in the public pillory until his family could pay his debts. sentences above use noun definition
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pith (n)**
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the essential or central part core, essence; significance or weight প্রধান অংশ main, substance, gross, body, heart, pith. the essence of something. "the pith and core of socialism". synonyms: essence, essential part, main point, fundamental point, heart, substance, heart of the matter, nub, core, quintessence, point, crux, gist, salient point, focal point, nucleus, meat, kernel, marrow, burden; informal nitty-gritty "the pith of the argument.
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plucky (adj) (doughty,mettlesome,audacious,intrepid,valorous)
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courageous; brave; valiant; valorous Brave, spirited, intrepid, spunky, courageous. সাহসী brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant, plucky তেজস্বী spirited, plucky, rampant, lively, mercurial, vigorous সাহসী তেজী plucky অধ্যবসায়ী sedulous, presevering, plucky. having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. "the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff" synonyms: brave, courageous, bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, heroic, gallant, stout-hearted, stout, dauntless, resolute, determined, gritty, stalwart, undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome; informalgutsy, ballsy, spunky, have-a-go, feisty. marked by courage and determination Some scouts initially doubted Pedroia because of his short stature, but he is a plucky player, surprising everyone with his boundless energy and fierce determination. Definition of Plucky brave and determined Examples of Plucky in a sentence The plucky preschooler stood up to the bully who was taking his friend's lunch. His plucky attitude made him a great candidate for police officer training academy. Standing up to his commander was a plucky thing for the cadet to do. Her plucky demeanor allowed the acrobat to perform death-defying stunts. With a little determination, the plucky intern was able to move to into a power position rather quickly.
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pollyannish (adj)
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extremely optimistic Even in the midst of a lousy sales quarter, Debbie remained Pollyannaish, never losing her shrill voice and wide smile, even when prospective customers hung up on her.
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ponderous (adj) (D; Heavy and slow moving;Dull)
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heavy and slow moving slow and clumsy because of great weight heavy in a clumsy way; bulky very heavy very heavy, unwieldy from weight slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull of great weight; heavy; massive. weighed-down; moving slowly Laden with 20 kilograms of college text books, the freshman moved ponderously across the campus. slow and clumsy because of great weight. "a swarthy, ponderous giant of a man". synonyms: clumsy, slow, heavy, awkward, lumbering, slow-moving, cumbersome, heavy-footed, ungainly, graceless, maladroit, uncoordinated, blundering, like a bull in a china shop; informal clodhopping, clunky. Definition of Ponderous very boring or dull Examples of Ponderous in a sentence The students grew silent when they realized they would have to sit through a ponderous three-hour lecture. Because I like creative articles, I find reading a newspaper to be a ponderous task. John quickly fell asleep during the ponderous movie. If you are going to one of Barney's ponderous parties, you should be prepared to be bored all night long. Presentations should be exciting and engaging not ponderous. As a writer, you should try hard to avoid writing ponderous passages that will not hold your readers' attention. The president's speech was so ponderous I changed the channel two minutes into it. According to the fashion critics, the designer's new collection is ponderous and unimaginative. I wish we could vote at home because standing in line on Election Day is so ponderous! Going to one of Maggie's ponderous events is as exciting as watching paint dry.
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pontificate (verb)**
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to express one's views in an arrogant or pompous manner to speak in a way that shows you think you are always right. talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner The vice-president would often pontificate about economic theory, as if no one else in the room were qualified to speak on the topic. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE পোপ গিরি করা pontificate. express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way. "he was pontificating about art and history" synonyms: hold forth, expound, declaim, preach, lay down the law, express one's opinion (pompously), sound off, spout (off), dogmatize, sermonize, moralize, pronounce, lecture, expatiate; informal preachify, mouth off, spiel; rare perorate. Definition of Pontificate to speak in an arrogant tone, particularly for a long period Examples of Pontificate in a sentence If you dare to question the professor, he will give you an evil look and then proceed to pontificate on a totally different subject. The students stopped listening when their teacher started to pontificate in a tone that implied they were stupid. Although we think the billionaire is an arrogant jerk, we always listen when he begins to pontificate about happenings in the stock market. How dare Heather open her mouth to pontificate about my relationship with John when she knows nothing about it! I found it interesting that my teacher chose to pontificate upon the errors of my essay before she even read the paper. Because Meredith is a know-it-all, she will pontificate on any subject regardless of whether or not she knows anything about the topic. How many times have you sat at a bar and had to listen to a drunkard pontificate about his miserable marriage? When I learned my mother never graduated from high school, I could no longer sit back and listen to her pontificate about the value of an education. The interview was cut short when the journalist started to pontificate about the celebrity's drug addiction. Before you start to pontificate on the faults of others, you should first review your own weaknesses.
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portentous (adj) (ominous)
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পরম utmost, absolute, ultimate, great, superlative, portentous পূর্বলক্ষণমূলক portentous, ominous পূর্বলক্ষণসূচক portentous, ominous অস্বাভাবিক unusual, abnormal, extraordinary, unnatural, paranormal, portentous আকর্ষণীয় attractive, striking, catching, enchanting, fascinating, portentous of or like a portent; of momentous significance. "this portentous year in Canadian history" synonyms: ominous, warning, foreshadowing, predictive, premonitory, prognosticatory, momentous, fateful; threatening, menacing, foreboding, sinister, ill-omened, inauspicious, unpropitious, unpromising, gloomy, unfavourable "portentous signs had been seen". ominously prophetic When the captain and more than half the officers were sick on the very first night of the voyage, many of the passengers felt this was portentous, but the rest of the voyage continued without any problems. Definition of Portentous foreboding, ominous, or threatening Examples of Portentous in a sentence Because Jack generally expects the worst, his language is normally portentous and filled with warnings. Mark's portentous voice made him the perfect narrator for the horror movie. When the portentous music warned us of the upcoming violence in the film, we all sat up straight in our seats. The actions of the portentous monster kept me interested in the otherwise boring play. Although no one believed in the psychic's abilities, we continued to listen as she made one portentous prediction after another about the end of the world. The portentous clouds loomed overhead and threatened to ruin my outdoor wedding. Despite the fact the hero was surrounded by several portentous guys, he still refused to surrender. When the young girl heard the portentous thunder, she jumped into her father's arms. The woman called the police and complained about the portentous man who would not stop following her. Although the weatherman predicted sunshine today, the portentous lightning is saying something much different.
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precipitate (adj)
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acting with excessive haste or impulse characterized by excessive haste to throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation sudden and unexpected rash; premature; hasty; sudden reckless, impetuous (adj) acting with excessive haste or impulse. done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration. "I must apologize for my staff—their actions were precipitate". ***synonyms: hasty, overhasty, rash, hurried, rushed; impetuous, impulsive, spur-of-the-moment, precipitous, incautious, imprudent, injudicious, ill-advised, heedless, reckless, hare-brained, foolhardy; informal harum-scarum, previous; rare temerarious প্রচণ্ড ত্বরাপূর্ণ precipitate অধ:ক্ষিপ্ত thrown down, cast-down, hurled down, precipitate ত্বরান্বিতভাবে বা প্রচণ্ডবেগে প্রস্থান করান precipitate নিচের দিকে মাথা করাইয়া ছুড়িয়া ফেলা precipitate. hasty or rash Instead of conducting a thorough investigation after the city hall break-in, the governor acted precipitately, accusing his staff of aiding and abetting the criminals. Definition of Precipitate to bring about especially abruptly Examples of Precipitate in a sentence The rising level of unemployment is going to precipitate a huge crowd at the welfare office. Even though Mark is experiencing pain in his ankle, he cannot think of anything he did to precipitate the injury. The passing of the gun control bill may precipitate a rapid increase in illegal gun sales. Although economists cannot be certain, it is presumed the rising real estate market will precipitate new jobs. The witch got people to purchase her magic potion by telling them the liquid would precipitate true love. Drinking in excess will precipitate liver disease. Despite the mediator's wish to precipitate peace between the two warring countries, he was unable to get the sides to agree to a treaty. More than likely, the lack of rain is going to precipitate a drought in the southern region of the country. Eating an unhealthy diet will precipitate poor health. The principal did what she could to precipitate an end to the student dispute.
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precipitate (verb)
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to cause or happen before anticipated or required (verb) to cause to happen before anticipated or required to bring on or cause to happen before expected to cause to happen; throw down from a height to cause to happen before anticipated or required. to cause to happen The government's mishandling the hurricane's aftermath precipitated a widespread outbreak of looting and other criminal activity. থিতান subside, precipitate, be calm, sink down, settle ত্বরন্বিতভাবে প্রস্থান করান precipitate প্রচণ্ডবেগে প্রস্থান করান precipitate. cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. "the incident precipitated a political crisis" synonyms: bring about, bring on, cause, lead to, occasion, give rise to, trigger, spark, touch off, provoke*, hasten*, accelerate, expedite**, speed up, advance, quicken, push forward, further, instigate*, induce*
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presentiment (adj) (apprehension,foreboding) I feel presentiment when teacher calls me for presentation.
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a feeling of evil to come; premonition. **a feeling of evil to come. On the night that Lincoln would be fatally shot, his wife had a presentiment about going to Ford's Theater, but Lincoln persuaded her that everything would be fine. an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding. "a presentiment of disaster". synonyms: premonition*, foreboding*, intuition, feeling, hunch, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, feeling in one's bones, funny feeling, vague feeling, inkling, idea, sixth sense; misgiving, worry, anxiety, apprehension*. Definition of Presentiment the feeling something bad might occur Examples of Presentiment in a sentence The presentiment lingered after I saw a black cat twice in one day. As soon as Larry saw the man with the gun approaching, he had a presentiment his life was in jeopardy. Helen would not board the airplane because of her presentiment a fatal crash would occur. Because Jake could not get rid of his presentiment of doom, he regularly went to a therapist in hopes of conquering his fears. The day before the big swim competition, Margaret had a presentiment of failure and decided not to attend the meet. When I saw the black crows flying overhead, I took their actions as a presentiment of death. Phil's presentiment of disaster led him to stay away from the crowded parade. If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you may occasionally experience a presentiment of tragedy that makes you avoid social situations. Since layoffs were being announced, Mary had a presentiment of doom when her boss called her into his office. As soon as Caitlin had a presentiment of danger, she decided against going into the dark house alone.
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primacy (noun)
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condition of being first in time or importance. the state of being first in importance. প্রাথম্য primacy প্রথম স্থান primacy, lead প্রধান স্থান primacy আদ্যতা primacy মুখ্যতা primacy the fact of being pre-eminent or most important. "London's primacy as a financial centre". synonyms: greater importance, priority, precedence, pre-eminence, preference, superiority, first place, pride of place, weighting, supremacy, ascendancy, sovereignty, dominance, dominion, leadership. the state of being first in importance The primacy of Apple Computers is not guaranteed, as seen in the recent lawsuits and weak growth. Definition of Primacy the state or condition of being important or first Examples of Primacy in a sentence The primacy of our mealtimes is that everyone eats together as a family. Our most popular song was the primacy of our musical set. With his high-ranking scores, he was the primacy of the high school class. The primacy of the race was most likely to win the marathon. If we wanted to go on vacation, the primacy was allocating funds.
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probity (noun)
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সততা integrity, fidelity, fairness, probity, morality, rectitude সাধুতা probity, honesty, integrity, justice, honor, sanctity ন্যায়পরতা justice, conscience, uprightness, impartiality, justness, probity সৌজন্য courtesy, chivalry, civility, kindness, comity, probity ন্যায়পরতা justic দৃঢ়তা backbone, granite, cogency, Iron hand, probity, validity. the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. "financial probity". synonyms: integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity; principles, ethics. Definition of Probity the quality of a person who is completely honest Examples of Probity in a sentence The criminal knew he could not buy the judge who was known for his probity. Although the priest took a vow of probity to never lie, he still misled the police about the suspect's whereabouts. The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of probity. When the police officer refused a million dollar bribe, he let everyone know he was a man of probity. Banks only hire people with reputations of probity. While I know I am not a model of probity, I try to tell the truth as often as possible. The principal did not consider the troublesome teenager to be a good example of probity. Since the company president is concerned about financial probity, he has hired an accountant to perform a thorough audit of all accounts. Nobody ever used the word "probity" in regards to the crooked politician. Because Jared was known as a person of probity, people were not afraid to trust him with their money.
