1. anomaly – noun – something that is unusual or unexpected
এমন কিছু যা অস্বাভাবিক বা অপ্রত্যাশিত
The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades.
2. equivocal – adj. – not easily understood or explained not easily understood or explained
সহজে বোঝা যায় না বা ব্যাখ্যা করা যায় না
Politicians have been known to provide equivocal answers to reporters’ questions.
3. lucid – adj. – very clear and easy to understand
খুব পরিষ্কার এবং বোঝা সহজ
The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the concepts presented.
4. precipitate – verb – to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly
দ্রুত বা হঠাৎ ঘটতে (কিছু) ঘটাতে
Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.
5. assuage – verb – to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
একটি অপ্রীতিকর অনুভূতি কম তীব্র করতে
A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.
6. erudite – adj. – having or showing great knowledge
মহান জ্ঞান থাকা বা দেখানো
High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are entertaining.
7. opaque – adj. – not able to be seen through; not easily understood
সহজে বোঝা যায় না
Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than 4,000 grams.
8. prodigal – adj. – wastefully extravagant অমিতব্যয়ী
The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.
9. enigma – noun – a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
একটি ব্যক্তি বা জিনিস যা রহস্যময়, বিভ্রান্তিকর বা বোঝা কঠিন
Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure.
10. fervid – adj. – intensely enthusiastic or passionate
তীব্রভাবে উৎসাহী
The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours.
11. placate – verb – to make (someone) less angry or hostile রাগ প্রশমিত করা
A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier.
12. zeal – noun – a strong feel of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something তীব্র আগ্রহ
The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many lands.
13. abstain – verb – to restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something বিরত থাকা
Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes.
14. audacious – adj. – a willingness to take bold risks / adj. – showing a lack of respect সাহসী/হঠকারী
The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy. / The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.
15. desiccate – verb – remove the moisture from (something) শুষ্ক করা
The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants.
16. gullible – adj. – easily persuaded to believe something বস্য/সহজে বসে আনা যায় এমন কেউ
The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him.
17. laudable – adj. – deserving praise and commendation প্রশংসারযোগ্য
Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is a laudable goal.
18. pedant – noun – a person who makes an excessive display of learning পণ্ডিত
Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester.
19. vacillate – verb – to waver between different opinions or actions মতামত পরিবর্তন করা
Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue.
20. adulterate – verb – to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality দূষিত করা
Many chefs use fresh produce and refuse to adulterate their dishes with canned ingredients.
21. capricious – adj. – given to sudden changes of mood or behavior চপল/অস্থির
The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next.
22. engender – verb – to produce, cause, or give rise to (something) উৎপাদন করা/উস্কে দেওয়া
Political debates can engender controversy regarding the subjects discussed.
23. homogenous – adj. – of the same or similar kind একই ধরনের
There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread.
24. loquacious – adj. – tending to talk a great deal
অনেক কথা বলার প্রবণতা
The loquacious professor was known for his five-hour lectures.
25. pragmatic – adj. – dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories
তত্ত্বের ওপর নির্ভর না করে যুক্তিসঙ্গত এবং যৌক্তিক উপায়ে বিদ্যমান সমস্যাগুলির সাথে মোকাবিলা করা
A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics.
26. volatile – adj. – likely to change rapidly and unpredictably
দ্রুত এবং অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে পরিবর্তন হতে পারে
It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decades.
27. apathy – noun – lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern আগ্রহের অভাব
Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens.
28. corroborate – verb – to confirm or make more certain
নিশ্চিত করতে বা আরও নিশ্চিত করতে
The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources.
29. ephemeral – adj. – lasting for a very short time ক্ষণস্থায়ী
An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades.
30. laconic – adj. – using few words অল্পকথায়
The student’s laconic response suggested that she did not know very much about the topic the professor was discussing.
31. mitigate – verb – make less severe, serious, or painful
কম গুরুতর, বা কম বেদনাদায়ক করা
We want to mitigate students’ GRE stress by offering helpful study tools.
32. propriety – noun – the state or quality of being correct or proper
সঠিক বা সঠিক হওয়ার অবস্থা বা গুণমান
The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip.
33. advocate – verb – publicly recommend or support
সর্বজনীনভাবে সুপারিশ বা সমর্থন
The governor chose to advocate for a higher minimum wage rather than a tax incentive.
34. cacophony – noun – a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds উৎকট শব্দ/শ্রতিকটু শব্দ
The cacophony of the middle school band warming up was nearly unbearable for the audience.
35. enervate – verb – cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken
(কেউ বা কিছু) শক্তিহীন করা করা; দুর্বল করা
The boxer used a swift left uppercut to the jaw to enervate his opponent.
36. ingenuous – adj. – innocent and unsuspecting
নির্দোষ এবং সন্দেহাতীত
The scam artist preyed on ingenuous nursing home residents.
37. misanthrope – noun – a person who dislikes humankind
একজন ব্যক্তি যে মানবজাতিকে অপছন্দ করে
The neighborhood misanthrope surrounded his yard with barbed wire to keep people away.
38. paradox – noun – a statement that contradicts itself but might be true
একটি বিবৃতি যা নিজেই বিরোধী কিন্তু সত্য হতে পারে
The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing paradox.
39. venerate – verb – regard with great respect
মহাত্মা ভেবে সম্মান করা
To venerate the fire chief’s forty years of service, the department held a special banquet.
40. antipathy – noun – a strong feeling of dislike
অপছন্দের শক্তিশালী অনুভূতি
The students voiced their antipathy for homework very loudly.
41. deride – verb – to express contempt for; ridicule
উপহাস করা
The unreasonable supervise was known to deride his employees on a daily basis.
42. eulogy – noun – a speech that praises someone, typically some who has recently died
একটি বক্তৃতা যা কাউকে প্রশংসা করে, সাধারণত কেউ কেউ যারা সম্প্রতি মারা গেছে
The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspiring.
43. lethargic – adj. – lacking energy
শক্তির অভাব
It’s not uncommon to feel lethargic for weeks or even months after major surgery.
44. obdurate – adj. – stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion
একগুঁয়েভাবে মতামত পরিবর্তন করতে অস্বীকার করা
The obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared.
45. philanthropic – adj. – seeking to promote the welfare of others
অন্যের কল্যাণ করতে চাওয়া
The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education.
46. waver – verb – to go back and forth between choices or opinions
পছন্দ বা মতামতের মধ্যে বারবার তফাৎ করা
Some citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions.
47. bolster – verb – to support or strengthen
সমর্থন বা শক্তিশালী করা
The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would bolster her case against the defendant.
48. dissonance – noun – a lack of harmony or agreement
সম্প্রীতি বা চুক্তির অভাব
The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinions.
49. garrulous – adj. – excessively talkative
অত্যধিক বাচাল
The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time.
50. malleable – adj. – easily influenced; pliable
সহজেই প্রভাবিত; নমনীয়
Children’s moods are often malleable since children are greatly affected by their surroundings.
51. ostentation – noun – excessive display of wealth
সম্পদের অত্যধিক প্রদর্শন
Owning a mansion doesn’t imply ostentation, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can.
52. prevaricate – verb – avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question
একটি প্রশ্নের সরাসরি উত্তর না দিয়ে সত্য বলা এড়িয়ে চলা
During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend.