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prognostication (noun) (foreboding, portentous,prediction,forecast)
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a statement made about the future. পূর্বলক্ষণ foreboding, presage, portent, omen, prognostication, sign পূর্বনিদর্শন foretoken, prognostication. a statement made about the future When the Senator was asked about where the negotiations would lead, he said that any guess he could make would be an unreliable prognostication. the action of prophesying future events. "an unprecedented amount of soul-searching and prognostication" a prophecy. plural noun: prognostications "these gloomy prognostications proved to be unfounded". synonyms: prediction, forecast, prophecy, divination, prognosis, projection; rarevaticination, auspication, prognostic. Definition of Prognosticate to forecast the future Examples of Prognosticate in a sentence Using computer technology, meteorologists attempt to prognosticate the future. The sports writer believes he can prognosticate the Super Bowl champions based on last year's statistics. Every year, many foolish people pay fortunetellers to prognosticate their futures. Today your doctor will be performing your annual physical in order to prognosticate your future health. After viewing some of the financial indexes, a few pessimistic economists began to prognosticate an economic recession. Bookies make a living out of people's failures to prognosticate the outcome of a game or event. According to legend, there are a number of women who can look at tealeaves and prognosticate the number of children a woman will have. It is hard to fool my parents because they always seem to be able to prognosticate my actions even before I do them. When Rachel looked up at the sky, she saw dark clouds that appeared to prognosticate the end of her beach weekend. Even in court, the con artist swore he was a psychic who could prognosticate the future.
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prolixity (noun) (loquacity, verbosity)
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boring verbosity. বাগ্বাহুল্য. wordiness n.style, words, excess 5 redundance n.repetition, wordiness, verbosity 5 rhetoric n.repetition, wordiness, verbosity 4 logorrhea n.repetition, loquacity, wordiness 4 loquacity n.repetition, waffle, wordiness. I loved my grandfather dearly, but his prolixity would put me to sleep, regardless of the topic. Definition of Prolixity long and wordy, using too many words to express a thought or idea Examples of Prolixity in a sentence The paper was marked down for the writer's use of prolixity to lengthen it. The pastor's prolixity during the sermon made the service run over on time. Due to her prolixity, conversations with her were exhausting. The actors were running late so the emcee delayed their entrance by using prolixity in his opening speech. To avoid prolixity, our teacher wanted us to use a 5-word summary.
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promulgate (verb) (announce,proclaim,disseminate)
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to announce officially, as a law or decree put a law into effect by formal declaration to proclaim or exclaim to announce; to make known promote or make widely known to publish or make known officially. promote or make widely known (an idea or cause). "these objectives have to be promulgated within the organization" synonyms: make known, make public, publicize, spread, communicate, propagate, disseminate, circulate, broadcast, promote, announce, proclaim প্রচার করা proclaim, disseminate, promulgate, publish, issue, notify ঘোষণা করা declare, announce, set forth, set out, notify, promulgate জাহির করা Exert, Flaunt, promulgate ব্যাপকভাবে প্রচার করা promulgate. state or announce The President wanted to promulgate the success of the treaty negotiations, but he had to wait until Congress formally approved the agreement. Definition of Promulgate to make something recognized or known Examples of Promulgate in a sentence The purpose of the documentary is to promulgate the importance of raising funds for additional cancer research. Because the minister wants to promulgate his religious beliefs, he is producing a television show that will air next year. It seems as though the candidate is airing commercials every hour to promulgate his political platform. As a publicist, Jill's job is to promulgate her clients' names until they become world famous. Employers have to promulgate their policies on sexual harassment so employees will be aware of the process for handing complaints. In order to win the debate, a student team must convincingly promulgate its position on a given topic. The actor makes use of social media to promulgate the release of his film projects. To promulgate the benefits of his healthcare plan, the president will tour the country and make numerous speeches. The jury foreman will promulgate the jury's verdict at the end of the trial. Although I do not like my daughter's husband, I will keep my opinion to myself and will not promulgate my feelings.
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propitiate (verb)
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to appease; to conciliate; (propitious means auspicious, favorable.) to appease; to conciliate to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate. win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. to soothe bad feelings; to appease; to regain friendship or good will to appease or pacify to soothe or satisfy; to appease to placate or appease. ***Definition of Propitiate to make things right by doing something that is requested win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. "the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices". ***synonyms: appease, placate, mollify, pacify, make peace with, conciliate, make amends to, soothe, calm, humour, win over, satisfy; প্রসন্ন করান propitiate অনুকূল করান propitiate শান্ত করা calm, cradle, quiet, soothe, placate, propitiate অনুকূল adaptable, amenable, congenial, Fair, Favourable, propitiate. to placate or appease. The two sons, plying their angry father with cheesy neckties for Christmas, were hardly able to propitiate him -- the father already had a drawer full of ones he had never worn before or ever planned to Definition of Propitiate to make things right by doing something that is requested Examples of Propitiate in a sentence Only an idiot believes he can propitiate his way into heaven by giving the church all of his money. To propitiate my dying mother and earn her forgiveness, I promised to look after my sisters forever. After Bill forgot his wife's birthday, he tried to propitiate the situation by purchasing her the pearl necklace she always wanted. People would often sacrifice their friends and family members to propitiate the gods in order to be pardoned for their misdeeds. By doing his community service without incident, Harry hoped to quickly propitiate his sentence
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prosaic (adj) (dull,banal,commonplace,mundane,insipid,humdrum,pedestrian,vapid,jejune,hackneyed)
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dull; lacking in spirit or imagination commonplace, uninspired, banal commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative matter-of-fact; without spirit, style, or imagination ordinary relating to prose; dull, commonplace lacking poetic beauty commonplace or dull. dull and lacking imagination. Unlike the talented artists in his workshop, Paul had no such bent for the visual medium, so when it was time for him to make a stained glass painting, he ended up with a prosaic mosaic. গতানুগতিক traditional, customary, banal, conventional, corny, prosaic গদ্যময় prosaic, prosaical বেরসিক prosaic, witless সাধারণ general, common, ordinary, usual, normal, prosaic গদ্যতুল্য prosaic, prosaical নীরস uninteresting, dry, glacial, gray, tame, prosaic গদ্যবৎ prosaic, prosaical কবিত্বহীন prosaic, prosaical, workaday, unimaginative, matter-of-fact গদ্যবত্ prosaic. having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality. "prosaic language can't convey the experience" ***synonyms: unimaginative, uninspired, matter-of-fact, dull, dry, humdrum, mundane, pedestrian, heavy, plodding, lifeless, dead, spiritless, lacklustre, undistinguished, stale, jejune, bland, insipid, vapid, vacuous, banal, hackneyed, trite, literal, factual, unpoetic, unemotional, unsentimental, clear, plain, unadorned, unembellished, unvarnished, monotonous, deadpan, flat
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proscribe (verb) (forbid,outlaw,taboo,boycott,exclude,veto,embargo,ostracize,criticize)
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to denounce or condemn to outlaw; prohibit. To declare authoritatively to be unacceptable or invalid; to ostracize or to prohibit command against to condemn, outlaw. command against My doctor proscribes that I not eat donuts with chocolate sauce and hamburger patties for breakfast. নির্বাসিত করা proscribe, transport verb নিবাসিত করা accommodate, house, bestow, proscribe সমাজচু্যত করা ostracize, excommunicate, proscribe, interdict forbid, especially by law. "strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces" ***synonyms: forbid, prohibit, ban, bar, disallow, rule out, embargo, veto, make illegal, interdict, outlaw, taboo. "gambling was proscribed" denounce or condemn. "certain customary practices which the Catholic Church proscribed, such as polygyny" ***synonyms: condemn, denounce, attack, criticize, censure, denigrate, damn, reject. "a case was made for precisely the sort of intervention which the Report proscribed" historical outlaw (someone). "a plaque on which were the names of proscribed traitors" ***synonyms: outlaw, boycott, black, blackball, exclude, ostracize; exile, expel, expatriate, evict, deport; excommunicate. Definition of Proscribe to forbid something Examples of Proscribe in a sentence In our country, there are laws which proscribe discrimination based on race and gender. The policies of the school district proscribe accessing social media websites on school computers. When my parents discover my boyfriend has an arrest record, they are going to proscribe me from seeing him. Most states have laws that proscribe texting while driving. As a smoker, I find the government's attempts to proscribe smoking to be dictatorial in nature.
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proselytize (verb)
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To convert to some religion, system, or opinion. convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspective. ধর্মান্তরিত করা. convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another. convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspective Lisa loves her Mac but says little about it; by contrast, Jake will proselytize, interrogating anyone with an Android about why she didn't purchase an iPhone.
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protean (adj)
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tending or able to change frequently or easily. "it is difficult to comprehend the whole of this protean subject" ***synonyms: ever-changing, variable, changeable, mutable, kaleidoscopic, erratic, quicksilver, inconstant, inconsistent, unstable, unsteady, shifting, uneven, unsettled, fluctuating, chameleon-like, chameleonic; fluid, wavering, vacillating, mercurial, volatile, unpredictable, wayward, unreliable, undependable; technicallabile; rarestayless, changeful. "the diverse and protean nature of mental disorders" able to do many different things; versatile. "protean thinkers who scan the horizons of work and society" ***synonyms: versatile, adaptable, flexible, all-round, multifaceted, multitalented, many-sided, resourceful, malleable. Definition of Protean changing often; variable Examples of Protean in a sentence Because the woman's affections are protean, she has ten ex-husbands. George is a protean actor who is capable of playing numerous characters. Since the mutant superhero is protean, she can take the form of anyone she encounters. I am unable to make a final decision because of my protean nature which makes me indecisive. Because of Lance's protean mood swings, the doctor thinks he may have a bipolar disorder. readily taking on different roles; versatile Peter Sellers was truly a protean actor--in Doctor Strangelove he played three very different roles: a jingoist general, a sedate President and a deranged scientist. আকৃতি পরিবর্তনের তত্পর.
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provident (adj) (prudent, circumspect,judicious,sagacious)
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মিতব্যয়ী economical, frugal, forehand, sparing, thrifty, provident বিচক্ষণ discreet, unobtrusive, prudent, sensible, shrewd, provident দূরদর্শী provident, long-headed মিতব্যয়ী Economical. making or indicative of timely preparation for the future. "she had learned to be provident". synonyms: ***prudent, far-sighted, judicious, shrewd, ***circumspect, forearmed, wise, *sagacious, sensible, commonsensical, politic, *cautious, careful, *thrifty; forehanded; demonstrating great care and consideration for the future Examples of Provident in a sentence My financier told me that I needed to be more provident when it came to my spending. The provident man set aside money to buy a car with cash. If I wasn't as provident as I am, I would have been homeless when I lost my job. The provident couple attended a seminar on how to budget their income. After I racked up credit card debt, I realized I needed to be more provident with my money. careful in regard to your own interests; providing carefully for the future In a move that hardly could be described as provident, Bert spend his entire savings on a luxurious cruise, knowing that other bills would come due a couple months later.
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puerile (adjective) (childlike,callow, foolish,infantile)
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বুড়া aged, old, puerile, ancient বালসুলভ puerile শিশুসুলভ childlike, infantile, baby, babyish, puerile তুচ্ছ trivial, potty, insignificant, dime, fiddling, puerile ছেবলা frivolous*, puerile, babyish, baby. of or characteristic of a child; displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity Helen enjoyed blowing soap bubbles, but Jim regarded this as puerile, totally unworthy of a woman with a Ph.D. Definition of Puerile silly or childish especially in a way that shows a lack of seriousness or good judgment Examples of Puerile in a sentence Since my son is thirty-three years of age, I do not find his puerile behavior amusing. Your jokes are puerile and not appropriate for a woman of your years. If you behave in a puerile manner during a job interview, the interviewer will think you are very childish. The fireman was scolded for playing puerile pranks on his coworkers. When Elaine got drunk and started to crawl around on the floor, she showed everyone how puerile she was. The young comedian's puerile jokes did not go over well with the mature audience. Because my father takes everything very seriously, he has little patience for puerile humor. My teenage daughter was upset when her puerile conduct got her sent to the little kids' table at dinner. Although Bill is normally known for coming up with great ideas, his latest proposal is puerile and borders on being ridiculous. Jason's puerile method of getting my attention was by painting his name on the side of my house.
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puissant (adj)
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ক্ষমতাশালী. syns--sturdy, stalwart, rugged;vigorous;........ Over the years of service, and quite to his surprise, he became a puissant advisor to the community. Definition of Puissant having a large amount of authority or power Examples of Puissant in a sentence Because the dictator was puissant, he could do anything he wanted without seeking permission. The movie star believed a puissant person like herself should never have to wait in line. As a mediator, the puissant prime minister was able to get both of the leaders to agree to a peace accord. The puissant school superintendent has the authority to close schools in the event of inclement weather. Although the country is quite small, it is very puissant in the international community because of its huge oil resources. The poor woman was determined to marry a puissant man with a great deal of influence in society. Since some of the smallest men in history have changed the world, it is obvious size does not determine a person's puissant. The puissant knight quickly defeated all of his challengers on the field. Without the permission of a puissant judge, the man's conviction cannot be overturned. After being defeated in the war, the puissant nation lost much of its land and its status as a dominant power.
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punctilious (adjective)
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শিষ্টচারসম্পন্ন. showing great attention to detail or correct behavior showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. "he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests" ***synonyms: meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, ultra-careful, scrupulous, painstaking, exact, precise, accurate, correct, thorough, studious, rigorous, mathematical, detailed, perfectionist, methodical, particular, religious, strict; fussy, fastidious, hair-splitting, finicky, finical, demanding, exacting, pedantic; informalnitpicking, pernickety; informalpersnickety; archaicnice, overnice, laborious. marked by precise accordance with details The colonel was so punctilious about enforcing regulations that men fell compelled to polish even the soles of their shoes. Definition of Punctilious showing great attention to detail or correct behavior. Examples of Punctilious in a sentence Because my aunt is quite punctilious when it comes to table settings, every utensil must be turned properly. My father was punctilious about having all of his ties lined up by color. While I enjoy cleanliness, I am not so punctilious that I get upset about a little dust on my furniture. Pharmacists must be very punctilious because the actions they take could result in fatalities. When my normally unorganized sister came home, I saw that being in the military had made her punctilious and orderly. Margaret's tendency to be punctilious makes her a great accountant. Although Kevin grew up in a poor home, his punctilious manners allowed him to fit in anywhere. The prisoner was released early because he never got in trouble and displayed punctilious behavior at all times. While a smart woman, Cathy was a lousy editor who was not punctilious and lacked the ability to focus on details. I attended a strict military school where punctilious behavior was required at all times.
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pyrrhic (adj)
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victory at great cost. Definition of Pyrrhic a victory that is won but has devastating effects on the victor Examples of Pyrrhic in a sentence Though the new mayor should have been happy to have won the pyrrhic election, the damage on his reputation made the win seem worthless. The president-elect's pyrrhic victory did so much damage to his party that many members wished for a loss. Reeling from the pyrrhic victory, the general mourned the loss of his sons and cursed the day he let them join the war. The graduate's pyrrhic victory was short-lived as he was overwhelmed with mounting student loan debt. The court ruling turned out to be a pyrrhic victory for the defendant who now owed several thousand dollars in legal fees.
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quail (verb) **
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ভয়ে পিছাইয়া পড়া quail, fear নিস্তেজ হত্তয়া mope, languish, flag, quail ক্ষীণ হত্তয়া give out, become weak, dwindle, grow feeble, languish, quail জাতীয় সুখাদ্য ছোটো পাখি quail. draw back, as with fear or pain Craig always claimed to be a fearless outdoorsman, but when the thunderstorm engulfed the valley, he quailed at the thought of leaving the safety of his cabin. This word has other definitions but this is the **most important one for the GRE feel or show fear or apprehension. "she quailed at his heartless words" synonyms: cower, cringe, waver, falter, get cold feet; flinch, shrink, recoil, start, shy (away), pull back, back away, draw back; shudder, shiver, tremble, shake, quake, blench, blanch.
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quisling (noun)
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a traitor. প্রতারক rogue, twister, fraud, faker, trickster, quisling বিভীষণ quisling স্বদেশদ্রোহী traitor, quisling দেশদখলকারী শত্রুপক্ষের সহযোগী quisling দেশদ্রোহী traitor, quisling. History looks unfavorably upon quislings; indeed they are accorded about the same fondness as Nero--he who watched his city burn down while playing the violin. Definition of Quisling a traitor who helps an enemy that has taken control of his or her country Examples of Quisling in a sentence The quisling was a traitor who helped the British when they came to try and take over his country. A traitor to his country, Benedict Arnold, was written doing in history as a treacherous quisling. Hanging his head in shame, the spineless quisling was exiled from his country for treason. The quisling helped the Russians conquer his country and sold them many classified documents. By pretending to be loyal to his home country, the quisling was able to hide the fact that he was helping his sworn enemy.
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quixotic (adj)
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ভাববিলাসী quixotic, visionary বাস্তবজ্ঞানহীন quixotic অত্যধিক উদার quixotic. extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. "a vast and perhaps quixotic project". wildly idealistic; impractical For every thousand startups with quixotic plans to be the next big name in e-commerce, only a handful ever become profitable. *synonyms: idealistic, unbusinesslike, romantic, extravagant, starry-eyed, visionary, utopian, perfectionist, unrealistic, unworldly; impracticable, unworkable, impossible, non-viable, inoperable, unserviceable; useless, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious. Definition of Quixotic unrealistic and impractical Examples of Quixotic in a sentence Although Jack's plan for killing the giant was quixotic, it was the village's only hope. Henry knew running for class president was a quixotic idea, but he was not going to let his enemy run unopposed. It is quixotic to think you can get away with walking into the prison and breaking out your boyfriend. While the knight's quest sounded noble, in reality it was a quixotic plot which could only end in the young man's death. The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion. When the kidnappers received their ransom money, they were still stuck in the city because their quixotic getaway plan had failed. Everyone told Jennifer her dream of being a Hollywood star was quixotic, but she proved them wrong when she became a ten million dollar actress. Because reality does not always have a happy ending, most women prefer to watch quixotic romantic-comedies that normally end with the girl getting her guy. Nobody believed the tiny boy would achieve his quixotic goal of making the football team. Even when my students have quixotic ideas which will not work, I always do my best to support them.
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raconteur (noun) (story teller)
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one who is skillful at telling stories and anecdotes witty, skillful storyteller a person skilled at telling stories or anecdotes one who can tell stories well a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way one who tells stories or jokes with exceptional skill. গপ্পে raconteur, newsy, Flibbertigibbet গল্পপটু লোক raconteur চুটকির ওস্তাদ raconteur জমিয়ে সুন্দর ছোটো গল্পর কথা বলতে পারে এমন ব্যক্তি raconteur noun র্যাকণ্ট্যার raconteur গল্প-কথক storyteller, raconteur Jude is entertaining, but he is no raconteur: beyond the handful of amusing stories he has memorized, he has absolutely no spontaneous story-telling ability. one recognized as being a talented teller of stories Examples of Raconteur in a sentence The kindergarten teacher was an excellent raconteur who had no problem keeping her young charges engaged with her stories. Throughout his years on the radio, Talking Ed was a famous raconteur who kept his fans entertained with stories about his wacky wife. A screenwriter is a raconteur who simply puts his stories on paper. After Christmas dinner, we sit by the fireplace and listen to our grandpa, the family raconteur, tell tales about our father's childhood. A superb raconteur, Perez keeps his fandom enthralled with his celebrity stories.
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raillery (noun)
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good-humored ridicule; teasing light teasing. গালিগালাজ obscenities, bad language, raillery, altercation, objurgation, ordure পরিহাস quiz, banter, mock, quip, joke, raillery হাসিঠাট্টা raillery মস্করা raillery. good-humoured teasing. "she was greeted with raillery from her fellow workers" synonyms: teasing, good-humoured mockery, chaff, banter, ragging, badinage, japing; informalleg-pulling, ribbing, joshing, kidding, kidology; informaljosh; rarepersiflage "the affectionate raillery from her fellow workers. The new recruit was not bothered by the raillery, finding most of it light-hearted and good-natured. Definition of Raillery good-natured bantering Examples of Raillery in a sentence While many people think the brothers are arguing, they're usually just engaging in some fun raillery. I'm never offended by my manager's raillery because I know it's simply good-natured teasing. Growing up, my sister and I often made fun of each other and engaged in other types of raillery. My parents often referred to their playful bantering as raillery. As Gina recalled the teasing she endured from her deceased brother, she couldn't help but wish for more of that raillery.
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rapprochement (noun) (reconciliation)
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reconciliation; restoration of cordial relations, especially between two countries. the reestablishing of cordial relations. পুনর্মিলন reunion, reconciliation, rapprochement, reconcilement, rally, conciliation সৌহাদ্র্যের পুন:প্রতিষ্ঠ rapprochement প্রীতির সম্পর্কের পুন:প্রতিষ্ঠ rapprochement সৌহার্দ্য good feeling, amity, rapprochement, Fellowship পুনঃপ্রতিষ্ঠা rapprochement মিটমাট reconciliation, arrangement, conciliation, rapprochement, reconcilability, reconcilement. the reestablishing of cordial relations Although Ann hoped that her mother and her aunt would have a rapprochement, each one's bitter accusations against the other made any reconciliation unlikely. Definition of Rapprochement an agreement reached by opposing parties Examples of Rapprochement in a sentence After the warring countries reached a rapprochement, things in the area are now more politically calm. Mediators pushed towards rapprochement but the two sides could never reach an agreement. An experiment in racial rapprochement was conducted to see if any of the techniques could help heal racial tensions in the neighborhood. Rapprochement between the U.S. and North Korea seems unlikely as more threat are made from both sides. Efforts at a rapprochement between the two governments were stalled when an overzealous diplomat offended the opposing president.
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rarefied (verb)**
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make more subtle or refined. make more subtle or refined Jack's vulgar jokes were not so successful in the rarefied enviroment of college professors. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people; esoteric. "rarefied scholarly pursuits" synonyms: esoteric, exclusive, select, private, cliquish; elevated, exalted, lofty "the academic or rarefied nature of much of their work" Definition of Rarefied relevant to only a select group Examples of Rarefied in a sentence The rarefied book was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians. When the Olympian won his tenth gold medal, he joined a rarefied body composed of only a small number of athletes. Only a couple of audience members were not confused by the scientist's rarefied concept. Because Ann and Ted were not used to staying in luxury resorts, they were baffled by some of the rarefied amenities offered to them. The singer is one of the few artists to reach the rarefied distinction of having fifteen number one hits.
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recapitulation (noun) ( recap)( peroration,summary)
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অনুচিন্তা afterthought, recapitulation, recollection, mental reproduction, reflection, reflexion সংক্ষিপ্তবৃত্তি recap, recapitulation অনুচিন্তন mental reproduction, afterthought, reflection, reflexion, recollection, recapitulation পুনরাবৃত্তি recurrence, frequency, recapitulation, rotation পুনঃস্মরণ recapitulation সংক্ষিপ্তসার-প্রদান recapitulation. a summary (think of recap). Every point of the professors lesson was so clear that the students felt his concluding recapitulation was not necessary. syn--peroration, summary. Every point of the professors lesson was so clear that the students felt his concluding recapitulation was not necessary. Definition of Recapitulate to review or repeat Examples of Recapitulate in a sentence At the start of each class, the professor will recapitulate yesterday's lecture. My grandmother has the tendency to recapitulate her stories over and over again. To ensure my students understand the instructions, I recapitulate them more than once. The president will recapitulate the main points of his speech before leaving the podium. During the interview, the police asked the witness to recapitulate what he saw numerous times. Unfortunately, Heather has decided to recapitulate the mistakes of her imprisoned mother. Although I read the legal document several times, I still found it difficult to recapitulate the information to others. The political candidate did not fail to recapitulate his opponent's dismal voting record during the press conference. If the client cannot recapitulate the software error on his computer, then the programmer will not be able to fix the bug. The police detective fell asleep while he was trying to recapitulate twenty hours of video footage.
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recrimination (noun)
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পাল্টা অভিযোগ recrimination, countercharge, recriminate noun প্রত্যপবাদ recrimination প্রত্যভিযোগ recrimination. mutual accusations. The two brothers sat and cried, pointing fingers and making elaborate recriminations of the other's guilt. Definition of Recrimination an accusation made against an accuser Examples of Recrimination in a sentence When the politician heard of his rival's accusation, he made a recrimination as a form of retaliation. The judge ignored the recrimination the convicted child molester made against his victims. In school systems, teachers are allowed to report cases of suspected child abuse without fear of recrimination from those they accuse. If my best friend reports me to the police, I will get her in trouble as well by making a recrimination about her to the authorities. The angry man was quick to state a recrimination about his neighbor when the police mentioned a complaint about his loud music. Before the murder trial can begin, we must investigate the defendant's recrimination regarding evidence planted by the police department. Sadly, the couple's marriage has come to the point of one cheating accusation followed by a recrimination of cheating from the other spouse. When the governor called the magazine a poor example of third grade journalism, the magazine editor responded with a recrimination about the governor's excessive spending. In hopes of freeing his client, the defense attorney made a recrimination about the prosecution's mishandling of the case. After a recrimination was made by the accused, it became obvious the accuser was the bigger bully of the pair.
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redoubtable (adjective)
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দুর্ধর্ষ redoubtable, turbulent, unconquerable, redoubted ভীতিপ্রদ unearthly, awful, dismal, grisly, lurid, redoubtable পরাক্রান্ত courageous, redoubtable দুর্দান্ত Fantabulous, Feral, froward, indomitable, noisy, redoubtable ভয়ংকর formidable, frightful, dire, Fearful, Fearsome, redoubtable. inspiring fear or awe On television basketball players don't look that tall, but when you stand in front of a seven-foot tall NBA player, he is truly redoubtable. (of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent. "he was a redoubtable debater". *** synonyms: formidable, awe-inspiring, fearsome, daunting, alarming; impressive, commanding, tremendous, indomitable, invincible, resolute, doughty, mighty, strong, powerful. Definition of Redoubtable a difficult challenger or challenge Examples of Redoubtable in a sentence Despite his intense workouts, the boxer was no match for his redoubtable competitor who held several title belts. The young singer was anxious about facing off against the redoubtable singer who had been performing for twenty years. Because the teacher knew the test was redoubtable, she urged her students to study tirelessly. Ben knew it would take him several weeks to complete the redoubtable task assigned to him by his manager. Although the basketball player was tall, he had to lift his head to make eye contact with the redoubtable player guarding him on the court. A reward is being offered for information that leads to the capture of the redoubtable mobster who has been on the run for fifteen years. When the scrawny high school wrestler saw his redoubtable two hundred pound competitor, he fainted. The politician's wife is a redoubtable woman who will challenge anyone who speaks poorly of her spouse. In the final round of the tournament, two redoubtable teams will play each other. Even though Jill doubted her ability to beat the redoubtable chess master, she planned to put forth her best effort during the match.
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recrudesce (verb) (reappear, revival,revolve)
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to break out or happen again. After years of gamblers anonymous, Tony thought he'd broken his compulsive slot machine playing, but it took only one trip to the Atlantic City for a full recrudescence--he lost $5k on the one armed bandit. syn-- reappear, revival,revolve,repeat. After years of gamblers anonymous, Tony thought he'd broken his compulsive slot machine playing, but it took only one trip to the Atlantic City for a full recrudescence--he lost $5k on the one armed bandit. Definition of Recrudescence ***a return of something after a period of inactivity or abatement Examples of Recrudescence in a sentence I thought my shingles outbreak subsided, but I experienced a recrudescence of the virus. After being in remission for several years, the recrudescence of my cancer was confirmed. The school was in turmoil after a recrudescence of chicken pox threatened to temporarily close the building. Though it was peaceful for a while, a recrudescence of tension brewed between the feuding families. Following the election, a recrudescence of human rights activists reignited their protests.
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remonstrate (verb)
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তীব্র আপত্তি করা remonstrate পথতিদান করা reward, remonstrate আপত্তি তোলা oppugn, remonstrate প্রতিবাদ করে বলা remonstrate প্রতিবাদ করা বা দাখিল করা remonstrate. make a forcefully reproachful protest. "he turned angrily to remonstrate with Tommy". ***synonyms: protest, complain, expostulate; argue with, take issue with, take to task, make a protest to; reprimand, reproach, reprove, upbraid, berate, scold; rare reprehend, objurgate. deplore, condemn, denounce, criticize; Definition of Remonstrate to argue with, complain to, or criticize someone about something Examples of Remonstrate in a sentence Whenever I refuse my young daughter anything, she likes to remonstrate by stomping her feet on the floor. Rather than yell and remonstrate with an individual, I will simply walk away from an argument. Before I could remonstrate on the poor working conditions, my boss fired me. Although Jack attempted to remonstrate with the police officer, he still received a speeding ticket. The lawyer made a huge mistake when he decided to remonstrate with the judge's decision. As soon as the apartment manager comes on site, I am going to remonstrate about the plumbing problems in my building. When the winners of the contest were announced, one of the performers who did not win tried to remonstrate with the judges. The football players have all signed a petition to remonstrate the firing of their beloved coach. Because my husband is extremely laid-back and understanding, he will never remonstrate with you even when you are at fault. Although my parents punished me for coming home late, I did not remonstrate because I knew the consequence was fair. The mothers of the kidnapped victims remonstrated to the rogue government to release their children, claiming that the detention violated human rights.
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reprisal (noun) (retaliation, recrimination, revenge) an eye for an eye; tit for tat.
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an injury done in return for injury. an act of retaliation retaliation in kind for injuries received a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime A retaliation for an injury. an act of retaliation. "three youths died in the reprisals which followed" synonyms: retaliation, counterattack, counterstroke, comeback; revenge, vengeance, retribution, requital, recrimination, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, tit for tat, getting even, redress, repayment, payback; lex talionis. The Old Testament doctrine of an eye for an eye is not the kind of retaliation practiced in war; rather, an arm, a leg, and both ears are the reprisal for the smallest scratch. Definition of Reprisal an act of retaliation Examples of Reprisal in a sentence Outraged at failing his French class, Matt keyed the teacher's car in reprisal. Even in the most extreme circumstances, back and forth reprisal is generally not the best way to resolve conflict. With rumors of reprisal coming from all his most reliable sources, the king ordered that every entrance to the castle be barricaded. No one knows for certain, but it is widely believed that the drive-by shooting was in reprisal to some offense committed by a rival gang. He felt secure enough in his information that he announced his opinion on the matter without fear of reprisal. After taking such violent measures, the colonel began to regret his role in taking reprisal against the natives. When Jeanette's parents were told about the bullying tactics she had used in reprisal for the gossip against her, she was grounded and had to miss the winter dance. Now that the drug cartels have toned down their acts of reprisal against each other, more people are traveling to Mexico for pleasure. Junior high school is a place where insecurity, peer pressure, hurt feelings, and acts of reprisal plague the lives of adolescents. The newspapers carried the story about the soldiers' reprisal against the enemies who had attacked a village of women and children.
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ribald (adjective) (salacious, pornographic,indecent;vulgar;naughty). M SIR
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অশ্লীল obscene, pornographic, indecent, nasty, foul, ribald নীচ vile, ignoble, low, paltry, mean, ribald ইতর lousy, vile, sordid, other, mean, ribald শ্রদ্ধাহীন godless, irreligious, ribald অশ্লীলভাষী ব্যক্তি ribald ইতরভাষী ব্যক্তি ribald হতচ্ছাড়া অসভ্য লোক ribald. referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way. "a ribald comment" synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqué, rude, racy, broad, earthy, Rabelaisian, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, indelicate, indecorous, off colour, locker-room; vulgar, dirty, filthy, smutty, crude, offensive, salacious, coarse, obscene, lewd, pornographic, X-rated; informal blue, raunchy; informal fruity, near the knuckle, saucy; informal gamy; euphemistic adult. The speaker was famous for his ribald humor, but the high school principal asked him to keep the talk Grated when he spoke to the student body. Definition of Ribald offensive or vulgar humor Examples of Ribald in a sentence The comic's sexual jokes were too ribald for my religious mother. Because twelve-year-old Jenny wants to see a film with ribald humor, she must have a parent or guardian accompany her. The teacher sent Jim to the principal's office after he told a ribald joke in class. Although I enjoy a good joke as much as the next person, ribald jokes about rape hold no humor for me. William was ordered to take a sexual harassment class after he was overheard telling a ribald story in the break room. When the construction workers saw the little kids walking by, they stopped telling their ribald jokes. The Christian radio station refused to play the ribald song. Ever since the candidate was caught on camera making ribald remarks, he has found it difficult to raise campaign funds. I left the restaurant as soon as my blind date started to make ribald jokes of a sexual nature. Because the team owner made ribald comments, he was banned from involvement in the sports league.
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row (noun)***
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akin to rowdy (adj), rowdies (plural) an angry dispute. ঝগড়া dispute, hassle, quarrel, brawl, row, altercation হৈচৈ scurry, outcry, hue, fuss, ado, row
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sagacious (adj)
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shrewd; having good judgment; perceptive wise; having keen perception and sound judgement having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd. wise, shrewd, very discerning having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd intelligent. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd. "they were sagacious enough to. avoid any outright confrontation" ***synonyms: wise, clever, intelligent, with/showing great knowledge, knowledgeable, sensible, sage; discerning, judicious, canny, penetrating, perceptive, acute, astute, shrewd, prudent, politic, thoughtful, full of insight, insightful, percipient, perspicacious, philosophical, profound, deep; informal streetwise; rare sapient. জ্ঞানী wise, learned, erudite, adept, judicious, sagacious প্রজ্ঞ sagacious সদ্বিবেচক sane, sagacious মতিমান্ sagacious, wise, intelligent ধীমান sagacious তীক্ষ্ণ-বুদ্ধি sagacious. having good judgement and acute insight Steve Jobs is surely one of the most sagacious CEOs, making Apple the most recognizable and valuable companies in the world. intelligent; showing good judgement Examples of Sagacious in a sentence Wise and full of insight, the sagacious leader would live on to better the world. Many agree that replacing typewriters with computers is a sagacious idea because computers make typing, editing, and proofreading easier. I saw this sagacious dog on television that could add and subtract numbers! It is not very sagacious of you to play with fire. In a tornado warning, the sagacious thing to do is take shelter immediately in the lowest level of your building. The sagacious inventor went from rags to riches with one great idea. When Jane needs advice, she goes to her sagacious friend. Instead of getting into a petty argument, do the sagacious thing next time and walk away! Because you are sagacious in Algebra, I will come to you with my math questions. Even the best writers need a sagacious editor for finding missed errors
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sangfroid (noun) (aplomb; equilibrium;composure;equanimity)
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composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances. ***synonyms: composure, equanimity, self-possession, level-headedness, equilibrium, aplomb, poise, assurance, self-assurance, self-control, nerve, calmness, coolness, countenance, collectedness. Definition of Sangfroid composure that is maintained even under great stress Examples of Sangfroid in a sentence Even as the building fell around him, the fireman maintained his sangfroid and rescued the little girl. The surgeon knew he had to keep his sangfroid during the complicated surgery. Although Jane was nervous standing in front of the judge, she held on to her sangfroid and did not let her nerves get the best of her. The police officer showed incredible sangfroid when he calmly took on the biker gang without any assistance. When the sound system stopped working, the experienced singer preserved her sangfroid and continued her performance. The professional gambler retained his sangfroid after losing a million dollar hand. At eight, my little girl is already a skilled liar who can keep her sangfroid without blinking during parental interrogation. Jake's sangfroid led his principal to believe he was not concerned about his suspension. Since the thief had been stealing from art museums for over twenty years, he never lost his sangfroid, not even when he accidentally set off an alarm. The diver knew the only way to survive the shark attack was by maintaining his sangfroid and not panicking. calmness or poise in difficult situations. The hostage negotiator exhibited a sangfroid that oftentimes was more menacing than the sword at his throat, or the gun at his head.
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sardonic (adjective)
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তিক্ত bitter, sardonic, nippy, mordant, arrowy ঘৃণাপূর্ণ contemptuous, hateful, scornful, cynical, loathsome, sardonic ব্যঙ্গপূর্ণ incisive, sardonic, sly অবজ্ঞা-মিশ্রিত ব্যঙ্গপূর্ণ sardonic অবজ্ঞাসূচক contemptuous, sardonic বিদ্রূপাত্মক derisory, sardonic. grimly mocking or cynical. "Starkey attempted a sardonic smile" ***synonyms: mocking, satirical; sarcastic, ironical, ironic, cynical, scornful, contemptuous, derisive, derisory, sneering, jeering, scoffing, taunting; scathing, caustic, trenchant, mordant, cutting, sharp, stinging, acerbic, tart, acid; wry, dry; informal sarky; rare mordacious, acidulous. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking. A stand-up comedian walks a fine line when making jokes about members of the audience; such fun and joking can quickly become sardonic and cutting. Definition of Sardonic displaying disrespect in a scornful way Examples of Sardonic in a sentence Jim's sardonic laugh made his parents angry enough to stop paying his cellphone bill. After Rick was fired from the restaurant, he wrote a sardonic review of the eatery. Female readers were turned off by the newspaper editor's sardonic column that described violence as the best way to teach a woman. Because Jack spoke to his principal in a sardonic manner, he received a three-day suspension for being disrespectful. The criminal had a sardonic smile on his face when he shot at the police officer. In the cartoon, the villain gave a sardonic sneer before kicking the hero off the top of the building. The judge responded to the defendant's sardonic smirk by having him removed from the courtroom. Although my sister spoke in a sardonic voice, I knew she meant no disrespect to me. The comedian was known for his sardonic remarks about his ex-wife. Since my mother-in-law does not think I am good enough for her son, she always speaks to me in a sardonic tone.
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sartorial (adjective)
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পোশাকনির্মান বিষয়ক sartorial adjective দরজি-সংক্রান্ত sartorial পোশাক-সংক্রান্ত sartorial. Related to fashion or clothes. Monte was astute at navigating the world of finance; sartorially, however, he was found wanting--he typically would attempt to complement his beige tie with a gray suit and white pants. Definition of Sartorial relating to clothing, fashion or dressing Examples of Sartorial in a sentence Those with a developed sartorial sense can tell a cheap suit from an expensive one. He was raised by a tailor, which gave him a sartorial sense for clothing. The emperor had the most splendorous sartorial look no matter what he wore. He always took pride in his clothing, showing a certain sartorial elegance no matter what the occasion. His girlfriend often insulted his lack of any sartorial sense. Being a tom girl as a child, she had grown up without any sartorial interests. Knitting and sewing are both sartorial skills. As a tailor, he could not help but look at every article of clothing with a sartorial eye. His sartorial sense was unmatched, which allowed him to tell someone's shirt size with a glance. Though she tried to give off a sophisticated sartorial look, her inexpensive clothing gave her away.
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SATURNINE (ADJ) (lugubrious,melancholy,miserable,gloomy,solemn, sombre,grumpy;morose)
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বিষণ্ণ মেজাজসম্পন্ন atrabilious, saturnine স্বভাবগম্ভীর saturnine অপ্রফুল্ল saturnine (of a person or their manner) gloomy. "a saturnine temperament". ***synonyms: gloomy, sombre, solemn, melancholy,morose; gloomy; melancholic, moody, miserable, lugubrious, dour, glum, unsmiling, humourless, grumpy, bad-tempered; taciturn, uncommunicative, unresponsive. Definition of Saturnine sad and solemn Examples of Saturnine in a sentence The dog's eyes became saturnine whenever he was left at home alone. As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband's funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her saturnine eyes. Matt had a saturnine look on his face as he watched his ex-girlfriend walk out the door for the last time. Since Natasha has been ill, she has been in a saturnine mood. It was hard to not be saturnine after learning of my favorite aunt's death. morose or gloomy. Deprived of sunlight, humans become saturnine; that's why in very northerly territories people are encouraged to sit under an extremely powerful lamp, lest they become morose.
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schadenfreude (noun) ( sp+v)
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পরের দুর্দশায় আনন্দ. joy from watching the suffering of others From his warm apartment window, Stanley reveled in schadenfreude as he laughed at the figures below, huddled together in the arctic chill. Definition of Schadenfreude the sense of enjoyment that comes upon hearing about the problems of others Examples of Schadenfreude in a sentence Summer was a strange woman who took joy in the suffering of others and always experienced schadenfreude when her friends were miserable. When the winning team saw their rivals saddened by defeat, they felt a sense of schadenfreude. Jeremy had a feeling of schadenfreude when his ex-wife's second marriage failed. Because I wish the best for all people, I do not feel schadenfreude when others have problems. Jill felt schadenfreude when the girl who stole her boyfriend was not elected to the homecoming court. From behind his telescope, the police detective watched in schadenfreude as the thief walked into the trap. After Mike learned his mother's attacker had been caught, he felt a huge degree of schadenfreude. I must admit I experienced a bit of schadenfreude when I heard my annoying boss had been fired. Since Glen does not want other students to get better grades than him, he feels schadenfreude when his classmates fail their tests. There is a quite a bit of schadenfreude involved when one watches one's enemies suffer.
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sedulous (adjective) (vo)
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পরিশ্রমী diligent, industrious, hard-working, assiduous, active, sedulous যত্নবান্ assiduous, sedulous, attentive উদ্যমী dashing, go-getter, go-go, sedulous, unwearied অধ্যবসায়ী sedulous, presevering, plucky. : done diligently and carefully An avid numismatist, Harold sedulously amassed a collection of coins from over 100 countries--an endeavor that took over fifteen years, and to five continents. ***(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence. "he watched himself with the most sedulous care". ***synonyms: diligent, careful, meticulous, thorough, assiduous, attentive, persistent;industrious, laborious, hard-working, conscientious, ultra-careful, punctilious, scrupulous, painstaking, searching, close, elaborate, minute, studious, rigorous, particular; religious, strict; pedantic, fuss. Definition of Sedulous diligent, hard working and persistent Examples of Sedulous in a sentence Even though you completely destroy the ant bed time after time, those sedulous ants will continue to go right back to work rebuilding it. Although she told him that she was already in a relationship with someone, Ethan refused to abandon his sedulous efforts to get a date with Felicia. Because he is a sedulous worker who is always on the lookout for new prospects, Garrison has been Salesman of the Year for six years in a row. This antique table is constructed with sedulous workmanship and an attention to detail that you just don't find in today's manufactured furniture. With final exams coming up, Georgianna locked herself in a library carrel so that she could study with sedulous concentration. As a jockey, his sedulous activities helping to train and care for the horses has led to more blue ribbons than any of the others. Although mules are stereotyped as stubborn creatures, they are actually sedulous animals who work tirelessly in almost any situation. Harrison is constantly boasting about his sedulous assistant who keeps the office running smoothly. Isabel has a sedulous routine of putting on her makeup every day because she is obsessed with making a glamorous impression. Elaine is a sedulous homemaker and keeps her house immaculate because she never knows when a friend might drop by for coffee and a chat
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semblance (noun)
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আভাস glimpse, glimmer, semblance, inkling, guise, hint সাদৃশ্য harmony, conformity, analogy, parallelism, parallel, semblance অনুরূপূতা semblance বাহিরের চেহারা semblance, show বাহি্যক চাল semblance বাহ্য রূপ formal, guise, semblance, Figure চেহারা complexion, Feature, mein, semblance. the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different. "she tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order" synonyms: appearance, outward appearance, approximation, show, air, guise, pretence, facade, front, veneer. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. While the banker maintained a semblance of respectability in public, those who knew him well were familiar with his many crimes. Definition of Semblance an outward appearance of something; an assumed appearance Examples of Semblance in a sentence Once my divorce has been finalized, my life can return to a semblance of normality. When people looked at Sarah's purple and pink hair, they often failed to see the semblance of intelligence behind her sparkling eyes. After my grandmother moved into a nursing home, I tried to restore a sense of normalcy into her life by visiting her regularly. Even though I was nervous during my presentation, I tried to project a semblance of calmness while speaking. An hour into the suspense movie, a semblance of a complex plot finally emerged. After the hurricane, the only thing which remained in the small town was a semblance of unity among the devastated residents. Everyone thought my mother was crazy, but I knew there was always a semblance of logic in every thing she did. If you want people to believe in your organization, you must ensure a semblance of efficiency exists around it. During the war, the only semblance of authority in the abandoned town was the elderly sheriff. There must always be some semblance of order inside of a classroom.
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solicitous (adj) ** (concerned;attentiveness)
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showing hovering attentiveness Our neighbors are constantly knocking on our door to make sure we are okay, and I don't know how to ask them to stop being so solicitous about our health. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. ব্যগ্র enthusiastic, keen, eager, wishful, solicitous, anxious সনির্বন্ধ মিনতিপূর্ণ solicitous সনির্বন্ধ মিনতিকারী solicitous একান্তভাবে কামনাকারী solicitous উত্কণ্ঠিত keyed, agitated, anxious, excited, worried, solicitous অনুনয়ী imploring, entreating, solicitous, beseeching. characterized by or showing interest or concern. "she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students". synonyms: concerned, caring, attentive, mindful, interested, considerate, thoughtful; anxious, worried; archaic tender. "she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students" archaic eager or anxious to do something. "he was solicitous to cultivate her mamma's good opinion". Definition of solicitous full of anxiety and concern Examples of solicitous in a sentence I am going to keep a solicitous eye out for criminals in this hard-hit neighborhood. The solicitous mother did not want her young daughter going out on a date. My girlfriend gets solicitous when I drink too much. Nothing makes me more solicitous right now than my depressing financial situation. There is reason to be solicitous about the future with this depressing job market. The powerful hurricane is making me a bit solicitous. My solicitous friend believes it is unsafe to fly an airplane. I can understand why you are concerned about my late pregnancy, but acting overly solicitous about it is crazy. Drivers around the world are solicitous about rising gas prices. The recent shark attacks give me solicitous reasons about going in the water again.
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subterfuge (noun)
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এড়ানর কৌশল. deceit used in order to achieve one's goal. "he had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions" synonyms: trickery, intrigue, deviousness, evasion, deceit, deception, dishonesty, cheating, duplicity, guile, cunning, craft, craftiness, slyness, chicanery, bluff, pretence, fraud, fraudulence, sophistry, sharp practice; informalmonkey business, funny business, hanky-panky, jiggery-pokery, kidology, every trick in the book; informalcodology "journalists should not use subterfuge to gain admission to people's homes" trick, hoax, ruse, wile, ploy, stratagem, artifice, dodge, bluff, manoeuvre, machination, pretext, pretence, expedient, tactic, intrigue, scheme, deception, fraud, masquerade, blind, smokescreen, sleight, stunt, game. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity Finally deciding to abandon all subterfuge, Arthur revealed to Cindy everything about his secret affair over the past two years. Definition of Subterfuge trickery or deceit used to manipulate or achieve one's goals Examples of Subterfuge in a sentence Pinocchio's lies and subterfuge caused his nose to grow longer and longer. The prisoners resorted to subterfuge, tricking the guards into letting them out of their cells. Full of trickery, the sly foxed used his subterfuge to sneak his way into the chicken coop. Subterfuge led by the deceitful media caused everyday people to be confused. During the war, the traitor's subterfuge caused his home country to lose an important battle. From now on, he will no longer subterfuge to his family and instead focus on living an honest lifestyle. If you don't want to be involved with the subterfuge, tell the truth. Done with the subterfuge, Kevin is going to come clean about his drug addiction. Teachers who rig tests are playing a role in the ever-growing subterfuge in the classroom. Magazines partake in subterfuge by photoshopping models to look vastly thinner.
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self effacing (adjective)
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reluctant to draw attention to yourself. The most admirable teachers and respected leaders are those who are self-effacing, directing attention and praise to their students and workers. syns-- coystardiscreetstarhumblestarreticentstarunassumingstarunobtrusivestarunpretentious. diffident, shy, demure,moderate.
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sententious (adjective) (vc)
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to be moralizing, usually in a pompous sense. নীতিগর্ভ sententious সংক্ষিপ্ত অথচ অর্থপূর্ন sententious গরুগম্ভীর sententious The old man, casting his nose up in the air at the group of adolescents, intoned sententiously, "Youth is wasted on the young." given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner. "he tried to encourage his men with sententious rhetoric". synonyms: moralistic, moralizing, sanctimonious, self-righteous, pietistic, pious, priggish, Pecksniffian, judgemental, canting; pompous, pontifical, self-important; unco guid; informalpreachy. Definition of Sententious using few words, often in a preachy manner Examples of Sententious in a sentence Because the minister was in a hurry to get home to watch the football game, he gave a sententious sermon about the importance of valuing time. The talk show host offended many audience members when he made sententious comments criticizing their beliefs. Since Cara believes she is better than everyone else, she frequently makes sententious statements that describe the faults of others. The angry politician responded to the media's question with a sententious remark that made him come across as a jerk. Even though Charles is a gifted speaker, his sententious use of language often makes him appear gruff and unwelcoming. At the fundraiser, Joe's sententious remarks were so brief and patronizing that very little money was raised at the event. Because Alan hates to speak in public, he normally makes his speeches sententious and to the point. The professor's sententious lecture was so short that students left the classroom complaining about their lack of knowledge. Although my sister is only a year older than me, she often speaks in a sententious tone to imply she is much older than she is. The critic described the short book of poetry as a sententious collection of a man's critical views of his neighbor.
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simulacrum (noun)
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প্রতিমূর্তি simulacrum, embodiment, image, likeness, presentment, effigy সাদৃশ্য harmony, conformity, analogy, parallelism, parallel, simulacrum ধ্বজা pennant, flag, banner, standard, ensign, simulacrum কোনো কিছুর প্রতিচ্ছবি simulacrum. Definition of Simulacrum an image or representation of a person or an image Examples of Simulacrum in a sentence Constructing a model-size simulacrum, the contractor hoped to give potential buyers a better understanding of what the condominiums will look like. Researchers created a simulacrum of the 1900s virus in hopes to study it further. The painting's simulacrum was sold as an original by the shady art dealer. Printing a simulacrum of the original photograph, the editor hoped that no one would be able to tell the difference between the real picture and the duplicate. With its likeness serving as a simulacrum, a smaller Statue of Liberty is located Minnesota.
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simulacrum (N)
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a bad imitation. The early days of computer graphics made real people into a simalacrum that now seems comical.
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sinecure (noun)
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a position requiring little or no work; an easy job. a job or position requiring little work but usually providing some income an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns an easy job an office that involves minimal duties a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit a position or job that requires little or no work and usually provides an income. কর্মভারহীন পদ sinecure বিনা যাজনে লব্ধ বৃত্তি sinecure. a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. an office that involves minimal duties The position of Research Director is a sinecure: the job entails almost no responsibilities, nor does the person in that position have to answer to anyone. Definition of Sinecure a position that requires no work but still gives a payment; a cushy job Examples of Sinecure in a sentence Even thought we all thought of the job as a sinecure, Jane took her position very seriously and always worked late into the evening. Dr. Phillips will receive a nice title but will not have to do much teaching as a sinecure in our university's history department. Since John's father owns the company, John has been named a sinecure in the business although he knows nothing about the firm. The elderly man's position as vice-president is a sinecure that only exists as a tribute for his sixty years of company service. Even a small child could manage the role of a sinecure because it requires no actual skill or effort. Once Frank learned about the excessive amount of work he was required to do in the company, he realized his position was not a sinecure. Because the senior professor holds a sinecure at this college, he can pass most of his work off to the less experienced educators. Since Ben takes pride in working hard, it is not surprising he turned down his grandfather's offer of a sinecure at the family firm. As Jan is not a fan of getting her hands dirty, she did not hesitate to accept the sinecure that would allow her to sit at a desk and supervise others. In the European country, the title of king is a sinecure because the person who bears it has no official power.
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solecism (noun) (D) ** moha
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a substandard or ungrammatical usage; a breach of etiquette; any impropriety or mistake. a breach of good manners or etiquette or any error or inconsistency. Synonym of: fallacy 1. A mistake in speech or writing. 2. An impolite or improper way of behaving. A. A nonstandard or improper form of dialect was spoken B. A mistake in manners or behavior. বাক্যগঠনপ্রণালীর নিয়মভঙ্গ solecism রীতিদুষ্টতা solecism অশিষ্ট প্রয়োগ solecism. Definition of Solecism something that isn't seen as normal or appropriate; a deviation from the norm Examples of Solecism in a sentence According to the fashion critic, the actress committed a major solecism when she wore white after Labor Day. The soldier executed a solecism of protocol when he neglected to salute his commanding officer. When the quarterback committed a large solecism, he cost his team the game. The judge reprimanded the lawyer who exhibited a solecism in court protocols. At the finishing school, I learned how to avoid making a major solecism during social events. a socially awkward or tactless act Mother Anna was always on guard against any solecism from her children and scolded them immediately if any of them talked out of place in public. ***This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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solicitude (noun)
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care or concern for someone or something. a feeling of excessive concern care, attentive concern care or concern for someone or something (128) an attitude expressing excessive attentiveness the state of showing care or concern care and concern for someone/something. a feeling of excessive concern I walked to his house in the rain to make sure he had enough to eat while he was sick, but he seemed not to appreciate my solicitude
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spartan (noun)
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কষ্টসহিষ্ণু ব্যক্তি Spartan স্পার্টা লোক Spartan. showing or characterized by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury. "the accommodation was fairly spartan". ***synonyms: austere, harsh, hard, frugal, stringent, rigorous, arduous, strict, stern, severe, rigid; ascetic, abstemious, self-denying, hair-shirt; bleak, joyless, grim, bare, stark, uncomfortable, simple, plain. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; practicing great selfdenial After losing everything in a fire, Tim decided to live in spartan conditions, sleeping on the floor and owning as little furniture as a possible. Definition of Spartan reflective of vast self-denial Examples of Spartan in a sentence The décor in my apartment is spartan because I don't have a lot of money for furnishings. As a soldier, Mark is used to traveling with spartan supplies. The monks have chosen to live a spartan life devoid of all luxuries. While I had my wedding at a five-star hotel, my sister's wedding took place in a spartan courthouse. Until the lawyer builds a client base, he'll have to work out of a spartan office.
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splenetic (adj) (choleric,bilious,irritable)
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easily angered (irritable, choleric, bilious). irritable; easily angered irritable; bad-tempered; spiteful. bad-tempered; spiteful. "a splenetic rant". ***synonyms: bad-tempered, ill-tempered, ill-humoured, angry, wrathful, cross, peevish, petulant, pettish, irritable, irascible, cantankerous, choleric, dyspeptic, testy, tetchy, snappish, waspish, crotchety, crabby, crabbed, querulous, resentful, rancorous, bilious, sour, bitter, acid, liverish; spiteful, malicious, ill-natured, hostile, acrimonious, malevolent, malignant, malign; informalbitchy; rareatrabilious, খিট্খিটে grouchy, techy, testy, irritable, peevish, splenetic বিমর্ষ discontent, sad, glum, morose, splenetic খিটখিটে tetchy, testy, crabbed, crusty, currish, splenetic বদমেজাজি short tempered, cranky, cantankerous, crabbed, splenetic, fratchy প্লীহা-ঘটিত splenetic. very irritable. Ever since the car accident, Frank has been unable to walk without a cane, and so he has become splenetic and unpleasant to be around. Definition of Splenetic short-tempered Examples of Splenetic in a sentence Because my uncle has a splenetic personality, it does not take a great deal to get on his bad side. Matt was splenetic after his wife left him for another man. When the workers learned their paychecks would be delayed, they displayed their splenetic natures by breaking the accountant's door. Unfortunately, Ginger's headache put her in a bad mood and caused her to be splenetic with her family. The splenetic chef threw a knife at the food critic who wrote a bad review of his signature dish.
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squelch (verb)
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To silence or suppress; crush. to hold back suppress or crush completely. দমন করা : suppress or crush completely After the dictator consolidated his power, he took steps to squelch all criticism, often arresting any journalist who said anything that could be interpreted as negative about his regime. syn-- crush,extinguish,muffle,muffle, thwart,squash,eliminate,to halt,stop. Definition of Squelch to halt, stop, eliminate Examples of Squelch in a sentence When Justin runs wildly around the house, it takes every ounce of my strength to squelch my urge to slap him. You must learn to squelch your fears in the army, or you will be laughed out of the brigade. The Roman general would not tolerate the uprising, and he sent his legions to squelch it with force. The mean remark made by my uncle only served to squelch my desire to offer him any further kind of assistance. The king raged in his palace, vowing to squelch the rebellion with extraordinary force.
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unassailable (adjective)
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অনাক্রম্য Anākramya adjective অনাক্রম্য immune, unassailable অনভিযোগ্য unassailable প্রশ্নাতীত unquestionable, unassailable, resounding, unimpeachable, unmistakable, beyond controversy দুর্ধর্ষ unassailable, inexpugnable, Invincible সন্দেহাতীত indisputable, resounding, unassailable, unassailably, unimpeachable অনাক্রমণীয় unassailable অখণ্ডনীয় tenable, unassailable, Irrefutablle. unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. "an unassailable lead". ***synonyms: impregnable, invulnerable, impenetrable, inviolable, invincible, unconquerable, unattackable; secure, safe, safe and sound, well defended, well fortified; strong, stout, indestructible "the world's most unassailable fortress" indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable, incontestable, incontrovertible, irrefutable, indubitable, watertight, sound, conclusive, absolute, positive. Definition of Unassailable safe from being overtaken Examples of Unassailable in a sentence With a thirty-point lead and only two seconds left in the game, it is certain the home team has an unassailable lead over its rival. No one imagined the unassailable beverage company would one day be purchased by a more successful entity. Because the prosecutor felt he had an unassailable case, he was not willing to settle for a plea bargain. DNA evidence is unassailable and cannot be disproven. When the runner looked back and did not see anyone in the distance, he knew he had an unassailable lead in the race. immune to attack; without flaws Professor Williams is so self-assured as to seem arrogant, presenting each and every opinion as an unassailable fact.
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surreptitious (adjective)
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গুপ্ত secret, hidden, concealed, covert, backstage, surreptitious গুপ্তভাবে কৃত surreptitious. stealty, taking pains not to be caught or detected Since his mom was a light sleeper, Timmy had to tiptoe surreptitiously through the entire house, careful to not make the floors creak, until he at last was able to enjoy his plunder: a box of chocolate chip cookies. kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. "low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen" synonyms: secret, stealthy, clandestine, secretive, sneaky, sly, furtive, concealed, hidden, undercover, covert, veiled, under the table, cloak-and-dagge. Definition of Surreptitious kept secret and marked by quiet and caution Examples of Surreptitious in a sentence The dog has his surreptitious ways of stealing table scraps behind my back. After hitting the lottery, the private family hoped to keep their surreptitious winnings to themselves. Your surreptitious drug habits will not stay unknown for long. The team began a surreptitious search for the suspect but did not tell the media. The surreptitious nature of the group kept many people from knowing the secret society existed. I don't trust a gossiper to be surreptitious about private matters. Throwing me a surprise birthday party was a surreptitious thing to do! Even though I was careful with the surreptitious information, the media found out about it. Rod Blagojevich had a surreptitious plan to sell the senate seat but was caught and sentenced for doing so. Files and tapes that were previously surreptitious have now been leaked to the public.
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stalwart (adjective)
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সাহসী brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant, stalwart অদম্য uncompromising, irrepressible, indomitable, rigid, stubborn, stalwart বলিষ্ঠ sturdy, hearty, strong, robust, jolly, stalwart স্থিরসঙ্কল্প stalwart, stout অদমনীয় uncompromising, unruly, unsubmissive, pertinacious, irrepressible, stalwart শক্তসমর্থ srong-limb, stalwart স্থিরসংকল্প resolute, resolved, stalwart দীর্ঘকায় ও বলিষ্ঠ stalwart দৃঢ়নিশ্চয় stalwart. loyal, reliable, and hard-working. "he remained a stalwart supporter of the cause". ***synonyms: staunch, loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant, trusty, hard-working, vigorous, stable, firm, steadfast, redoubtable, resolute, unswerving, unwavering, unhesitating, unfaltering. dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships Despite all the criticism directed at the President during this scandal, Lisa has remained his stalwart supporter. Definition of Stalwart extremely dedicated and loyal Examples of Stalwart in a sentence The stalwart dog refused to leave his owner's grave. When the king was accompanied by his stalwart bodyguards, he felt safe walking among his people. Only the most stalwart of employees will work for free. As a stalwart follower of the Democratic Party, I agree to vote for the party's presidential candidate. The stalwart soldier died protecting his queen.
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stultify (verb) (circumvent)
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to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on. cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine. to impair or reduce to uselessness. বেকুব বানান stupefy, stultify বোকা বানান circumvent, befool, fool, bamboozle, monkey, stultify. cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine. "the stultifying conformity of provincial life" *synonyms: hamper, impede, obstruct, thwart, frustrate, foil, suppress, smother, repress
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unpropitious (adj)
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(of a circumstance) with little chance of success With only a bottle of water and a sandwich, the hikers faced an unpropitious task: ascending a huge mountain that took most two days to climb. প্রতিকূল unfriendly, adversity, unpropitious, ill-starred, uncongenial অশুভ Ill, ill-will, unfavourable, unpropitious অকল্যাণকর inauspicious, unpropitious. unfavorable. ill. inauspicious. thunderous. unfavorable. ominous. Definition of Unpropitious not favorable of likely to produce a good result Examples of Unpropitious in a sentence The candidate's unpropitious speak is unlikely to win him any votes. Off to an unpropitious start, it doesn't seem if the business will make enough money to keep its doors open. With unpropitious weather approaching, it is unlikely that we will be able to mow all of the lawns today. My mother-in-law arrived at an unpropitious time and caused a huge argument between my husband and me. The unpropitious decision was made to quickly and will probably with a loss of the investment.
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unstinting (adjective)
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given or giving without restraint; unsparing. "he was unstinting in his praise". ***synonyms: ungrudging, unsparing, willingly given, free, free-handed, ready, beneficent, benevolent, big-hearted, kind-hearted, kind, unselfish; lavish, liberal, generous, magnanimous, open-handed, munificent, bountiful; profuse, abundant, ample; literary bounteous, plenteous. very generous Helen is unstinting with her time, often spending hours at the house of a sick friend. Definition of Unstinting generously giving Examples of Unstinting in a sentence The man showed his unstinting support of the business by writing several checks during hard times. Michelle Obama is known for her generous and unstinting support of military families. Haitian hurricane survivors thanked the volunteer doctors for their unstinting commitment to the sick. Mother Teresa was unstinting, giving so much of her money and time to help the poor. The pastor had an unstinting devotion to his neighborhood and always made an effort to give back to the community.
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untenable (adjective)
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অসমর্থনীয় untenable, unjustifiable, indefensible, unsupportable অচল obsolete, untenable, firm, invalid, static, moldy অসমর্থনযোগ্য untenable, unsupportable, Insupportable খাটে না এমন untenable অধার্য untenable অগ্রাহ্য Disallowed, untenable অসমর্থনীয় unwarrantable অগ্রহণীয় inadmissible, untenable, Non-acceptable. (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified With the combination of Kepler's brilliant theories and Galileo's telescopic observations, the old geocentric theory became untenable to most of the educated people in Europe. (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. "this argument is clearly untenable". ***synonyms: indefensible, undefendable, unarguable, insupportable, refutable, unsustainable, unjustified, unwarranted, unjustifiable, inadmissible, unsound, ill-founded, flimsy, weak, shaky, flawed, defective, faulty, implausible, specious, groundless, unfounded, baseless, invalid, absurd, illogical, irrational, preposterous, senseless, unacceptable Definition of Untenable not capable of being supported or maintained Examples of Untenable in a sentence The losing debate team had an untenable argument. Since Jack and Jill felt that marriage was untenable, they decided to get a divorce. Atheists do not believe in the idea of a God because they see no proof of the untenable theory. Even after family therapy, the two sisters were unable to save their untenable relationship. The defense attorney says his client will go free as a result of the prosecution's untenable case. Because this high level of productivity is untenable, we will need to find other options for quick manufacturing that meets safety requirements. The mayor's proposal is untenable and will not gain the support of the city council. After the police realized Amanda's alibi was untenable, they arrested her for murder. The medical student found it impossible to maintain his untenable habit of sleeping only three hours each night. When the general realized his troops' position was untenable, he ordered them to fall back into the mountains.
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untoward (adjective) D CARE
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অবাধ্য disobedient, refractory, turbulent, unruly, intractable, untoward দুষ্ট evil, mischievous, demonic, virus, naughty, untoward প্রতিকূল hostile, adverse, unfavorable, repugnant, ambivalent, untoward জবুথবু hulking, awkward, weedy, ungainly, gawky, untoward দুর্ভাগ্যপূর্ণ untoward, inauspicious, untowardly, ill-omened দুর্ভাগ্যজনক untoward, inauspicious অবাঞ্ছিত unwanted, undesirable, undesired, ineligible, objectionable, untoward অপটু amateurish, unskilful, inapt, indispose, ineffective, untoward অভব্য brusque, impolite, indecent, uncourtly, uncultured, untoward বেয়াড়া outsize, anomalous, awkward, balky, caddish, untoward আনাড়ি apprentice, untrained, bungler, dauber, inapt, untoward. unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient. "both tried to behave as if nothing untoward had happened" synonyms: unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen, unpredictable, unpredicted; surprising, unusual; inopportune, untimely, ill-timed, badly timed, mistimed; inconvenient, awkward, unwelcome, unfavorable, adverse, unfortunate, infelicitous; inappropriate, unsuitable, inapt; rare malapropos; archaic unseasonable. unfavorable; inconvenient Some professors find teaching untoward as having to prepare for lectures and conduct office hours prevents them from focusing on their research. Definition of Untoward inappropriate Examples of Untoward in a sentence Janice ignored the holiness of her environment and behaved in an untoward manner in church. As soon as my daughter realized her peers were acting untoward at the party, she left because she did not want to get in trouble. My mother told me never to accept drinks from strangers because they may have untoward intentions. When my husband drinks too much, he has the tendency to act uncomfortably untoward. Students who behaved untoward at the school dance were banned from future school events.
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untrammeled (adj)
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অবাধ unbridled, unfettered, vicious, untrammelled, free-image, go-go অশৃঙ্খলিত uncoupled, unfettered, untrammelled বন্ধনমুক্ত uncoupled, unfettered, free, untrammelled নির্বিঘ্ন untrammelled নির্নিগড় unfettered, untrammelled অন্তরায়হীন untrammelled adjective অক্ষুণ্ণ unquestioned, intact, unabated, untarnished, unaffected, unhampered. not confined or limited The whole notion of living untrammeled inspired the American Revolution and was enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Definition of Untrammeled free; not limited or restricted Examples of Untrammeled in a sentence The captured lion longed for the days when he lived untrammeled in the wide-open grasslands. Allowing the dictator's power to go untrammeled is dangerous and someone needs to put it in check. The river's untrammeled waters traveled wherever they wished until the levy was put in to restrict them. As a bachelor, the footloose and fancy free man enjoyed his untrammeled life. My mother always encourages me to let my untrammeled dreams run wild. unobstructed adj.clear, open, free, untrammelled adj. unconfined adj.clear, open, free uncontrolled adj.open, free, freedom unimpeded adj.clear, open, free
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inviable (adj) (unviable)
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অ টেকসই not able to work, survive, or succeed (also spelled inviable). The plan was obviously unviable considering that it lead to complete environmental destruction in the river valley.
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vaunted (adj) (v-vaunt)
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highly or widely praised or boasted about. For years, they had heard of New York City's vaunted skyline, and when they finally saw it, the spectacular cityscape did not disappoint them in the least. jaক করা brag, vaunt, boast, parade বড়াই করা bounce, brag, brag about, boast, boast of, vaunt দম্ভ করা bounce, crack, boast, brag, boast of, brag about ডম্ফ করা boast, vaunt দর্প করা be proud of, boast, vaunt. verb past tense: vaunted; past participle: vaunted boast about or praise (something), especially excessively. "the much vaunted information superhighway" synonyms: boast about, brag about, make much of, crow about, gloat over, give oneself airs about, exult in, parade, flaunt, show off, flourish; acclaim, esteem, revere, extol, celebrate; informal show off about, flash; rare laud. Definition of Vaunt brag, boast, or excessively praise Examples of Vaunt in a sentence China likes to vaunt its military strength, intimidating her neighbors. Jeff likes to vaunt his good looks when he goes out on a date. It was upsetting to watch the amateur vaunt his supposed experience. The humble war hero refused to vaunt his fame. CEO's typically vaunt the successes of their companies. Definition of Vaunt brag, boast, or excessively praise Examples of Vaunt in a sentence China likes to vaunt its military strength, intimidating her neighbors. Jeff likes to vaunt his good looks when he goes out on a date. It was upsetting to watch the amateur vaunt his supposed experience. The humble war hero refused to vaunt his fame. CEO's typically vaunt the successes of their companies.
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venial (adj) ( forgivable, trivial,pardonable)
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easily excused; pardonable easily excused or forgiven forgivable; trivial denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace. মার্জনীয় forgivable, venial, excusable, pardonable লঘু light, venial, small, easy, inferior, subtle তুচ্ছ trivial, potty, insignificant, dime, fiddling, venial মার্জনীয় remissible. denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace. "we cannot prevent ourselves sometimes from dreaming of performing venial if not mortal sins" (of a fault or offence) slight and pardonable. ***synonyms: pardonable, forgivable, excusable, condonable, tolerable, permissible, allowable, understandable, justifiable; slight, minor, unimportant, insignificant, trivial, trifling. Definition of Venial capable of being excused Examples of Venial in a sentence Because the principal felt the boys had committed a venial offense, he only gave them a light punishment. We excused our son's venial lies. When Rick was pulled over for his venial wrongdoing, he was only given a warning by the officer. The priest spent his Saturday afternoon telling people how they could be forgiven for their venial sins. To a veteran, the destruction of his country's flag is much more than a venial offense that can be easily excused. Jason's friends quickly excused his venial act of rudeness. In order to relieve overcrowding, the prison system is going to parole hundreds of prisoners convicted for venial acts. Generally, young children are allowed to make venial mistakes without consequence. The teacher did not take off points for the venial errors in my paper. Since my crime was only a venial one, I have been sentenced to just a few hours of community service.
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verisimilitude (noun)
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the quality of appearing to be true, real, likely, or probable the appearance of being true or real the appearance of truth the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability আপাত সত্য verisimilitude সত্যবৎ প্রতীয়মান বস্তু verisimilitude noun সত্য বলিয়া প্রতীয়মানতা verisimilitude. realism n.matter, truth, certainty 11 plausibility n.color, chance, truth 8 likelihood n.color, chance, truth 6 authenticity n.honor, matter, truth 6 credibility n.honor, color, chance. Definition of Verisimilitude the appearance or semblance of truth Examples of Verisimilitude in a sentence When the man's wife lied on the stand, she destroyed any chance the jury would believe she was capable of giving them even an ounce of verisimilitude. Even though Jeremy was telling a lie, he still managed to present his story with verisimilitude. To make sales, Paul always goes out of his way to present verisimilitude to his customers to make them feel comfortable with him. Although the movie does have some verisimilitude, it does not accurately portray what really happened to the lost hikers. Even though the tabloid's editor insists all of the magazine's stories are carefully researched, there is no verisimilitude in any of the articles. Because he wanted to impress the wealthy couple, the con man hired a fake appraiser to give verisimilitude to his cheap jewels. The lawyer called several witnesses to give verisimilitude to his client's claim of innocence. The director used real soldiers in the film to give the movie artistic verisimilitude. Although the book is supposed to be the author's autobiography, it lacks verisimilitude and comes across as fake. Because the suspect's story lacked verisimilitude, the judge refused to listen to the lawyer's motion for dismissal.
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veritable (adj)
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true; actual; genuine; real; authentic very much similar to used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor being such practically or in effect; actual not counterfeit or copied being very much true. যথার্থ veritable, right, actual, correct, very, equitable সত্য true, right, real, correct, veritable, authentic খাঁটি authentic, pure, sterling, true, sincere, veritable প্রকৃত real, Factual, Genuine, Intrinsic, nett, veritable বাস্তবিক indeed, actual, in sober fact, veritable, very, whereas ঠিক aright, direct, TRUE, veritable. : truthfully, without a doubt Frank is a veritable life-saver -- last year, on two different occasions, he revived people using CPR veritable (adj.) not counterfeit or copied. Synonyms: genuine. unquestionable. echt. bona fide. authentic. Antonyms: counterfeit. veritable (adj.) often used as intensifiers. Synonyms: regular. typical. Antonyms: atypical. Definition of Veritable used to highlight the realness of a person, place, or thing Examples of Veritable in a sentence As I watched my brother drink beer after beer, I realized he was a veritable sponge. The exhausted oil drillers celebrated, as their black puddle became a veritable fountain of oil. When the unruly students were left unattended, they turned the classroom into a veritable circus. Chocolate is a veritable addiction for many women. While the film claims to be a veritable encyclopedia of the politician's early years, it is actually a fictionalized tale penned by a tabloid writer. Compared to my noisy apartment in the city, the quiet ocean front villa is a veritable utopia. For the prom, the high school gym was turned into a veritable wonderland. The seven-acre pumpkin field was a veritable maze. With half of her co-workers home ill, Jill felt as though there was a veritable epidemic sweeping the office. Technology has made it possible for an individual to carry a veritable record collection on his phone.
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vicissitude (noun)
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a change or variation in the course of something event that occurs by chance a change or variation occurring in the course of something a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant a change from one thing to another: often unfavorable events a change, variation, or alteration; (plural) successive or changing phases or conditions. পরিবর্তন change, changing, alternative, switch, variation, vicissitude ভাগ্যপরিবর্তন chance, adversity, vicissitude, weather অবস্থা বা ভাগ্যের পরিবর্তন vicissitude উত্থান-পতন rhythm, vicissitude. change in one"s circumstances, usually for the worse. Even great rulers have their vicissitudes--massive kingdoms have diminished overnight, and once beloved kings have faced the scorn of angry masses. . a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. "her husband's sharp vicissitudes of fortune" synonyms: change, alteration, alternation, transformation, metamorphosis, transmutation, mutation, modification, transition, development, shift, switch, turn; reversal, reverse, downturn; inconstancy, instability, uncertainty, unpredictability, chanciness, fickleness, variability, changeability, fluctuation, vacillation; ups and downs. Definition of Vicissitude a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. Examples of Vicissitude in a sentence The parental vicissitude I currently have is trying to pay child support for six children. My vicissitude in college was tackling seven classes and a job. Though he had many vicissitudes in life, nothing would stop him from becoming an entrepreneur. Some say that we must go through the vicissitudes in life to become a stronger person. I love my annoying little brother, but we do have our vicissitudes. Americans will have their financial vicissitudes in a recession. Dealing with traffic is a vicissitude of city life. Against all physical vicissitudes, he still won first place in the 5K run. One vicissitude of owning a cat is that they shed hair everywhere. Her vicissitudes in life made it a challenge to finish high school.
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vitriol (noun)
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abusive or venomous language used to express blame or bitter deep-seated ill will His vitriol spewed forth from a deep-seated racisim that consumed his whole life. Definition of Vitriol mean-spirited and venomous criticism or talk Examples of Vitriol in a sentence During the town-meeting, angry citizens met the mayor spewing vitriol. Every time she gets upset, the mean-spirited woman lets vitriol flow from her mouth. The employee was asked to refrain from posting vitriol or critical talk about his workplace on social media. Anti-Muslim vitriol ran from the hateful pastor's lips like venom from a snake's tongue. Even though she apologized for her harsh comments, the woman's sister could not forgive her for the vitriol she spewed in anger.
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vitriolic (adj)
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filled with bitter criticism or malice. "vitriolic attacks on the politicians". ***synonyms: acrimonious, rancorous, bitter, caustic, mordant, acerbic, astringent, acid, acrid, trenchant, virulent, spiteful, crabbed, savage, venomous, poisonous, malicious, malignant, malign, pernicious, splenetic; nasty, mean, cruel, unkind, harsh, ill-natured, evil-intentioned, vindictive, scathing, searing, biting, barbed, wounding, stinging, tart, sharp, rapier-like, razor-edged, cutting, withering, sarcastic, sardonic, irascible; informal bitchy, catty, slashing; literary malefic, maleficent; rare acidulous, mordacious, squint-eyed. harsh or corrosive in tone While the teacher was more moderate in her criticism of the other student's papers, she was vitriolic toward Peter's paper, casting every flaw in the harshest light. Definition of Vitriolic harsh or corrosive in tone Examples of Vitriolic in a sentence What was supposed to be a civil debate turned into a debate reaching vitriolic levels, ending with both participants screaming obscenities. Me giving her a vitriolic critique might sting, but harsh is my middle name. Your vitriolic comments about my dress hurt my feelings! World War II was one of the most vitriolic wars of all time, killing over 50 million worldwide. You attitude is vitriolic as rusty metal! Rasheem was offended by the racist comedy show, calling it a vitriolic attack against African Americans. The vitriolic email saddened my mother for weeks. My grandmother thinks metal is the most vitriolic music to ever exist, saying that it sounds purely evil. The couple exchanged vitriolic words before the fight broke out. Mr. Buckwald stormed into the room, vitriolic as ever, demanding all employees to report upfront immediately.
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vituperate (adj)
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গালমন্দ দেত্তয়া vituperate গালাগালি করা revile, abuse, objurgate, vituperate নিন্দা করা belabour, vituperate, cry down, traduce, speak evil of, derogate গালাগালি দেওয়া vituperate. verb: vituperate; 3rd person present: vituperates; past tense: vituperated; past participle: vituperated; gerund or present participle: vituperating blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language. ***synonyms: revile, rail against, inveigh against, fulminate against, attack, upbraid, berate, harangue, lambaste, reprimand, castigate, chastise, rebuke, scold, chide, censure, condemn, damn, denounce, find fault with, run down, take to task, vilify, denigrate, calumniate, insult, abuse, curse, slander, smear; informal slate, slam, knock, hammer, carpet, roast, skewer, crucify. to criticize harshly; to berate Jason had dealt with disciplinarians before, but nothing prepared him for the first week of boot camp, as drill sergeants vituperated him for petty oversights such as forgetting to double knot the laces on his boots. Definition of Vituperate to insult or verbally attack someone using abusive language Examples of Vituperate in a sentence We are sure that the nail technicians vituperate us in their own language when they are irritated. The woman's husband tends to vituperate her when he drinks, always insulting her with foul remarks. To vituperate someone is almost as bad as assaulting them physically. Because the coach continued to vituperate his team with abusive talk, he was given a warning by the college dean. It is not illegal to vituperate someone, but speaking to a person in such an insulting way is frowned upon.
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zeitgeist (noun)
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the spirit of the time; the taste and outlook characteristic of a period or generation যুগের ভাবধারা Zeitgeist যুগের মানসিকতা Zeitgeist যুগমানসিকতা Zeitgeist যুগচেতনা Zeitgeist যুগের ধারা Zeitgeist. Definition of Zeitgeist the spirit or identity of a specific time period Examples of Zeitgeist in a sentence The zeitgeist of the years preceding the war was a desire for isolation since no one wanted to get involved in an international crisis. If you want to understand the artistic zeitgeist of a particular era, you only have to look at the politics, movies, fashion, and music of that time. The classic book about slavery depicts the zeitgeist of an era in which men felt entitled to own other men as property. Every December, Time attempts to capture the zeitgeist of an entire year in a single magazine issue. The fashion designer's new line takes us on a reflective journey through the zeitgeist of the 1930s.
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umbrage (noun)
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ছায়া shadow, shade, resemblance, umbrage, image, reflection ক্ষতি করা umbrage অপমানবোধ umbrage ক্ষতিবোধ umbrage. syn- bridle. a feeling of anger caused by being offended Since he was so in love with her, he took umbrage at her comments, even though she had only meant to gently tease him. Definition of Umbrage to take offense; to find offensive Examples of Umbrage in a sentence Don't take umbrage to my biblical views! Taking umbrage to a blonde joke, Jenna stormed out of the room. Please help students rather than giving them umbrage for not knowing the answer. I take umbrage to insults. If my freedom of speech was taken away, I'd take umbrage to that. Stop finding umbrage with other people who think differently than you. Principal Buckwald resigned following a senior prank, clearly taking umbrage to the pranksters. You are racist for taking umbrage against people of color! The coach gave umbrage to his team for not winning a single game. I will take umbrage against a low-ball offer.
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umbrage (verb)
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অবজ্ঞা করা despise, disparage, disdain, bypass, ignore, umbrage অবমাননাজনিত ক্ষোভ umbrage অসন্তোষ annoyance, resentment, heart-burning, umbrage বিরক্তি displeasure, vexation, Irritation, vexed, worriment, umbrage
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unimpeachable (adjective) (unassailable, indisputable,impeccable,unquestionable,unblemished)
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অনিন্দ্য immaculate, unimpeachable, impeccable, unblamable নিখুঁত fine, accurate, flawless, blameless, faultless, unimpeachable অনবদ্য impeccable, unimpeachable প্রশ্নাতীত unquestionable, unassailable, resounding, unimpeachable, unmistakable, beyond controversy নিন্দার বাইরে unimpeachable সন্দেহাতীত indisputable, resounding, unassailable, unassailably, unimpeachable অনিন্দনীয় unblemished, unexceptionable, unimpeachable, Irreproachable, not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy. "an unimpeachable witness" synonyms: trustworthy, reliable, dependable, unquestionable, unassailable, unchallengeable, above suspicion, beyond suspicion; perfect, faultless, blameless, impeccable, irreproachable, unblemished. free of guilt; not subject to blame; beyond doubt or reproach After his long and unimpeachable service to the company, Sharat felt that a gold watch was a slap in the face rather than an honor Definition of Unimpeachable completely trustworthy and reliable Examples of Unimpeachable in a sentence Most of the voters saw the candidate as unimpeachable and completely trusted his every word. At first the president seemed unimpeachable, but recently there have been reports that add a shadow of doubt to his trustworthiness. The unimpeachable athletes appeared to be both flawless and faultless. Although many believe the judge to be both blameless and unimpeachable, some people think she is not as honorable as she seems. The police officer was thought to be reliable and unimpeachable until it was revealed that he was sneaking drugs into the jail.
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unprepossessing (adj)
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অচিত্তাকর্ষক unprepossessing, uninteresting, uninviting, unlovely অনাকর্ষণীয় unenviable, unprepossessing, ungraceful, ungracious, unlovely মনের ওপর তেমন কোনো ছাপ রেখে যায় না এমন unprepossessing. syn--unattractive. unpresentable. creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression World leaders coming to meet Gandhi would expect a towering sage, and often would be surprised by the unprepossessing little man dressed only in a loincloth and shawl Definition of Unprepossessing looking plain or ordinary Examples of Unprepossessing in a sentence The unprepossessing bookshelf looked like any other bookstand, giving no hint of what lay behind its novels. An unprepossessing rug, shaggy and plain, hid its magic beneath its ordinary-looking tassels. A wardrobe makeover would help the young woman replace her outdated and unprepossessing clothing in an attractive collection. The gate was rusty and unprepossessing, its lack of appeal making it a bad fit for the lovely mansion it led to. The couple looked odd to most of their neighbors since the wife was plain and unprepossessing while the husband looked like he could be a super model.
